BeautiBaby

does any one read this?

noreply@blogger.com (mary) — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 16:21:00 +0000

does anyone really ready my blog? i don't know if i should keep it up or not...we'll see

Pigments Galore!!

noreply@blogger.com (mary) — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 16:44:00 +0000

PIGMENTS GALORE

So ever since I got interested in MAC cosmetics, I discovered pigments! I've always wanted to try them, but was kinda scared since I didn't know how to use them or apply them. Also, that whole jar was kinda intimidated because it was just soo much. But ever since I bought my first jar, I never turned back. I am still collecting and trying to find discontinued and rare ones.
Pigments are highly pigmented and are loose powder. MAC has a variety of color and uses. Some are Matte, some are more shimmery, and others are glittery. I personally love the shimmery ones. Most of these pigments can be used on eyes, lips, face, and body. I love to use them as eyeshadows and highlighters on my cheeks. Pigments takes some practice to apply and not make a mess of it. But overall, I love them!!
I have over 30 colors in a short span of 4 months. I want more and more!! They can be a little messy and harder to apply, but they just look so lovely in their jars. I am still collecting and giving them out!....I've been selling some samples for other lovely ladies, and if any one is interested, please don't hesitate to let me know!!.

here are my colors: Jardin Aires, Revved UP, Melon, Tan, Chocolate Brown, Pink Opal, Gold Dusk, Dark Soul, Sunpepper, Copper Sparkle, Goldner's Green, Golden Olive, Aire-de-blu, Entremauve, Apricot Pink, Shimmertime, Copperclast, Night Light, Frost, Pastorle, Blue, Smoke Signals, Subtle, Goldenaire

Here are some pictures too! (these are just some!)

Publish Post

BLUSHING NARS!!!!

noreply@blogger.com (mary) — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 16:28:00 +0000

BLUSHING NARS!!!!

I'm not ashamed to say that I am blushing NARS!! today!!....
I ordered two Nars blushes from a buddy on one of the boards that I participate in. It was at an awesome price and I absolutely love them. Too! bad she didn't have NARS Orgasm. (p.s. that's what I want for CHRISTMAS!:) Anyways, the two colors that I got were Amour and Taos. I wasn't so sure about Taos because it was looking a little reddish in the picture, and wasn't sure if that would compliment me, but I gave it a go. I received this past weekend!!

Here are my ratings:

Price:5 (for what I got it for)
Packaging: 4
Overall:5

I've tried many blushes throughout my makeup life, from drugstore to highend...and this beats many of them. I love Amour, and how it gives me a natural glow! Amour is a peachy-pink color, which is great for my color skin. Taos on the other hand, is a reddish glow!! which does kinda work out on my skin. It gives me more blush color and more like a "I got pinched kinda glow!", very nice though, as long as I don't put too much! I want to buy some more...but gotta wait for
christmas, I guess!! pics coming soon! each retails for: $25.00

Jane, oh, Jane!!!

noreply@blogger.com (mary) — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 22:16:00 +0000

JANE Cosmetics!! HAUL!!!

I've never tried their makeup before and never had the urge to go and get some, but the other day, I guess I was in the mood to try something new. Once in awhile, I'll hear something good about Jane...but not much. So on that particular day, I went to my local walgreens because they had a Rimmel buy one get one free week, to my surprise Jane had one too. So instead of buying Rimmel, I came out with Jane. Do you want to know what my tab was? It was just $3 for the two eyeshadows...whoo yeah!! score for me!!...The colors I got were Hi Ho Silver and a duo in Browny Points/Hazelnut. I absolutely love how pigmented they are. The silver pot comes one very clean and vibrant. I'm in love with the brown points, because it's soo pigmented and brown. Hazelnut is very frost like and pretty. Overall, I liked what I bought and maybe I'll take another trip down the Walgreens aisle again!!

Here are some swatches: (hazelnut doesn't really show, it's frost)

EnKore Makeup!!!

noreply@blogger.com (mary) — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 15:47:00 +0000

Who has seen his tutorials on Youtube!!! EnKore is the MAN!!!

I am currently in the process of going threw his videos and learning...too!!
From time to time, I'll post up videos..that may help everyone out!!

The other day, just as I was thinking to myself about wanting to see all of Enkore's makeup collection(somehow I love to see everyone's collection), he posted two videos up of his collection.
I watched the whole thing!! lol......It was amazing...!! I WANT everything that he has...omy...
How much money would that come too?....Too much for my brain to handle...
His MAC collection was the BEST I've seen....
Here is one of the videos from his youtube:

I took pictures of my small collection yesterday!!, I'm gonna try to post up some of the pictures..today!!......can't wait.!!!

