My Life | Special Concerns & Conditions

I wanted to go through a list of the things that make doing makeup difficult for me. I try to take the best care of myself, but sometimes there are barriers to getting the best look. So here's a list of my major concerns and things I have to consider when buying and applying makeup!

Beauty Gurus | Top 5 I Learn From!

I've had people ask me before where I learned to do my makeup. And I tell them YouTube. Haha. For some reason they act a little shocked because I've never actually had hands-on experience or direct instruction from an expert. But YouTube and beauty blogs are truly where I've learned how to do my makeup.
I know none of these beauty gurus personally or even really talk to them through social networking sites. Basically, I've just looked at their tutorials and other videos and try the basic things that they do...and then add my own twist! All of these artists use similar techniques to ensure top-quality makeup application, so they all definitely qualify as amazing in that category! I'm mainly focusing on what I love about these beauty gurus besides their techniques.

Favorites | March 2012

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Urban Decay | Eyeshadows TO. DIE. FOR.

So Urban Decay just launched their brand new eyeshadows today! They claim to have a new smoother formula, better staying power, and better color payout. And now there's 68 shades! I don't know about you...but I'm good with that!

One of the greatest features of the new eyeshadows is the fact that each individual eyeshadow is made to pop out of its packaging and is able to be placed in a new palette design that they have available on their website! How awesome is that?!

I personally haven't tested any of the new eyeshadows yet, but I do plan on making a purchase sometime in the near future! I'm very excited about this release and cannot wait to try the new shadows from, quite possibly my favorite beauty line, Urban Decay!

Here's the current launch ad on the official Urban Decay site. Click the image and go check them out!

Be sure to check out the newest YouTube video designed exclusively to display the new eyeshadows:
Urban Decay Eyeshadows - REDEFINED TO BLOW YOUR MIND

Also, Urban Decay invited 5 of their favorite beauty bloggers to check out the new product. You can find links to their videos and reviews on my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/XxBombchellexX

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Haul | LUSH

Throughout this month I made a couple (my very first!) purchases from LUSH. I first placed an online order for three items because there is no LUSH store near my current location. About two weeks later I went home, where there is a close LUSH store...so I obviously had to buy a couple more things since I was in love with the online purchases. You will see that one of the items is unopened because it was a gift for my mom, and I just feel like it's rude to open someone's gift for them. The other items all display the contents inside so that you can see the texture and color of the products.

Charger Madness | New Header

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Mini Haul | Drugstore & a 'LUSH'ous Surprise!

This mini drugstore haul is dedicated to my lovely mother. ❤
A week or two ago I went to Target to pick up a few items for my momma. She refuses to buy any of the higher-end drugstore products for herself because she feels that she's taking money away from the rest of the family. So, I took my time and my money to go get a few things for her. Also, I recently placed a LUSH order and decided to get her a shower smoothie to try. Mom has always been a fan of all-natural products, so I just knew she'd love receiving one of LUSH's vegan items!

Needless to say, I am incredibly excited to give her these items tomorrow!

Tutorial | Saaammage 100K Subscribers Contest!

The lovely Saaammage has reached a new milestone on YouTube. She has gathered 100,000 subscribers from across the world! Congratulations, Sam!
So...OF COURSE she's hosting a giveaway! This time we're going to get some great prizes...all for just giving her some lovin' on YouTube!
For all contest rules, check out her video here:
Saaammage's 100,000 SUBSCRIBERS CONTEST!!!! ♡ (=


This is my entry to the video portion of the contest:

Best of luck on your entries!

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My Life | Acne

My main downfall and thing I dislike most about my body is my acne. Primarily the acne on my face, although I do have some on my back and chest as well.
I've never been to a dermatologist. My mom has never believed in taking anything unnatural into the body, thus always being afraid of any acne medication a dermatologist might prescribe to me. Therefore, she would never agree to take me to even get a proper diagnosis. And now that I'm in college, I can't afford to pay for my own dermatologist visits. So I just deal with things the best that I can and the best that I know how.
But from what I can tell from doing my own research on several sites and from a couple popular YouTubers, my acne consists of cysts and nodules. And at 21, I'm pretty well past the stage of teenage acne.

Some YouTubers that have suffered from acne and their stories:
DiamondsAndHeels14 | Foundation Routine for Flawless Skin
gossmakeupartist | HOW TO: CURE ACNE!!!!

Currently I'm on day 2 of gossmakeupartist's regimen that he describes in the video linked above. This is what my face looks like:

In these pictures, there are no products on my skin. I took these right after I finished cleansing this morning. You can see all of my acne bumps (the cysts and nodules), the redness, and also the excessive dryness of my skin after using 2.5% benzoyl peroxide for a day and a half. Believe it or not, my acne is a lot better than it was yesterday!
I can't quite give any sort of opinion on the regimen yet, so we'll see what happens to my skin as time goes on!

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Bombchelle.Underground | Welcome!

Hello, lovely readers and fellow beauty fanatics!
My real name is Michelle, hence the alias "Bombchelle." I have a passion for makeup and any products that make my life simpler, helping me keep me and my environment organized & clean.

My Hopes & Dreams for This Blog:

- Showcase my preferred style by sharing links and thoughts on others' beauty looks & reviews.

- Display beauty looks that I create.

- Provide my own original reviews on products that I use.

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