WINNERS OF THE MLK CONTEST

I've decided to end this contest early becuase well, entries were pretty slow over the past few days. The winners, using random.org, are.....



1st place: Sandra!

2nd place: kikixiong!

Please email me at chunkyxmunki(@)gmail(dot)com within 5 days of your mailing addys.

thanks!

Perhaps I should start a new Tag?

Yayyy! It's FINALLY snowing here in the USA. I mean, it's supposed to snow up to 10 inches or something. I'm just glad that the weathermen finally got it right. Once, they said that it would snow like 4-6 inches and we go absolutely no snow. So, now, I'm bored, with a ton of homework to do. Obviously the logical thing to do would be to start a tag right?

Rules of the Tag: None! Everyone who is reading this is tagged. If you decide to do this, tell me! If you don't have a blog, post your answer to the tag in the comments below!

Question 1: How did you start getting in makeup?

Actually, this I'm not too sure about. When I was younger, I hated anything girly. I hated dresses, dressing up, etcetcetc. Then in sophomore year, I started getting interested in makeup, mostly for the pretty colors and basically because I started watching youtube videos LOL. Then, I think that it really started taking off after I went to camp and all my girl friends were using it.

Question 2: This isn't for everyone so be warned! If you don't use makeup, are you planning on doing so eventually?

Question 3: What's your "game face"?

Your game face, meaning what makes you feel your best? Me: Gold eyeshadow with some darker color in the outer vee, black liner, done and sculpted eyebrows (quick side note, I re did my brows! Now my sister tells me that I look "less intimidating" LOL), mascara fo' sho', perfume.

Question 4: What makeup thing are you terrified to do?

Tightlining. You know, eyeliner on the upper waterline of your lid? I've seen people do it and I'm just terrified. Possibly becuase you have to like grab your eyelashes and like flip your eyelid inside out. UGH. I'm not afraid of makeup, but this is just... no.

Question 5: This isn't makeup related, but you know. What's your favorite detailing accesory?

Sequins baby! I LOVE sequins. I'm currently doing a project. I'll post pictures once I'm done.

Toodles

Review Time: Physicians Formula Healthy Wear Powder Foundation SPF 50

That's right you skin care freaks. SPF 50. Powder Foundation. That's bascially the reason why I picked it up. I've been meaning to look for some powder sunscreen and powder to even out my duo toned faced. I need the powder sunscreen because I am so lucky that I need to walk home in the sun and I hate using sunscreen over concealer. My concealer just moves then. Also, duo toned face? 2 shades? 'Nuff said.

According to PF:
Delivers maximum SPF 50 broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection and full coverage with a soft-matte finish.
Protects- SPF Boosters and Mineral-based sunscreens provide SPF 50 protection without residue or greasiness.
Prevents- Potent antioxidant blend helps prevent future UV damage and premature signs of aging.
Restores- Licorice Extract & Tomato Derivatives help brighten skin and diminish the appearance of sun spots.

Let's break it down... packaging: Lovely! It's bright orange and hot pink! It reminds me of summer. I usually hate orange but this isn't puke inducing. If it were, I'd probably see if it fit into the bamboo refill case. Probably not but you know. Better than a gross orange. Also, the sponge feels gross and rubbery. Don't use it. It just soaks up powder like no other and well, this stuff is expensive for a drugstore brand. Also, it feels like something you'd use to wash dishes. I like how it kinda looks like a donut. Remember, pictures on the bottom of the post!

Shade Selection: Horrid. Seriously. I estimate that they go from an NC15 (with Translucent Light) to NC35 or a NC40 (Creamy Beige). I have Creamy Natural which is a bit dark for my NC25 lower face but perfecto for my NC30 forehead. If you have super dark skin... maybe the try the bronzer as a powder sunscreen/ light foundation. Seriously. The line is really more directed to lighter skinned people.

Coverage: I'm not 100% sure because I don't have MUCH to cover really. I use concealer for some minor booboos. It does even out my skin so that it looks even. I'm going to say Sheer to medium?

Price: It's 15 bucks at CVS. At CVS they didn't even have that stupid 5 dollars off NOW that they have at Rite Aid. Luckily, I found the 5 dollars off now stuff on the floor and it was 2 dollars off sooo, it came out to around 8 dollars. Nice no? I might look for this at Target or Walmart instead considering it's so expensive for a drugstore product. It is cheaper than getting a powder foundation from Sephora or the Jane Iredale one.

Overall, it's a nice product. I wasn't lookin for some miracle. I can't comment on the SPF because well, I'm not going to put some on half my face and then go tanning. The price is iffy, but hey! With coupons it becomes a great deal! Do I recommend it? Sure! If it were on sale 75% off at CVS, i'd snap them all up.

Toodles

Incredible valentines giveaways from many people!

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Some Lipstick Swatches and Quick Update

Happy Monday everyone! Usually, I'd be the first person to say "ew monday" but it's a happy monday because my school was let out early and also my swap from Canada came todayy! How exciting is that? I freaked out in the middle of my empty house and I was glad that no one saw me because it's kind of embarassing. I got a few brushes and 2 AVON lipsticks. I'll probably post pictures of the brushes later in the week because I'm lazy and I have a ton of stuff to still get to later.

Of course, I promptly depotted them into a small 5 gram jar because frankly, these tubes aren't small. I have a very limited space in my traincase and I'd like to keep things small so that everything fits nicely. I know that eventually I'll have to preform a whole moving process, but I'm going to delay that as long as possible. I mean, the jar only takes up 1/3 of the space and jars are stackable, unlike tubes.

Coming up soon: Physicians Formula Healthy Wear powder foundation review. I'm so embarrassed! I've had that stupid thing for weeks and I only used it today! LOL. Well, I'll get back to you on the end of the week.

And quick thought, has anyone been to CVS lately and seen the new PF cream liners? 3 for 10.99 is pretty nice. Although the jars look like the size of a Smashbox cream liner and the colors are basically repeated in the 4 eye color sets. If you get the brown and green eye sets, you'll basically have all the avalible colors. I plan to pick these up when they go on sale.

Toodles