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My Easy-Peasy Everyday Makeup Look ft. Maybelline Cosmetics & Review

06 Thursday Jul 2017

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makeup, Maybelline, one brand, review

Seriously, nothing to disclose.

Maybelline is one of the large, global makeup brands we all talk about but few people actually use more than one or two cult products from the line. It has just so many products standing in front of the display can be overwhelming but, below, I review a few of my all time favorite Maybelline products. And, of course, because it’s me, this makeup look is arthritis-friendly, fast and easy to apply.


Maybelline is one of the top drugstore/high street brands in the world so it has endless resources to follow trends, create catchy new products and market them properly. It can be overwhelming and confusing but more products mean more chances for everyone to find something they like, at a reasonable price.

I, like so many others, have limited time to get ready in the mornings. I don’t want to use multiple products with lots of brushes. I just want a few that create an easy, chic makeup look that stays put no matter what.

Cue Maybelline.

Its long-lasting products do just that. Once they set, they don’t budge. I don’t worry about shadow fading or mascara flaking, which is one less headache on my list.

For my everyday makeup look, I only use one brush (that comes with the product) to apply my eyeliner; I apply everything else with my fingers and it doesn’t take me more than 10 minutes!

What more can I ask for?

 

I hope you enjoy this look. It is fast, simple and effortless.

Enjoy!

 

Maybelline Age Rewind – Dark Circle Eraser is my holy grail concealer. I apply it directly from the applicator and blend it in with my fingers to warm up the product. It does not exaggerate fine lines and hides my genetically dark under eyes.

 

The 24H Color Tattoo shadows are close to magic. They have a silky texture which makes them easy to work with. I blend them out with my finger but can use a brush to pack on pigment. These shadows don’t set too quickly but, once dry, they won’t budge. They make a great base for powder shadows eliminating the need for primer.

The brown shades are perfect for a subtle wash of color while the brighter shades add intensity to any look.

 

I am first and foremost a liquid liner girl but when I want a softer look I reach for gel. The 24H Lasting Drama Gel Liner is very similar to its Tattoo counterpart. I go in with a first line, let it dry, apply my shadow and smudge the edge out. I apply one more swipe to darken and set the eyeliner. I have enough time, before it sets, to perfect the line.

The brush is soft but dense and easy to manipulate. Do you like a thicker line, maybe a thinner one? This brush can do both.

 

We have all heard of the iconic Great Lash, Maybelline’s best-selling mascara. Well, there are a multitude of others and my favorite is the Rocket Volum’ Express. It makes my lashes look naturally thicker. I wiggle the wand through the bottom of my lashes then bring the brush straight up. I look like I’m wearing nothing at all.

Have oily eyelids like me? Don’t worry. Powder your lashes before application, it’ll help the mascara stay on and not flake. Keep in mind Maybelline mascaras have a wet formula so they take a little longer to dry.

Don’t want it to transfer to your upper or lower lids? Look down, eyes open, until the mascara becomes tacky.

 

Have you tried these products? Would you wear this look? Let me know!

 

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Get Ready With Me: Easy RA-friendly Makeup | Video

13 Saturday Feb 2016

Posted by MonicawithRA in makeup

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beauty, Becca, Hourglass, L'Oreal, MAC, makeup, Maybelline, Video, ysl

Some links are affiliate ones.

Check out my easy RA-friendly makeup for mornings when I am tired, painful and less able than usual. This look is simple and quick so I still look put together even when I am not feeling it!

I hope you like it! All items are listed below!

 

Don’t forget to sign up with Ebates for cash back on some online orders!

 

Products Mentioned:

L’Oreal True Match Foundation in ‘True Beige’

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Dark Circles Treatment in ‘Honey’

L’Oreal Infallible Eyeshadow in ‘Bronzed Taupe’

Yves Saint Laurent Shocking Mascara in ’01 – Pure Black’

Hourglass – Ambient Lighting Palette

Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector – Champagne Pop

Yves Saint Laurent Kiss & Blush in ’02 – Rose Frivole’

MAC Prep and Prime – Fix + Setting Spray

 

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Nail-Art-A-Go-Go Day 3: Warm vs. Cool

03 Monday Feb 2014

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Julie G, Maybelline, Nail Art, Nail Art A Go Go, Pretty Jelly

Purple can be warm or cool but given the silver micro-glitter I decided to use it as my “cold” color.

 

This is my first attempt at textured polish nail art! I was initially going to try stamping over the textured base but I chickened out!

I decided to go to my old dotticure standby and it came out just like a circus!!

 

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Polishes Used:

  • Julie G Gumdrops Gift of Gold, Sugar Plum Fairy
  • Maybelline Brocades Crushed Crimson
  • Pretty Jelly Dream Cloud

 

I am  not a fan of the Maybelline polish because it is so gritty and does not apply evenly. I keep it around because it is so pretty, but I only use it for dotting.

 

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Nail Art: Snow Day, Please?

19 Tuesday Nov 2013

Posted by MonicawithRA in Nail Art, Reviews

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Julie G, Maybelline, Nail Art, review, Revlon

It may have been warm (as in high 60s) and sunny today, but I was craving snow!

 

Also, I just wanted to play with my new polishes!

 

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The second picture better shows the “snow falling from the sky” effect I was going for.

 

I used 3 coats of Revlon Parfumerie “Fresh Linen”. This is a very frosty, pearly white. The formula is extremely streaky and barely reaches full opacity with three coats. However, the scent does reflect clean laundry and is not overwhelming. Amazingly, it still smells even after top coat!

I dotted with Julie G “White Orchid” and topped with Seche Vite.

I sponged Maybelline Color Show Brocades “Crushed Crimson” on the bottom half of my nails. I did not capture it in these two photos but there is a heavy gold shimmer in it.

I re-dotted with White Orchid and topped with Sinful Colors “Holiday Rebel”.

 

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