Cyberta Beauty Blog

Must have lip!

noreply@blogger.com (Cyberta) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:37:00 +0000

My must have lip treatment right now is the Sugar Rose Tinted Lip Treatment SPF 15 by FRESH, $22.50, Sephora.

This product is a sheer rose-tinted lip moisturizer that hydrates, repairs, and protects lips. Not to mention it smells good, and it gives a just bitten color to your lips. Bella wore it on her wedding day to Edward. No pun intended. Very subtle, but very pretty!

Some more moisture please!

noreply@blogger.com (Cyberta) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:50:00 +0000

I live in a dry climate, and during the winter months my face can become very dry. I drink tons of water and exfoliate, and even that isn't enough sometimes. I've tried the least expensive products to the most expensive products and I have to say...even though the coveted La Mer and Kinerase $100+ feel luxurious, I've had better results with the least expensive.
My recent moisturizer purchase proved to be less expensive but more luxurious...maybe it was the price:) CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion PM, $12.99 drugstore.com is a nighttime mositurizer, developed specifically for the face, which helps repair damaged skin and maintain the skin's natural protective function with ingredients not commonly found in other moisturizers.

Winter Blues

noreply@blogger.com (Cyberta) — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 22:02:00 +0000

It's getting cold and winter is just around the corner. Our skin tends to get dry and flaky, but with a few simple steps, you can battle that croc!

1. Dry brush or dry exfoliate your skin before you shower. I like KP Duty Body scrub by Derma Doctor, Sephora $44. Use this 2-3 times a week, spacing out the days in between. (This scrub helps with body acne, chicken skin bumps, shaving bumps, ingrown hairs, etc...)

2. Moisturize with a creamy lotion. I don't have a specific lotion, but I do mix in a few drops of sesame oil or vitamin E oil into the lotion.

3. Drink lots of water. I cannot stress this enough.

4. Sweat at least once a day. This will release the toxins in your body that will make your face and body glow.

5. Drink green tea. It's a super antioxidant!

Favorite Mascara!

noreply@blogger.com (Cyberta) — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 15:49:00 +0000

I've finally found my favorite Mascara!!!
It's Too Faced Lash Injection Mascara.

With a flick of the specially-designed "GIANT" wand lashes will be injected with indelible, weather-proof color. Substantial percentages of jojoba and vitamin E deeply condition lashes to prevent breakage and damage that can result in broken or sparse lashes. Easily removable with soap and warm water or eye make-up remover, this amazing mascara doesn't dissolve and smudge like any ordinary mascara. Lash Injection comes off in tiny tubes, like little lash socks! ~Sephora

This Mascara is available at Ulta.com or Sephora.com for $21, and is available in Pitch Black and Hot Chocolate!

CORAL LOVE!

noreply@blogger.com (Cyberta) — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 19:35:00 +0000

I've been obsessed with corals this season...The new sheer coral stains are light and soft, like you've just had a popsicle. I recently bought MAC Lusterglass in Love Nectar at the MAC pro store in South Beach and I love the color. Instant pop of color that make you glow from the inside out. Here is AnnaLynne McCord wearing it for a shoot. She loved it so much, she wore it out that night.

Please Vote for Me!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Cyberta) — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 23:05:00 +0000

Hey everyone, please help me Status Fitness Magazine's next Cover Girl. Just go to www.statusfitnessmagazine.com, register and vote... You can vote 5x a day:-) Thank you for all of your support!!!

Roberta

Product Review

noreply@blogger.com (Cyberta) — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:18:00 +0000

After the amazing results I saw from Olay’s Complete Ageless Moisturizer, I was excited to try another product from the same line.

From Olay’s website: "Olay Complete Ageless Eye Brightening Cream combines nourishing all day moisture with vitamins and an anti-oxidant complex enriched with Green Tea and Ginkgo extracts to exfoliate and help promote skin's surface renewal process for skin that is more resilient to the appearance of aging."

The product is advertised to:
- Visibly reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles
- Dermatologist Tested
- Oil-Free, Non-Greasy

Pros:
- wasn’t oily or greasy
- very light feeling
- didn’t intrude on make-up application
- absorbed quickly into my skin
- no scent

Cons:
- didn’t brighten up my eye area as much as I would have liked
- wasn’t moisturizing enough for my extremely dry skin

Final Comments:
I actually was a bit disappointed with this product. I was expecting wonderful things after all my great experiences with Olay products, but it turned out to be only average.

