Make Up Look: Winged Liner and Purple Accent

Hi Everyone! 

Today, I just wanted to share a quick FOTD with you from earlier this week. Recently I've been loving the colored bottom lash line look. I think it is an easy fun way to add in color without it being overwhelming! I hope you like it. 

Products used: 

Stila In The Light Palette

Maybelline Eye Studio Gel liner in black 

Maybelline Master Smokey in purple 

Make Up Forever Smokey Extravagant Mascara 

Maybelline The Elixir in 60 Nude Illusion 

What make up looks have you been rocking lately? 

lots of love,

Rena 

September Favorites

Hi Everyone! 

I hope everyone is having a good school year so far. It is only the fifth week and I'm already super stressed out. However, being stressed out hasn't stopped me for loving some beauty bits and pieces this month. Here are my September favorites. Let me know what you have been loving! 

First off, is a candle that reminds me so much of summer. This is the Turquoise Waters candle from Bath and Body Works. The scent is described as sea spray, sunlight and beach grass and let me tell you, that is exactly what this smells like. It really reminds me of the beach at Cape Cod. I also love the turquoise glass jar it comes in. I am excited to clean it out and use it for my make up brushes or lip glosses after I finish this candle. 

Next is another Bath and Body Works product. I think I've taken a few too many trips in there over the past few months. This is from the aromatherapy line by Bath and Body Works. It is the Stress Relief Eucalyptus Spearmint Sugar Scrub. That was actually a mouth full to type. I adore anything mint scent; it is one of my favorite smells. The mint smell is very relaxing. This sugar scrub is really different from any other I've ever tried. I think this is because it is essential oil based so it is super smooth. It leaves my skin feeling so soft and nourished. The sugar in this is also on a thicker side which I prefer. You definitely have to make sure you wash it all off so you're not left greasy though. The sin this is also on a thicker side which I prefer.  I don't know if this is actually helping me relief stress but it is definitely making my shower very luxurious. 

Surprise! Another  product from Bath and Body Works. This is the last one I promise. This product has been a life changer. I kid you not. This is the C.O. Bigelow Rose Salve. It has reached the point that I can't leave my house without this. I use this as chapstick and on any dry patches. I really like how natural this smells. I love fruity lip glosses but I feel like my chapstick needs to smell clean and fresh. This smells like a bunch of roses which is amazing. This also leaves my lips soft and slightly glossy and feeling pretty. I highly advice anyone with very dry lips to try this out. 

Last of the skin products is the Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturizer. I like this because it is odorless, greaseless and dyeless. This stuff gets the job done and doesn't break out my skin. I find that  face lotions filled with perfumes and oils tend to break me out. But this stuff has been very effective at making my skin hydrated and smooth without breaking me out. I don't think I could ask for anything more from a face moisturizer. 

Finally, here are a few make up pieces! First is the Maybelline The Elixir in 60 Nude Illusion. I have found myself reaching for this a lot since I bought it at the end of August. I love this over Rimmel's Nude Delight (my favorite nude!) and just on its own. The finish is a lovely satiny true nude color. This stuff isn't overly shiny but it definitely has a nice glossy finish. It also lasts a decently long time. Overall, it is super easy to wear and very inexpensive. Next, is a mascara I forgot I owned but am so happy I rediscovered. It is the Make Up Forever Smokey Extravagant Mascara. I only have the small travel size which is why I probably forgot about it. I think I got as a reward from Sephora. The brush on this thing is amazing! It gives you such full voluminous lashes. I am definitely going to do a full review on this asap with pictures of before and after application. lastly, is an oldy but a goodie. This is probably the best liquid liner I've ever used. I have tried many but none have ever come close to my Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner. Once you apply this, it isn't going anywhere. I been loving using this liner with the smokey extravagant mascara for a classic winged liner with full lashes look. 

Let me know what you've been loving this lovely September month. I am super excited for October! I love the cooler weather because it means I can pull out all my sweaters and boots! Can't wait to wear dark lipsticks.

Lots of love,
Rena

Product Spotlight: Maybelline Color Whisper

Top to Bottom: 15, 80, 55, 40

Hello everyone!

I remember around this time last year when lip butters were suddenly becoming all the rage. Every company had their own version of them and there were so many different colors. Recently, I was looking through all my lip products when I realized I owned four of the Maybelline Color Whisper. I totally forgot how much I loved them. Because of this, I decided it was time to do a proper review on them.

I think these are amazing for the summer because they are so buttery and go on so smoothly. They are really easy to toss into your purse on the go. Just like with most lip butters, the lasting power is not amazing but they give a good two hours if you are not eating or drinking. However, they are really easy to apply without a mirror so I don't mind that. They are basically a hybrid of a lip balm and a lipstick because they are really moisturizing but still give a bit of color. Some of these definitely give more color than others.

