My Fav Foundations Powder vs. Liquid #obsession #foundation

First, I want to thank everyone that keeps reading my #obsession blogs! I have tons of things I want to share with you! Today I thought I would switch it up and blog about a request that I received last week from one of my readers. My favorite foundations.. Powder vs Liquid.

It took me forever to find these foundations. I literally tried everything (covergirl, revlon, mac, etc). I couldn't find one that didn't make face oily or feel heavy on my face.  You know what I'm talking about. When you literally touch your face and it feels like ekkkkkk. Wait, are you touching your face right now? ;) I was first introduced to the powder foundation (bareMinerals) back in college. I walked into Ulta and was looking around and luckily one of their ladies asked if I needed some help. Normally, I would thank them and say "No, I'm just browsing," but in this instance, I really did need some help. I told her "Yes" and began to explain my experiences with foundation. She asked if I had ever tried a Power foundation, what, they make that? Without revealing my age, at the time, I had no clue they made power foundation. She brought over a couple of shades and tested them on my skin. She brought over bareMinerals Original Foundation $28.50. 

bareMinerals Original Foundation

Medium Bage, yup, that's my color. She also grabbed a powder concealer. Side note, their concealer is the real deal. Anyway, she sat me down and started putting on the powder foundation on one side of my face.  She used a "kabuki" brush. She swirled it around and then tapped the access back in the foundation pod. She only used a little bit. Yes, a little goes a long way with this foundation. Wow, where are the blemishes? Gone. The coverage was fantastic! Flawless. It was not heavy at all, I literally felt like I had nothing on my face. Needless to say, purchased. This foundation is great for everyday use. It's my go to foundation for the weekday. Like I said, a little goes a long way so one will last you an entire year if you use it correctly. I've been using this for years and I'm literally #obsessed. 

I said this blog is Powder vs. Liquid. With that being said, I am also #obsessed with Clinique Stay-Matte Oil-Free Foundation $24. My experiences with liquid foundation in the past were not good at all. They made my face seem so oily! I also couldn't find the right color so I looked pale as a ghost in photos. Ugh, I'm remembering those days as I'm typing this. Hashtag #fail. 

Clinique Stay-Matte Oil Free Foundation

I was shopping at Sephora one day and had decided to try a liquid foundation because I had a big event that night. I wasn't sure but I had heard through other peeps that this foundation was on point. I figured I would give it a whirl, so I asked one of the makeup artists to help me to find the right color. Boom - found and purchased. BTDubs, this liquid foundation has a LOT of different shades to choose from. No more "pale as a ghost" moments for me! So, this foundation feels really light on your skin. It is oil free so you don't get that "oily" look that most foundations give you. This foundation is also sweat resistant. The main reason I'm #obsessed with this foundation is because ti is so easy to use. I literally put a dab on what I call the four corners of my face (forehead, chin, left cheek, right cheek). I've only been using this foundation for about two years now and I am completely #obsessed. 

There you have it folks, Powder vs. Liquid foundation. I thought we might do things a little different today on this blog. What do you think? Please cast your vote below. Click here to view results. If you have a recommendation, please specify that in the Poll. I would love to hear your #obsessions.

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My Favorite Mascara #obsessed #lashesfordays $23

Since I am due for a refill, I figured I would give you the skinny and blog on the mascara that I am absolutely #obsessed with! Have you ever been in Ulta or Sephora and they have the "mascara station?" That's probably not the right terminology, but basically they have all the mascara's they carry in the store on one shelf so you can compare and contrast each one.  I'm not sure why they do this but I'm so glad they do or I would never have fallen in love with this mascara. It's not your $5-8 mascara. Not that there is anything wrong with that, but let's face it, you pay for what you get. While searching for the perfect mascara, I was looking for the right application wand. I do not like the short rubber bristles. They feel weird and I don't feel like they work and they make my eyelashes clump up so easily. If you don't know what I'm talking about, I have including a photo below (wands that is). 

