Kylie Jenner White and Peach Triangle Nails

 

Hello Beauties! 

 

Sorry that this post hasn't gone up sooner, but I've been super busy with work lately! 

But to make it up to you guys, here is an awesome tutorial on how to create one of  Kylie Jenner's signature nail designs!

 I love this nail look, and nail shape! Because my nails aren't this long, I have to use fake nails to shape them into a similar shape as hers. If your nails are long though, feel free to skip the fake nail step! :)

So first things first, your going to want to  use nail polish remover to clean off your nails of any nail polish residue as well as remove any natural oils on the nails that could make your nails pop off easier. Next push back the cuticles with an orange stick and file your nails to your desired shape.

If your not using fake nails, you can skip to the polishing step from here. If you are using fake nails then you may want to use a nail buffer or file to buff the surface of your nails. This will give  the nail glue something to stick to, and make it last longer. I personally skipped this step because I didn't plan on having these nails for a long time and I didn't want to ruin my natural nails.  

 

 Supplies: Nail polish remover, nail file, nail buffer, orange stick,

 nail scissors, a natural and white nail polish, and a top coat.

 

For my fake nails, I used a square shaped nail tip kit from Kiss nails, and even though it was a tip, I used it for my whole nail.

 So the first thing I did was use my nail file to shape the cuticle area of the fake nail to match mine. The nails have a very square shape and my nail bed is round so I had to take the corners down a lot. Also the nail was too wide for my tiny nails.

Keep holding the nail up to your finger to make sure you didn't file off to much or too little.

Next I used the nail scissors to trim the nail down to the desired length. I originally cut and filed the nails pretty long, but later on I took the length down a good bit more. File the nails in a tapered shape to match kylies. I personally love this shape because it really helps to elongated the fingers and make the hands look elegant.

 

Kylie has naturally narrow nail beds which help to give her a very gradual tapering to her nail. I am not as fortunate sadly so mine is kind of teardrop shaped.

Okay! So next we use our nail glue and put a drop on the back of the nail and use the tip to spread it over the nail bed area of the fake nail. Then press it on your nail for about 10 seconds and it should stay. I used the nail glue that came in the fake nail kit.

Nails before they were filed shorter

 

Next we paint the nails a color that is similar to your natural nail color. Use one or two coats depending on the intensity of the color.  I used wet and wild 204B Private Viewing. This nail polish went on very smoothly and dried quickly.



 Once this color is dry, you are going to use a white nail polish and paint and x on the nail near the base. If you need to, you can use a small nail brush for this step. I used the brush from the nail polish bottle. I used wet and wild 453B French White Crème. This nail polish was smooth, but it took a long time to dry.



Next you fill in the nail with white except for the top part of the x. This creates the top triangle shape. Then go over the white section with a second coat of white polish.

And finally add a top coat to seal in the design and clean up the cuticle area with nail polish remover and a q-tip (Which I am very bad at, I'm sorry I attempted.)

 Add some hand cream and some cute rings, and you got yourself a beautiful Kylie Jenner looking manicure. Try this out if you like it, and tag me on Instagram @thebeautycorner704 with your recreation!

 

Best Wishes,

Heather

 

New Drug Store Makeup and Reviews!

Hello Beauties!

 

Recently the drugstores have been releasing a ton of new makeup products! This is like Christmas morning for any makeup junkie! I put these products to the test and am going to give you my honest opinions about them. I am not being sponsored by any of the companies, and all opinions are my own. Some of these products aren't new, but are the first time I've tried them, so they are new to me! :) I hope you enjoy!

 

 

L'Oreal Paris Infallible Pro-Matte 24HR Foundation:

 

 

 

I heard a lot of hype about this foundation being amazing, and I am happy to report that this is true! It is a pretty thick consistency, and has good coverage that is buildable without looking cakey. And the best part? This foundation stays ALL DAY and it stays MATTE! I am not exaggerating when I say that my foundation looked exactly the same at the end of the day as it did in the beginning! Also, I wasn't shiny at all! I love this foundation, it has quickly become a favorite of mine.

