Korres Guava Lip Butter Review

Hello.... Goodmorning! lol

How are you all doing? I am extremely sleepy at work and I am trying my best to keep my eyes completely open but they keep closing. Anyhow today i rushed through my makeup. It was one of those days where I just wore my MAC Prep & Prime and mascara and a bit of my eye bright from benefit. Then, I found my precious Korres Guava Lip Butter. My sister owned this lip butter for quite some time but I was the one who always used it for her. What most people do not understand is that all the Korres Lip Butters are supposed to leave a tint to your lips while giving them great moisture. Therefore, with the Guava lip butter you can see that it is a white creamy color so the tint goes on as a pale color. I have bright pink lips so this lip butter tones down the "pink-ness" of my lips and leaves a natural kind of nude color. It is like a slight wash of a creamy pale color. I know this sounds odd but I really love it. A little goes a very long way and especially because you also do not want to walk around with white lips. The lip butter is very moisturizing and blends easily on to your lips. On the small Korres Guava lip butter container it states "a buttery lip balm that melts on the lips and offers a shiny, tinted finish. The combination of shea butter and rice wax offers deep hydration and softness. Ideal for chapped lips." I say that, that statement is very right because i have been loving this product. My sister ended up giving it to me because she didnt like the nude finish (she prefers color on her lips) so you guys already know I was ecstatic. The lip butter tends to make your lips look more plump and nice. Many people do not like this lip butter because of the nude finish but that is one of the things I love the most about this product. The Korres guava lip butter costs about 10.00 in Sephora. That is all I have to say about this small bundle of greatness. Thanks for stopping by Whytheblush and have a blessed day.

x0x0,
Michelle

MURAD WORKS WONDERS!!! Essential -C Cleanser & Energizing Pomegranate Moisturizer SPF 15

Hey!!!!

Sooo I have been on a mission to find my perfect skin regimen especially since I work at Sephora, now more than ever I think having heathly is one of my top priorities. So I have tried about 50- 75% of the skincare products we carry & I think Murad is here to stay! I have been using the Essential -C cleanser & the first time you use it your skin automatically feels different softer, cleaner, more even, etc. The great thing about it its that it cleanses and tones in one. another great thing is that if you rub it on your face for 30 seconds it cleans all the dirt inside your pore and if its used for 60 seconds its like a facial. Its really gentle for even the most sensetive skin. My favoritve moisturizer is Energizing Pomegranate Moisturizer with SPF 15, Both things together make my skin feel great soft and moist. My skin type is combination so these products together keep my skin looking healthy and moist opposed to dry and oily (yuck!!) Another thing about Murad is that there is something for every one, you can pick or choose cleansers, moisturizers etc. or you can buy the whole line in a kit. So if you are a person struggling with finding a skin regimen perfect for you look into Murad I promise you wont regret it!!

Till Next time darlings!

MAC Prep & Prime Review :-)

Wonderful People,

Whats up?! How is Everybody out there doing? Well since i’ve been slacking off on my beautiful blog i decided to just sit down and do this review although I should be sleeping. Oh well LOL anyways.. I bought the Prep & Prime Skin Primer about 2 months ago and out of 5 stars I would honestly give it all 5. Of course everybody has their own opinion but this more than works for me. Let’s begin with the packaging, this primer has a pump and u can gradually choose how much product you want to use. The primer itself has teeny tiny sparkling pigments that make your skin glow once used. I love this because there are days where I do not wear any tinted moisturizer, powder, bronzer ect. and on these days I just put on my prep and prime after my moisturizer and my skin looks great. I have very dry skin and I have never even thought of wearing this alone so keep that in mind. I always wear my Mario Badescu toner and then I choose a moisturizer to wear after the toner. So those are two things I always wear no matter what. Moving on, after putting the primer on my skin feels so GREAT!! I am amazed every single time I put it on because it is just so soft and nice as well as “glow-y”. When I bought this primer I was debating if I should get the one with SPF in it but that one did not have the pump and it was more expensive. Also one of the MAC counter people told me that the one without SPF was better for people with dry skin and then I was sold. I have read on reviews that the texture of the MAC Prep & Prime with SPF is different then the one without SPF. The one with SPF is thicker and creamier and the one without is more of a lotion and more fluid-like. One thing I L-O-V-E about this primer is that it does give you a “glow-y” look BUT it gives you a matte finish at that. On the rare occasions where I do wear foundation, this primer makes it very easy for the foundation to just glide on and I feel like the foundation blends into my skin a lot better. I am trying really hard to think if there is anything negative about this product but cannot think of anything... therefore it is my HG primer because I KNOW i will repurchase once I run out.

