Good Buy!!!

Hello Kitty Bronzer from Sephora

$19

Go and buy yours today...it is so cute and I loooooove it! Very beautiful packaging and a good amount of product. I definitely recommend it to all of the hello kitty lovers out there.

Thanks loves,

Britt

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ULTA Sale!

Buy 2, Get 1 Free on Revlon Cosmetics

Buy 1, Get 1 50% of Maybelline Cosmetics

Buy 1, Get 1 50% off L'oreal Cosmetics

Free mini Smashbox Photofinish Foundation Primer with any Smashbox purchase over $35

Free shipping on all orders over $25

Britt

And the winners are...

First place...
+Alana Smith 


Second place 
+nina tellez 


Congrats ladies!!!! You have 48 hours to notify me that you received confirmation that you won! 

First Place winner gets:

• 2 Nyx Eyeshadow Palletes

• Covergirl Mascara

• Rimmel Natural Bronzer
• Japanese Cherry Blossom Sanitizer

• NYX Oil Blotting Sheets

• Maybelline Baby Lips
• Foundation

Second Place winner gets:

• Maybelline Baby Lips

Remember, if you did not win this giveaway...be sure to still check my blog regularly, for I will have many giveaways on it! Maybe even as soon as next week :)

Thanks loves,

Britt

Review Time!

Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream

Cost: $8.99

Location: Most Stores

I like the BB cream but I am not a complete fan of it. I love how the shades blend and can match with anyone's skin tone. It is basically a tinted moisturizer. It does blur imperfections and it is not as heavy as a foundation. I guess the reason I am not a fan of it is because it just doesn't fully give me the look that I was looking for. It gave me a clean look but it wore off pretty fast. It is better to apply this with a foundation brush. I know some people apply it with their fingers but I feel as though it comes out better when you use a brush than fingers. The texture is like a lotion but very different.

Pros:

Very light

Looks very natural

Makes your face feel very smooth

Blends well

Cons:

Not very easy to apply (kind of thick)

Not a lot of coverage

Wears off fast

Oily

I think that the reason I don't think it has really good coverage is because I don't really notice a difference because I don't have bad skin. But, when my cousin uses it who has about 3 acne scars, it did not blur her imperfections at all. So, I just if you're looking for something very sheer then this is definitely for you. I have very oily skin, it causes me to be a bit oily. However, I do know of people who set their BB Cream with a powder to reduce all of the oil production.

However, I definitely believe that this cream is worth a try. I do use it sometimes, like if I am just going to the grocery store or to class sometimes, when I am not doing a lot and I don't want to do a full face. I definitely think that a BB cream is something that should be added to every woman's collection. You guys are probably reading this think how can she like it and hate it at the same time; I don't even know the answer to that but I just do :)

But yeah, if you guys have any comments about this post leave it below. Remember to subscribe and +1 this post.

Thanks loves,

Britt

Giveaway update

Hey loves,

As we all know, my giveaway ended last night. But, since I love my subscribers, I have decided to do a second winner as well. The prize for the second place winner has not been decided yet, but I will let them know once I decide. I just love giving things away :) I will be announcing the two winners (first place and second place) by tonight, so make sure you are up to check! Remember that if you did not win this giveaway, do not give up because I will be doing many more giveaways because I love giving things away. 

Thanks loves,

Britt

What is my must have beauty product and why?

I must have my eyeliner with me everyday! Even if I don't wear foundation, bronzer, eyeshadow or anything, eyeliner still gives my face that extra look that it needs. Eyeliner can go a long way. If I am running late for class or work, I just put on some eyeliner and I look gorgeous. My favorite type of liner is gel because it goes on easier than anything. I apply it to my top lid and I take a black eyeshadow that I have by maybelline and apply that to my lower lash line. It comes out beautiful. You guys will begin seeing my tutorials in a few weeks.

I hope you guys enjoy this post and I would love to know about the type of liner that you use and if ou have any tips or tricks :)

Thanks, 

Britt

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What's Next On My List Of Stuff To Try!

Benefit Sexy Six Starter Kit

I am on a kick to begin using Benefit Cosmetics and Smashbox Cosmetics. I have been wanting to try their products for a while, I have probably used almost every brand except these. But, if any of you guys have tried any of the products out, please leave a comment below and let me know how they worked for you. If not, just be a little patient and I will be doing a review on it in the next two weeks or so.

