I totally was a NYX concealer (medium) kind of gal and don’t get me wrong it does the job beautifully and for under $5. Then I used my Sephora coupon and went for the NARS concealer that B raved about and I do love it. I am the Custard color. Universal color for most. My next project is to do a side by side and length of wear comparison because concealer is one thing that I do have to buy a few times a year. Once you add the airbrush concealer brush you will feel like how did you ever apply concealer with your fingers before? Oh and it has the most perfect cap to keep the brush clean.
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I’m no pro at contouring but with these tools it does make it a little easier. Cara’s post is my holy grail for instructions. Use the Elf brush (it’s 3 bucks I seriously have like 4 of them) right under your cheek line straight to your ear. Then use the fluffy brush to frame the outside of your face and blend. I used to be a BareMinerals bronzer fanatic but after I got my mini sample of laguna I now see what the cult favorite is all about.
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Elf Angled Brush | NARS Laguna | Airbrush Bronzer Brush
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Peter Thomas Roth Un-Wrinkle | YSL Glossy Stains
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To finish off that airbrushed look and then set it. The Urban Decay setting spray is for real. I mean it held up my makeup during our engagement pictures in the FL heat and was literally budge proof. I am a believer.
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All of those products sound great! I am going to have to remember all of these and check them out ASAP :D Thanks for sharing this list!
I definitely believe that a great brush makes a huge difference! I can’t wait to try some of these. Great post!
xo, Whitney and Blaire
Peaches In A Pod
I really want to try that mascara! You are my go to for product advice now, esp mascara! Have a great day Amanda! xo
I love the urban decay eye primer! It’s so wonderful!! :)
Love seeing all of your BFF pairings haha
Get out of here with this brilliant post!!! Seriously love it – I need to get that concealer brush from sephora – I’m sold!! I’ve been taking Biotin and it really helps, so I’m going to check that nail polish to make sure I’m getting the most out of it!!
What a fun post idea, lady!!! Love the concept!
that ud liner is the best!!
this is a great post idea! i love it all. too bad i wear no make up/concealer/blush/etc so i’m just learning here :) but the lip stuff has me wanting to make a purchase. damn blogging and my wallet :)
cheshirekatblog.com
brushes are SO important to great makeup application. i found out a while back that my sister uses ONE brush for everything…and she wondered why her makeup never looked good *smh*
YES to the NARS creamy concealer (also thanking B for that rec!) and to UD’s primer potion. I can’t imagine ever putting on eye makeup without it now :)
I need to learn how to contour! It always looks amazing but I can’t do it at all LOL! And I still need to try your YSL lip stains. I can’t believe I haven’t tried them yet!!
<3, Pamela
sequinsandseabreezes.blogspot.com
i loveee urban decay’s lid primer! xo jillian – cornflake dreams
This is such a good idea for a post!!! I couldn’t agree more about the eyelash curler and mascara. Those two brands in particular are the best!
Ashley
http://www.minck.co
Great post. I love that YSL Foundation. It’s fantastic. I so need to try that lip stuff from Peter Thomas Roth.
I have to admit, I hardly ever step foot in Sephora. I have a pretty good love affair with Clinique and can buy it other places than the mall.
I want to try so many new products now! But especially the YSL Lipstain!
Love this post! So many great products. Love you tips on how to use them!
~Ashley @ A Cute Angle
acutelifestyle.blogspot.com
haha this is a cute list, and the Urban Decay lid primer is amazing, I swear by that product!
love this post idea. i feel the same way about foundation + the bare minerals brush. that thing is so soft. some of my bristles started falling out so i zoomed to sephora and was like THIS IS NOT OKAY. they gave me a new one in 2 seconds. no questions. god i love it. and thank you for reminding me to take my prenatals!
This post is pure genius. I’m always looking for people’s makeup tips of how to make things last longer, etc. Thanks for the round up, girl – I clearly need to check out those Sephora brushes!
That UD spray is the BEST. I also use that NARS setting powder and I love it. Thanks for sharing some reviews about the other products too, I’ll have to add those to my list. :-) I hope that you are having a great day so far too!!
Love this! Those brushes sound amazing, I’m going to have to check them out! I’m starting to run out of my bare minerals bronzer, and I already love NARS so I’m thinking I should just try laguna next!
I don’t know how I EVER wore eyeshadow before eyeshadow primer! I use the UD Primer Potion now (and have for years) but I originally used the Bare Minerals one. Couldn’t imagine now using it now!
