Beauty #MCMs of 2014

Hey Dolls!

I am sure we are all familiar with the term man crush Monday aka "MCM". MCMs are the attractive man crush of the week. Usually one would post a picture of their man crush on on Instagram on Mondays. I am not a huge fan of the MCM, but I have a few fabulous men of makeup that I have to share with you Dolls. I will post their picture in this blog post as well as their Instagram usernames. Please go follow these super talented guys! 

P.S. Several of these guys have YouTube channels make sure you check their YouTube channels out as well. 

Alex Faction is an amazing makeup artist and cosmetologist who is located in the midwest. Alex has an awesome youtube channel. Make sure you check him out. 

This gorgeous man is Aiden. He is a makeup god and his instagram title is aidensempire. Aiden also has a YouTube. 

This glowy diva is macdaddy. He is an amazing makeup artist with a new makeup line under his belt. Make sure you check him out. His Instagram handle is mac_daddy.

This is MannyMua and he is my sprit animal. This sassy, extremely talent beauty has been my obsession this year. Manny's Instagram handle is mannymua733. 

That's all folks!

Those were my men of makeup MCMS of 2014. I hope you all enjoyed this post. If you have any questions or comments please feel free to leave them in the comment section below. Remember to share and 1 + this blog and post. Thank you for stopping by the makeup junkie. I hope you have a splendid week. 

- The Makeup Junkie 

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

20 Questions tag

Hey Dolls!
I thought it would be fun if I did a few tag posts. I would answer the questions from each post as Youtubers would do in a video. I figured this would be an awesome way to expand the scope of the blog. Hopefully you all enjoy this posts and with that said lets get to it.

Let's begin!

1.Thing you cannot leave the house without?

I can't leave my house without my IPod. I love music and I need to be able to listen to it when I am on the go.

2.Favorite brand of makeup?

I have a few. My favorite drugstore store brands are Wet n' Wild, ELF and L'Oréal. My favorite high end brands are Smashbox and Urban Decay

3.Favorite Flowers?

I am not a huge flower person.

4.Fav clothing stores?

Forever 21, Old Navy, and H&M

5.Fav perfume?

I don't have a favorite perfume.

6.Heels or flats?

Flats.

7.Do you make good grades?

I do make good grades.

8.Fav colors?

I have a few. I like to wear neutral colors. But I like to buy pink and green school supplies and room decor.

9.Do you drink energy drinks?

No. They taste gross.

10.Do you drink juice?

Of course. How doesn't?

11.Do you like swimming?

No I don't like to swim, but I do from time to time.

12.Do you eat fries with a fork?

No! Unless it has cheese on them.

13.Whats your fav moisturizer?

I love using Argan oil as my moisturizer. It isn't greasy and it gives such a nice glow.

14.Do you want to get married later on in life?

I am not sure yet. If I do it would happen awhile from now.

15.Do you get mad easily?

No. It actually takes a while to make me truly upset.

16.Are you into ghost hunting?

This is a strange questions... I am not into ghost hunting.

17.Any phobias?

Yes. Nothing crazy just usual phobias like of sharks and such.

18.Do you bite your nails?

No generally I don't.  I use to bite my nails quite a bit.

19.Have you ever had a near death experience?

Yes.

20.Do you drink coffee? 

Yes. I drink coffee. I love me Starbucks way more than I should.

That's all folks!

If you have any questions or comments please leave them in the comment 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 I am on. Remember to share and 1 + this blog and post. Thank you for stopping by the makeup junkie. Your support means the world. I hope you have a blessed week!
- The Makeup Junkie

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

Would You Rather tag Beauty Edition

Hey Dolls!
I thought it would be fun if I did a few tag posts. I would answer the questions from each post as Youtubers would do in a video. I figured this would be an awesome way to expand the scope of the blog. Hopefully you all enjoy this posts and with that said lets get to it.

Let's begin!

1.Would you rather go out with messy hair and nice make-up or Nice hair and no make-up?

I would rather go out with messy hair. You can always cover up bad hair with a scarf or hat, but you can't cover your face. 

2.Would you rather shave your eyebrows or have your eyelashes fall out?

I would rather have my eyelashes fall off. Don't get me wrong I love lashes alot, but eyebrows make your face. I need eyebrows.

