What's in my travel makeup bag- Caribbean Edition

     First I'll update you guys on what's been going on lately. I've spent the last six days in the wonderfully perfect Grand Cayman, which has been hands down the best spring break vacation I've ever been on. This place is just BEAUTIFUL- The island is so safe, the locals are friendly and helpful, and the weather is absolutely perfect. Not to mention that we're staying on the Seven Mile Beach (and the name is well deserved, just look at this!)

     When I haven't been on the beach I've always kept a simple but full face of makeup, just because it makes me feel put-together. The heat and humidity here is pretty intense, so i wanted to bring products that I know I could get a lot of use out of during the week.

Smashbox Camera Ready BB Cream- I used this as my all-over foundation all week (while sometimes applying a primer and moisturizer underneath). This BB cream is great because it moisturizes and primes the skin while also giving you a fair amount of coverage- and it's SPF 35, which really helps with this beautifully sunny weather!

Benefit Boi-ing- This concealer has stayed put wherever I've decided to apply it. It erases my dark circles (and also helps in getting rid of the glaring red sunburn on my nose!)

MAC Paint Pot in Painterly- I picked up this beauty in the mall right before I left for Grand Cayman and let me tell you- this cream shadow is a lifesaver. I don't even need to put an eye primer under it because it seriously doesn't budge at all! It cuts down my makeup routine so I have more time exploring the island, and it makes any shadow or liner I apply afterwards really stays put for the rest of the day. 

Eyeko Skinny Mini Liquid Liner- I have a review of this eyeliner here! I brought this along so I could quickly and easily apply some liner- this product is really convenient and was the only liner I could imagine taking along with me this week. The small size of the eyeliner is great, too, because it takes up less space in my bag.

Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Dollface- This is such a gorgeous bright pink color that's perfect in complimenting makeup when under the Caribbean sun. It gives my NC15 skin a bright, sunny glow, it doesn't budge, and I've used it every day I've been here.

Tarte Bronzer in Park Avenue Princess- Both the blush and this bronzer came in a  mini set from Sephora that was on sale, and I'm loving them both! The small size makes these products very travel friendly (and it was only $12 for both!) This bronzer compliments both my skin and the blush perfectly and is great in giving my skin some extra tanned dimension during the day.

Benefit Sun Beam- This came in a mini set with a little Coralista blush (which has been neglected for the Tarte blush, lol) and this is a great highlighter for summertime. It gives my skin a nice, bronze, summery sheen.

Urban Decay All-Nighter Spray- This spray has been incredibly helpful in prolonging the life of the makeup I wear. This is the last product I use before I'm ready to go- a few quick spritzes and I'm out of the bathroom (to my mom's delight!)

Tarte Glamazon Lipstick in Bold- I used this lipstick in this look! This is the perfect (can i say tropical-y?) tropical-y shade that just screams warm weather and sunniness. It's a gorgeous bold, matte coral color that I think really brings my look together every day. I could fangirl on and on about this for paragraphs, but all you need to know is that it's just AWESOME.

Lush Shine so Bright Split End Remedy- I've been swimming in the ocean every day and unfortunately I've had to wash my hair every day as well, which has really been drying out the ends. This hair wax tames my ends (and hopefully hydrates it, too).

Not Pictured: Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette- I'm pretty sure I've used Naked 2 in my crease every day I've been here. It's a very convenient palette to carry around with me.

Blotting Papers- To keep me from being all gross by noon. These are just Rite-Aid brand, nothing special here lol

Mascara- I forgot to pack my own so I've been using my mom's- she brought Maybelline's One by One. I wouldn't purchase or wear this in any other situation if I was given the chance because, sadly, Maybelline tests on animals, but I've been tolerating this product this week because I have nothing else.

     OH MY GOD, THIS IS JUST A WALL OF TEXT NOW. I hope you guys got something out of this, though! I'm off to enjoy the beach and read some game of thrones in a lounge chair under an umbrella :) what do you like wearing on vacation? be sure to leave a comment and let me know!

Love,

Izzy

Eyeko Skinny Liquid Eyeliner Review, Swatches, & EOTD

     I got this eyeliner in January's Birchbox, and while I was not thrilled with it in the beginning, I've been converted into an every day user of this product, which is impressive, because I'm an EYELINER FEIND.

 

There's a little defect on my stick's design :c it's okay, though, it still works beautifully! Also, this is a smaller version of the actual product, hence the "mini" on the stick (.04 oz of product as opposed to .07 oz)

Here's Sephora's description of this holy grail of liquid eyeliners:

    Featuring a long-lasting pigmented formula, this black eyeliner has an easy-to-apply, pen-style nib, allowing you to create thick feline flicks and defined lines for a smudge-proof finish. Apply a thin line along the lash line and inner rim or smudge outside the rim for a sultry, smoky effect. This gratifying, color-intense liner doesn't flake or fade and adds a unique touch to any look.

     The felt-tip of this pen makes for such an easy application of the product. The fact that the tip is tapered allows for complete control of the thickness of the line, and the finished line is always pigmented, smooth, and truly black. It dries on my lids really fast too, which is awesome because other liners will stay wet and transfer to my crease if I'm not careful. And once it's dry, it won't budge, which is awesome. I haven't tried it under my eyes but I'll be sure to update this post if I have any problems with it.

      I know a lot of girls that are intimidated by the difficulty of applying a cat's eye (I used to be one of them, haha) and this product allows me a beautiful winged look, and I can apply it on both eyes in less than a minute- messing up is almost impossible!!!

     Today's look is a prime example of quick makeup. I finished my face in under ten minutes today because I slept in (ew, mondays...)

Today's EOTD with Eyeko- 

Urban Decay Primer Potion

Urban Decay Eyeshadow- Midnight Cowboy (Lid)
MAC Matte Eyeshadow- Soft Brown (crease)

Eyeko Skinny Mini Liquid Eyeliner- Black

ModelCo Lashxtend Lengthening Mascara.

     I've heard of other people having this eyeliner dry up on them, but I've had mine since January, and so far, it still works fine.

     All in all, this is a GREAT product, and I use it regularly, especially to school (though I've been shopping my stash a little more lately, and I've been into colored liners in the past few weeks!). This is a great staple for someone who's starting to get into liquid liners, and it's pretty reasonable, at only $16, and they have some other colors with the same formula available, too.

     Like I said, I got this in my birchbox, but it's available at Sephora, too!

     Make sure to leave me any questions or comments that you have!!

Love,

Izzy