Sorry Albatross We Need a Break - Face Of The Day (FOTD)

Albatross was my favorite facial highlighter! That is until I found my new love, the gold in the NARS Foreplay Palette. My poor Albatross has been archived for a while.
Check out this Face Of The Day

Blackberry Pic - Indirect Sunlight

FACE

Prime - Black Radiance Anti - Shine
Foundation - MUFE HD #177
Highlight - Gold from the NARS Foreplay Palette
Contour - e.l.f. Clarifying Pressed Powder SPICE
Set - MAC Transparent Loose Powder













BROWS

Above Concealer - MAC Studio Finish - NC50
Fill - Maybelline Define A Brow - BROWNEST BROWN
Below Concealer - MAC Studio Finish - NC45

EYES

Under Eye Concealer - Lorac Cover Up C7 & MAC Select Moisture Cover NC45 set with MAC Powder WARM LIGHT
Prime -NARS Smudgeproof Eyeshadow Primer
Base - MAC Paint Pot SOFT OCHRE
Mobile Lid - Light brown from Wet n Wild Vanity Palette (MAC Texture dupe),
Crease - L'Oreal Matte SUEDE BROWN
Deepen Outer V - Dark Brown from Wet n Wild Vanity Palette
Transition - MAC Saddle
Inner Tear Duct & Highlight - L'Oreal HIP Loose Eyeshadow Pigment RESTLESS (applied w/ wet brush)
Under Lashline - Maybelline Color Tattoo 24hr Eyeshadow - TENACIOUS TEAL set with L'Oreal HiP Duo FLASHY (teal side only)
Tightline & Waterline - Urban Decay 24/7 Pencil ZERO
Top lashline - Winged liner with Wet n Wild H20 Liquid Liner BLACK
Mascara - Maybelline the Colossal GLAM BLACK
Set with Urban Decay ALL NIGHTER Spray

Blackberry Pic - Indirect Sunlight

CHEEKS

Base - L'Oreal HiP Blendable Blushing Cream TICKLED (Copper)
Powder - NARS TAJ MAHAL

LIPS

Line - NK BROWN
Fill - NARS HONOLULU HONEY
Gloss - Milani 3D DESIGNER LABEL

What is your favorite facial highlighting powder?

Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Intense #36

Make Up For Ever
Rouge Artist Intense
Satin Fushia
#36

 

Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Intense Lipstick #15

Posting this with w/ the hubby's blessing. *laughing*
Previously he was not "approving" macro lip shots.
I guess he had a change of heart.

Make Up For Ever
Rouge Artist Intense
Pearly Violet
#15

New Milani Products Coming Soon

Photo Credit: Milani Cosmetics

"Alicia Keys 2009 VMA: NYC Celebrity Makeup Artist Ashunta Sheriff created a Classic retro look: Flawless skin Mary Kay tinted moisturizer in bronze and Milani HD Advanced Concealer highlighting facial pen in 04 Medium Honey. Subtle contour Milani Bronzer XL.

Popping eyes Naked Cosmetics silver and black shimmer shadows, Milani Infinite Liquid Eye Liner in gold -04 Forever. Ardell individual lashes. Mary Kay brunette brow pencil. Happy cheeks Mary Kay blush in strawberry cream. Dior iconic black mascara. Lips: Shimmering gold - Milani Buzz Worthy Lip Gloss in 02 Busy Bee."

Click HERE for more info.

No disrespect to Ms. Sheriff, but Ol' Girl is a little bit too bronzed up for my taste. However, my curiosity is seriously piqued with regard to the HD Advanced Concealer. I will be scoping the drugstore shelves for the arrival of this product. The Make Up For Ever (MUFE) HD Concealer is $28. I would love to save some money if at all possible.

Make Up For Ever Sens'Eyes & Aqua Eyes Pencil REVIEW

I was pleasantly surprised have found a gift from Sephora in my mailbox a few days ago.

I used my $15 Gift Card to buy Make Up Forever Sens'Eyes Kit.

The Sens'Eyes is fine. It does not really have an odor. It is more creamy than I expected it to be. It does the job of removing waterproof makeup. I could definitely recommend it. I am sure that it would be of particular interest to those with sensitive eyes, or those who wear contact lenses. I am comparing it to other eye makeup removers which I have used...

equate Oil Free Eye Makeup Remover (Works, but stings my eyes)
D'eclor Eye Makeup Remover (Works, but stings my eyes)
Olive Oil (tried, & true...does not sting my eyes)

4 out of 5 stars. It is an effective product, but I took away a star because of the price. OUCH! After this bottle is gone, I probably will not buy another bottle, unless I am seriously treating myself. I'll stick with my olive oil.

