Makeup Inspired by Malibu Barbie

In celebration of Barbie's 50th Birthday, Stila has a series of limited-edition Barbie inspired makeup palettes. The kits are available online at Sephora.com

I like this one, featuring the look worn by my very first Barbie - the 1971 Malibu Barbie. I loved this doll and later her friend, I believe her name was PJ, joined us while we spent hours together playing. I've never understood the Barbie-haters. I never felt that I had to look like Barbie, but as a California Girl, I did think that she was the perfect bronzed beauty with the frosty eye shadow and cool pale lilac-colored sunglasses. They were sewn into her head. I wish I still had that doll.

Here's the product description from Sephora:

Stila Barbie Loves Stila Paint Can - 1971 Malibu Doll contains aqua eyeshadow and
pink lips for a sunny, beach look that symbolizes the fresh, natural beauty of
the 1970s. The three-pan palette contains eyeshadows, a bronzing powder, and
pinky-peach lip glaze so you can create the iconic look with just one kit at
your fingertips.

Image credit: Sephora.com

Foundation That's Worth Your Money

Ever since I was allowed to wear makeup I have been a big fan of the liquid foundation. Recently I decided to try a different brand than usual. I wanted something that would hide my blemishes and acne scars that's when I learned that M.A.C. Select SPF 15 Foundation was the solution.

A water-based liquid foundation. Combines medium coverage with SPF 15. Provides a fresh, natural matte finish. Layers up, lasts long: helps protect the skin all day. Non-oily.

It goes on smoothly and doesn't blotch on your skin. What I use to apply it with is a blush brush (there are foundation brushes you can purchase instead), I dip it in water then pat it damp dry, put two drops of the foundation in the palm of my hand and then dip the brush in. Then I apply it to my face with a circular motion as if you were to apply blush or a bronzing powder.

Here is a before and after I applied the M.A.C. Select SPF 15 Foundation: Before-
- after

They have many skin tones, these are only a few. If you live near a M.A.C. store they might have more tones to choose from depending on your store.
The cost of a 30 ml / 1.0 US FL OZ in the US is $26.00 and another $4.00 if you wish to purchase the pump. I find that the pump helps to give you the right amount of foundation, where if you pour some out you might end up using to much.

Some other good foundation brands that are cheaper that I've used before this have been Maybelline New York- Pure Makeup, Maybelline New York- Dream Matte Mouse, Cover Girl- Clean Makeup