2020 Beauty & Lifestyle Favorites

Welcome back to Andrea Fontana Beauty and happy new year!2020 wasn't a big year for trying products for me, but I still managed to discover some great ones. ...

Today I'm back with my second half of my 2020 favorites! If you missed Part 1, my Beauty Favorites, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1SsE9e9iUI&t...

Products I mention in order:

***Disclaimer: Some of the links below are affiliate links. While this doesn't affect the price you pay or my opinions on the products, I always appreciate your support when using my links. It helps me to keep creating more content for you!

MAKEUP:

CoverGirl Easy Breezy Volumizing Brow Gel in Deep: https://rstyle.me/+4jtbVnvYO6xxYzml_5...
Essence Volume Booster Lash Primer: https://rstyle.me/+3dMtNsITzeRNZJxDQn...
L'Oreal Le Liner Signature Mechanical Eyeliner in Noir Cashmere: https://rstyle.me/+Ietz9mrX2Ic4Oxw_fr...
ColourPop California Love Eyeshadow Palette: https://rstyle.me/+qG8mXIuXtTaDLq-x7P...
Matinee to Soiree Kit by Nudestix Allana Davison Collab: https://www.nudestix.com/collections/... *** First impressions video -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4ucV...

SKINCARE:

First Aid Beauty Weightless Liquid Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30: https://rstyle.me/+pjKJtKQhZ-7u1H5JFT...
Amavara SPF 50 Tinted Mineral Sunscreen: https://amzn.to/3q5f285
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%: https://rstyle.me/+CGk62f-L0FO8gN83Jn...
Tatcha Deep Cleanse Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser: https://rstyle.me/+Fwve06OSQ6juMLMmck... ***They no longer carry the exact kit I received in May but they offer many others, such as this one which includes the same mini Deep Cleanse: https://rstyle.me/+fTT2gStnAGkQS45z9v...
Paula's Choice Probiotic Nutrient Moisturizer: https://rstyle.me/+EcAtPPErG0HqjCBTSw...
Paula's Choice Skin Revealing 10% AHA Body Lotion: https://rstyle.me/+lo6veBy8qIahEX1yza...

BEAUTY TOOLS ACCESSORIES:

The Original MakeUp Eraser 7-Day Set: https://rstyle.me/+jFjzQjl9DuxnIKhKsb...
20 Pack of Organic Bamboo Reusable Makeup Remover Pads: https://amzn.to/3boFyoY
Tangle Teezer Ultimate Detangler: https://rstyle.me/+_O5U6vc195YeSVsAze...
Skincare: The Ultimate No-Nonsense Guide to Skincare: https://amzn.to/39e4eOd
MODA Holographic 17 Compartment Brush Belt: https://modabrush.com/products/moda-h... ***Use code : ANDREAFONTANABEAUTY for 10% off your MODA Brush purchase

FOOD/KITCHEN:

Lundberg Thin Stackers Brown Rice: https://rstyle.me/+n1HvkH7GUkAaeKoEhe...
Wissotzky Mango & Passion Fruit Herbal Tea: https://amzn.to/2XJypHJ
Cuisinart 3-QT Round Enamel Cast Iron Dutch Oven in Cream: https://amzn.to/39Af5lH
Cuisinart 5.5 QT Round Enamel Cast Iron Dutch Oven in Cream: https://amzn.to/3bPoYil
Our Place Always Pan in Steam: https://rstyle.me/+g93dUxODjkvt5nIW29...

HEALTH/FITNESS:

Olly Sleep Vitamin Gummies: https://rstyle.me/+FtlWJh0ct07sso9BBn...
Schwinn iC4 Bike: https://www.schwinnfitness.com/ic4/10... Peleton App: https://www.onepeloton.com/app ***My blog post about my Schwinn iC4 & Peleton Experience: http://www.andreafontanabeauty.com/bl...

MISC:

Kindle Paperwhite in 8GB Black: https://amzn.to/2LVqtjM
Kalamazoo Candle Company: https://kalamazoocandle.com/
PopSockets PopWallet+ in Black: https://rstyle.me/+zFdfldk9Ces_6jBn6j...
PopSockets Car Vent Mount in Black: https://rstyle.me/+o2KKDTzV5rNJuW4IWA...

FTC: Everything else was purchased with my own money and opinions are my own.

