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New Year Resolutions 2015

New Year, new me. New Year, new blog. 

When I say "new me", I'm not talking about losing weight or being more organized(although I should). Instead I want to to try new lipstick colors, maybe dye my hair, try other makeup brands, ect. I feel like I have been in a beauty rut lately and I'm having a hard time finding inspiration. Maybe it's because I have been in school(full time) or maybe it's just time for a change. Who knows. But I look forward to the changes that are coming in 2015. 

So I decided to make a list of the things I have to try in 2015. 

New Year, New me list

1. Daring lipstick shades

2. Different hair color

3. Using unfamiliar makeup brands

4. Washing my brushes every other day.

5. Reading more beauty blogs.

6. Be more creative with my makeup. 

7. Do more makeup

8. Try different eyeliner techniques.

9. Wear more face masks.

10. Try out more drugstore foundations.

New year, new blog list

1. Post more makeup tutorials. 

2. Post more skincare reviews.

3. Update the blog of my current breakouts.

4. Maybe, add a few posts where I talk about the food I believe is breaking me out.

5.Post more often!

6. Have a guest writer. 

7. Host more giveaways.

8. Ask my readers more questions.

9. Feature more brands.

10. Keep up with my "tip, news and nail look of the week" post. 

My main goal this year is to try video tutorials! 

Do you have any New Years resolutions? 

Let us know in the comments below!

Thanks for reading!

New Years makeup tutorial -smoky eyes using the Naked 2

Head into 2015 with glamorous smoky eyes. This look is relatively simple to recreate and lasts you all the way into a new year. You can add eyeliner and glittery lips to be on the daring side. Do what you want to do on New Years. It's the one day of the year you can get away with glitter lips. If you're still not sure about it, just follow these steps to achieve a beautiful smoky look that is guaranteed to have heads turning your way.  

What all you need:

Eyes

• Eye primer ( I used Urban Decays potion primer )
• Cool toned Brown, black and white eyeshadow (I used Urban Decays Naked 2 palette)
• Silver pressed pigment ( I used L'Oreal's Infallible eyeshadow in silver sky)
• Eyelashes ( I used BH Cosmetics Sassy lashes) 

Lips (optional)

• Chapstick
• Silver pressed pigment (optional)

Brushes

• Blending brush
• Flat eyeshadow brush
• Small detail brush
• Crease brush
• Pencil brush

Before we start I would like to point out that it's not a good idea to put glitter on your lips if they're chapped. Mine were and I couldn't get the glitter to properly smooth out on my top lip. 

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Now let's get started!

1. If desired, go ahead and fill in your eyebrows.
2. Start with primer. Apply it all over the eye area and with any left over product sweep it on the bottom lashline.
3. Apply your cool toned brown shadow in the crease with a fluffy brush. This step will help the black shade from looking messy and help blend things out. 
4. Start with a flat eyeshadow brush and apply your black eyeshadow to your whole lid. Don't go all the way up into your crease with this shade. It will look like you have a black eye. Be sure to build it up to an intense black. 
5. Now take a crease brush and in light sweeping motions blend the black shade into the crease. Try to not be sloppy. Getting it above the crease can look very messy. Just take your time and blend in steps.
6. Now take a fluffy brush and blend out any harsh lines around the crease. This step should keep most of the black shade in your crease but still fade it out and give it that nice faded look that you see in the picture. You will prob notice the brown shade fading as well. If you don't, feel free to lightly add a little more brown to help the process.
7. Now grab a pencil brush and blend some of the brown under the eyes. Then follow in with the black shade. You can add as much as you want to achieve the amount of smokiness desired. I started from the outer corner and worked my all the way into the inner corner.
8. Now pick up your silver pressed pigment with a precise brush and apply it to the center of your eye lid. I prefer rubing it in sweeping motions to avoid sharp lines from the glitter. If you don't have a silver pressed pigment, then a shade Verve may work from the Naked 2 palette. 
9. Do the same thing to the middle of the lower lash line. 
10. Optional, add eyeliner. (I didn't in this tutorial) 
11. Apply some white eyeshadow on your brow bone to brighten things up and to give your brows a lift.
12. Now pop on some lashes.
13. Apply your facial makeup.
14. Add Chapstick to your lips and add the glitter pigment with a flat shading brush.

