Makeup Essentials... Summertime Face

Whenever there is a season change, my makeup routine has to change with it!

Being an oily skin girl.. this is just inevitable!

So here is a peek at the summer products that I use for my face in my makeup routine!

Primer:

Black Radiance Complexion Perfection: Shine Control Primer

Foundation/ Tinted Moisturizer:

NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30 Sunscreen in Polynesia

Concealer:

MAC Pro Longwear Concealer in NW40

The BR primer insures that I don't turn into a shiny greaseball as the summer heat abuses me! LOL! It really does its job! I stay basically matte all day && it doesn't irritate my skin at all! 

I opt for a tinted moisturizer during the summer because its a lot lighter than a foundation, but still gives me the light/medium coverage that I like! I actually tried the Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer before I tried and purchased the NARS version && I found that the LM left me with a slimy feeling on my cheeks and forehead as the day went on GROSS!! However, the NARS version had staying power, didn't turn greasy as the day progressed and generally just fit my skin better! The SPF 30 is a major plus! Gotta protect our skin from that harsh summer sun! 

Finally the MAC Pro Longwear Concealer is a year round staple in my routine! Ahh! It's just perfect! The End! LOL!

Setting Powder:

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural in Deep Dark

This product works well in the summer to set and keep the tinted moisturizer in place. Also since the NARS TM in Polynesia is actually a bit too dark for me.. this skinfinish helps to slightly lighten and blend it well to match my skin tone!

Contour:

CoverGirl Queen Natural Hue Bronzer in Ebony Bronze

I absolutely love this contour color! It perfectly contours my cheekbones! My only issue... && it's a slight issue... is that its not matte! It has a small amount of gold shimmer to it! But that's not enough to make me stop using it! It blends nicely into my highlight, and speaking of....

Excuse the brokeness.. I have the worst butterfingers! SMH!

Highlight:

Mary Kay Mineral Bronzing Powder in Canyon Gold

This is my favorite highlighter and it lasts FOREVER!!! I've had this waayy longer than a responsible amount of time LOL! Shame I know! But it gives my skin the perfect bronzey summer glow! It has two stripes, the top one darker than the bottom stripe.. I just swirl them together and give myself a nice soft swipe at the highest points of my cheekbones!

And Wah Lah! That's how my summer glow is made! Hope you all enjoyed! What are some of your summer staples? Let me know how you acheive your summer glow! :)

xxo

What I've Learned... This Month

So this is a new style of post that I wanted to share with you guys. As I'm growing in life.. I'm constantly learning new things about myself & this beautifully crazy, amazing life I've been blessed with. So what have I learned this month??

SIMPLICITY is KEY!! 

And just how have I applied this method of thinking to my life??

Mind:

There's somthing profoundly joyful about the simple task of painting my nails on a bummer emo kind of day! Girly things like this.. Always a mood changer! Also, Im a terrible procrastinator, however, if I simply set small goals for myself each day.. I get TONS done && the happy vibes flow!

Body:

Eating better makes me feel better!

Hair:

Less products & manipulation = Healthier Happier Hair

Skin:

I can make my skin immensely heathier if I simply wash my face 2xs a day! ( with oily skin it's a must) && STOP sleeping on my satin pillow case! (it breaks me out! Gross!) 

Spirit:

Simply praise.. Simply pray.. Simply smile at strangers... ALL good for my soul! :)

So ladies && gents.. How do you keep it simple in your own lives? What have you learned about yourself this month? Sound off in the comments below!

xxo

HUGE THANK YOU'S!!!

Sooo... every now and then I check my blog stats because I LOVE to see all the different countries that have viewed the blog! It gives me a great sense of community! I always feel like I'm reaching and relating to someone in each country that views my blog!

buuuuttt....

Today I looked at page views and realized that I have surpassed the 1000 views mark!!!

YAAAAY for 1,119 views in less than 6 months!!!

This means so much to me! My only goal for this blog starting out was to create a personal page with all things me.. in the hopes that some girls or guys out there could relate to me & share in what I love! Now I have much higher hopes for what this blog can be!

Thank You All So Much!! :)

xxo

Crissa Sharmel