Browsing Category: Make-Up

IOTW: Violet Voss Glitter Eye Topper

22 July, 2019 Laytee Samida

ITEM OF THE WEEK is a weekly series on Stained Couture that highlights a product I’m currently loving. This week: Violet Voss Glitter Eye Topper

ITEM OF THE WEEK: Violet Voss Glitter Eye Topper | STAINED COUTURE

Personally, I feel there is an expiration date on some makeup for certain ages. Ever since I turned 30, only beauty trend I fell back on was glitter – glitter makeup. A little shimmer here and there, but glittery glitter? Nope. Don’t get me wrong- I love glitter. After years of being hesitant about wearing any type of glittery makeup, I recently found an option – Violet Voss Glitter Eye Topper.

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IOTW: Gimme Brow Volumizing Brow Gel

10 June, 2019 Laytee Samida

ITEM OF THE WEEK is a weekly series on Stained Couture that highlights a product I’m currently loving. This week: Gimme Brow Volumizing Brow Gel

ITEM OF THE WEEK: Benefit Gimme Brow Gel | STAINED COUTURE

This week’s Item of the Week is a very interesting pick for me, because I initially regretted this purchase. So much so, that this brow gel lived untouched in my makeup collection for months before I gave it another try. However, now that I’ve learned to use and love this product, it’s worthy of being an item of the week. Keep reading to see how this escalated.

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IOTW: Dermablend Illuminating Banana Powder

20 May, 2019 Laytee Samida

ITEM OF THE WEEK is a weekly series on Stained Couture that highlights a product I’m currently loving. This week: Dermablend Illuminating Banana Powder.

ITEM OF THE WEEK: Dermablend Illuminating Banana Powder | STAINED COUTURE

One of my favorite things to do is find something that makes me realize I’ve been wrong. For instance, one thing that I never thought existed was a banana powder that I could use under my eyes that would make my already yellow undertone skin look more yellow. I know, it might sound like I should want that, but it doesn’t look as good as it sounds. Well, it didn’t use to, but I now I know that a there is a magical banana powder out there that works perfectly for me and most skin tones. Ladies and gents, Dermablend’s Banana Powder is that magical powder. If you haven’t heard and/or tried this powder, but need a amazing banana powder; keep reading.

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Makeup for Job Interviews

17 April, 2019 Laytee Samida

For the past month, I’ve been actively looking for a new job. Thankfully, I’ve gotten some interest and a few interviews. If you’ve been on job interviews, you know how stressful that entire process can entail. One of the first things that come to your mind when preparing for a job interview is “What am I going to wear?”. However, for women, this can include your makeup for job interviews.

Well, unless you are applying for a makeup artist at a counter know for bright looks, it’s best to keep it simple. So, this post is dedicated to what makeup you should wear for a job interview and even some makeup you shouldn’t wear.

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IOTW: Bare Minerals bareSkin Concealer

15 April, 2019 Laytee Samida

ITEM OF THE WEEK is a weekly series on Stained Couture that highlights a product we’re currently loving. This week: bareSkin Concealer

When it comes to finding a concealer for my skin, it can be kind of tricky. Sure, I’ve been able to find and fawn over countless under eye concealers. Unfortunately, finding a concealer to help cover my hyperpigmentation and other skin blemishes has been a little tedious. I either can find a concealer that has great pigmentation, but makes my skin looks dry. Also, I’ve found concealers that look great on my skin, but it doesn’t last or the pigmentation was trash.

However, I believe that I’ve met the concealer that meets my needs and dreams. Keep reading to find out all the reasons that Bare Mineral bareSkin concealer is the latest addition to my make-up routine.

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