Makeup Tips for Glasses Wearers

Hey Dolls!

Glasses are amazing. There are so many different designs and colors to fit every style. However, It can be extremely difficult to apply and wear makeup when you are a full time wearer of glasses. At times your eyes may look small due to the type of lens. Or the lenses may make the eyes look too big. Or glasses hinder the  ablitly to show off eyeshadow. My point is...  It can be such a hassle. Trust me I know, I am a full time wearer of glasses. #thestruggle. Although the struggle is all too real, I have discovered a few tips and tricks to make the struggle feel a little less real. So, without further a do, let's jump into it!












Let's begin with tips for glasses that close of the eye: All of these tips will aid in making the eye
appear larger and brighter.

1. Apply a white, cream, or tan eyeliner to the waterline.
2. Apply a shimmery champagne colored eyeshadow into the inner tear duct.
3. Curl your eye lashes upwards.

This next set of tips is for glasses that make the eyes look too big: All of these tips will aid in making the eyes appear smaller.

1. Apply a black eyeliner in the tear duct.
2. Curl your lashes downward. Use the eyelash curl upside down to achieve a downward lashes.
3. Use darker colors on your eyes.

These tips are for glasses that make it hard to show off eyeshadow:

1. DO NOT wear winged eyeliner.
2. Use a eyeshadow base to intensify the eyeshadow.
3. Wear your glasses farther down your nose or as high up as possible.

This tip is for glasses that create dark shadows under the eye:

1. Use a concealer several shades lighter than your skin tone. 2-3 shade lighter will go fine. Take you finger and pat in it. Then apply a equally as light powder over it to set it.

 This tip is for glasses that rub of makeup along the bridge of the nose:

1. Use a powder puff and apply a heavy layer of powder over the nose. DO NOT apply makeup setting spray to the nose.

These last few tips is for glasses that distort the eyebrows: Remember glasses only frame your eyes, eyebrows frame the entire face. If eyebrows look distorted so does the entire face.

Me wearing my favorite glasses

1. If your glasses hides your eyebrows simple arch then higher.
2. If you glasses make your eyebrows appear to larger. Thin them out slightly.
3. If the glasses make your arch look too high reduce the size of your arch.

That's all folks!


I hope you all found this post to be helpful. If you have any questions or comments feel free to leave them in the comments section below. If you would like to contact me please refer to the "follow me" section above. Remember to share this post and blog. Thank you for stopping by the makeup junkie. I hope you have a great week!
-The Makeup Junkie

DISCLAIMER: All opinions/tips given were my own. I was not paid to make a post on this topic.

Biotin 101

Hey Dolls!

Some people are born with amazing hair and gorgeous nails others aren't so fortunate. For those of us who aren't born with or have damaged our hair and nails we must create it. With that said, finding the right products to promote growth and of the nails and hair is hard. Especially because the market is flooded with shampoos, conditioners, masks, serums, etc. that claim to strengthen and grow. As a person who has tried dozens of these so-called "miracle" products trust me when i say it is rare to see lasting results. Due to the lack of results and /or long lasting results I decided to do research. During my research I found more people experienced results using supplements instead of beauty products. So, bought myself a few different supplements. Over the course of a couple of months I found a few supplements that I believe work. Biotin is one of those supplements. Today, I am going to share with you all some basic information on Biotin, as well as, some tips to make you Dolls successful biotin users. With that said, let's jump into it!

Let's begin with basic info on Biotin:

Biotin is vitamin H. It is often referred to ask vitamin B7. Biotin is essential for the formation of fatty acid and blood sugar. Biotin
aids in the body's metabolism of carbs, fats, and proteins. Which makes it great for people who are trying to keep their metabolism high or lose a little weight.








Common uses of Biotin are:

1. Nail Growth
2. Reduction in Dandruff Production
3. Eczema
4. Hair Loss

Food that has Biotin in them: Some foods naturally are high in biotin. The following list will name a few of the foods that contain this vitamin.

1. Nuts
2. Mushrooms
3. Oats
4. Whole Grains
5. Liver
6. Cauliflower
7. Salmon
8. Bananas
9. Carrots
10. Sardines
11. Legumes
12. Egg Yolks
13. Avocado

Some signs you maybe biotin deficit:

1. Hair Loss
2. Dry Skin
3. Excessive Dandruff Production
4. Brittle Nails
5. Weight Gain

Things to avoid if you have a biotin deficiency:

1. Excessive amounts of alcohol
2. Excessive consumption of raw egg whites 

If you are experience any of the things in the biotin deficiency section, try to incorporate more biotin rich food into your diet.
If you suffer from serve biotin deficiency or would like to add more biotin into your system then, a biotin supplement might be the way to go.

Tips for taking Biotin pills:

1. Start with a low dose. Biotin is known to cause acne. To avoid acne take it slow and allow your body to get use to the surge of biotin coming in. The lowest does is 300mcg the highest is 20,000mcg.
2. Buy biotin in a glass container. Plastic has harmful chemical in it. Glass does not. Which makes it safer.
3. Take at least one pill daily, no more than two.
4. Keep up with a regular skin care and hair care routine. This will promote hair growth and it will keep your skin from breaking out.

That's all folks!