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 What are you doing for the New Year's Eve?

Are you going to wear this smoky eye for this holiday?

Let us know in the comments below!

Thanks for reading!

Soft New Years makeup tutorial for young teens

One of my New Years resolutions is posting more makeup tutorials. But I am a blogger and right now their are many girls frantically looking for the perfect New Years makeuplook.  So I decided my resolution starts now. I decided to start with a softer makeup looked that is targeted for younger teens or for the girls who are shy when it comes to makeup. It's really easy recreate and you don't even need the same products I used. Just pick similar shades that you already have and you should be good to go!

Hope you enjoy this look and find it helpful! Have a wonderful and blessed New Year! 

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For the eye look you will need the following products.

• I used the Lorac Mega Pro palette but all you need are the following shades: cranberry, shimmery vanilla, and a dusty rose to copy this look
• White base (optional) 
• Urban Decay eye primer
• L'Oreal voluminous mascara
• Black eyeshadow for lining the eyes
• And of course some makeup brushes (shader, blending, precision/pencil, crease, lining) 

For the face I used

• Loreal True Match foundation
• E.l.f cosmetics Hd concealer in brightening
• Physicians Formula face powder
• Nars Orgasm blush
• Benefit's Hula for Light contouring

On the lips

• Chapstick 
• Too Faced Melted lipstick in Berry

Now let's get started!

1. First, make sure you have a clean face. It should be washed, moisturized and prepped with any primers.
2. After applying Urban Decays primer potion, take a a fluffy brush and lightly blend a cranberry shade into the crease. Be sure not to go too high above the crease. It's better to get it all over the lid rather than covering your brow none with the cranberry shade. 
3. Pick up crease brush and precisely apply the same cranberry shade in the crease. Start from the outer v and work your way into the inner v. But try to keep most of the cranberry shade on the outer v area. 
4. After you're finished with step 3, take a fluffy blending brush and blend out any harsh lines.
5. Next, apply a white base to the lid of the eye for enhanced pigment for the vanilla eyeshadow.
6. Take a flat shadow brush and dab the shimmery vanilla shade all over the lid. You can also use your fingers or a sponge applicator for this step. 
7. Again, go back in with your fluffy blending brush and blend any harsh lines from the vanilla shade. Sometimes it's needed to redo step 3 to enhance the cranberry shade and that's ok. But don't forget that you might need to be blend once again.
8. Now, take a pencil brush and apply a rosy shade on the outer v to lightly smoke things out. Blend with a fluffy brush if needed.
9. For lining the eyes use an angled eyeliner brush and a black eyeshadow. This will keep the look soft and avoid the harshness a tradional eyeliner can create. 
10. Apply mascara to the top and bottom lashes. 
11. If desired, apply the same vanilla shade on the brow bone to enhance the shape of your brows.
12. Then finish up with your foundation, concealer, powder, bronzer, blush and lipstick. (I did it in that order)

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I really like this look because you can change it up to a more bold look or tame it down. You can add definition under the eyes, falsies, winged eyeliner, or even add deeper Berry shades. The possibilities are endless with this look. I decided to keep the look soft becuase it was done on a 14 year old but when I wear this look I definitely vamp it up! 

What are you doing for the holidays?

Are you going to rock this look?

Let us know in the comments below!

Thanks for reading! 

Review and photos: Becca Cosmetics Ultimate Coverage Complexion Creme

Hello!

Cake-y appearance, breakouts, too drying, not drying enough, you name it and I have experienced it. We all have. Foundation is the most important part of your makeup routine. Bad base=bad makeup day. What's a girl to do? Well, I have the answer. (For the majority of people) 

Now I'm not saying if you use this foundation it will give you the PERFECT look but it's the closest to it. You can't get rid of a bump or remove the texture from a scar but you can temporarily camouflage it. How you ask? Becca Cosmetics Ultimate Coverage Complexion Creme is the key. 

