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Best Face Makeup of 2017

Best face makeup of 2017

Here are my top 5’s of 2017 in the FACE category – Powders, Blushes, Highlights, Bronzers, and Contour – some affordable, some high end! All products linked below.

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FOUNDATION FEST MASTER LIST! All of the foundations I’ve reviewed, ranked and searchable:

Foundation Fest

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POWDERS
IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Airbrush Perfecting Powder – http://go.magik.ly/ml/8nqf/
LA Girl Pro Setting Powder – http://go.magik.ly/ml/6yuh/
Physicians Formula Youthful Wear Translucent Powder – http://go.magik.ly/ml/8nqh/
Kat Von D Lock-It Translucent Powder – http://go.magik.ly/ml/8nqi/
RCMA No Color Powder – http://go.magik.ly/ml/48h9/
Laura Geller Balance and Brighten Foundation – http://go.magik.ly/ml/4awu/

BLUSH/BRONZER
Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso – http://go.magik.ly/ml/8nqr/
Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Exposed – http://go.magik.ly/ml/8nqu/
Physicians Formula Butter Blush in Natural Glow – http://go.magik.ly/ml/8nqt/
Becca Mineral Blush in Flowerchild – http://go.magik.ly/ml/8a1z/
L’Oreal Glam Bronze Bronzer – http://go.magik.ly/ml/56lg/

HIGHLIGHT/CONTOUR
Hourglass Ambient Strobe Lighting Powder in Incandescent – http://go.magik.ly/ml/81ig/
Nyx HD Blush in Taupe – http://go.magik.ly/ml/8a20/
Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips All in 1 Nude Palette for Face & Eyes in Natural – http://go.magik.ly/ml/5z9p/
Wet n Wild MegaGlow Highlighting Powder in Blossom Glow – http://go.magik.ly/ml/7ny9/
Laura Geller Baked Gelato Swirl in Diamond Dust – http://go.magik.ly/ml/75vr/
L’Oreal Glam Bronze – http://go.magik.ly/ml/56lg/

IN THIS VIDEO, I’M WEARING:

FACE
Benefit PoreFessional Primer – http://go.magik.ly/ml/6i8y/
Milk Blur Foundation – http://go.magik.ly/ml/7ci3/
Urban Decay All Nighter Concealer in Fair Neutral – http://go.magik.ly/ml/8cdc/
Milani Baked Blush in Bella Bellini – http://go.magik.ly/ml/8nqr/
Laura Geller Balance & Brighten In Porcelain – http://go.magik.ly/ml/8a1x/
Wet n Wild MegaGlow Highlighting Powder in Blossom Glow – http://go.magik.ly/ml/7ny9/
Nyx HD Blush in Taupe – http://go.magik.ly/ml/8a20/

EYES
Urban Decay Anti Aging Primer Potion – http://go.magik.ly/ml/5026/
Morphe Dare to Create 39A Eyeshadow Palette – http://go.magik.ly/ml/8mgc/
Urban Decay 24/7 Waterline Pencil in Legend – http://go.magik.ly/ml/7jd1/
Nyx Epic Ink eyeliner – http://go.magik.ly/ml/4gnc/
Stila Glitter and Glow in Next to Notte – http://go.magik.ly/ml/8a8p/
Maybelline Total Temptation Mascara – http://go.magik.ly/ml/83ec/
Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Powder Duo in Granite – http://go.magik.ly/ml/6kun/
Anastasia Beverly Hill Clear Brow Gel – http://go.magik.ly/ml/8nr0/

LIP
Colour Pop Ultra Glossy Lip – My Little Pony Flutter Valley (Limited Edition, sold out)
IT Cosmetics YLBB Lip Liner in Buff Nude – http://go.magik.ly/ml/6rtr/

FYI: Magic Links (go.magik.ly) support this channel at no cost to you. If you purchase an item through my magik.ly links, I may be paid a small percentage of the sale (usually 1-5%). To learn more about how these affiliate links work, check out this video from Jen Luvs Reviews: https://youtu.be/MGxvZVK6MRI

SOCIAL!

