Bebe Beauty Log

I've Moved!

2011-09-15T19:37:00.000-07:00

Hey beauty bloggers. I finally got my own domain. It's not complete yet but it's almost there!

Follow me at justBebexo.com

See you there! xo

Rope Braid Bun Hairstyle

2011-09-13T20:23:00.000-07:00

Here's a hairstyle that looks difficult to do but is actually quite easy! If you don't have enough hair, you can also create two rope braids instead of three like I did. It will still look good :)

Watch my How To tutorial here:

Bebexo

Trendy Hairstyles for Short Hair

2011-09-10T00:20:00.000-07:00

Trendy hairstyles that work with short hair.

Faux Asymmetrical Bob

Braided Fringe/ Bangs

Faux Hawk (Fohawk) Girl Hairstyle

Top Knot Bun

Flip Out Updo

Learn how to do these easy hairstyles on yourself!

Bebexo

How to: Princess Crown Braid Hairstyle

2011-09-03T23:21:00.000-07:00

A simple french braid that takes the form of a cute little crown.

Watch the tutorial here:

How to: Faux Bob Hairstyle

2011-09-03T23:04:00.000-07:00

How to fake a bob

Watch the video tutorial here:

bebexo

OOTD: Loose Fit T-shirt and Destroyed Denim + Handbag Giveaway

2011-08-18T15:35:00.000-07:00

♥ What I'm Wearing:

Loose Fit Cotton T-shirt: http://www.atseoul.com/shop/item.php?it_id=1310945667

Destroyed Demin Skinny Jeans: http://www.atseoul.com/shop/item.php?it_id=1202718271

Silver Beaded Bracelet: http://www.atseoul.com/shop/item.php?it_id=1095635165

Silver Braided Choker: http://www.atseoul.com/shop/item.php?it_id=1152171448

Audrey Cream Hobo: http://www.handbagheaven.com/audrey-patent-hobo-london-fog.html

Steve Madden Sandals: http://stevemadden.com

Only my nails: Essie - Mesmerize

This is my favourite Essie Polish at the moment. It's not streaky and only requires one coat! Not to mention, the rich blue is just mesmerizing.

Don't forget to enter my giveaway :)

Phosphor Appear Watch Winner

2011-08-15T13:13:00.000-07:00

"Driven by Micro-Magnetic Mechanical Digital (M3D) technology, the Phosphor Appear watch utilizes miniature-sized rotors adorned with Swarovski™ crystals that revolve to reveal numerical or chronological information. With each minute, an electrical pulse generates an electromagnetic field that changes the position of the crystals on the face of the watch, to elegantly display the passing time, while producing a distinctive sound unique to the Phosphor Appear digital watch line."- phosphorwatches.com

I have the white one and I absolutely adore it. It's so blinged out and definitely adds glam to any plain outfit. I featured this watch in my monthly favorites where I had a secret giveaway for it. The giveaway ran for a weekend and now it's time to reveal the winner! As always, I used random.org and classtools.net to pick a random winner. To see how the process works, click here.

And the winner is.... *drum roll*.... blueberrie143! Congratulations. I already sent her a message. Now I'm just waiting waiting for her reply. Thanks to everyone for participating in this random secret giveaway. Have a great week!

Review & Swatches: L'Oreal La Couleur Infallible Eyeshadows

2011-08-12T16:05:00.000-07:00

L'Oreal Infallible Eyeshadow

Claim: "24 Hour long lasting wear, waterproof formula. A breakthrough formula that creates a hybrid texture that lies between a creme and powder for an unprecedented velvety feel. Easy application with bold color, and enhances and heightens color for a dramatic, prismatic effect."

Overall: 4 out of 5
Packaging: 4 out of 5
Price: $9-$11 CAD
Size/Weight: 3.5 g
Would I recommend this? Yes

PROS:
- Hands down the best drugstore eyeshadow to date. (Believe me, I'd tried all the drugstore e/s and this is the best in quality and performance.)
- Cheaper alternative to Giorgio Armani Eyes To Kill Intense Eyeshadows but the colors are not dupes. (Some differences are: ETK comes in a glass packaging vs plastic, ETK is creamier, KTK colors are more multi-dimensional.)
- Very pigmented.
- The claim about the colors being long lasting only holds true for the darker eyeshadows. Time Resist White, Hourglass Beige, and Forever Pink faded on me within 3 hours. All Night Blue, Burning Black, and all the other darker colors stayed put for the whole day without a primer.
- Not as much fallout as regular loose pigments.
- Beautiful array of colors to choose from but they are all one-dimensional.
- Easy to blend.
- All shadows are shimmery with a satin finish. No chunky glitters.
- Cream to powder finish creates a bolder, more intense look.
- Great makeup for on the go because all you have to do it swipe it over your lids.

