tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18737691195529859702024-03-10T23:23:23.531-04:00 Jules' Makeup StyleJuleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10964467743636851704noreply@blogger.comBlogger131125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873769119552985970.post-16168064366592825102014-02-17T22:22:00.000-05:002014-02-18T02:07:38.884-05:00Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Kit Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Product: Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Kit<br />
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Price: $40<br />
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Quantity: 3.0 g/ 0.11 Oz. each powder pan<br />
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The palette comes with 6 different contour and highlighting powders.<br />
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Pigmentation: 10/10 As pictured below, the swatches show how pigmented the powders are with just one swipe. Although pigmented, it's not with difficulty to apply each powder either in a subtle way or intensely.<br />
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Longevity: 10/10 Though these powders are not at all waterproof or smudge proof they adhere to the skin just like any powder and last moderately well through out the day. However, it wouldn't hurt to apply a fixing or setting spray as added assurance.<br />
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Application: 9/10 It was easy to apply and blend the powders once applied to the desired areas of the face. The powders are not at all powdery or chalky and are velvety smooth to the touch.<br />
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Swatches: (Left to Right) Vanilla, Banana, Sand, Java, Fawn, Havana</div>
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Packaging: Sturdy black card board with strong magnet to keep the metal powder pans in place. There's no mirror in this palette, which may or may not be a good thing. Personally, I don't mind that the palette does not have a mirror because it gets dirty anyway and quite frankly it would only pose as a challenge to apply these powders on my face with a small mirror. </div>
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I like that the name of each powder is written on the back of the pan, so there's no mystery in trying to figure out which is which.<br />
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Overall: I really like these contour and highlight powders. The contouring powders gives the most natural looking contour whenever I use it since they are of matte finish. The highlight powder Sand is pretty and the only one with shimmer finish. It reminds me of a powder version of Benefit's High Beam with it's pink undertone (but more subtle).<br />
I barely use the Vanilla powder although this would be good matte highlighter. My favorite powder is hands down Banana because it's great for highlighting and brightening under my eye areas. It reminds me of Ben Nye Banana powder except this is the pressed form.<br />
Moreover, I like the convenience of reaching for one makeup palette and having the different powders for contouring and highlighting all in there.<br />
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How I use it: After applying my foundation and/or concealer, I then set with my face powder. Then I lightly dip my brush into all three contouring powders and apply them onto the sides of my cheeks, outer parts of my forehead, jawline, and sides of my nose bridge. Using a small brush, I take Banana and apply that under my eye areas. I take the highlighting shade in Sand and apply it on the high points of my cheeks, under by brows, nose bridge, and a little bit above my eye brows or forehead area. As I mentioned earlier, you can use Vanilla instead of Sand or maybe even mix the two for highlight.<br />
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I would definitely re-purchase this palette in a heart beat!Juleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10964467743636851704noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873769119552985970.post-32429666171199704882014-02-15T21:27:00.001-05:002014-02-15T21:28:55.085-05:00Favorite Products for February<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hi there! So today's blog post. . . my favorite makeup products for the month of February! With the exception of my Smashbox O-Gloss, CoverGirl Lash Blast mascara, MAC Power point pencil in Engraved and CARGO blu-ray powder, the following are my new found faves for this month!<br />
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I cannot rave enough about these brushes and though I'd hate to compare these brushes with my expensive MAC brushes, these may actually be deemed better! The quality of Real Techniques brushes are amazing since the price point are no where near in the range of MAC brushes. These taklon synthetic (cruelty-free!) brushes are not only affordable but also very soft, easy to clean, and picks up product well. I can't pick just one brush from the above four picture that I would say is my favorite as they are all my favorite face brushes.<br />
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Since my skin right now is free from bumps or pimples, I can actually get away with just using my NARS radiant creamy concealer in Ginger. I simply apply this at areas where I have discoloration, redness, and under eye circles and voila! flawless face!<br />
On days when I want to go for a fuller coverage and more dewy look, I reach for my Too Faced Amazing Face Oil-Free Foundation in Honey Beige. I absolutely love this foundation for this winter weather, when my skin can get quite dry. This foundation hydrates my face and does not emphasize nor does it sink into lines. I wouldn't say that this is a full coverage foundation more like a light to medium, but it is buildable.<br />
My CARGO blu-ray high definition pressed powder has never failed me when it comes to setting my foundation. This powder is very light and gives the skin such a natural look. The only downside is that it only comes in 4 shades, mine is in Medium.<br />
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Sometimes, when I've eaten too much ramen or when I'm looking like a puffer fish due to bloating, I like to use my Anastasia Contour palette. This palette is an absolute must in any girl's makeup stash! The powders are nicely pigmented so you don't need much and are like velvet in texture. The banana powder is my favorite! I think it's like a spin-off on the infamous Ben Nye banana powder (thanks Kim K). Anyways, I love using the banana powder for my under eyes to set my concealer, which opens up my eyes while also adding more coverage for those pesky dark circles.<br />
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Ah, NARS Exhibit A. This use to terrify me. I mean it is a real red blush! However, if you want a rosy, natural looking flush (because nobody naturally blushes with a candy colored pink flush to their cheeks, right?) this blush is what you need to achieve that or you can just pinch your cheeks.<br />
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Just like all NARS blushes, this one is highly pigmented so very little is needed to get a beautiful flush to the cheeks. It's long wearing too!<br />
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So another optional item for me are my Hourglass Ambient lighting powders in Mood, Radiant, and Diffused.<br />
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<span style="background-color: #35302c; color: white; font-family: 'Avenir LT W01 45 Book', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; text-align: center;">MOOD LIGHT is a soft, sheer lavender pink powder that mimics the softest most forgiving light and reveals your brightest complexion - See more at: http://www.hourglasscosmetics.com/ambient-lighting-powder/#sthash.OlfbGfOb.dpuf</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #35302c; color: white; font-family: 'Avenir LT W01 45 Book', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; text-align: center;">DIM LIGHT is a neutral peach beige powder that blurs imperfections and highlights a radiant complexion with the perfect balance of warm and cool tones - See more at: http://www.hourglasscosmetics.com/ambient-lighting-powder/#sthash.OlfbGfOb.dpuf</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #35302c; color: white; font-family: 'Avenir LT W01 45 Book', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; text-align: center;">DIFFUSED LIGHT is a soft, warm, pale yellow powder that conceals redness and gives skin clarity – like a soft ray of morning light - See more at: http://www.hourglasscosmetics.com/ambient-lighting-powder/#sthash.OlfbGfOb.dpuf</span><br />
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Diffused Light - I like to use this under my eyes.<br />
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Dim Light - gives a bronzy effect to it if you ask me. It is the most obvious glow on my skin in terms of pigmentation. If you want a natural sun kissed glow, this would be perfect. I imagine this would be more beautiful at night time or over a tanned skin.<br />
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Mood Light - this is actually nice to apply on the cheeks if you want to skip on blush. It just brightens the cheeks ever so lightly. You can also use it as a highlighter on the high points of the face since the lavender and pink in it are so subtle.<br />
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This is the brush to apply the Ambient powders with. Its a great quality brush. Very soft and easy to use. Just glide this onto the powder and then glide flat onto the area of the face where you want the powder.<br />
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For my brows, I've been Anastasia Dip brow pomade with the Anastasia brow dual ended brush and spoolie. Let's talk about the pomade first, the shade I use is ebony. I really like this pomade because it is creamy, waterproof, smudge proof, and can be used as an eye shadow base or as an eye liner. The only thing I don't like is that you have to be fast when applying this because it dries up so quickly! Also, a teeny tiny amount is sufficient and if you get too much you could end up with an un-natural looking set of brows that are neither sisters or cousins, more like angry birds.<br />
The brush is okay, not something that needs to be specially purchased to use the pomade in my opinion.<br />
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I am still using my CoverGirl Lash blast waterproof mascara but to curl my lashes I use this eye lash curler from Sephora. It's so cute! It comes in different colors and it works great. Before curling my lashes, I use my MAC power point eye liner in Engraved. This is such a great eye liner for tight lining my upper lash lines, which again opens up my eyes and gives me that more awake look!</div>
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Juleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10964467743636851704noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873769119552985970.post-86678341818821833532014-02-13T21:38:00.000-05:002014-02-17T22:23:00.300-05:00Urban Decay NAKED 3 Palette<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I know this is a bit late but I wanted to talk about the Urban Decay NAKED 3 palette. About this palette, it is currently available online and in person at make up stores such as Sephora and Ulta.<br />
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I purchased mine online at sephora for $52. This is the third NAKED palette released by Urban Decay and it goes by the rosy gold theme.<br />
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There are 12 eye shadows in this palette, just like the other two NAKED palette. The packaging is a sturdy metal with a mirror, which was a great relief in my opinion, since the first palette's packaging was a disappointing velvet type of material that harbored lint and it's label NAKED easily rubbed off.<br />
