Showing posts with label makeup artist. Show all posts
Showing posts with label makeup artist. Show all posts

Sunday, January 28, 2018

Lancome Grandiose Extreme Review With Pictures... Is It The Best Mascara?




 Lancome has been known to have some pretty great mascaras and I was anxious to try this one when it caught my eye. I have been slowly trying them out to find which is my favorite. I will be doing a review on all of them and rating them from 1 to 10.  

The first one I reviewed is their 'Grandiose Extreme' a mascara they claim will give you volume, length and up to 24 hours of wear. The wand is shaped in what they have trademarked " The Swan Neck Wand" which is what helps you achieve the latter.

Grandiose Extreme  

My first impression of the mascara is how beautiful the packaging is. I really liked the shape and details of the bottle. 

The curve of the wand is meant to help apply the mascara more precisely. It took some getting used to but after a few strokes I got the hang of it and it actually does help apply it more precisely. 

The texture of the “formula”that coats your lashes is very nice. It allows enough time for you to brush the mascara and style them to your liking then dries to a vibrant matte black 👌🏾

The real concern all woman have when wearing a mascara... Is it going to run on me? I have really sensitive eyes and they constantly get watery, so I’m very picky when it comes to choosing my ride or die mascara. 

The first time I wore it I had a full face of makeup on, I was in front of lights and I moved around a lot. The mascara did not run it held up well. So I’m starting to get really excited now.

However it looked spidery and clumpy, I was very disappointed at this. 


I was ready to put it back in the box to return it, then I realized why my lashes were so clumpy. I got eyelash glue on them . How does one forget to wait for the glue to get tacky. 🤷🏽‍♀️

I gave it a fair try again and my lashes looked a lot better. I worked out and cleaned the house, it did not run. My lashes held the curl and length for like 10 hours.  


The Score 

I would rate this mascara a 7, the wand design can be a little tricky and I smeared mascara on my eyelid and cheeks a few times.

The application of the mascara would go on so much more even and less heavy if the wand didn’t pick up on so much formula. The solution would be to wipe some of it off but then you end up wasting a lot of product. 

Overall it’s a good mascara with more positives then negatives but it’s definitely worth trying. 

What Mascara should I review next? 

Tuesday, January 23, 2018

Allure Best Of Beauty 2017 Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Facial Toner Review... Is This Really Best Toner?


I have been using toners since I was in middle school, I can only be thankful to my grandmother for that. See most of what I know and do now is from watching her when I was little. She used to create her own toners from ingredients found in our kitchen or in our back yard. We had the most beautiful rose trees in the front and side of our house and she used to use them for her baths and facials. So you can imagine how hard it is for me to believe how a lot of woman still to this day do not use or some don't even know what a toner is used for. 
My Ever So Gorgeous Grandmother Mamaniña

Well I'm here to save your skin today, and thanks to Fresh you wont even need to plant a rose tree to make your toner. Ok before I tell you more about the toner I want to tell you what is the purpose of a toner (puts on Esthetician hat). 

The main purpose of a toner is to restores your skins PH. Our skin is acidic, when we wash our face with any cleanser (alkaline) the perfect balance which if you were to measure is between a 5.5-6  gets out of whack. Using a well formulated toner will help restore the perfect balance. When you wash your face and don't use a toner you are making your skin work over time and that may cause issues for your skin like over production of oil. 

Toners also offer so much more to your skin, its another layer of protection, it helps remove any impurities missed by our cleansers and so much more. 

Ok now I can tell you about Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Facial Toner and how its a perfectly balanced toner. My skin is loving it so much, especially now in the drier months. I am not surprised it won Allure Best Of Beauty 2017 and I wont be surprised if it wins 2018 and the year after that and so on. Below is the description from Fresh. 

PRODUCT DETAILS

Rose Deep Hydration Facial Toner softens the skin and refines the appearance of pores for a healthy-looking complexion. Infused with real rose petals, the gentle formula cleanses the skin, helping to clear it of surface debris, pollution particles, and residual impurities, while leaving it feeling refreshed and prepped to receive the full benefits of the skincare ritual to follow.