I hope you enjoyed this post. If you have any questions or comments please feel free to leave them in the comment section below. If you would like to contact me please refer to the "Follow me" tab above. Remember to share this blog and post. Thank you for stopping by the makeup junkie. I hope you have an amazing week!
-The Makeup Junkie

DISCLAIMER: All thoughts/opinions given were my own. I pulled some of the information from www.altmedicine.about.com . I was not paid to make a blog post on this topic.

Purple Smoky Eye Makeup Tutorial

Hey Dolls!

It's Fall here in America. Which means jewel tones are trending. So, I decided to step out of my comfort zone and create a jewel toned smoky eye. This tutorial will feature two jewel tone colors; those colors are deep purple and emerald green. This look will look amazing on people with green, hazel, honey, or brown eyes. It is simple but, a bit more time consuming than most of my other tutorials. However, this would be a killer night out look. Especially if you are experiencing fall like weather. So, with all that said let's jump into the tutorial.

Begin with skin prep:

1. Complete your skin care as usual.
2. Primer your face with your favorite primer.
3. Prime your eye lids, crease, brow bone, and bottom lash line with your favorite eye primer.
4. Apply lip balm to your lips.

At this time I usually complete my eyebrows. For sake of time and space I will not be posting my eyebrow routine here. However, I will link it below for anyone who is interested.

Onto the eyes:

1. Apply a white or cream eyeshadow base to the ball of your lid. This will make the color applied on top appear more intense.
2. Apply a dark brown base to the inner and outer corners of the eyes. This will ensure the color applied on top appear more intense.
3. Apply a piece of tape to the outer edge of the eye. Make is resemble a winged eyeliner. This step will help create a more sultry look. It will also create crisper lines.
4. Using a fluffy crease brush apply a medium brown color into your crease.
5. Then take a flat shader brush and apply a deep purple color onto your lid. A shimmery or satin deep purple will work best for this look. You can wet the color if you would like. Applying the color wet will intensify the purple.
6. Using a small, fluffy circular eyeshadow brush apply a matte, deep brown shade into the outer and inner corners of the eyes. Avoid your tear duct. In the outer corner wing the shadow out. Make sure it goes upwards. This will lift the eye and create a more sultry effect.
7. Take a clean blending brush and blend the harsh lines between the purple and brown on either side of the eye. If you lose any intensity just apply more shadow and continue to blend.
8. Once you are satisfied with the intensity of your shadows apply a emerald green eyeliner to your bottom lash line. It is up to you how far down the lash line you take the color. I personally like to take the color down enough that people can see I have a green shade under my lash line. TIP: Apply your foundation and concealer before this step.
9. Then take a pencil brush and blend out the green eyeliner.
10. Once you are satisfied and there are no harsh lines apply an emerald green shadow on top of the pencil. This will set the color so it does not budge and it will also build intensity.
11. Next apply a shimmery cream, white, or champagne shadow into the inner tear duct. This step will keep the eyes looking bright and open.
12. Then apply a purple eyeliner into your waterline.
13. Once the purple is in your waterline apply a matte cream shadow to your brow bone.
14. Then apply a thin layer or black liquid or gel eyeliner to the lid. Create a winged shape.
15. Once the eyeliner is dry remove the tape from the corners of your eyes.
16. Next curl your lashes and apply your mascara.

Next up is the lips:

1. Remove any excess lip balm.
2. Apply L'Oreal Fairest Nude Lipstick. Any nude lipstick will due.
3. Then apply NYX butter gloss in Tiramisu. Any nude-ish pink loss will due. 

That's all folks!

That was my Purple Smoky Eye tutorial. I love this look. It really is a gorgeous look for people with brown, hazel, green, and honey color eyes. This also looks flawless of people with tan to deep skin. Or people with cool undertones. If the green under the lash line is a bit too much for you then you can opt of it. If you would like to switch up the purple shade with a blue or green or any other color, feel free. This is just a inspiration look. You can take it anywhere you want it to go. Makeup is truly about having fun and expressing yourself.

I hope you all found this post helpful. If you have any questions or comments feel free to leave them in the comments section below. If you would like to contact me please refer to the "Follow me" tab above. There you will find all of the social media platforms that you can contact me on. Remember to share this blog and posts. Thank you for stopping by the makeup junkie. Your support means the world. Over the last  few months makeup junkie has grown and it is all because of you Dolls support. I am truly grateful. Thank you again. I hope you all have a phenomenal week!
-The Makeup Junkie

LINKS:
Eyebrow Routine: http://makeupjunkie2020.blogspot.com/2014/08/my-eyebrow-routine.html

DISCLAIMER: All thoughts given were my own. I was not paid to make this blog post. I am not affiliated with any of the companies mentioned.

Fresh Face Makeup Tutorial

Hey Dolls!

The fresh faced look is usually referred to as a spring and summer trend. Although, it is a warmer season staple I think this look is gorgeous for all times of year. With that said, today I am going to share with you all my fresh faced makeup tutorial. So, without further rambling let's jump into it!

Let's begin with skin prep:

1. Complete your skin care routine as usually. I will link  my routines below.
2. Apply your favorite lip balm to your lips. I generally use Carmex.
3. Apply your favorite primer to your face. I generally use L'Oreal Revitalift Miracle Blur Instant Skin Smoother. I suggest only applying primer to your problematic areas. I.E. the t-zome or places with larger pores. 
4. Apply eye primer to your lids, crease, brow bone, inner corner, and under the lash line. I use the NYX eyeshadow base in skin tone.

