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

 Under 5 Minute Style!

I've found myself running very late for work on Tuesdays and Thursdays since I have to get up at 6:45am. :( Ugh! But since I'm working all day I still want my hair to look somewhat decent. So here is my 5 minute style for the days I don't have time to look fancy. :)

Products used:

Conair Cushion Hair Brush ($6.00)
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Conair 1/2" Flatiron ($24.99)

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L'Oreal Dual Protect Spray: Conditions and Protects from Heat ($5.49)

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Josie Maran Argan Oil ($30.00)

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This one is a bit pricey, but you can find great alternatives at Wally World or Target :)

Dove Style + Care Hairspray ($4.89)

Buy it Here! (or at any drugstore)

I basically just spray my hair with heat protectant and brush through. Take about 1" sections of hair and pull the straightener down the hair shaft, curving at the end by flicking my wrist. I like my hair to curl under. I curl my bangs away from my face by straightening with the iron straight up in the air. Finish with argan oil on the ends to prevent splitting and spray with flexible hold hairspray. Then haul ass to work! :)

Love, Meg

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Ready in 20!: My Day-to-Day Work Look

Makeup:
- Cover Girl 3-in-1 Stay Fabulous Foundation - Classic Ivory
- Physician's Formula BB Concealer - Light/Med
- Cover Girl Pressed Powder - Ivory
- Bamboo Wear Bronzer
- Wet N Wild Blush - Pearlescent Pink
- Maybelline Eyebrow Liner - Dark Blonde
- Elf Eyelid Primer (http://www.eyeslipsface.com)
- The Balm - Nude Tude Palette
- Physician's Formula Nude Palette
- Revlon Color Stay Eye Pen - Black
- Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner - Zero
- Too Faced Lashgasm Mascara - Black
- NYX Lipliner - Rose
- The Balm Lipstick

Hair:
- Brush - Conair (from Ulta)
- Flat Iron - Conair
- Dove Hairspray
- Heat Protectant/Leave in Conditioner - Infusium 23

I hope you enjoyed the video! Let me know what you think of these.
A few people asked what my  job is. I'm a college professor in Communication! I like to do full makeup looks for work since I am always standing up in front of a full class each day. :)
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<3
Meg

Music By:
Taylor Swift "Ours"
Sara Barielles "Uncharted"
Christina Perri "Bang, Bang, Bang"

The Mod Look

The Mod Look

Got a TON of compliments on this look!

Products used:

- Cover Girl Stay Fabulous 3 in 1 Foundation
- Cover Girl Pressed Powder
- Physician's Formula Super BB Concealer (Light-Med)
- Physician's Formula Bronzer
- Wet N Wild Blush
- Elf Eye Primer
- Wet N Wild Eye Trio
- Too Faced Lash-gasm Mascara
- Maybelline Eyebrow Liner (Dark Blonde)
- Urban Decay Naked Palette (Virgin as highlight)
- Be a Bombshell Cosmetics Eyeliner (Onyx)
- Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner (Zero) ... Perversion would work just as well!
- Mac Lipliner *NYX makes a dupe!*
- NYX Lipsmacking Lip Stick (Nearly Nude)
- Lip Butter (Creme Brulee)

Love you all!

Meg
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