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Drugstore Beauty

I was driving past my local library, and they were having a huge book sale.  Well not really, the library had signs claiming they were having a “huge book sale” but  when I got there, they only had one cart of books out.  Yeah, silly me, I read the words “huge book sale” and I was expecting a HUGE book sale not just a few dozen books.   

However, I still took a look at the books that were for sale.  After searching for a few minutes, I came across a book that looked like an interesting and fun read.  So, for 50 cents I bought Chasing Harry Winston by Lauren Weisberger.  

I read this book in a couple of days, it was VERY entertaining!  I just couldn’t stop reading it.  Lol.  To be honest with you the three main characters and the story plot remind me of something out of Sex In The City.  

Short and simple, I don’t regret buying or reading this fabulous novel.

Okay okay, on to the makeup review.

Milani Minerals Loose Makeup, $9.

A few days ago CVS had alot of its cosmetics on sale, and Milani Minerals Loose Makeup was one of them.  It was 75% off its original price!  I only paid $3 for this jar of make up.

Even if this item was not on sale, the cost is lower than any of those higher end brands, which by the way I have used, and after comparing, I like Milani Minerals Loose Makeup just as well.    

What Milani Cosmetics says:

An extraordinary, *talc-free, mineral-based powder that perfects and corrects skin to flawless perfection. This natural, non-irritating formula is perfect for extra sensitive, rosacea and acne-prone skin. Available in 8 buildable, sheer-to-full coverage shades. Pure Radiance & Tinted Radiance are translucent finishing powders. They can be worn alone if you desire a more natural, subtle look. For best results, wear over your mineral powder makeup for an instant radiant look.

Available in 2 radiant shades.

*Deepest shades 08-10 contain talc, as so to reduce potential ashiness on darker skin complexions.

What I say:
I have the Milani Minerals Loose Makeup in 03 Creamy Natural.  This shade is perfect for my skin tone.  The coverage is buildable, so you control the coverage that you need, sheer to moderate or full coverage.  I’ve always liked a sheer to moderate coverage, to help even out my skin tone.  And with this mineral foundation, I can get the coverage that I want and still look natural.   

Milani’s Mineral Loose Makeup comes with a small makeup brush, but it’s not the best brush.  It’s a little scratchy and the hairs are a little uneven.  I have nothing negative to say about the actual make up.     

This product is great for touch-ups, it does NOT cake if you apply layer after layer.   So, you can apply it first thing in the morning, apply more throughout the day and your foundation will look as fresh as it did when you first put it on. 

Overall, this foundation makes my skin look smooth and radiant all day.

Do I Recommend?  Yes!  This makeup is great for the price and the quality is excellent.  Give it a try, you won’t regret it.

 

 

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Ugh! The name I wanted for my online business is taken! I did come up with a few backup names but now, I have no idea which of the three names to choose. **Sigh. 
I have three sisters and I asked each one of them what name they liked best and guess what?  They each liked a different name!  Lol.  I guess my mini poll was pointless.

Anyways, I went to CVS last night and I picked up a couple of goodies.  Hahaha!  My hubby was like, “do you really need more makeup?”  I was like, “YES!”

My CVS mini haul consists of a Milani Mineral Blush in mai tai and a Milani nail polish in creme brulee.

Oh, mommy like!

The color of this blush is a peachy pink.



I LOVE this shade of nail polish (creme brulee)!  Makes me feel like I just got a manicure. 

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Hi ladies. Hope your day is going great. My day is so so. I have a lot of things to do around the house but ugh, I’m just not in the mood to do any of them. Yeah…I know…I’m lazy…hahaha.

swatches-eyebrows-cosmetics-revlon-revlon colorstay-brow enhancer-eyebrows-@thebeautyofmakeup.comAnyways, a few days ago I purchased Revlon’s ColorStay Brow Enhancer and I must say I’m sold on this friggin product.  I’ve used it almost everyday since I bought it.

So…

Revlon’s ColorStay Brow Enhancer has two ends to it.   One end is a tinted wax and the other end is a highlighter.  highlither-illuminator-revlon-revlon colorstay-brow enhancer-eyebrows copyThe luminous highlighter accentuates the brow bone area and it gives it a lifted appearance.  

This particular highlighter comes in taupe, a light but very luminous light brown.  It’s perfect to use with just about any eyeshadow shade.

wax browenhancer-dark brown-brow groomer-revlon-revlon colorstay-brow enhancer-eyebrows copyThe tinted wax formula colors and sets brows for a soft definition.

I have dark eyebrows, so the best choice for me was  the brow enhancer with the tinted wax in blackened brown.  And I really like that this stuff is highly pigmented but not overwhelming.  

My brows don’t look crazy dark, you know?  They don’t look like I just grabbed a dark eyeliner or even worst a sharpie and filled them in. 

swatches-revlon-revlon colorstay-brow enhancer-eyebrows copyThis dual-ended brow enhancer is extreamly easy to use and its fool proof.  Hahaha, I’m sorry but I think it’s hard for someone to make a mistake with this product.   

Okay, here’s how to use it:

First, apply all of your face and eye  makeup.  Next, fill in your brows with the tinted wax by following the natural shape of your eyebrows.  Then apply luminous highlighter below your brow.  And if you want, and I recommend that you do, take a brow brush and brush your brow hairs into place. 

Easy, right?
swatches-eyebrows-revlon-revlon colorstay-brow enhancer-eyebrows copyRevlon ColorStay Brow Enhancer is suppose to last for 16 hours. I have no idea if it actually does. I don’t wear my makeup nearly that long or at least I don’t think I do.  But I can tell you this, this product doesn’t smear!     

So far, this stuff is AWESOME!

Oh, please ignore the spidery lashes.  I was using the mascara LottaLash by Milani, and I forgot to use a lash comb to separate my lashes and remove all of the clumps.

Just in case you’re curious about LottaLash.  I can honestly say that besides the clumps, LottaLash is an okay mascara.  It lengthens, and it adds lots of volume to your lashes.  But the clumps, those awful little clumps, now that’s the biggest problem with this mascara.

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