Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Revlon ColorStay Liquid Foundation RAVE

Revlon Color Stay liquid foundation RAVE

I am pretty hopeful you can tell what this post will be about by the title.

Many gurus on youtube and bloggers rave about this products but I
just didn't try it yet because I didn't want to believe the hype.

I bought it i shade 150 Buff for normal/dry skin.  It's a little light for me,
(which was an accident because I wanted to get oily/combo but I'm not really stressin it now)
It was about $15 regular price at CVS, but there are often sales.
And it's one ounce

Packaging
It looks very modern and looks more expensive
But it doesn't please me.
MAJOR CONS: I am concerned the glass will break, the twist off top is very unhygienic, I won't be able to get the last drop of the foundation, and it is a pain to use.
(Although it doesn't look as nice, I would prefer it in a plastic squeeze tube)

Color
I got it in 150 buff and It's kind of light. I mostly got this because it's yellow toned
and most foundations from the drugstore (covergirl anyone?!) are pink toned, which don't suit me.
Even if your face is pink toned you may want a yellow toned foundation to cancel out the pink.
This is the correct shade for me because I wanted a yellow tone, and the next bottle was "sandy" which I didn't want.
The color range is pretty good.
It also comes for dry/normal and oily/combination skin which is fantastic that a drugstore foundation offers that!

Application
I apply it lightly in layers with my fingertips, otherwise it cakes up.
and dust it with some powder, it takes a while for it to "set" so it looks nice, but by the time
I get where I'm going it looks good. But watch out it can get cakey


OVERALL
Fantastic foundation, I look forward to playing with it more.
Definitely exceeds drugstore expectations
 PROS
Long lasting (bottle says 16 hrs but I don't agree)
Medium/full Coverage
Wide color selection
choose for your skin type
CONS
packaging
price is fairly expensive for drugstore

All in all, I would recommend and repurchase

Sunday, March 27, 2011

Favs & Ins and Outs for March

A combined Favs Ins and Outs for March
I know it's kind of early, but why not.

Favorites

Maybelline One By One Mascara.
This lengthens and doesn't clump your lashes at all! I pair it with Maybelline Colossal after.

Revlon nail polish in Teak Rose 167 (I think that's the number)
It's a redish rosy color that is very flattering. I love it and it's constantly on my nails 

Redken Wax Blast 10
I have only found this at the Walmart hair salon,
and it is so worth the $17 because it gets rid of all the frizzes!!

Will Smith as an actor
Kinda an odd favorite but I recently watched The Pursuit of Happyness and Seven Pounds
and I cannot get over how fantastic of an actor Will Smith is. You HAVE to see those movies

Ins

Curling my hair
It looks so good curled and although I'm not the best at doing hair, it's geting better and fresh for spring

Running, Yoga, & Tennis
Exercising in general is a major in! I love how you feel afterwards

Movies (see above!!)

Annie's organic mac and cheese
OHMYGOODNESS YOU HAVE TO TRY THIS STUFF!
idk how it's so good but it is. I'm not usually into organic foods but  this is SO GOOD

Outs

Fast food
I normally  go off-campus for lunch but my friends and I have been skipping fast food
and going to someones house or a little deli, so cute!

Heavy coats
It's spring time! I'm really into camis and sweaters now

Heavy makeup
I've been using tinted moisturizer and powder and getting my skin used to less makeup in
preparation for spring and summer!!

13 Question Personal Tag

Just a quick little tag as a get-to-know-me :)

1. What do you get when you go to Starbucks?
I'm not much for coffee but I either get hot chocolate or thier little pastrys

2. What's one thing in your closet you cannot live without?
Jeans.

3. What's one thing most people probably wouldn't know about you?
I love camping/hiking/running

4. Name one thing you would like to do before you die?
Ride in a hot air balloon, Kinda weird I know but still

5. What's one food you cannot live without?
Apples. It'd be an awful world if there were no apples

6. What quote/phrase do you live by?
If you do what you've always done you'll get what you've always gotten.

7. What do you like and dislike about the YT community?
Well, this isn't youtube.

8. What's your number one most listened song on your iPod?
The wind cries mary-jimi hendrix

9. What kind of style would you define yourself as having?
Casual, girl next door

10. Favorite number
Don't have one

11. Two hobbies
Running. Makeup.

12. Two petpeeves
When people think they're funny but they're just being rude
When people aren't upfront or don't tell you what they mean.

13. Guilty pleasure
Taking a lazy day


Hope you enjoyed!
I tag you to do it

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Tips to a flawless, zit free face and clear skin


Tips to a flawless, zit free face and clear skin
Here are a few little things you can do to be sure your face is looking its best.
Because "you skin is so clear" is such a better compliment than "nice foundation"

Change your pillowcase often
Dead skin cells and everything else is in your pillowcase so
when you sleep on it, it can clog pores on your face

Wear your hair up and out of your face when you sleep
The oil from your hair can also clog pores on your face while you sleep

Always wash your face/take off all your makeup before bed
Makeup won't hurt your skin if you take care of it

Moisturize!
You should always be sure your skin is hydrated well. If you have
dry skin you should use moisturizer, and if you have oily skin it may be
because your skin is producing more oil to try to hydrate it.

