Must Have Drugstore Beauty Products

  Hello, my friendliest of friendly friends! How are you today? I hope the weather here is just as gorgeous as where you are! I want to share my favorite beauty products from the drugstore that do work and are of high end quality. Lets' get started!

Real Techniques Beauty Sponge:

This sponge is great for blending out foundation or concealer! It's very soft and plushy and blends out face products like a dream. I would say that it's highly comparable to the Beauty Blender. You can read a full review of this product right here.

Revealed Palette by Coastal Scents: 

This palette is so versatile and great for everyday wear. It has 20 neutral shades (shimmery and matte) that are really pigmented and silky smooth. The looks you can create are endless! I have a review of this product as well! Here's the link. 

Real Techniques Brushes:

I love Real Techniques brushes! However, this buffing brush is my favorite. It blends product into the skin flawlessly and is super soft. These brushes are extremely comparable to high end brushes and I highly recommend them! If you would like to read yet another review, I have a review of this brush here.

Loreal Laquer Liner:

I really like this gel liner and it's a gem of the drugstore! The liner is extremely long lasting and waterproof, which is fantastic. It also comes with a really nice liner brush that I highly recommend that you keep. 

Revlon ColorStay Foundation:

This foundation is really nice! It gives medium-full coverage, blends really well, and lasts all day. It's great for those days when you know you'll need coverage for long periods of time.

Loreal Butterfly Mascara:

I love this mascara! It's literally the best one I've ever used. It flares out my lashes at the end for that flirty look and gives amazing length and volume. Just try it!

NYX HD Primer:

This is my favorite primer and I have been using it for an entire year! My lids are really oily and this helps keep eyeshadow on for the entire day. Literally. The entire day. It's only $5.99 and is comparable to the Urban Decay Primer Potion. 

I hope you enjoyed this post! Have a great day!

My Makeup Of The Day!

Hello, my friendly friends! I hope you're having a great day so far! Here is a fun beauty post to kickstart your day with! This is my makeup of the day!

What I'm wearing:

Loreal Tru Match Foundation:

I applied this foundation with my beauty sponge for a light, natural look. I haven't worn this foundation in a while, but I think it's going to make a comeback!

Revealed Palette (Medium Brown Shade/Color #7):

I just applied a medium brown shade all over my lid. I'm going for a natural look with a soft eye.

Review of the palette: http://lovelingblog.blogspot.com/2014/03/revealed-palette-review.html

Loreal Laquer Liner in Espresso:

I applied this dark brown liner ever so carefully on my top lash line and smudged it a bit with an angled brush for a softer look.

Maybelline 'The Rocket' Mascara:

To top off the eyes , I applied my Maybelline 'The Rocket' Mascara for volume and length. 

Covergirl Blush in 'Classic Pink':

I applied this matte pink blush on my cheeks for a bit of fresh color. 

Alright, friends! This was my look of the day! I hope you enjoyed it and let me know if you're liking these posts. There are a ton of other posts coming at you this week, so be prepared! Have a lovely day. 

My Makeup Of The Day

  Hello, friends! Here is the makeup that I wore today for a lunch and movie date with a friend! I wanted to keep it fresh and pretty today, so these are the products that I used: 

Revlon BB Cream: First and foremost, I started out with the Revlon BB Cream for some light coverage. If you would like to see my review of this product, you can find it here.

Maybelline FitMe Concealer: I used this concealer to conceal any imperfections on my face.

Revlon Translucent Powder: I used this powder to set my face products and help them last all day long.

Milani Browfix Browkit: I used the darker shade to fill in my brows for definition. I absolutely love this palette and have been using it for three years!

Revealed 2 Palette: I used my Revealed 2 Palette by Coastal Scents for my eyeshadow. I used a shimmery gold shade all over the lid.

Loreal Laquer Gel Liner: I used my gel liner to line my upper lash line. I don't usually do winged liner, so I just lined my lids, keeping the line as thin as possible.

Maybelline Master Drama Liner in Black: I lined my water line with black liner for added definition to my eyes.

Maybelline 'The Rocket' Mascara: I used my 'The Rocket' mascara today, which gave me a ton of length and volume.

Revlon Lip Butter in Sweet Tart: For a pop of color, I applied a hot pink lip butter on my lips. 

