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Tarte Tartelette Amazonian Clay Matte Eyeshadow Palette Review

2015-11-03T23:02:00.003-05:00

Hello hello everyone! I know it's been a while and I keep saying that I'm back blah blah but this time, I'm not going to make any excuses or any promises on coming back however, I did promise you guys a review on the Tartelette palette and here we go!

So, if you guys watched my videos in the beginning of this year and follow me on Instagram (@HelloJessenia) you guys can probably guess by now what I think of the palette but we'll go a little more in depth today and see if I can convince you guys to believe what I believe.

So when I received the palette, it came in this gorgeous promotional box and of course by the looks of the beautiful box, you automatically expect it to be amazing right?

It came with the palette, a limited edition blush, a black liner and double ended brush (which we will discuss a little later). It also came with two separate eye looks, a description of the palette and why the concept behind the 2015 collection.

As I continued to pull out the products out of the box, I began to shake with excitement! I couldn't believe this beauty was mine and I had been blessed enough it in my presence. The packaging and presentation is absolutely stunning in person and on camera.

It got better once I opened it all.....

LOOK HOW GORGEOUS IT IS!!!!! AGAIN!

Okay lets get to the good stuff; so the cost of this palette is $45.00 U.S dollars and its an absolute dream for any makeup junkie and any beauty who is into matte eye shadows. It contains 12 matte shades that compliment many skin tones from warm to cool tones and young to oldest. Not to mention. this palette is definitely beginner friendly and also a must have in a professional makeup artist kit. Let's check out some swatches.... With no edit!

First Row L-R:

Free Spirit which is a gorgeous creamy yellow brightening shade

Force of Nature softer than your typical soft brown shade with a hint of pink and a little peach

Dreamer is more of a dusty wood color

Multi-Tasker a deeper hot chocolate color with a bit of red

Second Row:

Caregiver is a soft creamy pink that's very build-able

Natural beauty is a soft dusty mauve shade

Best-Friend is a mixture of mauve, lilac and plum

Bombshell a darker plum shade

Third Row:

Super-Mom which looks like free spirit but leans more on the pink side

Wanderer another soft brown shade but has a yellowish undertone

Power Player is a gorgeous taupe shade that looks more gray but a bit warmer

Fashionista is a true super pigment matte black eye shadow.

My thoughts:

Again, if you guys follow me on social media and seen some of my videos in the beginning of the year, you guys can guess it, I ABSOLUTELY looooooooooooove this palette! It is my go to palette and there is not a single day that goes by that I do not grab at least one color from it. It it such a universal item and it's definitely a MUST HAVE! I mean you can create an all matte eye look or use it with another palette you love, loose glitter or pigments. You have a mixture of both cool tones, warm tones, neutrals and a pop of color with the mauve/ purple shades. It is just the perfect everyday palette and if you're lucky enough to get your hands on it, I suggest you grab it as soon as you see it in store!

Chocolate Bar series: Black Forest Smokey eyes

2015-03-05T00:58:00.003-05:00

Hello! Remember when we were doing the whole Too Faced Chocolate Bar palette series? Well this is one of the looks I created using shimmers and deeper shades in the palette. Again, I do feel like this is a look that will compliment a lot of skin tones and very easy to achieve. Of course you can always tweak it to your liking and rock it out! Check out the video first and I hope you enjoy.

Here are some pictures boo boo's!

Products I used to achieve this look:

*My Face

-Tarte Cleanslate poreless primer
http://www.shop.com/hellojessenia/Clean+Slate+Poreless+12+Hour+Perfecting+Primer+-879618417-o+.xhtml

-Loreal True Match foundation
http://www.shop.com/hellojessenia/LOreal+Paris+True+Match+Liquid+Makeup+Natural+Ivory+-801089810-o+.xhtml

*NYX Full Coverage concealer
http://www.shop.com/hellojessenia/nyx+full+coverage+concealer#nyx+full+coverage+concealer?k=60&sort_popular=&t=0&_suid=142553419427001576450586275861

*Anastasia Beveryl Hills contour kit
----Banana to highlight
-----Java to contourhttp://www.shop.com/hellojessenia/Anastasia+Beverly+Hills+Premiere+Contour+Highlight+Palette+Beige+One+Size+-966979297-o+.xhtml

*Makeup Forever Profinish pressed powder

*Motives pressed blush in Naughty
http://www.shop.com/hellojessenia/Motives+reg+Pressed+Blush-536366009-p+.xhtml

*Hourglass Ethreal Light ambient powder
http://www.shop.com/hellojessenia/hourglass+ambient+lighting+powder#hourglass+ambient+lighting+powder?k=60&sort_popular=&t=0&_suid=142553437477702213472634103198

*My Eyes

-Too Faced Chocolate Bar palette
-----Strawberry Bon Bon

-----Cherry Cordial
-----Black Forest Trufflehttp://www.shop.com/hellojessenia/Too+Faced+Chocolate+Bar+Eye+Shadow+Collection+1+ea+-788249533-o+.xhtml

*Kat Von liquid liner

*Benefit They're Real mascara
http://www.shop.com/hellojessenia/Benefit+Theyre+Real+Beyond+Mascara+in+Black+-801054134-o+.xhtml

*Andrea lashes #33

*Wet n Wild retractable black eyeliner
http://www.shop.com/hellojessenia/wet+n+wild+retractable+eyeliner#wet+n+wild+retractable+eyeliner?k=60&sort_popular=&t=0&_suid=14255345510940800223216576553

*My Lips

-Bite Beauty lipstick in Blush (discontinued)

-Buxom White Russian lipgloss

Golden eyes and Raisin lips!