CONS:
- A bit expensive for a drugstore eyeshadow. $10 a pop.
- Lighter eyeshadows colors within this line don't last for 24 hours on my eyelids unless I use a primer underneath. Without a primer, it lasted for about 3 hours on my lids before the color started settling into the crease.
- The darker colors (All Night Blue, Burning Black, etc) left a stain on my lids so always use your primer as base.
- Have to use your fingers to apply this as it doesn't adhere to makeup brushes unless you wet them.
- Because you have to use your fingers, your nails have to be short, otherwise it will dig into the eyeshadow.
- Colors are one-dimensional and only a few of them stand out to me. (i.e. All Night Blue, Permanent Khaki)

I got 9 out of 11 eyeshadows. (I'm missing Eternal Black and Endless Chocolat.)

Pictures of the package:

Swatches:

L-R: Time Resist White, Hourglass Beige, Forever Pink, Purple Obsession, Burning Black (which is actually a dark burgundy with magenta shimmers), Permanent Khaki, All Night Blue, Unlimited Sky, and Flashback Silver.

Unfortunately, these aren't available in the States yet but they are in Canada, Europe, and some other Asian countries. My favourite ones are Permanent Khaki and All Night Blue! Have you tried these yet? What are your thoughts?

*This post contains a product that was sent by a PR from the company. However, all opinions expressed are solely mine and were not influenced in any way.

Back to School Hairstyles

2011-08-05T17:18:00.000-07:00

Cute easy hairstyles to sport to school. Enjoy :)

Little pompadour and Side Braid

Flip-in Half Updo

Twisted Headband

Messy High Bun

Watch the tutorial here:

bebexo

Boho Chic Hairstyle Tutorial

2011-08-03T14:54:00.000-07:00

Here's another cute braided summer hairstyle that has a nice bohemian feel to it.
Watch the tutorial here:

Bebexo

Mermaid Eye Makeup Tutorial

2011-07-29T16:35:00.000-07:00

I really didn't know what to call this look. The colors are reminiscent of peacock feathers but I ended up calling it the Mermaid tutorial because it sounds more majestic lol IMO anyways ;)

Products used:
Urban Decay Primer Potion
BHcosmetics 120 eyeshadow Palette 1st edition (Golden shimmer, Green, Turquoise, Cobalt, Dark Navy blue)
Maybelline Line Stiletto Liquid Eyeliner
Annabelle Smoothliner in Black

Face and lips:
NYC sunny smooth skin bronzer
L'Oreal TrueMatch Blush in Innocent Flush
Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick in Nude Delight
Maybelline Moisture Extreme Lipstick in Nude Blush

Happy Friday!

Bebexo

Review: Luminess Air Airbrush System

2011-07-26T20:08:00.000-07:00

Last month, I was contacted by a PR rep from LuminessAir for a possible product review. I would have been fine with the Luminess Air System (as seen on TV for consumers) which comes with one air speed control but they were nice enough to send me the Professional System which is about $80 more and comes with three air speed controls. I only use one speed so I would have been fine with the consumer system.

I don't like wearing foundation because it always feels heavy and because I have dry skin, it either accentuates flakes or looks cakey on my face. However, airbrush foundation gives a whole new meaning to foundation. The first airbrush makeup I ever experienced was the Temptu Airbrush System. My friend did it on me and it felt like I wasn't wearing any foundation at all. She bought hers from Sephora for close to $300 with the air pod foundation.

I actually like the Luminess Air more because you can mix the foundation shades to achieve your perfect match (my perfect match is shade#3 + shade#5). Not only that, it comes with so many things. The kit they sent me retails for $309 and comes with the Airbrush system and stylus, 4 foundation shades, 1 blush, 1 bronzer, 1 primer, 1 glow (highlighter), instruction booklet and DVD, a chic traveling case, and a bonus eyeshadow duo.

I'm loving the results it's giving me but I only use it on special occasions when I want to look super flawless. It seriously feels like nothing on my skin because it's so lightweight. This is definitely a great investment if you're a professional makeup artist. I'm sure this will pay itself off with a few gigs since you could charge more for your work.