  Thank you for reading and let me know if you would like to see more of these posts! Tell me in the comments below if you use any of these products and what some of your favorites are!

No Makeup!

  Hello, friends! I would like to draw your attention to the image above. It's the beautiful Kim Kardashian, fresh faced! Still so gorgeous! Today I would like to talk to you beautiful people about no-makeup days. As you all know, I am no stranger to wearing makeup. There are several products that I use on my face everyday in order to better my appearance. However, over the past couple of days, I decided to take a break from wearing makeup. I wanted to give a chance for my skin to breathe rather than smothering it with foundation and powder. It's been very beneficial to my skin, as I've found that it's been less oily and more clear. 
  I know that it's weird to stop wearing makeup if you're used to wearing it everyday. Believe me, I know! However, it's really nice to be able to go about my day without worrying about how I look! I definitely recommend trying it! Just give your skin a break! You don't need to have a full face of makeup when you're going out for a little bit a day.
 Anyways! You're beautiful! Let your natural beauty shine through!

-Love Ling

Revlon BB Cream Review

  Hello, friends! I know that the Revlon BB Cream is not a new product, however I am going to be reviewing it for you today! I have tried several BB creams and have yet to find one that I truly love. Let's see how this one works out!

Background Info

• Price: $10.99 
• Claims: Hydrate like a moisturizer, smooth like a primer, cover like a foundation, blur flaws like a concealer, and protect skin with SPF 30
• Shade range: Light, Light/Medium, and Medium

Packaging

• I find the packaging to be easy and simple. I like it!

Application

• The product is pretty thick for a BB cream, but that's fine! I just dotted this all over my skin and blended it out with a Real Techniques brush. I find that it blends well and melts into the skin. It gives decent coverage and adds a bit of glow to the complexion. I noticed that it takes a bit of time for it to set, though.

Lasting Power

• I have to knock a couple points off for lasting power. My skin is really oily and I have trouble keeping face products on my skin. This lasts a few hours before starting to get oily. 

Overall

• I think this product is great for everyday use. It evens out the skin tone and gives okay coverage. My skin is oily, so it doesn't last long, however if I just need to have something on for a little while, this is great! If you have skin that is more on the dry side, this may work better for you. However, I do like this product and I recommend it. Not too shabby, Revlon, not too shabby. 

-Love Ling

Covergirl Full Lash Bloom Mascara Review

  Hello, friends! How are you? I hope you're having an amazing 2015 so far! Today, I am doing a review on the Covergirl Full Lash Bloom Mascara that arrived in the drugstore recently. Let's get into this!

Background: This mascara claims to make your lashes full and soft with its new "petal shaped brush". 

Price: $6.99 

Extra Info: I bought mine in the waterproof formula

Packaging: The packaging is bright and pink, which is really nice. The brush is medium sized and reminds me of the LashBlast wand.

Shade Range: As usual, there are 3 shades: black, very black, and black brown. Mine is in black.

Application: Upon the initial application of this product, I noticed that the brush is made of a very stiff plastic and actually hurts to apply. I keep scraping my lash line with the wand, which is really uncomfortable. The mascara makes my lashes full, but does nothing to lengthen them, which is important to me. I didn't notice any volume build up, so that was disappointing. After wearing this for a couple hours, I did notice that it didn't fade or smudge. 

Final Thoughts: I don't really like this mascara. Though it makes my lashes look full, they aren't lengthened or volumized by this mascara. It also really hurts to apply, which is disappointing. 

Rating: 3/5

  I hope you enjoyed this review! Let me know if you found this to be helpful!

-Love Ling

2014 Beauty Favorites

 Hello, friends! Welcome to 2015! It's the new year, which means a fresh start! I have a ton of new posts for you guys to start off this year, but we are going to start with a yearly favorites for 2014. Alas! Here are my beauty favorites for 2014! 

Skin Care

• St. Ives Green Tea Scrub: This scrub has done absolute wonders for my skin! It's exfoliating without being overly abrasive and clears my breakouts. This has been an essential in my skin care routine. 
• Target Makeup Remover Wipes: These makeup wipes are from the Up&Up brand at Target and are the knockoff for the Simple Cleansing Wipes. These are super wet and take off all of my makeup without irritating my skin. They're my absolute favorite!