on another note...

only TEN more days until IMATS I still can’t believe i’m going. Oh Em Freakin Gee... LOL

Thanks for stopping by Whytheblush and I wish You ALL a blessed day (for those waking up) and a GREAT night (for those going to bed) OH and an Awesome Afternoon (for those experiencing that). LOL i’m off to bed..

Viva Glam GAGA

So I have been bragging since forever (or atleast it seems like forever to my boyfriend lol) about the Viva Glam Gaga. It is the cutest light, barbie pink everrrrrr. I feel that it can be worn with so many makeup looks as well as complimenting a wide variety of skin tones. Yesterday on another rainy day in the city I wanted to feel atleast a bit colorful and bright so I wore the color with a veryyyy simple gold and bronze eye.





I honestly think this is one of those colors everyone must have this spring/ summer season!

Check it out!! Its only $14 & all the profits made go to HIV research!

Till next time'

Amethyst Smokes - Maybelline Expert Wear Quad & Some Talking <3

Haylo Beautiful People,

Today was my.. I guess you can say "month-aversary" with my Boyfriend. Four years and a Month and by today I mean 1/10/10 even though this will be posted on 1/11/10 LOL. But yeah.. we went to eat at my favorite spot: Bubba Gump and then we went to Sephora so I could get "metro chic" nail polish from Sephora by OPI. He rushed me in Sephora because he knew I would spend hours in there and after that we went to see "Youth Revolt" <- It was definitely a great & funny movie. So I guess today went well. So now i'm home reading magazines and I went through some of my pictures and found this one. This is a picture of my makeup for a night out. My roommate had gotten a bunch of eyeshadows from the drug store and I picked "Amethyst Smokes" from the Maybelline Expert Wear Quads. I decided to follow the steps as it said just because I wouldn't like the colors in any other combination. I was impressed with the pigmentation on these eyeshadows quite honestly. I didn't expect these colors to go on so smoothly and with such vibrant colors. I had stopped buying drugstore eyeshadows (with the exception of H.I.P. duos) and decided to stick to department store brand just because I felt that it was worth paying more to get more. I feel that the Maybelline Expert Wear Quad in "Amethyst Smokes" is pretty awesome. This is the only Quad I can speak for since it is the only one I have used but I have read many reviews on the others and they are not that bad as well. Therefore two thumbs up for these shadows. If you like any of these or were thinking of getting them, do so. I doubt you will regret it. In the picture above I used my Boots Botanics cream liner in black and my Rimmel London Sexy Curves Mascara in Very Black. These also worked pretty well. Look how amazing my eyelashes look...People dared to say they were fake but Nope! all mine. Hope you enjoyed this post :-) And as usual.. Til' next time ladies & gents <3

xoxo

-Michelle

P.S. I am soo Sorry this picture looks so small!

Mini Haul!

