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Rimmel - Hide the Blemish

I absolutely LOVE this product. I have very pale skin that is very oily and very acne prone and I needed something to help cover up the nasty cystic acne I get and the dark circles under my eyes.
I am so happy I found this! I bought it in the lightest shade, like I said I'm really pale, and it works WONDERS. I wear tinted moisturizer instead of foundation because I hate that cakey heavy feeling, and then apply this to my ugly areas. I use my fingertip to warm the product and then pat and blend it over any blemishes and my under eye area. It stays all day, doesn't look cakey and gives great coverage. I would highly reccommend to anyone looking to cover a few problem areas. I will definately be repurchasing!

Christmas

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!

Oh MY Make-Up Brushes!!!!!!

Maybelline Full 'n' Soft Review

What I like about this mascara is that it does exactly what it says it will do - it barely feels like I have any mascara on at all. There isn't even a hint of brittleness. The other positive is that the brush is really easy to use and is so far the only one of the ones I've tried that manages to coat all my lower lashes without leaving excess residue on my skin, or looking too bold and unnatural. No complaints about the price either - $10 on sale at Kmart.
That said, I won't be repurchasing this. I have short straight lashes and this won't hold a curl at all, but this is great for anyone who has reasonably long lashes and just wants some extra definition.

Blush: The Search For The Next Great Makeup Artist

About Blush

In Lifetime’s new reality competition series, "Blush: The Search for the Next Great Makeup Artist," contestants from around the country will compete for a contract as a professional artist with Max Factor, a cash prize of $100,000 and the opportunity to be the makeup artist for an upcoming InStyle photo shoot.
In each episode, the contestants, all living under one roof in Los Angeles, compete in two different makeup competitions, designed to test the skills and personality traits — including compassion and confidence — necessary for success in the field. Following the second challenge, one contestant will be eliminated.

Nail Polish Of The Day

Sorry guys i havn't done a nail polish of the day in a while i have been super busy improving the blog but i finally found a super cool china glaze colour so here ya go!!!

CHINA GLAZE "JINGLE BELLS"

A YouTube Christmas

Holiday Makeup: Sparkling Green & Cranberry by cosmeticcandiesfyi | Here is a sparkling tutorial by Samantha using green and cranberry eyeshadows for a bodacious Christmas look!

Sultry eyes & Deep Red Lips by keikolynnsogreat | If you want a bolder holiday look, Keiko’s makeup tutorial will help you achieve just that! Also check out Keiko’s amazing fashion blog at www.keikolynn.com!

Vampy Red Holiday Party Look by MakeupFunWithJessie | Jessie has a great makeup tutorial if you want a smoldering red and sparkly look for the holidays. It’s a bit intense but if you can pull it off, it looks amazing!

“Glamping” Holiday Makeup by Kandee Jonhnson | A blue chic eye with a soft lip tutorial by Kandee is a great look you can wear to any party any time! You can easily vamp up your day makeup to this night look with a few makeup products.

Click on the image below to open up a new tab to watch the makeup tutorial

Nivea - A Kiss of Flavor Cherry

Oh, I love this stuff! I was looking for a daily lip balm that looked like a more pigmented version of Smith's Minted Rose Lip Balm, and this is it. I got it at CVS at a very inexpensive price, though it was a bit tricky to find. (I found it packaged by all of the other Nivea products, not by other lip balms like I thought they would be.)

You know how most tinted lip balms are in overly pigmented, fake colors? Well, this one isn't. When putting on one coat, it goes on rather sheer; however, you can build up the color by adding more coats. Also, if you're in a cinch, you can use your fingers to apply this to your cheeks as a blush. The color is a cool light red at first, but later fades to a reddish-pink color. The more layers of this you put on your lips, the brighter and more vibrant the shade will be.

This is very smooth, and it smells sweet, like cherry or cranberry popsicles. It reminds me of long, nice summers by the pool! (It smells very nice to me, but others might not agree.) It doesn't taste like anything, for those of you who want to know. I'll also add that I love the packaging on this.

All in all, I absolutely love this stuff! It looks great with Smith's Minted Rose Lip Balm over it, or with Bonne Bell VitaGloss2O A Splash of Color in Sheer Strawberry on top. The only thing that I wish it had was SPF, though. That's the only downside that I see to this product. Otherwise, I absolutely love it.

