Make Up Don't! - Tattoo Review

Ive decided to start a new segment called Make Up Don't!

This segment will include pictures that I see that are definite No No's in my opinion. It will also include things that I have tried to do that have come out disastrous. This segment will be just for fun. Everyone needs a little laugh sometimes....Why not now?

So here is my first DON'T.

EYESHADOW TATTOOS

Hard Candy Eyeshadow Tattoos
What a complete and utter mess this was for me! It was sticky and icky but nonetheless comical. I tried over and over again to make this look as cool as it looks on the box but.... No Bueno.

Supposed to look like this....

Ended up looking like this:

MAJOR FAIL!

I couldn't blend it or smudge it to make it look better. I could barely get it off. It was funny. I hope you got a good chuckle on this little disaster. Leave me your feedback or send me you pictures if you have had better luck.

Thanks for stopping by The Messy Vanity,
Kat

Clearance Make Up Haul & Reviews: For beauty lovers on a budget

For a couple of weeks now, I have been obsessed with finding great clearance deals on make up products. I was surprised that I found so many Ah-Mah-Zing bargains at places like Target, my local Grocery store Farm Fresh, and even Ebay! I make it a point to never pay full price for pretty much anything. The products you will see here cost me less than $75 total!

Tip: When you're out and about, take a detour to the cosmetics aisle and pick up one or two products here and there. No matter what your budget may be, you can pick up things for as little as $.99. Do this and soon you will have quite the little collection of all sorts of make up products.

Here are the products and prices that I've picked up in the past 2 or 3 weeks.

Eyes: 

Too Faced Better than False Lashes Nylon Extension System

In my quest to find the best, most lash enhancing mascara, I "splurged" on this buy. This Too Faced Better than False Lashes Nylon Extension System is the product I spent the most money on and was so excited to get it. I have worn this mascara 2 times since I received it and the results are phenomenal! I did not expect the smaller white bottle to be filled with actual nylon fibers. I thought it wold be your standard white creamy mascara like primer but no, its actually a bottle filled with light fluffy fibers that adhere to your lashes and lengthen them to a "falsie" length. It feels light on your lashes and not at all cakey like some other primers can be.  I am so glad I got this kit and even more glad that I got an AWESOME deal ! 

Originally Priced at: $35.00

Purchased on Ebay for: $12.97

Cover Girl Eye Enhancers in Gold Sizzle

Maybelline Expert Wear Eyeshadow single in PINK PETAL

Right: a soft pastel pink shadow by Maybelline in the shade Pink Petal. Goes on smoothly and can be used as a base or alone to enhance your natural look. With pastel color being so "IN" for spring, I just had to get it and of course, like I said, the price was right!

Originally Priced at: $3.75

Purchased at Farm Fresh for: $.98

Left: A rich gold shadow single by Cover Girl in Gold Sizzle. I've used this several times already to enhance the corners of my eyes. Its a beautiful shade for tan or dark skin tones.

Originally Priced at: $3.19

Purchased at Farm Fresh for: $1.58

 

 Lips:

I've really been putting an effort into stepping up my lip game. I've never been a huge fan of lipstick and the feeling of it on my lips but I realize that you cant have a finished look with out a little lip color. It really seems to round out your overall look.With that said, I noticed that what little lip products I had were pretty much all the same shade. So I set out to add variety to my lip collection.

 Wet and Wild Mega Last Lip Color
Surprisingly enough, I really really like these colors. I thought I would have to put a few layers of the color on to get the true colors seen here but I didn't  They went on smooth and were very pigmented. They go on with a  matte finish and pretty much stay put for about 4 hours without having to reapply. They come in a variety of colors. I have (from right to left):

• Just Peachy
• Mauve Outta Here
• Don't Blink Pink
• Stoplight Red
• Red Velvet
• Mocha-licious (not in picture)

Priced at $.99 each!

 Wet and Wild Silk Finish Lipstick
These shades have a frost finish. They go on really smooth and are true to color. Because it is such a "slick" formula, you will need to reapply often.
I have:

• Light Beige Frost
• Dark Pink Frost
• Light Berry Frost (not in picture)

Priced at $1.99 each!

ColorSensational Lipcolor by Maybelline
In love with this shade of red. Goes on very creamy and lasted me all day long. It is the absolute perfect shade of red for a vintage look or to go with a gorgeous red cocktail dress. The shade name is perfect for a night out... Are You RED-dy?

Originally Priced at: $7.49

Purchased at Farm Fresh for: $1.47






SuperStay 14HR Lipstick by Maybelline

Overall this is a nice shade for an everyday look. The color is very sheer but also very buildable. The title boasts a 14hour wear, however, I did find myself reapplying often. This product is great to keep in your purse for those quick "in between" applications.

Originally Priced at: $8.99

Purchased at Farm Fresh for: $2.50

SuperStay 24HR Color by Maybelline

I still have not gotten the opportunity to give this one a whirl but I fell in love with the color and the price was definitely right. I'm sure it wont be a problem finding the perfect compliment to this color.

Originally Priced at: $9.99

Purchased at Farm Fresh for: $2.49

 Face:

So I guess this is really where it all began...the reason for this haul. I have been struggling with my skin lately. I just cant figure it out. Is it oily? Is it dry? Combination? I just can't tell! It seems every time I change my cleanser or foundation to solve one problem, another problem arises. Now that I've settled on a cleanser that is tried and true, (Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Wash ... that's right I went back to the old school with this one.) I'm on a mission to find a foundation or powder that wont leave my face greasy and uncomfortable throughout the day. This, my friends, has proven to be a BIG challenge... and though I've tried many of these products, I still can't seem to figure out the best one for my skin type...whatever that is.