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The eye shadows are pigmented. My least like eye shadow is Dust because of the fall outs but that's easily fixed if applied wet onto the lids or on top of a good base.<br />
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The colors are neutral and a mix of matte and shimmery finishes. This palette offers versatile colors that are wearable for both morning and evening looks.<br />
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Just like the NAKED 2 palette this offers a dual ended eye shadow brush, a dome shaped and flat. However, I find that the flat shader brush on this palette is fuller than the one from the NAKED 2 palette. All in all the brush is well made and not at all some cheap freebie type of brush that other palettes includes. This dual ended brush was meant to be used with this palette.<br />
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I also like that Urban Decay took the time to actually put the logo on the brush. I think it adds exclusivity.<br />
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My Urban Decay NAKED palettes (with flash).</div>
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(without flash)</div>
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It's obvious that the palettes are different and that Urban Decay are really improving their NAKED palette from the mirror to the brush.<br />
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All in all, I highly recommend these palettes. They are truly a must have as they offer the basic neutral eye shadows.<br />
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As requested by one of my blog readers, I am doing an overview of this product to update you guys on how I feel about it now. I used this product, POND's Clarant B3 in hopes of diminishing the dark spots I have on my face that were the aftermath of acne scarring.<br />
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Below were some pictures from the <a href="http://makeupstyle.blogspot.com/2010/11/my-skincare-how-i-healed-my-acne-and.html" target="_blank">past</a> from when I suffered from acne, acne scars, hyper-pigmentation, and uneven skin.<br />
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I have tried so many products to try to help my skin get better but nothing seemed to work and I'm not saying <a href="http://makeupstyle.blogspot.com/2012/08/for-those-post-acne-dark-spotscheaper.html" target="_blank">POND's Clarant B3</a> was the only thing that helped my skin, but I did notice improvement when it came to lightening the hyper pigmentation left over from my acne scarring.<br />
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I have gone through jars of this product because I like that it's affordable, moisturizing, has a fresh scent, and does a great job at lightening the dark spots on my face. This moisturizer can be purchased at drugstores, grocery stores, and international markets. However, I did find that the Clarant B3 sold in drugstores and grocery stores have more of a lotion type of texture. It was more loose. Whereas the Clarant B3 that I purchased at a local international market/grocery store was more like a cream and overall thicker in consistency.<br />
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Nevertheless, they both promised the same thing, reduction of dark spots and both did just that, though it did take time. As I mentioned in my <a href="http://makeupstyle.blogspot.com/2012/08/for-those-post-acne-dark-spotscheaper.html" target="_blank">previous blog post about this product</a>, a little bit truly goes a long way and if you use too much you will end up greasy and oily.<br />
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FYI I just had a baby 4 weeks ago so I'm currently puffy with dry skin and lips...ugh I'm so done with this winter weather. Anyways here's my bare face. Also, I'm currently NOT using the POND's Clarant B3 moisturizer because I feel like it's not giving me the kind of light-feeling moisture that I want for my face, so right now I've gone back to using Boscia products, which I will do a review on fairly soon.<br />
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Gosh I look tired! Anyways, that's mommy-hood for ya! Anyways, if you guys would like me to do any more reviews, let me know which ones and I will try my best to do it. Juleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10964467743636851704noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873769119552985970.post-70987622894164265262014-02-03T22:49:00.002-05:002014-02-03T22:49:41.678-05:00What I've Been Up To<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well hello there! I know it's been a while, but a lot has happened. The most important thing that happened was the birth of my son, Marcos. He was due January but decided to make a grand, early entrance December 30, 2013, I know what a way to end the year right? Anyways, it was a wonderful experience worth all the pain and being in and out of the hospital for. I would definitely do it all again if I had to.<br />
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Having two kids is no easy feat. Kudos to those parents out there (including my mother) for having the courage, patience, and energy to take care of more than one child. Of course a lot more goes into this topic, but I won't go there, not today anyways. On a much lighter note (or not), I have been accepted to nursing school (RN school to be exact) and will soon be starting, God willing this month actually! Wish me luck right? I will also be going back to work the first week of March. So this year will be one busy year for this new Mom of two! I know it's a lot to be going to work and school full time plus having a toddler and a newborn, but I am willing to try it out and see. If it doesn't work out then that's fine but I don't want to declare anything without really knowing.<br />
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I will be posting again soon regarding beauty-related things. There is one request in particular that I will be writing about soon and that is my current skincare and how my skin looks now. I would post about it now, but I'm afraid it wouldn't be the best since A) I'm still hormonal due to the pregnancy B) I recently got a rash from doing Jalapeño poppers for the super bowl that just passed.<br />
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So I guess that's it for now. I will review and post more soon. Take care.Juleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10964467743636851704noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873769119552985970.post-69266054137539869122013-09-17T18:31:00.000-04:002013-09-17T18:31:07.226-04:00Mario Badescu Whitening Mask Review<br />
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<b>Product: </b>Mario Badescu Whitening Mask<br />
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<b>Price:</b> $24.99 (Nordstrom price, check other stores/sites for price variations)<br />
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<b>Quantity: </b>2 oz. (59 mL)<br />
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<b>Packaging: </b>White plastic jar container with a twist off lid<br />
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<b>Reasons to love this: </b>Claims to brighten uneven or dull skin. Contains Kojic Acid Licorice Extract for skin lightening and Grape extract for reducing minor hyperpigmentation and acne scarring. Also contains soothing bothanicals that calm the sensitive, inflamed skin. <br />
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I purchased this on Hautelook when it went on sale and I haven't looked back since. I don't use this often enough and that fault is mine. This product is one that is overlooked and I honestly don't know why. It's a great product, it does brighten the skin.<br />
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It is very creamy and hydrating as it claims, which is a plus in my book! It also has a very light grape scent that's neither overwhelming or overpowering. A small amount goes a very long way.<br />
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The ONLY two things I can think of that are cons about this product, is one that it tends to be messy. There's really no neat way to apply this and once it gets dry, you really need to go ahead and wash it off otherwise you will get a bunch of white fall out flakes (so hopefully you're not wearing black).<br />
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The second thing that I don't like about this is the fact that it left my face with a waxy feeling or residue. Which technically is not a con because after thoroughly reading the instructions, it clearly states to use TEPID water and silly me I used cold water, which is probably why I had a waxy residue after washing the mask off.<br />
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The above pic is after I washed off the mask, you can see that my skin looks bright. I just have some redness around my nose and trust me that's really nothing compared to how my <a href="http://makeupstyle.blogspot.com/2010/11/my-skincare-how-i-healed-my-acne-and.html" target="_blank">skin</a> looked several years ago. <br />
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Here's a picture from when I had really bad acne and scarring. </div>
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Fast forward to today, my skin looks so much better. I just make sure to cleanse, tone, and moisturize every night and of course drink plenty of water!</div>
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Yes, hubby and I are expecting our second baby! I found out when I was about 2 weeks pregnant and it hasn't been the same since. My symptoms were completely different from when I was pregnant with my daughter, but I just had this gut feeling that we were having a boy.<br />
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I even tried this IntelliGender prediction test and the result was BOY, but of course I still wasn't 100% sure. So the day came for the gender ultrasound, about 3 weeks ago actually. I was around 19 weeks when we found out the gender...<br />
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and I was right (as well as my friends and family who all believed in their heart of hearts that I was pregnant with a boy). My son will probably not forgive me for putting this picture of his boy parts on the internet, but well I'm just so happy and proud!<br />
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The ultrasound tech dude was so amazed at how acrobatic my baby boy was, stretching his legs all the way up towards his head. What a laid back little dude...he just chilled the whole time, I think he got that from his Daddy.<br />
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Look at these booties! So cute right?! This is the second thing I've bought for him. I've been buying little things here and there, preparing for his debut into this world. Our world to be exact. I can't wait to see him. 2014 is going to be amazing. <br />
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<b>Product: </b>St. Ives Blemish Control Green Tea Scrub<br />
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<b>Price:</b> $4.99 (Target store) <br />
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<b>Quantity: </b>4.5 fl oz. or 133 mL<br />
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<b>Packaging: </b>White colored squeezable soft plastic tube with a clear flip up cap<br />
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<b>Reasons to love this:</b><br />
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<li>Hypoallergenic</li>
<li>Non-Comodogenic (won't clog pores)</li>
<li>Oil-Free</li>
<li>Paraben and Phtalates Free (Phtalates are substances added to plastic to increase it's flexibility, durability, longevity, and transparency)</li>
<li>Dermatologist tested</li>
<li>Claims to be made from 100% Naturally Derived Exfoliants</li>