Product Details 

You can find it at Sephora, Ulta or Beccas website. It sells for $44 and you get 30ml. There are 25 amazing shades. 

Ideal for any skin type, this formula contains a balance of 21 percent pure pigment and 22 percent water, which work in synergy to completely conceal imperfections, redness, hyperpigmentation, and uneven texture in a weightless cream.

• For a beautifully seamless application, ensure that your face is well hydrated and allow your moisturizer or primer to fully absorb into the skin before applying the crème.
• This foundation is designed to be used with a brush.
• The average foundation formula usually contains 10 to 15 percent pigment and 5 to 10 percent water, whereas this product contains 21 percent pure pigment and 22 percent water.
• Free of parabens, sulfates, phthalates, alcohol and fragrance.

Pigmentation

The pigmentation in this foundation is one of the best I have discovered. I have a hard time finding a foundation that covers my hyper pigmentation but this foundation covers like 80% of it! And keep in mind that I only apply one thin layer and use concealer for extra coverage. So the pigmentation is pretty awesome! A

Lasting Power

On the days that I wore this foundation, I kept my makeup on for about 8 hours. The whole time it continued to look perfect. I even wore it in the rain and my makeup still looked freshly applied. 

Does it cause breakouts

Ah, the most important part of this review. Thankfully, the answer is no. My sensitive skin reacted very well to this foundation. 

Application/ Consistency 

There is one thing that I must point out about this foundation! If you have dry patches, then I strongly suggest mixing it with a luminizer. I have to do this because of my dry acne and if I skip this step the foundation clings to those spots. But if you thin it out a little, it's the bomb.com! It's really easy to buff into the skin and it layers beautifully. The finish is matte but you can make it dewy with a luminizer mixed in(my favorite method). Once applied, it sets very quickly and doesn't feel tacky what so ever. You could probably even get away without setting it if you have normal to dry skin but I can't back that theory up for people with oily skin. Though, if you do set it, I think you will be just fine! 

Obviously, the consistency is a creme. Which is great for an array of different skin types. 

Amazingly, you can get FULL coverage from this foundation or keep it light. Either way it's actually breathable. Which is super super hard to find in full coverage foundations. 

Packaging 

The packaging is very sleek! The bottle itself looks high end and features an advanced pump. I have to say I'm really impressed with the quality of the bottle. Other companies need to take note! 

Overall  

This foundation doesn't get enough hype in the beauty world. The formula is truly unique and I know if everyone tried, they would rave about it. It's so Buildable and breathable. You can wear it as light coverage if you apply it lightly or you can apply two layers and have full coverage. The end result is always going to be the same, a base that looks like skin. I know the price is a little steep but it's worth every single penny. The Becca Ultimate Coverage Complexion Creme is one of those items that you need to save up for. If for some rare reason you don't like it, you can always get a full refund. However, I bet you'll love, love, love it. 

Photos and Swatches 

Star rating: 5 out of 5 stars

TaylorPie approved? Yes!

Have you tired this foundation? What are your thoughts? Let us know in the comments below!

Want me to review a product? Just ask!

Thanks for reading, TaylorPie. 

Urban Decay Full Frontal Lipstick Stash Review

Hello!

It's that time of the year when our favorite beauty stores are flooded with holiday kits. And of course Urban Decay has created a beautiful lipstick stash for us lipstick crazed maniacs to purchase. This set includes six gorgeous shades. Some are limited edition and others are part of their permanent line. You can purchase it online from Sephora, Ulta and Urban Decays website for $39.00. Which I think is a great value considering a full sized lip pencil comes with the stash and they're $20 alone! 

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

This limited-edition set contains minis of three exclusive NEW shades—Ladyflower (bright rose-pink), Crush (inspired by one of our most-coveted Super-Saturated Lip Color shades) and Illicit (sheer baby pink)—plus three mini bestsellers (including Gash!).  It even includes a full-size 24/7 Glide-On Lip Pencil in Ozone, our bestselling clear shade. Ozone holds color in place, prevents feathering, and fixes mistakes—yet it’s totally invisible on your lips. 

