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Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Top Ten MAC Products for Everyday Use

As I was doing my friend, Bohdana's makeup for New Year's Eve, she mentioned to me that she would love to shop at MAC, but feels really overwhelmed and doesn't know where to begin. I figured there are more of you ladies out there who don't really know where to start when it comes to purchasing MAC products so I put together this two part series on top MAC products. 
In this part, I talk about what I think are the best products for everyday use. All the shadows I mention are basic neutrals that work great if you work in a professional environment (like me). The other products I mention go a long way in pulling the rest of your look together....Hope this helps and stay tuned for Part II!!



Top MAC Eyeshadows:

1. Carbon (apply this with an angle brush to lower lash line or use to set the liner in your water line)

2. Vanilla (Use this as a highlight under my brow or in combination with Ricepaper as a wash of color all over your lid)

3. Ricepaper (see above)

4. Cork (apply in the crease using a blending brush)

5. Scene (apply to outer corner and up into crease to make look a little more dramatic)

Top MAC Products

1. Fix + Spray (spritz over entire face after applying foundation, concealer, and blush, but before applying eye makeup)

2. Painterly Paint Pot (apply to entire lid - from upper lash line to under the brow)

3. Select Cover-up (use ring finger to pat concealer on blemishes and on under eye circles)

4. Cream Color Base in Pearl (use ring to dab product along tops of cheek bones and down centre of the nose)

5. Creme D'Nude Lipstick (apply a few coats for maximum impact!)

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Products I'm Loving - December

I received some really awesome beauty-related products  for Christmas so I thought I would share with you guys why I love them so much!! (I guess the loose powder is technically a present from myself!!)




Clarisonic Mia:
http://www.clarisonic.com/shop/sonic-cleansing-system-mia.php

Beauty Blender:
http://www.cherryculture.com/cosmetics/makeup/beauty-blender/beauty-blender-the-sponge/16766&cat=0&page=1

Review for Beauty Blender:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hYGZ-FCkN0

NYX For Your Eyes Only Palettes:
http://www.cherryculture.com/cosmetics/makeup/nyx-cosmetics/nyx-for-your-eyes-only-10-color-eyeshadow-palette/17207&cat=0&page=1

MAC Iridescent Powder:
http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/159/595/Iridescent-PowderLoose/index.tmpl

Saturday, December 18, 2010

Sephora Inspired Holiday Look

I was inspired by this pic:  Sephora Holiday Catalogue 2010








Products Used:

FACE
Coastal Scents Camo Quad in Medium
Make Up For Ever Mat Velvet + Mattifying Foundation in #25
Coastal Scents 72 Palette

EYES
Urban Decay Primer Potion
NYX eyeshadow in "Silver"
Urban Decay eyeshadow in "Barracuda"
MAC Skinfinish Natural Powder in Medium
Urban Decay eyeshadow in "Black Dog"
Urban Decay 24/7 eye pencil in "Zero"
L'oreal Voluminous Mascara in "Carbon Black"
Ardell Lashes in #105
Urban Decay Heavy Metal Glitter Liner in "Glam Rock"

LIPS
MAC Cremestick Liner in "Red Enriched"
Revlon Colorburst Lipstick in "Ruby"
MAC Clear Lipgloss

Sunday, December 5, 2010

HOLIDAY LOOK - Black & Gold


Products used:

FACE
Coastal Scents Camo Quad in Medium
Makeup Forever Mat Velvet + Foundation in #25
MAC Blush in "Pinch O' Peach"
MAC Pigment in "Naked"

EYES
Urban Decay Primer Potion
MAC Paint Pot in Blackground
MAC Eyeshadow in "Carbon"
MAC Eyeshadow in "Goldmine"
MAC Eyeshadow in "Brule"
Urban Decay 24/7 Eye Pencil in "Zero"
MAC  Glitter in "Reflects Gold"
Sephora Lash Plumper Mascara in "Black"
Revlon False Lashes #91155

LIPS
MAC Lip Pencil in "Whirl"
MAC Tinted Lipglass in "Pop Mode"

Sunday, November 28, 2010

2010 Holiday Gift Guide

Here are some of my gift ideas to buy the women in your life.....or to put on your own list ;)

Sunday, November 7, 2010

NAVY SMOKY EYES

** For some reason the video is cutting off in Blogger, so check it directly on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mf4f5zeQ5Mw



Products Used:
FACE
Revlon Colorstay Foundation in "Sand Beige"
Coastal Scents Camo Quad in "Medium"
Coastal Scents 72 Palette (blush)
MAC cream color base in "Pearl" (highlight)

EYES
Urban Decay Primer Potion
MAC's paint pot in "Blackground" (try NYX's jumbo eye pencil in "Slate")
MAC eyeshadow in "Contrast"
MAC eyeshadow in "Knight Divine"
MAC eyeshadow in "Soft Brown" (Cork and Wedge work as well)
MAC eyeshadow in "Vanilla" (Brule works too)
MAC eyeshadow in "Carbon"
MAC eye kohl in "Smolder"
L'oreal Voluminous Mascara in "Carbon Black"
Revlon Lashes #91155
Urban Decay's Heavy Metal glitter liner in "Glam Rock"

LIPS
MAC lipstick in "Myth"
NYX's megashine lipgloss in "Crystal"

Thursday, October 28, 2010

Product Review: Urban Decay's All Nighter


I was on a bit of shopping spree in Sephora a few weeks ago and decided to give this product a try. It's a spray that is supposed to set your makeup and make it last longer...here is the description on the bottle:

"This  groundbreaking formula mists on, ensuring makeup that won't budge for 16 hours.  Color dispersing technology keeps makeup even so it always looks just-applied.  Weightless but powerful, All Nighter resists moisture and even has a techy cooling ingredient that makes skin look and feel fresh all night long!"

After applying your makeup, you mist your face 2-4 times and let it work its magic!

I gave it the ultimate test and sprayed it on my face and my two girlfriends' faces before we went out dancing for the night. The result: It works!! It kept the makeup from slipping and sliding the whole night. One of my girlfriends even slept with her makeup on and the next morning her makeup was still in decent shape!

I noticed when I washed my face at the end of the night, the spray left a gummy coating all over my face, but as long as you take care to thoroughly wash your face, I don't think this is a downside.

Aside from using it for a night of crazy dancing,  I think this product would be great for weddings, photo shoots, and any other special event where you want your makeup to last all night long!

Here are  a few before and after shots of my make-up and, besides the lipstick, the makeup is still pretty intact. In case you are curious, my make-up is a Kandee Johnson look which you can check out here: Smokey Purple Eyes