April Favorites 2016 - Trying Beautycon Swag, Creator Day HOU

» Hello lovies! Here are my April 2016 favorites, just trying out some of my newly acquired products from NYX, Beautycon, and some rediscoveries! Check out what I've been loving this month! This video was made special for @Donna_shoots

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❥ Products mentioned
‣ NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in “Havana” and “Seoul”
‣ EOS Smooth Lip Balm Sphere in “Strawberry Sorbet”*
‣ NYX Slim Lip Pencil in “Purple Rain” and “Mauve”
‣ Anastasia Beverly Hills Eyeshadow Singles in “Amber” and “Labyrinth”*
‣ Ardell 106 black lashes
‣ Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush in Blissful*
‣ Beautyblender Micro Mini pack of 2*
‣ Garnier Skin Active Micellar Cleansing Water*
‣ Wildflowers for sensitive skin Pore Refining Facial Toner
‣ ‣ Referenced Beautycon Haul 2016

❥ What I'm Wearing
‣  LID: Anastasia Beverly Hills “Intense Gaze”*
‣  LIPS: NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in “Cannes”
‣ LASHES: Kiss Blooming Lash in Peony – Available at Walmart
‣ NAILS: The Body Shop Colour Crush – Meet me at Dusk*
EARRINGS: AliExpress Lovely Square Rhinestone double studs
‣ WATCH: Michael Kors, Similar watch with gold face surrounded by rhinestones:*

🎥 Last  Two Videos:
‣ No Mirror Makeup Challenge with AlwaysonKieu
‣ March 2016 Favorites

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9600 Lake Forest Blvd
PO Box #871294
New Orleans, LA 70187

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Glude – Breathe https://soundcloud.com/the-glude
JJD – Halcyon https://soundcloud.com/jjdofficial
Fareoh - Cloud Ten  https://soundcloud.com/fareoh
Jim Yosef – Eclipse  https://soundcloud.com/jim-yosef

This video is not sponsored. Items were bought with my own money except items from Beautycon as stated. Affiliate links are denoted with an asterisk (*).

March Favorites - Nivea Men Post Shave Balm, PO Box?

» Hello lovies! These are my all around favorites for the month of March! Find out what I liked and my thoughts on the Nivea Men's post shave balm! Also, I opened a P.O. Box, so feel free to send me letters!


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Ann - MakeupANNimal
9600 Lake Forest Blvd
PO Box #871294
New Orleans, LA 70187

❥ Products mentioned
‣ Eylure Naturalites Double Layered False Eyelashes - 202*
‣ Maybelline Fit Me! Matte + Poreless foundation*
‣ Essie Sand Tropez*
‣ Clean & Clear oil absorbing sheets*
‣ Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Lipstick in Lovely*  (currently sold out, sorry!)
‣ Maybelline ColorSensational Vivids “Hot Plum”*
‣ L.A. Girl Matte Pigment Gloss “Dreamy” and “Stunner”
‣ Estee Lauder “Double Wear” Stay-in-Place Gel liner in “Stay Onyx”*
‣ Nivea Men Sensitive Post Shave Balm*
‣ Seven for All Mankind 761 Indigo Glasses
‣ Clash Royale for - App Store: http://goo.gl/ebP8Mr Google Play: https://goo.gl/tbr3KB

🎥 Last  Two Videos:
‣ No Mirror Makeup Challenge with AlwaysonKieu
‣ Beautycon Box Unboxing

❥ What I'm Wearing
‣ LIPS: NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in “Havana”
‣ EYES: Anastasia Beverly Hills “Amber”*
‣ WATCH: Michael Kors, Similar watch with gold face surrounded by rhinestones:*
‣ Clothes and Accessories: Forever 21

🔊 Music
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‣ K.Safo & Alex Skrindo - Future Vibes (feat. Stewart Wallace)Vocals
‣ Ash OConnor – Vibe
‣ Cartoon - On & On (ft. Daniel Levi)
‣ Tobu - Hope

This is not a sponsored video. Affiliate links are marked with an asterisk (*).

