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Friday, April 26, 2013

LE Maybelline Color Tattoo for Summer 2013 Collection

Hey Beauties,


Maybelline has released a limited edition collection for Summer 2012 with some 24hr Color Tattoo, nail polishes and other beauty products. The Color Tattoo were the only items appealing to me and I had to have them. Now, I went on a mission to find these products, I went to Bed, Bath and Beyond after seeing Kokofemme post swatches and mention she had gotten hers there. When I got there, they had only one color on the display in stock, which was Icy Mint. I gave the Sale Associate the most hardest time as I was desperate to find these, she suggested that I could order them online and she went ahead and did so for the other colors not in stock and I had them ship to my home. :)))

Now each Color Tattoo was sent to me in from different locations in different packagings at different times. I was more so happy I had gotten them but to my curiosity there was two I was missing. Those two were only seen in Walgreens as stated by bloggers and I went on another hunt to a local Walgreens which nothing turn up for me but then I tried the nearest Walgreens near my home and walla it was there along with the previous six colors that are found at BB&B. I did not get Precious Pearl as it reminded me of a previous Color Tattoo.



Here are swatches of the new limited edition Summer Collection of Maybelline Color Tattoos. These Color Tattoo are more so duo-chrome shades and very creamy in texture.




Top: L-R: Blue Paradise :: Shady Shores :: Lavish Lavender
Bottom: L-R: Icy Mint :: Cool Crush :: Waves of White :: Seashore Frost



SWATCHES





L-R: Blue Paradise :: Shady Shores :: Lavish Lavender
















L-R: Icy Mint :: Cool Crush :: Waves of White :: Seashore Frost






Swatches with Black Eyeshadow applied over them

Applied NYC Black eyeshadow over the 24hr Maybelline Color Tattoos



L-R: Blue Paradise :: Shady Shores :: Lavish Lavender
with NYX black eyeshadow applied over it




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L-R: Icy Mint :: Cool Crush :: Waves of White :: Seashore Frost
with NYX Black eyeshadow applied over it




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L-R: Blue Paradise :: Shady Shores :: Lavish Lavender
with NYX Black eyeshadow applied over it at the top row 
middle shade has Jesse's Girl Sunlit Cactus applied over it 
then L'Oreal HIP pigment in Intrepid at the bottom of middle shade



Purchase at: Walgreens, Bed, Bath & Beyond also Ulta may have them.


Will you be purchasing these when they hit your local Walgreens or Bed, Bath & Beyond?


Disclaimer: All products in this post were purchased solely by me and I am in no way affiliated with the companies mentioned. 

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

FOTD: Whisper of Gilt

Hello Beauties,

Today's look is using an inexpensive palette that I purchase from Walgreens name Amuse. The eyeshadows from this palette are super soft and creamy and apply like butter on the eyes. These colors are intense but being that they create lots of fall out when applying but are workable on the eyes in application.






Products Used
FACE
Covergirl Queen 3n1 f/d: Rich Mink
MAC Studio Finish: NW45 (under eye concealer)
Ben Nye Luxury powder: Banana (under eye setting powder)
Ben Nye Translucent powder: Ebony mixed with Mojave powder: Nutmeg
Ruby Kisses mineral powder: Ebony (contour)
MAC MSF: Whisper of Gilt (highlight)


EYES
Wet n Wild eye primer
Physician Formula Shimmer Stripes Glam for Hazel Eyes; gold color (inner lid base)
L.A. Colors Jumbo pencil: Tropical Bliss (bottom lashline base)
Amuse e/s palette: Gold color (inner lid), Off Black color (outer lid), Purple color (bottom lashline)
MAC e/s: Saddle (crease)
N.Y.C. e/s duet: Go To Broadway; light color (highlight)
N.Y.C. liquid liner; black
Maybelline Falsies Flared mascara


LIPS
Milani l/l: True Red
Wet n Wild Fergie l/s: Saraghina



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Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Milani Cosmetics Limited Edition Collection

Hello Beauties,

Milani is coming out with some limited edition products this Spring..... you all know about all the awesome products Milani is currently releasing and being that these few items are limited edition, you may need to grab them as soon as they hit the store shelf.


Naturally Chic Shadow Eyez 12 Hr Wear Eyeshadow Pencils


There will be six limited edition neutral or natural colors: 07 Black Ink, 08 Espresso Line, 09 Cafe Au Lait, 10 Aldmond Cream, 11 Sand Dune, 12 Golden Bronze


- Long lasting, easy to use
- Water resistant and crease proof
- Paraben Free









TANtastic Face & Body Baked Bronzer

There will be two colors released: Fantastic Illuminator & Fantastic Summer's Kiss

- Long lasting and luminous powder bronzer
- Comes with mirror and applicator brush





Will be available at: Walgreens, HEB, and Fred Meyer stores



Monday, April 22, 2013

FOTD: Prom Glam Pt 1

Hello Beauties,

I had promised that I would do a prom series and I am keeping my word. This series would be called Prom Glam.... here is my first look for this series. In this series I will give a step by step (in words) as to how I achieve the look. Nevertheless, today's Prom Glam look features affordable makeup products that can be purchased from your local beauty supply stores and drugstores  that offer affordable brands such a Ruby Kisses, ELF and N.Y.C.









