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Cheek Piercings?

2011-07-22T22:07:00.000-04:00

Let me preface this by saying I am not a professional. I have worked at a piercing studio for a few months, so I have more knowledge then the average person, but I do not actually pierce people. I have had multiple piercings, and I had my cheeks in for well over a year, and took them out a year and a half ago.
If you have any questions that I did not cover...let me know! I will certainly answer anything. These are just the questions I get on a daily basis.

1. Did those hurt?
-Yes! They really did hurt. I could feel the needle going through my skin, and it was painful.
2. Do they leave scars?
-Yes, mine are extremely obvious, in fact. Actually, mine are still open and I don't think they will ever close.
3. How long did they take to heal?
-6+ months! Seriously, my cheeks didn't completely heal for 6-7 months. I took antibiotics for the first months because I was scared of an infection. It never got infected, but they swelled up so badly that I went and got longer bars put in. Some people never can heal theirs, and take them out because they are hard upkeep.
4. What gauge needle are they pierced with?
-Mine were pierced at a 14 gauge, but they are currently at 18.

Here are two pictures from when I still had mine in.

I'm BACK!

2011-07-22T15:15:00.000-04:00

Ok so after a long hiatus, I am back!

I really didn't miss not writing my blog. Is that bad? Yeah probably....
But it's nice to have somewhere that I can swatch/talk about/etc beauty related items, and whatever I want really, without having to get all dolled up, like I do for a video.
Plus I have been in such a video making mood lately, which I think adds to not wanting to write in my blog, since I have to put the time and effort into doing videos and editing.

So what will be to come? Well, I purchased a few ELF products, which I may review on here. Or not. I am not sure. And you know what? ELF didn't ship me half of the things I ordered, and instead just credited my account. Great inventory management.
What else, what else.....

I think I'm going to do a post on my cheek piercings. I did a video, however, people didn't seem to enjoy it for some reason. Maybe because I was blatantly honest? Not sure.
I also believe I have some lip swatches to do. Probably more NYX, but maybe some other fun colors.

=] Expect more soon!

Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm Product Rave

2011-06-04T14:46:00.000-04:00

I had been hearing about the Jack Black Lip Balm for ages and ages now, and I finally went to Sephora to pick it up. Let me tell you, if you never have tried it, pick it up!!! I know it's a little more expensive then you're run of the mill drugstore balm($7.50 for one, or $10 for the two pack!) but it's so worth it! There are only 5 flavors, Lemon & Chamomile, Grapefruit & Ginger, Black tea & Blackberry, Original Mint, annnnd Vanilla & Lavender. I picked up the Lemon & Chamomile one, but I really want the Grapefruit. My Sephora is poorly stocked and always out of everything, unfortunately. I love the lemon scent! It's more of a lemon cream almost. Yummy!

I have been so displeased with my lip balms lately, especially since this is all I've been wearing since I've been in the process of moving and didn't have a lot of cosmetics with me. I have tons of Softlips, which feel nice for 10 minutes but goes away. It also does not hydrate when my lips are super dry. I have LipSyl, which I absolutely love, but it's too glossy. I enjoy wearing it and keeping it in my purse but I hate sleeping in it.

So anyway, this was kind of a ramble post, but this is a great lip balm if you're in the market for a new one!

What Happened to the NYX Sale?!

2011-05-16T16:40:00.002-04:00

This isn't going to be a rant post because that's just stupid. Ladies...and gents...it's a damn SALE. It was a great sale, really, and I know it sucks that a lot of people put time and energy into buying a ton of things they've really wanted. Especially since NYX isn't to accessible to everyone. But you have to remember...this sale was intended for a lot of people, not all of America!!

I just wanted to share my experience from beginning to(hopefully getting a coupon code for the $1.20 sale haha) end.

First I started watching the site 4pm EST when it was starting. It was under maintenance, so not a big deal I thought. I'll get some stuff late late tonight or tomorrow. Well, I woke up pretty early to look at stuff and the site was a mess, not loading etc. I slept again(lol). I woke up around 10 am and started putting things in my cart, it was slow to load but swatches loaded and I proceeded to put quite a few things in there. I then go to my cart...mind you, it's probably 12 noon EST. I try to check out and...it won't let me!!! UGH.

