This MOTD was inspired by a look Jaclyn Hill filmed with a basic eye, lashes, and a dark vampy lip. I've been loving a statement lip recently and this fits the bill. I wanted something, clean, modern, but a little edgy. 

I used Anastasia's liquid lipstick in the shade Potion which is a deep matte eggplant. In some lighting it can look black but don't let that scare you. I love this color and can totally see myself wearing it more often now. Feeling hesitant to wear a bold lip color? Don't be, it is a total confidence booster similar to a red shade!

For the eyes I used the mauve and ivory shades from the Tarte palette above. I used the dark purple shadow as a liner and use the Physicians Formula Lash Booster Fiber Mascara to pump up those lashes! 

For complexion, I used Becca's Backlight Filtering Primer and Clinique's Beyond Perfecting foundation. I've been loving this Clinique foundation, it is out of this world! I don't use concealer with it because it is a foundation and concealer combo. I love the finish - a glowy satin, and don't get me started on the coverage and longevity! This baby is a staple in my kit from now on! I wear the shade Breeze for reference. I believe it is the lightest shade they offer.

I contoured and bronzed up my face a little bit with Kevin Aucoin's Celestial Bronzing Veil in Tropical Nights. I love this bronzer. Tropical Nights is a cool toned hue that works well for contouring and regular bronzing with a fine shimmer.  It has been my multitasking savior on quick mornings when I need some color plus a little contour. I love to set my face with the Nars' pressed crystal setting powder. 

Brows, I usually use Estee Lauder's Brow Now in the black shade but I forgot to grab it and put it in my makeup bag. I ended up using a grey eyebrow pencil that I got free from somewhere. It's a no name brand pencil. But it did get to order the new Anastasia Brow Definer in the shade Ebony because it is the same shape (an angled shape) and I loved it for carving out the perfect arch! I'll let you know what I think of the Anastasia one!

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This month was all about transitioning from Summer to Fall. Here are my favorites and obsessions from the past couple weeks!

Koh Gen Do Aqua Foundation 113 - This foundation is perfection. When I apply it, it feels like moisture is being put back into my skin. It's refreshing and I love the finish. 

Physicians Formula Lash Booster Extension Mascara - My favorite and go to mascara at the moment! It doesn't irritate my Fall allergy stricken eyes and the length and volume it gives can't be beat!! Obsessed is an understatement. 

Ofra Liquid Lipstick Kathleen Lights Miami Fever - The perfect Fall pumpkin lipstick shade. 

Ofra Illuminating Blush Stripes - Glow getter to the max, gorgeous! 

Mac Studio Watertight Foundation NW20 - Another great foundation addition to my collection. It has a lighter coverage but doubles on the glow.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Pomade Ebony - I first purchased this when I had my copper hair a while back in the shade auburn. At that point I hated it. I don't know if I wasn't applying it correctly, the color was wrong or what but my first reaction was, yuck. Then the heavens shined down and I gave the ebony shade a shot after seeing all my fellow raven haired ladies sporting it. Wow, I am in love! It stays put all day and my brows are arched to perfection. 

Becca Jaclyn Hill Highlighter Champagne Pop - Omg. I thought this was going to be one of those  overhyped products but wow was I wrong. I love it! It's a gorgeous glow. A warm version of Becca's Opal shade, which I also love. I've been wearing this nonstop this month.

Bh Cosmetics Carli Bybel Palette - SO perfect! The highlighters in this palette are top notch! They apply reminiscent of Becca's powder highlighters (which cost $30 something dollars a piece compared to this $15 palette). The eyeshadows are really pretty and pigmented. I love the mauve colors since that seems to be my go to eyeshadow tone lately. Great job Carli, I might have to get a backup!

Ole Henrikson Truth Serum Collagen Booster - I had to see what the hype for this product was about and I am so glad I did. I use this in the morning and at night before my moisturizer. It really does give my skin a boost. I just finished my first bottle and I will be back for another. The only thing I don't like is that it is easy to pump out too much which is why my bottle went so fast I think (a little over a month) and the price kind of sucks too, $48.

Ole Henrikson Pue Truth Youth Activating Oil - I purchased this at the same time as the Truth Serum and also love it. I use this one only at night since it does leave an orange cast (kind of like a fake tan). It's the perfect companion to the serum and it gives my skin an instant and long lasting healthy glow. 