Products Used
FACE
Ruby Kisses No More Blemish f/d: Cognac
Ruby Kisses mineral powder: Cognac
Ruby Kisses 3D Face creator: Level 12 ; light color (under eye concealer)
N.Y.C. Translucent powder (set under eye concealer)
Ruby Kisses mineral powder: Ebony (contour)
ELF blush: Mellow Mauve (blush) & Gilded Gold (highlight)


EYES
Wet n Wild eye primer
Maybelline 24hr Color Tattoo: Gold Shimmer (lid base)
Ruby Kisses eyeliner: Brown (bottom lashline base)
ELF e/s: Wheat (lid), Mocha (outer lid & crease), Aubergine (outer lid, crease & bottom lashline), Moon Dust (highlight), Pink Ice (tearduct)
Physician Formula Shimmer Stripes for Green Eyes: black color (lid liner & waterline)
Maybelline Falsies Flared mascara


LIPS
N.Y.C. liquid shine: 555B Iced Orchid





The Process


  • Primer lid and bottom lashline with Wet n Wild eye primer or ELF eye primer
  • Apply a base so as to intensify the eyeshadow color, I used Maybelline 24 hr Tattoo in Gold Shimmer and applied it to the lid, leaving  the outer corner bare. 
  • Using ELF eyeshadow in Wheat apply it unto the lid over the base we applied previously. Then using a crease brush I applied Mocha on the outer lid and blended into the crease area for more depth. 
  • ELF Aubergine eyeshadow was then taken as done in the same process as we did with Mocha for more depth in our look. 
  • With ELF Moon Dust I applied it lightly as a highlight under the arch of my brow.
  • Taking Ruby Kisses brown eyeliner and applied it to my bottom lashline and smudge Aubergine eyeshadow over it. 
  • To line my eyelid and waterline I opted for my Physician Formula cream eyeliner in black with a simple wing detail. 
  • Applied my favorite mascara and then applied ELF Pink Ice eyeshadow lightly in the tearduct.
  • And there you have your eye look is complete, adding lashes is optional but would be very glam for the look.

  • Apply your foundation of choice if you have oily skin be sure to apply a primer and my favorite: MOM (Milk of Magnesia) which keeps the oils abay. For dry skin, be sure to moisturize the skin before applying your foundation.
  • After you have completed your face foundation routine, spray some makeup mist/fix +/ setting spray to keep your makeup looking fresh and glam during your night of enjoyment. An affordable setting spray would be ELF spray mist that contains Aloe which calms the face and leaves it looking fresh. 
  • Apply your lip balm and then your lip shine of choice. I used the subtly color from N.Y.C. in Ice Orchid. If need be to line your lips, apply a Rose pink color or Cocoa depending on your skin tone. Do not apply a black color to your lips. 




If you have any questions regarding the makeup look and the process in completing this look, please forward them to my email: DaDivabeauty@gmail.com


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Friday, April 19, 2013

FOTD: Crystal Blues

Hello Beauties,


I know, I know.... another blue look for the month. I don't know why my eye always go for that color. Nevertheless, today's look is not an everyday wear makeup look. Hope you enjoy me stepping out of the zone for a minute. I will be doing a couple series of prom makeup look soon as well as a bridal look series, stay tuned, I've got lots of great stuff in the works for my blog as well as trying to get my Youtube back to biz with some fresh new videos.











Products Used
FACE
Ruby Kisses No Blemish f/d: Cognac
Ruby Kisses 3D creator: Level 13; light color (under eye concealer)
NYC Translucent powder (set under eye concealer)
Ruby Kisses mineral powder: Cognac (all over face), Ebony (contour)
Revlon A Floral Affair blush: Flushed (highlight)
Be A Bombshell blush: Beach Please


EYES
Jordana eye primer
Wet n Wild crayon: Electro (inner lid base)
Ruby Kisses Xpress crayon: Rich Bitch (outer lid & bottom lashline base)

120 palette: 1st edition

  • D1 (inner lid)
  • G1 (middle lid)
  • H1 (outer  lid & bottom lashline )
  • I2 (outer wing of lid)
  • D12 (crease)
NYC Duet e/s: Go To Boardway; light color  (highlight)

Sally Girl glitter: Blue Lagoon (inner lid)  &  Midnight Blue (outer lid)
NYC liquid liner: Black
Santee glitter liner: Crystal (tearduct)
La Charme lashes #415
Maybelline Falsies Flared mascara


LIPS
Jordana l/l: Silver Lilac
L.A. Girl l/s: Promise
Milani l/s: Fruit Punch (center)



Be Fabulous & spread love!!!



