Skincare tips: Do you use a toner?

So in the beginning of the week I ran out of my normal toner with is the T.N.Dickinson's original witch hazel. I usually get it from Walmart or Target. Walgreens was the closest to me to I went in to look for my witch hazel. They did not have the one I usually get. They only had this one (shown above) in the yellow packaging. I would only see this on line not in Walmart or Target. I also noticed there where two different ones. One for oily skin (which is what I got) and they had one for large pores. I'll probably get that one next time. 

I use this as a toner after my cleanser. It's refreshing and my skin loves it. 

I notice my skin gets oily real fast if I don't use a toner. As far as this one being for oily skin. I don't notice a difference from the original one but I'll keep using it and see what happens over time. 

If you have normal to dry skin. The original one will be best for your skin. As it will help balance out the moisture needed if your too dry. Always apply a moisturizer after. SPF in the day and night cream at night. 

This is the original witch hazel I have been using for the past few years. It's a little over $3 and the one above was a little over $5 so it's about a two dollar difference between the two. Eather way, I couldn't go without it in my Skincare routine. 

I hope you guys can take something from this. I hope you can add this to your Skincare routine. 

Stay tuned next week for more Skincare and makeup tips. Follow me on Instagram @makeupbyladwina 

F.O.T.D. Flipside

Today's Face Of The Day is another Urban Decay look. Click HERE to catch the video! Below is a complete list of what I used to achieve this look!!

Eyes:
UDPP (eye primer)
M.A.C. e/s in "texture"
M.A.C. e/s in "sketch"
M.A.C. e/s in "rule"
Mayballine color tattoo in "edgy emerald"
UD e/s in "flipside"
UD e/s in "sellout"
UD liner in "perversion"
Ardell lashes in "102 Demi"
Lorac pro mascara

Face:
M.O.M. (Milk Of Magnesia) oil control
UD pore perfecting face primer
M.A.C. Match master foundation
Coverblend by Exuviance (concealer in mahogany)
Ben Nye banana powder (set concealer)
Ben Nye "topaz" (set foundation)
Cover Girl bronzed in "ebony bronze"
La Femme blush in "golden sunset"
Bare Minerals all over face color in "secret radiance"
Lorac tantalizer

Lips:
Ruby Kisses lip liner in "Plum"
Revlon lipstick in "smoked peach"
Buxom lipgloss in "Bianca"

F.O.T.D. Million Dollar Mermaid

Happy new Year Beauties!!! Hope you all had an awesome year!!

This is the F.O.T.D. An eyeshadow eye dust by Napoleon Purdis. I bought this at Ulta marked down from $35 to $17.50. It also came with a gold glitter and a synthetic brush. Love a good deal. Considering the pigment or "eyeshadow dust" is about $29 or somewhere in that price range.

Below is a complete list of the products I used for this look. You can click Here to see the video also.
Hope you enjoy!!

EYES
UDPP (urban decay primer potion)
M.A.C. e/s in "texture" (crease)
UD e/s in "blackout" (outer V)
Mayballine color Tattoo in (pomegranate punk)
M.A.C. e/s in "rule" ( crease)
Napoleon Purdis e/s dust in "million dollar mermaid" (lid)
UD e/s in "vanilla" (brow highlight)
Milani liquid liner in "blackest black"
UD e/p in "graffiti" (lower lash line)
UD e/p in "perversion"
Ardell lashes #102 Demi

FACE
M.O.M. (Milk of magnesia) for oil control
Smashbox photo finish (dark spot correcting) face primer
Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra 24H foundation
Coverblend by Exuviance concealer in (mahogany)
Ben Nye banana powder to set concealer
Ben Nye face powder in "Topaz"
Cover Girl bronzed in "Ebony Bronze"
La Femme blush in "russit"
Bare Minerals all over face color in "secret radiance"


LIPS
Ruby Kisses lip liner in "plum"
M.A.C. Lipstick in "Rebel"

Smashbox BBCream (Review)

About a month or two ago I bought the BBCream by Smashbox.  Its te newest thing in makeup these days.  If you don't know or have not heard of BB cream.  Ill give you a little back ground. 