One Size Fits Pearl #55 gives a really light pink color which in the swatch on my arm is not even noticeable. On the lips, however, it gives a nice sudden pink tone. I think this is great for everyday wear and for school. Orange Attitude #40 is bright tangerine orange. I really like this over my Maybelline Vivid Lipstick in 885 Vibrant Mandarin because together they give the perfect bright orange lip. Made It Mauve #80 is a deep berry color but it is still really glossy and easy to wear. Lastly is Some Like It Taupe #15 which first off has the coolest name and is a nice light taupe color. They are all super glossy which is awesome for the summer. I prefer matte lipsticks in the fall and winter but in the spring and summer, I think glossy lips look really nice.

Have you tried these out?

Lots of Love,
Rena 

FOTD: Rimmel Summer Chic

Hello Everyone!

Just a quick face of the day post today. I've been loving the Rimmel Glam Eyes Trio in 650 Summer Chic (review here). It is so easy to use and gives an amazing look. You can use it for a day look or a night look depending on how smokey you want to make it. I also been looking the Tarte Amazonian Clay 12 HR Foundation (review here) . I've been breaking out and this does a really good job covering and it lasts all day!

FOTD: 

Products: 

Tarte Amazonian Clay 12 HR Full Coverage Foundation in Light Medium Sand 

Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer in 230 Very Fair/ Light 

Bourjois Bronzing Powder

Benefit High Beam

Rimml Stay Matte Powder

The Balm Hot Mama Blush 

Rimmel 650 Summer Chic 

Maybelline Color Tatto in 70 Barely Branded 

Rimmel ScandelEYES in 005 Nude 

Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner 

Benefit Gimme Brow

CoverGirl LashBlast Volume 

NYX Mega Shine Lip Gloss in Nude Pink 

Rimmel Moisture Renew in Nude Delight 

Lots of Love,

Rena 

Make Up Look: Joker Inspired

Hello Everyone!

So while procrastinating on writing a paper, I ended playing around with my make up. For some reason I ended up being inspired by the Joker. Maybe it is because I saw some cool Joker make up looks in pinterest or because he is just a bad ass. Either way here is the look I got and the products I used. I hope you like it!

The Look: 

The Products used: 

I applied Rimmel Scandeleyes Eye Shadow Stick in 001 Witness White. After that, I outlined my lid adding a wing effect at the end with Sephora + Pantone Universe Liquid Liner in last year's color of the year (I don't remember the name but its basically just a bright green).  I lined my waterline with Stila Smudge Waterproof Eye Liner in Emerald. On my lower lash line I used L'oreal Infallible Eye Shadow in 557 Glistening Garnet. I flared it out at the end. Next I lined my upper lash line with Stila Stay All Day Liquid Liner in  Intense Black. Finally I used Maybelline the Great Lash in Teal Appeal on my upper and lower lashes.

What do you think? Also what other superhero/ villain make up inspired looks would you want to see?

Lots of Love,
Rena 

Spring Lipstick Picks

Hello Everyone! 

Happy Spring! I am so happy it is finally spring, I honestly can not wait to step outside and not feel cold. Being in a spring mood, I decided I would share some lipsticks I look forward to using this spring. I love wearing brighter colors in the spring. A simple natural eye with a bright lips just looks amazing.  I hope you enjoy.  

 Bottom to Top:  Impassioned, Nude Diaphane, Kate Moss 109,  One Size Fits Pearl,Vibrant Mandarin

MAC Amplified Lipstick in Impassioned: Hello Barbie pink! This lipstick is a beautiful blue toned hot pink that just glides onto the lips. Amplified is my favorite finish from MAC because it is glossy but not overly shiny. This color is honestly the perfect hot pink that is still wearable. I got this at Nordstorm for 16 dollars.


NYX Matte Lipstick in Nude Diaphane: This lipstick is 100 percent matte but it goes on really smoothly and lasts really well ( about 5 hours if not eating and drinking). This color is a pinky nude. I prefer this to my other favorite nude, Rimmel Nude Delight, during the spring because I feel like the pinky undertone makes it so spring perfect. I got this CVS ( yes! CVS now has NYX yay) for around 5 dollars.

Rimmel Kate Moss Matte in 109: Another matte lipstick, this one also lasts a really well around 5 hours and this color is just gorgeous. It is a matte orangy coral and it is quite muted so it is not one of those " in your face" kind of oranges. This is great for a pop of color that is not overwhelming. One thing though, it is a bit drying so make sure to have a good balm underneath it! I got this at Walmart for a little over four dollars!

Maybelline Color Whisper in 55 One Size Fits Pearl: I am really sad that this does not show up in picture as well as it does in person. This is a very glossy, easy to wear baby pink. I love this for lazy days that I don't feel like checking on my lipstick all day. This goes on easy and adds a subtle hint of color. I picked this up at Walgreens for around 8 dollars.

Maybelline Lipstick in 885 Vibrant Mandarin: Last but not least is the brightest of the bunch. Vibrant Mandarin is actually what is sounds like a bright orange color. It glides on really easily and has a shiny finish. This is the lipstick for the days you want your lipsticks noticed. It is a very attention drawing orange color. This goes great with a basic neutral colored outfit. I got this at Walgreens for around 8 dollars.

