Sunday, May 31, 2009

Q&A: Fun and Games Blush



Kami's Question: What's a good base to have "Fun and Game" Blush to show up on NC44 Skin?

A: Try applying Fun and Games over "Improper Copper" Cream Color Base. This CCB will not only enhance Fun and Games blush, but keep it true to color.


Improper Copper - Honest copper forged with high-karat gold
Fun & Games - Soft orange peach


(Brush + Storage Tip)

Quick Tip: Storage Solution



Problem:
Trying to feng shui?

Solution:
watch the video...maybe this can help you.


Need:
- anything thats empty and sturdy.

May Favorite's

+Last Month Favorites - click to view




Herbal Essences None of your frizzness - don't look so shocked. my smoothing conditioner is here to smooth things over. frizz, fuzz and flyaways are virtually finished. i'll fight for your right to smooth hair with my nourishing formula with anti-frizz potion fused with mandarin balm & pearls. i'll keep your hair smooth and shiny from root to tip and help resist humidity so it doesn't try to make a break for it.

Ben Nye Hazelnut Blush - versatile color for I use it for "contouring".

Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation - Skin Foundation SPF 15 offers invisible, weightless coverage that looks like skin, not makeup. 5.0 Honey = Light Golden Skin

MAC Light Over Dark - Dark Deep brown

Rimmel Sexy Curves - collagen formula containing proteins, vitamins and conditioners that strengthens lashes, amplifies lash volume and holds curl for up to 16 hours.


Prestige My Biggest Lashes - only when I'm adding on top of another mascara (tip of lashes only).


Christian Dior Diorkiss Gloss # 318 Praline - Provides multi-effect transparent shades Tasty scents & long wearing Plumped-up shine gives volumizing effect Adds sparkle to your lips & highlights their shapeSoothing formula makes your lips feel soft & comfort Your lips look supple & succulent

Shiseido Sun Protection Eye Cream PA++,SPF - A rich eye-area cream that minimizes the appearance of wrinkles and enhances skin’s radiance while providing exceptional protection against UVA/UVB rays. **I'M getting the full siz, because of the sample.**

+What's in stock:
MAC Style Warrior's

Comparing: Bold and Brazen Starflash E/S


Bold and Brazen - frosty light copper
Brassy - copper
Expensive Pink - peachy-pink

Comparing: Dreammaker Starflash E/S



Dreammaker - Frosty golden yellow
Nakedlunch - pink with shimmer
Hey - shimmery light gold-brown
All that glitter - Midtone beige with gold reflects



(MAC - Love that Look)

Comparing: Glamour Check! Starflash E/S



Sketch - Intense burgundy-plum flecked with red shimmer
Cranberry - Reddish plum with pink shimmer
Sweet chestnut - frosty cranberry
Glamour Check - Reddish brown




(MAC - Love that Look)

Comparing: Grand Entrance E/S


Grand Entrance - Cool apricot beige
Rose Blanc - pale pinky white gold
Rice paper - Soft peachy gold with shimmer



(MAC - Love that Look)

MAC - Starflash Finish E/S





Grand Entrance - Cool apricot beige
Dreammaker - Frosty golden yellow
Smoke & Diamonds - Dirty dark grey
Glamour Check! - Reddish brown
Mink & Sable - Frosty Olive Green
Bold & Brazen - frosty light copper

(MAC - Love that Look)

Saturday, May 30, 2009

What's your secret weapon?

Very old video:



scroll to 1:32 to get to the point lol

Talks about:
- Acne Spot Treatment
- Contouring
- Mixing products in my cleanser
- Creating pouty lips
- Filling in the brows(what I use)
- Creating a mist spray

Do you have one?

Friday, May 29, 2009

MAC - Love That Look Collection Fall 2009

MAC Love That Look Collection
Launch Date: August 2009



Grand Entrance - Cool apricot beige
Dreammaker - Frosty golden yellow
Smoke & Diamonds - Dirty dark grey
Glamour Check! - Reddish brown
Strike A Pose - Dirty deep sea blue
Ego - Light yellow pink
Fashion Groupie - Light, blue violet
Unbasic White - Snow white
One-Off Medium - green with silver pearl
Rated R - Light, yellow green
Style Snob - Dirty pink brown with gold pearl
Fashion Light - gray-green with gold pearl



Source: Christine (Temptalia.com) <3

Quick Beauty Tip: Mascara Overload?


