Hey guys! I'm currently in the process of attaining a custom URL for my YouTube channel, but it's hard when Google+ and YouTube have excruciatingly difficult processes for these kinds of things. So thanks for being patient! Hopefully I'll have my custom "VogueHawaiiNei" url within a week or so.
In the meantime, I'll be filming and uploading videos of looks to try whenever I can. If you have any requests, let me know in the comment section! I'm always happy to try new suggestions.
For this look, I wanted to use my Colour Pop Lippie Pencil and Lippie Stix in the color Leather, which is a matte finish. Colour Pop is amazing—their Lippies are $5 each, and they come in many, many beautiful shades and finishes. I definitely look forward to getting more from them and trying out other products as well.
If you want to learn how to get this look, watch my latest video! All the products used are mentioned in my info box in my video. Also, let me know what you think. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe! :~)
[FTC: This post is unaffiliated with the companies mentioned. All thoughts and opinions are my own and 100% honest]
My first glam bag came in, so I thought I'd do a more detailed review on this blog. The Ipsy subscription is $10 a month, and you receive products that are customized to your tastes and skin type. If that's something you think you'd be interested in, try it out with my referral link. The shipping is free and you can also cancel your subscription at any time.
I also made a quick YouTube video of this review, so make sure you check it out and subscribe!
What's inside:
Tarte: Deluxe Amazonian Clay Park Ave Princess Bronzer 'Tini Beauty: Eyetini Swizzle Stick Eyeliner in Blue Hawaiian Be A Bombshell Cosmetics: Ruby Lip Balm Pūr~lisse: Pūr-delicate Cleanser + Makeup Remover Jor'el Parker: Classico Perfume [Some of these links are Amazon Affiliate]
Review:
Overall, I liked the products that came with the bag. The bag itself is a little too crazy for my taste, and I'll probably end up giving it away or storing it somewhere, but it's cute; just not my style. After opening the pink Ipsy package, I immediately got a good whiff of the perfume, so it's a good thing I enjoy the smell. My usual perfumes are the fruity ones from Victoria's Secret, so this is a nice change. I'm not a perfume-junkie, and I almost always forget to put it on, but since I like this new smell, maybe I'll remember (that is, if I even go out). Also, I have yet to use the cleanser/makeup remover, but I'll try it tonight and see how it does. I recently just ran out of makeup wipes, so maybe this might be a good alternative.
The Tarte bronzer was definitely too light to be a bronzer for me, so I improvised and used it as a highlighter over my regular bronzer. It has a subtle golden tone to it, so it fits my skin color, and it's not too shimmery, but still gives off a good amount of shine. I'm excited to use it! For the video, I applied it to my cheekbones, on the bridge of my nose, and in the middle of my cupid's bow. It also claims to be waterproof, so hopefully that means I can wear it in the summer heat without worrying if my sweat will wash it off my face. The packaging had a little buffs on the top when it came in, so I'm thinking it either had a rough ride on its way to Hawaiʻi, or someone accidentally manhandled it when they were putting it in my glam bag. Either way, I don't mind too much, I just hope the next one doesn't have any serious damages.
The Eyetini eyeliner is a beautiful azure color. There were two things I didn't like about it: the fact that the color is called "Blue Hawaiian" (forever rolling my eyes) and that the tip of the eyeliner broke after my first application. It's not so bad that it broke; I just need to lighten my grip, I guess, and then keep using it at an angle to remake the shape, but it's too bad. You get about an inch of eyeliner, and I don't really use bold colors as eyeliner, but I think it's a great supplement to my regular eyeliner routine, especially for the summer. It's a POP color that definitely makes a statement, so use it well!
The Be A Bombshell Lip Balm is probably my favorite from the glam bag, just because I'd been meaning to get a new lip balm, and also it has a nice tint that I don't need to apply with another lipstick, and it shines and moisturizes the lips. There's no weird smell; it's just a really simple, but useful product for me.
Here are the swatches from left to right: Tarte bronzer, Eyetini eyeliner, and Be A Bombshell lip balm. You can see the bronzer is very light on my skin, hence the using as a highlighter. The eyeliner really comes out, especially on my dark skin, so I definitely recommend for darker skin tones with this color. And there you'll see the red color of the lip balm.
I didn't use any foundation in the video, since it's way too hot for that, but I think I created a pretty nice and easy summer look!
Tell me what you think! And don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel!
