Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Maybelline: Illegal length mascara
After seeing the commercials I went out curious to see if this mascara was any good & I must say I like it. It does give me a nice amount of length even though I'm more for length & volume, but for the ladies who desire more length this is a go to at a very good price. The fibers really do hold on. It's like giving your lashes extensions :) lol definitely not a waste of money in my opinion. This one and falsies are my two fav mascaras from maybelline :)
Monday, February 20, 2012
Friday, February 17, 2012
My new favorite moisturizer
Bare minerals does have a skin care line! It all started with a sample from sephora. I have dry sensitive skin and this moisturizer is ideal for my skin type :) very rich in texture. I love it! Free of parabens & synthetic fragrance and doesn't contain any artificial oils so it's safe enough for my skin. It also improves firmness in the skin, elasticity, radiance and skin texture.
*Beach Tree Bud helps firm and smooth skin
*Avocado oil is rich in vitamins A, E and D which softens and provides extreme hydration
*Flax seed oil helps to soothe and comfort sensitive, stressed dry skin
• My experience: I have found that my skin is left much more hydrated using this moisturizer and definitely much smoother than it was using other moisturizers. The scent doesn't bother me at all. Not sure if it's the elasticity or firmness part, but one or both I feel I've seen an improvement. I don't have any noticeable wrinkles yet lol but I did have some becoming more visible on my forehead. Worry lines? Lol not sure but I did notice that those minimized which I was happy about because there's no way I should have wrinkles lol. Maybe it's because all the hydration this moisturizer has to offer. Either way I am in love and definitely recommend for those with my skin type! :)
*Beach Tree Bud helps firm and smooth skin
*Avocado oil is rich in vitamins A, E and D which softens and provides extreme hydration
*Flax seed oil helps to soothe and comfort sensitive, stressed dry skin
• My experience: I have found that my skin is left much more hydrated using this moisturizer and definitely much smoother than it was using other moisturizers. The scent doesn't bother me at all. Not sure if it's the elasticity or firmness part, but one or both I feel I've seen an improvement. I don't have any noticeable wrinkles yet lol but I did have some becoming more visible on my forehead. Worry lines? Lol not sure but I did notice that those minimized which I was happy about because there's no way I should have wrinkles lol. Maybe it's because all the hydration this moisturizer has to offer. Either way I am in love and definitely recommend for those with my skin type! :)
Thursday, February 16, 2012
How to: choose a good skin care routine
Remember your skin care routine doesn't have to be within the same skin care line. The skin care industry has a wide variety of products to choose from. For all skin types and sensitivity. You can try and find your skin care routine yourself or go to a store that sells skin care and let a consultant guide you in what you should try. You can also see a dermatologist but I feel that's needed when you really can't find anything to help you. Those that don't struggle with acne or breakouts it doesn't mean you still shouldn't have a skin care routine. Cleansing and moisturizing are the two most important steps. Most people ignore toning so that's why I say those are the two most important.
**How to help avoid breakouts
• minimize your intake of greasy food
• make sure you have a decent amount of water intake in your diet
• don't touch your face! No matter what your hands are filled with germs even when they feel clean
• change your pillow cases often. Remember your hair carries oils that remain on your pillow case and so does your face
• wash your face before bed and remove all make up. Even if you don't wear any still wash your face
**How to: choose your cleanser:
• figure out your skin type. Are you dry, oily, normal or do you have combination skin?
• Make sure your cleanser doesn't make your skin feel dry & tight. It could be too much for your skin
• Cream cleansers work better with dry skin because they don't strip your face of essential oils, but still remove dirt and all the other bad stuff :)
• Gel cleansers work better for oily skin since they absorb excess oil
• If you have sensitive skin you probably want to make sure the cleanser is free of parabens, harsh chemicals and artificial fragrance just to avoid any possible irritation
• Lastly, if you have normal skin woohoo! you don't have to be as careful as someone with sensitive skin so go for something basic that still gets the job done and cleans all the yucky stuff off of your face
** Cleanse twice a day!! no more than that..Morning and night
** Best way to find out what works for you is by trying it out! Stop by any Sephora and sample some stuff. It allows you to try a product and see how your skin reacts before purchasing.
**HINT: If you're really afraid something will be too harsh you should try it first on a sensitive part of your arm before applying it to your face.
**How to: choose your moisturizer
Same as a cleanser you should first know your skin type.
People with oily skin don't think just because you have oily skin you don't have to moisturize..you do!! Your skin deserves hydration as well :)
• Keep in mind moisturizers with a rich texture are more ideal for dry skin since they tend to be more hydrating.
• something lighter in texture would be more ideal for an oily skin type
• anything in between should be fine for combination skin.