Nivea - Nivea Lipcare Caregloss and Shine

I love lipgloss but hate how sticky the majority of glosses on the market are. I've tried loads. I actually got one of these Nivea Caregloss & Shines free, and it is GREAT. The tube has an angled applicator so it's nice and easy to apply, and the texture is like wearing Vaseline on your lips so it moisturises as well as giving you sheer colour.
I've got one in pink, which was the freebie, and red. The pink isn't my favourite. It's quite pale pink on me, and not really my cup of tea in terms of colours as I tend towards either neutral browns or darker pinks. The red is gorgeous though, it's almost fuschia on me rather than an orangey red. I've been hunting for a non-sticky lipgloss for ever and this is it - and it cost less than 4$

Tips For Red Lips

Tips for Red Lipstick

• Cream or matte lip color is best for a strong red shade.
• A true red is better bought straight from the store instead of trying to mix your own.
• Darker shades are suitable on larger lips as the deep reds have a tendency to make lips look thinner.
• Ultimately red lipstick is optimum for a younger woman, but not too young. The bright red color is too dramatic for teens and tends to make an older women look more aged.
• When mixing your own lip colors, use red as an addition to brighten up your combination. Just add in small amounts.
• If red is your favorite lipstick - but it doesn't work with your skin type, tone it down with a neutral color and create your own personalized lip covering.
• Add a little shimmer to your red lipstick to combat the tendency that red has to make your lips look smaller.
• Even if red lip color is definitely not your shade, keep a small tube around to seal your love notes with a kiss of red.

What to Buy the Women in your life - Holiday Gift Guide 2010

ELF Super Glossy Lip Gloss Candle Light

To be honest I only pruchased this product because of the amazing reviews. I was shopping for makeup brushes on the E.L.F. website recently, and because I had a 50% off everything coupon I went ahead and got a whole bunch of their products that had good reviews.
For $1 this product is a steal (as well as most other E.L.F. products that I have tried).
The color is a soft champagne/nude that will look good on pretty much any skin tone. I tend to this of such shade as better suited for people with a slightly darker complexion, but I am super pale and this gloss still looks great.
The staying power is great and comparable to any other higher priced gloss. The scent was a huge surprise for me since I expected it to smell vanilla/caramel-y due to the color, but it actually smells like Smarties (to me at least).
Love it and will repurchase for sure!

Rimmel London Blush in Santa Rose

I've been using this blush daily for a few months and I love it. I even have a backup.
As many of the reviews have stated, the packaging is very minimal. There is barely any excess plastic around the blush pan so it is great for traveling or a makeup bag with many other products. I have not had any issues with opening.
There is no mini brush included (unlike the new Rimmel blush packaging) so you will need your own brush. I use an angled blush brush and lightly swipe once or twice for each cheek. It is quite pigmented and lasts most of the day on me.
Looking at the blush with the cover closed, it seems to be a dusty rose. That is because the clear cover is tinted blue. The actual color is a much more peach-ish toned pink.
The amount of blush you get (0.14oz) for the price you pay (approx $4) is awesome. It is often on sale as a BOGO or BOGO 50% plus coupons.
In conclusion, awesome and inexpensive blush that will last a very long time.

Nail Polish Of The Day

CHINA GLAZE" RE-FRESH MINT"

MAC - Rebel Lipstick

Ok, so when I went out to get this I was looking for a fuschia but a more sophisticated one, not a bombshell/bimbo hot pink one. This is the perfect shade for what I wanted. It's a dark, dramatic, goth berry-fuschia with a satin finish, aka with a slight sheen to it rather than any glossiness whatsoever. When I asked the makeup artist for it, she gave me a doubtful look, saying "Is it for you?" and I said "Yes", and then she went "It's going to look awesome with your coloring!". He he, which is true, it suits pale skinned/black haired girls amazingly. She had the same coloring as me and had something similar on, and it looked fantastic as well. So, highly recommended for fair skin tones - on darker ones it looks a bit wrong, kind of like that cheap neon fuschia I was trying to avoid in the first place. Will repurchase.