At this time I usually do my eyebrows. I won't post all on this post, but I will link it below for anyone who is interested in it.

Onto the eyes:

1. Place a bronze cream eyeshadow all over the lid. I used Tarte Amazonian clay waterproof liner

   

   Me wearing the look with my glass.

   in Bronze. This will intensify the other eyeshadows that will be apply and it will prolong the wear of the eyeshadows.
2. Using a flat, fluffy eyeshadow brush apply a shimmery champagne color into the inner tear duct and the first half of the bottom lash line. I generally use Sin. This color can be found in the Urban Decay Naked original palette.
3. Take flat shader brush and bronzy eyeshadow and apply it all over the eye lid. I generally use the color smog. This shade can be located in the Urban Decay Naked palette as well.  
4. Take another flat, fluffy shadow brush and apply a matte light brown shade onto the brow bone. Again I will use a shade in the Naked Palette. The shade is naked.
5. Using a pencil brush apply the bronzy eyeshadow to the outer part of the lower lash line.
6. Apply a white, cream, or skin tone (Tan) eyeliner into the water line.
7. Then curl your eyelashes and apply mascara. I won't put up my mascara routine here. For the sake of space I will link it below.

Then move to your foundation:

1. Apply your favorite foundation onto your face. If the winter I still use my Kat Von D Lock-It tattoo foundation, but I mix it with a glowy primer. The primer I use is L'Oreal Lumi Magic Primer. I have a review on the foundation I used. I will link it below.  
2. I then apply your favorite highlighting concealer to your under eyes, to your chin, to your forehead, down the bridge of your nose, to the sides of your mouth, on top of your cupid's bow, and under the hallows of your cheek.
3. Set your face makeup with your favorite setting powder.
4. Then set the under eyes, forehead, and chin with a lighter powder.
5. Take a small tampered brush and lightly contour the hallows of your cheeks with your favorite contour powder. Try not to make this contour heavy. This look sound remain light and fresh.
6. Then take a fan brush and apply your favorite highlighting powder in a 'c' formation on your cheekbones. If you have dry skin you could apply the highlighter to the bridge of the nose, cupid's bone, and forehead.

Next up is lips:


1. Remove any excess lip balm.
2. Apply a nude lip color to your lips. I used ELF's Scott Lipgloss from their Essential Ex-tra Lip Gloss.
3. Then add NYX butter gloss in Tiramisu.

Me wearing this look without bronze shadow

That's all folks!

I hope you enjoyed my this makeup tutorial. This is a super easy look at looks flawless on everyone. I recommend it to all of you Dolls! If you would like to switch out any of the colors feel free. Sometimes I don't use the bronze shadows. If I am in a rush I only use the inner eye highlighter, the white in my water line, the brow highlight, and the mascara.

If you have questions or comments feel free to leave them in the comments section below. If you would like to contact me please refer to the 'follow me' section above. Remember to share this blog and post. Thank you fro stopping by the makeup junkie. Your support means everything. I hope you all have a fabulous week!
-The Makeup Junkie





LINKS:

• Foundation review: http://makeupjunkie2020.blogspot.com/2014/06/foundation-review-and-current.html
• Eyebrow routine: http://makeupjunkie2020.blogspot.com/2014/08/my-eyebrow-routine.html
• Night time skin care routine: http://makeupjunkie2020.blogspot.com/2014/09/updated-night-time-skin-care-routine.html
• Day time skin care routine: http://makeupjunkie2020.blogspot.com/2014/10/my-morning-routine.html

DISCLAIMER: All opinions given were my own. I was not paid to make this post. I am not affiliated with any of the companies or people mentioned. I purchased all of the mentioned items on my own.

Everyday Fall Makeup Tutorial

Hey Dolls!

Fall is upon us and I am excited! I am so ready for boots, scarves, leggings, long sleeve shirts, and most of all... vampy lip colors!!! Several weeks ago I posted My Fall Must Haves. In that post I featured two lipsticks. One of the lipsticks featured in that post will be the highlight of today's post. Speaking of today's post, the post is going to be a tutorial on a basic fall makeup look. The look is easy and quick which makes it prefect for everyday use. With all that said let's jump into!

Let's begin with skin prep:

1. Wash your face and pat it dry.
2. Moisturize your skin with your favorite moisturizer.
3. Apply lip balm to moisturize your lips.
4. Apply your favorite primer to your face. I recommend only applying it to problem areas. For example the T zone.
5. Apply your favorite eye primer to your lid, crease, and bottom lash line.

The next thing I usually do is my eyebrows. I will link my routine below.

