30 day Lipstick Challenge: Week 3

Hello, Lovelies! Hope this cold hasn't left you hibernating with your Netflix account this January. Come out and give YonAndKat a kiss with some color!

This week is chock full of shades that are so glam and so affordable. Check out our week's worth of drugstore goodies that we unearthed from the Lippy Vault:

Day 15: Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Sweetheart Valentine (025) This stuff is magic and stays put for hours. Also smells minty and keeps the pout moisturized.
Day 16: Revlon Colorstay Moisture Stain in Stockholm Chic- Great color, but if your lips aren't super moisturized, the color can really cling to the dry bits. I suggest exfoliating and moisturizing before experimenting with this product.
Day 17: Burt's Bees Lip Shimmer in Merlot (Discontinued) In general, love the BB products b/c they layer well for just a moisturizing tint or full on color blast.
Day 18: CoverGirl Outlast Lip Stain in #425 The colors may have changed in name
Day 19: Maybelline in Mesmerizing Magenta (matte 680) Great product, great texture. Buying a back up immediately.
Day 20: Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter in Creme Brulee. Amazing texture! This lippy will leave your lips feeling soft.
Day 21: Maybelline New York Color Sensational in Deepest Cherry. Love this color. Certainly a dupe for MAC's darkside (see week 1).

Hope your resolutions stick around for as long as our lip stains ;)

xoxo,

Y. & K. 

30 Day Lipstick Challenge: Week 1

Hi friends! Week One has been such a blast digging into the Lipstick Vault. Take a look at what we've rocked so far and tell us what you're wearing this season.



Day 1: mark. Total Kiss Up Hook Up Plumping Gloss Great feel, great scent. Can't go wrong.
Day 2: MAC lipliner in Whirl #kyliejenner status
Day 3:  Benefit Cha Cha Tint in Sheer Mango Just set it and forget it! Great for long (holi)days into nights.
Day 4: Maybelline Colorsensational in Beige Bombshell (Color may be discontinued already) Tough for winter. Not great on chapped lips. I'd say not the best finisher of the week. Maybe that's why it's discontinued...
Day 5: MAC in Faux It's Faux real!
Day 6: YSL Golden Gloss #39 - Glitter Ball anyone?
Day 7: Make Up Forever Rouge Artist Natural in N9 Copper Pink Full of moisture and never makes my lips all chappy after. Also has a very neutral scent and (lack of) taste which is a huge plus in my books.

Get ready! Week Two is about to get saucy!!

Happy Hols, my pretties!

xoxo, 

Y. and K.

What's in My Make Up Bag: Part Deux

And this is how the other half lives! These are the items that live in my bag to work and what I use as a base to any night look.

 

1. Urban Decay Naked2 palette: This isn't my favorite of the three, but the one I use most for work life (Bootycall, Tease, and Pistol all day long).

2. Mally Evercolor Poreless Face Defender: This is one of the most amazing make up products I have been introduced to in years. It is a great way to set a finished face OR remove shine from undone skin. It's perfect for my combination skin/perpetually shiny forehead.

3. MAC Mineralize SkinFinish in Cheeky Bronze: I'm hanging on to this wonderful peachy summer bronzer for dear life, but I may need to let go soon as my tan fades :(
4. Make Up Forever Aqua Liner in Mat Black (#13)
5. Julep Gel Eye Glider in Smokey Plum: Amazing application, amazing staying power. Definitely recommend for anyone who has an especially "wet" wet line. Wish I could be so excited about their nail polishes though :/
6. Maybelline Lash Stiletto: Favorite drugstore mascara, hands down. Love the sturdy plastic bristles and the thickening/lengthening formula.
7. Make Up Forever Smoky Extravagant
8. Smashbox Photo Finish foundation primer: Got a few samples and it fits nicely in my everyday make up bag. Works.
9. Lancome Star Bronzer Natural Glow in Lumiere (#01): Great for everyday wear because the shimmer is very subtle. It aslo builds slowly so you won't end up like Bridget Jones from the opening scene of The Edge of Reason.

10. Shiseido Eyebrow and Eyeliner Compact in Light Brown (#BL3): comes with a great angle brush applicator and blends well. Doesn't last as well as the Gimme Brow (see #14 on this list) but it's great for a subtle brow boost for an everyday "natural" look. Packaging has since changed but applicator still the same.

11. Urban Decay Lip Junkie Lipgloss in Naked: It's been repackaged but I loved the sample that came with the Naked2 palette so much, I bought the full-size.
12. LOOKny blush brush (#3): I can't find a link for it, but super-inexpensive at Duane Reade and it is super-soft and high quality.
13. Julep Plush Pout Lip Crayon in Magenta: It's got a moisturizing section in the middle and applies nicely with a lot of pigment.
14: Benefit gimmeBROW in Medium/Deep: This is my favorite brow product that I've tried so far. Applies and builds seemlessly and works for everyday and dramatic looks.

[Getting ready for head shots at work today!]

Happy Monday! xx-YL