Although it did absorb well into my skin and was very light and helped moisturize a little, I didn’t find that it targeted those dark circles under my eyes very well, which I expect my eye creams to do. So even though it is more affordable than other eye creams on the market I would rather pay a bit more for more results.

Cyberta

Heidi Plastic Surgery Gone Too Far?

noreply@blogger.com (Cyberta) — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:18:00 +0000

Before
<--- After ---->

I don't know about you, but I think Heidi looked beautiful before she went knife crazy! Women, this is what happens when you believe those awful comments when you're young. "You're nose is too big," your about as curvy as a wall." Well gee, when you're 13, what do you expect. Heidi was teased about her chin, nose, lack of boobs, etc... and those repressed insecurities took her to drag queendom. She looked fresh faced and innocent before this fiasco and now, well she's added about 10 years to her look, not too mention 10lbs of DDD's.
If you're considering plastic surgery, crawl before you walk. Don't make drastic changes and keep the procedures limited to one or two...NOT 10 in one day!

Makeup Tip of the Day!

noreply@blogger.com (Cyberta) — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:27:00 +0000

To make eyes appear brighter and awake. Apply concealer from the inner corners of the eye to the middle of the iris. This technique will focus on brightening the darkest part of the eye without accentuating the crow's feet on the outer part.

Bobbi Brown's New Makeup Face Lift

noreply@blogger.com (Cyberta) — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:33:00 +0000

The first step to looking fresh faced is Bobbi’s Tinted Eye Brightener $38, now in a NEW portable pen. It's a lightweight concealer to instantly brighten under-eye circles and refresh your makeup. Available in eight shades. www.bobbibrowncosmetics.com

Stress Less: For Inner and Outer Beauty

noreply@blogger.com (Cyberta) — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 22:12:00 +0000

A life filled with beauty from the inside out begins with eating healthfully, and adding exercise to your daily routine. You'll also need to decrease your stress--an inevitable factor in life that detracts from your beautiful appearance and ruins your calm demeanor. Here are a few ways to de-stress your life.

1. Create a relaxing room at home.

It doesn't have to be a room per se, but maybe a space in your bedroom--the key is to have an areas in your home that is devoted solely to relaxing. You may want to add a comfortable chair or daybed, put a dimmer on the lights, or have candles burning--whatever it is that you enjoy and find relaxing. The key is not to have too many outside stimuli. Forget the cell phone, laptop; this is a time to unwind and clear your mind of distractions and stressors.

2. Meditate.

Meditation is a great way to relax, especially if you are under a lot of stress. Sit or lay down on the floor. Take deep breaths and focus on slowing your breathing down becoming one with your body. Meditating for as little as 10 minutes a day is enough to have beneficial effect on your stress level.

3. Get a Massage.

This is my favorite thing to do. Having a great massage is a great way to free yourself of tension, and adding aromatherapy oils such as chamomile or lavendar can be particularly beneficial.

4. Take a Hot Bath.

Heat relaxes muscles--and taking a long hot bath can be soothing to the mind as well. Stock up on your favorite bath salts and soaps, get a bath pillow and decorate the room with candles.

5. Take a Vacation.

Even when you have a day off, it's hard to relax when you're surrounded by all the usual stressors--piles of bills, home repair jobs that need to be done, shopping to do, and all the other obligations of daily life. Whether you prefer a no-frills campout or a luxury hotel, whatever you find rejuvenating . If you can possibly swing it, just get away to relax.

Beauty Recipe of the Day!!! Dessert

noreply@blogger.com (Cyberta) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:32:00 +0000

If you have a sweet tooth like me, but are scared to pack on the extra pounds...here's a yummy recipe for you to enjoy the finer things in life without worrying. However, you must exercise portion control!!!

Dark Chocolate Brownies

1/3 c Sugar
2 tbs unsweetened cocoa powder
1/8 tsp Kosher salt
1/4 c low-fat plain yogurt
1/2 tsp instant coffee
1 tsp warm water
1 egg
1 oz dark chocolate (60% cacao), melted and cooled
2 tbs flour
Nonstick cooking spray

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine the sugar, cocoa powder, salt, and yogurt in a medium bowl and whisk until smooth. Dissolve the instant coffee in the warm water and whisk into the yogurt mixture. Whisk in the egg and then the chocolate. Stir in the flour until just combined. Divide between 4 muffin cups, sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Bake until the edges are set and the center is soft but not wet, 18-20 minutes. Let cool completely.

