Ipsy Glam Bag: October 2014

Hello my lovelies! I really figured no one was going to the blog, so I haven't posted since the beginning of this year. However, on YouTube I have gotten a few messages about updating the blog between videos... and ya know... I can totally do that. :o) Starting right NOW!

I got my October Ipsy bag this month and let me just say this. Teal = Love.
I am LOVING the bag itself this month, and the products are pretty good overall as well. Here's the breakdown:

Items in my bag:

- City Color : Be Matte Lipstick (My thoughts: Meh. This is an okay product but nothing to write home about. Which is a bummer because I love City Color as a brand. The formula is matte, so it's pretty darn dry which can look chalky. The color itself is great for Fall and looks nice on warm skin tones, but it needs a gloss.)

- Doll 10 Beauty: H2Glo Highlighter (My thoughts: Yay! This is a cream highlight which I'm usually hesitant about, but I was very pleased! The color is light and natural and it blends seamlessly without moving your makeup).

- Figs & Rouge Hand Cream: (My thoughts: Okay, cool. This is a cute trial size that is a nice purse product. The scent is nice, but it's not uber moisturizing. For now it'll work, but as soon as the weather changes I'll be reaching for something more substantial. A+ for packaging though! CUTE!)

- ModelCo: Volumeyes Extreme Black Mascara (My thoughts: Yay! I love ModelCo as a brand and I'm always on the hunt for a good mascara. The wand is bristle which is my preference and the color is a rich black. The only con is it's not warterproof.)

- Skyn Iceland: Mini Glacial Cleansing Cloths (My thoughts: Hell Yeah! I tried these out and I love them! They do what they say... rub the cloth together to create a lather and wipe all over your face like any makeup remover cloth. No water needed. It sinks in and removes all face and eye makeup with one cloth. The scent is fresh and it works great on my uber sensitive skin. I'll be buying more.)

Grading Breakdown from worst to best:
Hell No!
Nope.
Meh
Dunno yet
Okay, Cool
Yay!
Hell Yeah!

http://www.ipsy.com/mtucker13

Cheers,
Meg

Influenster Sally Hansen Polish Review #CSMTKO

Holy Crap. I mean it. Holy crap! I am super excited about this. I received the Sally Hansen Influenster box to try out three nail polishes from their Salon Manicure collection. Unfortunately one of them came broken, so I could only test out two... but holy crap. I am AMAZED by the staying power.

I wore Pat on the Black this past week and it lasted EIGHT DAYS before it chipped. Even then, I probably could have just done touch ups on the ends and kept it another week.

I went to CVS and picked up a few more colors from the collection this week. I had some beauty bucks to use which was great, but they were retailing from $6-8.00 depending on what store I was in. Walmart may have the better prices for them!

These were the colors from the box. The green was the broken one for me. 

Closeup of the packaging

My CVS display looks similar to this

All three colors from the box (not my photo)

If any of you are interested in Influenster, you can check out their website here: http://www.influenster.com

#CSMTKO

<3 Meg

Get back to it!

Wow, friends it's been a while! I haven't been away from making videos on my channel, but I CERTAINLY have not made any blog posts in a bit. That needs to change! I have a few great ideas coming up for blogging, but I tend to wonder if anyone reads the blog. I think that's partially why I never update. I assume I'm not getting anyone to benefit from it. Thoughts? Suggestions?

In the meantime here are some links to videos I have done recently:





 Prof's Picks - December 2013:

Enjoy!
 Meg

Thanksgiving Holiday Look: Featuring Em Cosmetics!!

Em Products Featured:
- Life Palette Sparkle & Shine New Years Countdown (Limited Edition)
- Lipstick in Passion Berry
- Volumizing Mascara (Brown)
- Waterliner in Ro's Gold

Other Products Used:
-Revlon Colorstay Foundation
-Rimmel Stay Matte Powder
- Benefit Fake Up Concealer (Light)
- Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion
- NYX Blush *used as a bronzer* (Pecan)
- Revlon Colorstay Liquid Eye Pen (Black)
- Starlooks Lip Pencil
- Maybelline Eyebrown Pencil

Happy Thanksgiving to all!!! :)
Love, Meg

Influenster Review: Rimmel London Stay Matte Foundation

Influenster sent me a special VoxBox with a sample of the Rimmel London Stay Matte Foundation!

Color: Light Porcelain

As you can see, the color is still a little light on me. But I'd say by mid-winter it will be a PERFECT match. 

The color wore well on me and didn't settle into my pores or fine lines. It also didn't oxidize after long wear, which was awesome! 

A little goes a super long way, so if you get this, only use a little bit... maybe a pea-sized amount. 