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Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes Pencil

UGH! I read on message boards & heard from close friends who swatched in Sephora & walked around that this stuff is not smudge proof. I just had to find out for myself!

I loved the softness of the pencil as well as the ease of application. It seems to kind of set after about a minute or two, so if you WANT smudge time, then you have it.

The first day, I used it only on my waterline. I was also trying out MUFE camouflage concealer palette #4 for my dark under eye circles. Unfortunately, this did not a good marriage make! My body heat softened the concealer. The concealer blended with the eyeliner. I am still trying to figure out how my waterline became an underlashline. NOT cute, unless you are going for that "Rocker Look", which I was not!

Today, I decided to set the pencil with black eyeshadow. It was fine for the top lashline, but not so for the waterline. It lasted all of 2 hours. I was disappointed. But I had been forewarned. I will follow the advice of the makeup message boards & try Revlon ColorStay Liner Pencil, Prestige Waterproof Pencil.
They are both touted as "budge proof".

Make Up For Ever HD Elixir Review

Photo Credit: Sephora

HD Elixir

What it is:

An innovative serum that instantly hydrates and adds radiance to the skin.

What it does:

HD complexion collection uses innovative formulas to create a new generation of makeup that is invisible on high-definition cameras and to the naked eye. This unique, lightweight elixir absorbs quickly into the skin, instantly hydrating and brightening the complexion. The breakthrough formula contains D-Panthenol and Glycerin to ensure an immediate boost of hydration (+520% after 15 minutes) that lasts throughout the day (+175% after 6 hours). Argatensyl is added to provide an immediate smoothing effect. Each ingredient was specifically added to prepare skin for high- definition makeup—so you can count on the camera picking up the perks of this perfecting formula.

What else you need to know:
This product is oil and paraben free and dermatologist tested.

I purchased this product in the Spring of 2009.
I still have more than half a bottle left. I only use it on my problem areas.
How I wish I could sleep on my back like the characters did in Memoirs of a Geisha. Then I wouldn't have these pesky crepe-y lines on the sides of my nose, connected to my marionette lines.

I use this AFTER I tone, & BEFORE I moisturize & prime.
I give it a few minutes to absorb into my skin.

I do like the product.

PROS

- It does make my skin feel as soft as a baby's bottom.
- I found it works really well with the MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Primer.
I've also used it with Korres primer and MAC Skin Primer with equally favorable results.
- When I've used this product, I've received many compliments on my skin.
People have told me I look "YOUNGER". Always a bonus. Right?

CONS

- If you have any microscopic cuts or abrasions,
(such as from over active exfoliating) yes, this will sting.

- PRICEY! I don't think I could live without this product. I'm HOOKED!

Have you tried this product?

Check it Out at Sephora

Get the Look for Less Extreme Smokey Eye

Model is Wearing



For a smoldering industrial eye, blend

MAKE UP FOR EVER Eyeshadow in Silver 82 ($19)

onto lids and under lower lash line and

MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Black Waterproof Cream Eye Shadow ($22)

into creases.

MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Eyes Gray 22L ($17)

Follow with

MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Smokey Lash in Extra Black. ($22)



MAKE UP FOR EVER Lipstick in Mandarin 402. ($19)



What I Used





L'Oreal De-Crease
L'Oreal HiP Cream Liner TRUTH
L'Oreal HiP PLATINUM duo (Silver Side Only)
L'Oreal HiP RASCAL duo (Gray Side Only)
Maybelline the COLOSSAL mascara GLAM BLACK



L'Oreal HiP Blendable Blushing Cream ENAMOURED
Borghese Blush Peach






NYX Round l/s THALIA
NYX Lip Smacking l/s REA



Check out the video on Sephora

http://blog.sephora.com/2009/07/get-look-fall-09-extreme-smoky-eye.html

For More Info,
Please Go To
www.sephora.com

MUFE 25th Anniversary Aqua Pencil Sets

Too Rich for my blood!

Aqua Eyes Collector Set $249.00 (Value $425)
What it is:
A limited-edition set of 25 Full Size Aqua Eyes Eyeliners.