Hello there bloggers,

This is a haul on things i bought this past Monday and today! its nothing major but i am in love! =]

#1 Kirkland Signature by Borghese Cosmetic Brushes



So I have seen seeing many makeup gurus on youtube bragging about how these brushes were GREAT!... & let me tell you they were def not kidding about the texture!.. it is synthetic bristles but it definitely does not feel that way, the way i described it was "it feels like touching the outside of brand new Ugg boots! I have not tried the brushes yet so i am not able to say if they shed or whatever the case may be but for the price I am satisfied already!.. it brings 12 brushes(2 powder brushes 1 travel & 1 regular, 1 large flat top brush, 1 large angled foundation brush, 2 eye shadow brushes 1 travel& 1 large, 2 eye blending brushes 1 travel & 1 large, 2 flat eyeliner brushes 1 travel, 1 large, 1 large eye smudger brush, & 1 brown brush and Spooley Duo), 2 cases 1 for the travel brushes & 1 for the large brushes, and last but not least a eyelash curler.. & all of this for... *Drum Roll* REG. Price $19.99 but i guess it was on sale for $13.97 sold only at Costco...

#2 Full Finish Lipstick by Benefit



Well this lipstick was unexpectedly purchased.. I was given a gift card for Macy's during the holiday season & i was spending a day with the #1 woman in my heart my beautiful co-author Michelle of course!!lol & we went to Macy's because she wanted to go to Macy's, so i have been wanting a nude lipstick & out of no where im like i want a lipstick like what Kim Kardashian wears (Michelle's idol) and the sales associate shows me the color called Fame Game & it is gorgeous, I tried this lipstick yesterday and i was amazed at how long is stays on in a 6 hour period i only had to re apply once which surprised me its a shimmery nude & its just beautiful because it doesn't have a cakey looking finish like most matte lip colors do & this item is $18.00

#3 Creaseless cream shadow/ liner by Benefit



I was going to get a paint pot from MAC but the sales associate at benefit did a "make over" to Michelle & I, which we think she doesn't really know what she is doing but whatever i fell in love with the color called birthday suit it can be used the same exact way as paint pot & i used this product yesterday with a nice brown & purple smokey eye & may i say i received many compliments.. its the type of color that can make any eye color pop especially if applied with focus in the inner eye corner, this product is $19.00

Well this is the end of my mini haul hope this was helpful.. Please go check out the Whytheblush youtube channel Michelle is preparing a lot of new and exciting videos... till next time!!

NYX eyeliners & cream eyeshadow Haul/ Review

HELLO THERE BLOGGERS!!..

well I know I have been MIA.. well the whole whytheblush team has been kindof MIA but classes have started and we have even more stress packed on now ugh! But we will try to update things as much as possile :-).. Well due to all this stress I have done a whole lot of shopping!! I have bought many eye liners from NYX & they are.................................... going to be described below =]



#1: Cream Eyeshadow(MILK): I have seen many makeup gurus on youtube use this particular cream eye shadow for dramatic looks or the inner lid in a smokey eye.... and i have been trying it out and it is great!.. i feel like dramatic looks last longer with this cream eyeshadow on the lid... I advise that you guys try it, you might just find one of your new fav products =]

[numbers 2-7 are all NYX eyeliners, 6 are very bold colors which could be used to create a look such as the one michelle created named..My Makeup on 8/6/09 <3] style="font-weight: bold;">#2: 918 Whit Pearl: This is not a matte white eyeliner,it has a little shimmery to it but nothing drastic!.. I love to use it for my day to day look as in when my eyes look like i havent sleep and want to make them look wide awake!!... the shimmeryness (i think i just made up a word) gives it a silverish tone in different lighting which makes they eyes look evern better

#3:920 Lime green: This eyeliner gives the same look as the color michelle used for her own look.. if you want to use it for night wear it looks really nice mixed with black eyeliner at the water line

#4: 917 Purple: I have come to notice since I purchased this color that it makes my eyes stand out A LOT.. I have really light brown eyes but they arent hazel neither.. This purple has shimmer to it as well

#5:836 Bloom: This is like a HOT PINK.. it is a Matte eyeliner and an extreme BOLD color goes well with very light eye shadow and then a hint of this color at the bottom lash line/ water line

#6: 908 Seafoam green: This seafoam green is veryyyy shimmery and is actually like a light blue.... looks very cool in different lights cant really explain it much because its a very unique color!

#7: 813 Plush Red: This color is very similar to Bloom but it is very different.. this red can be used for many different looks.. i like it very much to highlight my inner corner or outer corner very cool color and it is matte aswell....


