Laura Mercier Candleglow Luminizing Palette Review!

I am on a major glow hunt, I don't know what it is but everything I have is not doing it for me anymore. I want that perfect glow, the kind that looks like you are shinning from within! Unfortunately this palette did not help me achieve that at all. Laura Mercier makes great products so I was very optimistic about trying this palette when I saw it in the store, but the colors all look so ashy (grayish) on my skin. The palette is lacking pigment and its just an overall fail in my opinion. Below I took pictures with and without flash, and had a hard time because the colors were not showing at all in the pictures so I packed on the color and it helped. like always this is my experience and I'm sure others will find this palette to be great so by all means check it out for yourself. 

Flash 

No Flash

Purchased: Sephora

Price: $58

The Best Concealers For Covering Dark Circles, Blemishes, And Tattoos!

I think we can all agree when I say that concealer is THE most important makeup we use, specially if like me you have dark circles or any blemish, scar or even tattoo you want to cover. I was going thru my makeup stash, organizing and getting rid of some colors that no longer work for me and decided to share with you all my most used concealer of all times on my self and clients. I will list them in no particular order.

The one thing these concealers all have in common is they carry that perfect peachy tone that is necessary to cancel out (blue) dark circles. The second thing they all have in common is they are super pigmented which means a little bit goes a looooong way. Last but not least they are all available in stores and have a great range of colors...... Now to the breakdown of each one:

1. Nars Concealer is creamy, long-wearing, crease-resistant, and ultra-light yet opaque helps me achieve a flawless finish. I have replaced this concealer twice and for me that a big deal! 
2. Mac Studio Conceal and Correct palette is perfect to use on my clients, but I purchased one for personal use as well. With this palette I can rest assure to always have the right colors and whats even better it comes with two color correcting colors, the yellow one is great for brightening and the orange for canceling out dark circles. 
3. Tarte Maracuja Creaseless Concealer.... remember I said a little goes a long way with these concealers, well with this one you definitely want to ha a light hand, or you will be blending forever! 
4. Kat Von D Lock- it Concealer is my go to for super heavy coverage, like tattoos and scars, for dark circles not so much on me personally but my super oily skin clients RAVE about it. Its super pigmented, water and transfer resistant.
5. Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer Kit this is my go to for a quick and fuss free makeup application, it blends smoothly. It does a good job at canceling out and brightening my dark circles and blending in with the rest of my face. 
6. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, the name of this product says it all! Its an all in one, conceal and treat your dark circles. I love using this anytime I feel like skipping a few steps in my beauty routine. It cancels out my dark circles and sets fairly quick which helps it not crease. 

The number one question I always get asked is how to avoid creasing, and while these concealers are great if you don't set them (or any) with powder they will move through the day. My next post will be all about setting powders ;) 

Whats In My Makeup Bag

I must admit that I had completely forgotten how nearly impossible it is to find time to do my makeup with a newborn. I can't remember the last time I was able to sit on my makeup station and do my face, what I'm left with is (if husband is driving) to do my makeup in the car. The lack of time also meant that I had to find products that don't need much blending to go on perfectly and this is what I narrowed it down to.....

Mac Studio Fix powder Foundation in NC42: This is honestly my favorite (and only) powder foundation I have used. Its long wearing and matches my skin perfectly.

Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer: This is one of the best concealers for dark circles with minimal creasing and long wearing. Plus the applicator works great for on the go.

Benefit They're real mascara: Works great at giving my lashes extra volume

Anastasia Beverly Hills Highlighting Duo Pencil And Tweezers: The highlighting pencil is my go to to highlight underneath my brow bone and help my brows look more define,, and the tweezers are by far THE best ones I have ever used.

Tom Ford Lipstick in spanish pink and Chanel lipliner in #68 is my go to lip colors and this Victorias Secret lipgloss tastes delicious!

It Cosmetics  Universal Eyebrow Pencil: I love this pencil because it goes on so smoothly and blends so natural with my brow hair, It doesn't give that obvious painted eyebrow look.  

Doll 10 Hydragel Cream Blush gives me the most flattering flush to my cheeks and I also use it on my lips as a tint sometimes.

House Of Lashes Glue: In case I need to apply lashes on the go, I keep this baby in my bag. This is by far the BEST eyelash glue I have used and the only one that doesn't irritate my sensitive eyes.

Miss Dior Travel Size Parfum

Louis Vuitton Cosmetic Pouch

Imats 2015...

Hey loves, I wanted to do this quick post to let you know my experience this year at theIMATS. I decided to only buy a ticket for the pro event this year because of my pregnancy. To be honest I will probably only attend the pro event from now on. It was such a difference from last year, there weren't so many lines and the few brand owners I came across were more laid back and wanting to actually talk.

My experience was definitely a good one and I look forward to trying the products I purchased and reviewing them. There are a few tips and observations I want to share for those of you who will be going tomorrow or Sunday. 

First things first bring CASH, it avoids many things like over spending, fraud, and also your bank might think the purchases are fradulant and block your card. I actually had this happen to me and it was a pain  and embarrassing. 

Second do create a list of things, and or brands you want to by from. The moment you walk in there you will be overwhelmed with everything that's going. 

