Hello guys! I have been wanting to make a review on these products for sooo long but I wanted to make sure I knew everything I could about how they work with my skin or how they work with different products. Heads up, I have normal, dry and sensitive skin. I have uneven and very dull skin tone.

Make Up Forever - Step 1 Skin Equalizer Smoothing Primer
Pros: Silky, soft, smooth on skin, Lightweight, No residue, Fast absorbing, Balances skintone, Good base for foundations, Long lasting with many foundations
Cons: It takes a lot to cover whole face,

This primer does exactly what it says it does! I'd recommend it to anyone with normal to oily skin. It worked well with different types of foundations, thick, creamy or thin consistencies. Definitely a primer if you want smooth balanced skin and a long lasting base. What I don't like about it is that I need to apply a lot of product to cover my face.

This is 2 pumps

Nars - All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation
Pros: Long wearing, Natural finish, Lightweight, Medium coverage, Blurs imperfections, Minimizes pores, Doesn't look cakey even with other products, Very thin consistency
Cons: Dries fast, Clings to dry patches, Messy bottle, Takes like 6 drops for whole face.

I love this brand, so I always have very high expectation of it, considering it's also pricey. It took me a while to actually fall in love with this foundation. At first I was applying it with a brush and it just gave it too much texture. Then I used the Real Techniques Sponge and it was absorbing too much products and not giving me the coverage that I want. So, I applied it with nothing but my fingers and it gave me great coverage and a very natural finish, it looks like it imitates skin!  The consistency feels very watery, it blends effortlessly and the skin absorbs it well. I do need like 6 pumps to cover my whole face which I think sucks because I do want this foundation to last me a long time. As for this foundations longevity, it honestly lasted me a good 8+ hours! It wears very well all day long.
Sometimes the weather or products will irritate my skin and give me dry patches and when that happens this foundation emphasizes all the texture from my irritation and makes my face look so flakey. I was on the fence of returning it but then my face went back to normal. This foundation can give you amazing results, I just wouldn't recommend it if you have very dry flaky skin. I need a very thick moisturizer on most days for this foundation to look flawless. This foundation gives an airbrush look and it feels so weightless.

 

Cover FX - Matte Setting Powder
Pros: Vegan, Matte, Long lasting, Small amount goes a long way, Natural, Adds a little extra coverage
Cons: If you apply too much it will get cakey, Messy Packaging,
This has been my go to setting powder. I apply the smallest amount and it gives me coverage and sets my foundation. It helps my foundations wear longer. I don't like to apply any type of powder directly to my undereyes because they're usually so dry but just a light brush of this powder and it does the job. I can always count on this setting powder and that's why I love it!

 

Here's how these products look on my normal/dry skin! I use Nivea Creme as my moisturizer and it's fantastic and you can find it for only a dollar! I did close ups of my skin so you can see the texture of it all. This is definitely my favorite foundation routine so far. It gives the coverage of a thicker foundation (that can make me look cakey) but it has the finish of a sheer foundation (Natural).
I hope you have found this post useful! Thanks so much for reading! Tell me what you think in the comments, I'd love to hear! Have a great day everyone.

Love, Jasmine!

Pros: Great Color Payoff, Versatile, Blendable, Buildable, Applies Smoothly, Silky & Creamy, Seamless,  Fancy Packaging, Everyday & Night Out looks, Travel Friendly
Cons: Pricey, Lighter shades lack pigment, A primer is very needed (or atleast a base)

Left to Right - Brilliance, Imagination, Genius, Understanding, Instinct, Observation, Wit, Perception, Reason, Intellect, Creativity, Thinker
Ps. I mixed up the last three shades, they're accidentally in a different order 

Hello guys! Today I'm reviewing Stila's Eyes Are The Window Mind palette, I've had it for a bit over two weeks. I love the shades in  this palette, they work very well among one another. The colors in the shade literally do the work for me, I don't always have to work shade by shade (Although it does look better for an even more seamless look) but I can throw one shade into my crease and blend it, it won't get messy and you won't loose the color of the shade you started with. The lighter shades in this palette don't show up on my skin so easily. I'm pretty tan and some of the shades are very similar to my skin tone so I do have to build them up. I love love love the brown in this palette because it's just a normal brown color, it's not cool or warm so it's easy to work with the shades in the palette that are either or. I've been using this palette so much and I feel like it's going to last me a long time.