<li>Contains 1% Salicylic Acid for Acne Treatment</li>
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<b> Reason(s) why I like it:</b><br />
<i>I have always been iffy about trying out exfoliating products because they seem to almost always break me out. I have tried many products ranging from the MAC volcanic ash, St. Ives apricot scrub (which I loathe!), and even the Clarisonic, to name a few. The only one that I've liked so far is the Cure</i> <i>Natural Aqua Gel (#1 Exfoliator in Japan) and quite possibly this one St. Ives Green Tea Scrub.</i><br />
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<i>Though, I am not keen on exfoliating each week, I do it once in a while only as a way of pampering my skin when it really needs that extra TLC. So why do I like the St. Ives Green Tea Scrub you may ask? Well let's start off with the fresh scent. It doesn't smell strong not even close to the green tea scent if you ask me, more like honeydew or melon scent, but it's more on the fresh light side and not fruity. </i><br />
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<i>It won't break the bank! Let's face it, you want good skincare products but maybe you don't have the monetary means to shell out $100 for the supposed best exfoliating cleanser out in the market. Well, fear not for this might be the answer!</i><br />
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<i>How often do you see an exfoliating scrub that also acts as a blemish controller? It clears breakouts and calms redness. Talk about multi-purpose. </i><br />
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<i> </i>When first dispensed it looks like a very light whipped avocado cream in color and textured.</div>
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Then you spread it out onto your skin and you feel these micro-sized exfoliating particles, not a grain size, not a seed size, and even gentler and smaller than sugar scrub.</div>
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As you massage it more on the skin, the particles seem to melt away into this nice lather.</div>
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Leaving you with clean baby soft skin. </div>
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I will update you guys about this product the more I use it, so you can know more about how it affects sensitive acne-prone combination skin. </div>
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Thanks for stopping by my blog and I hope you enjoyed this review. ^_^</div>
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<b>Product: </b>NYX Eyebrow Cake Powder<br />
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<b>Price:</b> $5.99 (Ulta *check cherryculture.com for discount price!)<br />
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<b>Quantity: </b>2.65g <br />
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<b>Packaging: </b>Simple, lightweight black and clear plastic. The clear top is nice so you see the color well.<br />
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Comes in 6 different shade combos - Black/Grey, Dark Brown/Brown, Taupe/Ash, Auburn/Red, Brunette, Blonde (above pictured is in the shade Brunette).<br />
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There's an off-white wax that goes on clear, two different shades of brow powder, a spooly brush, and a stiff angled brow brush. <br />
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I used the brow brush and spooly and they are good quality, so this is great to throw in your bag for when you're in a rush to go but forget to do your brows or for general travel.<br />
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How it compares...as you can see I've tried several different brow powders. My go-to brow powder is the MAC brow shader in Maple/Soft Charcoal. I've had this for years and I've obviously barely hit pan. I only use the brow powder in soft charcoal because the maple color (lighter color) is more for highlighting the brow bone. Unfortunately, this is no longer being sold by MAC. You can most likely purchase this at a Cosmetic Company Outlet or online.<br />
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I've also tried the e.l.f studio eyebrow kit. It is $3.00, comes in 4 different shades, available online and at free-standing stores such as Walmart and Target. This one comes with a
dual-ended brush, which is now loss in space somewhere. What's different
about this one is the pigmented wax. The brow powder is suppose to
compliment and set this colored wax but I find that it's too light.<br />
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Now onto my comparisons---<br />
<b>First the packaging...</b><br />
The e.l.f studio brow kit comes in a sturdy compact that has a small clear window so you can see the colors prior right off the bat and when you open the compact there is a small mirror convenient for application. It closes shut nicely and locks well so no worries about it opening suddenly while in your purse and making a mess.<br />
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The NYX eyebrow cake has a lighter packaging compared to e.l.f You see everything inside because of the clear compact closing, but does not have a mirror. It closes shut nicely as well, but not as tightly as the e.l.f one.<br />
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The MAC brow shader is simple. The packaging is smaller but there is more product inside. I've had this for years and never had any issues with the packaging. There is no mirror, no place of extras like a spooly, wax, or brush. It's just the powders.<br />
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<b>Quality...</b><br />
The pigmentation of the e.l.f studio brow powder and wax are about the same as the NYX. I'm not sure if it's because of the MAC brow powder goes on softer and is definitely more pigmented than the other two.<br />
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<b>Price...</b><br />
The MAC brow shader, depending where you purchase is the most expensive of the three. If you go to the CCO, I think it goes for $11 but Amazon sells it for about $20. The other two are inexpensive and comes with all sorts of extras, however you do get less brow powder compared to the MAC.<br />
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Excuse my bare face (sans makeup except for the brows), I am wearing the NYX brow cake in the above picture. Since it's not as pigmented, you can see that it does give a softer look to the brow. The way I applied it is by first applying the wax and then the powder to set it.<br />
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The above picture shows my brow with the e.l.f studio brow kit. It looks about the same as the NYX. The only difference is that I ONLY used the tinted wax from the e.l.f studio brow kit. This is without setting it with the brow powder that it comes with.<br />
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Here's an old picture of me using the MAC Brow shader. I apply the brow powder and then set it with a brow gel to get this result. I think although this brow powder is darker and more pigmented compared to the NYX and e.l.f, once I apply the brow gel it lightens it a bit and actually takes away the excess pigment.<br />
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I hope this review helps and thanks for stopping by my blog. ^_^</div>
<br />Juleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10964467743636851704noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873769119552985970.post-67163224423930072302013-08-17T22:14:00.003-04:002013-08-17T22:16:11.834-04:00Firmoo FREE Glasses!<br />
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The Product: MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Shadow<br />
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Size: 0.14 oz<br />
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Price: $20<br />
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In a nut-shell these are cream eye shadows dispensed as a jumbo pencil. It's not as creamy as the NYX jumbo eye shadow pencils but not as dry as the MAC shadesticks (no longer really available these days).<br />
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I purchased these when they went on sale at Hautelook.com (amazing site by the way!) 2 eye shadow pencils for $17, but they normally retail for $20 at either Sephora store or webstore and Makeupforever.com (surely there are other online stores where you can find them). I simply could not pass up on this great deal so I bought all of the ones on Hautelook and I'm so glad I did! <br />
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There are 12 shades available. I managed to get my hands on shades -- 6E (Matte Navy Blue), 4E (Matte taupe gray), 28E (Pearly beige), 32E (Pearly white), 20E (Pearly taupe), and 30E (Pearly Pink Beige).<br />
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My first impression upon swatching the colors onto my arm is simply "Wow!" I absolutely love how pigmented the colors were and especially with just one light swipe. <br />
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It claims to be long lasting, smudge-proof and water resistant. Now, I
have had the opportunity to unknowingly wear the swatches on my arm for
practically the whole day (I forgot they were even there!) so, I washed
my hands, dishes, and even took a shower with them on my arm. Unfortunately, the only two colors that lasted were the matte colors 6E and 4E.<br />
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However, I think the colors with pearly finish are beautiful and especially great for highlighting the eye areas, such as the inner tear duct, middle of the eye lid, under the brow bone, and lower lash line. <br />
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Would I re-purchase?<br />
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I'm glad that I was able to purchase these MUFE Aqua shadow pencils and would definitely re-purchase them again! They are a great alternative to bringing fragile eye shadows for travel and I can stress enough how much I love the finish and color pay off.<br />
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<br />Juleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10964467743636851704noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873769119552985970.post-82460418718888017452013-08-09T23:21:00.001-04:002013-08-10T00:14:39.304-04:00Battle of the Brighteners<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I use to suffer from terrible acne as a teen and now as an adult, I've been able to move pass that, however I still have the acne scars left behind. It's probably unfair to compare these products, but to me this review will serve some purpose for those of you who are looking for ways to brighten and diminish your acne scars.<br />
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First let's talk about these two brands, POND'S and Shiseido. These are very different brands, in that Shiseido is high end and more costly and POND'S is on the lower end of the spectrum when it comes to cost.<br />
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Shiseido is a highly known Japanese brand and these two products, pictured above are from their White Lucent skincare line and are available for purchase at Sephora and online stores. The White Lucent line of products from Shiseido appeals for those in the market for brightening and lightening skin products.<br />
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The Brightening Cleansing foam comes in a glossy white tube with a light pink flip open cap and is priced at $35 for 4.7 oz.<br />
<span style="color: #c27ba0;"><i>According to Sephora.com....</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #c27ba0;"><i>This reformulated skincare essential purifies the complexion and
promotes a look of inner radiance. A dose of micro white powder helps
remove dead surface cells to boost clarity and luminosity.