I swear by the Urban Decay Setting spray. I use it every single day. My skin is super oily and it helps keep the oiliness away for longer. It’s just amazing lol
I’m adding that concealer to my shopping basket right now. Struggle city with the skin lately!
Love these posts because I always learn about the best stuff. I love UD primer and eyeliner too – they are my faves. I also like MAC eyeliner too, it goes on just as smooth as the UD in my opinion.
Oh man, I am pinning this post! So much good info! I need make up help so badly!
Want to try that MUFE primer!
Oooh – I am def going to try some of these products.
You always have the best product suggestions! Looking forward to trying some of these!
Well isn’t this just the most brilliant beauty post ever! I’m not a big beauty girl, but I did learn to contour a few months ago and it was a total game changer. I love a good primer and really need to get another shadow primer. I have like no eye lids when I close my eyes so it always gets in my crease and clumps. Love this girl!
Ahh love this, I have a few “dream team combos” as I call them, myself! I can’t live without that setting spray!!
Now I just want to spend allll my money on makeup to try these pairs out!
love this! i am so bad about choosing products and brushes so this is really helpful :)
I need that nail polish strengthener, my nails are so brittle. The Elf angled brush is perfect for contouring.
I wish I could take prenatal vitamins. The iron in it KILLS my stomach.
girl, I wish you could see how many notes and open new tabs I was doing before I just saved this entire post! Thanks for the reviews! These are most DEF my favorite posts! xo Happy hump day!
Such a great list! I am a huge fan of that Urban Decay eyeliner, too! :)
I want to try that NARS concealer with the airbrush! Where did you get that Elf angled brush? The link isn’t working for me. :) thanks!
This is such a great post!! One of my goals for the new year is to invest in some great beauty products and revamp my routine. I’ve been a bit lazy and haven’t updated any of my products or tried anything new in a long time. Thanks for the tips!!
This was so great! I have the NARS concealer on my Christmas list – fingers crossed. I was actually at Costco yesterday and they have YSL lip stains there for only $28! I’m kicking myself for not picking one up… I may go back later, ha!
I’ve heard people rave about concealer brushes before, but I haven’t taken the plunge to get one… Thinking that may go on my Christmas list now though because concealer is the only thing I wear every single day. Gotta cover up those under eye circles, stat! That lip stain looks gorg too…
I totally want to try a new foundation but with the bareMinerals brush (too pricey to ditch ha). Great combos, lady!
Ok, next time you are up here we are meeting at Sephora in SHills mall and you taking me shopping!
This reminds me, I should really start back taking prenatal vitamins. Love all of the UD products!!
i’m totally gonna get that $3 elf brush next time i go to target. i just got a new elf product (lip lock i think) and it’s freaking AMAZING and was $3 i mean isn’t that the best?
I’m loving this post!! It’s so true that certain products work so much better when applied with the right tool or paired with another. I’m going to have to pick up a few of these to go with some of my current product loves. Thanks girl!
Can I have your makeup collection, please?!? I really need to up my game! This is a great post and now I am dying to try the contouring BFF’s!
Shannon
Clothes & Quotes
Very informative post. I have had the YSL Babydoll mascara and love it. Want to try the glossy stain too!
http://www.girlinahotcity.com
I love the pairing between Nars and the Sephora brush. Very nice. I wish I had that in my makeup bag
I love all the combos!!! I haven’t tried the YSL yet. I am really loving the Naked foundation by UD.
I keep buying more and more of the $3 ELF brushes…good stuff!
Love this!! My sephora airbrush brush is MY BFF!! Best brush ever! And I still need to get that lipstain!!!
<3 Shannon
Upbeatsoles.blogspot.com
This is such a great post idea, I love it! Once I started using a fluffy brush for concealer it literally changed everything – they blend like a dream, and in no time. Sometimes in the winter I’ll apply the product first with my fingers to warm it up to skin temperature, but I’m guessing that since you’re in Florida you never have the problem haha.
I may have to try just that lip treatment… mine are terrible this time of year, no matter how much balm I drown them in!
Love this! It’s just in time to prepare for the holidays… a great makeup look is a must!
Found you in one of the fashion blogs I frequent and thought I’d give you a visit. Would you like to connect via GFC or other social networks? Let me know if that is something that is of interest to you :)
xo,
Abby
http://www.fashchronicles.blogspot.com
I’ve got to add the Urban Decay liner to my list. I’ve heard so many great things about it. And I’m a FIRM believer in the setting spray!
I need a better concealer and me thinks Ill try nars. Im giving up on my current one.