For more information on Influenster:

http://www.influenster.com

Rimmel London: 

https://www.facebook.com/RimmelLondonUS'

Cheers!

-Meg

Rumors are True: Naked 3 Palette to be Released!!!!

Well ladies (and gents... whatever your pleasure), I am super pleased to confirm that amid rumors, YES the Naked 3 palette is being released by Urban Decay. They confirmed on Twitter recently. :)

I came across some photos of the palette from others in the blogosphere so I will share below:

As you can see, the palette focuses much more on rose-gold, pinks and lighter tones. I'm happy to see a difference in many of the color options. I own both Naked, Naked 2 and Naked Basics (yeah I have a problem) and I must say I'm more excited for this one based off the photos I've seen.

Naked

Naked 2

Naked Basics

Sound off. What do you think of the new palette from the photos released? If you are interested you should sign up for updated from Urban Decay:

http://www.urbandecay.com

*Girly squeal*

<3 Meg

~ The Beauty Professor ~

Ipsy Review & Full Tutorial: October 2013 (+playlist)

If you're interested in Ipsy you can join here: http://www.ipsy.com/?refer=u-h050jkakhe9i1ad1

Enjoy!
Meg

New Product Alert: Maybelline Color Tattoo Gilded in Gold Limited Edition

Alert! ALERT! Word on the street is Maybelline has released their Limited Edition 24hr Color Tattoos for Fall 2013. Many bloggers have mentioned sightings at Bed Bath and Beyond. I got to mine a bit too late. The display was already empty. :( Boooooo! So I am on the hunt for these three colors:
 Nude Pink
Just Beige
Matte Brown

 The photos on here are from other blogger spottings. If you see any in your area, post a comment!!

Love, Meg

Birchbox Review: October 2013

What I got this Month:
Benefit Fake-up Concealer
Pop Beauty Aqua Laquer Lipgloss (Flowering Fuchsia)
Liz Earle Pure Muslin Cloth/ Hot Cloth Cleanser
Chapstick Hydration Lock 8hr Moisture (Vanilla Cream)

Great box this month! If you're interested in Bircbox you can sign up here: https://www.birchbox.com?raf=ngtjh&utm_campaign=raf&utm_source=birchbox&utm_medium=raf_link

Love you all!
Meg

Birchbox Review: September 2013

If you're interested in Birchbox go to this link and sign up: http://birch.ly/16PnThU

Love,
Meg

Profs Picks: August 2013 Favorites

Products Listed Below:

- Ting Fizzy Grapefruit Drink! (Giant $1.50)
- Revlon Colorstay Foundation: 200 Nude (CVS $9.00)
- Milani Baked Bronzer: 04 Glow (CVS)
- Physician's Formula Happy Booster Blush: Natural (CVS)
- Elf High Def Under-eye Setting Powder: Sheer (www.eyeslipsface.com $3.00)
- Real Techniques Setting Brush (Ulta)
- Milani Lipliner: 03 Nude (CVS)
- Rimmel Scandaleyes Waterproof Liner: 005 Nude (CVS or Ulta)
- Urban Decay Shadow Box Eyeshadow Palette (Nordstrom Rack $15.00)
- Julep Instant Warming Foot Scrub (www.julep.com)
-  Beauty Protector - Protect and Detangle Leave-in Conditioner (Birchbox)
- OPI Nail Polish: Can't Find my Czech Book (Ulta $9.00)
- China Glaze: Salsa (Ulta or Sally's Beauty Supply)

I hope you enjoyed these! :)

Love you all,
Meg

Haulsome!: Massive CVS, Target, Walmart and Walgreens Haul

Enjoy!

Love,
Meg

Ipsy Review: July 2013

Hello lovies! As usual, here is my Ipsy review for the month! What an awesome bag! Definitely a fun one for the summer, and just in time for a weekend trip to see my Mom down in Florida on the coast.

Products Included:
- Benefit Benetint
- Pop Beauty Pouty Pop Crayon (Fuchsia Flirt)
- BH Cosmetics California Collection Eyeshadow Sampler
- Sexy Hair - Soy Renewal Beach Spray
- Coola Mineral Face SPF 20 Rose Essence Tinted Moisturizer
-Super cute pink Ipsy bag

Join me on Ipsy and subscribe to the Glam Bag! You get 4-5 beauty products every month delivered to your door, for just $10. YouTube beauty guru Michelle Phan curates the bags!
 Check it out here: http://www.ipsy.com/?refer=u-h050jkakhe9i1ad1

