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December Favorites & Fails

Favorites and Fails! Here are the products I’ve been using on the regular throughout December.

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FAVORITES & FAILS:

Rimmel Lasting Finish foundation in 091 Light Ivory

Airless Pumps – .5oz http://amzn.to/2gqdfGl, 1.0 oz http://amzn.to/2gBlvGT

Always Off Makeup Remover Cloths – http://amzn.to/2gq6HYA

Laura Geller Double Take Baked powder foundation in Fair

Obliphica Seaberry Hair Serum

Sally Hansen Color Therapy nail polish in 140 Haute Stone

Revlon Color Envy gel nail polish

Olay Eyes Eye Lifting Serum

Maybelline Color Sensational Bolds lipstick in 760 Gone Griege

Lorac Mega Pro 2 eyeshadow palette

Dr Jart UV Sun Fluid

 

IN THIS VIDEO, I’M WEARING:

L’Oreal Infallible Total Cover foundation in 301 Classic Ivory

Elf undereye setting powder

Tarte Shape Tape Concealer in Fair

Nyx Micro Brow pencil

Anastasia Beverly Hills clear brow gel

Kat Von D Tattoo Liner in Trooper

Urban Decay 24/7 Waterline pencil

IT Cosmetics Superhero Mascara

Lorac Mega Pro 2 eyeshadow palette

Revlon Powder Blush in Racy Rose

L’Oreal Glam Bronze bronzer (summer 2016 LE)

Nyx blush in taupe (contour)

Hourglass Ambient Lighting powder in Incandescent

L’Oreal Infallible Lip Paint in 314 Spicy Blush

January 2, 2017by Shelly
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What’s New at the Drugstore & Giveaway!

GIVEAWAY! What’s new at the drugstore? Lots of stuff for fall! Check out my mini haul and see below for details on my Wet n Wild Autumn Lush eyeshadow trio giveaway!

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LINKS:

Julie Dawn Olsen – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKMa5Ifs7IsV_UhCV73tXMQ

Stephanie Lange – https://www.youtube.com/user/stephilalalange

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One lucky winner will receive two Wet n Wild eyeshadow trios from the Autumn Lush limited edition series – “Plaid to the Bone” and “Velour Vixen.” This giveaway is open to both US and international entrants 18 years of age or older.

To enter, visit the Rafflecopter for this giveaway on my web site https://geekoutofwater.com or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/geekoutofwater/

The giveaway will be open October 17, 2016 through 12:00am Eastern Time October 22, 2016. Entries will only be accepted via Rafflecopter. One winner will be randomly chosen from all Rafflecopter entries received.

The winner will be contacted by October 24, 2016 via YouTube direct message, so be sure to check your messages that weekend! You will have 24 hours to respond with your shipping address to claim your prize. If you do not reply within 24 hours, a new winner will be chosen.

Good luck!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

 

IN THIS VIDEO, I’M WEARING:

Urban Decay All Nighter Foundation in shade 1.5

Tarte Shape Tape concealer in fair

Medusa’s Makeup body shimmer highlighter

Elf Contouring Blush & Bronzing Powder in St. Lucia

Urban Decay Moondust eyeshadow palette

Wet n Wild eyeshadow trio in Velour Vixen

Nyx Retractable Eyeliner in Purple

Ardell #110 Demi Wispies Lashes

Wet n Wild Megalast Liquid Lipstick in Don’t Be a Plum Plum

 

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!

 

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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.

October 17, 2016by Shelly
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4th of July Makeup Look

4th of July Look

Here’s a fun, festive, easy, wearable makeup look for the 4th of July holiday, featuring the Naked Basics 2 and Urban Spectrum palettes from Urban Decay!

 

PRODUCTS MENTIONED (not affiliate links):

Sephora Pro Tapered Crease Brush #19 – http://seph.me/28NvjLt

Wet n Wild Angled Liner Brush – http://bit.ly/28MS2Jg

Wet n Wild Large Eyeshadow Brush – http://bit.ly/28LGFvw

Wet n Wild Photo Focus Setting Spray – http://bit.ly/28LGHnp

Ulta Small Eyeshadow Brush – http://bit.ly/28M5tb0

Keshima Eyeshadow Brush – http://amzn.to/28R7gbG

Morphe M330 Blending Crease Brush – http://bit.ly/28NAYCe

 

IN THIS VIDEO, I’M WEARING (not affiliate links):

Boots No 7 Stay Perfect Foundation – http://bit.ly/1qa9JEQ

Boots No 7 Perfect Light Loose Powder – http://bit.ly/1OY5WpO

Urban Decay Naked Skin Ultra Definition Pressed Finishing Powder – http://bit.ly/1oFvHib

Urban Decay Naked Skin Weightless Complete Coverage Concealer – http://bit.ly/1Y4cqDt

Nyx Dark Circle Concealer – http://bit.ly/28NBrUV

Urban Decay 24/7 Waterline Eye Pencil in Black – http://bit.ly/1SxwWe5

MAC Paint Pot in Painterly – http://bit.ly/21aWcu1

Urban Decay Naked2 Basics Eyeshadow Palette – http://seph.me/1Z1p3zp

Urban Decay Urban Spectrum Eyeshadow Palette – http://bit.ly/28P1jOH

LOreal Infallible Eyeshadow in Liquid Diamond – http://bit.ly/1rxqlrc

Urban Decay Gwen Stefani Lipstick & Lip Liner in Rock Steady – http://bit.ly/1WBirZt

Maybelline Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Liner in Blackest Black – http://bit.ly/28P1mKh

 

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!