They offer three types of foundation, all of which are oil-free, water-based, and contains no preservatives. The Satin foundation is dewy and sheer and is suitable for those whole don't need much coverage. The Matte foundation gives more coverage and is great for those who prefer the traditional powdery finish. The one I chose is called the ULTRA foundation which is in-between the Satin and the Matte foundation. It gives good coverage while maintaining the dewy finish. I highly recommend this one over the other two. One bottle contains .25 fl oz of product and retails for $30. It sounds expensive but it actually lasts a long time because you don't need much to cover your whole face (I use about 6 drops for my whole face and neck).

Oh, and for the people who adore their furry friends, Luminess Air does not test on animals :)

I received a total of 8 bottles (.25 fl oz each)

I picked the medium shade which ranges from shade #2 - #5.

Blush in Tulips-3n, Bronzer, Brightening-Glow (Highlighter), and Moist-Primer.

Duo eyeshadow in "In the Nude" (haven't tried these guys out yet)

Also included in the box is a informative booklet as well as a instructional DVD.

Airbrush system in it's chic storage and carrying case.

Stylus pen.

Here's the results of airbrush makeup. Very dewy and flawless. I'm loving it.

Bebexo

My Little Love's Birthday

2011-07-21T20:20:00.000-07:00

I never knew a dog could bring such joy until Babe came along. After a long day, I always look forward to seeing him when I get home. It's always the best part of my day. Sometimes I would be so envious of him because he doesn't have to stress or worry about anything. All he does is eat, sleep, and play. Now that I'm older I realized just how limited the life of a dog is so I try my best to keep him happy.

Tomorrow is his 7th birthday so I just wanted to share some snippets of his life with you :)

First day at home

He used to look like a baby polar bear

The first thing I fell in love with was his black spotted ears!

He used to chew all the shoes when he was a puppy. Thank goodness he doesn't do that anymore.

Favorite pastime: Sleeping on my mommy's lap.

Playing in the garden

Babe can be stylish

Wah, he has so many friends!

Ducky is his girlfriend

Caught cheating on Ducky

His first bag

Cheating on Ducky again with Mr. Bunny.

Babe loves playing with big dogs.

Mommy, am I fat?

sniff sniff

Babe Kisses Davie

Sleeping on the pillow

Swimming!

Just hanging

So happy together

Kobe became part of the family last year.

Sleeping together

Most recent picture.

Have a great day!

Nicki Minaj Inspired Makeup Look

2011-07-18T18:16:00.000-07:00

I've been meaning to do a Nicki Minaj makeup look for a while now and I finally got around to doing one. You can probably notice from her music videos that Nicki isn't afraid to wear all the colors of the rainbow. To be safe, I usually stick to my neutrals but this turned out to be nicer than I thought! Hope you enjoy the tutorial.

Products Used:

Eyes:
NYX jumbo pencil in Milk
NYX jumbo pencil in Strawberry Milk
BHcosmetics 120 eyeshadow palette 1st Edition
Maybelline Line Stiletto Eyeliner
Lancome Hypnose Mascara
Asian Brand Fake Lashes

Contacts: GEO nudy grey circle lens

Lips:
Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick in Pink Blush

Face:
NYC Smooth Skin Sunny Bronzer
ELF Bronzer in Luminance as a highlighter

Bebexo

Half Updo Hairstyle for Proms and Weddings

2011-07-16T12:13:00.000-07:00

This romantic half up half down, side swept hairstyle looks great on those with shorter locks. Girls with long hair could try this out too! It's perfect for proms, graduations, weddings (brides, bridesmaids,guests), birthday parties, etc.
I hope you give this look a try.

How to video tutorial:

Simple Bridal Makeup Tutorial

2011-07-13T22:31:00.000-07:00

Products Used:

Luminess Air Airbrush System

NYX Cream blush in Glow

Too faced shadow insurance

Sigma Bare Eyeshadow Palette

Marcelle Black Eyeliner

Maybelline Pulse Perfection Mascara

NYX powder blush in Peach

♥ Lips:

Revlon Matte Lipstick in Mauve it Over

Bebexo

VPonsale Dress Review

2011-07-12T22:42:00.001-07:00

In this post, I will be reviewing the quality of a dress I received from Dress.vponsale.co.uk which is a website that sells custom made dresses for all occasions. I decided to let my older sister pick a dress out for herself since her wedding is coming up. The dress she picked is going to be her dancing dress for the wedding.
When purchasing from online websites, it's best to avoid anything that's made of chiffon because chances are, it will look very cheap in person. This particular dress is made of Taffeta and the quality of the fabric is very nice. The dress she picked is called a mermaid dress because it's very form fitting through the top and middle, with a skirt that flares out near at the bottom to resemble the shape of a mermaid’s tail.

