tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53990802915452076072024-03-13T20:29:39.574-07:00Beauty-FullA makeup and beauty spot where I will share my makeup tips, tricks, advice, and sheer LOVE for makeup and beauty. Hope you'll stay a while and share yours too!tesahelenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00831602565408025658noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5399080291545207607.post-7256806368761031822012-06-28T14:33:00.001-07:002012-06-28T14:33:23.118-07:00How to Read Beauty Reviews OnlineHello lovlies! Forgive me for letting so much time lapse since my last post... I have no excuse. However, I do want to share with you something that dawned on me while I was surfing ulta.com just now, looking for a new foundation: there is a certain way that I navigate through online reviews. If the website allows you to, set the review sorting order to "lowest rating", so that the lowest ratings of the product will be shown first. In my opinion, it's better to read why people hate the product you are viewing rather than why they love it. I find that the lower star reviews will give more honest and specific comments and this helps me out tremendously when deciding whether or not to add the product to my shopping cart! Try this little trick out the next time you're shopping online and then let me know what you think of it. Hope you enjoy the rest of your day and also have a fabulous upcoming weekend. *muah*tesahelenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00831602565408025658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5399080291545207607.post-6968442266879730422012-01-18T22:44:00.000-08:002012-01-18T22:44:11.187-08:00Best Makeup WipesHey beauties! Happy New Year! I apologize for making you wait so long for another posting. But it's back to business now and I'll try my best to post more consistently this new year.<br />
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Ranking of makeup wipes:<br />
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7.)<span style="font-size: large;"> Forever 21</span>- You know the saying "You get what you pay for"? Well, this holds true with these wipes from F21.<br />
6.) <span style="font-size: large;">Pond's</span>- You'd think the brand name wipe would hold the title for best wipe over its generic counterparts, but it does not. These wipes are rough and dry. Two things you don't want in a makeup wipe. I couldn't wait for my package to be empty so that I could open up another package of Equate wipes.<br />
5.)<span style="font-size: large;"> Kirkland</span> (Costco)- These and the Up and Up wipes are actually tied. They are both basic, moist wipes that work well. I guess I placed these in 4th place because they cost more than Up and Ups, however you get a lot. I'll let you know which value is better, but I'm guessing it'll be Kirkland.<br />
4.) <span style="font-size: large;">Up and Up</span> (Target)- Basic wipes that will get the job done. <br />
3.) <span style="font-size: large;">Neutrogena</span>- Specifically the makeup removing wipes in the light blue package. I LOVE these wipes, they're soft, smell nice, and remove makeup well. The one thing that I love about them that some of you may not agree with me about is that these wipes leave your face feeling moist, and even a little greasy, after using them. If you have oily skin, you may not want this. For those with drier skin (like me) may probably desire this. This was the only wipe that I have ever wiped my face clean with for the night and not had to wash my face after! The downfall about this wipe is that it is a little pricey for being a drugstore wipe. I think 25 wipes go for about $6. I think that's ridic. Which is why I only buy these when they're on sale and when I have a coupon for them.<br />
2.) <span style="font-size: large;">MAC</span>- I love these wipes too. The downfalls of these wipes are that they are a little small, or rather a weird rectangle shape and they cost waaaay to much. If you do end up splurging for these wipes, don't forget to save the packaging when you're through with them. They count for recycling through MAC's recycling program!<br />
1. <span style="font-size: large;">Equate</span> (Walmart)- And the winner is... Equate! These wipes are simply wonderful. They are consistently moist, take off all of my makeup (even the stubborn type), and are also the best value! 120 wipes (2 packages) cost $6! These wipes come with zero downfalls. I'm so happy to have found them. Hope they bring you happiness too! =)<br />