2015-03-04T20:06:00.001-05:00

We meet again! I am taking the time to update this blog with older post and everything in between. A couple of months back, I had created this nice (as stated in the title) Golden eye look witha deep raisin colored lipstick. When I wore/wear this look, I get tons of compliments and I wanted to share it with lovely ladies so that you can get told how beautiful and awesome you are as well! Enjoy!

These pictures were NOT filtered or edited in anyway! I want you ladies to get a feel for some realness! Not every line is perfect and I do have pores and dry skin!

Full list of products!

My Face:

*Urban Decay b6 priming spray

http://www.shop.com/hellojessenia/urban+decay+b6?k=60#urban+decay+b6?k=60&sort_popular=&t=0&_suid=142551786400005871105444661762

*Urban Decay Naked Beauty Balm

http://www.shop.com/hellojessenia/urban+decay+beauty+balm?k=60#urban+decay+beauty+balm?k=60&sort_popular=&t=0&_suid=142551799518108895227368485674

*Loreal True Match foundation

http://www.shop.com/hellojessenia/LOreal+Paris+True+Match+Liquid+Makeup+Natural+Ivory+-801089810-o+.xhtml

*Tarte Maracuja Creaseless concealer

http://www.shop.com/hellojessenia/tarte+maracuja+#tarte+maracuja+?k=60&sort_popular=&t=0&_suid=142551810773605984723143490368

*Revlon Age Defying concealer (Discontinued)

*Rimmel London Stay Matte pressed powder (under eyes)http://www.shop.com/hellojessenia/rimmel+london#rimmel+london?i=2&sort_popular=&t=0&k=60&nover=&_suid=142551827440608370313991834349

*MakeupForever ProFinish powder

*Anastasia Contour Kit
-----Banana to highlight under eyes
-----Fawn and Havana to contourhttp://www.shop.com/hellojessenia/Anastasia+Beverly+Hills+Premiere+Contour+Highlight+Palette+Beige+One+Size+-966979297-o+.xhtml

*Makeup Forever Bronzing powder #20

*MAC Cosmetics Extra Dimension Bronzer in Aphrodite's Shell (discontinued)

*MAC Cosmetics Extra Dimension Blush in Seduced at Sea (discontinued)

*Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector in Opal

http://www.shop.com/hellojessenia/becca+cosmetics#/becca+cosmetics?k=60&sort_popular=&t=0&_suid=1425518553349007629116967853544

My Eyes:

*Benefit Stay dont Stray e/s primer

http://www.shop.com/hellojessenia/Benefit+Stay+Dont+Stray+-801053948-o+.xhtml

*Smashbox Full Exposure palette

http://www.shop.com/hellojessenia/Smashbox+Full+Exposure+Palette+-965541349-o+.xhtml

*Kat Von D tattoo liquid liner in Trooper

*Marc Jacobs Highliner Gel Crayon in Brownout

*Benefit They're Real Mascarahttp://www.shop.com/hellojessenia/Benefit+Theyre+Real+Beyond+Mascara+in+Black+-801054134-o+.xhtml

*Lancome Hypnose waterproof mascara

http://www.shop.com/hellojessenia/lancome+hypnose+drama+waterproof+mascara#lancome+hypnose+drama+waterproof+mascara?k=60&sort_popular=&t=0&_suid=142551888689009790900561601545

*Ardell Doubleup lashes #206

My Lips:

*Maybelline Super Stay10 stain gloss in #160 Luxurious Lilac

http://www.shop.com/hellojessenia/maybelline+super+stay+24+hour+stain?k=60#maybelline+super+stay+24+hour+stain?k=60&sort_popular=&t=0&_suid=14255189585250

*Wet n' Wild #916D Raivin Raisin

http://www.shop.com/hellojessenia/wet+n+wild+matte+lipstick?k=60#wet+n+wild+matte+lipstick?k=60&sort_popular=&t=0&_suid=1425519015206015129936869408278

XOXOXOXOXO

Review and Swatches: It Cosmetics "Naturally Pretty" Vol I Matte Luxe Transforming Eye Shadow Palette

2015-03-04T18:41:00.003-05:00

Hello hello lovely ladies! I hope you're all safe and warm. This east coast weather in no joke! I really can't wait for Summer. SERIOUSLY! That's how bad it is. I don't even like Summer but this year I am sooooo looking forward to it.

