Is This The Best Day Cream? It Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+Illumination With SPF 50+ Review!

 I thinks its the first time that I sit down and review a product the first time I try it, thats how stunning It Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC Cream looks and feels on my skin. I have been on the market for a great day time routine makeup, and this will be my go to. The finish is perfection, one pump gave me a medium to full coverage but my face still looked "natural". The best way to describe it is it looks like your Your Skin But Better! 

I love when a product actually delivers what it claims to do, after wearing it for around 10 hours my makeup never cracked or budge. Every other product that I applied after it went on flawlessly. I am really impressed by this CC cream, and even with such a high SPF there was 0 flashbacks. I am very curious to see how it wears on me when my skin gets a little oilier in the summer time, but that will have be another review... 

 I'm Wearing Shade: Tan
Skin Type: Normal Winter - Combination-Oily Summer

Heres what It Cosmetics Has To Say About it: 

• Full-coverage color-correcting cream, anti-aging skincare, SPF 50+ UVA/UVB broad-spectrum physical sunscreen and illumination for your skin but better!
• Drops of Light Technology™ for a lit-from-within glow
• Anti-aging peptides, hydrolyzed collagen, vitamins and antioxidants
• Delivers 7 products, all in one:
• Full-coverage foundation
• SPF 50+ UVA/UVB broad-spectrum physical sunscreen
• Brightening color corrector
• Anti-aging serum
• Pore-minimizing primer
• Dark spot corrector
• Moisturizing day cream
• Price: $38
• Sold Here: It Cosmetics Sephora Macys Ulta

I Got To Try Dermablend New Flawless Creator Foundation Drops And These Are My Thoughts!

I get so excited to try new makeup, will I love it?, will I hate it?, will this product become a holy grail? These are all questions going thru my head right before the product touches my skin. I know, I know it just makeup but well makeup is a very important thing in my life. I got to try Dermablends new foundation and I'm just going to cut thru the chase and tell you I LOVE IT! I was so relieved, yes relieved when I applied this foundation looked in the mirror and saw perfection. I could end this review right here and leave it at that but I'll tell you more details about why its AMAZING.....

Heres some important details about Dermablends Flawless Creator Foundation Drops: 

• Contains 33% concentrated pigments for weightless, customizable coverage anyone can wear.
• Uniquely silky texture is blendable, buildable and customizable.
• Multi-use: water-free and oil-free foundation formula for seamless blendability when used alone or mixed with skincare.
• Flawless Creator is formulated without parabens and is a vegan formula: no animal-derived ingredients or by-products.

I loved it because of all that and it simply made my skin look perfect, even my grandmother commented how great my skin looked. The wearability is like no other foundation I own, the first day I used it I wore it for 16 hours, yes you read that correctly 16!!! I looked at the mirror right before I jumped in the shower and to my surprise my face was still on, even my highlight was still barely but showing. Thats a big deal for us makeup lovers, especially for me, a mother of four two of them under two that are constantly touching my face, I'm kissing them all day, I sweat a lot, I have combination skin that starts to get oilier by mid day. These are all factors that play against the longevity and quality of my makeup, but on this day it was not even an issue. 

As I demonstrated on this video I mixed it with my favorite sunscreen, my idea behind this was to make it more of a bb cream, and then I applied it solo on the areas I wanted to contour/bronze. Since then I have used it almost every way possible. However as my summer tan sadly is fading this shade is a little darker then my complexion so mixing it for a lighter coverage will definitely be my go to. 

I also tried their translucent powder and a buffing brush, they both work to perfection. 

FTC: Sponsored by Dermablend Professional. I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my viewers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission guidelines concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising.

How To Prep Your Skin Before A Big Event!

I don't know about you but I get so anxious about the condition of my skin before an event, the makeup artist in me knows that for a flawless makeup application one must have a perfect canvas. Thanks to the years of beauty product hoarding and well being completely obsessed with makeup I found the perfect routine for me. 

EXFOLIATION is key people, if you ignore everything else in this post don't ignore this part. Exfoliating your skin will not only remove dull, dead skin, it will give you an immediate glow and allow every single product you apply after to go on smoothly and with minimum effort. Great skin will make any makeup you use work to its best potential I promise you. 

Below is my current go to for an instant face glow and makeup ready skin, everytime I do this my makeup looks absolutely stunning and wears all night. 