Body

• Marc Jacobs Eu So Fresh: I've been using this fragrance throughout the entire year and it's a favorite of mine. I love the bottle and feel really fancy when I spray it on! It has a strong floral scent, yet it's light and "eu so fresh".
• Aveeno Lotion: This lotion has been great for my dry skin this whole year. It's fool-proof: hydrating and not greasy on the skin.

Makeup

• Covergirl 3 in 1 Foundation: This foundation is so great! It gives amazing coverage, while not being cake-y on the skin. It just leaves the skin looking smooth and basically flawless. I love it and it's perfect for my oily skin. 
• Benefit Coralista: I know you guys have heard a ton about this blush from me, but it's really my favorite. It's a really nice, shimmery coral color and leaves the cheeks with a gorgeous glow. 
• Loreal Butterfly Mascara: I must say that this is my all-time favorite mascara. I think it's better than my expensive mascaras! It gives my tiny eyelashes a ton of length and volume, while flaring my lashes out at the end. It's absolutely amazing. 
• 
  Revealed Palette: I have gotten so much use out of this palette. It's by Coastal Scents is a dupe for both the Naked 1 and 2 Palettes, so it has a ton of neutral colors. This palette is great for everyday use and can be used to create a ton of looks. I also love how high quality the shadows are and only $20 for the whole thing! 
• NYX HD Eye Primer: This is an everyday essential for me. My eyelids are really oily and eyeshadows tend to crease on me within hours. However, when I use this primer, my eyeshadow stays on all day with no problems at all. I would say that this primer is a great dupe for the Urban Decay Primer Potion and I highly recommend it. 
  
• Milani Brow Kit: This is the perfect brow kit for everyday use. It comes with 2 brow shades, a highlight shade, tweezers, a sponge applicator, and an angled brush. I use this every single day and it has yet to fail me.
• Rosebud Lip Salve: This product is perfect for my lips. It makes them really soft and supple, while smelling like a rose bush. What more could you need? It's a beauty staple.
• Real Techniques Brushes: I discovered these brushes this year, and I'm obsessed. The brushes are of extremely high quality and work really well. I especially love the buffing brush that blends foundation like a dream.

Hair

• Tresemee Heat Protectant: This heat protectant is a staple in my hair care routine. I don't use heat often, but when I do, this is great for protecting my hair from getting fried. I love how the spray nozzle works, because it sprays a fine, even mist all over the hair. 

Nails

• Sinful Colors Hazard: I love the Sinful Colors nail polishes! They're so cheap and work so well! I especially love this gorgeous coral color. It's great for the spring/summer time.
• Sinful Colors Endless Blue: I woud have to say that this is my favorite nail polish of the year. It's such a beautiful blue color and I absolutely love it.

  Alright guys! Thank you so much for your support on this blog! This has been an amazing year and I am so happy that I was able to share it with you guys! Have an amazing 2015.

-Love Ling

December Beauty Favorites

  Hello, friends! How are you doing today? Did you have a great holiday season? Let me know in the comments below! It is now time to tell you guys what my beauty favorites for the month of December are! 

Revlon Colorstay Foundation: I just bought this this month to try it out. I've heard a ton of great reviews for this product from my friends, and it seems perfect for oily skinned me! This is some heavy duty stuff! This foundation lasts all day and gives really full coverage. Believe me, getting foundation to stay on my skin is no easy task! However, this definitely gets the job done. I don't wear this daily, as it is pretty heavy, but it's great when I know that I'll need full coverage for long periods of time. 

Tip: Apply this with a damp beauty sponge. It can get cakey, otherwise! Also, blend quickly! It dries fast.

Revlon BB Cream: This is another Revlon product that I've been loving this month! It gives light-medium coverage and lasts a decent amount of time. I also really like how light feeling it feels on my skin, while giving sun protection with it's SPF of 30. 

Revlon Colorstay Moisture Stain in New York Scene: This product is awesome! It's really moisturizing and gives great color pay off. I love the color, as well. It's a gorgeous raspberry color that is perfect for this season.

Benefit Coralista: I cannot say enough great things about this product! It's a beautiful shimmery coral color that highlights the face and gives a glowing appearance. Unfortunately, the product shattered in the pan. I still use it, though!