Now the best part is I purchased these things in the city(Washington Heights/ Bronx) in Washington heights it was cheaper the eyeliners are $1 mean while in the bronx they are $1.49.. if you live in the city and would like to know the addresses and how to get there just let me know on a comment or email me at Whytheblush@gmail.com Subject: Rosanna

Thank you for reading my post, I Hope it was useful and you guys end up trying these products yourself... please leave comments if you have tried any of these colors or any other colors since they do have over 20 colors =]... well bye bloggers TILL NEXT TIME!!

Mascara Review!!

Hello There bloggers=] So here is a Review on a Few mascaras that I have been using for 2 weeks or more... Ill be rating them from a ...1-5

1. E.L.F earth and water mascara duo

I believe this mascara isn't bad it does not compliment a dramatic look, this mascara is more like an everyday type... I personally use the waterproof side more because it gives more volume and plump than the non waterproof side... but hey for $1 dollar its a great buy but its def. not at the top of my have to buy
Rating--->3


2. Lash Blast by Covergirl

This mascara can be described in one simple word WOW!... I just loveeee this mascara I bought it at Target 2 for $8 which was a bargain and ive used this Mascara for about every look!!! If u want the main focus of your eyes to be your eye lashes this is the mascara to go for!!
Rating--->5



3. The Colossal Volum' Express by Maybelline
I had been wanting to try this mascara but I was always iffy about it.. The brush did not convince me because it was typical bristles until I went on my trip to Virginia Beach I forgot to bring mascara!! So we stopped at walmart in Delaware in the city Colossal is about $8 well I saw it was $4.59 so i got it!! and I really like it I wish I would've bought it sooner its the type of mascara that with 1 coat its good for simple eyes and 2-3 coats it gives nice dramatic eyes
Rating--->5


4. Make it big by MARK. (Avon Inc.)
So as i have previously discussed I am a Mark. Representative and as both a customer and a Representative this is my FAVORITE product from Mark. It does exactly what it says make your lashes BIG! with this mascara you don't need to buy another fake eyelash ever again!!! If you would like to purchase this product just go to my eBoutique http://rlizardo.mymarkstore.com/ or for MAC users http://mymarkstore.rlizardo.com it is only $6.5o
Rating--->5

Well this is the end of my review i would appreciate if people comment on the post telling me how they feel about these 4 mascaras since everyone has different opinions about things =] so TILL NEXT TIME =p

No. 7 Stay Perfect Liquid Eyeliner in Gilt

Boots was right on point when they named this liquid eyeliner Gilt...It's like liquid gold! I purchased this for $9 in a Target haul I am yet to post ( I shall, I shall, I promise), and boooyyyy am I happy to have done so. The packaging only serves as a way to restrain the power and transfixing characteristics of this beautiful liner. When I first opened it, I could already see that a little would go a long way since the constincency is very liquidy almost like new nail polish. I first applied it as a liner, but when I was applying it to the other eye I accidently smudged it, so I decided to spread it using my finger over my eye like eyeshadow. The results were breathtaking (The picture above)! The application was smooth, even, and intense. The staying power is excellent and there was no creasing for me without primer (I have very oily lids). I am in love. If you guys ever run across this, give it a shot it won't dissapoint.

Nicole by OPI

Hey Wonderful People,

How are you guys doing today? Well The Post for today Will be Swatches of My 5 new Nicole by OPI nail polishes. I Wore each color on one fingernail & took pics in Broad Daylight. So here they are. From Left to Right (Pinky to Thumb)

The Colors are:

1) Believe it, Do it [hot pink color]

2) Show You Care [Deep Purple Color]

3)The Right Thing [Bright Orange Color]

4)It's Up To You [Metallic Blue Color]

5) Enchantress (Baby pink w/ Blue Undertones clear color]

Personal Opinion:

I really Liked these Colors, They are very colorful cheerful colors that can be worn to play up any outfit. Excuse my wacky job at swatching I did them pretty quick LOL But overall I did like these Nail Polishes & do recommend. I got these at Target, They were right by the regular OPI nail polishes. Good Pigmentation & colors, Loved the brush to apply on the nails with, Nice packaging. So I am satisfied :-)

Hope you guys Enjoyed this blog post & thanks so much for stopping by. Feel Free to leave us any comments, Requests or Anything you'd like to say. Don't Be Shy!! Til Next time guys! :-)

Boots Cosmetics

Hey guys!!

