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Hey Beauties! The last time I did a favorites blog was July. But this time
I'm gonna do it a bit differently from how I would normally do these kinda
blogs. Like I explained to you guys last month that I’m gonna do it correctly
this month. Along with me explaining to you what I've been loving; I will post
a photo of my favorites on here. So, let’s get started!!!
The
categories are:
1. Skin Care
2. Hair Care
3. Jewelry
4. Media (TV Shows, Movies,
Music, Books, Social Sites)
5. Humans (YouTube, Celebrities, Favorite
Person on a Social Site)
6. Fashion
7. Food
8. Drinks
9. Beauty (Nail, Makeup,
Lotion, Perfume)
Now, I'm only going to pick 1 from each category; 3 of
the categories I gave you an example of what is in there. But again,
I'll only be choosing 1 particular brand from each category. And in the
photo will be a group of only 9 pics.
In order according to the category list:
1. Michael Todd True Organics Jojoba Charcoal Facial Scrub
2. Goody Simple Spin Pin
3. Cross Bracelet from Forever 21
4. iHeartRadio
5. MakeupByAlli
6. My Sneakers
7. Pretzel Maker (Its a fast food place in my mall that I'm obsessed with)
8. Cotton Candy Frap.
9. Beauty Blender
Hey Beauties! So this has been my everyday look for Summer and I love it. I have everything listed down below in order and thought this would make a great tutorial. I mean, I love
how this turned out and I hope you do too. At the end of this blog will
be a video of me showing
you guys
how to put this look on (I did get cut off at the end of the video but everything you need for this look is in this blog). Enjoy!
Skin
-Aveeno Positively Radiant Brightening Cleanser
-Clean & Clear Morning Burst Facial Scrub
-Simple Soothing Facial Toner
-Simple Protecting Light Moisturizer
-Simple Revitalizing Eye Roll on
-Benefit It's Potent! Eye Cream
-Mederma Skin Care For Scars
-Stila One Step Correct Correcteur
Face
-Revlon Color Stay Liquid
Foundation for Combination/Oily Skin in #110 Ivory (Beauty Blender)
-CoverGirl Pressed Powder in Naturally Beige [I Think] (Powder Brush)
-NYC Smooth Skin Pressed Powder in #720A Sunny (Bronzer Brush)
-NYX Blush in Angel (Blush Brush)
Concealer
I
suffer from sever under eye circles because I don't get too much sleep.
So, I'm stuck using different kinds of concealer to cover them up.
Depending on how bad they are, I'll reach for a specific one. I'll list
every concealer that I do own and use. But remember, use whatever
concealer you have on hand.
-Physicians Formula Youthful Wear 3-in-1 Concealer in Light + Yellow*******
-Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Treatment Concealer in Fair
-Maybelline Cover Stick in Ivory
-MAC Pro Long Wear Concealer in NC15
-CoverGirl & Olay Simply Ageless Eye Concealer in #205 Very Light (Discontinued)
-Mary Kay Concealer in Beige 1
-Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer in Ivory
-Bare Minerals Stroke of Light Eye Brightener in Luminous 1
-CoverGirl TRUconceal Concealer in #2 (Discontinued) [Dupe CoverGirl Invisible Concealer in #115 Fair]
-Maybelline Fit Me Concealer in #35 Deep (Too Dark For Me)
Eye Brows
-Lorac Pro Eyeshadow in Espresso (Dupe) CoverGirl Eyeshadow in Brown Smolder
-Essence Eyebrow Designer Pencil in #02 Brown
-Maybelline Great Lash Clear Mascara
Eye Primer
-Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion
-MAC Paint Pot in Painterly
Eyeshadow
-Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette
-Foxy (Lid & Crease) (Eyeshadow Brush) [Dupe] NYX Eyeshadow in #ES107 Vanilla Sky
-Crave (Outer V) (Dome Brush and Blending/Crease Brush) NYX Eyeshadow in #ES01 Black
-Wet n Wild Coloricon Eyeshadow Single in #C255C Panther [Matte Black] (Outer V) (Dome Brush and Blending/Crease Brush)
-W.O.S. [Walk Of Shame] (Lid) (Eyeshadow Brush) [Dupe] Wet n Wild Coloricon Eyeshadow Single in #C241A Brulee
-Venus (Lid) (Eyeshadow Brush) [Dupe] Hard Candy Single Eyeshadow in #512 Infatuation
Eye Liner + Mascara
-Rimmel London Scandal Eyes Eyeliner in #001 Black (Tight Line)
-Maybelline Master Precise Felt Tip Liner in Black (Line Top of Lid)
-Maybelline The Falsies Volum' Express Water Proof Mascara in Black Drama
*Choose whatever lip product I have listed down below to complete the rest of your look! Lips
-Stila Lip Glaze in Pink Dragon Fruit DP with Revlon Lip Butter in #090 Sweet Tart
-Stila Lip Glaze in Candy Apple DH with Wet n Wild Lipstick in #519A Hot Red
-Revlon Lipstick in #634 Sparkling Cider with NYX Lip Gloss in #LG101A Sugar Pie
Hey Beauties! So, this is the new tag that has been going around YouTube and sad to say, I wont be doing video's for Tag Friday. Only, because I have so much on my plate as is and I want to de-clutter as much stuff as possible, to make it easier for me; manly cause of my new job. So, let's get started!!!