 I have it in the color 104 Golden Beige. It comes in 8 shades.

 

Maybelline Master Conceal Camouflaging Concealer:

 

 

 

 

This is a good concealer and I am impressed with it. It reminds me a lot of the L'Oreal visible blur concealer. It is not the best concealer in the world, but for the price of it, I think it is definitely worth the money. I used it both for concealing under eye circles, and spot concealing.

I originally got this in the color light/medium thinking it would match my skin relatively well, but it was way too light to spot conceal. I got the shade medium next and that was a perfect match for my skin tone. I kept the light/medium to highlight under my eyes and on my cheekbones. This comes in 5 different shades.

 

Physicians Formula Aryan Wear Aryan Oil:

 

 

Physicians Formula has marketed this as the multitasking miracle. I like this argan oil, it is lightweight and doesn't break me out. My only problem with it is that the stopper around the lid always comes off and gets stuck in the lid which makes it difficult to close. This is basically a standard argan oil, if you have some from a different brand, you probably don't need this then. They also have this same oil in a shimmery version that could be pretty for a body oil in the summer.

 

Milani Baked Bronzer:

 

 

This is a very nice Bronzer to help give yourself an overall golden bronze glow. I do not recommend this for contouring because of the warm and glittery color of it. I have it in the color 05 Soleil, which is the medium color of the three shades it comes in. It blends well and doesn't come off as orangey.

 

 

L'Oreal Infallible Pro-Spray & Set Makeup Extender:

 

 

I really love this setting spray. I feel like it does help extend the longevity of your makeup, and it also provides a dewy glow to your skin. I also found it useful in combating powdery or cakey looking makeup. It is also works as a nice makeup refresher. It sprays evenly, and isn't heavy on the skin. I have heard that it is quite compatible to high end setting sprays.

 

 

Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Enhancing Gel Cream Shadow & Liner Trio:

 

 

These gel cream shadows have a very interesting texture. They are solid enough where you can press into them without leaving an intent, but they have a slick surface which give it the 'gel' feel. I have the nude trio, and all the colors are extremely sparkly. There is a light silvery Champaign color, a light golden pink, and a taupe brown. There is another trio with silver/black colors. The colors are very buildable, and you can sheer them out nicely too. I like these a lot, but be prepared to have a lot of glitter left over on your face even after you take your makeup off. Also, I love the pretty packaging on these products!

 

 

Maybelline Color Molten Eye Shadow:

 

 

I really love the Maybelline color molten eye shadow in 305 Plum fusion. It comes with a pretty grey/purple color and a deeper purple shade. These are cream shadows and are super soft. They go on very smoothly and are easy to blend with either your hands or a brush. By the end of the day though, I barely saw any remnants of the eye shadow. I recommend using an eye primer before using this product to help extend the wear of it.  This comes in a variety of colors and includes both matte colors and satin finishes. I definitely want to pick up some other colors.

 

 

Revlon Luxe Crème Eye Shadow:

 

 

 

This is a dark green colored cream eye shadow that has a similar texture to the color molten by Maybelline. It has bright green glitter in it too which gives it a pretty sparkle that helps not make the dark green look too harsh. To my knowledge, this is the only color of this product that Revlon has made. It is the color 'Street Style.'

 

Maybelline Brow Precise Shaping Pencil:

 

 

This is my new favorite brow pencil! I got the shade auburn, and it isn't too red, but its warm enough to look natural. Also, the pencil isn't too creamy where its hard to make light hair-like strokes. It isn't too dry where you feel like your scratching the color on either. Plus as an added bonus, there is a nice little spoolie on the back to comb your brows and blend in the lines for a natural look.

 

 

L'Oreal Paris Silkissime Eyeliner:

 

 

 

This eyeliner is one of the smoothest I've tried. And the color is BEAUTIFUL! It's called 'Highlighter', and is a beautiful shimmering Champaign/salmon pink color. It looks incredible on the inner corner of the eyes, or on the waterline for a bright pop.