3.Would you rather be forced to shop at only MAC or Sephora for the rest of your life?

I would rather shop at Sephora for the rest of my life. I am not a huge fan of MAC.

4.Would you rather wear lipgloss/lipliner look or 80's perm?

This is a hard one... I would say lipgloss/lip liner look. If you find a pigmented lipgloss you could totally pull off the look successfully. 

5.Would you rather leave the house with an obvious foundation line or overdone blush?

I would rather leave with obvious blush. I could say it is a new trend I am trying.

6.Would you rather wear MC Hammer pants or biker shorts in public?

I would rather wear Hammer pants. I actually this they look super comfy. I would love to wear Hammer pants.

7.Would you rather have a bad orange-y spray tan or really weird tan lines that can't be covered?

I would rather have orangey tan. You could always layer up my clothes to prevent peole from seeing how orangey my skin looks.

8.Would you rather have a bad haircut or bad hair color?

I would rather have a had haircolor. I would just dye my hair again.

9.Would you rather have youtube or twitter taken away forever?

I found my passion for makeup on YouTube, so I would rather not have twitter than YouTube because of Youtube's role in my career.

10. Would you rather give up using makeup brushes or mascara? 

This is really hard because I am a hoard of both makeup brushes and mascara. If I have to give using one I would give up makeup brushes. I could always use my fingers and other toys. It never said I couldn't use sponges and applicators.

That'sall folks!

I hope you all enjoyed this post. It was a bit different from others. If you have and 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 and 1 + this blog and post. Thank you for stopping by the makeup junkie. Your support means the world. I hope you all have a fantastic week!
- The Makeup Junkie

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

5 more facts about me

Hey Dolls!

This will be the fourth installment in my facts about me series. ( I will link the other three posts in this series below.) I do these posts because, it makes me feel as if I can connect with all of the Dolls who read the blog. Over the last ten months the blog has grown A LOT. (I am very grateful for the success and support of The Makeup Junkie.) Sometimes when an audience grows it is hard to stay connected to the audience. Therefore, I use posts like this to stay connected with all of you. So, with all of that said, let's jump into it!

P.S.: Another way I stay connected is through social media and my email. Feel free to email me, leave comments below, follow me on Pinterest, follow me of Tumblr, and follow me on Twitter. If you would like a link to all of those platforms refer to the 'Follow me' tab above. There you will find all of this info.

P.P.S.: I would like to do another beauty q&a. If you have any questions you would like answered please email me or leave them in the comments section below.

1. I am obsessed with How to Get Away with Murder.

2. I love kosher pickles. I could eat a whole jar in a sitting if I wanted to.

3. I am a light sleeper. If I hear a noise I will wake up.

4. I use to be a huge basketball fan.

5. The first foundation I ever bought was Urban Decay. It was their mineral powder foundation.

That's all folks!

I hope you Dolls enjoyed that post. 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 my email and all of the social media platforms I am on. Remember to share and 1+ this blog and post. Thank you for stopping by the makeup junkie. I hope you have a splendid week!

LINKS:

• 25 Facts about me- http://makeupjunkie2020.blogspot.com/2014/08/25-facts-about-me.html

•15 More Facts about me- http://makeupjunkie2020.blogspot.com/2014/10/15-more-facts-about-me.html

• 10 More Facts about me- http://www.makeupjunkie2020.blogspot.com/2014/11/10-more-facts-about-me.html?m=1

•Follow me- http://www.makeupjunkie2020.blogspot.com/p/follow-me_8.html

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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.

Tame Wild Hairs

Hey Dolls!

Baby hairs, edges, and fly-a-ways can be a pain to tame. Today's post will be my quick and easy routine for taming stray hairs. If you have problems taming your baby hairs, edges, or fly-a-ways then you are going to love this tip. So let's get into it!

You will need:

• a toothbrush

• hairspray and/or gel

• edge control pomade

• headscarf 

Steps:

• Apply edge control to the hair and brush it through with a hairbrush. 

• Spray a little hairspray or gel onto the toothbrush and run it over areas on concern. Repeat this step if needed. Use the toothbrush to tame stray hairs as well as shape baby hairs and edges. 

• Once the hair is tamed tie a headscarf around the hair. This will ensure you hair stays sleek all day.

