Tuesday, September 1, 2009

ULTA 20% OFF ENTIRE ORDER + WISHLIST

Ulta is having a 20% entire purchase sale. Go to the website for coupon code or printable coupon.

I have made a "what I think I'll buy list". This may change after they tell me what you can buy & can't w/the 20%.

Smashbox Complexion Perfect Kit- I've been wanting to try the Halo powder
Eco brushes
Revlon brushes
Physican's Formula Shimmer Brick
Makeup Mirror
Coverblend concealer
Stila Lip trio

What's on your wish list? Anything from Ulta?

Monday, August 31, 2009

KORRES EVENING PRIMROSE EYE CREAM REDUCES FINE LINES & DARK CIRCLES

I was watching the Today show this morning on anti aging solutions. The Korres eye cream was one of the picks.

Product Description
Korres Natural Products - Face Care - Evening Primrose Eye Cream Reduction of Fine Lines and Dark CirclesA velvety cream that shields and brightens up the eye area. Evening primrose, in combination with vitamin C, reduces the transepidermal loss of moisture and stimulates collagen synthesis, thus plumping fine lines. The synergistic action of vitamin K1 and Ruscus strengthens the venous walls and promotes blood microcirculation illuminating the under-eye area and gradually erasing dark circles. The natural sunscreen Zinc oxide prevents premature skin ageing, while diffusing a light whitening concealer-like effect. Contains: Evening primrose, vitamins K1, C, E, provitamin B5, Ruscus extract, Zinc oxide. Dermatologically tested. Mineral oil free. Silicone free. Enriched with active plant extract.
It isn't a concealer, but it is supposed to brighten purple under eye color.

Has anyone tried this? I have tried an under eye brightener, but after a few days, my eyes started to burn. I love the idea of the Korres products, but they are costly.

Does the all natural products irritate allergies because of the plant extracts? I asked at Sephora & received 2 different opinions.

What are your thoughts?

Sunday, August 30, 2009

MEHRON CONCEALER WHEEL & VELVET PRIMER

COST: $10

STORE: IMATS LA SHOW

PROS:
Good for very dry skin
good price
generous amount of product

CONS:
Concealer is very shear
Primer is very oily
Primer doesn't keep the face matte
Makeup slides off your face


I bought these 2 Mehron products at IMATS in Pasadena this summer. I am very disappointed with both. I read mixed reviews on them & was on the fence to order them. When I saw them for $10 each at the show, I thought it was a great opportunity to give them a shot. wanted the
I was really excited about the concealer wheel because I need major help with my dark circles. They're not from lack of sleep, but the horrible allergies. The concealer was so shear that it covered nothing, it just enhanced the blue. It felt oily too.

The primer was no better. A little went a long way, but it was still so oily. I put it under my makeup & within an hour my face was oily & shiny. I tried both once & now they're gone.

I am still using the Tarte Primer, which is pretty good. The concealer I have yet to find. If I put anything with SPF near my eyes, they swell up. It's been really bad the last couple of weeks with the wind & fires in California.

Do you have any good concealers to recommend? Anything by Mac with no SPF that covers well?

Saturday, August 29, 2009

CLIPLESS CURLING IRON HAIR PHOTOS



HELLO EVERYONE & HAPPY WEEKEND TO YOU!

I have had time to spend with my clipless or conical or Enzo Milano dupe curling iron. The curls really do come out beautiful. It's easy & fast. I watched a bunch of YT demo's for different curling ideas. The 2 things you need to do are to use your heat protector glove & use a heat protector for your hair. The iron gets super hot.

I bought it from Amazon. They have different sizes & shapes.

This is my hair from the side. I have long layers in the back. I don't hold my end on the iron because I'm afraid it will give me split ends, & I have enough of those. I don't hold the iron at the root either. i section off my hair & start 1-2 inches from the root.
This is a closer look.
This is what the curl looks like on medium 1 length hair.
The curl lasts a long time. More than 24hrs. for me. I do love it. As of now the other curling irons are put away.

What are your experiences with the curling iron? What is a really good heat protector? I'm not loving the Chi.

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

DESSERT PORN

I was at my aunts for dinner, which was also FAB, but this was so GOOD & YUMMY!!! She made it fro scratch while we ate dinner.


Strawberries covered in Godiva Chocolate. Guess whose stem that was?
Apple strudel with dried cranberries & raisins
The best one was the grilled peaches topped with raspberry sorbet! It was hot & cold. The sorbet melted on top of the warm peach & made a sauce, too yummy!
I want to say I didn't eat them all, but I would be lying!!!

What's your favorite dessert?

Monday, August 24, 2009

MY 5 BEST BEAUTY TOOLS/PRODUCTS

I chose things that I really need & use to beautify myself daily.

These La Cross tweezers are a life saver. First because of my unruly thick eyebrows. I really need to tweeze everyday. My hair is so dark that it looks my brush shed on my eye if I don't tweeze the little hairs. Also great for those falsies.
This little brown comb is the best. It's under $2 at Sally's. I keep one in my purse, car, & bathroom. It's small & light-weight. It teases so good for big puffy hair & great for just coming out the hair without static or pulling.
Bobby pins, I use these everyday. I always pin my hair back or up when I'm getting ready or washing my face. On the days when the hair isn't working for me, I put it up or just tease the hair wild & pin it on the sides. Sexy, messy.
I use this Kabuki on a stick from Coastal Scents everyday for foundation, powder blush & bronzer. One brush covers my whole face routine.
I need eye drops everyday, even more 2-3x's a day. I have developed horrible allergies. I use this on anything on my eyes that I would use Fix+ for. I use to it to dampen my brush for eye shadows, eyeliner, & pigment. it doesn't irritate my eyes like a mixing medium does.
Those are my tools that I need. What is your product or tool you have to use everyday? Do a post like this & let me know. I want to see & find more great tools & ideas.

Saturday, August 22, 2009

BEST LIP TREATMENT FOR PEELING LIPS

COST: $7.50

STORE: Bath & Body Works

PROS:
Cooling Mint
Heals chapped & peeling lips
Vitamin & mineral infused
Shimmery

Cons:
Lip Balm is really soft so it goes fast


The C.O. Bigelow Lip Balm is the Only thing so far that has repaired my pealing lips. It's also great for chapped lips too. I noticed how dry my lips were when taking lip shots with my nude lippies for my blog. I tried brushing them, but it worked OK. I bought this a month ago, & have been using it every time I reach for a lippi from my purse.
I have the natural color with shimmer, but there are 2 others, dusty rose(made w/goji berry antioxidants) & a brown/nude color. The colors are very pigmented.
I use this alone or even on top of my lippies! I have tried it all, Blistex, Chapstick, Nivea, even the Dior lip Glow($28 later), but this has worked Great.
I have tried the other C.O. Bigelow lippies. They are cooling, but not moisturizing. This covers it all. Give a try.
They are having a promo buy 2 get 1 free now.
What other products are good at Bath & body? I saw a clay face wash, is that good? Any other great lip products to tr?
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