Only $20?!- The $20 makeup challenge!

The $20 Makeup Challenge

Hello Everyone! I decided to attempt the $20 Makeup challenge this week! If you do not know what the $20 makeup challenge is, it's where you create a makeup look where the products and tools used to apply the products equal $20 and $20 only. I used products I already had on hand because I trust them and have used them in my normal makeup routine. These are products that I would highly recommend if you are on a budget and are still looking for quality. I had to look up the prices on websites just to make sure I stayed within the $20 limit. since they were purchased previous to the video and blog. 

I hope you enjoy! 

These are the products I used for my look! 

Elf Eyeshadow Pallet- $5.00

NYX Za Za Zu Mascara- $6.00

NYX Lipgloss- $3.00

L'Oreal True Match Foundation- $6.00

Before $20 worth of makeup. 

After $20 worth of makeup. Not too shabby I'd say :) 

Here is a close-up of my eyes. I really feel like Elf has some pretty pigmented eyeshadows. They don't have any fall-out and they really stick to your eyelid. It was very difficult using the little, tiny brush that came with the pallet to blend out the eyeshadow so I would suggest you at least buy a $1 blending brush if you can. It would make a world of difference! 

Annndddd here are my lips. I feel like NYX always has awesome products! I cannot complain for being a $3 lipgloss. 

If you would like to see the video portion of this challenge you can find it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2aG3CSDkkEw&list=UU0UMdL7QkLaHuqSX8q-X6JQ. If you enjoyed this blog and my video on YouTube, feel free to follow me and subscribe! 

Have a lovely day everyone! 

My Boyfriend does my makeup!

My Boyfriend does my makeup

Hello everyone! I begged and begged and begged for my boyfriend to do a video with me and this is what I get. I swear he was trying to make me look like a member of the band Kiss. Do you guys think he should do my makeup everyday?? Let us know! 

Here is where you can find the filmed version....Much more exciting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wh3TmDjPfkg&list=UU0UMdL7QkLaHuqSX8q-X6JQ

He seems pretty proud of his work here....hmmmmm.

Here is the makeup I laid out for him, I had foundations, blush, face primer, and bronzer laid out in one section along with the brushes, mascara and lip products in the middle, and eyeshadow at the end. I tried to make it as easy as possible for him without telling him what the products were but i don't think he got the hint. 

This is what I looked at by the end. I think at first he was really trying and then as he kept messing up he just decided he would have some fun with it. The one thing he did really well was my lips! The lipstick and lipgloss went really well together.

Since he didn't want to do the video he said to return the favor I would have to walk around the house like this and let our roommates see his creation....they weren't to excited. 

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Mermaid Eyes

Mermaid Eyes!

Hello Everyone!

This makeup look reminded me of mermaids and under the sea! I felt like going blue today and decided to document and film this makeup look. I hope you all enjoy! 

You will be able to find the filmed version on my youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKETZUGAGlo! 

This look crazy! I started off with a freshly washed face and applied my Kat Von D Concealer to the red areas of my face. I blended with a concealer brush for an even distribution of product. 

After concealing, I apply my favorite foundation, Celebration Foundation by IT Cosmetics. Here is the finished face!

After the face, I apply my Kat Von D eyeshadow primer to my eyes. It creates a nice smooth canvas for the eyeshadow to stick to. Here is my eye showing the primer. 

Next, I apply some shadows from the Kat Von D Angeles Pallet and from Sephora. I used Aspen Summit in the inner corner and highlight, Bellbottom on the inner half, Peggy on the outer corner, and Bukowski in the crease. 

After applying the eyeshadow, I apply mascara, eyeliner, cheek highlight, blush, lip color, and bronzer. Here is the final look!

Here are the three main colors I used!

My make-shift makeup area, on top of m boyfriend's clothes haha! 

Little do you know, I actually really enjoy filming and editing my videos and blogs!! It's definitely a passion of mine :) 

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Have a lovely day!