Beauty

First Impression:
Covergirl 3 in 1 Foundation and The Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge

Covergirl 3 in 1 Foundation:
I bought this foundation at ULTA yesterday. It was $12-13. It is a medium coverage foundation so it covers most blemishes. I have some redness on my cheeks that it covered pretty well. The best thing about this foundation is that it looks really natural but it still covers redness and blemishes. I would recommend this foundation if you are looking for a drugstore, medium coverage foundation.

Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge:
This sponge works great! I used to use a Real Techniques brush to apply my foundation but I didn't like how the foundation looked streaky and that I had to use my fingers to even it out. This sponge will definitely replace the foundation brush I used to use. It applies the foundation evenly and doesn't seem to waste as much product as a regular sponge does. I would also recommend this product.

-Ash xx :)

*Note: This is a first impression post, meaning I have used these products once and this is what I think of them after once use.

ULTA Haul! :)

For those of you who don't know, ULTA is having a huge sale in October for Breast Cancer Awareness month. I went there a few weekends ago and got a lot of stuff, so I decided to do a haul. There will also be reviews of the items in this post. I have used all of these products and I would recommend all of them.

Bare Minerals Original Foundation $27

I have used this foundation for a while and I love it. I switched to a BB cream for a while and I recently switched back to this foundation. It provides great coverage and it stays on all day.

Organix Shampoo and Conditioner:

Macadamia Oil Conditioner and Awapuhi Ginger Shampoo
Originally $7.99 each. I got them 50% off.

I have used the macadamia oil conditioner before and I love it so much. I have naturally curly hair which also means I have really dry hair. This conditioner makes my hair really soft and not as dry. I have only used the Awapuhi ginger shampoo for a few days now so I haven't used it enough to have much of an opinion yet. It smells really good though.

EOS Honeydew Melon Lip Balm $3.29

I am a little disapointed in this lip balm. I like the way it smells, but it is kind of big and awkward to apply. I haven't really noticed if it makes my lips smooth.

ULTA Day, Night, and Play Makeup Kit
$24.99 each, buy one get one 50% off

This makeup kit has everything. It has blush, eye shadow, lip stick, lip gloss, and eyeliner. I love all of the eyeshadow colors. There are pallettes for night, day, and play. I have only used the night and day palettes because the play palette has alot of really crazy colors and I usually don't like to wear many crazy eyeshadow colors. The eyeliners are great. There are four different eyeliner colors and they are all great. They stay on and don't smudge. This pallette would be a great gift for anyone who loves makeup. It's good for makeup enthusiasts and teens who are just starting to wear makeup, and even for little girls to play with. I would definitely recommend this makeup set.

-Ash xx :)

Top 3 Nail Polish Brands

This is a list of my personal favorite nail polish brands and which seem to work best for me, and I'll explain why.

1. OPI Although OPI is a little on the pricey side compared to cheaper drugstore alternatives I think its definitely worth the splurge. OPI usually runs $7-$8 a bottle depending on where you shop. I love OPI because I think they have the best coverage by far. I rarely have to paint two coats and I find that the polish is less likely to chip. OPI is the BEST if your looking for glitter polishes because they don't get scratchy or uneven and stay shiny, plus sealing it with a good top coat doesn't hurt! :) They also have tons of colors with cute and clever names. I also love that along with releasing new colors into their line frequently, they have limited edition collections often themed with upcoming movies and music which I LOVE. The only downside is that if you find a color you adore you most likely won't find it again.

2.Orly Orly polishes can be found at most sally's beauty supply stores and are comparable in price and quality to OPI. Orly tends to be a little more thin than OPI polishes which can be used to your advantage. They are nice for layering and other effects. I am also a fan of Orly's base coat. It not only provides a smooth surface for your color to adhere to, but also keeps your nails from being stained by the color. Orly, also like OPI releases limited edition collections which are always fun and have cute names as well.

3.China Glaze China Glaze is a little cheaper than OPI and Orly but is still a quality polish. They generally run from $5-$6. I find that China Glaze tends to be a bit stickier than my top 2, however the colors are unique, trendy, and worth it. China Glaze isn't as creative with naming their polishes as they are creating quality colors that are sure to keep your nails gorgeous!

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-Meg xx :)