Mexican Hot Chocolate

Hey Dolls!

Fall is finally here! It's time to break out the scarves, boots, long sleeves, and hot beverages. A staple hot beverage is hot chocolate kids and adults love this drink all the same but, sometimes plain old hot chocolate can be a bit boring. So, I wanted to share with you Dolls a way to jazz up hot chocolate. So, let's jump into it!

Let's begin with ingredients: (Makes two servings)

• 2 packets of instant hot chocolate mix or 3 tables spoons of cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon of chocolate sauce
• 1 stick of cinnamon
• A pinch of cayenne powder
• 1/4 cup milk or evaporated milk (I use almond milk)
• 2/4 cups boiling water or milk
• Whipped cream
• Ground Cinnamon

Onto the recipe:

1. Place the hot chocolate mix or cocoa powder, water, chocolate sauce, cinnamon stick, milk and cayenne powder into a medium sauce pan. Bring this mixture to a rolling boil. Make sure to mix the powders together.
2. Once the mixture has been brought to a boil all of the contents should be smooth. Stir to make sure that here is no powder left.
3. Turn off the stove and remove the cinnamon stick from the sauce pan.
4. Ladle the hot chocolate into mugs.
5. Top the hot chocolate with whipped cream and ground cinnamon.

That's all folks!


That was my Mexican hot chocolate recipe. It is an awesome twist to a traditional beverage. This recipe will definitely warm you up this Fall and Winter!

I hope you found this post helpful. 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' section above. Remember to share this blog and post. Thank you for stopping by the makeup junkie. I hope you have an awesome week!
-The Makeup Junkie

DISCLAIMER: This recipe is my own. I was not paid to make this post.

How To: Choose the Correct Foundation Finish for your Skin Type

Hey Dolls!

Picking out the right foundation for your skin can be tough! You have to consider coverage level, your under tone, your skin color, your skin type, and the finish of the foundation. In previous blog posts I have covered the topics of how to find your skin type and your undertone. (I will link those two posts below.) Which leaves only two topics to cover. One being how to find the correct finish for your foundation and the other bring coverage level. So today's post is going to cover how to choose the right finish for your foundation. Monday's post will cover coverage level.

P.S. I figured I didn't need to make a blog post covering skin color/tone. If you ever have trouble finding your skin color in the drugstore bring a foundation you already have and know matches your skin color with you. If you don't have a foundation that matches you just try and find a color closest to your color. If it doesn't match it's okay, most drugstores will allow you to exchange. If you ever have trouble finding your skin tone at a department store consult one of the people who work there. They will assist you. 

In a previous post I talked about the differences between dry, normal, combination, and oily skin. (As stated above I will link this post below.) These differences in skin type makes it imperative to find a foundation that works for the different skin types. In the lists below I lay out the different finishes of foundation. Below that I will say what skin type is best suited for this finish and which is not. In addition to listing the skin type and foundation finish I will also list drugstore and high end examples of foundations that match that finish. I hope that these list will be easy to read and informative. So, with all that said let's jump into it!

1. Foundation Finish: Dewy.
1. Dewy means glowy.
1. Skin types this finish suits: dry and normal
1. Why? dry skin secrete little to no oil. Normal skin is balanced, finish of foundation is based on preference of a person with this skin type. Which can make the skin appear dull and emphasizes dry patches of this. Dewy foundation will add glow to the skin. This will eliminate the dull appearance of dry skin. 
2. Skin types this finish does not suit: combination and oily
1. Why? Combination to oily skin produce visible oil. This gives people with these skin types a naturally dewy appearance. Adding extra dew to the skin by using dewy foundation can emphasize oiliness and pores. Making the skin look dirty or excessively dewy.
3. Drugstore Dewy Foundations: L'Oreal True Match Lumi and Maybelline Fit Me liquid Foundations.
4. High End Dewy Foundations: Nars Sheer Glow and Benefit Hello Flawless liquid foundations.
2. Foundation Finish: Matte
1. Skin types this finish suits: Normal, combination and oily
1. Why? Normal is balanced skin, finish of foundation is based on preference of a person with this skin type. Combination skin gets oily in way is own as the t-zone (forehead and nose area.). Matte foundation takes away the oily appearance of these area. Oily skin gets oily all over. Matte foundation takes away appearance of oil on the skin. As the day goes on combination and oily skinned people will experience less oiliness than they would with a dewy foundation.
2. Skin types this finish does not suit: dry
1. Why? Dry skin already is matte naturally. Adding more will emphasize dry patches and pores.
3. Drugstore Matte Foundations: Maybelline Fit Me stick foundation and Revlon Colorstay Combo/Oily liquid foundation.
4. High End Matte Foundations: Nars Sheer Matte Liquid Foundation and Kat Von D Lock-it Tattoo Liquid Foundation.
3. Foundation Finish: Satin.
   1. Satin, often referred to as natural, is a mix between matte and dewy finishes. It gives a very natural effect to the skin.
   1. Skin types this finish suits: Dry, normal and combination
   1. Why? Dry skin can use satin finish foundation. Although it will appear more matte on that skin type. However, it won't enhance the appearance of pores or dry patches. Normal is balanced skin, finish of foundation is based on preference of a person with this skin type. Combination skin can use this finish as well. It will appear more dewy on this skin type. I suggest using this in colder months when the skin is drier.  
   2. Skin types this finish does not suit: Oily
   1. Why? Skin that is oily all over will not allow for a satin foundation. Satin will appear dewy on this skin type. This will enhance the appearance of pores and oiliness.
   3. Drugstore Satin Foundation: L'Oreal True Match Liquid Foundation
   4. High End Dewy Foundation: Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra 24H Liquid Foundation

