Hey lovies! In this favorites video I
talk about my most loved beauty products and beauty cocktails
(combos) for the month of May. I also include a little review of the
Sony a5100 and some tech gear I picked up. I realize this video is a
month late, I filmed this before I left for Creator Day and I've been
driving back and forth + family matters with not much time to edit. I
apologize and I am trying my best to get back on track. Thank you for
understanding <3 p="">
I do not have a Sony a5100 at the
moment. I explain why in a periscope here. I am not able to buy a
replacement from Bestbuy!
This video is not sponsored. All items
were bought with our money except the Root Amp and Blow Dry
Accelerator which were Beautycon Swag. Affiliate links are denoted with an asterisk (*).
Hey lovies! Before I get into my content with this year's YouTube Creator Day I wanted to share my experience with last year's, the first year they were running them.
I attended Creator Day Houston, #CreatorDayHOU, in August 2015 at The House of Dereon downtown Houston. Yes, Bey's "house"! The event kicked off with an intro from Matthew Knowles. It was so surreal to be in a room with ACTUAL people from YouTube (they're not robots!) and like-minded creators. The event coordinators were from different YouTube departments sharing their knowledge on growing your channel with topics covering user experience, collaborations, and general tidbits on YouTube. They were really passionate and shared some information that you literally would have to ask an employee at YouTube to know the definitive answer. This day also included interactive activities, a guest appearance by Bunny Meyer (grav3yardgirl), refreshments and a happy hour for networking. I went home with a page full of YouTube stickers to place all over my gear, a red leather bound YouTube Journal, a YouTube pen and bursting with motivation.
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This day was extremely eye opening and I made a few connections with similar creators that still exist today. If you want to attend one of these, which I highly recommend at least for networking, check your dashboard frequently for invitations to Creator Day. Events are now finished for the season, but click here where it takes to the registration where you can fill in your location to try to get one near you. Requirements now call for at least 1000 subscribers to limit attendees to a more serious crowd in need of a boost to get a channel going.
I am working on my vlog from this year's Creator Day and Content Lab so please check back on my YouTube channel for that once I get it all nice and pretty.
LIPS: Anastasia Beverly Hills liquid lipstick in Craft*
LID: MAC Woodwinked eyeshadow
NAILS: China Glaze - Below Deck*
GLASSES: 7 for All Mankind 781 Tortoise Shell frames
All other clothing and accessories: Forever 21
This video is not sponsored. Thank you YouTube for holding this awesome event for free and allowing me to attend. Affiliate links are denoted with an asterisk (*)
Hello lovies! This tutorial is a how to on cool toned smoky eyes paired with a red lip for night time special occasions, like prom, as a wedding guests, or clubbing! In this tutorial I also go over techniques for long lasting, sweatproof makeup that is great with flash photography, using mostly drugstore and affordable products! This is such a classic sultry look and I loved sharing it with you!
Also, this is the first intro I filmed in 60 fps. Please check it out and let me know if you liked it.
❥ Tools
‣ Sonia Kashuk foundation brush (found at Target, they updated their handles)
‣ Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge*
‣ Essence of Beauty comb/eyebrow/eyeliner brush at CVS
‣ Studio Basics flat concealer brush
‣ Real Techniques Starter Set* (base shadow, accent, brow brushes)
‣ Elf Studio Defining Eye brush*
‣ Real Techniques Shading brush*
‣ Real Techniques Core Collection* (buffing,contour brushes)
‣ Sonia Kashuk Large Angled Contour brush
‣ E.l.f. Eyelash curler
‣ Vegas Nay Lash Adhesive*
❥ What I'm Wearing
‣ NAILS: The Body Shop Colour Crush – Meet me at Dusk*
Sinful Colors x Kylie Denim & Bling Collection in Kosmic
‣ WATCH: Michael Kors, Similar watch with gold face surrounded by rhinestones:*
‣ EARRINGS: Tory Burch (during tutorial)
This is not a sponsored video. Everything was bought with my own money except the NYX setting spray which I got from Beautycon. Affiliate links are denoted with an asterisk (*)
» Hello lovies! I am collaborating
with Nicole Marie to bring you a how to on waterproof/sweatproof
makeup! Take the challenge when he wants to take you swimming on the
first date! I show some of my tricks for my makeup and hair to go
swimming and test some new waterproof makeup products in 2016. Watch
to see how they hold up!
I have seen a few waterproof articles and it was interesting (and a process) to put some of these new products to the test, so I wanted to give a breakdown on them and some information that is perpetuated about waterproof makeup.
My pur~lisse BB tinted moist cream is the first BB cream I own and I'm getting used the the idea of light coverage vs. full. It gives me just enough to cover redness yet shows my freckles (which I want) and doesn't cake through the day. I didn't get to this in the video, but even though the BB cream did not stay 100% and may have affected the staying power of the rest of my face products, it still wore down evenly and beautifully. This never promised to be waterproof, so I chose this based on what I would actually wear in a beach situation. I would definitely wear this again for everyday use and for a light product in the summer.
The NYX proof it!* My gosh. When I was testing this out on my arm I layered a mediocre metallic shadow on it and the spot with the primer was vibrant as HECK. I would definitely try this to make shadows more vibrant. I did experience a little creasing, but nothing too offensive.
Anastasia Dip Brow.* Get it. Your brows will thank you. It is waterproof for me especially in conjunction with the Clear Brow Gel* for a waterproof coat along with a tame. It is not for beginners and takes some time to control the amount of product, but I wouldn't go back to pencils or powders if I want that fleeky brow.
