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On-the-Go Minimalist Makeup

Posted by Unknown Wednesday, April 16, 2014 0 comments

Howdy, y'all. If you're anything like us over here at FBG, you're constantly on the go during the day. I'm always running all over campus to work, class, teaching, studying, whatever it may be. On days when I have to wake up particularly early I'm not interested in putting on a full face of makeup. So what's the plan instead? I'll give you a quick run-down of my on-the-go face these days.

After washing my face, I'll begin with blending in some Maybelline Dream Matte Powder just to eliminate shine and even out some of my skintone. This obviously is very light coverage but I'm not inclined to put on liquid foundation at 530a.m. I'll continue with concealer for my undereye area and any discoloration using the two concealers I talked about last week (Sonia Kashuk and L'Oreal). If I'm feeling fancy, I'll swipe MAC Painterly Paint Pot across my eyelids just to even out the skintone up there as well which usually helps to open my eyes up a little more.

I'll continue with a brighter blush such as Tarte 24-Hour Amazonian Clay Blush in Natural Beauty, a pinky-red matte shade that is perfect when wanting to add some color to your face in a non-obnoxious way. I'll usually complete the simple look with a few swipes of mascara and a pink or nude lip color. Today I used Maybelline Color Elixir in Celestial Coral as well as Maybelline Colossal mascara in black.

That's all for me this week! Happy 1st birthday to FBG!

Jenny

The Beauty Briefcase

Posted by Unknown Sunday, March 16, 2014 0 comments

This is one for all you working ladies. When it comes to work makeup the words “rushed” and “slapdash” come to mind. Functioning in the morning is enough of a chore, so looking presentable is a real feat. So, I’ve curated a capsule collection of sorts that will see me through early mornings.

BASE

I tend to switch this up based on my current skin condition and my preference for the day. Lately though I’ve been enjoying mixing a small amount of Rimmel Stay Matte Mousse with CeraVe Moisturizing Lotion. This duo offers light, natural coverage and keeps my skin hydrated in spite of central heating and air conditioning.

EYES | CHOCOLATE LINER + NUDE SHIMMER

Typically I skip a complicated eye look, as that requires too much coordination for 6:30 in the morning. Instead I turn to Rimmel’s Kohl Kajal liner, smudge along the top and bottom lashline and slightly winged out. This subtly (and quickly) defines my eyes, lasts all day, and is suitable for a work environment. For a little added dimension, I sweep Stila’s Kitten across the lid. Of course I finish with mascara, but I hoard them so my stash is always evolving.

CHEEKS

Blush is another area where I don’t have a solid go-to, but I usually stick to powder as it lasts better. For a muted option, I’d recommend Revlon Naughty Nude. If you prefer a brighter hue Tarte’s Flush is beyond beautiful – and is subtle enough to remain professional.

LIPS | GLOSSY + NATURAL

Now, from time to time I do spring for a bright color on the lips. For work, I just keep the face simple: a swipe of mascara and a pinch of blush. However, most days I’ve been turning to L’Oreal Color Extraordinaire Liquid Lipstick in 101 Rose Melody. It evens out texture, hydrates, and adds the perfect pink flush to the lips. Plus, reapplication is a breeze.

What is in your beauty briefcase?

Rachel

Review | Maybelline Color Elixir vs. L'Oreal Color Extraordinaire

Posted by Unknown Sunday, February 16, 2014 0 comments

Lip gloss and I never really got along. It’s sticky, messy, and super girly – like, how am I supposed to enjoy that? However, a few new releases intrigued me and I gave them a shot. Both Maybelline ($6.99) and L’Oreal ($7.99) brought out eerily similar products (at least what I’ve gathered from the marketing), so naturally I have to give you guys the rundown on what I think.

First off, let’s just address the fact that essiebutton could sell me anything. She raved about the Elixirs and it was only a matter of time until I picked one up. Thus far I own 80 Captivating Carnation and 90 Rose Redefined. The colors are fantastic for spring (“Pink for spring? Groundbreaking.”), but the formula is nice as well. These are described as a 3 in 1 lip product, formulated with the nourishment of a balm, the shine of a gloss, and the pigmentation of a lipstick. I would say I have to agree. It’s not just a cheap marketing ploy. Hooraaah. These apply easily and don’t distribute too much product. If it’s longevity you’re after though, these won’t cut it for you. Fair enough seeing as gloss never sticks around too long. Still, they fade gracefully and don’t bleed. I am a little skeptical of the brighter colors, even though the violet is beautiful. One errant hand gesture and it’s full-on Joker up in hurr. The packaging is adorable, and it would be a filthy lie if I said that didn’t factor into my purchase. L’Oreal’s version, on the other hand, gets a few marks off in the that department. YSL can pull off the flashy gold packaging with class, L’Oreal not so much. Hoooooooowever, packaging is my only complaint. I am thoroughly in love with these. I have acquired the shades 101 Rose Melody and 105 Pink Tremolo. Cute kitschy names? Check. I adore the scent – a strong mango vibe perhaps? I can't pinpoint it. Though, if that isn’t your thang it could be an issue. But really unless you sniff it like it’s glue (me), you’ll be fine. These are just as pigmented and glossy as the Elixirs yet are more moisturizing, possibly even more so than some of my balms. The Extraordinaires stain ever so subtly without dehydrating your lips in the slightest. The gloss is significantly toned down after an hour or so as well. They are minimally more expensive than Maybelline but the margin of difference is well worth it. In fact, these may render me a lip gloss convert. Astonishing. So now, ma lip gloss be poppin’, ma lip gloss be cool. U kno.