Special thanks to my friend for allowing me to tell his story about the after shave balm. 💖💖

January 2016 Favorites, New Planner, & Update

» Hello lovies! Here are my favorites for January 2016 and small update! Includes makeup products from Sephora, NYX, Kat Von D, Too Faced, and more! Also a little update on my life! Be sure to follow my 100 days of makeup challenge on Instagram: http://instagram.com/MakeupANNimal

🎥 Last  Two Videos:
2015 Best of Beauty Favorites: https://goo.gl/xca250
What I Got for Christmas 2015: https://goo.gl/nVUMis

Red Lip Pass the Scope on Katch: https://ktch.tv/6NkK

❥ Products Mentioned:
‣ Jem and the Holograms Truly Outrageous Eyeshadow palette (LE)
‣ NYX Wonderstick Light/Medium
‣ Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick “Lolita”
‣ Too Faced Melted Liquified Lipstick “Melted Fig” (Most Loved set)
‣ For full sized Melted Fig*
‣ NYX Chunky Dunk Hydrating Lippies “Berry Mojito” & “Pomegranate Margarita”
‣ Too Faced Better than Sex mascara (Full Sized)*
‣ Studio Basics Eyeliner Brush
‣ NYX EL129 Lashes
‣ SIMILIAR Michael Kors watch with a tortoise shell face and no chronograph.  Will update later with exact name of my watch and possibly a better match.
‣ 2016 Weekly/Monthly Medium Agenda with Crossgrain Cover - White

❥ What I'm Wearing:
LIPS: NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Transylvania
EYES: Jem and the Holograms palette
LASHES: Andrea Modlash Strip Lash #33
WATCH: Michael Kors
TOP/NECKLACE: Forever 21

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Raggedy Ann/Doll Full Glam Tutorial

Hey lovies! I am so sad that I didn't have this up in time for Halloween this year! I still wanted to share this Raggedy Ann doll look for those that love watching tutorials! I included everything for a full glam face including a cut crease, glitter, and working with cream products! I'm still acting brand new about this tutorial biz, so please bear with me 😘 Do you like the setup, minus the lighting change when I zoomed?

♥ Products Used ♥
Revlon ColorStay in Golden Beige http://goo.gl/xvF2q6
Anastasia Beverly Hills Dip Brow in Dark Brown ttp://goo.gl/b5Oduf
MAC Soft Ochre Paint Pot http://goo.gl/Gptk13
MAC Cork E/S http://goo.gl/vZF3SN
MAC Brule E/S http://goo.gl/aZH2tU
MAC Swiss Chocolate E/S http://goo.gl/Hzcq0a
MAC Charcoal Brown E/S http://goo.gl/EIXzKT
MAC Carbon E/S http://goo.gl/U8FQmf
NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Cottage Cheese http://goo.gl/wxhLd5
MAC Vanilla Pigment http://goo.gl/p2kT8I
LA Girl Pro Conceal Classic Ivory
LA Girl Pro Conceal Warm Sand
NYX Rouge Cream Blush in Glow http://goo.gl/rRgS3o
L'Oreal Lineur Intense in Carbon Black http://goo.gl/V08Oom
NYX Jumbo Lip Pencil in Plush Red http://goo.gl/d0psmg
Anastasia Beverly Hills Waterproof Creme Color in Jet http://goo.gl/bVFdZX
Fright Night Batgirl Lashes found at Walgreens
Forever 21 Lashes (old)
LA Splash Splash Proof Eyeshadow Sealer
Forever 21 All Over Face and Body Glitter (old)
Anastasia Contour Kit in Light to Medium – Fawn & Banana http://goo.gl/t9bg77
NYX Powder Blush in Mocha http://goo.gl/cGf3P4
Anastasia Beverly Hills liquid lipstick in American Doll http://goo.gl/OjYrAQ

♥ What I'm Wearing ♥
CONTACTS: Geo Super Angel in Grey http://goo.gl/xyYXfg
NAILS: OPI "Dating a Royal" http://goo.gl/Q2rma6
COSTUME: Leg Avenue “Darling Dollie”
RATCHET WIG: Costumes USA “Fly Girl Fro” Wig
SOCKS: Leg Avenue Nylon Striped Thigh Highs
Mary Jane shoes are past season from Forever 21

🎥 My Last Two Videos
Goodbye Summer | Destin Vlog  https://goo.gl/6KR3uu
Home Decor Haul | Target, Burlington, Ross https://goo.gl/mTpUun

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Home Decor Haul

⏩ Hello lovies! Here are a few cute things I've been collecting for my home! I love home décor, it makes me so happy and makes me feel comfortable! I hope this video inspires you to go treasure hunting for your own pieces!

