Everyday Makeup Routine

Make up to me has changed over the years. It’s gone from “I have no idea what I’m doing” to poser “glam” (because I still have no idea what I’m doing) to simple every day (because I kind of know what I’m doing now).  I’ve spent years trying to “perfect” my makeup look. I’ve tried so many different looks on myself and I find myself coming back to the same simple everyday look. I’m a believer that less is more. I try to accentuate the attributes that I already have. Being a mother I also need to get my ass in gear and fix my face within minutes because I don’t have a lot of time to spend taking care of my face every day.

My routine is simple and to the point. I use this look every single day and it takes less than 5 minutes to put everything together. It takes me 10 minutes for me to put my face on, dressed and out the door. That's a skill in itself. I’m more on moisturizing so that I can achieve that natural glowy , healthy skin look. That's my ultimate goal because to me less is more. My pre-moisturizer gel works wonders. I use this gel day and night as it leaves my skin soft and keeps it hydrated all day. Honest’s moisturizer is light weight and non-greasy. I love that! It works well throughout every season.

Onto the makeup, makeup . This eyeliner is something I cannot live without. (Seriously, I can’t) . I’ve tried to find a dupe for this liner, but nothing measures up. I love using this dark brown color as it’s dark enough to highlight my eyes, but not too dark that it’s heavy on the eyes for everyday use. This mascara lifts and separates my lashes and it looks so natural.

Using this cream blush allows for easy blending (especially when I’m in a rush) and it lasts all day. It never looks caked on. My particular shade is no longer available, but this link is close enough. I do love the highlighting trend lately, but this magic balm highlights EVERYTHING without looking too fancy. This magic balm really is magic! It hydrates and highlights all in one and it does so much more! Eyebrows have always been my weak point as I’m oblivious to them, but this brow pencil lasts all day and is easy to use so I stick with it.My inner child screamed with joy when I bought Haidyn her soda smackers set. I've stolen this one for everyday use. Not pictured is my go to matte lipstick that's too perfect for words.

 I’m finding a feel for the products that I cannot live without . The latter is hard since I’m a cheap skate at heart, but these quality products are definitely worth it! 

 Moisturizer Gel // Moisturizer // Eye liner // Mascara // Blush // Highlighter // Brow Pencil // Lipstick

DIY| Play Makeup

Haidyn is in the stage where she has to do what I’m doing, whether it be cooking, cleaning or putting on makeup! I can’t help but love my mini me by my side mimicking everything I do.  I love when she sits on the bathroom counter with me to just pretend like she’s putting on makeup. She memorizes every move I do just to mimic it moments later.  I figured since she loves mimicking me why don’t I make her set of “makeup” for her to use and play with.  She can actually get carried away with dramatic play without making a mess unlike actual makeup. You can create this project for your little one simply by re-purposing your old makeup empties!

DIRECTIONS

1. Reusing old makeup empties, fill them with any nail polish. * You can use your own nail polish or any cheap one you can find at your local drug store.
    
   
   
2.   Let the polish air dry completely in their respective containers for 1-2 days.
3.   After drying process your little one is ready to play with all of their new “makeup”!

Working Mom Esstentials:Makeup Edition

I've found the perfect makeup combination to wear to work everyday. I don't use all of the products listed everyday, but I do use a combination of a lot of the products everyday. I like a product with high color pay off, lasts all day and inexpensive.

01. Benetint - I love using this for a quick blush . It multipurpose for your lips and cheeks. This stain is easy to use and you get so much out of the bottle.
02. Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray- I use this daily to set all my make up. It will save your face even if you are in the hot sun all day. I love this because a lot of the time I have to still looked pulled together after work and this does the trick.
03. Rimmel Scandal Eyes- by far my absolute favorite mascara. It doesn't smudge and it makes my lashes long and full. It also comes in a 2 pack at Target for $9.00!!
04.Urban Decay Primer Potion- There are 4 different potions out there and I love all of them. They each of their own purpose and do such a fantastic job of keeping my eyeshadow in place all day, even if I go to the gym!
05. Urban Decay Naked Basics I- This palette is matte with exception to 1 color as a highlighter. I love this for work because everything is easily blendable and not flashy for everyday wear.
06. Elf Color Stick in Sangria & Lipstick in Posh- Absolute favorite color of the color sticks right now. It gives great color, lasts long and it isn't too flashy for the work place.
07. Elf Marble Blush - These marble blushes have great color payoff with using just a tiny bit. I also love how it give you a little bit of highlight in the blush.
08.Bare Minerals Waterproof Eyeliner- A friend let me borrow hers and I wouldn't let her have it back. It's a lovely espresso brown which isn't too heavy for the eyes at work.
09. Benefit High Beam- This highlighter is easy to use and great color payoff.