Glowstar Foaming Peeling Perfection Puff

Description from their website: 

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STARSKIN® Glowstar™ Foaming Soft Peeling Perfection Puff is a unique patented peeling and exfoliating puff that removes pore-clogging dead skin cells that cause dull skin. A blend of natural Alpha Hydroxy Acids, carrot and broccoli extract create a rich lather that effectively and safely slough away dead skin, to help visibly reduce wrinkles and brighten skin tone. This easy, at-home treatment can be used twice a week after cleansing, to help boost the efficacy of the organic and innovative skincare routine that follows. Skin glows as if lit from within. The secret to flawlessly radiant celebrity skin, now revealed.

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KEY BENEFITS

- Removes clogged pores and dead skin cells, reusable up to 3 times

- Reduces the appearance of wrinkles and reveals radiant skin

- Easy to use, at home peeling treatment with professional results 

My Review: 

This peeling puff is the bomb you guys, I have purchased this like three times and its so worth it. My skin is left exfoliated, looking brighter, clearer, smother and its so simple to use. 

I love using eye masks, I have puffy under eye bags that are a pain in my butt. I fin that when I use under eye masks they do improve and the concealer wears more smooth and I need less product. One brand I recently used and really liked was Wish Formula panda eye essence. My eyes definitely looked fighter and less swollen after 30 minutes of wearing this mask. 

Lips need love too, I purchased this pack of lip masks from Homegoods for $2.99!!

Finally after exfoliating your skin, you need to hydrate it and give it some nutrients! I love applying sheet masks after I exfoliate so that my skin can absorb all the goodness. 

This one from Peach And Lilly is really nice, I love how my skin feels after I use it and I don't have to rinse it off because it wears great under makeup. 

Products:

Starskin Foaming Peeling Puff

Panda Eye Essence Eye Mask

Peach And Lilly Reset Button

Shea Butter Lip Mask 

Cloudy With A Chance Of Red!

Burberry Trench, Blouse Loft Similar, Joes Jeans, Hunter Boots, Louis Vuitton Bag Similar 

New England's weather is so unpredictable, you can never pan too far in advance because you might be too under or over dress. I love these Hunter boots so much because they are so stylish that even if it doesn't rain I don't mind wearing them. I had some running around to do today and I got so many compliments on my boots, I want to buy some other colors!

Friday Favorite: Motives Red My Lips Lipstick Palette

Motives cosmetics is ranking pretty high in my lists of favorites brands right now. They are doing a great job at creating not only trendy beautiful makeup but very versatile and all age appropriate and at a decent price mark. I am loving their Red My lips quad palate for many reasons but mainly because god knows I live red lips. The colors apply like a lip balm and look like lipstick, the colors range from a subtle pink to bold red. The palate is a great addition to my pro kit as well as personal, and its rich in vitamin c so no dry lips now in the colder weather. 

La marca de cosmeticos Motives esta haciendo un gran trabajo creando productos no solo lindos y a la moda si no que también apropiado para el uso de cualquier grupo de edades. Esta paleta de labiales rojos me fascina y esta bien balanceada con tonos rosa y rojos intensos que lucen en todo tipos de pieles. Compre dos una para añadir en mi kit profesional y otra para uso profesional, también me encanta que tiene vitamina E hacia no reseca los labios para la temperatura mas fría que vienen. El producto aplica como una balma pero luce como pintalabios.

Purchased: Shop.com
Price: $35

My Henna Art Experience!

I have been looking forward to getting a henna art for EVER, and after seeing all the hype on Instagram I decided to reach out to a local Henna artist and finally do it. I met with Heather and she was so friendly and welcoming, I was a little shy to show her what I wanted done because I thought it would be too time consuming. But I was pleasantly surprised and embarrassed when she told me it was a very simple 10 minute design. We sat down and I asked a few questions and all the answers are available in Heathers website. I did ask her about "Black henna" and she informed me of  how its actually very dangerous and not really henna, just a very toxic ink that is not recommended to be used on the skin. (google it for more info)

Quise compartir con ustedes mi primera ves haciéndome un tatuaje de Henna y les puedo decir que me encanto. Me junte con una artista local con mas de 10 años de experiencia y me fascino su historia. La verdad no sabia que esperar, pero me contesto todas mis preguntas y se tomo su tiempo. Al mirar las fotos podrán ver que ya a la semana se estaba borrando y esto es debido a que vivo básicamente lavando las manos y untandomelas de alcohol para desinfectar. Esto causo que se me fuera la tinta mas rápido. Una pregunta que si le hice y quiero compartir con ustedes es que la tinta negra, como quizás la han visto en fotos por instagram es muy peligrosa y tóxica hacia que tengan mucho cuidado y busquen mas información antes de experimentar y tener secuelas graves. 

