Makeup (How to Look Like a Cheap Slut)

I'd like to preface this post by stating that this is not a makeup blog.  I am by no means a makeup artist, nor do I think it's something I particularly excel at.  In fact, my skills have been likened to that of a "cheapy slut."

That said, I've gotten a couple comments inquiring about the products I use.  I personally love when people post lists of brands and products they use, so here are mine!  

Be warned - using these products may turn you slutty.

Make Up For Ever HD Foundation

It's ok.  Haha.  It's not like WOW THIS STUFF IS AMAZING, but they offer a broad range of colors so finding a close color match is easy.   I was previously using a MAC liquid foundation and this one is slightly less oily, which is nice for the humid climate in which I live.

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish

I just recently started using this and I really like it.  I apply it with a big fluffy brush (like a kabuki brush) and it feels nice and light.  Good for setting foundation, blends nicely, and looks really natural.  Plus it's like ~MINERALS~ and it's better for your skin or something.  I don't know if I buy that because it's going on top of foundation which I'm pretty sure is clogging my face.

MAC Matte Bronzer

Sparkly bronzer make me angry.  This one is matte, which makes me happy.  I also use it to contour when I'm feeling like my face is unnecessarily puffy.

Nars Blush in Desire

I've been using this color since college.  There's just something about hot pink blush.  It looks scary in the pan, but goes on very sheer.  Nars Orgasm layers great with this color too.

L'Oreal HIP Cream Eyeliner

I'm addicted to eyeliner.  ADDICTED.  If I was on a desert island and could only have one makeup product, it would be eyeliner.  Ok thinking about this now, it sounds ridiculous, but you know what I mean.  I started using eyeliner when I was 13.  I discovered Bobbi Brown Gel Liner in college and never looked back.  Gel and cream eyeliners are the ONLY thing that won't smudge and will STAY BLACK.  I was a Bobbi Brown devotee until I discovered MAC Fluidline, which was a couple bucks cheaper.  Then I discovered L'Oreal HIP Cream Eyeliner and it's like half the price and works just as well.  Some people say it doesn't work as well as BB or MAC, but it works fine for me. 

Stila Eyeshadow in Diamond Lil

I'm not very adventurous when it comes to eyeshadow.  I'll either wear brown/neutral, or smokey black/grey.  That's about it.  I like Stila eyeshadows because they're shimmery without being glittery.  I've been using this one lately.  It's a nice shimmery grey that is work-appropriate.

MAC Eyeshadow in Carbon and Typographic

WHATCHU KNOW ABOUT CARBON.  It is THE black eyeshadow.  Very pigmented, easy to blend.  I just started using Typographic, a matte charcoal grey, a couple months ago and it's nice to use in your crease/outer-V for a day-time smokey eye that is only a little bit slutty.  Like a baby slut.

Christian Dior Diorshow Mascara
I don't know if this mascara lives up to its hype, but it's what has worked best for me thus far.  I think it's hard to read reviews for mascara because everyone has a personal preference as to what makes a "good mascara."  For me, it has to hold a curl and lengthen; adding volume is secondary.  My friend thinks Diorshow is too dry, but I think it's perfect.  Also, I like the overindulgent size of the brush.  Another good one I like is Lancome Hypnose, but unfortunately, it irritates my contacts.  It's super good at holding a curl though.

  

MAC Slimshine in Lovey-Dove

I probably get the most inquiries about my lipcolor and this is what I'm usually wearing.  It's the only lipcolor I've ever bought a 2nd (and 3rd!) time.  I love the consistency - it's very moisturizing and maybe one step above sheer.  It smells/tastes kind of weird but that weirdness has become familiar (and comforting) to me.  Like an old friend.  A friend that makes my lips not chapped.