Yield: 4 servings (1 brownie each)

Per serving: 148 calories; 4 g protein; 26 g carbohydrates; 2 g fiber; 20g sugar; 4 g Fat; 2 g saturated fat; o trans fat; 90 mg sodium; 40 mg calcium;

Getting ready for Fitness America!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Cyberta) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:38:00 +0000

If you're getting ready for the Fitness America Pageant like I am, then you're probably super busy taking care of last minute details. Well, in the midst of all the craziness, the last thing we want to think about is dry skin. However, this is the most important time to start thinking about it. Pretty soon we will be tanning and applying tanning products and we want to have the best base possible.

We are 4 weeks out, so exfoliation is crucial at this point. Exfoliate 2-3 times a week after skin is cleansed with a salt based exfoliator, not sugar. Sugar tends to have pore clogging oils, so stick with a salt base. A good exfoliator is the Clinique 7 day scrub, any of the Oil of Olay or Aveeno scrubs, they're gentle and not abrasive. Follow up with a good moisturizer. Your skin should feel heavenly in no time, and ready for the Big Show!

Cybertabeauty.com

Fresh Face RX

noreply@blogger.com (Cyberta) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:58:00 +0000

If your face looks a little puffy due to water retention, here are some
changes you can make that might help:

1.Drink plenty of Water
2. Enjoy Green Tea--this a source of caffeine, which acts as a diuretic
3. Avoid food high in sodium
4. Get enough B vitamins---Thiamin(B1) Biotin(B7) is walnuts, yogurt, wild salmon,
spinach, and oysters.
5. Steam your face in the morning with a hot rag, and then cool the rag in ice water and place
over face for a few minutes...

Product of the Month!

noreply@blogger.com (Cyberta) — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 04:43:00 +0000

Oil if Olay Active Hydration Body Lotion with green tea and vitamin complex is my beauty product of the month. Prior to finding this little piece of heaven, I had been using an expensive $40 body lotion only available from tanning salons. I don't remember the name of it, but I loved it and it kept my skin soft and smooth all day long. Well I haven't really felt the need lately to fork over $40 for lotion, which led me on a mission to find a cheaper replacement. Olay's Active Hydration called me from the shelf. I tested it, loved it and realized I had finally found a lotion similar to what I had grown to love without the hefty price tag... Try it for yourself, and if you're not completely satisfied, well then return it for a full refund. ***Oh, I have to mention that it leaves a light glittery sheen on your skin. (picture different from product mentioned).

Cyberta

Top 5 Mascaras!

noreply@blogger.com (Cyberta) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 01:59:00 +0000

Based on sales and readers comments, here are the Top 5 Mascaras! Tell me if you agree...

5. Lancome Definicils $24

4. Max Factor 2000 Calorie Mascara

3. Loreal Voluminous Original Mascara

2. Bare Escentuals Buxom Lash $18 (this is a nice one:)

1. Dior DiorShow Mascara $24

Make sure you replace your mascara every 3-6 months. Sooner if it develops an type of foul order.

Bobbi Brown New Nude Palette!

noreply@blogger.com (Cyberta) — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 21:22:00 +0000

Limited Edition Nude Eye Palette by Bobbi Brown has hit the makeup stands and is selling like hot cakes! This eye palette takes you effortlessly from day to night in three different textures: Soft Matte, Lightly Pearlized, and Metallic High-Shimmer, $60. A little pricey, but worth it...it'll last a long time...

Shopaholic found dead underneath piles of clothes!

noreply@blogger.com (Cyberta) — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 21:53:00 +0000

A 77 year old woman was found dead in her home, in England, in an unusual circumstance. When friends hadn't heard from their friend in awhile, they went to her house to make contact. To their surprise the door was open and inside a grisly discovery. Joanne Cunnane was found dead of natural causes under piles of clothes and purchases from years of shopping. Investigators discovered that Joanne was an elderly shopaholic with nothing to do during the day, but shop. The neighborhood kids bothered her, and shopping made her feel good. So she would leave in the morning and return at night as if she were working a full time job. In fact, she had spent those hours shopping, everyday! Investigators said her house was completely packed from floor to ceiling with clothes and purchases.
Wow, I thought I was bad!!!

A word to all women...please do something more valuable with your time! This is tragic, and shopping fills an emotional void for the moment, but does not provide lasting fulfillment like most people believe. The long lasting fulfillment comes from within! So work on yourself and not your credit card.