Stick with a skincare routine
New products take almost a month of consistent use to take full effect.
So once you have a routine, it is important to stick with it
Be sure to use a cleanser, spot treatment, moisturizer, and maybe toner if necessary
Also a face mask once a week is ideal. And a scrub every 3 days

When washing your face, massage the product into your skin for at least 30 seconds
This gets the product into your skin
Don't touch your face
Oil and bacteria from your hands shouldn't go on your face, obviously

Don't pick at your pimples
I know it sounds gross, but we've all done it.
Instead, hold a warm washcloth over a whitehead until it opens itself up and...empty it

Go to your dermatologist
They can always help you. The products they prescribe you have more percentages of the active ingredients.
But if drugstore products are working, you don't need to shell out a lot of money for other higher-end products because they use the same ingredients.


Tuesday, January 11, 2011

My Favorite Hair Products

My Favorite Hair Products

If you go into any woman's shower you will see bottles upon bottles of shampoo and may think an entire army washes their hair there...
Ahhh, the world of hair products

First off, hair is not my thing. I am much more of a makeup person, but
I figured I'd tell you about my hair products anyways.
I am willing to spend a little more money on hair products if they work. But with makeup I don't mind exploring because I like it, hair is such a different story!

I have straight, fine, naturally blonde hair that is past my shoulders and side bangs.

I alternate shampoo and conditioner every month.
I am not sure if it really does anything but I like the result

I'll either use Dove Damage Therapy Intensive Shampoo and Conditioner or Redken All Soft
I probably will switch it up once I finish up the bottles.

Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Deep Conditioner
It doesn't have that awful smell like most Aussie products, instead it is a nice sugar cookie smell
It leaves my hair so soft in so little time.
I use it about every week or twice a week
and just put it on the ends (You should only condition the hair
below your ears so you don't weigh down your roots)

Neutrogena Anti-Residue Shampoo
This is such a good clarifying shampoo! It removes excess build up and leaves my hair feelings so light.
I use it every week or every two weeks.

Pantene Style Volumizing Root Lifter Spray
It is in a white spray bottle with a purple stripe.
I have tried so many volumizing sprays and this is by far the best. I like sprays because I have fine hair and it is lighter and easier than a mousse

John Frieda Frizz Ease Straight Fixation
I use this when I blow dry my hair, it protects it a little and makes it straighter
My hair is already naturally Pretty Straight but this makes it straighter

John Frieda Daily Nourishment Leave In Conditioner
This is a good smelling spray leave in conditioner. It makes my hair softer
and when it's feeling dry I spray this to make it more manageable

Tresemme Dry Shampoo Spray
When I am late and just take a body shower and put my hair up this gets rid of oil so well!
Also if I use too much hair product this takes care of it. But the smell isn't so wonderful

Tresemme Heat Protector Spray
Perfect for when I use my CHI Flat Iron to make my hair even more straight

Redken 10 WaxBlast
Probably my favorite product of all and worth the (eek!) $17
It takes all those little frizzies and fly aways like nothing else!!

Sun-In
This hair lightener gets a bad rap, but if you condition and take good care of your hair and keep it healthy it will work well! Also don't try to lighten your hair if it's to dark. And know when to stop!


Of course, leave a comment! What are your favorite hair products?

Sunday, January 9, 2011

Top Makeup of 2010

Top Makeup of 2010


2010 has been the year I've been exploring new brands and stepping out of the box for makeup
Here are my favorite products in each category


Mascara
Maybelline Colossal

Eyeshadow
Covergirl
Singles in Champagne, Mink. Trio in Shimmering Sands. Quad in Coffee Shop

Eyeliner
E.L.F. Eyeliner Pen

Primer
Eye: e.l.f. $1 Eye Primer
Face: Rimmel Fix and Perfect

Liquid Foundation
Rimmel
I love Rimmel Stay Matte and their 25 Hour foundation

Foundation Powder
MAC MSF Natural
I did a review on this and still absolutely love it

Concealer
Maybelline Dream Mousse
Maybelline under eye Age Rewind (with concealer and highlighter end) This covers so well!

Blush
Powder: e.l.f. Studio in Peachy Keen
Creme: Tie NYX blushable sticks and Revlon in 09 Rosy Glow

Bronzer
NYC Sunny
NARS Laguna

Lip Gloss
e.l.f. Mineral Lip gloss (Pageant Princess & Sorority girl are some favorites)
Lancome Juicy Tube in Tickled Pink

Lipstick
Maybelline 25 Pink Please

Brushes
e.l.f. Studio and Mineral brushes


If you have questions about these products or would like more info leave a comment!




Saturday, December 18, 2010

Wet Wild eyeshadow trio in Egyptian Sands Review/Swatches

Wet n Wild Mega Eyes Eyeshadow Trio
in Egyptian Sands Review/Swatches

Let me start off to say this is one of Wet n Wild's best products
It is around $3 at my local drugstore and widely available

 The colors are labeled browbone, crease, and eyelid
(however I normally switch the crease and eyelid color)
 [[The middle color looks a little yellow in the picture above, but it is more pink than  yellow]]

Colors from top to bottom:
 Browbone: light shimmery off-white highlight
 Crease: Shimmery champagne (or more of a rose gold) It is kind of pink
Eyelid: medium mocha-chocolate brown
They all are shimmery

 A wonderfully sized mirror pulls out of the bottom
It also comes with a sponge tip applicator
Pigmentation is good, and the shimmer is wonderful

I can remember when this was very very popular a while ago on youtube.
The colors are smooth and blendable which makes it easy to drag them along the bottom
lashline for added drama


Pros:
Inexpensive
Very available
Colors work well together


Cons:
Packaging.  I do not like how the lid only goes up 90 degrees
Fallout
Product ratio    (you do get a lot of product, but I like the middle
color best and put it along my eyelid instead of crease which uses up the product)
Shimmer and color does fade, so if you are planning
on wearing this into the night touch up is necessary

I would recommend this product