What's in my Aunts makeup bag?

My Aunt use to wear a ton of makeup back in her day so it was interesting to see what she uses today when she does wear makeup in Florida's hot humid weather. In her makeup bag I found what appears to be mostly all drugstore or Dollar Tree beauty products, some of which I believe may be discontinued which perhaps shows how she doesn't wear much makeup if any these days. I was actually surprised to see such a dark lip color in her bag, minimal SPF products used, and that she doesn't seem to wear any eye shadow although I suppose her bronzer could be used as an eye shadow.

Moisturizer
Eucerin, Redness Relief Daily Perfecting Lotion, SPF 15

Foundation
CoverGirl, Clean Oil Control Liquid Makeup in Creamy Natural 520
CoverGirl, Advanced Radiance Age-Defying Pressed Powder in Creamy Natural 110

Cheeks and Contour
Loreal, Feel Natural blush in Pinched Pink 286
LA Colors, Bronzer in Bronze Glow

Eyes
Rimmel, Soft Kohl Kajal Eye Pencil in Jet Black 061
Revlon, Lash Curler
Maybelline, Great Lash Waterproof Mascara in Very Black
Maybelline, Volum' Express The Falsies Big Eyes Waterproof Mascara in Rebel Black

Brows
Maybelline, Expertwear brow and eye liner in Light Brown

Lips
Loreal, Colour Riche in Rose Taffeta 174
Rimmel, Lasting Finish Lipstick in Heather Shimmer 066

Everyday Makeup Items of 2013

This past year I stopped buying so much makeup just because it either looked good on someone else or perhaps I just wanted to become something I wasn't (that's partially why you may have noticed a lack of beauty posts on here). I started buying makeup items that I felt flattered myself best rather than becoming a makeup hoarder or burning a hole in my pocket on items I probably won't even use that often if at all. You may see some items I've mentioned on here before (oldies but goodies) but it's what I feel works for me. I always enjoy seeing how my makeup routine changes over the years so, without further ado here's my 2013 everyday makeup items...

Flower Glow Baby Glow Blush-Bronzer Duo, Gloriously Golden
Flower Shine On Lip Gloss, Baby's Breath
NYC Big Bold Curl Mascara, Extreme Black
Olay Total Effects 7-in-1 Anti-Aging UV Moisturizer plus Touch of Foundation
Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips, Warm Nude Eyes
Prestige Brow Perfection Brow Shaping Studio, Light to Medium
Revlon ColorStay Concealer Makeup, Light 002

Revlon ColorStay for Combo/Oily Skin Makeup, Buff 150
Rimmel Glam Eyes Liner, Black
Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder, Creamy Natural
Wet-n-Wild Fergie Photo Focus EyeShadow Palette, Maldives Sky

Loreal vs. Banana Boat - Sunless Tanner Reviews

I've tried many different drugstore sunless tanners over the years and today I wanted to compare my two favorites. L'Oreal Sublime Bronze Self-Tanning Lotion (in 'medium natural tan') and Banana Boat Sunless Tan Lotion (in 'deep dark color').

L'Oreal Sublime 

$10.99

5oz

Banana Boat 

$6.67

6oz

--------------Comparison Review--------------

Cost: With the LS tanner the cost is higher than BB's and the LS is also less product, thus making the LS cost twice the amount of BB.

Bronzing: The BB gives you that insta-bronze when first applied which can help you during application to avoid streaks and missed spots, while the LS goes on looking like lotion so you have to pay closer attention during application. However, the bronzing from the BB can tend to look streaky even after trying to blend it on as evenly as possible.

SPF: The LS does contain an SPF unlike the BB so, the LS will keep you protected if you are out in the sun unlike the BB.

Scent: The LS scent is strong compared to BB's, the scent is not as pleasant as the BB. When the product is washed off the LS scent is still noticeable while BB's scent is actually one of the best I've smelled for any drugstore tanner and I don't find what's left of the scent to really linger at all.

Develop Time: The LS specifies it takes 2-3 hours to develop but preferably 3 hours. BB does not specify when you can wash off the developing product but it does give you an insta-bronze tan once applied. After around 3 hours the developing tanners look about the same on, the BB is still darker than the LS due to the insta-bronzer still being on but once you rinse off the products after they've had time to develop the two tanners look about the same although the BB seems to give better coverage and thus looks a bit tanner on as an end result. Also, BB's streaky insta-bronzer seems to disappear after washing it off and I wouldn't say these products turn you orange... after two applications of the stuff from applying it two days straight my mom thought I was wearing a nice looking natural colored pair of panty-hose, haha.

Lasting Power: For myself I find the LS only lasts around 1-3 days while the BB generally stays on 3-7 days.