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

THINGS I RECOMMEND:

Boxycharm*: http://bit.ly/boxycharmGOOW
Morphe Me Brushes*: http://bit.ly/morpheGOOW
Birchbox*: http://bit.ly/birchboxGOOW
Ipsy Glam Bag*: http://bit.ly/1UsNMOJDia and Co. Personal Styling Service Sizes 14-32*: http://bit.ly/1UQ0qqx
Gwynnie Bee Clothing Rental Sizes 10-32*: http://goo.gl/5sJgC9
Ebates.com* Cash back for shopping online! http://bit.ly/ebatesGOOW
Magic Links (product referral program)*: https://www.magiclinks.org/rewards/referral/geekoutofw/

DISCOUNT CODES:

$25 off any Clarisonic device when you use my link. (I receive a free brush head for each person I refer)*: http://bit.ly/clarisonicGOOW
Ulta.com – $10 off your first order*: http://ow.ly/ZIdTU
Hello Fresh! Meal Kit Subscription – $40 off your first box!*: http://bit.ly/hellofreshGOOW

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

January 3, 2018by Shelly
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Favorites & Fails September

A couple of hair products and some makeup this month! Stick a fork in it; September is DONE!

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FAVORITES:
(Fails are not linked because I don’t recommend them!)

Pantene Dry Shampoo – http://go.magik.ly/ml/6yuk/
Living Proof Perfect Hair Day – http://go.magik.ly/ml/6yui/
Smashbox Photo Finish Primerizer – http://go.magik.ly/ml/6yud/
Estee Lauder Double Wear Nude Foundation – http://go.magik.ly/ml/631e/
Perricone MD No Foundation Foundation – http://go.magik.ly/ml/6rtp/
LA Girl Pro Powder setting powder – http://go.magik.ly/ml/6yuh/

MENTIONED VIDEOS:
Dyson vs Chi Hair Dryer Battle – https://youtu.be/ZlN0xV5PWJU
LA Girl Full Face of First Impressions – https://youtu.be/th48_F-TGyM
Estee Lauder Double Wear Nude Review – https://youtu.be/l3UR1WLagnA

IN THIS VIDEO, I’M WEARING:
FACE
Smashbox Photo Finish Primerizer – http://go.magik.ly/ml/6yud/
Too Faced Peach Perfect foundation in Porcelain – http://go.magik.ly/ml/6yuc/
Too Faced Born This Way Concealer in Very Fair – http://go.magik.ly/ml/4axi/
Laura Geller Balance & Brighten foundation powder in Porcelain – http://go.magik.ly/ml/4awu/
Loreal Glam Bronze Light Pale bronzer – http://go.magik.ly/ml/56lg/
Becca Mineral Blush in Flowerchild – http://go.magik.ly/ml/61dx/
Hourglass Ambient Strobe Lighting Powder in Radiant Finish – http://go.magik.ly/ml/6yua/

EYES
MAC Paint Pot in Painterly – http://go.magik.ly/ml/4xmy/
Morphe Jaclyn Hill eyeshadow palette – http://go.magik.ly/ml/6kh7/
Urban Decay 24/7 Waterline pencil in Legend (black) – http://go.magik.ly/ml/48hf/
Urban Decay Troublemaker mascara – http://go.magik.ly/ml/6seq/
Winky Lux UniBrow Universal Eye Pencil – http://go.magik.ly/ml/5x2u/
Anastasia Beverly Hills clear brow gel – http://go.magik.ly/ml/48hd/

LIP
Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lip in Haze (limited edition?)

FYI: Magic Links (go.magik.ly) support this channel at no cost to you. If you purchase an item through my magik.ly links, I may be paid a small percentage of the sale (usually 1-5%). To learn more about how these affiliate links work, check out this video from Jen Luvs Reviews: https://youtu.be/MGxvZVK6MRI

SOCIAL!

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

THINGS I RECOMMEND:

Boxycharm*: http://bit.ly/boxycharmGOOW
Morphe Me Brushes*: http://bit.ly/morpheGOOW
Birchbox*: http://bit.ly/birchboxGOOW
Ipsy Glam Bag*: http://bit.ly/1UsNMOJDia and Co. Personal Styling Service Sizes 14-32*: http://bit.ly/1UQ0qqx
Gwynnie Bee Clothing Rental Sizes 10-32*: http://goo.gl/5sJgC9
Ebates.com* Cash back for shopping online! http://bit.ly/ebatesGOOW
Magic Links (product referral program)*: https://www.magiclinks.org/rewards/referral/geekoutofw/

DISCOUNT CODES:

$25 off any Clarisonic device when you use my link. (I receive a free brush head for each person I refer)*: http://bit.ly/clarisonicGOOW
Ulta.com – $10 off your first order*: http://ow.ly/ZIdTU
Hello Fresh! Meal Kit Subscription – $40 off your first box!*: http://bit.ly/hellofreshGOOW

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

October 4, 2017by Shelly
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Full Face of LA Girl First Impressions

LA Girl is at CVS! My local store had a whole new section of LA Girl Cosmetics, so I grabbed a full face to try out. Here are my first impressions!

