A few weeks ago on a lonely Friday night, I decided to eat candy, watch Girl Meets World and go through my make-up bag. I had purchased a bunch of new makeup recently and needed to get organized. I knew there was a bunch of old stuff, rotting away in my multiple make-up bags and I needed to get rid of them.

On my organizational journey, I realized there was a lot of makeup hiding away that I had completely forgotten about. 

Some of the makeup were products that I had loved before but had replaced for something new and shiny while others were products that I wasn't so crazy about to begin with.

I decided to put all these "forgotten" makeup items and try to use them more and possibly write a blog post about them. 

While I haven't used them enough over the past few weeks because I'm a creature of habit, I have been picking them up a little bit during my routine.

From bronzer to blush to lipgloss, these are makeup items that I hope I don't forget too much in the future.

ELF Bronzer and Blush: I blogged about these back in December, tried them out and them completely forgot about them. I didn't like the way they looked or felt on my skin, they just weren't what I expected. I did though pick up the blush again this week, blended it out a little more than usual and it gave me a nice, natural glow.

I haven't tried out the bronzer quad again because I've been more into matte bronzers and this one is full of shimmer. When I swatched these bronzers, I was pleasantly surprised at the softness (a lot softer than I remember) and I know that I will be using these soon.

(Blush: Giddy Gold; Bronzer: Golden Bronzer)

Stila One Step Bronze: This I blogged about way back in 2012, right when I reached my first Birchbox. I haven't completely forgotten about this bad boy but I know I don't use it as nearly as much as I should. It's the perfect mousse, liquid bronzer (the only one I ever truly used and loved) with the perfect amount of shimmer. It's easily applied with a brush or your hands and gives you that vacation glow. I use this for only special nights out and it gives me such a dewy look, I can't help but fall in love every time I wear it. 

Urban Decay Freakshow Eyeshadow: My roommate freshmen year got this for me for my birthday and I used to use it a ton. Then my love affair with eyeshadow didn't last and I was afraid of bold colors. I'm slowly getting back into using eyeshadow everyday and this purple color is unlike anything I have. It's said that purple is the best color for brown eyes so I'm definitely going to need to experiment with this baby a little more.

Almay Intense I Color in Purple Amethyst: Sticking with the purple theme, this eyeliner is a few years old and I used to wear it religiously. Almay is one of my favorite brands to buy regular, everyday eyeliner from because it's so creamy, soft but not too intense that it looks like you're going to the club. I have a heavy hand when applying eyeliner so a softer formula is good for me. When swatching, the eyeliner is definitely a little dried out out but maybe that means I'll just go buy a new one! 

Cailyn Gel Eyeliner in Purple: Oh goodness, another purple product?! I used this eyeliner maybe five times since I got it in an Ipsy bag last year. I love the intense, gel purple color but using it is a pain in my butt because I don't like gel potted eyeliners. When I'm looking for an intense, sleek purple on a night out, I need to remember I have this because it is a really great eyeliner.

There are some other products like an Elizabeth Arden lip-glosso or a NYX eyeshadow that are really great quality and I need to just remember to utilize more.

What are your "forgotten" make-up products? Tell me in the comments and share :)

A few months ago I had a Sephora giftcard for $25 but had no idea what to buy. There isn't that much you could get at Sephora for $25, shipping included but I was determined. 

I of course have been obsessed with all beauty items over the past few months so I needed to crave my luxury beauty brand desire. 

After a lot of searching and deliberating, I decided on what seemed like the perfect fit for me. Too Faced (which is my new favorite luxury beauty brand) has a little collection called "Beauty Blogger Darlings" which is composed of four products that all beauty bloggers rave about...four holy grail items that are best sellers.

I've heard about all these products and only tried one of them but my goodness, I don't know why I waited this long to try them all.

The set consists of four deluxe size samples of Too Faced best sellers and it's only available at Sephora.com

 .14oz Chocolate Soleil Bronzer

.17oz Primed and Poreless Face Primer

.17oz Better than Sex Mascara

. 17oz Shadow Insurance Eye Shadow Primer

The one product that I tried was the Shadow Insurance and I was really happy to get a deluxe sample. I haven't tried a lot of eye shadow primers but this is by far an amazing product. A little goes a long way and you only need to apply a little bit to your eyelids. The wear is so much better with the primer than without, as is the point of a primer. The formula is really light weight and once applied, doesn't feel like there is anything on your eye. Also, the color of your shadow and eyeliner are a lot brighter and more pigmented than without the primer.

Primed and Poreless Face Primer: Like the Shadow Insurance, this was a deluxe sample but I have never tried it before. It applies clear but comes out as a light pink shade; once again, it is very lightweight and airy after applied to your face. It really does minimize your pores and makes your face makeup a lot brighter and longer wear. I have tried one other primer by Lancome which is a little more oily than this one but the wear was kind of the same.

Better than Sex Mascara: This is an amazing product!! Like seriously, one of the best mascaras I've ever tried. It gives you a dramatic, long and luxurious lash without clumping. It does a great job at separating your lashes but not a spidery look. It's a little too dramatic for daytime wear but for the night, this is my go-to mascara.