Thanks Loves, 

Britt

This kit comes with:

• Cheek Tint
• Liquid Highlighter
• Brightening Face Primer
• Mascara
• Eyeshadow Primer
• Bronzer

Ulta Eyeshadow in Twilight

Price: $7.00


I have recently gotten into Ulta Brand Eyeshadows because I did not know that they are as good as they are. The last time that I went to Ulta, I was browsing through their shadows and I was not having a good makeup shopping day (I really did not know what I wanted). I came across this color and fell in love with it. It is a beautiful color and would go very well with a smokey eye. Anything can be done with this color. It is a purplish gray color (just gorgeous). If you guys would like to see a review on all of the Ulta single shadows that I have just leave a comment below and I will do so because I have a total of 6 of them.

Britt

P.S. Sorry the swatch did not come out right, I could not get the lighting to come out right. But it looks the exact same way on skin as it does in the pan. :)

Tips: How to Makeup Your Foundation look Natural

This post is geared more towards those who use liquid foundation and a brush to apply it.

After you apply foundation with your brush (I use my foundation or stippling brush depending on mood) take a beauty sponge and pat it across your face (do not wipe) to remove transferable makeup from your face. This gives a very natural and matte look. Also, apply a face primer before applying foundation and use a setting spray once you complete all of your makeup.


You want you face to look like this...


Not like this...

How will I declare a Giveaway winner>

1. Use a random picker online

2. I will run through it until someone's name gets picked twice

3. Whoever is the first person to get there name to pop up twice will be the winner!!!

4. Good Luck!

My Top 5 Favorite Lip Glosses

L'oreal leGloss
These lip glosses are beautiful and gives your lips a beautiful shine. They last for a very long time. They give off a thick feel, but it is not a bad feeling; it feels like it is worth more than $7.99.

Milani Glitzy Glamour Gloss
These glosses are very rich in pigment. I love it because it gives the effect of a lipstick and gloss mixed in to one. Basically, the same as if you put lip gloss over your lipstick.

Rimmel Stay Glossy Lip Gloss
I like it because it is very basic and gives your lips just the right amount of shine.

NYX Lip Gloss w/ Mega Shine
These come in a variety of colors. I love glosses that are extra shine and this one fits my standards perfectly!


Palladio Plump 'n' Shine Lip Gloss
I love this gloss! .....Enough Said.


A Fact About Me:
My favorite color lip gloss is clear. I love the natural tone of my lips. However, I have just as many clear lip glosses as I do colored. Most of the time, when I wear a colored gloss, I top it with clear. I love clear just that much! LOL!

Thanks for reading and leave all comments below and don;t forget to subscribe for a chance to win my giveaway!

Thanks loves,
Britt

Product of the Day/Review

Maybelline Baby Lips in Quenched

I love this lip balm because IT’S NOT TOO HEAVY AND THICK. I USE IT UNDERNEATH MY LIP GLOSS. IT MOISTURIZES MY LIPS AND IT IS GOOD TO USE BECAUSE IT HAS SPF 20 AND NOT AT LIP GLOSSES Have THAT IN IT AND I SUGGEST USING IT UNDERNEATH ALL LIP PRODUCTS. IT KEEPS MY LIPS HYDRATED THROUGHOUT THE DAY. IT ALSO GIVES MY LIPS SHINE WHEN I DO NOT WANT TO APPLY A LIP GLOSS. THE OTHER COLORS WILL GIVE YOU A TINT IF YOU LIKE TINT. THEY COME IN A VARIETY OF COLORS. THEIR PRICES RANGE FROM $2.97 TO 5.99, DEPENDING ON WHERE YOU BUY IT FROM. I HOPE YOU LADIES ENJOY THIS REVIEW AND LEAVE ALL COMMENTS BELOW AND SUBSCRIBE TO MY PAGE!

Thanks,

Britt

Brushes Should Every Girl Have In Her Collection

Powder Brush: used for loose powder, mineral powder and bronzer

Foundation Brush: Used to apply liquid foundation

Blush Brush: Used to apply blush, very similar to a powder brush (they can both be used for the same thing)

Kabuki Brush: These brushes are universal and used for anything you want (mainly powders and liquid foundations).

