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BECCA collaborated with YouTube beauty guru Jaclyn Hill to create a limited-edition shade of their bestselling Shimmering Skin Perfector powder.
The shade, Champagne Pop, is a soft white, gold shade with pinky peach undertones. It’s made with the light-reflecting pearls that make BECCA’s powders so amazing. Watch my review to get my full thoughts and swatches.
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As I was playing around with my makeup stash (so many new products!), I put together a look so beautiful I had to photograph the products used. I’m no tutorial queen so you won’t see my selfie (yet) but the products mentioned are tried and true.
First PRIME! I can’t stress how important this is. The right primer will make sure your makeup lasts all night- from drinks to dinner to dancing to…I love Cover FX makeup and this Mattifying Primer has anti-acne treatment in it so you don’t have to worry about that breakout OR getting greasy. Next you’ll need a full coverage foundation that can withstand the test of time without turning you into a total cake face. My go-to is Estée Lauder Double Wear (in Rich Cocoa) because it provides even coverage, hides everything and makes me look FLAWLESS. Get it.
To conceal under my eyes, I pretty much only use NARS’ Radiant Creamy Concealer (I use Cafe to conceal and Amdande to highlight). I like to set my makeup and I’ve been using Lancôme Dual Finish powder since 2009 (#tbt). It’s sheer to buildable but I lightly dust this over my face using the Guerlain Terracotta Kabuki Brush to keep everything in place. Since the eyes will be a bit intense, I say skip the blush BUT add a bit of highlight on your cheekbones. Becca’s Shimmering Skin Perfectors are G.O.A.T. I have the color Champagne Gold in the picture but there’s definitely one for your skin tone - brown girls, Topaz is your friend). Apply with the Sigma F25 brush and you’re golden (literally).
Now the eyes. I discovered Melt Cosmetics through the beauty girls on Instagram. The matte shades found in the Dark Matter set offer you INTENSE color payoff and versatility. I love that it’s not the standard grey and black. The warm shades create the most stunning chocolate smokey eye you will ever see. Although they’re matte, the shadows aren’t chalky or dry and they’re easy to blend. Winner, winner, chicken dinner. Moving onto lashes- I had to pick Esqido Lashes. I mentioned them on my YouTube channel before and I’ll mention them here again. LOVE! Unforgettable features a gradient of increasing length and thickness across the lash band so it’s subtle and not overpowering but gives you a slight winged effect. No need for liner in my book.
Since the focus is on the eyes, opt for a neutral lip. My recent brown girl friendly nude lip color is Buxom’s Lip Foundation in Revealed, a deep rich brown. Top it off with Color Your Smile’s Plum Crazy lip gloss in the center for a hint of color.
BAM! You’re ready for the night out. You’re welcome.
oh, hello. As much as I like to think I’m up on the latest beauty breakthroughs and releases, sometimes a gal falls behind. Here are a few goodies that I’ve been obsessing over the past few weeks…
Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder, $45
Hourglass is one of those brands that quietly slipped into my radar because of the crazy intense (and pigmented) lip lacquers and, yes, their prices. They recently released the Ambient Lighting Powder, a universal finishing powder that features state-of-the-art technology to recreate the most exquisitely flattering types of light. Sounds amazing, right? There are six different shades that uses photoluminescent technology to filter out harsh light and refine the appearance of the complexion. The shade I’m most obsessed with is Radiant Light, a sun-kissed golden beige hue.
BECCA Ever-Matte Poreless Priming Perfector™, $36
I’m never one to apply primer because it’s just on extra thing to add to my beauty routine BUT at the same time I’m always looking for something to stop the oil production factory that is my face. When a sample of BECCA’s new silicone-free primer finally came in the post, I applied without regret since it instantly mattified my face (although it left a slight tint). Foundation went on without a hitch and there wasn’t an issue with color at all. My face was left looking matte all day and I didn’t have any makeup sliding off of my face. For those of you who have avoided primer in the past, this is definitely in my top three and it doesn’t contain silicone, oil, alcohol, and fragrance.
Make It Rich Lip Color Crayon, $11
Not new to MissWYA but I felt it necessary to mention this lip pencil again because of how amazing it is. I’ve been rotating between shades but Peony has quickly become my go-to. It glides on and doesn’t feather or travel across my face. I apply and forget it - all I could ever want. It isn’t the shade I’m wearing in the photo above but if you follow me on Instagram, you’re guaranteed to catch a selfie one of these days.
I received samples gratis but I wouldn’t recommend anything if I didn’t truly love it.