♥ Products Mentioned ♥
Burlington Lipstick Holder
Similar Threshold Dip Bowls: http://goo.gl/9tAMtl
Threshold Pinched Pleat Duvet Cover Set: http://goo.gl/MRwLp3
Similar Threshold Organic Sheet Sets: http://goo.gl/ShqVDw
Ross teacup and saucer
Ross printed floral canvases

♥ What I'm Wearing ♥
LIPS: Anastasia Beverly Hills liquid lipstick in “Heathers” http://goo.gl/OjYrAQ
EYES: Would you like a tutorial? Lid color is MAC “Nocturnal”
NAILS: China Glaze “Below Deck" http://goo.gl/xrzUEB
FACE: Urban Decay Naked Skin shade 4.0 http://goo.gl/FLrMm3 & Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless http://goo.gl/iBAj7Y
Accessories are Forever 21, scarf is Abercrombie

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Maybelline Rebel Bloom Lipsticks

Newly uploaded video to YouTube! Please watch.

In December Maybelline released their "Rebel Bloom" spring 2015 collection. Their lipsticks are a selection of vibrant shades. The advertised main ingredient is honey nectar.

Overview

The formulation on all these shades are different. Overall they have slip to the texture feeling very similar to buttery lipsticks. Some are opaque and bright, but patchy. Other more sheer shades are still bright but a tad more wearable. You have to build color with these, but for some no matter how much you load on you can still see patches of your lips.

The packaging is the familiar Color Sensational long tube with a fun purple cap. It is noted that all shades are pretty true to the bottom sticker, with the exception of Orchid Ecstasy. Also something to be mindful of, is the classic Color Sensational "play-doh" smell. The smell will go away with wear if it's something you're not bothered by.

They swatch very well on the arm but on pigmented lips apply patchy and not true to color. The pigmentation is there, but the formula stops the shades from being one uniform color.

700 - Barely Bloomed

Barely bloomed is a true nude color with orange undertones. It is pigmented but I had trouble applying color to my lip line.

705 - Blushing Bud

Blushing Bud is one of my favorite shades from the line. It is a rosy mauve and a great "my lips but better shade." It is a great everyday wearable color. This one applied fairly evenly.

710 - Petal Pink

The next 3 pink shades start to look very similar. Petal Pink is a cool toned baby pink. It is very opaque. I described this one as "old Nicki" lipstick.

715 - Hibiscus Pop 

Hibiscus Pop is a medium pink color. It looks warm in the tube but on my lips looked cool. This one is on the sheer side, so it looks similar to the other pink shades.

720 - Power Peony

Power Peony is again a cool pink, slightly darker than Petal Pink.

725 - Lilac Flush

 Such a beautiful light and cool purple! It's a lot less intimidating than it seems. This is a must have from the line if you're feeling adventurous. It is very opaque and the payoff is worth it.

730 - Orchid Ecstasy 

 Orchid Ecstasy is what drew me to the line but the most disappointing. I was hoping it was going to come out purple like in the tube but it didn't. It swatches on the arm very well, but it applies the most sheer of them all. Instead of being a purple with pink undertones, it mixes with my lips to create a more magenta shade. If you are already stuck with this, I suggest muting out the lips with foundation or a nude lipstick.

735 - Rose Flush

Rose Flush is a warm toned red. It applies sheer but still has a good payoff, leading to this wearable red lip.

740 - Coral Burst

 Coral Burst is my absolute favorite out of this line for a pop of color. I don't own many coral items, and this one is definitely a good one to start with. It applies sheer, but is so beautiful and wearable. It is the only shade I have really gone out in public in.

745 - Peach Poppy

 Peach Poppy is such a great light peach shade, but not exactly true to color. It is a lot lighter in swatches than in the tube. It was hard to replicate the picture to what it looks like in real life.