THE PROOF*

  • Scientifically proven to increase hydration by 46% for six hours after application
  • 100% said it helped clear pollution particles and residual impurities
  • 97% felt it softened and refreshed their skin
  • 94% reported it left their skin smooth
  • 90% felt it was soothing

Price: $44
Available: Fresh Or Sephora

Thursday, December 17, 2015

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



Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Dior Holiday Couture Collection Smokey Eyes - Lips Palette Review!

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Dior is one of my favorite brands to splurge on in makeup, the  brand always seems to impress me with the quality and presentation of their products. However this one did not quite do it for me.... Lets start with the pros, the eyeshadows are beautiful, highly pigmented and go on like butter. The little pouch is adorable, but the lip "maximizer " and lipstick leave so much to be desired. I did not notice andy difference on my lips and there is no pigment to the lipstick, it does smell nice but thats about it. 

Overall its a beautiful palette, the colors are not so different from anything thats out there and the vaseline (lipstick) that comes did not show on my lips at all. I'm glad that I saved my receipt because this one is going back since I can't justify the price for only three eyeshadows.
  







Purchased: Sephora 
Price: $62


Monday, November 23, 2015

Tarte Tartelette In Bloom Palette Review And Makeup Looks!


This palette is EVERYTHING, I mean I seriously haven't been this in love with a palette in a long time. First impression when it arrived in the mail was how freaking gorgeous the actual palette is, like the type you want to keep in your vanity even if the actual colors aren't cute. Then I played with the colors and WOW this is what you call a win win. The colors are gorgeous, apply like butter and are highly pigmented...... Oh and they smell yummy! 

I took the risk and tried it on my client that same day I received it, and the colors complimented her so beautiful and photographed beautiful too. I used it for my birthday date and could not decide for which colors to use since they are all so gorge. 

The palette is only sold at Tarte for $45 and its worth every dollar!

Left To Right: charmer, jetsetter, rocker, smokeshow

Left To Right: flower child, smarty pants, firecracker, activist

Left To Right: funny girl, sweetheart, rebel, leader

My birthday date look! 



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Thursday, November 19, 2015

Anti-Aging 101: Six Tips And Secrets To Look Younger And More Awake!



There is nothing that gives up our age (or ages us more) than the skin around our eyes. Fortunately for us if we properly take care of our eye area, we can prevent and even repair signs of aging like wrinkles, dark circles and puffy eyes.


  • The first tip and most important is prevention, we do this by not exposing our skin to the sun without sunblock and wearing sunglasses to protect the delicate skin around our eyes. 
  • Apply eye creams rich in antioxidants and vitamins, a great eye cream should have active ingredients that combat a few issues at once. I'm currently using and loving THIS ONE
  • Visine yes little old visine is my number one tip for my clients that complain of always looking tired. Bright eyes are one of the first tricks of looking more youthful and awake!
  • Lashes, lashes, lashes I swear it is incredible some of the before and after of my clients after they get eyelash extensions. Faux lashes can take years of you and give you and instant (no knife) eye lift! 
  • Concealer is a must for looking more awake and youthful, the trick is finding one that won't crease on you and if it has added benefits even better, like THIS ONE
  • Last but not least highlight, yes you are reading correctly. If used correctly highlighters work wonders for faking a more awake look. One of my favorite places to use them is under the brow, it immediately lifts the area giving you a more youthful look. I also love using it in the tear duct and a  beige pencil in the water line to open up the eyes. 
Dont forget that good diet, not smoking and getting at least 7-8 hours of sleep play a very important role in how well we age! 

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Ciate London High Definition Tip Eyeliner Review!


I think we can all agree that creating a perfect eye liner is tough! For me is getting them to look remotely similar, sometimes is like they're not even related! The trick is to practice and practice, but also to have great tools that work with you. 

I came across this eyeliner while shopping online, and decided to give it a try. My first impression is how black it goes on, and stays that way! The felt tip is easy to work with and glides smoothly on. Easy to fix mistakes if wiped off immediately but once dried it's super long lasting. 

Overall a great find the only negative for me was that if you press the ink comes out and runs, ruining your perfect cat eyeliner..... It happens! 




Dont mind my brows..... 



Thursday, October 29, 2015

My Current Favorite Makeup Brushes For Personal And Professional Use!