Concealer Brush: Used to apply concealer

Eyeshadow Brushes: I would suggest getting several of these, having at least 5; get an eyeshadow brush set.

Eyeliner Brush: Used for cream and powder eyeshadows.

I would say the easiest way to get all of these brushes is to get a makeup brush set and decide on one that you like. A few sites that have them are:

www.sephora.com

www.ulta.com

www.sedonalace.com

www.sigmabeauty.com

www.realtechniques.com

You can also get brush sets from place like walmart, target, etc..

Remember to subscribe to my blog for a giveaway and to leave comments below and give me some +1s.

Thanks Loves,

Britt

MAKEUP DEAL OF THE DAY!

Too Faced Lash Injection Mascara

Buy 1, Get 1 Free @ Ulta

$21.00

GIVEAWAY!

Here is a list of people who have completed all of the tasks for the giveaway:

• +Crystal A
• +Nina Tellez

• +Ashlie Lynn

• +Mimi Smith
• Jasmine Hubbard
• +Jaja Santiago
• +Julie Lindgren
• +Mimii M
• +Bella L
• +Selene Galindo
• +LittleLotusBlossom
• +Alana Smith

I have subscriptions from more people than this, but these are the only ones who have completed all of the entry rules. The only rule exception I have is sending me an email because that is not mandatory until I pick the winner. However, all other rules must be done.

Giveaway Prizes:

• 2 NYX eyeshadow palletes
• Mascara
• Rimmel Natural Bronzer
• Japanese Cherry Blossom Hand Sanitizer
• NYX Oil Blotting Sheets
• Maybelline Baby Lips
• A Foundation (will ask the winner their shade before purchasing)

**All items are brand new

LIEBSTER AWARD

Hi Loves, I was nominated for the Liebster Award from +Ashley Warner of The daily glam. I was so surprised when I saw it last night but it made me so happy. I would really like to thank her for nominating me :)

The Liebster Award is an interactive community in the blog world which helps to connect bloggers to other bloggers.

Rules:

• The nominee must link the blogger whom they were nominated by
• The nominee must state 11 facts about themselves, followed by answering the 11 questions provided by the nominator
• The nominee must post 11 new questions for nominees
• The nominee must then nominate bloggers who have less than 200 followers, who they think deserve the recognition
• The nominee must tell the bloggers who they have nominated for the Liebster Award

My questions from +Ashley Warner

1. At what age did you first start wearing makeup? I began wearing makeup for occasions when I was 15, but did not start wearing it everyday until 19.

2. What is your heritage? I am African American

3. If you could have any profession outside of makeup, what would it be? A physician. I am currently in college studying Pre-Med.

4. What type of music do you listen to? I loooooove R&B; I like rap, hip hop, and pop songs that can catch my attention.
5. What is your favorite makeup product that you own? I love my foundation!

6. Ulta or Sephora? Ulta all the way!

7. What is your favorite brand of makeup? Hmmmm...I don't really have a favorite brand. But, I love Revlon and Maybelline.

8. Have you traveled outside of your country? If so, where? No, but I  will in the future.

9. What is your favorite television show? I don't really have one because I love so many. But, I do get the most excited to watch Real Husbands of Hollywood because Kevin Hart is so funny!

10. Besides blogging, what do you do in your free time? In my free time, I put on makeup, learn about new products, study, shop, and anything random lol.

11. If you could learn one language, what would it be? French

11 Facts about me!

I have combination skin

2. I love watching videos on youtube from beauty gurus
3. I have a boyfriend who I love very much and he's currently in basic training for the army.
4. I don't get really cold in cold weather, I'm hot most of the times lol
5. My two everyday makeup looks are smokey and natural
6. I use foundation almost everyday even though I don't have bad skin. I just love the coverage it gives
7. I believe in self-empowerment and equality
8. I love when people compliment me
9. I love to make people smile and laugh
10. I believe people who have beautiful personalities are the mot beautiful people in the world

11. I love to sleep in my boyfriend's big shirts

Who am I nominating??

1. +Zoe Baily from zoeandbailey.blogspot.com

2. +Crystal A from beginnerglambycrys.blogspot.com/

3. +Cecil Yanez from cecilloves.wordpress.com

4. +Nicki B from nickibeauti.blogspot.com/
5. +Zoe Dubs from facevaluebeautyblog.co.uk/

Congrats to the ladies that I am nominating!