Today I wanted to take the time and blog about my new favorite cosmetic brand. & guess what: Yes! you can find it at a drug store (well Target & some CVS'). & I am in COMPLETE love with this cosmetic brand. It is now right next to MAC for me. I have been getting things from Boots lately and loving each one. I'm already making wish lists on what I'm going to purchase next because I love them so much. Ok enough about my love for boots let's go with the facts:

FACTS:

- Boots is one of the top international drugstore Health & Beauty retailer.

- In 2009 Boots will turned 160 years old.

- Creator: John Boot, a herbalist.

- First store opened in Goose Gate, Nottingham

- DOES NOT TEST ON ANIMALS! products tested on humans to make sure products work well before offering them to the public in stores.

- Products have been tested on more than 200,000 men & women with different skin types & different environments & conditions to ensure product performance.

- Boots developed Ibuprofen, in 1960 (yes the drug LOL)

- The No7 brand from Boots is the Number One Skin care & cosmetic brand in the UK.

- 1 out of every 3 women in the UK has No7 in their bag!

- Partnered with the botanical gardens in Kew, London for the Botanics Brand of Boots.

Different Boots Brands Available:

- No7: offers a variety of mineral cosmetics

- Botanics: Brand partnered with Botanical Gardens in Kew, London for fresh cosmetics

- Botanics Organic: Organic, Earth friendly cosmetic brand.

- Time Dimensions: Cosmetics that take into consideration Age & Aging.

- Expert: Boots Professional Brand

- Mediterranean: Variety of body products (not sure of cosmetics)

- Amazon Forest: tropical scents & flavor of body products (not sure cosmetics)

- Original Beauty Formula: The one that started them all. The original.

Currently I own:

- 3 different shades of lipsticks -N07 line

- Natural Blush in Petal 25 -No7 line

- Cream Liner -Botanics line

- Translucent powder -Botanics line

- 3 Eyeshadow singles -No7 line

- 4 custom e/s - Botanics Organic line

- Eyeshadow base (like a primer) - No7 line

..................................................Love these all!!

SITE:

Boots

I hope you guys enjoy this blog post, Those of you who visit from the UK: how lucky are you guys to have these in their own store!! so jealous LOL. But I'm glad we have them at target :-) If any of you guys own anything from boots please let me know about it, I want to know your opinion. I was so clueless about this brand & now that i've discovered it i am so in love. Ok enough about my obsession with boots. Til' next time guys :-)

Sigma Brushes Haul & Mini Review

Hey Guys :-)

How are you all doing? Well it is 4:46am on my end and i'm here writing a blog post LOL. Today I decided to post my haul on Sigma Brushes because I have them for about a week and a half so I can include a mini review along with it. I say mini review because it will not be full depth/each brush sort of thing. It will mostly be my overall thoughts & some singled out brushes. I might do a full depth review after using them for longer. So let me get started.

Haul & My Experience:

I ordered the sigma makeup professional brushes complete set without a brush roll for $64.00 USD. Delivery was on point.. took about 3-4 days so that was good. Packaging was also good. It came in a padded envelope. The actual brushes were all individually wrapped with plastic over them. The big face brushes had the protective plastic sleeves to keep their shape. The brushes came inside a black see through pouch. A pamphlet was included with information on the brushes & what they are used for, made out of, & their name/numeration. That was very useful. Best of all they included a free gift which was an E.L.F. Quad. I thought that was a very nice gesture of them.