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A tip for all makeup wipes- Store your package upside down! It keeps your first/next makeup wipe the moist-est for ease of makeup removal. Thanks for spending some time with me! Love you! tesahelenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00831602565408025658noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5399080291545207607.post-26113285220159730402011-12-06T17:46:00.000-08:002011-12-06T17:46:17.214-08:00tartecosmetics.com 30% off codeHello lovlies! I just wanted to write a quick post to let you know that Tarte Cosmetics is offering a 30% discount on any order of $40+ on their website now through Dec. 12th! Use code: FFDEC. Great timing now that I'm sure we're all hustling to get our best girlfriends gifts for Christmas! =) Happy Shopping!tesahelenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00831602565408025658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5399080291545207607.post-35315450077138331692011-12-01T23:09:00.000-08:002011-12-06T17:51:49.162-08:0015-Hour Makeup DaySo I just washed off my face of makeup that had been on since 7:45 am today and I must say, most of it barely even smudged. IMPRESSIVE. Here's what I wore:<br />
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<ul><li>Urban Decay Primer Potion in original</li>
<li>2 Urban Decay shadows from the BOS IV</li>
<li>Mary Kay Lash Love mascara-- Favorite mascara in the WORLD!!! I hope it never get's DC'd...</li>
<li>L'oreal Lineur Intense in black. (Not carbon black.) This lasts waaaay longer and is just as dark!</li>
<li>MAC Studio Fix Fluid in NC42. I love me some cake! I felt like I needed full-coverage today.</li>
</ul><div>Beauty Marks for all of these faves: A+</div><div>Good night lovlies!</div>tesahelenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00831602565408025658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5399080291545207607.post-61147797209700174262011-10-22T11:06:00.001-07:002011-10-22T11:06:05.257-07:00Dipdown Fluidline (brown) + MAC brush #210 = Eyeliner Pro! =)tesahelenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00831602565408025658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5399080291545207607.post-34787946246714008172011-10-20T13:43:00.000-07:002011-12-06T17:52:14.308-08:00Best Long-Wearing FoundationAloha beauties! I just wanted to write a beauty quickie to let y'all know about an amazing foundation that lasted all day long through a few of my Hawaiian vacation days (the days I actually wore makeup). I didn't even have to use a primer either! This wonderful foundation was MAC's Pro Longwear Foundation! I went to a MAC counter in Hawaii and the girl gave me sample of this (in NC42) and she said that she loved it because it lasts through Hawaii's humidity- she wasn't kidding! I applied it early morning around 8 am and after a day FULL of sightseeing and being outdoors in the heat, the foundation still looked good at 10 pm that night! Craaaazy right? I still have some of my sample left, so I'm going to also test it out at work under normal conditions and I'll let you know how that goes. So far though, I am totally sold on this foundation and I will be purchasing it very soon!<br />
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Click on this link to get the scoop!<br />
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<a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/158/10180/Pro-Longwear-SPF-10-Foundation/index.tmpl">http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/158/10180/Pro-Longwear-SPF-10-Foundation/index.tmpl</a><br />
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1 oz. bottle - $29.50 (and the pump is already included!)<br />
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*Tip- Apply this with a dampened beautyblender sponge (stay tuned for a rave review on this) for a flawless complexion!tesahelenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00831602565408025658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5399080291545207607.post-57229384774210192432011-10-07T10:13:00.000-07:002011-10-07T10:13:03.504-07:00Cover Girl Intense ShadowblastsHey beauties! OK so last night I went out and bought 3 more of these drugstore gems! (Haha I love that phrase!) I now own 4 of them and I will buy the other 2 very, very soon! Here's the scoop: These are lipgloss style cream eyeshadows which have primer built in. They come in 6 colors: brown, blue, silver, pink, green, and beige. I had the brown one for about a week and I used it a lot! The application is easy, the wear time is all day, and the colors are so pretty! They aren't as dark as the tube shows, but that's what I like about them... They all give a pretty wash of color! I haven't done this yet, but I am sure you could use these as primers for other shadows! (Think Urban Decay Primer Potion in Sin and Greed style!) These sell for $8 a piece, BUT there are buy one, get one 50% off sales at Walgreens, Rite Aid, KMart every week and you can clip $1 off coupons in every Sunday paper, so you'll be able to get these for very cheap! I'll post a pic of the product for now and later on today when I put my makeup on, I'll snap another shot.<br />
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Thanks for reading and have a great day!<br />
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Beauty Mark: A-<br />
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Goodnight, beauties!<br />
