Makeup Look: COMPLETELY water proof makeup

This isn’t the kind of blog post I would usually write about but I have to admit, I was really impressed and wanted to share. My grandfather recently passed away and it was really hard on me, which it would be for anyone who’s lost someone dear to them. When it came time for his memorial service, I wanted to be dressed up, made up and super cute for him, but I knew I would cry so I needed some waterproofing.

I tested a couple looks, Snapchatting them to my baby sister who approved or rejected the looks. Then, I used Visine, put a couple drops in my peepers to simulate tears to see how it would react. EPIC FAIL! I used primers and shade sticks, water proof pencils and gel liners but the effect was BAD, black all over my eyes and running down my face with the black tears. It occurred to me, after all the trial and error, that I didn’t have water proof mascara on. In a panic and with no time, I ended up borrowing my mom’s mascara and started my look again. Here’s what my “day of” makeup looked like AFTER the service. Mind you, I went pretty light on the makeup JUST in case my look didn’t work.  Sorry for the sad face, but I don’t have to explain that one.

Here’s what I used:

• Face: 

Benefit POREfessional Pore Minimizing Primer (on tzone )

Makeup Forever Photo Finish Light Primer (on outer portions of my face and neck)

Loreal True Match Lumi in N3 Natural Buff

Revlon Age Defying Concealer in 02 Light Medium

Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in 004 - Sandstorm

MAC blush in Pinch O’ Peach

• Eyes:

Lorac Behind The Scenes Eye Primer

Maybelline Color Tattoo in 35 Tough as Taupe

MAC eyeshadows (Wedge all over, Shadowy Lady in the crease and outer “V”, Satin Taupe on lid, Blanc Type as brow highlight, Coquette for brows)

Makeup Forever Aqua Black Waterproof Cream Eyeshadow (as eyeliner)

Maybelline THE TURBO Volume Express Waterproof mascara in Very Black

• Lips:  (for some reason they look kind of grey in the picture but they're not)

MAC Lip Pencil in Stripdown

MAC Lipstick in VIVA GLAM V
MAC PlushGlass in Ample Pink

Overall, this makeup look was pretty simple but still looked done up. I cried, as expected. I had  no major (or even minor for that fact) malfunctions with my makeup. About 2 hours after the service, I checked my makeup and everything was in place, no creasing, no blank spots and no touch ups needed (other than lips).  Of all the products that I used, the stand out “STAR” would have to be the Mascara. I’ve never been a fan of waterproof mascaras, but this one? I love! Now I have to go buy my own.

Hope this helped anyone who’s looking to go to a party or wedding where they need their look to be SUPER waterproof. Until next time, I’ll see you later!

Nail Candy: REVIEW - Fing’rs Nail Polishes

Those who know me know I have far too many nail polishes for someone who doesn’t do nail that often, but I always feel like I’m just one or two polishes away from having every color. My mom and sisters are always tapping into the stash, which is conveniently displayed on my wall, for colors but my mom recently had been complaining I had no “Neon” polishes. I had never really thought of that.

When it comes to how I paint my own nails, I prefer a nude colors or darker jewel tones. I do however like to do nail art, quite a bit actually and that’s where all the other colors come into play. Point is, Neon’s never really called my attention but now with this knowledge that my collection was “MISSING” them, you know I had to go out and buy some. Luckily, it didn’t break the bank. 

I found Fing’rs Heart 2 Art collection. I usually associate Fing’rs brand with decals and nail art but not polish. This made me shy away from them at first but no other brand in the Walmart nail section had all the colors I wanted, so I caved. I did tiny swatches on my nails and WOW. For the most part, they’re pretty opaque and fast drying. I bought 5 of the 8 colors available (picture below). There wasn’t a purple I liked (the one that was called “Grape” was more magenta/fuchsia than purple) so I veered to Sally Hansen and the blues were really similar to shades I already had. There was also a glitter coat in the line but it was sold out in the store. The only one that I did purchase that I feel could be better is the green called “Meet Me in the Green Room”. It takes about 3 coats to get the color you want but if you have the time, then you can get the color. Another thing I didn’t expect is they all dry to a pretty matte finish. I don’t mind that so much but I feel like it should say it somewhere on the bottle.

Overall, I like these nail polishes. They’re super summer appropriate and fun, they’re available at drugstores so they’re easy to come by and the price is right around $2.00 each. I would totally recommend these to anyone looking for bright colors on a budget.Just incase, here's the link where you can find them online:

http://www.fingrs.com/c/heart2art

Hope you enjoyed the review and let me know if you end up getting them! Maybe I’ll show some summer themed nail art in a future blog using these. Until next time, thanx for stopping by and see you soon!