Mini Review:

The first thing I did was feel the brushes & my very first impression was: WOW! I couldn't believe how soft they were. Automatically I became excited to use them. I washed them with my MAC brush cleanser right away and was very careful with them. I put them to dry overnight and when I came home from work the following day they were ready for use.

I have been using these brushes for about a week or so and i'm impressed with the quality of these brushes. I cannot compare them to MAC brushes since I have only owned 2 MAC brushes but I have watched so many comparison reviews that I do not feel the need to buy MAC brushes to compare. From the reviews I have watched on YT from people that almost only owned MAC items, they all have mentioned how these brushes are either equal or better quality. To me that is very impressive & believable.

If you are wondering if these brushes shed, Here is the real deal...They don't. The one brush that has shed on me was the SS 150 but that is the all over face brush. This brush is a very dense brush so shedding is only normal. Therefore, this does not disappoint me. Honestly, if you want an all over face brush that does not shed then it cannot be dense. I prefer dense & full brushes so i'm willing to accept the shedding. On another note many reviews do claim that the MAC 150 also sheds this same way because on the density of the brush. So that is basically all I have to say about shedding.

My Overall Opinion:

Do I recommend these brushes? YES i most definitely do. You will get 12 good quality brushes for a great price. The brushes average out to be about $5 dollars and some change each and that is truly amazing considering how great these brushes are. For some people this is still an investment (like me since I am a college student with a summer job) and even so... it is an investment worth making. I do not regret my purchase of these wonderful set of brushes. I am actually saving up to get the travel size set in "nice in pink."

Website:

SigmaMakeup <-- Click here :-)

Thank you wonderful people for stopping by. Hope this was helpful to you guys & now i'm off to bed! Til' next time guys :-)

By the Way!!!

This is a picture of me with the Wet & Wild Creme Liner on in a really natural look!!! (The post i did below!) I Dont think this picture does it justice but i will try and put up a makeup look using the Liner! =]

WET & WILD.. MegaEyes® Crème Eyeliner

HELLO BLOGGERS!!

So I really like to try things from Wet & Wild since most things are good quality at a really cheap price. I Love MAC, Sephora, Urban Decay, etc but as much as I do our wallets can't always afford it! So I went on a mission to find a product similar to MAC's Fluidline && guess what?!?!?! I think I found it! Believe it or not this can be compared to MAC!!!! yes i said it MAC!.... Its so smooth,smudge proof and long lasting! trust me its very long lasting maybe 24 hrs or more.. The only thing i suggest is to use a different brush u buy separately idk but i don't like the little brush it brings i feel like its TOO stiff and it hurt my eye lid i don't know why maybe I"m sensitive but i bought a different brush. I don't use it all the time because I feel like for everyday wear its better with a pencil but that is my opinion. I have been using it for 2 weeks already and its Wet & Wilds best product! If later on I find any problem with the product I will definitely post it up but other than that so far its a great product and its only $3.99 so I would suggest everyone tries it out it a big different to MAC's fluidline being $15.00. So I hope everyone enjoyes this post as well as finding it informative!.. If u do own this product or went out and bought it please tell me through a comment or email (whytheblush@gmail.com.. subject: Rosanna) how this product worked out!... TILL NEXT TIME!

E.L.F. Studio Makeup Remover Cleansing Cloths Review

Hey Makeup Lovers,

I must tell you guys about this awesome-ness of a product. This Post will obviously be a Review on the E.L.F. Studio Makeup Remover cleansing cloths. I will share with you guys my personal opinion about this product.

Price: $3.00

Where to buy: http://www.eyeslipsface.com

Pros:

*Removes heavy makeup with just one swipe!

*One Wipe will do to remove your makeup for the whole face & neck

*Can be used to clean brushes as you use them

*Does not make the skin itchy

*The residue on your face dries shortly after use

Cons:

* It does not cost $1 like the majority of the things on the E.L.F. site. Because it is from the studio line.

