2ND BLOG

Hello My Fellow Bloggers, just wanted to stop by and say thanks for all the great comments ,feedback and advice I get from you all, just wanted to put out there I will be doing a cooking blog also, http://athinkingstomach2.blogspot.com/ if any of you love cooking or looking for recipes, easy and fun I hope you will check out my page.

<3 Britney 

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Eye Of The Day

Eye Of The Day-Wandering Watermelon

What I Used

• Nyx Jumbo Pencil In Milk( Base)
• Nyx Single Shadow In Cherry( Lid Color)
• Wet N Wild Palette In Bright Ideas(Pink Over the Red)
• Wet N Wild Palette Bright Ideas (Green Lower Lash Line)
• Elf Cream Liner( Seeds)
• Maybelline Define A Lash Mascara

Eye Of The Day

EOTD: Ruby LadyBug

What I Used

• Nyx Jumbo Pencil ( Milk)
• Nyx Red Shadow( Any Red Works)
• Elf Gel Liner
• Stila Kohl Liner Pencil
• Urban Decay 24/7 Liner In Zero
• Maybelline Define A Lash Mascara

Eye Of The Day

EOTD: The Itsy Bitsy Spider

What I Used-

• Elf Eye Primer 
• Maybelline Line Stiletto
• Urban Decay 24/7 Liner(Zero)
• Maybelline Define A Lash
• Makeup Remover & Q-tips

 Was just playing around with makeup tonight and came up with this look ..What do u think ?

Eye Of The Day

EOTD:Taste The Rainbow

 What I Used

• Nyx Jumbo Pencil In Milk
• Wet N Wild Palette In Bright Ideas
• Nyx  Shadow In Hot Orange
• Maybelline Define A Line
• Urban Decay Liner In Zero
• Benefit Bad Gal Mascara

 

Eye Of The Day

EOTD:Dusty Cloud

What I Used-

• Nyx Jumbo Eye Pencil In Milk
• Almay Intense Eye Color For Hazel Eye
• Maybelline Line Stiletto
• Maybelline Define A Line
• Maybelline Define A Lash Mascara
• Benefit Bad Gal Mascara

Cheap Alternatives For High End Products( Face)

Who doesnt wanna save a few dollars these days, I know I sure do . Almost every high end product out there whether it a makeup item  , skincare, haircare item  there is a cheaper alternative that work the same as high end product for a fraction of the price.

Face

• Kat Von D Tattoo Concealer Vs Hard Candy Glamoflauge-

*Kat Von D Tattoo Concealer

What it is:A heavy duty, highly pigmented, transfer- and water-resistant, multitasking concealer.

What it does:Kat Von D Tattoo Concealer is a creamy, blendable secret weapon that provides the ultimate, customizable coverage, in four simple steps: prep, conceal, perfect, and set (see details for each step below). The four-step process hides tattoos, dark circles, and blemishes alike!

What else you need to know:This oil- and paraben-free, long-wearing formula is perfect for any occasion that calls for a flawless look. Kat says, "If you wanna hide a tattoo just for one day, the proper concealer can make that happen! No one has to see what you don't want them to see!" Take it from the tattoo pro: "I think just as much as people have the choice to be tattooed, they should also have the liberty to look whatever way they want whenever they want." This is your ticket to tattoo freedom!

 Price- $25 ( Come in 7 different colors)

ALTERNATIVE

**Hard Candy Glamoflauge Heavy Duty Concealer

 

What Is It:A heavy duty, highly pigmented, multi-use concealer that delivers ultimate coverage. 

What It Does:The formula blends seamlessly into skin with plenty of play time creating a flawless and natural look perfect for any occasion. You can hide everything from dark circles and blemishes to tattoos! 

Price$ 7.00( Comes in 3 different colors)

Savings Difference-$18 dollar difference

My Thoughts- Ive tried both these concealers, I  enjoy both of them the same, for me the Hard Candy concealer is a total dupe for the Kat Von D Concealer, both these product are a very thick concealer and a little pea size amount goes a long way. I use this product daily and would highly suggest the Hard Candy one .