It stopped loading after that. Oh well, I'm kind of bummed but it's not worth getting pissy over, ya know?

I'll keep this updated, I did email NYX to see if I get a coupon code or something?

Please feel free to post your experiences and check out my swatches of some NYX stuff.

UPDATE:
It has been 25 hours since I sent my first email to NYX...and about 21 hours since I sent my last one. No response.

UPDATE:
I received a code yesterday sometime in the early afternoon? Well anyway, I probably won't be purchasing anything. It's not worth it right now...although mascara for $4.50 is a good deal, it's no $1.20.

MAC Permanent Eyeshadow Swatches

2011-05-03T23:27:00.000-04:00

Yay! Good news! My skin is finally back to healthy and I'm trying a new moisturizer to review. I am so impressed with the Proactiv moisturizer that in the winter it will be my go to moisturizer before I purchase some random one.

Anyway, I wanted to swatch and do some thoughts on my MAC eyeshadows that are permanent. I have others, but since they were limited edition, I don't think I should swatch them. I dunno.

Carbon isn't the best black out there, you certainly could find a better black at a better price.

Amber Lights is BEAUTIFUL. However, it isn't very wearable, in my opinion.

Club is a unique color(well, there are many dupes now...but this is the original!) with a green/brown duochrome. I use a green base underneath on the rare occasion I wear it.

Twinks is a nice color, with decent payoff. It's not super unique or essential.

This is one of my favorite colors, it's very eye brightening and has great color payoff. I don't use it a lot, but I do sometimes become obsessed and want to wear it everyday.

My second favorite eyeshadow ever. I pair this with Naked Lunch and wear it ALL the time.

This shadow makes me look like I have a bruised eye. I had high hopes, and this does absolutely nothing for me.

A beautiful color that I don't wear often. Doesn't do much for my eyes but I love the color. It's nice if you are just starting to transition away from neutrals.

Obviously, a stunning color with amazing payoff. It is a little gritty but worth having in your collection.

A unique color when swatched, but it barely shows up on my eyes even when packed. Disappointing.

The texture of this shadow is horrible. I'll flat out say that. But it does look fun and funky when packed and worked a little. Also, the glitter doesn't show up.

Amazing color payoff with this one! I'd highly recommend.

This one is so hyped up, but I personally don't like it much. It looks nice in the summer just as a sheer wash but it's nothing special. You can probably find a very similar drugstore dupe.

My favorite shadow of all time!! I know it doesn't look like much, but you NEED it. Trust me.

Unfortunately, nothing special here. Very dupe-able. It's a pretty color, though.

Hope you enjoyed this post! I will have more NYX lip swatches up very soon.

My Skin is a MESS!!

2011-04-29T15:40:00.000-04:00

Okay so I would do a review on the Aveeno Continuous Protection Sunblock SPF 30 for Face but it doesn't need more then this: It sucks.
Seriously, this crap is awful. It not only broke me out, but dried my skin out so bad that it was flaking off. I could exfoliate for two hours and it would still be scaly. I am disgusted and disappointed.

Well anyway, now I am in the process of repairing my dry and damaged skin. This morning I tried to use my normal Neutrogena Dry Touch Sunblock. I have oily skin, and I don't usually need much moisture, just SPF. I then applied my foundation and it literally FLAKED off. Ugh. I took my makeup off, exfoliated some more, and used my boyfriend's Proactiv moisturizer(forgive me, I'm not sure of the name...maybe Green Tea Moisturizer). It definitely helped my skin out a lot. And it's more of a greasy gel consistency then a lotion.

But I'll update on my skincare as soon as anything changes.

Garnier Nutritioniste Anti Sun Damage Eye Cream Review

2011-04-29T15:28:00.000-04:00

I know I've been neglecting my blog, but I just needed a break. Not really from the blog, but from life. It was just so busy and hectic and I just need time to pack and spend with my family.

But anyway, onto my review of the eye cream I've been using at least since...February? I think. Haha my apologies.

What does the Garnier Nutritioniste Anti Sun Damage Eye Cream claim to do exactly?

