Trash Talk: Empties Would I Re-Purchase?

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Sometimes you save your trash to talk about it on the internet.... YEP i'm that kind of blogger now.

So here is a look at some of the things i'm saying adu to, and tossing! YaY!

The Real Techniques brush completely separated at the ferrule. The brush hairs just came out! Now i don't plan on letting this one brush affect my feelings on the brand i still love all the brushes i have and i have many. So if this happens again i will report back, until then i stand by the company 100%.

Urban Decay Primer Potion in Sin! I love this stuff, I am currently using the original Primer Potion. The Urban Decay is as of right now, my holy grail eye primer. I will absolutely re-purchase this.

The Sephora by Opi Quick Dry Nail spray is kinda sad to write about since the dont make this anymore!! THE MAN ALWAYS TRYING TO HOLD ME DOWN!!!!! I loved this one in particular because it was a spritzer spray and not an aerosol. Because aerosol sprays often provoke an asthma attack. Look at Sephora solving a problem and shit then discontinuing the line..... Thanks Bae. #sarcasam.

The Anastasia Beverly Hills Eyebrow Gel in Clear is my favorite brow gel period. I got this sample and it lasted literally 6-9 months! I have already re-purchased this. And just a tip these are regular priced at $22 for a full size but Nordstrom usually has a 2-pack during their big summer beauty event for $30 so definitely worth the investment there.

The Narciso Rodriquez for Her Eau de Toilette is everything. My perfume sample hoarding is off the chain. Lets just be honest i have a ton......  The fact that i finished these and saved them to remember to purchase is something in itself. I thoroughly enjoyed this scent and i will be ordering a full size but i am probably going to order the Eau de Parfum.

Urban Decay Primer Potion in Sin is lovely. I use some form of eye primer everyday and more likely than not it is from Urban Decay. I loved this one, the packaging left something to be desired but that has now been changed. There are only 2 cons to this product.... #1 they dont sell this size anymore and #2 The shimmer in this one doesn't really make this an option (for me) to place from lashline to lid. I did really enjoy just using this one on its own, as an all over color. Overall i would repurchase this but its not tat the top of my list.

Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Peel Extra Strength Formula have you tried this yet? If you havent what are you doing with your life?? These come in different strengths to accommodate everyones skin type. This has the Karate Kid 'wax on, wax off' principle down to a science. Both step 1 & 2 are individually wrapped and come on little cotton pads. The best cotton pads ive ever seen! Its not they are so lux and fluffy. Its just the don't rip apart. This is an awesome exfoliating treatment that doesnt have to be washed off!!!

And that concludes this trash talk.... What have you used up in the last few months?? Anything you cant wait to buy again or anything you decided you just flat out hate and will never think about again??

Till Next Time Friends
XoXo
Dee Dee

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My Most Used Powder Brushes

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Real Techniques, Sephora IT, Rite Aid Renewal, Real Techniques

I love me some makeup brushes y'all. Call me what you will:

Makeup Artist

Esthetician

Beauty Blogger

Makeup Addict

Hoarder 

Yah know whatevs.. 

As many brushes as I do own, there are several that I continually reach for, and you might be surprised to find out which ones are my most used. I have all kinds of brushes ranging in price from $3 to $100.

My most used personal brushes doesnt necessarily mean most expensive or most luxurious. My most used brushes comes down to ease of use and most importantly how easy are they to clean.

The Real Techniques Blush Brush is $8.99 at Ulta. This one is marketed as a blush brush, and i can see why, it is tapered  to a point with a larger belly/body for blending. All of those thing make it good for blush, it just doesn fit into my preferred blush style. I like this one for applying translucent powder because I pick up the product with the point and blend with the rest of the brush. This is a synthetic hair brush.

The Sephora IT Precise Natural Powder Brush #121 this one is discontinued, but can still be found on eBay. This one is a flat paddle style brush with an almost sharp (relative term) point. This one would be excellent for bronzer and contour because of that point but i love it for the Hourglass Ambient Lighting powder, in ethereal light. I can apply it where I want it (basically all over setting powder.... hey #yolo) and really work it into the high points of the face, and blend blend blend. This is a natural hair brush.

The Rite Aid Renewal Face Brush is $7-9 (depending on where you are and what kind of sale is going on). This was definitely a 2013 beauty discovery. This brush is AMAZING!! and as a general rule i automatically hate cheap cosmetics and brushes. These things w0w. It is very dense and most importantly washes very easy. It is one of the densest brushes i have. The bristles are made out of taklon which is also what the Real Techniques brushes are made of. This is also about the same quality of the Real Techniques. I use this for foundation powder and finishing powder. This is a synthetic hair brush.

The Real Techniques Large Powder Duo Fiber Brush is $19.99 and comes in a set with 2 other brushes. This IS limited edition yall so get on dis quick!!! I love this one and use it for all of the above, This does give a lighter application so if you prefer the no makeup makeup look, this one is for you. The bristles are very loosely packed and it feels great on the skin. This is a synthetic hair brush.

Finally what i look for in my own makeup application is something that never lets me down, can me easily be cleaned, BUT mostly im looking for something if I loose or destroy I wont be heartbroken and bankrupt.

Tell me in the comments, tweet me, instagram me,  or whatevs, what is your most used, most beloved powder brushes?? Which ones do i need to check out.?

PRO TIPS: People dont like to pay top dollar for cheap tools. If your a makeup artist save all the pennies, pick up a part time job, just whatever you need to. Brides do not really want a makeup artist for the look, they want a makeup artist for the experience, for the luxury, and the memory of their special day.

XOXO
Dee Dee

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