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Sept Favorites & Fails

September has been a busy month, so my favorites and fails are a short list – but there are some rediscovered loves and some new faves, too!

IN THIS VIDEO, I’M WEARING:

Lancome Miracle Cushion Foundation in Ivory C

IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Pores translucent powder

Too Faced Born This Way concealer in Very Fair

Buxom build-your-own eyeshadow palette

Urban Decay 24/7 Waterline Pencil black

Kat Von D Tattoo Liner in Trooper

Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Powder Duo in Dark Brown

Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel

Loreal Glam Bronze bronzer

Cover Girl TruBlend Blush in Light Rose

Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick in Tower of Mauve

 

THINGS I SUBSCRIBE TO & RECOMMEND:

Morphe Me Brushes*: https://liveglam.com/morphe-brushes/?ref=shokanson

Birchbox*: https://www.birchbox.com/invite/geekoutofwater

Ipsy Glam Bag*: http://bit.ly/1UsNMOJ

Dia & Co. Personal Styling Service Sizes 14-32*: http://bit.ly/1UQ0qqx

Gwynnie Bee Clothing Rental Sizes 10-32*: http://goo.gl/5sJgC9

 

DISCOUNT CODES:

ThredUp Like-New Clothes from Brands You Love – $10 off your first order*: http://bit.ly/1odkOUH

Ulta.com – $10 off your first order*:

http://ow.ly/ZIdTU

Moo.com (where I print my business cards) – 10% off your first order*:
https://www.moo.com/share/mzy22c

*I earn a small commission if you sign up via the starred links and appreciate if you do, but I recommend them regardless of how you sign up!

 

Blog: http://geekoutofwater.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/geekoutofwater
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekoutofwater/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/geekoutofwater
Snapchat: geekoutofwater

 

 

EQUIPMENT GEEKNESS:

This video was shot with a Canon 70D camera with the Canon EF 24-105mm f4L lens and edited with Final Cut Pro X. I record audio on the Zoom H4N (2015 edition) – http://www.amazon.com/Zoom-H4N-Digital-Multitrack-Recorder/dp/B00UK7G3UO and light everything with the Ardinbir Photography 500W 5400K Ring Light – http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004XSYZ2O

 

 

I purchased all products used in this video. All opinions are my own.

FTC: This video is not sponsored.

 

September 29, 2016by Shelly
Videos

DIY Magnetic Eyeshadow Palette

DIY Z Palette

Make your own magnetic makeup palette (similar to a Z-Palette) out of a book! Full demo and examples. Show me your creations in the comments or on social media!

 

I learned this method from Tachi Hogans: https://youtu.be/h4b00AAzltA

 

PRODUCTS MENTIONED (not affiliate links):

Michaels – Pro Mag Magnetic Adhesive Sheet (not a very strong magnet, but OK if this is all you can find!) – http://bit.ly/2aBcpbU

Hobby Lobby – Photo Magnets with Adhesive (Strength: 2) – http://bit.ly/2biZSa2

 

IN THIS VIDEO, I’M WEARING

IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ SPF50 Cream

Mixed with Smashbox 15 Hour Wear Hydrating Foundation

IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Pores Loose Powder

Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance Eyeshadow Palette

Physician’s Formula Eye Booster Liquid Liner in Ultra Black

IT Cosmetics Superhero Mascara

L’Oreal Glam Glow Bronzer

Urban Decay Afterglow Blush in Fetish

Wet n Wild MegaGlo Highlighting Powder

Urban Decay Vice Lipstick in Sheer Rapture

 

THINGS I SUBSCRIBE TO & RECOMMEND:

Morphe Me Brushes*: https://liveglam.com/morphe-brushes/?ref=shokanson

Birchbox*: https://www.birchbox.com/invite/geekoutofwater

Ipsy Glam Bag*: http://bit.ly/1UsNMOJ

Dia & Co. Personal Styling Service Sizes 14-32*: http://bit.ly/1UQ0qqx

Gwynnie Bee Clothing Rental Sizes 10-32*: http://goo.gl/5sJgC9

 

DISCOUNT CODES:

ThredUp Like-New Clothes from Brands You Love – $10 off your first order*: http://bit.ly/1odkOUH

Ulta.com – $10 off your first order*: http://ow.ly/ZIdTU

Moo.com (where I print my business cards) – 10% off your first order*:
https://www.moo.com/share/mzy22c

*I earn a small commission if you sign up via the starred links and appreciate if you do, but I recommend them regardless of how you sign up!