Helps reverse signs of sun damage around eyes
Treats fine lines, sunspots, dullness
Helps prevent future signs of aging with SPF 15 UVA/UVB protection

I'm not going to lie, until recently around my way it has not been sunny out. It's been a rainy mess. So therefore I cannot tell you if it's doing its job to protect my undereye area(although I hope it has).

And before I start, I have to first give a background with my skin. I used to go tanning and I have extremely fair skin, but I tan fairly well. I do have undereye lines, they aren't bad but they're definitely there. So yes, I do have sun damage.

Does it reverse signs of sun damage around eyes?

Errr....to my knowledge not really. I say not really because it really has smoothed out my undereye area and my freckles are barely there anymore. But have they made my fine lines go away? No.

Does it treat fine lines, sunspots, and dullness?
As I stated in my previous answer, no to the fine lines. However if you'd like to consider freckles a form of sunspots then yes. Although, I do not because I have them year round. As far as the dullness, I really do think it helps.

I think this is a good eye cream. It's nothing really special, but I feel like it does moisturize and smooths out my eye area. I also don't use quite as much concealer now that I use the moisturizer, because it's so smooth. It's only .5oz and I purchased it for $7, but I am fairly certain it retails for $10-12. I also wanted to include that the pump gets clogged frequently.

I apologize for the lack of pictures, I will post some soon.

Ins and Outs for Summer 2011

2011-04-26T18:55:00.000-04:00

Ins:

Green Smokey Eyes
-Lighter then the harsh contrast of a grey/silver/black smokey eye...but still sexy. You can achieve this with the new Chanel Khaki Discret Duo.

Natural Foundation/Tinted Moisturizer
-Nothing matte...everything luminous! Read: glowing, not shiny. I purchased the Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation yesterday and I'm in love!!

Juicy Pink Lips

-Clear, juicy, pink bubblegum lips are so hot this summer. That red or pink "just ate a popsicle" look is great.

Outs:

Purple Lipstick/Gloss

-Ugh!! I am so glad this is out. Pastel purple lips are gross...why would you want your lips to look like an Essie nail polish?!

Sleek Hair

-Although I think every summer this look goes out of style and waves are back in, I think recently it's super out. Sleek, straight hair can look greasy and too shiny easily and usually looks lifeless.

Skimpy Bikinis

-Ew. I'm sure we've all been to the beach and noticed that there are a few ladies who should be wearing a little more. I'm not talking about the regular bikini.

As always, these are my opinions. Do not take offense.

A Glimpse Inside my Life...

2011-04-10T15:34:00.000-04:00

I wanted to do a quick post(I haven't posted much recently, we're moving and I have been SO busy) about my life and some pictures to show you about it. =]

My dog Bear

My mom's dog Chase

Bear again....

My wonderful boyfriend, Drew

My little puppy Aldo

My old man Eddy

Basically this is just a post of my family really haha. I have 3 dogs- Bear, Aldo and Eddy. I live with my boyfriend Drew, who deals with me and loves me regardless of my cosmetics obsession. And of course, my parents, who I couldn't find any good pictures of...so I added a picture of one of their dogs.

My dogs are my life! I love rescuing animals, and I really want to devote my life to it.

NYX Lip Product Swatches and Pictures

2011-03-28T16:24:00.000-04:00

Key

2011-03-21T21:39:00.000-04:00

I wanted to have a key for the different type of posts I do, just as a quick reference.

-In's and Out's: What's in and out for this season, month, or the time being. These are my opinions and I'm not an expert.
-Mascara Review Series: My ongoing series of mascara reviews.
-Review/Overview: An in-depth review and/or overview of a product or certain group of products.
-Current Obsession: A product or group of products that I am currently enjoying and want to share. It's usually a quick blurb and pictures.
-Crap Product: I will be posting monthly crap product reviews, however, sometimes these are videos on my channel.
-Rediscovered: A product I have not used in awhile, but recently took out to see if it was worth giving another chance.

--There will be more added as I keep posting!