#PrayersForBoston


Thursday, April 18, 2013

FOTD: MonoChromatic Purples

Hey Beauties,

Here is today's look..... monochromatic and simple!!!









Love my cat eye shades

Products Used
FACE
Revlon Colorstay f/d: Cappuccino
MAC Pro Longwear concealer: NW45 (under eye concealing)
Ben Nye Translucent powder: Nutmeg & Ebony
Ben Nye Luxury powder: Banana (under eye setting powder)
Ruby Kisses mineral powder: Ebony (contour)
Sally Girl highlighter: Soft Light (highlight)


EYES
Wet n Wild primer
MAC p/p: Half Wild (lid base)
Wet n Wild MegaChrome eyeliner: Antique Amethyst (bottom lashline base)
Wet n Wild e/s: FreakShow (lid & bottom lashline)
MAC e/s: Saddle & Rule (crease)
NYC Duet e/s: Go to Boardway; light color (highlight)
Physician Formula Shimmer Strips for Green Eyes: Purple Color
Maybelline Flared Falsies mascara


LIPS
L.A. Colors l/l: Smooth Plum
Wet n Wild l/s: 908C Sugar Plum Fairy



Be Fabulous & spread love!!!



#PrayersForBoston #PrayersToAllWhoAreAffectedByTheTragediesOfThisYear

Monday, April 15, 2013

FOTD: Smokey Bronze with Teal

Hey Beauties,

I am loving a smokey eye with a pop of color lately. It's my go-to type of look. Check out what pop of color is used in today's look.






Products Used
FACE
Covergirl Queen 3n1 f/d: Rich Mink
Ben Nye Luxury powder: Nutmeg
MAC Studio Finish concealer: NW40 (under-eye concealer)
Ben Nye Luxury powder: Banana (set under-eye concealer)
Ruby Kisses mineral powder: Ebony (contour)
Sally Girl highlighter: Soft Light (highlight)


EYES
Wet n Wild eye primer
Revlon Luxurious Color Smoky Crayon: Bronze Smoke (inner & outer lid base)
Profusion Brighten Eyes: #10; 5th color  :::  mixed with  ::: NYC duet e/s: Go To Boardway; dark brown (inner & outer lid)
Profusion Brighten Eyes: #05; 3rd color (middle lid)
MAC e/s: Texture & Rule (crease)
NYC duet e/s: Go To Boardway; light color (highlight)
Wet n Wild eyeliner: Turquoise (bottom lashline & waterline)
Yaby e/s: #296 So Vein (bottom lashline)
Physician Formula Shimmer Strips for Green Eyes; black eyeliner
Maybelline Flared Falsies mascara



LIPS
Jordana l/l: Cabernet
Revlon l/s: Certainly Red & In The Red
Milani Haute Flash l/g: In A Flash



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Thursday, April 11, 2013

FOTD: Blues Clues

Hey Beauties

I have promised a spring time look, so I came up with this smokey version of a spring time look. Hope you like.









Products Used
FACE
Maybelline superstay f/d: Cocoa
Revlon Colorstay concealer: Deep (under eye concealer)
NYC Translucent powder (set under eye concealer)
Ruby Kisses HD powder: Rich
Ruby Kisses mineral powder: Ebony (contour)
Ruby Kisses All Over Glow powder: Light Bronze (highlight)
Maybelline blush: Coral Burst (LE)


EYES
Jordana eye primer
L.A. Color Jumbo pencil: Sea Shell (lid base) & Tropical Bliss (bottom lashline base)
Ebay 120 palette; 2nd edition (see side bar in web version for color coding)

  • D1 (lid)
  • D12 (tearduct)
  • G6 (outer lid & crease & bottom lashline)
  • A6 (outer lid & crease)
  • D6 (bottom lashline)
Ebay 42 matte palette: brown color & orange color (crease/transition colors), dark marron color (outer lid & crease & bottom lashline)
NYC duet e/s: Go To Broadway (highlight)
L'Oreal HIP cream eyeliner: Midnight Blue 
Random concealer & NYX eyeliner: Electric Blue (waterline)
Ebay lashes #04
Wet n Wild Mega Volume Color Up mascara: Indigo Blue


LIPS
NYX l/l: Pinky 
NYX matte l/s: Angel
Covergirl l/s: FairyTale (center)
NYX Megashine l/g: La La










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I opted for more colorful, playful and photo-shoot lip combination.

LIPS #2
Occ lip tar: Rx mixed with Feathered








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