Top 5 Professional (looking) Products

There's something about black that makes you think, "hmm she knows what she's doing". I've put together my collection of 5 (semi)expensive and inexpensive cosmetics and what/when I use them for :) 

ELF: eyes lips face palette

I think I purchased this palette for about $3.50 at Targé, but it typically runs about $5. It's the "bright" palette but the colors aren't highly pigmented so I'd wear them for an everyday/neutral look. Add a base for pigment and late nights :)

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Maybelline: Master Drama Eyeliner

Do we really want to talk about how AWESOME this drug store eyeliner is? Of course we do. This liner will run you about $6.49. It has a creamy base, and goes on flawless. I haven't had any problems with running yet, so I'll assume it's water proof. Apparently, I'm an eyeliner whore, so I wear it everyday. #shrug?

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M.A.C: Mineralize SkinFinish Natural

I love it. This is my second purchase of the color "dark" in the SkinFinish. It cost $27 at the MAC store, unless, of course, you have that friend who sells you MAC products at a discount rate and you don't understand how she can do that. I wear this for everything also. During the day, I'll just throw it on with some concealer for a sheer coverage. If I'm going out, I'll pump it over some liquid foundation.

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M.A.C.: False Lashes Mascara

The name is perfect! It makes my lashes long and feminine for the tune of $19. Dark haired girls can get away with wearing, one coat daily. 

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MAKE UP FOREVER: High Definition Foundation

I saved it for last, for obvious reasons. One reason, being the price at $40. I'm still side-eye'n myself for this purchase and the second purchase, but ya'll...it's amazing. Like REALLY. Perfect coverage, perfect range of colors. But anything, in my "broke college student" collection, is used for specific OCCASIONS. I only wear this foundation when I will be photographed. I mean, isn't that what it's for? 

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à bientôt!