That's all folks! 

 That was my quick and easy routine for taming my hair. 

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 toshare this blog and post. Thank you for stopping by the makeup junkie. I hope you have a beautiful week!

-The Makeup Junkie 

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

Cinnamon Honey Butter Recipe

Hey Dolls!

Fall is in full effect which means the warm flavors of fall are also in full effect. When I think of Fall scents and flavors I think pumpkin, apple, and cinnamon. So, today I wanted to share with you all a
easy recipe that incorporates one of those flavors... CINNAMON. The recipe is cinnamon honey butter. This is a twist on regular honey butter. This butter is sweet from the honey with a slight kick from the cinnamon. It pairs well will bagel, toast, or even pancakes. Once you try this recipe I promise you will be addict. So, without further a do let's jump into it!

You will need...

• 1 cup of softened butter (2 sticks of butter)
• 2 tsp. of powdered cinnamon
• 3/4 cup of honey
• 1/4 tsp. of vanilla extract

Let's get cookin'...

1. Allow two sticks of butter to soften at room temperature. This may take a one to two hours depending on how warm your home is.
2. Once the butter is softened remove it from its wrapper and place it in a bowl.
3. Add the cinnamon. honey, and vanilla extract into the bowl with the butter.
4. Mix the butter with an electric mixer or a spoon until all of the ingredients are combined and the texture is smooth.
5. Once you are finished mixing remove your mixture from the mixing bowl and add it to a storage container. This mixture can be put in the fridge, left out on the counter, or put in the cabinet.

That's all folks!

That was my super simple cinnamon honey butter recipe. This recipe makes eating bread, pancakes, waffles, bagels, and muffins a lot better.

I hope you all enjoyed that post. 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. Remember to share and 1+ this blog and post. Thank you for stopping by the makeup junkie. I hope you have a fabulous week!
-The Makeup Junkie

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

Quick Eyeliner Tip #2

Hey Dolls!

I have another quick eyeliner tip for you. This time it is for dried out gel or cream eyeliner. So, let's jump straight into it!

You will need...

• a small wooden chopstick or popsicle stick
• eye drops
• dried out cream or gel eyeliner

Let's get started!

1. Remove the lid from your dried out eyeliner jar.
2. Squeeze 4-6 drops of hydrating eye drops into the eyeliner.
3. Take the wooden popsicle stick and begin to mix the eyeliner and eye drops together.
4. Mix until you get a smooth consistency. If the eyeliner is still too dry, simply squeeze more eye drops into the eyeliner. The continue to mix it up.  Once the consistency is completely smooth you are done.

That is all folks!

See! that was super simple and it is a great way to prolong the use of your gel or cream eyeliner.

I hope you Dolls enjoyed that post. 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. Remember to share and 1+ this blog and post. Thank you for stopping by the makeup junkie. I hope you all have a fantastic week!
-The Makeup Junkie

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

10 More Facts About Me

Hey Dolls!

This will be the third installment in my facts about me series. (I will link the other two posts in this
series below.) I do these posts because, it makes me feel as if I can connect with all of the Dolls who read the blog. Over the last ten months the blog has grown A LOT. (I am very grateful for the success and support of The Makeup Junkie.) Sometimes when an audience grows it is harder to connect the audience. Therefore, I use this kind of post to stay connected with all of you. So, with all of that said, let's jump into it!

P.S.: Another way I stay connected is through social media and my email. Feel free to email me, leave comments below, follow me on Pinterest, follow me of Tumblr, and follow me on Twitter. If you would like a link to all of those platforms refer to the 'Follow me' tab above. There you will find all of this info.

1. When I was younger I wanted a pet monkey.
2. I use to HATE cats, but now I kind of want one.
3. I don't like taking pictures. If I take a selfie it is a quite unusual day.
4. I have an irrational fear of birds. I am so grossed out my their existence. Just writing about it makes me feel all weird.
5. I crack my neck and fingers quite a bit. I will not be surprised if I get arthritis sometime in the near future.   
6. I have been craving jerk chicken for a good three years. For some reason I never go get any.
7. Chipotle is my favorite restaurant. I always get a burrito bowl with brown rice, LOTS chicken, fajita peppers, corn salsa, Pico de Gallo, spicy salsa, LOTS of cheese, sour cream, and lettuce.   
8. I rarely wear eyeshadow or eyeliner when I do my makeup. I am not a fan of the process. Although, I do love the outcome.
9. I rarely wear nail polish. I hate the wait time. If I do wear nail polish then it is probably black. Black is my favorite nail polish color.
10. I an not a fan of Lipton's original tea. I think it is tastes so gross.