• MAC Pro Longwear SPF 10 Foundation

 

 What is It : A long-wear foundation that gives up to 15 hours of wear in any environmental condition. Lightweight and creamy, applies smoothly to provide sheer to medium coverage. Even in hot and humid conditions, controls oil to keep skin fresh, natural and flawless. Provides everyday SPF protection.

What It Does: This foundation control oil to help keep skin fresh,has SPF to protect your skin from the sun, also give your skin a flawless lightweight coverage.

Price$ 29.50( Comes in 16 Different Colors)

 ALTERNATIVE 

• Revlon Colorstay Foundation 

 
What Is It:ColorStay Makeup with SoftFlex provides lightweight comfort, so you feel like you’re not wearing makeup. Looks fresh for up to 16 hours. 

What It Does:Specially formulated for combination or oily skin, this oil-free formula helps control shine all day and gives you flawless looking skin.Makeup looks fresh and feels great for up to 16 hours thanks to the lightweight, comfortable feel from the SoftFlex ColorStay  formula.Medium to full coverage, with SPF 6 protection*. 

Price$12.00 ( 20 Different Colors) 


Savings Difference-$17.50 Difference


My Thoughts-I do like Mac makeup a lot and I do adore the foundation, it does do a great job of making your skin look flawless and fresh, but then again I think Mac is a little over rated and over price, But there always a product out there that does just the same and for me it Revlon color stay foundation , I love this stuff it pretty much does the same as thee mac foundation , the only difference is Revlon offers more colors to  pick from , on the other hand a lot of people dont like the smell of the Revlon foundation , it does seem strong and it smell like paint, but don't let that stop you from buying it , cause it is true worth it.

• Benefit Box Blush/Bronzers

 
What Is It: Benefit Cosmetics' famous "box-o-powders" come in a variety of hues for instant beauty gratification. Choose the one that's right for you... trust us, you'll want more than one!


What It Does: Looking for a goddess-like glow? Wanna be sun-kissed and sexy? Need a perk-me-up? Whatever your wish for radiance, you'll find it in this collection that guarantees a sweep of powder a day keeps the "wow you're gorgeous!" compliments coming your way. Mix, match, sweep on sexy, and see for yourself what all the fuss is about.



Pricing-$ 28.00 Per Box( 7 Different Shade)

ALTERNATIVE

• Hard Candy Fox In a Box Bronzing Duo's & Blush Quads

 

 

What Is It:A bronzer/blusher duo housed in a tiny box with a beauty price tag!

What It Does: A highly pigmented multi-color powder compact that will surely bring out your inner foxy lady. 

Pricing-7.00( 5 Different Shades)

Savings Difference-$21.00 Difference

My Thoughts- I love both Benefit & Hard Candy Boxed powder pretty much the same, I do think Benefit color choice is better both I think they both have there unique differences & colors . If you are look for a budge friendly box powder I would  suggest the Hard Candy ones, the the pigmentation is quite nice, goes on smooth and give you sunkissed skin, just like the Benefit powder & plus  they have super cute packaging.

•  Urban Decay All Nighter Long Lasting Setting Spray

 

What Is It:A technologically advanced and hypoallergenic makeup setting spray that's suited for all skin types and keeps your makeup in place for up to 16 hours.

What it does:In an exclusive partnership with SKINDINÄVIA, Urban Decay developed All Nighter Long-Lasting Makeup Setting Spray for customers who need their makeup to last. As the final step to your makeup routine, this weightless, super-fine mist is formulated with Urban Decay's patent-pending Temperature Control Technology, which lowers the temperature of your makeup to hold foundation, eye shadow, blush, and concealer in place. Makeup looks picture-perfect all day long through wind, heat, and cold. All Nighter works expertly on all skin types and prevents loss of color, melting, sliding, caking, cracking, excess shininess, fading blush, eye shadow, and lip color disappearance. It's also formulated to resist moisture, so you can fearlessly sweat & crying. 

Pricing-$29.00 For 4 Oz

 ALTERNATIVE

• Elf Mist & Set Spray

 

 What Is It:The lightweight, comfortable and alcohol free formula improves makeup wearability and prevents color from running or fading.