That's all Folks!

I hope you Dolls found this post helpful if you have any questions of 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. Also, 1+ this blog and post on Google. Thank you for stopping by the makeup junkie. Your support means a lot. I hope you all have a fantastic week!
-The Makeup Junkie



LINKS:

• Makeup Junkie blog post on skin type: http://makeupjunkie2020.blogspot.com/2014/07/how-to-find-your-skin-type.html
• Makeup Junkie blog post on undertone: http://makeupjunkie2020.blogspot.com/2014/07/cool-warm-neutral-how-to-find-your.html

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

Updated Night Time Skin Care Routine

Hey Dolls!

In June I posted a skin care routine. It was at the time the best skin care routine I had done. I felt that my skin was clear and visibly soft. Sadly, I experienced some breakouts (I am not sure exactly what caused the breakouts.) and that routine was not helping me get rid of the breakouts. Naturally, I switched up my routine and I now have clear skin (again), visibly soft skin (again), and a more even tone to my skin. With such amazing results I figured it would be a perfect idea to share my skin care routine. In today's post I will be discussing my night time skin care routine. Monday I posted my daytime routine (Go check it out!). So, without further a do let's jump into it!

• If I was wearing make up I will use CVS night-time makeup remover cleansing cloths to remove my face makeup. To remove my eyeshadow or liner I will use Maybelline Expert Eyes eye makeup remover.
• Once all my makeup is removed I will use cold water and Alpha Hydrox Foaming Face Wash. I will take one pump and apply it to my skin. I generally will use my hands but once a week or so I will use my Clarisonic Mia instead of my hands.
• 2-3x a week I will use apricot scrub to for blemishes and blackheads to exfoliate my skin. I am currently using the CVS brand. I have used the Target brand, Walmart brand, and the St.Ives brand. They all work the same.  
• 2-3x a week I will use Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay Mask to give my skin a deep clean and close my pores. Or I will use papaya soap as a mask. It helps even my skin tone. (With continuous use.) 
• Once I have finished that I will pat my skin dry and then apply witch hazel to my skin to restore the pH balance.
• I will then apply a mixture of Lancôme's Advanced Genifique Youth Activating Concentrate and Hyaluronic Acid Serum to my face.
• Then I will apply a mixture of Lancôme Bienfait Multi-Vita Night cream and Good n Natural Retinol cream to my face.
• To further even the tone of my skin I will apply Artra skin tone cream to my uneven areas.
• To help my lashes and eyebrows grow I will apply Godefory Double lash and brow to my eyelashes and eyebrows.
• To hydrate my under eyes I apply Benefit's It's Potent eye cream.
• Then I apply Carmex to my lips.

That's all folks!

This routine is similar to my old one I have just changed up some of my products. The routine has worked wonders for me and I am sure you Dolls will love it!

