October 2014 - jackie 0. monroe

October 2014 - jackie 0. monroe

Friday Favorite - My Top 5 Younique Products!

I have been selling Younique products for about 5 months now and I wanted to share with you guys my top five products I would recommend from this fantastic brand. I find each product they make to be of superb quality and the mascara is my holy grail! 1. Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lash Mascara (if you try only one product, let this be...

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Oct 31, 2014 by Jackie Hosking

Becca's Ombre Nudes Palette - Thoughts & Swatches

New to makeup or just looking for a great staple palette, you should definitely check out Becca's Ombre Nudes Palette. It's the perfect neutral brown collection of five matte shades. Each color is matte but definitely not flat. They have dimension and I can see these layering to perfection. Go from clean to smokey chocolate in seconds. It retails for $40 but beginning...

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Oct 30, 2014 by Jackie Hosking

Lorac's Mega Pro Palette - Thoughts & Swatches

I feel like the pictures pretty much speak for themselves, this is a perfect palette! There is literally every color included here plus both matte and shimmer textures. The size is portable and slim. It's not heavy and bulky. Every single shadow is richly pigmented and buttery smooth. Lorac has included 32 eyeshadows here that are pretty much all brand new. Meaning, this...

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Oct 29, 2014 by Jackie Hosking

Halloween - Rosie the Riveter

The perfect last minute costume! I love this one because it's simple but still a powerful statement. We can do it! Products Used: Garnier Skin Renew BB Cream - here bareminerals original foundation powder - here Ashley Sievert Under Eye Brightener - here Lorac Mega Pro Palette - here Stila Stay All Day Liquid Liner - black Younique 3D Fiber Mascara - here Anastasia Duo Brow...

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Oct 28, 2014 by Jackie Hosking

Mac Holiday Keepsakes Collection - Smoky Eye Palette

Mac always has a great collection during the holiday season and it is definitely one of the brands I look forward to checking out this time of year. Although the last couple years their pigmentation in limited edition palettes has been below average some of them are still worth checking out. This year, like every year, I purchased their smoky eye holiday palette....

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Oct 28, 2014 by Jackie Hosking

Mac Holiday - Modern Majesty Pressed Pigment

Mac has just started releasing their holiday 2014 collection and some of the pieces look pretty awesome. I purchased two products so far, this Modern Majesty pigment is one of them and I'm so happy I got my hands on it. The one thing I will say that disappointed me is that the permanent pressed pigments are much larger and this is regular...

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Oct 27, 2014 by Jackie Hosking

90's

Halloween - Mother Nature, Autumn Royalty

Products Used: face moisturizer of your choice Perricone MD No Foundation Foundation - here Tarte BB Tinted Treatment - here bareminerals original powder foundation - here Josie Maran Argan Illuminizer - here Mac Paint Pot - Layin' Low here Mac Pressed Pigment - LE Saucebox Cosmetics Etude Palette - here Too Faced Natural at Night Palette - here Josie Maran Watercolor Eye - Rio De...

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Oct 26, 2014 by Jackie Hosking

Becca Wild Honey Blush

Becca has really created a fantastic product here with their blush in Wild Honey. Spear describes the shade as a peachy nude and I would say that is pretty accurate. It is perfect for adding warmth and a glow to my skin without needing a bronzer. This is great for all year long, in the Summer when you want that sun kissed look...

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Oct 26, 2014 by Jackie Hosking

Full on Monet - Herbal Essences Naked Dry Shampoo

I have been really into dry shampoo for probably the last year or so. It is a lifesaver when you, on -want to keep your color looking fresh but also two - need your hair to get through another day without washing it. I don't think you need to spend $20 on a dry shampoo, it just seems like a waste to me....

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Oct 25, 2014 by Jackie Hosking

Friday Favorite!

I know I have talked about these products many times before but in case you haven't heard these are my smooth lip must haves! Both are a need during the Fall and Winter months when I love to wear lipstick more often and my lips are dryer than normal. Find the Bite Agave Lip Mask here and Lush's Popcorn Lip Scrub here. xoxo...

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Oct 24, 2014 by Jackie Hosking

Halloween - Black Widow

Products Used: Garnier Renew BB Cream - Fair Mac Face & Body Foundation - white bareminerals Original Mineral Foundation - fairly light Urban Decay Naked Illuminated - here Maybelline Color Tattoo - Stroke of Midnight Jesse's Girl Mineralized Eye Shadow - Graphite Frost My Pretty Zombie Eyeshadow - Pasty Ass Mac Rocky Horror Picture Show Riff Raff Palette - here Stila Stay all Day Liquid Liner -...

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Oct 22, 2014 by Jackie Hosking

GlamGlow SUPERMUD Clearing Treatment

I love a good mud mask. It's refreshing and who doesn't want to pamper themselves every once in a while? I have a few sample packets of Glam Glow products and decided to try the SUPERMUD Clearing Treatment first since everyone is crazy about it. Here are my thoughts... It smells kind of like black licorice so that wasn't really appealing to me....

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Oct 21, 2014 by Jackie Hosking

90's

Mani Monday!

This week's Mani Monday is a rich one. Essie's new nail lacquer in "Partner in Crime" is the perfect vampy Fall polish. It's a deep rich chocolate brown with a high shine finish. I love how shiny it is, resembling patent leather. I used my Sephora Formula X nail cleanser, base coat, and top coat. So far it's been a week without any...

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Oct 20, 2014 by Jackie Hosking

Makeup Geek Pigments - Liquid Gold, Birthday Wish, & Insomnia

If you haven't heard of Makeup Geek Cosmetics then you are really missing out on a fantastic affordable brand. She has made professional performing cosmetics available to everyone, even those on a budget. These loose pigments are just a sample of her huge product list that includes eyeshadows, gel eyeliners, blushes, and she is currently working on a lipstick line as well. I...

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Oct 20, 2014 by Jackie Hosking

The Best Black Lip Products

The black lip. A uniquely classic and striking look that for some can seem hard to pull off. But with the right products and a mysterious attitude, anyone can rock it! Here is a collection of my favorites and some top selling black lip products. Lipstick Queen - Black Tie Optional Gloss The perfect black gloss smooth and slippery but also a little...

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Oct 19, 2014 by Jackie Hosking

Tarte Bambeautiful Eyeshadow Quad - Shades of Clay

If you are on the lookout for an affordable palette with super pigmented shadows, look no further than Tarte's Bambeautiful Amazonian Clay Eyeshadow Palette. I purchased mine from Sephora for $18 but I think they are sold out again. You could definitely checkout ebay or amazon though. I love every color in this palette. It's the perfect everyday neutral quad complete with a...

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Oct 18, 2014 by Jackie Hosking