Weekly Tip, Beauty News & Weekly Favorite | How To Turn Any Brush Into A Contour Brush

For some reason I'm not in a blogging mood today. I think it's just because I was gone (got back early😅) and I want to catch up on my shows on Hulu. But... I'm going to write up this post anyway and share a tip that I have been so excited to share with you all. I'm not much into contouring but when I do, I use this tip and it works every time! 

Weekly Tip

 

Don't have a brush that is good for contouring? Worry no more! Now you can use an angled blush brush, powder brush, or whatever you have sitting in your vanity. All you need is a brush guard (I got mine with an e.l.f cosmetics brush). Just slide it up your brush and hold it in place while you apply a contour shade under your cheekbones. Once your contour is placed, take the guard off (optional) and buff it upwards into your cheekbones for a flawless finish. This tip is also great if your contour brush is currently in line for a cleanup! 

Beauty News

There's no way you're not a fan of Jaclyn Hill and if you are, then your probably already know about this release. I just wanted to let everyone know the Champagne Glow palette by Becca is going up on Sephora's website this coming week! The release online is 10/27 and available in stores on 10/30 (select stores). The price is $34 and includes three highlighters: Pearl, Champagne Pop(Jaclyns shade) and Blushed Copper. 

Product Favorite 

This weeks favorite is a concealer palette made by Bh Cosmetics. I can't go a day without using this product! I always mix the peachy and green shade together to cancel out the hyper pigmentation on my cheeks. The lighter concealers on the top row are really good for concealing dark circles. I personally don't have extremely dark under eyes but I do experience darkness and I use them to take care of it. I'm too pale to use them for  highlighting. I just can't get enough of a contrast but if you're darker than me it would be perfect to use for highlighting when contouring! The formula is creamy but dries down to a powdery finish. If it's set with powder it will last all day under my eyes without creasing. I don't use it for concealing pimples though. All of the concealers are too light, even for my NC20 complexion! Click here to purchase($5, 3 different colors available). 

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Do you contour? If so, Are you going to use this tip? 

Are you going to purchase the Champagne Glow Palette?

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Bridal Makeup and Beauty Tips

Congratulations on your big day! Every woman dreams of appearing perfect on their wedding day but if it was that easy, we would do it everyday.

 I gathered some tips to help you get the closest to perfect as you can. I'm sure you'll be beautiful no matter what, but beauty tips never hurt anyone.

Don't try new products on your wedding day

Sometimes products just don't agree with our skin and it can result in one big red inflamed mess. The worst day to experience that would be on your wedding day! This includes any kind of beauty item that goes on your body, whether it be skincare, makeup or anything else. 

Have your makeup professionally matched

We all want to look perfect on our big day and makeup is a big part of that. It pulls everything together but can also make everything look like a joke. Make sure your foundation matches you skin-tone and undertone. No one goes for a look that resembles a mask or a zombie. Go to a counter with a good reputation and have your makeup professionally matched. 

Try your makeup look beforehand 

This is one of the biggest rules! Always test out your makeup and the look you have in mind beforehand. It's a brides worst nightmare to pick makeup that smudges, transfers or fades. It's also a bad idea to skip the practice phase. On the big day it may seem like you have plenty of time to get ready but you don't! Your makeup needs to be spot on the first time and the best way to accomplish that is by practicing ahead of time.

Don't go too heavy

I know it can be tempting to go all out like a celebrity but brides should look fresh and subtle. Skip the bold colors on your wedding day (unless that's the way you roll). However, don't go too light-handed or it might not show up in photography. Not wearing enough makeup could also make you looked washed out from wearing so much white with little color on the face.

Wear waterproof mascara 

I know it, I hate waterproof mascara too but it's essential for a wedding. You're more than likely going to cry and we don't want black tears do we? 

Don't use a face mask the night before

I know you're wanting your skin to look it's best on your wedding day and a face mask seems like the answer. However, that can be a huge mistake! Some masks work so good that they bring the dirt to the surface of your skin and cause a pimple. Clean out your pores a different day. If you do decide on a mask, opt for a moisturizing one instead of a pore cleansing option. 

Get plenty of rest

You've heard it before, get plenty of rest. Drink a lot of water before you go to bed and be sure to lay down at a decent hour. In the morning your skin will look healthier and radiant. Plus, those hideous under eye bags will be less apparent. 

Pluck/wax your eyebrows the day before not the day of the wedding

Remember to groom your eyebrows a day before the wedding. Irritation can occur and cause the area to inflame and turn red. Booo!

Wear lipstick liner and transfer resistant lipstick

Be sure to wear lip liner to help prevent feathering from your lipstick. And if you want to prevent your new husband from having pink lips then wear a transfer proof lipstick too. Matte shades are good for that, or better yet, a liquid lipstick won't budge or transfer the whole day. Just be familiar with matte lipstick before your wedding day. A lot of people say they are too drying.

Use spray deodorant 

It's different when you get deodorant on your shirt but your wedding dress? There's no time to wash that big white dress like your other clothes. The best choice would be a spray deodorant. With a spray you also won't have the yucky visible deodorant creases everyone will see while you're dancing. 

Don't dye your hair with a different dye the week of the wedding

Do not be courageous and try a different hair dye before the wedding. Sure you could dye your hair back to its regular shade but your hair will look fried on your wedding day. Who wants that? 

Don't use fake Tanner (or spray tan) close to your wedding day 

The man at the end of the isle is marrying you, not an orange. If you get a spray tan be sure to rinse off the fake part of the tanner and do it a few days before the wedding. Follow the same principle for self tanner. It would also be a disaster if the self tanner transferred onto your wedding dress! 

I hope this helped you plan your bridal routine and may you have a long happy marriage!

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Weekly Tip, Beauty News & Weekly Favorite

Hey, guys! Next week I'll have some new reviews up on the blog. I hauled a few items last weekend and I have been putting them to the test. The first review will be of the Colourpop liquid lipsticks, which includes the limited edition shade Chillychili. If you want to see swatches ahead of time follow TaylorPieB on Instagram! 

Now let's get started with our weekly post! 

Instead of throwing away that dried out gel eyeliner of yours, keep it! Give it a good clean with some soap and use it for foundation when you travel. The jar will keep your foundation safe and moist, while being travel friendly. Now you can finally save that extra space for your other favorite makeup items. 

Earlier this year Milani released their Amore Matte Lip Crémes for a limited time. Everyone ended up loving them and begged Milani to make them permanent. Milani just announced this week they are going to make the line permanent next year and release new shades along with the release. Boy am I glad! I never did find any of the lip crémes. My display was always sold out and I pretty much accepted I was never going to have any. Thanks to Milani, now we'll all get the chance in 2016! 

All this month everyone has been showing off the Mega Pro 2 and it inspired me to dig my old one out. I'm so happy and fortunate to have the Mega Pro 1. I love the berry theme Lorac went with and the shadows are spot on to the original Pro Palettes. You can't purchase it anymore but the Mega Pro 2 is available on Ulta's website right now(limited edition-$59). It doesn't have the same shades but the quality is the same! 

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What is your favorite beauty product this week?

Have any tips to share? 

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