Current Cosmetic Loves - Yes More Purple Lips

I told myself that I will post more makeup reviews but then slacked off a few in. I do a lot of photos of myself in cemeteries and I always worry that people think I have a big ego or that I am a show - both are so not true. I also get nervous if I send the wrong impression when I post that I bought a lipstick that costs $20. Yes all these thoughts race in my mind. I am trying to say shut up to the voices because I know that I do not have a big ego, that I just like to have fun and $20 once in awhile on a lipstick is a fun treat.

With all that mental babble out of the way I present my current favorite beauty things. All vegan - cruelty free and approved by me!

I'm Royalty by Jeffery Star Cosmetics. This bright purple lipstick is awesome. People stop me to ask what color it is! Not only is the color awesome the formula is as well. It goes on nicely, stays put and does not have a drying effect. I paired it with two tone pink to purple brows.

Kat Von D Metal Crush shadow in Thunderstruck. I like these color for the inner corner of my eyes and middle of my lid to add brightness with all the black liner I pile on. It is a pearly white-gold color that blends nicely and has a fine glitter shimmer, nothing funky-chunky that messes with the eyes.

ColourPop has two shadows I use almost every day. Bill my go to muted nude - it says it is a plum but to me it is very flesh toned. I have dark lids and this gives me a clean base to add just a bit of crease color and be good to go. Bandit is my other go to. It is a rich warm brown that reminds me of fall and pairs good with purple lips! I use it in my crease with a fluffy brush.

5 Vegan Beauty Products Under $5 You Need Now

Currently I am using each one of these products in my makeup routine. Most are from the drugstore but a few are from online but still will not break the bank. I wanted to share what I have been using because I really like these products and think some of my blog readers will as well.

Milani Moisture Matte Lipstick in Blissful. So hard to find nudes and light pinks that work with my light olive skin. Usually stuff is too light or pink based and looks horrible on me. The formula is really smooth and applies evenly. $4.99

Purple brows - why not? I really like the lippie pencils from Colourpop. They have crazy staying power and the consistency/texture works well for brows! $5

 
For nice glossy black lashes I reach for Wet N Wild Max Volume Plus Mascara. It comes in a giant pink tube and looks kinda space age-y cool! The formula is a more wet formula and the bristle of the wand are shorter and more spike-y helping to get each lash. It stays on pretty well for all day/night action. $4.99

Jordana 12 Hr Made to Last Liquid Eyeliner Pencil in Black Point - I buy these in bulk whenever I see them. It my favorite eyeliner. It stays all day, super inky black in color, costs $1.99 and goes on smoothly. You need a German blade pencil sharpener to keep the point fresh. After trial and error I find this specific type of sharpener works best.

Another Milani pick is Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow: These go on so smooth you can use your finger to apply them. I have a few of the brown shades and am currently using Cappuccino on a daily basis. They are only $4.49 each and feel a lot more luxurious due to quality and packaging. There are colors for everyone (check site for vegan colors), finishes that range from matte to shimmer and blend with other shadows seamlessly.

For $1 you can get Blackbird Cosmetics loose shadow sample in Thirteen. Actually you can pick up any of the samples for $1 each. I actually bought a few and Thirteen is my favorite. I wanted a nude matte that works well with my skin tone and this delivered. The samples are generous and the packaging is very pretty.