My questions for you all to answer

1. What is your must have beauty essential in your makeup bag?
2. Where are you from?
3. What is your one guilty pleasure?
4. Why do you love makeup?
5. Where do you buy the majority of your makeup from?
6. How often do you buy makeup?
7. What do you do on Friday nights?
8. Why type of look do you go for in your everyday makeup?
9. What color do you look best in?

10. What do you love the most about blogging?

11. Does it take you longer to put on makeup or figure out what to wear?

Remember to tag me in your post so I can read all of your responses! Congrats again loves!

Giveaway! The actual Items!!!

The Giveaway Winner Will Receive:

2 NYX Eyeshadow Palettes 

1 CoverGirl Mascara

1 Rimmel Natural Bronzer

1 Japanese Cherry Blossom Hand Sanitizer

NYX Oil Blotting Sheet (150 ct)

1 Maybelline Baby Lips

1 Foundation (will find out skin tone)

** Remember...in order to have a full chance of winning these items, you must follow all of the rules on the GIVEAWAY post the at was posted 1/19/2013 in its entirety. If you guys would like to know if I have you on my list just leave a comment below and I will post the names of everyone I had down! 

The Rules:
1. You must subscribe to my blog
2. You must leave at least ONE comment on my blog
3. Take the Poll on the right side of the blog
4. Send me an email at makeupandbeautylover15@gmail.com, so that I can have your email address if you win!

Thanks loves,

Brittney

GOOD LUCK!!!

Makeup Haul!!!

This is a glimpse of my latest haul!!

(There are a few items I forget to put in for the pic)

1. LA Girl Pro.conceal (A follower emailed me and told me to try it out, its very hard to find lol $2.49)

2. NYX Smokey Eye Pallete $6.99 at Ulta

3. NYX Natural Eye Pallete $6.99 at Ulta

4. Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream $8.99 at CVS (been wanting to try forever)

5. Ulta Eyeshadows; the prices vary

6. Maybelline Baby Lips $3.99 at Ulta

7. Maybelline Shinesational Lip Gloss in Cocoa Fever

8. Black Radiance Lip Stick

9. I picked up a few samples from Estee Lauder's DWI Foundation. I wanted to try it out before buying it and so far I love it, so I will definitely be buying it in a few days!

I will be posting the other items up later on this week and I will be doing reviews on the products beginning early next week. Please leave comments below if you have tried any of the products and tell me what you think. Don't forget to give me some +1s.

Britt

Posts To Come This Week...

Monday: Makeup Haul

Tuesday: What's Hot and What's Not

Wednesday: Maybelline BB Cream Review

Thursday: Makeup Deal of the Day

Friday: I WANT YOUR OPINIONS!

Saturday: Good Makeup vs. Bad Makeup (FUNNY)

LAST DAY FOR 20% OFF AT ULTA!!!

LAST DAY FOR 20% OFF AT ULTA!!!

IT'S A REALLY GOOD DEAL, SO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IT!!!

TEASER #2 [CLOSED]

Why do you like Japanese Cherry Blossom?

Leave your comment below by 10 pm on 2/2/2013. There is a prize involved.**

:)

Comments must be done on the blog itself, not on Google+. Failing to do so will disqualify you from being able to get a prize.

PRODUCT OF THE DAY!!!!!!

Rimmel  Natural Bronzer

I have the Rimmel Natural Bronzer in 021 Sunlight. I really like this product. This bronzer is really light for my skin since I am African American. However, I do not use it as a bronzer J I have a natural glow and brightness to my skin and this helps me to restore the glow in my skin after I apply my foundation. It gives me a more natural look. I didn’t think that there was a product that could do that, but to my surprise it was! These come in 4 different shades: Sun Light, Sun Bronze, Sun Glow, and Sun Dance. Sun Light is the lightest and Sun Dance is the darkest. I’ve been using this for about the past month and a half (maybe longer) and I believe everyone should have this. Even if you are looking for a darker tone, they have those as well! If you are more fair skin, then you could use this one for a contour. It is a must have product…go get yours right now!

Don’t Forget to Subscribe!!!

Britt