Problem:
Mascara tends to appear on your upper/lower eye area with just a few coats?

Solution:
watch the video...maybe this can help you.


Need:
- Tissue


*I already had on "sexy curves" mascara by rimmel ..just added the "my big fat lashes" mascara to give my lashes more volume.

Quick Tip: Growing Your Nails





Problem:
Nails not growing?

Solution:
watch the video...maybe this can help you.


Need:
- Your fav. nail polish.

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Beauty Confessions: 02





Seriously, if it wasn’t for this magazine I would have been a nervous wreck on the plane today. Let’s get to the goods.

In the "Look Now" section:

Tropical Lips! Yes, the mag states how lips that look as fruity as a pack of starburst is what’s happening right now!

Matching Fuschsia Lip liner and Lipstick!
- Scribble some liner on your lips
- Dab your matching lipstick just to the center

Get your Fav. Hot Coral lipstick
- Apply with fingers
- Than add an extra dose of color to the center of lips

When doing this look keep eyes soft.

Color of the moment: Brown Shimmer
- Chanel Eye Definer in Brun Cuivre
- Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay in Place Pencil Bronze
- L'oreal Kohl Duo Shadow Plus Liner in Bronze/Brown

All have a metallic reflective quality that makes them look less heavy than a matte brown.

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

E/L: Ben Nye - Cake Liner



Ben Nye cake eye liner - can be applied wet for smudge-proof lining.



other shades:

- White
- Black
- Charcoal
- Dark Brown
- Brown
- Eggplant
- Electric Blue

Skin: Ben Nye - Shadow/Contour Wheel




Ben Nye Makeup Shadow Wheel: SK-3
Ben Nye Creme Contour Wheel - TK-4 Olive: Medium-Deep

Four indispensable contours for beauty, corrective, old age and character designs.




Shades:
- CS-2
- CS-3
- CS-5
- CR-35



Shades:
- Cinnamon Creme Color CL-11
- Black Creme Color CL-29
- Natural Lip Colors LC-5
- Sunburn Stipple Color Liner CL-9 Creme
+more on contouring

Monday, May 25, 2009

Skin: Mehron's Base Corrector



Based on the color wheel principle, any underlying skin tones or discolorations can be neutralized using these five colors:

- Lilac Suede
- Mint Buff
- Tawny Amber
- Soft Peach
- Fawn Pink

Unlike traditional neutralizing products, they used skin tones in their formulation to avoid whiteness in the base.




Base Corrector:
+ Quick Tip Video:instant corrector

E/S: Ben Nye's and Mehron's Base




Ben Nye Lumiere Grande Colour Palette: Apply dry, or with water for enhanced opacity.

Shades Included:
- Ice
- Aztec Gold
- Silver
- Azalea
- Cosmic Blue
- Sun Yellow







Paradise Makeup Palette incorporates group of the most popular semi-soft, water soluble, moist cake color makeup combinations and brush..

Shades Included: Black (B), Red (R), DK. Blue (DBL), Orange (O), White (W), Yellow (Y), Dk. Green (DGR), Dk. Brown

Shades Included: Lt. Pink (LPK), Purple (P), Teal (T), Lt. Blue (LBL), Lt. Green (LGR), Lt. Brown (LBR), Violet (V), Dk. Pink




Check out these post on "First Base":
+ First Base Part #4
+First Base Part #3
+First Base Part #2
+First Base Part #1

Skin: Ben Nye Concealer Wheel

How to apply concealer: click here.


Ben Nye, Sr. pioneered the design of special neutralizers, such as Mellow Yellow, to conceal facial flaws for Hollywood close-ups. Our expanded range of unique shades are creamy, yet intensely pigmented to blend away tattoos, discolorations, and blemishes. As noted below, Tattoo Cover and Ultraconceal contain maximum pigment coverage (MC).




Comparing to BB Concealer and Corrector:


+ more concealer swatches

Mini Haul: Ben Nye + Extra


Mehron's Basic Palette
Mehron's Pastel Palette
Mehron's Neutralizing Proring
Ben Nye Concealer Wheel
Ben Nye Concealer Wheel


Ben Nye Lumiere Palette
Ben Nye Hazelnut "Blush" contouring
Lip Brush
Mixing Palette

Monday, May 18, 2009

Bobbi's Concealer Method


click here to view (video will pop-up): Bobbi Brown's Tip.