**Moisturizers usually label and let you know the kind of skin type it is good for so just pay attention to that :)
**Make sure you like the feel and scent to your moisturizer as this will be directly placed on your face
For those with acne many skin care lines provide treatments to be used along side your skin care routine but it's all about finding the right one for your skin type by knowing it and trying things out. When nothing is working the best thing to do is see a dermatologist.
By following some of the steps above you should be on your way to nice and clean skin!
**exfoliating and getting facials every now and then should be done as well just to give your skin that extra cleaning.
Having a clean base and canvas is the best way to start for flawless make up application!
Hope this helped good luck! xo
**How to help avoid breakouts
• minimize your intake of greasy food
• make sure you have a decent amount of water intake in your diet
• don't touch your face! No matter what your hands are filled with germs even when they feel clean
• change your pillow cases often. Remember your hair carries oils that remain on your pillow case and so does your face
• wash your face before bed and remove all make up. Even if you don't wear any still wash your face
**How to: choose your cleanser:
• figure out your skin type. Are you dry, oily, normal or do you have combination skin?
• Make sure your cleanser doesn't make your skin feel dry & tight. It could be too much for your skin
• Cream cleansers work better with dry skin because they don't strip your face of essential oils, but still remove dirt and all the other bad stuff :)
• Gel cleansers work better for oily skin since they absorb excess oil
• If you have sensitive skin you probably want to make sure the cleanser is free of parabens, harsh chemicals and artificial fragrance just to avoid any possible irritation
• Lastly, if you have normal skin woohoo! you don't have to be as careful as someone with sensitive skin so go for something basic that still gets the job done and cleans all the yucky stuff off of your face
** Cleanse twice a day!! no more than that..Morning and night
** Best way to find out what works for you is by trying it out! Stop by any Sephora and sample some stuff. It allows you to try a product and see how your skin reacts before purchasing.
**HINT: If you're really afraid something will be too harsh you should try it first on a sensitive part of your arm before applying it to your face.
**How to: choose your moisturizer
Same as a cleanser you should first know your skin type.
People with oily skin don't think just because you have oily skin you don't have to moisturize..you do!! Your skin deserves hydration as well :)
• Keep in mind moisturizers with a rich texture are more ideal for dry skin since they tend to be more hydrating.
• something lighter in texture would be more ideal for an oily skin type
• anything in between should be fine for combination skin.
**Moisturizers usually label and let you know the kind of skin type it is good for so just pay attention to that :)
**Make sure you like the feel and scent to your moisturizer as this will be directly placed on your face
For those with acne many skin care lines provide treatments to be used along side your skin care routine but it's all about finding the right one for your skin type by knowing it and trying things out. When nothing is working the best thing to do is see a dermatologist.
By following some of the steps above you should be on your way to nice and clean skin!
**exfoliating and getting facials every now and then should be done as well just to give your skin that extra cleaning.
Having a clean base and canvas is the best way to start for flawless make up application!
Hope this helped good luck! xo
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Lancôme color design Amethyst glam 300 palette
I have yet to use this palette. I just purchased it, but I have used it on several clients while working at Sephora and I love it on them all. Purples are gorgeous to compliment green, hazel and brown eyes. The pigment is really good on these shadows and the palette includes, 5 shadows, 2 sponge tip applicators, one being for liner and one to apply the shadows all over. It also comes with a clear sheet labeled over the shadows to show where they should be applied, but of course you can apply them to your liking. Price 49.50$ if I'm not mistaken. If not this palette definitely go out and get yourself some beautiful purple shadows :)
The Naked 2
The best palette for natural looks!
This palette offers 12 beautiful natural shades for your eyes! 3 matte shades.. Foxy, Tease, and Blackout
Every shadow had good pigment. So many looks can be created with this palette. Put your creativity to the test :) You can be natural and glamourous with Urban decay's Naked 2 palette. Their first one is awesome too, but I must admit I favor the second one more. It also comes with a double sided eyeshadow brush. Your essentials..Regular eyeshadow brush and crease/blending brush! and a mini lipgloss..shade: Naked. All for 52$ Their first one sold so many that the sequel was raved for from the ladies :) It was well worth the wait. This has become my every day in my huge collection of make up. With this palette you are set if you're a girl who enjoys naturals every day!
This palette offers 12 beautiful natural shades for your eyes! 3 matte shades.. Foxy, Tease, and Blackout
Every shadow had good pigment. So many looks can be created with this palette. Put your creativity to the test :) You can be natural and glamourous with Urban decay's Naked 2 palette. Their first one is awesome too, but I must admit I favor the second one more. It also comes with a double sided eyeshadow brush. Your essentials..Regular eyeshadow brush and crease/blending brush! and a mini lipgloss..shade: Naked. All for 52$ Their first one sold so many that the sequel was raved for from the ladies :) It was well worth the wait. This has become my every day in my huge collection of make up. With this palette you are set if you're a girl who enjoys naturals every day!
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