As a makeup artist I can tell you how important makeup brushes are, and how difficult in can be to pick the right ones. Some makeup brushes can be very expensive or inexpensive but I will tell you this the price tag does not always reflect the quality of the brush you are buying. Mainly there are two kinds of brushes the natural hair or the synthetic and while there is good and bad in the two kinds I wanted to share with you what they are good for that way you can decide which kind to invest in.. 

Natural Vs. Synthetic

Natural:
  • Natural hair has follicle that cling to powder pigments, allowing them to be evenly applied
  • Lasts a lifetime if taken care of properly
Synthetic:
  • Synthetic are best to use with cream and liquid formulas
  • Synthetic can cost significantly less money
I wanted to keep the list very short and not go over the cons as this really is a very personal opinion. There are so many great choices when it comes to makeup brushes and you really don't know which ones work the best for you until you try them.

My Favorite Brushes Are:

Mac 217
Mac 239
Mac 130
Mac 132
Morphe M426
Sedona Lace Eb-19
Sedona Lace 863

Most of them are synthetic but are made of great quality. 




Sunday, November 2, 2014

Skyn Iceland Solution For Stressed Skin Review



Im not one to experiment too much when it comes to my skincare routine.  I have crazy sensitive skin that breaks out very easy. I have been on the lookout for a different skin care routine since my needs change with the weather. Without any prior investigation I ordered these kits from the Victoria Secret website and her is my review: 

No tiendo a experimentar mucho cuando se trata de cambiar mi rutinas del cuidado de mi piel, por que la tengo muy sensitiva. Estoy buscando algunos productos nuevos para ver si logro mejorar la condición de mi piel. Sin hacer ninguna previa investigación oree estos dos kits en en Victorias Secret y después de tratarlos aquí esta mi opinion: 


Detox Kit For Stressed Kit

What They Claim:  Stress deprives skin of vital nutrients, moisture and oxygen, leaving it depleted, broken-out and irritated. In just five days, this detoxifying set gives stressed skin a fighting chance. Used daily, these four products work in harmony to help heal exhausted, irritated and damaged skin so it emerges soft, clear, fresh and glowing.

 Lo Que Ellos Reclaman: El estrés priva a la piel de nutrientes vitales, la humedad y el oxígeno , dejándola agotada , con acne e irritada . En sólo cinco días , este conjunto desintoxicante da subrayó la piel una oportunidad de luchar . Usado diariamente , estos cuatro productos trabajan en armonía para ayudar a sanar la piel agotada , irritada y dañada por lo que surge suave , clara , fresca y radiante.

A Month Supply Of: Glacial Facial Wash, Arctic Face Mist, The Antidote Cooling Daily Lotion, And Oxigen Infusion Night Cream.

Incluye Un Mes De: Un lavado facial, Un tonificante tipo spray, Una loción de día, y una loción hidratante de noche. 

How To: Stop all other skincare products and use the Detox Kit for five days to rebalance skin. After the first five days, continue with regimen or begin to reintroduce other products.

Como Usarlo:

Detenga todos los otros productos para la piel y utilizar el kit de desintoxicación durante cinco días para reequilibrar la piel . Después de los primeros cinco días , continúe con el régimen o comenzar a reintroducir otros productos .

My Experience: 

I really liked this kit, I did as recommended and used these products for a whole week and then adjusted  my regimen. My skin felt so soft and the texture looked smother, even my husband commented on my skin. I will definitely be using these product, along with some of my other favorite products.  The night cream is probably my favorite, it feels so moisturizing and my skin loves it! 

Mi Experiencia:

Me gustó mucho este kit , lo hice como recomendado y utilize estos productos durante toda una semana y luego ajusté mi régimen . Mi piel se siente tan suave y la textura parece mejorar, incluso mi marido comentó sobre mi piel . Sin duda el uso de estos productos, junto con algunos de mis otros productos favoritos van a mejorar la condición de mi piel. La crema de noche es probablemente mi favorita, se siente tan hidratante y mi piel le encanta !

Purchased: Victorias Secret
Priced: $45

Anti-Blemish Kit 

What They Claim: You’re stress and your hectic lifestyle affects your skin, leading to increased oil production, breakouts and clogged pores. Who has time to worry about a problematic complexion? No one. Defend your skin with the quick and effective one-two punch of skyn ICELAND’s Anti-blemish Kit.