Pigmentation

Ladyflower is a bright rose-pink. This has to be my favorite shade out of the kit. Urban Decay needs to make this a pernament color! The pigmentation for this shade is definitely considered full coverage. And One layer is good enough for a beautiful rosy pout. 

Crush is a bright BRIGHT pink lipstick. This shade seriously packs some major pigmention! I can just lightly touch my lips with this lipstick and I already have enough color for my personal preference.

Illicit is a sheer baby pink. The pigmentation is ok but we have to keep in mind that it's meant to be sheer. So I guess the real answer is the pigmention is good for that lipstick. It would be a great shade for the shy lipstick wearers. It leaves behind a soft baby pink color on the lips with a very nice sheen. 

Gash is a deep red shade. This gorgeous shade has very opaque coverage.

Liar is a pinky brown nude lipstick shade. This lipstick is probably my new favorties nude color. The pigmentation is off the walls and I can't get over how beautiful this shade is!

F-Bomb is a Classic cool red shade. This shade should win an award for best classic red lipstick. Everything about this color is perfect, including the pigmentation. 

Lasting power

All of the lipsticks, excluding Illicit, last on me for about 5 hours. Illicit lasted for about 3 to 4 hours. It's probably because it's a more sheer lipstick. I did eat with all of the lipsticks on. I didn't use any napkins because any lipstick would come of with a napkin. But overall they stayed on and the colors were still vibrant. 

Application/ consistency 

This lipstick stash is such a steal. Every single lipstick is super duper creamy,easy to apply and pretty much my new favorite formula. If we learned about lipstick as kids in school, Urban Decays lipstick would be the first lipsticks we would learn about. They are so easy to use that a kindergartner could use them! If I had to choose the best lipstick from the stash, it's would be Liar. Not based from the color of the shade or how pigmented it is but by the mesmerizing creaminess of this lipstick. This lipstick is the exact example of the phrase "it glides on like a dream".  

Packaging 

The lipstick stash is housed in a cardboard palette. The palette does snap closed with the help of magnets. If you're familiar with the regular lipsticks from Urban Decay, the lipstick tube looks like the larger tubes but smaller(obviously haha). 

Overall thoughts

Even though the lipsticks are really tiny, I think the price tag is justified. This stash is a great way to try out Urban Decays lipsticks and the only way to snatch up the limited edition shades. It's also a great way to try out new colors if your shy to when it comes to lipstick. You really can't go wrong with this lipstick set. And like I said before, the full sized lip pencil is $20 anyways. So why not buy the set while you're at it? These beautiful and creamy lipsticks are a must have in EVERYONES collection. Big or small. 

Photos and swatches 

From left to right: Ladyflower, Crush, Illicit, Gash, Liar, F-Bomb 

From left to right: Ladyflower, Crush, Illicit, Gash, Liar, F-Bomb

From left to right: Ladyflower, Crush, Illicit, Gash, Liar, F-Bomb 

Product rating: Five out of Five stars

TaylorPie approved? Yes! 

Have you tried the Full Frontal Lipstick Stash from Urban Decay?

What are your thoughts?

Will you purchase it? 

Let me know in the comments below!

Thank you for reading, Taylor Pie.

Cosmetic Brands with and without Talc in their blushes

Blushes are beautiful but could they be the cause of your breakouts? Talc may be the reason pimples are popping up in the areas where your blush is applied. So what brands are safe to shop from and which brands should we avoid when buying blush? 

I did some research and found out which brands use Talc in their blushes. Considering how much time this took, I didn't look at every product of each brand but I did look at a few. So, keep in mind that these brands could have blushes without Talc but their main products do have Talc in them. But if there is a blush you have been dying to get your hands on, then make sure you check the ingredients label. If the brand you're searching for isn't on the list, then that means I couldn't find the ingredients to their blushes and they will be listed under unknown. 

