Disclaimer

All the products used in my makeup looks were bought by me with my own $$$. I am in no way affiliated with these various companies and in no way compensated by them for using their products. If and when I receive something free FTC, I'll let you all know...ok!!!

Thursday, December 24, 2009

Happy Holidays

From my Family to Yours: Merry Christmas. I hope you all have a terrific and blessed one. Remember the true meaning of Christmas and have fun. Don't drink and drive and be safe. Mucho Luv!!

Saturday, December 19, 2009

LOTD: L'oreal HIP is my MAC

Hi


I know from the heading your like "what" but hey I love MAC and L'oreal HIP has been a favprite drugstore brand of mine and I love it. The HIP duos have so mush possible dupes to MAC and I love almost all the HIP duos that have been released (minus those matte colors which were released lately). Not only do I love the duos but their lip stuck shine, cream liners, crayons and blush as well as foundation are great.


Here's a look of the day which I did using a few of their products.





















Always use a primer (UD/TFSI) because if you have oily lids like me it will crease






























FACE
Revlon Colorstay Mahogany (not my normal RCS color: a little darker)
Ben Nye Neutral Set powder
Wet N Wild bronzer: Bali
L'Oreal HIP cream blush: Tickled
L'Oreal HIP e/s duo: Adventurous (orange as blush and light color as highlight)
L'Oreal HIP e/s duo: Brazen (dark brwon for contour)




EYES:
NYX tan concealer (base)
L'Oreal HIP Crayon: Authentic (second base)
L'Oreal HIP e/s duo: Riotous (bright green on lid & dark green on outer 'v' and crease & bottom lid)
42 Double stack matte palette: tan color (blend crease and highlight color together)
L'Oreal HIP Adventurous (light color for highlight)
L'Oreal HIP cream liner: Teal
Mascara

LIPS:
NYX Louisiana l/s
NYX Pinky Natural l/g


If you haven't tried the L'Oreal HIP products don't be afraid to give them a try, because that are all super duper pigmented and you can always get them at great deals when your drugstores as BOGO's.


Be fabulous!

THANK YOU

Hi


I appreciate that you all check out my blog and even view or read what I posted.
Thank you


Please check out these bloggers if you haven't done so because your definitely missing out on all the great beauty stuff.


Be fabulous!

Giveaways

Hi

Giveaways are not my mines


TheShadesOfU.com is having a MAC Brush Set Giveaway. To enter check out all the details by clicking here: TheShadesOfU.com MAC Brush Set Giveaway.

Two lucky winners will win a MAC brush set.


Pictures from the TheShadesOfU.com

The contest starts December 18, 2009 and ends on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at 11:55 p.m. EST.




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Picture from TheGlamorousGleam blogspot


The Glamorous Gleam is having her 100 Followers Giveaway [Congrats dear]. To see more on the giveaway details just click here: L.A Colors Goodies




GOODLUCK!!

Friday, December 18, 2009

EOTN

Hi everyone,

This look I did to represent the festivity of the season. Most of this holiday season colors are represented by Greens, Golds/Silver and Reds. But with that I added my touch and a favorite color of mines lately: purple.











Without flash

Eyes:
Homemade primer
96 eyeshadow palette: Gold (inner tearduct & highlight), Lt. Green, Deep Green, Red (crease), Orange (above crease) & purple (bottom lash line)
NYX Black e/s(crease)
Wet N Wild cream eyeliner
Mascara


Be fabulous!!

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Review: Generic 15 Concealer Palette

Hello everyone,

Note: picture heavy
Pictures are click-able and give details

I had a request by Vixxan from The Glam Shack blogspot to do a review on the 15 Generic Concealer palette.

I purchased this palette a while back and now I can give my full review after using it for some time now.






swatches




15 Concealer Palette
Where to buy: Ebay and other website that sell these generic palettes. Don't think Coastal Scents have it.

What it consist of: 11 cream concealer ranging from light tone to dark tone, also three (3) correctors and one (1) highlighter.



Correctors colors:

-Yellow ~for under eye circle (neutralizes deep red & purple)
-Lavender ~correct shallowness
-Green ~neutralizes redness (pimples)
-Orange/ Salmon ~ for dark circle (blue color)


Pros:
  • Gives a natural look when applied before any foundation application
  • great consistency
  • no smell
  • when applied it is a cream which turns to powder texture
  • there are various shades available to various skin tone
  • price for the 15 color palette is reasonable and cheap compared to other brand
  • very convenient for travel
  • Great eyeshadow base too. Eyeshadow lasted over 7+ hours without creasing

Cons:
  • Have to set it with a powder
  • As a eyeshadow base it doesn't make the eyeshadow(s) appear vibrant
  • Not deemed a full coverage concealer especially if you have extreme dark acne scars to cover

Here are pictures to compare it to MAC Studio Finish concealer.
(Note: Concealer used from palette is 2nd row from L-R, last column and then compared to MAC NW45)





MAC testing


Full face





Be fabulous!!


Disclaimer: I am not getting paid to review this product. I am not affiliated with the company which manufactures it or distributes it. Not being compensated for my honest review either. All the products I mentioned where solely bought by ME!!

Monday, December 14, 2009

SEPHORA VIB GIFT CARD

Hello beauties,

I hope you all have taken advantage of Sephora's VIB email that almost every Sephora Beauty Insider has gotten with some being $15 off or $20 off. I got my 415 off and of course I got one goodie that turn out to be 5 items.
Ok so here goes: I ordered a Clinique Moisturizing Lotion and I'm eligible to choose 3 free samples (yayyy!!) and after putting in my email VIB Gift card code of $15 off and then in the promo section I put a code: "JCPCHOOSE" and from their I choose a terrific free item [Smashbox Primer]. Walllllaaaa!!!!!!.... Can yall guess what was the total of my order?
Have you all guessed????



Well it's $4.33.... yes that's the total charge after shipping and tax and all the codes and promos. So 5 items for $4.33 is like getting each for less than a $1.

So if you haven't taken advantage of your Sephora VIB, take advantage now because the $15/$20 off email gift card ends tonight/today: Dec 14.



Be fabulous!!

Disclaimer: I am in no way getting paid to do this or advertise for the company, nor am I affiliated with them.