Henna By Heather

The whole thing took her about 20 minutes, only because we were talking and she was taking her time.

Voila!

This how it after I brushed off henna paste... about 40 minutes after (thats how long it took me to get home)

This is how it looked the next day!

This one is exactly a week

My henna art did not last as long because as you all may know I'm an Esthetician, my hands are always dealing with water and disinfecting with alcohol. Overall I would definitely get it done again especially for a special event!

Heather does Henna Parties, Weddings, Baby showers, Corporate or any Special event you might be planing. For pricing or more info contact:

PHONE: 1-877-6-henna-6
Website: Henna By Heather
Instagram: @hennabyheather
Facebook: Henna By Heather

OOTD: Striped & Laced

Dress: Bellarte, Shoes: Zara 

I loved this dress when I saw it online, and immediatly knew I wanted to pair it with my favorite Zara lace up shoes. Something about stripes that makes me feel so confident and less worried about the extra weight I'm packing.  I also cut my hair and I'm really liking it so far, my hair looked so dry and mistreated that the only way to make it look healthier was by cutting it.  I know I have been MIA and apologies for that. I have been sooooo crazy busy with my studio, and with the girls being out of school. I will try to organize my time better so I can do more blogging again! 

Me encanto este vestido de rayas en cuanto lo vi por internet. Este estilo y colores me encantan y me ayudan a lucir mis libritas de mas. Los empaje con mis zapatos favoritos de Zara en estilo atados y me fascinó el resultado. Tambien estoy luciendo mi nuevo corte de pelo, decidi cortarmelo ya que estava tan reseco y maltratado. Disculpen mi ausencia es que gracias a dios mi estidio cada dia esta mas ocupado y con las niñas de vacaciones no tengo tiempo para mi blog. Prometo organizarme mejor pues extraño mucho mi blogging. 

Good Luck/ Buenas Suerte! Xxx

Love At First Spritz

I love this setting spray so much I want it in gallons. I will tell you how amazing it is that it replaces my Urban Decay  setting spray. I still like it but it doesn't compare to this one at all, lets start by the fact that I sweat like a beast! I took this baby with me to my trip to Miami to put it to the ultimate test and let me tell you my makeup did not move at all. I was really impressed by this spray from the beginning but after it survive the Miami heat Im in LOVE. 

These are the claims:

Primary Benefits of Motives® 10 Years Younger Makeup Setting Spray: 

• Helps reduce makeup slippage into pores, lines, wrinkles or scars
• Keeps makeup looking flawless day and night
• Fewer required touchups throughout the day
• Saves up to 50% of makeup usage

I don't have any lines or wrinkles but everything else on this list I can personally attest being true for me.  The key ingredient found in the setting spray is Aloe Leaf juice that is rich in enzymes that leave the skin feeling and looking smooth and firm. I recommend this to anyone looking for a AWESOME setting spray to set your makeup for flawless makeup. 

Where: Motivescosmetics.com

Price: $29.95

Good Luck! Xxx

Me encanta este spray tanto que lo quiero en galones, te diré lo increíble que es sustituye a mi spray de Urban Decay. Me sigue gustando, pero no se compara en absoluto, sudo como una bestia haci que para mi es muy importante tener un buen setting spray! Tomé a este bebé conmigo a mi viaje a Miami para ponerlo a  prueba y déjame decirte que mi maquillaje no se movió en absoluto. Realmente me impresionó este spray desde el principio, pero después de sobrevivir el Miami heat estoy en el amor.

Estos son los reclamos:

Principales beneficios de Motives 10 años más joven maquillaje ajuste spray:

• Reduce el deslizamiento de maquillaje en los poros, líneas, arrugas o cicatrices
• Maquillaje Mira perfecto día y noche
• Menos retoques necesarios durante todo el día
• Ahorra hasta un 50% del uso de maquillaje

No tengo ninguna línea o arrugas pero todo lo demás en esta lista, personalmente puedo atestiguar ser verdad para mí. El ingrediente dominante en el spray de ajuste es jugo de la hoja de Aloe que es rico en enzimas que dejan la piel sintiendo y buscando lisa y firme. Esto les recomiendo a cualquiera que esté buscando un spray entorno impresionante fijar el maquillaje para maquillaje impecable.