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The Brightening Moisturizer cream comes in a light pink glass jar with a plastic metallic pink cap and is priced at $59.50 for 1.7 oz. This moisturizer is to be used for nighttime but I use it for day and night because it contains SPF 21 protecting against UVA/UVB rays.<br />
According to Sephora.com....<br />
<span style="color: #c27ba0;"><i>Help your complexion recover from daily UV damage as you sleep. This
formula's Multi-Target Vitamin C helps reduce existing pigmentation,
minimizing dark spots, while Tranexamic Acid adds further dark-spot
action. Super-Hydro Synergy Complex deeply moisturizes and refines
texture for softer, smoother skin that captures light to convey a
healthy luminosity. </i></span><br />
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In comparison to the Shiseido Brightening Cleansing foam, the POND'S Cleanser is obviously more affordable, but you may be wondering...."What about the lightening powers?" Both of these claim to lighten dark spots and help brighten the face, giving it that luminous glow, however who really delivers....<br />
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After using POND'S for almost 1 year, I find that my acne scars have slightly lightened. I don't get as many breakouts and this cleanser absolutely does a wonderful job at removing most of my face makeup. I mean, I actually see the water stained with foundation color while I'm rinsing my face. I keep one tube in the shower and one by the sink, so I use it a lot. The only issue I have is that it doesn't remove waterproof mascara well, but then again what cleanser does? So what I do is remove my eye makeup first.<br />
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POND'S Luminous Clean Cream Cleanser (on the left) and Shiseido White Lucent Brightening Cleansing Foam (on the right)</div>
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The Shiseido cleansing foam is actually not a foam. It does lather up to a nice soft creamy texture once you massage it onto your skin. It actually makes you want to massage your face even more because it's feels so easy to do so.<br />
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A little bit of this goes a longgggg way and it has a nice clean scent. After using this cleanser, I noticed that my skin feels squeaky clean (emphasis on the feels word), however, it is actually not. I still find residue of makeup or dirt when I use my toner after cleansing with this. It also does not remove makeup at all.<br />
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As far as scents, they are both scented. POND'S cream cleanser, however, has a much more obvious clean floral scent where as the Shiseido cleansing foam is more subtle but also smells floral.<br />
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I was recently asked if I still use the POND'S Clarant B3 Moisturizer and yes I still do. It's a good moisturizer. I can't say that I'm completely happy about it, as it sometimes leaves my skin feeling greasy, that's why I really recommend to use only a very small amount, think a dot on the forehead, cheeks, and chin. The US version of the Clarant B3 moisturizer is thicker compared to the one that can be purchased at an international store. That one is more like a lotion.<br />
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In comparison to the POND'S B3, I actually like the Shiseido White Lucent Brightening Moisturizing cream better and I will tell you why. Though the Shiseido moisturizer is much pricier, it is very light in consistency, does not break me out, my skin feels nourished once I apply it, and I love the fact that it gives me sun protection. I hate the price, but a little of this product also goes a long way just like the cleanser.<br />
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The Shiseido moisturizer comes with a small spatula to scoop out the product, but I don't really care for it to be honest, though I know it's more sanitary. It's great that it is an option though.<br />
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Although the Shiseido moisturizer has SPF 21, it is surprisingly not greasy once applied to the face and doesn't make my face more oily through out the day. It looks water-based even in the picture. I think the POND'S Clarant B3 is too heavy and thick for my liking. Also, the Shiseido moisturizer does not have any sunblock type of scent or feel to it, which I simply adore.<br />
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Overall, I think that the POND'S Luminous Clean Cream Cleanser is still a winner, but the Shiseido White Lucent Brightening Moisturizing cream beats the POND'S Clarant B3.<br />
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I hope this helps those of you who are thinking of which product might be best for brightening those pesky post-acne dark spots. If you have any questions, feel free to comment below. Also, let me know your thoughts about these products, if you have tried them yourself.<br />
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THANKS for stopping by!<br />
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<br />Juleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10964467743636851704noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873769119552985970.post-48874366451431558092013-08-01T02:03:00.002-04:002013-08-01T23:34:51.963-04:00Product Review: New POND's Luminous Finish BB+ Cream<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello stranger! You guys remember when I reviewed and designated <a href="http://makeupstyle.blogspot.com/2012/10/update-ponds-luminous-clean-cream.html" target="_blank">POND'S Luminous Clean Cream Cleanser</a> as my holy grail facial cleanser right? So you can imagine how ecstatic I was to find out about the new BB cream from the same POND'S Luminous line. Gosh, who ever came up with the idea to use the word "Luminous," which means light or glowing was a marketing genius.<br />
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Anyways, I decided to go ahead and go on the hunt for this <b>New POND'S Luminous BB Cream</b> after watching quite a few review vids on Youtube. A few people from the internet said that they purchased it from Walmart, but to my disappointment the one near my house did not carry it. Good thing hubby asked me to go the grocery store and get him some sore throat medicine and voila! I was able to get both of the light and medium shades that this BB cream comes in. FYI it was my local Harris Teeter that carried it. Also, in the midst of looking for the store that carries this product, I luckily stumbled upon a $2 off coupon that can be used for one of this per transaction so if you want to get both then I suggest doing separate transactions.<br />
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Now that I'm done boring you with letters..the following are for those who are more into visuals...<br />
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<b>POND's Luminous BB+ Cream</b></div>
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Product Amount: 1.5 Fl. Oz. (44 mL)</div>
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Packaging: The tube comes in a box, with details in both English and (flip open side) Spanish. </div>
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Though I appreciate that the expiration date is visible and clear, I would have liked it better to be on the product tube and not on the box because who really keeps their boxes these days? Also, you will notice that the expiration dates vary so I suggest looking for the one that will expire later and get your money's worth!</div>
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The tube is easy to squeeze with pink and silver colors and a hard plastic cap that twists onto the white tip also made of hard plastic</div>
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<b>What it Claims to Do. . . .</b></div>
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<li>Natural looking coverage </li>
<li>Helps prevent sunburn SPF 15 with UVA/UVB</li>
<li>Visible dark spot reduction</li>
<li>Instant luminous coverage </li>
<li>Tone perfecting complex</li>
<li>Non-greasy moisturization</li>
<li>Non-comedogenic (won't clog pores)</li>
<li>Dermatologist tested</li>
<li>Hypoallergenic</li>
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<b>Swatches</b></div>
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Light (on the left) and Medium (on the right)</div>
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After spreading the product a little bit</div>
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and then completely spreading out the product...you will notice that the light is definitely lighter with pink undertone NOT neutral in my opinion, which is what's being said about this product. the medium shade blends out better and may be more justified to be said as a neutral shade. However, the medium shade is more transparent and has less coverage than the lighter shade, which is more opaque. </div>
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<b>My take on this product. . . .</b></div>
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After applying this onto my face, I noticed that I did look oily especially on my T-zone areas so a bit of blot powder or translucent is a must for me (I have oily combination skin), however, after removing it I realized that I actually did apply my Boscia Tsubaki OIL as my moisturizer for today, which may or may not affect the oily/greasy effect that this BB cream had on my face. I will re-apply it tomorrow and will also post pictures! promise ^_^</div>
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I love the fact that it can possibly reduce my dark spots and that it protects my skin from UVA and UVB rays. I didn't get any type of strong scent, if at all, from this product and believe me! I smell everything since I am prego! Hahaha. Anyways, I also like that it won't clog pores and is hypoallergenic. The packaging is OKAY with my only complaint being the expiration date should be on the tube and not on the box. </div>
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As I said before, I will post pictures of my face with and without the BB cream so you can see for yourselves what kind of "luminous" look this BB cream gives. Also, as far as COVERAGE, the medium shade gives you a very light, almost sheer looking coverage, best for those laid back days when you just want to go au naturale. I will apply the light shade tomorrow and see how much coverage that one gives. </div>
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<b>Would I Re-purchase. . . </b></div>
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I will leave this as a "no comment" for now, since I have only used this product once.<br />
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Here are the pictures of me wearing the POND'S Luminous Finish BB+ Cream in shades light and medium<br />
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On this first picture, I applied the BB cream in Light shade on the left (technically my right side). You will notice an instant glow compared to my bare face on the right side of the picture.<br />
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Now in this picture, the Light shade is still on the left but I've also applied the Medium shade on the right. There's not much coverage, but you can see the luminosity.<br />
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I know that I previously said that I like the medium shade better because it looks to match my skin tone better, but after applying the Light shade of this BB cream I have realized that because of my acne scars, the light shade is what I prefer since it gives more coverage than the medium shade.<br />