Questions:
1. Do you still talk to your FIRST love?
No.
2. What was your FIRST alcoholic drink?
Some fruity girly drink.
3. What was your FIRST job?
Working at Magic Mountain in the food court.
4. What was your FIRST car?
I don't have a car.
5. Who was the FIRST person to text you today? Alonzo & Jabari
6. Who is the FIRST person you thought of this morning?
Myself.
7. Who was your FIRST grade teacher?
Mrs. Adler.
8. Where did you go on your FIRST ride on an airplane?
To Illinois to visit family for the holidays.
9. Who was your FIRST best friend & do you still talk?
Kyle and no.
10. Where was your FIRST sleep over?
Katie's house for her birthday.
11. Who was the FIRST person you talked to today? Jose
12. Whose wedding were you in the FIRST time?
My older brother Christopher and shortly after my older sister Roberta.
13. What was the FIRST thing you did this morning?
Bathroom.
14. What was the FIRST concert you ever went to?
The Red Whiskey Runners.
15. FIRST broken bone?
My index finger on my left hand; manly because I got into a fight with someone in Middle School during class nonetheless.
16. FIRST piercing?
My ear's.
17. FIRST foreign country you've gone to?
When I go, you'll be the first to know.
18. FIRST movie you remember seeing?
I honestly, I don't remember lol.
19. When was your FIRST detention?
Middle School for fighting, being out of dress code and for not listening to the teachers. It got so bad that the teacher in detention knew my name already every time I spent into her classroom.
20. Who was your FIRST roommate?
When I get one, I'll let you know. I still live with my parent's because my Mom is diabetic.
21. If you had one wish, what would it be?
To re-due High School all over again.
22. What is something you would learn if you had the chance?
Know how to edit video's and inlay voice audio over them.
23. What were the FIRST lessons you ever took?
Keyboard lessons in the 6th grade when I was 10.
24. Who was the FIRST person "beauty-related" on YouTube you ever watched?
Taylor (KissndMAKEUP) video's called: Ty's Tips.
Hi Beauties! Well, its that time of
month again; its time for... Battle Of The Boxes... Ipsy and Birchbox!
Remember, the unboxing video is at the end of this blog.
The theme for Birchbox is
"Finishing School".
The theme for Ipsy Glam Bag is
"Glamour Academy".
(Note: I really wish Ipsy that they
would have sent in a card with all the information/pricing on it like Birchbox
does and Influenster).
I've been trying out these products that Birchbox and
Ipsy have sent me on August 13th, 2013 over the past few weeks and here are my
thoughts on what I've thought about some of the products that they have sent to
me.
Birchbox -- Finishing School
So, In this month's box I received
5 products and I really do enjoy them.
Coastal Scents -- Eyeshadow
Full Size: $34.00-$39.00 Sample
Size: $3.06
I give this product 4 out of 5
stars.
What -- Four complementary shades
that can be worn alone or layered for a smoky look.
How -- Use the light shade as a
highlighter.
Jasmine Seven -- Fresh Feet
Wipes
Full Size: $9.95-$25.95 Sample
Size: $4.95
I get this product 4 out of 5
stars.
What -- Alcohol free towelettes
that cleanse and soften with vitamin E, peppermint and aloe.
How -- Refresh feet after running
around town or in between shoe changes. Great for hands too!
Juice Beauty -- Oil Free
Moisturizer
Full Size: $28.00 Sample Size:
$4.95
I give this product 4 out of 5
stars.
What -- Oil free lotion hydrates
oily and blemish prone skin with natural antioxidants and hyaluronic acid.
What -- A semi-matte lipstick that
delivers both hydration and lasting pigment.
How -- One coat will do, but feel
free to layer it on for extra richness.
Beauty Extra -- Miss Jessie's
Original -- Super Slip Sudsy Shampoo
Full Size: $14.00 Sample Size:
$2.00
I give this product 4 out of 5
stars.