That's all folks!

I hope you Dolls enjoyed that post. 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 my email and all of the social media platforms I am on. Remember to share and 1+ this blog and post. Thank you for stopping by the makeup junkie. I hope you have a splendid week!

LINKS:

• 25 Facts about me- http://makeupjunkie2020.blogspot.com/2014/08/25-facts-about-me.html
• 15 More Facts about me- http://makeupjunkie2020.blogspot.com/2014/10/15-more-facts-about-me.html
• Follow me- http://www.makeupjunkie2020.blogspot.com/p/follow-me_8.html
• About- http://www.makeupjunkie2020.blogspot.com/p/about.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.

Clarisonic Brush Head Dupe Review

Hey Dolls!

Skin care is extremely important to me. As you all know I am constantly looking for new skin care products to improve my skin's overall appearance. One product that I enjoy using on my skin is the Clarisonic Mia. I received the Clarisonic as a gift about two or three years ago and it has been awesome. I love how well it cleans the skin, as well as, how gently it exfoliates the skin. I have noticed such an improvement in the texture of my skin since using the Clarisonic. I have also noticed that my hyperpigmentation has lightened quite a bit. It can be used once a day, everyday. (If you are sensitive you may want to use it once every other day.) It definitely is my holy grail way to clean my skin.

 The only problem I have is the brush head replacements. The brush heads must be replaced every three months. The brush head replacements cost $25.00 each. As a person on a budget, I don't always have $25.00 plus dollars to spend on ONE brush head. So, I did a little research. I found that amazon sells Clarisonic brush head replacement dupes. I purchased five of the brush head dupes from amazon about a month or two ago. After using the brush heads for the last four weeks I can tell you that I never will purchase another brush head for the Clarisonic at full price ever again! These brush head dupes are the same as the name branded brush heads. I experience no roughness or acne when using these dupes. I actually find them to be more gentle than the name brand heads.

These are the name brand Clarisonic brush heads
 

Like the name brand heads the dupes do come in all different types. You can purchase dupes in normal, sensitive, deep pore, acne, and body. The normal, sensitive, deep pore, and acne work for all Clarisonics except the foot and body Clarisonic. The body brush head only works on the Clarisonic for the body. They also purchase dupes for the cashmere brush heads as well.

The brush head dupes can be purchased on www.amazon.com from several different vendors. Simply put Clarisonic brush head dupes into the search box and find the deal that works best for you. I promise you will be extremely happy with the brush  head dupes.

I hope you Dolls found this post to be helpful. If you have any questions or comments feel free to put them in the down bar below. If you would like to contact me please refer to the 'follow me' tab. There you will find my email and all of the social media platforms I am on. Remember to share and 1+ this blog and post. 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 was not paid to make this post. I am not affiliated with any of the companies or people mentioned. I purchased the brush heads with my own money.

October Non-Beauty Favorites

Hey Dolls!

October is over and November is underway. Which could only mean one thing... it's time for my October non-beauty favorites. So, let's jump into it!

Let's begin with music...

• Jealous by Nick Jonas - I LOVE this song! This song shows how grown up Nick Jonas is. It definitely does not sound any of the songs the Jonas Brothers made for Disney. If you are into music that falls in the category of pop/rock or you are a Nick Jonas fan this song is for you. FYI is new album is suppose to drop sometime next month, so look out for that.

Onto food...

• I have been really into Fuji apples lately. I love that they are sweet, but not candy sweet. I love eating apples with cookie butter, peanut butter, or caramel sauce.
• I have been trying to reduce the amount gluten I consume. I am hoping to transition to being totally gluten free. However, it has been a bit of a process for me. To make this process easier for myself, I have been introducing a few gluten free foods into my diet such as almond milk and brown rice pasta. In addition to eating and drinking gluten free foods, I have been attempting to create delicious gluten free recipes. When I am totally gluten free and have done more recipes hopefully I can share some of the recipes with you Dolls.

