My Wish List

Here are the product that I'm dyeing to try, some I have even order and are in the mail !!

1) Clarisonic Pro

This is a cleansing brush to clean your face. You can use it to cleanse or even just take of your makeup. They have a selection of brushes but chose this one because it deep cleans your pores and I have fairly large pores. Also this can be used for your body and well as your face .

The company claims that the "Sonic Skin Cleansing improves skin tone, reduces the appearance of pore size and helps skin care products work their best".  

 I have heard wonders about this product and want to give it a go although it is expensive.

It comes in different colors too ^^

2) Mascara Noir G de Guerlain

I saw this mascara with a friend and it was love at first sight! The packaging was impeccable. This mascara comes with its own mini mirror. Not only that it is refillable !!  My friend raved about it so much that I have to go get it soon.
 The only thing stopping me is that I just bought two mascaras, I'll wait for a little bit of time because you know mascaras have a short life (6 months) ; I don't want to throw all my mascaras at the same time.

3) Lush Bath Bombs:

Recently I have been all about "me time". Especially during this spring break. Stress breaks me out and not any of my Professors are helping me in that department. I have been enjoying reading books in the long warm cosy bubble baths with candles !
My cousin actually recommended using Lush's bath bomb because "they are out of this world" !! I just haven't been near a Lush store yet !

4) Matte Nail polish top coat :

I don't care if it's Chanel , Essie or YSL . I just want to own it !!! It is frustrating not living in the USA cause the cool products reach us after the trend is all over and dead. I also love how this looks on the nails , so different !!

5) Kadus Deep Moisture Collection:

I have just went throw my shampoo, conditioner, and conditioning spray. Honestly I am addicted ! I want more but can't find it anywhere I live. I have searched in multiple drug stores, salons, and hair specialized shops ! I seriously need it for my hair as it smoothed out my curls and the conditioning spray was the best detangler I have ever found !

Benefit Fine One One Review

Benefit has come up with a new idea; they have come up with a blush and a highlighter built in one. I do assume everybody is familiar with benefit's amazing work in the highlighter and bronzer department. However, this is something unbelievable.

This blush+highlighter can be used for almost all of the face including the lips. It comes with three shades. The shimmery highlighter, a pink blush and an orange blush. The final product of mixing these two blushes is an amazing coral color that's just perfect for spring and summer.

What I love most of this product that it glides on so easily ! It virtually takes no time, uses no brushes but gives you an amazing finish. The way you use it is you glide on the product from your cheeks to your temples and then using your hand you blend it in circular motion.

What is even cooler is that you can take a lip brush and  use the pink color on your lips as a lip stain. Also you can take a concealer blush and use the highlighter to highlight your brow bone or your nose.

This product is just an amazing addition to benefit's gorgeous blush and bronzer collection. I do recommend it to girls who are looking for a healthy glow and aren't afraid of color.

You can find this product is Sephora for $30

I rate this:  9/10

A Makeup's Beginner Starter Kit

If your interest in makeup is new, and you have nothing in your makeup collection this is just for you! Here are some makeup staples perfect to all the newbies to makeup.

1- Makeup Bag:

Any makeup bag or old pencil case will do. This will help you avoid loosing any of your beauty products. Also if anything spills or breaks it won't dirty its surroundings. Believe me , once my bronzer broke in my hand bag and the powder was every where !my bag was damaged for life .

In Addition, a sectioned makeup bag will help you organized your products and make them easier to find.

Tip :You could have to makeup bags, one at home and a smaller one so you can carry it with you in your bag. This will help you find your makeup fast, and if anything spills it won't ruin your bag.

2- A Foundation:

A good long lasting foundation is an ultimate makeup staple . Every girl should own a go to foundation! There are so many different types of foundations that are suitable to different skin types .

Oily Skin : powder foundation is perfect for you.

Dry Skin: Liquid or cream foundation 

Combination Skin: Liquid foundation , and a powder for your oily T-zone .

You should take the time to choose the perfect color that fits your skin tone. You can ask help from the lady on the makeup counter or a friend. Make sure to swatch the foundation on your face and not your hands because usually you face is lighter than your limbs . 

If you have good skin you can just opt for a BB cream or just a concealer. Remember when applying makeup less is more.

