Review: Ulta Mini 5 Piece Brush Set

5 Piece Brush Set from Ulta

This set comes with a blush/ face brush, eyeshadow brush, lip brush, eyeliner brush, and a sponge tip applicator. (Retails for about $2.99)

(I am not sure if this is still available in stores.)

 This set is not the best quality, but I do think it is a nifty contraption that would be great for a weekend/ day trip. It folds open and the brushes stand up right, which is an aspect I adore. Also, the set comes with a decent sized mirror.

I also kind of appreciate that it comes with a sponge tip, this is a makeup device that is not widely used; however I think it can be great for inner corner highlights or even eyeshadow. I really do think that this would make a great addition to a purse especially because it is nice to have for the occasional makeup emergencies.

Do you currently own a set like this? What brand is it? Do you like it?

Review: Elf Brightening Eye Color

L-R: Day 2 Night; Butternut

After watching emilynoel83 on youtube I decided to try some Elf products. This is the first review out of many to come.

Shimmery Subtle Sensations

Elf cosmetics features products starting at just $1.00, many of their products have very poor ratings because of cheap quality; however some of the items are amazing finds.

These eyeshadows are neither great nor awful, they are what you should expect for just $1.00 each.

I really don't like how shimmery they are. Also the shadow smudges itself and I end up looking like a mess if I try to add it in the crease.

But, the good news is that they make geat eyelid colors, IF you put only a slight amount on your lid. Be very aware that it only takes a tiny amount to add a bunch of sparkle.

I probably will keep buying these, but only one at a time. They are fun to play with but are not a fantastic quality overall.



Favorite Youtube Beauty Gurus

I never used to watch beauty gurus on youtube, but this summer I discovered three fantastic channels.

allthatglitters21

juicystar07

emilynoel83

Allthatglitters21 and juicystar07 are sister that do reviews on makeup, have random vlogs, and over all are fantastic people.

Emilynoel83 is a news lady that can do really amazing makeup tutorials with cheap makeup. She also has a great personality and does a lot of dupe videos.

Check out these videos! They really show how amazing and real these gurus are!

(allthatglitters21) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cObKmxt9zs0

(juicystar07) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQ1nWZhJJJw&feature=related

(emilynoel83) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAZBoHw1aYI

Shoutout to Seventeen Magazine

My favorite magazine is Seventeen. It features makeup trends, fashion styles, and inside scoops of the featured cover person. However; this month I wasn't too impressed with the fashion ideas in the section "Endless Summer." Mainly because page 165 features a headband that is $138 from the website janetran.com, I looked up the website and they are a bit pricy. Still, I do not think it is reasonable to feature a headband that is so expensive. I would only spend that much money on an item if I got regular use out of it. This headband doesn't match many of my outfits; therefore, I would only wear it a few times a month.

In other news, Seventeen featured an article about swag. I really like how they expand beyond makeup and fashion and have relevant life style sections.

"Swag is Dead!"
featured in Seventeen magazine

Do you think the term "swag" is no longer relevant? Personally I am tired of hearing this word being thrown around, also I am over "yolo." You only live once, seems like a crazy excuse to act in a crazy manner. Besides, that term got its fair share of profit, I have seen plenty of bumperstickers and posters featuring it. What do you think? What words/ phrases are over used?