Current Obsessions

Going back to the beauty part of my blog, I thought I would catch you guys up with what products I am currently loving.

I might just narrow it down to my top 4 because it might be too much!

Jumping right into it...in no particular order:

1. Makeup Forever HD Foundation
Perfect for my gals with oily skin!


2.  Clinique Moisturizing Gel
I have used this years before but stopped but just recently purchased the rest of the 3 step line...I will keep you guys updated on how I feel about it with an updated skincare routine. 



3. Smashbox Photofinish Primer
Its pricey but I will probably never use a different primer...so worth it!



4. Lemon Water 
Alright so I am aware lemon water is not really a beauty product BUT it aids in keep your healthy and your skin clear and glowing so you will always catch me drinking some!




I know this post was short but sometimes short and to the point is all you need!

Till next time...
xoxo,
Alexuss 

MAC MatchMaster Foundation Review

If you know me well enough, this should be no surprise to you that I am using a new foundation. I've always loved trying out new ones to see what I like and don't like. High-end and drugstore, I try them all.

 If you remember from a past blog post, I mentioned I was using the Covergirl 3 in 1 foundation, which was amazing!

Now I've switched to a brand that I have tried everything else but their foundation, which is MAC. Lipsticks, blush's, and powders I am pretty familiar with when it comes to them, but foundation? Nope.  

So I figured why not try out the MatchMaster foundation. I heard it was perfect for oily skin (which I have) and they had a wide range of colors to choose from. 


 Going on almost a month of using it I can tell you that without a primer, the foundation will still make you a little oily BUT this foundation lasts all freaking day. 

I only have to pull out my blotting papers once a day which is a lot less than I'm used to.

One of my favorite things about this foundation is that the bottle is in pump form so its less messy and you don't have to worry about wasting product. 

Basically, I like this foundation but am I in love with it? Not really. The coverage is really good but for the price I feel that it should be able to keep me oil free all day. 

So if you are looking for a foundation with medium and build-able coverage I recommend it, and if you have oily skin, don't forget that primer!

Would I purchase it again? Yeah probably, but I have other foundations that I want to try first. 
*I was wearing the foundation in this picture. 

xoxo,
Alexuss 

December Glam Bag review

It's the middle of January so I think now is a good time to do my December Glam Bag review... Whats new. 

Anyways...this bag, I would have to say, this bag was a winner. It's been the first bag that I use every single product daily (except one which I'll explain) 

My only complaint is the actual bag everything came in because it wasn't as cute as the other ones but they cant please everyone I guess. 

This is what came in my bag last month:

If I had to pick one favorite though, that would be the Tarte Mascara. It separates my eyelashes just the way I like them, but when I use it with my Jordana mascara, my eyelashes are on point! 

I also really enjoyed using the Pixi Dust. I used it as a highlight but I assume you could use it as an eye shadow too. It's that one color that I think would look beautiful on all skin types. 

The NYX Lip Butter was very....buttery. I guess that's a way to describe it. Just a regular lip balm to me. The color I'm not sure I like on myself but I make it work. 

Now the one product I still haven't tried out is the Cool Way Conditioner. Only because I always forget to put it in my shower and by the time I remember I have it, I am already in the shower.

But I promise I will try it soon and give an update as to how I liked it!

My January Glam bag should be coming soon so you could probably guess the review for that one probably wont be out till February. (My birthday month!!!) Better late than never right? 

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xoxo,

Alexuss 

 

December Wishlist

So I am going to start a new little series on my blog, where each month I tell you all the items that I have discovered and want to try out!
I always talk about the products that I have, but what about the ones that I haven't tried yet? So each month I will create a wishlist of things that I will be looking forward to buying in the coming month. By the way, I want to thank my girl Yari for giving me this idea, because I love it! She has a blog too, and if you're into fashion I suggest you check it out! Visit her at Yaritzasays.wordpress.com


1. Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed in Champagne Gold

2.NARS highlight in Albatoross





















3. Anastasia Perfect Brow Pencil in Granite






















4. Sleek Face contour kit




















5. MAC lip pencil in Chestnut




















6. SheaMoisture Illuminating Powder in mandaly dusk


Let me know if any of you dolls have tried any of these makeup goodies and what you thought about them!
Till next time...

xoxo,
Alexuss 

November Glam Bag Review

Its about that time for another Glam Bag review. I am a little late on this one due to Thanksgiving, which I hope everyone had a great one! But its now December and the new bag is going to come out soon so I figured its time to review the November one.

