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Hey there!

With spring almost upon us (although New York seemed to have missed that memo this weekend; hail and snow ❄) I'm going to share with you some of the beauty products that I am LOVING this season!

There are a lot of drugstore brands in this haul plus some of my favorite brands overall.

So, scroll on for some of my current favorite beauty products and maybe discover your next favorite😊

You can watch a video of my spring haul here

In no particular order:

1. Charlotte Tilbury: On the Go Kit

My favorite brand of the moment is Charlotte Tilbury!

And her products are now available at Ulta.

This little kit is perfect if you want to try some popular products of Charlotte Tilbury's in the sensational 'Pillow Talk' shade.

This kit includes:

Mini Pillow Talk Eyeliner

Travel Size Pillow Talk Push Up Lashes! Mascara

Mini Lip Cheat in Pillow Talk Original

Mini Matte Revolution lipstick in Pillow Talk Original

Mini Matte Beauty Blush Wand in Pillow Talk

This kit goes for approximately $52 at Ulta.

Check back for my full review and tutorial with this kit!

2. Maybelline: The City Mini Eyeshadow Palette Makeup in Skyscape Dusk

Maybelline's City mini palettes have been around for a while, but this one in Skyscape Dusk is perfect for achieving the ever popular Ballet-Core makeup this spring.

With matte and frost finishes this little palette is affordable and great for creating natural eye looks.

This palette retails for around $8.

See this palette in action in my Ballet-Core Tutorial

3. Maybelline: Expert Wear Eyeshadow in Made for Mocha

Sticking with Maybelline eyeshadows, their Expert Eye singles are great when you need a specific eye color.

This one I picked out for my 90s Nostalgia/Monochromatic tutorial is in the shade Made for Mocha and is a lovely medium matte brown.

This eyeshadow single retails for about $4.

See how you can use it in my 90s Nostalgia tutorial

4. Hard Candy: Eye Def Eyeshadow Marker in Pink Ink Metallic

A fun brand that doesn't get enough recognition is Hard Candy.

And their eyeshadow marker is incredible! Long-lasting with great coverage.

This one is a pretty pink shade with a slight metallic finish.

It was absolutely ideal for my Ballet Core look.

This fun shadow stick goes for about $6

See it up close in my Ballet-Core tutorial

5. Wet N Wild: Color Icon Multi Stick in Green

Another fun brand is Wet n Wild Beauty.

This multi-stick in Green is a fantastic way to add a bold pop of color to your makeup routine.

The green shade is one of the color staples in this spring's Mermaid-Core look.

I used it as an eyeliner and it lasted all day; with no running or smudging.

This stick retails for approximately $3.

See how you can use this multi-stick in my Mermaid-Core tutorial

6. Maybelline: Color Tattoo Longwear Multi-Use Eye Shadow Stix in I am Fearless

Hopping back on the Maybelline scene, this shadow stick is a superstar.

It's smooth and blendable but with expert staying power.

This lavender purple shade has a shimmer finish that adds extra sparkle to eyes and is excellent for creating a Mermaid-Core inspired makeup look.

This shadow stick runs about $8.

See how you can use this shadow stick in my Mermaid-Core tutorial

7. Maybelline: Master Precise All Day Liquid Eyeliner in Emerald Green

Liquid liner is essential, but colored liquid liner is next level.

Maybelline's Master Precise liner comes in quite a few great shades.

My favorite so far is this emerald green one.

It has almost a jade, matte finish that lasts for hours.

It was the ideal liner for my Mermaid-Core tutorial because it gives great under the sea vibes.

This liner retails for approximately $9

See this liner in action in my Mermaid-Core tutorial

8. Revlon: Super Lustrous Pearl Lipstick in 300 Coffee Bean

I was in need of a brown lipstick for my 90s tutorial.

So, I checked out Wal Mart's website and saw this lipstick from Revlon and knew it was meant to be.

This was perfect for my 90s look and it is a really nice neutral brown for everyday makeup.

Revlon's Super Lustrous Lipsticks come in so many shades.

This one has a pretty pearl finish that I love.

This lipstick goes for around $7

Check out how you can use it in my 90s/Monochromatic tutorial

9. Relove by Makeup Revolution: Eye Light Metallic Liquid Eyeshadow in Dazed & Bling

I wanted some bright metallics to really bring my Mermaid look to life.

Enter Eye Light liquid shadows.

These little guys are packed with pigment and iridescent shine.

The teal blue and light purple shades scream Mermaid-Core.

You can use them all over your lids or as a liner (like I did) for a quick pop of shine.

These are so reasonably priced. They retail for approximately $3.

See how to use them as a liner in my Mermaid-Core tutorial

10. e.l.f. Lip Lacquer in Clear

To really pull off a 90s lip I didn't just need brown lipstick, I needed glossy brown lips.

Fortunately, e.l.f. had my back with this awesome clear gloss.

I put it right over my brown lipstick and it was perfect.

The brown lipstick dyed the applicator, but it hasn't resulted in any color transfer to other lipstick looks.

You can wear this gloss on its own or over other lip colors.

