Hurry...you still have time to get good deals

I feel so bad and apologize for not sharing this earlier, but if you're still looking to shop a bargain check out these sites:


Eve Pearl Cosmetics:  40 - 55% OFF (ENDS TODAY)


Now, this is an EXCELLENT deal from Eve Pearl.  I love this line (as you already know, lol) and highly recommend you to rack up what you can.  You must enter code BP52911 to receive the discount.   

I suggest the following:

H.D Salmon Concealer (great for dark/under circles)
H.D Foundation (great full coverage)
Lip Palette (18 colors - great!)
Lip Gloss/Duos (feels light on the lips...very nice)
Fan Brush (my favorite!)


http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Less-than-10-Hours--Up-to-55--Off-Black-Pearl-Promo-.html?soid=1101375054782&aid=GdthnwUA6cg



Cherry Culture 20% off ALL LINE (ENDS TODAY):

http://www.cherryculture.com/index.php


Cherry Culture carry makeup and accessories from various brands.  You must enter code MDS20I to receive the discount.  I recommend the following:


NYX
LASplash
Jordana

Hautelook (ENDS Thursday 6/2):

http://www.hautelook.com/event/crownbrush7038wb


The link above will take you straight to Crown Brush, which has GREAT deals on brush sets and individual brushes.  Plus, check out there other stores especially for Father's Day.

Skindinavia: 20% off (ENDS tomorrow 6/1):

http://www.skindinavia.com/default.aspx

This is my favorite sale!  Don't you hate after applying makeup and feeling all cute (lol) you step outside during this hot weather and it just melts off?!?!  Well, don't fear no more Skindinavia is your solution.  Check out the site and apply code SAVE20 to get the discount.

CARTERS: 20% OFF (ENDS June 1)

http://image.e.carters.com/lib/fefe1671706100/m/1/WEB0523_2011_coupon_26x.jpg?cm_mmc=ETCarters-_-campaign-_-Ready%2c+Set%2c+Shop+Active+Engaged+2011+05+26-_-Shop+Present+This+Coupon+For+Twenty+Percent+Off&cm

Happy Shopping!!!!!

Sugar Pill Cosmetics Review

I finally purchased 2 loose eye shadows from Sugar Pill Cosmetics.  I had bought a sample prior and immediately fell in love with this line.  Amy, the owner is great!!!  I had sent her a few questions in the past and she was quick to respond and even helped me when I was having trouble with my browser by suggesting Firefox and it worked (just in case you have the same problem)!  The shipping & handling is quick and the packaging extremely cute!!!  

This line carries eye shadows (pressed powder), pigments (loose eyeshadow), 4 e/s palettes and false eyelashes.  The colors run from matte to veluxe pearl, but most importantly it gives a GREAT PAYOFF.
Check out the website - it will be worth your wild -

http://www.sugarpillshop.com/

the logo (cat) stamped on the box (too cute!) and the items are wrapped in pink tissue

Sugar Pill sticker, business card and card enclosed

look @ her business card on the top left hand side 2 adorable!  The design & logo is printed on the cap (no sticker)

2 loose eye shadows: Goldilux (top) and Stella (bottom)

each jar contains 5 grams of product (that's a lot!) & it cost $12.00 each

There has been "talk" with Sugar Pill vs. Inglot Cosmetics to which brand gives a better payoff.  I love both brands!!!! Inglot has more a variety of colors as to Sugar Pill.  However, Sugar Pill Cosmetics is more pigmented.   Inglot Cosmetics is growing so rapidly that it can be purchased almost everywhere in the world now besides ordering online as to Sugar Pill you must (PS Sugar Pill is sold on Ebay!).  As I mentioned before, ordering from Sugar Pill was simple, easy & fast!.  I highly recommend this brand.

Sailor Copperized

FACE:

Eve Pearl Primer Moisturizer

Eve Pearl Anti-Shine A (Light/Medium )

Benefit Pore Professional (T-zone)

Revlon Color Stay Foundation #310 Warm Golden

MAC Face Powder 'Briar Rose' (discontinued)

Tarte Blush 'Flush'  

MAC Skinfinish 'Soft & Gentle' (highlighter)

EYES: 

Too Faced Insurance Glitter Primer Potion

MAC Pigment 'Copperized' on lid

Wet & Wild Palette 'Vanity' with a blending brush use dk brown & bronze color together & blend on crease (starting outer to middle) 

W&W (same palette) with a flat shader blush use honey yellow on the inner lid up to the crease & above the browns

W&W (same palette) with an angle brush use 'bone' color under the brow bone

LIPS:

NYX lip liner 'Prune'

Wet & Wild Lipstick '#916 '

MAC Lipglass 'Soft & Slow' (discontinued - but my favorite color!!!!)

STOP DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

HI!!!

I saw an ad to help "STOP DOMESTIC VIOLENCE!" and as a woman, mother, sister, cousin and friend this hits home for me.  It's hard cause as much as you want to help someone in this situation you can't!  The only person who can save the abusive person is the very same abusive person.  However, you can help save that person by reminding her/him that there's life beyond this! 

Sunset

The world is beautiful!!!  Our lives can be too!!!


