Get a Megawatt Smile with Hard Candy lipstick

It's an unfortunate truth that orange lipstick/gloss can often make your teeth look a little yellow.  (It's a risk I'm willing to take, dears!)

Anyway, Hard Candy has decided to include a teeth whitener with their new lipstick.  This is Megawatt Smile Lipstick + Tooth Whitener in Coral.  Of course, this lipstick comes in lots of colors so you can make your pearly whites even whiter!

The lipstick has a moisturizing core of clear balm and is attached to a pot of whitener with a small brush.

Can I attest to just how much this makes your teeth whiter?  Not really - it's hard to tell if you aren't consistently using it.  The taste is decent - slightly lemony in taste and smell.

I have to say that I adore this color.  It's orange, shimmery, balmy, and long-wearing.  It has a nice slip that still manages to stay in place.

Do you need this?  Heck yes!  I love it - you can find it in Walmart for $6.  Buy it HERE.

XOXO

-Kaitlin

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Milani's Champagne Toast makes eyes look sparkling!

Sometimes in the morning you just don't have enough time for a complicated makeup look!  On those days I turn to a quick swipe of champagne eyeshadow.  It brightens up eyes and is universally flattering!

That's where Milani Shadow Eyez in 03 Champagne Toast comes into play!  This eyeshadow pencil is the bomb.

I don't have a lot of eyeshadow sticks - I tend to stick with pressed options.

 However, I had heard wonderful things about these Shadow Eyez sticks so I picked one up at CVS recently.

This promises 12 hour wear and I have to say it delivers.  I have oily lids and this stays on really well. (Of course, I use a primer, as usual.)  No creasing, no fading, and easy to layer other shadows on top of it.

The color is beautiful.  Today I did an incredibly simple makeup look using this on my lids.  A quick line of eyeliner, swipe of mascara, and bit of blush make everything work.

Doesn't this color make your heart melt?  I can't get over how beautiful!  I feel like I need the white Shadow Eyez now!

You can pick it up HERE for $7.49 or at your local CVS.

XOXO

-Kaitlin

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Get Shocking Extensions with L'Oreal Telescopic

Please excuse me for being so absent lately!  Like I said before, I was sick as a dog starting on January 1.  What fun it is to start the new year with a big, huge cold!  When you're ill, makeup loses some of its appeal.

Anyway, on to one of my new obsessions!  

I hardly ever purchase drugstore makeup - I seriously only use Maybelline Great Lash.  So I went out on a limb to purchase L'Oreal Telescopic Shocking Extensions mascara on the recommendation of the Muse from Musings of a Muse.

She said that this delivers length and maintains curl while not providing a terrible amount of volume.  I would say that's really accurate!  I wanted something for length so I could pair it up with a volumizing mascara for super drama!

I picked up the waterproof formula but I might just go back for the regular formula, too!

The brush on this is really nice.  L'Oreal claims that there are 200 bristles (not that I've cared to count!) to help grab all your lashes.  I would say you definitely need to curl your lashes for the best results.

I think it's adorable the that tube actually looks like a telescope - so nifty!  I'm so pleased with this mascara - zero flaking, fading, or smudging.

It's definitely not going to give you volume, but it will maintain your curl all day and wing your lashes out to baby-doll like proportions.  My favorite way to wear it?  On top of tarte primer and mascara for truly incredible drama!

I don't have any comparison pics but I promise to update ASAP!

On a different note - what have I been up to since dropping off the map for foreverrrrr?  Well, I was off work due to my cold so I managed to watch all the episodes of Sherlock.  So amazing!  Seriously, if you haven't seen it, watch it ASAP!

Of course, watching Sherlock led me to the wonderful world of "Wholock" on Pinterest.  (Doctor Who + Sherlock = Wholock)  Also, there's some very twee Harry Potter / Sherlock mashups like this:

Adorableeeee!  I don't own this picture but if someone knows who to credit it to, please let me know!

Anyway, pick up this mascara for about $10 in drugstores.  (I would post a link for you but I can't find any sites where this is reasonably priced.)  Also, make sure to watch Sherlock and Doctor Who on Netflix!

XOXO

-Kaitlin

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Control your shine with these minty Boscia sheets!

Tell me you use blotting papers.  Seriously, they're the greatest thing since sliced bread for me!  I have very oily skin and I have to blot constantly.

I usually like the blue, slicky sheets from Neutrogena or Walgreens; however, I decided to grab some of these Boscia ones since they're oh-so-cheap at $5 for 100 sheets.  (I already gave you a preview of these in my "What's in my purse?" video!)

These really do smell like peppermint!  That combined with the adorable packaging make these a must in my purse.

Now, I feel like the Neutrogena ones I use soak up a TON of oil.  Like, almost my entire face full.  Unfortunately, these are for lighter jobs.  If you only have a bit of oily these would work nicely.  I tend to use these for quick touch-ups when my face hasn't completely dissolved into an oil slick.

You can see that they're quite a nice size.  These are also good for blotting your hairline should oil appear there.

All in all, I really like these and I'll be buying more!  I think they're a great addition to my purse and I love the minty scent.

XOXO

-Kaitlin

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Subtle greens in shades of Sea Glass with CoverGirl

Today I want to quickly show you the CoverGirl Eye Enhancers 3 Kit Eye Shadow in Sea Glass.

This trio provides a nice wash of color but definitely don't expect super-pigmented colors like Urban Decay provides.

This creates a nice, subtle look that looks nice on hazel eyes.  Unfortunately, these are a bit dry and hard.  They certainly aren't buttery.

Of course, this is a good deal at $4.69; however, I do prefer my shadows a bit more pigmented.