3- A Neutral eyeshadow palette :

You can create endless looks with a neutral palette . Also you can never go with a neutral natural look ! 

One of my favorite go to eyeshadow pallet is the new Basics Naked Palette from Urban Decay. It has 5 colors. Most of the colors are matte except the highlighter shade, which is perfect.

Basics Naked Palette - Urban Decay

You can go for any neutral palettes of your choice. Almost every brand from Chanel to Revlon has a neutral quad. Natural eye looks are easy to create, perfect for beginners. Also you can easily create a day to night look. 

4- A Tint :

Makeup tints are perfect for beginner's kit as they can be used to both cheeks and lips. There are many tints sold out there . My favorite has to be from Benefit and the Face Shop.

Tints from the Face Shop

Benefit Tints 

The great thing about tints is that they create a natural flush to your face. These tints may add a dewy look, which is on trend. These are so important as the bring life to your face. 

5- Water Proof Pencil eyeliner :

Pencil eyeliners are easy to apply. You can make a natural look, add drama to a smokey look. 

6- A Mascara :

A really good mascara can do wonders to a look. A mascara that give natural looking lashes is the one to look for as a beginner. 

Lip Maestro from Gorgio Armani

     

    Honestly I have been obsessed with matte lips this year. However, all those matte lipsticks have taken a negative toll on my lips. It is very known that matte lipstick aren't very forgiving on dry lips. Every crack will be amplified with matte lipsticks . This problem actually stopped me from wearing matte lips for a good amount of time until I discovered the lip maestro from Gorgio Armani.

   This lipgloss astonished me ! Its like a lipgloss in texture, moisture but is matte ! Mind blowing right!! Not only that it is long lasting with out that burning sensation, or that annoying feeling that the lipstick is stuck on your lips. They claim that it's stay power is 8 hours , but I'd stay 4 to 5 hours . This lipstick will move if you wipe it off, but won't disappear after a meal. I love this product so much that I originally got the nude color to try it out , but then went out to get it in pink, and red too.

  

I rate this product : 9/10  

For more information :

http://www.armanibeauty.co.uk/make-up/lips/lipstick/lip-maestro.aspx

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How to : Bold Lips

   

    Bold lips are all the rage for Spring\Summer 2013.  I love wearing bold and bright lips on lazy days. Bold lips help make a bar face look presentable and polished. Bright lips can brighten up any look and outfit and bring some life and freshness to it ! However, if not done right bold lips can mess up your whole look .

Step 1 : Choosing a Color 

    Choosing the right color makes all the difference. Choosing the right color highlights and brings out the beauty in your skin tone. On the other hand, choosing a color that doesn't match your skin tone can wash out our face !

    To avoid choosing a color that's unfitting to your completion, first of all determine your skin undertone. There are three skin undertones: cool , warm , and neutral. The most accurate way to figure out which undertone you are is by the color of the veins on the back of your hands under natural sunlight. I have also included some tips below that could help in determining your skin undertone .

Cool Undertone 

-You have a cool undertone if your veins look more blueish.

-Silver accessories tend to look better on you.

-Eye Color: blue, violet, grey

-Hair Color: blonde, brown , black

Lipstick Color: Choose colors that have a blue or purple undertones 

Warm Undertone

- You have a warm undertone if your veins are greenish or yellowish.
-Gold accessories tend too look better on you
-Eye color: green, hazel, brown, or black eyes .
-Hair color: with strawberry blond, red, auburn, brown, or black hair. 

Lipstick Color: Choose colors with a warm undertone, like coral

Neutral Undertone

-Your veins are blueish and green.

-Both gold and silver accessories look good on you .

- Eye Color: all 

-Hair Color: All 

Lipstick Color: All colors look amazing on neutral skin tones , lucky ones :D

Step 2: Applying the Color

Here are steps that will help you rock your pop of color all day long .

1) Moisturize your lips with a very good lips balm - this step is especially important if you are appling a matte color 

2) Apply a tiny drop of foundation to your lips 

3) Using a lip pencil trace your lips, and color in to maximize its staying power -it is very important to use a lip pencil when using bright colors to help with precision  

4) Using a lip brush apply your lip color 

5) If you want to maximize the staying power even more or even mattify your lipstick, apply one of the thin layers of a tissue on your lips, and then add powder, then reapply your lipstick . Repeat this step several times ( 3 to 5 times).