BBCream stand for Blemish Balm or Blemish Base.  It began mainly in East & Southeast Asia.  It was originally formulated in Gernmany by a dermatologist named Dr. Christine Schrammek in thge 1950's  It was initially used to protect skin after laser procedures and surgery while alos providing light coverage.

BBCreams come in a variety of different formulation and qulities maily perceived as being anti-inglammatory and haveing a soothing effect.  In my opinion this BBcream is gream for its multil tasking all in one properties such as -Moisturizer, primer, foundation, and sunblock.  It retails for about $40 and I think its well worth it.  you ony need a little and it goes a long way. 
This is the only BB cream I have used because this is the only shade that comes in Dark that I know of.  I really recomend this product and would love for you to share your thoughts.  Hope you enjoyed this review.

F.O.T.D. Summer Orange/eyes and lips

Hi guys.  This look is inspired by one of my makeup sisters MsCreativeDiva.  I love her looks and she is very inspiering.  I listed all the products I used to acheive this look. I hope you enjoy. 

These are some of the products I got from the Makeup show.  Couldnt wait to try them out.  Magnolia is becoming my favorite product.  Im also loving the kissable couture glosses by AJ Crimson as well. 

Eyes:
Primer, Urban Decay Primer Potion (UDPP)
Base, Maybelline Color Tattoo in Fierce & Tangy
Mineral eyeshadow, in Chestnute matte (crease)
Mineral eyeshadow, in Orange Matte (lid)
Mineral eyeshadow, in 24k Frost (inner 3rd of eye)
Pigment shadow, in Camel (highlight/brow bone) and (bottom inner 3rd)
MILANI Liquif eye liner in Aqua (bottom lash line)

Lips:
Ruby Kisses lip liner in Expresso
Kissable courure gloss in Honesty

Facial cleanser ✨

Hi guys. I just wanted to share the cleanser I am in love with. It's by Philosophy. It's a prestige "high end or professional" skin care line. It's sold in QVC, Ulta and Sephora.
This particular cleanser is my favorite one from the in tire cleansing line. I have oily skin and I love the consistency and the feel it gives me.
It's called the foaming 3-in-1 cleansing gel for face and eyes. It provides a fresh foaming,deep clean that is ideal for oily skin. It also states it removes dirt, oil, and all traces if makeup and eye makeup. It rinses clean leaving my skin feeling refreshed and not tight. You only need a small amount. It goes a long way. I use my clarisonic when I wash my face so it's an even better clean. I love this product. And eiuld definitely purchase again. I'll post a link to the website.
Make sure you follow for more skin care products that I love to use.
http://m.philosophy.com/skincare-cleansers/purity-made-simple-cleansing-gel-product

The NYX Dark Shadows Palette

Hello all.  I just wanted to share my thoughts on the new NYX Dark Shadows palette. 
I had my eye on it when I saw it in ulta a few weeks ago.  It retails for $25 and has everything you need except foundation. 
It is very suitable for women of color and I think its an awesome buy! 
I recently entered a NYX contest The. NYX Face Awards.  For Youtube Vlogger of the year.  I didn't make it in the top 25 but I recived a $49.99 shopping spree for NYX website.

When you open it

On the left are the 24 eyeshadows on the right is a mirror. Then it opens again and has the shadow base, liner, blusher, Illuminators, and the glosses. Ive used this palette a couple of times and I am very impressed. The eyeshadow base is awesome. The shadow lasts all day with no creasing. The eyeshadows are soft and very pigmented. The liner is good. (Your typical liquid black liner) the blush......omg! Very pigmented and not ashey. (The darkest pink up to is my favorite) the illuminator is beautiful. And the lipglosses are actually lipsticks in my opinion. They last very long and wears off very nice. I think this is one of the best palettes I've owned. Minus the foundation and lashes, I used everything in this palette. I plan on using this palette alot.....