*Brings only 20 wipes which is good for only about a month. (I suggest buy at least 2 when you order)

My Overall Opinion: I definitely Loved this product, It is very handy to have in front of you while you do your makeup in case of mistakes of cleaning your brushes right after you use them. I love using these to remove my makeup at night after a party, busy day, or when wearing excessive makeup simply because it is so easy to use. It saves me so much time and effort. I can effortlessly remove my makeup with this product in a matter of seconds. LOVE it!

Thank you guys for stopping by once again! I hope you guys found this post useful. If you guys have this product and share my same opinions OR have a different opinion PLEASE comment below. Everybody has a different or equal opinion about things and I would love to hear yours. Any questions, comments, or Requests please leave us a comment below. Til' Next time Guys :-)

E.L.F clarifying Pressed Powder Review

Helloooooo wonderful PPL,

Today I'm going to post my personal review for the E.L.F. clarifying pressed powder for those of you who are thinking of purchasing or for those who are looking for an inexpensive powder to get.

Price: $1.00 <-- unbelievable right?

Where to buy: http://www.eyeslipsface.com

Pros:

*Excellent to set your foundation and /or concealer.

*You will see the difference with just one simple application

*because a little goes a long way.

*Wonderful to get rid of shine in the face area.

*Gives a very natural look

*Claims to help clarify the face (haven't really payed attention to that)

*It is veryyyy affordable

Cons:

*it is very small (but for the price you can just get two!)

*the packaging is very cheap looking (but the product is great)

(therefore my Cons aren't too bad LOL)

I use Light Beige, I am a MAC NC20 and usually use colors labeled as "ivory", "light", "nude" and so on. So if you are any of those then the light beige would be great for you. They have a few other color selections on the site so check that out.

Thank You guys for stopping by. Hope this information was useful. Any questions or comments please leave below. If you have this product please leave a comment telling us what you think about it. Til' next time guys :-)

Coastal Scents 88 Color Palette!

Hello There Bloggers!

So like a month ago I started seeing so many great reviews on this palette and I felt i just HAD to get it.. so guess what I did! May i say this is the most wonderful thing on EARTH!.. who ever invented it is a genius, from the color to the eye shadows texture its just wonderful. What I like most about this palette is the fact that it has a large variety of colors from neutrals to bright colors it has them all!.. Another thing is that is has both shimmery colors as well as matte. This Palette can be an asset to anyones makeup collection. When it comes to the right brushes to use with this palette I would suggest ELF's eye brushes, why? well because they are small and fits right into the color and grabs just the right amount! I bought this on http://www.coastalscents.com/cfwebstore/index.cfm/product/1677_122/88-piece-makeup-palette.cfm (exact palette since they have 3 diff 88) for $18.95 the only thing I was not to crazy about is $10.00 for shipping but now that I have my palette I surely do not regret the money I spent! Another thing that made me feel it was money well spent was the fact that I went out to a party last night and I recieved so many compliments on my eye makeup! These colors blend beautifuly together as long as u know how to combine colors. If any of you bloggers have purchased this item and feel differently please let me know I want to see how every user feels! I hope you enjoyed and this was informative to your needs! TILL NEXT TIME!

Pay It Foward: Milk of Magnesia as Primer

OMGGGGG!!!! WHHHAAATTTT!!!!! You put stuff you are suppose to ingest for digestive purposes on your face????? YUP. The importance of paying it forward is just that: Things you never would have thought of become life and money savers. I came across this tip on YOUTUBE (The holy grail of holy grail worthy information). Since I am not afraid to try anything, I didnt hesitate to go and pick up a bottle of Phillip's Milk of magnesia.

So what is this thing suppose to do for my skin???

First of all, you guys must know the extent of the oiliness of my face. Michelle knows the following information is true. When my face is at its oilest i look as if I am sweating from running a marathon. I then jokingly take out 5 blotting sheets and stick them unto my face as if i'm wearing a mask. I then remove them and I look like i have only walked up 26 flights of stairs rather than have ran a marathon.

Now, the milk of magnesia is suppose to act as a mattifyer, primer, pore minimizer, redness reducer, and acne treatment.

