National Lipstick Day: MAC Powder Kiss Lipstick Duo Set in Devoted to Chili and Mull It Over - "A moisture-matte weightless lipstick that delivers a romantic blur of effortless soft-focus colour." Net Wt. 3g, 0.1 US oz | $19.00 each via www.maccosmetics.com

MAC Strobe Cream - "A mini moisturizer that boosts the look of dull skin and luminizes with iridescent particles. The ultimate quick fix for the skin. Super-powered with potent botanicals to refresh and moisten. Boosts the look of dull, flat or tired-looking skin with nutritious vitamins and a mega-dose of green tea. Brightens and clarifies with iridescent particles and antioxidants. Enhances the effects of light on all skin in all lighting conditions from sunlight to spotlight. This on-the-go essential is totally tote-able in an airport-friendly size. Net Wt. 30ml | $12.00 via maccosmetics.com

Sleek i-Divine Eye Shadow Palette in Oh So Special - "The i-Divine series comprise 12 highly pigmented and long-lasting shades for every mood and occasion. Oh So Special includes ultra flattering pink and brown shades that will deliver perfect results no matter the occasion." via
sleekmakeup.com

Revlon Super Lustrous Cream Lipstick contains an exclusive LiquiSilk formula that combines pure color with silk enriched mega moisturizers and vitamins. Your lips stay kissably conditioned for lasting smoothness while the color stays rich and true. Get irresistibly luscious lips with Super Lustrous Lipstick. 0.15 oz/4.2 g, $7.99 (source)

From the Urban Decay website: Cooler in tone than the original, Naked2 Basics complements Naked2 perfectly. We loaded this indispensable palette with six TAUPE-hued matte neutrals, including five never-before-seen shades. These shadows are neutral enough for anyone, from cool skin tones to olive complexions to darker skin. 

Get an airbrushed finish with Revlon’s light-as-air mousse makeup. Press button gently to deliver a lightweight air-infused foam mousse that blends seamlessly. Photochromatic pigments minimize the appearance of flaws for a smooth, poreless look. (source)

More delicious than peaches and cream? We like to think so. Our velvety smooth mineral Rouge Cream Blush offers a sheer wash of radiant color. The glorious payoff is dewy, sultry and long-lasting. (source)

Fall in love with color, all over again: • Crisper color from pure pigments • Creamier feel from nourishing honey nectar • Lipcolor so rich, so stunning… it’s sensational. (source)

Neither lipstick nor lip gloss, this matte lip cream is a new kind of lip color that goes on silky smooth and sets to a matte finish. Soft Matte Lip Cream is surprisingly durable and, unlike some matte lipstick formulas, also moisturizing. (source)

This would be my first FOTD (Face of the Day). I'm kind of hesitant to post much selfies but I guess that's the bane of blogging about beauty. Most of the time, you have to test the products on yourself and be ready for some personal humiliation. :) I do enjoy sharing my beauty adventures with you all so the pros definitely outweigh the cons.

NYX round lipstick is a velvet-textured lip cream that covers the lips with rich color, smoothing and moisturizing your lips with each application. 

NYX Extra Creamy Round Lipstick is our classic lipstick for all occasions. The mineral-based emollient formula offers a beautiful velvet texture, saturated color and it resists wear and smudging. It’s your go-to lipstick. (source)

I have a quite a few pink lippies so I thought I could do a quick swatch of them for those who might be on the hunt for their perfect pink lippie. These are the ones I'm currently using in rotation:

NYX products is one of my favorite brands of cosmetics. Not only are they affordable but they are also up high when it comes to quality. No, you don't get what you pay for, you get a lot more.

Ever Bilena is a local brand offering very affordable makeup. I have tried some of their products in the past but found most of them to be not of very good quality.

As much as you love your limited-edition eyeshadow or favorite discontinued lipstick shade, the fact is that you can't hold on to your beauty products forever. Much like food, makeup has a “best before” date, especially once they have been opened. Not all beauty products are created alike and some may last longer than others. Here’s a guide on when it's okay to keep and when to toss your make-up:

MASCARA
Shelf Life: 2-3 months
Mascara is very prone to bacteria build up so don't make it worse by sharing yours with other people. You don't want to end up with a nasty infection so it's best to say no when a friend asks to borrow yours. In about 2 to 3 months, your mascara will start to dry up and get clumpy; this is your cue to toss it!

FOUNDATION
Shelf Life: 6 months-1 year
Foundation can start to get clumps in it, lighten in color and even change in smell when it's about to go off. If any of these signs show, it's time for your foundation to go!

LIPSTICK
Shelf Life: 2 years
The good news is that you can keep your beloved lipstick for up to two years before it needs to be chucked. But, if at any time it dries out, changes in color or emits a weird smell, then it's quite obvious that it needs to be replaced asap. For lip glosses, the shelf life is a little less at 1 year. Once it gets to sticky, toss!

EYESHADOW, PRESSED POWDER, BLUSH
Shelf Life: 2 years
To keep your powder products from going bad even before their expiration, make sure you clean your brushes thoroughly at least a couple times a week. Once these products become flaky or develop a film over them, it's time to buy new ones!

NAIL POLISH
Shelf Life: 1-2 years
When nail polish becomes dry and hard, starts separating into layers or becomes too thick to apply, then it's time to say goodbye, even if it's your favorite! You won't get the desired effect you want, anyway, so it's best to grab a new bottle.

Source: Erica Paredes, Hippie In High Heels