Let’s talk makeup.
Every girl should have her basic, natural makeup routine.

…But then she should also have products that can lend to a more…well, a more dramatic look.
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So for those times where you want to kick your look up a notch, here are some makeup products I’m loving right now.
For a pop of color: Victoria’s Secret Beauty Rush Lip Gloss – Yummy Berry.

For the perfect smokey eye: Maybelline Expertwear Eye Shadow – Stylish Smokes.
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For a dark-yet-natural-looking face bronzer: Benefit Hoola Bronzing Powder.
And to add shimmer and bronze to your whole body: Lorac TANtalizer.

What makeup/beauty products are you loving right now?
Do you prefer wearing natural or dramatic makeup?













I am neutral 90% of the time, but my husband loves it when I do up the darker eye make up for a night out!
That is my FAVORITE bronzer ever!! I’ve been using it for years!
I cannot put on dark eye shadow and make it look good, so I usually just stick with the eyeliner and mascara. I need to learn though!
My biggest tip for using dark eye shadow is to use your finger to apply…it blends so much better than when using a brush!
I am all about Urban Decay eyeshadows, especially the bright, sparkly shades!
I have that eye shadow in the green palette. Love.
And must have is and will forever be tinted moisturizer. As a base or just all you have on.
I am so pasty white right now I have been wanting to go spray tanning but am worried I’ll turn orange :-Z I really like Trish McEvoy and Laura Mercier’s lines… Nothing heavy, more of the natural look
I love the Maybelline Eyeshadow! It helps to have a guide to which part of my eyelid to put each shade! haha I’m not as good at makeup as you are! But, I love getting tips from you
I’m obsessed with elf’s contouring blush & bronzer…the blush in the 2 pack is amazing! It’s ridiculous how inexpensive it is too. I also have their black cream eyeliner and I can’t tell the difference between that and the one I own from Tarte!
Duuuude, I love almost anything by Benefit
I haven’t tried that one yet, though - on my to-try list now 😉
Ohh that Maybelline eyeshadow looks great! I need to pick that up!! I’m currently obsessed with doing a dark berry lip when I go out and I really like Clinique’s A Different Grape! So pretty! For dark eyes I actually have a compact I picked up at Forever 21 of all places that’s grays and blues! So pretty!
I’m definitely a natural makeup type of person. I’ll get slightly dramatic if it’s a super fancy occasion, but my general rule of thumb is that it shouldn’t look like I’m wearing makeup even though I am. I don’t have a lot of makeup confidence, though, which is part of why I don’t usually take makeup risks.
I’m currently obsessed with chanel’s eye shadow base (primer)!! It’s my favorite discovery thus far!
I thought of you today at my internship because I was unpacking samples and organizing them into the beauty closet-you would have been in heaven! There were sooo many great products that I wanted to try!
I am obsessed with NARS blush in orgasm and revlon matte lipstick.
NARS Orgasm Blush will never get old for me- the color is perfection. I’m also loving anything Urban Decay right now. Their Naked Eyeshadow Palette is AMAZING. I literally may never have to buy another eyeshadow again. And their All-Nighter spray keeps my makeup from coming off throughout the day (or night!) Plus, I love that they never test any of their products on animals. (:
Essie Bacon says
I am having a hard time looking for this eyeshadow. is there any way i can purchase it online?
Hey Essie, try Ulta
Beauty Rush lipgloss tastes so, so, so good.