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Make Me Up

September 26th, 2008

There are countless options when it comes to make-up and I’ve certainly tested out what seems like the majority of them. My bathroom cabinets are overflowing with new products with their lofty promises, but when it comes to my favorites, I have a select few that I’ve included below.

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1. Mac Lipglass – Underage: Hands down, the best nude lipgloss out there
2. Tarte Cheekstain – Flush: A just-came-in-from-the-cold blush
3. Maybelline Define-A-Lash – Very Black: A jet black mascara that separates lashes flawlessly
4. Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer – Sand: Light coverage that creates a dewy finish
5. Benefit High Beam: A radiant sheen for cheeks, eyelids and lips
6. Body Shop Matte it Face: Absorbs excess oils for a shine-free canvas
7. Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick Compact: A deep, bronzy palette that I swipe over my eyelids
8. Burberry Brit Perfume: My signature fragrance that’s playful and seductive at the same time
9. Wide mouth Clutch in Orange: A worry-free colorful make-up bag

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  • http://www.tenacious-dee.blogspot.com Dennise

    Ooh thanks for the heads up about the nude lip gloss, I’ve been searching for the perfect one for a long time!

  • http://www.ipickpretty.blogspot.com Legallyblondemel

    Ditto the Define-A-Lash and Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick; they are my staples. I’m looking for a new perfume, however, so I’ll have to give Brit a go; thanks for the tip.

  • http://daisychaindreams.blogspot.com Laura

    I <3 MAC underage lipglass, I’m actually totally out, must get some more!

  • http://being-red.blogspot.com valerie

    Benefit has the best stuff. High Beam = amazing. But have you tried the Benetint? It sort of stains your fingers, so you have to use cotton, but my summertimes swear by it.

  • http://www.bmommy1.blogspot.com brandi

    Totally agree! I wear the Burberry Brit and love it…Also, I`m in serios need of new makeup and will be using your list hopefully very soon! Thanks and I am enjoying your blog :)

  • http://wewearthings.blogspot.com issa

    ooh i might have to look into that body shop matte it face

  • Hayley

    I love the Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer! And I’ve tried several MAC lip glosses that are great, but I’ll have to pick up Underage!

  • Vivian

    Great beauty post! I also love Benefit High Beam, and the nude lipglass. Mac makes the best lip glosses, I love the smell and the texture, so creamy. I’m also all about the cheek stains, I usually also dab some on my lips.

    I must try the Bobbi Brown shimmer, I’m looking for something different for my eyes!

    I’d also love to see a post about your skincare picks sometime, I’m sure you have great stuff to recommend :)

  • http://theluckystone.blogspot.com Jessie

    Tarte cheekstain is definitely one of the essentials in my bag! Also, I think I am going to need to try out that mascara and those yummy eye colors… so lovely!

  • http://couturecarrie.blogspot.com/ Couture Carrie

    oooooh I have to try that Tarte flush cheek stain; I keep hearing amazing things about it!

    xoxox,
    CC

  • http://heyshannonrae.blogspot.com Shannon

    Great products! Burberry Brit is my favorite too, my husband and I both have it (his is the men’s version, of course), and it smells sooo good! :)

  • http://www.iamstyle-ish.com tiffany

    I love hearing about other girl’s beauty picks. I’m always up for trying out new products but always better when it’s been recommended.

  • http://www.leeselooks.blogspot.com Lisa

    these look oh so lovely!
    i’ve never tried any of them before but i am sure they are fabulous.
    i am a fan of laura mercier- her concealer is out of this world.

  • http://little-byrd.blogspot.com Rebekah

    I love tarte cheek stain – perfection!

  • http://www.heart-of-light.blogspot.com/ Rachel

    I’m right there with you on the Tarte (as you know) and I’ll definitely have to pick up some of these other ones to try. I love digging through your make up bag!

  • http://www.thebudgetbabe.com Budget Babe

    I like Laura Mercier products a lot, if you can learn how to apply the eye liner, it’s one of the best out there (need to skillfully apply with some water and a brush…I am not so coordinated so I only use it for special occasions when I have plenty of time)

  • http://thestilettoghetto.blogspot.com Caro

    great choices! I’ve always been a fan of burberry and bobby brown!

  • http://forme-foryou.com Kate

    Ohhh I’ve been looking for a cheek stain, you’ve helped my decision! Also I love that perfume.

  • http://urple.blogspot.com Katlin

    I’ll have to look into that nude lipgloss from MAC! In high school I was obsessed with their lipglosses! Now I hardly ever wear lipgloss, just some Burt’s Bees.

  • http://knighttcat.blogspot.com/ knightcat

    im going to try some of these products out! thank you for sharing them! :)

    xxx
    ps love the header

  • http://newyorkecherie.wordpress.com/ Zoe

    I love that High Beam stuff from Benefit. It makes my cheekbones look amazing!

  • http://observationmode.blogspot.com/ enc

    I love the new look of the blog!

  • http://www.prettysandyfeet.com/ katelin

    oh what cute makeup. i love it. and love the new layout, so fun.

  • http://www.blissfulb.blogspot.com mrs. french

    7 and 8 are favorites are mine too…I want to try number 2, now I know I will because you recommend it…xo

  • http://www.stylediscovery.com.au songy

    I love makeup picks. I find them super useful as I don’t usually search for them. Brit is in my wish list now. :)

  • http://www.stylediscovery.com.au songy

    so you went with the 3 col too. well done. was it easy enough to migrate?

  • Vivian

    i forgot, kudos on the new layout and header, so pretty!!

  • http://www.belle-lumiere.blogspot.com Belowen

    I find it so hard to stray from my makeup favourites… Perhaps I should shop around some more!

  • http://fiveblondes.com Micaela

    While I love shopping for things like clothes, shoes, furniture, pretty much everything… makeup overwhelmes me. I will definitely try some of these out.

  • http://fashionchalet.blogspot.com fashion Chalet

    Yum. I love new makeup! :)

    xo/ fashion chalet

  • http://shesdressingup.blogspot.com shesdressingup

    I need a new mascara so I may try Maybelline now!

  • http://www.beautyetc.typepad.com beautymaven&more

    You picked some great stuff. I haven’t tried that particular MAC lip gloss though – I better run out & buy some!

  • http://seasonal-lust.blogspot.com/ seasonal lust

    #2 is a favorite of mines as well! it’s no fuss blush and its so natural looking!

    I might have to check out #6 of yours.

  • Jessica

    Are there any beauty blogs that you like to read on a regular basis?

  • http://www.x-cheap-pharmacy.com via

    Thanks for all you do. These are really great!

  • http://www.enviousdesire.com costume jewellery

    Great selection. Love Burberry Brit.

  • http://leahhg.wordpress.com Leah

    I have got to say… UNDERAGE is by far my favorite nude lipgloss as well. I have tried a myriad of colors and nothing ever comes quite as close to perfection as this one!

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