Milani Distinct Lash Review

2011-03-18T17:46:00.000-04:00

Price:$6.49(but I paid around $4) Cherry Culture
Ease of Application:Very easy, only a few swipes needed
Ease of Removal:Average, any remover will work- most likely
Brush:Plastic comb-like and large
Wear:Has never flaked or ran on me
Lengthening Abilities:AMAZING- completely elongates my lashes
Multiplication of Lashes:Average

I have to say, Milani Distinct Lash is one of my all time favorite mascaras. It's super inexpensive(check KMart ladies!) and makes my lashes look super long. I would definitely try this even if you aren't a huge fan of the plastic wands. With the pictures you'll see it does what it claims- lengthens and separates.

My natural lashes

Mascara Review-Intro

2011-03-15T20:41:00.000-04:00

I'm starting a review series(unless I get lazy LOL) on mascaras. I find it to be MUCH easier to review mascaras on a blog rather then on a video. So anyway, it'll be a specific format and a picture for each review.

Price
Ease of Application
Ease of Removal
Brush
Wear
Lengthening Abilities
Multiplication of Lashes

I'm sure I'll add a small little rant/rave at the end. Hopefully I'll have a picture of my lashes with the mascara on them.

Also I wanted to state in this post that mascaras are hard to review because no one has the same lashes. What works for me won't necessarily work for you. The best way to test these mascaras is to try them, especially since some of these are $3-4.

Japan..

2011-03-15T20:02:00.000-04:00

So I thought I'd do a quick post on Japan and all of the awful stuff that's going on right now over there.

Well, actually, I am not doing a post ON what's happening, but ways to help. I'm sure you're saturated with different ways to help and donate, etc. but I feel the need to reach out to those(even though there are not many) who will read this. Here's a link to a Yahoo article on donating.

American Red Cross
Save the Children
Salvation Army

You can choose how much you donate, though it's a $10 minimum. If you can't afford to donate then I hope you'll keep Japan in your thoughts and prayers.

New NYX Stuff!

2011-03-08T16:52:00.000-05:00

I have a small NYX haul with some swatches. I'll admit, NYX isn't my favorite brand, mostly due to the disappointment I suffered with their matte eyeshadows, but I saw on Bentley Blonde's YouTube channel, here, that they had new matte lip glosses and I was soooo excited. I couldn't find them anywhere for awhile, but recently my Ulta reorganized their drugstore makeup section and added these.

Soft Matte Lip Cream

Istanbul

This is the first one I saw and I thought it would be a nice neutral pink with a small pop of color. It's a little brighter than that! It's really pretty, and I would recommend this as a good starting point to trying these.

Soft Matte Lip Cream

Antwerp

I haven't quite tried this on my lips yet(although it's one of my favorite shades ever...so far) but it really looks amazing in the tube and on my hand.

The texture of these is odd, it's almost a super creamy gloss at first but then dries to a matte lipstick. It's not moisturizing, but does not feel drying until it's been on the lips for around 3 hours. Which, coincidentally, is when it starts looking nasty.

Mega Shine Lip Gloss

Natural

I have been wanting to try these glosses for awhile, but I haven't gotten the chance. I have to say, on one end I am impressed with the pigmentation and coverage of these glosses but I'm disappointed at how thick they are. It kind of reminds me of the new Lady Gaga gloss, but then again I haven't seen it in person.

Eyeshadow

Sahara

I swatched this ages ago and fell in love!!! To me, this is a color everyone needs. It can be used as a lid color, a highlight, or even to blend out some shadows. It's very versatile, and has a great texture.

Here are some other pictures. I wanted to take pictures of the glosses on my lips, but that'll have to be in another post because I'm exhausted and want to get this post up. Sorry!

Ins and Outs of March 2011

2011-03-07T10:47:00.000-05:00

I haven't done one of these in awhile, and I thought maybe I should just do a quick Ins and Outs before the start of the beautiful springtime. I know my list isn't super long, but that's mostly because these things change so often. Also, this is my opinion and it needs to be taken as that. I hope you enjoy!

Bright colors!!!

-I cannot believe how happy I am about this. If you've seen my videos then you may know I'm a fan of the neutral eye with the bright, sexy lips. And they're IN for this spring! I suggest an orange(I have a lip tutorial for that...) or even a fuchsia.

