NYX Cosmetics Micro Brow Pencil: Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz Dupe?

NYX Micro Brow Pencil

Ever since I discovered NYX brow products, I've been hooked.

Shown here is the micro brow pencil in black.

The pencil allows you to make thin, med, or thick strokes.

There are about 8 other shade options currently available for every hair color.

You also get a brow spoolie on the other end of the pencil for a soft look.

So here are my untamed, bushy brows. Let's make them presentable, shall we?

I'm going to start by taking the spoolie and combing through the hairs.

This makes the wild hairs that are out of place in line with your natural shape.

I like to start in the middle and trace along the natural shape.

Use light pressure when you get to the front.

You don't want to go heavy here because it can look very harsh and scary.

Use feather-like, short strokes to fill in the top arch and portion.

Don't forget to use your spoolie to soften the brows if you get heavy handed.

Taking your time is the best way to achieve the look you're going for.

If you see any bald spots, just go over that area until you are satisfied.

NYX Control Freak Eyebrow Gel

This part is optional but now I'm going to set my brows in place.

I love how affordable this brow gel is and how well it works.

I never have crunchy looking brows with this product. I'm in love!

I just use my finger to tap in the gel if I get too much on and...voila! Done.

It was 105 today and even in this summer heat, my brows stayed put.

I like these products equal to or even better than my brow wiz by Anastasia.

Don't forget to use your ulta coupons or points to save more $$.

NYX is doing great things for the makeup industry my friends.

xo,

Sharlene

March 2015 Favorities!

Kat Von D Shade + Light Contour Palette

This contour palette is perfect for defining the face w/o looking muddy.

The colors can we worn for very fair to deep complexions.
The best part about these powders are that they don't cause breakouts!

Sephora-$46
The top row contains highlighters and the bottom row are for contouring.

Top row: Levitation, Lyric, and Lucid.
Bottom row: Subconscious, Shadowplay, and Sombre.
I have a whole foundation/contour/highlight tutorial on my YouTube.

Ulta Makeup Setting Spray-$10

This setting spray does a good job of keeping my makeup in place.
I love that it's affordable and you can use your Ulta coupon to save $.
I haven't had any breakouts or irritation since I started using it.
It smells fresh and clean with a fine mist.

Ulta Rose Gold Natural Eyeshadow Palette-$20

If you want an affordable palette, try this rose gold themed eyeshadow.

The top row contains shimmer and high sheen colors.

The bottom row has all matte eyeshadows.

I use a primer underneath and the shadows stayed put w/o creasing all day.

You can see an in depth review on my previous blog post.

Ulta Matte Lip Cream-$9

Color Shown: Stirring

This is my favorite color from Ulta. 

It's non-drying, highly pigmented, and doesn't bleed.

I use a nude lip liner first then apply 2 layers on top for a deep burgundy color.

The best part is the price!

Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick

$22-Sephora.com

Color Shown-Aria

Aria is a beautiful plum/berry liquid lipstick from Stila.

It's non-drying, very opaque, doesn't bleed, and stays put all day.

I love the quality and one layer is all you need.

Sephora Microsmooth Foundation Powder

Thee best powder for us oily skin girls!

I use this as my finishing powder for my oily t-zone and it works.

My face stays matte all day w/o any touch ups.

I love how there is a wide range of colors for every skin tone.

Sephora.com-$22

Color Shown: Medium 30, Sand

The powder is silky smooth and doesn't accentuate my pores.

If you have dry skin, use a large fluffy brush to lightly dust on the face.

Have you tried any of these products? What are your favorites?

xo,

Sharlene.

Ulta Rose Gold Natural Eyeshadow Palette

Ulta.com-$20

Ulta's new rose gold eyeshadow palette is a pretty collection of 12 matte and shimmer shades.

The top row contains 6 shimmer eye shadows with a cool, rosy undertone

The bottom row contains all matte and cool toned shadows.

Top row from left to right: 

Champagne, Pink, Hopeless Romantic, Chandelier, Luxe, and Dahlia.

The bottom row contains all matte eye shadows:

Prosecco, Bubbles, Breathless, Dessert, Sweetheart, and Orchid

Colors shown from left to right:  Champagne, Hopeless Romantic, and Chandelier

These shimmers have a high sheen but decent color pay off.

From left to right:  Dessert, Sweetheart, and Orchid

The shadows are powdery but are highly pigmented and long lasting.

I used Milani's eyeshadow primer underneath these shadows and they did not crease/fade.

Surprisingly, the palette comes with a synthetic eyeshadow brush.

The brush is soft yet firm enough to grab just the right amount of shadow to put on the lids.

This palette is NOT a dupe for the Naked 3 palette by Urban Decay. But for the price and with an eyeshadow brush included, I just couldn't resist.

I am very impressed with this palette and can take my look from day to night.