What it does:
The 25 Aqua Eyes Collector Set includes the full range of 25 shades so that you can create endless eye looks. Aqua Eyes is an award-winning, waterproof, and long-lasting eye liner pencil that contains a unique formula that adheres to the eye lids and resists water—even under the most extreme conditions. Its creamy texture glides on effortlessly for precise application and intense color, and by smudging it immediately after applying to the lid, it can double as a shadow.

What else you need to know:
Shades include Aqua Eyes in Champagne 23L, Fuschia Pink 13L, Purple 11L, Black Purple 6L, Shimmering Plum 4L, Burgandy 18L, Pearly Brown 2L, Light Brown 19L, Light Taupe 24L, Bronze Green 5L, Bronze 10L, Gold 9L, Pistachio 17L, Green 16L, Forest Green 20L, Turquoise 7L, Blue With Green Highlights 12L, Majorelle Blue 15L, Iridescent Navy Blue 3L, Mat Black 0L, Star Black 1L, Dark Grey 21L, Grey 22L, Silver 8L, White 14L.

Your pencils will be easy to spot when stored in your very own collector's metallic case.
** 100 are especially signed and numbered by the MAKE UP FOR EVER creator Dany Sanz herself **
Size: 25 x 0.04 oz

This is more affordable, but still! OUCH!



Aqua Eyes Collection Set $35 (Value $49)
What it is:
A set of five travel-size Aqua Eyes.

What it does:
The Aqua Eyes Travel Holiday Set includes five vibrant shades so you can create any look, any time. Aqua Eyes is an award winning, waterproof and long-lasting eye liner pencil that contains a unique formula that adheres to the eyelids and resists water even under the most extreme conditions. Its creamy texture glides on effortlessly for precise application and intense color, and by smudging it immediately after applying to the lid, it can double as a shadow. Stored in a travel size metallic case, it fits right in your bag and makes sure your pencils safe and easy to find.

This set contains:
- 0L black
- 21L dark grey (new)
- 12L blue with green highlights
- 4L shimmering plum
- 23L champagne
Size: 5 x 0.025 oz

Depotting vs. Custom Palette Purchase

Much ado has been made regarding depotting eyeshadows from makeup enthusiasts.
On Temptalia's blog (temptalia.com), she demonstrated the EASE of depotting Make Up For Ever single shadows.
The current promotion from Sephora
(buy 3 single pan shadow/blush get an empty palette free) is very tempting indeed. Provided of course one can recover from the sticker shock of the shadow/blush.
Priced at $19 a piece & up, they are not for the tightwad.



People on the Temptalia message board complained about the work & risk involved with depotting MAC shadows/blushes. Apparently, MAC was listening!
MAC recently added a feature to their website where customers can drag & click products to create custom eyeshadow & blush palettes.
They range in price from

$47.50 (quad)
$177.00 (15 shadows)
$105.00 (blushes)



While this seems super convenient, I am sure there are some die hards who will be bent on continuing to depot their own products so they can back 2 mac the empties for free lippies or eyeshadows.
I recently went on a depotting FRENZY! Yes, I depotted all of my existing Milani eyeshadows. I also tested to see if my L'Oreal HiP duos would fit in my auraline palettes. They are a perfect fit with a little room left to pry the shadows loose without risking gouging my precious products. I also found out that Prestige eyeshadows fit in the auraline palettes as well!

The empty palettes are $5.25 each for both the 15 pan(36mm)/& 28 pan (28mm) size (check sale items). Their normal price is $7 Be forewarned that they are NOT plastic like many of the other palettes. They are constructed of a highgrade cardboard. They are magnetized as well. I found them super easy to clean. I also own the Coastal Scents empty 15 palette. The CS palette has foam which traps the minute particles of fall out, making for a very challenging cleanup for the palette.

AURALINE BEAUTY empty 15 palette
$5.25


I'm overjoyed. I'm ever eager to make an additional palette purchase so I can streamline my storage system.

Watch YouTube's "EnKore"
depot without heat!


www.Sephora.com

Check out MAC's new custom palettes @

www.maccosmetics.com

Check out the large pan palettes @

www.auralinebeauty.com

What are your thoughts?

FREE Make Up For Ever Palette with Purchase of 3 e/s

To enjoy this limited-time offer, simply purchase any combination of three MAKE UP FOR EVER Eyeshadow, Diamond Shadow, or Powder Blush shades, as well as the Eye Shadow Palette (Holds 10 eye shadows), and enter promotion code MUFE when prompted at checkout. Not valid on previous purchases. Cannot be used in conjunction with other promotion codes. Offer not valid in Canada.