 

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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.

June 30, 2016by Shelly
Videos

Drugstore Concealer Battle Royale

Drugstore Concealer Battle Royale

8 drugstore concealers go head-to-head to determine a winner! Grab your beverage of choice, get comfy, and prepare to root for your favorites, because this one is a doozy!

Inspired by Pixiwoo’s video – Best Affordable Concealers (UK): https://youtu.be/AT-PmKjPzlE

PRODUCTS MENTIONED (not affiliate links):

L’Oreal True Match Super Blendable Concealer: http://bit.ly/1qMcKJ2
Maybelline Fit Me Concealer: http://bit.ly/1RsiLEn
Maybelline FaceStudio Master Conceal: http://bit.ly/1Sdh1yC
Maybelline SuperStay Better Skin Concealer: http://bit.ly/1N2fPhn
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer: http://bit.ly/1LPAZ65
Nyx HD Photogenic Concealer: http://bit.ly/1gRiiOE
Ulta Beauty Full Coverage Concealer Waterproof: http://bit.ly/22CRMAB
Rimmel Match Perfection Skin Tone Adapting Concealer: http://bit.ly/1LPBm0l
IT Cosmetics Live Beauty Fully Essential Concealer Brush #212: http://bit.ly/1vmwB0K

IN THIS VIDEO, I’M WEARING:

Neutrogena Visibly Even BB Cream SPF30: http://bit.ly/1Px0UtZ
Too Faced Chocolate Bon Bons Eyeshadow Palette: http://bit.ly/1UQ0eHZ
(Eye Tutorial by Nisha @ SugarPuffAndFluff): https://youtu.be/t8E7FGfyWu0
Physicians Formula Eye Booster 2-in-1 Lash Boosting Eyeliner & Serum in Black: http://bit.ly/1ksC94G
Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara in Carbon Black – http://bit.ly/1sW3FLX
Ardell Natural Demi Wispies False Eyelashes – http://bit.ly/1WD9cHY
Nyx Butter Gloss in Éclair: http://bit.ly/1cDaImG
The winning concealer from this Battle Royale (Watch to see the winner!)

MONTHLY BOXES I SUBSCRIBE TO AND RECOMMEND:

Morphe Me Brushes: https://liveglam.com/morphe-brushes/
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

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

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

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

FTC: This video is not sponsored.

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

Snail Mail:
Shelly Hokanson
PO Box 1574
Harrisonburg VA 22803

EQUIPMENT GEEKNESS:

This video was shot with a Canon 70D camera and Canon EF 50mm f1.8 STM lens, edited with Adobe Premiere CC, and lighted with the Ardinbir Photography 500W 5400K Ring Light – http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004XSYZ2O

ABOUT ME:

My name is Shelly and I’m a 41-year-old web geek that jumped off the deep end into the makeup and beauty world. Come along for the ride as I figure out which products work and look good on fair, dry skin that is starting to show the sins of its youth… fine lines, sun damage, enlarged pores, and all that good stuff.

March 28, 2016by Shelly
Videos

Eye Primer Dupe Alert!

Urban Decay and Maybelline duke it out in this eyeshadow primer dupe that can save you some Benjamins! See how the drugstore brand Maybelline Master Prime Long-Lasting Eyeshadow Base in Prime + Smooth holds up against the higher end Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion in Original on 41-year-old eyes that are starting to show lines and signs of aging.

In this video, I’m wearing:

Lorac Sheer POREFection Foundation in Porcelain

Urban Decay Naked Skin Ultra Definition Pressed Finishing Powder in Naked Light

Bare Minerals BareSkin Complete Coverage Serum Concealer in Fair

Kat Von D Monarch Eyeshadow Palette

Kat Von D Tattoo Liquid Liner in Trooper (black)

Maybelline Lash Sensational Luscious Full Fan Effect Waterproof Mascara in Black

Eylure Vegas Nay Lashes in Classic Charm

L’Oreal Endless Lipcolour in Saucy Sangria

 

Product Links:

Maybelline Master Prime Long-Lasting Eyeshadow Base in Prime + Smooth – http://www.amazon.com/Maybelline-New-York-Master-Long-Lasting/dp/B0169YY01U/

Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion in Original –
http://www.sephora.com/eyeshadow-primer-potion-tube-original-P284716

This video was shot with a Canon 5D Mark III camera and Canon 24-105mm f4L lens and lighted 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. Links are NOT affiliate links.

Eyeshadow Primer Dupe Alert! UD vs Maybelline

March 7, 2016by Shelly
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Shelly, Nov 2018

Hello, my name is Shelly. I am a 40-something web coding nerd that recently discovered everything I knew about beauty was wrong. Join me as I geek out over anti-aging skin care, makeup, funky colors, and other beauty stuff. Even an old fish can learn new tricks!

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