Get The Look: Smokey Coral

This weekend I had the pleasure of working with my cousin and assisting her with the makeup for her pre-Quinceañera photo shoot. A Quinceañera is a big party celebrated by Latin/Hispanic families. We celebrate the transition from childhood to womanhood. Her Quinceañera is in the middle of next month, and there will be a big poster sized photo at the reception of her in her big coral Quinceañera dress, so my aunt had a photographer come by to take some pictures before the big event. 

Below are the products I used to complete her look. 

Face 

• Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer  
• Benefit hello flawless oxygen wow! brightening makeup in Champagne & Beige mixed together.
• mark Bronze Pro Bronzing Powder in Pro Glow
• mark Just Blushing Powder Blush in Afterglow
• mark Good Riddance Hook Up Concealer in Medium/Deep

 

Eyes

• Urban Decay EyeShadow Primer Potion
• Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette in Foxy, Pistol, and Blackout
• mark I-mark Wet/Dry Eye Shadow in Luvstruck and Luster
• mark On The Edge Hook Up Liquid Eyeliner in Cleo
• Maybelline Great Lash Lots of Lashes in Very Black   

 

Brows

• Benefit Speed Brow Quick Set Brow Gel  

 

Lips

•  Maybelline Baby Lips Moisturizing Lip Balm in Peppermint
• Rimmel London Moisture Renew in Coral Shimmer 120

 Can't believe she's already 15! 

She gave me a look for taking a pic of her during the photo shoot lol.  

 Does your family have any big family traditions? 

 

First Face Of The Day

I'm pretty new to blogging and I hope to include more FOTD posts here and there. FYI: I need to get my brows done so please pay them no mind lol.

 

First, I prepped my face with Benefit Cosmetics POREfessional.Then I applied Organic wear 100% Natural Origin Tinted Moisturizer in light to medium all over my face. I then used Urban Decay Naked on my eyes. I applied the shades: Virgin, Smog mixed with Darkhorse & Gunmetal. I applied one coat of Maybelline Great Lash Lots Of Lashes Mascara in Blackest Black. I swiped a bit of mark Bronze Pro Bronzing Powder to contour under my cheeks, forehead and nose. Then I swiped mark Just Blushing Powder Blush in After Glow (alternative to NARS Orgasm) on the apples on my cheeks. I also used mark Kabuki Brush to blend the blush and the bronzer together so there wouldn't be any harsh lines. I finished off the look with mark Lipclick Full Color Lipstick in Whiney. 

I wish I would've taken more pictures but I was in a rush to take the little ones to school.

Hopefully, there will be more FOTD posts to come. 

NEW Limited Edition Maybelline Baby Lips Swatches + Mini Review

Earlier this year, Maybelline launched six lip balms called Baby Lips. They contain SPF 20 and provide 8 hrs of hydration that results in visibly renewed lips in about 4 weeks or so. I have all of the six original shades: Quenched, Peppermint, Cherry Me, Grape Vine, Pink Punch, and Peach Kiss. My favorite is Cherry Me, because I'm able to rock a low-key red lip.  Yesterday, I stopped by Walgreens to get a free lip balm with a coupon that I won from Nivea, with no luck, when I noticed they had new Limited Edition Shades. There were 3 Limited edition shades made that came in sets of two. One of the sets came with an original shade. Luckily for me, that was the exact shade I had given my daughter because her favorite color is purple. The new Limited Edition Shades are Coral Crush, Twinkle, and Pink Wink.

Coral Crush smells like pomegranate.  

Twinkle smells like strawberry.

Pink Wink smells like bubble gum. 

I love that the scents are subtle and not overwhelming.

 

I decided to just swatch on my arm, since you really won't be able to tell the difference on my lips. The Coral Crush does have color. The other two give off a sheen but you are able to tell the difference, side by side.  

I love these new shades and will be carrying at least one in my purse. 

 

xo Sabrina 

 

September Faves

At the end of each month, I would love to try to showcase my fave items that I've been using constantly for that month. I would've done this post on Sunday but I had just arrived back home from a road trip to Florida to visit my sister-in-law and met my first nephew. So here it goes:

 

Garnier Skin Renew Miracle Skin Perfector with SPF 15. Perfect for days when you don't want a lot of coverage. I'm big on wearing SPF. It has to be in my moisturizer or foundation.

Physicians Formula Happy Booster Glow & Mood Boosting Blush in Natural. This blush has a mini brush in the bottom which is perfect to have in your purse. Claims to keep you in a good mood.

mark. LipClick SPF 15 Color Shine Lipstick in Pinkie. I LOVE this color. Great for all skin tones. You can purchase this through my eboutique 

mark Lash Act Build and Define Mascara is amazing! Customize your lashes with this innovative brush that delivers two different looks with a quick twist! Brush on the non-smudging, non-clumping formula to build full, flirty lashes or turn the top of the wand for a brush that literally lengthens before your eyes. You can purchase this from my eboutique. 

Maybelline Baby Lips Lip Balm in Cherry Me is awesome for days when you want some color without the boldness of a lipstick. Perfect for a sheer red lip. 

Maybelline EyeStudio Color Tattoo 24 HR Cream Gel Shadow in Bad to the Bronze is great for everyday wear. It's a color that goes with everything which is why I've been wearing it almost everyday! :)

I got the smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer when I purchased the Try It Kit from Sephora. I love how it feels buttery soft on my skin. I love to mix this with my Garnier BB Cream for an even more flawless coverage.