I'm talking about the one on the far right

Luckily, while at Sephora I was able to test a few different mascaras (TFBTSM, Urban Decay, Lancome, etc.) and that's when, I fell in love with Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara #obsessed. What a name right? I mean if it's better than that, it's gotta be worth it. This mascara is the best mascara, I have ever found! This mascara creates intense eyelashes, I mean intense. Now, I have long eyelashes so it really makes me look as if my eyelashes might look fake. Trust me, they aren't. This mascara is so bomb it makes someone with really short eyelashes (like my mom, love you mom) seem as if you can't really tell they have short eyelashes. Totally doing it's job right? Its great for everyday use and it's explosive for a night out on the town. 

Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara

The applicator brush is hour glassed shaped with extra stiff bristles. This collagen filled mascara only needs to be applied once. It will make your lashes full and defined, but feel free to add an extra application for a more dramatic affect. Not only does it give you length, which I don't necessarily need, but it also gives you volume. I've included a before and after photo so you understand what I'm #obsessed with. 

Applying this is simple: close your eye, stroke the outside layer of your eyelashes, open your eye and stroke the inside layer of your eyelashes. See video below. 

**Tip: try to blink when your putting it on your inside layer to add that extra layer of fullness.

Then look up and apply to your bottom eyelashes. 

Video of application 

Side view after application

Front view after application

Like I said previously, I don't do clumps. You know what I am talking about.. The more you apply to your eyelashes they start sticking together and you try to get them to spread apart and it ends up being a mess #fail. Yeah, this mascara doesn't do this. #obsessed. You can wear it all day long and it stays on. It isn't waterproof so if your swimming or crying (aww don't cry), it will stay on all day. 

With that being said, this mascara is now available in waterproof!!! I didn't realize that before starting this blog. Not kidding. I seriously went to the Too Faced website and it said "Now Featuring BTS Waterproof." I don't believe Sephora is carrying this as of yet. You might have to purchase on the actual Too Faced website, don't fret, I have included it here. I have already placed an order for the waterproof mascara and I am eager to see if it serves the same function. Don't worry I will let you know :) 

Too Face Better Than Sex Mascara Waterproof

 Everyone has their #obsessions and this one is one of mine. I would give this a 5 out of 5 stars in the category of mascara. Your sure to get noticed with this little gem. Try it out, best $23 dollars ever spent. Enjoy!

My Favorite Shoe..the WEDGE #obsessed #shoes

I am finally back from Mexico! I was due for a nice relaxing vacation. We went to Cancun and it was so nice to relax and get away from the hustle and bustle. I'm sorry I'm a little late getting a blog out. I was hoping to have it done yesterday but after finally getting home, I was way too tired. By the way, if you fly out of the country, purchase the Global Fly or whatever it's called. I was told it cost around a $100 bucks to skip the customs line at the airport. Not sure if that is true or not but if it is, I am TOTALLY doing it next time. 

Anyway, back to what I am blogging about today, my favorite accessory.. SHOES!! Now I know most of you know that I am #obsessed with shoes. Seriously, I have a shoe addiction. If you don't believe me, come and see my closet, oh and my bedroom. All my shoes will not fit in the closet so my husband purchased me a shoe wrack a while back and what did I do? Filled it up within a month :) I told him, he is just setting me up to by more shoes, and well I kinda did. After that he decided to get adventurous and actually built me another shoe rack! Thank you to my kind husband for all of your hard work. Don't worry, I have filled this one up too. I buy shoes at all times, even when there not in season. I told you, I'm #obsessed. I am BTW finally a brand ambassador for Shoe Dazzle (Just Fab). If you haven't checked out their website, here you go: shoedazzle.com. If they ask for a referral, just tell them I sent you there. :)

So now that I've rambled on and on about my shoe #obsession, my favorite shoe of all time has to be THE WEDGE. Below are the top 3 reasons I'm #obsessed with THE WEDGE. I remember the exact day I purchased my first pair(s) of wedges. My husband (boyfriend at the time) and I were strolling through DSW and I noticed these cute little things: 

Photo was taken in the car; my first pair of wedges

I mean aren't they adorable?! They are only around 3-4" high and have ties on them. I purchased them also in red and white. I actually still have them to this day. I definitely rock the red ones' on Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor day. 

