I know it's been awhile since I blogged and that was due to some life changes and health issue I've had in past year. It's been been rally hard on me and my family, but I'm feeling much better and have a bunch of goodies to share, including some skincare. So get ready for lots of new post with in the next couple of days.
Since summer is coming close, goodness this year flew, I have so amazing new tips to keep that oily summer skin at bay, as well as how to manage dry skin. I can't wait to share all my new tips and tricks for living a happy and beautiful lifestyle, from food to skin.
Friday, May 23, 2014
Friday, November 9, 2012
Mac creme cup and ruby woo lipstick
I also picked up mac creme cup and ruby woo lipstick on my visit to mac on Wednesday. ($15 ea)
I'm not the one to wear red, it's really rare when I actually do, since red tends to look too dramatic on me I tend to stay away from reds, but ruby woo is definitely different, it's described as a very matte vivid blue-red lipstick. It is in fact drying since its very matte, but it isn't too bold so it can definitely pass as every day red lip color, I would totally repurchase this lip color.
Creme cup is described as a light blue pink color, it is a cremesheen, which I love (they are moisturizing and nicely pigmented).it is a very neutral blue pink that can be paired with a smokey this lip color, again I would totally repurchase.
Left to right:( ruby woo,creme cup)
Top to bottom: (swiped once, swiped 3x's)/ left to right: swatched heavily, lightly swatched
I'm not the one to wear red, it's really rare when I actually do, since red tends to look too dramatic on me I tend to stay away from reds, but ruby woo is definitely different, it's described as a very matte vivid blue-red lipstick. It is in fact drying since its very matte, but it isn't too bold so it can definitely pass as every day red lip color, I would totally repurchase this lip color.
Creme cup is described as a light blue pink color, it is a cremesheen, which I love (they are moisturizing and nicely pigmented).it is a very neutral blue pink that can be paired with a smokey this lip color, again I would totally repurchase.
Top to bottom: (swiped once, swiped 3x's)/ left to right: swatched heavily, lightly swatched
Mac essentials haul: part 2
To continue on my mac essential haul.
I was in desperate need of a berry toned blush and a muted pinky plum blush, as well as oil control and mascara.so I pick up mac powder blushes in mocha and fever. I also picked up mac oil control lotion and haute and naughty mascara.
1: macs powder blush in mocha and fever ($20 ea). Mocha is described as a pinky plum color it is a matte finish blush which I love, as for fever it is described as a intended reddish Burgundy color that is as well a matte finish blush. Mocha is pretty muted on my skin tone so it isn't too bold and more of a everyday blush. fever it's more of a berry toned blush on my skin tone, since it is in fact intense in pigmentation and application it can totally be applied lightly for a berry flush look and heavy for intense drama. Left: mocha, right: fever. (Swatches) left to right fever (heavy swatch then blended), mocha (heavy then blended)
2: mac oil control lotion 1oz bottle ($15): described as a lightweight lotion, ment to control oily problem areas this lotion is a staple, without it my foundation would look messy, this lotion kept my t-zone in place all day and blended week with my foundation, so it didn't look like I had all these products on.
To to bottom: small drop and then blended (which you may not really see). I totally recommend this product is you have oily skin, sensitive skin (lightweight).
3: mac haute and naughty mascara ($20): this two in one mascara is definitely like Dr Jekyll and mr Hyde. When you remove the pink top, it provides little amount of mascara for a natural look. When you remove the glittery purple top, it provides lots of mascara for a bold dramatic look.
This is the haute side (pink top)
This is the naughty side (glittery purple top)
I was in desperate need of a berry toned blush and a muted pinky plum blush, as well as oil control and mascara.so I pick up mac powder blushes in mocha and fever. I also picked up mac oil control lotion and haute and naughty mascara.
1: macs powder blush in mocha and fever ($20 ea). Mocha is described as a pinky plum color it is a matte finish blush which I love, as for fever it is described as a intended reddish Burgundy color that is as well a matte finish blush. Mocha is pretty muted on my skin tone so it isn't too bold and more of a everyday blush. fever it's more of a berry toned blush on my skin tone, since it is in fact intense in pigmentation and application it can totally be applied lightly for a berry flush look and heavy for intense drama. Left: mocha, right: fever. (Swatches) left to right fever (heavy swatch then blended), mocha (heavy then blended)
2: mac oil control lotion 1oz bottle ($15): described as a lightweight lotion, ment to control oily problem areas this lotion is a staple, without it my foundation would look messy, this lotion kept my t-zone in place all day and blended week with my foundation, so it didn't look like I had all these products on.
