Brands that I Love! Ruby Kisses

Most women who have been to beauty supply stores have seen Ruby Kisses products. There are a vast variety of products made by this company, and I love most of the products by them that I have tried! The very first Ruby Kisses product I ever bought was a wine colored lipstick in college. This is around the time I was first getting into makeup, and I didn't have a lot of money to spend on makeup (and still don't lol). When I first put it on when I got home, I was really impressed with the quality of the lipstick. I honestly thought that it wouldn't be much good, considering the fact that it only cost me $1. Ever since that first purchase, I have bought countless other Ruby Kisses lipsticks and other products as well. Their eyeshadow primer works really well, and their colored mascaras are highly pigmented and last all day. I also love their lip glosses eyeshadow sticks as well. The only product that I was displeased with that was a nail polish. The smell is very offensive, the color takes a long time to dry, and also chips extremely easily. That is the only product that I have purchased that I hated. Ruby Kisses products are found in beauty supply stores. Every item that I purchased has been $5 and under, which is an amazing deal for the quality of their products. If you try them out, let me know how you like them!

- Lindsi

* If you have any budget beauty products that you would like for me to review (makeup, skin care, hair care, and related items), please send your request to me at lindsi.green@gmail.com. Looking forward to hearing from you! ;)

How to make your eyeshadow pop!

Hi everyone! If you're an eyeshadow lover like me, you know that pigmentation and staying power are very important qualities for eyeshadow colors to have. One problem that I have found with drugstore and beauty supply store eyeshadows and palettes is that many of the colors are not very pigmented and do not last long. If you're putting on a blue eyeshadow, chances are you want it to be opaque and show up boldly right? What about colors like purples, greens, and other bright colors? You want to see the color in the palette show up on your skin! There are a few ways that I have found to effectively, and cheaply, counter these problems, and I want to share them with you! Most people know to use an eyeshadow primer before applying shadows, but sometimes, the difference is made in what type of primer you use. The very last method I use may come as a surprise to some of you. On each picture, the left swatch contains the product, and the right swatch is the eyeshadow by itself. Please enjoy the tips I'm offering below, and feel free to let me know if they helped you! :)

Ruby Kisses Xxpress Liner and Shadow, K's Beauty Supply Store - $1.99 each

My absolute favorite method is to use an eyeshadow pencil the same color as the shadow you're using, before putting the eyeshadow on. The left swatches have the pencil underneath, the right swatches do not. The difference is pretty evident! The colors on the left are much brighter and more pigmented.

KleanColor Smokin' Cream Cream Eyeshadow, K's Beauty Supply Store - $1.99 each

As a person with very oily skin, cream eyeshadows have never been my favorite. With my skin type, they would crease and slide all over the place, creating a bit of a mess. However, a month ago I discovered that they're great to use as a base for powder eyeshadows! They help the colors adhere and significantly brighten them.

Claudia Stevens Eye Prep Lid Primer, Sally Beauty Supply Store - $5.49

Most of us know that it's important to use a primer if you want lasting eyeshadow looks; most people use a clear one or one that matches their skin tone. However, there are benefits to using a white or very light colored primer (for those of us with deep complexions). White primer or beige primer instantly lightens any eyeshadow color. This is great for if you want the colors you're using to be more noticeable! This Claudia Stevens primer is my absolute favorite of all time. It doesn't crease, is under $10, and helps your shadows last ALL DAY. That's right, all day! If you ever see one around, try it out! I promise you won't regret it.

Water! $0.00 ;)

Yes, that's right, water! Dampening your brush before applying eyeshadow brightens the color, increases the opacity, and makes it easier to build for a great coverage. This method works best with loose pigments, NOT pressed powders. However, if you want to use this method with a pressed powder eyeshadow, use a butter knife and gently scrape some of the powder onto the back of your clean hand and you can use it that way.

* If you have any budget beauty products that you would like for me to review (makeup, skin care, hair care, and related items), please send your request to me at lindsi.green@gmail.com. Looking forward to hearing from you! ;)

Quick Swatch!

Ok, so I found this cute little palette in K's Beauty Supply Store about a month ago. I wish I had found it when summer was still here, because there are some really vibrant, bright colors in it! It's by a company called Princessa, and it was $2.99! I was very surprised at how pigmented most of the colors are. My only complaint is the chalkiness of the yellow color, but if you wear lots of bright colors, you know that's a common problem with lighter colors, such as yellow, and pastel colors as well...even among high end products. However, with chalky products, a good primer and help from an eyeshadow stick will give the color something to adhere to. The name rubbed off, but I managed to find a picture of what it looks like with the name on it, and I swatched the colors on my finger tips. Hope you like it!

* If you have any budget beauty products that you would like for me to review (makeup, skin care, hair care, and related items), please send your request to me at lindsi.green@gmail.com. Looking forward to hearing from you! ;)