Here is my instagram trailer

💥 New Video Uploaded! 💥 Full lip swatch and review for the #Maybelline #RebelBloom lipsticks. 💄 Worked hard on this video and to get this trailer in the right format! Let me know which one is your fave down below. 👇 Link is in the bio! 🎵 Tobu - Candyland #nocopyrightsounds

A video posted by Ann (@makeupannimal) on Apr 15, 2015 at 7:25pm PDT

Products Worn in Video

Brows - Anastasia Dip Brow in Dark Brown

Base - Naked Skin foundation in 4.0

Contour/Highlight - L.A. Girl Pro Conceal in Chestnut/Classic Ivory

Blush - NARS Final Cut

Powder Highlight - Becca Shimmering Skin Perfecter in Opal

Eyes - Tarte "No Champagne, No Gain," "Merci You Later," "Moulin Rouge,"  "I Think I Cannes" and "Take on Bordeaux" Amazonian Clay Eyeshadows

Liner - L'Oreal Carbon Black liquid liner for wing and gel liner from Smashbox "Click You're it" on bottom

Lashes - Ardell #33

Lips - NYX Mauve lipliner, Maybelline Rebel Bloom lipsticks in Blushing Bud and Hibiscus Pop

Nails - Sinful Colors in Vacation Time

Clothing/Accessories - Forever 21

Pink Tory Burch Eddie Flats for Breast Cancer Research

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Hey lovelies! So a little while ago I received a pair of Pink Eddie Tory Burch flats from my lovely boyfriend. They are limited edition and 15% of the proceeds up to 15,000 is going to the Breast Cancer Research Fund. It's always great to look fabulous and give back!

He ordered on Black Friday and was able to get free shipping plus a lovely tote bag. It is canvas with a cardboard canvas lining and a design and logo imprinted. It cautions though that it may bleed in the wash.

As for the flats, they are the most comfortable shoes I own. These were truly made for women's feet. I am so used to wearing crap shoes that I forget what it's like to actually have insoles.

The flats are super comfortable. They do have to be further broken in though. Every stitch on this shoe is perfect, everything is aligned perfectly. They have a patent leather upper and a rubber sole. The site recommends going a size up, but the size he ordered (US 6) was perfect and for my feet true to size.

These lack the iconic Tory Burch medallion but it does have the stamped treatment in the back as well as the logo on the heel. It also has faux stitching in rubber on the soles.

They also have a logo stitched into the insoles:

To purchase or view:
Click here
For more info on the Breast Cancer Research Fund:
www.bcrfcure.org

What I'm wearing in the video:
Lips: L'Oreal Persistent Plum
Eyes: Urban Decay "Dark Horse" on the lid, "Virgin" for highlight, and "Buck" & "Naked" for blending.
Foundation: Revlon ColorStay in Golden Beige

Top and cardigan: Forever 21

L.A. Girl CRACKED vs. O.P.I. Shatter.

The other day I was looking for a little gift to go with my KK's stuff at Hot Topic. I chose a Domo lanyard (lanyards were on his list) and everything in store was buy one get one 50% off. So instinctively I couldn't pass that up. I tried to look for something cheap and worth while to get for the deal. I came across this L.A. Girl Cracked nail polish.

There are eight colors listed on the site but the one I chose was Explode. It is an almost frosty royal blue color.

The product is quite decent for its price. It is originally $6.00 on the site and at Hot Topic for $4.99 and 50% off with the deal --- so $2.50 before tax. The cracks don't quite separate as well as the O.P.I. Shatter does. Click here to see it on Hot Topic's website.

I would definitely prefer buying this one over the O.P.I. ones at a discounted price. $2.50 is definitely a good deal over $8.50. At first I did not like the product because of its finish and inability to crack on a small surface. But after slapping on some top coat I loved it. Top coat makes everything better. Would I repurchase other colors? Most likely. Especially if Forever 21 starts retailing them. They already retail L.A. regular polishes.

Products used:

•  Seche Clear Base Coat
• [No name] metallic charcoal gray Love & Beauty polish
• L.A. Girl Cracked nail polish in "Explode"
• O.P.I. Shatter in "Black Shatter"
• Seche Vite Fast Dry Top Coat

Bonus: It's cruelty free! =)

I promised on YouTube I would show the jacked up brush, so here it is:

New (Temporary) Banner!

Hey lovelies! Last night instead of studying for my Genetics final I decided to make a temporary banner for this blog. I know it's not centered in the header, but it's temporary anyway so I don't mind too much. I hope to make my own buttons for twitter and youtube and everything for the next one. Wow I need to make a facebook fanpage! I always hesitate because I fear no one will like it! =P

I have a tip on how you can take backgrounds and make them continuous on photoshop instead of copying and pasting, lining them up and whatnot.