 **I don't mean no disrespect to anyone just love, peace and prayers** 


 

 

Happy Mother's Day

I hope all Mother's had a beautiful day.  Today is a day known to Mothers but everyday we put in the work that can be very hard yet very blessing.  

7 yrs. ago, I gave birth to my first son on May 6th and came home from the hospital on Mother's Day.  
 

Happy Birthday Ethan!

I am truly blessed!! Through all the rough patches, my boys always can make me smile.  They're so funny!!!  I love you Ethan & Marcus!!!

I kept my Mother's Day look simple but sexy on the eyes, lol.

FACE:

Mehron Barrier Spray (before application & after)

Eve Pearl Priming Moisturizer w/Astaxanthin

Eve Pearl H.D Foundation 'Medium'

Eve Pearl H.D Salmon Concealer 'Medium'

Eve Pearl Face Powder 'Medium'

Bitchslap Cosmetics Bronzer 'Congo'

Mehron Creme Blush 'Tech-Orange'

Benefit Face Powder 'Bella Bamba'

MAC Mineralize Powder 'Soft & Gentle' (highlighter)

MAC e/s "Swiss Chocolate" on brows

EYES:

Jemma Kidd Cosmetics 'VIP' #07 on lid
DEX New York 'Riverside Purple Sky' (wet on top lash line)

Eve Pearl Eye Pencil 'Black' on water line

DEX New York 'Riverside Purple Sky' on lower lash line (dry)
Bitchslap Cosmetics 60 e/s Palette Yellow 'White' e/s from the crease up to brow bone 
Miss Adoro Lashes #74

LIPS: 

Mehron Lip Liner 'Tangerine'
Cover Girl Lip Stain #430
Mehron Creme Blush 'Tech-Orange'
O.C.C Lip Tar 'Beta' 
Cover Girl Lip Gloss #880 

Mini Haul from IMATS

Hi!!!!

I kept myself restricted from "going crazy" in buying too much, but I got enough things to make me happy....for now....lol.  So lets get started:

  
Mehron - http://www.mehron.com/
 

Cheek Cream 'Tech Orange'

4gm

Pretty orange (NO Base)

I don't have any makeup on except the cheek and lips

I LOVE this cheek cream!!!!!  I applied it on the apples of my cheek and then with Benefit Cosmetics 'bella bamba' powder over it.  I really like this combination of colors...very springy/summery and very pretty.  Mehron carries various colors to choose from.  On my lips, I have O.C.C Lip Tar 'Beta' mix with 'Cha-Cha' lipstick from Eve Pearl Cosmetics.  I love Beta!!  It's a pretty orange.  

** Mehron's retails there products at a reasonable price. **

'Mandarina' lip liner (also wearing this on my lip n pic above) The color is mandarine

Barrier Spray

This bottle is WONDERFUL!!!!!  It helps observe and keep you SWEAT FREE.  You spray it before and after application, but make sure you wait to it drys before applying makeup.  I wore this on the last day of IMATS cause we had to help pack up and I didn't even break a sweat, cool!!!  It also helps lock the color from spreading onto your clothes. 

More from Mehron

I like the packaging - metal palette

8 Basic Face & Body Paint

SynWax 1.5 oz/42 gm & 3D Gel Effects 2oz

SynWax is good to create cuts and other shapes including injuries.  It's also good to block the eyebrows.

3D Gel is used to create realistic skin and even prosthetic pieces.  It's available in neutral or better said 'Flesh' and 'Blood Red.'

Colors: Black and Nicotine

Tooth FX is used to color your teeth and provide an extra touch to your look.  Available colors: black, white, nicotine/decay, gold, spinach green & blood red.


* Mehron will be at the Makeup Show in May *




Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics (O.C.C) -
http://www.occmakeup.com/


This was my first time trying any products from O.C.C.  I've heard great reviews about it and there Lip Tars really caught my eye especially there NEW color 'Beta' which is a neon orange (new trend).

I really like the texture of this product, however, it can be messy especially if you apply it incorrectly.  You should apply it with a lip/disposable brush and NOT FROM THE TUBE TO THE LIPS.  Pics of the tube below.

 

* O.C.C will be at the Makeup Show in May *



Alcone - http://www.alconeco.com/

I really like this company!  It's like one big candy store that carries many different goodies...just like Sephora.  I really wanted to check them out for 3 things: Makeup Remover Wipes, Brush Cleaner and Skindinavia.  I was excited cause Skindinavia representatives were there but by the time I got to there booth it was at the end of the day.  Skindinavia has great mists that helps reduce fine lines, anti-aging, no sweat, etc.  I didn't get to buy it, but I got to buy the other 2 on my list...

Cinema Secret Brush Cleaner 32 fl. oz.

Eve Pearl and team uses this brush cleaner and I noticed how fast it drys the brushes.  It even has a nice scent so once the brushes dry it smells good. 
 

Alcone Make-Off Wipes

I got a chance to try these wipes last year and really liked it.  I have sensitive skin but when I use these wipes it doesn't leave an irritation feeling.  

* Alcone will be at the Makeup Show in May *




Blinc - http://www.blincinc.com/

Brow Moose...

