NEW Beauty Haul and April Ipsy Bag!

Hey everyone! New video now live on my channel! See what I have bought recently and what I got in my April Ipsy bag.  Also, I'm planning on a NYX Faux Lashes Mascara review coming soon to the blog, so keep an eye out for it!  Thanks for watching :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPd4Rvsqo08

Orange Lips for Spring

Hello beauty lovers!

I'm back!! Since today the weather is so dark and gloomy, I thought I'd bring Spring back into this blog.  Let's talk about orange lips!  I put together a list of my favorite orange lipsticks and glosses, so let's start.

Here I've swatched the lip products that I have pictured above:

1. Milani - Sweet Nectar

2. NYC - Coralista (NEW shade! And I must say it's an amazing bargain)

3. Ulta Beauty Lipstick - #208 (Guess these don't have names?)

4. Ulta Beauty Lip Crayon - Coral Kiss (these are great lip crayons if you're looking for one!)

5. Revlon Color Stay - Continuous Coral (I bought this a while ago, so I'm not sure if they will still have this in stock.  Even if they don't, Revlon always has great coral shades)

So there you have it.  You know I'll be sporting orange lips throughout the spring (except for when I'm wearing my signature bright pink!).  If I have inspired you to try any of these, let me know! Or if you know of any other amazing colors, I'm all ears :D

Thanks for reading,

Miriam <3

New Makeup Tutorial

Hey everyone! So I was going to make a new post about my Everyday Makeup look, but then decided to make it into another YouTube tutorial.  I just think it's easier to show you instead of typing it! So anyways! Watch my super easy everyday makeup look now on my channel.  Leave me a nice little comment and don't forget to subscribe!

Watch it here: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMPT2c4W4-Y&list=UUE9lmK5FkyzJbG1LBsKNDsw

As always, thanks for watching and reading!

<3 Miriam

Battle of the Highlighters & New Video!

Hello readers! Today I thought I would feature my favorite part of my beauty routine: highlighters! I love to highlight my cheekbones, especially in the spring and summer.  I usually achieve this look by using a moisturizing foundation with brightening effects such as Almay's Wake Up foundation (featured in my Spring Makeup Look video tutorial HERE).

In the picture above I have some of my favorite highlighters (I rotate them and use different ones each time I apply makeup).  So, if you're on the market for a new highlighter, these are some to consider:

1. NYX Liquid Illuminator: As you all know, I'm a huge NYX fan. Their products are seriously so good for the price and you can never go wrong with them.  This is a good one for a subtle glow, just use underneath foundation, and remember -- don't apply powder on top, it'll mattify it and that defeats the purpose!

2. Victoria's Secret Ultimate Glow Face Trio: I love this little compact for traveling.  It includes a bronzer, blush and highlighter (and a mirror), so it's super easy just to chuck in your travel bag and you don't have to worry about bringing too many separate products! Also, the blush color is BEAUTIFUL.

3.  Benefit High Beam: I really like this little thing, but I always pair it with the Benefit Posietint because they look beautiful together.  These two products are great for a subtle flush and glow (a lot of times, I add a powder blush and highlighter on top for a better effect). Also, as I've mentioned before, make sure you apply it on top of foundation, never on top of powder! It will not blend well and it'll just look weird.  This also goes for any other Benefit tint.

4.  Milani Illuminating Face Powder: I love this product so much, I even included it in my February Favorites video (if you want to watch, just click HERE).  This powder is great alone or over a liquid highlighter.  It's a beautiful combination of pinks and golds that work perfectly to create a natural glow. I like to apply it on my cheekbones, chin, nose, and cupid's bow.

5. Boots No. 7 Skin Illuminator: This is my FAVORITE highlighter!! Most of the time I apply it before (or after) foundation and then I go in with the Milani powder right on top.  It also has a really cool applicator.  When you open the cap, it'll reveal a brush applicator.  You just squeeze the tube and apply it using the attached brush.  Just a tip: a little goes a long way with this product, so don't go too crazy! I am obsessed -- I really suggest trying it!! 

Also, I have a new video up on my channel! Watch it HERE. Don't forget to subscribe and to leave me a lovely little comment :D

Thanks for reading! I'd love to hear some of your favorite highlighters... I'm always up for trying new ones :D

Miriam <3

New Video Live on my Channel!

Hi guys! I just uploaded a new video to my channel! Please leave me a comment and let me know what you think. Don't forget to subscribe!!

youtube.com/miriamcpratt
<3 Miriam