April 1, 2012

"MAC Cosmetics", "MOTD", "Makeup of the day", "Trendy Makeup", "blue", "colorful makeup", "eyes", "makeup", "pinterest", "review", "smokey makeup", "yellow", My MOTD Style

MOTD: Yellow and a mix of blues

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April 1, 2012

"MAC Cosmetics", "MOTD", "Makeup of the day", "Trendy Makeup", "blue", "colorful makeup", "eyes", "makeup", "pinterest", "review", "smokey makeup", "yellow", My MOTD Style

I really love Pinterest, it's a great social website to share pictures with others of things that "interest" you from all over the web. You simply "pin" whatever you like on the web and categories your pins to boards. It's very much like your online scrapbook. Whoever thought of Pinterest is a genius! I have so many pictures saved on my computer and then when I want to go back and see where I got it from I can't remember. Once you pin the picture to your board you can go back and click it to be linked back to the original location. AMAZING! The more people you follow who have the same interest as yourself the more pictures will show up on your main page that you can pin. Follow me on

I recently found this picture, and I knew instantly that I had to recreate this look. The makeup was done by Foreverfashion78 it was done so beautiful! My look isn't 100% like hers but it's close and I love how it turned out.

MAC Cosmetics Eyeshadow

Mylar (highlight)

Chrome Yellow (above crease) Contrast (crease)

Electric Eel (lid)

I used colors that were similar to hers. The look was actually pretty easy to recreate. I found it was best that you start with your highlight, then crease with the yellow and blend upward toward the highlight. This will help prevent the blue taking over the yellow. Don't forget to use your eye primer to make the colors just pop!

I am going to start posting my MOTD's from Instagram on my blog to give you some detailed information on how to recreate some of the looks. More and more makeup candy pics for you!!

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February 10, 2012

"review", "skincare", Reviews/Swatches

Ciracle Enzyme Powder Wash Review

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February 10, 2012

"review", "skincare", Reviews/Swatches

What's the secret to having a perfect complexion? People instantly say foundation is the key. Actually, in my own opinion, its all about the skincare and how you treat your skin without any makeup on. I am not a skincare savvy person as I am with makeup but I feel that skincare can be as important as the makeup you are wearing.

I've always wanted to try Korean Skincare and from my recent travel to the Philippines I saw skincare from Korea all over the place. Recently, I was given a chance to choose a product to review from

WishTrend.com

a company that delivers trendy beauty, fashion and entertainment from Korea to all over the world. The website is easy to navigate and very eye catching. The beauty section is packed with products for both men and women for different skin types and concerns. It was very hard to choose just 1 product for me to review but after much consideration and reading descriptions of the products (which by the way are very detailed) I decided to try the

Circacle Enzyme Powder Wash

.($19.99 USD) It's not a liquid, gel, cream or whatever else kind of cleanser you have come in contact with but this one is actual loose powder.

This is the description from the website

Pure and Natural Enzyme Powder Cleanser

Gently wash away makeup and impurities with an instantly enzyme powder wash that softens skin while leaving it looking healthy and revitalized and feeling clean and refreshed.

If you visit the product on their website it gives you step by step instructions on how to use the product along with a nice image of the product. When I am on the market to find a new cleanser I am always looking for one that will remove left over makeup. Since the Ciracle Enzyme Powder states that it will remove makeup residue I wanted to see if it actually worked. My skin is also very sensitive to harsh chemicals (my skin will dry out very easily) and I will start to break out because of certain ingredients. I really like how the website listed the ingredients for this product, knowing that it is cornstarch base I knew that it would be sensitive for my skin. Also the label on the front of the bottle says the cleanser has Willow Bark and Papaya Extract as ingredients which help soothe the skin when it gets irritated.

Once I received the product I was so excited to use it! I just finished doing a MOTD (makeup of the day) for the next day that it was the perfect time to test my new cleanser. I did take off my makeup with a makeup wipe to remove a few layers of makeup. Make sure your hands are dry before pouring some of the Ciracle Enzyme Powder in your hands or else it will create a cream-liquid consistency. When I started cleansing my face I could feel the grains of powder exfoliating my skin. The powder has a slight flour smell to it but nothing too overpowering, it actually smells like something natural or organic. Once you rub the cleanser on your face it starts to bunch up and bind together like the picture. I cleansed my whole face which didn't take much powder and rinsed off with warm water. Very easy and it was actually fun. Did it take all my left over makeup? YES!!! I could see all the makeup residue that my makeup remover wipe did not take off all over my hands and staining the powder. I am very impressed with this cleanser! I wish it was a little bit bigger or the company provided 2 different sizes because this bottle (60g) would at most last me only 1-2 months especially when I wash my face twice a day. My boyfriend even tried it and he really likes it because it was very sensitive for his skin and his skin felt very clean.

