TAG: Products I'm using right now!

I love when I see people do this tag! I love reading what everyone likes to use.. it sometimes gives me ideas. If you haven't already done one I think you should! :)

Shampoo: Folicure Extra Shampoo (repairs and thickens) & once a week I use Clairol Shimmer Lights Shampoo to revive my highlights.
Conditioner: Folicure Moisturizing Conditioner
Treatments: GVP Concentrated Leave in Treatment (dupe for Sebastian potion 9) and GVP Leave-in Treatment (dupe for Redkin extreme anti-snap)
Styling products: Fantasia heat protector/polisher, Phyto hair relaxing balm for anti-frizz and shiny hair, Beyond the Zone Flipped Out Hair Spray styler
Styling Tools: Jibere de Paris Nano Ceramic flat iron
Shower Gel: I use whatever I have.. right now I'm using Dove beauty body wash in "energize"
Body moisturiser: Dove cream oil for Normal/Dry skin. Nothing makes my skin softer after I shower!
Deodorant: Secret Clinical Strength
Fake Tan: SUN Labs spray, St Moriz Mousse and Jergens Natural Glow
Cleanser: Neutrogena Cleansing Towelettes or Aveeno Positively Radiant Cleansing pads
Exfoliator: I-skin crystal microdermabrasion creme
Primer: I just use my moisturizer Estee Lauder Daywear Plus Cream
Foundation: Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation in "Tawny"
Foundation brush: MAC 187 Duo Fibre Brush
Concealer: MAC Studio Finish Concealer NW25
Powder: Ben Nye Neutral Set, Ben Nye Banana Visage or MAC Blot Powder in Medium-dark.
Blusher: Lately I've been wearing MAC Dainty Mineralize Blush
Bronzer: MAC Golden Bronzer or Chanel Bronze Universal
Highlighter: MAC Honour Blush
Eyeshadow base: L'Oreal HIP Cream Shadow Paint in "Secretive"
Eyeshadows: NYX Black, NYX Eyeshadow Trio in "Ceramic" these are my blacks and grays for my everyday look. I'll wear Urban Decay Midnight Cowboy eye shadow for something shimmery.
Eyeliner: L'Oreal Extra Intense Black Liquid Liner Pencil & Milani Eye Tech Black Liner Pen
Curler: Shu Uemura
Mascara: Right now I'm using Estee Lauder Magnascopic Mascara. Typically, 90% of mascaras end up under my eyes, but this one doesn't! :)
Brows: Tweezerman Tweezers, MAC Espresso e/s, Urban Decay Twice Baked e/s with a thin brush or MAC "Spiked" retractable brow pencil/crayon
Lipstick: MAC Hue Lipstick or NYX Honey Lipstick
Lipgloss: Currently I'm using NYX Whipped or Sorbet, MAC Underage.
Nail Colour: ULTA Flamingo

NYX Lipstick Swatches. Nude Lipstick Heaven!!!

NYX Round Lipsticks

NYX Round Lipsticks. From Left to Right: Honey, Circe & Orange Soda.

NYX Round Lipsticks. From Left to Right: Honey, Circe & Orange Soda.

Swatches from Left to Right: NYX Orange Soda, NYX Circe, NYX Honey & NYX Pumpkin Pie.

 NYX Circe is an opaque, muted neutral beige-mauve.

NYX Orange Soda is an opaque, muted orange-peach.

NYX Honey, is an opaque, muted tan-beige. It's very similar to Circe, but it lacks the mauve/pink tone that is present in Circe. Honey is more tan toned.

NYX Pumpkin Pie is a mid-toned peached coral with a touch of pink. It is the least opaque of the previous three, but the color is buildable.

NYX Round Lip Glosses

NYX Round Lipglosses from Left to Right: Whipped, Sorbet, Ballerina Pink, Pink & Doll Pink.

Swatches from Left to Right: NYX Ballerina Pink, NYX Pink, NYX Doll Pink.

NYX Ballerina Pink is a bright, mid-toned pink with a very soft pearled shimmer. 

NYX Pink is a bright, mid-toned pink. It is almost the same as Ballerina Pink, but it is a bit more vibrant and has less shimmer.

NYX Doll Pink is a bright, mid-toned fuschia pink. The ultimate "Barbie" lip color.

Swatches from Left to Right: NYX Sorbet, Whipped.

NYX Sorbet is a light (warm) bubblegum pink with a subtle shimmer.

NYX Whipped is a light (warm) pinked peach.

Studio ELF Brushes & Bronze w/ Purple FOTD!

I received my E.L.F Studio Brushes in the mail today.. and I am very pleased. I love the sleek look of them.. and they are very well worth the $3. The bristles are extremely soft. I've been playing around with them all day. I am loving the flat top powder brush and the blush brush. Highly Recommended! I actually applied my foundation with the flat top brush.. it worked well but it was extremely difficult to clean. I think i'll just keep using it for powder/msf's.

Here's a look I did for tonight. I could not for the life of me get a good picture.

my necklace turned upside down for the peekchure. :'( 

FACE:
Palladio Yellow Concealer
Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation
MAC Limited Edition Beauty Powder in "Smooth Harmony" (basically a bronzer)
MAC "Dainty" Mineralize Blush

EYES:
NYX Ultra Pearl Mania in "Mocha" and "Walnut" (walnut all over lid and in crease, mocha on my brow bone and on lid)
NYX Eye Shadow in "Purple"
NYX Glitter Palette in "Bronze Goddess" (I used the 3rd color on my lid for a touch of gold glitter)
Andrea Faux Lashes #13
L'Oreal Extra Intense Black Liquid Liner Pencil (on my waterline)

LIPS: (A new fav combo)
MAC "Lure" Lip Liner Pencil
NYX "Honey" Lipstick
NYX "Whipped" Lipgloss

NYX pigments are seriously awesome. I want every color.

FOTD with bright green!

For my look today.. I only used the NYX Trio Eyeshadow Palette in Serengeti.. mainly to show the colors of that palette.. and not to get mixed up with other colors/brands. I'll have more looks to come. This was just something quick I did this morning experimenting. Also I just wanted to comment on the quality of the trio. Like I said before.. I think its really great quality. The colors are very silky and soft and when applied these were very bright and pigmented with a little shimmer. I love this palette!

FACE:
MAC Mineralize Satinfinish Foundation NC40
Palladio Yellow Concealer
Ben Nye "Banana" Luxury Powder
MAC New Vegas MSF
MAC Golden Bronzer
MAC Dainty Blush

EYES:
NYX Eyeshadow Trio in Serengeti (I used all the colors)
Milani Black Eye Tech Liquid Liner Pen
MAC "Fascinating" (White) Eye Liner
Andrea Faux Lashes #26

LIPS:
NYX Doll Pink Lipgloss (The perfect barbie pink/fuchsia)

dang my hair looks long in this picture! no extensions.. :)

yeah, yeah.. most people can't stand kissy faces.. but it shows my eyes opened.. and I didn't have many decent eye pics. haha, my friends use to tease me because I would kind of pucker my lips when I apply lip gloss or look at myself in my compact mirror.. and they would call it the Zoolander face.

These flowers by my house are soo pretty.. had to take a picture :) Lately, I've been taking pictures of everything. lol