Sassy Saturday #18: What I'm Reaching For

Lately I've been in  bit of a slump. I'm trying, to work it out. But I keep reaching for the same things. Because honestly, if it requires more than a hairclip to do my hair, it's not happening. Makeup, is at a minimum. Three products, are the max, on most days. I'm just not that into makeup...right at this second.

 



And where I might lack in caring about makeup...sunscreen and moisturizer are never a place I skip. This is my daily pal. We have been BFFs, for years. I've tried others, but this is ALWAYS, where I come back to. I LOVE you Healthy Defense!

 

Along those same terms, Nivea's Berry Swirl is my BFF. I like the little hint of flavor. The texture is amazing. Ladies, I had chronically dry lips. Like I had the bad habit, of peeling the dry skin, off of my lips. It all changed, when I found this gal. And as you can see, she is well loved!

Along the "lip lines," I'm still reaching for Covergirl's Lip Perfections. I have so many colors! I like the light feel, that they have. And the color is nice. Especially, when you are not wanting too much color. But they are buildable. So it's all up to you!

And if we're going to stay in the lip family, we have to talk about Wet n Wild's lipsticks. These Megalast Lip Colors, were a total "boredom buy." I was at Walgreen's one day. Looking at nail polish. When I heard the "Makeup Girl" talking about these. And they were on sale, for $1.

So I went and picked up 5. Because, what was there to lose? Honestly, I couldn't narrow down the colors. When I went to pay, the cashier gave me some coupons. $1 off Wet n Wild lip products. So they were free! :)

And they have been a favorite of mine, ever since. Not because they were free. Although, that made me smile. But because of their staying power. The darker colors, are AMAZING! No smudging. They last. And they are not drying.

My favorite color, happens to be Wine Room. I was joking with Manders, that when I wear it, I feel like I have Selena lips. But honestly, the color is gorgeous. And looks good, on many different skin tones. I probably wear Wine Room, 5 days a week. It's easy. And fast. And so affordable!

And along with a good lip color, there have to be nice eyelashes. Most days, I only wear 3 products. Moisturizer, lip color, and mascara. I've tried so many different types of mascara. High end, to drugstore. And Covergirl's Lashblast...is still my favorite. The orange tube. Waterproof. Blackest black. Nothing else will do. Oh, and ladies don't forget to curl your eyelashes! It makes a world of difference.

 

One of my favorite Christmas presents this year, would have to be this body cream. Well, not this tube. I've been through about 8 of them, since Christmas. Because I lather my body, from head to toe, in this beauty!

My Goddaughter bought it for me. Because she knows I like strawberries. And well, I LOVE this scent! And the way it makes my skin feel. Oh, I LOVE it so much! I have a tube in my desk at work, in my car, and about 10 at home. Honestly, where has this been, all of my life?

 

Lastly, Essie's Minimalist. I adore this light color. I've been wearing this, for months now! I try other colors. And other brands. But there is something about this color, that keeps drawing me back in. I recently bought a new bottle. Rarely do I go through an entire bottle, of nail polish. But this beauty, is a regular for me!

There you go. What I've been reaching for lately. Maybe, as the weather warms up, I'll be reaching for more products. And trying to get some use, out of all my eyeshadows and blushes. But who knows. I'm a pretty bad creature of habit. Let me know, what you've been reaching for too. ❤

Sassy Saturday #3: The Nudes

I'm all about having a little fun! Especially when it comes to makeup. And I'm not into brands. Rather, into products that I feel work. And work well. I don't want to waste my money. Whether a product costs, $2 or $60.

 

It's been a hot minute, so I've just cruised the aisles of Walgreen's. It used to be a place, I'd visit at least once a week. Sometimes more. Much more! You see, during my Dad's battle with the Big C, I spent many hours waiting for prescriptions. It didn't matter if I called them in, or not. Rarely, when they'd call, that they were ready, were they actually ready.

 

So I'd cruise the aisles of Walgreen's. I made fast friends, with the lady that worked the makeup area. I also became good friends with a few cashiers. Did I mention, I have 2 cousins that work there? So there was ample amount of time, to find some new products.