#1 Reason I'm #obsessed with THE WEDGE - You can wear THE WEDGE with practically anything. You can wear them with a skirt, jeans, jumpsuit, romper, crop pants, you name it. Dress it up with a necklace, bracelet, earrings, or even just a necklace, bracelet or earrings. You wouldn't think that the colors brown and aqua blue would go together, but as you can see below, they do. I love wearing them with a good pair of jeggings with a tank top, spaghetti strap, or even a crop top. 

Wedges with a Romper

 Wedges with Jeans

Dress with Wedges

#2 Reason I'm #obsessed with THE WEDGE - They come in all shapes, sizes, colors and textures. You can wear straps, multiple straps, or even no straps. Now, I know what you are thinking, well that's any shoe, well, that's true, but I'm not blogging about any shoe, I'm blogging about THE WEDGE. You can get beading, lace, leather, snake skin (faux), feathers, etc. The list really does go on and on. 

You can even have <3's in Wedges (yes I own these)

#3 Reason I'm #obsessed with THE WEDGE - they are comfortable! That's an understatement, they are REALLY comfortable. Maybe it's just me but I can walk in wedges all day long and my feet do not hurt at all. Pair of pumps, sheesh, I can't even last an hour and I'm wobbling and leaning to the left or leaning to the right. I end up just taking them off. 

So there you have it folks, my favorite shoes that I'm #obsessed with, THE WEDGE. Go out and buy yourself a pair, or two or ten! I think I'm going to go take my own advice! #obsessed.

Kylie Lipkit #pucker #obsessed $29

So my blog is not going to just be about makeup or lipsticks, as I have said before, I'll be blogging about all the fashion that I am #obsessed with. With that being said, I have been trying to snag one of these lip kits for weeks. They have been sold out, in fact, they sold out within 16 minutes of relaunching. I'm not kidding! I follow her on Snapchat and she literally had over 100K people before the relaunch happened. I didn't have a chance to get one of the red lipsticks but I did purchase three shades. Dolce K, Candy K, and 22. I had to order them in two separate purchases because I was scared they would sell out before I submitted my order. Whew - Purchased! I patiently waited four whole days for these to come in. I haven't received 22 yet so I'm giving you the 411 on two shades, Dolce K and Candy K. First off, the packaging is killer for this kit. See for yourself. It includes a written note from Kylie thanking you for your purchase. 

Kylie lip kit packaging includes a written note from  none other than Kylie herself.

The first shade I tried was Dolce K. Now, normally I do not use lipliner. I always mess it up and end up drawing past my lips. I never was good at staying inside the lines when I was a child. Anyway, back to what I was saying. I drew on the lipliner and then put on the shade. It's a matted lipstick. It's not a heavy lipstick and smells like a carmel macchiato from starbucks. Literally. Well, expresso, you get the point. It also dried super quick! Now dolce is a medium beige. Normally, as you have seen before I go for red all day every day. I have to say though I really like this color. I've included a pic of what it looks like on. 

Please excuse the messy hair 

Like I said previously, I'm a red girl so this was definitely taking me out of my usual comfort zone. I LOVE IT. Even though it's a beige color it really makes my lips standout. My puckers are puckering with this shade. In fact, I have it on now! #obsessed

The second shade that I purchase was Candy K. Since my name is Kandise, it makes sense that I would get this one ( :) ). Candy K is a warm nude color. I didn't take a picture of myself with it on but I did find an image with Kylie wearing Candy K. This shade is what made Kylie's lips famous. It's a soft and subtle color. It also smells like expresso. 

I know that they made several other kits similar to Kylie's. I think that there is one by Anastasia. I have not tried this one but to be quite honest, this kit is definitely worth the money. I think I failed to mention that this doesn't come off easily, which could be a good or bad thing. I think it's a great thing! You only have to apply it once and it'll stay on for hours and hours. I know I posted a couple of Snapchats while I had the lipstick on. Go over and check out kyliecosmetics.com for additional info of the next launch and check out the other shades. I am totally going to grab the Mary Jo, which is none other than a red lipstick. I should be getting 22 in the next couple of days so I will make sure to post a picture of that one. 