Any who, today we are going to be talking about the Naturally Pretty Matte Luxe palette by It Cosmetics. This gorgeous looking palette is $42.00 US dollars and contains 14 "matte" shades and one "transforming" shade that not only are you able to use them dry but wet as well! The colors of the shadows range from warm tones as well as cool tones. They are very complimentary to one another so there is an eye look for all the beauties out there from fair to deep.

(First picture has a slight enhancement, the second picture has no enhancement.)

Not only are the eye shadows matte but they're also anti-aging! Yes! Anti-Aging! They're infused with Peptides, Anti-Oxidants, Hydrolyzed Collagen and Silk! The combination of these ingredients are great for hydrating and plumping up the skin and also leaving the eye area super silky and smooth (over time of course).

Here are some close up pictures and swatches of the palette:

Left to Right:

Sheer Joy, Soft Light, Warmth, Soulful and Warmth

Left to Right:

Violet, Midnight, Noir, Love and Sunrise

Left to Right:

Sunset, All Heart, Java, Iconic and Transforming Pearl

MY THOUGHTS!

So clearly after looking at these photos, we can totally see a little bit of sheen. I, personally, do not consider these shadows to be 100% matte however, I do consider them to be more of a matte finish. They are very pigmented, buttery and easy to blend.

With that being said, I feel like they're a little too buttery to the point that as soon as I dip a brush into the pans, a bunch of fall out comes along and goes straight to waste. When applying them unto my eyes, I felt like I blended them away and it was very hard for the pigment to stay on my eyes.

However, I was using natural haired brushes! I would prefer to use synthetic brushes like the ones Hourglass carries or the It Cosmetics brushes they recently created.

I do think the color choices are beautifully made and well put together considering you can do an everyday look for the office, a subtle smokey eye or a dramatic look by simply adding some water to your brush to further intensify the shadows.

OVERALL!

I do like the palette, I just don't love it. I hope they're willing to take it into consideration to make it less powdery. I do recommend it for all skin tones and all ages. This palette is very universal and I think they hit is right on the head with creating a palette that can truly suit "everyone." I give this palette a 4 out of 5 because of how diverse it is and its easy to use. Anyone from early teens to extreme divas can totally reach for this and create a beautiful look as long as they have the proper prepping items and brushes.

XOXO

Ps. If you're interested in purchasing this palette, make sure you save some money by signing up with Shop.com/HelloJessenia

Link:

http://www.shop.com/search/naturally+pretty#naturally+pretty?k=60&sort_popular=&t=0&_suid=142550436928707119924626664906

Too Faced Chocolate Bar Series: Bronzed Cherries

2015-02-10T00:00:00.000-05:00

Hello hello everyone! If you've been following my channel, you would know that I've been working on a makeup series with the Too Faced Chocolate Bar palette. I've been working on it for quite sometime now and I thought it would be a great to actually post close up pictures like I said I would!

The first look is what I like to call "Bronzed Cherries." The star of the show is the eyeshadow in Amaretto which is this gorgeous reddish bronzed like shade that contains hints of red tiny sparkles. I absolutely loved the look and the fact that many different types of skin tones can wear this look makes me even happier!

Here are some pictures so that you're able to see the look much closer.

Here is the full list of products I used to achieve this look!

Products Used:

My Face
*Urban Decay Naked Beauty Balm
*Loreal True Match Foundation
*Tarte Maracuja Waterproof Creaseless concealer
*Revlon Age Defy concealer
*Rimmel London Stay Matte powder
*Makeup Forever Pro Finish pressed powder
*Tarte Amazonian Clay Matte Waterproof Bronzer in Princess
*Tarte 12 HOUR Blush in Flush
*Becca Opal highlighter

Eyes
*Urban Decay Anti Aging eyeshadow primer
*Maybelline Color Tattoo in Gold Shimmer
*Too Faced Chocolate Bar palette
----Milk Chocolate
----Semi-Sweet
----Triple Fudge
----Amaretto
----Cherry Cordial
----Marzipan
----White Chocolate
----Salted Caramel
*Kat Von liquid e/l in Trooper
*Wet n Wild retractable eyeliner in blackest black
*Benefit Cosmetic's They're Real mascara
*Eyelure lashes #140

Lips
*Bare Minerals Moxie lipstick in Be Free
*Maybelline colorsensation lipgloss in Flash of Pink

Well, that is pretty much it! If you're interested on how to achieve this look, check out the video and make sure to tag me on social media if you try it out! XOXO

Welcome back Jessenia!

2015-01-27T17:27:00.000-05:00

Hello Hello ladies and gentelmen! I am Jessenia your host for this blog and I would like to start off by saying I AM SO SORRY! I haven't been updating my blog for a while now and I would like to apologize for that in advanced. I have been focusing so much of my energy on my videos and my channel that I really forgot about my blog and I am truly sorry. I am trying to figure out a system where I can give attention to both my channel and my blog at the same. My honey had bought a seperate device so that as my videos are uploading, I could blog at the same time which is very convienient because at times (depending how long the length) my videos can take up to 12 hours to upload and that is just insane! Hopefully it'll all work into my favor...