• I used Adobe Photoshop CS ONE (I need an upgrade!) 
• I used a cheetah and diamond background that coincidentally is the background for my texts (I have the ChompSMS app)
• I copied the background into a new project and hit Edit > Define Pattern
• I went back into my banner project clicked the paint bucket tool
• When the options come up near the top and it says Fill: Foreground in a drop down box I select "Pattern"
• In the "Pattern:" drop down box I select the new cheetah print that pops up.
• Use the fill tool and voilà! You have your background slapped on.

I used the same method to add lines on top for texture.

• I went into a new project 4 by 4 px with the background TRANSPARENT
• I right clicked on the brush tool and selected the pencil tool instead
• From the "Brush:" drop down box I selected the very first brush (Master Diameter at 1px, Hardness at 100%) This gives one pixel, clean and crisp
• I used white as my foreground color and I drew one line diagonally in the project (zoom in to see!)
• I again hit Edit > Define pattern
• I went back into my banner project and created a new layer. Make sure this layer is on top of everything you wish it to be on top of.
• I used the same instructions with the paint bucket tool
• Once you have that popped on go in the layers window and in the blending changes drop down box hit "Overlay." If you're not familiar with where that is it says "Normal"

Phew! That was a lot of steps. Hope this post was helpful and I hope you learned something new!

Liquid MINERAL Foundation? By Katie B Cosmetics

Hello again ladies! Another great product from Katie B! (I asked for two things on my birthday wishlist from her, hehe) In this post I will talk about her liquid MINERAL foundation. what what? Liquid MINERAL foundation? You heard right. Katie b is one of the first few brands to carry liquid mineral foundation. I have this in g200 and I'm on the fence about it. I LOVE the product and its quality, it's just that I'm used to applying a darker foundation to pretend to be tan and well.. To be honest this foundation is almost a perfect match for my skin, and blends into my skin SO well.

Proof that it actually is mineral? The consistency gives you and idea.. it's not completely liquidy and smooth. When applied and set. Try to sprinkle some water on it. It beads up when you try. Mineral makeup doesn't mix with water, hence the beads when you try to get it wet =)

A lot of information is on the website, so I linked it below. It has background information and also color swatches. It is arranged by golden tones and rosie tones, so if you kinda have to know your undertone to shop. I once asked her to match me up and she was going to, but I never got back to her. The one that I chose was near perfect though!

This kind of stuff needs to be applied preferably with a regular makeup brush or I imagine it would work with a wet makeup sponge because of its consistency. I usually stipple and I found it HARDDD to apply with a MAC 187 since it's so thick. I used evian misting spray to wet my brush and then put it on. The water keeps the product from soaking, and you def wouldn't wanna waste it! Plus you use less with that method.

Since there is sooo much info on her site, I'll just share what's on the actual tube.
"FOR ALL SKIN TYPES
Oil Free, Hypoallergenic
This self setting foundation & powder is infused with antioxidants and minerals that protect & hydrate the skin."

PROS
- Mineral foundation. 'Nough said.
- SPF 15. Who doesn't like a little sun protection?
- I haven't had the time to let it sit to find out if it's actually self setting, but I do find when I apply translucent powder I need less than my normal liquid foundation.
- Long lasting! Again, it's hard to tell it's there since it blends so well, but when I tried to wash my face with water it beaded up. So the foundation was still there.
- Photographs well. I haven't put that to a great test but from what days I put it on and pictures I so happened to take my makeup looked like my second skin.
-Comes in six shades for both undertones. Ranges from porcelain to dark tannish.
- Squeeze tube packaging! That means you can get a lot of product out.
- Can buy full sized (35 grams) or sample sized (5 grams)
- Coverage build-able. Can be sheer to full. I find I don't need much concealer either.

CONS
- It's a bit expensive. $34.00 for around standard liquid foundation packaging (says it has 1.2 oz on tube) but keep in mind it is a high quality product.
- Like the mascara, it also has a funny smell to it. But again it could be because of the natural ingredients in it.
- Hard to apply without wetting.
- Hard to put my finger on it exactly, but I think it's a bit too yellow for me. It is part of the goldie undertone, so I'm not too mad.

You can purchase this and her other products at
http://www.katiebcosmetics.com

http://www.katiebcosmetics.com/shop_2010/face/liquidmineralfoundation.php

Support her! She is very sweet and down to earth. And she's very hard working! She's very busy but always finds time to tweet me if I tweet her. =)
http://twitter.com/katiebcosmetics.com

DISCLAIMER:
I received this as a gift from my friend for my birthday =)