The One Where We Met Antoni

If you don’t follow me on Instagram, you might not know that last week I traveled to Chicago with one of my very best friends to attend a book signing for Antoni from Queer Eye and….MEET HIM.

YES! I got to meet him, hug him, say hello, sit front row for the event, receive an amazing goodie bag from Williams Sonoma, and got a signed copy of his new cookbook “Antoni In the Kitchen'“. It was an amazing experience and he was exactly as I hoped he’d be in person; funny, passionate, excited, and kind.

I created a little IGTV video that summed up the whole trip here but if you’d like to read a quick summary of our trip, keep on reading!

Day One:

• Took the Amtrak to Union Station. Finished up reading Middlesex, ate yummy banana bread, did my makeup and made friends with a cute little 8 month old and her momma.

• First stop, the Chicago French Market, where we shared a yummy proscuitto sandwich, and then we headed to the Doughnut Vault, where I ate a chocolate glazed doughnut as big as my face.

• Next, up we dropped off our bags at our hotel (Inn of Chicago) and headed out for a little bit of shopping. (Inn of Chicago was a great location, super comfy bed, but that’s about it. The actual room was kind of dirty and I doubt I’d stay there again unless I got a stupidly cheap deal).

• At Gap, Margaret and I both scored some awesome clearance finds, including a leopard print skirt, stripped button-down dress, and tank for me!

• Headed to Eataly to show Margaret my little slice of heaven. Picked up some items for a pre-Antoni charcuterie in bed!

• The ‘Antoni In the Kitchen’ event was next. Amazing. Speechless. I’d do it again in a heartbeat for his next cookbook so GET WRITING Antoni!

• We then headed to the rooftop terrace for a little moment to slow down before bed. We were tired and knew the next day would be busy so we chose to head to bed at 10:30 instead of going out like we had planned.

Day Two:

• We both woke up early at 6 am so we decided to stay in our PJ’s and head to get some donuts and coffee at Stan’s Donuts (one of my faves in Chi).

• Headed back to bed for some reading which was nice.

• Slowly got ready for a day of shopping in Wicker Park/Ukrainian Village.

• Visited Credo Beauty, Aesop, Deciem, Buffalo Exchange, Paperish Mess, Dark Matter Coffee, Peach Fuzz, and Humboldt House. I may have missed a shop or two that we stopped at, but we sure crammed a lot into a short amount of time!

• Next we headed back to the hotel for a quick nap and then I got ready to meet one of my college bestie’s Nick for a yummy dinner at Luxbar to celebrate his 30th birthday.

• After dinner, Margaret and I headed to The Darling, an old Speak Easy, for a drink with her friend Olivia, and then we headed over to the Sparrow which felt like we time traveled back to Havana in the past.

• What better way to finish off the day then to spend the night dancing away until 2 in the morning.

• Our alarms woke us at 6 am promptly the next morning to head back on the Amtrack to Michigan, but it was worth the few hours of sleep!

Overall our trip was amazing! We packed so many amazing memories into such a short amount of time! I put together a mini capsule closet for the trip with only 5 clothing items and I’ll be sharing that post soon so stay on the lookout.

Where do you like to visit when you go to Chicago? Tell me below.

Have a beautiful day!

Maybelline 'Soda Pop' Palette Makeup Tutorial Video

I am finally back with another YouTube video for you guys! My bridal season this fall has been amazing, but so incredibly busy, which means I’ve been neglecting my YouTube channel. I’m finally starting to feel inspired again however, so I sat down and filmed this really easy, warm & purple fall eyeshadow look for you using the Maybelline ‘Soda Pop’ palette. Let me know in the comments below if you have tried this or the Lemonade palette by Maybelline!

As usual, the products I’ve used are listed below the video. Let me know if you like this style of video and want to see more! I have a lot of fun creating these for you!

Products Used in order (Click on products for Links):

Weleda Skin Food

NYX Honey Dew Me Up Primer

MAKE UP FOR EVER Ultra HD Foundation

Maybelline Master Strobing Liquid Illuminating Highlighter in Light/Iridescent

IT Cosmetics Airbrush Buffing Foundation Brush

Maybelline Soda Pop Eyeshadow Palette

Real Techniques Deluxe Crease Eyeshadow Brush Set

MAC Pro Longwear Concealer NC20

Beauty Blender

RCMA No Color Powder

Fenty Beauty Match Stix Matte Skinstick in Amber

Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso

Rituel de Fille Rare Light Luminizer in Anthelion

L’Oreal Voluminous Lash Boosting Conditioning Primer Mascara

L’Oreal Voluminous Voluminous Original Carbon Black Mascara

L’Oreal Lipstick in 008 Fairly Nude (Apparently they don’t make this anymore…sorry!)

