It starts with a Foundation

Hi Dolls!

I hope you all have had a great day! Today's post is dedicated all to foundations and some of my favorites and some I didn't like so much and since I have used several foundations before finding what works best for me I feel I can help some of you out who may be looking for the "perfect" foundation.

First you need to know what undertones you skin has, some have cool shades like reds and pinks while others may have warm undertones such as yellows and olives.

Next determine what your skin type is; do you have oily skin, dry skin, or combination, which is just a combination of both. Foundations come in different formulas for different kin types, oily skin are going to buy foundations that are oil free because lets face it no one wants there face to look like they put oil on it. Dry skin ladies are going to purchase foundation that say "dry skin on them" these may be a bit more dewy or have ingredients in them that don't necessarily give you a matte face because again you don't want to leave the house with your face looking dry, you want to look refreshed with you makeup looking like YOUR skin.

Here are some foundations that I have tried that I either loved, hated, or didn't care to use it because i just was not "feeling" it.

 Revlon Colorstay 

PROS

- lasts a good 8-10 hours

- full coverage

- evens out skin tone

- perfect match

-easily accessible (target, Walmart, any drugstore)

- price

CONS

- heavy

- transfers to clothing

- no pump

 Maybelline Fit Me 

PROS

- light weight

- price 

-accessibility

CONS

- not enough darker shades, making it hard to color match

- oily

- runny

 Lancome Teint Idole Ultra 24H

PROS

- perfect match

- builable coverage

- light weight

- blends very easily 

CONS

- price

- accessibility

 L'oreal True Match Foundation

PROS

- perfect match

- light weight

- buildable coverage

- blends very nice

- accessibility

- price

CONS

- no pump

MAC Studio Fix Fluid

PROS

- perfect match

- optional pump

- full coverage

CONS

- price

- oily

- heavy

- optional pump is additional money

- accessibility 

Some of my favorites from this list are my HG L'oreal True Match, Revlon Colorstay, and Lancome.

I hope this makes the process of shopping for that perfect foundation a bit easier, there are a ton more brands out there but these are the ones I have tried before finding the few I love.

GOOD LUCK =] 

Labor Day Series - The Bahamas

With Labor Day Weekend and the West Indian Day parade right around the corner I decided to dedicate the next few of my videos to the islands and do looks inspired by the islands my parents are from and some other islands as well.
This first look is inspired by the Bahamian Islands, my father is from Nassau, so this is the first look I did.

EYES

Urban Decay Primer Potion Original

NYX Jumbo Pencil Milk

ELF 144 Eyeshadow Palette

Jordana Fabuliner Pen Black

Loreal Voluminous Million Lashes Mascara 

Maybelline Unstoppable Eyeliner Black

FACE

Smashbox Photo Finish Light Primer

Loreal True Match Foundation 

Mac Studio Fix Finish Concealer NW45 

Mary Kay Bronze2 Concealer

LIPS

Wet n Wild Just Peachy 903C

Brown Lipliner

Revlone Super Lusterous Lipgloss Nude Lustre

To see how I created this look just press play and follow the steps in the video !  

-- Ashley Nadine 

Falling into Purple- Fall Inspired Look

Fall is right around the corner and is one of my favorite seasons. So I figured why not create a fall inspired makeup look to get you all ready for it. I came up with a gorgeous copper and purple eye look with a bold purple lip for all you ladies who are a bit more daring; for those of you who are now that's okay and you can pair this eye look with a soft pink or nude lip. Everyone WINS here!

EYES

Urban Decay Primer Potion Original

Maybelline 24hr Color Tattoo Bad to the Bronze

Coastal Scents pigment Smoke

Coastal Scents 28 Neutral Palette

Wet n Wild Vanity Palette

Jordana Fabu-Liner 01 Black

Maybelline Unstoppable eyeliner Black

Covergirl Lash Blast 

Loreal Voluminous Millions

FACE

Smashbox Photofinish Light Primer

Loreal True Match Foundation C9 Deep Cool

MAC Studio Fix concealer NW45

MAC Studio Fix Powder NW50

MAC Mineralized Skin Finish Deep Dark

Milani Red Vino Blush

Wet N Wild Vanity Palette Dark Brown (Contour)

E.L.F Candid Coral Blush (Highlight)

LIPS

Wet N Wild 916D Ravin' Raisin 

No Name Brown Lipliner

To see how I created the look check out the video !

-- Ashley Nadine 

F.O.T.D - Fully Loaded

Fully Loaded F.O.T.D.
Urban Decay Smoked Palette

 From day to night with the change of lip color this look is gorgeous!

EYES

Urban Decay Primer potion Original

Urban Decay Perversion pencil 

UD Smoked palette 

Wet n Wild Vanity Palette

Loreal Voluminous Million Lashes Mascara

FACE

Loreal True Match Foundation C9 deep cool

Mac Studio Finish concealer nw45

Wet n Wild Heather Silk blush

NYX Cinnamon blush

Mac Studio fix powder nw50

Mac MSF deep dark 

LIPS

Revlon Fire and Ice

Wet n Wild Bare 

ELF Bare lip gloss

Wet n Wild dark brown lipliner

I hope you ladies and gents enjoyed this post, stay tuned for more.

-- Ashley Nadine 

Blogger 101- The Intro

Hi All,

Thank You for stopping by my blog today, I am new to this, so bare with me the first few posts.

I am a freelance makeup artist based out of the tri-state area, with a passion for beauty and the industry and I figured this is a GREAT way to share my passion with you all.

There will be face of the day (FOTD) posts, makeup tips, product reviews, and makeup tutorials!

I hope you all will enjoy this blog and find it helpful and useful!

With all that said,

ENJOY!
-- Ashley Nadine