Younique Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lashes Mascara- Product Review

There's nothing I love more than long lashes. I'm completely jealous of my husband and daughter for having the world's perfect eyelashes. Unfortunately, I have to create my lashes myself since I wasn't blessed with them :) I've used different types of mascaras - my favorite mascara is
I tried putting on fake lashes on myself  (that was a complete joke). I've even paid to have lashes put on professionally because I really wanted that full eyelash look  (that was just really expensive and unrealistic for me).

So when my sister bought my mom and myself Younique mascara we were thrilled to try some new for our lashes. My sister in love with this mascara and swears by it. She uses it everyday and she has killer lashes!
We found out about it through our cousin- Bernice... who is a rep for the company. Check out her personal website-----> here! 

After using the mascara I was shocked. I didn't know that mascara could make your lashes pop exactly like fake eyelashes do. I was skeptical at first because I've tried so many things, but this actually works. It really does make a difference in your lashes. Your lashes will be fuller, longer and manageable. It's easy to apply and even easier to take off at the end of the day.

It's a four step process.

1. Apply one coat of your favorite mascara and let completely dry.
2. Doing one eye at a time- apply a coat the transplanting gel on your lashes. 
3. Apply the natural fibers onto your lashes as if you would mascara. 
4. Coat your lashes again with transplanting gel. 

You can apply more and more coats to achieve your desired fullness and length!

LASHES WITH MY MASCARA

YOUNIQUE LASHES VS MASCARA

 *L. YOUNIQUE & R. REG MASCARA*

 LASHES WITH YOUNIQUE 

Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette

As many of you know I am OBSESSED with Urban Decay especially if you follow me on IG. (IG name: OHN9NE)  I really love their products because of their high quality. This particular palette is the latest that came out during Christmas 2013. I got one as a Christmas/Birthday present from Stacy . :)  Out of all the palettes I think this one is the easiest one to use for everyday for a lot of people. I use the other palettes regularly, but this one really makes it easier to not OVERKILL on the makeup. I wanted to show the different looks I've created to wear everyday to work this week. If I can wake up every morning at 4:00 am to do these looks so can you. I promise! I'm not a makeup artist of any sort, just a huge makeup fanatic.  And yes I really do wake up that early every morning for work.

MONDAY:

LID: FACTORY 

CREASE: MUGSHOT 

OUTER V: DARKSIDE

HIGHLIGHT: STRANGE

EYELINER: BLACK

Mondays for me are pretty hectic so I wanted to create a look that was mellow and easy. I wanted a very neutral color on so I don't look like I'm over doing it for a Monday. 

TUESDAY: 

LID: NOONER 

CREASE: LIAR 

OUTER V: BLACK HEART 

INNER CORNER/INNER LID : BUZZ 

EYELINER: BLACK 

This version is a little darker on the outside edges than Monday's version. I played with the same colors to create a more dramatic look. I already tackled on Monday with the mellow look now I really know what is in store for me this week. 

WEDNESDAY: 

LID: DUST

CREASE: BURNOUT 

OUTER V: FACTORY 

HIGHLIGHT: STRANGE

CENTER OF LID/INNER CORNER: MORE DUST 

EYELINER: NONE 

I wanted my eyes to POP more than usual today. I wanted to go for a more "doe eyed" look for myself. The bright colors on my lids really helped my eyes not look so tired even without eyeliner. By Wednesday I'm usually over exhausted by work. I didn't want ANYONE telling me that I looked "tired". 

THURSDAY: 

LID: LIMIT

CENTER LID/CREASE: BURNOUT

OUTER V: TRICK

HIGHLIGHT: STRANGE

EYELINER: GOLD

I felt very playful on Thursday with this look. I wanted a soft neutral eye look but wanted to make a statement with my eyeliner. I like to use gold or purple to shock everyone ( even myself) a little bit. 

FRIDAY: 

HIGHLIGHTLID: STRANGE

CREASE: BURNOUT/BUZZ

OUTER V: BLACKHEART

EYELINER: BLACK

This was by far my favorite look out of the entire week. It was dramatic just like Tuesday's look, but much needed. The brightness of my entire lid countered by my dark outer v's made my eyes appear a lot bigger than they actually are. I also went out after work with this look and it transitioned perfectly.