Monday, January 19, 2015

Gray Smoky Eye Tutorial



In case you haven't seen my last video yet, here are the products that I used.



ELF Smokey Eye Palette.


Maybelline Concealer in Fair
Ulta Voluptuous Volume Mascara
Real Techniques Deluxe Crease Brush
Beautique Eyeliner Pencil in Black
Tru Rituals Dual Ended Eyeshadow Brush
  Real Techniques Base Shadow Brush
MAC 217 Blending Brush
MAC Eyeshadow in Black Tied 
Urban Decay Primer Potion

Decided to use Black Tied on the lashline on top of 
the ELF shadow because Black Tied is darker and that's what I wanted. 


Haven't seen the video?
Why not check it out?




That's my take on the smokey eye.
How do you like to create yours?
What colors do you use?
Tell me in the comments below :) 


Thanks for reading
~Brittney

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Thursday, January 8, 2015

2015 Britt Awards (No, not those ones)



Not to be confused with the Brit Awards in the UK.
These are a few of my 2014 beauty favorites in award show format. 

You can watch the video and see my sad attempt to impersonate Joan Rivers interviewing cosmetics on the Red Towel (oh yeah, I've thought it through) here:



A little more details on the products:

Most Innovative:


I discovered Cailyn Cosmetics last Spring and have since fallen in love with them.
You can see a more detailed review of the lip balm by clicking here:
They are perfect for travel because they have the brush/applicator right in the top.

Best Foundation:


Mac Studio Fix Powder Plus. 
Got an excellent deal on this foundation at the Cosmetic Company Outlet when I visited Myrtle Beach last Summer.
It is a nice matte powder that can give you flawless coverage.
Probably better for normal-oily skin, not the best for dry skin (try Studio Fix Fluid!)

Best Drugstore Mascara:

(Hard to get a picture without flashback)

Covergirl Clump Crusher by Lashblast. There were a lot of great drugstore mascaras last year but 
I'm still stuck on Clump Crusher. It totally delivers on its claim.
 I never have mascara clumps when I use this. Love it!

Best Eyeshadow:


Urban Decay Eyeshadow. What can I say? 
It is so pigmented and because so, you don't have to buy it again quite as soon as others.
For a more in depth review click here


Best High End Makeup Dupes:


(UD Eyeshadow photo bombed!)

It was a tie between NYX and ELF.
 They both offer incredibly similar products to the more expensive brands.
They are both extremely reasonably priced.


2014 Product of the Year


The most prestigious award. 
Hard to decide but I had to give it to Urban Decay Perversion Mascara.
There was major hype about this product and it actually lived up to it.
Check out my review of it here

And that's all folks.
What products did you love in 2014?

 
Stayed tuned at the end of the video for some credit spoofs and an outtake :)

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