Maybelline Vivid Matte Liquid | Review

It's been a long time since I've done a solid poke around the drugstore so I made that one of my first missions of 2016. They had a ton of newness and although I didn't pick up a ton of things I made a mental note of things that I need to try ASAP. Obviously, I couldn't put everything I wanted to try on hold; especially these new Maybelline Vivid Matte Liquid lippies that called to me like a siren's song. If you've been here for any length of time you know my love for matte liquid lips. 

Friday Favorites | Holy Grail Drugstore Products

Personally I don't think the price point of a product has anything to do with whether a product is good or not. I've had some amazing high end products and I've had some not so great ones and the same goes for lower end products. If something works it works and I think it's as simple as that sometimes. If I can save money on a product and still get great quality you bet I'm going to go for it. Throw that extra money I saved to the side to save for a rainy day where I might just use it to splurge on something I really want (like food or some lipstick I clearly don't need.) 

Two to Try at the Drug Store

I felt like it had been awhile (and by awhile I mean like a week) since I picked up anything really new from the drugstore. There's been a lot of new releases lately but, for whatever reason I haven't found much at my local stores that have really caught my eye. I think they have been a little slow on the launches lately. It's a pity but, it's also probably a blessing on the pockets. I do have to say there are a ton of new mascaras out BUT, I need another mascara like I need another hole in my head. I can honestly say mascara is the one thing that I have more than enough of for the rest of my life. 

A Few New Drugstore Buys

I feel like I haven't been picking up many makeup products from the drugstore recently. As soon as I came to this realization I got an itch to try out a few new drugstore products I had been hearing about. Armed with a mission and zero willpower to turn down an interesting beauty product I waltzed into Target leaving with a few more things than I had originally planned. I'm slightly ashamed of my weakness but also proud I didn't do more damage. When something looks new and interesting you can't just leave it behind, right?!

Minimal Makeup

I wear a full face of makeup on a regular basis so most of the time when I'm off I will usually wear little to no makeup depending on whether I feel like looking half human or not. I'm not going to lie most of the time I don't care and will leave the house bare faced and free but, for when I feel like looking presentable I'll do a little natural makeup magic. 

Top 10 Drugstore Favorites

When it comes to makeup I don't think the brand always matters. Sure there are high-end products I prefer over drugstore ones but the same goes for the other way around. There are tons of drugstore products that I absolutely adore because not only are they reasonably priced but they also work just as well if not better than any luxury brand out there. It is always important to realize that it isn't about the name of the product its about the quality. Just because a foundation says its lux doesn't mean it looks very lux if its oxidizing on your face making you look like a confused orange. Finding drugstore products that you love is also a great way to save some money for the high-end products in your life that you can't live without. 

I've comprised a little list of a few of my favorite drugstore products that I can't get enough of and find myself coming back to time and time again. 

Maybelline Pumped Up Colossal Volum' Express Mascara

Favorite Lipsticks For Spring 2014

Hello, loves! Spring is finally amongst us :) It doesn't quite feel like it yet here in Baltimore but, the fact that it's coming is making me excited because I can't stand this cold and dreary weather anymore.I'm more than ready for warm weather and pops of pretty color and there is no better way to get into the spirit than spring lipsticks. On the runways this season there have been amazing soft berries, bold oranges, bright orchids and vibrant purples. The spectrum of colors can take you from gentle to daring and from day to night. I'm not gonna lie I have a huge weakness for peaches and oranges for the spring and summer so I'm pretty excited for the orange trend and who doesn't love a good statement purple lip. 

Maybelline Baby Skin Review

Hello, Loves! So when Maybelline introduced their Baby Skin instant pore eraser I knew I had to have it, mostly because it has super cute packaging but, also because it's been called a dupe for Benefit's Porefessional, Smashbox Photo Finish Primer, Bare Minerals Prime Time, as well as a few other high-end silicone based primers. It took me quite awhile to get my hands on it because all of the savages that reside in my town completely ransacked the Target and Walmart displays... seriously there were makeup smudges and half opened products everywhere. The scene was pretty tragic looking. Anyway I ended up finding it at Wegmans about a month ago and I've been testing it out and comparing it ever since. 

My On the Go Makeup Essentials

Hello, Loves! I carry a lot of makeup on me at all times. Mostly, my on the go makeup bag is comprised of lipsticks of every shade and finish but, I also always carry around some essentials. It is key in my life to always have a few products I could put a face together with if I am ever in need. My logic behind this is that I'll always have what I need if I have to do any makeup touch-ups throughout the day and if I ever unexpectedly stay out one night I can at least look decent the next day. Sometimes I also use these products even when I know I'm going to spend the night out somewhere because it leaves more room in my bag for an unnecessary amount of clothes and shoes. 

Favorite Fall Lip Products

I am so obsessed with fall primarily because it means that I can start wearing my favorite lipstick shades...not to say that I don't always wear them because I do, but in the fall it just seems to be a little more acceptable. Here is a list of my favorites in no particular order of favorite, just down the list: