MAC Matchmaster vs. L'Oreal True Match

Having a strong liquid foundation as your base when applying make up is essential. When it comes to make up I am a MAC girl. I first experienced MAC Matchmaster liquid foundation over a year ago when I went to the MAC counter at the mall to get my make up done for a girls night out. Ever since I have been hooked. This foundation gives you full coverage without looking thick or cakey. The foundation uses translucent pigments to smooth out your skin but gives enough coverage to hide any blemishes or uneven skin color. MAC's Matchmaster liquid foundation runs about $33/bottle. Each bottle is 1.18 fluid ounces and lasts for at least a month and a half.

I know at times $33 for liquid foundation can be a bit spendy for a girl on a budget especially if it's the end of the month and you don't get paid for a week and you ran out yesterday, that's what happened to me not so long ago which caused me to go on the hunt to Fred Meyer for a comparable less expensive option. That's when I discovered L'Oreal True Match liquid foundation. True Match liquid foundation will match your skin color and texture giving you the coverage you need without wearing or flaking off. True Match liquid foundation runs about $10.95 and comes in a 1 fluid ounce bottle. 

True Match liquid foundation is an excellent alternative option but my first choice would be MAC's Matchmaster liquid foundation because it gives you more of the air brushed look that L'Oreal True Match does not. 

How to Make Your Man Smell Yummy

This handsome stud is my fiance Kev sippin on a yummy drink during our vacation to Hawaii last August. What's even yummier than his drink is the way he smells! That's because he uses Calvin Klein CK One fragrance.

CK One is a blend of pineapple, papaya, jasmine, violet, rose, nutmeg, musk, and amber. Have your man rub some on before a night out, I guarantee he will smell irresistibly good, and the scent doesn't wear off!

CK One can be purchased at your local department store such as Macy's or at calvinklein.com. The price ranges from $42 - $67 depending on the size of bottle you get or you can go with the body spray version for a cheaper price of $15.

Jule's Judgement: 5 out of 5 lipsticks

A Fierce Face: Tyra Banks

I totes agree with my fellow blogger and good friend Warren at warrenelburrito.blogspot.com when he once said, "This picture is my new everything!"

Just look at her, isn't she fabulous?! When it comes to fierceness Tyra Banks takes the cake!

Burt's Bees is the Bee's Knees

When it comes to beauty a disciplined skin regimen is key. Sleeping with make up on has to be one of the top beauty sins. We have all done it, I know it seems like a drag when you are tired from the day to spend the time removing and scrubbing off  your make up but the truth is that few extra minutes you take washing your face can save you from pre-mature aging and skin break outs. In fact sleep is one of the most powerful skin rejuvenating treatments of them all, during the night your skin hydrates, stimulates, and regenerates who would want to block that lovely process with oil and gunk? Let your skin breathe ladies! Your skin deserves it!

I have searched high and low for affordable facial cleansers and have tried everything from expensive to cheap and the best I have found is Burt's Bees Citrus Facial Scrub. This scrub is 99.9% all natural and consists of orange and grapefruit oils, along with ground almonds, oats, and pecans. Let me tell you this stuff smells good enough to eat!

This scrub exfoliates and moisturizes while removing oil, dirt, and make up. After use your skin feels clean and soft and when you wake up your skin appears smooth and ready for your morning make up application.

Burt's Bees Citrus Facial Scrub can be found at Target for about $7-$8 or you can also order it online at burtsbees.com.

Jule's Judgement: 5 out of 5 lipsticks

Want to get Naked? Or Naked2? What's a girl to do?

Urban Decay has to be one of my all time fav eye shadow brands. The quality is excellent and the color is exceptionally pigmented. Urban decay eye shadows are reliable and last through out the whole day without wearing off or smudging. As soon as the Naked palette came out I had to get me one! It's a great neutral palette that includes a range of  nude, gold, silverish, and blueish shades. It also mostly is shimmering tones.

As if the Naked palette wasn't fantastic enough in its own right Urban Decay came out with Naked2! The sequel to Naked, which is another neutral palette but consists of more matte shades that includes more silvery, mauve, blackish tones.

Both palettes are incredibly versatile and work for a daytime look or a sparkly smokey night on the town. They are also great for when traveling, drop one palette in your travel bag and you will be good to go for the entire trip!

Each palette is $50 a pop, which I know is expensive for eye shadow, however each palette comes with 12 shades! So really your only paying $4 a color and it lasts forever! Eye shadow is typically good for 3 years so you don't have to worry about it expiring. I see these palettes as a beauty investment.

Also check out Urban Decay for their Naked Basics, Naked Liquid Make Up, and Naked Lip Colors. I want them all!

Me rocking the Naked look!

Jule's Judgement: 5 out of 5 lipsticks

Ahoy Beauties!

Hi my name is Jules! Welcome! I love fashion and all things fierce! Here I will share my treasure trove of make up, beauty, and fashion tips!

A little bit about myself; I live in the beautiful Pacific NW and am engaged to the love of my life. I work full time and aspire to be a professional make up artist/hair stylist some day. I consider my style to be rocker girl chic and gather inspiration from other artists such as Kandee Johnson & Gwen Stefani. I believe our bodies are blank canvases that can be "painted" as we like, whether it be with fierce make up, edgy tattoos, or chunky accessories. 

At Hidden Jules you won't have to dig deep to be inspired and feel more beautiful!