Urban Decay Naked 3 Eye-shadow Palette

Urban Decay Naked 3 Eye-shadow Palette is their follow up to their best selling product theNaked2  Palette it features 12 highly pigmented rose gold eye-shadow shades. It has

The palette offers ultra-smooth mattes, gorgeous pearls and glimmering metallic. You can have the palest with the shimmery pink to deep, warm black. The texture is soft and velvety. It has a rich color and it's long lasting.

Included in the package is a new double-ended shadow/blending brush and an eye-shadow primer Potion sampler with resealable samples of all four formulas (original, Sin, Eden and Anti-Aging).

Shade description and finish:

Strange (pale neutral pink matte-satin), Dust (pale metallic pink shimmer w/iridescent micro-glitter), Burnout (light pinky-peach satin), Limit (light dusty rose matte), Buzz (metallic rose shimmer w/silver micro-glitter), Trick (light metallic pinky-copper shimmer w/tonal micro-sparkle), Nooner (medium pinky-brown matte), Liar (medium metallic mauve shimmer), Factory (pinky-brown satin), Mugshot (metallic taupe shimmer w/slight pink shift), Darkside (deep taupe-mauve satin) and Darkheart (smoky black matte w/rosy red micro-sparkle).

Overall, Urban Decay Naked 3 Eye-shadow has awesome palette and great colors. Great quality product, mattes and satin. It offers goddess-like colors and long-lasting.

It is perfect for my skin tone. I love the packaging so elegant and classy. The brush is great, sturdy and easy to use unlike the brush you get from drugstore eye shadow palette.

Olay Complete Daily Defense UV Moisturizing SPF 30 for Sensitive Skin

This is my review on Complete Defense Daily UV Moisturizer SPF 30 Sensitive Skin. This product has been in Olay's lineup for a while now and is trusted by people who use it and that includes me. Before I use this product my skin was dry and flaky, it was still in really bad condition. Once I use it, I really came to like the product. It was perfect for sensitive skin, it's not too shiny and not too dry. It has a non-greasy formula which is really good for people with oily skin. 

The moisturizer is light and it gives an immediate surge of active hydration. Your skin will absorb the formula withing seconds. It contains vitamin E, B3, aloe, green tea extract. It is oil free, fragrance free, it will not clog your pores, PABA free, and dermatological tested,

Once you apply the moisturizer it leaves a little white cast for a couple of seconds, but it will quickly disappear.

According to the packaging, it has a broad-spectrum UVA/UVB that helps protect your skin against the sun's harmful rays, helping to prevent sun damage and premature skin Aging. I really hope it does protect our skin.

The bottle has control pump which is really useful so you won't use too much.

With Olay Complete Defense Daily UV Moisturizing SPF 30 for Sensitive Skin you get both UVA and UVB protection.


Olay Complete Daily Defense UV Moisturizing SPF 30 for Sensitive Skin $21.48 

Colourpop Holiday Set Vixen

The Colourpop collection are creamy and very pigmented. The colors are very vivid. The feel is soft, silky, and it doesn't feel drying. Packaging is really cool.

You get 6 colors in the set. It has an actual mirror in the box.

Colors included:
Last Call- Soft cool toned mauve pink in a Crème finish
Night Owl- Vivid cool toned hot pink in Crème finish
Jingle- true blue red in a Matte finish
Plastics- deep red violet in Matte finish
54- Red wine burgundy sprinkled with red and hot pink glitter in a Pearlized finish
Ruffle- mid toned warm terracotta in a Matte finish


Colourpop Holiday Kit - Vixen on Amazon $45.98
It's on sale on their website at only $25.00   

Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Invisible Cover Foundation

It's the Ultra HD age nowadays, technology are getting better and better Ultra HD is no longer only for professional photographer or video it's now on ubiquitous smartphone. So, do you think your make up can survive the Ultra HD test? Not, if you're using ordinary make up.

Make Up For Ever created the ULTRA HD make up specifically for those gadgets with ultra high-definition camera. The company promise that their advanced formulation is invisible on 4k (UHD) camera and to the naked eye. It is great for makeup professionals and for everyone nowadays due to advancements on technology.

The ULTRA HD foundation is like a second skin that provides medium coverage and looks natural on the skin. It also moisturizes your skin.

The formula is packaged on a plastic bottle tube that is sealed very tightly with a cap, it also has a pump dispenser for easy access.