Vanilla Bean Noel: I actually got this product from my sister for Christmas, but I have used it many times before. It smells like a sugar cookie and has this amazing warmth to it! I just love this product, and I've been wearing it pretty much everyday this month.

Avenue Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer: This has been my day and night moisturizing this entire month. It leaves the skin feeling soft and hydrated, which is great for the dry winter air! I also love that it gives sun protection.

Garnier Fructis Marvelous Oil: I recently purchased this product, and I really love it. It gives extra hydration to my hair and leaves it silky and shiny. It's great to apply in just washed hair. In the past I used the Organix Coconut Oil, which is really hydrating, but it left my hair feeling greasy. However, this product doesn't leave that heavy greasy feeling at all! I just love it!

CVS Brand Eye Cream: I believe this is the knockoff product for the Loreal eye cream, but it works just as well! My under eye area is really dry, while the rest of my face is oily, which is very strange. Though, this product is very moisturizing and I've noticed a great change in my skin.

Alright guys! This is my last favorites post of the year! 2015 is going to be here in a couple days, which means a fresh new start for all of us! Thank you for being part of this blog and supporting Love Ling! I love you guys! See you next year! 

-Love Ling

(P.S. Here's a sneak peak into future blog posts in 2015! The next post is going to be a big one, so get excited! )

Post Holiday Mini Haul

  Hello, friends! I hope you had an incredible Christmas! If you don't celebrate it , that's totally fine! I hope you're having a great week! I had an amazing Christmas filled with family, friends, and a lot of joy. For me, Christmas is more than a day. It's an entire season, and I just love it. 
  It's a tradition in my family to go shopping with our newly received gift cards. Today, we stormed the mall to see if we could get some after holiday deals. I just wanted to show you some of the things I got today and share the deals that are out there! I will say that I had a mini panic attack shopping. The malls are so crowded! With the lights, music, and people surrounding me, it can be very overwhelming, so be careful when you shop! Bring a buddy and eat before you go! 

  Alright! These are the things that I bought today. Bath and Body Works is having their semi-annual sale, so everything there is on a discount! If you go there, definitely take a look at the holiday scents and the discontinued scents. I picked up "Sensual Amber", which is my absolute favorite scent that was discontinued a while ago! I bought the triple moisture body cream, as well as the body wash. I love the scent, because it's very mature, but warm. It's my favorite!

  Here's the link to the Bath and Body Works website: http://bathandbodyworks.com

  I also picked up some dark wash Hollister jeans! The jeans at Hollister are $20 each right now, which is an amazing deal. Usually they're $50! I have fallen in love with Hollister jeans, recently. They're really good quality and are so comfy! I just picked up some dark wash jeans today. 

  Here's the link to the Hollister website: http://www.hollisterco.com/shop/us

  I hope you enjoyed this post! I will talk to you guys in a bit!

-Love Ling

Daily Essentials

Hello, friends! My makeup changes from day to day, but there are some products that I just have to have! These are some of my everyday essentials!

Loreal Butterfly Mascara: You guys know that I just love this mascara. It gives my lashes a ton of volume and makes them thick, without being gloopy. The formula is long lasting, so my lashes will still look amazing at the end of the day!

Loreal Gel Eyeliner: I forget what the shade of this liner is, but it's basically a brown color. Having black liner is really popular, but I like how natural brown liner looks. This liner is so easy to apply and the formula is really nice and lasts forever!

Milani Brow Fix Brow Kit: I know I've talked about this product a ton, but I just love it! It's got everything you could possibly need for your eyebrows. It comes with a pearly highlighter, two brow shades, a sponge applicator, an angled applicator, and tweezers. I have been using this for a really long time and I use it everyday.

Smashbox Photo Finish Light Primer: I wear this primer almost every single day. It feels really light on my skin and really helps my foundation to adhere to my face throughout the day.

Covergirl 3 in 1 Foundation: I really like this foundation. It has medium to full coverage and blends really nicely. I've noticed that it lasts for a pretty good amount of time, which is nice. This is definitely an essential of mine.

Clinique Blush in Sunset Glow: I would like to say R.I.P. to this blush, as it shattered into a million pieces recently. This blush was a beautiful rosy color with a hint of a golden sheen. It was the perfect fall color, and I wore a ton. 

