Hello lovely readers! I was recently tagged by fellow blogger Shelby from Life with Shelby to do the seven deadly sins of makeup. I haven't done anything like this on this (really young) blog, but I really REALLY love stuff like this. Challenges, themes, you name it, I love it. So here are my makeup themed "sins".
Greed: What’s your most expensive beauty item?
You know what, I tend not to splurge on one item, especially since I run a blog called Budget beauty stash... But I think my most expensive item per current market price is the Too Faced Chocolate Bar, which comes in at a rounded $50. However... HSN had (and still has one floating around) a "$20 off $40 purchase" for first time buyers, and some sort of % off, AND I use Mr. Rebate (here my referral link if you are interested) so the grand total came out to be a few bucks around $30 AND it included a FULL SIZE Too Faced Eye Shadow Insurance Primer. If you follow Nouveau Cheap she'll often post a reminder when the Chocolate Bar is back in stock for the deal! Anyway I'm rambling now.
Wrath: What item do you have a love/hate relationship with?
Liquid foundation. I tried it once in like 8th grade, and hated it. It took me... almost SIX years to get back into trying to wear liquid foundation and decided to splurge on Urban Decay's Naked Skin Foundation. Paired with a Beauty Blender it made my skin look FLAWLESS. Now you're asking "well that sounds like a love love relationship", and let me tell you, it is definitely still not. I'm definitely into sheer coverage (so my freckles can shine through!) and Naked Skin does an amazing job at that, but I'm just SO LAZY OH MY GOSH (...oops. Sloth...) thinking about spending an extra 5-7 mins on my complexion just makes me go eeehhhhhhhhhhhhhh... so there's your love/hate. If you're interested in how I apply my foundation you can go here.
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| I mean it SMELLS LIKE CHOCOLATE COME ON Image courtesy of Sephora.com |
Liquid foundation. I tried it once in like 8th grade, and hated it. It took me... almost SIX years to get back into trying to wear liquid foundation and decided to splurge on Urban Decay's Naked Skin Foundation. Paired with a Beauty Blender it made my skin look FLAWLESS. Now you're asking "well that sounds like a love love relationship", and let me tell you, it is definitely still not. I'm definitely into sheer coverage (so my freckles can shine through!) and Naked Skin does an amazing job at that, but I'm just SO LAZY OH MY GOSH (...oops. Sloth...) thinking about spending an extra 5-7 mins on my complexion just makes me go eeehhhhhhhhhhhhhh... so there's your love/hate. If you're interested in how I apply my foundation you can go here.
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| So much to cover, so little time |
Gluttony: What brand takes up most of your collection?
I recently just discussed this with a friend and it's definitely NYX. NYX HD powder, NYX eyeliner, NYX blotting paper, NYX lip liner, NYX lipsticks (DEFINITELY NYX LIPSTICKS), NYX eyeshadow, I can go on for hours. You would think NYX sponsors me if you didn't know any better looking at my collection. I half debated saying Urban Decay since I have a good number of 24/7 Glide On Eyeliners and a couple of palettes that I got on sale, but NYX is always the first thing I reach for, and also the first display I go to in Ulta... So basically:
I recently just discussed this with a friend and it's definitely NYX. NYX HD powder, NYX eyeliner, NYX blotting paper, NYX lip liner, NYX lipsticks (DEFINITELY NYX LIPSTICKS), NYX eyeshadow, I can go on for hours. You would think NYX sponsors me if you didn't know any better looking at my collection. I half debated saying Urban Decay since I have a good number of 24/7 Glide On Eyeliners and a couple of palettes that I got on sale, but NYX is always the first thing I reach for, and also the first display I go to in Ulta... So basically:
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| NYX Shut up and take my money |
Sloth: What product do you neglect the most due to laziness?
Oh man, I definitely called it up at Wrath... definitely foundation. Literally it doesn't matter what kind of foundation-- Powder, liquid, even BB creams-- I'm just SO LAZY GAH AN EXTRA 5 MINUTES?? The BB makes it easier and more fun but...ehhhhhhhh... that's basically my response to anything that requires too much effort. Look, I'm embracing sloth and not even gonna try to find a picture for this section.
Pride: What product gives you the most confidence?
I don't know if I can pick one specific one, but definitely lipsticks. Bold red, dark purple, blue, orange, you name it and I'll wear it. I think bold lips is the best way to feel confident, because you have to be confident to wear it, and wearing it makes you confident, it's a win win! Collections like NYX Wicked Lippies and Macaron Lippies are so fun to play with, and I feel like people look with interest and curiosity when it's worn out.
Lust: Which item is top of your beauty wishlist?
That's a good question... my answer is a lot of stuff. But I guess if I had to pick JUST ONE... I think right now it would be Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetic's Lip Tar in Technopagan. I've never own a lip tar but that seems like it would a really really ridiculously great place to start.
I don't know if I can pick one specific one, but definitely lipsticks. Bold red, dark purple, blue, orange, you name it and I'll wear it. I think bold lips is the best way to feel confident, because you have to be confident to wear it, and wearing it makes you confident, it's a win win! Collections like NYX Wicked Lippies and Macaron Lippies are so fun to play with, and I feel like people look with interest and curiosity when it's worn out.
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| What is a blog post without a selfie Wearing NYX Matte Lip cream in Transylvania |
That's a good question... my answer is a lot of stuff. But I guess if I had to pick JUST ONE... I think right now it would be Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetic's Lip Tar in Technopagan. I've never own a lip tar but that seems like it would a really really ridiculously great place to start.
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| LOOK AT IT'S GLORIOUS PURPLE-Y GOODNESS Swatch courtesy of temptalia.com |
Envy: Which makeup product/look is great on others but not on you?
You know what, I just can NOT get smokey eyes to look good on me. I think it might be because I have little eyes or the shape of them doesn't work, or actually it might just be because I suck at blending... but it looks so great on everyone else (I'm looking at you Dreena). But in all honesty I think anyone can rock whatever look they want. Wear it with confidence, it's your face!
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| This is my friend Dreena and her beautiful face and beautiful eyes |
Thanks for listening to me ramble on, and thanks for tagging me Shelby! I'm going to tag the beautiful ladies at Pretty Girl Science (or Pretty GHOUL Science for the month of October) to complete this challenge!
xoxo- Lily
