FAVORITO FRIDAY: NYX MATTE LINERS

I look at all these talented self-taught makeup artists with their fancy top liner and I think to myself, "I can totes do that."

Yeah, right. Liquid eyeliner, gel liner - I just couldn't get the hang of it.

Until I met NYX matte brown and black liners (there's glossy ones too), that is! They're fool-proof and rub-proof (anything on my lash line or eyelid always ends up on my brow bone). For an everyday look, I reach for the brown first - even when I'm wearing almost all black, it sometimes look too harsh with my brown eyes and hair. If chic is the word of the day, then it's all black everything. They last all day and night, never need sharpening, and rich in color - I seriously have no complaints about these liners! And at only six bucks a pop and available pretty much everywhere - you'd be silly to not pick it up.

NYX Collection Chocolat

NYX Collection Noir

If you're feeling saucy, you can also get them in a variety of bright colors.

Do you have a favorite liner?

Jess

TEMPTU AIRBRUSH MAKEUP KIT + GIVEAWAY

TEMPTU is the first professional-quality, at home airbrush makeup system that will deliver celebrity status results quickly and easily. This brush-free system is truly an all-in-one product and be used for foundation, blush, and highlighter! For that flawless red carpet-ready that Katy Perry, Carrie Underwood, Nicole Kidman, and runways models of Prada, Christian Dior, and Helmut Lang have, TEMPTU is the answer.

TEMPTU sent us their Airbrush Makeup Kit to learn about the system firsthand and create our own holiday looks. One word to describe it? AWESOME. We were amazed by how easy it was to use (point, pull, and blend with your fingers), and how natural it feels on. With an easy dial to control the amount of product, it's perfect for those like Jill who prefer a lighter coverage, but also for those like Jess who go for more. We can't stress enough how great it feels on the skin, and it won't show any dry patches or oily spots. Check out our video below!

Jess's holiday look was created with TEMPTU's AIRpod foundation in Porcelain, AIRpod blush in Pale Pink, AIRpod Highlighter in Champagne, NYX Cosmetics Collection Noir liquid liner, Benefit's they're real! mascara, Make Up For Ever's Aqua Rouge in 10 Raspberry, and Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Natural in N50 Aubergine.

Jill used TEMPTU's AIRpod foundation in Ivory, AIRpod blush in Washed Rose, AIRpod Highlighter in Champagne, Naked2 Palette by Urban Decay, Bobbi Brown Gel Eyeliner in Black Ink, Maybelline Full 'N Soft Mascara, and butter LONDON LIPPY Tinted Balm in Axis Kiss for her holiday look.

The TEMPTU Airbrush Makeup Kit starts at only $149 but you can enter code B7EZ9787 to receive 20% off any TEMPTU Airbrush Makeup Kit. Feeling a little lucky? We're giving away a TEMPTU Airbrush Makeup Kit (yes, foundation, blush, and highlighter included) from now until midnight, December 5th. You can just call us the Santa of makeup!

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Have you used TEMPTU before?

Jess & Jill

Jess & Jill were compensated for this post. Opinions and commentary are of their own. You must have a Facebook to enter giveaway. Giveaway is not fulfilled by Jess & Jill and does not hold any responsibility of prizes. 

BLING IT ON WITH HPNOTIQ: ENTER TO WIN A BEAUTY GIFT CERTIFICATE!

Hpnotiq is back! Like we mentioned in our last Bling It On post, Hpnotiq has launched a GlamLouder contest focused on all things glam and we're promoting their third phase... Makeup! As our days are filled with outfit posts, event going, and everything else Jess & Jill - we never leave the house barefaced.

What's beautiful about how glam your makeup is, is that it's entirely up to you! A bold lip, smokey eyes, sharp eyebrows, contoured cheeks... Do one or do it all - the possibilities are endless!

Jill is wearing a sequin top from Akira and earrings c/o of Capwell & Co. Makeup details below.

For Jill's glam look, we used 1. Urban Decay Naked Palette, 2. Chanel Vitalumière Aqua Foundation, 3. CoverGirl LastBlast Volume Mascara, 4. Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Intense in Moulin Rouge, 5. NARS Blush in Deep Throat, and 6. NYX Cosmetics Collection Noir Liquid Black Liner.

Now let's talk about the contest! From now until July 28th, Hpnotiq wants you to show them how you #GLAMLOUDER to win fab prizes! During the remaining two-week challenges, you can submit photos in different categories to win - including the glammest makeup and overall look. Entries can be pictures you snap yourself or images you find online.

What can you win? Four lucky winners will win a $1,000 gift card to Sephora or Ulta, AND a chance to win the grand prize trip for you and three friends to go shopping with Khloe Kardashion Odom in Los Angeles! Even better - the grand prize winner will star in a professional photo shoot for the chance to be in a real Hpnotiq Ad! Please win so we can live vicariously through you ladies.

For this two-week challenge, Hpnotiq wants you to show them the best head-turning, eye-catching makeup. You can enter as many times as you want! Snap a pic of your own, or find a pic online! Hpnotiq's Glammest Makeup Challenge is going on right now, but hurry - the entry period for the glammest nails ends at 11:59:59 a.m. EST on July 14th! 

To enter, visit GlamLouder or visit Hpnotiq’s Facebook page or follow @Hpnotiq on Twitter and tweet them your picture using the hashtag #GLAMLOUDER.

Good luck!

Jess & Jill

Jess & Jill were compensated for this contest, but opinions are entirely theirs. Full rules can be found here.

BE BOLD!

My go-to makeup look is fresh skin and a bold lip. Not only does it balance out my hereditary dark circles (thanks, genetics!) but can easily work from day to night. Bold lips can also make any hectic morning look a little more put together, and since I'm constantly running late, I've become somewhat of a lipstick hoarder! Here are some of my favorite lipsticks I've tried, at all different price points, that make a colorful statement. 

1. Extra Creamy Round Lipstick in Stella ($4.00) - NYX Cosmetics, 2. Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Natural in N45 Red ($20.00) - Sephora, 3. Sephora Collection Color Lip Last in 15 Coral Calling ($12.00) - Sephora, 4. Estee Lauder Sheer Rush Lipshine in X-Pose Rose ($26.00) - Bloomingdale's, 5. Creamy Matte Lip Color in Jenna ($24.00) - Bobbi Brown, 6. Lipstick in Fuchsia Fever ($8.00) - Ulta, 7. Maybelline Color Sensational Vivids Lipcolor in Fire Red ($7.49) - Ulta, 8. Tom Ford Beauty Lip Color in Violet Fatale ($48.00) - Neiman Marcus

What's your favorite lip color?

x Jill