Donde: Motivescosmetics.com
Precio: $29.95

Buenas Suerte! Xxx

Beauty Blender Solid Cleanser And Air.Port Review!

Beauty Blender Solid Cleanser

I'm pretty sure you all know by now how much I love beauty blenders. I have tried all the competition and nothing comes even close to this one. I never was a fan of their cleanser, I had mixed feelings but the one thing I disliked the most was how wasteful it is. When I saw that they came out with the solid version I was all over it!

Estoy seguro de que todos ya saben cuánto amo a las esponjas de Beauty Blender. He intentado toda la competencia y no están nada ni cerca de éste. Nunca he sido un fan de su limpiador, yo tuve sentimientos encontrados pero lo que mas me disgustaba era el desperdicio que hacia. Cuando vi que salieron con la versión sólida estaba muy contenta de tratarla!

I really love this version, it travels well and gets the job done. My sponges look brand new after cleaning them with this cleanser and no residue! 

Me encanta esta versión, que va bien y realiza el trabajo. Mi esponjas parecen nuevas después de la limpieza con este producto limpiador y ningún residuo.

air.port

I can't tell you how many times I prayed for this product, traveling with my beauty blenders was always a pain. I put this baby to the test while traveling to Miami and it does exactly what it claims the mesh allows air to flow allowing the sponges to dry and not become moldy. 

No puedo decirte cuántas veces recé para que este producto existiera, viajar con mis esponjas de belleza siempre fue un dolor. Puse este bebé a prueba durante un viaje a Miami y hace exactamente lo que dice. La malla permite que el aire fluja permitiendo que las esponjas se seque y no se convierta en mohoso. 

 It has a magnetic closure, vented sides, a finger strap and a cute little beauty blender charm. I can fit up to three sponges when they are dry but when the sponges are wet one fits more comfortably but I can squeeze two if necessary.

Tiene un cierre magnético, aberturas laterales, una correa de dedo y un lindo pequeña beauty blender. Quepo hasta tres esponjas cuando están secas, pero cuando las esponjas están mojadas se adapta una más cómodamente pero puedo exprimir dos si es necesario.

I love my two new finds, I thought i couldn't love my beauty blenders any more then I already do but now that I have the perfect cleanser to leave them like new and a great travel pouch I get even more use out of my HOLY GRAIL sponges! 

Me encanta mis dos nuevos hallazgos, yo pensaba que no podía amar mas a mi Beauty Blenders más de lo que ya lo hago, pero ahora que tengo el limpiador perfecto para dejar como nueva y una gran bolsa de viaje me da aún más uso de mi esponjas santo grial!

Good Luck/ Buenas Suerte! Xxx

Product Review: Smashbox Photo Finish Blemish Control Primer!

Smashbox have some of the best primers in the market, and this blemish control one is no different.  It an amazing oil free primer with two percent salicylic acid to combat acne and exfoliate and helps even out skin with time. I love its silky feel and my foundation goes on smoothly and evenly. I have to say that I have definitely been breaking out A LOT less but I cant say is necessarily from using this primer only as I am on another skin care products that might be helping too. I definitely recommend this primer for oily-acne prone skins or even rough skins looking for a good two in one product for smother skin. 

Smashbox tienen algunos de los mejores primers en el mercado, y este con acne control uno no es diferente. Es un increíble libre de aceite primer con ácido salicílico, dos por ciento al combate acné y exfoliar y ayuda incluso aclarar la piel con el tiempo. Me encanta su tacto sedoso y mi base continúa suave y uniformemente. Tengo que decir que he estado definitivamente sufriendo menos de acné fuera pero no puedo decir que es necesariamente del uso de este primer sólo como estoy en otro productos de cuidado de piel que podrían estar ayudando  también. Definitivamente recomiendo esta cartilla para pieles con tendencia acneica y aceitoso o incluso pieles buscando un buen dos en un solo producto para una piel mas suave y uniforme.

Good Luck/ Buenas Suerte! Xxx

Product Rave: Shadow Shields!

 

I have seen this amazing product around for a while now, I decided to try it and boy am I a happy girl! I seriously cant rave this product enough its really a must have on every ones makeup kit. I personally like to start with my foundation and do my eyes last, as careful as I am there are always some fallouts and i always end up having to retouch my concealer. Another advantage to using these shields is that it helps you create sharp clean lines, and makes achieving a cat eye a lot easier. I will definitely be purchasing more of these and start using them with my clients as well. Have you tried Shadow Shields?  