Onto the eyes:

1. Using a crease brush apply a medium brown eyeshadow into the crease. This step will accentuate the crease. This is a great step for people with hooded eyes.
2. Apply tape to the outer edges of the eyes. This will create sharp lines. 
3. Then apply a deep brown shade onto a domed brush and apply the deep brown shade into the outer 'v' portion of the eye. This will add a little drama to this look.  
4. Next pull out black liquid or gel eyeliner, then apply it in a winged formation. I prefer a thicker, bolder liner look. However, if you don't feel comfortable with my style of liner feel free to make it thinner or thicker.
5. Once the liner is dry remove the tape from the edges. TIP: This is the time were you should apply foundation and concealer. This will help sharpen any areas the tape couldn't keep sharp and crisp. If you are curious about my foundation routine I will link mine below.
6. Then take a deep purple liner pencil and apply it to your bottom lash line. Only go down as far as you are comfortable with. I personally like mine liner visible enough for others to notice the purple, but I never take it too far down. Also, add the purple liner to your water line. By the way the purple liner I am using is Jordana 12 H Made to last Liquid Eyeliner Pencil in 04 Purple Fix.
7. Once the purple liner is on take a clean domed brush and blend out the pencil liner. Make sure there are no harsh lines or edges.
8. After blending in the pencil, take a small domed brush and apply a deep purple eyeshadow on top of the purple liner. This step will intensify the purple color. I will be using Milani's Bella Eyes Eyeshadow in 15 Bella Purple. If you don't want an intense look, then skip this step. TIP: if the eyeshadow hasn't created enough intensity for you, apply either eye drops, Fix +, or makeup finishing spray to the brush you are using then dip it in your eyeshadow. This will give a more intense look.
9. Once you are happy with the intensity of the purple under your bottom lash line, curl your eyelashes and apply mascara. I have a post on my mascara routine if any of you Dolls are interested. I will link that post below.

   

   A quick selfie of me wearing this look

Now for the lips:

1. Wipe off any access lip balm. TIP: if you have pigmented lips pat your foundation brush over your lips. The left over foundation will mute the color of your lips. this will help the lipstick's true color show.
2. Line your lips with a deep purple lip liner. I usually use Jordana Easyliner in cabernet.
3. Once your lips are lined apply a deep purple lipstick. Take your time. Any error with the lipstick may mess up your face makeup. TIP: if you have a hard time applying lipstick from the tub use a lip brush for more control.
4. Then make the line more crisp by taking a small amount of concealer on a small, flat concealer brush and conceal any areas that may not be as crisp as you would like. TIP: to avoid getting lipstick on your teeth make an 'o' with your mouth. Then take one of your middle three fingers and stick it in the 'o'. Then pull the finger out. This will ensure no excess lipstick gets on the teeth.

That's all folks!

That was my easy and quick everyday fall makeup tutorial. This tutorial takes no longer than ten to fifteen minutes. It is an amazing way to spice up your everyday routine. Of course you can switch out any of the colors I used. For example, sometimes I use green liner and eyeshadow instead. And sometimes I use brown liquid eyeliner instead of black to create my wing. These small variations will look just as gorgeous as the colors featured in this look.

I hope you found this post helpful. If you have any questions or comments please feel free to leave them in the comments section below. If you would like to contact me please refer to the "follow me" section above. Remember to share this blog and post. Thank you for stopping by the makeup junkie. I hope you have a terrific week!
-The Makeup Junkie

LINKS:

• My Mascara Routine: http://makeupjunkie2020.blogspot.com/2014/08/my-mascara-routine.html
• My Fall Must Haves: http://makeupjunkie2020.blogspot.com/2014/09/fall-must-haves.html
• My Foundation Routine: http://makeupjunkie2020.blogspot.com/2014/06/foundation-review-and-current.html
• My Easy Eyeliner Trick: http://makeupjunkie2020.blogspot.com/2014/07/1-minute-cat-eyeliner-trick.html
• My Eyebrow Routine: http://makeupjunkie2020.blogspot.com/2014/08/my-eyebrow-routine.html

DISCLAIMERS: All opinions/tips given were my own. I am not affiliated with any of the companies or people mentioned. I was not paid to make a blog post on this topic. All products mentioned were purchased by me.

Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay Deep Pore Cleansing Review

Hey Dolls!

I have been using the Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay Deep Pore Cleansing powder for quite some time and I have even mentioned on the blog before. One of you Dolls sent me an email and pointed out that although I mentioned it before I never shared my thoughts on it. So, I thought it was time to do a review; this review is going to be a quick review. You all seem to response better to the quick review format than the long review format. So, I will stick to shorter,more condensed reviews. With all that said, lets jump into the review.

Let's begin...

The product comes in a plastic tub. It comes in various sizes; I purchased the one pound container. The clay comes in powder form. The clay is a scent less tan powder. It can be purchased on various health websites. I purchased mine from www.amazon.com . This product retails for $8 to $10.

Onto the Pros...

• Clears out my pores
• Inexpensive
• Reduces oils
• Scent less
• All natural 

Now the Cons...

• A little harsh. Not for sensitive skin. 

 Would I repurchase this product? 

I will repurchase this when I run out.

My final thoughts...

I love this mask. My pores are completely clear. Also, my pores are several times smaller than normal after using this mask. I have noticed my skin is less oily after using this mask. Additionally, my skin seems less prone to white heads and pimples after this product has been used. I adore how affordable it is. This is really an amazing mask. I highly recommend this to everyone especially to my oily Dolls! If you are dry, have sensitive skin or have small pores I would NOT recommend this to you. 

Any tips?

1. Mix water or apple cider vinegar and the clay a bowl. This will turn the clay from a powder consistency to a thick cream consistency. Using apple cider vinegar will enhace the power of the mask. 