I hope you enjoyed listening to me ramble on about all of these beauty essentials! I will see you all in my next post!

-Love Ling

My Everyday Makeup Routine

  Hello, friends! I have started wearing a very simple, clean look that gets me out the door while feeling like myself. This is the my everyday, fresh face makeup look!

Step 1: Face
I first apply my Maybelline Dream Fresh BB cream all over my face. This product gives me lightweight coverage, as well as moisturization and sun protection. I love it so much, and it feels so light on my face.

After applying BB cream, I might go in with a stick concealer to cover up any blemishes peeking through. Most of the time, I just ignore them and apply powder. The powder I use is the Loreal True Match Powder. It's super easy to use, mattifies pretty well, and provides a tiny bit of coverage.

Step 2: Eyebrows
I love filling in my eyebrows, because it gives me a more polishes look. I use my Milani Brow Fix Brow Kit to define them. I don't need much, just a bit to fill in the sparse areas.

I like to set my brows with a clear mascara to keep the hairs in place. For this, I use the Maybelline Clear Mascara. I've used this for a long time!

Step 3: Eyes
Like I said, I keep the eyes very simple. I don't have time for eyeshadow, and lately, it's just been too much! I just smudge a bit of my UD 24/7 Liner in Bourbon on my top and bottom lash line for some definition.It's just a nice, shimmery brown color. I love that this liner is über pigmented, glides on easily, and doesn't smudge throughout the day.

After liner, I curl my lashes to prep them for mascara. My mascara switches on a daily basis, but I tend to go for products that will make my lashes full and long. I apply my mascara of the day on my top and bottom lashes.

Step 4: Cheeks
If I feel like it, I'll add a light flush to the cheeks. I usually go for a light pink blush to brighten and freshen my face. My favorite is "Classic Pink" by Covergirl.

If I'm feeling extra snazzy, I'll take a light pink lipstick and blend that on to my cheeks for a more natural look.

Step 5: Lips
I don't tend to wear lip gloss or lipstick. I usually just moisturize my lips with some Rose Bud Lipsalve or a balm. Pretty simple, huh?

I hope you enjoyed my natural, "Tris Prior" inspired look. I like that it lets my natural features shine through and is super quick. I hope you enjoyed this look! Let me know if you would like to see any more Divergent blog posts!

-Love Ling
  

Every Day Makeup Routine

Hello, friends! Today I'm going to be showing you my everyday makeup routine for a look that I would wear on a typical day. It only takes ten to fifteen minutes to do, which I love! I don't wear this look every day, but this is a solid look that covers all the bases of makeup. I hope you enjoy!

Before applying makeup, I clean my face and moisturize with the Aveeno Daily Moisturizer. I usually wait about five to ten minutes before apply face makeup so that it stays on longer.

• Primer: I first apply a primer to my face  so that the makeup I apply will last longer. The face primer I use is the Smashbox Photo Finish Light. It provides a really nice base for the foundation, makes it last longer, and creates a flawless look. I just apply this to my T-zone.
  
• Eye Primer: I then apply the NYX HD Primer to my lids so that it can have time to settle in before using eyeshadow. This is my favorite primer and keeps my eyeshadow in place on my super oily eyelids. This is very comparable to the Urban Decay Primer Potion. It's amazing.
  
• Foundation: The foundation I use changes day to day, but the foundation I've been using lately is Revlon Color Stay. This foundation provides really full coverage and lasts all day long! I apply this with my Real Techniques Beauty Sponge to create an even complexion. This foundation can be a bit heavy, but using a sponge helps lighten it.  
  
• Powder: After foundation, I apply the Revlon Color Stay Translucent Powder to keep my foundation in place. I don't like this powder very much, because it's really chalky and makes my skin look weird. I'm almost done with it, though.
  
• Eyebrows: I always use my Milani Brow Fix Brow Kit to fill in my brows. The dark brow shade is perfect my brow color. I use an angled eyeliner brush to fill them in so that my face can look more put together. Filling in your eyebrows really make a world of a difference.
  
• Eyeshadow: It's shadow time! I don't have much time to get ready, so I'll usually just do an all over the lid shade or a matte look. For this look, I chose the Loreal Infallible Eyeshadow in Amber Rush. This is a beautiful shimmery rose gold color, and it's super pigmented! I love this eyeshadow for an every day look.
  