Brands with Talc

Eyeslipsface(e.l.f)

Urban Decay

Benefit Cosmetics

NYX

Too Faced

Cargo

Maybelline

Laura Geller

Lorac Cosmetics 

Smashbox

L'Oreal

Essence

Palladio

Revlon

Jane Cosmetics

Neutrogena 

Lancôme 

Nars 

Make Up For Ever

Givenchy 

BH Cosmetics 

City Color Cosmetics 

Wet N Wild 

Rimmel London

Flower Beauty

Milani

Sigma 

Sonia Kashuk 

Brands without Talc  

Tarte 

BareMinerals 

Becca

It Cosmetics 

Nally Beauty

Makeup Geek

Physicians Formula 

Stila

Pur Minerals 

Lorac Pro Powder blush is Talc free

Covergirl

Hourglass

Kat Von D

Marc Jacobs

The Balm

Pixi Beauty

Josie Maran

Unknown ingredients 

Bobbi Brown

YSL

Dior

Clinique

Chanel

Mac

What are the two brands do I recommend the most?

For high end, I suggest The Balm. All of their powders are Talc free and the blushes they sell are such high quality! 

For drugstore, I suggest Physicians Formula. All of their ingredients are safe for the skin and their products are amazing! 

There might be some brands that I don't have listed. I thought of as many as I could and I went through every blush on Ulta's and Sephora's website. 

If you know the ingredients of the brands that are in the unknown section, please leave a comment below letting everyone know. I also want to point out Lorac is under both of the selections. Most of their products have Talc but their main line of blushes do not have Talc.

I hope this helps everyone find the right blushes for their skin! I have had problems with Talc and I know it's hard to find the perfect blush. 

Have a good day! 

Thank you for reading, Taylor pie.

Review: Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Oh So Radiant Powder

Hey guys!

I hope you're having a great weekend! Today I will be reviewing Physicians Formula's Mineral Mineral Wear  Oh So Radiant Powder. I did recieve this product from them for free but I promise I will give you my honest opinion. Besides, this powder doesn't even require me to fib about its quality, it's amazing and possibly my new holy grail powder. 

Mineral Wear Powder details/ claims 

Supports Oxygen Flow to Skin. For extra sensitive or breakout-prone skin. Minimalist formula helps reduce irritation and breakout. Oxygen Benefits: Allows Skin to breathe. Brightens dull skin. Improves skin texture. Prevents clogged pores. Reduces visible redness. Neutralizes free radicals. Improves micro-circulation.

Fragrance-Free. Paraben-Free. Gluten Free. Hypoallergenic. Dermatologist approved. Non-codmegenic. 

Pigmentation

This powder is a translucent powder but in the pan it does have a flesh color. However, even when I apply it with a heavier hand it doesn't appear visible on my skin! So it's great if you want your skin to look like skin but if you need coverage from your powder, then I suggest looking for a different powder. Since its a translucent powder it doesn't have any pigments that help cover imperfections. I also want to point out the overspray on the powder. I suggest wiping the glitter of before you first use it or you're gonna look like a disco ball.

Application/ Consistency 

The application and consistency is very smooth and silky. The powder goes on seamlessly and blends in with the skin for a healthy looking complexion. 

lasting Power

When it comes to translucent powder, it's a little more tricky to know if it has lasted all day. I can't see the powder but I have noticed that my concealer is lasting a lot longer and my oil doesn't break through. So I'm gonna say the longevity of the powder is pretty good. 

Does it cause breakouts?

No this product doesn't clog or irritate the skin!

Packaging

This powder is housed in a shiny blue plastic compact. It also comes with a brush stored under the powder, which I don't recommend using. 

I actually think the packaging looks really cute. It's sturdy and easy to use. Though, sometimes it can be a little bulky but I don't mind as long if the powder inside is safe. 