Eye Shadow Palette - Holds 10
What it is:
A customizable palette that can hold ten eyeshadows or blushes.

What it does:
This customizable palette is portable so that you can have your "perfect 10" with you at all times. Its hard cover protects the shadows from breaking, and its slim case makes it easy to transport. All you have to do is pick your favorite shadow and blushes and pop them into the well and go!

What else you need to know:
MAKE UP FOR EVER Eye Shadows, Diamond Eye Shadows, and Powder Blush fit in the palette.

Of course, the buzz about this got out & now Sephora is showing the palette as
"temporarily out of stock" grrrrr

I was all set to buy this. While it is a sneaky way to get us to buy 10 shadows, it's an awesome deal. I'll be checking the website DAILY for them to return to stock. Yes, I did taked advantage of their "email me when available" feature, but I'm not taking ANY chances.

buy Make Up For Ever @

http://www.Sephora.com

Sephora Free Shipping Today Only!

Nene Leakes e/s Tutorial (Real Housewives of Atlanta)

Erin has done it AGAIN!
"scandalousbeauty" is a very down to earth guru from YouTube who encouraged & supported me when I 1st started making videos on YouTube. I owe her a debt of gratitude for her kindess & knowledge. Enjoy her rendition of Nene's HOT FIYAH Pink e/s. LAWD HA MERCY!



So far, I have ONE of the colors I need for this look. LOL Building my stash slowly but surely!

Catch the Real Housewives of Atlanta on Bravo on Thursday nights.
Tiny & Toya episodes are on a loop of reruns on BET.

What do you think? Do you watch Housewives of Atlanta? I do! I could totally mute it & enjoy the makeup. The same could be said of Tiny & Toya. LOL

FOTD

Face Of The Day


Inspiration: These earrings


FACE:
Korres Vitamin E Face Primer
Revlon Custom Creations Deep #60 foundation setting #2
NARS Albatross (highlight)
MAC Sculpt N Shape - dark side only (contour)
e.l.f. Clarifying Pressed Powder #3(tzone), #4 (contour areas)
MAC Prep N Prime Transparent Finishing Powder
Make Up For Ever Mist & Fix


EYES:


L'Oreal De-Crease
Wet N Wild Creme Shadow Pencil 133
Milani Illusion (tear duct, bridge/highlight)
Milani Shock (mobile lid)
Make Up For Ever #92 (crease)


Jane Mineral Gel Eyeliner BLACK (top Lid only)
L'Oreal Wear Infinite Kohl Pencil EBONY (bottom waterline)
Amuse Eyeliner Pencil METALLIC LAVENDER (tearduct to middle under lashline)
NYX Eye Pencil PURPLE (middle to outer edge under lashline)

CHEEKS:
NARS Albatross (highlight)
NARS Powder Blush Crazed


LIPS:


NYX Lip Pencil PRUNE
L'Oreal HiP l/s MOXIE
Maybelline Wet Shine Diamonds RHINESTONE PINK

What do you think about that MUFE #92?

MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Microfinish Puff

HD Microfinish Puff
What it is:
A powder puff.

What it does:
Make Up For Ever HD Microfinish Puff is a fine, soft, and handy black powder puff particularly suited for the application of HD Microfinish Powder and other loose powders. Its small size and thinness makes it easier to powder the hard-to-reach zones of the face, and the black color allows you to see how much powder to pick up.

FREE MUFE Mini HD Powder Sample

Sephora is offering a free MUFE Mini HD Powder Sample.
Enter Code "HIGHDEF" in promotions @ check out. Hurry before they're all gone!

Special thanks to the BeautyGumbo blog for the head's up. Check her out!
http://pinkptv.blogspot.com/

Make Up For Ever Mist & Fix

What is it?
A light and comfortable spray that sets all types of makeup and prolongs hold, even under extreme conditions.

What is it formulated to do?
With the alcohol-free formula, makeup is protected by a light, invisible film that feels comfortable on the skin. Enriched with chitosan, a marine algae extract, this makeup fixer spray protects skin against external damage caused by temperature changes, pollution, and other possible irritants.