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At the end of the day, I still found my face oily, which for me is not much of a surprise, especially in this summer heat. So I still think that using blot powder or translucent powder is a must!<br />
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I hope this review helps. Thanks for reading!</div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">The only drugstore BB cream that I have ever tried is <a href="http://makeupstyle.blogspot.com/2012/03/review-haul-and-more.html" target="_blank">Garnier Skin Renew BB Cream</a> and I wasn't very impressed, the color was off and it was too oily for my liking. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Today, I am reviewing 3 other drugstore BB creams, CoverGirl cgsmoothers BB cream, REVLON Photready BB cream, and L'OREAL Paris Magic Skin Beautifier BB cream (although I am aware that there are many others). </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">To quickly define what exactly differentiates a BB cream to a tinted moisturizer and foundation....I'd say if a foundation and tinted moisturizer had a baby it would be named BB! Kidding! BB cream originates from Asia and it is simply a makeup and skincare product in one. It usually has some SPF, anti-aging, waterproof, skin-improving ingredients in it minus the full or medium coverage that a foundation offers. It can be used as a primer before applying foundation, a substitute for moisturizer, or just on it's own. </span></div>
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Now onto the fun reviews! First off is from one of my favorite Drugstore brands...CoverGirl.</div>
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Covergirl cgsmoothers BB cream. The shade I got is in 810 light to medium. The tube is a typical one, nothing extraordinary. There is 1.35 Fl. oz of product and I purchased this at CVS pharmacy for $8.29.</div>
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Here is how the back looks. It claims to be a 10-in-1 skin enhancer...</div>
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1) Natural Looking Radiance</div>
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3) All Day Hydration</div>
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4) Improves skin elasticity</div>
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5) SPF 15<img alt="Check mark symbol" border="0" src="http://officeimg.vo.msecnd.net/en-us/files/164/392/ZA001117936.gif" style="visibility: visible;" title="Check mark symbol" /></div>
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6) Blends effortlessly</div>
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7) Lightweight<img alt="Check mark symbol" border="0" src="http://officeimg.vo.msecnd.net/en-us/files/164/392/ZA001117936.gif" style="visibility: visible;" title="Check mark symbol" /></div>
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8) Helps Skin Feel Smooth</div>
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9) Covers to help instantly improve skin's appearance<img alt="Check mark symbol" border="0" src="http://officeimg.vo.msecnd.net/en-us/files/164/392/ZA001117936.gif" style="visibility: visible;" title="Check mark symbol" /></div>
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10) Won't clog pores</div>
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This is how the product itself looks...it's pretty thick, reminds me of when you whip eggs to meringue consistency. </div>
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It has a pink undertone to it, so I wasn't sure if this would match w/ my warm olive skin tone.</div>
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This was the perfect time to test these BBs since I've broken out a bit. I have NO makeup in this picture, so you see my acne healing up and I have redness around my nose and on my cheeks.</div>
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After applying the Covergirl BB cream...you will notice some shine but not too bad. It doesn't do much as far as coverage, but it did help slightly with evening out my redness.</div>
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After applying some powder over it. It looks much better. Definitely got rid of the shine on my face and the coverage is much better as well.</div>
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Here's a look at the same side of my cheek. It's not bad.</div>
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Now let's try L'OREAL Paris Magic Skin Beautifier BB Cream in 814 Medium. There is 1 Fl Oz of product in the container and this is $11.49 at CVS pharmacy.</div>
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Back of packaging. This promises 4-in-1 Beautifying actions (that in my opinion are more realistic). This DOES NOT contain SPF or any sun protection. Non-comedogenic. Does NOT clog pores.</div>
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Although the packaging is also a plastic tube, the end is quite different. The tip is small and pointy, though I'm unsure as to what the purpose of the shape is to be honest. Maybe for more precise application or to control the amount dispensed?</div>
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When first dispensed on the back of my hand, the product is interestingly and surprisingly white at first then spreads out to beige color with yellow/warm undertone. The consistency is more liquid/loose. </div>
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This is how it looks on it's own without any powder. The packaging claims that it gives the face a "Flawless bare skin finish." It wasn't as hydrating as I thought it would be (since it was more liquid than the CG BB cream). It has more coverage than the Covergirl BB cream and my face wasn't shiny after application. It did a wonderful job cancelling out my redness.</div>
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Now here's how it looks with powder on top. It seems to emphasize my dry areas and it looks blotchy. I'm not too happy about this BB cream. I think this would be better for people with oily skin.</div>
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My face looks significantly brighter though, which is the only thing that I like about this BB cream.</div>
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The last Drugstore BB Cream I am reviewing today is REVLON Photoready BB Cream in 030 Medium. Retails for $9.99 at CVS Pharmacy for 1 Fl. Oz. This has SPF 30 (smells like sunblock). This doesn't really seem like a BB cream to me. The packaging only says that it is a skin perfector and does not list any skin benefits aside from the broad spectrum sun protection. Ulta.com list some details about this product's benefits as...</div>
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A lightweight, multi-benefit Beauty Balm by Revlon that combines skincare, makeup, and sunscreen into one step.</div>
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<li>BLURS FLAWS like concealer<img alt="Check mark symbol" border="0" src="http://officeimg.vo.msecnd.net/en-us/files/164/392/ZA001117936.gif" style="visibility: visible;" title="Check mark symbol" /></li>
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It is quite thick, but easy to blend.</div>
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It looks too dark, but I don't mind since I am planning to use this in the Summer for when my skin is darker.</div>
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This is how it looks on its own without any powder. It gives my face a lot of shine. Maybe too much but I know that it's due to the SPF 30.</div>
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This is with powder on top of the BB Cream. I think I like this one the most! Even with though it was oily because of the SPF 30, I think it gave the best coverage compared to the other two BB creams. </div>
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It does NOT emphasize dry areas on my skin and it blends easily.</div>
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This one is a keeper for me! I think I will use this for the summer for when I go to family trips to the beach or parks.</div>
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<br />Juleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10964467743636851704noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873769119552985970.post-83700488174196256202013-03-22T15:06:00.000-04:002013-03-22T15:09:22.828-04:00Quickie Review: Garnier Nutritioniste Skin Renew Anti-Dark Circle Roller with Sheer Tint<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Just got home and thought it would be funny to show you guys a picture of my boo-boo! yes that's right even nurses get a boo-boo! I actually cut my finger while trying to cut cheese...not farting but literally cutting cheese! and you will laugh even harder when I tell you what kind of knife gave me this deep cut on my index finger....a butter knife! </div>
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Anyways, I just wanted to do a quickie review on Garnier Nutritioniste Skin Renew Anti-Dark Circle Roller with Sheer Tint (there are two kinds). This is around $10 and has 0.5 FL oz in the container. It contains nutrients like an eye cream. Also included in the formula are caffeine and lemon essence that are key for brightness and circulation.</div>
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So this is how it looks in the packaging. Like I mentioned earlier this is the tinted one. There is an original one that's not tinted available as well, however I am unable to compare since I have yet to try the other one. </div>
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There's a metal roller ball that dispenses the product as your roll or dab it on your under eyes areas. </div>
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I like to apply this to my under eye areas making a "V" shape and not too close to my lower lash lines, then I lightly blend it out with my ring finger. </div>
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I like the cooling effect that I feel under my eyes as I apply the product on. Since the product has a sheer salmon beige tint it's perfect for concealing dark under eyes.</div>
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Here's a swatch of the product. It's very light and though the consistency is liquid, it goes on very easily.</div>
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I also like the fact that it's so easy to blend. Some concealers crease and tend to be too thick, making it difficult to blend. What's great about this product is that it's perfect for sensitive under eye areas where the skin is dryer and thinner than all other areas of the face. The liquid consistency is very hydrating and with the added cooling effect, well this one is simply perfect for under eyes!</div>
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Here I am with my dark under eyes. No bueno!</div>
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Now here I am with the Garnier Nutritioniste Skin Renew Anti-Dark Circle Roller with Sheer Tint. Do you see the difference? It brightens up my under eyes and conceals away the darkness!</div>
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Overall, I think this product is a must-have especially if your up for long hours and get little sleep or just simply have darkness under your eyes.</div>
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Here's another haul and quickie review for you gals/guys! So I went to Rite Aid after brunch with hubby and baby and I walked out with just a few things. I initially just wanted to get my all time fave mascara, Cover Girl Last Blast waterproof very black mascara but I saw that they had the new Clump Crusher available with the oh so fab rocker chic P!nk as the endorsing model, so of course I was sold! </div>