So I accidentally deleted and remade my entire YouTube channel, but good news is that a new video is up! I did all the painstaking work for revamping my channel for this blog and re-uploading all my makeup videos. Good thing there weren't that many! And I decided not to re-upload the other things to keep it neat and relevant to my blog.
For this look in the video, I did an eye makeup tutorial for a night out during the summer, either with the girls or on a special date. I chose a sultry sort of look that can seem natural depending on what else you add on top of your eye makeup. The rule here is always apply colors from light to dark in order to get a more blended look. After that, you can add a thin eyeliner, or make it bold and increase your smokey look. I chose something in between: a sharp, medium-length winged shape. The materials I used are at the bottom of this post.
This is a close-up of the look. I added bronzer to sharpen the look of my cheekbones, and I added a little bit of blush over it to make it less harsh.
You can see I'm still learning how to enhance my features, but I'm doing my best to get better at it. This look was actually my first time I tried this eyeliner shape of attaching the wing to the bottom of my lower lash line, and I actually really love it. It's imperative that the eyeliner be sharp to achieve this look!
I don't use fake lashes, but I do want to try. My mascara is a hit and miss sometimes, but today it made my lashes look like they were actually there. If the lighting wasn't so terrible, this picture would be just 100%, but I guess it will just have to do.
As for my lips, I have a deep rich purple lipstick that I got from Sephora, but whenever I put it on my lips, it looks more magenta/pink after it settles. Purple or not, it completed my look anyhow. Also, please forgive my unkempt eyebrows! I'm growing it out and still figuring out what to do with it. I'm playing around with what I can do with my eyebrow kit and how to shape my eyebrows.
Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe to my YouTube channel! I'm always up for hearing about improvements and suggestions! Looking forward to making more!
I've always had really dry lips, even when I've hydrated sufficiently (as you should always do!). The dry skin on my lips gets really irritating and I start making a habit of picking it with my teeth, even though that does even further damage.
So, to take good care of my lips, I try to exfoliate every so often so that my lips feel smooth and moisturized. Lip exfoliants can get unnecessarily pricey, and for that reason, I made my own scrub with household items found in many kitchens (and bathrooms)! My inspiration came from one of Michelle Phan's videos, but I tweaked it a bit to fit my own needs, which is what you can do when you make your own scrub.
BEFORE
Even after taking a shower, you can still see that my lips are dry and on the verge of cracking.
AFTER
Lips are smooth and ready for any part of the day.
The 3 ingredients I used were: sugar, honey, and Aquaphor. You will also need measuring spoons and an empty container.
I used a shotglass instead of a makeup container, but the container would be great if you can close it so you can keep it with your other makeup accessories and use it when you need it. Amazon has a cute container that's $10-12 for 10 pieces with color options of green or translucent. Many of the containers I found online came in bulk, and those that came in 3-5 sets were usually a little more expensive, so think about your options!
Instead of Aquaphor, you can use any Vaseline-type ingredient that you have in your home. I've had Aquaphor since my third tattoo in 2013, so I figured I'd put it to use again! It's best if you use granulated sugar instead of powdered sugar, though, since the sugar is the main ingredient that acts as the actual scrub and wipes away the dry skin when you rub it on.
My measurements: 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 tablespoon honey, and 1/4 teaspoon Aquaphor. The measurements you can have fun with and adjust to your desire. It's quite simple to eyeball it, too. If you're using a squirting Vaseline bottle, just one small squirt should be good enough. I would actually prefer a squirting bottle to avoid the hassle and messiness of getting it off of the measuring spoon and into your container.
Before you apply it to your lips, you need to wipe away any excess skin. What I usually do is take my toothbrush, run it under cold water, and then start brushing my lips. It's a weird sensation, but when you're done, it feels pretty cool. I wipe my lips with a dry cloth, then apply the scrub.
Apply to lips with fingers as if applying lip gloss.
Use a sweeping motion from each end of the lips to the other to make sure the sugar rubs away the dry skin, while the honey and Aquaphor moisturizes. The rubbing should take less than a minute and should cover the entire surface of the lips. The honey also makes the smell pleasing. Wipe it away with a napkin after you've done the top and bottom of your lips. Use your regular lip balm and apply lipstick (optional).
Optional step: Add some color!
Finally, you are on your way! It's so easy to exfoliate, you can do it right before going out or meeting with someone. Make this a routine in your schedule, especially during your makeup preparation, and your lips will always be soft and smooth, ready for anything (and anyone)!
Do you have your own lip scrub recipe? I'd love to try it!
