Blushing Noir

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Makeup Wars – My Most Expensive Face

All of these Makeup Wars Battles have been fun.  But this one… this one is my baby.  My Most Expensive Face.  I’m not sure if I even want to go there.  It’s likely I’m not the highest here, as budget restrictions prevent me from getting the skin care that I really want, but I think it’s a lot higher than my DH or mother could ever imagine.We’re going to start off with my current skin care.  Skincare is something that changes quite a bit for me.  Right now I’m testing the new stuff from NARS.

I don’t use a ton of skin care, and there is probably more I could and should incorporate into my daily routine.  For right now, every day, I’m using NARSskin Aqua Gel Luminous Oil-Free Moisturizer ($58) and Total Replenishing Eye Cream ($55) as well as DERMAdoctor Ain’t Misbehavin’ Medicated Acne Control Serum ($45) on my chin and jaw areas.  I also use Murad Clarifying Cleanser ($26), the Clarisonic Mia2 ($149), Bobbi Brown Soothing Cleansing Oil ($42) and MAC Gently Off Eye and Lip Makeup Remover ($20).  This brings my skincare total to $395.00.

As for face makeup I currently start off (and finish) with Skindinavia No More Shine Makeup Finish ($19).  Next I apply concealer where I need it.  For this I use Le Metier de Beaute Peau Vierge Correcteur Concealer in Medium ($95).  For foundation 9 times out of 10 I reach for 3LAB Perfect BB Cream in shade #02 ($95) because it has excellent coverage.  As for my powder I have a tried and true HG that I’ve used since I was a teenager!  Lancome Dual Finish Powder ($36.50 ) shade varies based on the time of year.  For my cheeks I love to use Le Metier de Beaute Blush Kaleidoscope ($95) and Chanel Lucky Stripes ($95) to highlight.  This brings my face total to $435.50.

Moving on to eye makeup I have been starting off with Make Up For Ever Eye Prime ($22).  For eye makeup, on this particular look (because obviously it varies every day), I started off using Giorgio Armani 20 Obsidian Black Seaweed Eyes to Kill Eye Shadow ($32) in conjunction with the Le Metier de Beaute Penelope Eye Kaleidoscope ($95) and the LMdB True Colour Eye Shadow in Naked to highlight ($30).  For a liner, the one I always use with Penelope is Chanel Black Jade Le Crayon Kohl ($28).  The mascara I’ve been reaching for non-stop lately is the Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill ($30).  For the eyebrows I start off with the Dior DiorShow Brow Styler ($36) and then go over that with the Anastasia Beauty Express for Brows and Eyes in Brunette ($39.50) and top it off with Anastasia Tinted Brow Gel in Caramel ($21).  This brings my eye total to $333.50.

For the lips I like to line with MAC Subculture Lip Pencil ($15).  For lipstick, for this look, I will use Tom Ford Sable Smoke ($48) and for lip gloss Le Metier de Beaute Two Lips Lip Creme ($36).  This brings my lip total to $99.00.

For tools, I use Tweezerman Tweezers ($22), Le Metier de Beaute Eye Lash Curler ($18), and for brushes the MAC 168 ($35), MAC 239 ($25), MAC 219 ($25), MAC 226 ($24.50), and MAC 272 ($21.50).  The tools total is $171.00.

This brings my grand total to $1434.00 (with tax it’s $1534.38), and here is the end result:

It’s important that I note that a lot of these items were received as press samples (all are marked as such on their individual links).  And, obviously, you come to learn over time what works for you and what doesn’t.  The 3LAB BB Cream, for example, IS expensive and was a press sample, but I will be buying it when I run out because it’s AMAZE.  Nothing works as well as that stuff does (for me).

Was mine the highest?  NO.  But you’ll have to scroll through the other submissions to see which one was 😉

Okay.  Take a deep breath.  To stave off panic attacks quickly go here and see my $20 face.  It’ll help.

Check out the links below to see the beautiful bloggers that participated in this installment of Makeup Wars!  What will we think of next?! 😉

/ Filled Under: Blushing Noir, FOTD, Makeup, Review, swatches

Comments

  2. Your Beauty Advisor says

    I absolutely LOVE the idea of makeup wars. I always splurge on makeup and makeup brushes and never really stopped to think about how much the total cost is for my everyday looks! That stuff REALLY adds up! Now I know where all my money is going haha. Such a cute idea!
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    • Brooke says

      It’s new!! So far I like it. I want to give it a bit longer to see if I break out or anything. These challenges are a blast, I’m so happy to be a part of them! =) Thank you for checking them out!

    • Brooke says

      I wish I had a Tom Ford counter near me. I would buy so much more of it. It’s hard to decide based off of the website. Karla Sugar is around my skin tone so I usually have to check her out before making purchases of things I can’t see lol

    • Brooke says

      BBQ, I KNEW you’d be more than me! Though, I did forget bronzer (wtf) and could give a better run if DH wouldn’t file divorce papers if I brought home the Chanel Skin Care I lust for lol
      thank you for your kind posts 😉 don’t be disappoint, YO. lol

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