Make-up Essentials For Beginer to Intermediate

So I know that when I began to really get into make up I didn't know where to begin when it came to the essentials. Did I really need an eye shadow palette with all the colors of the rainbow on it? I didn't want to buy products I would never use. Going into the makeup isle I was overwhelmed by all the choices there were. Of course now I would love to walk out with everything, but as a beginner I had no idea was I was looking for. Ultimately I walked out with a BB Cream, eye shadow and a sheer red lipstick. I came home saw I was missing a few things in order to properly and nicely apply the makeup. So I am here today to share what I know now to properly apply a full face of make up. I will be showing drugstore products because I know that if I didn't really know what I was doing, I wouldn't want to spend $150 plus dollars on make up that could possibly not sit well with my skin. For me trying different types of make up helped me learn what my skin liked and didn't like. Playing with different types of consistency's and finishes will help you get to know your skin. 

 

So here is a list of the basics I use for everyday. The brands you use are completely up to you. I will also be listing the products that I use and why I prefer them.

 

1. Foundation- This is what you start with because it will be the base of everything else (after moisturizer of course).

* I use Revlon Colorstay whipped because I need full coverage due to acne scars. I know, I know, but not everyone needs full coverage that is why I recommend if you only have little to no impurities I recommend a BB Cream or a liquid foundation.

 

2. Blush- This will help give color back to your face since we just canceled out all color to get rid of impurities.

* The blush options are endless! My favorite is powdered blush and for my skin tone I love to use coral and hot pink colors. When I do wear hot pink hues I use a light hand because I am pretty fair. My favorites are from elf because they are so inexpensive but the colors are so pretty. The only complaint I do have is that it has a lot of fall out, but once you get the color onto your skin they sit so beautifully. Another is the Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush. I love the creamy consistency.

3. Brow Kit/Pencil- Brows are what frame your face. So please find a shape that works best for your face shape! I can never say this enough but BROWS ARE IMPORTANT!



*As you can tell I really like elf products! This probably isn't my favorite brow kit but that's probably because I went front this NYX pencil to the Elf Brow Kit to The Anastasia Dip Brow Pomade. But I do think that this is a great starter kit, again because of the price. this will let you learn how to fill in your brows with out worrying about wasting the product. You will not feel guilty about having to wipe off your brows to try again. $3 is easier to let go of than $18!

 

4. Eyeliner- you can line your eyes or create a sexy cat eye! You can never go wrong with eye liner. Although there is such thing as too much eye liner. Just ask my 8th-9th grade self!

* My absolute favorite drugstore eyeliner is a liquid eyeliner form NYC that comes in a felt tip pen. I ran out so here are some other great options! Again Elf Liquid liner, and a NYX Pencil liner.

 

5.Mascara- This will help open up your eyes and make you look more awake. But also who doesn't love long eyelashes!

* Usually the most important part of mascara is the wand. The applicator will determine what effect you want on your lases. My go to is this one by Maybelline Great Lash Lots of Lashes Mascara.

 

6.Setting powder- I recommend to set your make up using a translucent powder that will help keep your look last longer

* Any translucent powder does the trick really. I Use Revlon Photoready Translucent powder.










7. Applicators- Equally as important is what you use to apply your make up. Here is a list of my personal favorites!
* A buffing brush is great for an airbrush finished when applying foundation. Sadly I do not own any drug store brushes but this has to be my most expensive brush. I purchased it at Ulta from the "It Brushes for Ulta" Collection. This is the No 110.

*For blush I prefer using the slanted brush. Again it is always preference. All the rest of my brushes are from BH Cosmetics. These are great for beginners and they also inexpensive. My husband bought me a 36 piece set for my birthday a year and a half ago and they are still working perfect!

*If you would prefer to apply with a sponge they also provide an airbrush finish. I also purchased this one from Ulta for $5!










 

*If you have these small disposable sponges at hand they also work just as well! All you have to do is rip them in half and wet them just as you would a normal beauty blender! Just be sure to use the textured part of the sponge. That would be right where you ripped it. I learned this tip from make up artist Wayne Goss  on YouTube.

*Now it is always important to use an eyelash curler before applying your mascara. This one is from Revlon. But again, any curler does the job!

 

Now those are my BASIC essentials if you would like to see what I would recommend for a more detailed make up look like for a special event or if you Just want to look more ~GLAM~ please be sure to let me know! Thanks :)

- DR❥

Grilled Chees Special

So I always try to find ways to make something regular into something ~SPECIAL~ I've been making this dish for a couple of years now and my husband and daughter love it! It is a flavorful  twist on your typical grilled cheese sandwich, and I would love to share it with you.

 You will need:
         - One pack of chicken tenderloins
         - Turkey bacon (or regular bacon of your choice)
         - Pepperoni
         - 8 oz. block of mozzarella cheese (or sliced if preferred)
         - Texas toast
         -1/4 Cup Butter
         - 1tbs. Lawry seasoned salt

This will make enough for about 6-7 sandwiches depending on how many tenderloins come in the pack. I usually use one tenderloin per sandwich.

First preheat my oven to 375*F. Then I melt about 1/4th cup of butter in the microwave and add one tablespoon of Lawry Seasoned Salt. Once the butter is all melted and combined with the seasoned salt, I add my chicken and let it marinade while my oven finishes preheating. Next I took my bacon and cut it in half, like so

I then made this little square with the bacon in order for it to fit neatly onto the sandwich. and wrapped it up in foil so that I can cook it in the oven with no mess!

 

Once the oven is ready I put my chicken and bacon to cook. Chicken I will cook for 20 min and the turkey bacon I will leave for 30 min. Also Keep in mind that regular bacon might not fully cook with these directions. While that is cooking, I take my 8 oz. block of mozzarella cheese and begin making thin slices. Once that is done I will preheat my Presto Griddle to 350* F. You may also use any other nonstick pan on a stovetop and cook on medium to high heat.

 

Once the chicken is done remove from oven, cut into 4ths and begin to make your grilled cheese. Butter both sides of your Texas toast and place on griddle for a couple of minutes till toasty and flip then add your cheese slices to fully cover the bread, then peperoni about 5 pieces, followed by your chicken and topped of with your bacon. While you are creating you beautifully delicious grilled cheese, make sure you are also letting the other slice of bread fully cook on one side, so when you top your sandwich off you can flip it and cook the other side of that slice... Makes sense? okay!

 

Once you are done you should have something that looks a little like this...

 



If you make this dish I would love to know your thoughts! So please leave comments down below.

-Darlin R.❥

 

(Printable Recipe Coming Soon)