Sparkle & Shine

Looking for some simple products to use this summer? Well I have found one for you. It is the Make Up Forever Aqua Cream. Any of the 26 shades would be perfect for the warm months, but I found a particular shade that I love: "Warm Beige" (13). For fair skin tones like mine, this is perfect for a quick wash of color and a hint of shimmer over the eye. Try "Satin Brown" (14) and "Taupe" (15) if you have a darker skin tone. Although I was personally on the hunt for a natural shade do not be afraid to experiment with the more crazy colors like "Orange" (10) or "Acid Green" (23)! 


I also love the "Warm Beige" shade because I can use it as a highlighter on my cheeks! Multi-use products like this are great for the summer months when you just want to run out of the house. However, it must be noted that not all the Aqua Creams can be used on eyes and face. Anything with a red, pink, or orange tone should not be used on the eye area due to a different formulation that may cause irritation! (Shades 5,6,7,8,9,10 can be used on the lips and cheeks safely according to Sephora.com)  


Play around with the shades to find the perfect one for you and don't forget to let us know how you like it!

Hope you enjoy and have a lovely day!

Subtle Definition

Want to wear eyeliner, but not feeling the intensity of a dark black? Solution: brown eyeliner! It's an easy way to accomplish the same look but by taking it down a notch (Emeril would be disappointed, but hey, he's a foodie not a makeup junkie!). My favorite gel eyeliner is the Buxom Lashliner in "Leatherette." However, I have an event coming up in which I want a more natural look so I thought I'd go for the brown. Let me tell you: MAGIC! 


The shade is called "Suede." It's a rich, deep brown that offers the same creaminess and workability as "Leatherette" but with a little less WAPOW! Great to wear to work/school or on a day when you want a "no makeup" makeup look. Work a bit into the lash line for subtle definition or go all the way with a wing. However you like to wear your liner, don't forget about the options you have by simply switching up the colors! 

Hope you enjoy and have a lovely day!