Packaging: I find the BB packaging better because the product is forced to the bottom of the bottle unlike with the LS which I ended up having to pound out the product after prolonged use of this, while the BB bottle is also more squeezable in comparison to LS's hard upright-top container.

Dry Time: The LS took longer to dry than the BB as the BB felt dry enough to put on clothing after an hour.

Other: I find that the BB does not breakout my face in acne unlike the LS, neither product actually suggests this to be used on your face specifically. Although I would advise that you wash the product off your face after several hours to reduce any chance you may breakout. Currently the BB actually seems to be more readily available at various stores than this specific LS product.

--------------Overall Winner--------------

It's pretty easy to see the pro's of the BB based on my own personal experiences of both products which is why the BB has now become my #1 choice among drugstore tanners.

Beauty Dupe List

A work in progress!

Here you can hopefully find the closest possible dupes for different eyeshadows (primarily for MAC) and a link to all credited pages for the dupe/s, enjoy!
---------------MAC - EyeShadow-----------------

MAC All That Glitters - Wet N Wild Gilded Age Trio (Top), NYX Champagne, CoverGirl Mink
MAC Beauty Marked - Wet N Wild Lust Quad (Center Row, Right Side) - NARS Night Fever
MAC Carbon - Wet N Wild Greed Quad (Bottom Row, Left Side), CoverGirl Shimmering Onyx
MAC Dark Edge - Revlon Rich Sable
MAC Deep Truth - Wet N Wild Pride Quad (Bottom Row, Right Side)
MAC Electra - Wet N Wild Spoiled Brat Trio (Top Browbone Shade)
MAC Embark - Wet N Wild Vanity Quad (Bottom Row, Left Side)
MAC Era - CoverGirl Tapestry Taupe
MAC Espresso - CoverGirl Brown Smolder
MAC Expensive Pink - MAC Paradisco
MAC Eyepopping - MAC Sharp
MAC Fig. 1 - Wet N Wild Lust Quad (Center Row, Left Side)
MAC Filament - CoverGirl Snow Blossoms
MAC Gesso - Wet N Wild Pride Quad (Top Row, Left Side)
MAC Goldmine - Wet N Wild Vanity Quad (Center Row, Right Side)
MAC Humid - Wet N Wild Envy, Wet N Wild Sensual Sage, NYX Mermaid Milani Clover, and Ulta Shamrock
MAC Knight Devine - Wet N Wild Lust Quad (Center Row, Right Side)
MAC Llama - Wet N Wild Brulee, MAC Brule, CoverGirl French Vanilla
MAC Lust - Wet N Wild Lust Quad (Top Row, Left Side)
MAC Malt - Wet N Wild Vanity Quad (Top Row, Left Side)
MAC Manilla Paper - Wet N Wild Vanity Quad (Top Row, Left Side)
MAC Mulch - Wet N Wild Gilded Age Trio (Middle), CoverGirl Swiss Chocolate, Milani Java Bean
MAC Newly Minted - Wet N Wild Pride Quad (Middle Row, Left Side)
MAC Next to Nothing - Maybelline Designer Chocolates (Lid Shade)
MAC Shadowy Lady - Wet N Wild Lust Quad (Bottom Row, Left Side)
MAC Sharp - MAC Eyepopping
MAC Sound Trip - Wet N Wild Golden Goddess Quad (Bottom Row, Left Side)
MAC Steamy - Wet N Wild Pride Quad (Center Row, Right Side)
MAC Tempting - Maybelline Urban Brown
MAC Tete-A-Tint - Wet N Wild Greed Quad (Center Row, Left Side)
MAC Paradisco - MAC Expensive Pink
MAC Vanilla - Wet N Wild Lust Quad (Top Row, Right Side)
MAC Woodwinked - Wet N Wild Gilded Age Trio (Bottom)

---------------Urban Decay - EyeShadow-----------------

Urban Decay Chopper- Wet N Wild Dancing in the Clouds Trio (Bottom)
Urban Decay Flash - Wet N Wild Dancing in the Clouds Trio (Middle)
Urban Decay Maui Wowie - Wet N Wild Dancing in the Clouds Trio (Top)
Urban Decay Smog - Wet N Wild Comfort Zone (Left Side, Crease)

----------------YSL - Nail Polish----------------

YSL in Gris Underground - Rescue Beauty Lounge in Concrete Jungle

YSL in Blue Cobalt - Dior in Tuxedo

----------------NYX Lipstick----------------

NYX in Power - Kat Von D in Requiem

NYX in Tea and Cookies - Anastasia Beverly Hills in Lovely

For more possible dupes you can checkout this list here! For more possible WnW dupes click here and here. If you have any great dupes you'd like to submit/share just leave a comment with a link to the pictured page and I'll try to get it added to this list, thanks in advance :)