I have a lot of exciting things to cover this year. I will blog more on eyeshadow palettes this year considering multiple companies are finally coming out with new eyeshadows and changing up their formulations and everything. Besides, it's a new year time for new things. Right? Seriously though, I have noticed that when I did take pictures of palettes and shadow swatches, you guys seem to eat it up so I'm going to keep that in mind. Also, as much as I love to create makeup tutorials on my channel, I was thinking to share a face of the day type of thing with pictures of the products I used. There are times I don't film every makeup look (which I wish I did because I feel super amazing on those days) and I still would like to share it...

I'm looking to reinvent my blog as well. Probably towards something more me not so "google" lol. I want my blog as well as my channel to come together as one. It only make sense. So if you guys can recommend a website creator that would be highly appreciated.

Okay guys I think thats enough blabbing for right now. Please stay tuned for what is to come! As always, thank you lots! I truly appreciate your love and your support. Take care and God bless you all...

XOXOXOXOXOXO

Bite Beauty Deconstructed Rose Limited Edition Collection Review and Swatches!

2014-08-07T20:50:00.000-04:00

Hellooooooo loves! How are we today? I'm just great and of course even better because we get to talk about makeup! What else is better than that huh? Well let's begin. A couple of days ago, I uploaded a haul video on my cahnnel, www.youtube.com/hellobeautylove09 and I shared how I purchased the Deconstructed Rose limited edition collection from Bite Beauty and I promised you guys some swatches and I finally got the time to show you.

I have to start off with the fact that I absolutely love this collection! Unfortunately, if you checked out my last post, I wasn't too much of a fan of the lipgloss library but these lipsticks are eeeeeeverything to me honey!

Damask is such a beautiful bright vibrant pink shade. This lipstick will definitely compliment a ton of different skin tones! Again, the shade is called Damask and it's $24.00 at Sephora.

Centifolia is a gorgeous soft Peach shade but super pigmented. $24.00

Grandifolia has to be my absolute favorite out of the whole collection! It is a beautiful, intense Reddish Orangy-ish shade! I mean, LOOK AT IT! Clearly you need a lip liner with the lipstick but this shade will great on anyone who loves a bright bold lip! Again, Grandifolia $24.00

Crimson ($24.00) is a gorgeous Mulberry shade. It would look amazing on deeper skin tones! I believe this is a gorgeous fall shade.

As you can see, all of the lipsticks from the collection are absolutely stunning and theres a shade for everyone. I do think that the lipsticks are pricey but keep in mind, these lipsticks are technically so natural you can enjoy a stick for a snack if thats your kinda thing. Whelp that about sums this up. Let me know what are some of your favorite lipsticks from Bite Beauty as well! XOXO

Bite Beauty's Limited Edition Deconstructed Rose Lipgloss Library (Swatches + Review)

2014-07-22T21:48:00.002-04:00

Sooooooo Bite Beauty came out with their limited editin Deconstructed Rose Lip Gloss Library and of course I had to pick it up because I am a HUGE Bite Beauty lover and I need everything from them!

You can recall from my most recent haul video, I announced that I purchased the set and I was extremely happy and excited for it. All of the glosses are infused with ingrdients from different Roses and they're also in shades of multiple roses as well. Which, lets face it, who doesn't enjoy a natural rosey flush to the lips on days you dont want to wear much makeup ahh? Aaahhh?

Anyways, the lipglosses are numbered from one through twelve and, let's just get to the swatches shall we?

Shade "ONE"

Shade "TWO"

Shade "THREE"

Shade "FOUR"

Shade "FIVE"

Shade "SIX"

Shade "SEVEN"

Shade "EIGHT"

Shade "NINE"

Shade "TEN"

Shade "Eleven"

Shade "Twelve"

My Opinion:

Okay so clearly if you watch my videos and follow me on social media you already know that I absolutely loooooove Bite Beauty with all me heart. I mean the lasting power on these lipglosses are absolutely amazing. They don't feel overly sticky where your hair and everything else flying in the wond is sticking to it but it's sticky enough that they lsst long for a gloss. The pigmentation is amazing for those who do not enjoy lipsticks and prefer lipglosses, these bad boys you would love. However, for $49.00 (U.S Dollars) I feel that the glosses could have been a little bigger or the whole case could have been a little cheaper. I understand the lipgloss set was limited edition and that Bite Beauty is Vegan and all kinds of natural but for how expensive this set was, I feel like it could've been just a tad bit better. I mean for girls who are just starting out with higher end products and like pinky/rosey shades than this set is for you as well as those who prefer natural brands you would love this considering you can technically eat the products.

Now, the smell. The smell of these glosses are yummy at first until you have them on for a while and instead of the scent of Roses it tends to smell like grass!!! Yes! GRASS!!! Now it wasn't with all of them in fact, I would hsave to say once you started to get to the darker tones, thats when the grass smell began to kick in. For $49.00 I feel like they could have made it a little more perfume like. Maybe mixed a little Chloe in there. Just saying. So if you're the kind of girl whos sensitive to smells, this set might not be for you.