Hope you enjoyed this video and have the best weekend,

Andrea

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Kim Kardashian Met Gala Makeup Tutorial Video

I'm back with another YouTube video! This time it's a tutorial showing how to create this stunning look that Kim wore to the Met Gala last week. I love the shape of the eye shadow and how dramatic it is! Remember you can use brown or other colors to make it not as dramatic if you want. 

Comment below if you want me to recreate a specific look for you! I had fun making this for you guys. 

My birthday is tomorrow and I would really love for you to Subscribe to my Youtube Channel if you haven't already as a way to wish me happy birthday ;)

Hope you are having a beautiful week,

Andrea

Top 5 Tips for Getting Your Dream Brows (My Brow Secrets)

Welcome back!

Today I am sharing my Brow Secrets. Yes you read that right. I am sharing my Top 5 Tips to helping you get your dream brows. If you want to reshape or regrow & see how I fill in brows to be super natural but full looking, this video is a must watch!

I hope you have a beautiful weekend! I'm off to kick off bridal season with a huge wedding tomorrow!

Enjoy,

Andrea

First Impressions Video (Ulta/Sephora Haul Proucts)

Last Monday I shared the products I picked up from the Ulta and Sephora spring sales and thought it'd be fun if I filmed a video trying the products I picked up for myself (not my kit). I really loved the look that came out of it! You'll have to watch below to see which products I loved!

I was honestly a little shocked that I picked so many products that I LOVED! I will say though this probably comes from years of experience swatching products and testing things. I can pretty much tell by a formula or shade if I'm going to like it. Sometimes I'm still surprised though and some things might not work out as well as I expect. 

Comment below which palette you want me to do 10 looks with!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Products Mentioned:
Weleda Skin Food *** https://amzn.to/2I4tSXS
IT Cosmetics CC Cream in Light
Maybelline Master Liquid Strobe Cream in Light/Iridescent
MAC Cosmetics Pro Longwear Concealer
Laura Mercier Universal Setting Powder
Fenty Beauty Matchstix in Amber
Benefit Hoola Bronzer Sephora Collection Blush in Too Hot!
Milk Makeup Holographic Stick in Mars
MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Soft Ochre
Glossier Boy Brow in Black *** (10% off your first order) http://bff.glossier.com/hWksm 
Fenty Beauty Mini Matchstix in Sinamon
Morphe 9B Bronzed Babe Palette
Loreal Voluminous Lash Paradies Mascara
NARS Powermatte Lip Pigment in Walk This Way

The Launch of The Beauty Bar at Curate + Co.

Imagine a cozy little space that from the moment you walk in and see what's inside you can't help but smile. Every step and turn you make, you notice another thing you want and you find yourself saying "awww look" 1,000 times in a row. That's Curate + Co. in Kalamazoo, MI. 

I was lucky enough to have Christina, the owner, reach out to me and ask me to be a part of a very special project to launch The Beauty Bar, a collection of expertly curated face and body products that would make any woman's conscience scream, YOU NEED THIS! Christina and her husband Marco, wanted to create a launch video and needed a makeup artist to create the three looks showcasing the products, which is where I came in. 

Not only did we all come together to create an amazing video (Click here to head to my Instagram to watch all 3 looks!), but everyone involved was so talented and fun to work with. I loved this project. 

Now I want to share some of the products I used in the shoot and some that I took home with me and have been testing out. 

French Girl Organics Facial Scrub in Rose du Jardin: I am not normally a physical exfoliation girl but I had to get this one when I saw all the ways that you could use it! You can use it as a regular scrub by mixing it with water or toner, mixing it into your cleanser, or even using it as a mask, as it has pink and white clay in it! There are also plant antioxidants that brighten and soothe your skin. 

Rituel de Fille Rare Light Luminizers: I used the three shades of these luminizers in the video shoot and I fell in love. You can use them in so many different ways; brow bone, inner corner of your eyes, cupids bow, cheek bones, collar bones, etc. I have been way more into liquid highlighters recently and these definitely make the cut. 