Price: £144.88 (about $228 USD)
Color: Ivory
Fitting: The dress fits my sister perfectly but the bust area is a bit loose because my sister intentionally made it bigger so that she could wear a padded bra. lol
Impressions: Fabric quality is good, true to color on the website. The intricate details includes a mesh design that is hand sewn onto the dress. This insures that the beads won't come off. Unfortunately, there were a few hanging threads and a fabric marker was missed on a lace at the back (picture below). I had to hand wash that spot myself and cut away the threads that were sticking out. Other than that, I have to say that the dress fits the price.
Time of delivery: It took about a month to receive the dress after the measurements were given. This is expected since the dress is custom made.

Back view. I just love the corset!

Little red marking on the lace. I washed it off a bit.

Details

Pictures of my sister wearing the dress.

Bebexo

Review: HANA air Professional Hair Dryer

2011-07-12T17:50:00.000-07:00

Most people could care less about the hair dryer they use. As long as it blows out hot air then that's good enough right? Wrong! I used to think that all hair dryers were the same until I tried the Velecta Paramount Hair Dryer, a professional grade hair dryer. What would normally take me 30 minutes to blow dry my long hair now takes me only 5-10 minutes depending on how damp my hair is.

Blow drying your hair with a professional hair dryer is faster because the air flow is always greater unlike the drugstore hair dryers which would only blow out hot air. When using a pro hair dryer, your hair gets less damaged and frizzy. Most pro hair dryers also have adjustable heat and air settings so you can change the settings to your preference. There is also a cool-shot button to release cool air which is great when you're using your dryer for styling. Professional hair dryers are truly awesome, the only thing stopping most people from getting one is the price tag-- most retail around $200. =O Do I think it's worth it? Yes! I believe it's a great investment.

In this post, I will be reviewing the HANA air Professional Hair Dryer from Misikko.com. I will also compare this with my HG hair dryer, my Velecta Paramount dryer.

This hair dryer has a black glossy finish which gives it a very sleek look. Like the Velecta, it's lightweight and has three button features: one button controls heat, another controls the air flow, and the last is a cold shot button.

Here are some features taken from the website:

Ion Technology- condition hair & reduces static electricity
Tourmaline & Titanium Oxide Technology- natural ions promote healthier hair
Silver Nanotechnology- for antibacterial Protection
Scratch Resistant Shell with black metallico finish adds durability and is easy to clean
Long life motor with low noise
Gyroscopically balanced for easy handling
Fiberglass concentrator
Italian Design

Both hair dryers have the latest tourmaline technology thats releases ions to add shine to your hair. I also find that both dry my hair in under 10 minutes.

One drawback about this hair dryer is that the control buttons are place right inside the handle. When blow drying my hair, my fingers would slip and accidentally turn it off or change the heat settings. On the Velecta, the buttons are placed on top at the back which my fingers can't access.

Control buttons on my the Velecta Hair Dryer

The plug for the Hana air.

These hair dryers retail for $200 (well $194 to be exact). They both do an outstanding job and perform 10x better than your average hair dryer. I would recommend either one but if I had to choose, I'll most likely keep my Velecta because of the control button issues. Other than that, I think both are great. The ion technology makes my hair shinier and my hair is never frizzy anymore. What more can a girl ask for?

The hair dryer also comes with a sample bottle of Hana Shine Shield which is a serum that protects your hair and adds shine. This reminds me of my Chi Silk Infusion so I quite like it.

This pretty purple brush was also gifted to me. It's huge! Plus the barrel of the brush is made of wood so it's a bit too heavy for my liking. I prefer my hollow tourmaline round brushes.

So what is your favourite hair dryer of all time?

*This post contains a product that was sent by a PR from the company. However, all opinions expressed are solely mine and were not influenced in any way.

Double French Braid Side Ponytail Hairstyle

2011-07-07T23:49:00.000-07:00

French braids are so fun to incorporate into simple hairstyles because they make the do look more intricate and chic. Instead of just bundling up my hair into a regular side ponytail, I french braided both sides of my head to add a little pizzazz (is that how you spell it???)

