e.l.f. High Definition Powder

13963729 Alright,everyone breaking news  baking is no longer just for the kitchen you can now bake your face! I know, crazy right let me explain.

There are constantly new beauty trends on how to make your makeup look better and extend its longevity. These trends go viral and then I test them out and let you all know what I think, great system right? Sometimes the trends wow me , sometimes they are a total fluke. This time, I’m wowed!

So this “baking” technique is basically getting any loose setting powder of your choice  and putting the powder on a sponge or brush (sponges work best in my opinion) put a little more product that you normally would and dab the product anywhere you want to highlight or set in place such as under the eyes , beneath the counter or bridge of the nose.  Then leave the powder for 1-2 min this is the “baking part” and then brush away the excess powder and
wa-la! You will have a flawlessly set face.

I thought this technique was a joke so I never gave it a fair shot, I thought it was just an extra step that I didn’t need in my makeup routine but I was wrong. I have always struggled with my under eye concealer creasing no matter how great the concealer or how quickly I would set it. Now when I use the ELF high definition setting powder and a makeup sponge and “bake” my under eyes I am crease free all day long.

The “baking”  technique leaves such a flawless finish and keeps you matte but not cakey. I dare you all to choose your favorite setting powder and start baking! You won’t be sorry.

E.L.F High Definition Powder $6 @ Target 

ELF Lip Exfoliator

Tube of lip exfoliator

We are all starting  to  experience that hard transition from the warm months of summer to the cold start of fall . Not only does our wardrobe change but so does our makeup routine. This ELF lip exfoliator is going to be the reason why my lips will love me during this cold season. I have always suffered from extremely dry lips and because of that i could never rock those beautiful matte lipsticks.

Recently I was strolling through my target and saw this item and decided to give it a try. The exfoliator has  the packaging and shape of a regular lipstick but instead is a grainy like texture wrapped around a lip balm making it not to harsh for your lips. I take this product almost every day before putting anything on my lips and run it on my lips for about 1-2 minutes and then wipe away any residue it leaves behind and wa la ! beautiful soft lips ready for that beautiful red matte lip you’ve been waiting to rock.

ELF lip exfoliator 3.00 @ Drugstore.com