 

Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Eyeliner Trio:

 

 

 

 

 

 

I bought the nude extreme shimmer eyeliner pencil trio to coincide with the gel cream shadows. It came with three colors. Champagne is a midline sparkly taupe color, and is very creamy and pretty. Pewter is a sparkly grey color with a purple reflex. And black is a sparkly black. I was extremely disappointed in the black color. I swear by Physician Formulas black eyeliner in because it lasts all day, and is very easy to apply. But this sparkly black was so dry and difficult to apply on the eyelid. I'm not sure if mine was a dud because the other two colors had a wonderful texture, but the black was so dried up that is wasn't usable.

 

Cover Girl Full Lash Bloom Mascara:

 

 

(Me with this mascara on)

 

I really love this mascara! I haven't tried too many cover girl mascaras, but this new one is wonderful. It doesn't take much work with it to get your lashes looking long, thick, and dark. My eyelashes weren't feather soft, but I did notice they weren't as hard and crunch as my usual mascaras make them. The formula is thick but wet, so it goes on smooth but has substance to cling to your lashes.

 

Physicians Formula Eye Booster Instant Lash Extension Kit:

 

 

(Me with this mascara on)
 

This is one of those lash boosting kits where you put on the mascara as a sticky base, put the fibers on the base, and then stick them down with another coat of mascara. This is always a good way to add volume to thin lashes. I was very impressed with the end result of my lashes. Usually mascaras like this give me spider lashes that are all clumpy. This mascara however did not! My lashes stayed soft and natural looking. Cotton fibers are used to adhere to the mascara, and these are small and soft enough to give a beautiful effect without looking spidery, while also being natural and non-irritating to the eyes. I was also impressed with the visible volume my lashes had, and the intense blackness of the mascara. My lashes still had a natural look though.

 My only complaint with this product is the amount of fall out you get from the fibers. Not only did I have fibers all over my cheekbones, but also on my nose, and even my eyelids. This made my entire eye look appear smudgy and foggy. If you knock some fibers off, and apply them very gently and carefully, then your don't get nose or eyelid fallout, but you still get some on your cheekbones. Luckily that is easy enough to brush away with a powder brush.

 

Milani Lipstick:

 

 

Milani makes amazingly pigmented lipsticks that smell like jolly ranchers, and that makes them even better! I have the color 25 Naturally Chic, which is a pretty rose color with a hint of coral. The color on the bottom of the tube is a bit more toned down than the actual swatch color, but both are very pretty.

 

Revlon Ultra HD Lipsticks:

 

 

These lipsticks are creamy formulas, extremely pigmented, and have a pleasant berry scent. I have the colors Iris and Dahlia. Iris is a deep berry color with notes of pink. And Dahlia is a more orang red color in comparison to Iris. The formula to these lipsticks are very nice. They are moisturizing, and they still have a great color payoff.

The shape of the Ultra HD Lipsticks annoy me a bit. It is a perfect circle cut at an angle, which makes it impossible for anyone with smaller lips to get a neat clean lip line using the lipstick from the bullet. I think these lipsticks would be a lot easier to use if they were in the classic lipstick shape.

 

 

Rimmed London Provocalips 16HR Lip Color:

 

 

 

 

 

 

I can not explain how impressed I am with these lip products. The colors are beautiful, the product doesn't feel sticky when dry, and the balm on the opposite side is very moisturizing and doesn't feel watery like they tend to with products of this design. And the best part? It lasts all day! I put this on one morning before work, and after a 45 min drive to work, an 8 hour shift with talking and eating, and another 45 min drive home, it was still on! I was very pleasantly surprised that is lasted as long as it did. I definitely want to try other colors from these.

 

 

I hope that these reviews have helped, and remember that some products work for some people, while others don't. If you think a product will work for you, I encourage you to try it! Keep on the look out for my next post, and thank you for reading!

