December Faves & Fails

I really didn't try anything new this month outside of Birchbox, but I am in love with Benefit's They're Real Tinted Lash Primer. It adds the oomph my lashes need (since I'm to lazy to mess with false lashes).

I was excited to try the Coastal Scents eye shadow (in every December box) but was not impressed with either shade (Glamour Eyes). I found the green hardly pigmented, and not the shade I was expecting, even when I packed it on. The gold was okay, but I have other golds that preform much better.

I also got the Ulta 12 days of Beauty from my sister and opened it every other day starting the 2nd, I'll post about all those products together in my Product Review!


That's it for this month, but I'm sure I'll have a lot to talk about next month after trying the things I got for Christmas!

(Would you like a what I got for Christmas blog?)


Have a great day!
~CraftinWife

No Recent Beauty Hauls either~ Make Up Tag 2

Monday~ 40 Questions (Tag 2)

SKINCARE

How many times do you wash your face daily?

Once, in the evening. I know I should in the morning too but whatever.

What skin type do you have? (dry,oily,combo)

I'd say combination. It can be oily and it can be dry.

 What is your current facial wash?

My recent Birchbox samples, I vary between the 2 face wash samples.

 Do you exfoliate?

Yes I do. I tend to do it 2-3 times a week.

What brand do you use?

I use my regular face wash and a battery powered exfoliating face brush.

What moisturizer do you use?

Neutrogena Deep Moisturizer Day Cream with SPF, and Deep Moisturizer Night Cream.

Do you have freckles?

Some on my cheeks and nose. I get more during the summer.

Do you use eye cream?

Yes I do. I can't remember the brand, but it's from Dollar Tree.

 

Do you or did you have acne prone skin?

I've never had bad acne. Just some minor pimples here and there.

Did you ever have to use Pro-activ?

No.

MAKE-UP

What foundation do you use?

I don't. I use Physicians Formula BB Cream.

How about concealer?

When I do it's also Physicians Formula.

 Do you know your undertone color?

Red.

What do you think of fake eyelashes?

They're pretty but I'm too lazy to master applying them.

Did you know that you are supposed to change your mascara every 3 months?

Yes, I try to abide by that but it usually doesn't happen.

What brand of mascara do you use?

Several. Currently I'm going through several samples from Birchbox.

Sephora or MAC?

Neither. (Ulta)

Do you have a MAC Pro-card?

No.

What makeup tools do you use in make up application?

Several, but for me the key is a good eyeliner & good brushes.

Do you use make-up base/primer for the eyes?

Yes. I have several, but my current favorite is from Smashbox.

For the face?

Yes!  My current fav is ELF Mineral Infused Face Primer.

What is your favorite eyeshadow (color or shade)?

Too many awesome ones to pick a favorite.

Do you use pencil or liquid eyeliner?

Pencil.

How often do you poke your eyes with an eyeliner pencil?

Very rarely.

What do you think of pigment eye shadows?

They are nice.

Do you use mineral makeup?

Sometimes.

What is your favorite lipstick?

The whole nude collection from L'Oreal (Collection Privee)

How about lipgloss?

Any/all.

What is your favorite blush to use?

Makeup Revolution or a Beauty Treats palette from Ross.

Do you buy your makeup on ebay?

I have before.

Do you like drugstore makeup?

Most of it.

Do you go to CCO's? (cosmetic company outlets)

I have before, but now there are none near where we live.

Did you ever consider taking make-up classes?

Not beyond Cosmetology school.

Are you clumsy in putting on makeup?

Not generally.

Name a makeup crime that you hate?

An orange face. So not pretty.

Do you like colorful shades of makeup (lipstick,eyeshadow) or neutral ones?

I like both. Color is fun, but neutrals always work and are far easier to apply in a hurry.

 

 Which celebrity always has great make up?

Meh. We all have off days.

If you could leave the house using just ONE make up item,what would you use?

Eyeliner.

Could you ever leave the house without any makeup on?

Yes.

Do you think you look good even without any makeup on?

I think I look ok.

In your opinion, what is the BEST makeup line?

No clue. I know what I like, and what I'm willing to spend. That may be totally different for someone else.

What do you think of Makeup??

FUN!!

 

Have a great day!

~CraftinWife

No recent Crafty Hauls, here's a bonus blog ~Crafty Tag

Questions: 
(Tag found on Youtube)

1)What is your YT name/what is your name?
CraftinWife Amanda

2) How did you get started with crafting?
My dad worked for JoAnn Fabrics ( FabriCenters of America) distribution center in the 80s & 90s, so he was always bring home freebies and samples, from reward programs and employee sales. As kids my sister and I loved all types of crafts and really got spoiled with all the awesome products! In my teens I didn't craft much, and didn't really get back into until 2010 when my niece was born.

3) Fav. Crafting brand?
Any/All. I am absolutely not brand loyal, however Xyron is the best sticker maker out there, and I don't know what I'd do without my Sizzix!

4)Fav. Color?
Purple! However in crafting I love all colors.