What -- Ideal for all hair types,
this plush formula conquers tangles, dryness and frizz.
How -- Massage a small amount (a
little goes a long way) into damp hair. Rinse thoroughly.
Total: $ 22.96
Ipsy Glam Bag -- Glamour Academy
I received 5 products and I really
do enjoy them.
Ipsy Bag
I give this month's bag 5 out of 5
stars.
Urban Decay -- Revolution
Lipstick in Anarchy
Full Size: $22.00 Sample Size:
$0.99
I give this product 3.9 out of 5
stars.
Why It’s Badass: Revolution
Lipstick delivers the pigment-rich Urban Decay color you crave–in insanely
gorgeous shades that look amazing on ANY skin tone.
Creamy: Delivers insane color
payoff plus creamy shine.
Long-Lasting: Our Pigment Infusion
System gives the formula its super creamy texture, insane pigmentation,
superior color dispersion and extended wear.
Hydrating: Maxi-Lip defines and
hydrates lips while making them look plumper and fuller.
Nourishing: A nourishing blend of
jojoba oil, avocado oil, cocoa butter and Shea butter keeps lips super
moisturized and cushiony soft.
22 Shades: Our shade range includes
everything from gorgeous nudes to bold brights.
Pix! -- Lash Booster Mascara
Full Size: $17.00 Sample Size:
$1.99
I get this product 4 out of 5
stars.
What it is formulated to do:
This unique mascara truly boosts
your lashes, giving them a "push-up" effect that lasts all day. The
dense, rich formula ensures that lashes are coated with maximum pigment, for
long-lasting full color. The cone-shaped brush coats each lash evenly for the
ultimate smudge-free, waterproof lash & eye definition. Available in
intense eye-opening shades, including the revolutionary "blackest
blue" that awakens the eyes and makes the whites of the eyes appear
whiter.
Beneficial ingredients and
what they do:
-Vitamin E nourishes skin Carnauba
wax is naturally emollient
MicaBeauty Mineral Eye Shadows’
glamorous shimmers will give you the look you always wanted. MicaBeauty Mineral
Makeup is extremely gentle, free of preservatives, chemicals, dyes, talc, oils,
and other fillers. With this unique formula, your Eye Shadows will look
ultra-smooth and stay put for hours without creasing or pulling the delicate
eye area.
Michael Todd True Organics --
Jojoba Charcoal Facial Scrub
Full Size: $18.00 for 6 Sample
Size: $8.99
I give this product 5 out of 5
stars.
Unique facial scrub formulated with
Jojoba Wax Beads and Activated Charcoal to effectively remove dead skin,
impurities and toxins. Jojoba Wax Beads provide gentle exfoliation without
leaving microlacerations on delicate skin. Highly absorbent Activated Charcoal
penetrates deeply into pores to draw out impurities and toxins. Refines texture
and encourages skin renewal, leaving skin smooth and refreshed. All skin types.
Gentle enough for sensitive and acne prone skin types. Unique facial scrub
formulated using the powers of Jojoba Wax Beads and Activated Charcoal to
effectively remove dead skin, impurities and toxins. Gentle enough for sensitive
and acne prone skin types. Jojoba Wax Beads provide gentle exfoliation without
leaving microlacerations on delicate skin. Highly absorbent Activated Charcoal
penetrates deeply into pores to draw out impurities and toxins. Refines texture
and encourages skin renewal, leaving skin smooth and refreshed.
Chella -- Dazzling Dark Brown
Eyebrow Color (Chella: Hello Beautiful Eyes)
Full Size: $18.00 Sample
Size:$18.00
I give this product 5 out of 5
stars.
The fine tip on this sleek
European-designed mechanical pencil has a creamy consistency that glides into
place and can also be lightly smudged for a more natural look (use the
brush/comb attachment on Chella’s Razor, sold separately, to achieve this
effect). Eyebrow Pencils are also available in our Brow Color Kits,
along with our Eyebrow Defining Gel, Lace Highlighter and Dual Size Pencil
Sharpener.
Hey Beauties! In this blog I'm going to be talking about: Beauty School: The Lowdown on Makeup Sponges! How to choose the right one for you! So, let's get started!!!
Although by now you probably all know that my preferred application tool for foundation or tinted moisturizer is the foundation brush,
I know that some people still like to use makeup sponges. The advantage
to these is that they're quick and disposable, so they can useful when
time is of the essence.
One differentiating factor between makeup sponges is that some use latex
and others are latex-free. Interestingly, they don't get the job done
any differently. The non-latex sponges were created for people with
latex allergies, so literally the only difference is that one kind has
latex and the other doesn't. If you have a latex allergy, don't
worry–you're not sacrificing any sponge quality to take care of
yourself.
