Blog Archive Beauty

Saturday, November 29, 2014

Current Burning Candle in Vanilla Snow Flake


Each year I look forward to beautiful candles scents. Since colder days are arriving and you just want to keep yourself cozy and inside the apartment. Perfect to light up a candle with its aroma that fills the apartment with a Vanilla Snow Flake scent. I do like to start placing Christmas decoration here and there and my Bath & Body Works candle burning, it just gets you in the spirit of Christmas. If you are like me already started burning your favorite candle " kudos"... Some candles reminds me of cinnamon, cranberries, pines, pies, cookies you name the pastries and hot drinks.

Also tend to have some beauty bits that I was using this day a moisturizer, chap stick a little bit of bronzer so I would have some color " tan look" paired with a bronzy-cooper eyeshadow and red lip liner as for lipstick as well. Keeping it natural and effortless makeup splash for a quick run to the grocery store or drop some mail. Have you gotten your mittens ready?

Friday, November 28, 2014

Instant Cuticle Remover

We all want to have a well groom cuticles/nails we like something that would make our life easier. When I go to a Nail Salon they always put a gel that looks like this gel to my cuticles. I always  loved how well polished my nails look. At last borrowing though the aisle of my local Walgreen's the color grab my attention I was yes!!! I will take you and test it to see if I like it.

So if you have any issues with your cuticles this guy is amazing. Works wonderful, its a gel form formula that when you apply it on your cuticles it stays in place, does not dissolve like water. pretty much it gets suck to you cuticles working them softly to trim them nicely. Love it!! makes it so easy and saves time. I"m so glad  got it, Sally Hansen instant Cuticle Remover is a must have on you Mani Time at home.

Sunday, November 23, 2014

Revlon - Red Nails

Holiday's around the corner I do love a red nail polish. Revlon in Red is just what you need " hello I need" it's Awesome ( so here is a sneak peek). It sure grabs attention and makes your skin look more light. Revlon in Red - a bright red Christmas color perfect for the season to have it on your beauty stash.
The colour is Perfect Classic Red. A straight up red, not to light or with an undertone to it. Affordable and one swipe will do the trick that's what you are seeing here, also one clear top coat to look more glossy- gel -clean- look nails. Lasts for about a week before it starts to chip but you can leave it for another three days more, you will make those dollars spend worth it.
Revlon Nail Polishes are amazing, formula, color, glitter, my love for Revlon will continue. This line that came with the Nail Polish was a colorful one with opaque, pastels and brights colors as well. The range is seriously something to choose from. So what's next? I heard Revlon came with a gel kinda formula?! I have to go on a hunt for those!

Saturday, November 22, 2014

Living Proof Perfect Hair Day


Oh my, my, A PERFECT Hair Day this product-labels on the tube sold by itself when we read it (Chuckles). Ufff its hard to have or get to look to have perfect hair for a day at least. Sometimes the small little detail from how? we? was? condition and treatments or styling-cream, gel, mousse, spray... You name it?! Also it depends on your hair, curls, straight, wavy, frizzy, dry, oily, split ends. Ya we all do have some kind of a problem. But out their in the world we can find good products that work with us-hair and have a perfect hair day.

We all seen Jennifer Aniston saying how she likes Living Proof and works on her hair. Ya sometimes I don't go with advertise, I get to think its not good cause if a product is good it will be around the buzz or hype with friends, family, youtube or beauty departments doing its bundle or samples. Don't get me wrong new products launching its fine brand like this its not that old so they have to get the Brand out there.
So here I go with this Brand reviewing it for you guys. It's amazing works with my hair gives you that smooth, volume and polish healthy hair. The one that I am talking about  5-in-1 styling treatment styling cream if you have a lot of hair you only need a little dab. It's oil free, no flakiness, feel soft and manageable. We all want or look or have Jennifer Aniston Perfect Hair. We just  have to find what works with our hair. This line is wonderful for all types of hair.
I put a small amount on my hands rub it and then apply to my ends of my we hair, then to the rest of the hair. Comb it with a brush then its time to blow dry it and Wa-La you have beautiful, soft, style, manageable hair with some shine. It was almost a Perfect Hair Day when I used  Living Proof Perfect Hair Day going to Winter season.





Thursday, November 20, 2014

Soap & Glory - A Great Kisser Lip Balm in Juicy Peach


My love for Soap & Glory is unchangeable, I believe I could never get tired of the smell. It's so amazing, delicious and unique. Soap & Glory A Great kisser Lip Balm in Juicy Peach, Oh Peaches a conditioning balm that melts on your lips.