Chocolate Soleil Bronzer: I've heard about this product a thousand times over and I was so thrilled to try it out. I mean, this is by far the best bronzer I have ever used and for a deluxe sample, this is a hefty size. It gives such a fabulous, matte bronzed look--no shimmer actually works with this one. Because of the no shimmer, adding a highlight product will work great with it and the matte finish is perfect for contouring (I've attempted it, more on that in another post). 

This little set values at $20 and it is worth every cent, mostly because all of these products retail at more than $20 for the full size. These four products have become my go-tos and I'm going to be disappointed when they all run out.

What are your new favorite beauty products? Tell me in the comments!

I don't know what's gotten into me the past few weeks but my spending habits have been out of control.    If you're familiar with my blog, you'll know that I have a serious shopping problem and that when I have any kind of extra money in my bank account, I spend it. 

I don't have any extra money in my account and I've been spending it like I have.

Well, in actuality, I haven't really; everything I'm going to talk about was bought using my mom's credit card, it was all on sale and then I threw my mom a $20 because I felt bad.

I was in dire need of new makeup (although, doesn't it always feel like I'm buying new makeup to replace the old?). My Urban Decay BB Cream was on it's way out, I needed to invest in a new, different kind of blush and bronzer, and my ELF concealer was on it's last leg.

I needed some new stuff desperately. 

I went to the drug store over Easter break and was browsing a bit when I saw that Maybelline was buy one get one 50% off. I jumped at the chance and got some products I've been lusting over.

My sorority sister brought something up the other day; she looked at my make-up bag and said "You really love Maybelline don't you?". And I think I brought this up the last time I reviewed new make-up... I am so brand loyal to Maybelline.

I don't know what it is but I just always flock to them and sometimes I don't even realize it's their products I'm picking up in the drugstore. To me, they have really high quality products as well as fun innovative ones such as the FIT Me Stick Foundation and Dream Bouncy Blush. No one else in the drugstore game is doing that and I applaud Maybelline's efforts.

Enough boasting, lets get down to business, shall we?

I bought four amazing products that I am not even slightly disappointed with.

Dream Fresh BB Cream, Dream Bouncy Blush, Master Bronzer, and Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Concealer. 

The concealer is something I've purchased in the past and it's my third time re-buying it. I'm skeptical with concealers because it's something I really, truly need every single day. I always search for drugstore finds because they're cheaper yet still work really well. I haven't tried a bunch of drug store concealers mostly because I'm scared of wasting my money and I know this one works wonders on my terrible dark circles. It really covers and conceals and highlights my under eye area, leaving me with a nice, flawless finish.

The Dream Fresh BB Cream is something I've picked up and put down so many times while in the drug store. I've read reviews on it when I was first in the market for a BB Cream and they weren't good. That's when I bought the Garnier Fructics BB Cream but I was so incredibly disappointed with that one.

I've been trying to justify this BB Cream purchase and with the warmer weather coming up and me never wanting to do a full face of make-up during the summer heat waves, I decided now was just a good a time as any. I was definitely not disappointed with this BB Cream. 

It has the same texture as my Urban Decay Naked cream, watery but holds up to consistency when you squeeze it out of the tube. It doesn't have as much of a tint as I'd like so some bronzer over it doesn't hurt but wearing stand alone is fine as well. When I first apply it, I can feel the cream on my face but after a few minutes that feeling is gone. The first day I wore it, everyone complimented me on the coverage and how flawlessly finished my face looked. It was awesome and I'll never doubt Maybelline again.

Blush was never my thing. I always felt awkward wearing it and thought it made me look like a clown. It wasn't until my NARS Orgasm Blush that I saw the importance of tinting your cheeks. Ever since then, I've really only used 'Orgasm' and been in the market for a new one. Blush is also something that I'm skeptical about buying because you never know what the color will look like on your cheek.

While on my buying binge, I chucked every care out the window and bought the Dream Bouncy Blush which is of cream texture. Cream blushes are strange to me because I don't really know how to apply them but I used my ELF Blush Brush that is not big enough for powder blush to apply the Bouncy Blush to the apples of my cheeks and I'm obsessed. It's the perfect color for Spring and Summer and the cream consistency will definitely stand up to the heat.

The last new product I bought was the Master Bronze by FaceStudio which I think is a new line by Maybelline. It's a simple matte bronzer that is perfect for everyday wear. The only reason I bought this was because Rite Aid didn't have the Rimmel London bronzer I usually use but I'm really happy with this purchase. It goes on really well with a Kabuki brush and gives me a nice glow without being too overpowering. I also am obsessed with the sleek packaging!

Overall, Maybelline never ever disappoints me and they always leave me with a great everyday make-up look! There's no doubt in my mind that these four products will be constantly in my beauty routine as the weather warms up!

What are your favorite beauty products/beauty brands? Tell me in the comments!!

My daily beauty routine has drastically changed over the past year. I've mentioned it before how having this blog has changed my beauty regime. I've discovered new products, tried out different things, and developed a much more appreciative attitude toward beauty products.

