Here are some of my favorite beauty trends for this spring :)
Nail Art
Messy Braids
Top Knot Bun
Retro Inspired Eyes
Geometric Eyes
Orange Lips
Pop of Color!
Showing posts with label My Makeup Bag. Show all posts
Showing posts with label My Makeup Bag. Show all posts
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Laura Mercier Radiance Primer Review!
I am ridiculously in LOVE with this stuff. I usually don't like primers because they collect so much makeup that it ends up looking "cakey". It has a really pretty pearl tint to it so it gives your foundation a luminous glow! I wouldn't recommend it to anyone that has excessively oily skin only because it will intensify any the look. If that's the case, then Laura Mercier has an Oil Free Foundation Primer that helps control excess shine. Anyhow, it went on super lightweight and my makeup stayed perfect from about 9 am this morning until 9 pm this evening! I have issues around my nose with makeup coming off or getting caked up and I didn't have any problems! So all in all its definitely in my top 3 and I absolutely recommend it!
How to use: Make sure skin is cleansed and moisturized! Apply a dime size amount to palm of hand, using free hand ring finger- dab lightly across forehead, cheeks, nose and chin and then rub in so that it is a thin layer on face. Let it dry/absorb a little bit before applying foundation that way you don't disturb it. Remember that because of the luminescence it will most likely intensify bronzers and blush so be gentle when applying.
Apologies for the lighting- I happened to be in my car when I thought to even take a picture. Next time I will get better lighting so you all can see :)
You can get it at Sephora for $32-
Make Your Own Liquid Eyeliner!
Have you ever found an old eye shadow that you never used because it was too dark or bold for your skin tone? Did you ever try it as an eyeliner instead?
I'm really into recycling and finding (logical) use for things that have just been sitting around. Makeup is most definitely one of them! Why throw it away if it can be used for something even better?
To make your own liquid eyeliner all you need is-
1.) Any kind of clear liquid eye/face primer
2.) Loose powder eye shadow (solid is okay, you will just have to scrape it off with a flat edged makeup spatula) in any shade
3.) Liner brush (mine is an angled liner brush that helps me with my "cat eye" look but you can use whatever liner brush you're comfortable with)
4.) Lid to mix the shadow and primer together (lid from disposable water bottle)
In the lid apply a less than pea size amount of loose powder shadow and 1-2 drops of liquid primer. Mix them together with your brush making sure it isn't too thick otherwise you wont get a clean line! Wipe off excess mix from your brush before applying!
The eye shadow I used was "velvet charcoal" in the velvet shadow collection by Bare Minerals!
Product Review #8- DD Creams!
DD Cream is a "dynamic do-all" cream with lightweight/buildable coverage and a long list of healthy skin benefits (think of it as a BB/CC cream hybrid)! DERMAdoctor makes a DD Cream that I am seriously in love with right now! It's hypoallergenic, vegan, fragrance & synthetic dye free, paraben free, gluten free, phthalate free and they don't test on animals. The benefits include anti-aging, hydrates, skin defense, evens skin tone, minimizes pores, reduces redness, soothes blemishes, firms, brightens, primes, enhances vibrancy, refines, mattifies and nourishes! It also has a self adjusting shade match (due to a white sapphire complex) therefore "one color fits all".
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Product Review #7- CC Creams!
CC Creams (aka color correction creams) help to reduce redness, dullness and sallowness within the skin. They're basically the "new and improved" version of BB creams because they also have the added SPF, hydrating, anti-oxidant and repairing benefits. CC creams look great alone or can work as a primer for your daily foundation routine!
What CC Cream is Best For You?
Clinique Moisture Surge CC Cream SPF 30
Lightweight/oil free, gives skin a radiant glow, hydrates and provides color correction and UV protection! Click Here!
Recommended for dry/sensitive skin
Smashbox Camera Ready CC Cream SPF 30
Fades dark spots, sun spots and post acne marks as well as neutralizes, brightens, primes, perfects, protects and controls oil. Click Here!
Recommended for oily/acne prone skin
Supergoop! Daily Correct CC Cream SPF 35
Has light-diffusing Mica to soften the look of fine lines/wrinkles, shrinks the appearance of pores, evens out skin tone, has a lightweight feel and provides environmental and sun protection. Click Here!
Recommended for combination skin
Origins Smarty Plants CC Cream SPF 20
Color corrects/perfects, gives skin a radiant look, formulated with anti-oxidants to neutralize pollutant damage, reverses environmental stressors and hydrates. Click Here!
Recommended for environmentally damaged skin
Juice Beauty Stem Cellular Repair CC Cream SPF 30
Repairs damage, evens skin tone & texture, firms & improves elasticity, reduces fine lines & wrinkles, creates radiant/glowing complexion, rich in anti-oxidants, provides sun protection, hydrates and repairs. Formulated without parabens, petroleum, propylene or butylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfates, pesticides, phthalates, artificial dyes or synthetic fragrances! Click Here!