Judging for the look of it, it looks thick but once you spread it you will feel that it is actually lightweight that is not runny at all. It is also very smooth and glides over your skin very well.

The finish is like matte and it will give you high level of coverage. You can hide, pimples, dark spots, blemishes, and dark eye bugs. The most important of all, it photographs very beautifully even on Ultra HD cameras.

About the color matching, it matches my skin perfectly.

However, for people who have oily skin it's not good in that area. As for me, after a few hours my face turns shiny. Overall, this is a very good foundation and worth a try.

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2016

Time is like a flowing river, no water passes beneath your feet twice, much like the river,
moments never pass you by again, so cherish every moment that life gives you and have a
wonderful New Year.

Merry Christmas! 2015

May your heart be lifted in praise this Christmas
for the wonderful gift of Jesus
and the joy He brings to our lives.
Have a wonderful Christmas
and a Blessed New Year

Best Mascaras on the Market

No one wants flaky mascara, it can ruin your day. Mascara should be volumizing, lengthening, and non-clumping these qualities are hard to find. You will need to try out many mascara that are on the market just find the one that best suits you. Choose the one that won’t clump, flake, wear off easily or that will irritate your eyes. It should also be easy on the wallet since mascara has short shelf life, mascaras that are used daily are usually drying in 3 months and it's no longer viable by six months.

Here's my list:

Benefit Cosmetics They’re Real Mascara

Benefit Cosmetics produces great products and I like their makeup. I also love their mascara called "They’re Real". Yes, it's expensive for a mascara, but for me it's totally worth it for occasional use.  It doesn’t flake or irritate your eyes. It put emphasis to your eyes, it lifts and separates. This product, adds volume, lengthens, curls and applies evenly.

It’s also gluten-free.

Price:
Ulta.com $24
Amazon $19.00


LORAC PRO Mascara

Another amazing mascara that is smudge-resistant, flake-proof and packed with PRO power. It will give you extra-long, thick and extremely dramatic lashes with each coat. It's pricey, but it produces professional look to lashes. It is also ophthalmologist tested and safe for people who wears contact lens.

Price:
Ulta.com $23
Amazon $23



Earth Lab Raw Mascara

This is a natural product that offers no clumping, no flaking, no smudging mascara that will not irritate your skin. It’s made from earth-bound ingredients.


Price:
iherb.com $20
Amazon $17.10


Mally Beauty Volumizing Mascara


One of the best mascara in the market today, it got rave reviews on Amazon and Ulta. The company said that it has unique formula that gives you beautiful lashes. It doesn't clump nor flakes, it gives you full, luxurious lashes.

Price:

ulta.com $20.00
Amazon $20.00


Ecco Bella Natural Black Mascara

This is a natural mascara that has no lacquer, shellac and alcohol. It is made from clay and iron oxides so you are definitely certain that it has no toxins like parabens that may hurt your sensitive skin. It's water resistant, but not waterproof. It is also an animal friendly product.

Price:
iherb.com $17.96
Amazon  $14.48

L'Oreal Voluminous Volume Building Mascara

L'Oreal Voluminous Volume Building Mascara is one of the best Mascara for me since it's not just a great product that can compete with other expensive mascara it is also budget friendly. This mascara gives you alluring big eyes and lashes. It gives you 5X the natural thickness of your lashes, for a full and dramatic look. It is one of the best no flakes mascara in the market.

Price:
ulta.com $8
Amazon $8.45     

NYX Propel My Eyes Mascara

This mascara is smooth and it doesn't clump or flakes. It also conditioned since it is enriched with Pro Vitamin B5, D-Panthenol and Green Tea Extract.

Price:
ulta.com $8.99
Amazon $5.95 

Maybelline Lash Discovery Mini Brush Mascara 


It has lash catching brush that gives you a long and well-defined lashes. It doesn't clump, and no globs. It is also contact lens safe and hypoallergenic.

Price:
ulta.com $7.99
Amazon $6.47

Maybelline Full N Soft Thick & Healthy Washable Mascara

It's a good mascara that applies evenlty, it doesn't clump. It also conditioned since  it contains Panthenol, Ceramide R, and Vitamin E. It also promise no tugging or lost lashes during the application process. It gives you a natural looking lashes.

