#makeup nerd

Urban Decay Revolution Lipstick in Naked – I got a little mini of this guy in the Sephora “Give Me Some Lip” set and oh boy, I am hooked. It's the perfect pinky nude and might be the first lipstick ever that I actually finish... and then immediately buy another.

Hello Waffle Snow Castle blush – I received a sample of this gorgeous shade in my Reddit IMAM exchange and I am so bummed to have just discovered it's no longer available. This is the only website I could find it on and I don't know anything about this site, but the color is soo pretty I just had to share. I love to layer it with my Tarte blush in Mirage (below) for a shimmery pink that is damn near perfect for winter.

Tarte Amazonian Clay blush in Mirage – Unfortunately I think this is an LE color that I can now only track down on Amazon. It came in a cute little set with a cream stick blush in a great gold shimmer. The blush is a great light pink that builds up nicely, I love to wear it for a subtle pop of color with a neutral look.

Benefit That Gal brightening primer – Hnnng. I'm still trying out every primer I can get my hands on, but this just might be my holy grail of primers. It is so lovely – it's brightening in the most flattering way and smells great, plus it doesn't seem to break me out which is always a plus. I usually mix it with Benefit's The Porefessional for a flawless base under my powder foundation.

MAC Pro-Longwear Paint Pot in Painterly/Perky – Can you say obsession? I snagged Painterly after seeing it on HeidiCupcake's YouTube and it is gorgeous. It's a perfect shade for a shadow primer or base, and Perky is a fantastic brightening but still low-key shimmery peach for days when I need to look nice, but don't feel like actually doing my makeup. I also reach for these as a flattering and shimmery but simple base whenever I'm doing a liquid liner.

Kat Von D Immortal Lash 24-Hour Mascara – My goodness. I bought this in a set with the KVD Tattoo Liner, specifically for the liner, but I am so impressed with this mascara. I apply 1-2 coats for dinner with The Boyfriend, or layer it on top of Too Faced Lashgasm for a little extra daytime drama. Big plans? Put it on first, under Benefit They're Real for some serious "oomph".