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So first let's talk about Maybelline's limited edition ColorSensational High Shine Lip Gloss here in 230 Punch of Pink $7.49</div>
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The color is very vibrant, perfect for spring! I love this shade of pink, but of course you can never be too sure with color pay off. There were many times before when I purchased a product and though it looked amazing in it's packaging, once applied it's not nearly as pigmented if at all! so I was very cautious with this product. </div>
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I tried to take a picture of the actual gloss because it had tiny glitters in it. It was beautiful against natural sunlight!</div>
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The packaging is very simple. The clear plastic with the product info must be completely removed as it is perforated, but no worries because the bottom of the gloss's packaging has the name of the lip gloss! Thumbs up Maybelline for that. </div>
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Once you remove the plastic, the packaging is simple and sleek, with see through acrylic and a silver coated plastic top. </div>
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The gloss comes with a doe foot applicator for easy application.</div>
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Here's a swatch of the gloss on my arm. It's such a pretty pink, don't you agree?!</div>
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It is truly high shine lip gloss. Actually, I think I may have put too much on! It's not sticky at all unlike some lip glosses out there. It's very moisturizing and seems to have some lasting power. It has a citrus-fruity scent to it as well. Reminds me of sweet grapefruit or fruit punch. </div>
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All in all, I really love this lip gloss! I might just grab some more colors. =)</div>
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Now, moving on to CoverGirl's new Clump Crusher Mascara $6.94 that promises 200% more volume and no clumps.</div>
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Aside from the cool shocking lime colored packaging, the applicator is a
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Here's how my eye lashes looked after being curled with an eyelash curler, since it is naturally straight.</div>
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Here it is after a few coats of the CG Clump Crusher mascara. I noticed that there's definitely no clumps and there is quite a bit of volume going on as well. </div>
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Here's my other eye without curling my lashes. See how super straight my lashes are???</div>
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Now this is after I put several coats of the CG Clump crusher mascara. It somewhat curled my lashes, but I think it's better to use an eye lash curler.</div>
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I'm glad there's a Robeks smoothie place next to my house as well as a Saladworks. I typically go there after work so I can eat my "late" lunch. I love getting Nuevo Nicoise salad (pictured below).</div>
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I know that this is just a few small steps towards being healthy, but I admit that every once in a while I still fall of the healthy band wagon. My work hours is pretty much on going and I wake up at 4 am every day. We don't have lunch breaks at work and I'm always on the go and on my feet all day. By the time I get home, I am both starving and exhausted, not good I know.<br />
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I recently ordered this Green Superfood powder, which has Kale, grass, spinach and pretty much all these healthy/raw/gluten free ingredients that's suppose to boost my energy and help keep me full through out the day. I know there's a bigger container of this available online but I just wanted to try it out and see if it works out. Today is my second day, but I can already feel the difference. </div>
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I use a scoop of this powder and blend it with banana, small orange, cold water and greek yogurt. It's a little gritty if you drink it with just water, but it's palatable regardless. I will be drinking this at least once per day and see how my body responds. Eating and drinking green vegetables improve your body in many ways, both internally and externally. I've read that this powder also clears up your skin.</div>
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Juleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10964467743636851704noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873769119552985970.post-15977878543644720132013-03-06T16:07:00.000-05:002013-03-06T16:08:31.982-05:00Review MAC Mineralized Rich Lipstick<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I honestly did not think that my MAC order would come today since it's snowing heavily here in Northern VA, but it did and so I've decided to do a review after I tried the lipsticks on. FYI I will be adding updates to any past reviews if I see/come across/experience any changes with whatever product I'm reviewing about.<br />
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So let's talk about the lipstick packaging! It has a matte plastic cap and a glossy metal bottom which houses the actual lipstick. This is not your average MAC lipstick container, oh no sir! this is magnetic! unlike the regular MAC lipsticks that simply clicks on due to the little indentation on the side.<br />
It also has an odd shape...I'm not sure why but I actually like this packaging a lot. I think the spacious cap makes it less tedious for a klutz like me to actually cap the tip of the lipstick. Maybe it's a psychological thing, I don't know, but I will tell you this....<br />
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It's bigger than the regular MAC lipstick container. Let's see if it will survive the tornado in my bag. Hopefully the magnetic closure for this lippie is reliable. Beside the sleeker packaging, I don't see any difference as far as color pay-off. I think these Mineralized lipsticks are just creamier than the original. You can control to subtlety of the lipstick's color nicely depending on the look you're going for.<br />
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I only purchased a couple of MAC's Mineralized Rich lippies because I was interested to see any difference with the formula or finish compared to the original ones that they have. Plus, these colors in particular were rated A at Temptalia.com, but of course I had to try them myself to see I how I feel about them.<br />
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I purchased Elegant Accent and Lady at Play. These were $22 each, a bit pricey right???<br />
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Elegant Accent is a very sweet looking pink with blue undertone. Not too light, not too dark. </div>
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The top swatch is Lady at Play and the bottom is Elegant Accent. You can barely tell the difference!</div>
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However, if you look closely the top color Lady At Play is darker and not as subtle in pigmentation as Elegant Accent.<br />
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Wearing Lady At Play</div>
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Wearing Elegant Accent</div>
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Final Verdict: I think these are great colors. Perfect for Spring. The pigmentation is wonderful, goes on smoothly, it's very creamy and moisturizing. I used this on my lips WITH OUT any lip balm or lip gloss. All in all, I truly adore this lipstick and highly recommend it!</div>
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Well that's for today! Till next time =D (wearing Lady At Play)</div>
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Well hello there! So I'm back with some lovely makeup goodies to show you guys. The above items in the picture are NEW products from Physician's Formula Sexy Booster line. These are fairly expensive compared to what I'm use to spending for makeup brands that I can find at drugstores or grocery stores. The blush alone was around $12 and lip stain-gloss hybrids were $10 each. </div>
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They are supposedly formulated with <i>Pheromones</i> which are hormones that act as a trigger to attract or get a social response from THE SAME species as the wearer (according to Wiki). </div>
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Here's how the packaging looks. I got the Sexy Glow bronzer and the Sexy Glow blush in Rose. There is another blush called Natural which is more peachy. </div>
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Hypoallergenic, Paraben-Free, Gluten Free, Oil-Free, Dermatologist Approved and Non-Comedogenic. </div>
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There's a compartment in the packaging which conveniently stores a cute little brush. </div>
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The back of the packaging is clear so you can see the brush.</div>
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Here's how the bronzer looks. It's a warmer brown around the embossed corset which is gold in color. When you swirl them together, the bronzer is very much golden and beautiful! The pigment is not too heavy. I'm sure the golden part of the bronzer can even be used as a nice sun-kissed highlight above the cheekbones, PERFECT for the summer glow!</div>
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Swatch of the bronzer with flash</div>
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Swatch of the bronzer without flash</div>
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Blush in Rose. This is a beautiful pink blush. I love the dark pink shoe embossed on the blush. </div>
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Swatch with flash...It's such a cute pink blush right??? Soooo pretty!</div>
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Swatch of Rose blush without flash</div>
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Here are the Sexy Glow Glossy Stain, a hybrid lip gloss+stain available in Red and Hot Pink. They are scented in warm Vanilla and lasts for 12hrs. Hypoallergenic. </div>
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A few coats of the Hot Pink</div>
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Just ONE application of the Red lip stain-gloss. It looks more like a stain with just minimal product but once you layer on more of the product it starts to become more glossy. </div>
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Maybelline lipstick in Shocking Coral</div>
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Such a gorgeous color!</div>
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My lips got a bit dry after using the lip stain-gloss hybrids but this lipstick was super moisturizing nonetheless.</div>
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I love this color on me, it's a bold pink/peach looking lip color and with subtle eye makeup and cheeks color, it's simply adorable. It's so vivid and perfect for the spring. </div>
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Recently, I've been wearing my headbands this way, with the details of the headband just barely peeking through my hair. This one in particular is from F21 (Forever 21 outlet). I have it in two colors, light brown and pink and if I'm not mistaken the band is adorned with swarovski crystals.<br />
