Urban Decay Deluxe Shadow Box -Look

Im really not a makeup tutorial type of gal - and that's mainly because there are plenty of those around on youtube with better lighting that you can find! 

I did however take a photo after using some of the colors from the Urban Decay palette I just reviewed yesterday so here it is!:)

Wearing:

EYES: Urban Decay's Peace and Scratch and shadow potion, Ulta Baked Shadow Duo in Olive Green, and Maybelline 24hr Color Tattoo in Too Cool

BROWS: Benefit Brow Zings

CHEEKS: Revlon PhotoReady Cream Blush

LIPS: MAC Angel

FACE: No foundation - I actually dont wear foundation very often - my skin isn't loving it, and when I do wear it - I use the Dinair Airbrush.

Benefit Fine One One

Benefit Fine One One touts that it is a Highlighter, Cheek Color and Contour in one that "lifts" the cheek.

The product comes in a plastic container and is fairly light weight. 

It comes in one color and it's a coral color - so perhaps may be a good idea to try in the store first to make sure this is a good color for YOUR skin tone.

Retails for around $30.

Benefit Brow Zings vs. E.L.F. Brow Kit

Conclusion:

When you compare the quality of the wax in both kits, the Benefit Brow Zings wins hands down. However, if you compare the price difference then I tend to lean more towards the E.L.F. simply because it's quality is "close" to Benefits and is 10x cheaper. 

While I admit that I tend to reach for my Brow Zings more than I reach for the E.L.F., I can honestly say that it's a good enough dupe that if the Zings aren't on sale - I would more than likely just repurchase the E.L.F. 

The only real downside to the E.L.F. is availability. I've only ever seen the Medium kits in Target stores. You may have to order Darker or Lighter kits which means shipping, waiting etc.

Benefit - Benetint

Today's review is of Benefit's Benetint Cheek Stain! First, let's show you the video Benefit uses to introduce this product! You will LOVE THIS!:) They seriously have the best advertising out there!

HAHAHAHAHAH! No but really, it's a great cheek stain with a slightly floral scent, and it goes a LONG way!:) I literally use just 2 dots on each cheek and then blend!:)

You can also use this as a lip stain and it works wonderfully, however I personally tend to get migraines with floral smells and while on my cheeks it doesn't trigger - my lips being under my nose is a little problem!:)

Also - because this is a stain - you need to dot it on one cheek, blend and THEN do the other cheek!:)

 It's kind of a strange applicator when you think about it, but it does get the job done!:)

Here it is on my hand - It's very light, almost matching my shirt. The great thing about this, is that you can build this color up to how you like it!:) They also have Posietint and ChaChatint available.

Retails $29

Benefit Cosmetics - Bathina Silky Shimmering Body Balm

This is probably one of my FAVORITE products by Benefit! Not only is the packaging just absolutely adorable, but the product is like no other I've found! It comes with a super soft pillow to apply the product and blend it, and it has the lightest floral scent to it.

I like to use this during the summer time,especially when Im in shorts, or tanks. I apply it around the collar bone, shoulders, and arms. And then also to the fronts of my legs. Because of the light shimmer, it not only gives you that beautiful glow that everyone is after - but it also appears to give you a bit more definition in your muscles!:) Especially on my arms where I could stand to tone up a bit, I find that this defines my muscle shape ever so lightly!:)

You may be looking at the swatch and wondering two things:

1. Why don't I see the product? - This is because it's a VERY light product but if you look carefully, it has highlighted ever so slightly, the bone there in  my hand!:)

2. What is up with the random nail color? - I not only color swatch polishes for you guys - but  I wear them around and keep track of how long it takes them to chip. This is a color I plan to review soon, and I want to be able to give you  an accurate review on it's stability!:)

And for your enjoyment - The Benefit Bathina Video!

Benefit - Raising Eyebrows

Eyebrows are my current obsession, mainly because mine are so light, and sparse, and on the left I had a piercing that left a scar!

The style currently is more of a full brow, though in the past it was a nice thin brow. There are people today who plucked their beautiful "Brook Shields  brows as a teen and now find they can't grow them back. My own mother had her brows TATTOO'D on! 

There are groupons for Brow Waxing, Brow Serums, Brow Dying, Brow Shaping etc. 

Brows are IMPORTANT! 

This is a book by Benefit, that gives you all the in's and out's in the brow world. It describes with pictures, how to shape your brow and work with what you have. It's also got a TON of tongue in cheek snark which I absolutely enjoyed!:) 

I think this would make a wonderful gift for another Makeup lover in your life!

"Sadly, Eyebrows are the unloved and neglected Stepchildren of the facial features. Why? Not because eyes and lips are better! They just demand more attention. The typical eyebrow is simply misunderstood. Most people--- even the makeup savvy and the cosmetic queen--- don't take the time to really get to know their brows and understand their needs. It's time to change all that. It's time for every man, woman and child to accept that brows are real and they need your love and attention."*

"DONT' DO ANY SOUL-SEARCHING IN YOUR BROWS.

Let's be clear, Brows are important --- but not that important. Sure, they can make you look great, but they can't solve your life's problems. If you're placing too much emphasis on your eyebrows, you're at risk of seriously overtweezing.

Never search for the meaning of life in your brows

Never search for your next job/boyfriend/apartment in your brows

Never search for unconditional love in your brows!"*

**Exerpts from Raising Brows, by Cameron Tuttle