That's all folks!

I hope you found this post helpful. If you have any questions or comments please leave them in the comments section below. If you would like to contact me please refer to the "follow me" section above. Remember to share this blog with you friends and family. Thank you for stopping by the makeup junkie. I hope you have a great week!
-The Makeup Junkie

DISCLAIMER: All opinions given were my own. I am not affiliated with any of the companies mentioned. I was not paid to make a post on this topic. All products mentioned were purchased by me. 

My Workout Routine

Hey Dolls!

I am do not like working out. I am not someone who enjoys sweating or anything like that. However,
I do know that being active is healthy. Plus, it promotes weight loss which is great! With that said, I have recently found a routine that works well for me. So, without further rambling let's jump into it!

1. In the morning I usually do 75 squats, 50 crunches, 40 lunges, and 20 "love handle" crunches per leg. This helps build up my curves and my butt.
2. After my morning floor exercises I will go for a 30 or so minute walk. I like to do this because it wakes me up and jump starts me day. Sometimes if I am feeling energized I will go for a light jog.
3. Once I come home I try to center myself with some yoga moves. I am not a professional at all

   

   These are the Morning Yoga poses that do

   however, I enjoy this exercise. I will link a picture that depicts the yoga poses I do.
4. 3 to 4x a week I will hop on my elliptical and jog until I am ready to get off. Sometimes that is 20 minutes while other times its 60 minutes. It really does vary.  

That's all folks!

My workout is super light. I am not one to sweat or anything like that. Nor am I conditioned enough to do heavy work outs.

I hope that you all enjoyed this post. If you have any comments or questions feel free to leave them in the comments section below. If you would like to contact me please refer to the "Follow me" tab above. Remember to share this blog. Thank you for stopping by the makeup junkie. I hope you all have an amazing week!
-The Makeup Junkie

DISCLAIMER: All opinions given were my own. I was not paid to make this post.

Hyaluronic Acid Serum Review

Hey Dolls!

A couple of weeks ago I posted my updated night time skin care routine. (I will link it below.) I introduced a few new products to you guys. One new product was my cleanser (I already did a review on the cleanser. I will link it below.) the second product was my serum. I have been using it for a few months now and I wanted to share my thoughts on it with you all. So, without further rambling let's jump into!

Let's begin...

This is a clear, scent less liquid. It comes in a glass bottle with a dropper top; the bottle holds 1 fl. oz. It claims to add moisture to the skin without making the skin oily. It can be purchased on www.amazon.com for $8 - 10.

SIDENOTE: Hyaluronic Acid is found in the skin. It works with collagen to keep the skin hydrated and plump. Using Hyaluronic Acid Serum will help with aging and everyday dehydration. This serum is also not an allergen because it can be found in the skin. Which means even people with sensitive skin can use this product.

This is the actual product I use.

Onto my Pros...

• It dries quickly
• Leaves the skin soft
• Doesn't make me oilier than I already am
• Great for sensitive skin
• Scent less
• Inexpensive

Now for the Cons...

•  Not available is stores

Repurchase or Nah...

I would definitely repurchase this! It's the BOMB!

Onto my final thoughts...

I love this serum. I have noticed a huge difference in my overall skin texture. It never makes me oilier than I already am. I highly recommend it to anyone who is in the market for a serum.

Any tips?

1. Mix it in with your moisturizer. Mixing it in with your moisturizer actually makes it way more hydrating. 

That's all Folks!

I hope you all found this quick review helpful. It seems that you all enjoy shorter reviews more than long reviews. Just in case you guys can't find the serum I will add a link to the serum below.

If you have any comments or questions please leave them in the comments section below. If you would like to contact me please refer to the "Follow me" tab above. Remember to share this blog. Thank you for stopping by the makeup junkie. I hope you have an amazing week!
-The Makeup Junkie

LINKS:

• Night Time Skin Care Routine: http://makeupjunkie2020.blogspot.com/2014/09/updated-night-time-skin-care-routine.html
• Serum Link: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B0G0FOO/ref=twister_B00B1MVA00
• Cleanser Review: http://makeupjunkie2020.blogspot.com/2014/08/review-alpha-hydrox-foaming-face-wash.html

DISCLAIMER: All opinions given were my own. I am not affiliated with the companies mentioned. All products mentioned were purchased by me. I was not paid to make a post on this topic.

Beauty Q&A

He Dolls!

A few of you Dolls have emailed me various beauty related. I figured it would be a good idea do compile those questions and answer them on one post. With that said, today's post is going to be a Q&A. Let's jump into it!