I'm a person who loves routines and all summer, I had the same routine: moisturizer, BB Cream, liquid blush, Erase Paste concealer, eyeliner and mascara. It was very simple, very to the point, and I was fine with it.

With the Fall quickly approaching, my make-up routine is changing, even from day to day, everything I do is different.

Here's my current, favorite make-up routine for a simple week day that consists of classes, meetings, and work!

Beauty Routine 2013 by royallypink featuring benefit makeup

I start with a nice cleanser; my favorite is the Clean and Clear Morning Burst because the tiny beads really do help wake you up. I also love the new gel moisturizer that Morning Burst released a few months back. The gel is so light on my face and doesn't make me feel greasy.

My under eye circles are the worst so I do everything I could to de-puff them; an under eye roller paired with Benefit's Oo La Lift is a great pre concealer regime.

I already raved about Maybelline's FIT Me Foundation so that's up next, and then my concealer. I've been taking a break from Erase Paste and have been sticking with the quick and simple Maybelline Age Rewind. It's too easy to not love.

A translucent powder has made it's way into my beauty box; I love setting my under eye concealer with Revlon's Photo Ready pressed translucent powder. It makes everything smooth and pretty.

Next up is my bronzer; I've gone back to my beloved Rimmel London matte bronzer; I'm going to need a new one soon since I could see the bottom of the pan on mine. It gives the perfect glow with no shimmer added. I've also been loving my NYX blush in Angel. It's not too powdery, it almost has a cream like base and it's not too pink--the perfect Fall transition color.

I keep my eyes simple during the day; just some Eyeko liquid liner with a felt tip pen (sometimes I use olive instead of black) and some Pixi mascara.

I've started filling in my brows (not shown here but I use Flower Beauty Eyebrow Pencil) and set them with the Anastasia Brow Gel which works like glue.

After all that, I'm good to go and my make-up usually lasts throughout the day with no primer. In between I will powder up with my Maybelline Dream Matte pressed powder to soak up the sweat and oil.

I'm sure once the weather gets a lot cooler and I find new products my routine will switch again!

I used to be one of those girls who didn't need to wear makeup to leave the house; there were definitely days where I just didn't feel like putting makeup on and did just that. As I got older and found new products, that changed.

Nowadays, I never leave the house without makeup, expect that occasional Saturday or Sunday morning. I do not, however, slather on a whole new face every single day. My make-up routine is nothing special; it's pretty ordinary since I don't have much make-up experience (I'm learning though!)

I don't put foundation on every day (or ever really) or any other heavy face makeup. It's really rather simple.

Eyes

I start with my eyes because I heard somewhere a while back that you should always do your eye makeup first, incase anything falls, it won't ruin your face makeup. I apply a Sephora eye primer, then usually use my "Almay Intense I Color Black Pearl eyeliner." I love retractable eye liners because I feel they go on better.

My new favorite eyeliner is the Eyeko Liquid Eye Pen that I mentioned here. That gives off a darker, heavier eye look so I don't usually use that for an everyday eye but it does sneak into my routine every now and then.

My eyeshadow choice varies; I usually will go for a gold or brown shade but sometimes I choose purple. I have "Urban Decay: Freakshow" which is the purple I use the most. It's a deep purple color that goes on heavy if you aren't careful. It's such a gorgeous shade. Urban Decay has some great eyeshadow.

I had the special Sephora Holiday makeup set that comes with a crazy amount of eyeshadows, lip glosses, and a bunch of other stuff--that is the eyeshadow I primarily used. This Christmas though, I got the Smashbox Be Discovered beauty set so I've been using that. It has great eyeshadow shades, very up to date and rich. 

As for mascara, I'll use "Maybelline The Colossal Volume Express." It has a great brush that doesn't clump your lashes together and really makes a difference in your look. I also use the "ModelCO LashXtend" which isn't as thick or heavy as the Colossal...it gives a more subtle, toned down look.

If I remember, I'll curl my lashes before applying to mascara but mostly I forget. WHOOPS.

Face

My face is very very simple. 

I apply concealer under my eyes, either "Revlon Color-stay Under Eye Concealer" in Medium or "MAC Studio Finish Concealer Broad Spectrum". Both work great but I prefer the MAC--it's not a liquid, it's a cream base and I like how that comes out a lot better.

After concealer, I put on pressed powder- "Covergirl Pressed Powder in buff beige". That's usually it for the face--sometimes if I'm feeling extra pale I'll put on some bronzer. 

I have a "Too Faced" powder bronzer or a "Stila" liquid bronzer--they are very different, the Stila one gives a more bronzed look so I usually use that one for when I go out at night.

I will apply a highlighter, "Mary Lou Manizer" highlighter to my brow bone which gives a more finished look to my face.

I've been experimenting with blush a little more and I'm really starting to love it; I use the blush I got in the Smashbox Be Discovered set so that will eventually weed it's way into my normal routine.

See? It's simple, nothing insane but I'm hoping to take it up a notch in the new year as a I learn and experiment more with different kinds of make up. 

What are your daily make up routines?