He visto este producto asombroso alrededor por un tiempo ahora, decidí intentarlo y soy una chica feliz! En serio no puedo delirar este producto lo suficientemente realmente una debe tener esto en todos los kit de maquillaje. Personalmente me gusta empezar con mi base y finalizar con mis ojos, por mas  cuidado siempre hay algún derrumbe y siempre termino teniendo que retocar mi corrector. Otra ventaja de usar estos escudos es que te ayuda a crear afiladas líneas limpias y hace un ojo de gato mucho más fácil lograr. Definitivamente comprare más de estos y empezar a usarlos con mis clientes también. ¿Has probado estos escudos de sombra?

Priced: $9.99 for 30 shields!

Purchased: shadowshields.com

Look at how much product the shield catches!

The finished look.... p.s my camera phone sucks!!

Good Luck/ Buenas Suerte! Xxx

My Favorite Drugstore Blushers!

Left To Right: NYX; Terra Cotta, Pinched, Rose Garden. Milani Mai-Tai, Sonia Kashuk; Spice, Sunset. No7 Spice and Revlon Charmed Enchanted

I have said it many times and I stick to it, blush is the most important makeup a girl can have. A blush can transform any look, you can use it to contour, as an eyeshadow and even as lipstick. I wanted to share with you all my favorite drugstore blushes that really get a lot of uses from me. Which drugstore brand makes your favorite blushers? 

Lo he dicho muchas veces y lo mantengo, rubor es el maquillaje más importante que puede tener uno. Un rubor puede transformar cualquier look, usted puede utilizarlo para perfilar, como una sombra de ojos e incluso como labial. Quería compartir con ustedes todos mis rubores farmacia preferida que realmente uso muy seguido. ¿Qué marca de farmacia hace sus coloretes favoritos?

My Can't Live Without Product Volume 6: Beauty Blender Sponge

I live for these sponges and I can honestly say that they are the best! I have seen and tried a lot of the other sponges and nothing compares the the quality and feel of the beauty blender. I know that the price can be a turn off but it's very worth it and it really lasts forever! Have you tried the Beauty Blender? 

Vivo por estas esponjas y honestamente puedo decir que son las mejores! He visto y probado un montón de las otras esponjas y nada se compara al de la calidad y la sensación de la beauty blender. Sé que el precio puede ser un desvío, pero  vale la pena y lo que realmente dura para siempre! ¿Has probado el Blender de belleza?

Good Luck/ Buenas Suerte! Xxx

Drugstore Product Of The Week: Sonia Kashuk Makeup Brushes!

 

I'm always on the hunt for great brushes and if they are affordable even better! I love Sonia Kashuk's makeup line and these brushes are awesome! 

Siempre estoy a la caza de grandes pinceles y si son asequibles mejor! Me encanta la línea de maquillaje de Sonia Kashuk y estos cepillos son impresionantes!

Tools No. 17 $17.39

This is such a nice angle brush I love the feel and it's firmer then most of my angle brushes which I love because it blends more effortlesly. 

Este es un cepillo de ángulo muy bueno, me encanta el tamaño y es más firme que la mayoría de mis pinceles angulares que me encanta porque mezcla sin ningún esfuerzos.

Tools No. 29 $17.18

A super soft and great blush/bronzer brush. 

Un cepillo de colorete / bronceador super suave.

Tools No. 20 $12.19

I'm currently using this brush to apply my concealer and it's LOVELY! It's the perfect combination of firmness and softness to apply cream or liquid product. 

Actualmente estoy usando el pincel para aplicar mi corrector y es precioso! Es la combinación perfecta de firmeza y suavidad para aplicar la crema o líquido.

Tools no.28 $10.79

This brush is really nice and soft, great for applying powder and cream product.

Este cepillo es muy agradable y suave, ideal para la aplicación de polvo y producto de crema.

Overall I think these are great brushes, I love the handles they feel and look so luxurious and they are shed free which is always a must. I'm happy with my purchase and recommend them to anyone looking for mid price brushes with a high price quality feel! 

En conclucion me encatan estas broshas son echas de muy buena calidad y especialmente me encata las manillas pues la hacen lucir mas elegantes. Las recomiendo a cualquier persona que este en busca de una brosha media economica pero con calidad de la mejor!
 

Purchased: Target

Good Luck/ Buenas Suerte! Xxx