 

Blog: http://geekoutofwater.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/geekoutofwater
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekoutofwater/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/geekoutofwater
Snapchat: geekoutofwater

 

EQUIPMENT GEEKNESS:

This video was shot with a Canon 70D camera with the Canon EF 24-105mm f4L lens and edited with Final Cut Pro X. I record audio on the Zoom H4N (2015 edition) – http://www.amazon.com/Zoom-H4N-Digital-Multitrack-Recorder/dp/B00UK7G3UO and light everything with the Ardinbir Photography 500W 5400K Ring Light – http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004XSYZ2O

 

 

I purchased all products used in this video. All opinions are my own.

FTC: This video is not sponsored.

September 26, 2016by Shelly
Videos

UD vs Tarte Concealer Battle

Another concealer Battle Royale – this time, my beloved Urban Decay Naked Skin concealer takes on the new Tarte Shape Tape Contour Concealer. Let the best coverage win!

RELATED VIDEOS

My High End Concealer Battle Royale – 8 high-end concealers from NARS, UD, Make Up Forever, Bliss, Amazing, IT Cosmetics, Benefit, and Bare Minerals battle it out for the GOOW crown:

https://youtu.be/LtJZaXEHSmQ

 

PRODUCTS MENTIONED

Urban Decay Naked Skin Concealer in Fair Neutral

Tarte Shape Tape Contour Concealer in Fair

 

IN THIS VIDEO, I’M WEARING

Too Faced Born This Way Foundation in Porcelain

Urban Decay Naked Skin Concealer in Fair Neutral (left eye)

Tarte Shape Tape Contour Concealer in Fair (right eye)

Kat Von D Shade & Light Eyeshadow Quad in Plum

Urban Decay Moondust Eyeshadow Palette – Magnetic

Physician’s Formula Eye Booster Liquid Liner in Ultra Black

Tarte Lights Camera Lashes Mascara

Urban Decay 24/7 Waterline Pencil black

Urban Decay Afterglow Blush in Fetish

L’Oreal Glam Glow Bronzer

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder in Ethereal Light

Ardell Mechanical Eyebrow Pencil in Dark Brown

Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel

Physician’s Formula Plump Potion Lip Plumping Gloss

 

THINGS I SUBSCRIBE TO & RECOMMEND:

Morphe Me Brushes*: https://liveglam.com/morphe-brushes/?ref=shokanson

Birchbox*: https://www.birchbox.com/invite/geekoutofwater

Ipsy Glam Bag*: http://bit.ly/1UsNMOJ

Dia & Co. Personal Styling Service Sizes 14-32*: http://bit.ly/1UQ0qqx

Gwynnie Bee Clothing Rental Sizes 10-32*: http://goo.gl/5sJgC9

 

DISCOUNT CODES:

ThredUp Like-New Clothes from Brands You Love – $10 off your first order*: http://bit.ly/1odkOUH

Ulta.com – $10 off your first order*: http://ow.ly/ZIdTU

Moo.com (where I print my business cards) – 10% off your first order*:
https://www.moo.com/share/mzy22c

*I earn a small commission if you sign up via the starred links and appreciate if you do, but I recommend them regardless of how you sign up!

 

Blog: http://geekoutofwater.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/geekoutofwater
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekoutofwater/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/geekoutofwater
Snapchat: geekoutofwater

 

 

EQUIPMENT GEEKNESS:

This video was shot with a Canon 70D camera with the Canon EF 24-105mm f4L lens and edited with Final Cut Pro X. I record audio on the Zoom H4N (2015 edition) – http://www.amazon.com/Zoom-H4N-Digital-Multitrack-Recorder/dp/B00UK7G3UO and light everything with the Ardinbir Photography 500W 5400K Ring Light – http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004XSYZ2O

 

 

I purchased all products used in this video. All opinions are my own.

FTC: This video is not sponsored.

September 19, 2016by Shelly
Videos

September Unboxing

It’s unboxing time! Did both my Ipsy and Birchbox subscriptions survive my cancellation urge last month? Find out now!