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Left to right: Berry Amore and Luminosotesahelenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00831602565408025658noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5399080291545207607.post-12182164784905038282011-09-24T19:11:00.000-07:002011-09-24T19:11:24.431-07:00Beauty Quickie- Drugstore HAUL<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hey dolls! I'm going to have so much fun tonight playing with my new stuff! After sales, coupons, and my employee discount the total for all of this came out to: $16.48! That's the cool thing about working in a retail pharmacy. The employee discount works for everything in the store! =)<br />
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tesahelenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00831602565408025658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5399080291545207607.post-52645390398957570872011-09-23T22:35:00.001-07:002011-09-23T22:35:56.412-07:00At the end of the day, from the new makeup I've tried my favorite product is the Mary Kay Lash Love mascara. Thank you Mary Kay! No smudges, yay! =)tesahelenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00831602565408025658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5399080291545207607.post-21546892276453632652011-09-13T23:11:00.000-07:002012-02-03T11:32:43.286-08:00I'm Hoping for a Chance to Enhance Beauty-Full You!<div style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="font-family: "Century","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: FangSong;">Beauty-Full Price List<o:p></o:p></span></u></div><br />
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Century","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: FangSong;">Full Face Makeup- $40<o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Century","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: FangSong;">Makeup Lesson- $30<o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Century","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: FangSong;">Bridal Makeup & Trial- $75<o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Century","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: FangSong;">Bridesmaids Makeup- $40<o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Century","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: FangSong;">Just the Eyes- $20<o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Century","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: FangSong;">Just the Face- $20<o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Century","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: FangSong;">Eyebrow Shaping (mini tweeze, cut & shade-in)- $10<o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Century","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: FangSong;">Hair (straighten or curl)- $20<o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><u><span style="font-family: "Century","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: FangSong;">Add ons</span></u></div><br />
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Century","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: FangSong;">Travel fee- $5+<o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Century","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: FangSong;">False Lashes- $5<o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Century","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: FangSong;">Use Your Own False Lashes- $2<o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Century","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: FangSong;">Nail Designs by Belle- $8<o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Century","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: FangSong;"><o:p> </o:p></span><u><span style="font-family: "Century","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: FangSong;">Additional Perks- FREE!<o:p></o:p></span></u></div><br />
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Century","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: FangSong;">Prep, Prime, & Set<o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Century","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: FangSong;">Model-for-a-Day Pics (to add to my portfolio)<o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Century","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: FangSong;">Use of Mainly MAC Products<o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Century","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: FangSong;">Alcohol & Antimicrobial Sanitation Techniques<o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Century","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: FangSong;">Fun =)<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Century","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: FangSong; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Can’t Wait to Make You Beauty-Full!