5) What is your crafting style?
I wouldn't say I have a specific style, other than I know I don't like Shabby Chic. Anything else is good!

6)What is something you would like to try? (alterations/copic coloring etc.)
Heat Embossing, sewing, working more on coloring images, etc.

7) Fav. YT channel?
Craft wise? There are a lot of really good ones. I like Scrapbook.com's YT for new product information, and for awesome scene cards check out EmchantedSteph.

8)If you ONLY had $10 in your pocket, what would you spend it on and where?
Probably dies or stamps or paper at Tuesday Morning.

9)When you start crafting, what is the one item that helps you put it all together?
What/Huh?? Adhesive. Either ATG (Advancted Tape Glider) or Xyron.

10) If you would have never heard of crafting, what other hobby would you have picked up?
Hard to imagine, but reading, hiking, interior design, etc all come to mind.

11) What #1 item do you recommend the newbies to have?
Depends on the craft, but you always need good scissors!

 

Have a great day!
~CraftinWife 

MOTW/OOTW (11)

All items/products previously linked. If you have any questions leave them in the comments below and I'll answer ASAP.

Have a great day!
~CraftinWife

Bonus Blog! Make up/ Beauty Questionnarie

I've dont this before, but a lot has changed in the past year+.


Tag Questions: 

Makeup: 
blush or bronzer~  Both! If I had to pick one, bronzer.
lip gloss or lipstick~ Either/Both
eye liner or mascara~ Both, if I had to pick one, eyeliner.
foundation or concealer~ Foundation, though I hardly use either.
neutral or color eye shadow~ All! I don't do the same look everyday, makeup should be fun!
pressed or loose eye shadows~ Pressed. Much easier to work with.
brushes or sponges~ Brushes!

Nails:
OPI or china glaze~ I'm not brand loyal, but out of these two, OPI.
Long or short~ Medium to long, but mine keep breaking and are currently medium.
Acrylic or natural~ Natural!
Brights or darks~ Both, but I pick brights more often.
Flower or no flower~ No.

Body:
perfume or body splash~ Either, but generally perfume.
lotion or body butter~ Generally lotion, but body butter in Winter.
body wash or soap~ Body wash!
lush or other bath company~ Any, again not a brand kinda girl. And have never tried a Lush product.

Fashion:
jeans or sweat pants~ Most days? Sweats.
long sleeve of short~ Depends on the weather, but generally short.
dresses or skirts~ Skirts mostly. Dresses can look odd on me.
stripes or plaid~ Either, both have their place.
flip flops or sandals~ Both, but most of the time flip flops.
scarves or hats~ Both but I wear scarves far more.
studs or dangly earrings~ Both. I have my ears pierced multiple times.
necklaces or bracelets~ Both. Necklaces more often.
heels or flats~ Flats, 99% of the time.
cowboy boots or riding boots~ Neither. Maybe hiking boots, or just cute fashion boots.
jacket or hoodie~ Zip up hoodie.
forever 21 or Charlotte Russe~ Forever 21 plus, but really only buy jewelry there.
Abercombie or Hollister~ Neither.
Saks 5th or Nordstrom~ Never even been inside either of these.

Hair:
curly or straight~ Min is wavy/curly.
bun or ponytail~ Bun more often than not.
bobby pins or butterfly clips~ Pins or elastics.
hair spray or gel~ Spray.
long or short~ Loooooong.
light or dark~ Dark.
side sweep bangs or full bangs~ Side or none.
up or down~ Both, but up most of the time.

Random:
Rain or shine~ SHINE!
Summer or Winter~ SUMMER!
Fall or Spring~ FALL!
Chocolate or vanilla~ Vanilla.
East Coast or West Coast~ East, but only because I've never been to the West Coast. 


Have a great day!
~CraftinWife

November Empties

Empties!

1) Amika UnDone Texture Spray~ I got this in a Birchbox and was already a fan of the brand, but hadn't tried this yet. Instant love! It works so well on my hair (fine & wavy). I currently have a few similar products to work through, but would definitely (re)purchase. 

2) Hello, by Harvey Prince~ I've talked about this enough in previous blogs, but finally used it up. No, I wouldn't purchase.

3) Swisspers Take Along Cotton Rounds~ In my opinion all these are fairly similar, so I'm not brand loyal at all. Currently the White Cloud ones (WalMart) were cheaper so that's what I'm using.

4) Tokio Treats, Lip Smackers in Vanilla Ginger Cake~  No longer available, link is to current selection. I loved this and it lasted forever! Luckily I'm a lip product junkie and have plenty others to go through!


Have a great day!
~CraftinWife

December Birchbox!

I've not tried the creams yet, but I'm loving the mascara primer! 
The Coastal Scents I was super excited for, but I find them just OK. The colors are easily blended, but not as pigmented as I was thinking they'd be. (The colors I got were my pick this month even though the card says different.)
The perfume this time is actually pretty decent, but I still gave it to my sister (she loved it). I really wish I could opt out of getting fragrance.

My Birchbox link:
Yay! Birchbox! 


Have a great day!
~CraftinWife