L.A. Colors Cosmetics Review & Swatches

$2.99 for a makeup kit? It's either too good to be true or the product is junk right?

Usually, yes but L.A. Colors have amazing products for such a reasonable price.

I did a few swatches.

Lipstick:

A nice soft pink color with a slight vanilla scent.

This color lasted for quite a while, I'd say a good six hours.

Even through eating it stayed on really well.

Lip Gloss:

A sheer frosty pink gloss. It has a bubble gum scent.

On its own it gives a subtle touch of color.

Or layer it over the lipstick for a bright, frosty shine.

Eyeshadow Duo:

Really strong pigment in these shadows.

These two colors are perfect for a smokey eye look.

Lashes & Eyeliner:

The lashes are very natural looking.

I like the thin band, it makes them much more comfortable.

I used them in my Pretty Little Liars: Aria look. 

If you missed it you can see

the blog post here and the video here

Eyeliner is your typical black crayon liner.

Lasts long and didn't smudge.

The products minus the lashes.

Apparently I forgot to clean up the fallout from the charcoal color.

Yes, there is fallout but it is easy to fix, if you remember :)

Super pleased with these products. They have a bunch more.

Check out their website: www.lacolors.com

Thanks for reading,

~Brittney

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Quick Review: Hey Honey's Take It Off Exfoliating Honey Mask

Just a little review on this awesome skin care product.

I'm not usually a big fan of exfoliating peels or masks.

But this one is amazing!

It's clear gel was actually fun to apply and it felt nice on my skin.

Although it has Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA) it didn't burn or irritate my skin 

like similar products have in the past.

It's so easy to use. Just follow the simple directions and you're done.

The result: my skin looked and felt smoother.

Super impressed with the mask and I'm seriously considering trying their acne products.

Check them out at www.heyhoney.com

Thanks for reading my quick Sunday night review

~Brittney

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School/Everday Makeup

Sorry there has been such a gap in my posts.

Final semester is rough.

In case you missed last week's video of my school makeup, here it is:

http://youtu.be/XMm44ohBCoY

It may seem like a lot of products but it really takes no time at all.

And this makeup lasts for a full day of classes (9-10 hours for me)

Clearly I was having too much fun with filters here.

Thanks for reading, check out the video.

I have a new tutorial coming up that is full of color and fun so stay tuned.

~Brittney

 

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Taylor Swift "Blank Space" Inspired Makeup

Sorry for the lack of posts/videos lately. College started up again and has been eating up my time.

I plan to vlog about the first two weeks back, so if you like rants stay tuned.

Taylor Swift's video for Blank Space is quite entertaining.

From destroying a vintage to cutting patterns out of her boyfriends shirts it's a crowd pleaser.

Of course I was most interested in the makeup; winged out shadow and eyeliner, bright red lips.

Not an exact replica but it sure was fun.

http://youtu.be/15oJtgh2UWo

Thanks for reading :)

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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?

http://youtu.be/zCB7BF4SkiM

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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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:

http://youtu.be/5IeEtrUdNDk

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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Glitter Party Makeup

Looking for a fun, affordable glitter look?

Sally Girl has the answer.

Starting with this gel adhesive, which is about 99 cents. 

It's not gooey or sticky but it really holds the glitter on.

There are multiple glitter colors to choose from.

These are also 99 cents (or less) each.

I used gold for my look.

There can be fallout but it is easy to correct (see video below).

Added a little extra sparkles in editing lol.

The rest of the products I used:

Elizabeth Mott: You're So FINE Liquid Eyeliner in Glitterati

Sally Girl Eyeshadow in Snow

Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes Mascara

Maybelline Concealer in Fair

Here is the video tutorial:

http://youtu.be/clTsMUGk_h8

This glitter stays on for a loooooong time!

I applied it at 2 in the afternoon and at midnight it was still going strong, maybe just a little fallout.

Super impressed with such an affordable product!

Thanks for reading,

~Brittney

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