End Results:

Pigmentation:

4/5

Scent:

2/5

(Unless you enjoy the scent of plants or grass.)

Price:

Considering it's a netural brand I give it a 3/5

Would I repurchase this set?:

Probably not unfortunately. I still love Bite though!

As always guys, thank you so much for stopping by and I'll talk to you all soon! XO

Peaches and Cream. A summer makeup tutorial...

2014-07-18T00:20:00.001-04:00

Heeeeeeelloooooo my loves! I'm here again to share my latest makeup tutorial which I am super proud of. I love the bright and warm colors of the summer time so why not include that into an easy makeup look!? Now some of the products I used has been discontinued but you are more than able to replace some of the colors I used with your personal favorites! Add your own little twist to the look &' let me know what you think. If anyone decides to recreate this look, please tag me by #HelloJessenia on IG and on twitter so that I can see! Anyways, enough blabbing && check the look out! XOXO

Kelly Osbourne for MAC (Cosmetics) Collection from Haul! Swatches as promised.

2014-07-16T23:56:00.001-04:00

Hello lovelies! We meet again on this lovely evening. I hope you have all enjoyed my newsfeed blow up and expect more of me soon. Anyways, no need to blab. Here are your swatches as promised.

OH! In case you missed the video I was talking about. Here you go. X

BLOODY BRILLIANT QUAD $44.00 US

With intense flash.

With not so bad flash lol

JOLLY GOOD Mineralize Skinfinish $32.00-34.00 US

With Camera Flash

With Natural Lighting

Satin Powder Blush in CHEEKY BUGGER $22.00 US

With camera flash

With semi natural lighting

LIPSTICKS! $16.50 US

STRIP POKER (Matte)

RIOT HOUSE (Matte)

DODGY GIRL (Satin)

KELLY YUM YUM (Satin)

Alrighty my loves. I hope you all enjoyed these pictures and swatches. Stay tuned for more exciting beauty news to come. XOXO

Sharon Osbourne for MAC (Cosmetics) Collection: Swatches from Haul

2014-07-16T22:48:00.001-04:00

Heeeeey lovelies! Once again, I am bringing you some fun pictures to look at. Now if you have seen my latest MAC haul than you already know how excited I was to receive, share and play with the Sharon and Kelly Osbourne collection and now here are some shots I had promised you all along with swatches! I hope you enjoy.

OH! In case you missed the video (wink, wink).

I am going to start off with the Sharon portion of my haul and check back for the Kelly portion a little later.

DUCHESS QUAD! $44.00 US

Mineralize SkinFinish in Refresh $32.00-$34.00 US

Satin Powder Blush in Peaches & Cream $22 US

(Without Flash)

(With Flash)

Patent Polish Lip Pencil's $20-22 US

INNOCENT

PATENTPINK

Lipglass in Bijou $19.00-21.00 US

BIJOU

Okie dokie ladies and gents, that sums up this portion of the haul. I will be right back with Kelly portion of my haul or you can always check back laterzzz! XOXO

Trend Alert! Top 10 Fuchsia lipstick picks both Drugstore && Highend

2014-07-16T21:34:00.003-04:00

Hey loves! So a huge makeup trend right now is bright and bold lips which I feel like is awwwwwesome! Bright bold lips look great in the summer time. Well, to me, they look great all year 'round but we'll keep it for just the summer time for these rule sticklers. Anyways, here are the swatches I promised you all!!!

Oh but wait, here's the video in case you missed it!

In order of the video:

Wet 'n Wild #511B $0.99

Maybelline Colorsensational lipstick in Fuchsia Fierce $5.00-7.00

Maybelline Colorsensational Vivids Collection in Fuchsia Flash $5.00-7.00

Rimmel London Moisture Renew in Violet Pop$5.00-7.00

MAC's Flat out Fabulous $15.00

MAC's Kelly Yum Yum $16.50

Smashbox Be Legendary lipstick in Fuchsia $19.00

Bite Beauty Cashmere lip cream in Moscato $24.00

YSL babydoll kiss & blush #01 $40.00

There we go loves! I hope we all enjoyed the swatches and make sure to come back and check out some other fun and exciting things to come! Or at least come back if you just love beauty like me! XOXO

Top 10 High End Nude Lipstick Picks!

2014-07-16T18:46:00.000-04:00

Heeeeeey loves! So I know I was suppose to get this blogpost out to you guys a while back but hey, better late than never huh!? THAT'S RIGHT!!! Here you are...

This is the video the swatches are for!

In order from the video:

Retsina from Bite Beauty $24

Madeira from Bite Beauty $24

Nudist from Buxom $19

Bare Pink by Bobbi Brown $24

Pretty Social by Smashbox $19

Native by Urban Decay $22

#22 from Makeup Forever $19

Rouge Dior Nude #123 Trompe L'oeil $30

YSL Rouge Pur Couture in #10 $35

I hope you all enjoyed the video along with my swatches! Look out for my top ten drugstore nude lipstick picks coming to you guys soon! XOXO

Influenster's TLC VoxBox!