 

I became addicted to Sinful Colors. I mean, the addiction was real people! I own every single color, that was out! I ALWAYS got a heads up on upcoming sales, new products, and well anything interesting that you could find in those few aisles.

 

It was not unusual for me to go pick up a prescriptions, some essentials, and a bag full of makeup. When you hit a sale, and the cashiers give you a bunch of coupons, it really is a good deal. There were many times, I'd buy $200 worth of makeup, for $20. No lie! Become friends with every single person in the store!

 

It never mattered to me, that in 5 years, I could count how many times I wore makeup. Or nail polish. Or managed to do my hair. I felt like I needed everything new, that came out! It didn't hurt, that there were all these ladies, pushing products and coupons my way. Women that clearly knew how to do their makeup. And made drugstore products, look like they'd spent hundreds of dollars on their beauty products.

 

So I'd troll the aisles. I'd buy all these products. And once in a while, I'd really check out something new. But pass it up. Why? Who knows. It just didn't interest me, in that very second. And I'd put it on my mental list, for next time.

 

Maybelline's "The Nudes" were one of those products. I kept going back to them, but would never purchase them. I was always drawn to something else. Maybe another palette, from another company...

 



But let's be honest here. Of all the drugstore makeup, Maybelline is probably the one I lean to most, for eyeshadows. Mostly buying the singles. But to be completly honest, I own quite a few of their quads. I like the texture. The fact that most eyeshadows, have little to no fall out. And well, I just like the product.

So I bit the bullet, a little while ago, and bought The Nudes. I think they are regularly $12. There was a sale going on, and a coupon to use. I walked out, buying The Nudes and The Blushed Nudes, for $8. That's for both! Remember, make friends with the staff.

Back to The Nudes. I'm really enjoying this palette. One of my New Year's Resolutions, was to get ready. At least once a week. Honestly, I've had some fun playing with makeup again. Lots of fun! Around the holidays, this is what I kept grabbing.

Everything is in it's place. I don't have to look for a variety of pots. I've got all the colors in one place. I do enjoy my more high end products, but there is something about this palette. A little more affordable. It just feels accessible to many.

The colors are pretty long lasting. That being said, I have pretty oily skin. Eyelids included. So to say that about a drugstore product, is saying a lot! I like how easy these shadows blend. And like I said before, I don't get a lot of fall out. Or chunky glitter, all over my face!

The Nudes are my go to palette. The Blushed Nudes is the palette I like to play with. Definitely much lighter tones. Most of the top row, are colors I use as a highlight. Some of the deeper colors, are something I'd use in my crease. But again, definitely a good quality product. Something most people can afford.

Then I walked into Walgreen's after New Year's. I was so incredibly sick! Stumbling about, trying to find some medicine, and I saw this beauty. Calling my name. Regardless of how I felt, or even looked at that moment, I had to have The Rock Nudes. I picked one up. And it sat in the bag, for nearly 2 weeks!

But as I began to feel better, I wanted to play. And I will say this. This palette is a little more on the dark side. And has a bit more shimmer/glitter to it. But it's still very wearable. Not one of those palettes that you only reach for, if you are going out.

Maybe all the colors aren't work appropriate. But they are still nice. Honestly, you can mix in one of these colors, with something from one of the other palettes. And make it more work appropriate. They work very good together. But it's definitely a purchase, that I'm excited about!

How excited? My niece, got the first 2 from me. As a Christmas present. She LOVES makeup! Quite possibly, more than I do. And she's 21 years old. Hair, makeup, and clothes are at the top of her list. She was very excited about this gift. That's to say, last year, I got her a couple of MAC palettes. She told me, she likes these more.

Why? Because even on her college student, fast food working budget, she can afford them. And they work good. Always good to hear, someone else enjoys a product that you love! And yes, Auntie didn't disappoint. I just dropped one of The Rock Nudes, off at her work. Girl has to look good, well selling the burgers! ❤