Overall

I think this a great powder. It's smooth  and silky, keeps my makeup looking it's best and my skin looks less powdery when I use this powder. It also feels light on my skin and doesn't cause breakouts, which I absolutely love. My skin always breakouts out when I use powders with Talc and I'm so happy to find a powder that works good while keeping my skin healthy. Physicians Formula did a great job with this powder and I will definitely purchase it in the future! For the price ($12?), everyone should try it. Just don't forget to remove the over spray because that's not a cute look all over the face😉

Photos 

Hope you enjoyed this post. Let me know in the comments below if you have the Mineral Wear powder from Physicians Formula. And feel free to leave any product review requests down below! 

Star rating: 4 1/2 out of 5 stars

TaylorPie approved? Yes! 

Thanks for reading, Taylor Pie. 

E.l.f Cosmetics- The Good and The Bad

Hello!

E.l.f is one of those brands that people love, even if they have enough money to pay for Dior. The prices are so affordable but the quality is there in most of the products. When I think of e.l.f, drugstore doesn't even cross my mind. I simply just see them as e.l.f. But like most brands e.l.f does have hits or misses. So today I'm going to share my my opinion on e.l.f's makeup line. 

To keep this from being such a long post, I will be dividing this into four seperate posts. 

1. Studio line(this post)

2. Essential line

3. Mineral line

4. Thoughts on the brand itself and their tools. 

Once I am done with every post, I will be sure to update this page with the links to each line. 

Hits/Misses

Studio line

 

Primer: There are many different primers in the studio line. However, I have found that they all work the same. The formula goes on smoothly and makes my skin feel soft but I haven't noticed a difference in the wear time of my foundation. I recommend saving your money and buying a different primer. 

(Miss)

Concealer: The maximum coverage concealer has a medium coverage. I think it blends out smoothly and lasts a decent amount of time if you set it with a powder. I would recommend it to people with minor imperfections. The correcting concealers are actually really good. The brightening shade really brightens under my eyes and helps hide dark circles. The green shade is ok. I sometimes like to mix it with my primer to help cancel out redness. 

(Hit)

Foundation: The foundation formula is lovely. It looks beautiful on my dry skin and lasts for 6 hours with medium coverage. Unfortunately, the color selection isn't very big. The lightest shade is too dark for me and I believe there's not very many dark shades either. But it's a total hit if you can find the right shade!

(Hit)

Powder: The only powders that I have tried from the studio line are the loose HD powders and the compact translucent powder. I really like both of them. They both help set my foundation and keep oil from breaking through in my t-zone. I also love the yellow HD powder under my eyes. It really brightens things up! I totally recommend the powders!

(Hit)

Highlighters- The baked highlighters are ok. I think the shades are beautiful but I also find them to be a little chunky. These would be best to purchase during a 50% off sale. The Twistable highlights are good and bad. I really enjoy the Twistable feature and the concept but sometimes when I apply the highlighter, I notice a line from the initial spot where I put it before blending it out. I suggest using a sponge to apply this highlighter. Other than that I recommend it. 

(Hit and miss)

Bronzers- I haven't personally tried many of their bronzers. The cream blush and bronzer duo is very nice. The shades blend out smoothly and I can create a very natural look using the creme bronzer. I definitely recommend it.

(Hit)

Blush- Ah, the blush. Are they a dupe for Nars? I personally don't think so. The single blushes that I have tried are very dry and unpigmented. They might be good for people who like to build up color but I think you can find better blushes. However, the blush palettes are amazing! The pigmentation is very opaque and they're insanely smooth. I definitely recommend trying the blush palettes.

(Hit and miss)

Setting spray- A lot of people say the setting sprays are holy grail products. I'm not sure if I'm doing something wrong but everytime I use them my makeup looks even more cake-y and doesn't last any longer than usual. And don't get me started on the nozzle of the bottle. It's just that bad. 

(Miss)

Eyeshadow primer- If you're just going to the store for a couple hours than I think the primer is good enough. One the other hand, if you need something to last ALL DAY, then skip on their primer. After a few hours my eyeshadows always crease when I wear this primer. But for a buck, I can't really say it's not worth the money. Maybe if you have dry eyes you can wear it all day Long but oily eyes will look like a hot mess. 