Wet 'n' Wild - Holiday 2010 LE Night Elf eyeshadow palette

Wow!!!!!! I'm very happy that I decided to purchase this LE palette after all. I kept seeing it at my local grocery store and was on the fence about it for the longest time. The reason I decided to purchase it is because it's the most unique of all the WW color icon palettes out so far (even the regular collection). I swatched all the colors and they are so creamy (except the black glitter). All of them have some sparkles to them, none are matte. The red color is really nice, but not as pigmented as the rest of the colors. You'll probably have to use a base for the red. The only color I probably won't wear much is the black glitter color. It has chunky glitter that will probably end up all over my face. The eyeliner it came with is okay but it has sparkles so I'm not too keen on it. This is a fabulous find for such a low price. Great for doing a festive look for an evening out. The only reason I wouldn't purchase again is because it's LE and because these colors will last me a long time.

Got2Be Comic Shimmering Serum

Don't you love chi silk infusion.. but hate the cost? Well, my new favorite serum is Got2Be Cosmic Shimmering Serum, it is a great $6.99 compared to the outrageous $20.99 that you have to fork over for 6 oz. of Chi Silk Infusion! This serum will keep fly-aways down and smooth out frizz. But what is really amazing is that it has tiny shimmering mica minerals to provide incredibly reflective multi-dimensional shine.  Now don't get me wrong I love the Chi Silk Infusion.. But the shimmers pull it into a close second.

If you have this already you know what I'm talking about when I say unbelievable shine without looking the least bit oily! Remember, you only need one pump!

Nail Polish Of The Day

OPI "OGRE THE TOP BLUE"

Kat Von D Makeup Swatches

 

Here is the "Metal Orchestra" Palette(limited edition!) It is $34, and you can order it here:

http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P225385&categoryId=C18697

From left to right: first class, techno, thrasher, dagger, lucifer, glock, razor grey, slayer (cream)

BHCosmetics Eye Lip Primer Review

DIY Tips

Smokey eyes
'Smokey eyes quickly change your look from day to evening. It's easy to do; start with a dark, smokey charcoal colour such as Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Shadowstick in Black Pearl. Apply colour directly onto your eyelids with your finger, and blend-in. Using a lighter shade, apply this under the lower lashes, complete the look with black kohl along your lash line.'

Lush lips
'Vibrant red lips is a must this festive-season, with lip liner giving a precise pout. Use the liner to give a curved effect and to prevent the finish from looking too angular. Complete with a rich red colour, Estee Lauder's Signature Lipstick in Ruby is ideal; then you're ready to-go!'

Top tip
'My best festive tip to you  is carrying a few essentials in your bag for quick top-ups during the evening. Blotting sheets, concealer and your favourite lipstick will see you through the night.'

Amazing eyes
Ariane Poole, celebrity make-up artist shares her top tips for making small eyes look bigger.

Nail Polish Of The Day

  OPI "IN MY BACK POCKET"

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Mac eyes Shadow Pallet 03

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Mac eyes Shadow Pallet 03 12 color

Brights of Yesteryear: OPI Give Me the Moon

OPI Give Me the Moon was included in the 2007 Summer collection Night Brights. Not a particularly ‘bright’ color per se, but definitely a unique, interesting color. The base shade is like an icey gray but the dense blue iridescent shimmer gives it a bluish over all glow. It’s definitely a sheer-ish color but this swatch is only 3 coats.

Nail Polish Of The Day

OPI ALPINE SNOW!!!

Amazon Stocking Stuffers!

Makeup Books

Eye Candy: 55 Easy Makeup Looks for Glam Lids and Luscious Lashes

My Faviourite Makeup Book is Eye Candy By LMason

And Guess What At Amazon its only like 11$ thats a amazing deal i would deffintly recomend this book!!!