So heres a little peek at what I got:

So everything came in this cute glitter bag which you all should know glitter is my favorite color ;) really though. 

I got the Tarte Maracula Oil, Be a Bombshell Eye Base in Submissive, Jcat Wonder Lip Paint in Red Potion, SeaRx Micro-Dermabraision Face & Body Scrub and the Pixie dust roll on perfume oil. 

Right away, I can already tell you my two favorite products from this bag is the eye base and the  Tarte oil, simply because those are the two that I find myself using daily. 

The lip paint I liked but I have only used once because its a product that I really have to take my time using because I find it sooo messy. The color looks beautiful though. The Pixie dust perfume was alright too, I wear it probably once a week but the scent doesn't really last that long. 

My only wish is that Ipsy would stop sending me two facial products because I don't even use the Micro-Dermabraision Scrub but I do have to note it smells sooo good, kinda like citrus. 

So overall, more pros than cons in this bag but I cant wait till I get my December bag!
till next time...
xoxo
Alexuss

Beauty on a Budget

As much as we always want to buy that $40 foundation we see at Sephora we cant always bring ourselves to spend that much when we know there is a foundation at Target that will work just as good (maybe even better) Especially for us college students, beauty on a budget can be a struggle sometimes, but glorious when we find a product that can match that expensive one we have been eye balling forever.

So here are my favorite affordable drugstore products that I just cant get enough of!

When I did my everyday makeup blog I was using the Sephora brand foundation but since I finished that I switched to the CoverGirl Outlast Stay Fabulous foundation. Its super lightweight but build-able. However, it might say shine free, but I still find myself being oily after a while of wearing it. But then again, that's with any foundation that I wear. I got mine from Target but CoverGirl products can be found anywhere.

My next product is also by CoverGirl. Its their Clean concealer and this is probably the best concealer that I have ever had, including high end ones. I like that it comes in a tube and has an applicator like a lip gloss which makes everything a lot easier for me. Totally recommend this one!

So enough with CoverGirl, and on with Revlon. Right now I am using the Lash Potion mascara and the formula is great and makes my eyelashes look better than any other drugstore mascara I have used. Im pretty sure I only paid $5 for it, so you cant go wrong with that!

Last, to clean all of that off my face at the end of the day, I use the Ponds makeup remover wipes and these not only smell good but they seriously get ALL of my makeup off. Eyeliner, mascara, EVERYTHING. I cannot live without these bad boys. Go get you some!




Let me know what drugstore products you all are loving at the moment!

Stay Fab,
Alexuss

Life Update/ New Posting Schedule

Heyyy my little beauties!

Sorry I've been MIA and haven't been keeping up with my blog like I should of been. 

But long story short, after my last post I went on a little summer vacation with my girls to San Antonio and Austin to end the summer then when we came back, school started the very next day. So school has been back in session for 5 weeks now and I had just been trying to focus into getting back into the swing of things. But now that I am back on schedule I am officially gonna start blogging again. I really missed it. Trying to juggle school, a job, and an internship is not exactly the easiest sooo I have decided I want to have a set posting schedule so it makes it easy for me and you guys know when to expect a new post! So every Wednesday be expecting some new material from me! Makeup, fall fashion, my current favorites, all that good stuff you guys look forward to. 

Hope everyone is having a great fall semester and can you guys believe its October now?! Time is just flying by its crazy. But for all my students out there keep up the work and don't loose focus! 

And I will be seeing you guys again next Wednesdaaaay :) 

Stay Fab,

Alexuss