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MENTIONED VIDEOS:
My original review of LA Girl Pro Coverage foundation – https://youtu.be/XcSXmsUZDMo
Boxycharm Try-On August – https://youtu.be/3FckMdmgSEc

IN THIS VIDEO, I’M WEARING:
FACE
LA Girl Pro Prep HD Face Primer – http://go.magik.ly/ml/6mnp/
LA Girl Pro Coverage Liquid Foundation in Porcelain – http://go.magik.ly/ml/6mnv/
LA Girl HD translucent setting powder – http://go.magik.ly/ml/6kz9/
LA Girl HD Pro concealer – http://go.magik.ly/ml/6mns/
LA Girl Highlight/Contour Powder (contour) – http://go.magik.ly/ml/6kzd/
L’Oreal Glam Bronze – http://go.magik.ly/ml/56lg/
LA Girl Just Blushing Blush in Just Natural – http://go.magik.ly/ml/6kze/

EYES
MAC Paint Pot in Painterly – http://go.magik.ly/ml/4xmy/
LA Girl Eye Lux Eyeshadow quad in Eternalize – http://go.magik.ly/ml/6mnx/
LA Girl Ultimate Intense Stay Auto Eyeliner in Intense Black – http://go.magik.ly/ml/6mnz/
LA Girl Flashy Mascara – http://go.magik.ly/ml/6mny/
LA Girl Shady Slim brow pencil in blackest brown – http://go.magik.ly/ml/6mnw/
L’Oreal Brow Stylist Plumper Brow Gel – http://go.magik.ly/ml/4cg8/

LIP
LA Girl Metal Liquid Lipstick in Prism – http://go.magik.ly/ml/6mnq/

FYI: Magic Links (go.magik.ly) support this channel at no cost to you. If you purchase an item through my magik.ly links, I may be paid a small percentage of the sale (usually 1-5%). To learn more about how these affiliate links work, check out this video from Jen Luvs Reviews: https://youtu.be/MGxvZVK6MRI

SOCIAL!

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

THINGS I RECOMMEND:

Boxycharm*: http://bit.ly/boxycharmGOOW
Morphe Me Brushes*: http://bit.ly/morpheGOOW
Birchbox*: http://bit.ly/birchboxGOOW
Ipsy Glam Bag*: http://bit.ly/1UsNMOJDia and Co. Personal Styling Service Sizes 14-32*: http://bit.ly/1UQ0qqx
Gwynnie Bee Clothing Rental Sizes 10-32*: http://goo.gl/5sJgC9
Ebates.com* Cash back for shopping online! http://bit.ly/ebatesGOOW
Magic Links (product referral program)*: https://www.magiclinks.org/rewards/referral/geekoutofw/

DISCOUNT CODES:

$25 off any Clarisonic device when you use my link. (I receive a free brush head for each person I refer)*: http://bit.ly/clarisonicGOOW
Ulta.com – $10 off your first order*: http://ow.ly/ZIdTU
Hello Fresh! Meal Kit Subscription – $40 off your first box!*: http://bit.ly/hellofreshGOOW

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

September 11, 2017by Shelly
Videos

Foundation Fest LA Girl Pro Coverage

FOUNDATION FEST – 5 days in a row of foundation reviews on pale, dry, over-40 skin. Day 3: LA Girl Pro Coverage Illuminating Foundation in shade Porcelain

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To catch up on previous Foundation Fest videos, check out my playlist!
http://bit.ly/foundationfest

Inspired by ThaTaylaa’s 15 Days of Foundation series:
https://www.youtube.com/user/ThaTaylaa

IN THIS VIDEO, I’M WEARING:

LA Girl Pro Coverage Illuminating Foundation in shade Porcelain
NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in Vanilla
RCMA No Color Powder
Laura Geller Double Take Baked pressed powder
Loreal GlamBronze Bronzer in Light Pale
Tarte Nudes Blush in Exposed
Physicians Formula Shimmer Brick in Natural Nudes
Physicians Formula 3 in 1 Eye Boosting liquid liner in Ultra Black
Kat Von D Innerstellar eyeshadow palette
Anastasia Beverly Hills clear brow gel
Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Powder Duo in Dark Brown
Urban Decay 24/7 Waterline pencil in Legend (black)
Cover Girl Super Sizer Mascara
BellaPierre Cosmetics Kiss Proof Lip Crème in Antique Pink

January 30, 2017by Shelly

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