2014 Favorites: Beauty Edition

Hello everyone,

Since 2015 began a few days ago, I thought I would continue to reminisce about the things that I loved in 2014. This blog is dedicated to all of the beauty products that I really enjoyed. A fair warning that this post is extra long. Now, on with the blog.

These are my favorite eyelashes. They look amazing and completely natural on me. I really love how they lengthen my eyelashes and provide a bit of volume. I hate when I put on eyelashes and end up looking like I have birds on my eyelids. Lmao in the words of Kat Williams, I don't want to look like I'm going to take flight if I blink too fast. They are perfectly fine to wear during the day. The only thing, which I don't like, is that they are very hard to put on. The lash line has a weird plastic texture that makes putting the glue on and getting it to stick a pain.They should work on that.  Regardless of the 20 minutes it takes me to put these lashes on, I still really love them and consider them a favorite of 2014.

When I wear these eyelashes, I feel like this:

As you can clearly see, I need a manicure. Lol, no, this is Woodwinked by MAC. I have had this for over a year now, and I just recently started loving it. It is my go-to color because it compliments my skin tone, it makes my brown eyes pop, and it turns into a smokey brown color when blended for an effortless smokey eye. It's like color changing magic. I hit pan last month, and that makes me excited because it means that I am actually using this 15 dollar eyeshadow and that it was worth the money. Warning that this is an expensive eyeshadow, but it does last for ages. This would look good on nearly every skin tone, and I recommend it if you are looking to treat yourself to something nice.

 This is the NARSissist palette by NARS. This is expensive. I believe that it was right around 50 dollars. To put that into perspective that's what I make in 5 hours of work. I got this in early 2014 because it had all of the best NARS face products according to my favorite Youtubers. When I first got this I was very upset because it's small. I immediately thought that this was going to run out right away and was pissed because it was expensive and tiny! Le horror. This is now one of my favorite products, and I really and truly love it. It has lasted me all year, and I have yet to hit pan. I use this nearly every day. I will say that my favorite is the highlighter because the effect is amazing, but the blush and bronzer (Orgasm and Laguna) are pretty great too.

Next is the Too Faced Shadow Insurance Eye Shadow Primer. Holy crap! This is the best product ever. I only got this on black Friday, but I can easily say that it is my favorite product of 2014, if not ever. I have incredibly hooded eyelids (like seriously sometimes my eyes feel like their being dragged down by my lids), and as such, I end up with only a tiny strip of eyeshadow near my lashes and blotches of shadow at the corner of my eyes. Real sexy I tell 'ya. With this product, that's not a problem. My eyeshadow will literally stay on all day with no creases whatsoever. I don't know how I wore eyeshadow before this, but I will be wearing this product every day for eternity.

Also by Too Faced is the Better Than Sex Mascara. I was watching Zoella, and she was raving about this eyeshadow. I love her, and her lashes looked amazing, plus this eyeshadow was on sale. It was like fate. I only paid ten dollars for a set, but sadly it is travel-sized. I will be repurchasing this as soon as it runs out, and probably before. This mascara lengthens, volumizes and separates. If I take the time to apply the mascara correctly, my eyelashes look like I'm wearing fake ones because they are that fantastic. It's like diva level: Beyonce each and every time.

I have already spoken about my Ardell lashes and Mac eyeshadow, so lastly is my RUBY Kisses liquid eyeliner. First let me say that this eyeliner is less than 2 dollars. I love to wear cat eyes eyeliner, and this eyeliner makes it very easy to do it. It is very smooth to apply; I love the applicator, and it lasts well on my lids. Warning not to run your hand across your eyes because you'll look crazy (duh.)

 

The first product is NARS sheer glow foundation in the color Syracuse. This is the best foundation  in the world. I just look like I have flawless glowing skin. I will say that I have pretty good skin to begin wit, but this just adds that extra oomph. The only thing, which I don't like, is that the pump comes separately and costs extra. Considering how expensive this product is, I think that the pump should come with it. Nothing is worse than having too much product come out because that's just a waste of money.

As you all know, I have very curly hair. My hair doesn't have beautiful curls that I can just roll out of bed with. Oh no, my curls are a frizzy mess. The hair mask brings so much moisture to my hair. I only use it once every week and a half because it is that good. My hair just feels silk and soft when I use it, and it will last for well over a week. I love it, and the price wasn't that bad. I think it was around 13 dollars at Duane Reade. I have been using the EverCurl shampoo for about five months. I love it, and I don't think that I will ever not love it. This shampoo is very gentle and leaves my hair looking and feeling healthy. I find that using shampoo that has sulfates and alcohol in it leaves my hair extra frizzy and dry. This shampoo doesn't have those ingredients and is specifically for curly hair.  I can't rant about it anymore. Go try it for yourself and let me know what you think.

I know this blog was extra long, like over 1,200 words long. Even I was amazed. I'm trying to make shorter posts, but thank you guys for reading my ridiculous ramblings. I hope that you enjoyed this post. I'll see you next time.