Beauty on a Budget

When I began to look into makeup beyond eye shadow and lip gloss, I did not want to spend a ton of money on things I did not know how to use. I began with the lower end and drugstore products I still use to this day. As the years went on and I perfected my craft, I moved on to high-end popular brands such as MAC, Lancome, Bobbi Brown, Urban Decay, Becca, and so on. This blog will showcase a few brands to help get started with a daily or nightly makeup routine and not break the bank.

My makeup journey began with ELF(Eyes, Lips, and Face) their prices start at $1 and go up

Coastal Scents has $1.95 hotpots or pan eye shadows and good quality brushes starting at $2.49

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BH Cosmetics is known for their brushes and pigmented eye shadow palettes for less

Shany Cosmetics-I have both of the products below. The eye shadow palette was only $17.99 and the brushes were purchased while on sale. You receive free shipping for orders over $50.

NYX-one of my favorites. They have good quality products at a great price. I own all the items pictured below and I love them all, especially the butter lip gloss. My favorite lip gloss thus far. I purchase my NYX products from Ulta because they are usually buy one get one 50% off and I always have a coupon. They can also be purchased online, Target, and I have seen them in beauty supply stores as well.

Some of the drugstore brands I wear include Maybelline, Covergirl Queen, Black Opal, Black Radiance, Milani, Jordana, and L.A. Girl. These products can be found in your local drugstores such as Walgreens, CVS, and Rite Aid. These items can also be found in local retailers such as Wal Mart and Target.

My Skincare Routine

Michael Todd Combination Skin Regimen

Skincare is the first step to a good makeup application, or in other terms, "a beat face". Makeup is a form of art. Therefore, you always want a clean canvas for fresh new painting. Not taking care of your skin and not keeping it hydrated and clean may lead to a cakey, patchy, dry finished look. 

 

Michael Todd is 100% Organic skincare line that caters to the skin by categories, concerns, and regimen. The photo above is the normal to oily combination skin regimen I use to keep my skin looking fresh and radiant. The Pumpkin Scrub is used once every two weeks, tropical fruit scrub twice a week, and the other products are used every other day.

The Combination Skin Regimen keeps combination skin balanced with gentle cleansing to remove excess oil and a serum and moisturizer duo to repair, protect and moisturize your skin. Nutrient-rich facial mask exfoliates and improves skin cell turnover.

• CLEANSE AND TONE one step cleanser/toner
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• TROPICAL FRUIT SCRUB combination hydrating exfoliant scrub
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• CITRUS CREAM MOISTURIZER with dmae and hyaluronic acid 
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• PUMPKIN nutrient-rich facial mask |  Exfoliates and improves skin cell turnover
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• INTENSIVE organic cream eye treatment | Combats signs of aging, puffiness and dark circles around the eyes
• ANTIOX SERUM with DMAE and alpha lipoic acid | Contains potent antioxidant Vitamins A, B3, B5, C, E and Coenzyme Q in a base of Aloe Vera and Rose plus essential oils

For everyday use to remove excess dirt, oil, and makeup I use Philosophy's Purity Cleanser. I use Neutrogena's Pore Refining Toner to minimize my huge pores on my nose and cheeks. To keep my face hydrated and moisturized, I use Cetaphil's Daily Face Moisturizer. A Mary Kay Deep Cleansing Brush is used when exfoliating and apply cleanser to get deep down into my skin and help remove the dirt.

Philosophy Purity Cleanser

Neutrogena Pore Refining Toner

Cetaphil Daily Moisturizer 

Mary Kay Cleaning Brush

Maybelline Color Sensational Creamy Matte: Pink N Chic

Fall 2014, Maybelline introduced their Color Sensational Creamy Matte Lipstick Collection. Fall and Matte lipsticks are like milk and cookies for me, the perfect match. With that being said, I purchased all 10 shades that were introduced. They have added new permanent colors to the collection and the first one I grabbed was Pink N Chic. It is a mild pink, good wear for the summer. 

Maybelline Pink N Chic

 The creamy matte formula gives you the matte finish while going on smooth as a creamy lipstick making it easy to apply. These lipsticks are only $7.99 and can be found at Wal Mart or your local drugstores. I purchased my collection from Ulta. Maybelline products currently buy one get one 50% off and they have a coupon for $3.50 of any $10 purchase. 

Here is a list of all Creamy Matte Shades and a Photo Below with the color of each lipstick

650 Nude Embrace
655 Daringly Nude
656 Clay Crush
657 Nude Nuance
660 Touch of Spice
665 Lust for Blush
670 Ravishing Rose 
675 Faint for Fuchsia 
680 Mesmerizing Magenta
681 Vibrant Violet
682 Blushing Pout
683 Pink n Chic
684 Electric Pink
685 Craving Coral
686 Pink Sugar
687 All Fired Up
690 Siren in Scarlet

691 Rich Ruby

695 Divine Wine(Favorite)

696 Burgundy Blush

Maybelline Color Sensational Creamy Mattes

Pink N Chic, Ulta Butter Balm in Poppsy, and NYX lip liner in Fuchsia

Here is a photo of me wearing Pink N Chic paired Ulta Butter Balm in Poppsy, and NYX lip liner in Fuchsia.