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I found this blending sponge by Cynthia Rowley at Marshall's the other day and it was about $5. It works rather well. I no longer have my beauty blender sponge because it got too dirty. I love how this one is way cheaper but pretty much accomplishes the same thing as the beauty blender sponge.<br />
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I wash this after every use because I find that if I don't wash the foundation off of it right away it tends to discolor the sponge and make it look...well...icky!<br />
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This is how it looks prior to the being wet. It's a small and dense little peach colored sponge. <br />
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Then after it is washed, the water is absorbed and it sucks it all up. I wring it out of course and dry it really well in paper towel.<br />
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Here's my latest haul from yesterday at Ulta. I love Ulta! I initially came there without a mission or a plan as to what I wanted to purchase but I ended grabbing a few things.<br />
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I know I am fairly late in this, but I wanted to try UD's Naked Skin foundation as I've heard many good things about this foundation. I also went ahead and purchased the Naked Flushed blush trio.<br />
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Here's how the foundation looked without flash. At first I thought it was too dark (got it at 4.0) but it seems to oddly match my skin. When I first swatched it on my wrist it was matched perfectly then oxidized after about 10 minutes, so I got a little worried about that.<br />
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What can I say about this product? Well it's a true liquid foundation but it's not runny. It feels very light weight but I would say that this is more of a light to medium foundation. It takes a few layers for this to be medium to full coverage but it is attainable. Even with a few layers (2 to 3) it doesn't feel cakey or heavy nor does it emphasize pores, fine lines, or dry skin. It's quite hydrating actually, which another reason why this is a must have.<br />
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The UD Flushed blush trio is encased in a palette that comes with a mirror. The colors look straightforward in that they look exactly the same on the pan as when applied on the skin. The pink blush color is highly pigmented, just as the bronzer and the highlighter.<br />
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The highlighter is gorgeous, my favorite out of this trio. It gives a very subtle kiss of highlight to the skin (when applied well). The bronzer is OKAY, not bad but not out of the ordinary either, just a typical bronzer sans glitter.<br />
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I bought this lace burgundy shirt and a couple pairs of earrings from Forever 21. Lace is in so I thought why not?<br />
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Some Valentine's Day pictures I'd like to share...I'm so lucky to not only have a love of a man but also the love of a beautiful, kind hearted daughter.<br />
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From hubby, red roses, a balloon...</div>
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and yummy cake from our favorite Korean bakery. </div>
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That's it for today's blog post. Have a great weekend!</div>
Juleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10964467743636851704noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1873769119552985970.post-6911021169929897382013-02-04T20:49:00.002-05:002013-02-05T08:26:47.061-05:00Product Review: Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have been using Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup foundation since I came across it at one of the Cosmetic Company outlets here in VA. When I started working as a nurse, I noticed that at the end of my shift my face makeup would literally be melted off or rubbed off and with a busy schedule I had no time to touch up. I went on a search for the real deal type of foundation that will truly last me all day and this is it.<br />
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Estee Lauder is like the mother of many other cosmetic sub companies like MAC, Clinique, Bobbi Brown, and Smashbox, but I always thought that it was more for mature women, however the young lady at the CCO recommended this to me and she herself actually uses it. I don't know if it was the glow in her face as she mentioned the product or the excitement in her tone of voice while she raved to me about it, but I was willing to try. it With an open mind to all things makeup related, I used this foundation and I have never looked back since! I simply love it and here are the reasons why....<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>1 </b></span>- It is truly a <i><b>long lasting</b> </i>foundation, minus the heavy, caked-on feeling. It doesn't even feel like I'm wearing foundation when I have this on despite the fact that this is a <i><b>full coverage</b></i> foundation.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>2 </b></span>- My<i><b> pores disappear </b></i>like magic, just like my acne scars and hyper pigmentation spots gets covered. It also works wonders on dry skin, in that it doesn't make it appear dryer or emphasize it even more.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>3 </b></span>- It's not only<b><i> OIL-FREE</i></b> but it's <i><b>Oil-controlling</b></i> too! My skin usually gets oily at the end of my work shift, but I found that this foundation does a great job at preventing my face from getting shiny and oily.<br />
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(Wearing <a href="http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/estee-lauder-double-wear-stay-in-place-makeup?ID=147374" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i>Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation</i></span> </a><b>Without</b> <b>Flash</b> and <b>With Flash</b>)</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>4 </b></span>- It's <b>fragrance free</b>, which is another plus on my book because it works well with my super sensitive skin type. I have never broken out with this foundation and mind you, this is my second bottle!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>5</b></span> - It dries to a semi-matte finish, not too matte that it looks dry or UN-natural. The finish is well..<b>natural looking</b>! <br />
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<b>CONS: </b>The only things I don't like about this foundation is the price is on the steep side <i>$36</i> for 1 fl oz, it <i>no longer has SPF</i> (use to have SPF 10 in it), and it<i> doesn't have a pump</i>.<br />
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The foundation is of true liquid consistency but not too watery that it runs loosely when applied, which means you have time to spread it evenly all over your face. I've had issues back then with foundations drying too quickly and unevenly. <br />
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This is how my forearm looked after I spread the small amount of the foundation, you can see that with just one layer, the coverage is excellent.</div>
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After setting for a bit, this is how it looks. This is the only foundation, I have ever used that hasn't oxidized on me (changed to orange or darker color due to facial oils).<br />
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Have you ever tried a product and when you first apply it, you're like "Ugh! well that's not very pretty...or maybe some choice words instead?" Anyways...that's how I felt today when I first applied Covergirl Outlast Stay fabulous 3 in 1 foundation. I rarely ever counter my own review or re-review anything, but this is one of those products where I will have to make an exception.<br />
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CLICK <a href="http://makeupstyle.blogspot.com/2013/02/product-review-new-covergirl-3in1.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> FOR MY PREVIOUS REVIEW ON THIS PRODUCT </div>
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(Here's swatch of CG 3 in 1 Outlast Stay Fabulous foundation in shade Soft Honey)</div>
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At first, I thought "Okay, Julie you've tried many drugstore foundations and none were ever worthy or worth double taking, so what's the biggie with this one?" Sure the packaging is hygienic, the price is a little steep, contains SPF, and the formula promises what seems to be too good to be true..Lasting power of PRIMER, coverage of a CONCEALER, and blendability of FOUNDATION in ONE...and shine-free to boot!<br />
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In my first review, I admit I was too quick to judge this foundation. After I finished typing up my initial review of this product, I realized that the foundation was actually AMAZING, the best drugstore foundation I have ever used to date! Despite having chosen the wrong color, one with a pink undertone, I actually liked that it looked soooooo natural. It had a powdery finish to it. I now have it in Soft Honey instead of Medium Beige.<br />
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My skin felt smooth and I could actually touch my face without the foundation transferring over my fingers or smearing. Even though I had to do a couple layers of this foundation, I didn't need to use powder to set it. It's been 6 hrs and my face is not at all oily/itchy/shiny/sticky and I know that it's good when even the usually quiet hubby tells me that it looks great on me.<br />
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I also bought the L'Oreal Paris True Match Super Blendable Crayon Concealer (will review this one soon!)</div>
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I hope this review helps any of you who are interested in trying out this foundation. I will update you guys if I have any skin reactions or breakouts.</div>
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I haven't purchased any drugstore makeup in a while, but have you guys noticed the high prices??? Almost everything is above $5!!!</div>
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Packaging: Glass container with an acrylic cap and blue colored twist-to-lock pump<br />
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What it promises: "All-day flawless coverage...Lasting power of primer, coverage of a concealer, and blendability of a foundation in one. Shine-free."<br />
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The consistency is thick but easily blendable. </div>
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I think I got the wrong foundation color (Med Beige) because as you can see in this picture the pink undertone contrasts with the olive/yellow undertone of my skin.</div>
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Here's a picture with only my left side (your right) covered with the foundation.</div>
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As you can see, I have acne scars from years ago and this foundation did a pretty good job at covering them, however this is after putting about two layers of the product. It covers redness and diminishes pores.</div>
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I'm not going to lie to you, but I first heard of this product from Judy (youtube guru) and she raved so much about it that I just had to give it a try, especially since it's an stay all day kinda product which is right up my alley of preference.<br />
