My name is Shannon and I am a self-proclaimed make-up addict... say it with me now "Hi, Shannon".....
I have loved makeup since I was a young girl. I was the child sneaking into my mom’s room to steal her makeup and would spend
hours learning to apply it. I spent all
my allowance on the newest Bonne Belle products and NYC $1 nail polishes. I have to confess I still have to reel
in where I spend my beauty bucks. Here are my top 5 Cosmetics-- these are the products that I live and breathe by!
MAC Eye Make-up Primer Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Painterly- I was nervous to try this product as the price tag is a little steep, however after my first week using the primer I was hooked. I put this on over my foundation but under any eye makeup. I cover my entire eye lid up to my brow bone- it evens the color and texture of the eyes. Applying eye shadow and liner is smoother and easier to blend, great for creating dramtic beauty looks. I have found that my eye make-up lasts longer and is more resistant to smudging. I have owned the primer almost a year and am still only halfway through the first pot, even with daily applications. The 0.17 ounce container cost $20. If I use the product everyday for 18 months before the pot runs out, that's only $0.04 per use!
Maybelline Falsies Volum' Express Mascara- I have mentioned before my obsession with Mascara. Maybelline is an industry leader in mascara sales for a reason. My favorite is absolutely Falsies Volum' Express. The product coats each lash, thickens, and lengths. One tube lasts me between 1-2 months of daily use. But the $6.99 price tag is easily justified. That's only $0.12 per use!
Clinique Chubby Stick Intense Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm in Mightiest Maraschino- When it comes to makeup there is nothing better than a smokey eye or a bold lip. One of my favorite red lipsticks is Chubby Stick Intense in Mightiest Maraschino from Clinique.
I
highly recommend the chubby sticks as they are affordable and have
a moisturizing balm, so none of that chalky lipstick texture. The crayon looking tube allows for easy application and layering of color. The lipstick cost $17 and allows for hundreds of applications. Only 170 applications of head-turning red lips and your usage is $0.10 per smooch!
Eyes Lips Face Eye Liner Pen in Black- I have loved E.LF. since I was in high school and it was still an online beauty supplier. When the brand moved to sell at other retailers I was ecstatic- cheap make-up was right at my fingertips. Not all of their products are worth the cheap price tag however I love their eye liner pen! It creates a smooth line with no tugging or needing to be sharpened. Easy to create cat eye or winged looks with the wet formula that dries smooth. I even prefer this product's formula over more expensive brands. I can use a pen for several months before it dries or runs out so the $2 cost is less than a penny per use!
Daniel Sandler Radiant Sheen Illuminating Face Powder- I got this bronzer as a gift from my internship last summer but the second it runs out I will buy another one. The quad of colors- ranging from pink to deep bronze- blend to create the perfect glow. I can use all the colors together or separate for different looks. I can even use the mid tones as eye shadow. The powder has a light shimmer giving skin a dewy, post workout glow! This bronzer is easy to blend, contour, and highlight and makes skin look fresh not dirty as some bronzers are prone to. The multipurpose product costs $44.34. It is rather pricey but well worth it for the formula!
I have yet to find a foundation that I absolutely love and meets all my needs so send suggestions my way!