To to bottom: small drop and then blended (which you may not really see). I totally recommend this product is you have oily skin, sensitive skin (lightweight).
3: mac haute and naughty mascara ($20): this two in one mascara is definitely like Dr Jekyll and mr Hyde. When you remove the pink top, it provides little amount of mascara for a natural look. When you remove the glittery purple top, it provides lots of mascara for a bold dramatic look.
This is the haute side (pink top)
This is the naughty side (glittery purple top)
My mac essentials haul. (Face products) part:1
Hello my sexy blog fans, sorry it took me soo long for a posting, I have had a rough couple of weeks. I back now with a great posting and review on a couple of mac permanent items that I picked up on Wednesday.
First off I have to admit that before these products I did not own anything of mac aside from they're lipsticks.
1: mac studio sculpt foundation in nc42($30); this foundation is described as a full coverage gel based foundation. I have oily combo, acne prone skin so I wanted something that was more matte. This foundation is great it provides a natural semi matte finish, so it isn't totally drying. It is now my #1favorite foundation, #2 is loreal visible lift repair absolute, I use sun beige, #3 is loreal lumi foundation in sun beige. (Left to right; mineralized concealer and studio sculpt)
(Top to bottom; foundation blended, a dab of the foundation)
2: mac mineralized concealer in nc42 ($20): this is a creamy concealer, I have Rosacea on my chin and cupids bow so this area is very dry, some concealer a tend to look cakes and blotchy on my chin, this concealer is total heaven it is light weight, provides amazing coverage and doesn't cake on or look cakey after a few hours of wear. I definitely recommend this concealer if you have Rosacea, dry skin, or sensitive skin as it does not irritate.(lots of thing irritate my skin cause of its sensitivity, I know what it's like) (left to right; heavy swatch, blended)
3: mac bronzing powder in matte bronze ($24) and Mac mineralized skin finish in soft and gentle ($29). Matte bronze is described as a bare shouldered bronze, it isn't too dark, if your looking for a natural looking matte bronzing then this is it, if your looking for a darker bronzer I suggest you try bronze instead. This bronzer isn't too pigmented, then again I only tried it once since I just purchased it but it is a bit stiff. I may have to break it in. Soft and gentle is described a a gilded peach bronze , but personally I thinks it's more of a golden pewter color, it's looks like a pale golden pink on my skin tone. This msf is a staple in my vanity, it's great for highlighting the cheek bones and the bridge of the nose. I even found a great way to use this amazing powder from a mac artist, she sprayed a brush with macs fix it spray and applied soft and gentle wet to the center of my lid and it provided a beautiful effect with my dark charcoal smokey eye.
First off I have to admit that before these products I did not own anything of mac aside from they're lipsticks.
1: mac studio sculpt foundation in nc42($30); this foundation is described as a full coverage gel based foundation. I have oily combo, acne prone skin so I wanted something that was more matte. This foundation is great it provides a natural semi matte finish, so it isn't totally drying. It is now my #1favorite foundation, #2 is loreal visible lift repair absolute, I use sun beige, #3 is loreal lumi foundation in sun beige. (Left to right; mineralized concealer and studio sculpt)
(Top to bottom; foundation blended, a dab of the foundation)
2: mac mineralized concealer in nc42 ($20): this is a creamy concealer, I have Rosacea on my chin and cupids bow so this area is very dry, some concealer a tend to look cakes and blotchy on my chin, this concealer is total heaven it is light weight, provides amazing coverage and doesn't cake on or look cakey after a few hours of wear. I definitely recommend this concealer if you have Rosacea, dry skin, or sensitive skin as it does not irritate.(lots of thing irritate my skin cause of its sensitivity, I know what it's like) (left to right; heavy swatch, blended)
3: mac bronzing powder in matte bronze ($24) and Mac mineralized skin finish in soft and gentle ($29). Matte bronze is described as a bare shouldered bronze, it isn't too dark, if your looking for a natural looking matte bronzing then this is it, if your looking for a darker bronzer I suggest you try bronze instead. This bronzer isn't too pigmented, then again I only tried it once since I just purchased it but it is a bit stiff. I may have to break it in. Soft and gentle is described a a gilded peach bronze , but personally I thinks it's more of a golden pewter color, it's looks like a pale golden pink on my skin tone. This msf is a staple in my vanity, it's great for highlighting the cheek bones and the bridge of the nose. I even found a great way to use this amazing powder from a mac artist, she sprayed a brush with macs fix it spray and applied soft and gentle wet to the center of my lid and it provided a beautiful effect with my dark charcoal smokey eye.