I hope you found this post helpful and informative. If you have any questions or comments leave them in the comments section below. If you would like to contact me refer to the "follow me" page above. Links to product will be below. Remember to share this blog with family and friends. Thank you for stopping by the makeup junkie. I hope you all that an amazing week!
-The Makeup Junkie

LINKS:
Hyaluronic Acid Serum:  http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B0G0FOO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Alpha Hydrox Foaming Face Wash: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000052YM4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Benefit eye cream: http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod3200003&skuId=2229445&cmpid=PS_Non!google!Product_Listing_Ads&cagpspn=pla&CAWELAID=831105151&catargetid=330000200000180184&cadevice=c&gclid=Cj0KEQjwvLGfBRDfkrr19KDS-7YBEiQA8CoFJ9WlsXJ5tv2o-auj1sf9CX7FerGHEs_s_v_jEZ7Q80IaAq5A8P8HAQ
Papaya soap: http://www.amazon.com/Original-Likas-Whitening-Cosmetics-Laboratory/dp/B000OV3ZDO/ref=pd_sim_hpc_5?ie=UTF8&refRID=03P4380BXRQKQQ86VZZK
Carmex: available at any drugstore
Witch Hazel: available at any drugstore
Brow and Lash growth gel: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0017L4CVO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Clay mask: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0014P8L9W/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Retinol Cream: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000KKV3W4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Artra Skin Tone Cream: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VXM9C8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Lancôme Bienfait Multi- Vital Night Cream: http://www.sephora.com/bienfait-multi-vital-night-high-potency-night-moisturizing-cream-vita-nutri-8-P185818?skuId=1014554&om_mmc=ppc-GG&mkwid=CyxmoQpa&pcrid=49113164679&pdv=c&site=us_search&country_switch=us&lang=en&gclid=Cj0KEQjwvLGfBRDfkrr19KDS-7YBEiQA8CoFJ0TqlYYIzrbdMrEx3IUfMv0Z165Dkw4IdhMuzI1siqcaAvc48P8HAQ
Lancôme Youth Activating serum: http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/lancome-advanced-genifique-youth-activating-concentrate/3509679?cm_cat=datafeed&cm_ite=lancome_'advanced_genifique'_youth_activating_concentrate:901502&cm_pla=skin_body_treatment:women:moisturizer&cm_ven=Google_Product_Ads&mr:referralID=5de7add5-2410-11e4-8303-001b2166c2c0&origin=pla_with_promotion
 Face scrub: http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/st.-ives-naturally-clear-blemish-%26-blackhead-control-scrub-apricot/ID=prod7514-product
CVS makeup remover wipes: http://www.cvs.com/shop/product-detail/CVS-Night-Time-Make-Up-Remover-Cleansing-Cloths?skuId=798852
Maybelline Expert eyes makeup remover: http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=34877&catid=183591&aid=338666&aparam=34877&kpid=34877&CAWELAID=120142990000014047&CAGPSPN=pla

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

My Updated Daytime Skin Care Routine

Hey Dolls!

In June I posted a skin care routine. It was at the time the best skin care routine I had done. I felt that my skin was clear and visibly soft. Sadly, I experienced some breakouts (I am not sure exactly what caused the breakouts.) and that routine was not helping me get rid of the breakouts. Naturally, I switched up my routine and I now have clear skin (again), visibly soft skin (again), and a more even tone to my skin. With such amazing results I figured it would be a perfect idea to share my skin care routine. In today's post I will be discussing my daytime skin care routine. Wednesday I will post my night time routine (So stay tuned!). So, without further a do let's jump into it!

• I begin with washing my skin with cool water and Alpha Hydrox Foaming Face Wash. I pump one pump of the face wash into my hands and then I gently wash my face and neck area.
• I then rinse off the face wash.
• 2x a week I will use True Blue Spa's Green Tea Fizzy Foaming Face Mask in the mornings to soothe my skin. Or I will use papaya soap as a mask. It helps even my skin and give it a natural glow. (With continuous use.)
• Once I have finished with my face mask I will then take a cotton ball or cotton pad and apply a thin layer of witch hazel to my face. Witch Hazel helps balance the skin's pH and soothe the skin.
• Due to my oily skin I refrain from using a moisturizer when I apply makeup. For SPF I usually use a primer or foundation with it. If I am not going to wear makeup I will mix Hyaluronic Acid Serum and Clean and Clear's Advantage Oil-Free Acne Moisturizer and then apply it to my face. I use the moisturizer because it has an SPF of 15 and it has salicylic acid in it.
•  Then I use Benefit's It's Potent eye cream under my eyes. If my eyes are extremely dry I will use the Elf refresh roll in conjunction with my eye cream.  
• Once that is all finished I apply Carmex to my lips.

That's all folks!

