4 reasons to use a High Definition Powder

HD powders come in a universal shade that works with any skin tone.

Not only do they make the skin look radiant on film it also sets your foundation  and matifies

your skin without changing its natural contours.

This powder can be worn over and foundation or alone.

It is a silicone based formula the blurs pores for a flawless look.

This powder is finely milled therefore is is naked to the naked eye and film.

This product is meant to be used lightly in a simple dusting motion.

If not you will have a filmy residue and it will show up in photos especially with a flash.

As you can see in the photo above applied heavily with flash photography

it shows up giving off a white film on the skin.

Applied lightly and blended well it gives the skin a lovely radiance as promised.

I have been using HD powders for a few years now and I honestly don't think I can go back.

HD Powder Points

1. It's universal for all skin tones

2. Very light feeling formula not caking at all.

3. Blurs and softens the look of pores

4. A little goes a long way

The only down side to this product is that the packaging does not contain

the power very well. It can and will go everywhere if opened carefully.

There are two HD powders that I use often.

Elf HD Powder

$6.00

Make Up For Ever HD Powder

$36.00

The price range on these two powders is extremely different

But I will tel you the MUFE powder is more finely milled.

I use the Elf HD Powder for daily use and the MUFE HD Powder for more special occasions.

Have you tried a HD Powder?

Thanks for reading and have a great day!

Makeup Forever Favorites

Makeup Forever Products


Makeup Forever is one of my favorite cosmetic lines. I fell in love with MUFE about three years ago.
They're products are of the highest quality and used by professional makeup artist around the world.
 
The Packaging screams quality and the products offer never failing results.
I love other product lines but I always return to Makeup Forever.
With luxury and quality in every application its easy to see why its a industry standard to any makeup buff.

The Products I am going to share with you today are among my favorite.

Makeup forever Pro finish multi-use  powder foundation

The Makeup Forever Pro Finish Multi-use Powder

It can be used as foundation or a powder to set your makeup.

It has the ability to to be a full coverage foundation but I find this can be quite heavy on the face.

I use this product as a powder with a large fluffy brush and a light hand to set my makeup.

I achieve a sheer finish when applied this way to the skin.

You can also use a wet sponge to apply this to the face for a sheer finish foundation.

As you can see in the photo above it be used as a full coverage powder foundation.

Makeup Forever Mat Velvet+ Matifying foundation

The Mat Velvet Foundation is full coverage foundation.

It is a light formula and feels very similar to a moisturizer while applying.

I apply a small amount to the back of my hand and stipple it to my face in a light coat. over my T zone then blend out.

I do not feel the heaviness I have with other full coverage foundations.

I allow this to set on my skin for a few minutes before I set the foundation.

I have been using this foundation for three years now, I have ventured to other foundations, but this is the one I always come back to time and time again for that flawless matte look.

This foundation has wonderful staying power I have never had issues with needing to blot or touch ups.

Apply and go is what this foundation offers, It also holds up to humidity very well.

Makeup Forever lipstick rouge artist intense number 22 

This Lipstick is one of my all time favorites. I love this nude shade to play with as a base

 to give me a clean slate on my lips instead of applying a drying foundation or concealer. 

This matte formula applies very creamy, it glides across your lips rather then tugging at them.

It works great for creating a ombre lip on even the most darkest of lips.

It can be worn on its own with a gloss applied for a nice nude lip or in the center of the lips to add a fuller looking pout.

Makeup Forever lipstick rouge artist intense number 32

This color is a beautiful light mauve color. It is a creamy formula that leaves behind a nice pigmented wash of color.

This lipstick glides on the lips and it very true to color on any skin tone.

Perfect for daily wear with any makeup look it adds just the perfect amount of color to the lips.

It leaves a nice soft sheen to the lips that isn't overpowered with shine.

Makeup Forever lipstick rouge artist intense number N40

This is a beautiful coral shade that was my go to shade all summer. This formula is very pigmented but sheer at the same time.  I wore this when I wanted some color but didn't want anything on my lips.

It glides on very smooth and is very similar to a wet lip balm.

