40+ Beauty Questions Tag

Skincare

1. How many times do you wash your face daily?

I wash my face twice a day

2. What skin type do you have?

I have dry combo skin

3. What is your current facial wash?

I am currently using the ever exciting cetaphil. :) It's super gentle on my acne and really helps clean my skin.

4. Do you exfoliate?

I exfoliate my body once a week, and my face twice a month.

5. What brand do you use?

I use St. Ives Blemish Control Scrub

6. What moisturizer do you use?

I use Cetaphil oil control mosisturizer

7. Do you have freckles?

No, but I've always wanted them. I think they're adorable!

8. Do you use eye cream?

Nope, I don't.

9. Do you or did you have acne prone skin?

I have acne prone skin big time. I've struggled with it since I was nine years old. 

10. Have you ever used pro activ?

No, but I currently am using epiduo.

Makeup

11. What foundation do you use?

I use Covergirl 3 in 1 for heavy coverage, and Maybelline Fit me for light coverage.

12. How about concealer?

I am currently using the amazing NYX HD photogenic concealer.

13. Do you know your undertone color?

Yes, I have a pink undertone.

14. What do you think of fake eyelashes?

I think that they are the hardest things to apply on earth. :) Also they constantly poke me in the eyes.

15. Did you know you are supposed to change your mascara every 3 months?

Yes, but I honestly try and keep them as long as I possibly can. Bad beauty guru! :)
16. What brand of mascara do you use?

I love, love, love Maybelline mascaras!

17. Sephora or Mac?

Sephora, hands down. That place is girl HEAVEN!

18. Do you have a mac pro card?

Nope.

19. What makeup tools do you use for application?

I use a kabuki brush, flat eyeshadow brush, blush brush, blending brush, and a powder brush.

20. Do you use an eye primer?

Yes, it really makes a difference in your eye makeup. I am currently loving Too Faced Shadow Insurance.

21. Do you use face primer?

Yes, it really helps my foundation go on over my acne smoothly. I am currently using Elf mineral face primer.

22. What is your favorite eyeshadow shade?

My current favorite is Stila Poppy. It's the perfect baby blue shade for my eyes.

23. Do you use pencil or liquid eyeliner?

I use liquid, because I haven't found a pencil that doesn't tug at my eyelids. 

24. How often do you poke your eyes with an eyeliner pencil?

Should this even be a question? I am constantly making polka dots all over my eyelids.

25. What do you think of pigment eyeshadows?

I honestly, am not the biggest fan of pigments. I found them to be extremely messy, and have a huge amount of fall out.

26. Do you use mineral makeup?

No, I find that it doesn't give me the proper coverage that I need.

27. What is your favorite lipstick?

Maybelline Color Whisperer in Plum Prospect.

28. What is your favorite lipgloss?

Buxom gloss in White Russian

29. What is your favorite blush?
Benefit Hervana

30. Do you buy your makeup on Ebay?

No.

31. Do you like drugstore makeup?

I LOVE drugstore makeup! There is nothing better than finding an awesome product for a great price.

32. Do you go to CCO's

Nope.

33. Did you ever consider taking makeup classes?

I have, but there are none in my area.

34. Are you clumsy in putting on makeup?

No, I tend to be very precise in my application.

35. Name a makeup mistake you hate.

I can't stand overdone blush, which I see more and more in Spring and Summer.

36. If you only had to use one makeup product, what would you use?

I would honestly say the perfect foundation.

37. Could you leave the house without makeup?

Yes, I do it all the time in the summer.

38. Favorite celebrity's makeup?

Probably Kylie Jenner. She always has the perfect lip and eye pairings.

39. What is the best line?

I love Benefit. They have the cutest packaging, and their products are fantastic.

40. What do you think of makeup?

I love, makeup. It is one of my biggest passions and a super fun hobby.

Drugstore Foundations Review

With all the variety at the drugstore, it can be hard to pick a foundation. I picked up a few to try out and review. Hopefully, you'll find the perfect foundation for your skintone and skin problems.