I'm officially #obsessed. 

My Favorite Reds #obsessed #lips #pucker

Well I thought it would make sense that my first blog on this site be about what inspired the name behind Snap and Pucker. Yup, you guessed it, my favorite red lipsticks. Who doesn't love a good red lipstick? It photos well and let's be honest, it stands out. The following are in my purse on a daily basis, I'm literally #obsessed. 

#1 Revlon Color Matte Balm Standout $6.95 Walmart

I was strolling through the store one day and came across this little gem. I was looking for a lipstick that wouldn't rub off as soon as I put it on. I figured I would give it a whirl and try it out. One of the best decisions I have ever made. The shade is a deep red. This lipstick goes on and does not rub off easy at all. I'm talkin stays on even when I use a makeup remover stays on. The lipstick also dries very quickly and doesn't smudge. It's also user friendly and great for on the go. It's my go to lipstick during the work week. It doesn't feel heavy on the lips either. It's the real deal. The stick creates the perfect pucker. If you don't believe me, check out my "About" section of this site. I catch myself strolling through the Revlon section whether I am at Walmart, Target, CVS, Ulta, etc. just to see if they have them in stock. Sometimes I hit the jackpot and stock up (5 or 6 at a time). Not kidding. I have some that still have the wrapper on them, just in case I run out. Who am I kidding? I'm not going to run out but for some reason I am #obsessed with this lipstick. Thumbs up Revlon. 

#2 Tartiest Creamy Matte Lip Paint Bae $20 Sephora

This lipstick, excuse me, lip paint is killer for a night out on the town. Want all eyes on you? This is your Bae. Since it is a lip paint it is a little thicker than your usual lipstick. You will definitely grab the fellas attention with this red little number. This is not a roll on lipstick rather it's more like a lip gloss. It does have a little bit of shine when you put it on. This one will take more than a quick second to put on, but once you do, you'll feel like a totz different person. You can find this one at Sephora, Ulta, or anywhere Tarte makeup is sold. This whole line is killer. Watch out though, don't go puckering the lips too quickly as the one downfall for this lipstick is it takes a minute to dry. Give it a few and then your free to take puckered selfies all night long. #obsessed with this tarty little number. 

#3 MAC Vevletease Lip Pencil Reddy To Go $20 MAC Cosmetics

Okay so I have to be honest, I have a love/hate relationship with this one. This red pop of color is explosive. It's a cherry red color that can make your puckers really puck! I stumbled across this lip pencil while I was strolling through Nordstrom one day at the mall. Not really looking for a new lipstick and probably adding to my shoe #obsession, I stopped by the mac counter. I took this what looks like a crayon and drew it on my skin. Wow, that is a HOT red lipstick. I wondered what it would look like on my lips, so I asked the clerk if I could try it. He gave me a lip gloss tester and I put it on. Yup, still a HOT red. I figured I would give it a whirl so I purchased it, along with my pair of shoes. I told you I was #obsessed. This lightweight lipstick pops. This lipstick has two downfalls. One is that you have to go over your lips several times to get the right shade of red. Two, when you run out you run out. It doesn't twist and more lipstick comes out. I've even taken my eyeliner sharpener to it. FYI do not do that, it was an epic fail. This is my weekend daytime lipstick. Selfies in the sun are this shades' best friend. 

Here's the thing, red lipstick sometimes can be a little much and quite intimidating and lots of people are cautious to wear it. Personally, I love it.  I always feel confident when wearing it and walk little bit taller (hey this 5'2" girl will take anything!). Don't be afraid of it. Anyone can where it and it goes with any hair color (red, blonde, brunette, yes even someone with blue or purple hair). 

There you have it folks. My three favorite reds. My suggestion, buy all three and see which one works best for you, trust me you will be #obsessed too.