CCO?

noreply@blogger.com (mary) — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:07:00 +0000

Today, I headed to a local CCO (well more like 30mins away) ....to see if I could snag a deal with MAC cosmetics.... and believe it or not, I DID!!!

What's a CCO? It stands for Cosmetics Company Outlet
I went to a local Premium Outlet to find it. CCO's are found almost everywhere in an outlet mall shopping center.

CCOs have discount (say like 30%) off High End Cosmetics.
Examples are MAC !!!, Clinique, Estee Lauder, Orgins, Bobbi Brown, and Prescriptives. Basically the Estee Lauder company.
Discontinued and overstocked are often found in those stores.

Like today!! I bought a whole bunch of MAC pigments, Barbie collection eyeshadows, and C shock shadows...now that's a steal for me who missed out on those collection from MAC.

If you haven't been to one.!! check them out!!, hopefully you'll find something you'll like for less the price...!!!

Luxious Chocolate Croc Print Train Case

noreply@blogger.com (mary) — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 23:58:00 +0000

Sephora has a new traincase out this holiday season. It's called the Luxury Chocolate Croc Print Train Case. Its soo beautiful. Perfect to fit my mass collection of makeup!! I have a similar one that I bought off of ebay half the price, except that it is black and it does not have the chocolate croc print....maybe one day!!

"A chic, luxurious makeup case that you want to show off?"

Heck Yeah!! I want to show it off!!
But do I have the money to get?
Ummm!!...Sephora Please help ME!!
We'll I'll help you...Sephora has a Friends
and Family discount- 20% off ...just enter
code FF2007....
this retails for $110....

My Daily Picks!!!

noreply@blogger.com (mary) — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 23:40:00 +0000

MAKE UP FOR EVER "AQUA EYES Collection"

oooh!! When I saw this in the Sephora catalog..I was sure that I wanted it... Maybe I'll run to Sephora..this weekend and get it. Make Up For Ever has these 5 eyeliner pencils all in 1. These are awesome and unique colors that are supposed to highlight the eyes and also be waterproof. I want to try the blue and copper ones...they just look gorgeous.

Colors are: Matte Black, Silver, Purple, Blue with reflects glitter, Copper
retail: a whopping $35

NXY HAUL part 2 @ cherryculture.com

noreply@blogger.com (mary) — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 00:29:00 +0000

NYX HAUL!!!!

SO I finally updating my NYX haul from a couple of weeks ago!!
These are the eyeshadows that I bought....all 9 for just $25, that's soo AWESOME!!
The colors I bought were:

Platinum Pink
Navy
Black
Brown
Bronze
Deep Purple
Rust (love)
Eutopia
Green Tea (love)

Overall I'm impressed with NYX cosmetics. Cherryculture had such good customer service and their shipping was super fast. The eyeshadows remind me of MAC shadows because of the little cases that they come in...I would say that these are very pigmented and very vibrant. I can't wait to order more!!!

here's a few swatches!!

UPCOMING POST!!! my JANE HAUL!!!!

Cherryculture.com "Free shipping"

noreply@blogger.com (mary) — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 17:24:00 +0000

Cherryculture.com is have a 4 day Free shipping beginning Nov. 1 to the 4th.

Go and check out the website!!
They have brands such as NYX, AMUSE, L.A. Girl, Sugar, and TINte.

I've ordered from them before and they had such good customer service...loved the products!!

MAC event at my counter!!

noreply@blogger.com (mary) — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 16:04:00 +0000

SHOULD I GO!! I don't know!!

My Mac counter at a local Dillard's, is finally having there Holiday Event this weekend. I'm debating if I should go. I had a chance to look at the brush set and the palettes last week, but I'm not impressed!! When I first saw pictures of the clutches the brush sets came in, I was excited and was going to get one, but when I saw it in person, I was disappointed. They weren't up to my expectations, and plus I had already had a brush set from last year's holiday, so I decided not to get it. I told myself that I was going to wait till the 15th of November for the pigment sets and lipglass sets come out. I am super excited!! Aren't you!! Here's some pictures of what I want, courtesy of Temptalia.com

Sephora "Fairytale Gifts" Holiday Catalog

noreply@blogger.com (mary) — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 15:42:00 +0000

Sephora "Fairytale Gifts" Holiday Catalog is up on Sephora.com. The girl up on the site is so gorgeous, and I love that green eyeshadow. If you stop by Sephora.com, don't forget to check out what's available this holiday. Items include wonderful value sets from all the brands, different gifts, brush sets, and stocking stuffers. (oooh, how I love stocking stuffers!!)
They also have 5 personality categories for those of you who like certain things specifically chosen for you!!...