Madonna and steroids gone bad! ewwww

noreply@blogger.com (Cyberta) — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 22:06:00 +0000

Ok ladies this is why you should never work out your arms more than 3 times a day! Unless you want to look like Madonna and give off the impression that you shoot up, please do not...It's like the roids puffed her up and now she's deflating! Not to mention it looks painful! If you ever want to guess her age, just chop off her arm and count the rings. No, but seriously...It's ok, don't worry...she'll get an arm tuck and everything will be back "material style."

Relationships can make you fat and miserable...if you do this!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Cyberta) — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:20:00 +0000

This is one thing that really irks me. When a woman gives up her life to be in a relationship, ie., not working out anymore and eating like there's no tomorrow! Yes, Jessica Simpson is the culprit...Here she's seen after a workout following the newly publicized break up with Dallas Cowboys Quarterback, Tony Romo. Women, men date you because you're interesting, exciting and you have a life...when you give that up to accommodate them...you become boring and predictable. Don't do this to yourself or your body, you'll thank yourself later (especially when you don't have to drop 30lbs, to be in the same place you were to begin with)!!!! Spare the skin ladies, and your heart:)

Cyberta

Wow Factor: Beautiful Brunette!

noreply@blogger.com (Cyberta) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:04:00 +0000

Gina Gilbert, of the Serge Normant at John Freida salon in NYC, calls this gorgeous color a dark, warm, rich brown. This color works best with natural brunettes, and it makes light eyes stand out. How to Get It: Ask for a semi permanent in a warm, rich, dark brown. "I think I'll try this color in the fall."

Cyberta

Beauty Trend: Red Lips

noreply@blogger.com (Cyberta) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:47:00 +0000

Lipstick dates back 5000 years to ancient Mesopotamia when crushed semi-precious jewels were applied to the lips to achieve shades ranging from bright red to deep purple. While this seasons hottest color, ruby red, could be created the old-fashioned way. However, I suggest you stick with lipstick in a tube, and better yet to get a flawless application, apply it with a lip brush.

Cyberta

Beauty tip of the day!

noreply@blogger.com (Cyberta) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:47:00 +0000

Want to look like you've slept 8 hours when, in fact, you've only slept 4 hours? Not that Megan Fox needs any more help looking beautiful; she does however, use a shimmery golden beige shadow in the corner of her eyes to make them look "awake" and to camouflage any darkness in the area. It works, trust me! I had to do it this morning!

Cyberta

WTF was she thinking!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Cyberta) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:55:00 +0000

This has to be the worst thing Kim K has ever done! Even worse than her porn tape she made with former bf (whatever his name is) that was made public a few years back. What was she thinking?!? Ladies please, if you're going to spend a whole day in the hot Mexican Sun, or even step outside for a few minutes, please wear sunscreen, put on a hat, sit under an umbrella, cover your face with a towel, or just stay inside!!! Not only because you can get skin cancer and die, but wrinkles aren't friends you want to be too close to.

Cyberta

5 steps to Beautiful Hair!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Cyberta) — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:03:00 +0000

1. Don't Over-Wash Your Hair... If you want to make a change in that rat's nest of yours(JK) you have to start at the root of the problem. So, do not wash your hair every day; wash it every other day or every two to three days. Now your probably thinking "gross" I work out, run, do yoga, sweat, so my hair has to be washed everyday." Here's the solution to that, rinse your hair while your taking a shower, but don't use shampoo. Add a little bit of conditioner to the ends, dry and style as usual. Soon you'll have a full head of beautiful, healthy, shiny hair.

2. Leave-Ins... Leave-in conditioners are a great way to give your hair a break from shampoo, it will dry out less and won't require much conditioner. Massage into your hair on the NO shampoo days. It will give you just the right amount of moisture it needs to stay soft and adds a bit of texture and hold too.

3. Stock up on Dry Shampoo... My favorite hair product!!! This is a permament staple in hair routine because it has so many uses. You can dust it on to absorb excess oil when you've gone too long between washes, or you can use to give fine hair added oomph-just apply it to your roots and brush through.

4. Accessorize with Caution... Steer clear of elastic bands with metal closures, they'll literally rip your hair out. Instead use cloth-only ponytail holders to create "cruelty free" tails and updos.

5. Layer Styling Products... When working with a new styler-anything from mousse to pomade-take baby steps. Remember, you can always add product, but removing it is not so easy, not to mention you can end up looking like a greaser from the "Outsiders."
Another smart move: Apply stylers to the back of your head first. That way if you do use too much, you won't have a "Something About Mary" moment. And when it comes to hair spray, flexible hold is always the best. You never want helmet head, unless it's for a special occasion hair-do or up-do. Happy Forever Hair Days!!!!

Cyberta