 

Best Wishes,

Heather

 

Beauty Basics: Skincare

Hello Beauties!

 

For my first official blog post I thought I'd start out by talking about some beauty basics. The thing that can make or break the most beautiful makeup application in the world is having bad skin. Taking care of your skin is vital, it is your largest organ and is your first defense against all pathogens.

 

A basic skin care routine should include at the very least, a cleanser and moisturizer. Optional thing such as scrubs, toners, masks, eye creams, and serums can also be added for an enhanced skincare experience.

 

** Please consult a dermatologist with any problems or questions**

 

Cleanser: The star of the show, cleansers, are used to get rid of dirt, oil, makeup, sweat, and any impurities on and in the skin. They can be specific to your skin type, or contain ingredients to help combat skin conditions.  My favorite skin cleanser is the Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser. Charcoal is very good for combating oily skin, and this cleanser leaves your skin feeling like just brushed teeth.

 

 

Moisturizer: Moisturizers are vital for skincare. They replenish the moisture in your skin. This helps keep skin soft and reduce the effects of aging or dehydration. For anyone who says "I have oily skin, I can't use a moisturizer!"  I say "Yes you can!" If you are constantly stripping your skin of it's natural oils without replenishing them, your body will say ' We keep running out of oils, we should produce more.' Voilà! The cycle continues. But if you are worried about looking too shiny with a moisturizer, there are special gel moisturizers which are geared towards this problem. Gel moisturizers are lighter in weight, and won't be as intense as a cream moisturizer. And if you have dry skin, try a cream moisturizer in a thick consistency. It will sit on the skin and hydrate the top layer. My favorite moisturizer is the Simple Sensitive Skin Experts Protecting Light Moisturizer with SPF 15. A natural option is Aloe Vera juice.

 

 

Scrubs: Scrubs are products which help exfoliate dead skin cells and other impurities. These are more harsh on skin and are recommended to only be used ever 2 or 3 days. Like cleansers, ingredients are commonly added to scrubs to help target specific skin needs. Skin calming or brightening ingredients are very common in scrubs. I like the Biore Charcoal Pore Minimizer Scrub. A natural option is an oatmeal scrub.

 

 

Toner: Toners are astringents which have properties to help reduce oil production, clean pores, and help prevent blemishes. These are mostly meant for oily or acne prone skin. You can also put toner in a spray bottle and use it as a skin refresher throughout the day. I always use Dickinson Original Witch Hazel. Also a natural option is lemon juice or plain Witch Hazel.

 

 

Face Oils/ Serums: Both face oils and serums have beneficial moisturizing and skin balancing properties. Face oils help combat aging and add a glow to the overall complexion. Serums are packed with ingredients that are beneficial to the skin such as vitamins that encourage cell and collagen production. The L'Oreal Age Perfect Glow Renewal face oil and the Seventh Generation Boosts Revitalizing Serum are both excellent products.

 



 

 

Eye Cream: Eye Creams are vital for keeping eyes looking youthful and sparkling. They are designed to be non-irritating so that they can be applied close to the eyes, and are packed with vitamins which reduce the signs of aging and tiredness. Some eye creams can be tinted to wear during the day and other heavier ones are meant to be worn at night while sleeping. Also cooling eye creams were developed to help stop puffiness around the eyes. A good eye cream is the Yes to Grapefruit Dark Circle Correcting Eye Cream.

 

 

Masks: Face masks are very condition specific. There are masks to treat acne, hydrate skin, cleans skin, brighten skin, and much more. Masks are meant to be left on the skin for certain periods of time to fully absorb or until hard. Also masks can be done 2-3 times a week, or only once a week if preferred. An amazing facemask (though pricey) is the Glam Glow Mud Mask.

 

 

Skin care is very important in keeping the overall condition of your skin in optimal health. This, along with drinking plenty of water and a healthy diet, will have skin glowing. Skin care is also significant in reducing the signs of aging. It's easier to prevent than reverse!

 

Best Wishes,

Heather