(Miss)

Eyeshadow- Overall, I really like e.l.f's eyeshadows. The palettes, pigments, singles and baked shadows are hit and miss but most of them are pretty good. I'm actually picky when it comes to eyeshadow. I prefer using high end palettes but I have found cases where I actually prefer some e.l.f shadows over high end. Don't get me wrong though, e.l.f does have a lot of misses with their eyeshadows. Typically, their matts are chalky and dry but they have mastered their shimmer formula. 

(Hit)

Eyeliner- Pass on the gel and pencil eyeliners. The gels smear around on the eyes and the pencils eventually fade away, apply difficulty and are not pigmented enough. The liquid liners are my favorite liners though. 7 out of 7 days, I will be using the liquid liner from their studio line to get ready. I'm not sure what the name is but it's the kind that you dip into the container and it's shaped like unique triangle?. 

(Hit and miss)

Mascara- Lets make this short. Just skip on the mascara. It's not even worth $3. 

(Miss)

Eye lashes- I love e.l.f but I can't stand their eyelashes. They never keep their shape and they're so hard to apply. Don't waist your dollar on them.

(Miss)

Brow products- The only brow product that I have fried from them is the brow kit. I think it's great! The gel and powder are perfect for filling in and defining your eyebrows. I use them for a more natural look , though. If you expecting a very defined look, then stick with the Anastasia Dip Brow. 

(Hit)

Lipstick-  I love the matte lipsticks. They're creamy, pigmented and long-lasting. Their regular lipsticks are ok. I think they could be more pigmented but they are soft and creamy. I also love there lip glosses. They're not sticky but rather pigmented, buttery and moisturizing. 

(Hit)

Please, keep in mind that I'm not shaming any of their products. I really love e.l.f but I haven't found a brand that doesn't have one bad product. Also, just because some of their products don't work for me, doesn't mean they won't work for you! 

Thank you for reading, TaylorPie. 

Too Faced Chocolate Bar Giveaway Winner

 First, I want to thank everyone for entering the giveaway. I really do appreciate all of you and I'm sorry I can't give every single one of you a gift. But I will have more opportunities for you all to win another giveaway. The winner of this giveaway is NikkiRhodes92. Once again, thank you for taking an interest in taylorpiebeauty! 

 

Using foundation to conceal acne? Right or wrong?

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A lot of the time I see people ask which foundations cover up acne the best. I'll admit that I'm guilty of this question as well but i now know better. The truth is, none of them do. I know there are a lot of great "full coverage" foundations available and it seems as if all of the beauty gurus have flawless skin just by using foundation. But let me be clear, that's not the best way to go about concealing your imperfections. Why would we have concealer if foundation covered everything? That's concealers job. Foundation is meant to even out your skin tone not hide imperfections. 

I know it sucks. It would be great to have a foundation that covered every single imperfection with just one layer. But as of 2014 I haven't heard of any foundation that can get that job done. Well unless you cake your foundation on. Which brings me to the point I'm trying to make. You can't expect to have flawless looking skin when you apply a million layers of foundation over your breakouts. Everything's just going to look muddy and bring more attention to that area. It's best to put a medium coverage foundation on and spot conceal with a full coverage concealer. 

For so long I was guilty of applying layer after layer of foundation. I swear for the longest time I didn't even have concealer in my collection. Nowadays, I apply one layer of foundation and conceal any of my imperfections. Which if you know anything about me, unfortunately you know that's pretty much my whole face. I know it seems like using a lot of foundation on my face would be the same as concealer in the same spots. However it's not. Concealer is meant to cover what foundation cant. So naturally your going to use less product and that means there will be less of a cake-y look. 

Still don't know the difference between foundation and concealer?

Foundation is used for evening out your skin tone, right? Have you noticed when you apply one layer of foundation that most of your redness is gone but major marks are still visible? That's completely ok! The foundation is doing it's job and the heavy duty is left to the concealer. Concealer on the other hand is meant to cover anything that foundation can't. Such as redness, acne, rosacea, etc..