Copper/Orange Eyes

-I can't say I'm in love with this trend(mostly because it looks awful on me), but it can look absolutely gorgeous, especially on blue eyes.

Cream Blush

-Okay, so I know this is kind of stupid...but cream blush is SO hot right now. Especially with the release of MAC Cremeblend Blush as part of their permanent line(by the way they are AMAZING. I've had So Sweet, So Easy from Lilyland for awhile now). I suggest putting them under your foundation so the color stays all day and looks natural.

Out

Natural Face

-Well, this is a hard one. I have to say, barely there makeup is always in style but this season it seems like there's no room for that due to all of these amazing colors.

Tanning

-Being golden and sunkissed is gorgeous. Being orange and splotchy is not! I am not against tanning but take care of your skin, girls! Opt for creams and sprays instead of laying out for multiple hours or laying in a tanning bed. I'll admit, it is tempting(being a fair-skinned girl myself) to want to be bronzed but it's not worth it! You can get that glow in so many other ways.

My Current Obsession

2011-03-02T20:48:00.000-05:00

I think I may make a quick video on this...I started doing a 'Crap Product' monthly video, so I might as well do an 'Outstanding Product' monthly video. But anyway, I'll post it here first. My current stand out product has been the Wet N Wild Comfort Zone palette. Seriously, it is FANTASTIC. I'll admit, I hate one color in it(the pink looking one...it comes off orange!) but the rest are gorgeous. But the main reason I love it is because the darkest brown color is my holy grail eyeliner! I'll post pictures(prior to my camera not working) so you can see how nice it looks with a neutral and simple eye.

Don't mind the funky brows! Haha. But seriously, if you see the palette...you should definitely pick it up. I know this is like beating a dead horse but it's great, even for one shadow.

Academy Awards- Least Favorites

2011-02-28T10:53:00.000-05:00

Here are the looks I was not so sure about....

Amy Adams

I loved her dress, hair and make up. Actually, I thought the dress was stunning. But the necklace with the dress left a bad taste in my mouth, and it made me dislike the look unfortunately.

Scarlett Johansson

I love the dress, but the make up looks awful...and the bob is cute but I just don't like it with that dress.

Jennifer Hudson

YIKES! The orange looks stunning on her, but what's up with her boobs? They look like they're flappy and she just pushed them up. Not a good look.

Academy Awards-Favorites

2011-02-28T10:39:00.000-05:00

I decided I'm going to pick out some of my favorites and least favorites from the 2011 Academy Awards. My choices are my own opinions and you may or may not agree with them, and that's ok!
Sorry it's formatted so weird! My apologies.

My favorites:

Anne Hathaway

WOW. Probably my favorite overall. She's my style icon(although I never dress up) and she always looks stunning.

Reese Witherspoon
I'm loving the sexy '60s vibe. It reminds me of Walk the Line and suits her so well.

Jennifer Lawrence

Her dress is my favorite color, first and foremost(so of course she was going to be a favorite) but I love the simplicity of her whole look. Her body looks amazing.

Mila Kunis

She just looks so gorgeous, sexy but ethereal. And the lilac color looks great with her dark hair.

Face of the Day? 2/24/2011

2011-02-25T00:04:00.000-05:00

I don't have any pictures of this Face of the Day because my camera died and I had to wipe off my make up before the stupid battery charged, but I do have a video! My newest video on my YouTube channel "Orange Red Lip Tutorial" is exactly the FOTD I'm talking about!

Face:
MUFE Mat Velvet + Foundation mixed with Neutrogena 30 SPF Dry Touch Sunblock
MAC MSF Natural as a setting powder
Amazing Cosmetics Concealer
CoverGirl and Olay undereye concealer
MAC Frankly Scarlet blush with MAC By Candlelight MSF over it

Eyes:
UDPP
MAC Grand Entrance on lids
WNW Dark green color from Comfort Zone palette in crease
UD Naked blended with the dark green
WNW Brulee as a highlight
WNW Darkest brown from Comfort Zone palette as eyeliner
Milani Distinct Lash mascara
Some random ELF mascara

Lips:
You'll have to watch my video!