Its ingredients is Mango Butter, Apricot Butter,Lingonberry Oil and Pomegranate extract provides moister for your lips against the weather. It's not sticky or waxy perfect on your lips after a couple of minutes you feel your lip moisturize, soft and with a fruity buttery taste. Peachy/Pinky-Coral colour that adds a natural-peachy condition to your lips for any time of day.
The down side of this product that I would love to use it 24/7 anywhere but since it's in a tin. Myself I do not like to use it public :/ Reason: germs....so I tend to have it by my night stand and apply it when going to bed. Packaging is cute girly pink-orange plus travel size. The only down side placing your dirty finger whenever about the day, Gross! Apart from that I love it and use it at night time. As you can see its well loved 💋. 

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

ChapStick Holiday 2014 Limited Edition Collection

By my posts you know I love Lip Balms, Chap Sticks and Lip-care, ect ect.... I never paid attention to some Brands that bring out Christmas flavor and cute packaging. Ya, I know what world do I live (chuckles). So on my day off I just knew I had to go to my local Walgreen's Store to check. And to my surprise they had Christmas gift sets of makeup, skincare for him and her and you name the whole sha-bang .

Chap Stick came this year with a variety of Christmas inspire limited edition flavored Lip Balms. So this Year Holiday Chap Stick includes Vanilla Candy Cane Milk Shake, Pumpkin Pie, Candy Cane. Yummy!
Vanilla Milk Shake: in a Chap Stick really? its amazing tastes like vanilla with a kick of milk both you can taste it in this chap stick. Flavor is mild with a semi-wax texture to it. It just reminds you of Holidays and to apply every minute since you lick your lips for the flavor (chuckles).

Candy Cane: oh my this tastes like Candy Cane exactly the same like the name Caaaaandy you get me? lol it is minty with the same fragrance of the Candy Cane the name says it all.

Over all amazing Holiday Flavor-Scented Chap Stick. Top the Candy cane and layer it with Vanilla Milk Shake. Or you can do the other way around as well how ever you are in the mood for.

Have you already gotten the Holiday 2014 Chap Stick? if so, which one? Did you love it?

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Algenist Complete Eye Renewal Balm

To be honest I have never been an Eye Cream person. In all my years I have only purchase one eye cream-balm. Since then I've received eye creams from here and there and good ones. But sometimes I purchase a beauty product and I get an eye cream. Till now I haven't purchase, I got four more pots of eye creams of course different Brands. Yes, I'm blessed and it makes me happy to think about it.
Algenist Complete Eye Renewal Balm is fragrance-free reduce puffiness, diminish dark circle. Texture is in the middle of a gel and cream, Great to apply at night. I use it going to bed, don't mind if it has SPF, Reason: some SPF creams make my eyes teary. I prefer non-SPF under my eyes and like to use this balm at night I find it works well and does not make my eyes teary. Apart from that it soothes tires eyes and keeps my eyes looking awake even when I don't get enough sleep. Over all it is a great eye cream-balm that suites my sensitive eye area remember a little dab goes a long way especially if you are on the end of your 20-ish to 30-ish.... every little step helps to make look beautiful.

Thursday, November 13, 2014

Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette Review

I know I know you must be thinking what it was launch in 2012. But for me it's kinda new and also its Special. Want to know why? OK, OK I'm going to tell you? keep reading..... This Palette was the one that I used for my  Wedding Day last year. Yes! That's why I decided to do a review even if its a little updated in year or launch "is okay". Or maybe you haven't bought it yet and don't know if you want to get it. So here is my one year using pretty much the run down of Naked 2.
For a whooping $50 at Sephora - you get 12 neutral eye shadows in matte, shimmer, earthy color tone, bronzy, taupe shades. Ohhh yes this palette was made for me it has my name over it. A double-ended full size shadow/crease brush plus a mini Lip gloss with a pinkish purple mavy color and a minty flavor in Naked. Tin style case with a snap under locks to make it compact safely so your eye shadows palettes wouldn't fly out. Full length mirror dual- double ended fluffy crease brush and on the other end converts to a flat brush. Cool right? Who makes a created palette w/double side brush to travel, comes very handy. I really enjoy this Naked 2 Palette shades are easy to blend it creates a natural warm earthy fall shade. It was Perfect Palette for my Wedding Day so lets take a look on the shades.