   If you follow this simple rule then your complexion will look so much better. There will be less cake face and natural looking foundation will be visible. 

Plus, this takes away the never ending hunt of trying to find that perfect foundation that will hide everything. I guarantee you that it will never make its way into your life. So why waste your money and time when you can go out and buy a full coverage concealer?  Just keep in mind that NOTHING will hide raised lesions. Yes, the redness can be neutralized but the bump will always poke through. That's ok though. It happens to everyone and no one cares if you have a pimple. So don't stress out if you can't get your makeup to look perfect. Not everyone can be Jaclyn Hill. 

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Do you agree? Everyone has their own opinion. 

Let me know in the comments below! 

Thanks for reading, TaylorPie. 

July 2014 All-Star Winner

Hello! 

As always I post my favorite product of the month around this time. The product that stole my heart this month is NYC's Twistable Intense Lip Color. I found mine at my local rite aid for $2.99 each. To see a full review click 

here. (Not my favorite post)

I know I had a lipstick as my favorite not too long ago but I just can't help myself. For some reason I have been lusting after lip products this last month and these lip crayons helped feed my addiction. They apply so tastefully and silky smooth. The intense color claim? Oh my goodness NYC seriously packed a punch with these. They deliver highly pigmented swatches on my lips(for lip crayons). The one thing I don't like about them is the staying power but I love applying them so much that I don't even care. The smell is amazing and I'm pretty impressed with myself for not eating them. Not that I would because that would be weird... But if I had to pick a lip product to eat this one would be it. 

Ok, enough with the makeup junkie talk. 

Riverside Rose(bottom), Ballroom Blush(middle), Fulton St Fuschia(top)

Riverside Rose(left), Ballroom Blush(middle), Fulton St Fuchsia(right)

Packaging

I love the Twistable idea. I hate having to sharpen things and I don't take the time to do it. The coloring on the package is very accurate with the swatches of each shade. So it's very easy to find your perfect color when you search for your desired shade. The lid also snaps on securely and I haven't had any problems with the product breaking off of the tube. The only con is the print rubs off over time. Which, I dont mind that much because the color of the shade is on a sticker at the bottom of the tube. 

Ballroom Blush(left), Riverside Rose(right)

Texture/finish/pigmentation

The texture is very smooth and creamy. If you have dry lips then you will love, love,love these lip crayons! They're so moisturizing and glossy. I haven't experienced any problems with them while my lips are chapped. Like I said before, the pigmentation is superb. I was really impressed after I bought these for only $2.99. I should probably go back to Rite Aid and pick up the rest of the collection.

Lasting power

Yes, they could last longer but I'm not the kind of person that worries about that kind of stuff all of the time. Most days I like to keep it simple but still glamorous and these lip crayons are the perfect fit.  Plus, it doesn't feel like a chore when I reapply them. I utterly enjoy it. 

041 Ballroom Blush, 022 Fulton St Fuschia, 020 Riverside Rose 

Why did I pick the NYC Twistable Intense Lip Color as my All-star winner?

This month has been really busy for me. When I'm in a rush I prefer just swiping pigmented colors across my lips that don't take a lot of my precious time. I gotta tell you that these are the perfect thing for that moment hat your heading out the door. Sure, they don't last forever but they last long enough for me. Plus, the application process is so fun and easy. And the smell is right up there with my Milani lipsticks. I just can't can't enough! The going the really won me over is the price! $2.99 is such a steal and I know that's a winner in anyone's book.

Overall, I think everyone should try them. Well unless you don't like lip crayons. Of  course they won't be as long-lasting or as pigmented as some lipsticks but they're not lipsticks. I think they're amazing lip crayons for the price. They pigmentation is totally there, the smell is divine, the price range is within everyone's spending limits and the packaging is adorable. So, don't wait any longer. Go out and pick one up!

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Have you tried the NYC Intense Lip Color Crayons? 

What are your thoughts? 

Leave a comment below and let me know!

Thank you for reading, TaylorPie.