 

 

What It Does: Keep your makeup in place all day with a radiance boosting invisible hold. The invigorating mist moisturizes and soothes the skin with key ingredients Aloe, Green Tea, Cucumber and Vitamins A, C & E.


Pricing $3.00 For 3 Oz


Saving Difference $ 26.00 Difference


My Thoughts-I do indeed love Urban Decay so I thought for the price this setting spray would be great , but I was a little disappointed in it, I do think it is a good spray and it does set your makeup, but on my skin it made my skin look like a dewy oil slick kinda, not pretty at all, so I was looking into other setting sprays, and I have been hearing great stuff about ELF , and Elf is a great brand of makeup , so for 3 dollars I figured if it didn't work well , I would be out of any big amount of money and turns out to be one of my holy grain setting sprays. I would recommend this product for anyone looking for a buget friendly spray , to me this works better then any high end setting spray, it leave my setting pretty matte, glowing skin, smooth and flawless.

Face Of The Day

FOTD- Blue Blowout

Face-

Victoria Secret Foundation

Garnier Dark Circle Roller

Hard Candy Glamoflauge

Covergirl Pressed Powder

Milani Blush In A Dolce Pink

Urban Decay Setting Spray

Eyes-

Nyx Jumbo Eye Pencil In Milk

Maybelline Eye Studio Color Explosion in Blue Blowout

Maybelline Define a Line

Urban Decay Liner In Zero

Benefit Bad Gal Mascara

Lips-

None

Face Of The Day

FOTD-Romanian Color Block

 

Face-  

 

Revlon Colorstay Foundation

Garnier DarkCircle Eye Roller

Kat Von D Concealer

Rice Powder

Too Faced Chocolate Bronzer

Urban Decay Setting Spray

Eyes-

Nyx Jumbo Eye Pencil( Milk)

Any Red Shadow( Corner)

Any Bright Yellow Shadow( Middle)

Any Blue Shadow( Bottom)

Maybelline Define a Line

Benefit Bad Gal Mascara

Lips-

None

Hard Candy Fall 2011 Haul

Im so happy I found the new Hard Candy line, since it not suppose to be out til Sept.Click Here  for the whole hard candy blog post and info on it, anyways let begin.

World Balmination ($3.00)-  I got 2 of these, I got  one in Fishnet , a hot pink glossy tinted lip balm/chapstick & Starfish , a peachy glossy tinted lip balm. My thought, overall I like them for three dollar, they are very glossy and not sticky , the one thing I dont like about them is  the color dont show for that tinted look , but you can layer these with lipstick which works well.

L-R( Fishnet, Starfish)

Lashaholic Super Volume Mascara ($7.00)-I'm not a very big fan of the Hard Candy mascara,  but since it new  I had to try it since I've tried the other one.I do like the brush on this mascara, it is a rubber brush and it does separate your lashes nicely,it didn't clump or anything , but the formula can seem wet  and  the brush does have alot of product on it, my thoughts, overall it OK, like most of there mascaras, for me it didn't give me over the top lashes like it claims to do, but it maybe work for others with short lashes, also think this would be a great mascara to use as a base and they layer with a thickening mascara.

Stroke of Gorgeous ($5.00) Im a sucker for felt tip color liners, i love how smooth felt tip liners goes on your eye lids, and I love the fact they come in so many different color. I got the new felt tip liner in Nautical, a really pretty teal color, the color pay off is very pigmented and the felt tip applicater is nice and strong, it does come in two other colors purple and black., My thoughts, overall I really like them for a nice pop of color,  it didnt smear or anything with is a plus , im pretty happy with this liner and would by the other two colors as well.

 

Have You Be Able To Find the New Hard Candy Fall 2011 Collection Yet?

