Laser hair removal is becoming a
really popular trend that many have either tried or have thought about.
In the fall of 2014 I decided I wanted to try out laser hair removal
Thursday, February 11, 2016
My Laser Hair Removal Experience
Showing posts with label beauty. Show all posts
Showing posts with label beauty. Show all posts
Thursday, January 28, 2016
ColourPop Ultra Matte Liquid Lipstick Review !!
So I recently purchased the Ultra Matte lipsticks from Colourpop and I have been loving them!
I was watching YouTube videos and noticed that for the "affordable" makeup looks people were using were including a lot of Coloupop cosmetics. I don't own any so I thought it'd be awesome for me to try them.
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
BS-Mall Makeup Brushes Review !
So I recently purchased a 10 piece brush set by BS-Mall on Amazon and let me tell you that I love them soooo much already!
Sunday, January 17, 2016
January 2016 Ipsy Review !!
Hey guys! If you have been reading my previous Ipsy reviews you know I was also subscribed to Birchbox, however, they were sending me too many skin care items that I was not liking at all so I decided to cancel my subscription. I have been with Ipsy for a year now and I still love it so I will continue to be a loyal subscriber! If you want to sign up you can do so by clicking here !
Tuesday, December 29, 2015
Holiday makeup !!
I used my all time favorite liquid eyeliner which is by NYC and for the waterline I used the Exaggerate eye pencil by Rimmel London.
The lashes are Wispies by Ardell
And I finished it up with a bit of Stila mascara.
If you liked this look feel free to follow me on Instagram @allthingsyulie ❤️
Until next time 😘
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
Carli Bybel Palette Review & Giveaway !!
So I recently purchased the Carli Bybel Palette because the first time they were for sale they were sold out within minutes! I was looking forward to using it because of the mauve-y colors that are perfect for fall and winter. Now that I finally have it here is my review...
Monday, November 23, 2015
What's in My Makeup Bag?
Lately I've been using my gold Ipsy glam bag as my go-to makeup bag because I love the color and the size is great for all the products I use on a daily basis.
I'm usually on the run so if I can't get a full face of makeup at home, I'll use most of the products in this bag before going to work or running errands.
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Ipsy vs. Birchbox November 2015
Ipsy
This months Ipsy was again very exciting. I got really great products and am excited to try all of them.
Monday, November 16, 2015
My Quick (mini) Manicure Routine
Hey guys! Being that today is Mani Monday I wanted to show you guys a quick tutorial of how I personally do my own nails at home. I always get them done at a salon but I change my own polish like twice a week so I've gotten pretty good at doing them really fast while still making them look good.
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
My Top 3 Eyeshadow Palettes
Recently I've been wearing a lot of different color combinations on my eyes as opposed to the neutral looks that's I usually do. With it being fall and all I've decided to do a lot of darker looks. I've been using these three palettes for all of these looks.
1. Anastasia Beverly Hills World Traveler Couture palette
I've been using the Morocco and Fudge for a really autumn-y combination that literally reminds me of the leaves. In this picture I had this makeup on during the day time so I did not go too dark on the outer corner of the eye. However, I always make my eyeshadow darker or more dramatic once night time comes or I get off work lol.
3. The Lorac Pro pallete 2 is amazing because of their bold colors. The colors that I've been using a ton lately is Jade and Rosé. I have brown eyes so the green makes my eyes pop out more. Using these 2 colors make for an easy and fast look but if you want to make it more dramatic for a nighttime look then you can use the color Cocoa to smoke out the outer corner of the eye.
3. The Naked Smoky palette is made to give you dramatic looks and the awesome thing is that you can get brown or grey looks. I've been going for a golden but smoky look using the colors Dirtysweet for the inner corner, Radar for the lid and then Whiskey for the outer corner of the lid. This look is really metallic but if you haven't noticed I love using a really matte color as well as a metallic shadow to finish it off. This picture is also for the daytime so I didn't go too dark with the color Whiskey, however, for the night time look you can always go as dark as you want.
If you have any of these 3 palettes and have looks you'd like to share or if you recommend another palette please comment below !
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
My Top 3 Drugstore Foundations !
Earlier this year I started wearing liquid foundation regularly. Before then, I used to stick to my powder foundation but ever since I started the liquid I can't seem to get enough. I feel like it makes my makeup look well put together more so than the powder. Don't get me wrong I still love powder foundation and haven't ditched it altogether but I use it mainly when I'm in a rush and cannot spend time doing a full face of makeup.