I also wanted to mention that the back label of the Ciracle Enzyme Powder is in Korean but if you email the lovely people from wishtrend.com the will be happy to translate for you.

I hope you guys enjoyed my review of this amazing powder cleanser. It is definitely added to my everyday skincare routine.

Thank you Dusan from WishCompany for letting me to review this product!

Tutorial/MOTD: Naked2 Palette - Cool Toned Smokey Eye

I cannot get enough of my Naked2 Palette, it has now replaced my original Naked Palette. I have been getting a lot of questions about which palette is better and what is the difference. Personally, I like the cooler toned colors better as they are colors I would tend to gravitate more for my skin coloring. If you like more warm/golden hues then the original Naked Palette would be better for you. Think of the two Naked Palettes as gold and silver jewelry. You wear one for particular looks that match your outfits, the season, or even your mood. It’s really up to you.

I wanted to create a MOTD (makeup of the day) that would showcase some of the cooler toned/taupe colors from the palette. Many of my beauty followers have been asking me for NYE looks and I thought this would be perfect to add a touch of glitzy glam.

A tip I always share with my clients is that you really need to make sure to blend blend blend!! As a makeup artist, the technique to blending is important to make the colors fade into each other. A blending brush will be your own personal makeup artist. MAC #224 brush is my personal favorite, but if you can’t afford this brush and want affordable brushes try

SIGMA TAPERED BLENDING BRUSH

Cool Toned Smokey Eye using shadows from the Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette. Add a hint of glitter to turn this look into a festive look for the holidays and for New Years.

Eye Shadow – Booty Call, Tease, Pistol, Blackout and Verve

Lips – Revlon Colorburst Color Icon in Cupcake

False Lashes – Model21 3T

My Favorite False Lashes

Blush and Bronzer – E.L.F. Contouring Blush and Bronzing Powder

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December 5, 2011

"MOTD", "Makeup of the day", "Naked 2", "Urban Decay", "gold", "makeup", "nude", "review", "silver", "trend", Reviews/Swatches, My MOTD Style

Review / MOTD: Naked2 Palette - Cool Toned Shadows

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December 5, 2011

"MOTD", "Makeup of the day", "Naked 2", "Urban Decay", "gold", "makeup", "nude", "review", "silver", "trend", Reviews/Swatches, My MOTD Style

I received my Urban Decay Naked2 Palette in the mail today, I am very impressed on the fast turnaround! I ordered my palette last Thursday, the day it was first launched. I was the one of the fortunate people who were able to snag one of the 5000 palettes that were available at urbandecay.com. Being a makeup artist I have tons of makeup, did I need more neutral/brown/nude shades? No! But I just had to get my hands on one of the most successful palettes out there. It took me forever to get the original Naked, but I saw how convenient it was especially for on location work and when I travel. I literally didn't need to bring anything else with me.

On to Naked2.... I have to say these colors are different, I feel they are more cooler toned than the original which is more golds/and bronzes. I really like the colors, but I wish there were more matte shades added to this collection. The only 2 colors that are matte are Tease (taupe grey) and Foxy (yellowish beige). A nice blending crease color would be best for this palette. The rest of the shades have the signature Urban Decay frost/shimmer, which is what draws me to the brand. My favorite colors are: Verve, Pistol, and Suspect.

With this being said I had to focus on these colors for my Makeup Of The Day.

Eye shadow - suspect, pistol, verve and busted. Gold Eyeliner is UD Eldorado (gift with purchase) Lips UD gloss in Naked

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December 3, 2011

"MAC Cosmetics", "MOTD", "Makeup of the day", "Revlon", "makeup", "nude lip", "nyx cosmetics", "purple", "review", "smokey makeup", My MOTD Style

MOTD: Smokey purple with a touch of glitter

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December 3, 2011

"MAC Cosmetics", "MOTD", "Makeup of the day", "Revlon", "makeup", "nude lip", "nyx cosmetics", "purple", "review", "smokey makeup", My MOTD Style

I always love purple eye shadows, it is my favorite color to wear. Today I decided to focus on a smokey look since I have been doing some neutral lids with a brighter lip look. I am always very picky about my blending and placement of colors. Blending is so important because you don't want to see harsh lines around your colors, the colors should just fade into each other. I also added a little bit of glitter on the bottom lashline, just for an added glam effect for the holidays.