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Sorry for the lack of postings!
Hello my sexy blog followers and browsers, I know I haven't posted anything lately, last week I was pretty busy. Saturday morning was pretty hectic, family came over that night and totally made my day. I got alcohol poisoning, ugh I hate beer. The last couple of days were followed by upset stomach and well we all know the downfall of poisoning. I feeling much better today and will totally makeup for the lack of postings withing the next couple days, I know I haven't finished my halloween series, so I will finish that first.
Mac glamour daze collection is online now!! YAY!!! Instore on Thursday, I'm more of a hands on person so I wil go instore to pick up my list.
This is the whole collection.
Mac glamour daze collection is online now!! YAY!!! Instore on Thursday, I'm more of a hands on person so I wil go instore to pick up my list.
This is the whole collection.
Lipsticks 16.50each (left to right) beauty,innocence,outrageously fun, glamourdaze, dramatic encounter.
I will be getting beauty, outrageously fun and glamourdaze.
The extra demension mineral skin finishes are $29 each. (Left to right) whisper of guilt and superb I have to get both,I love highlighter and these are perfect. I missed out on them earlier this year and will get it this time.
I would get more from the collection but wanted to save some money to buy urban decays vice palette ($59)and Ocho loco eyeliner set ($59)
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Halloween series: zombie smokey eye
This week I will be doing a halloween series of makeup look based on classic halloween costumes.
Today I did a Smokey eye with a complete face look based on a just turned zombie, so it's not gory or gruesome. Think micheal Jackson thriller. Lol love that song. I love this picture it's funny.
Face:
Covergirl simply ageless corrector
Loreal lumi foundation; sun beige
Covergirl some ageless cream foundation; classic tan (contour)
Eyes:
Sonia kashuk eye primer
2011 sephora blockbuster ( eyeshadows)
Matte black (crease and down eyebrow)
Matte muted mauve (inner corner of lid & casting shadow under the eye)
Matte deep green (outer corner of lid & lining the lower lash line)
Gold shimmer lime green (highlight brow bone)
Lips:
Mac viva glam gaga2
Today I did a Smokey eye with a complete face look based on a just turned zombie, so it's not gory or gruesome. Think micheal Jackson thriller. Lol love that song. I love this picture it's funny.
Face:
Covergirl simply ageless corrector
Loreal lumi foundation; sun beige
Covergirl some ageless cream foundation; classic tan (contour)
Eyes:
Sonia kashuk eye primer
2011 sephora blockbuster ( eyeshadows)
Matte black (crease and down eyebrow)
Matte muted mauve (inner corner of lid & casting shadow under the eye)
Matte deep green (outer corner of lid & lining the lower lash line)
Gold shimmer lime green (highlight brow bone)
Lips:
Mac viva glam gaga2
Sunday, October 14, 2012
My peachy/coral lipstick collection
I don't wear peachy tone lipsticks much so this list is pretty short. I have a total of 9 to share today.
Some I may have swatched already but I have all my lipsticks sorted my tones and colors so if they fit in the category I will re swatch.
1: maybelline color sensation lipstick in coral lustre.
This is actually one of my favorite, it's soo moisturizing and glossy (semi sheer)with the right amount of color.
2: sonia kashuk satin luxe lipcolor in sun kissed.
This color is beautiful and reminds me a lot of macs watch me simmer
3: loreal careese stick in angora sunset
4: Mac Pro long wear lipstick in booyah!
5: mac lipstick in cut a caper
6: mac lipstick in pleasure seeker
7: nyx round lipstick in margarita
Very close to macs see sheer
8: nyx round lipstick in femme
Very close to macs sail le vie lipstick
9:nyx round lipstick in vitamin
Some I may have swatched already but I have all my lipsticks sorted my tones and colors so if they fit in the category I will re swatch.
1: maybelline color sensation lipstick in coral lustre.
This is actually one of my favorite, it's soo moisturizing and glossy (semi sheer)with the right amount of color.
2: sonia kashuk satin luxe lipcolor in sun kissed.
This color is beautiful and reminds me a lot of macs watch me simmer
3: loreal careese stick in angora sunset
4: Mac Pro long wear lipstick in booyah!
5: mac lipstick in cut a caper
6: mac lipstick in pleasure seeker
7: nyx round lipstick in margarita
Very close to macs see sheer
8: nyx round lipstick in femme
Very close to macs sail le vie lipstick
9:nyx round lipstick in vitamin
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