Third don't be afraid to check the prices, while most companies claim that things are 20-40% discounted. Today I found out this is not true for all, and there was one company who actually marked up a few of their items and when questioned the owners response was that you are saving on shipping and taxes.... Fishy 

Finally enjoy yourself, walk around interact with other makeup lovers, watch the presentations. By doing this you might also give yourself time to think thru on what you really want to purchase. I definitely recommend you bring a camera, and please remember to charge it and put a memory card (I made the last mistake :/) 

Here are two pics I took, I only had my phone and no battery!!! Lol 

With Anastasia Beverly Hills!

With Angel Merino A.K.A  MAC_DADDYY

Xo,

Steffany

Motives Mavens Sculpt Series Review!

The search for the perfect contouring products sometimes feels endless, every other day there is a new product out there thats supposed to be THE ONE. The Motives Mavens palette is definitely one that ranks very highly on my list of favorites the colors selection for the Fire is great for medium to darker skins with warm tones. I do recommend using a damp BB sponge to blend in the colors as I noticed they can look streaky with a brush. Overall I do love this palette and the packaging is nice and light and it includes a brush (not pictured) that is perfect for contouring the nose.

La búsqueda por encontrar la paleta perfecta para hacer contornos en la cara parece nunca acabar. La paleta creada por Motives definitivamente es una de las mejores. Con dos opciones para pieles con tonos mas fríos por ejemplo si tienes tonos rosados y tonos mas oscuros como por ejemplo amarillo. Recomiendo usar esta paleta con una esponja húmeda pues noto que con la brocha tiende a no ser una aplicación perfecta. Sobretodo me encanta esta paleta y la recomiendo a todos. La mía es Fire para pieles con tonos amarillo. 

Purchased: Shop.com

Priced: $35

Drugstore Product Of The Week: Revlon Photoready SkinLights!

Right To Left: 300 Peach Light, 400 Bronze Light

I love face illuminators and coming from an oily skin girl it might even be weird since my face can look shiny naturally! There is however a very different glow that can be achieved with the right type of products and these babies are so beautiful I will definitely be getting a lot of use out of them. The bronze is so gorgeous to use on darker skin tones for an all over glow and on lighter skin to add a "bronzed look' by applying only where the sun hits and blending. The peach light is really lovely to use as a highlight or add a few drops to your moisturizer or foundation to add a glow to any look!

Me Encanta utilizar iluminadores y eso que yo ya tengo la cara brillosa, pero cuando utilizas los producos correctos el resultado es hermoso. Estos iluminadores de Revlon son preciosos y los voy a utilizar mucho pues los dos pueden ser utilizados de varias maneras por ejemplo el bronze light lo puedes usar en tu rostro completo si ya eres morenita, o en pieles mas clara para dar un look broceado. El peach light lo puedes mezclar con tu base o crema, y también se pueden usar para darle un brillo al escote también! Quieren ver un video de como yo los utilizo?

Purchased: CVS
Price: $12.99

Good Luck/ Buenas Suerte! Xxx

Right To Left: 300 Peach light, 400 Bronze Light

Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Kit Review And Video Tutorial!

I have been wanting to do a review for this AMAZING contouring palette from Anastasia Beverly Hills since I purchased it but like everything I want to make sure i am giving you my honest review. This palette is really perfection this hast to be one of the best products I have tried for contouring. The colors blend beautiful, the consistency, the pigmentation the under tones and the price are really all reasons why this is such a perfect palette. The palette is interchangeable as ABH plans to create more shades or you can repurchase them as you run out of them. I created a tutorial on youtube where I show two different ways this palette can be used for heavy contour or light everyday. 

Mis amores aqui les traigo un reviso de la paleta de Anastasia Beverly Hills par hacer contorno, esta paleta me fascina y les hice un video en español para demostrarles las dos maneras en la cual se puede utilizar esta paleta para uso de diario o ya mas dramático. 

Right To Left: Vanilla, Banana, Sand, Java,  Fawn, Havana

Vanilla: Is a peachy/pink powder for setting under eye concealer./ Es un polvo de usar debajo de los ojos para sellar el corrector con tonos rosa y peach. 

Banana: Is a yellow undertone powder excellent to set and brighten the under eye area./ Este polvo tine tonos amarillos excelente para sellar y iluminar el area del ojos. 

Sand: Want the JLO glow? well this baby right here is the powder you need VERY pigmented a little goes a long way./ Queires el glow de Jennifer Lopez? pues con este highlight lo puedes lograr y es super pigmentado. 

Java: Is a contouring shade with slightly gray undertones perfect for carving out the cheeks. Java es un color de crear sombras con tonos grises perfecto para aplicar debajo de las mejillas. 

Fawn: Is a contouring shade that is really forgiving. You can go crazy with this stuff and it will give you the softest application. I love it for contouring the nose./ Fawn es el color mas perdonador perfecto para alinear la nariz y hacerla lucir mas chica. 

Havana: Is the strongest contouring shade with warm undertones. I use this for to add some warmth into my skin and give me a nice tan look./ Havana es el color con mas color perfecto para contornos mas dramaticos oh lucir bronzeado. 

 Good Luck/ Buenas Suerte! Xxx