This clear gloss can be yours for about $3.

See how to use it in my 90s Nostalgia tutorial

11. Milani Color Statement Lipstick in Pink Frost

My Ballet-Core look was in serious need of a pretty pink lipstick.

And I found the most perfect shade from Milani.

Pink Frost is a lovely soft pink with a gorgeous shimmery frost finish.

This lipstick is an essential for Ballet-Core and ideal for anyone who loves a pink lip.

Another bonus: it has the scent of watermelon flavored Jolly Rancher Candies. It seriously does.

This pink lipstick costs about $6.

See how to use it in my Ballet-Core tutorial

12. e.l.f.: Putty Blush in Bora Bora

I have become such a fan of this putty blush from e.l.f.

At first the name made me think 'do I really want to put putty on my face?'

But, it was the right color so I purchased it.

It is an amazing cream blush! You can use just a little for a soft flush or use more for a strong pink blush.

It is not sticky or heavy, it blends like a dream, totally buildable, long-lasting and didn't make me breakout.

I loved it for my Ballet-Core tutorial.

You can pick up this putty blush for around $7.

Check how to use this blush in my Ballet-Core tutorial

13. COVERGIRL: Clean Fresh Yummy Lip Gloss in 200 Laugh-Vender & 500 Havana Good Time

These lip glosses from Covergirl are all kinds of cute.

They are extremely hydrating and minimally sticky.

They have a light tint of color to them.

I used Laugh-Vender for my Mermaid-Core tutorial because I wanted a really high shine lip with a purple tint.

They also have a lovely sweet scent that makes me want candy 🍬

These glosses go for about $9 each.

See Laugh-Vender in action in my Mermaid-Core tutorial

14. Maybelline: Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara in Blue Mist & Burgundy Haze

I just picked up these colored mascaras from Maybelline.

Colored lashes are a big trend this spring, so a grabbed a burgundy and a blue shade.

These mascaras are about $10 each.

Stay tuned for my tutorial using both of these mascaras coming soon!

15. Sephora Favorites Fresh Face Makeup Kit

I am super excited to try the products in this kit from Sephora!

Looking at all these amazing products, I think I will actually use every single one.

Usually with kits and gift sets there are a couple products I don't use or just give away, but this one has such a great variety.

There are many full-sized items in this kit that makes it a total steal!

This kit is $45 at Sephora and contains:

Danessa Myricks Mini Beauty Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder mini in Universal

Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Mini Soft Pinch Liquid Blush mini in Happy

Too Faced Lip Injection Extreme Lip Shaper Plumping Lip Liner in Puffy Nude

Drunk Elephant Mini D-Bronzi™ Bronzing Drops with Peptides mini in Universal Bronze

Iconic London Mini Prep Set Glow Hydrating Spray mini in Original

HUDA BEAUTY Cream Kohl Eye Pencil in Very Brown

tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes™ 4-in-1 Mascara in Black

MAKEUP BY MARIO Mini MoistureGlow Plumping Lip Serum mini in Pink Glow

Stayed tuned for my full review of this kit and a tutorial to go along with it.

16. Charlotte Tilbury: Flawless Look Birthday Set

Because I turned a year older I got to choose a gift with purchase from Sephora.

Of course I chose this little Charlotte Tilbury set (in the VIB and Rouge category).

I'm so excited to try some of her skin care products because I never have before.

And I can never have too many mini Pillow Talk lipsticks!

This set includes:

Matte Revolution Lipstick in Pillow Talk

Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray

Magic Cream Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid

I'll be reviewing the pieces of this set soon, so stay tuned!

17. Samples Galore

An awesome perk of beauty purchases is you typically get a bunch of beauty samples (so you'll make more beauty purchases).

These are a few of the samples I've received lately:

SEPHORA COLLECTION Rouge Lip Satin in shade 20 Never Enough trial size

Gisou: Honey Infused Hair Oil

Peace Out Instant Pore Perfector

Pat Mcgrath Mattetrance™ Lipstick Flesh 3

Matrix: Total Results Miracle Creator Multi-Tasking Hair Mask

That is my Spring Beauty Haul for 2024!

Again you can check out my video here

Check back for full reviews of some of these products and be sure to check out my social media for mini reviews and Get Ready with Me Tutorials using many of these beauty products.

What products are you loving this spring (so far)?

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Hey Beauties!

It's March! And spring is almost officially here!

So, it seems only appropriate to continue with my spring 2024 makeup trend tutorials. 🌹

Today I have a throwback decade tutorial that has been popular for a while and shows no signs of slowing down this year.

It is a 90s Makeup Tutorial.

I was a baby in the 90s so I don't really have any first handle knowledge of the makeup trends because I didn't pay much attention (what was I thinking?)

But upon doing some research into the era, one of the hallmarks of 90s style was monochromatic makeup (also crazy popular right now).

You can watch my 90s Nostalgia/Monochromatic video tutorial here

What is Monochromatic Makeup?

It's pretty simple.

But first, we need to know exactly what monochromatic means.

"Having or consisting of one type of color or hue" Thanks, Google.

Therefore, a monochromatic makeup look would consist of just one shade across all the features of the face.