You can purchase HERE.

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-Kaitlin

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Set your makeup in place with e.l.f. Studio Makeup Mist & Set

I've heard about makeup mists & sets forever but I've never taken the plunge.  Sure, the little mists look up at me at the Sephora check-out line but I just pass them over because they seem so expensive.

However, e.l.f. provides a budget option that I can really love, though!  This is the Studio Makeup Mist & Set and it only cost $3 for 2.02 fl oz.

I really didn't have high hopes for this.  What could it possibly do for this oily-skinned girl?  Well, apparently a lot!

After I apply my full face of makeup I just mist this over my face, keeping the nozzle about 6-8 inches away from my skin.

Don't ask me how it works but this keeps my makeup in place all day and even seems to keep oil at bay.

I love it and I know I'll be keeping this in my stash foreverrrr!  Grab a bottle HERE!

XOXO

-Kaitlin

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Get matte skin that lasts for hours with e.l.f.!

Oh, powder.  I feel like it's one of the least glamorous pieces of makeup.  Sure, there are drool-worthy high-end versions with ridiculous prices but...let's be honest...I'm never going to shell out +$60 for powder.  

In fact, I hate spending more than about $6 for powder!  I'd much rather save my big bucks for fun eyeshadow palettes or lipstick/gloss sets.  

Which leads me to this new Translucent Matifying Powder from e.l.f.!  This little doozy is $3 and I really love it.

My face has been super-duper oily lately for some unexplained reason so I really need a power that's going to stay put for a while.

This one fits the bill perfectly.  Although there is some pigment, as you can see, I think this is very translucent.  It barely gives off any sort of color on me.

This isn't a huge pan, but I think the $3 price tag is wonderful considering how drugstore powders seem to be creeping up and up in price.

This powder, along with the e.l.f. makeup setting mist I'm going to show you tomorrow have been keep my facial oil to a minimum and helping my makeup stay put all day!

You MUST pick this up!

XOXO

-Kaitlin

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Natural, matte cheeks with e.l.f. Pink Passion

Remember when I rounded up a bunch of budget blushes?  I mentioned e.l.f. Studio Blush but pointed out that I had never tried one.  However, now I can say I have!

I picked up Pink Passion - a bright, girly-girl pink.  I seriously thought this would be a DISASTER on my face but I've been wanting to attempt it for so long.

Good news - this blush looks incredible on me!  I think only really fair skin tones could pull this off because it might start to look chalky on deeper complexions.

I love the packaging because it's such a blatant copy of NARS.  The little window in the front is a nice touch so you can see which color you're grabbing if you have a few.

The texture is my ideal (which isn't everyone's) because it's firm and dense.  You don't kick up tons of powder with your brush with applying.

This color looks lovely with just a couple sweeps but you could really build it up for more opacity.  

I feel like this is nice to have in my stash as I tend to reach for shimmery blushes and this is a true matte.  It looks incredibly natural on my skin - like I'm actually blushing!

This swatch is heavily built up just so you can see the color!

You can purchase HERE for $3.

Are you having a good day?  I can't stop listening to this Bob Dylan cover by Ke$ha.  It's so sad and melancholy but I just love it.

XOXO

-Kaitlin

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Creamy gray nails with Essence Movie Star

Essence is a lovely German brand that has (thankfully) made its way to America.  You can find Essence products in Ulta stores but unfortunately they never seem to have the full product line.  C'mon Ulta - gimme more!

I've mentioned Essence's lipglosses before but I believe the nail polish is even better!

Today's product is Essence Colour & Go Quick Drying Nail Polish in Movie Star.  The name of this product confuses me...

Gray?  The words "movie star" evoke bright reds, glitters, shimmers, golds, etc. for me.  Not gray.  However, this is an amazing gray and I love having this in my collection!

This is a dark gray cream polish that has a nice, even flow to it.  I don't experience bubbling or pooling.  It settles nicely; however, I believe it's definitely darker on the nail than it is in the bottle.

This is a really nice base for glitters, too.  Silver glitters looks really nice layered on top.

If you don't have any good gray creams in your collection, this might be a nice one to add.  The price is right at only $1.99.  

Unfortunately, Essence has redone their nail polishes and I can't find this one on Ulta's website anymore.  However, the last time I was in Ulta they still had a few of the old bottles on the rack.  If you find this one, pick it up!

Here's a link to Essence's current nail offerings.

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-Kaitlin

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Punchy red-orange lips with Wet n Wild Salsa Lessons!

Don't you love a good cheap thrill?  Wet n Wild MegaShield SPF 15 Lip Color is a good start at only $2.99! 

I picked up a tube of Salsa Lessons.  Please forgive the ratty appearance of the tube.  Peeling off the packaging leaves sticky residue everywhere and I just haven't had the heart to remove it all.

With a name like "Lip Color" it's hard to know the exact finish they're going for here:  sheer?  opaque?

I do want to praise this product for having an SPF 15!  A lot of lipsticks don't have SPF and you know how I feel about skin care! 

(Again, please forgive me for forgetting an arm swatch!  I got caught in a picture-taking frenzy of a bunch of lipsticks and completely forgot arm swatches.  Sorry!)

This color is gorgeous and produces a nice, opaque finish.

Unfortunately, this product doesn't seem to stay put too well.  You'll definitely want to blot afterwards to try to keep the product from slipping away by itself.

Do you need it?  Well, not if you have similar colors in your stash.  This is a nice color and it's very budget friendly so if you don't have anything like it, you might want to grab it next time you're at CVS or Walgreens (or wherever!).

It's $2.99 and you can purchase HERE.

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-Kaitlin

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