I apologize for not having pictures...or even screen caps. But there's a perfectly great video of it. =]

Some Good Sales!

2011-02-24T12:28:00.000-05:00

So this is going to be more of a 'haul' type of post which I am usually not interested in, but I figured I've tried almost everything and I'll do a small review with the items.

First I'll start with the things that weren't such great sales. MAC Dainty Mineralize Blush. I have no idea how much this is(although I could just look on the MAC website) because I got it probably three weeks ago. It's a beautiful color, for almost any skin tone. I really can't give a great review because I have only used it a handful of times and to me, it gives either too much or too little pigmentation and no nice sheen. In the picture, you'll notice the absurd amount of fallout.

Next is my Philosophy Purity Cleanser. And to be honest, I'm not sure what to say about this either. It was $10 for the tiny bottle, and it does nothing for my skin. It doesn't even feel super clean afterward....just kind of like I washed my face a few hours ago. I know I'm not in the majority on this but if you have acne or skin problems this doesn't seem like a great cleanser.

Onto the steals of the moment! First is the coveted wet N wild Comfort Zone 8 pan palette. I have been searching for this since I first heard about it, even before I saw it! It is gorgeous! I'm sure you've heard about it numerous times before, but it really is intensely pigmented and the colors are gorgeous, almost too pigmented. Can you believe that?! AND on top of all that...it's cheaper at Wal Mart. It was $4.99 at drugstores but around $4.60(not a big difference, I know) at Wal Mart. My personal favorite color is the lightest, shimmering cream in the top left corner.

I'm not much of a nail polish lover, mostly because I bite my nails and never have the time to paint them, but Revlon Minted is beautiful. Weirdly enough, it's more of a "Tiffany blue" color on me then China Glaze For Audrey. It has a creamy consistancy and wears pretty nicely. Unfortunately I don't have a picture of it on my fingers, but I can assure you it's amazing!

The last thing, which I did not picture due to laziness, is the Alcohol Free Stridex Sensitive Pads with Aloe. It has .5% salicylic acid acne medication and, of course, it happens to be alcohol free. To me, that's the selling point. I no longer can take using these 'acne pads' as I call them, with alcohol. They burn and irritate my skin and honestly, feel gross. These are completely different. These moisturize and feel nice and soothing. I'd recommend these to anyone, especially since they're only about $3.50.

I hope you enjoyed this post! Any questions, requests, etc. please email me here.

Everyday Minerals Try Me Samples

2011-02-05T15:27:00.000-05:00

So awhile back...probably a good two weeks I ordered 7 or 8 'Try Me' sized samples from Everyday Minerals. Lately I've been into powder foundations and wanted a new one(or new ones..yikes) to love and wear just as a corrector.
I got the free 'Try Me Kit' which comes with 4 or 5 colors in the different shades. However, I am not positive exactly what it comes with because I received 4, but on the site it says 5. I also ordered 2 or 3 extra samples. I am not positive about the number of samples I ordered due to losing the packing slip. I think ordered 7 total and wound up with 8. I also ordered a lucent powder so in total, I wound up with 9 samples. The samples shown are not all of the samples I received.
So back to the first impression. I have tried the Original Glo, Semi-Matte, Matte and Intensive Bases. I also have pictures. I have tried them between one and three times each and have some interesting comments on which I like and dislike. Please keep in mind I have oily skin that I usually like to keep hydrated and have a luminous finish.

First I'll start out with the Intensive Base that I was most excited about. It's described as "Perfectly matte with extra coverage for normal-oily skin types." I thought this would be AMAZING for when I had break outs or was extra oily. However, it feels awful on my skin. It is heavy and yes, does cover well, but it's way too much. It feels like a bad liquid foundation, to be honest. You know, that cakey feeling that won't end regardless of how much powder, blot powder, blot pads, etc you wipe your face with. I'll keep trying it with different ways of applying it but I don't think it'll change.

Next up is the Matte Base which I thought would be decent. I am not a fan of matte foundations but I thought I might be ok with this one since it's a powder. It is described as "Naturally matte, buildable coverage. Full coverage, all skin types, shine free." That's basically what this is. I really enjoy it. It's not heavy like the Intensive base. It does have good coverage but on my worst acne days I don't think it'll cover everything.

