What's in my bag

Hello All,
   I don't know about you guys, but I absolutely love watching or reading post where people tell you what's in their bag.  It's an obsession/fascination of mine. You know it's the creme de la creme because you aren't going to waste precious purse/bag space with junk.  Oh heck no! You're gonna fill that sucker up with only the good stuff.  So I figured... Hey, I should also tell people what I carry in my bag... well uh.. backpack lately.  For anyone wondering, my bag came from TJ Maxx, Madison West is the brand and I believe I got this beaut for $29.99.  What a steal!  Any who, onto more pressing matters.  Lets check out the goods :)

a. NYX Slide On Lip Liner (Nude Suede Shoes)- This actually started out as a normal size lip liner.  I use it that much!
b. MAC Studio Finish Concealer Duo (NW20/NC25)- Probably my 3rd or 4th one of these
c. ESSENCE Lip Stick (Cool Nude)- Had this one in the bag since I bought it.  It's a great nude for me
d. VICTORIA'S SECRET EDP (Scandalous)- Just love it, had a few and I always repurchase this scent
e. ORIBE Texture Spray- if you read my dry shampoo blog you know I love this stuff
f. MAC FIX + Finishing Mist- I have this in large size too.  Works great for those of us who love our powder
g. TOO FACED Better Than Sex Mascara- Have the large and have used up 4 small travel size. I tried the waterproof last year and I didn't really care for it.  This however, is the real deal
h. VISEART Petit Pro Palette- I just got this and I love it!  Viseart is worth the hype it gets
i. MAC Singe Eyeshadow (Omega)- I love this stuff.  I read years ago that this was a dupe for the Kevin Aucoin medium sculpting contour... it's not haha.  But it's a great transition crease color for a pale redhead.
j. MAC Single Eyeshadow (Blanc Type)- Zoom in... it's hit pan, enough said
k. FRESH Sugar Tinted Lip Treatment (Nude)- probably one of the newest additions to my bag, I got it in a subscription box and I love it.  I have used Rose before but I like this one a lot more.  I am currently taking accutane and my lips have been VERY DRY and this has helped
l. MAYBELLINE Master Precise Skinny (Brown 220)- This stuff is dummy proof, I would know
m. MAC Studio Fix (NW 22)- I lost count long ago on how many of these I own but they're great on the go
n. BATH & BODY WORKS Fine Fragrance Mist Mini (Tutti Dolci- White Mocha Kiss)- This is my fav in the Tutti Dolci collection!
o. MARC JACOBS Enamored Hi-Shine Gloss Lip Lacquer Lipgloss (Sugar Sugar)- LONGEST NAME EVER AWARD but it is that good.  What can I say Jaclyn Hill made me buy it and I don't regret it
p. LORAC Highly Pigmented Creme Lipstick (Duchess).  Think I got this in an Ulta Christmas bundle with liner and a blush.  It's really good. It is my first Lorac lip product and it makes me want to try more.

For those of you still reading... all 2 of you, a final note that editing Jessica wanted to share.  Halo Top Chocolate Mocha Chip is bomb

Let me know what is in your bag.  Hope you all have a great week!

Estee Lauder Double Wear Review & Swatches

Hello Again Beauty Friends,
    For those of you who have perfect skin, this probably isn't the post for you.  Actually, this isn't the blog for you so you should probably just wander away to another page.  BUT if you're like me, someone who doesn't have perfect skin and you're looking for a foundation to cover those pesky imperfections, you might've wondered about the well known Estee Lauder Double Wear.
    I have a mix in my collection of Double Wear Maximum Coverage (The blue one), Double Wear Light ( the one that looks like the blue one but is cream... yes my descriptions are impecable I know), Double Wear Stay-in-Place, and the Double Wear Stay-in-Place Flawless Wear Concealer.
    I will start by saying it's worth the hype!  They cover like a dream.  Each one has a different coverage rating that I will get into in just a sec but they're every bit as full coverage as you've read.  Now as far as coverage levels go, Maximum Coverage is just as true as the label reads.  It's MAXIMUM.  Actually, I would go as far as to say it basically gives you new skin.  So if you need a new face, that's what you need to buy haha.  I first heard about the foundation from YT'er thataylaa The cons of Maximum coverage would be the shade range.  It's terrible, it's awful, actually it's terriful.
    Next is the OG Double Wear Stay-in-Place.  I love it as well.  It is not nearly as high coverage but if you're having a day when you need a good full coverage but don't need an entirely new face, this one is for you. I actually find one of my favorite ways to wear this one and Maximum coverage is to mix it with MUFE Ultra HD foundation (shade 118 for reference)  I don't know why I like to do that but it works for me. Many YT'ers love the OG Double Wear and I see why.
   Last is the Double Wear Light.  It's exactly what it says.  I wouldn't say it's full coverage but it's no bb cream either.  It's good.  On a lighter makeup day or for someone who has dry skin, this would be the option for you.  I have normal, combo, sometimes oily skin.  I never seem to land in just one category.
   The concealer... well,  I have just used it to spot conceal.  I don't really have any great or bad vibes about this one.  It does what it is supposed to but if I had to be honest I have found myself reaching for the Double Wear Maximum to use to spot conceal more than I have this.  I know recently Jaclyn Hill tried it out and hated it in a video but I haven't ever put it under my eyes as a brightner.  Does it work? Sure.  Is it anything special? No, not really.  I will probably use it up but will not repurchase.

1. Double Wear Light- Intensity 1.0
2. Double Wear Maximum- 1N3 Creamy Vanilla
3. Double Wear Maximum- 2C5 Creamy Tan
4. Double Wear Stay-in-Place- 2N1 Desert Beige
5. Double Wear Stay-in-Place- 2W1 Dawn
6. Double Wear Stay-in-Place Concealer- 2C Light Medium (Cool)

*photo was taken in natural lighting with no editing for color reference

Let me know if you've tried any of this line and what you thought!  Cheers