Elf Black Is Back

When applying blush, you want the color to look soft and natural, as if it comes from within. Read below for tips on how to put on make-up. 1. Tap or lightly blow on the applicator brush to remove any excess blush before applying to prevent a harsh and uneven application. 2. Apply your blush on the apple of the cheek and carefully blend towards your natural hairline. 3. If you have two shades, apply the darker one on the apple of the cheek first, then use the lighter shade to highlight. Blend well so there is no visible line between colors. 4. Highlight your temples, forehead and chin. Tip: To know "where to glow" bend over for 30 seconds, then slowly stand up. Where your cheeks are flushed is where you are meant to blush. Apply your blush there and it will be naturally rosy every time. Tip: Cheek color should be used to enhance your complexion, not to change your natural skin tone. Use sparingly for daytime, then add more or a deeper shade for a more dramatic nighttime effect. For special occasions, dust a lightly frosted powder over your cheekbones for a subtle but alluring glow. Tip: Make sure to blend your blush into your foundation well or it will tend to look unnatural and add the appearance of 5 years to your looks

Tips For How to Get Bigger Looking Eyes!

Apply one thin coat of mascara to both upper and lower lashes. For a more dramatic look, allow first coat to dry completely then apply a second coat concentrating on the base of the lash. Tip: For a real eye-opener, use an eyelash curler before applying mascara. Curl gently at the base of the lashes, but never beyond the center of the lashes. Don't clamp down on one spot for too long or you'll get a sharp angle. Tip: Don't pump the applicator wand in the mascara tube. Doing so will trap air inside and cause the mascara to dry out. Instead, twist the wand to collect more mascara on the brush.

Stila Backstage Eyeshadow Palette

Inspired by textures and trends seen at Fall Fashion Week, the Stila Pro Artistry team has created the Backstage Eye Shadow Palette filled with six new must-have shades of the season. Each jewel-toned shadow incorporates Stila's award-winning, high-quality formula that can be worn wet or dry.

The palette comes in an embossed paper compact, reflecting the season's brocade looks, with a screened inspirational quote. Even the packaging is pretty and it won't crowd your clutch!

Shades include:
- Chiffon - shimmery peach
- Flamingo - shimmery fuchsia
- Pacific - metallic navy blue
- Luster - metallic warm alloy
- Poetic - shimmery mauve
- Coal - cool metallic emerald

A value of $108 for only $28!

Sephora Coupon

Nail Polish Of The Day

OPI DIM SUM PLUN DELL SERIES

NYC LipStick Swatches!!!!

NYC lipsticks are extremely pigmented and moisturizing! I absolutely love them and they are super cheap, widely available, and always go on sale.
1. 405B Blue Rose - Fuchsia Pink with blue undertones. This is wearable but a little bit loud for me.
2. 308B Retro Red: I LOVE this color. It is a warmer red. Think gwen stefani red lips. Super pigmented. I like to pair this with a natural or smokey eyeshadow
3. 309B Sheer Red: though this appears dark in the pictures it applies like a berry (no pink though) red and is sheer. It is a wearable everydar red and i can't imagine this looking bad on anyone. For 99c give it a try!
the no flash swatch is very accurate of how this looks in real life on lips.
*pictures are my own*

Double Up With MAC Haute & Naughty

Could it be that I've finally fallen in love with a MAC mascara? I'm a colossal fan of so many things from the brand (among them, Face & Body Foundation, Volcanic Ash Exfoliator, and just about any lipgloss item), but the mascaras have never, well...moved me.

Until now. Haute & Naughty is MAC's latest mascara offering, and while it has a ridiculous name - not to mention a tube that looks like it was designed by Christine Taylor's character in The Wedding Singer - the mascara itself ROCKS.

Haute & Naughty gives you two application options in one tube. Unscrew it from the sparkly purple cap, and you'll reveal a fat, fully-loaded brush. Unscrew from the pink cap, however, and it's a whole different ballgame. This action will pull the brush up through a narrow tube, wiping off most of the excess product.

This process is actually rather fascinating; I stared, open-mouthed, like a four-year-old, as the same brush appeared from the tube looking either fat and loaded up, or skinny and clean.

So how well does it work? Well, Sparky Purple, as I like to call it, delivers fat, bold lashes in just two coats. Awesome if you're a mascara application pro and/or you don't have the time or patience to carefully apply coat after coat. Relatively speaking, though, the formula is rather "wet," so if you're not careful you can end up with a gloppy mess. Just keep your hand steady and go for it. Swoop, swoop, and you're done.