1. "What is your favorite makeup brand?"
• This is a hard question to answer because I have several brands that I love. Especially in the drugstore. If I had to buy from only one drugstore brand it would be L'Oreal and if I had to buy from only one high end brand it would be Nars.  
2. "You did a post on a Maybelline makeup remover and you said you didn't like it. I was wondering if you found a good makeup remover yet? If so, which one and can you do a review?"
• It's funny that this question was asked because I recently picked up a different Maybelline makeup remover that a few YouTubers have been raving about. I have been trying it out and now feel that I can make a review on it. So, you will have to stay tuned for that review.
3. "Why did you start Makeup Junkie?"
• I started Makeup Junkie because I love makeup and beauty. I wanted a venue where I could express my love for makeup and beauty. I also wanted to share with people my love for makeup and beauty. As well as share my makeup and beauty knowledge with people. I hope that as this blog grows the readers would also interact more with me and each other. That way we could have our know little community of makeup and beauty lovers.
4. "I love how often you post. It gives me something to look forward to on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Do you blog everyday?"
• I am glad you enjoy the schedule. No, I don't blog everyday. I usually spend make lists of blog post I want to post over a month long period. I spend a few days planning, taking pictures, making outlines, etc. etc. Then I type everything up and pre-schedule them to drop every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Although that spending a week or so at the end of each month solely working on Makeup Junkie can be tedious it actually makes it easier on me to be able to maintain this schedule and do the other things I need to do.
5. "Your teeth look so white! What do you use to whiten them?"
• Thank you! I use to use Walgreens brand whitening strips but, now I just swish hydrogen peroxide around in my mouth after I brush my teeth. with Colgate optic white. Other than that I don't do anything. And I eat and drink normally. I.E. I still have dark soda and coffee, etc. etc.   
6. "You mentioned that you have large pores I am curious to know which primer you use to minimize the look of them."
• Large pores is an under statement. Sometimes my pores look like craters! The L'Oreal Pore Vanisher is what helps me minimize the look of my pores. It is similar to the Benefit Porefessional. I love it. You can find it in the skin care line of any drugstore.
7. "I'm 12 going on 13 and I am ready to start wearing makeup. My mom says I should wait. Do you think 13 is too young to start wearing makeup? When did you start wearing makeup?"
• I think your mom is correct. I didn't start wearing makeup until I was 14. And even then I only wore mascara and lip gloss. Your skin is still young, makeup could actually cause you to have acne or irritation. Besides you have a lifetime to wear makeup just enjoy this time without it.
8. "Hi Makeup Junkie, you have made several posts on your daily routine and such but, you never go into detail on your hair routine. I was wondering if you could do a hair routine post."
• That is a great question. I do not have a hair care routine down yet. I skip around from product to product because I haven't found anything that works well. As soon as I find a routine that works I will definitely share it with you Dolls!
9. " I have a hard time finding a bronzer because I am dark skinned. I know you a have a dark complexion as well and I am wondering what bronzer/contour powders you use."
• I understand your struggle. My favorite bronzers/contour powders are ELFs Blush and Bronzer duo in Turks and Caicos and Maybelline's FIT ME powder in 360 Mocha. They are great for deeper skin tones. Oh, another that works well is the Covergirl Queen Bronzer. There are a lot of shades that are designed for women of color.

That's all folks!

Thank you all for sending me emails. I love being able to answer your questions and answer your requests. Your kind words and support warm my heart. You Dolls make being the administrator of this blog fun.

I hope you found this post helpful. If you have any comments feel free to leave them in the comments section below. If you would like to contact me please refer to the "Follow me" tab above. (My email is in that tab.) Remember to share this blog and post. Thank you for stopping by the makeup junkie. I hope you have a blessed week!
-The Makeup Junkie

DISCLAIMER: All thoughts given were my own. I was not paid to make this post.

My Night Time Routine

Hey Dolls!

My night time routine is very simple. I am not the type of person who likes to overcomplicate my routines. Especially at night. An easy, quick, calming routine is what I enjoy most. With all that said, today's post is going to be my night time routine. So, let's jump into it!

P.S. if you are interested in my day time routine go to the "Lifestyle" tab above. There you will find my morning routine and plenty of other posts.

Let's begin...

Whether I am coming home from school, if I have spent the whole day at home, or if I was running errands all day I always eat a snack as soon as I get home. 

However, lately I have been starting my night routine by eating dinner. I have been trying to eat a filling dinner that is mostly made up of veggies. Like a big salad for example. I also have a glass of water with my dinner as well. This just helps me burn more calories while sleeping.

After dinner I go to my bedroom and find my clothes for the next day. As well as my clothes for bed.

Once I find my clothes I straighten up my room. Then I spend an hour or so doing homework, blogging, or catching up on my favorite TV shows.

After a little bit of down time I head to the bathroom. At this time I take my shower or bath. Once my shower is done I brush my teeth, do my night time skin care routine (I will link my post to my updated night time skin care routine below.), applying my body lotions and such.  

The next thing I do is take my daily vitamins.

Once I have taken my vitamins I pack my backpack or purse. It makes it easier to run out the door the next morning.

Then I simply head to bed. I usually don't fall right to sleep. I might watch another TV show, read, or play a game. Once I am sleepy I cuddle up with my body pillow and go to bed.

That's all folks!

That was my night time routine. I hope you all enjoyed that. If you have any comments feel free to leave them in the comments section below. If you would like to contact me please refer to the "Follow me" tab above. Remember to share this blog with your friends and family. Thank you for stopping by the makeup junkie. I hope you have a spectacular week!

-The Makeup Junkie

LINKS: My night time skin care routine: http://makeupjunkie2020.blogspot.com/2014/09/updated-night-time-skin-care-routine.html

DISCLAIMER: All opinions given were my own. I was not paid to make this post.



Quick announcement!