 

IN THIS VIDEO, I’M WEARING:

Lancome Miracle Cushion Foundation in Ivory C

IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Pores translucent powder

Too Faced Born This Way concealer in Very Fair

Buxom build-your-own eyeshadow palette

Urban Decay 24/7 Waterline Pencil black

Kat Von D Tattoo Liner in Trooper

Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Powder Duo in Dark Brown

Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel

Loreal Glam Bronze bronzer

Cover Girl TruBlend Blush in Light Rose

Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick in Tower of Mauve

 

THINGS I SUBSCRIBE TO & RECOMMEND:

Morphe Me Brushes*: https://liveglam.com/morphe-brushes/?ref=shokanson

Birchbox*: https://www.birchbox.com/invite/geekoutofwater

Ipsy Glam Bag*: http://bit.ly/1UsNMOJ

Dia & Co. Personal Styling Service Sizes 14-32*: http://bit.ly/1UQ0qqx

Gwynnie Bee Clothing Rental Sizes 10-32*: http://goo.gl/5sJgC9

 

DISCOUNT CODES:

ThredUp Like-New Clothes from Brands You Love – $10 off your first order*: http://bit.ly/1odkOUH

Ulta.com – $10 off your first order*:

http://ow.ly/ZIdTU

Moo.com (where I print my business cards) – 10% off your first order*:
https://www.moo.com/share/mzy22c

*I earn a small commission if you sign up via the starred links and appreciate if you do, but I recommend them regardless of how you sign up!

 

Blog: http://geekoutofwater.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/geekoutofwater
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekoutofwater/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/geekoutofwater
Snapchat: geekoutofwater

 

 

EQUIPMENT GEEKNESS:

This video was shot with a Canon 70D camera with the Canon EF 24-105mm f4L lens and edited with Final Cut Pro X. I record audio on the Zoom H4N (2015 edition) – http://www.amazon.com/Zoom-H4N-Digital-Multitrack-Recorder/dp/B00UK7G3UO and light everything with the Ardinbir Photography 500W 5400K Ring Light – http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004XSYZ2O

 

 

I purchased all products used in this video. All opinions are my own.

FTC: This video is not sponsored.

September 16, 2016by Shelly
Videos

Too Faced Nikkie Tutorials Power of Makeup

Nikkie Tutorials Power of Makeup Challenge

I’m trying out the Too Faced x NikkieTutorials Power of Makeup collab products for the first time, in true Power of Makeup style – half face glam, half face fresh!

 

Music: Whats It To Ya Punk by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Artist: http://audionautix.com/

 

PRODUCTS MENTIONED:

Too Faced NikkieTutorials Power of Makeup – palette, mascara, liquid liner, and primer

 

IN THIS VIDEO, I’M WEARING:

Too Faced Born This Way foundation in Porcelain

IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Pores translucent powder

Urban Decay Naked Skin Ultra Definition Pressed Finishing Powder in Light

Too Faced Born This Way concealer in Very Fair

Too Faced Nikkie Tutorials Power of Makeup Palette – eyeshadows, blush, highlighter, contour, and Sketch Marker liquid liner and Better Than Sex mascara in purple and black

Urban Decay 24/7 Waterline Pencil black

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Powder Duo in Dark Brown

Anastasia Beverly Hills clear brow gel

Too Faced Melted Matte liquid lipstick in Child Star

IT Cosmetics Your Lips But Better lip liner in Buff Nude

 

THINGS I SUBSCRIBE TO & RECOMMEND:

Morphe Me Brushes*: https://liveglam.com/morphe-brushes/?ref=shokanson

Birchbox*: https://www.birchbox.com/invite/geekoutofwater

Ipsy Glam Bag*: http://bit.ly/1UsNMOJ

Dia & Co. Personal Styling Service Sizes 14-32*: http://bit.ly/1UQ0qqx

Gwynnie Bee Clothing Rental Sizes 10-32*: http://goo.gl/5sJgC9

 

DISCOUNT CODES:

ThredUp Like-New Clothes from Brands You Love – $10 off your first order*: http://bit.ly/1odkOUH

Ulta.com – $10 off your first order*:

http://ow.ly/ZIdTU

Moo.com (where I print my business cards) – 10% off your first order*:
https://www.moo.com/share/mzy22c

*I earn a small commission if you sign up via the starred links and appreciate if you do, but I recommend them regardless of how you sign up!

 

Blog: http://geekoutofwater.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/geekoutofwater
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekoutofwater/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/geekoutofwater
Snapchat: geekoutofwater

 

EQUIPMENT GEEKNESS:

This video was shot with a Canon 70D camera with the Canon EF 50mm f1.8 STM lens and edited with Final Cut Pro X. I record audio on the Zoom H4N (2015 edition) – http://www.amazon.com/Zoom-H4N-Digital-Multitrack-Recorder/dp/B00UK7G3UO and light everything with the Ardinbir Photography 500W 5400K Ring Light – http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004XSYZ2O

 

I purchased all products used in this video. All opinions are my own.

FTC: This video is not sponsored.

