DIY Makeup Series: Bronzer!

Time for part 3 of the diy makeup series!  This is super simple because you only need four ingredients.  IMPORTANT: Be sure to test the cinnamon on your arm first to make sure you won't get an allergic reaction.  Read below to see how you can make your own diy bronzer :)

What you'll need:

Ground cinnamon
Ground nutmeg
Cornstarch
Cocoa powder
Optional: Face shimmer (powder)

So the cool part about this is that there really is no set amount for how much you should use.  Everyone's skin tone is different, so you'll have different ideas of what shade you would like.  But if your bronzer is too light, add more cocoa powder. A cool trick for a glowy type bronzer, add some more cinnamon.  And if you want a shimmery type bronzer, just add some shimmery type face thing to it.  Then just seal and place it in a container, and you are done!  Super easy, super awesome :)


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Beauty Tips For Fall

Today is officially the first day of fall!  It's really not too big of a difference in my schedule or anything since I've been in school for a few weeks, but it can bring a change in skincare, makeup, and things relating to beauty.  So this upcoming week, I'll be posting various articles related to this season for a mini "Back To Fall" series.  In my last post, I told you about some products I found are great for this season.  Here, I'll be sharing you some tips on how to make your transitions to suit the season.  Hope you enjoy!

1.  Use a tinted moisturizer.  Or a foundation.  But since most people already know that, I need to go in depth on this.  These are great because it contains the hydrating benefits of a moisturizer, but can also be used to even your skin tone because of the tint in it.  I'll be doing this probably most of the time, especially during school since it's a lot faster (I can just skip the whole moisturizer step) and it is easier to apply than a full foundation since you can easily just use your fingers.  You can make your own by just mixing your regular moisturizer with your favorite foundation.  

2.  Go for a berry or coral lip color.  These colors work great for fall.  Look for something that you think will go well with autumn leaves.  This isn't really the best time for pale pinks or reds.

3.  Use more bronzer or a deeper toned blush.  You can even skip the blush.  Contour is definitely something that should be more of the focus, we're no longer looking for that beachy kind of glow, we're looking for a pumpkin and cider kinda glow (um, at least I think so) ;).

4.  Moisturize more often than usual.  Every tends to get flaky and dry during the colder months, even people who are normally oily.  Thus, it is even MORE important to moisturize your skin, which is why I said tinted moisturizer is so important in my first tip.

5.  Exfoliate.  This is extremely important!  During autumn, you're going to want to get rid of those dead skin cells, and so you should try to do this at least once a week.  You can use a more gentle one like Aveeno's, or try St. I've's or Burt's Bees scrubs.  You can also make your own using lemon and sugar.


These are the basic tips I find are important.  I really hope these were helpful for you all :).  Please remember to share this so that others can find it, and also follow me on google connect, pinterest, or subscribe by email.  If I reach 50 followers on google connect, I will be doing a giveaway so don't forget to if you haven't already.  Love you all and enjoy this autumn season!

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7 Beauty Products to Get You Ready For Fall

Sad (or happy depending on your opinion of the seasons) as it is to say, summer will officially be over in just a few days.  This can not only create a change in the weather, but also a change in the way we do our makeup. There are certain special colors that match the season we are in that we can use to create specific looks.  I will be doing more posts on fall makeup/skincare, as well as my fall routine once I've chosen mine :).  But today I wanted to show you 7 products (most of which you can find in the drugstore) that I think are great for autumn.  Let me know what you think in the comments below and enjoy!

1. Covergirl 3 in 1 Outlast Stay Fabulous Foundation: Now that it's fall, you can feel safe going a bit more full coverage and it's a good time to get back Into foundations (if you haven't already).  This is my current favorite foundation because it covers so well and lasts super long, so I can usually just skip the step of my routine I hate using: concealer. If you want me to do a review on this, just let me know!

2. ELF Duo Eyeshadow Cream: I forgot to mention this in my last haul, but there was one mistake in my order.  Instead of getting the eyebrow mascara, I got this in the shades butter pecan.  It's only a dollar, and it's hard to tell from the picture, but I think it's a good duo with perfect shades for fall, with a nice light brown and then darker one also.  It seems good for beginners or a basic autumn look.

3. ELF Contouring Blush and Bronzing Cream:  This is another product I got in my last haul.  I think the blush inside is great for fall, a nice deeper color, and the contour is a nice shade also.  Both of these colors really made me think of this season, and they are only 3 dollars, so another awesome ELF product!

4.  Burt's Bees Replenishing Lip Balm:  This has been a long-time favorite of mine, especially during fall.  My lips tend to get quite dry and chapped around this time, and this seriously works wonders!  It also gives a nice natural color (in the flavor cherry) that's just right.  

5.  Physician's Formula Happy Booster Glow & Mood Boosting Powder:  I have so much to say about this product, and this brand, I'll probably have to do a separate review on it.  I've had it for quite some time, and it has lasted me so long and hasn't hit the pan still!  I love this because it has so many different shades you can use, with the regular powder for all over the face, the darker parts for bronzer, and even a pink heart for blush!  This product is great for anytime, but for some reason I felt like it's awesome for fall also.  I'd definitely recommend it for beginners, since it can be multi-purpose and can work for a variety of skin tones.  I just love it!

6.  Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Stain:  I feel like berry is a good color for fall, and this lip stain is fairly long-lasting and is a really beautiful color in my opinion.  

7.  ELF Matte Lip Color:  The last product on this list is another elf one (I just love this brand) and I got it in the shade coral, which I believe is another ideal shade for fall.  It's a pretty decent color and it only cost 3 dollars, so I would definitely recommend trying it out!



What products do you like for fall?  Are there any specific posts you would like in the future on this specific season?  Comment your thoughts below!