Sponge Tip Applicators ONLY!

Emily Noel recently posted a challenge to do an eye makeup look using only sponge tip applicators. I decided to go with something altogether bright and vulgar. Isn't it lovely?

The most difficult part of this challenge was blending the colors together.

Colors used.

I finally uploaded a new youtube video!

No Makeup Days...

Emily Noel from Beauty Broadcast recently asked why we wear makeup everyday and how you feel when you don't wear make up. Does it make you feel good? Do you have to wear makeup (she's a news anchor, so she does!)

Here are the questions:

On days when you don't wear makeup do you fear that someone will see you and think, wow, she needs to put on some makeup!

Sometimes I think that. I was going to say "no" but, seeing as having a full face gives me confidence and a boost, I suppose it's because I know I look good. When I don't know that, I suppose I am self-conscious about what other people think!

What are your reasons for putting on makeup everyday?

I definitely feel a little naked if I don't have SOME makeup on. At the very very least, I'll put on mascara and lip gloss. I normally don't have time in the morning to do any fancy eye looks, but I make sure that I at least have some face makeup. It just makes everything look so much neater and nicer.

Does your job require it?

Seeing as I'm a student and my only job is work study, my job certainly doesn't require it. I've never had a job that, like Emily's, would require it.

Does it make you feel good?

It really does. I feel more put together and it gives me a little pick-me-up when I know I look good.

Are you trying to impress someone?

No, not really. I just like feeling pretty :-) I don't do it for anyone but ME!



If you haven't checked out Emily's blog, do so NOW! She also does videos on youtube. She gives excellent reviews and tutorials.

Beauty Survey

I found this survey on EmilyNoel83's Beauty Broadcast. I thought I would fill it out. Why don't you fill it out too! Fill it out in your blog and leave me a link or fill it out in the comments.

♥Beauty Favorites♥

Make Up:
My Foundation: Wet'n'Wild liquid foundation in Cafe; it's got eucalyptis oil in in which smells awesome. Goes on really awesome with my CS pink stippler.

My Mineral Foundation: Everyday Minerals: and Coastal Scents minerals. EM: I like Golden Fawn; CS: I mix Silk 1.2 Light and Medium. Don't use these too often.

My Powder: CoverGirl Clean Pressed Powder, the original one, in classic beige. I LOVE the fresh CLEAN scent! I will put it on over my foundation or tinted moisturizer. I keep it in my backpack to mattify my face during the day.

My Mascara: Too many to pick from! My go-to mascara is Max Factor's 2000 Calorie. Makes my lashes FAT. haha

My Blush: I LOVE Amuse Shimmer Mineral Blush in Coral and Maybelline Dream Mousse Blush in Peach Satin. Those mousse blushes blend so beautifully!!!

My Eyeshadow(s): I love my CS 78 pc palette and LA Colors shimmering loose shadows. I also make my own shadows (video coming soon!)

My Lip Product(s) (I added this one because it wasn't on here!): Amuse Tinted Lip Plumper in ANY COLOR, NYX round lipsticks. I want Indian Pink, but it's been sold out.

My Day Cream(s): ProActiv Oil Free Moisturizer; Jane Tinted Moisturizer in Fair

My Beauty Product Brand(s): Amuse, NYX, ELF, Wet'n'Wild

My Essential Beauty Product: Boots Time Dimensions Clarifying Facial Exfoliator, Instant Eye Reviver, Refining Toner Water

My Favorite Makeup Product(s): Mascara and eyelash curler! Can't live without 'em! Also, a nice, well tinted lip gloss that's NOT sticky.

My Perfume: Victoria's Secret Dream Angels, Mary Kate and Ashley-- I know but it rocks! I don't know the name, it just has a number (1); any number of body mists,

My Nails: I LOVE bright colors: Sinful Colors, Rimmel, and I would love to try China Glaze. I prefer bright pinks or pale shimmery colors.

My Feet: I wear flipflops almost everyday during the summer (college student!) so I don't paint my nails too much. Wears off too fast. If I'm not wearing flipflops, I'm wearing trainers.

My Hands: This inexpensive no-name brand antibacterial moisturizing lotion I got at Walmart for $1.50! It's cucumber melon! Mmmmmm. See, I hate cucumbers, but I love cucumber melon scent. Why is that? I guess it doesn't smell too much like cukes.

Three Products to bring on a deserted island: Sunscreen, tinted lip balm (well, if I'm bringing a lip balm, I might as well bring a pretty one!), and a razor.

Women I admire for their beauty: My TWIN SISTER! OMG She's GORGEOUS. She looks, well, just like me! Hahaha. :-)

Woman with the Best Sense of Style: I nominate my favorite YouTube subscriptions. Because their beauty styles and tips got me to where I am in my exploration of makeup. Namely: XSparkage, XTeener, Panacea81, and of course EmilyNoel83

My Favorite Fashion Publication(s): Glamour and Allure!

Who did you get this from?: EmilyNoel83

I'm So Awesome

I was just mentioned in my very first youtube video that's NOT BY ME! It's a video by EmilyNoel83, whom I totally love. She's got great videos and tutorials. She's very articulate, explains things well. She's a news anchor, no wonder!

Anyway, her question of the week last week was guessing the brand of certain eyeshadows that she had swatched. Of the 199 guesses, 15 views guessed the right brand. ONE VIEWER guessed the right shade. GUESS WHO?

I don't know why I'm so excited, but I am.