- Sunday, November 30, 2014
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- I have been interested in the new Clarisonic Mia 3 since it's launch. This version has 3 speeds, a fancy timer, and beeps to alert you when to move on to another portion of the face. I've read amazing reviews of this brush by the amazing Sabrina at TheBeautyLookBook |read her reviews here| and I'm convinced at all it promises. I would use it at night to remove all traces of makeup and grime off of my face and to minimize my pores. This gold version I have pictured is limited edition (it also comes in white, red, pink, and black) and retails for $199. I don't think i'll be putting out $200 for this but it would make for a great x-mas gift!
- While browsing Sephora's skin mask section, I came across this Peter Thomas Roth Pumpkin Enzyme Mask. It promises to resurface skin and leave it smooth with alpha hydroxy acid, aluminum oxide and pumpkin enzymes. Don't these ingredients sound so darn fancy? I am all for products that smooth my skin, so I think i'll look more into this.
- I've used the Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Cleanser for about 6 years now, I love it, but I want to try other things. A higher end option would be the Fresh Soy Face Cleanser. Soy has amazing benefits for skin and contains amino acids. I've read that this cleanser does not strip the skin of essential moisture. It retails for $15 for the 1.7 oz option and $38 for the 5.1 option.
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What are your skincare faves/wants?
- Wednesday, November 19, 2014
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- Saturday, November 15, 2014
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- Wednesday, November 12, 2014
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Today I am bringing you all a brush set review. Almost a year ago I began working with the U-Spicy company in terms of their nail dryers and lamps. They have since came out with makeup brushes and asked me to review a set. I was so excited to receive, try out and share these with you! This set comes with 10 makeups brushes with a chic white handle and gold ferrule design. These are a spot on dupe for the Sigma Kabuki brushes. Each "big" brush has a matching brush but only "little", if you get my drift. I've had these for almost a month and a half so let's get into what my thought are.
So as stated above, these brushes have a white wooden handle and gold ferrule. I love the design as it makes the brushes stand out from the other ones I own. Sadly to say, two of these brushes have separated where the handle meets the ferrule. It doesn't irritate me that much because I was not using those brushes that much anyway (but it was dissapointing). Other that that I have not seen any other hardware issues with these.
My favorite of these big brushes are the 'round' and 'angled'. I use the round to buff in my bb cream and it does an amazing job. I use the angles to buff in blush. I have found that using this brush for blush makes it look like the color is coming from inside my skin. The 'tapered' and 'flat angled' ones are those that broke. I liked to use the tapered for my highlighter, and could be great for those who use cream contour products.
I love these smaller brushes because they have so many uses. I love the 'precision round' and 'precision flat angled' for applying cream eyeshadows. The 'precision tapered' one is great for cleaning up when I accidentally get lash glue on my eyelids. The smaller ones have shown me no hardware issues as well.
The bristles on these are synthetic fibers that are great for use with cream products. The bristles are soooo soft, and glide smoothly on the skin. When I received the brushes I washed them and I did not see any shedding. I have washed them again and still no shedding.
I think that these brushes are a great addition to any makeup collection. I love how versatile each brush is because you can find many uses for one brush. I love the quality and design of the brushes as well!
You can purchase these gorgeous brushes here - http://amzn.to/1u9uQax
*The products mentioned above were gifted for consideration for review. My opinions are honest. You can read my disclaimer policy here *
- Wednesday, November 05, 2014
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Catching my eye this week...
- Charlotte Tilbury has recently released her own makeup line. I've been interested in it because of the wide range of shades to complement deeper skin tones. This Cheek to Chic shade in 'The Climax' is a gorgeous shade that would well compliment my skin tone. It would be great to double as a bronzer and blush for lighter skin tones as well. This retails for $40 but I would willingly purchase it!
- I have recently started using a face primer under my BB Cream. I use the original Smashbox Photo Finish Primer. It makes my skin smooth and the BB cream smoothes easily on my face. I have huge pries on my face and I think that the new Smashbox Photo Finish Oil Free Pore Minimizing Primer would be great for me. I want to try a sample size first because $39 for a new product is a bit scary. They say it lasts around eight hours as well!
- I mentioned last week that I am going crazy for skin care. This new Luna Mini by Foreo comes in two sizes, orginal and mini. I have the mini one shown because it cost a bit less at $139 rather than $199. I like that it channels T-Sonic pulsations through the skin for deep and gentle cleansing. I like that you dont have to replace the brush heads like the Clarisonic. It also comes in five fun shades; Magenta, Petal Pink, Turquoise (my favorite!!), Purple, and Cool Grey. Ayesha from Simple Beauty Blog has a video demo using this (see it here).
- Sunday, October 26, 2014
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- I've been obsessed with skin care these past few weeks. Korres is a great brand for natural and effective products, like their Wild Rose + Vitamin C Advanced Brightening Sleeping Facial. I love the idea of applying it after your normal night time skin routine and then sleeping in it. It promises to address uneven skintone and dark spots while improving skin quality for a brighter, more luminous complexion. If I can manage to dig out $48 out of my couch, I'll be purchasing it!
- My favorite beauty blogger Huda Kattan raved about this foundation on her blog (see her review here). The new Dior Star Fluid Foundation has getting much attention these past few months. It promises a lightweight feel that evens out the complexion. I love that it gives the skin an illuminated look without looking greasy/oily. This high-end foundation retails for $50 (yikes)!
- Everyone knows that I LOVE neutral eyeshadows. The new Chocolate Bar Eye Palette by Too Faced has been calling my name ever since it's release. I love that it contains everyday matte and shimmer shades. (see swatches here) I feel that I could really get 100% use out of it and I would spend the $49 on it because of that. But if anyone feels generous enough to gift it to me, I would love you forever. Have you heard that it smells like chocolate too??
- Sunday, October 19, 2014
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