Hope you enjoy this hairstyle. Watch the how-to video tutorial to learn how to do it.

bebexo

Wavy Bohemian Hairstyle

2011-07-05T19:38:00.000-07:00

This is such a cute summer hairstyle that's perfect for any outdoor occasion. It would look especially nice with a long maxi dress! Watch how to do it here:

Bebexo

How to Make Artichoke Tea Drink for Clear Skin

2011-07-02T21:47:00.000-07:00

Asian Secret:
Artichokes are said to be very rich in antioxidants which play a vital role in our health and physical actvities. My family has been drinking artichoke tea for as long as I can remember, in fact, a lot of South East Asian countries are familiar with this. Artichokes help our bodies by increasing blood circulation and thus promoting healthy, radiant, younger looking skin. They also aide in digesting and reduce high cholesterol. Not to mention, they're delicious! I love them in dips and cold salads.

I haven't seen any youtube videos on the benefits of artichokes so I went out to buy more artichokes to make a video with my sister. Feel free to watch it. It's very quick and to the point. :)

Artichoke Tea Drink Recipe

1 Artichoke

Pot of Boiling Water (we never measure)

Honey (optional)

My Artichoke Drink served cold

We usually wait for it to cool down, add some honey, and put in a the refrigerator. It's such a refreshing drink and it tastes yum!

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I also bought some lychee because it's lychee season! It's so good to eat these sweet succulent babies cold on a hot summer day! I like the green ones better than the red ones because they're so much sweeter! I have to limit myself to these though because they give me nosebleeds :(

I love exotic fruits. ^_^ Too bad they contain so much sugar ;/

Some like it juicy ;)

~ Bebexo

How To Make Strawberry Milkshakes

2011-07-02T21:06:00.000-07:00

I know this is not beauty related but my little sister and I made a quick video today on one of our favourite drinks in the summer time.

Milkshakes!

Ingredients / Recipe:
1 Cup of Frozen Strawberries
2 Cups of Vanilla Ice-cream
1 Cup of Milk

Bebexo

Essie Nail Polish Haul & Giveaway

2011-06-24T22:03:00.000-07:00

Essie Nail Polishes

L-R: Carousel Coral, Island Hopping, Demure Vixen, Playa Del Platinum, Going Incognito, Sew Psyched, Turquoise & Caicos, Lapis of Luxury, Mesmerize

You can get these here for $7.50 each.

Join the GIVEAWAY on my youtube channel to win 5 Essie nail colors of your choice! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOG7EeXFf-E

Watch my review on these polishes :)

Bebexo

French Braid Pigtails Hairstyle

2011-06-22T16:30:00.000-07:00

Video Tutorial

Bebexo

EOTD: Give Me Gold

2011-06-15T23:21:00.000-07:00

EYES:
Urban Decay Primer Potion
Maybelline Give Me Gold Quad
Maybelline Line Stiletto Liquid Eyeliner
Revlon Colorstay Eyeliner
L'Oreal Voluminous Million Lashes Mascara
Lashgrip Adhesive
Fake Lashes (that come in a box of 10 pairs)

LIPS:
NYX round lipstick in Pumpkin Pie

Bebexo

*Bebe Beauty Log*

I've Moved!

Rope Braid Bun Hairstyle

Trendy Hairstyles for Short Hair

How to: Princess Crown Braid Hairstyle

How to: Faux Bob Hairstyle

OOTD: Loose Fit T-shirt and Destroyed Denim + Handbag Giveaway

Phosphor Appear Watch Winner

Review & Swatches: L'Oreal La Couleur Infallible Eyeshadows

Back to School Hairstyles

Boho Chic Hairstyle Tutorial

Mermaid Eye Makeup Tutorial

Review: Luminess Air Airbrush System

My Little Love's Birthday

Nicki Minaj Inspired Makeup Look

Half Updo Hairstyle for Proms and Weddings

Simple Bridal Makeup Tutorial

VPonsale Dress Review

Review: HANA air Professional Hair Dryer

Double French Braid Side Ponytail Hairstyle

Wavy Bohemian Hairstyle

How to Make Artichoke Tea Drink for Clear Skin

How To Make Strawberry Milkshakes

Essie Nail Polish Haul & Giveaway

French Braid Pigtails Hairstyle

EOTD: Give Me Gold

Bebe Beauty Log