Goodies: Kat Von D Lock it Powder Foundation & Sephora Perfecting Cover Concealer

This lock it tattoo foundation is the shiz! It does as any normal powder would do, as far as controlling oil, reducing shine etc. The part I love about this powder is that you can work it from sheer to full coverage. Kat Von D has always impressed me from the moment I first tried her products. Her lock it tattoo foundation did so well, that they were constantly sold out in certain shades.With that being said,  she decided to come out with 6 new foundation shades this year (at least I think it's six). The shade that you may be in her liquid foundation will be different than the shade of her powder. I'm a 66 in liquid but a 64 In the powder. It may have to do with the undertones. Who knows as long as I find a shade for me I'm good! Get it, but it, try it!  I guarantee you won't be disappointed! Oh yeah 

and that concealer on the bottom there I bought it on sale for 7 bucks at sephora.  I figured I would use it more to cover up blemishes as it matches my skin tone a little too perfect to be an under eye concealer.I could just use it as a foundation. Who cares it was on sale I liked it I bought it. It works. Hallelujah ,Amen. Let me know if you have tried any of these products and comment below!  Mwah! Till next time! 

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MAC Retro Matte Lipsticks

I first have to say , that I'm a sucker for matte lipsticks!  I have pretty full lips, so I have to be careful about the finish in many bold lipstick colors. They all are sisters to the classic Ruby Woo. The colors I decided to pick up are : Relentlessly red, All fired up, All about drama, Flat out fabulous, and Runway hit.

As most matte lipsticks tend to be a bit drying, it's always best to exfoliate and moisturize. My method is to exfoliate with my toothbrush in the morning while I brush my teeth. Then I LOAD on Smith's Rosebud Salve. Some people blot their lips of excess balm, I don't. I keep it on and apply the matte lipstick. The first application is not going to be pigmented but it will look more like a stain (hint hint). After the first application I blot, then I continue with two more applications while blotting in between each application. This method still gives that matte finish, keeping the balm on gets the perfect  amount of balm stuck on the actual lipstick providing a smoother application with no tugging and pulling. My favorite colors have to be flat out fabulous, relentlessly red, runway hit and all about drama. These colors look WONDERFUL on women of color. Dangerous also is a great color for women of color as well. I just didn't choose that one. Since all the retro mattes will soon become a part of the permanent MAC lipstick line, I probably could have waited for these. .. but for what? :P

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Clarisonic Deep Pore Detoxifying Solution

I've been eyeing this set for a while. I always wondered about what the hype was about with this thing. I still have yet to find out, but when I do I will definitely share its wonders with the world! (It's supposed to work wonders right? Hmm....). The set retails for $169 and it comes with a ; deep pore mia 2, universal voltage plink charger, deep pore brush head, a 6oz. Deep Pore daily cleanser and a 2oz. Detoxifying clay mask with a protective travel case. I chose this set because I have trouble spots on my skin from time to time. I also have extremely oily skin and this allegedly helps to reduce the size of your pores. I will definitely give it a go and let you know what I think of it! Does anyone own one? What are your thoughts?

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NYX Rouge Cream Blush

NYX Rouge cream blush is a perfect alternative to any prestige cosmetic cream blush. My moto is to find any and all dupes in NYX. I don't use MAC lip pencils unless it's exclusive to MAC and can't be found elsehwere. Face powders, lipstick,you name it! NYX is my go to drugstore brand. These blushes are very creamy and EXTREMELY PIGMENTED. The red pink color is called red cheeks and the soft orange color is called, welp, orange. They apply easily and aren't sticky or tacky. They would be used great as a base for a powder blush as well. The orange color is very well suited on women of color. Being that I love bright colors the red cheeks color is perfect for me! I must warn that it is so easy to over kill this color. It's that serious! I haven't tried these bushes on for a full day, so I can't comment on staying power. From the looks of it, I'm pretty hopeful it will go above and beyond for what is worth.

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