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Thanks Mikasa 

Thanks Mikasa Beauty for sending me these great products! Tomorrow I’ll show you all how it looks on but in the meantime check out Mikasa Beauty website. If you want 25% off use my promo code: ASPIREONESELF25

Review: Hourglass Concealer and Brush 

Hey Aspirers! 

Recently I’ve received a package from Influester to review a product by Hourglass. The package came the day I left for my trip so I couldn’t review it until now. There is a video below on my review plus some extras you didn’t get from my video. 

Again I want to thank Influester and Hourglass for sending me this product to review.

Below is a fact sheet on the Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick. I love how there are so many shades so you’ll be able to find the shade you are looking for. 

Remember in the video I mentioned you dont have to apply concealer with this makeup? Well here is a comparison of my Bobbi Brown concealer and Vanish. You can tell how thick Vanish is next to Bobbi Brown. 

Click here to purchase your Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick. 

Chick here to purchase your Vanish Foundation Brush. 

Don’t forget to like this post if you want to see more reviews like this one. 

Sincerely, Courtney Renee

#favFriday: Everyday Makeup

     

  
When it comes to my everyday makeup routine I like to look as natural as possible so if you want to know how I get my look continue reading.

I’ve listed my favorite makeup products to complete my everyday makeup routine below. I’ve listed the makeup in the order I apply them. 

1. Eyebrows 

 
I can’t leave my house without my eyebrows looking good. I’ve tried brow kits and brow pencils but the color is either too light or too dark. So I started using an eyeliner pencil and I haven’t put it down yet. 

  • Where to purchase: Ulta 

2. Concealer 

 
Before this product I would buy Smashbox concealer but I thought $20 was way too much for a concealer stick. I came across this shade and it works just as good and it last longer. I use concealer to shape and smooth my eyebrows out. I also apply it before I put on my foundation to hide blemishes and highlight under my eyes after I put on my foundation.

  • Where to purchase: Walmart

3. BB Cream

  
Before using BB cream I didn’t know what it was until I started watching different YouTube channels. One day I was in the makeup aisle and decided to try it out. I love how light weight it felt on my face. Before using this I would use MAC liquid foundation. Between the two I wouldn’t go back to MAC. BB cream makes my skin look more even and I love the cheaper price. 

  • Where to purchase: Walmart

4. Press Power

 After applying my BB cream I apply my press powder to blend and lighten my face back to the original color. The BB cream and the powder combine creates my exact skin color.  

  • Where to purchase: Walmart

5. Eyelashes

 

One thing I wish I have is longer eyelashes and thanks to this mascara it makes me look like I have some.  

  • Where to purchase: Walmart

Here are some pros and cons for using my makeup.

Pros:

  • Great price
  • Easy to apply
  • Great for women of color

Cons: 

  • Not available in all Walmarts
  • Small selection in stores 
  • The color names isn’t the same with all the products so it’s a little confusing on deciding which color is right for you. 

I hope you enjoyed reading my favorite makeup products for my makeup routine. You can also visit Ulta website and Black Radiance website to purchase these items as well. 

I’ll like to know what are your favorite makeup products? Leave a comment below. 

Sincerely, Courtney Renee