Hey Dolls!
I quickly wanted to jump on here and tell you all that I now have a Twitter, Tumblr and Pinterest for The Makeup Junkie.
The link to my pinterest is http://www.pinterest.com/makeupjunkie202/
My Tumblr link is http://niab23.tumblr.com/post/97297732336
The link to my twitter is https://mobile.twitter.com/picklesnoreos23
I will have put the links to all of these in the "Follow me" tab as well.
I also have a Google Plus and an email.
These five places are great places to catch up with me other than the blog.

That's all folks!
-The Makeup Junkie

Drugstore Beauty Haul

Hey Dolls!

Last week I did a little shopping and I wanted to share my new beauty goodies with you all. Therefore, today's blog post is going to be a haul. Let's jump into it!

Let's begin...

• I want to begin with my new Cocoa Bean lip gloss from Gerard Cosmetics. The reason I want to start here is because I did not purchase this,  I won it in a giveaway sponsored by Gerard Cosmetics, Nicole Guerriero, and bloandgo. This lip gloss retails for $24.00 in America and it is sold on www.gerardcosmetics.com . The color is an amazing mauve-y, brown shade. This lip gloss was formulated by the amazing YouTube beauty guru, Missy Lynn. I love this lip gloss!
• I went to Ross and took a glance through there beauty section and found an eyeshadow palette. It is called Metallics Eyeshadows. It is from JLB cosmetics. I have personally never heard of this company but this palette caught my eye because it has 12 shades in it that range from light to dark. Which should make it perfect for day and night. I have not swatched the colors or used it yet so, I can't say if it is worth purchasing. I will do a review sometime in the near future on it.
• I stopped at Walgreens on my way home from school the other day and I saw the following things on sale...
• Got 2b Oil-licious Opulent Smooth Shampoo
• L'Oreal Lock It Bold Control Hairspray
• Maybelline Clean Express Makeup Remover
• Garnier Fructis Hydra Recharge Moisture Whip Leave-in Conditioner
• Jordana 12 H made to last liquid eyeliner pencil in 04 purple fix 
• Milani Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eye Powder in 15 Bella Purple

That's all folks!

I didn't really pick up a lot because, lately I haven't been that interested in shopping. I will do reviews on most if not all of these products I mentioned.

I hope you enjoyed this post. If you have any questions please feel free to leave them in the comment section below. If you would like to contact me please refer to the "Follow me" tab above. Remember to share this blog and post. Thank you fro stopping by the makeup junkie. I hope you have a great week!
-The Makeup Junkie

DISCLAIMER: All thoughts given were my own. I am not affiliated with any of the companies or persons mentioned. I purchased all of these products with my own money except the Cocoa Bean lip gloss.

My Morning Routine

Hey Dolls!

Sometimes you Dolls send me emails requesting posts. A while back I received a email from one of you asking about my morning routine. It has taken me awhile to get to it because I didn't really have one at the time it was requested. However, I have recently been motivated to be more productive in the mornings. So, I have come up with a morning routine that works for me. I figured due to that email request that you all would like to see a post on my morning routine. With that said today's post is my morning routine. So, without further rambling let's jump into it!

P.S. If you do not know how to obtain my email, refer to the 'Follow me' tab above. There you will find my email and Google+ account.

Let's begin...

First thing I do when I wake up is make my bed. I try to remind myself to do this but, sometimes I forget. Then, I use the bathroom. I figure that is normal because most of us sleep anywhere from 6-8 hours (maybe more or less.) and that is a long time to go without using the bathroom. So naturally, I go when I wake up.

Once I am finished making my bed and going to the bathroom, I do a morning workout 4-5 times a week.  I always do 75 squats then I do a 30 to 45 minute workout. I use to do abs building workouts in the mornings. Now, I switch between yoga, morning jogs outside, or getting on the elliptical.

After my workout I eat breakfast. That varies depending on what's in my fridge, if I have the energy to cook a meal, how hungry I am, or if I am in a hurry to get somewhere. However, in the last week I have been drinking a 8 oz. glass of cold water with lemon and ginger. I will not say that having lemon and ginger in my water is good tasting but, I will say it is very energizing. Once I have finished eating I take my morning vitamins.

The next thing I do is start the  shower. I prefer my shower water to be hot. While my shower water is warming up I brush my teeth, get my clothes ready, or pack my lunch for school. Then, I take my shower. I don't wash my hair or shave in the mornings because that takes too much time. I prefer my morning showers to be quick.

Once my shower is complete I move onto my day time skin care routine. I recently posted an updated routine that I will link below. Then I get dressed, do my hair, and do my makeup routine. These steps usually takes me 35 to 45 minutes to complete. (By the way, I don't wear makeup everyday so the time could be less. Again it varies.)

After I have completed my makeup and hair I put final touches on my outfit. I.E. perfume, jackets, shoes. jewelry. By the way, don't generally wear much jewelry but, if I am in the mood I will put a little on. At this point I am ready for my day.


P.S. This is my full morning routine. If I am running late or feeling lazy I will not do this routine. I have a lazy day/running late routine on my blog. I will link it below.

That's all folks!

