Shopping my Makeup Drawer: MAKE UP FOR EVER #112 Blush

April 21, 2010 | 15 Responses

You might be wondering why I’m reviving this series. Well, the reason is simple: I’m on a no buy again. After buying a new camera and going bananas over the Sephora sale, I am banning myself from beauty purchases until the end of May.

MAKE UP FOR EVER #112 Blush

Now let me tell you about one of my all-time favourite blushes: MAKE UP FOR EVER #112 Blush. It is described as a warm pink — a colour description that is spot on. For those of you who are warm-toned and are having a hard time finding a warm matte pink, here it is. Cool-toned beauties will also benefit from this blush; it’ll give you a beautiful, healthy glow without the shimmer.

MAKE UP FOR EVER #112 Swatch

You May Have Seen It Before…

Remember my Bright Violets FOTD? That’s MUFE #112 in action.

Like all other MAKE UP FOR EVER eyeshadows, this blush is amazingly pigmented that it’ll show up on even the darkest of skin tones. It is such a beautiful blush to pair with a smoky eye or a no makeup look. Give it a try! I know you’ll love it! Rating: A+.

What’s Your Favourite Pink Blush?

I love pretty pale pinks for Spring. I want to know what your favourite pink blush is! Share yours in the comments.

Shopping my Makeup Drawer: Quo 3 in 1 Brow Pencil

October 22, 2009 | 1 Response

If you don’t already know this, I am a big advocate for well-kept brows.

Dear Mila Kunis,

Thought you’d like to know that my boyfriend is not the only one who has a crush on you. And I’ll be forever *jealous* of your perfect arches.

Arianne

For brows that stay where I set them this morning, my number one choice is, and you’re going to love me for it, Quo 3 in 1 Brow Pencil. Yay for great drugstore buys!!! It goes for about $11.

I’ve gone through a couple of these already, and there’s good reasons why I like it so much.

It is super convenient. It comes with your brow colour, wax, and a brush. Although I still like spoolies that I ~~steal~~ borrow from Sephora.
It stays on like a champ. No melting or disappearing acts here, and my brows do get sweaty sometimes. Don’t judge me, I have bangs!
Great for busy and lazy ladies. It goes on smooth and pigmented enough to disguise unruly brows. Because you don’t always have time to sit and tweeze, right?

It comes in light, medium and dark. I like to use light; it balances well with my tanned complexion and dark hair. Love this! Rating: A+++++

But Stay Away from This!

CoverGirl Brow & Eye Makers: because it’s not a good deal if you have to throw a pencil and a half into the trash. You have been warned.

Shopping my Makeup Drawer: MAC Mineralize Blush in Dainty

October 12, 2009 | 3 Responses

MAC Mineralize Blush in Dainty is the very first MAC blush I ever owned, and it’s all for a good reason. Dainty, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways.

You are sheer, but you still show up on my medium dark complexion.
Your pink colour does not look overly Barbie, but imparts a healthy glow. Just enough to not make me look like death.
Your perfect (low) amount of shimmer makes me look grown up.
You still look untouched in the pan after more than a year together. How do you do it?

I know I’m probably forgetting all the other ways why I love thee, but remember that you’re my favourite pink blush evarrr that I’m putting you on my holy grail of products. Rating: A+++++

Love,
Arianne