On the flipside, Hot Pink allows for a much more controlled application. With one or two coats, you'll get a natural look, but keep building, and you can achieve some serious volume and length. The best part about this lighter application is that it manages to maintain AMAZING lash separation, coat after coat. To recap: if you're going for a natural look, or looking to add just a touch of mascara to lower lashes, 1-2 coats of Hot Pink'll do it for ya. And if you're looking for length, volume, and separation -- and have some time and patience to apply several coats -- Hot Pink delivers here too.

So, if you're looking for multiple options in one sparkly, 80's inspired tube, go for Haute & Naughty. Available now from MAC and Nordie's for $18.

Stocking Stuffers!!!!!

Top 10 Cosmetic Stocking Stuffers

Cosmetic gifts are the perfect stocking stuffers for her or him this holiday season. With so many options available, it can be a lot of fun to select gifts that will provide your recipient with enjoyment and aesthetic enhancement.
Skin care is important to most individuals-- men and women, dry skin or oily. During the winter, many individuals struggle to keep their skin looking moisturized and young. A wide range of moisturizers, lotions, and creams are available for both men and women. It’s a good idea to find out what skin type your recipient has to make your gift both personalized and more effective. If you don’t know, however, you will find plenty of moisturizing options available for most skin types. Skin care products for women are exceptionally abundant. You might consider purchasing something in her favorite scent, or selecting a face mask or nice exfoliating lotion. For men, you might select a cooling aftershave, or a moisturizing hair conditioner.
To give you some more specific ideas, here are ten great cosmetic stocking stuffers all priced under $50:
Venus Embrace by Gillette – Gillette may be the best a man can get, but they might want to consider changing their slogan to include women as well. With 5 blades, the Venus Embrace gives one of the closest shaves on the market – and for an affordable price. This little razor is a great gift for anyone who wants that smooth, silky feel. And, they offer a wide range of products for male grooming as well.
Brow Envy Kit by Too Faced Cosmetics – Great for the fashionista on the go, this portable kit gives eyebrows that elegant, celebrity-styled look at an affordable price. It includes dark and light powder, brow wax, brow pencil, stencils, brush and tweezers, all packaged in a trendy box with mirror.
Prevera – An anti-wrinkle cream might not sound like the most thoughtful gift, but believe us when we say that Prevera is a steal. With an impressive formula of wrinkle fighting peptides and other ingredients, you’d pay much more for a comparable anti-aging treatment, and the results speak for themselves.
Lavera Sun Screen Neutral – This effective, organic sun screen is a wonderful stocking-stuffer for the eco-enthusiast in your family. Not only does it contain all-natural ingredients, it protects from harmful UV rays and is great for sensitive skin.
Clinique’s 3-Step Skin Care System – When it comes to comprehensive skin care, Clinique offers an easy, effective three-step system that includes a facial soap, clarifying lotion and moisturizing gel. This is a great stocking-stuffer for anyone who takes skin care seriously.
MenScience Advanced Face Lotion – These days, taking care of your skin is important for men too. MenScience Advanced Face Lotion is a great oil-free moisturizer that gently smooths and hydrates the skin – perfect for the man in your life who wants to look fresh and rejuvenated.
Olay Regenerist UV Defense Regenerating Lotion SPF 15 - Christmas is the season for…dry skin. A moisturizer is a terrific gift for the cold season. Olay’s Regenerating Lotion is loaded with the antioxidants, amino peptides and UV protection needed to combat winter dryness.
Freeze 24/7 PlumpLips Lip Plumper and Gloss – This fairly new has been touted as one of the most best lip plumpers available. It comes in a variety of colors, including clear (in case you can’t decide on the right shade). Its’ formula naturally enhances the color and fullness of anyone’s lips, making it the perfect stocking stuffer for the beauty enthusiast in your family.
Cosmetics Case – If you’re still not sure what to get, you can’t go wrong with a stylish, practical cosmetics case. For every day use, why not get a small case that will fit in a purse. Or, for the traveler, opt for something larger that will hold everything he or she needs for a long trip.

3 Tips For Lips

Tip: For smooth, soft lips, take a clean damp washcloth and gently rub lips for 60 seconds before applying lipstick. Tip: For touch-ups during the day or night, carry a soft toothbrush in your handbag or makeup kit. Be sure to brush your lips gently. Tip: Apply a lip balm or conditioner throughout the day to keep lips hydrated and protected from the sun's harmful rays.