Light Makeup Medley

When I have a day off 98.9% of the time I don't wear makeup. I just take my days off as fresh face days so my skin can breathe and have a break from being smothered under a face full of makeup. Typically they are the days when I do my face masks and other skincare treatments. Sometimes on the rare occasion though I want to pull myself together a bit and pop on some makeup. I consider these days quite light makeup days although I feel like many people may beg to differ a bit.

Top 10 Makeup Products to Buy at Sephora

The world of Sephora is both a magical and dangerous place. There's always something new coming out and I always seem to find something that I think that I just have to have in my life. Rarely do I actually need a new product but every time I somehow find a way to justify a adding a new little makeup baby to my collection. I think if my family knew how often I was spending money on makeup they would try to send me to a beauty addict reform school. Fortunately for me they don't pay attention to me like that so my addiction is allowed to flourish and I can continue to share all of my fun things with all of you. 

Friday Favorites | Full Lashes and Glowing Skin

Two things that I think that go with any makeup look are full lashes and glowing skin because they add a subtle amount of extra flair that can take makeup to the next level. They are even enough to really create a simple fresh makeup look all their own - lashes, a little foundation, bronzer, and a little highlight *boom* good to go. These things have an effortlessly chic vibe to them that I've been really into lately. I've been experimenting with different types and styles of lashes and highlighters here and there for awhile now especially this summer but, I think I have finally found my favorite combo of the moment. 

Becca X Jaclyn HIll Champagne Pop Shimmering Skin Perfector

Jaclyn Hill is back at it again with her collaboration with Becca to bring out her limited edition highlighter, Champagne Pop. In what may have been the world's smoothest highly anticipated launch, this collaborative highlight broke the record on Sephora.com for most sales on launch day. For that alone I just have to say congratulations to Jaclyn for such an amazing accomplishment. I think it's every makeup artist's dream to be able to have their products be so successful. Anyway, I was super excited to get my hands on this little gem because I'm always searching for the perfect highlight. I typically have issues finding ones that will actually show up on my pale little face so super pigmented, glowy highlights like this really get me excited. 

The Hunt for the Perfect Liquid Highlight

[take a moment to bask in my terrible handwriting] 

For whatever reason I like layering my highlighters. I always apply a liquid highlight, set my makeup and then top it off with a powder highlight at the end. I have a few powder highlights that I adore but, I've been on a mission the past few weeks to find a new liquid one because my ever so loved discontinued Smashbox Artificial Light in Flash is almost out - cue many tiny violins playing for my tragic loss.