The Great Make-up Migration

Every week or two (or four), I rotate out my makeup or 'shop my stash'. I have a makeup bag that I keep on my vanity with things I want to use for however long. When I feel it's time to rotate, I empty out that bag, put all the products back in it's proper place (I like it organized, please), then fill the bag back up again with other products. It's a process I began about 6 months ago when I changed up my makeup organization and I like how it's working.

I moved a 4-tier book shelf into my closet which is off of my bathroom. It keeps all my make-up and perfume organized (and close by) for those quick changes. The good thing is that I'm using more of my collection because there are things I haven't even touched yet, like,...*ahem*...Stereo Rose...*ahem*...As long as I keep it all contained in that book shelf I'm okay with it but should it ever (and I just won't let that happen) migrate beyond the book shelf...well then, I suppose it will be time to call TLC to discuss them bringing over an expert to help me the "make-up hoarder".

So anyway, the make-up migration is now contained to the book shelf and to a medium-sized bag on my vanity.

I thought I'd write about this 'make-up migration' as a jump off to share what I've been wearing the last few weeks. This summer has been easy peasy with the make-up to the point of "Are you wearing make-up?" It's been so very hot in the Southeast that the humidity (and the bum breaker on the air-conditioner at work) has insisted on keeping it simple. However, I did bump it up a little the last couple of weeks after my organizing frenzy of make-up and perfume. When confronted with that, I felt it necessary to add a few more products because it ain't gonna apply itself, right?

So I did and here's what I think:

I will never be without Kerstin Florian Spa Face Aromatherapy Neroli Water. Love it! I just spritzed myself:) Think MAC Fix+ (but better IMO) in a better bottle too.

 

Sugar Tropic Tan Face and Body Bronzer. Love it because there is no orange and looks au naturale.

 

No. 7 Radiant Glow Beauty Lotion. Love it. I add a pump to foundation to lighten it's texture.

 

Rimmel Lasting Finish (color: 200 Soft Beige). Like it. Too heavy by itself so I cut it with the Boots No. 7 Radiant Glow. Does last well but fades around 3pm if I put it on around 7am. Not bad though at all. I like it better in the cooler months. One thing I really don't like is the tube opening because too much product comes out - I probably won't repurchase for just that reason.

 

Tarte Natural Cheek Stain in Chic. Pretty peach color with lots of sheen. Not the best shade for me but I'm trying to use it up. Works just fine in the summer but will not be using in the Fall/Winter.

 

ELF Studio Blush in Peachy Keen. I like it but there doesn't seem to be enough color but more of a peachy-golden sheen. Doesn't work that well as blush for my skin tone but good as a highlighter. However, as much as they wish to emulate Nars in packaging, they fail in the longevity. It's gone by noon.

 

Elf Mineral Eyeshadow Primer. Just as good as UD's Primer Potion. No complaints. Just a little thicker in consistency so you don't need to apply as much. Works great for my oily lids.

 

Visine Tears Lasting Relief. Good stuff and necessary after looking at a computer screen all day. I did pick up some other eye drops that had on the packaging it would give a cooling effect...the cooling effect  is menthol. What the hell were they thinking? You're incompacitated for  5 minutes while waiting for your eye balls to warm back up to room temperature. Don't recommend it at all and I will now stick with Visine.

Rimmel Sexy Curves Full Volume & Curve Mascara. Love it. The wand is small enough to reach the inner eye lashes as well as the tiny outer ones. Now, I want to try Fairy Drops mascara.

 

Redpoint NOC-out Cover-up Compact. Like it. Three colors: a salmon, a beige and a yellow. I use the salmon corrector quite a bit. It's pigmented so a little goes a long way. The beige color is not my exact skin tone color. I've never used the yellow. I think you can get the salmon on it's own and would re-purchase that.

 

Urban Decay Matte Eyeshadows in Naked and Secret Service. I love UD's matte eyeshadows, especially the Naked. It works so well with my skin tone for crease definition. Just that and I'm good to go for a working day. For more definition, I'll add Secret Service to the outer corner of my eye and blend into the crease. Highly recommend. Especially when using a blush with lots of sheen like the Elf Peachy Keen and Tarte Chic.

 

Stila Eyeliner in Tiger. Not sure about this. I used this on my under eye area using both of the above mentioned UD e/s. It just didn't work for me...The red in the brown came out too much and made my eyes look sickly. It's strange because when swatched on my hand, the red is not as conspicuous.

 

So that's it. I won't get into the skin care aspect of it but you can always bet I'll have a high spf moiturizer. Hope everyone has a great weekend!