This routine is similar to my old one I have just changed up some of my products. The routine has worked wonders for me and I am sure you Dolls will love it!

I hope you found this post helpful and informative. If you have any questions or comments leave them in the comments section below. If you would like to contact me refer to the "follow me" page above. Links to product will be below. Remember to share this blog with family and friends. Thank you for stopping by the makeup junkie. I hope you all that an amazing week!
-The Makeup Junkie

LINKS:
Clean and Clear Moisturizer: http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=prod2141073
Hyaluronic Acid Serum:  http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B0G0FOO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Alpha Hydrox Foaming Face Wash: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000052YM4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Benefit eye cream: http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod3200003&skuId=2229445&cmpid=PS_Non!google!Product_Listing_Ads&cagpspn=pla&CAWELAID=831105151&catargetid=330000200000180184&cadevice=c&gclid=Cj0KEQjwvLGfBRDfkrr19KDS-7YBEiQA8CoFJ9WlsXJ5tv2o-auj1sf9CX7FerGHEs_s_v_jEZ7Q80IaAq5A8P8HAQ
True Blue Spa Face Mask: no longer available
Papaya soap: http://www.amazon.com/Original-Likas-Whitening-Cosmetics-Laboratory/dp/B000OV3ZDO/ref=pd_sim_hpc_5?ie=UTF8&refRID=03P4380BXRQKQQ86VZZK
Carmex: available at any drugstore
ELF eye  refresh Roller: http://www.eyeslipsface.com/studio/eyes/concealers_and_primers/eye_refresh
Witch Hazel: available at any drugstore

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

Quick Eyebrow Tip

Hey Dolls!

In an ideal world we would all have thick, perfectly arched eyebrows that stayed in place all day. Unfortunately, we don't live in an ideal world. Therefore we must create the illusion of thick, perfectly arched eyebrows that stay in place. In a previous post I talked about an inexpensive dupe for the Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade that would fill in the brows and make them sweatproof, smuggle proof, and waterproof. That covers the thick, perfectly arched part... but what about keeping unruly brow hairs in place? Well, I have a solution for that as well! In today's post I will share that tip with you. So, without further a do let's jump into it!

Let's begin with the tip...

● Use your favorite hairspray to keep your brow hairs in place.
         ○ How do you use hairspray to keep your eyebrows I place you ask... Well its easy. All you need is a clean spoolie and your hairspray. Simply spray the spoolie with the hairspray and comb it through your eyebrows. (Remember to fill in your eyebrows before dojng the hairspray tip.) It's the perfect way to keep your eyebrows in place all day.

That's all Folks!

That was an easy, inexpensive tip that will help keep your eyebrow hairs in place. This trick has made it way easier for me to control my curly brow hairs. I figured since it has been such a God send for me it was only right to share it with you all. With that said, I hope you Dolls find this tip 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 and post. Thank you for stopping by the makeup junkie. Your support means the world. I hope you have a splendid week.
- The Makeup Junkie

DISCLAIMER : The tip that was given was my one. I was not paid to make this post.

Quick Tip and DIY Base Coat for Nails

Hey Dolls!

I just learned this really cool tip for nails. I think it's amazing so I am going to share with you all! Let's jump into it!

Tip: Use DIY easy to remove base coat. This easy to remove base coat keeps nail polish off the skin around the nail and it keeps the nail polish from turning the nail yellow.  

To go along with that super quick tip is the DIY recipe for easy to remove base coat!

What you will need:
1. Elmer's glue
2. An empty nail polish bottle.
3. Water

Onto the recipe:
1. Make sure your nail polish bottle and brush are clean and dry.
2. Squeeze Elmer's glue into the bottle. Fill the bottle 1/3 of the way with the glue.
3. Pour water into the bottle. Use about half the amount of glue you used.
4. Put the top on the bottle and shake the mixture together. You should have a mixture that is milky and a bit running in appearance. If the mixture is still too thick add more water. If the mixture is too water add more glue.

That's all folks!

That's was my quick nail tip for you Dolls! I hope you all enjoyed that as much as I do. It really does make removing nail polish a breeze and it is a harmless way to protect the nail from staining.

If you have any questions please leave them in the comments section below. If you would like to contact me please refer to the ' follow me ' page above. Remember to share this blog and post. Thank you for stopping by the makeup junkie. Your support means the world. I hope you have a beautiful week!
- The Makeup Junkie

DISCLAIMER: I obtained this tip from an Instagram video. I was not paid to make a post on this topic.