Origins GinZing Eye Cream - This has been on my favorites lists for a long time. I finally finished my sample size and purchased the full size. I love this because it works not only for an eye opening eye cream in the morning but also as a great facial highlighter. I love using this under my eyes and on the tops of my cheek bones. It makes my powder highlighters pop on top!

Mauve - I am obsessed with mauve makeup lately. From lipstick to blush to eyeshadow, I need it in my life. 

Plaid - If it comes in plaid, it's coming home with me. I feel like plaid is the epitome of Fall and everything cozy. 

Dunkin Donuts Toasted Almond Coffee 

Anything 90's - The shoes and bag below are a huge example of this! Loving the 90's trend right now. Brown lipstick and knee highs, yes please!

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Products Used:

Becca's Ombre Nudes Palette - here

Mac Eye Kohl (Costa Riche) - here

Younique 3D Fiber Lash Mascara - here

Younique Moodstruck Lip Liner (Pouty) - here

Garnier Skin Renew BB Cream (Light/Medium) - here

Too Faced Cocoa Powder Foundation (Light) - here

Anastasia Brow Powder Duo (Ash Brown) - here

Tweetermen Brow Mousse - here

Becca Blush (Wild Honey) - here

Mac Blush (Harmony) - here

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Garnier Skin Renew BB Cream (Light/Medium) - This is by far the best bb cream I have come across from the drugstore. It's thick texture is moisturizing while giving a medium coverage. I use this with powder on top and walk out the door feeling fresh.

Bareminerals Original Powder Foundation (Fairly Light) - I go back to this powder a lot. It's great for the winter because it adds radiance to your skin. It doesn't make me feel and look too powdery.  

It Cosmetics Powder Brush - The handle broke off of this a long time ago but you really don't need it. Other than that, this brush is amazing! I love the way it easily buffs out my powders (loose or pressed) to an airbrushed finish. It doesn't shed either! Definitely worth the investment.

Becca Blush (Wild Honey) - I just wrote a post on this last week, find it here. But this really is a perfect glowing nude pop of color. You only need to tap your brush lightly on it to get a brush full of powerful pigmentation but then it blends seamlessly to perfect.

Anastasia Brow Powder (Ash Brown) - This brow powder duo is a new find from the last week of October but it had to be included in my favorites. It's the perfect grey brown that looks natural but goes with my black hair. I also love that two colors are included in the compact so you can blend and it looks dimensional and never flat.

Anastasia Mini Brow Brush & Spooley - I love this little brush. It's perfect for travel because of its smaller size!

Tweezerman Brow Mousse - I've had this for at least a year now. It is simple and gets the job done. It dries fast but not to a super hard finish which I really like. Plus there is not flaking.

Younique Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lash Mascara - Ladies! If you haven't tried this yet, you are crazy! This is my holy grail of mascaras. Its natural ingredients make me feel good about putting it on my lashes in the first place. The length and volume are amazing and it layers so nice! Never looking back!

Make Up For Ever Lip Liner (3C) - Similar to what everyone is calling "the Kylie Jenner lip" it's the perfect everyday shade. Natural but it adds the definition I like and makes my lips look plump. Plus it goes with so many lipsticks and stays put!

Mac Lip Pencil (Spice) - Another great everyday lip liner. Perfect for pairing with nude lips or rosy hues to give the illusion of fuller lips and add some color to your fall look!

Gerard Cosmetics Lipstick (1995) - I love this rosy shade. It has a hint of red and a hint of brown. It really changes the look depending on what light you are in. It's perfect for Fall. The texture is on the matte side but also moisturizing. I will definitely be checking out more of their colors!

Okay that is it for this month. I hope I introduced you to some new products that you will love too! 

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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 on November 6th Sephora is having a VIB Rouge and VIB member 20% off sale. If you are thinking of picking it up I would definitely snag it during that sale. Use code GIFTROUGE if you are Rouge member and use code GIFTVIB if you are VIB member.

Find it here!

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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 and then even in the winter when you need some color put back into your skin. It is definitely a "wake me up" kind of product. I feel like it adds life to my look and I don't see myself ever being without this. It would also say it's like a super pigmented Kat Von D blush in the shade Wish. The two are kind of similar but Kat's blush is much more subtle and less red. They both give me the same effect I've been looking for, a nude glow. 

Find Wild Honey here!