</span></div>tesahelenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00831602565408025658noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5399080291545207607.post-14506246113444309912011-08-31T08:32:00.000-07:002011-08-31T08:32:49.209-07:0020% off all of Benefit's Top Sellers today & tomorrow!Use code SOPOPULAR for 20% off all of Benefit's "Top Sellers" on benefitcosmetics.com. Coupon expires 09/01/11 at 11:59 pm. Happy Shopping Dolls!tesahelenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00831602565408025658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5399080291545207607.post-50033965479705703322011-08-24T14:18:00.000-07:002011-10-04T11:49:46.786-07:00Do cosmetics expire? Yes, they do! Find out when here...Hey beauties! I really wanted to write a post about the shelf life of cosmetics and when you should be replacing your favorite products. Below I have a few highlights from a convo I had with a beauty consultant from Benefit Cosmetics. For the most part, I agree with what she said, but always keep in mind, that if your products isn't performing as it normally does, they it's probably time to throw it away (or recycle if it's from MAC). Hope this list is useful for you!<br />
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Most skincare products have a small image of an open jar with a number such as "6M". This number is the life of the product after the container is opened, with the M standing for months.<br />
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Here are some general cosmetic shelf life lengths:<br />
•Powder: 18 months<br />
•Concealer: 12 months<br />
•Creams & gel cleansers: 12 months<br />
•Eye liner: 18 months, sharpen regularly<br />
•Eyeshadow: 18 months<br />
•Brushes: Wash every month in a mild detergent<br />
•Sponges: Wash weekly & discard monthly<br />
•Foundation: water-based 12 months, oil-based 18 months<br />
•Lip liner: 3 years<br />
•Lipstick: 18 months (If you store lipstick in the refrigerator, it will last longer.)<br />
•Mascara: 4 months (If you don't want your mascara to expire faster than its fresh date, don't pump the wand in & out, you're only exposing the product to drying air.)<br />
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So, like I said, I don't agree with every point here, but it's a great guideline to begin with. For instance, I know (just based on my bio background) that you don't really have to throw out an eyeshadow after 18 months because it can last much, much longer than that. A rule of thumb I like to follow is that if it is moist or contains water, then it runs the risk of becoming contaminated. Also, it's smart to disinfect products that you will be sharing. Need further clarification? Just ask! =)tesahelenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00831602565408025658noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5399080291545207607.post-62239215411483879622011-08-15T20:58:00.000-07:002011-08-15T21:01:20.617-07:00Sally Girl Hydrating Lip GlossHey dolls! So I am so freakin' excited to share this great find with y'all! I found a mini lip gloss at Sally that is part of their "Sally Girl" collection and it impressed me so much, I decided to write a post dedicated to only it! These glosses are orignally $0.99 each, but when I went in, there was a special for 6 Sally Girl items for $5 and so I got 4 mineral eyeshadows, a black eyeliner pen, and a pink lip gloss. The lip gloss was the first item I tried and I LOVE IT! (Maybe I'll do another post about the other products if I fall in love with them!) It's so pigmented and moisturizing and very comfortable to wear! They come in about 10 colors, so I'm sure you'll find at least 1 or 2 that you'll want/need to add to your collection. Here are some pics of the glosses for your viewing pleasure. (If you check out my "Casual Lunch Date" post, you'll see me wearing the pink gloss.) Thanks for spending part of your evening with me!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The colors on my eyelids are gold, cranberry, and smokey blue. You can't really tell, but they were really cute together. These 3 colors came in a set. A primer is a must for these though because they're "sticking power" is not very strong. Actually, I recommend using a primer every time you use any type of shadow. Thanks for checking out my casual lunch date look. Hope you like it! Take care beauties!