They are:

The Glamour Girl
-Diorshow Black out Mascara- $23

The Natural Girl
-Cargo Plantlove Botanical Lipsticks- $20

The Trendsetter
-Smashbox Platinum Surge Set- $59

The Spa Girl
-Philosophy Home for the Holidays- $30

The Luxe Girl
-Nars Travel Brush Set- $170

Right now Sephora is having sales on Free shipping over $50. Enter FIFTY at checkout!!
Have fun girls!! I can't wait for my Sephora catalog to come in the mail!!

NYX from cherryculture.com

noreply@blogger.com (mary) — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 13:02:00 +0000

NYX HAUL!!

I am currently at school at this moment...I've been meaning to blog about my NYX eyeshadow haul from cherryculture. I'll post up pictures and swatches later when I get home!!!
Laters!!! psychology here I come!!!

My Daily Picks!!

noreply@blogger.com (mary) — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 23:36:00 +0000

My Weekly Picks at Sephora.com....!!

Stila Gift of Glow Bronzing Kit
@ Sephora.com

This is for every girl that needs an added glow for their face.
Use the bronzer and the rest of the kit to highlight your face and
you will come out looking radiant.
Comes with: Sun Bronzer SPF15, Lipglaze(brown sugar), smudge pot(bronze), Baked eyeshadow trio, and a mini eyeliner brush. retail $45

Sephora Stars P al ette
@ Sephora.com

Can you believe that this palette is only $6 dollars?... I couldn't at first, but now I do. You get your whole face all in one palette. That's awesome. The palette includes 1 cheek color, 1 face highlighter, 3 eyeshadow colors, and 3 lip colors. Very neutral colors to match all skin colors.
This palette will definitely make you look like a STAR!! retail $6

Come back next week for more WEEKLY PICKS!!

EveryDay Minerals!

noreply@blogger.com (mary) — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 21:41:00 +0000

Everyday Minerals!!

So for the whole summer, I've been coming across this website called Everyday Minerals. I'm sure everyone has heard of them. The first thing I remember hearing was that they gave free samples (all I had to do was pay shipping). I was like wow, that's pretty awesome. Just about $4 for 4 sample size jars of foundation and blush. So, ever so like me, I procrastinated and never got around to buying them. So finally I did, about a few weeks ago and to my surprise...I actually like them. I've never tried any minerals before, and after this, I think I might just switch over to mineral makeup (JK) but that's beside the point. Why I like them? It's very light weight and goes on easily. I like the concealer...it's pretty awesome. The blush, will have to take some time for me to learn how to sweep it across my cheeks, but I'm gonna get more colors that's for sure.
Probably the best thing I like is that, the 5gram jars come pretty full packed, so it'll last me awhile, before I get some more!!!

Freebies, Promos, and Codes

noreply@blogger.com (mary) — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 00:21:00 +0000

STILA!!!!

Free Shipping & 10% off
(no minimum, limited time only)
Enter coupon code LOVEIT

20% off PLUS free shipping on $30+
Enter coupon code JENNIFERBFF

HAVE FUN SHOPPING!!

Urban Decay "Eyeshadow Primer Potion"

noreply@blogger.com (mary) — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 20:32:00 +0000

Overall Rating: 5 (best out of 5)
Price: 4
Packing Quality: 4
Would you buy this product again: YES!!

Urban Decay Primer Potion

I love this!!! It works well for the eyes as a primer. My eyeshadows become more vibrant and stands out more. Urban Decay promises that this primer will not crease, and what they say is very true. My eyeshadow lasted ALL day. I would definitely recommend everyone to get this.

Beautibaby

STILA BABY!!

noreply@blogger.com (mary) — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 15:12:00 +0000

So, I was lurking on Specktra yesterday...and came across a thread in the "other cosmetics thread". Someone posted that they had found some STILA makeup products at you guessed it,

T.J. MAXX!!! So I decided I'll head over, since there is one near school, and guess what I found a whole bunch of Stila products...

STILA:

Refill shadows in
-cha cha, indigo, salsa, and another one that i forgot..
Lip glaze
-pumpkin and vanilla
Lip plumper
-rosetto?
Loose eye shimmer
-#11.....(I had to dig through to find this one)

Go check your local TJ MAXX, they might still have some,
(PS.. i've found Lancome, Hard Candy, and Urban Decay there too, still waiting to find some MAC though).......

ASIAN EYES!!!

noreply@blogger.com (mary) — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 22:07:00 +0000

Beauty Tip of the DAY!!

Asian Eyes!!

What are one of the best features on an Asian women?, their EYES!!
Special attention is need to make them pop and look beautiful..
Simple products such as mascara and eyeliner will bring out the eyes
An their beauty will show!!...

CLEAN AND CLEAR???

noreply@blogger.com (mary) — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 21:34:00 +0000

Over the years, I've had my share of outbreaks and good skin....I have pretty good skin...not too oily, not too dry, but I do have what they call COMBINATION SKIN...and a sucky T-Zone....I've tried everything....All the brands from the low end and high end....sometimes they work, but sometimes they don't, so I guess this summer I quit...Water and Soap...haha!! but!!!!