When it comes to makeup sponges, what really makes a difference is
the shape. So if you're going to use sponges instead of a foundation
brush, keep the shape in mind rather than the material. Choose your
makeup sponge based on the kind of coverage you're looking for.
Round and rectangular sponges are best for applying makeup on larger
areas of skin, like the forehead and cheeks. Use wedge-shaped sponges
for smaller areas or those that need contouring.
There are also
egg-shaped sponges available too, such as the Beauty Blender or the
Sonia Kashuk Blending Sponge, which are designed in a way that doesn't
leave visible streaks on your face. The benefit to these sponges, which
can be used both dry and wet, is that it's easier to blend the makeup
into your skin. Use the pointy tip around the nose and mouth and the
wider base on your chin, cheeks, and forehead.
What kind of makeup sponges do you use? Let me know in the comments section!
Hey Beauties! In this blog I ended up watching Blair Fowler's video on Apple Pie and thought that I would do a blog post about it. I love apple pie and I wouldn't mind giving this recipe a go! Hope you guys will enjoy this blog and let's get started! (Remember, her video will be at the end of this blog)!
Ingredients:
-6 Granny Smith apples cored, peeled and sliced
-1 Tablespoon lemon juice
-3/4 cup sugar
-1 Tablespoon flour
-1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
-1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
-1/8 teaspoon salt
-2 Tablespoons butter
-Sugar and cinnamon for sprinkling the top
-3 pre-made refrigerated pie crusts
Directions:
1. Core,
peel and slice all the apples.
2. Mix in the lemon juice.
3. Add the sugar,
flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.
4. Place the apples into a strainer
placed over a large bowl and let sit for 15 minutes.
5. Pour the drained
juice into a microwave safe container and add butter.
6. Microwave for 6
minutes then mix the home-made caramel back into the apples.
7. Line pie
pan with pie crust and fill with apples.
8. Top with pie crust (up to you
whether you want to basket weave the crust).
9. Bake at 425 degrees for 30
minutes.
10. If the edges start browning too quickly wrap them in aluminum
foil to prevent burning.
11. Let pie cool before cutting into it and serve
with vanilla bean ice cream.
Hey Beauties! Okay, so in this blog, I'm doing a battle between these two BB Creams by Stila and Maybelline. Don't forget that at the end of this blog, I'll have a video of me talking about these products. So, may the best BB Cream win! LET THE BATTLE BEGIN!!!
Stila Stay All Day 10-in-1 HD Beauty Balm Broad-Spectrum SPF 30 Water-Resistant (80 Minutes) 1.3fl. 0z./oz. liq./40ml
-Cost $38.00
-Indulge your skin with Stila's all-in-one, high definition, age-defying beauty balm with SPF 30 broad-spectrum UV protection.
-Benefits:
1. Contains innovative microspheres, which have been shown to hide skin imperfections and reduce wrinkle depth by up to 84%.
2. Enriched with tri-peptide 37, which has been shown to reduce skin inflammation, improve texture, stimulate collagen production and reduce the appearance of wrinkles by up to 67%.
3. Infused with antioxidants to combat free-radical damage.
4. Broad-spectrum SPF 30 Shields skin from UVA & UVB exposure.
5. Hydrates and nourishes the skin.
6. Helps reduce pore size and provides oil blemish control.
7. Features an exclusive complex, which helps reduce redness and skin irritation.
8. Uses the smallest particle size of coated pigments for seamless, smooth coverage.
9. Primes the skin and leaves a silky, powdery finish.
10. Oil-free, paraben-free, dermatologist tested and ideal for all skin types.
Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream 8-in-1 Beauty Balm Skin Perfector Titanium Dioxide Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 (Light Sheer Tint) 30 ml 1.0 fl. oz
-Cost $8.99
-Enhance skin with eight benefits in 1:
1. Blurs imperfections
2. Enhances
3. Brightens
4. Adjusts to skin-tone
5. Smoothes
6. Hydrates
7. SPF 30 Protects
8. 0% oils and other heavy ingredients
As you can see in the photo here, the Stila (Left) is way to orange and
the Maybelline (Right) seems to be the right shade for my skin.
Stila Pro's:
-Gives great coverage
-10 benefits
-SPF 30
-1.3 fl. oz
Stila Con's:
-Not enough color range
-Product is orange
-Cost's too much
-Not long lasting
Maybelline Pro's:
-Great low cost
-Gives great coverage
-So many shades to choose from
-Long lasting
-SPF 30