Blackout - as you can see this black shade as it explains by itself. It's a matte eye shadow very pigmented. Great to create a smokey look. A little dab goes a long way in the crease if you want to blend with another shade its perfect for a smokey eye.
Busted - deep chocolate brown shimmer shade, blend-able for a fall vibe eye shadow look. Great to use on your crease. 
YDK - a cool bronzy metallic shimmer, a popular eye shadow shade. Urban Decay's best selling as individual eye-shadow. Its Gorgeous that's why its a popular shade well pigmented that everybody wants. 
Verve - a pretty oyster pearl shade with a hint of shimmer, its not over the top pearl color. Great to put on the brow- bone or inner corner of the eyes.
Pistol - beautiful light gray with brown shimmer finish. A very different shade that is unusual to see a nice eyeshadow tone like this. Gorgeous as well to use with a hint of Blackout on the crease for an evening night out.
Suspect - it can fall on the neutral shades . Pale golden beige shimmer, it's just a WOW eye shadow on your eye lids.

Snakebite - a dark metallic bronzy shimmer sheen. Yes it has shimmer, some sparkle for your eyelids. Do not like the name of the shade :/.
Tease - a creamy pale brown with a matte finish with a slightly purple undertones. Great to use on the crease.
Chopper - one of my favorites eyeshadow, a copper shimmer touch with some silver micro glitter. This was my main eyeshadow that I used on my Wedding Day. When you dab it with your fingers it makes the shade a little more intense. It just looks gorgeous I couldn't be better please with this eyeshadow.
Booty Call - really what a name?! Do not like the name. Its a shimmery peachy shade, a bit of sparkle that it gives on your eyes as well more awake.
Half Baked - golden bronze shimmer which I love too (chuckles) can't you tell?? It has more shimmer than Chopper also blended both eye shadow would  create a Fab look.
Foxy - a cream bisque color with a matte finish, but can be a little bit chalky. Slightly yellow tone on my skin, makes it perfect to cover darkness on the eyelid. You can use another shade on top of it.
 

































Uffff this was a lot of writing and describing the shades from the palette. Love this Palette plus its so Special because it was-used like I mention on my Big Day. Such a Memorable Day for me and my husband!

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Dr. Jart + Beauty Balm

I always get excited to try new beauty products, love to experience, to know whether it works or if it is an okay product. BB Creams CC Creams we want to try it?! does it work?! as well of the Brand. This Beauty Balm  has no exception in doing what it says targets pores, moisturize and conceals blemishes.

The one that I have is Fair to light skin tones with natural undertones. Which in me it's a little too pale and it only comes in one universal shade. It does work great on my oily skin, leaves me a dewy makeup look. Great to camouflage your skin, with a beam of glow of Dr. Jart + Beauty Balm BB Dis-A-Pore w/SPF 30. Texture of this BB Cream is creamy, feels soft and it melts on your skin. I fine it works well combine with a concealer for a natural glowy effortless makeup look.
The multifunction of this BB Cream is that brightens, provides anti wrinkle benefits, and protects the skin from UV rays. Dr Jart Beauty Balm has SPF 30 which is Awesome! Right? Great for travel as well.Let me know if you have try it?

Sunday, November 9, 2014

Revlon ColorStay Moisture Stains

These  Revlon Lip-Stains when they came out it didn't grab my attention. But every time I passed by on my mind I was Nope! I will grab them next time. The gossip is that they are dupes for the YSL Glossy Stain, which I haven't try any YSL I know :/ got to save some pennies (lol). So I am in the middle of it since I haven't try the YSL Glossy Stains.

I have to say like I mention before they didn't grab my attention. So I wasn't blown away with the first expression. It comes in a clear square cut tube with a black wand that I love it so lady like applicator to help you not to have a messy application Stain on your lips. The wand has a nice shape that when applying it on the corners of your lips/pout its perfect. The colors that I got was India Intrigue - is more on the darker side or Orchid color I can say.  And Milan Moment - is on the Coral side with a Kick on nudy peach. You do need a couple of sweep to your lips to build up the formula but Its perfect using a lipstick with those colors like and dabbing a little Revlon Stain.


Left side is Milan Moment and right side is India Intrigue.



Tea Tree Skin Clearing Foam Cleanser

Want something to wake you up? I'm not talking about coffee (chuckles) The Body Shop Tea Tree Skin Clearing Foam Cleanser comes in a form of oil and water but not an Oily formula. When you pump it turns into a foam which is just the right amount of product for your face. The smell is like a minty green herbal spa scent, you can smell it when applying it but does not linger after rinse. Leaves you for about a minute with a tingly feeling, perfect to wake you up  in the morning. Does not leave your skin dry.



