Covergirl Tru Blend

This foundation was priced at 8.50, and has 21 color shades available. After testing this out on good skin days, and acne ridden ones, I have found it to have light coverage and a semi matte finish. Another plus for me is the pump cap. I find that one pump is enough for my entire face. Unfortunately, I found this foundation to behave more as a tinted moisturizer. Instead of covering up my acne, it just corrects redness as you can see below. It is a buildable foundation so it is easy to increase coverage. Overall, I did not like this foundation for my skin issues, but if you have discoloration or a few pimples, this foundation can work wonders for evening out your skin tone.

NYX Stay Matte but Not Flat

I recently picked up this foundation at Ulta for 7.49. The product claims to provide full coverage with a matte finish. I find this to be true. The coverage on my acne is phenomenal and it is actually a semi matte finish on my skin. There are over 20 color choices available and the coverage is buildable. This is my favorite drugstore foundation of all time. If your skin is fairly clear, I would recommend going light on this foundation, as it can come across as cakey. 

Almay Smart Shade Foundation

I love shade matching makeup. When you have a skin tone as pale as mine, it can be difficult to find a good foundation without looking orange. That's why I picked up Almay Smart Shade Foundation at Target for 9.99. The coverage is very light. It is almost a BB cream, but it has just enough coverage to be counted as a foundation. It is a summer favorite of mine because of the extra SPF 15 in this product. Unfortunately, there are only three color selections (light, medium, dark). The way this product works is that it finds the color under your blemishes and discoloration, and that is the color that it blends into. The foundation starts as a white liquid with black specks. As you begin to blend, it matches perfectly to your skin tone. I tend to use this foundation/BB cream on good skin days during the summer, with concealer on any blemishes over that. 

Maybelline Fit Me Shine Free Foundation Stick

On my recent trip to Ulta, I picked up this maybelline foundation stick to stick in my purse when I'm on the go. It was relatively cheap at 5.99. It claims to be shine free with medium coverage. This foundation is extremely travel friendly, simply because of its size. However, I find that it tends to to cake around whiteheads, and underground acne.

I hope you enjoyed this post! Check back tomorrow for a beauty tag post.

Summer Posting Schedule

Monday

Makeup Mondays - Review Day

Tuesday

Tag Tuesdays 

Wednesday

How to Wednesdays 

Thursday

Thursday Tutorial 

Friday

Fashion Friday 

Saturday

Skincare Saturday 

Sunday

Sunday Shopping - hauls

Summer Essentials

Fashion

1. Sundress

   

Nasty Gal

Sundresses are one of my favorite staple items for summer. I love how breezy they are and you can pair them with anything! On colder summer days, I would recommend pairing tights with booties. For cheaper sundresses check out Target's summer collection.

2. Statement Skirt

Forever 21

   

A statement skirt is a must have for summer. Whether paired with booties, tights, tanks, or a statement necklace, bright skirts are easy to rock any day of summer. Try pairing this with lace or crocheted tanks. Or, try a floral skirt with a simple top. If the skirt is bright go for a solid top.

3. Maxi Dress 

Forever 21

Maxi dresses are the clothing piece that scream summer! Flowy, light, and breezy, maxi dresses are perfect for sweltering summer days. 

4. Swimsuits

H&M

The staple item of the summer! Whether bikini, tankini, or one piece, there are bathing suits for everyone.

Beauty

1. Sunscreen

Hawaiian Tropic

Sunscreen is a summer essential. It prevents sunburn, and skin cancer. My personal favorite is the Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration, because it moisturizes my skin and keeps me cool in the sun. Sunscreen does prevent a tan most of the time, and that brings us to our next beauty essential.

2. Self Tanner

Self tanner is for sure an amazing summer essential. It keeps 

you looking sun kissed and gorgeous all summer, without the 

orange effect of spray tan. Try Jergens natural glow for a 

color that builds up slowly, without looking fake. There is

also barely any smell, and it dries quickly.

4. BB Cream

Loreal bb Cream

The last thing anyone wants in summer is a face with caked on foundation and heavy makeup. BB cream is perfect for evening out your skintone, and covering whiteheads and blackheads. Maybelline bb cream and loreal bb cream are some of the best in the drugstore.

5. Oil Blotting Sheets 

Clean and Clear Oil Absorbing Wipes

Let's face it, in summer everyone gets an oily, sweaty mess of a face. Oil absorbing sheets are awesome for removing shine, sweat, dirt, and oil, without disrupting underlying makeup.