Incredible Eye Shadows for only $2!

As you probably know I am always on the hunt for new make up and a great deal.  Well mark it on the calendar because I have found the best of both as of this month!

You may already know of this brand, but I just found out about them a few months ago and made a good size purchase last month.  Morphe Brushes is a brand based out of Burbank California and I found them on Instagram (Follow me here).

Well, I went on their site to check out their brushes because I really need some new blush brushes and shadow brushes, and WOW they are super reasonable and look amazing.  Then, I saw that they had eye shadows, so I clicked on that link and I was like, "WHAT, HOLD THE PHONE!" They have individual eye shadows pans for only $2.  Sounds like a scam right? Or maybe the quality is horrid.

I did my research and saw that everyone has been raving about them and the quality and pigment is the same as many of the high end shadows out there...if not a bit better.

So what did I do, I bought 15 eye shadows and a Z pallet to put them in!  Finally my package came to my office and I immediately opened it and organized all the shadows.  I was going away to Keuka Lake for the weekend, but of course I brought my shadows with me to test them out! Wow, I just can't even explain how great these bad boys are.  I really wish I would have bought all the colors they had in stock.

These shadows are super pigmented and super easy to blend! I ended up buying mostly purple and taupe color shadows with a few random orange and gold colors.  I have used almost all of them so far, and I do't have a bad review about any of the colors I bought and for $2 a pan, how can you go wrong!!!

They have the option to purchase pre filled pallets too which I tend to stay away from.  It might be all in my head but when ever I buy pre filled shadows, I feel like they aren't the same as the ones you buy individually, plus I like to make my own pallets!

If you are in the market for some new shadows or you just want to test out some eye shadows and not feel like you are breaking the bank, then head over to Morphe Brushes and pick up a few, or 15!

While you are there check out there brushes.  They have a flat contouring brush that could be a great dupe for the ITA brush by NARS! I can't wait to place and order for brushes and more shadows of course!

P.S. Their customer service is awesome too! I called to ask a question and the girls I spoke with were soooo nice and helpful!

The Truth About a Beauty Blender

Everyone raves about Beauty Blenders.  These soft, cone shaped tools are ideal for applying foundation and concealer.  It took me a long time to buy a beauty blender because there are so many look a like beauty blenders for a fraction of the prices.  I have tried several of these type of products and I never was happy with how the application went.  So I never spent the money on a "real" Beauty Blender.

I finally broke down and bought a real beauty blender (BB)last month and I LOVE IT! It retails at $19.95 for one small little beauty blender.  When you use the BB, wet the sponge and it grows to be twice the normal size.  When you apply your foundation with a wet BB, it will give you a better coverage with less product.

Since you use this product wet, it's easy to keep clean and not have to worry about using a dirty brush that you haven't cleaned in a week.  At first I thought it would be gross because there would be bacteria build up from the wet sponge and make up, I thought I would break out a lot.  But in fact, my skin hasn't broken out one since I started using this.

I dab my foundation on my face and then I blend it out with a BB in stippling motions.  You can use the pointed end to get in hard to reach places, which comes in handy when you are applying concealer around your eyes.  My face looks flawless when I am done applying my foundation.

I like using this even better then my domed kabuki brush!  The BB really gives you a flawless finish and it makes your blushes and other products you put on over your foundation, just look sooooo smoothe!

If you have been wondering about BB's or if you are on the edge about buying one, definitely get one.  You will be very happy you did.  They also come in a few different colors now.  White, purple and black!

What you need for perfect make up!

A lot of people ask me,  "what is the trick to get flawless looking skin and make up?"  There are a ton of different trips and tricks, but one thing that is a must have are GREAT MAKE UP BRUSHES! 

I used to think that you had to spend big money to get a quality brushes, but over the past few years, I caught myself bargain shopping and finding amazing brushes for a fraction of the price as the ones you buy in Sephora, or at the MAC counter.  Now, I AM NOT knocking any of those brushes, I own many of them!! BUT, sometimes you need to find the best bang for you buck!  Enter Crown Brush. 

I found  Crown Brush on Hatuelook and at first I was skeptical because of how reasonable the brushes were and the fact that they were always on Hautelook.  I caved and I bought some brushes; ever since then, I have been obsessed.  More than half of my brush collection is from Crown Brush. 

What you need to know is, many of these brush brands do private labeling.  They go to a vendor who will supply the brush and then put their logo on it and then the brand will turn around and sell the brushes for triple the price.  This is what Crown Brush does for many companies, but they also sell their brushes with out any labels at a STEAL of a price.  Many of these brushes are the exact same brush you are paying triple the money for! 

My favorite collection of brushes from Crown Brush is their Infinity Set.  These brushes are great for liquids, creams and bronzers! I use the domed kabuki brush for my foundation.  My face looks flawless when I use this brush.  Apply a little bit of foundation on your skin and then buff it in, and will have soft, beautiful skin.   

The 10 piece set of brushes is currently on Hatuelook for only $30! That is the prices you would pay for ONE foundation brush, maybe even more. 

They also have a "Syntho" Set that is to die for! Great for creams!  Their duo fiber brush are great and blend everything soooo perfectly!  Both sets of brushes come with great cases that can double as a brush holder, SCORE! 

A few other brushes you might want to check out is the small chiseled brush, great for applying powder under the eyes, and the small tapered duo fiber brush, awesome for contouring with creams and applying highlighter on the cheek bones.  

If you are looking for great tools to use, at a reasonable price, definitely check out Crown Brushes, and go to Hautelook before tomorrow at 8am PST and get your self a set! You will be super happy you did!