Recommended for mature/aging skin
Kate Somerville IllumiKate CC Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 50+
Brightens, color corrects, instantly minimizes the look of imperfections, provides sun protection and contains amino acids to perfect the skin over time. Paraben, sulfate and phthalate free! Click Here!
Recommended for all types of skin
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Organic & Gentle Brush Cleaner
If you use makeup brushes in your makeup routine it is important to be cleansing them about once a week! Bacteria gets trapped within the bristles and can grow... and then are transferred onto your skin!
I have tried a few brand name brush cleansers that worked alright. They definitely cleansed the brushes but unfortunately DRIED them out like crazy (due to the fact that they contained alcohol).
I started to really think about what I want in a brush cleaner and I came up with this: gentle, cleansing, paraben free and hydrating! If I try to avoid parabens and fillers in my daily skin routine then why would I want them in my brushes?
A few weeks ago I was at Target and I found this product line called "Shea Moisture" that makes organic bath, body and hair care products! All of their products are definitely something to check out! Anyways, they have a baby shampoo that's called "SheaMoisture Raw Shea Chamomile & Argan Oil Baby Head-To-Toe Wash & Shampoo". There are no parabens, phthalates, paraffin, gluten, propylene glycol, mineral oil, synthetic fragrance, PABA, synthetic color, DEA, or sulfates! The shea, chamomile and argan oil are great for hydration and it even has antiseptic/anti-microbial properties from the frankincense and myrrh. So, I decided that if its gentle enough to use on a baby, then I want to try it on my brushes! And it worked perfect :)
Its about 10 dollars but you really only use a pea size amount so it should last quite a while! Just apply a pea size drop to your palm, wet your brush and swirl into hand and rinse. For foundation/blush/poweder brushes you may need to repeat steps! Lay them out on a dry cloth to air dry over night!
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Your Perfect Red Lipstick Match!
Bold red lips are finally back! I LOVE that it goes with just about any look from romantic to rocker even to casual! So, here are a few guidelines to match the perfect shade for you!
*Remember that having red lips is all about balance: deep/plum reds are often complimented by little to no makeup on the eyes while vibrant warm/pink reds can be easily paired with some liner and mascara! Don't be afraid to be BOLD!
Fair to Light- try reds with light-brown, pink and orange undertones!
Light to Medium- try reds with light-brown, raisin or plum undertones.
Medium to Dark- try deep reds and reds with purple or wine undertones!
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Longer & Thicker Lashes in Seconds!
Long/voluminous lashes have become a must have! Unfortunately there can be heavy price to pay.
-Lash Extensions weigh down the natural lash (causing them to fall out) and can become extremely irritating and uncomfortable. Not to mention the initial procedure ranges from $200-400 and the upkeep is about every 3-5 weeks.
-Latisse has been known to show great results in lash growth, fullness and even color! Which is great! On the down side, a number of my clients that use Latisse have experienced redness along the top/bottom lash line. Not to mention it runs $100+ per tube and once you stop using it the lashes go back to their natural state.
Here are a few products that I have found to give great results for 1/10 of the price :)
For longer looking lashes:
Telescopic Shocking Extensions Mascara by L'oreal Paris
For voluminous lashes:
BADgal Lashes by Benefit Cosmetics
For healthy/stronger lashes:
Lush Lash by Urban Decay
For curled lashes:
Forever Your Curl, Curl Memory Mascara by Stila
For all-in-one lashes:
Better Than False Lashes Nylon Lash Extension System by Too Faced
For conditioned/repaired lashes:
Jane Iredale Lash Conditioner
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Product Review #1- BB Creams
Here are a few really good bb creams and lightweight tinted moisturizers that I have tried and really liked! I can't stand the heavy feeling of a lot of liquid foundations but these all were pretty impressive! Not to mention they all come from lines that are for the GOOD of your skin!
This is an Amazonian Clay BB Tinted Moisturizer by Tarte (great for everyday normal to oily skin use)! It's oil free (from the Amazonian clay), SPF 20, paraben free, mineral oil free, phthalate free, as well as sodium lauryl sulfate and synthetic fragrance free! It goes on sheer but you can build it up to the exact coverage that you want!
This one's great for aging skin- Full Coverage Mineral BB Cream by Jane Iredale! It is SPF 25, water resistant, non-comedogenic, hypoallergenic and minimizes the appearance of fine lines/wrinkles and dark spots. The texture is really smooth and has great coverage for all day wear!
This is Hope in a Tinted Moisturizer by Philosophy (great for everyday normal to dry skin use)! Its actually my most favorite out of all because its really sheer and it enhances your natural look instead of covering it up! Not to mention it's also paraben free, sulfate free, synthetic fragrance/dyes free, phthalate free, GMO free and triclosan free!
This is Camera Ready BB Cream by Smashbox. Its perfect for a night out because of its long lasting coverage and great primer ability! It also has an SPF 35, hydrates, smoothes skin, corrects damage and is fragrance free and non-acnegenic.
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