Simple, Everyday, Smokey Eye Look

So today we posted a tutorial on a simple Smokey Eye Look:

The brands and colors used to achieve this look are:
Eyeliner: MakeUp Forever Aqua Eyes in Black
Eyeshadow: Sephora Eyeshadow in Black Flame #5
Mascara: Maybelline Great Lash in Blackest Black (the one with the big brush!)

This look is very versatile. It is not as bold and intense as some smokey looks you see, so this look can be worn as an "every day" look for school, work, or going out! Very quick and very simple! You can check out the tutorial here:

alba aloe & green tea oil-free moisturizer

Hello ladies!
On my quest to find the perfect daily moisturizer for my skin type, I came across a wonderful product by Alba Botanicals. The aloe & green tea moisturizer is the ticket!

I absolutely love it! I recommend this product for anyone that has dry to combination skin. It has a very light and smooth consistancy but it feels heavier once it's on your skin. It's almost like you can feel it sink in and work it's magic. I like to swim and the chlorine tends to dry my face out, especially in the winter, so this moisturizer just goes on so smooth and feels so good afterwards. It must be the aloe working. It wears really well under makeup too and I can't help but love the long-term affects of anti-oxidants in the green tea. The only downside of this moisturizer is that it doesn't have any SPF in it, so I wind up putting sunscreen on top. But I almost don't care because I love it so much. That one little addition may just make it the perfect moisturizer though. I bought it for about $18 at Target but I also saw it at my local drugstore. I would definitely give this one a shot!

Lots of Love!

-Alicia xoxo

NYX Haul Swatches!

 Ok, so as I promised on the YouTube video yesterday, I am posting the swatches for the NYX haul I did:

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I am actually not crazy about these palettes. The single eyeshadow pots definitely give a better color payoff. The lipsticks are great though! Flower and Indian Pink are the only two frostly lipsticks here. But they are all vibrant colors that are very smooth on the lips. Try them out yourself and let us know what you think!  Here is the Youtube video:

I hope you enjoy!

--Rachel xoxo

Let's Face the Day!

Welcome to Face the Day Makeup---your one stop makeup spot for the latest in beauty and style all geared towards the every day lady!

Allow us to introduce ourselves. We are a duo of makeup lovers, Rachel and Alicia from Philadelphia. We are sisters and we are passionate about makeup. Even more so, we are passionate about creating makeup looks that won't break the bank!

Let's face it (no pun intended)---we can't all afford MAC or Nars Cosmetics. But there are GREAT alternatives out there!! Items that have the same quality and more often than not, are BETTER than the high end brands. With the knowledge and the products in front of you, we can help you create looks and discover products that will help you look your best and give you the confidence to FACE THE DAY!!!

We have our own YouTube channel (facethedaymakeup) where you will be able to find our videos and tutorials on products we would like to showcase for you, and provide you with some tips and techniques for creating certain looks. Check back here often as we will use this page to list the products we use in our YouTube videos and provide you with swatchs, pictures, and product updates!

Thanks for checking us out! xoxo

Rachel and Alicia