That was my morning routine. I hope you all enjoyed it. If you have questions or comments please feel free to put them in the comments section below. If you would like to contact me please refer to the "Follow me" tab above. Remember to share this blog and post. Thank you for stopping by the makeup junkie. I hope you have an amazing week!
-The Makeup Junkie

LINKS:
My Lazy day/ Running Late Routine: http://makeupjunkie2020.blogspot.com/2014/07/my-quick-skin-care-makeup-and-hair.html
Updated Day Time Skin Care Routine: http://makeupjunkie2020.blogspot.com/2014/09/my-updated-daytime-skin-care-routine.html

DISCLAIMER: All opinions given were my own. I was not paid to make a post on this topic.

15 More Facts About Me

Hey Dolls!

If you have gone to my 'about' page and read a little about me to would know my name is Nia and I am the administrator of Makeup Junkie. (If you haven't read the page I will link it below and it will also be above.) As, the administrator of a growing blog I feel that it is important to connect with my readers. In my opinion, giving a few facts about myself to help the readers understand more about my personality is a great way to help the reader connect better with me and the blog. At the end of August I posted a blog post entitled 25 facts about me. I figured giving 25 facts about myself would draw myself and my readers closer... and I was right. So, today I thought it would be cool to share 15 more facts about myself. Hopefully these facts will help you all better understand me and my personality and draw us even closer. So, without further a do let's jump into the facts!

1. I have a sick obsession with G-Eazy. I would LOVE to meet him. (He is a Bay area rapper.) 
2. Degrassi: The Next Generation and Ghost Writer were my favorite shows when I was 9-14ish.
3. I love to watch T.V however, I choose to watch YouTube videos over T.V. 
4. Last Fall I started buying black booties and now I can't stop.
5. My first eyeshadow palette was the ELF studio 32 colors eyeshadow palette in neutral... I still have that palette.
6. I am afraid of heights but, love roller coasters.
7. Growing up my favorite author was Sarah Dessen.
8. I despise the taste of warm water.
9. My favorite card game is Uno.
10. I would like to have 4 kids. 2 girls and 2 boys or 3 girls and 1 boy
11. I don't eat red meat. The only meat I consume is chicken, turkey, and fish.
12. I love reality shows. My favorites are Love and Hip Hop ATL, Love and Hip Hop Hollywood, Basketball Wives LA, and Keeping up with the Kardashians.
13. My favorite drugstore brand is L'Oreal.
14. I love to do karaoke.
15. I rarely get scared during scary movies. I often laugh instead.

That's all Folks!

That was 15 more facts about me. I hope you Dolls enjoyed that post. If you have any questions please leave them below. If you would like to contact me please refer to the 'follow me' above. Remember to share this post and blog. Thank you for stopping by the makeup junkie. I hope you have a splendid week!
-The Makeup Junkie

September Beauty Favorites

Hey Dolls!

September has come and gone. Which means it's time for my monthly beauty favorites. However this time it will have a twist to it. I will be adding my monthly beauty unfavorites to this post as well. So, without further a do let's jump into it!

Let's begin with my favorites for the month...

1. NYX matte lipstick in Euro Trash- this is a beautiful mauve. On fair to medium skin tones this would be the perfect 90's lip color. On deep skin tones this would be a natural lip color. I love how creamy this lipstick is. It goes on so smooth and doesn't dry out my lips. Plus the color is great for everyday.

2. Milani HD advanced concealer in 04- they don't sell this I stores anymore. I purchase my replacements on amazon or occasionally at my local dollar store. This concealer is the most flawless concealer ever. It is light to medium. It is never cakey. It applies so well with a beauty blending sponge. 

3. ELF HD under eye setting powder- this is a translucent, light reflecting under eye setting powder. This never gets cakey or ghost like. It is finely milled and inexpensive. 

4. Julep Nail Color in Harriet- I mentioned this in my recent beauty haul. ( if you haven't see my haul go check it out.) this is a coral nail polish. I love how long lasting and easy to apply this polish is. 

5. L'Oreal Revitalift Miracle Blur instant skin smoother- I am not sure what this is intended for but, I use it as a primer. It smooths all of my fine lines and pores. It doesn't have a greasy residue nr does it make me any oiler than I already am.

Onto my unfavorites of the month... 

1. Secret Clinical Strength sport deodorant- I have been using this for about 2 and half weeks now. This is suppose to completely stop sweating. In the time that I have been using it I have found that to not be true. I feel like I actually experience more sweating now than before. Also, I am not a fan of the powder fesh scent that it comes it. In my opinion it smells like expired perfume or something. 

2. ELF cream eyeshadow in candlelight- I mentioned this in my beauty haul. When I tried using this particular eyeshadow it was hard and the color pay off was horrible. I only got a few specks of glitter on my finger. I did not experience this with the bronze on so I am not sure if there formula is different or if this is old. It just didn't work for me. 

That's all folks!

That was my September beauty favorites and unfavorites. I hope you all enjoyed. If you have any questions or comments please leave them in the comments section below. If you would like to contact me please refer to the 'follow me' tab above. There you will find all of the various ways to get in touch with me. Remember to share this post and blog. As well as 1+ the post and blog on google. Thank you for stopping by the makeup junkie. I hope you have an amazing week. 

-The Makeup Junkie

DISCLAIMER: All opinions given were my own. All products mentioned were purchased by me. I was not paid to make a blog post on this subject. I am not affiliated with any of the companies mentioned.