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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tesahelenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00831602565408025658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5399080291545207607.post-55032248015123778252011-08-08T22:30:00.000-07:002011-08-08T22:30:23.336-07:00Mascara Dilemma Hey beauties! I am in desperate need of help... Your help! I am looking for a mascara that doesn't end up smudging under my eyes after only a few hours of wear. The mascara can be volumizing or lengthening or both. I don't really mind, just as long as it doesn't smudge. I feel like I have tried a lot of different ones, but I always end up looking like a raccoon by the end of the day. =( If you don't mind sharing your favorite mascara and whether or not you have the same problem as me, please do tell! If I find that I love your mascara too, I'll award you a prize! (Not sure what yet though, but I'm thinking I'll buy you a tube of the mascara) as a way to say "Thank you and I love you for introducing me to a bomb mascara." =) Thanks for reading!tesahelenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00831602565408025658noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5399080291545207607.post-12089399181938894542011-07-25T10:24:00.000-07:002011-07-25T10:36:57.293-07:00benefitcosmetics.com: BUH-BUYS! I know my shopping cart is full!Hey guys! I just wanted to inform you that benefitcosmetics.com is having a huge sale on their site and the items I am so excited about are their [old-style] brushes. Their brushes are 50% off and such a great deal! I believe they are being discontinued because they have newer brushes out now, but the old ones are still really good, high-quality brushes! If you check on sephora.com, these brushes are actually still full price, so... I recommend you start your shopping on benefitcosmetics.com in the "BUH-BUYS" section! Happy shopping!<br />
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#1 Recommendation: Hard Angle Brush $8- As Liza put it, "You can never have too many hard angle brushes!" =) Beauty Mark: A<br />
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#2 Recommendation: Lip Gloss $13- They aren't 50% off (they're actually 28% off), but still a great deal! I love these glosses because they are nice wearing and non-sticky. My favorite color is: I'm with the band. Beauty Mark: A<br />
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#3 Recommendation: Lip Liners $10- Although I've never tried these liners, I have 2 of their old-style liners and they are amongst my favorite! Definitely worth trying at $10! Beauty Mark: A+ (if they're similar to the old ones.)<br />
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***Free shipping on ANY order! Code: BRSHONUP***tesahelenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00831602565408025658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5399080291545207607.post-65445924031923783022011-07-23T18:36:00.000-07:002011-07-23T18:36:17.278-07:00Who says you can't be Seventeen* again?!Hahaha, OK. What I meant was "who says you can't try and look like you're seventeen again?!" =) And that's exactly what I did with my makeup look today. I was browsing Maribelle's latest edition of Seventeen magazine and I found a look that was called "beach goddess" that I really liked, so I copied it! It was a look that boasted tropical colors and it also gave me another chance to wear my fave summer lip color (a hot red-tangerine). Hope you like this fun look!<br />
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*Disclaimer- please excuse my hair! It was still wet from the shower and for those of you who know me, I don't really do much with my hair besides part it and throw it up in a ponytail. Maybe in future post, I'll do a hairstyle! Also, excuse my big face in the close-up again. =)<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So, what do you guys think? Could I pass for seventeen?! Haha, j/k... Wishful thinking... Byee!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div>Face-</div><div>MAC Mineralize Satinfinish Fluid- NC42<br />
MAC Pro Longwear Concealer- NC 35 (Great concealer! My favorite ever.)</div><div>Benefit Bronzer- Hoola (I used to hate this product, but now I LOVE it!)</div><div>NARS Blush- Orgasm (I wanted to put to use the blush that everyone is crazy about. So far, I like it.)</div><div><br />
</div><div>Eyes-</div><div>Ulta Ultimate Brows Brow Pencil- Warm Brown (I only use this pencil for the top of my brow.)</div><div>MAC Eyeshadow- Cork (To fill in the rest of my brow.)</div><div>MAC Fluidline- Dipdown (Something about brown eyeliner for everyday use... It is Amazing!)</div><div>Shu Uemura Lash Curler- No mascara needed!</div><div><br />
</div><div>Lips-</div><div>Lipstix Lip Liner- Mocha Mauve (Lipstix is my friend's own makeup line and it is very cute! Ask me for more info!)</div><div>MAC Lipstick- Faux (My all-time favorite color.)</div><div>Lipstix Lipstick- Mauvelous</div><div>NARS Lipgloss- Orgasm (Had to match of course.)</div><div><br />