Dany Sanz Tip:
For busy women who want to go from work to an evening dinner out and don't have time to go home for touch ups, spray mist and fix on a thick tissue and pat gently on the face to refresh your makeup. Then apply a veil of compact powder to give your complexion a velvety texture for the evening.

I purchased the small bottle (.84oz) from Sephora for $8.
The large bottle (4.22oz) is $28.

You NEED this in your life!
After having used this product, I hugged my hubby. To my surprize, not a trace of my fully made up face was left on his fresh white t-shirt! I'll never go without it again!

Albeit, the pose was awkward b/c I was trying to disguise my double chin, this product really did the best job EVER in setting my makeup! LOL



FACE: MAC Skin Primer, MAC Select Spf15 - NW43,
elf Clarifying Pressed Powder TONE 3 (tzone)/TONE 4 (contour),
NARS Albatross (highlight), MAC Sculpt N Shape Powder WARMLIGHT (dark side only),
MAC Transparent Setting Powder, MUFE Mist & Fix

CHEEKS: L'Oreal Hip Blendable Blushing Creme - ELATED, NARS Powder Blush - CRAZED

EYES: NYX e/s SKIN (mobile lid), NYX e/s EUTOPIA (crease), NYX e/s GOLDEN (highlight)
Jane Gel Eyeliner BLACK, Sassi #73 lashes

LIPS: Milani Lip Pencil Red Velvet, Ruby Kisses l/s Velvet Red,
MAC Dazzleglass Love Alert

Buy yours @
www.sephora.com

What do you think?

Get the Look MAKE UP FOR EVER Summer 2009

On page 5 of SEPHORA's Summer 2009 catalog. MAKE UP FOR EVER is featured with some hot summer colors. I tried to recreate the look for less. Please let me know what you think. :O)





EYES:

2ndary Base: Wild N Crazy 3 in 1 makeup pencil...
Mobile Lid ORANGE (says hot pink though)??
Crease PURPLE


Model depicted wearing
Mobile Lid: MAKE UP FOR EVER FLASH COLOR IN ORANGE #12 1043842 $18.00

Crease: MAKE UP FOR EVER AQUA EYES LINER in PURPLE 11L #1038355 $17.00


MAKE UP FOR EVER AQUA WATERPROOF CREAM EYE SHADOW IN BLACK Ltd. Edition #1022862 $20


vs.

Eyeshadow
**kawaii overdose mineral eyeshadow pigments $3.50 each
PSYCHIC (PURPLE)
CITRUS (ORANGE)

Highlight NYX GOLDEN from the (TS12 trio)

L'Oreal HiP Bright e/s duo FLAMBOYANT 538 (orange side only)
Undereye/L'Oreal HiP Bright e/s duo FLARE 404 (purple side only)


Jane Mineral Eyeliner Gel BLACK

Maybelline the COLOSSAL mascara GLAM BLACK


CHEEKS:
Model depicted wearing NEW MAKE UP FOR EVER SCULPTING BLUSH IN SATIN BLOOD ORANGE 20#
989434 $24

L'Oreal HiP Blendable Blushing Creme TICKLED 890 (copper caste)
Starry Boutique Blusher Palette #1
Orangey Color $4.99 (contains 3 blushers & 3 bronzers)


LIPS:


Model depicted wearing MAKE UP FOR EVER AQUA WATERPROOF LIP LINER PENCIL IN 17C #1164623 $17.00


MAKE UP FOREVER GLOSSY FULL COULEUR IN TANGERINE #144906 $19.00


vs.
Milani lip liner BONFIRE $2.99
Fashion Fair l/s OLE' ORANGE $9.00

Sally Hansen Patent Leather Lipshine CLEAR $4.00

FACE:
MAC STUDIO FLUID NW43 $17.50 from the CCO
MAC Definitive Sculpt & Shape Powder WARM/LIGHT $14.75
e.l.f. Healthy Glow Bronzing Powder LUMINANCE $1.00
e.l.f. Clarifying Pressed Powder
Tone 3 (inner portions)$1.00
Tone (4 outer portions)$1.00




Note that the MUFE products featured in the ad are Waterproof. Hence the staying power will definitely last on humid Summer Days.

Purchase MUFE products @
www.sephora.com
or
www.makeupforevercosmetics.com
Purchase Starry Boutique products @
www.richoninc.com
or
www.cherryculture.com

**kawaii overdose mineral e/s can be purchased from
"thecuteysakura" on YouTube http://www.angelfire.com/punk/sakura_blossoms/