Love you!
Meg

Prof's Picks - June 2013 Beauty Favorites

Products and Where to Buy:
- J.R. Watkins SPF 30 Sun Screen (Cracker Barrel)
- Secret Scent Expressions Passion De Tango Deodorant (CVS)
- Escada Cherry in the Air Perfume (Ulta)
- L'Oreal Ideal Moisture Even Tone Moisturizer (Walmart)
- Zoya Nail Polish - Neely (Ipsy / Zoya.com)
- Maybelline Color Show Polka Dots (Walgreens)
- Boots Botanics Mattifying Toner (Target)
- NYX Blush - Pecan (Ulta / Ipsy)
- Hawaiian Tropic Baby SPF 50 Sunscreen for Face (Virgin Islands lol - Walmart sells it)
- Almay Color + Care Lip Balm- Canteloupe Cream (CVS)
- Rimmel Scandal Eyes Waterproof Eyeliner - Black (CVS)
- Rimmel Lash Accelerator Mascara - Black (Influenster / Walgreens has it)
- Capri Seaside Citrus Body Spray - (Bath and Body Works)
- In Color Fabuliner Liquid Eyeliner (Walgreens)
- Maybelline Baby Lips Electro - Strike a Rose (Walgreens)
- L'Oreal Pinks Collection Lipstick - I Pink You're Cute (CVS)
- Owl earrings - (Old Navy)

Enjoy! :)

Love,
Meg

Tutorial: Garden Greens Eye Look

Products Featured:
Face: Foundation- Cover Girl Outlast 832, Cover Girl Pressed Powder Classic Ivory, NYX HD Concealer Fair, Essence Eye Primer (from Ulta)
Eyes: Sephora Eye Palette - $25.00
Brushes: Sedona Lace, Elf, Sigma, Eco Tools
Lips: MAC Lipliner (NYX makes a dupe), Revlon Just Bitten Lip Balm Stain, NYX Butter Gloss (from Ulta)
Cheeks: Blush - Maybelline True Match N2-3, Bronzer - Wet N Wild

Enjoy!

Meg

Rimmel Lash Accelerator Endless Mascara Review!! #Influenster

I. Am. In. Love.

This is a great product and I will definitely be buying it again! I only wish it was waterproof.

Love,
Meg

Tutorial: Light Pastel Makeup Look

This is a great look for work! :)

Love,
Meg

 Birchbox Review - "Wanderlust"
June 2013

Love,
Meg

NEW Almay Color+Care Liquid Lip Balms!

Hello friends! So the roomie was shopping at a local Rite Aid the other day and stumbled upon these Almay Color+Care Liquid Lip Balms! I hadn't even heard that these were coming out quite honestly. 

I used to buy Almay products all the time... actually my go-to foundation used to be by Almay. However, over time they kind of fell off my radar. And really off of everyone's radar it seems. My local drugstores have very small or NO Almay racks! What happened Almay!? :(

That being said, I was excited that she found these balms and really liked them! So I thought I'd try to get them for myself...

They have a nice sweet smell that isn't overwhelming. As far as texture, they are very smooth and buttery and not sticky like a lot of glosses. They leave a light sheen of color. Not ultra pigmented, but a nice toned down color that is complimentary over lip liner/stick or by itself. Kudos to Almay!

And stating the obvious here... I LOVE the packaging. It is simple, sleek, and modern. Not overstated and they didn't waste space on excess packaging, but they still have a good amount in there! (I'm looking at you Maybelline!) which makes for easy transport (I keep a gloss in my pocket so the less bulky the better). 

I ended up picking up four colors today from my local Bed, Bath and Beyond (L to R):

- 200 - Nudetrients

- 700 - Cantaloupe Cream

- 600 - Blooming Balm

- 300 - Apple a Day

And the best part my friends.... 

They are only $4.99 each!!!

So these are not officially released yet (I think the actual launch is mid June), so if you all see them out and about post where you see them! So far we have sightings at:

 Rite Aid and Bed,Bath & Beyond in the northern part of Virginia

Happy Hunting,

Meg

Acne.Org Skin Update (18 Months)

Okay, okay. I know I haven't posted in TWO MONTHS! I'm a bad blogger. :(
However, if you follow this blog and you don't follow my YouTube then you're missing out! I have been posting YT videos each week, so you can always check in there. Being a student and professor has drained my time and energy as of late (not to say I'm unhappy, I'm certainly not). So I've had less time to film and practically no time to blog.

That said, I filmed a skin update now that I'm at the 18 month mark in using Acne.Org products. Here is a review of the products I am currently using:

• Acne.Org Cleanser
• Acne.Org Treatment
• Acne.Org AHA+
• Acne.Org Moisturizer 

If you are interested in the products you can buy them as a set or separately at http://www.acne.org

Cheers!

Meg