What colors do you looks forward to wearing?

Lots of Love,
Rena 

Make Up Look: Classic Cat Liner and Pink Lip

Hello Everyone! 

I am a huge fan of bold eyeliners from bright colored liners to dramatic cat eyes, I love it all. Today, I wanted to show you a cat liner look I been loving lately. I adore having a really natural eye base with a bold thick liner and a light pink lip. I think it looks really girly and effortless. The products I used are Benefit Gimme Brows, Stila In The Light Palette (Bare all over the lid with Bliss in the crease and Bubbly in the inner corner), Maybelline Eye Studio Gel Liner in Blackest Black with a Tarte double ended eyeliner brush, Rimmel ScandalEYES in Nude, Make Up Forever Smoky Extravagant Mascara and Rimmel Kate Moss Lipstick in 17. I hope you like this look! 

Let me know how you feel about cat liners and what type of liner you like to use for it!

Lots of Love,
Rena  

Make Up Look: Easy Everyday Brown Eyes

Hello Everyone!

Today I wanted to share with you a very easy make up look that I have been wearing to class and work a lot recently. This look uses a lot of drugstore make up ( with a few high end) which I think is really nice because I hate seeing make up that I love but can't easily get the make up to recreate the look with. I started off with L'oreal Magic Nude Liquid Powder Foundation in 320 Natural Beige. I love this foundation for a quick look because it is really light and looks natural. Next, I applied Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer in Light  underneath my eyes. I set my face make up with Airspun Loose Face Powder in Naturally Neutral. I bought this after seeing Tati from GlamLifeGuru talking about it in a Madness Monday video and I have to say I really like it. I didn't use any blush or bronzer with this look but I did highlight my cheekbones with Rimmel Wake Me Up Instant Radiance Shimmer Touch in Flush of Pearl. For my brows, I used Benefit's Gimme Brow. I love this stuff for a quick easy way to get my eyebrows into place. I followed that up with Milani Shadow Eyez in Champagne Toast as a brow bone highlight.  For my eyes, I applied Maybelline 24 HR Color Tattoo in Bad to the Bronze all over my lid. Then I went in with a fluffy brush and applied Maybelline Color Tattoo Pigment in Downtown Brown in my crease and lower lash line. Finally, I took Kitten by Stila and used it as an inner corner highlight. I applied Rimmel ScandalEYES Eyeliner in Nude into my waterline and topped off my eyes with a few coats of Calvin Klein Mascara that I got from Ulta as my birthday gift. Finally I put a little bit of Maybelline Color Whisper in One Size Fits Pearl on my lips.

I hope you guys enjoyed this look!

Lots of Love,
Rena 

Make Up Look: Cara Delevingne

Hello Everyone!

Today I have a snow day from university (woot!) so instead of catching up on some readings, I've decided to play with some make up. Cara Delevingne is absolutely beautiful and I have really enjoyed stalking  browsing her make up looks. I really love this look and I think it is going to be such a nice look for the spring. Let me know what you think!

Products used: 

Tarte Amazonian Clay 12 HR Foundation 

Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer

NARS Orgasm Bronzer 

NYX Terra Cotta Blush

Benefit Girl Meets Pearl

NYX Eyebrow Cake Powder

Stila In The Light Palette 

Stila Emerald Smudge Stick Waterproof Eyeliner 

Stila Stingray Smudge Stick Waterproof Eyeliner 

Maybelline EyeStudio Gel Liner

Covergirl LashBlast 

Maybelline  885 Vibrant Mandarin Lipstick 

Maybelline Color Whisper Orange Attitude 

Lots of Love,
Rena 

Make Up Look: Sunset

Hello Everyone!  It is a typical boring Tuesday night and I wanted to play around with my make up a little bit. You all know how much I love the Sleek I Divine Storm Palette but I also own the Sleek I Divine Sunset Palette. I thought it would be fun to play with it and see what kind of look I can create with it. I also tried out my Rimmel Stay Matte Foundation for the first time and I am very impressed with it. The formula reminds a lot of the Tarte Amazonain Clay Foundation which I adore and it has a beautiful finish. Let me know what you think! 

Products used on the face: Rimmel Stay Matte Liquid Mouse Foundation in 200 Soft Beige Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer in Very Fair/ Light Airspun Loose Face Powder in Naturally Neutral  Bourjois Bronzing Powder  NYX Powder Blush in Terra Cotta MAC Sheertone Blush in Pinch Me ELF Shimmering Facial Whip in Lilac Petal  Maybelline Color Whisper in Orange Attitude Products used on the eyes:  Maybelline 24 HR Color Tattoo in 70 Barely Branded Sleek I Divine Palette in Sunset Rimmel Scandaleyes Kohl Pencil in Nude  Maybelline EyeStudio Gel Liner in Blackest Black Elf Eyebrow Kit in Medium  Ardell False Lashes in 203 Double Up Lashes   What make up have you been playing around with?  Lots of Love,