Lo Que Ellos Reclaman: Estas estresado y el estilo de vida agitado afecta su piel , lo que lleva a un aumento de la producción de grasa , los brotes y los poros tapados . ¿Quién tiene tiempo para preocuparse por una tez problemática ? Nadie . Defiende tu piel con la rápida y eficaz uno-dos de Skyn Iceland Kit anti-acne.

A Month Supply Of: Glacial Cleansing Cloths And Anti-blemish Gel

Incluye Un Mes De: Toallitas de limpieza, Y un gel anti-acne 

How To: Morning and evening, rub sides of Glacial Cleansing Cloths together to create a rich, foaming lather and sweep gently across skin. Do not add water. No need to rinse. After cleansing, dab Anti-blemish Gel onto blemishes as needed, up to three times per day.

Como Usarlo: 

Mañana y tarde , se frotan lados de  paños juntos para crear la formación de espuma y suavemente limpia la piel . No agregue agua . No hay necesidad de enjuagar . Después de limpiar , aplique gel anti - acne según sea necesario , hasta tres veces por día .

My Experience:

I did not use this as they recommend, the facial clothes are best to keep for on the go makeup remover, or those night when we are too tired to wash our face. I used the cloths on a few occasions and I really liked it, it does what it claims and left my skin feeling clean. The anti blemish gel however did nothing to help my blemishes heal faster. Out of the two I would definitely repurchase the cloths and not the Anti-blemish gel. 

Mi Experiencia:

Yo no utilize esto como ellos recomiendan , la toallas faciales son mejor manera para remover el maquillaje cuando estas en marcha, o aquellas noche cuando estamos demasiado cansados ​​para lavar nuestra cara . He utilizado los paños en unas cuantas ocasiones y realmente me gustó,  hace lo que dice y dejo mi piel limpia . El gel anti- acne sin embargo no hizo nada para ayudar a mis imperfecciones sanar más rápido . De los dos, sin duda comprare los paños y no el gel anti -acne.

Purchased: Victorias Secret
Priced: $20



Monday, October 13, 2014

Drugstore Product Of The Week: Neutrogena Makeup Remover Towelettes

I think we can all agree when I say the makeup companies have finally figured out how to make some of our makeup last ALL DAY!! While this is great, it does suck when it has to come off at night and all the rubbing and scrubbing won't remove it completely. I have tried a lot of wipes and while some have been ok the Neutrogena one is really THE BEST so far. The cloth is super soft and doesn't irritate my sensitive eyes and gets all of my makeup off. 

Las compañías de maquillaje por fin encontraron la clave para crear maquillaje resistente al agua y eso por la mayor parte es bueno pero no al momento de removerlo para acostarnos. Aveces me daba tanto pesar tener que lavarme la cara hasta tres veces para poder completamente removerme toda la mascara, y lineado de ojos. Por suerte encontré unas toallas que no solo me remueve el maquillaje sino que no me irrita la piel y mucho menos los ojos. La mejor parte es que son económicas y se consiguen en la mayoría de farmacias y hasta supermercados!

I had all waterproof makeup!



Saturday, October 4, 2014

Dupe Of The Week: Lime Crime Babette

NYX $6 VS Lime Crime $18

I get so excited when I come across a great dupe, specially when the price difference is so big but theres no sacrifice in the quality. Lime Crime makes some really gorgeous products and the color Babette is definitely on of their hottest best selling lipstick. I don't know about you but  if I hadn't applied it myself on my arm I wouldn't be able to tell them apart. What do you guys think about this dupe? 

Me emociona descubrir un clon a mis productos favoritos y mas aun si son mas baratos y asequibles. La marca de cosméticos Lime Crime tiene unos del los productos de labios mas hermosos que hay en el mercado y uno de esos sin duda es el color Babette. Por suerte les encontré uno que sin duda casi idéntico pero $12 Dólares mas barato. La marca NYX no se queda atrás en crear productos excelentes pero a un precio mucho mas comodo y se consiguen en mas lugares. Que opinan ustedes de este clon que les encontré? 


Right: LIME CRIME BABETTE  RIGHT: NYX NUDE






Tuesday, September 30, 2014

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