It isn't creamy and quite translucent so exfoliate before  applying this lipstick.

I adore this color but would have loved it in a creamier formula but applied on top of the nude above its perfect.

Over all I truly do love Makeup Forever And I will continue to be a loyal customer.

Have you used Makeup Forever?

What are your Makeup Forever favorites?

Thanks for reading and have a great day!

Bloglovin!

Bloglovin is a site that allows you to follow your favorite blogs from any device.

However it does have one flaw that I have found.

When you add your blog to Bloglovin you have to paste a code onto your blog to claim it as your blog, which is fine and dandy.

But this is just a way for them to know you are the owner of said blog.

The second step is to add a follow this blog button which is fine and dandy, they do have some cute buttons that will go with any style layout however there is something they don't tell you!

As you can see the top buttons ask you to follow me, which means the persons profile NOT their blog.

This is becoming an issue with people gaining personal followers on bloglovin but not their blog.

It is best to choose an icon button or the blue or pink button for actual blog followers.

When you click on the follow button make sure it is the blog itself you follow and not the Author.

otherwise you will only get notifications of their actions and not of the blog itself.

I have lost over 40+ followers by looking into this, so please be careful with which button you choose!

Thanks for reading and have a great day!

Makeup and Beauty Products

Hi guys.

I writing this to let you all know whats been going on with me.
As you all know my family and I have moved. The move itself went well, but life has taken a turn for the worst. Things aren't going to well for us right now and I probably shouldn't be sharing this with you guys, but it is my blog and I can say what ever I want.

I do think of my blog, my YouTube channel and all of you wonderful people.
But the truth is my mind is going in seven directions at one time, I am not as focused as I used to be on the things that made me happy Like this blog. I miss posting everyday, I miss interacting with all of you.

I am not saying this because I want pity, I am saying this because I have to let it out.
MAKEUP! Have to say that every now and then this is a beauty blog after all.

I am not giving up or throwing in the towel, I love this too much to let it go.

I guess I am writing this to let someone, anyone know that you need to be thankful everyday for what you have. Life is short and it moves faster then you think. Everything you know can be taken away in a heart beat and not only are you confused of where to start, but also how to start rebuilding a life you have lived for so long.

MAKEUP! BEAUTY PRODUCTS!

You look at yourself in the mirror and you wonder who is the person staring back at you. Where did she go?
The grass isn't always greener on the other side, sometimes there is no grass.

And you keep going, you keep chipping away, never giving up. Waiting for that moment of clarity hoping you don't snap before it arrives. And then you have to be the strong one telling every one it will be okay, because you don't want them to worry, when in reality you don't really know, you don't have all the answers.

Just because something looks pretty and more inviting doesn't mean it will be all those things.

I am not going anywhere. I am still here.
I just have to figure out how I am going to get through this in one piece.

Sorry for the rambling,
Laurie M.

All I Want For Christmas Tag

My girl Micaylah at Beautiful Jewel created this tag. How smart is that! Go check out this rising star!!

T H E Q U E S T i O N S :

1.) If you received a $1,000 gift card for Christmas, would you want it to be to Sephora or Ulta?

Answer: Sephora! I love it there, the smell of it, the look of it. It is truly my happy place :) If I got a $1,000 gift card there I would just die and never make into the store haha!

2.) What foundation would you NOT be thrilled about receiving for Christmas?

Answer: I don't even know! haha. I guess something that would be heavy and cakey like. eww.

3.) If you had to choose one Naked Palette to receive for Christmas which one would it be? Basics, 1, 2, or 3. 

Answer: I have naked 2. I would go for Basics I am a sucker for mattes! (drool)

4.) What's the first beauty product on your Christmas Wishlist?

Answer: OMG! wow I really want those hourglass highlighter compact thingy. That would make me very very happy :)

5.) What do you plan on buying yourself for Christmas? Come on, we all do it! 

Answer: Hourglass Ambient lighting thingy ma bob.

6.) What have you been buying from Starbucks this Holiday season?

Answer: Okay you can throw rocks at me, but I am not a Starbucks girl. Sowy.

