NOTD, Sephora, Steelo and some other Hauls

This nail color by China Glaze is the perfect nude polish. The color is Bashful and it has a hint of iridescence. This long-lasting polish is perfect for an everyday look or even for a bride. Although it's a simple color, there's something very unique about it.




For $49, Sephora is offering a set featuring the 5 best-selling MAKE UP FOR EVER must-haves. I have wanted to try the setting powder and liner for a while so at this price it made sense to get the set and be able to try a few more MUFE products.

What it does:
The Best of MAKE UP FOR EVER Holiday Set has all the essentials to complete a perfect holiday look. Enhance the skin's texture and prepare it for makeup application with HD Microperfecting Primer. Follow with HD Microfinish Powder to soften the appearance of imperfections while completely evening out the complexion. Define your eyes with Aqua Eyes, a two-in-one eyeshadow and liner pencil that adheres to the eye lids and resists water—even under the most extreme conditions. Curl, volumize, and lengthen your lashes with Smoky Lash mascara, and instantly remove makeup on even the most sensitive eyes with Sens'Eyes.

This set contains:
- 0.04 oz Aqua Eyes in Mat Black 0L
- 0.23 oz Smoky Lash
- 0.35 oz HD Microfinish Powder
- 0.5 oz Travel HD Microperfecting Primer
- 0.84 oz Sens'Eyes Waterproof Sensitive Eye Cleanser






A few weeks ago, Hautelook.com featured a sale from DDF Skincare. For those of you unfamiliar with this brand, it was developed by a dermatologist and dermatologic cosmetic surgeon in the early 90s. The letters stand for Doctor's Dermatologic Formula. Although I have never tried it, it was on my list to must get products since I am a firm believer of prevention when it comes to anti-aging products. And since none of my current eye creams contain SPF, I wanted to get their eye cream to use in the day. It retails for $50, but the sale allowed me to get it for $25. According to DDF's website, the DDF Protective Eye Cream is a lustrous, lightweight daytime eye treatment fortified with essential fatty acids and humectants to moisturize and help minimize the look of fine lines and wrinkles. Broad spectrum SPF helps protect the fragile eye area from future UV damage. It claims to protect the fragile eye area and minimizes the look of fine lines. I haven't used it for longer than a week...but so far, so good.








Steelo Cosmetics, first brought to my attention by Ren, has been on my list of items to try for some time now. However their old ordering process for make up artist was a bit strange. You had to email them and they would send you a request for payment for the items you said you wanted in the email. Recently, they have updated this process so make up artists can just order directly from the website. So this change prompted me to order some items for my kit...and a few for myself.
















Here's what I'm wearing:
Face
Moisturizing Primer (Steelo)
MD 10 Flawless Coverage Mineral Foundation (Steelo)
Perfect Finish Setting Spray (Steelo)

Eyes:
UDPP
Matte Beige as highlight and along lid (Steelo)
Gunsmoke On-the-Loose Shimmering Powder in inner eye(Loreal)
Drama E/S on crease and outer v(Steelo)
White Eye Kohl on inner rim of bottom lid (Steelo)
Artistic License Technakohl Liner on top and bottom lid (MAC)
Black Eye Kohl blended on bottom lid (Steelo)
Eve Pearl Eyelash Glue
Ardell Demi Wispies
Smoky Lash Mascara (MUFE)

Cheeks:
Cafe Rose Blush (Steelo)

Lips:
Cocoa liner (NYX)
Utopia L/S (Steelo)
Pink Pearl L/G (Steelo)

Brow:
Brow Fantasy in Brunette (Revlon)


Okay so you can't try DSK Jewelry and not try the esquisite jewelry by Michelle Chang. I love her pieces because of the quality of craftsmanship and their delicate nature. I got a puffed heart necklace...will look great layered with a simple solitaire pendant.



FYI...stayed tuned because I will be announcing my first contest later this week! I'm really excited.

Randomness...Drugstore Finds, Pink Rebel, and Geo Lenses

I have been away from blogging for way too long. This post is somewhat random but I wanted to get in a few more things than I post normally. Recently, maybe it's because I have been spending way too money on other items, that I have been concentrating on finding really affordable make up at the drugstore. Here are some products that I found and really like. Oh...and I also wanted to say thank you to my new followers for following!!! I will be announcing my first contest very soon...when I hit 50 followers.


Almay Bright Eyes is an eye base and concealer in one. It is suppose to prime and depuff and contains marine extracts, white tea and peptides, plus optical diffusers. I used it as a base for my eyeshadow and under the eye and it seemed to work really well.







Loreal Hip Blendable Blushing Creme in Tickled

If you're looking for a more vibrant blush for the fall...then this is for you. It almost looks like a cheek stain instead of a blush.

Loreal Hip Eyeshadow Duo in Gunmetal

Love these colors. They are vibrant, yet can look subtle when applied lightly for a day look.

Milani Minerals Compact Makeup in Honey Beige

This is my new alternative to my Mac powder. I will still buy it but for around $5 the coverage is pretty much the same and it picks up my yellow undertones prefectly without oxidizing like Mac sometimes does on me.

Comparison with Mac Studio Fix Powder in C40

As you can see...they are pretty close.

Mac C40


Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick in Coffee Shimmer

This lipstick is the best. The color is so pretty, it's moisturizing, and it last for a really long time. What more could a girl want.


Mac Lustre Drops in Pink Rebel

This product came out with the Mac Style Warriors Collection. So I had to do a bit of searching to find it. I mixed this with my usual liquid mineral foundation Maybeline's Mineral Power Natural Perfecting Liquid Foundation to give me a dewy, luminous finish to my foundation.

Pink Rebel on the hand




Finished Everyday Look using the products above











Huggies Nourishing Lotion with Mango, Coconut, and Aloe
I first read about this product on Ms. Debra Mayes' YT channel.
And since I've used baby products on myself before, I thought I'd give it a shot. The only problem is that although this is a drugstore product you can hardly find it anywhere. I ordered my off Amazon.com. It was a little pricey for drugstore lotion...around $10 but the bottle is really big and should last a long time. The feel of this lotion is wonderful. It feels very moisturizing and creamy with a nice, not overpowering sweet scent that doesn't linger.

Pure curiousity led me to order my first pair of Geo Lenses. Here's what I look like with them on and without them.

With Grey Geo Lenses



Without


Regular eye on the left, Geo on the Right....scary huh?


I'm convinced that I will like the look of Geos once I get the right pair. These make me look strange...and I'm not use to having darker eyes. I'll keep searching although it's hard because the selection is limited for those with an astigmatism like myself. If you have suggestions, please let me know.