Price:
ulta.com $7.99
Amazon $5.99

Neutrogena Healthy Volume Mascara 


This mascara gives you full, natural lashes with volume. Price is very good for its performance. It doesn't clumps, smudges or flakes.

Price:
ulta.com $7.99
Amazon $7.99 


Boots No7 Exceptional Definition Mascara 


This is an amazing product that gives you a smooth natural looking lashes. It has conditioning formula for a softer look. It doesn't clump nor flakes.

Price:
ulta.com $8.99
Amazon $14.80 

Colors of the Fall: NYX Matte Lipstick and Soft Matte Lip Cream Swatches

NYX Matte Lipstick are highly pigmented and richly formulated lipstick that slides smoothly on your lips and it gives you brilliant rich colors. It is also design as long lasting lipstick so it stay on your lips all day.

The texture is velvety and non-glossy.  You can apply it using an even layer on your lips. It can also be complemented with a NYX lip liner and lip gloss.

Merlot (left) Alabama (right)

NYX Matte Lipstick MLS16 - Merlot (Plum Red) $5.99 at Amazon

Their version of Merlot is a little light and bright shade close to pink, don't compare it to Merlot wine which is on the darker side.

NYX Matte Lipstick MLSO7 - ALABAMA (brownish red) $6.00 at Amazon

It's a beautiful dark brick red color. It can be a bit drying like other matte lipsticks.




NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream - Neither lipstick nor lip gloss, the NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream has a creamy and silky smooth texture that sets to a matte finish. The cream is durable and it moisturize your lips. However, it takes time to dry the product to a perfect matte, about 30 minutes. It can lasts pretty long, doesn't come off even after 12 hours.

NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream SMLC 20 Copenhagen (Rich Plum Purple) $7.95 at Amazon

The shade is a beautiful dark plum. It is very dark, that results to a deeper wine look on the lips.

NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream SMLC 21 Transylvania (Violet Purple) $7.59 at Amazon

It has a very dark shade, beautiful deep dark burgundy, which results to a vampire lip color.

**** NYX Cosmetics is certified and acknowledged by organizations, such as PETA, as a cruelty-free brand.

• NYX Matte Lipstick MLS16 - Merlot (Plum Red)
• NYX Matte Lipstick MLSO7 - ALABAMA (brownish red)
• NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream SMLC 20 Copenhagen (Rich Plum Purple)
• NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream SMLC 21 Transylvania (Violet Purple)

Vichy Dermablend Total Body Corrective Foundation Review

The manufacturer promises that the Vichy Dermablend Total Body Corrective Foundation offers extremely high coverage that has a long lasting effects (16 hour hold) and a flawless finish. It can also conceal moderate to severe skin imperfections like tattoos, stretch marks, scars and even varicose veins. It is also good for all skin types, including sensitive skin.

The product is also resistant to water, sweat and rub which is perfect for an active lifestyle.

- Suitable for sensitive skin
- Hypoallergenic
- Non-comedogenic
- Vichy Thermal Spa Water
- No Fragrance
- SPF15

Pros:

The product is really good at covering imperfections. And my skin stay very soft with the product and it looks natural on the skin. It can completely cover large imperfection like scars and large colorful tattoos.

Cons:

Some people cannot match their skin color with the product and it can appear orange. Can be a bit dry and patchy.

The Vichy Dermablend Total Body Corrective Foundation is very thick pigment that can be applied to your body and face. I have a huge scar that's really hard to conceal but with this product it dissappear without a sweat.

How to Apply:




Step 1: Clean your skin with soap and water then apply your usual moisturizer before make-up. Then apply a tiny amount of corrective foundation to the affected area.

Step 2: Dab the product with your fingertips.

Step 3: Spread and blend the product gently with swift up and down motions. Allow to dry for 5 minutes before dressing.

Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15

Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15 is moisturizer that is gentle on your skin. It's good for all skin types. You can use it before you do makeup or after shaving.

I use this moisturizer everyday and especially when going out. The texture is light, non-greasy and it doesn't break me out. A lot of beauty products contain mineral oil and it's said to cause break outs, good thing Cetaphil is mineral oil-free. This product not only nourishes and hydrates your skin but it also protects you from sun's harmful rays with SPF 15.

It's easy to use. It doesn't even feel like you have anything on. What I love about this product is that it's really gentle on my skin and it's not greasy.

Soft, light, non-greasy feel