HOW TO-APPLY:

For smooth, even application, start by moisturizing undereye area with Hydrating Eye Cream. Then, apply Creamy Concealer up to the lashline and into the inner corner of the eye using the Concealer Brush. Smooth and blend by gently patting with the pads of your fingers. Set with the coordinating powder. For extra darkness under the eye, apply pink-based Corrector shade first, blend, then follow with your yellow-based Creamy Concealer shade.


What I'm using:
*When I'm not wearing foundation I love just using my "studio light" under my eyes.*

Want to try the "Hydrating Eye Cream" in place of the "fast eye response"
and the Sheer Finish Loose yellow Powder.


I should of gotten the concealer kit. Which is only $32...so be smart and get the kit. I didn't get it, because the reasons she mentions.."it's under the eyes(basically thinking the powder would settle in my lines)".

Skin: Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation




Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation - Truly modern foundation: Skin Foundation SPF 15 offers invisible, weightless coverage that looks like skin, not makeup. This long-wearing formula evens tone, minimizes the appearance of pores, conceals imperfections, and offers broad spectrum UV protection. Its hydrating technology leaves skin feeling cushioned, comfortable, and clean. Ideal for all skin types.

4.5 Warm Natural = Tan TO DEEP Tan skin
5.0 Honey = Light Golden Skin
Comparing to my old foundation (mac satinfinish):

as you can see the BB foundation is much thinner which I love. I might try this in "Warm Natural", but this is a pretty good match.



Foundation brush of choice 109 and 187:

What brushes I'm using it click here(havent been updated).

New face canvas routine:


+ For more info on the items: go here & here
+ For my skincare routine: go here.

Mascara: Revlon Double Twist





Revlon DoubleTwist - Volumizing Mascara with a revolutionary brush that combines traditional bristles with innovative defining bristles for luscious volume and remarkable definition; Opthalmalogist-tested; safe for contact lens wearers and sensitive eyes.



pros: brush
cons:
- clumpage
- smudging

Nail Lacquer: Seasonal Peach



MAC - Seasonal Peach: Creamy pale peachy pink (Cream)

Mini thoughts on the nail polish.

Last time I wore it.

Sunday, May 17, 2009

Comparing: Blush Stix to Cheek Tint



Cheek Tint - gives cheeks a sheer tint of a natural look.
BlushStix - gives cheeks a pearly, dewy look.


Blush Stix - Jane be pure AguaCeuticals Blushstix ($6)
Cheek Tint - Bobbi's new Sheer Color Cheek Tint ($22)

Smasbox: Eye Illusions




Eye Illusion
Transform your favorite shadow into a brand new hue with this four-color palette. Each shade can be worn over or under shadow, alone, or in combination with one another, to create a varitey of special effects.

Eye Illusion includes four opalescent shadows in golden pink opal, golden green opal, pink opal, and purple opal.


Price: $32
Shop: sephora.com

Friday, May 15, 2009

Quick Beauty Tip: Grow Lashes & Brow




Problem:
Suffer from sparse brows or thin lashes?

Solution:
watch the video...maybe this can help you.


Need:
- Castor Oil
- Mascara Wand

Thursday, May 14, 2009

MAC - Baby Bloom for Fall 2009

MAC Cosmetics Baby Bloom for Fall 2009

U.S. Launch Date: July 30th, 2009
International: August 2009




Interested in... hmmm not sure







Studio Moisture Tint SPF15 ($29.50 U.S. / $38.00 CDN):
Light Soft pale beige
Medium Warm beige
Medium Dark Caramel beige
Dark Deep caramel
Deep Dark Rich golden bronze

Suntints SPF20 Liquid Lip Balm ($14.50 U.S. / $17.50 CDN:
Just A Smidge Soft, pastel yellow with multi-coloured pearl
Lilt of Lily Soft, creamy pale pink
Pink Tinge Clean bright yellow-pink with gold pearl
Full of Grace Soft, sheer rose
Moist Plum Light lilac with very fine pearl

source: temptalia.com