2014-06-20T15:39:00.001-04:00

Heeeeeey guys! I filmed a fun little video showcasing some of the items I received from this month's Influenster's TLC Voxbox. Whooooooo that felt like a mouth full! Anyways, check out the video if you want to hear me blab if not, than just check the pics down below :-)

By the way, if you're a blogger, vlogger or just a person who really enjoys to review products, check out the influenster's website and see if you're qualified :-D

www.influenster.com

Here are some close ups!

AVON Anew Reversalist Express Wrinkle Smoother: $30 (US Dollars)

This translucent balm claims to blur the look of wrinkles on the forehead and around the eyes instantly! (I have yet to try this) You can purchase this from your local Avon representative or you can order it straight from the avon website www.avon.com Also, with a $50 purchase or more, online, place the code ANEW15 for 15% off your purchase! Code is valid until 8/1/14.

Ivory Bar Soap: $3.99 for a 10-pack

Ivory bar soap is 99.44% pure clean and does not contain any dyes or heavy perfumes.

Again, stated in the video, I prefer to use Dove soap but as soon as I get to using this soap I will let my opinion known ;-)

Puffs to go: $0.49 per single pack

Puffs to go are perfect for on the go! You can carry them in your purse, diaper bag, wallet, bra, wherever! Specially with the level of allergies, I'm pretty sure your whole family could use a tissue or two.

Neosporin Neo To Go!: $4.97-$7.50

How convenient is the new and improved neosporin! I love the fact that you no longer have to stick your hand inside a purse/bag and jam your fingers into a gigantic gooey mess!

Breyer's Gelato Indulgences: $4.49-$5.99

Breyers has created delicious frozen treats for over 140 years and they're expanding even more by introducing us to their latest tastiest creation which is the Gelato Indulgences. They released four different kinds of Gelatos with three delicious toppings and made sure there was a tasty treat for everyone! I am excited to try this cold and tasty treat. In fact, I might just stop typing and go pick mine up right now:-D

***************ALL ITEMS WERE SENT TO ME FOR REVIEW PURPOSES! I AM NOT, I REPEAT, I AM NOT RECEIVING ANY PAYMENTS FOR MY OPINION!***********

First Impressions on the new Bareskin foundation by BareMinerals

2014-06-18T22:02:00.001-04:00

Helloooooooooooooo Everyone! My oh my has it been a long time since I've came and said Hello! I can't believe it'd been almost a year. I feel really sad and ashamed of my self... Before I get into the whole full blown reasoning for the slack and stuff let's talk about something fun shall we?

Sooooo we all have probably seen the commercial's and ad's everywhere about the new Bareskin Foundation by Bare Minerals right!? If you have not, I'm guessing you have way more important things to worry about ;-)

Even though I am not a huge fan of Bareminerals, I've decided to give the new liquid foundation a try since I absolutely love liquid foundation.

Now the video that is posted down below is not a full blown review but more of my first thoughts while trying the Bareskin foundation on myself. I've stated in the video that I had tried the foundation on my clients but I had not tried it on myself until this very moment! Watch the video to know more!

Here are some close up pictures from before and after wearing the Bareskin foundation. P.S I did NOT filter or photoshop any of the pictures so that you guys can get the full effect of what it looked like on me throughout the day.

Prior to wearing any of the foundation (don't judege! I don't know what the hell I was think when I over did the gloss on a hot day!)

First layer of the foundation:

Second layer of the foundation:

After 2-3 hours of wearing the foundation:

Around 9 pm:

The final hours:

So I totally said that in the video at this time the foundation was still on but clearly around my mouth and nostril area, the foundation had diminished.

As stated in the video, I probably will be doing a full on review on this foundation within the next two weeks letting you guys know what I truely think of it.

Thank you for taking the time to stop by && I'll talk to you guys later!

XOXO,
Jessenia

May Beauty Favorites!

2013-06-01T01:28:00.001-04:00

Hello my lovelies! I wanted to share my favorite beauty products throughout the month of May with everyone. If you all have favorites, let me know in a comment. I love to try new products all the time. I hope you all enjoy and thank you so much for the support. XOXO

UPDATE!

2013-05-31T23:45:00.001-04:00

Oh my goodness! Look who has decided to come back to the blogger world? I am so terribly sorry for the lack of posts throughout the month of May and I hope you all forgive me! I've been just a lazy lump this past month, it's not even funny. My boyfriend had switched his shift from the morning shift to the night shift so what that means is now that he's home in the morning, I tend to avoid blogging and video making when he's around only because before he switched his shift, he would leave in the morning and by the time he would get out, I would be at work or, on my way to work. So now that we both have the same shifts, we're now able to spend more time together which means it becomes lazy movie and cuddling time ha ha! But now that we're pretty much used to the change of our schedules, I'm able to get myself out of the deathly lazy mood I've been in and able to get my butt back to work doing what I love to do and that's making YouTube videos and blogging for you all! Thank you all for still sticking around with me and a huge thank you to everyone who continues to support me! I truly appreciate it! God bless and I'll talk to you all soon! XOXO

P.S Here's a list of videos I had made throughout the month of May in case you've missed them!

