My Beauty Evolution

Back in middle and high school, I always wore a full face of makeup every time I left the house. Now, keep in mind, ladies, that was back in the late '80s and early '90s. The application style of makeup was different. I loved makeup and creating natural looks.

Me back in 1991

Fast forward 25 years later...I have been out of the full face makeup game, only using quick and easy "mom makeup" to get the job done. I used stuff that multitasked. Powder foundation was great because it took care of coverage AND setting powder, for instance. But my little one is no longer little and now I can put my focus back on makeup. She's into makeup as well, so now I can share my love of makeup with her.

2014

YouTube has been an invaluable resource, I watch beauty videos daily. Some of my favorites are emilynoel83, mannymua733, kathleenlights, lustrelux, desiperkins, and jaclynhill. I also am subscribed to a ton of others. I've learned to contour like a pro and how to properly apply winged eyeliner. Those are things I didn't do before. I loved colored eyeliner and had every color of the rainbow back in the day. My brown eyes especially popped with teal. Now I see beauty gurus saying how brown eyes look good with blue-based eyeliners. I'd say I have more guts to try bolder looks now.

No matter what your age is, you can always freshen up on things you are interested in and learn more. I have totally dived right in and have picked up a bunch of new products. I plan to do a haul and review-type post soon. I'm waiting for my Colourpop order so I can post. I have a load of new stuff that I have fell in love with, and so yeah, I want to share this with you.

What are some new products you have picked up lately that you love? What's your ride or die products? What's your evolution of makeup story? I'd love to hear from you. Comment below!

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Intro & October Boxycharm

Hi guys, my name is Amy and I'm a wife and mother of a teenaged girl who decided to start a beauty blog. We live in Virginia and we love animals. We have two dogs (a Great Dane and Corgi mix) as well as two cats. We are also huge Washington Redskins fans.

My husband Danny and I at Redskins Training Camp 2014

I love beauty, makeup, and skin care, so it made sense to blog about it. I'm making somewhat frequent purchases and so I cannot wait to share with you guys all of my great finds. So let's get started!

October 2015 Boxycharm
When I opened this box, I was so excited to dig in! Everything in the box was black, it all looked so mysterious. The box is appropriately titled Faces of the Moon. 

The first thing I grabbed was the Palmetto Derma Rejuvenating Antioxidant Mask.

This product is valued at $64 and it is a high-quality clay mask that smells like a spa. I tried it out that evening and it felt great on my skin as it had a slight tingle. And my skin felt nice and soft after.

The next item I pulled from the box was the Cult brand nail lacquer in the color Boneyards and it sells for $12.

I had to try this out right away because I had been on the lookout for a nice fall grey and I love it. It glided on smoothly and 2 days later (when the above photo was taken) I'm chip-free, which is a miracle for me.

Then I found the Bellapierre Cheek and Lip Stain in Coral and retails for $19.99.

I swatched it and it seems to be a pretty color. I'm not big on cream blushes, but I'll be a good sport and give it a try.

Next, we have the Doucce's Punk Volumizer Mascara in Black and sells for $24.

I wasn't going to open it yet but wanted to provide a pic of the wand for you. It looks fun!

Lastly, the Lord & Berry Line/Shade Eyeliner in Very Black and retails for $18.

Seems creamy for a wooden pencil. I have a ton of black eyeliners, so I'll pass this on over to my mom.

Boxycharm costs $21/month with free shipping. You get full-sized products, no samples here. It's a fun surprise each month.

The total retail value of everything in this month's box is $137! What a great value. I feel that Boxycharm is the superior of all the beauty subscription boxes. You can check them out for yourself by going to https://boxycharm.com/refer/Amy-RWGCYBVL

Well, my first blog post is complete. Now I can breathe! Thanks for stopping by, I hope to see you again soon.