I kept my selections on the drugstore level rather than going to the high end counters. There is nothing more frustrating than paying a buttload of money for a product that you're not sure will be a perfect fit for your skin. WHAT A WASTE! So I started out looking for a liquid foundation. I figured since I wasn't having much luck with creams, I'd better try something that I had when I was younger and see how the liquids have improved over the years. I began with Cover Girl CLEAN Liquid make up-Oil Control (not pictured) which I paid full price for (only $5.99 but still). It says that its not heavy or cakey which was all true but the oil control part... FALSE! I actually felt like it made my "skin issue" worse. The more I tried it, the more disappointed I became. So as the famous Jay-Z once said... "On to the Next One".

Staying with the Cover Girl brand I decided to try Cover Girl NatureLuxe Silk. I Really liked the feel on my skin . The coverage was good and it didn't feel thick. The oil problem seemed to be lessening for the first few times I used it but then it gradually crept back into my life. The best part about this product was the price. Originally Priced at: $6.75.... I Purchased it at Target for : $3.48! I'll probably keep this one on the side for a rainy day but definitely not gonna be my everyday "go-to" foundation.

Next, I decided to see what I could find in the Maybelline clearance section of Target. I got a great deal on  the Instant Age Rewind Radiant Firming Foundation Originally Priced at: $9.99.... I Purchased it at Target for : $6.48. I actually really liked this one too but again, the oiliness crept back after a while. WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME?! Even setting these foundations with a Mineral Power Finishing Veil Powder (Originally Priced at: $9.75.... I Purchased it at Target for : $3.48.) didn't solve the problem.

Now onto the one that seems to be (fingers crossed) the winner. Its the Maybelline Dream Smooth Mousse. Originally Priced at: $9.79.... I Purchased it at Farm Fresh for : $2.50. Its light, airy, has good coverage and so far has been good friends with my skin. The applicator sponge isn't too bad either. which leads me to believe (don't judge me) .... Maybe its not the foundation, maybe its the application method?

Finally, this little punch of color... Dream Bouncy Blush in Hot Tamale! I've only used this once, as a tester, but I'm fairly certain that this is going to get a lot of use in the summer when my skin is sun kissed and needs just a POP of color. The color is quite sheer but extremely buildable. The best part...Originally Priced at: $7.99.... I Purchased it at Farm Fresh for : $1.79! This is definitely a great addition to my "face" drawer.

Quick Look: NYX Bohemian Chic Palette

I finally purchase the NYX Bohemian Chic Palette and couldn't be happier! The possibilities for different looks are endless. The neutral shades on the top combined with the rich shades provided when you slide the bottom out can be put together to create looks ranging from natural to exotic. I've been playing around with different looks and so far this look is my favorite.

Here are the step by step instructions for creating the exotic look I created here.

1. Beginning with the dark teal color (1), I covered my entire lid going over it twice to get the full pop of color.

2. I then moved on to the burgundy color (2) and applied it to the crease, brushing it from the outer crease all the way to the inner tear duct. Clean off the brush and blend the burgundy (2) into the teal (1).

3. Apply the darker (3) matte brown shade lightly above the crease blending into the burgundy (2).

4. Apply the matte taupe color (4) above the lid just before the tear duct.

5. Next use the white (5) as a highlight color just below the brow bone blending in to the browns (3,4).

6. Apply the black (6) to the outer edge of the lid to deepen the color.

7. Using the first 2 colors (1,2) on a thin shadow brush, apply to the lower lash line.

8. Using my Coastal Scents pigment shadow in Spun Gold (, I lined the top lid, blending the gold lightly into the center of the lid to create an iridescent effect.      

9. Finish the look by using your favorite black gel liner winging it out slightly at the ends and applying a few coats of your favorite mascara. To enhance the look even more, you could use a set of dramatic false lashes.

Here is the finished look! 

The quality of the picture is not the best but you get the picture :)

Which is best?

Help me choose which will be on my social media sites. Will it be 1,2,3 or 4?

Nailed It! Vintage Side Ponytail

As you all know, I love watching, and trying to duplicate, Luxy Hair Tutorials . These girls are awesome. They make the most difficult looking hairstyles look simple and easy to do.

Recently, Ive been looking for different "vintage inspired" hair tutorials to try because my best friend has started a pin up photography business called Pop & Locke Pin Up and may need help with hair and makeup from time to time. She does amazing work and I am honored just to have the chance to be involved. I definitely want to do a great job and I love pin up hair and make up so when I saw this video I just had to try it.

So here it is ya'll!

What it should look like:

How it turned out:

 

 

 

I didn't get the height that she got because I ran out of my favorite hairspray (of course) but this was such a quick and easy look that I will definitely perfect soon. I added a few E.L.F. falsies and frosted pink lipstick by Wet n Wild in the shade Light Berry Frost .

 

 

 

Hope you like the look!

Beauty Quotes

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Testing the webcam.

Testing the webcam in the hopes to start putting tutorials up. All that needs to be done is a severe lighting adjustment.

The Cayenne Cleanse

Whether you've been sick or have just eaten too much junk food, sometimes you just feel like your body needs a fresh start. A few members at work had been suggesting this cleanse to me for weeks and although I was weary of it, I decided to give it a try. I've been on a diet for a couple of months now and I felt that this is a great way to cleanse my body of its toxins naturally. This cleanse recipe sounds like an odd bunch of ingredients but the taste is so light and refreshing, it's easy to drink. In fact, you almost want to keep drinking just to get that refreshing lemony taste followed by the slight kick of the cayenne.
(Step by step instruction on the picture below.)

Here is the recipe:

60oz of water
1/2 cup of lemon juice fresh squeezed
1/2 cup maple syrup organic
Cayenne pepper to taste

Try it. Leave your positive feedback down below.

Thanks for stopping by,
Kat