My go-to glowy/fresh face makeup look!

A smoky eye makeup tutorial great for any occasion

GET READY WITH ME! *FRIDAY NIGHT EDITION* (Makeup+Hair)

COLORS OF THE RAINBOW TAG!!!

Summer and Candy Yum Yum please! *fun and easy summer makeup tutorial*

Huge Haul from Ulta featuring lots of NYX

2013-05-03T13:35:00.001-04:00

Hola! Ulta was having a huge 40% off sale on NYX products and you know I just could not resist a deal like that! NYX is a wonderful brand that's soooooo affordable, so for it to go damn near dollar tree prices, I had to jump on that sale! I hope you all enjoy the video! XOXO

Review on the Too Faced loves Sephora palette featuring photos and swatches

2013-04-30T03:43:00.002-04:00

Hello my lovelies! Today I wanted to give a huge birthday shout out to one of my favorite brands of all time, Too Faced cosmetics! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOO FACED!

In celebration of their Sweet 15, Too Faced has decided to come out with a palette that is exclusive to only Sephora and of course, because I love Too Faced and Sephora, why would I not review the palette for you all? Not only is the palette exclusive to Sephora, but the eye shadows are named after memories and iconic moments both Sephora and Too Faced have together! Isn't that so cute?

So the palette is wrapped within a tin can (so that you're able to keep your shadows safe ; ) and possibly keep the palette a lot longer) which includes ten exclusive eye shadows, one contouring bronzer, one glowy bronzer, one highlighter, a blush, a blush/bronzer brush and a mini Too Faced shadow insurance eye shadow primer. It is sold at your local Sephora (U.S) for $52.00 (Canada) $62.00.

Description of the shadows:

First row:

Piano Keys- a skin toned shimmery shade that reflects more on the pinky/neutral side.

So Cal- is a gorgeous pink shimmery shade that gives the lid a beautiful, soft and healthy glow.

TF loves (hearts) the cast- a green shimmery shade that reflects different shades of greens on multiple skin tones. It looks like its a lime green almost but when you look at it closely, it can look lime greenish or a "army" green )on deeper skin tones) with a gold reflect.

Jer Jer- a beautiful, rich golden shade that can also reflect bronze (depending on what skin tone).

525 Market- in person, it looks as if it's a shimmery maroon-ish shade but after swatching the shadow and taking pictures in different lighting, I have come to a conclusion that it looks more like a brown with very high red undertones to it!

Second Row:

Behind the counter- a matte cool toned brown.

Soho- a shimmery lilac shade.

Envy- a shimmery deeper purple that contains reflects of blue.

David & Marge- a shimmery sea foam blue.

1998- a shimmery hydrangea shade (when hydrangea's decide to go on the purple side).

Third Row:

Chocolate Soleil Bronzer- a matte bronzer that is magnificent for contouring (for lighter skin tones, use very lightly with a loose bristled brush).

Sunny Bunny Bronzer- a dual toned bronzer that you can mix together and achieve a golden and pinky bronze look together or you can use each side individually without looking orange-y or you can use the darker side to give you a deeper glow and use the lighter half to give you a gorgeous golden highlight.

Who's Your Poppy?- a shimmery/sheen of a blush that gives out a coral look with its peachy/pink mixed tones that looks great on any skin tone with a gorgeous golden sheen.

My Thoughts:

I absolutely love Too Faced cosmetics and I have been a loyal fan since I started to love "higher end" makeup. Their eye shadows are truly pigmented and you don't need much to create a great look. However, besides the story behind this beautiful palette, I have to say, I am not impress with this palette at all. I feel as if it's the "usual" with Too Faced. When they release limited edition palettes or products, I feel 97% of the time every eye shadow is shimmery/glittery. They constantly put the same blush in just about EVERY palette they make (the peachy/pinky/golden almost a "Orgasm" dupe) with different names (meaning "Papa don't Peach" or "Who's Your Poppy?") They also include Sunny Bronzer, which is pretty for the most part but it's not for everyone. I own multiple palettes from them that I feel as if I should just stop buying everything Too Faced comes out with because I already know what to expect sadly. Overall, for those of you who are just beginning with makeup and want to try something exclusive and higher end, here's your chance! Like I said, it is an amazing palette but since I've been a Too Faced fan for years, I do not think it's a must have unfortunately.

Thank you my lovelies for taking the time out to read my post. I hope this helped you a bit. Love ya! XOXO

My April 2013 Beauty Favorites!

2013-04-29T17:58:00.001-04:00

Hello my lovely readers! I want to first apologize for the lack of posts but i will definitely get back to it In the mean time, check out my favorite beauty products for the month of April! XOXOX

Mint meet Purple! A Spring Makeup Tutorial

2013-04-09T23:50:00.002-04:00

Hello my lovelies!

Mint is one of the top trending colors for Spring && Summer so of course I wanted to make a makeup look that incorporated it! The look came out a lot more deeper then intended but it's okay because you can always tone it down with softer colors. I hope you all enjoy! XOXO

HERE ARE SOME PICTURES!!

