Holy Grail - Urban Decay Afterglow 8-Hour Powder Highlighter

I haven't delved too far into the world of highlights. I have only bought one before and I'm not a huge fan of it. It is very gold toned and I'm not about it. I wanted something that was more silver toned. And then in walked Urban Decay Afterglow 8-Hour Powder Highlighter in Aura. 

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It is a gorgeous iridescent light pink. The pink doesn't really translate on the skin (at least on mine) but the highlight it leaves behind is gorgeous! You can sweep it lightly across your face once for a little bit of a pick-me-up or you can build it up for a bigger glow. Either way, I am obsessed with it! It's so subtle in the best way!

Holy Grail - Rimmel London Wake Me Up Concealer

In part two of my 'I Bought Drugstore Makeup On A Time Crunch", I present to you Rimmel London Wake Me Up Concealer.

There isn't much to say. I am obsessed. I have had people comment on the fact that I don't look exhausted. And that is more than enough for me! It does an amazing job covering the black holes that currently live under my eyes. And it wears well. It has a wand and blends out perfectly.You can build it up, but you don't really need to. And it doesn't crease. After the first time I used it, I was in love. You need this in your life! Unless you are on of those weirdos who doesn't have dark circles. 

First Off - Rimmel London Stay Matte Foundation

A while back, I was waiting for a friend and I was running out of time to do my makeup. So I ran into the drugstore and picked up some essentials so I could do my makeup in the car while I waited. I made my choices based on what was cheapest. And, for the most part, it worked out.

For foundation, I picked out Rimmel London Stay Matte Foundation. It's a liquid mousse foundation that blends out easily and has very good coverage. I just blended it out with my fingers, but a Beauty Blender works well too, if you aren't doing your makeup in the car. It lasts all day. I normally set it with a powder.

I've been using it on a regular basis and I'm loving it. I think I would buy this again.

This Moment's Obsession - Benefit's Hoola and Hervana

I am really bad for not highlighting and cotouring when I have a full face of makeup on. My cheeks are just naturally pretty bright red. And I have very full, chubby cheeks, and I haven't found a way to contour them where it doesn't look like a streak down my face. 

Ages ago, when I first decided to attempt the contour life, I bought Benefit Hoola. And then, for good measure (or impulse) I bought Benefit Hervana at the recommendation of the girl at Sephora. 

Hervana was recommended to me because you can swirl it together and have it be darker or have it be softer. I usually end up with a softer blush which is how I prefer it. 

I like Hoola as well. I think the color is a little dark for my skin tone. But it blends nicely. 

They come in the cardboard boxes with the magnetic close. They came with little brushes that my cats have had a blast playing with. 

First Off - Urban Decay Naked Skin

This is not so much of a "First Impression" as a "Third Impression".  But I'm calling it First Off anyway.
 

I bought this right when it came out and I’ve been holding on to it. I wasn’t a huge fan of it when I first tried it. It’s a pretty sheer foundation and you know I’m not about that life. But my skin has been clearing up (stay tuned for an updated skin care routine) and I’ve been able to give this foundation a fair try.

It’s that awkward season where I am at my palest from staying inside all winter and all of my foundations are way too dark for me. That is one of the reasons I reached for this. It is currently the palest foundation I have. And it’s pretty perfect.

When my only skin concern is dark circles, I found that Naked Skin has just enough coverage to even out my skin tone. It wears really well and sets perfectly with powder. I don’t think that it is meant as a super long wearing foundation, but it lasts all day with no issues.

This is my first step into the sheer foundation pool, but I would really recommend checking this out.  

First Off - NYX Dark Circle Concealer

I picked this up on a recent trip to the only drug store that sells NYX products. Concealer is my way of life and I love stuff that claims to specialize in covering up a certain skin flaw. 

Can I just say, HOLY SHIT! I put it under one eye to compare. Oh my god! It makes it look like I sleep! It's really easy to blend out and build up. It's orange based to cancel out the blue and purple tones of dark circles. 

I'm not a huge fan of the formula.The packaging doesn't really allow to pick up the product on a brush, and the formula of the product doesn't make it any easier. You have to stick your finger it and rub it up to spread around on your face. 

Verdict: I like the product but not the packaging. I'm going to keep using it, especially on my dark circles.

First Off - NYX Invincible Fullest Coverage Foundation

I set out to London Drugs with the plan of finding and purchasing the liquid eyeliner of my sister's I had fallen in love with that morning. Alas, they were sold out and I was left staring at the NYX display. 

The only other NYX product I've used is the Jumbo Eyeshadow Pencil in Milk. Which I liked. But this was the only store around that sold NYX products, and I had already made the trip out there so I might as well pick something out. 

I hummed and hawed for a while but finally made some decisions. One of them being this foundation. Fullest coverage? We will see about that.

I'm not a huge fan of the packaging. It seemed to just pour out without abandon. Which could mean a lot of wasted product. The product itself, I like so far. It blended easily and  doesn't feel heavy on my face. And it is full coverage too. 

Verdict: I like the product. I'm going to keep using it just to test it out a little more. But I really like it.

This Moment's Obsession - Lush Cosmetics Santa's Lip Scrub

My lips get very dry and flaky. I try to keep them moisturized but they still need to be scrubbed. I could make my own lip scrub but I am lazy. And Lush does it so well!

I have tried the Mint Julips and the Bubble Gum lip scrubs. But they were all sold out when I went in. They did have the Santa's scub and I grabbed it. I love it! It gets rid of all the dry, dead skin. And it tastes like cola! It tastes really good! 

They have a different flavours, so whatever your flavour of choice is, they have you covered. You rub it on your lips, rub your lips together and then lick the scrub off. Simple and necessary.

First Off - Hard Candy Glamoflauge Concealer

I've heard of Hard Candy before but I hadn't tried any of their products. My sister picked this up but didn't like it, or bought the wrong shade or something. 

The funny thing about concealer is that some cover dark circles amazingly but are terrible for break outs. Or vice versa. This is the former. This stuff is magic on my dark circles. Sleep is not a thing I get much of so a product that can make it look like I do is magical! And it's pretty inexpensive, or so I'm told.

Verdict: It's not as powerful on my acne scars. But it is pure magic on my dark circles. I would highly recommend checking it out. 

First Off - Make Up For Ever HD Pressed Powder

I like my foundation finish to be matte. And sometimes my liquid foundations don't always leave the finish I want. I had a sample size of this powder and I really liked it. 

It's translucent and lightweight. It gives me the finish I want and doesn't leave my face looking dry and powdery. Even if you don't wear foundation. It provides a nice finish to your face.

Verdict: I love it. Everyone needs this in their life. Translucent powder is a must for everyone. And this one is light and hard working.