Before I started using a foundation I spent a lot of time reading reviews on which liquid foundation was good for combination skin since my t-zone is oily and the outer part of my face can get really dry.The first foundation I tried was the Infallible by L'Oreal in the shade Sun Beige. This was the more popular foundation at the time I was looking for one and since I already love L'Oreal products I decided to start with this one. I wore it for about 2 months and although I liked how matte it made my face look I also felt like it would dry my skin out. I would even mix it with about 3/4 foundation and 1/4 of the ELF tinted moisturizer since I needed some spf over the summer and it was still too dry. As the day went on I also felt like it would settle into the creases in my face which I did not like at all! I still think it was a great foundation to start with but I'm happy that I've found others that I love a lot more.
The next one I purchased is the Fit Me! Matte + Poreless foundation by Maybelline in the color Warm Honey and really love it because it's matte but still has like a natural finish. It is for oily to normal skin so I just think that it pairs up with my skin type really well. It also lasts all day long with out wearing off which is a huge plus. The packaging is also really nice and pretty compared to other drugstore foundations.
Lastly, I have the Revlon Airbrush Effect foundation in the color Medium Beige. So far I've noticed that the consistency is less thick than the other 2 foundations but I think that might be a good thing. I bought it a few days ago so I don't think I can make a decision on which I like best yet but if I did have to choose I'd pick the Maybelline Matte + Poreless foundation.
Do you use on of these already? If not are there any foundations that you would recommend?
*prices based off of Target
Friday, October 23, 2015
Ipsy vs Birchbox - October 2015 Review
This was the second Birchbox that I received and I was pretty happy with it because I loved 3 out of the 5 products. I can't wait to start using them!
1. Death Valley Dry Shampoo by R+Co in a really good sized bottle. This is my favorite product for this month because I've really been wanting to try a new dry shampoo and also because it smells so good! It's great for using as a dry shampoo or using it to add volume and texture to your hair.
3. HandDrink Hand Cream by Jane Iredale was the next product and considering it's a hand cream it came in a tiny bottle. It even states on the bottle that it is only for the "evaluation of texture and aesthetic properties only. Amount insufficient to provide stated SPF protection". That just goes to show how tiny it is. This is definitely a miss and not a hit for me.
5. Pomegranate Crush Illuminating Sheet Mask by BioRepublic was my last item and it was also a miss just because it's only one mask and although it's nice to try it, you also need to use 2-3 a week to get results.
This month I was really happy with Ipsy once again. I was extremely excited about 3 out of 5 items.
1. Meet Matt(e) Highes Long-Lasting Liquid Lipstick by theBalm is amazing! I love the way that the color looks on me the texture of the liquid lipstick is also really nice and even had a menthol-y or tingly sensation on your lips which I really enjoyed.
2. Hello Lashes by IT Cosmetics was another great product ! I love trying out new mascaras so I will definitely be using this one.
4. Mini Browza Super Proof Gel Brow Pencil by Touch in Sol is amazing! I was about to go out and buy the Anastasia of Beverly Hills Brow Wiz pencil but I'm glad this came just in time. It even has the little eyebrow brush on the other end and the color matches my color perfectly!
Overall, I either really loved the products or I didn't like them at all however, I still recommend this to people who haven't tried these subscriptions out because it's a great way to test out new companies that u might really end up loving. Let me know what you love about your Ipsy or Birchbox subscription!
Thursday, October 8, 2015
Best Makeup Bargain Brands!
If you are starting out using makeup and are still practicing your skills then Elf is a perfect brand to start using. I have been using Elf for years now and even though I have moved on to higher end brands I still like to try out less expensive products to see if I like a certain product or not. I tried their foundation first because I didn’t know how to even apply it so I was able to learn how to do it. I also absolutely love their blush and contour compact and I have not used other blushes. I especially love their brushes because they are very good quality and since they are so inexpensive you can have several of the same kind. Recently, I bought the 4 blush palette and the high definition powder with a brush to go with it. I have only tried it once but it made my face stay matte throughout the day and night. Elf also has zit zapper pen that you can spot on your face whenever you see a zit coming and the next day it will no longer be there. The crazy thing is that it actually works and it's only one dollar!
NYC is also a great brand with really affordable make up products. My favorite product that they have is their Liquid eyeliner. I actually bought this at a dollar store for one dollar years and years ago but they must've gotten very popular because now they are like $3 dollars at Walmart which is still an awesome price. I see different makeup artists using them on Youtube all the time so I know its not just me who thinks they are the best liquid eyeliners of all time.