Thank you guys so much for reading, I hope you have found this post useful. I love this palette and I think it's totally worth it. It's always caught my eye and I was so happy to pick it up on my birthday. If you're looking for a palette with warm orangy tones and cool purple tones this is definitely for you. If you have any questions, feel free to comment! Let me know what you guys think about it! I appreciate you following along, have a great day!

Love, Jasmine!

Pros: Silky Smooth, Good Pigmentation, Matte, Easy to use, Blendable, Buildable, Long Lasting, Versatile, Neutral, Cool, & Warm Shades, Cute Packaging, Travel Friendly
Cons: Powdery,

Hello Darlings! Too Faced Matte Eye Palette has been in the market for quite a while and I've had it for about a month. When I first bought it, I literally could not put it down. It has become a staple to my everyday routine. My favorites are Honey Butter and Chocolate Cookie (warm tones are my fave).  If your someone who loves neutral looks all the time, Too Faced made this palette for you. The colors are beautiful and they blend really well, but if you apply too much it can get messy. I would just recommend to work with a light hand, little by little to work the colors up. I adore this palette, I have to take it along with me every time I travel.

Shades Used: Heaven, Nudie, Honey Butter, Chocolate Cookie

Shades Used: Heaven, Strapless, Cashmere Bunny, Risque, Sexpresso

Shades Used: Heaven, Honey Butter, Chocolate Cookie, Sexpresso

There are obviously many more everyday looks you can make with this palette but here are the ones I create the most. I hope you are enjoying my posts and have found it useful. What better way to spend Monday than to talk about make-up! Lol! Thanks so much for following along, Have a great week guys!

Love, Jasmine!

Pros: Pigmented, Seamless, Smooth, Buttery, Matte, Blendable, Buildable, Easy to Apply, Long Wearing, Versatile, Convenient
Cons:  Bulky Packaging, Fall out on some shadows

I have been wanting to try this eye shadow palette since it came out but it was always out of stock at Sephora. Kat Von D created this palette for contouring and enhancing eyes! It comes in 3 quads and they're arranged by neutral, cool and warm shades.  This palette has this little guide to help with eye-contouring techniques. I found it easy to follow, I'm not a make-up artists so these tips and tricks were very useful for me! You can lift, define or balance eyes with this palette. The color selection is beautiful, I really have no complaints for this palette. Every day I've used it I'm impressed by the quality of the shades. I've created everyday to dramatic night looks and I love the outcome every time. I am a fan of matte eye shadows, I wear them way more than shimmery and if you're like me you should definitely check this palette out, I guarantee you won't be disappointed.

Shades Used : Ladwin, Samael, Solas, Succubus, Sytry

Shades Used : Lazarus,Samael, Saleos, Shax

Here, I included two looks you can do with this palette! I wanted to portray how this palette creates very warm soft looks and cool tone smokey eye looks. The possibilities are endless! I hope you  guys enjoyed this post! Thanks so much for checking out this post. Have a great week everyone!

Love, Jasmine!

May 7, 2015

Hello Babes! Last week I visited my local Sephora and picked up some make up I wanted to try and some that I've already had and needed back in my life. I've been testing these products for the past week to collect some thoughts that I can tell you guys.

