Drugstore Faves

Lately I've been into budget friendly options because the holidays are coming up and spring tuition so I'm trying to save where I can, I digress. 

I have absolutely fell in love with these products and I find myself reaching for them instead of my high end options. 

1. Angel Veil from NYX COSMETICS: 

I'm truly convinced this is a dupe for Hourglass' primer (I've only received a sample but the full size is $58, no thank you). It's very light weight, it doesn't cling to my dry patches, doesn't upset my sensitive skin and it smoothes out my pores. What more do you need? It's around $10 but Ulta always has coupons! 

2. Covergirl 3 in 1 Foundation: 

This is my first product from Covergirl and I'm so glad I tried it. It's medium to full coverage and it dries down to a satin matte finish. It last all day and they have a huge color range. 

3. Maybelline Age Rewind Concealer: 

Super light weight, covers up the blueness in my inner corner and makes me look well rested. It doesn't crease and doesn't need to be set with a powder. 

4. Milani Baked Bronzer in Glow: 

The glow giver (insert heart eye emoji). This bronzer is gorg. It gives my face warmth and radiance without being too shimmery. Also doubles as an eyeshadow.  

5. Essence eyeliner in Rose Gold:

Found at Ulta for a $1.99 I repeat, a DOLLAR NINETY NINE. I use this under my eye on my lower lash line for definition without the harshness of black or brown.  

6. L'Oreal Telescopic Mascara: 

It has a rubber brush that coats, seperates and lengthens every single lash. It gives the effect of full lashes and is never clumpy. 

Xox, 

Julia 

No Makeup, Makeup

Let's just start off this post with a disclaimer:
        I am completely and utterly jealous of my friends who look absolutely beautiful without a       
        stitch of makeup on. 

Seriously though, my best friend Nicole looks so great with makeup, love you Birthday girl!

Any who. if I don't feel like doing a full face of makeup and am feeling inspired to be more natural looking and fresh; these are the products I reach for. No I don't think I look horrible without makeup, but a light layer of products just boosts my confidence. It also makes me believe the stranger sitting next to me isn't staring at my acne/under-eye bags/uneven skin.

1. L'Oreal True Match Lumi - literally the new holy grail foundation. This was a Jaclyn Hill induced purchase (thanks girl) but me oh my I can't live without it after only using it TWICE. It is so light and luminous, without being glittery. It really makes skin flawless and it doesn't look like you caked it on either. It didn't even look like I had foundation on! I can't say enough good things about it. It also covered up my acne without drawing attention to the dry skin. Can I get a amen? AMEN. It's only $10.99 btw.

2. Bare Minerals Stroke of Light - under eye brightening concealer, that's so blendable and eye opening. Seriously it looked like I had a full nights rest, and we all know that never happens. I'm not into the pots of thick concealer, I like a more hydrating, liquidy, skin like finish concealer and this one fits the bill. 

3. Hard Candy Lash Tint - this stuff makes you look like you were born with long, thick black eye lashes. It's basically a mascara, however it doesn't make them crispy or stiff. It lasts like a water proof mascara, perfect for polar wind induced tears on campus or in the sweaty summer. 

4. Stila Convertible Cheek Color in Gerbera - a cream blush that gives an alive and healthy look without the chalky texture of a powder blush. These give you such a natural flushed look that is gorgeous!

5. Maybelline Baby Lips in Peach Kiss - my lips are the color of my skin, so I need a little color. If you were lucky to be born with Snow White lips more power to you just add some chapstick! These baby lips lip balms are so hydrating but packed with a beautiful sheer color.

The key to having a fresh face starts with the base. Always take your makeup off at night and wash your face then and in the morning. I prefer Philosophy Purity face wash and an Olay moisturizer.

I hope this helps yall, xoxo

Julia

Best of 2013

I could honestly spend hours on Pinterest. Organizing my favorite outfits, kids I don't have, makeup looks, decorations for my imaginary apartment. It's pretty much the best thing that ever happened to my imagination.

ANYWAY,
I pinned all my favorite beauty products that I loved in 2013.

Go check it out at http://www.pinterest.com/juliacberger/my-favorites/