Makeup Files: NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

Remember way back in January when I promised you guys that I would work on sprucing up my plain jane makeup routine? Sure you do. (If not jog your memory here) Well about that. While I haven't exactly been beating my face for the Gods, I am trying my best to update my makeup bag arsenal.  About a month ago I picked up a new concealer.  This new concealer was a  purchase that was  long overdue.   I'm quite sure the last one that I purchased needed to be chucked ages ago.

I had been in search of a concealer that was easy to apply, had great coverage and offered a brightening effect.  I took my search to Sephora and the sales woman assisted me with applying at least two other concealers before we landed on the NARS Creamy Radiant Concealer.  You know that feeling you get when your favorite team hits the game winning shot ? Well that's pretty much what I felt like after viewing myself in the mirror.  It was a win!  Don't believe me, check out my results below.

    

Product:  

NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

Price: 

$28

Shade: 

Amdande

Pros: 

If your health conscious kind of gal you'll be happy to know that this product is paraben and sulfate free.  

The lip gloss like applicator allows for a quick and easy application and storage.

The concealer comes in a creamy form and blends perfectly for a simple and fresh face.

No creasing after a long day wear.

Provides full coverage with a light feel.

This product comes in a variation of shades.  

Cons:

A bit on the pricey side.

Makeup Grade: A

On Trend: Dark Lips

Lipstick: Wet N Wild's Mega Last Lip Color Cherry Bomb (918D)

Dark Lips are having the best year ever, aren't they?  Ok maybe the "best year ever" statement is a bit much  but its certainly become pretty popular these days in the beauty world.  This weekend I was able to dip into the trend while on a quick drugstore run.  It started with me picking up a few things for my apartment  and  somehow ended with me venturing off to the makeup section ( Am I the only one that does that?).  After wondering the aisles for less than a minute I picked up Wet N Wild's  Mega Last Lip Color in "Cherry Bomb"( 918D ) .  Wasting no time I tried it on the second I got home.  Gotta say I love the way it looked and was impressed.  The deep berry toned lippie has a semi-matte finish and goes on pretty smooth. And did I mention that it's only $2.  Yeah Buddy (In my Pauly D voice off course)!   For those of you beauties who'd love to try out the dark lip trend without breaking the bank this lipstick is a great choice. 

                                                       Have you tried the dark lip trend yet?

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WetnWild: Everyday Look

No need to break the bank when creating great makeup looks.  With cost friendly palettes like wet n wild's "vanity", you can tap into your inner makeup artist  and start beating your face away.  To create my soft bronzy every day look I started out with one of my favorite must haves, urban decay primer as a base for my eyes.  After I applied the base from lid to brow (a little goes a long way) I then applied the golds and browns from the palette.  For the finished look I added two coats of Maybelline's Stiletto Lash mascara to my lashes.

1.  Wet n Wild $4.99 

        Drugstore

2. Urban Decay Primer $19.00

      Sephora

  

3. Maybelline Stiletto Lash $7

      Drugstore

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