6) Get your concealer and concealer brush and sculpt your lips, erase and mistakes and makes the lines sharper. Don't forget to blend it out after.

7) Highlight your cupid's bow by applying a light shimmery eyeshadow to it - this will make your lips appear fuller.

Celebrities Rocking the Trend 

Jessica Alba

Kerry Washington 

Emma Watson

Extra Tips on Rocking your Bright Lips :

1) Carry your lipstick with you to reapply throughout the day

2) Make sure there are no lipstick are on your teeth before leaving the house 

3) Remove your lipstick fully at the end of the day, a lip scrub could ease up the process

and remove any left over pigmentation.

4) To make all the focus is all on your lips, avoid heavy eye makeup.

5) Choose a blush that matches your lipstick to avoid clash, and make the look appear more natural.

Spring 2013 Makeup Trends !!

1) A Bold Bright Lip :

This makeup trend was seen in Burberry , Prada , Oscar de la Renta and Dolce and Gabbana runways.

Dolce and Gabbana - a vivid matte red colour

It is a really great transition from the dark colors seen in winter. Additionally, its a fast makeup trick that makes it look that you have put a lot of effort in your look when in fact it took you a minute or two ! 

 Oscar de la Renta -  girly matte pink 

Missoni - a very florescent matte coral lip

2) Eyeliner :

Ever since the cat eyeliner came back in Fall 2012 eyeliners became all the rage !! However, instead this season eyeliners were used in so many different ways ! Eyeliners were used as the modern rim ,a tight outline, softly smudged look , and even cat liners . These looks were seen in Roberto Cavalli, Miu Miu, BCBG, and  Chanel .

Miu Miu- bold cat eye 

Roberto Cavalli - softly smudges eyeliner, and eyeliner in the rim

Giorgio Armani - a very subtle cat eye 

 

- Blue Eyeliner: 

A lot of makeup artists opted for a bolder look using blue or sapphire eyeliner ! Although these colors may seem just for the runways , with a light hand this look could be wearable for everyday ! 

Dior - very bold blue eyeshadow
 with green gem stones 

Moschino-  bold turquoise eyeliner 

Stella McCartney - very light Aqua color in the rim
 I could see this as a day look 

3) Thick Brows: 

Beautiful, thick but tamed brows are in for Spring 2013. This is personally one of my favorite makeup trends of the season as I very much dislike overly trimmed eyebrows. This look adds youth to any girl ! I have been rocking this look most of march , where I fill in my eyebrows and conceal my dark circle and I'm out of the door. 

Marc Jacobs - extremely "in your face" eye brows

Zac Posen - a vey tamed and sleek but thick eyebrows .
The wearable option of this runway trend.

Versace - thick eyebrows 

 4) Luscious Lashes:

This trend can be very girly to extremely chic. It is the perfect trend to wear on a girls night out, or a to very elegant evening event. Whatever the occasion have fun with it  ;;* 

Moschino - Very girly doll like look 

Gucci - mature chic look 

5) Glowing Skin: 

Healthy looking skin is always a must have ! Glowing skin is very in this season. Girls bring out your liquid foundation !!  To achieve this look use your setting powder to a minimum . Apply powder on your T-zone and on places you have applies concealer  . Also apply cream a little bit of cream blush and highlighter to add more of a healthy glow to your skin.

Valentino 

DKNY

Ralph Lauren 

Is the "Diorshow Maximizer" worth your money ??

A year ago I was a girl that would only wear eyeliner for my daily makeup look. I would leave the mascara for days I would go out and meet people, and of course those special occasions . Why did I do this ?
Well , I was a lazy girl !! I'm serious removing my mascara was the worst chore ever !! Also no matter how delicate I was with my lashes some will fall off !
To me mascaras were a nightmare, no matter what brand of mascara I used . However, when I heard about this eye lash primer from Huda Beauty a year ago I had to try it out !!!
From the first try I was hooked , this eye lash primer adds so much thickness to my lashes , any mascara on top of it would look amazing ! Also I never had any mascara clumping too , no matter how old it was ! And most importantly, taking off my mascara was a breeze ! 
I also noticed my eyelashes getting more thicker.  On days I would stay in I would apply a little, and let it work its magic.
In conclusion, yes this eyelash primer is worth every penny !!