September 12, 2016by Shelly
Videos

August Favorites & Fails


RELATED VIDEOS:

Myth or Magic: Fem Jolie Hair Straightening Brush – https://youtu.be/C-_UbSw1C9I

Josie Maran Vibrancy Foundation Review – https://youtu.be/L6cp0a2tgKA

 

PRODUCTS MENTIONED:

Favorites:

Laura Geller Balance and Brighten Foundation

Nyx Prismatic Eyeshadow in Punk Heart – http://bit.ly/2c5SMHj

Buxom Dolly’s Wild Side Eyeshadow Palette

Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base

Sabbatical Beauty – Julie Got Grits? Set – http://bit.ly/2bEm6VW

Fem Jolie Hair Straightening Brush

 

Fails:

Josie Maran Vibrancy Foundation

Physician’s Formula InstaReady BB Bronzer

 

IN THIS VIDEO, I’M WEARING:

Lancome Miracle Cushion Foundation in Ivory

IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Pores translucent powder

Laura Geller Balance and Brighten Foundation pressed powder

Tarte Shape Tape Contour Concealer in Very Fair

Buxom Dolly’s Wild Side eyeshadow palette

Physician’s Formula 3 in 1 Eye Booster Liquid Liner in Ultra Black

Urban Decay 24/7 Waterline Pencil black

Anastasia Beverly Hills brow pencil

Anastasia Beverly Hills clear brow gel

Neutrogena Healthy Skin Blends blush in Pure

Loreal Feline Noir Waterproof Mascara

Nyx Butter Gloss in Raspberry Tart

 

THINGS I SUBSCRIBE TO & RECOMMEND:

Morphe Me Brushes*: https://liveglam.com/morphe-brushes/?ref=shokanson

Birchbox*: https://www.birchbox.com/invite/geekoutofwater

Ipsy Glam Bag*: http://bit.ly/1UsNMOJ

Dia & Co. Personal Styling Service Sizes 14-32*: http://bit.ly/1UQ0qqx

Gwynnie Bee Clothing Rental Sizes 10-32*: http://goo.gl/5sJgC9

 

DISCOUNT CODES:

ThredUp Like-New Clothes from Brands You Love – $10 off your first order*: http://bit.ly/1odkOUH

Ulta.com – $10 off your first order*:

http://ow.ly/ZIdTU

Moo.com (where I print my business cards) – 10% off your first order*:
https://www.moo.com/share/mzy22c

*I earn a small commission if you sign up via the starred links and appreciate if you do, but I recommend them regardless of how you sign up!

 

Blog: http://geekoutofwater.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/geekoutofwater
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekoutofwater/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/geekoutofwater
Snapchat: geekoutofwater

 

 

EQUIPMENT GEEKNESS:

This video was shot with a Canon 70D camera with the Canon EF 50mm f1.8 STM lens and edited with Final Cut Pro X. I record audio on the Zoom H4N (2015 edition) – http://www.amazon.com/Zoom-H4N-Digital-Multitrack-Recorder/dp/B00UK7G3UO and light everything with the Ardinbir Photography 500W 5400K Ring Light – http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004XSYZ2O

 

 

I purchased all products used in this video. All opinions are my own.

FTC: This video is not sponsored.

September 5, 2016by Shelly

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Swatch time! Here's the @elfcosmetics Elf Camo CC Swatch time! Here's the @elfcosmetics Elf Camo CC Cream in 150C Fair swatched against a few others in my collection. The Elf leans toward that peachy-cool undertone, similar to the Double Wear in 1C1 Cool Bone (not pictured). I found the photos on the Elf web site to be a bit misleading; it definitely looks like a pink undertone in their photos.
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Concealer swatch comparison request! @flowerbeauty Concealer swatch comparison request! @flowerbeauty Flower Beauty Light Illusion concealer in Fair, @ctilburymakeup Charlotte Tilbury Magic Away concealer in Fair 2, and @narsissist NARS Radiant Creamy concealer in Vanilla. #swatches #makeupswatches #concealer #concealerswatches #flowerbeauty #makeupover40 #onfridaysweswatch
Happy new year, everybody! Here's to peace, love, Happy new year, everybody! Here's to peace, love, health, wellness, inspiration, creativity, kindness, and eating out again in 2021!! Thanks for your support this year and especially your kindness this week. 💜 I appreciate you and we are going to rock 2021!
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I’ve got a review over on YouTube of my experien I’ve got a review over on YouTube of my experience so far in the makeup artist certification course from @onlinemakeupacademy in NYC! Here’s one of my assignments, the carbon black smokey eye. I highly recommend this program! It’s thorough and challenging. Link in bio for my full review! #certifiedmakeupartist #onlinemakeupacademy #mua #makeupartist #makeupover40 #over40makeup
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