Finally, if you do your nails on your own regularly then Sinful Colors nail polish is the way to go. They are only $2 at Walgreens and their colors are pretty nice. I buy them so often because they have new colors come out every season. These are the best polishes to buy if you want to try new colors. I also just use the Seche Vite top coat from Sallie's because it makes them look really shiny almost like they are gel nails.
I really recommend buying less expensive products before trying more expensive brands just because you never know if you'll even need that certain product or if you'll really like it. If you're new to using makeup you can expand your collection with less expensive staples that you'll probably end up wearing often. What are lower end or drug store brands you like to wear?
Sunday, September 20, 2015
Ipsy vs. Birchbox September 2015
The Ipsy bag contained 5 different products which are
1. NYX colaborated with Ipsy for an eyeshadow trio. This is exclusive to Ipsy subscribers and I really love the colors because they are more on the neutral side. I love to wear browns and golds so I will be using this one for sure.2. Lipstick by Liptini in the color special edition Startlet Cocktail. It is a really nice shade of red but since I prefer matte lipsticks I don't know if I'll wear it yet.
3. Formula X nail polish in the color Ignite is a really nice deep red. I love it because the polish goes on almost like a gel and it is just a really nice color.
4. Eau Thermale Soothing Moisture Mask is for redness or overly dry skin. Although I haven't used it I am looking forward to it since I sometimes get red spots on my face.
5. Lastly, I got a Rosehip and Hibiscus moisturizer from Bayberry Naturals which is a really fresh and light facial cream. I'm normally not a huge fan of creams and moisturizers but this one is nice.
The Birchbox contains 5 products also and I was pretty impressed for it being my first time receiving this subscription.
1. The first product that caught my eye was the Benefit Cosmetics Gimme Brow in the medium/deep color. It’s a sample size brow gel with a little applicator brush. I used it twice already and like how it keeps my brow hairs in place but I don’t think this is sufficient to make my eyebrows look the way I want them to. ip
2. Amika Shield Style Extending Spray is a spray that protects your hair against frizz and extreme heat. This is perfect for using it when traveling and the best thing about it is that is smells sooo good !3. Dr. Brandt Pores no more cleanser is a best-selling face wash that is supposed to minimize pores in order to get that soft, smooth skin. I haven’t used it yet but I don’t think the size of the bottle is enough to fully make a judgement on it.
4. Harvey Prince has a perfume called Eau So Divine. It’s a good scent but I am just not very fond of perfume samples.
5. Last was the POP Beauty - POP Portfolio Eyeshadow in the shade Sugar Plum. It is a really nice and pigmented color palette and I know I will be using it for sure.
September was a really great month for Ipsy and although I did like Birchbox I think that Ipsy was the winner in my book. If you are wondering whether or not to subscribe to Ipsy or Birchbox I say go for it. It is only $10 a month and you can cancel whenever. Even if you don't always like everything that comes in the box/bag it is still worth the ten dollars and it's pretty fun to receive this each month.
Which was your favorite subscription this month?
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
August Ipsy Glam Bag Review 2015
This month’s glam bag did not disappoint! I have been receiving Ipsy glam bags every month and I was especially excited when I received it this month because the products are all great products I look forward to using. Not saying I don't always love the bags it's just that sometimes they have products that I know I probably won't use again or purchase in the future. Those products can include creams or skin care products and the reason I won't use them again is because I have my favorite skin care items that I can't seem to let go.
If you have never subscribed to receive Ipsy I would really recommend it because for only $10 you literally treat yourself to a surprise gift each month.
This month I received these 5 awesome products below...
1. The first product is the Hikari lipgloss in the color Merlot. I really love this lipgloss because it's not sticky at all and the color is such a nice, dark berry tone. Although it's much darker than a color I'd use on a regular basis I still love it and think it's a great fall color.
2&3. The next two products are lip and eye pencils. The first one is the LuxeDoubler eye & lip pencil in the color Wine. It is a perfect color to line your lips with before using the Merlot lipgloss.
The second pencil is a Pencil Me eye accent pencil in the color Boysenberry. It is a deep blue that would look nice as an eyeliner. I especially like the packaging on it because it has a built in sharpener.
4. I also received a Marsk eye shadow brush that looks like it will really hold on to product well. I have not used it yet but have read great reviews.
5. Finally the last product I received was the Marc Anthony Argan oil hair treatment. It's really light weight and doesn't weigh down your hair the way other oils do. I am actually in the process of getting my hair to a much healthier state so I will be incorporating this product along with the other products I'm using.
That is it for August’s Ipsy bag review. I will be having an
Ipsy vs. Birchbox in the next week or so. Until then, let me know if you get
Ipsy, if so what did you like or dislike about your Ipsy bag?
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