I apply a thin layer of MOM with my elf foundation brush after the usual washing, toning, treating, and moisturizing. I apply to my t-zone and the huge pores on the side of my nose. I let it dry and rub off any chalkiness that may occur (The less you use the better it is). I then apply my makeup as usual.

So my thought on this product is that it absolutley works. I was amazed at how matte my face stayed from 11 am till 12am. It also has relieved the redness on my face and I even used it as an overnight acne spot treatment. This product also works great as a mask when applied in a thick layer. I say you must try this. (You can read more reviews on MOM on makeupalley.com) This may become my HG in the primers category (I usually use Monistat anti-chafing gel).

WARNING: THIS PRODUCT IS ONLY FOR THE REALLY OILY, FOR IT DRIES THE SKIN.

When purchasing (It cost $10 for the big bottle and about $4 for the smallest) remember to buy the original without sugar or flavoring. Generic brands can also work aswell as Phillip's.

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MAC ATTACK: Fluidline in Blacktrack

I am not in no way a mac-aholic, but props have to be given where it is due. I purchased MAC's Fluidline in Blacktrack about a month ago, and I must say I absolutley love this stuff. It is like Crack. For those of you who don't know, Fluidline is a gel liner that comes in a glass pot and can be applies with an eyeliner brush like Mac's 209 or an angled liner brush like Mac's 266. The phenomenal thing about this product is its versatility. The gel liner can be applied on the eyelid for a winged- cat eye look, as a primer for a smokey look, as a tight line liner, as a waterline liner, and even as a beauty mark maker. The staying power is incredible. There is no smudging, fast drying, and application is so quick and easy. This product definitely gets a 10 star rating.

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Global Beauty: China Doll

Everything seems to be MADE IN CHINA, but what do we know about Chinese beauty secrets?


Like all other nationalities, the ideal chinese beauty has changed throughout the ages. The Chinese woman now has freedom to express herself; therefore, there is no standard to what a chinese woman should look like. To me, Chinese women seem to have an effortless, minimalist view of beauty. Their beauty comes from flawless skin and gorgeous shiny hair (Think Lucy Liu). Let's admit it not all of us are blessed with porcelean skin or naturally shiny hair, but there is always a product that can help:

For Flawless Skin:

Water (Free)- You can not have enough of this elixer of life. Infact, I will ask that all followers of this blog consume atleast 12 cups of water a day. Trust me, you do not want to be stuck in the hospital on a Sunday because you are dehydrated and have developed a kidney stone (The pain is like being stabbed again, again, and again).

St. Ives Aprioct Scrub ($3-$5)

Great skin starts with a great product. I use St. Ives about 4 times a week and whenever I think I need a scrub. The apricot granules are gentle enough to not hurt and rough enough to scrub away dull dead skin cells.

For Porcelean Skin:

Maybelline Pure Makeup Foundation ($4- $6)

When I first bought this foundation I did not like it, but now that I know the importance of hydrated skin this product is great. It workks best on well hydrated skin (Don't slack on the moisturizer or the water). This foundation also happens to be one of the most affordable. It is made of 50% water (YESSS WATTERRR), which does not clog pores. I apply this with a sponge on the areas I need it. It offers light coverage, but it is buildable. It is a matte finish.

For Shiny Hair:

Biosilk Silk Therapy (Varied prices $12-$30)

I love this stuff. The smell is enticing and it is multi-purpose. These silk drops can be applied to damp hair as a shine treatment, to dry hair as shine serum, and to hair as heat protectant before using heat. I religiouly use this everyday. A little goes a long way, so my 20 ounce bottle still has 6 months of use in it (Ibought the bottle in December and I still haven't gotten half done with it).

For long lashes:

Avon Uplift Mascara ($6-$8)

This is one of my HG (Holy Grail) Mascaras. The fibers offer length and even application. I love how this mascara can enhance a natural look, but can also be layered to intensify a sexy look.

For more on the changing history of Chinese beauty go to http://www.chinavista.com/experience/old/beauty.html


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