Third is the Original Glo Base. The website says it's "Luminous with light reflecting minerals. Medium to full coverage normal to dry skin types." Ummm...not quite there Everyday Minerals! It's basically a sheer, no coverage, greasy loose powder. I don't even know why it feels so bad on my face. It's not luminizing, it's basically just a sheer powder that wears off quite easily. On dry skin types that only need very slight correction, this may be great. I'd stay away if you have oily or combination skin.

Last of all, is the Semi-Matte Base. Described as "Moisturizing silk to satin finish full coverage, all skin types." I do agree, I think any skin type would work well with this foundation, unless you do not like a satin finish. This is what I thought the Original Glo Base would be. It's a satin finish if you apply it with a heavier hand, but with a light application it's quite luminous and beautiful. It never felt heavy. It feels great.

As far as the lucent powder I purchased(called Viki's Radiant Creation) it's ok. I use it as a blush rather than a face powder. The color is decent, but it's too sparkly as far as I'm concerned.
I also wanted to mention that none of these foundations or the powder are milled finely. They aren't chunky, but it's not quite BareMinerals.

Overall, I will be purchasing, at some point, the Semi-Matte Base and the Matte Base. These are great foundations at least to try out. The website has more to offer than just foundations and face powders, as well. It's listed below as well as my YouTube channel.

I paid for all products on my blog and my YouTube channel unless given by a friend or relative.

Everyday Minerals Website Here
YouTube Here

A Tutorial?

2011-02-01T14:30:00.000-05:00

I think I am going to do a great new tutorial soon! I think it's perfect for Valentines if you want a subtle, sexy look...but I also think it's great for this transition phase of deep, dark winter into beautiful springtime. Plus it's inspired by an amazingly beautiful singer Keri Hilson. I based my look primarily off the look from her 'Pretty Girl Rock' music video. I am going to post a picture, but first, I'd like to mention the photo I post of hers is not my image, I am just posting a screencap.

Obviously, our looks are going to be different. We have different hair color, skin tone/color, and eye color. But my whole look is inspired by this one. She is flawless!

Also the way I get my lips to be similar to the color she is wearing is a nice little tip, I think.

I hope you watch this tutorial coming soon! For now, check my YouTube here for other videos.

Contest?! Updates & More

2011-01-30T14:21:00.000-05:00

So if you've seen my videos(particularly my more recent ones...) I'm sure you've noticed that I've really waned to hold a contest! Not even a real competition contest but one with a random winner. I want to do this mainly because I'd like to purchase some of my favorite beauty products for you! So you can try them out and love them as well. I also am going to be doing first impressions on the samples I purchased from Everyday Minerals. I have been wearing a different type everyday for...a few days now.
If I think of anything else I'm sure I'll add it or make a new post or whatever. I'm going to add some prize suggestions at the end of this post and if you read it, let me know what prizes sound like a good and bad idea. Like I said prior, these products are going to be some of my favorites, so I am not taking suggestions. Sorry!

Take a look at my YouTube here.

Prizes:
-Rimmel Airy Fairy lipstick
-Urban Decay Naked Palette...except everyone now owns it!
-Bare Minerals Mineral Veil
-MAC Naked Lunch eyeshadow
-ELF Dawn cream eyeshadow
-ELF Studio Line kabuki brush

I'll think of more...but these are just ideas.
Let me know!

What's In Right Now?

2011-01-29T23:58:00.000-05:00

Well I know I don't make videos on what's in and what's out...and I know most people just make lists but I'd like to include pictures. I want to state really quickly that none of these are mine unless stated!

IN:

Sweater tights

Heavy night cream for dry skin

A non-sticky lipgloss with minimal sparkle

Bright, orange lips

Powder foundation

Out:

Jizz lips

Heavy, dry foundations

Dry patches on the skin

As you can tell, I don't have many Ins/Outs right now...but as the season changes I'm sure I'll have more! If you got this blog address from my YouTube then I thank you for taking the time to read it, but if you haven't checked out my YouTube, go ahead and click here and check it out. I'd really appreciate it.

Thanks!

Love, Riley