7.) What are you planning on giving a family member, boyfriend, best friend, etc. for Christmas this year?

Answer: I have no clue! what I want to give and what I do give are two different things haha!

8.) How detailed do you make your Christmas Wishlist?

Answer: Makeup, Makeup, Makeup, Oh and Makeup :)

9.) Giving or Receiving? Why?

Answer: I love giving. I just love seeing peoples faces when they get gifts just fills my heart, best feeling in the world.

10.) What does Christmas mean to you?

Answer: Family, friends especially my kids. The house, presents food and just that warm loving feeling you get on Christmas morning its the best. 

Thanks Micaylah for the awesome tag!

Thanks for reading and have a great day!

Urban Decay Naked Skin Beauty Balm

Did you ever wish there was a product that could boost the benefits of your favorite foundation?

Or maybe, just maybe make your skin look so good you didn't need foundation?

Well say hello to your new best friend the Urban Decay Naked Skin Beauty Balm.

This Formula is light weight liquid formula applies easily to the skin.

Has that familiar scent all Urban Decay fans know.

Finishes with a sheer coverage, leaving your skin feel natural.

Diffuses the appearance of pores and blemishes.

Brightens the look of skin for a more awake look.

This product can be worn as a primer before foundation to help give you that truly flawless look.

Or it can be worn alone over moisturizer to give you that nice finished look on the daily.

It does have a sheer finish, but you can layer it without feeling that caked on feeling.

Not only is this product good at hiding flaws it helps heal them over time!

• Perfects: Optical blurring pigment instantly evens out skin tone and minimizes pores, 

lines, wrinkles and redness.

• Protects: SPF 20 shields skin from sun damage and Pepha®-Protect helps inhibit DNA damage.

• Treats: Vitasource™ and dGlyage® firm skin, improve elasticity and provide measurable anti-aging benefits.

• Primes: Extremely blend-able formula creates a smooth finish so makeup goes on beautifully and stays put.

• Hydrates: Moisturizing but never greasy, Naked Skin Beauty Balm hydrates skin instantly and improves hydration over time.

This Product Deserves a Golden Squid!

Wearing

Urban Decay Naked Skin Beauty Balm alone no foundation.

Have you tired this product yet and what are your thoughts?

Thanks for reading and have a great day!

Beautiful Envy Chapter 3

Beautiful Envy

Chapter 3

Bumble and Bumble were discussing their next meal options, Bumble and Bumble take their meals quiet seriously and Ulta knew this conversation could take hours, hours she did not have to spare. "How can I get to Nars without a Kompaqt?" She said as she walked up to them. Both of their eyes widened and they both remembered the yummy delicacies that are seldomly seen outside of Nars. "We don't know." They replied in unison something they often did. "Listen, I will hurt you and cause much pain, I don't have time for this." She said through her clenched teeth.

"Why do you want to go without your Kompaqt?" They asked in a whisper. Everyone knows you cannot travel through Tarte without a Kompaqt these days. Since the great Battle of Revlon, Urban Decay Declared it necessary for every person to carry their Kompaqt with them at all times, just in case of an uprising from the Violent Lips. Kompaqts Help The Urban Decay keep track of all souls on Tarte at any time, it is also The primary source of communication these days.

"That's none of your business." she replied looking over her shoulder, making sure no one was listening.
"okay, no harm meant Ulta." "You will need to go underground for that and that would mean talking to a tracker, the only tracker we know is Ben Nye."

Ulta had a wave of memories wash over her at the mention of the name Ben Nye.

"Ulta!" she snapped from her daze. "lets go, I am done here." Said Tom Ford as he was leaving one of the many market stalls that were scattered about the center of town.

"Did you find what you were looking for?" he asked as they began their walk home.
"Unfortunately, yes I did." she said with a deep breath.

Bumble and Bumble shouts over bacon or turkey for lunch fading behind them.

Ben Nye, huh? thought Ulta. I wonder how that will go? Is he still angry? He can't be, can he?


Chapter 1 Chapter 2

If you have any brands you would like to have included into the storyline
let me know in the comments below.

Thank you for reading and have a great day!