NARS Satin Lip Pencils Review, Photos && Swatches

2013-04-08T00:58:00.001-04:00

Hello my lovelies? How is everyone doing thus far? I hope well as always.

Today I am going to be talking about the new Satin Lip Pencil's by NARS! I have been playing with these for the past two weeks and had to share my thoughts. Now as we all know, NARS is a highly recognized brand all over the world and they are constantly developing new products as well as keeping up with the trends. A huge trend for Spring 2013 is a nice gloss-like lip that also packs a punch with it's color. Of course, NARS had to step in and create their own product to fit into the trend but not quite exactly like everyone else.

You constantly hear people rave about the Velvet Matte Lip Pencil's by NARS for it's highly pigmentation as well as it's convenience. You're able to stick a pencil in your makeup bag with no fuss and able to re-apply throughout the day as necessary. Which is nice that NARS decided to create the Satin Lip Pencil's specially for those who need a little more moisture on their lips.

Matte lippies can be very drying on the lips and can make your lips look cracked and ready to be peeled like a banana. Unlike the matte lip pencil's, the satin lip pencils are completely different. As you apply the pencil to your lips it glides on like butter! Very soft and creamy (minus the greasy) and you can feel as soon as you apply the color how hydrating the formulation is. The satin lip pencil's have Vitamin E and also pomegranate fruit extract which gives it that creamy and nourishing texture. For those of you who suffer from extremely drying lips have no fear because these lip pencil's also include Hyaluronic Acid Complex! Those of you who use a lot of skin care products know what I mean when you read that and some of you maybe looking at it like what? Basically Hyaluronic Acid is considered to be "nature's moisturizer" because it's a water loving molecule. It helps to bind water together and lock in moisture where hydration is mostly needed and in this case it would be the lips. Those of you who feel that your lips are looking smaller and less full this product would be amazing for you as well considering it is infused with Collagen Prepetides! Peptides are amazing for those who need more collagen and plump added back to certain areas.

The first color I choose is called "Yu" which is described as a bright Pink but I feel like it leans more into a fuchsia color just not as bluish if I must say.

Next we have "Lohdi" which is described as a coral and I would have to agree on that. It is really light yet bright at the same time.

The last one which is my favorite is called "Luxembourg" which is described as a watermelon color but I feel like it leans toward Raspberry instead. It is very cool toned if you ask me but hey, other people will say different.

As you can clearly see in the picture of swatches, they are very shiny! However, when you wear them they don't look as shiny as if you've bitten into a piece of fried chicken. They give you the perfect amount of shine. The texture and hydrating abilities absolutely amazed me! I kept looking the mirror to see if the shine had diminished just a little and every time I would look the shine was still there. I was able to rub my lips together without feeling skin ready to be bitten off lol. The pigmentation is amazing as well as being easy and quick to apply. However, yes I said it, HOWEVER, I saw feathering within the first thirty minutes of wearing them. Within three hours of wearing the pencil's, I had experienced fading in the inner part of my lips and a messy glossy look outside of my lips. I know that when products are extremely hydrating they can get a bit messy throughout the day but for $25.00 per pencil, I at least would like the color to last past three hours! I also would have liked a variety in the color selections. All of the colors I have seen are very neutral and very blah. The three you see up top are the only colors that had actually caught my attention.

Overall I really do like these lip pencil's and the texture and moisture they provide for my lips. Specially since this winter has been horrible to me I do feel like my lips have been dying for more hydration. However, Spring and Summer are right around the corner and because the lip pencil's are so moist and soft I don't think I will be wearing these as much this time of year. I'm afraid that they'll melt right off my face. For winter though I will definitely keep a few of these in my bag. Let's hope that they'll come out with better colors though ; )

March Favorites!

2013-04-03T19:01:00.000-04:00

Hello lovelies! Here are my favorite beauty products for the month of March in case you were interested!

A Pantone inspired smokey eye

2013-03-29T14:59:00.000-04:00

Hello my lovelies! How are we today? I hope everyone is filled with lots and lots of love today! I recently went to work and created this smokey eye that included some emerald green and everyone was in love with the look! I mean EVERYONE! So of course, I have to share it with you all as well so that you're able to recreate it yourself and add your own twist to the look. I hope you all enjoy && may God bless you all! XOXO

Here are some pictures!

Nails of the Day!

2013-03-27T13:18:00.001-04:00

Hi my lovelies! How is everyone on this fine afternoon? I hope great! So previously on my blog, I have posted that Pantone has chosen Emerald as the color of the year for 2013! A lot of people were uncertain on how to rock the latest color trend but as I said before, what other way is better then to wear the color on your nails? If you guys have been following my blog, youtube channel and instagram for a while, you definitely would have an idea by now how much I loooooove Sally Hansen's nail polishes! So of course, another perfect Emerald nail color would come from no other then Sally Hansen herself. The color I am raving about is from the Xtreme wear collection in the shade #430 "Going Green." Try it out and let me know what you think? XOXO