So, for the past few weeks, I told myself that I need to clear up my face a little more!! So...I took a stroll past all the cosmetics at my local Walmart, and stopped in front of the Facials, Cleansers, and Scrubs....I looked at what I really needed, brands from St. Ives, Clearisil, Olay, Dove, they had it...so I did any mini moe and caught Clean and Clear cleanser! for me to take home and try......

This what is says on the website:

See fewer blackheads in just two days! This specially formulated cleanser contains Multi-Action beads to gently exfoliate your skin´s surface. The maximum strength acne fighting medicine in Blackhead Clearing Scrub helps clear blackheads and helps prevent new ones from forming.

So from looking at the item, it also says that I will get fewer Blackheads in 2 days.....wow!!
We'll see....I'll update.....oh yeah! I really want this!!

It's from Dove. It's the SkinVitalizer!! I want to try it out!! For anyone who wants to try it!, Dove has a $3.50 off coupon!! I think I'm gonna get it!!

noreply@blogger.com (mary) — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 20:56:00 +0000

I'm just starting to keep up with the newest MAC collections...Seems like a new collection comes up so quickly....MAC makes me broke!! but I can't say NO!!...MAC's newest collection!!
Introducing MATTE2

"Our new Eye Shadow. Silky-smooth, non-creasing. The sum of its parts: Matte x Matte = Matte². Factor in five shades of Liquidlast Liner, and the result of this rich colour x high opacity equation isn't only matte squared - it's beautiful."

This collection consists of eyeshadows and liquidlasts liners..
list courtesy of Specktra.net

Blanc type - Creamy beige
Tete-a-tint - Caramel brown
Brown script - Warm chestnut brown
Handwritten - Rich chocolate brown
Poison pen - Deep midtone purple with grey
Prussian - Deep sea blue
Copperplate - Muted midtone grey
Graphology - Dark black grey with a hint of purple
Signed, sealed - Black maroon
Typographic - Asphalt black
Post haste - Bright berry pink
Pen n pink - Pastel pale pink
Newly minted - Rich sea green
Flourishing - Rich moss green
Fig 1 - Eggplant purple
Clarity - Rich aqua

Liquidlast liners: Inky, Inkspill, Electrolady, Point Black, and Coco Bar!!

Go and get yours!! I'm gonna go get some eyeshadows!!!

noreply@blogger.com (mary) — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 20:20:00 +0000

MAC VIVA GLAM VI

The powerful message of VIVA GLAM VI is reinforced this fall as two of its extraordinary spokespeople, Dita von Teese and Eve, appear in new ads and in-store visuals supporting the VIVA GLAM cause.

It includes a lipstick and a lipglass!! GO and pink one up!! It's for a great cause!!

ULTA

noreply@blogger.com (mary) — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 20:03:00 +0000

ULTA Fall Beauty Event!!

They have a sale going on from Sept. 9 through the 29th......
Instore and Online savings!!!

I love this store...they have high end and drugstore brands!!
They even have a salon in the store...
Check now for savings...before the sales are over...

photo courtesy of Ulta.com

MAC CRAZY!!!

noreply@blogger.com (mary) — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 19:45:00 +0000

I've been on a makeup craze for about a year now!!!
whether it's high end or low end..i'm in it!!

I love MAC!!! is all I can really say!!,,even though my collection is still very small..!!

I am Asian, so I am trying my best to feature different articles, tips, ideas for asian ladies...but don't feel left out...i'm blogging for everyone out there who starting just like me!!

I'm still going to school, so i'm gonna try my best to keep up blogging....COME BACK FOR MORE!!

Starting all OVER!!

noreply@blogger.com (mary) — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 19:20:00 +0000

Recap of the SUMMER!!!........(as this is my first post)

July 2007, My husband and I left home to go to my brothers wedding in Minnesota....Me, one of the bridesmaid, figured!! i should bring my makeup and hair products, etc...maybe I might get a chance to practice applying makeup and styling hair......(of course the wedding went well, and we all looked beautifull)...on to the worse part....

After all was done, we came home....our flight got cancelled on our only stop, was told our luggage was going to arrive at our destination, and we'll get it the next day when we return home....OH low and behold.....of the two bags (mines and his), my luggages gets lost...in the midst of everything else......filed claim, never got it back, will probably never get it back.... :(

2 months later, I had to rebuild my makeup, hair collection....I had purchased a few makeup items up north, lost it too...I had about over $300 worth of makeup... i figured, i was going to be alright with the luggage under the plane...guess not...

So in spite of this happening...i've gotten more than i had before, and will continue to get more...this is why I starting out again as the BeautiBaby!!!