All of the shadows blended easily and did not look or feel cheap in quality.

The brush is also a smart complement to the palette.

What are your thoughts?

xo,

Sharlene.

Bobbi Brown Dark Peach Corrector

Sephora.com-$25

Shown here: Dark Peach

Bobbi Brown's corrector in Dark Peach is perfect for stubborn dark circles.
It's meant to go under your concealer and foundation to neutralize dark areas.
There's a complete range of pink and yellow-based correctors for all skin tones.

I have dark circles, sun spots, and tired/puffy eyes from allergies.
It's a slightly thick consistency and a little bit goes a long way.

I also placed some around my nose and mouth to brighten and even out my skin.
Since I have olive skin and a yellow undertone, I use a yellow-based concealer on top.

After my foundation and concealer, my skin looks natural and brighter.
As you can see, the dark circles are non-existent.

My finished look. I hope you try out this corrector and let me know how it worked for you!

xo,

Sharlene

February Favorites 2015!

Hi my beauties! February was the month of the nudes.

My go-to nail color has been O.P.I's Chocolate Moose.

Not only is it creamy and opaque, but it's the perfect pinky brown shade that's on trend.

Here I'm wearing just two light coats and I just love the formula.

If you don't know which blush to pick up from NARS, it has to be Zen!

This gorgeous pink nude blush with a satin-matte finish will suit any makeup look.

This blush never goes on blotchy and stays put all day. 

You just can't go wrong with Zen and need this in your collection.

Also, I cannot resist the packaging..I'm a sucker for cute packaging :)

I'm obsessed with this lip combo lately. 

I just love a perfect nude lip that won't make me look dead.

Rimmel lip liner in Spice is a nude, pinkish brown color.

I line my lips with this pencil and then top it off with my nude lipstick.

MAC lipstick in Blankety is my signature nude lipstick.

Blankety is a cult classic for MAC junkies like myself and it's perfect on everyone.

Rimmel's Spice lip liner and MAC's Blankety lipstick make the perfect pair.

Both products are so creamy and last all day on my lips.

I can't say enough how obsessed I am with these two products.

I hope you enjoyed my monthly favorites. What are your fave makeup products?

xo,

Sharlene.

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December 2014 Favorites!

Hi Dolls and Happy New Year! It's officially 2015 and time to show you what were my favorite products for the month of December '14.

I had so many goodies to show you but had to keep the list small so here goes:

My Becca shimmering skin perfecter in Opal is my go-to highlight. It's a gorgeous champagne color and gives my skin that healthy glow w/o all the glitter. I use it on the high points of my cheek bones, cupid's bow, and nose. I use my Sonia Kashuk buffing brush to tap the product into my skin and I love combining the two together. 

This Opal highlighter just melts into my skin and feels so smooth and creamy to the touch!

If you're on the hunt for a budget-friendly eyeshadow primer then you have to try Milani. It's in the shade Nude and literally keeps my eyeshadow from creasing for up to 10 hours!  You can find it in any drugstore that carries Milani products.

It goes on as a creamy nude color but then disappears into a clear base for your eyeshadow. Love that it's in a squeeze tube formula to get just the right amount of product dispensed every time.

My MAC Pro Longwear Eyeshadow in Uninterrupted is my holy grail product. Any time I need to warm up my eyeshadows, this has been my go-to to achieve the look I want.  It's long wearing as the name suggests and is a beautiful warm camel color.  Let's say your eyeshadows are just too cool and you need to warm them up a bit, put this in the crease or your lower lash line and done!

It's just a lovely warm shade to wear all year long =)

I've been wearing these UooLaa lashes ever since I discovered them!  They are so gorgeous, comfy, elegant, and affordable. I raved about them in my last post and you must try them. I've been switching back and forth between the Romantic 04 and 05 lashes all month. They are high quality faux mink lashes and the company is amazing.

Check out UooLaa.com and order your first pair.
 Shown are the Romantic 04 lash.

This watch from New York & Company is one of the many adorable watches I own from the brand. They are so affordable yet look so exquisite and fancy yet you can't tell that they are inexpensive at all.  I get so many compliments when I'm wearing this watch and their jewelry is always on sale. I picked this up during the holidays for $15!  

Super cute and comfy! Their watches are easily adjustable.

Last but not least....

The Maybelline Creamy Matte Lipsticks in Touch of Spice, and Divine Wine are my two absolute favorite drugstore lipsticks at the moment.  I can't get enough of these shades. Divine Wine is the perfect deep berry wine color suitable for all skin tones. Touch of Spice is that affordable Kylie Jenner lip shade that everyone is raving about.  I have a blog post about these lipsticks in detail on a previous blog for more details.

I hope you enjoyed my monthly favorites from last year..Ahhh it's already a new year and new beginnings for us.

Let me know what you think!

xo, 

Sharlene.

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