Friday Five: 9/5/14

I am so excited to share my favorites from this week with you girls! I have been absolutely LOVING each one of these products SO much! The quality of every product is so incredible and I have been so impressed with them this week.

(On a side note: I will start linking the products at the end of my posts so you can easily check them out!!!)

1. Make Up For Ever HD Foundation

      I have officially found my new favorite foundation and I am so happy about it! I have been on the hunt all summer for a high end foundation but couldn't find one that I absolutely loved. Either the color wasn't quite right or I didn't like the coverage... something was just always a little off. I can't believe it took me so long to try this foundation but I am so happy the universe finally brought the two of us together :) This foundation is GORGEOUS! It is a medium-to-full coverage foundation that is not too heavy or cakey looking at all. It gives your skin the most flawless look. I truly believe that in order to achieve a beautiful makeup look, you need to have a great foundation. Even though this foundation is so pretty, what I am most impressed with is how it doesn't break up throughout the day and stays looking fresh after a busy day on the go. This foundation was also specifically created for film/camera so it looks soooo pretty in pictures! I honestly could go on and on about how amazing this foundation is, but you get the idea!

Make Up Forever HD Foundation

2. Myth by MAC and 3. Butter Cream by Gerard Cosmetics

     I am combining the two of these because I love both of these products alone, but together they create the most beautiful lip combo! I recently posted a picture on Instagram wearing this lip combo and I am obsessed with it! Myth is a light nude in a Satin formula lipstick from MAC and Butter Cream pinky-nude gloss from Gerard Cosmetics. When combining the two, Myth creates the perfect nude base and then Butter Cream adds that extra pop with the pale pink. Ahhh, I love it! These two lip products are so pretty and I love that I have three different options of wearing just Myth, just Butter Cream, or both together.

Myth by MAC

Butter Cream by Gerard Cosmetics

Bottom: Myth
Middle: Butter Cream
Top: Myth and Butter Cream

4. Orgasm by NARS
     I mentioned this blush in my last post and how it would be a great blush for fall. After posting that, I realized it had been a little while since I wore this blush so I decided I would give it a little more attention this week! I have been wearing it everyday and I have fallen in love with it over again. It is for sure one of my favorite blushes of all time. Like I said in my last post, it is probably one of the prettiest blushes I have ever seen! If you are thinking about splurging on yourself, treat yourself to this stunning blush!

Orgasm by NARS

Orgasm by NARS

5. Urban Decay De-Slick Oil-Control Setting Spray
     I have been using the All Nighter Setting Spray by Urban Decay for over a year and I really like it, but I wanted to try the Oil-Control Setting Spray that Urban Decay offers. I don't have very oily skin, but I do tend to get a little shiny on my chin and forehead throughout the day/night so I wanted to give this setting spray a try to see if it would help with that. I have been very impressed with it. It really does help control that little oily shine that I tend to get. I got the smaller bottle because I wanted to test it out before committing to the larger bottle, but I know I will be getting it as soon as I am finished with this one! Both of Urban Decay's setting sprays are phenomenal. They really do help with the longevity of your makeup. Using a setting spray is a must for me because I want all the time I spent on my makeup to be worth it and I don't want it wearing away on me!  If you have oily skin, definitely check out this setting spray! I think you will like the results!

Urban Decay De-Slick Oil-Control Setting Spray

Have a wonderful weekend, everyone!

xoxo Kayla


Make Up Forever HD Foundation

Myth by MAC

Butter Cream by Gerard Cosmetics

Orgasm by NARS

Urban Decay De-Slick Oil Control Setting Spray

Friday Five : 8/8/14

Is it really already Friday again?! I have had such a busy week! I haven't had any time to catch up on watching YouTube videos or reading blogs (or writing in my own blog!) so I am going to try to get that done over the next few days!

Here are the products I have been loving all week long!

1. NYX Blush in Pinched
     I have had this blush for quite a while but I haven't used it in at least a couple of months. I just have been reaching for other blushes and have been neglecting this one. I decided one day that I need to use it because it had been so long and I was reminded what a great blush it really is! Great pigmentation is a huge thing I look for in products -- I really dislike when I have to build up product in order to get the pigmentation I want. Ain't nobody got time for that!!! ;) This blush definitely does not need to be built up. The color payoff is incredible and I barely need any of it on my brush to show up on my cheeks. This particular color is more of a bold pink and has a bit of shimmer in it. I think it is not only perfect for summer, but will be great for fall/winter as well! NYX, in general, has awesome products for such affordable prices!

2. Hoola Bronzer by Benefit
     I decided to use some of my Birchbox points and got this bronzer last week. I have always had my eye on it but just have never purchased it. And what is better than getting it for free?! I have been absolutely loving it and have been using it all week. I wish I would have gotten it sooner! It does not have any type of orange undertone to it and if you don't like shimmery bronzers, this one is perfect because it is matte! I also love the packaging! I love when companies really put that extra effort into their products and come up with unique packaging. It makes it more intriguing and kind of ropes you in! I don't own any Benefit blushes and after using this bronzer, the blushes have made it to my list of things I need to buy! 

3. Bath and Body Works Candle in Sparkling Berry Fizz
     I have been obsessed with candles lately! I have never really been into candles as much as I have been this summer. And I have especially been loving the Bath and Body candles because you can just immediately smell them as soon as you light them. I saw their "Summer Sips" collection and knew I needed one! They really do smell so summery and refreshing. The "Sparkling Berry Fizz" was the one that I liked the most when I was smelling all the different candles in the collection at the store and I have been loving it even more at home! The scent is made of elderberries and black currents and just smells so yummy! I have already burned through half of it and have only used it a couple of times! I just love it and have been letting it burn all day! I think I need to pick a few more... but I am also getting excited for Fall scents coming up so soon!!! I love Fall!! :)

4. Sally Hansen Big Matte Top Coat
     I heard about the OPI Matte Top Coat and wanted so badly to try it! (I think I am a little obsessed with matte!) I couldn't find the OPI one anywhere, so instead of ordering it, I decided to give this one a try when I saw it at Walmart. I am so impressed with the formula and don't even feel the need to try the OPI one. You only need one coat and it transforms your polish to matte! It is so cool! Plus, the Sally Hansen Matte Top Coat is only $5.49 and I believe the OPI Matte Top Coat is around $9.50. So you're saving some money and getting a great product! I definitely recommend this if you are looking for a matte top coat!

5. Gerard Cosmetics/Whitening Lightening lipglosses
     These glosses are just everywhere! If you are a beauty lover, then you have these glosses. Well, I sadly did not have any! I have been wanting them for so long but when I was in Italy, I was unable to get them over there. (Or if they do ship internationally, I wasn't going to pay for that!) I am surprised I didn't order them as soon as I got home but I just never got around to it. I finally took advantage of their sale a couple weeks ago which was 3 glosses for $29. A great deal since they are normally $24 a piece! I wanted to get all of them and couldn't decide which 3 I should get! They all look so amazing! I finally went Nude, Butter Cream and Pouty Princess. OMG! I am in love! These glosses are truly incredible! They are so beautiful... amazing formula... and I can honestly say these are by far my favorite glosses now over any others. Yes, they are that good! I can't wait to get more and if I could, I would own every single one they have! LOVE LOVE LOVE!!

Have a wonderful weekend, dolls! I have some ideas for new posts hopefully coming your way next week!

xoxo Kayla