Color - Dark Brunette

The applicator is just like a mascara wand

Thanks to Koren from Enkore on YouTube, he did a haul video on the items he got from the Make Up Show in LA and IMATS and introduced this brow moose.  It immediately got my attention cause I have never been a "brow" person until recently.  It comes in all colors needed.  This moose conditions your brows and it's water-resistant so once it drys there is NO SMUDGING.  Perfect for the coming hot weather.

Miss Adoro False Eyelash -

http://missadoro.com/eshop/inx_list.asp?tcLinkCode=I1003

12 eyelashes (I'm missing 1)

These eyelashes were being sold for 12/$24.00 so $2.00 each.  That's Excellent!!!!

DEX New York - http://www.dexnewyork.com/

My 2 FAVORITE COLORS - Purple & Blue!!!!

Mineral Pressed Eye Shadow 'Riverside Purple Sky' (no base applied)

BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

NO BASE APPLIED

Mineral Pressed Eye Shadow 'Harlem Night Sapphire'

Again, no base applied

I love DEX New York.  When I first got into makeup and didn't know any specific brands out there except MAC, I came across this website.  I liked the fact that they provide classes to teach or advance your skills.  I got the honor to meet and chat with the Vice President at the show and he was such a sweet man.  Throughout the show, I told him that I wanted these eye shadows and to please hold it for me.  On the last day of the show he sure did.  

* DEX will be at the Makeup Show in May *



NOW on to the FREE Stuff - - - - - -


O.C.C - 

After the show finished we all had to stay and help pack and clean up.  After completion, I was ready to go home and walked by O.C.C on my way out when I was told by a staff member (OCC) that I can take what I like.  These products were used for samples, but it's OK nothing that can't be disinfected and cleaned, haha.

 

L to R: 2 glitter jars and 2 pigment jars

'Ultramarine Blue' pigment

Bright Blue (No base applied)

'Static' pigment

Lavender (no base applied)

 

 

'Citrus' glitter (lime green...BEAUTIFUL!)

'Pink' (described as a pale salmon pink)

 

Lip Tars

 For swatches: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2Rrg2Kf0Wc

L to R: 'Beta' (NEW - neon orange); 'Reverb' (NEW - red); 'Stalker' (red/pink); 'Complex' (pale neutral); 'Tone' (NEW - pink/mauve); 'Pageant' (fuschia/pink); and 'Lo-Fi' (NEW - mint green)

Nail Polish (L to R): 'Beta' (NEW neon orange) and 'Traffic' (bright yellow)

Airbrushing

L to R: 'Yellow' (color corrector); 'Pris' (pale pink - blush/highlighter); 'White' (base); 'Blue' (color corrector); 'Golden'; and 'Sunset'

Eve Pearl Cosmetics -

Fan Brush

Ever since I began to watch Eve Pearl on YouTube, I immediately fell in love with this brush!!!!  I liked it so much that I began to buy dupes, lol.  

NYX vs E.P

NYX fan brush is smaller with thin bristles and Eve's brush is larger with full bristles.  Both brushes are soft and easy to use.  I use NYX to remove fall outs and E.P for blush, contour & highlight.  I was going to buy this brush at the show when Eve heard me asking for it and she told me that I can have it.  It was such an honor!!!!! Thank you once again Eve!!!


Beauty So Clean - http://www.beautysoclean.com/

Brush cleaner (bottle) and Disinfect wipes

This is the PERFECT tool to have!!!  Before leaving on the last day of the show, I swung by Beauty So Clean booth and met Nancy.  She was so nice and told me that she was completely sold out and gave me her samples free.  The wipes are perfect to clean and disinfect lipsticks.  She also sells this in a bottle size to disinfect powder, cream and lipstick as well.  The bottle is a brush cleaner. These products can be purchased at Alcone, Eve Pearl and other locations (check website).




Myrabelle Mascara Shield - 
http://www.myrabellemascarashield.com/

I have never heard or seen this prior to the show but now that I have - it's a major asset for your kit if you're a makeup artist or not!!!!  Myrabelle was stationed next to Eve Pearl so this cute lady approached me asking what she can used for her skin.  As I finished helping her she pulled this out and gave it to me.  She was so sweet explaining to me how to use it.  Once I got home, I began to play with it and OMG....sorry if this may gross you out (look below)

So you can use this tool to pull down on your lower lash line and apply mascara and eyeliner onto your waterline.

Repeat the same steps for your upper lash line and water line.

disposable mascara wand and small lash fan brush

The mascara shield is best to use for avoiding smearing onto your face and makeup after applying mascara.  Make sure to always clean it before reusing. 

After a few attempts applying mascara, I tried using my favorite tools (above) to apply.  I love using the fan brush for my lower lashes.  It also works nicely for your upper lashes but I must practice a bit more, lol (plus after wiping and applying over and over I was getting bitchy! lol).  Therefore, I took my disposable wand and bent it a bit - below.... 

This was another good method to use while using Myrabelle Mascara Shield. It's easier to get in there (lashes, lol). 

* Myrabelle Mascara Shield will be at the Makeup Show *