Next up is TV shows...

•   How to get away with Murder- OMG I am in love with this show! The show is about a lawyer (who also is a law professor) and a few of her students. The story follows two murders and there are quite a bit of confusing flashbacks that get less confusing as the series goes on. This is a show about murder, lust, lies, and suspense. I don't want to give anymore details away, so I don't spoil it for anyone who is going to watch it. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves Scandal or other drama based shows. I DO NOT recommend this show to children.

That's all folks!

This month's favorites are quite short because I have been busy with school.

I hope you all found this post helpful if you have any questions or comments feel free to leave them on the comments section below. If you would like to contact me or follow me of social media please refer to the 'follow me' tab above. There you will find all of the platforms I am on. Remember to share and 1+ this blog and post. Thank you for stopping by the makeup junkie. Your continuous support means a lot. 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 blog post. I am not affiliated with any of the people or companies mentioned.

October Beauty Favorites

Hey Dolls!

October has come and gone which means its time for my October beauty favorites. So, let's jump into
it!

Let's begin with makeup...

• Cocoa Bean Lip Gloss- I won this lip gloss in a giveaway sponsored by bloandgo, Gerard Cosmetics, and Nicole Guerriero last month and I am in love with it! It is a beautiful warm toned brown shade. I am a medium deep shade (for reference I am n8 in L'Oreal true match.) so, this shade looks like a brownish nude on me. If you are fair to tan it will look like a deep brown shade. If you are darker than me if will appear more nude on your skin. This gloss is amazing for fall no matter the skin tone. I recommend it to all of you Dolls!
• NYC Smooth Skin Pressed Face Powder- This is a finely milled face powder. I have it in the translucent shade. I adore this powder! It never goes ghostly on me and it never gets cakey. I use it to mattify my skin throughout the day. I use this several times a day and it always flawless. This product is so soft and smooth. I am honestly surprised no one talks about this stuff. Especially because it only costs two dollars.
• L'Oreal Revitalift Miracle Blur-  I have been using this for several months now and it has become my holy grail primer. It mattifies the face amazingly and it makes fine lines and pore appear smaller. I love it!
• Hard Candy Glow All The Way face and body luminizer in Glamazon Bronze- I am in love with this luminizer! It gives a gorgeous glow to the skin. It is not super glittery and it doesn't make my skin appear oily. It give a nice dewy, healthy glow to the skin. I usually mix it in with my foundation or put it on my cheekbones. This product is super smooth and easy to blend. I recommend it for anyone looking for a drugstore luminizer.
• Milani Baked Blush in 06 Bellissimo Bronze- This blush is an amazing shimmery bronze blush. I love this to give the skin a sun kissed glow. It really helps me achieve that bronze goddess look that is so popular during the summer. I am someone who loves to have a glow all year round. Even though I am oily.
• Milani Bella Eyes Gel Eyeshadow in 15 Bella Purple- I have a few tutorials up on the blog featuring this eyeshadow. It is a beautiful medium, deep purple shadow. It is a great fall shade. This color will make hazel, brown, green, and honey eyes pop!

Let's move on to hair care...

• L'Oreal Lock it Bold Control Hairspray- This is the best drugstore hairspray I have ever used. It hold the hair in place for several hours. If I tie up my hair at night my hairstyle will last several 24 hours or more. I highly recommend this product to all of you Dolls.

Onto Beauty YouTubers...

• Norvia Sun- I am obsessed with this lady! She is new to YouTube but, not to makeup. Her mother is Anastasia of Anastasia Beverley Hills. Together these gorgeous women make some of the most amazing makeup products to date! I highly recommend her videos to your Dolls! She is extremely informative and fun to watch.

That's all folks!

That was my October beauty favorites. BTW, this month I have no Un-Favorites. (YAY!)

I hope you all enjoyed this post. 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. Remember to share this blog and post. Thank you for stopping by the makeup junkie. I hope you have a fantastic week!
-The Makeup Junkie

DISCLAIMER: All opinions given were my own. I was not paid to make this post. All of the products mentioned were purchased by me except for the Cocoa Bean Lip Gloss. I am not affiliated with any of the people or companies mentioned.