For a 90s look that shade would be brown, a big color for makeup in the 90s.

It's reminiscent of the latte makeup look that was popular this past fall (btw, the 90s had it first).

What Products Do I Need for 90s Nostalgia/Monochromatic Makeup Look?

For just a monochromatic makeup look you can use any shade you want across your entire face (mauve, pink, red, etc.)

But, for a 90s Nostalgia Monochromatic makeup look, you need brown, all brown.

And you don't need a ton of products to achieve this look.

Eyes are pretty easy to work with. A matte medium brown shadow will do trick for your eyes.

I used a single shade of brown from Maybelline.

Add tightlined black eyeliner and a volumizing mascara for a slept-in 90s vibe.

Skin/Face are all matte and pretty subdued. Just a subtle contour (in a similar brown shade as the eyeshadow,or just use the eyeshadow again) is all you need to carve out a 90s era face shape.

I used a shade from my go-to NYX contour palette.

Lips are brown, obviously, but glossy not matte. A glossy brown lip is a total 90s classic.

I used a brown lipstick from Revlon and a clear gloss from e.l.f. Cosmetics.

How Do I Get a 90s Nostalgia/Monochromatic Makeup Look?

It really is a rather quick makeup look that can be achieved fairly easily and I have a tutorial all ready for you now. Scroll on.

You can watch my video tutorial here

1. Matte Brown Eyeshadow + Blending Brush: Start things off by applying a medium brown eyeshadow with a rounded buffing brush. Place the shade all over your eyelid, buffing it slightly into the crease. Keep adding and building color until you get a nice opaque shade.

Next, use a blending brush to soften the brown shadow through the crease.

2. Black Eyeshadow & Eyeliner: Just to define the eyes use a matte black eyeshadow across the top lash line. Don't go too heavy handed, just stamp and press the black shadow tightly into the lash line.

Next, use a black pencil liner to line the lower water line of your eye.

Take the liner all the way across and into the inner corners of the eyes, very 90s.

3. More Brown Eyeshadow + Mascara: Use a shading brush to trace more of the brown shadow along your lower lash line. Use your fingertip to smudge the shadow for a worn-in 90s effect.

Then take a volumizing mascara and apply a couple of coats to your top lashes.

Apply a minimal amount to your lower lashes, no spider lashes.

4. Concealer & Contour: Clean up any extraneous products under your eyes with a concealer and blend it in around your nose and cheeks.

Use a matte brown contour shade and run it under your cheek bone, curving upwards towards your nose. Blend out the line with your fingertips for a soft, subtle contour.

5. Highlight + Brown Lipstick & Gloss: Take a matte off-white highlighter shade and lightly dust it on your brow bone for just a hint of highlight.

Use a brown lipstick (finish doesn't matter too much, mine was lustre) to completely cover your lips.

Then take a clear lip gloss and place that right over your brown lipstick.

I wanted my lipstick shade to be a little closer to my eyeshadow shade, so I took some of the eyeshadow on my fingertip and blended it onto my lips.

With these steps we will get our final product...

Our finished 90s Nostalgia, Monochromatic makeup tutorial!

It's got the 90s smudge-y brown eyeshadow, glossy brown lipstick and subtle contour.

And the brown shades are the focus throughout the look; on the eyes, face, and lips, a truly monochromatic makeup look.

Which was definitely a 90s trend all on its own.

You could find a darker brown lipstick that is closer to the eyeshadow shade, but I think I like the one I used and customized with the addition of shadow on top.

The clear gloss is a must and worked so well. Although, the applicator is now the same shade as the lipstick 😅

If that bothers you, you can buy disposable lip gloss applicators. You will just have to toss them ever time you touch the lipstick with one.

Products I Used for my 90s Nostalgia/Monochromatic Makeup Look:

Maybelline: Expert Wear Eyeshadow in Made for Mocha

Real Techniques: Base Shadow Brush

MAC: 217 Blending Brush

MAC: Carbon Eyeshadow

Beau Gâchis: Eyebrow Brush

Beautique: Defining Eye Pencil in Black

F.A.R.A.H: Short Shading Brush 45 E Rose Gold Collection

Maybelline: Great Lash Mascara in Very Black

Tarte: Double Duty Beauty™ Shape Tape™ Concealer in N12 Fair Neutral

Luxie Beauty: 205 Rose Gold Pack & Shade Brush

NYX: Highlight & Contour Pro Palette

Real Techniques: Concealer Brush

Complex Culture: Precision Eyelid Brush

Revlon Super Lustrous Pearl Lipstick in 300 Coffee Bean

e.l.f. Lip Lacquer in Clear

Again you can check out my video tutorial here

That's a wrap on my 90s Nostalgia-Monochromatic makeup tutorial.

Stay tuned for more spring 2024 trends!

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If you're interested in more Spring 2024 Makeup Trends check out my other posts:

Ballet-Core Tutorial

Mermaid-Core Tutorial

Thank you so much for reading my post!

I hope it gave you some 90s nostalgia and some inspiration to create your own 90s or monochromatic makeup look.

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