Walmart is my go-to place for make-up purchases. Since I'm a poor college student, I don't like to spend a lot of money on something like make-up. I've never actually been huge into make-up until recently when I started reading more beauty blogs and watching beauty vlogs on YouTube like Sprinkle of Glitter, Zoella, and Tanya Burr (Thanks for the amazing advice girls!). I'm happy to say I now know how to put make-up on properly! I was never really taught because my mom doesn't wear make-up and I don't have an older sister. It's not like I didn't know ANYTHING, but I now understand a little more about the different products you can use. To make a long story short: I've kind of become obsessed with the whole make-up and beauty thing. My 'get ready' time has increased, but I found a new hobby! :) So let's get to my haul.
Physician's Formula Warm Nude Eye-shadow (Not Recommended)
I got this eye-shadow palette with the hope that I could use the browns for shading. Out of everything I bought during this trip, this has to be my least favorite. I've used the darker browns a couple of times, but the powder is so packed that it won't pick-up onto my brush. I end up having to spend a lot of time reapplying to try and get any significant color. I wouldn't recommend this unless you like to use your finger to apply.
Covergirl Smoothers Concealer (Recommended)
I never really used a lot of concealer because I always just relied on my foundation. I'm glad I bought some though, because it does a great job of covering blemishes and imperfections on my face that foundation isn't thick enough to cover. I don't think I've ever used a Covergirl product that I didn't like, and this product has become a permanent member of my basic collection.
Maybelline Dream Sun Bronzing Powder (Recommended)
This is the first summer I started wearing bronzer. I always thought that it would make my face look really fake; but, now that I'm educated, I know that's not always the case. I spent a long time in the make-up aisle comparing different powders because I wasn't for sure on a color that would work with my skin. I hate trying new products, because you basically have to take a chance with the color and hope it works. I was worried that I would pick a color that was too dark, but I was also worried that I would pick a color that was too light and do no good. After a lot of weighing, I finally went with this product, and I'm happy that I did. It gives my face a wonderful glow without having an overbearing presence. If you don't use harsh contouring like me, I would definitely recommend this light product.
Ecotools' Brushes (Recommended)
Before buying these, I never used brushes to apply my make-up. Yup, I was a finger applier. Little did I know that by buying these brushes, my make-up would look a lot more smooth and natural. These tools were slightly more expensive than most brushes, but I decided to splurge a little bit with the hope that they last a little longer than the cheaper ones. Out of everything I bought, this was the smartest purchase I made. I love these brushes, and they make my mornings a lot cleaner. As you can see; I got a good variety of brushes for my basic products. If I could add one more brush, it would be an eye-shadow shading brush. A brush for shading is usually more rounded and Ecotools didn't have any for sale (I ended up buying a separate one from a different manufacturer later). Other than that, I don't understand how I ever survived without these, and I would definitely recommend them!
What kinds of products do you recommend I try? Let me know in the comments!
Ecotools brushes are some of my FAVORITE brushes ever! I pick those over the fancy ones I can get from Bare Minerals or other brands. And they're really easy to clean, too!
ReplyDeleteI think I've fallen in love with them! :)
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