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My final thoughts? I think that this is a decent foundation, however I would skip on this if you have dry skin because it emphasizes dryness or if you have acne. Also, the coverage is light to medium, but CAN be full coverage if you do 2 to 3 layers...which is a TON of makeup and a waste of product if you ask me. Overall I'm not impress and will definitely be getting my money back. <br />
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I've been out for a while, working hard as a Pediatric nurse and having fun in between!</div>
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Oh and my daughter got her first official haircut at the salon. At first I wanted her bangs trimmed but I decided it's time to get an all around haircut. So above is a picture of her getting her haircut into a super cute bob hairstyle.</div>
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After the haircut! My cute pie</div>
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So here's my latest haul from Hautelook. I've been buying online for the most part or I go to Kohls. We moved to a whole new city and the closest store is Kohls, which is fine but I still miss going to Marshals. </div>
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I love The Balm cosmetics, so when it went on sale at Hautelook.com, I just had to get some items.</div>
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One of the things I bought is this palette called Nude'tude. Some of the eyeshadows are powdery but the color pay off is great.</div>
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Here are the eye shadows with just ONE swatch each.</div>
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I also bought this lip gloss, it's not sticky at all but it comes on very light so don't be fooled by the blood orange color in the tube. It also has SPF 17 and tastes and smells like bananas.</div>
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Here is the swatch of the lip gloss. It looks dark against my arm but trust me it comes on lighter on my lips. </div>
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Another thing that I had to, had to get is Bahama Mama bronzer. It's a very nice bronzer, I have to admit!</div>
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This is how it looks like in the container.</div>
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Here's the swatch! It's a matte bronzer and it looks very natural. This would be perfect for contouring. I don't have any contouring powder so this is perfect!</div>
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Here are my blushes from The Balm that I previously bought from Hautelook.</div>
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DOWNBOY: this is a very pretty light pink blush. It's matte so it's perfect for an everyday blush. Out of all the blushes that I own, I feel like this is the most natural looking flush.</div>
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CABANABOY: This is a very pretty, glamorous type of blush. It's also matte but definitely gives a rosy glow. I would probably use this more for night time and for going out on date nights or something.</div>
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FRATBOY: Peachy, orange blush that is my current favorite. I think I reach for this more than any of my other blushes. This just gives me such a healthy flush. It's also a matte color so definitely great for the daytime. </div>
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Now here is my "Go to work" makeup bag</div>
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<li>Ardell Brow gel (it was clear but now it's brown from the brow powder transferring over), </li>
<li>MAC brow shader duo powder in Maple/Soft Charcoal</li>
<li> Costco duo ended brow brush/spooly, </li>
<li>MAC brushes in 150 and 129, </li>
<li>MAC MSF powder in Medium Plus, </li>
<li>The Balm blushes, </li>
<li>Estee Lauder Double Wear foundation, </li>
<li>Sonia Kashuk eye lash curler, </li>
<li>Cover Girl Lash Blast Waterproof mascara, </li>
<li>Urban Decay De Slick oil free setting spray.</li>
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If you are looking to try a new foundation that stays on ALL DAY, I suggest Estee Lauder Double Wear. Running around as a Peds Nurse for straight 8 hrs without a break, means no time to do touch-ups so I was so happy to have found a foundation that can stay put all day and doesn't melt off my face. I bought this at the outlet mall, but it is still available at retail stores as well and for more color selection. The outlet only has it in three colors but for about $27. The regular price is $35. The color that I use is Fresco 01.</div>
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My current fragrance is Michael Kors Very Hollywood. This is such a sweet scent, very light. The liquid perfume is pink and the bottle is clear with gold sparkles. The scent is said to be "shimmering jewels of mandarin and iced bergamot."</div>
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So that is it for now, I will try to update as much as possible. I am actually just getting over some sort of stomach virus. I didn't go to work today because of it and even though my stomach is still sore, I decided to go ahead and take advantage of this free time and update you guys. Anyways, will be blogging again soon!</div>
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Now on to the product update! Today I will be posting up my pictures after almost 3 months of using POND's Luminous Clean Cream Cleanser. If you want to check out my review on this product just click on this link -> <a href="http://makeupstyle.blogspot.com/2012/08/product-review-new-ponds-luminous-clean.html">POND'S Luminous Clean Review</a>.<br />
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Now here's a snippet taken from my previous review, briefing you guys on what this product is all about...<br />
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<b> POND'S Luminous Clean Cream Cleanser</b></div>
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Product Amount: 6 Fl. Oz.</div>
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Packaging: White Tube with frosted pink colored flip top
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What it claims to do...</div>
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<li>Draws out trapped make-up and impurities to brighten dull skin</li>
<li>For bright, lumious skin</li>
<li>Enriched with soft white Kaolin clay and moisturizing ingredients</li>
<li>Won't clog pores</li>
<li>Dermatologist tested, hypoallergenic</li>
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<b>Here's my UPDATE after almost 3 months of using this product. . . . </b></div>
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<li style="text-align: left;">It does remove make-up very well</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">I'm not sure about the luminous effect</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">I haven't had any major break outs (aside from hormone related, which are small)</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">I definitely feel refreshed after I cleanse my face with this, like my face can breathe!</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">I didn't have any allergies from using this</li>
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As you can see from the tube, I am almost finished. I use this twice a day, once in the morning and once at night.<br />
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I use my POND's Clarant B3 Moisturizer after I cleanse, otherwise certain areas of my face get dry.<br />
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I can't really say if my skin looks brighter because I still have some redness around my nose and from acne scars. If you want to see how my skin looked before, click on <a href="http://makeupstyle.blogspot.com/2010/11/my-skincare-how-i-healed-my-acne-and.html">My Skincare: How I Healed My Acne Scars</a>. <br />
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I think that this will be my go-to face cleanser because...</div>
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<li>It didn't break me out!</li>
<li>It's affordable</li>
<li>It's hypoallergenic and dermatologist tested</li>
<li>Doesn't clog my pores</li>
<li>Removes dirt and makeup effectively</li>
<li>Has a light, clean scent</li>
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The only thing that I don't like about this product is the material that they used to make the packaging. As you can see from the picture above, the makeup from your hands can transfer on the tube and cannot be removed or cleaned off. It doesn't affect the actual product in the tube, but it doesn't look good either.<br />
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I hope you guys liked this post...if you have any questions, feel free to leave it below! Thanks for stopping by. <br />
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My favorite concealer for under my eyes and pretty much all over my face is Bobbi Brown's Cream concealer in Warm Natural (available in other shades). This concealer comes is a duo that includes a sheer finish powder (housed at the top) in Pale Yellow color and the concealer is in a separate compartment beneath. The concealer is creamy but not to the point of being runny. <br />
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I purchased this concealer at a Cosmetic Company outlet store so this is the discontinued packaging version. The new version is in a flat compact. The concealer itself can also be purchased separately without the powder. I can't remember how much I paid for this concealer, though it wasn't that long ago but the one I have, in particular is retailing for about $19 on ebay.<br />
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Here is my before picture without any makeup...yipes!</div>
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Here's a picture of me after applying the concealer under and around my eye areas. It definitely brightens up my under eye areas.</div>
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Here are the products that I used for today's Face Of The Day (in random order).</div>
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1) Bobbi Brown Cream Concealer in Warm Natural</div>
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2) Maybelline Waterproof mascara</div>
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3) Laura Mercier Silk Creme Foundation</div>
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4) EOS lip balm</div>
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5) Smashbox Halo powder in Light</div>
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6) 100% Pure Organic Coffee Bean Eye Cream</div>
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7) Urban Decay All Nighter XL Long Lasting Makeup Setting Spray</div>
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8) Urban Decay Primer Potion</div>
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9) POP Blush cake in Warm Sienna</div>
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10) COFFRET D'OR 02 Makeup Palette</div>
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I only used the pink part of this blush and I did that by swiping the blush brush on the right half of the pan and then tapping off the excess.</div>
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COFFRET D'OR 02 Makeup Palette. I used the pink color for my inner eye lid and the purple for my outer eye lids. I used the white powder eye shadow for my highlight (brow bone and inner eye corner). </div>
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I am wearing Lancome Color Design lipstick in Love It!</div>
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Well that's it for today's FOTD time to head out and enjoy the weekend. Happy Friday!</div>
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