Baby I'm Back with some favorites

Oh lord its been a while since I posted. I don't even have a good excuse, I've just gotten so caught up with stuff. Anyway! I've accumulated a ton of new products since I last posted (of course) and I have acquired some new favorites!!


First I'm going to start with a couple new foundations that I love. I have used the same foundation for years, and when I say years I mean probably at least 5 years.  I've posted about it before, its the Maybelline Dream Liquid Mousse. It has a pump for application, great coverage, and it doesn't make my skin break out. These are all great qualities in a foundation! But I've been mixing it up a bit through the past few months.

First, I splurged and purchased the Kat Von D Lock it tattoo foundation. This stuff is BOMB. It has the best coverage of any foundation I've every used, dries matte, and lasts all day. I know its incredibly costly at $34 per ounce (based off sephoras pricing) but it is worth it. I use it sparingly because I'm so in love with it and want it to last forever. I save it for days my skin is really uneven, I have bad breakouts, or for special occasions. This stuff also has a pump applicator and beautiful packaging. I highly recommend it if there is room in your budget!

A more wallet-friendly foundation I have discovered is the Cover Girl 3 in 1 Outlast Stay Fabulous Foundation. This stuff is great! It has good coverage...not quite as heavy as the Kat Von D foundation, but it is good for the days you need medium to heavy coverage! The coverage is also very layer-able. It also applies with a pump which again, I love (I'm so predictable, if a product has a pump I'm sold). I usually apply it with a Stippling brush for a flawless finish. I feel that while this product claims to work as a primer, concealer, and foundation...I still need a bit of concealer. Considering it is a drugstore brand though I am highly impressed and might even consider this a new favorite. It dries matte...what more could a girl ask for?

Another love of mine is the Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in translucent. It is no secret by now that I prefer all things matte.  I love finishing my face routine with a sweep of a powder. I feel it really sets my foundation and concealer, allowing for the makeup to stay in place through the duration of the day and providing a flawless finish. This product only costs about $5 and it has become a staple in my makeup routine. 

I am a major fan of a bold lip. This is also pretty evident. Over the past few months I have been loving a few new lip products, some a bit on the pricey side, while others can be found in your local drug store! 

First is Mac Up the Amp. I always gravitate to lipsticks with cool undertones, especially purples. I feel they compliment my face the best and I just can't get enough. Up the amp is beautiful. It is creamy, not drying, but not super shiney either. Its the perfect finish. I can't get enough. At $15 its a bit on the pricey side but its nothing compared to a YSL or Chanel lipstick. Heres a picture of me in Up The Amp, and a picture of the product in tube.

Another great lipstick I've gotten into is the Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick. I own a fullsized tube in Aria, and a sample in Beso which I received in my Birchbox. Aria is similar to up the amp, but a bit more of a berry color. The thing I love about these lipsticks is the staying power and the liquid application that dries completely matte. It looks FLAWLESS. It is important to be cautious when applying though, because once its dried into place, the little imperfections will become noticeable. Beso is a beautiful true-red. I love it for a statement red lip (come to think of it, I might wear it out to the bar tonight!). I can't say enough how great this stuff is!!

Last, I am currently LOVING the Loreal Wet Shine Stain in Stubborn Plum. OH MY GOD this stuff is great. I know I am usually not one to go for the glossy products, but I'm hooked on this stuff. I don't know if its the color that makes it so flattering, or if I am just coming around to glossier looks. The staying power of this stuff is amazing. It stays glossy for hours, and even after the gloss diminishes, the color stays true. I wear this stuff to my internship all the time and don't feel that I'm overdone. This product is similar to a YSL gloss stain which I have never tried but I know they have a cult following. I love it and I love the price even more! I want to say this stuff will run you around $8.

I hope this was a helpful post and I hope you stick around because I'll be posting more soon! Have you tried any of this stuff? Do you love it, hate it, agree with me, disagree, or have anything to add? Let me know!!