Post #8 Eyebrows On Fleek

I get tons of questions regarding how I do my eyebrows. I have super thick, curly, unruly eyebrows. So it is a MUST that I get them shaped correctly. I get my eyebrows threaded. I know that a lot of people get theirs waxed, but I just prefer threading. I feel as though threading gets them super clean and precise, which is just how I like my brows. I get them threaded every 2-3 months. I don't go that often. In the meantime when I don't go, I keep them cleaned up by plucking them with tweezers. What I use to fill them in with depends on the day. On a daily, I usually use the NYX brow defining pencil. It is a double sided pencil with product on one side, and a spooly on the other for blending. I use the color "dark brown". I like this pencil because I'm usually in a rush 99% of the time, so this pencil gets the job done good and fast. When I actually have time to do my makeup, my favorite brow product of all time is the Dipbrow Pomade by Anastasia beverly hills. I use the color "Ebony". I use the dipbrow with the #12 brow brush which is also from ABH. When I'm done filling in my brows, I like to clean them up with a little concealer. My favorite concealer to use for this is the NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer. I use the color "Biscuit". I like cleaning them up because it gives them a really sharp, crisp look. I made a tutorial on how I fill in my brows. I go in depth on how I do it, so check it out!

Sidenote: You can purchase the ABH dipbrow and brush at any Sephora, Ulta, Beauty Brands, Dillards, or Nordstorm that carries ABH. You can also find them online at those retailers. You can get the NARS concealer at Sephora, or Nordstorm, or online.

I've also linked where I get my brows threaded at. I get them done at the 'Perfect Brow Bar' in Topeka. There are other places that do brow threading, but I would look into it before you go, just so you know that your brows are in safe hands. (I've heard & experienced too many brow nightmares!)

Post #7 NYX liquid Suede

NYX Cosmetics is probably the most underrated drugstore makeup brand. Hands down it is my favorite drugstore makeup brand. They literally have EVERYTHING! But, I will cover NYX in a later post. Today I'm going to talk about their Liquid Suede Lipsticks. These Lipsticks some in 24 different shades. These lipsticks dry matte. These lipsticks are priced at just $7 a piece. The formula that these lipsticks have are pretty impressive, but I will admit that these are not my favorite liquid lipstick formulas that they carry. NYX actually carries 3 different liquid lipsticks: Soft matte lip cream, Liquid Suede, and Lip Lingerie. My favorite formula is the Lipstick Lingerie. It has a matte finish, but doesn't dry completely, it stays just a tad bit sticky and moist. But I don't mind that because  I rather my lips be somewhat moisturized than to be completely dried out like matte lipsticks usually do. They have a  similar feel to Smashbox's liquid lipsticks. If you're thinking about getting one of these lipsticks i suggest you do it. You won't be disappointed! I have 4 different shades in the Liquid Suede Lipsticks. For $7 they are very good quality. Here are some swatches of the colors that I have on my skin. 

Post #6 Colourpop Cosmetics

Colourpop cosmetics is a brand that has gotten pretty popular with in the past year. The brand made it's debut through social media platforms. Instagram to be specific. They have everything from liquid matte lipsticks, to vibrant duo chrome eyeshadows. All of their products average from around $3-$8. The quality is unbeatable. The liquid lipsticks they have are almost identical to the liquid lipsticks from Kylie Cosmetics (word is that they are made in the same factory!). Colourpop has a wide range of products including blush, bronzer, highlighters, eyeshadows (mattes, shimmers, and duo chrome), eyebrow pencils and gels, contouring sticks, liquid lipsticks (mattes, satin, & metallic) as well as lippie six, and lippie pencils. They also have super pigmented lip glosses. These products are top notch, and for under $10, you just can't beat that. Now the only bad part about Colourpop is that you can only get it online by ordering it from their website Colourpop.com. However, they always have coupons that you can add to your order to save even more money! The shipping is also pretty fast. I have yet to have a problem with their products. Below are some swatches of some of their liquid matte lipsticks as well as a swatch of a satin lipstick from them. 

Post #5 Chocolate Bar!

The Too Faced Chocolate Bar palette is one that had been around for a few years now. But it is one of those palettes that is highly sought after, and sometimes even should out. It was not originally supposed to be a permanent eyeshadow palette for TooFaced. However, the palette had such a high demand that the brand decided to keep the palette in their lineup for good. Or at least for now that is.. Now I know what you're thinking. "Why is this makeup palette named "Chocolate Bar"?" Well, the eyeshadows are actually infused with coco powder. The packaging that the palette comes in is also in the form of a chocolate bar. So, not only does it look like a chocolate bar, but it also smells like one! just DO NOT EAT IT! Sadly, palette is not edible, it is only, made to beautify your eyes :) The palette contains neutral colors and of course different shades of browns It also had a few shimmers in the palette. The shimmers range from rose gold, purple, copper and even a champagne colored shimmer. this is definitely my everyday go to palette. Hands down, one of my favorite palettes that I own. This palette retails at about $49. You can get this palette at Ulta Beauty, Beauty Brands, Sephora, or Any other store that carries TooFaced, including the Toofaced official website.

Post #4 ABH Modern Renaissance Palette

Today I'm going to talk about the Modern Renaissance Palette by Anastasia Beverly Hills. This Palette is the first eyeshadow palette from ABH that has become permanent. This palette is highly requested and it always seems to be out of stock. This palette was out of stock for a good 3 months worldwide until ABH decided to do a restock and announced that this was going to be the first ever palette from her line that was becoming a permanent palette. This is especially exciting because besides the single eye shadow pigments that the line carries, all eyeshadow palettes that have been released by ABH have only been exlusive, limited and never restocked. Now I could not get my hands on this palette just yet, but I soon plan to! There was an announcement on the official Anastasia Beverly Hills Instagram page that there will be a restock sometime at the end of October. I already reserved mine, so when it comes to the store I will have it! This palette retails at $42. You can get this at Ulta, Sephora, Dillard's, Nordstrom, or straight from the Anastasia Beverly Hills website. The colors that this pallet contain range from neutral to berry tones. There are so many looks that can be created with this palette. There are colors that are usually nontraditional for an eyeshadow palette, which is why I think it is so popular ( and because its ABH, everyone loves all of her products). I will do a tutorial of some sort when I actually get the palette!

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