1. Elf Liquid Eye Liner! (Repurchased)
   Pros: 1$, Thin brush, Fine lines,  Very black, Won't budge. Easy to apply. Long lasting.
   Cons: Doesn't dry quickly, Flakey.
   This is my go to eye liner, for the price it is actually really good and works really well for me. I love that I can get a thin wing or I can layer it up and make it thick. The one down side to this eyeliner for me is that I like my eyeliner matte and this one isn't. 
2. Sephora Eye Pencil!
   Pros: Very Black. Smooth. Glides on skin smoothly.
   Cons: Fades away throughout the day.
   This products does the job just right, nothing incredibly but it didn't suck.
3. Sephora  Collection Anti-Shine Primer!Pros: Pump included, Hydrating, Keeps makeup in place, helps make up last longer. Parabens, fragrance & oil free. Non-Comedogenic.
   Cons: Doesn't mattify skin.
   I think this primer does a goob job but I wouldn't recommend it if you want your skin to be shine-free. I have dry skin but I liked this foundation because it moisturizes and minimizes my pores. I also noticed my foundation lasted longer.
4. Lorac Tantilizer Baked Bronzer!  (Repurchase)
   Pros: Matte, Long Lasting, Very Blendable
   I didn't add any cons because this is my holy-grail contouring bronzer! It's fantastic. Sadly, I picked up the wrong color but that just made this bronzer even better because now I can tell you there's a shade for someone with fair skin. I have medium skin and the one I have purchased before came in the Bronzer-Duo. It's the perfect shade for me. It's more on the warm side but it doesn't show up orange at all. Most of the time grey toned contour colors look too muddy on me and I'm just not a fan of that. This Lorac one though is the perfect shade for a natural look. You can also layer it up for a more dramatic look.
5. Jason Soothing Aloe Vera Moisturizing Cream!
   Pros: Thick, Creamy, Hydrates, Refreshing, Smooth, Organic, 84% Aloe Vera.  No Parabans, SLS, Petrolatum, Artificial colors, Or Phtalates.
   Cons: The hydrating and moisturizing feel doesn't last all day.
   I like this moisurizer because it's organic.  It feels smooth and it has made my foundation look alot nicer than it use to from my first application. My skin doesn't look as dull anymore but it still feels dry. 
   
    
   
6. Cover FX Cream Concealer - N MediumPros: Full Coverage, Soothing, Wide variety of shades, Blendable. Paraban, Fragrance, Gluten, Mineral Oil & Talc Free. Vegan.
   Cons: Thick consistency, Creases
   I have dark and puffy under eye circles and I was looking for something full coverage that could also work as a high lighter. I'm cool tone so I picked a warm color to hide those dark under eyes. This concealer did the perfect job of covering, neutralizing and brightening. It's so pigmented and I would recommend this concealer to anyone. A little dab can go along way so I can see this product lasting me all year! (Considering I've been using it almost everyday) Because it is so thick, it does crease under my eyes but it doesn't look unnatural at least. This is probably one of those concealer that work perfect for hiding blemishes!
   
7. Sonia Kashuk Eye On Neutrals Matte Palette!Pros: ALL MATTE, Range of cool to warm tone colors, Neutral colors, Soft, Silky, Blendable, Packaging is convinient Pretty!(:
   Cons: SOME shades lack pigment, powdery,
   This is the perfect everyday palette. Some of the colors are so pigmented but there are some colors in this palette that you  have to build up. You can literally make 100 different eye looks. Definitely a must have if you love matte eye shadows!
   
    
8. Kat Von D Studded Kiss Lipstick - VAMPIRA!Pros: Long Lasting, Matte, Pigmented, Bold Color, Cute Packaging!
   Cons: Settles in fine lines, Small amount of lipstick (if you ask me lol)
   I am in the constant hunt for a red lipstick. This one applies as a dark berry red. It's so matte and it doesn't dry my lips. This lipstick doesn't feel rough or anything when I apply it. The one thing I can't stress enough about VAMPIRA is that no matter what it won't budge! I always have a problem with my lipstick moving around and I hate it. This lipstick almost looks like a lip stain on my lips. I can eat, kiss or whatever and it won't smear around my lips. I am definitely a fan and will buy more from KVD!
   
9. Nars Audacious Lipstick - JEANNE!
   Pros: Long Lasting, Satin. Creamy. Nourishing, Pigmented, Bold,
   Cons: Smeary, Rub off anything.
   I will buy these lipsticks regardless of they're cost simply because they're so beautiful and make my lips look so full! I am someone who has small lips and I don't mind it but this lipstick tells me otherwise. Jeanne is a cherry red, it's that perfect shade of red that's not bright orange but not dark purply either. I will admit that this lipstick will smear around but with a little help of lip liner I'll be fine. Without a doubt, Nars Audacious lipsticks are one of my favorite.

Thanks so much for reading, highly appreciated! I do want to note that this are my honest opinions. What works great for me might work completely different for someone else. I do hope this review was helpful for someone.  Have a great week you guys!

Love, Jasmine!