Bridesmaid Make-up

So one of my best friends got married and I got to do the makeup for these lovely ladies (and myself!).

They wanted a list of the products I used so here goes! (and I'm a cheapo so you can get most of this from CVS or Target!)

Always start with a clean face :)

Moisturizer:

Mark-For Goodness Face, blueberry and chocolate moisturizer with spf 30!

Avon Anew Reversalist Illuminating Eye System

brushes:
Essence of Beauty - CVS pharmacy
Sigma Brushes- www.sigmabrushes.com

Sonia Kashuk-Target

foundation:
drugstore:
Revlon photoready - buy this at cvs when they have a coupon or buy one get one.. it is almost the same as the make up forever HD
L'Oreal Truematch-this is my all time favorite. full coverage, blends nice and natural and is light.
Department Store: Make Up forever HD
Smooth Minerals foundation: Avon (susie and i both use this now instead of the more expensive ones, i think it works better and its only $7.99!)

Powder:

L'oreal Translucent Powder

Avon Ideal Shade Pressed Powder

Concealer:

Korean Brands.. I don't even know the name, but they work the best b/c they are TOTAL coverage!

L'Oreal Infallible (these are 75% off at CVS right now!)

Coastal Scents Camouflage Palette

Eyebrows:

Red Earth eyebrow brush

Anastasia duo powder

Eyes:

M.A.C. Fluid Line Gel eyeliner

Too Faced

Coastal Scents Neutral Palette

L'Oreal Hip Duo's

Mark I-Mark Custom Pick Eye Shadows

Clinique Palette

Avon Glimmersticks Waterproof eyeliner

L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara, blackest black and Carbon Black

Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler

False Eyelashes-Ardell, #116, #101, #134, #102, #136

False Eyelash Glue- Duo in black

Blush:

Avon Heavenly Pink True Color

Mark I-Mark Picks

Lips:
Rose Salve.. you can get this at Sephora, Bath & Body works
Maybelline SuperStay Gloss in glassy rose
Maybelline Color Sensation: Pink Please (best with smokey eyes)
Avon Plump Pout Gloss: you can buy it from me!

Makeup remover:

Ponds Facial Cloths

Avon Eye make up Remover (99 cents homie!)

ok if there are any other questions let me know! i love discovering new and great products...especially when they are cheap!
love you all. you are all BEAUTIFUL AND WONDERFUL WOMEN!

skin remedies

ok so... are you ever sitting at home, watching tv and you slowly start touching your face and you realize.. it aint as smooth as you'd like? here are some home remedies i've found work great for me.
I have super sensitive skin, and haven't had a reaction... maybe i'll put some of my favorite skin products too.



Basic Skincare
I have a friend that once told me "its more important how you take off your makeup than how you put it on" I think this is very true. I cannot believe that so many women/girls go to sleep wearing their makeup! not only has that makeup been sitting on your skin, it has also picked up all the pollutants, sweat, and debris from your day. So in light of that, take it off before you go to sleep...AND brush your teeth!

cleanser



Neutrogena: Acne Stress Control
This one dispenses as a foam. i started using this when I got pregnant with my first daughter. my skin was out of control. This has a little bit of a funky smell (if you're sensitive), but it works. it takes off all your makeup and leave your face clean and under control. and less break outs

Mark. That's Deep
this is a gel cleanser. It doesn't bubble like you think a soap should, but it cleans well and gets all your make up off.


Clean & Clear cleanser for sensitive skin
I used this face wash for years. it was the first one i could find that took off waterproof mascara, and didn't dry out my skin. love it!

Eye Make-Up remover


Clinique: take the day off
It really doesn't matter what kind you use, expensive or less expensive, they are relatively the same. I always wear waterproof mascara, so it helps to take it off before I wash my face. You don't want to be rubbing your eyes on a towel to get the raccoon eyes off, pulling on the skin like that will cause premature wrinkles.
if you don't have eye makeup remover..
use vaseline. it works great. slap some on, and wipe off with tissue. it really moisturizes the eye area too which doesn't hurt!



Toner
Most people don't see the importance of toner.
When you wash your face with warm water, you open up all your pores.. toner closes them for you so all that dirt doesn't jump back in!


Clinique clarifying lotion
i LOVE this. if i don't use it, my face doesn't feel clean. you THINK you've gotten all the dirt off your face from washing it, but a swipe of this on a cotton pad..and eww... you see the dirt. so it is like an extra step of cleanliness..plus the tonage. voila!

moisturize
this is so important to me. i have super dry skin and without moisturizer i feel like i've been swimming all day in a chlorine filled pool. it feels tight and cracky.


Clinique: dramatically different moisturizer
an all time favorite. its light, but moisturizes well. isn't sticky and absorbs quickly.


Neutrogena:anti-wrinkle cream
any time a product has anti-wrinkle properties, its a bonus. don't wait til you're old and wrinkly to use anti-wrinkle stuff. its easier to prevent than to treat.
i love this moisturizer...


Mark. See things clearly
this comes in a cute little pump. its light, and has a 'skin brightening' particles.