• Eyeliner: After eyeshadow, I apply eyeliner to my top tight line. I use the Maybelline Master Drama Liner in black. I only apply this to the top, because as soon as I blink, it transfers to my water line. I really love how black and pigmented this liner is, but it tends to smudge on me.
  
• Mascara: Now it's time for lashes! I love my Loreal Butterfly Mascara, which is just amazing. It creates really big, long lashes that look amazing throughout the day. I love this product!
  
• Blush: Lastly is blush! I love my Benefit Coralista Blush, which gives my cheeks a tint of a pink/coral color and adds some life. It's also very bright and helps highlight my face. I love it!

Well, folks! This is my everyday makeup routine! I hope you enjoyed it, and let me know what products I should try! Place your suggestions in the comments below!

-Love Ling

Winter Skin Care Routine

Hello, friends! Winter time brings cold air and dryness, which makes my skin freak out a bit. I change up my skin care routine during the winter so that it doesn't flake off and fall in puddle around me. That's just wrong. Anyways! Here is my current skin care routine.

Background Information: Where I live, the air can be pretty cold and dry, so dry skin is expected. I have combination skin, with dry cheeks and a really oily T-Zone. 

Cleanser: For cleanser, I use Noxyma. I love this product so much, and always pull it out in the winter! Though my skin can be greasy, I shy away from using my typical gel-acne cleansers in the winter. This is a solid cleanser that you scoop out of the tub and combine with water to get a milky consistency on the face. It washes off all the oil and dirt from your face, while lea



ving it nice and soft. It's very moisturizing and can be used day or night.

Eco Tools Konjac Sponge: I use this every morning and night with my cleanser. It adds some extra exfoliation and smooths out my skin. Though it exfoliates, it's gentle enough to use daily.

Moisterizer: To bring some hydration back into my skin, I slather the Aveeno Daily Moisterizer onto my face morning and night. This has SPF 15 in it, which helps protect the skin and fade dark spots. It can be a bit greasy, but it does a great job of moisturizing my skin.

Eye Cream: I just recently got into eye cream, which I use morning and night. My under-eye area is very dry, so I want to make sure that it gets moisturized. I use the CVS brand eye cream, which is comparable to the one that Loreal makes. It's thick and buttery, which has really helped in moisturizing my under-eye area. I've definitely noticed a significant difference in my skin because of this product.

I hope you enjoyed this post! Expect more winter beauty posts in the future!

-Love Ling

November Beauty Favorites

Hey, friends! These were the beauty products that I loved during the month of November.

Real Techniques Beauty Blender: This sponge is absolutely amazing! It's super plushy and blends my foundation like a dream. I also love that it has a special edge for larger parts of the face and a pointed side for smaller areas. This is extremely comparable to the Beauty Blender that costs $20. This is only $6!

Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Conditioner: In the winter, my hair gets really dry, and this conditioner has been great in helping my hair stay moisturized. I leave this in  for a couple minutes in the shower and rinse to reveal really soft hair. I love this product!

Calvin Klein One Mascara: I got this mascara at the beginning of the month from Ulta for free! It was the birthday gift at the time, and I'm so happy that it was. The cap twists so that the shape of the wand changes, which is super awesome. It's also long wearing and makes my lashes really thick and full.

Freeman's Cucumber Peel-Off Mask: I use this mask a couple times a week to revitalize my skin. It has a really nice, gently formula and leaves my skin feeling refreshed. The best part is that after applying it and letting it dry, you can peel it off! 

Eco Tools Konjac Sponge: This is a new discovery for me, and it's starting to get a lot of hype in the beauty community. I got this sponge from Target, and it's made out of the Konjac Root. I use it with my cleanser to exfoliate my face in the morning and at night. It's really helped my complexion by making it really smooth and clearing up my breakouts. I highly recommend it! 

Make Up Forever Lipstick in "Rouge Artist Natural": This is my every day lipstick. It's a gorgeous rosy shade that matches my skin tone perfectly. I think it would match anyone's skin tone, quite honestly. It's super moisturizing and adds a beautiful sheen.

I hope you enjoyed my November favorites! I made a lot of new beauty discoveries this month, and I hope this post gave you some inspiration on products to try! I'll see you in my next post! Have a great day!

-Love Ling