Showing posts with label beauty. Show all posts
Showing posts with label beauty. Show all posts

Saturday, February 12, 2011

Gold Smokey Eye


Here's another smokey look I did today from
the Urban Decay Naked Palette.
Hope you enjoy.

Prime entire lid area.










The colors used are:
Dark Horse for the lid, and blended out & upwards toward the crease.
Half Baked on the center of the lid.
Virgin as a highlight on the brow bone & inner tear ducts.
Creep is used to seal in the gel liner.



Line entire upper lashline with 
24 7 Liner in Whiskey.



Line lash line & wing out using
MAC Black Track Fluidline
Top liner with Creep for a long lasting look.


Here's where I go camera friendly!




I coated lashes with CG's Lash Blast.





































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Friday, February 11, 2011

Smokey Naked

So I FINALLY got my
Urban Decay Naked Palette,
& man was it worth the wait!
It was love at first sight! & Even better
when I got to play around with the colors.
I didn't have much time in the morning,
so I chose this simple, & easy to do
smokey eye for everyday wear.
Hope you enjoy!














Toasted all over the lid.
A blend of Darkhorse Hustle in the crease.
Creep in the outer V.

Other Products Used:
Create an exaggerated cat eye.


Always apply primer to the lids prior to applying any shadow.
Line water line & upper lash line.
Apply two coats to top lashes.


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Sunday, January 9, 2011

Millenia Mud Intensive Hair Reconstructor Review



I have curly, thick, frizzy hair.
I color it every now and then but had refrained
from doing so for about 5-6 months before I did it again.
It never used to take a toll on my hair, but for some reason 
the last time I dyed it, it changed COMPLETELY
leaving my hair DEAD, crunchy, extra dry and just plain
DISGUSTING!
My hair became hard to manage, it broke easily,
it would feel EXTREMELY damaged and dry, but 
would get greasy easier than before. I didn't
know WHAT  to do until I heard about this.

I saw this recommendation on FrmHeadtoToe's YT
"Naughty or Nice" video. She raved about how amazing it 
was and how her hair had changed for the better, 
so I decided to try it out.


This product can be found in your
local Sally's Beauty Supply. 
It runs around $6.50

 This is what it claims to do and
what it is made of.





 Directions
I apply this after I shampoo my hair.
Applying to mostly the bottom half
of my hair and putting the remainder on my roots.
Then I clip my hair up and go on 
with my shower so that the mask
is on my hair for about 5-10 minutes.
Rinsing with warm water and then a final rinse of cold water.
After rinsing you can immediately feel the difference!

*** Today I did NOT use shampoo.
Shampoo can be damaging to your
hair as a thorough cleanse causes
natural hair oils to be stripped away.
I lathered up with Dove's unscented bar soap 
(YES! Bar Soap!!)
It cleaned my hair, with out damaging it.***


 After my shower





 My hair in the back.


 Once it is fully dry and fluffy (lol.)


 It feels soft and is shinier than when
I use other hair products.








 My curls are soft and well defined, they have a lot of shine to them.
I have NOT applied any other hair products in these pictures.



So after about 2 weeks of using this product
I can absolutely say that it has improved the quality of my hair.
It is now:
-Stronger
-Smoother
-Shinier
-Softer
-Thicker
-Helps with growth

I mean, the condition of my hair is immaculate in
comparison to how it was a few weeks ago.
I recommend this to anyone and EVERYONE!
I will def. be repurchasing it in the future.

DIY Instant Skin Improving Mask

So I've recommended this mask to many of
 my friends. It's a DIY mask that only recquires
3 easy to find ingredients and a sealed container.

Yeah, ok but what does it do for ME?:

The lime helps to even out skin tone
due to it's acids that naturally lighten. 
It also helps cleanse the skin.

The honey moisturizes, leaving your 
 skin looking supple and adding a
 nice warm glow.

When you wash off the mask, the
sugar acts as an exfoliater, gently
removing dead skin cells & impurities
that you may have deep  down in the pores.

** Exfoliating is one of the MOST important  things
that you can do for your skin. Exfoliating helps 
rid you of the dead skin and other dirt that may be lodged 
down in your pores keeping them clogged. This way your
skin heals & is able to form new, fresh skin cells for cleaner
clearer skin.

Mix equal parts of lime juice (it's ok if the pulp gets inside),
pure sugar cane & pure (organic if you have it) honey clover.



 Cut off a piece of lime.


 A couple tablespoons of sugar.


 A couple table spoons of honey.


 Put into a container of your choice.


 Once it is mixed, it should look similar to this.
It is a watery consistency.


 Store remaining product in a sealed container
and keep it in the fridge for future use



**I did NOT edit or touch up these photos
for the sole purpose of showing you the 
before and after results of the mask.

 BEFORE


MY Skin Problems:
I have discoloration and uneven skin
tone due to my old acne scars.
The pores around my nose are enlarged
and I still have some acne leaving my
my skin rough, patchy and bumpy.


 Time to apply the mask!
Put enough to cover entire face
with out it dripping or falling off.
Remember to keep away from hair.


 I leave it on for approximately 20-25 minutes


AFTER!!!
My skin looks brighter and has 
a nice glow. The texture of my
skin has instantly improved, leaving me
with softer, smoother skin.
The pores around my nose are no
longer as visible and enlarged as before.

**This mask works for me, but everyone has different skin.
I try to do it at least once a week
after I have thoroughly cleansed my skin and
removed all traces of makeup. I also apply it only minutes after
I have showered, when my pores are open and more
likely to absorb the effects of the mask.


Hopefully you guys liked this mask and are
going to try it for yourselves!
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