The Maybelline Color Tattoo is a product that are often mentioned on waterproof lists. It works well in water, but aren't infallible. Keep in mind that wearing makeup in water is going to wear down sometime, so don't always expect something like 8 hours of water wear.
The Benefit Dew the Hoola* and Hoola matte bronzer* combination was pretty but didn't last long. I was a bit frustrated with my contour but went on beautifully on my forehead. The Dew the Hoola at least in sample sizing was erring on the orange side for my taste, the powder is a great color and I will use it again. If you are VIB or Rouge you can use the code VIBBRONZEME to get this deluxe set with $35 purchase until supplies last.
The Benefit Sun Beam* liquid highlighter and Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector pressed in Opal combination is a highlighter match made in heaven. Not only was it gorgeous but I could see the identity of the iridescent gleam Sun Beam and the glittery Opal at closer inspection and it lasted until I took my makeup off. I never noticed how long lasting the shimmering skin perfectors are and I am realizing that it was well worth my $38 for a compact. I did find a Glow on the Go* value set with a mini pressed and liquid form of Opal and they are tiny but pack the same punch!
I wanted to love the Make Up For Ever Aqua XL eye pencil.* I purchased no. D-12 which is a matte black with gold flecks in it. I tried it in store, drowning it in Smashbox primer water*, and rubbing the heck out of it with little wearing down. I am extremely sad that it still transferred. Remnants were in my waterline but also transferred all below it and took away from my post-swim look. It was still a goopy mess in my waterline even with the waterproof formula. I want to try this on my top lash line to see it it fares better, but I might have to return it if it doesn't perform well, since it's $21 for this pencil. I used to own the old Aqua pencil formula and it has slightly improved since then but still transfers almost the same.
The Waterproof Crème Color* holds up very nicely if you get a consistent line without flakes at application. I mention having to revive the product with Tarte Maracuja oil* because it dried and cracked on me within the first months of owning it. If you don't want to waste expensive product, Anastasia's team recommended that I use baby oil.
The Better than Sex Waterproof mascara* isn't getting great reception so far, but I enjoyed it. I wore it one day for regular wear and it kept my lashes curled and stayed for the most part as long as you let it properly dry. It offers volume but not too much on length. It wore down slightly in the water but stayed on the rest of the day. It is a stubborn formula since it is waterproof, and needs waterproof makeup remover to get off. The packaging is such a plus for me. There are way more expensive mascaras with just sleek black packaging and nothing amazing. The packing on the Better than Sex Waterproof is such a collector's piece. It is an easy-on-the-eyes mint blue ocean color with raised bumps as water droplets, and the tube itself is heavy and luxurious. The hourglass shaped mascara wand is great for coating lashes.
I had high hopes for the NYX Rouge Cream Blush + Amazonian 12-Hour Blush* combo. Had I blended the cream blush as much as I did, it may have had a better chance in the water. I used to use the cream blush all the time for going out so I know it is sweat proof for sure. Since I wanted a more natural and blended flush, it was not very pigmented on the cheek to begin with.
Anastasia liquid lipsticks* are plenty in my collection, and Dolce wore very well in the water and throughout the rest of the day with just slight wearing in the inner rim. I have worn them to the beach for a bold lip, and with lip balm, this keeps blocks my lips from sunburn.
The NYX Set it, Don't Fret it* mineral finishing powder was very lightweight and good for setting creams. The premise of using creams is to block out water, but setting them prevents the cream from melting from your face.
It is very hard to tell if finishing sprays are doing their job, but I think the Urban Decy de-slick* did a great job at melting the powder and creams together and keeping away shine all day. I struggled with the bottle because the spray wasn't pushing down to mist the product properly, probably because I have a cheaper travel size version. The packaging (box and bottle itself) has that velvet feeling and gets dirty very easily. I will have to play with this product a little more to notice the difference.
I am so bougie and I love CHI products, and the Total Protect Defense Lotion is a new addition and I already love it. This is a travel size and has a very convenient plastic clip to stop the pump from pushing down. Ace! After playing in the chlorine pool for about an hour and a half, shooting the recap of my video and showering, it did a really good job at protecting my hair and adding moisture as promised. In conjunction with the CHI silk infusion and Not Your Mother's In a Heartbeat* blow dry accelerator, my hair felt the softest and smoothest in my ENTIRE LIFE. I'm talking I couldn't pop out of the womb with such nice and soft, thick hair. Is this what having multiple hair products feel like? Because I've been missing out.
Here are before and after shots. The left is before and the right is after. It was an overcast day so there are variations in lighting.
If I were to do it again, I would use everything except the waterproof XL liner and make minor adjustments. I cannot wait to put this to a beach test!
This is not a sponsored post.
Pur~lisse BB cream was sent to me, but all opinions are my own and I
was not obligated to make video content with this product. Affiliate
links are denoted with asterisks (*).
» 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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❥ 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:*
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Ann - MakeupANNimal
9600 Lake Forest Blvd
PO Box #871294
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🔊 Music
Provided by NoCopyrightSounds http://youtube.com/nocopyrightsounds
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 (*).
» 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!
♥ Send me a love letter ♥
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
❥ 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
Provided by NoCopyrightSounds http://youtube.com/nocopyrightsounds
‣ 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. 💖💖
» Hello lovies! I was requested to do the no mirror makeup challenge on Periscope so here it is! I had lots of fun meeting Kieu and creating videos together. She is extremely kind, sweet and patient. Subscribe to her to enjoy a ray of light and positivity. She seriously makes me smile with how bubbly and cute she is. Give it a thumbs up if you want to see us to collab more!