Rituel de Fille Inner Glow Creme Pigment: I am normally not a huge cream blush fan, but these really changed my opinion. They were so easy to blend and had great color payoff. Even if you've never tried a cream blush before I highly recommend picking one of these shades up because they give such a healthy looking flush to the skin; plus they are great to keep in your purse for on the go moments when you need both lipstick and blush!

Herbivore Botanicals Blue Tansy Mask: To say that I'm obsessed with this mask would be an understatement. I can honestly say I will always keep this as a part of my regular skincare routine. This mask contains fruit enzymes and willow bark (natural source of salicylic acid) to gently exfoliate your skin but also clarify it. I highly recommend it for those who deal with acne, oiliness or texture. I love how Herbivore recommends you do it every night for 3-4 nights in a row to get started and then use it 1-2 times per week for upkeep. I noticed huge improvements with my skin within the first use and it just got better with each use. I never felt too dry or sensitive afterwards. I love the smell of it (it's surprisingly very candy like) and you don't need much product to get a successful treatment. I like to rub a dime sized amount between my fingers and then apply to my face for a thin layer. It will tingle for a little bit, but that is totally normal!

Sassy Lips Make The Moment Lipsticks: If you watched my last video (CLICK HERE TO WATCH) I mentioned that my favorite lip look is currently the 'popsicle lips' where you look like your lips are stained from just eating a popsicle. If you love this look too, I highly recommend these awesome pH changing lipsticks because they look different on everyone depending on the pH of your lips. They give the perfect amount of stain and can be layered to create a brighter and more intense look. We used one in the 'Fresh' look created in the video and I loved it. I cannot wait to get my hands on my own. I think they will be perfect for fresh summer makeup looks!

There are many other great products and pieces at Curate + Co to check out. If you like home decor, kids clothing/ toys, greeting cards, and more, or even just want a little inspiration, I highly recommend adding 'Visit Curate + Co. ASAP', to your To-Do List next time you visit Kalamazoo. One of the things I like most is that they host a lot of workshops to learn how to create new things or pick up a new hobby! If you can't make it to the store you can always visit their website at www.Curate-Chicago.com

Thank you again to Curate + Co for asking me to be a part of this awesome project!

Have a beautiful day,

Andrea

Everyday Glowing Skin Makeup Tutorial Video

Welcome back to Andrea Fontana Beauty!

I have finally filmed a YouTube video on the glowing skin look I've been wearing nonstop since I got back from my Florida vacation. I love how healthy it makes my skin look, but also how quick it is!

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Welcome back to my channel! Today I'm sharing the glowing skin look I've been wearing all the time since my recent vacation. Please be sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to my channel so you can always stay updated!

Here are the products and links I mentioned in order of appearance:
-It Cosmetics CC Cream in Light
-Becca Cosmetics Shimmering Skin Perfecter in Opal
-Urban Decay Naked Concealer in Light Warm
-RCMA Makeup No Color Powder
-Sonia Kashuk Undetectable Creme Bronzer: Video on this--> CLICK HERE
-Benefit Cosmetics Dallas Powder
-Glossier Haloscope in Moonstone
-Glossier Boy Brow in Black
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-Loreal Voluminous Mascara in Carbon Black
-Lash Boost Growth Serum & Post --> CLICK HERE

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Let me know if you have any more makeup look requests! I have really fallen in love with creating these videos so I hope you enjoy them!

Have a beautiful weekend,

Andrea
 

Romantic & Soft Valentine's Day Makeup Tutorial

I'm back with the second makeup tutorial for Valentine's Day! Over on my Instagram (link is to the right-->) I created a poll in my stories asking if you wanted to see a romantic & soft makeup look or a bold & daring one. I already created the bold & daring, so here is the second one, romantic & soft!

This time around, I created a look that is much more subtle, but still just as beautiful as the last. I used only one palette, The Jaclyn Hill Palette from Morphe, to create the whole look! It was my first time using any Morphe eyeshadows and I really fell in love with this palette. I can't wait to create some more looks with it.  Products used are listed in the description of the video on YouTube, so be sure to click on the video and visit it there if you want details!

Remember, just like the last look, you can swap out any shadows for the ones shown and make the look your own. 

Here's a better look at the shadows that I used!

As I mentioned in the video, if you have any requests for specific looks or palettes to use to create looks, leave a comment below to let me know!

Have a beautiful start to your week,

Andrea