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</div>tesahelenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00831602565408025658noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5399080291545207607.post-53251296308606976102011-07-11T00:28:00.000-07:002011-07-11T00:29:42.309-07:00I got lucky and scored a MAC brush 235 yesterday!So happy to have bought this limited edition brush from MAC! Funny story, I had dinner with a couple of my girlfriends yesterday, and oops! I forgot my wallet... But, I did still have my Macy's card, so I headed over with the hopes of finding this brush (#235- $30), and guess what? I got their very last one! Yay! Why is it so awesome? Well, it's a duo fiber eye shadow brush that has synthetic hair on one side and real [probably goat] hair on the other. I bought it to use for my concealing needs and after trying it today I must say that I am very satisfied with my purchase! If you haven't gotten one already, head over to your nearest MAC counter and buy one too, because it's already sold out online. Check out the rest of this amazing collection too, called "Semi-Precious Colour and Skin"! Goodnight beauties!<br />
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</div>tesahelenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00831602565408025658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5399080291545207607.post-57725007710999182662011-07-09T16:40:00.000-07:002011-07-09T16:40:17.860-07:00Beauty Quickie- SUPER Soft & KISSABLE Lips!Hey dolls! Follow this super quick regimen before your date tonight and a few times a week as well and you'll have super soft and kissable lips! =)<br />
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Gently scrub your lips with<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> LUSH Bubble Gum flavored Lip Scrub</span> ($8.95) and lick- yes, LICK- or tissue off the rest of the granules, then finish with <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">CO. Bigelow Apple or Blueberry flavored Rose Salve</span> ($2 at Bath and Body Works right now!) to ultra moisturize your lips. Follow with your favorite lip look or nothing more! Your man (or woman) will love you for it! =) Happy Kisses!<br />
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OK, so for the longest time I have been fantasizing/contemplating about buying the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Urban Decay Naked Palette</span> ($48) because of all the raves and reviews I have heard on YouTube, but I held off for a couple of reasons... First, I'm not that big into neutrals & browns and $48 is A LOT of money. Mostly though, I held off because it is always so hard for me to stray from MAC eye shadows, which I feel are the best on the market. With that said, I came up with this idea to create my very own "NAKED Palette" using MAC eye shadows and I finally had time to do this today! (Oh and just a side note, I'll be using the term "ditto" for an item that is similar, identical, or duplicate, just 'cause I think it's cute!) So, first I'm going to share with you pics of both palettes, swatches, and then the listing of each color so that if you're like me and have a ton of MAC shadows, you can pull them out and do the same!<br />
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Virgin = Chill<br />
Sin = Crystal Avalanche<br />
Naked = Symmetry<br />
Sidecar = Phloof!<br />
Buck = Cork<br />
Half Baked = Goldmine<br />
Smog = Bronze<br />
Darkhorse = Smut<br />
Toasted = Wood-Winked<br />
Hustle = Charcoal Brown<br />
Creep = Carbon<br />
Gunmetal = Waft<br />
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Again, I cannot tell you how happy I am to have put this ditto together for you and for myself! Now, I seriously don't have the urge to go out and buy the NAKED palette and I will consider myself $48 richer, hahaha! Thinking about doing an eye look with these colors right now and if I do, I'll post pics! Hope you enjoyed this post and have a wonderful night! Love you guys!tesahelenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00831602565408025658noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5399080291545207607.post-38976608412187403942011-07-01T13:50:00.001-07:002011-07-01T13:50:25.705-07:00I never put on two coats of mascara. Does it really make a big difference???tesahelenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00831602565408025658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5399080291545207607.post-62504588502784295052011-05-21T11:21:00.001-07:002011-05-21T11:21:30.463-07:00Super Must Buy!!! Wet 'n wild coloricon lip pencil in Willow. On sale for $0.69 @ Walgreens! Sufficiently pleasant substitute for MAC's subculture & sublime culture liners. So pretty for such a cheap price! I've been wearing it every day lately. Yay! Had to share this via mobile w/ y'all!tesahelenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00831602565408025658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5399080291545207607.post-78993234381846598992011-05-17T21:05:00.001-07:002011-05-17T21:05:37.553-07:00Hey beauties, guess what?! At the forever 21 jewelry store I just saw that they have the retractable face/makeup brushes that I love so much for only $3.80 and.. They have diff colors! Black, gold, silver and pink! Go out and get one! I know u will love it too! =) Byee!tesahelenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00831602565408025658noreply@blogger.com0