Will you guys be giving these a go? (The correct answer is yes absolutely.)

Until later,

Rachel

The Nude Lip Edit

Posted by Unknown Sunday, October 27, 2013 0 comments

While I am quite the fan of a bright lip, some more muted options have been making their way on to muh lips recently. However, I find them a little difficult to tackle. Brighter hues are usually never an issue for me – but oh man nude lips can go oh so wrong. If you weren’t aware, I am actually a ghost. Anything that erases the color from my face (foundation, lipstick, etc) has a tendency to transform me into a corpse. Not exactly the look I’m going for - though I do feel pretty dead sometimes (I’m looking at you Mondays). For this reason nude lips require more effort. The undertone, opacity, and shade all have to be spot on or I look like I could be cast in a horror film. Fortunately, I’ve found a few options that have worked for me, so I hope these offerings can be of assistance in your quest for the best naked lip as well.

p.s. try to keep in mind that a nude lip is very dependent on skin tone, coloring, and preference so not all of these options will be universally flattering but some are adaptable to suit your complexion!

Concealer

I know, I know. This is a bit of a beauty taboo. Concealer lips drain all life from the face and sometimes look downright freaky. I promise – this is completely wearable. I picked up this tip after watching Tanya Burr’s Eleanor Calder tutorial, and have quite enjoyed wearing it. I prefer to use a light reflective concealer pen lightly swept over a thicker lip balm. At the moment, my combo includes Clinique Airbrush Concealer + eos balm. Make sure your lips are well exfoliated and moisturized, because concealer can accentuate any imperfections in texture. Avoid anything too thick or opaque, as they will look overdone and cakey. Still, using your concealer ensures that the undertone and shade already suit your complexion, you double up utility of a product, and it’s applicable to all skin tones. Not the longest lasting of options yet still pays off a nice look.

Maybelline Color Whisperer | 10 Bare to Be Bold

If you’re a bit hesitant of a getting nekked with your lip color, this would be a great place to start. Slightly sheer and pink toned, it won’t be a full on nude mouth. Allowing the natural pigment of your lip to show through will give a muted effect without crossing the line into concealer lips. Bonus: since it’s a tinted balm it will be low maintenance and won’t dry the shit out of your lips.

L’Oreal Colour Riche leGloss | 151 Baby Blossom

Again, if you’re nude-shy this may be for you. I’m not one for lip gloss. Seriously. This is the only one I own. I picked it up after realizing it was a spot-on dupe for Revlon’s gloss in Bellini, scent and everything. Though I don’t have much to compare it to, it’s not overly sticky or glossy. The peach tint of the gloss will take away some of the pigment of your lips but won’t look too far from natural. Another low maintenance lip for lazy days.

Rimmel London Moisture Renew Lipstick | 644 Let’s Get Naked

The cheeky name and smooth formulation of this baby have led me to love it. The creamier texture avoids any flaky lip faux pas (wow go me I’m an A+ writer…) but still delivers on opacity. The shade is a true peachy-pink, which is the default description when a color really can’t be pinpointed. But fo realz, it’s a peach toned pink. It won’t be draining on most skin tones since the pink gives it a very subtle pop. I particularly like this for days when I wear darker eye shadow to keep everything more natural and effortless (because bronze eye shadow is so natural). Whateva.

Rimmel London Moisture Renew Lipstick | Nude Delight

Lastly is the most nudey-nude I own. My vocab is on point today. Moving on, this is definitely more peach-toned than Let’s Get Naked and thus is more of a classic nude lip. As the name would suggest, it is in fact delightful to wear. The formula works well for me, and the shade plus the slight sheen don’t make me look dead. Bingo. It’s ticked all the boxes.

I’m going to spare you nice people from any more weird variations on the word “nude”, and I’ll see you next week. Baaaaiiiiii.

Rachel

Beauty | Cruelty Free

Posted by Unknown Wednesday, July 10, 2013 0 comments

Okay, so, I am throwing in the flag as far as filming goes for another week. However, my brother is working on my camera so hopefully this situation can be remedied in a soonish fashion.

On to the post!

I understand that animal testing has advanced certain fields like medicine in terms of surgeries and whatnot. That being said, I think that testing on animals for cosmetics and other beauty products is completely unnecessary (I mean, come on, haven't you seen Legally Blonde 2?!).

Seriously, this site is so easy to use, and I'm one of the
lazier people I know (I can be productive sometimes, okayyy?)

Even though PETA sometimes has a bad reputation for being a bit aggressive in their approach, they have a lot of helpful information on their site as to what brands do and don't test on animals and which companies are vegan and etc. It's nice to know that some of my favorite brands don't test on animals (and this is by no means all of them), such as:

Lush

ELF

NYX

Smashbox

Too Faced

Urban Decay

Revlon

Almay

Avon

And of course Burts Bees and Yes To products

Some brands that unfortunately still do test on animals (and should stop being so lame) include:

Cover Girl
L’Oreal
Maybelline
Max Factor
Rimmel

On-the-Go Minimalist Makeup

The Beauty Briefcase

Review | Maybelline Color Elixir vs. L'Oreal Color Extraordinaire

The Nude Lip Edit

Beauty | Cruelty Free

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