I do find that it has brighten my skin, you do see a difference in a couple of weeks. Your skin will look refresh, renew and glowing.



















 Refreshing instant foam cleanser. Amazing, gentle, but effectively cleans your skin from impurities or oil. For best result splash you face with water one pump of  The Body Shop Tea Tree Skin Clearing Foam Cleanser, massage it on your skin it will melt-disappear in your skin. Use a warm damp muslin cloth. Such a Wonderful feeling to start your day! So Thank You The Body Shop for providing us with wonderful Beauty products!!!

Saturday, November 8, 2014

Clarins Pure Melt Cleansing Gel


I am in a phase where I want a good treatment-product for my skin from the cleansers to moisturizers the whole Sha-Bang. Clarins Pure Melt Cleansing Gel looks like a honey coloured gel, amazing to take off your makeup and impurities. Apply  it on your dry skin with when you have makeup on, massage gentle for about a minute, wet your hands with water it will transform to a milky cleanser. It lathers up making it manageable on you face without running over. Splash water on you face or wipe with a warm damp muslin cloth.



































Leaves your skin clean, fresh, soft very soothing without striping your skin plus its suitable for all skin types. Goes from Gel, massage in as an Oil and rinse off as Milk leaving it clean soft and not greasy. Love that it leaves a slightly glow to your skin. A little pricey from a regular drugstore cleanser but trust me you are going to love this one. A one pea size for your face including waterproof mascara and remove all of your makeup even mascara imagine that's a GOOD cleanser. I have been using mine for about a month and it looks like a quarter use. Oh ya this is a winner!  




Wednesday, November 5, 2014

The Body Shop Lip Care

There is no doubt we like a good Lip Balm, a moisturizer for our lips especially on the winter time. I have been  trying/testing The Body Shop Vitamin E Lip Care w/SPF 15 and also The Body Shop Hemp Lip Conditioner Balm.

 Vitamin  Lip Care w/SPF 15 is hydrated lasts for about 2-3 hours plus it has SPF. It works perfectly with Lipstick. So if you are having a dry or chapped lips this will work for you. Gives you soft hydrated lips without any scent smell. Smooth texture that glides easily without any tackiness or stickiness.

Hemp Lip Conditioner: leaves your lips soft and hydrated as well. But do find a little bit of a minty green scent. Not an over powering smell when I'm applying it on my lips barley any scent. Protects your lips from being crack, flaky or having a harsh lip day. 
No more dry chap lips to be embarrass. Sweep it up, glide it up, put it on, dab it on however you say it. You will find with this two Lip balms. xx

Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser




Who doesn't like a primer to set your makeup perfectly and covering especially those pores size. Trying/working to make them look invisible. Silicone is a Primer this helps to create a smooth thin layer on your skin filling those small-large pores. So when applying a foundation it wouldn't go inside your pores or look like a bumpy skin.



A tiny dab goes a long way it will work wonders. You don't need a lot... its fragrance free, lightweight, absorbs quickly and its sets beautifully. So it all depends on you to try or do that step, plus it helps your makeup last longer. The perfect primer for an everyday application to do your makeup. Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser does work seamlessly for me "surprising though" because I have oily-combination skin and when I apply the tiniest bit it works you don't need a lot. Love the packaging the color it grabs attention. And the most important it does feel and leaves you like a baby skin "butt" but does not erase your pores for good. HELLO?!


Sunday, November 2, 2014

Origins GinZing Energy Boosting Moisturizer

From dry skin patches to a dry winter air we need on our skin that boost of moisturization. Yes, Is that a word?? I wanted to share this cream with you. For those who live in the North Pole or somewhere you have winter. It is a must have.......last winter I discover this moisturizer. My skin peels every year especially on those months of the year where there is a big difference in how to boost your skin. Last year this was the first year I did not peel or had dry patchy skin that looks horrible when applying makeup. Origins GinZing Energy Boosting Moisturizer was a life skin saver. My skin loved it and it was so Awesome that I saw and felt my skin hydrated with a glow.


I have oily combination skin and its something hard to find the right cream especially on certain phase of the year. I've found the right one its the best so far as a winter cream. Light- weighted, oil free its consistency of gel with a smell of Oranges without lingering for a long time. A balance of moister without looking shiny. Soaks in quickly leaving it soft with a smooth texture on your skin.





















                                                                                                               
It lasted me till the winter-snow is over which is amazing. Now I'm ready again , if you haven't try it GO to Sephora and get a sample to see how it works for you. Hope it does 😉 xo.