Bronzer.. for tanned skin?

hi! i'm naturally tan, it's the asian-ness/living in hawaii-ness, sorry all you jealous people out there. you're probably wondering why i'd be talking about bronzers, but here's the deal. i have a chubby face, and like using bronzers to contour and slim them down. also, i have 1 shimmery one just because

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- rimmel bronzer in "sun bronze"

- nyc "sunny"

- bronze part of elf contouring blush and bronzing powder

- pur minerals "bronze"

FAVORITES:

rimmel bronzer:

i love this because it's matte, bigger bang for your buck, has a nicer darker color, is pretty pigmented and totally buildable. i just use an angled blush brush and apply to the hollows of my cheeks, and viola! chiseledness!

elf contouring blush and bronzing powder:

i love love love this because the color is dark enough to show up on my tanned skin with just a couple of swipes! ha ha! finally! it does seem to have a little bit of sparkle in it, but it just shows up as a pretty much matte bronzer. if anything, it makes you naturally glow.

nyc sunny,

not exactly my favorite :( it was just like the rimmel bronzer, but lighter and a bit less orange. also a good bang for your buck. as long as you're lighter, it works great. otherwise, you'll have to do a lot of layering.

pur minerals bronze:

it's nice to have a shimmery bronzer in your collection just because :) on days when i feel a little dull, i add this to the lower part of my cheeks and it instantly adds glow and contour-ness to my face. such an easy way to add life to the face.

have fun being chiseled!

Elf Lip Products (review)

here's a review of all the elf lip products that i own!

first of all, if you haven't heard of elf; eyeslipsface.com ~ do yourself and your wallet a favor!

- plumping lip glaze in "fire coral"

- luscious liquid lipstick in "ruby slipper"

- hypershine lipgloss in "berry cherry"

- mineral lipstick in "ripe rose"

the plumping lip glaze:

the color is pretty pigmented, and a good color for spring and summer, even early fall. the clear plumping side is a great top coat for any lip color, whether it be lipstick/gloss/balm. i found that the color side is kind of like a gloss in itself and doesn't really need the plumping side. also, if i use the plumping side right afterwards, the color gets mixed in with the rest of the clear glaze. i'll usually apply just a little bit of the color and take my finger and work it into my lips, wait a while, then add a couple dots of the clear glaze and smack my lips together.

for a dollar, this is a really great dual use product!

the luscious liquid lipstick:

a great one step lip color for those on the go girls like me. it's not too pigmented like a lipstick would be, but then again, it also has a bit of a glossy effect to it. so, you can put it on lightly or heavily for various looks. the color i got it in is a great dark red for fall and winter. it's so easy to just apply once without any other product, and the color payoff and staying power is pretty good. actually, it's pretty normal. and that's awesome considering it's only a dollar.

hypershine lip gloss:

this is kind like the liquid lipstick, but a bit more sheer. also it has a plastic bristle brush instead of a big doe foot. i love using this throughout the day because i don't need to have a lip balm underneath, i can just apply it straight to my bare lips, and i don't have to worry about them being dry. they're tinted pretty well, and with their range of colors, you're bound to fall in love with one of them.

the mineral lipstick:

this is actually the first lipstick i've ever fully bought and owned. i've had others given to me only, and they've kinda sucked. so i never thought i'd like lipstick. but this mineral lipstick is everything you could want for less than $5. i was so surprised by its moisturizing qualities, it's pigmentation, and packaging. i bought a darker color because of fall and winter, but they have such a wide range. i recommend this to any girl looking for a no fail lipstick.

Favorite Natural Lip Balms (Reviews!)

i used to be into lots of different lip balms when i was younger. ie: chapsticks, lip smackers, blistex, carmex, nivea. all of which claim to be so helpful and the perfect hydrator, blah blah blah. well, through trial and error and common sesnse, i've come up with three of my favorites that are all natural, and all fantastic :)

-Burt's Bees Replenishing Lip Balm

-EOS (evolution of smooth) Lip Balm in Honeydew

-Lush's Honey Trap Lip Balm

The Burt's Bees one is such a great lip balm. it has very traditional packaging which makes it so easy to throw into a bag, or a pocket without worrying about it. I loved this lip balm during the summer months. though it's a great lip balm for the entire year. it doesn't say that it's tinted, but it has a slight pomegranate tint to it. it was such a perfect lip balm for those carefree summer days. my lips naturally have a darker purplish tint to it at times, and when it's dry, it has a sort of ashy purple/grey color to it... i'm weird. and this lip balm gave me a perfect natural flushed lip look. also, it's 100% natural!

the EOS lip balm is organic, and has some funky packaging. which makes it really fun to apply while riding the bus ;) this lip balm is SO AMAZING. it's quick to apply because it's shape, it's ultra moisturizing for the day and the night, has no tint to it (if that's what you're looking for) and smells so yummy!! (and tastes yummy too.. hehe). overall, this product is BOMB, yes BOMB. you can't go wrong!

finally, Lush's honey trap lip balm. i'm originally from hawaii, and never really had super duper dry cold lips.. ever. so when i went to seattle last year in november, not only was i constantly shivering, but my lips were dry and cold and i hated it. so i ran into lush at the mall, went up to their lip balms, and this one smelled the best. turns out, this product rocks my socks! it's so moisturizing, more than eos and burt's bees, and it smells great. i would apply this before bed, and when i woke up my lips were still plump and moisturized! awesome! the packaging makes it kinda hard to quickly apply, but that's ok with me, it's totally worth it, even for it's price. this will definitely save you during the winter.

~~hope this is helpful!