First off, thank you all so much for your input on my makeup help post. You ladies are fantastic and I’m not sure what my face would look like without you. I’m sure everyone is dying to know how my Sephora and Macy’s trip went, so I’m going to spill.

I hit up Macy’s first to check out the MAC counter since it was pretty evident that many of you all are MAC fans. I figured I would give it a go. I had a girl who basically didn’t care about anything help me. Note to everyone: MAC in Macy’s at Orland Square Mall sucks, well the people at least. Whatever, I got my shade of Studio Fix and left.

Next up? Sephora. I needed a new moisturizer and decided I needed a foundation primer. I read great things about Smashbox primer so I figured I’d try that out. Instead of the regular primer, I went with Photo Finish Color Correcting Foundation Primer in Color Adjust. It’s green and should help tone down the redness I have, as well as help the foundation stay put. I bought a tiny sample size of it because the big one was like $40 and I’ll be damned if I spend $40 on something that doesn’t work miracles. If it goes well, then I suppose I will buy it.

Then I needed a moisturizer. I had a really helpful girl (who had the most ridiculous fake eyelashes on) pick one out for me. She has skin like me that freaks out at just about anything, so she pointed me in the direction of Juice Beauty moisturizer. SPF 30, all organic, lots of antioxidants and all that great stuff.

Hopefully this stuff all works out well for me. I will keep you updated!

P.S. ANTM post coming later!

I need help, makeup help. You ladies are just the people to give me some too.

See the thing about me is, I hate makeup. I touch my face a lot, even though I know I shouldn’t. I’m scared I will poke or draw on my eyeball with eyeliner. Eye shadow? Forget it. I enjoy lipgloss, even when my hair sticks to it. My face is almost always red or blotchy around my cheeks.

Basically, I need something light, not heavy. It’s going to be summer in Chicago, I’ll admit it, I sweat. I perspire gracefully because I’m a girl, but it is still sweat. Shut up, you all do too. Sweaty face, no matter how gracefully it’s done, and makeup don’t mix.

I need something that looks natural and will cover up my redness. Don’t say Bare Minerals because it gets a big, huge FAIL from me. Messy and I felt like I didn’t get enough coverage. Right now I am using Philosophy’s Supernatural Airbrush Canvas. I still feel like I look red though. Or it could be entirely possible that I’m not doing it right! Should I give Bare Minerals another shot?

Mineral? Liquid? Pressed powder?

I fail at being a girl. Help me out here, ladies. What works best for you?

ETA: I have sensitive skin too!

The lovely Julie Q reminded me of this Friends and Family coupon that I have for Sephora. If you want 20% off all things fabulous at Sephora, email Julie or myself.

Here is what I will most likely be purchasing:

Jonathan Product Create Weightless Smooth No-Frizz Hydrating Balm

Jonathan is the guy from Blow Out on Bravo, who is amazing and hilarious and supposedly so not gay. I want him to do my hair one day. Not many people get to touch my hair, people, Jonathan should be honored that one day I will allow him to style me. Seriously. My hair is amazing and Jonathan is amazing so it is a match made in heaven. HEAVEN!

Marc Jacobs perfume

I love how this smells. I already have Philosophy’s Falling In Love but I need to change it up a bit.

DiorShow mascara

I have heard amazing this about this mascara and have been wanting it forever. 20% off really helps with the $23 price!

Philosophy The Microdelivery Exfoliating Wash

I love Philosophy products! Almost my whole skin care line and most makeup is Philosophy. Love it! I’m running low on this so I need some more.

There you have it! Again, email me if you want the promotion code!