Face Of The Day

FOTD-Smoking Aces

Face-

Palladio Herbal Face Primer

Almay TLC Foundation

Garnier Dark Circle Roller

Hard Candy Glamoflauge

Palladio Rice Powder

Physician Formula Bronze Booster 

 Hard Candy Fox In A Box (Spicy & Sweet)

 Hard Candy Fox In a Box (Smooth Talker)

Urban Decay Setting Spray

Eyes-

Nyx Jumbo Eye Pencil ( Milk)

Wet N Wild Palette(Were Blasting Off)

Maybelline Define a Line Liner( Upper Lash Line & Water Line)

New Hard Candy Super Volume Mascara Lashaholic  Lashes

Lips-

Nyx Jumbo Lip Pencil ( Brown)

New Hard Candy Lip Balm In Starfish

 

My Picks-Natural Palettes

Urban Decay Naked Palette-What it is:A universally flattering palette that features 12 eyeshadows with a distinctly Urban look.

 

• What it does:This long, lean, and seductive case comes packed with 12 gorgeous neutrals that work for absolutely everyone. Shades range from delicate champagne to gritty gunmetal, and feature five stunning new shades. A variety of textures, including glitter, shimmer, and matte, ensure that you'll never get bored. This versatile palette can go from office appropriate to a night on the town. The mirrored case also features a new professional-quality, cruelty-free Good Karma Eyeshadow Brush. 

 

• My Thoughts-Amazing , the colors are so rich and smooth they feel like velvet, there are so many great look you can do with this palette, whether you want a basic naked eye, or a bronze smoky eye, with  this palette you have everything you need, also you get a UD brush which I love , it pack on shadow great and dont forget the UDPP which is my all time favorite eye primer, this primer will make your shadow stick all day and not budge at all. 

 

• Pricing- $48.00 At Sephora or Ulta or  Anywhere Urban Decay Is Sold.

•  NYX Bronze Smokey Look Kit-What Is It:Create smokey eyes with a caramel twist. The Bronze Smokey Look Kit contains 9 eye shadows and 2 lip colors. A slide-out compartment makes this palette portable. Mirror and applicators included.
•  What It Does: Creates  the perfect smoky eye all in one easy to use compact.

 

• My Thoughts-This  Palette is a summer must have,this palette creates one of the most beautiful smoky  soft caramel looks.The color are super soft and pigmented and the compact make it perfect for traveling, the only thing I didnt care about is the lip gloss that come with it, for me it every sticky , but for 11 dollar for 9 amazing shadows, Id say this sleek compact is well worth it.

•  Pricing $11.00 at Ulta Or Nyx Website

• Too Faced Natural Eye Palette -What Is It:An all-inclusive kit that includes nine essential shadows for all-over lid color, highlighting, smudging, and more.

•  What it does:The kit's contents were formulated and hand-selected by Too Faced Creative Director, Jerrod Blandino, to create the most universally flattering eyeshadow look for any woman and for almost any occasion. The pure-pigmented eyeshadow formula blends effortlessly and keeps color intense and in-place all day long. Plus, this perfectly portable palette of must-have neutrals comes with a double-sided brush/sponge wand in the pull-out tray provides easy application.

 

•  My Thoughts-The palette  has such nice array of neutral colors, richly pigmented, & easy to blend. Absolutely LOVE the case & instruction card, the packaging is super cute . On the plus side the matte brown color in this palette can be used for your brows, that always a plus in a palette.

•  Pricing $36.00 At Toofaced.com Or Sephora , Ulta

• e.l.f. Essential Beauty School 32-Piece Eyeshadow Palette- What Is It-Our 32-color Professional Eyeshadow Palette is the all-you-need eyeshadow assortment, perfect for on-the-go beauty! With endless colors & textures to choose from, this professional eyeshadow palette lets you create your own personal look whenever you wish, wherever you are! All the must-have eyeshadow shades are here, along with a built-in mirror and double-sided applicator for flawless application. 

 

• What It Does:-create your own personal look whenever you wish, wherever you are  My Thoughts-This palette is a run for your money , for only 5 dollars you get 32 amazing color, all them very pigmented ,easy too apply, this is all the color you will need and want . 

•  My Thoughts-The colors are so pretty, and they work with everything. The shades are colorful but also super-wearable. You can come up with so many looks with just this palette alone, It has all the colors you'll need and want.
•  Pricing$ 5.00 At Target Or Eyelipface.com