MAC Viva Glam - Nicki Minaj and Ricky Martin

If you don't know yet MAC's line Viva Glam is a charity that supports AIDS/HIV programs.  For every Viva Glam item purchased, MAC donates a percentage (it's been said that MAC donates 100%) and has raised more than $235 million dollars since it launched in 1994.

Ricky Martin & Nicki Minaj are the NEW faces of Viva Glam and have collaborated to bring awareness to Latin America.  

This is Ricky's 1st time campaigning with MAC and brings us the 'Lip Conditioner.'  As for Nicki this is her 2nd time and she introduces her NEW lipstick 'Nicki.'

Nicki's 1st lipstick 'Pink Friday' was a pink color more described as the pepto-bismol bottle.  However, 'Nicki' is a beautiful coral/neon pink with a yellow undertone.  I L O V E I T! ! ! !

Nicki's look on the poster is cool, fun and simple.  This is my inspirational look -

I completed one eye only.

Starting with my Too Face Insurance Eye Primer Potion then I applied:

as a based on my lid.  You can also use your fingers.  When using O.C.C Lip Tar make sure to use on your hand/palette before applying to avoid heavy access.  Also, if using a brush make sure to use a clean brush or if reusing a brush make sure you wipe it clean very well before dabbing on an eyeshadow.  
Next, using MAC e/s 'Bitter' on lid (applied several times)

On my crease using my duo brush I bought at Walmart for $1.99 - pencil point use MAC e/s 'Saffron'

turning the brush to the other side and blend harsh lines

I then applied MAC e/s 'Mylar' above my crease to under my brow bone.
For lower lashline - I used Urban Decay's 24/7 pencil 'Electric'

followed over the liner MAC e/s 'Electric El'

Last, I used Tarte 'Black' clay eyeliner, Urban Decay's 24/7 eye pencil 'Zero' in my water line, Mascara and Miss Adoro eyelashes #1 & 307.

Foundation & Primer (#50 Revlon Photoready Airbrush & Murad Skin Perfecting (Dewy) Primer)

    Contour

Coastal Scents 10 blush palette - mix bright pink with pink

(L/bottom) Pink and bright Pink (R/bottom)

 Final Look

MAC - SHOP MAC

 

If I had one word to describe this NEW line by MAC - it would be 'SICK!!!!'

I only bought 2 items from this collection.  The colors are very pretty and 'SPRINGY'.  

I bought the 4 e/s compact  'Call Me Bubbles'

and the cream blush in 'Optimistic Orange'

 

Cream blush

What is your best WATER PROOF MASCARA?

When I first started wearing makeup, I always used waterproof mascara.  I thought it was the bomb! LOL.  The only thing I hated about waterproof mascara was when it was time to remove it.  Thank god that time has changed and huge improvement has been made.  

Cover Girl launched its NEW 24 Hour Lashblast mascara and I must say it WORKS.

This mascara lasts long, doesn't leave no lumps or fall outs, comes in 7 shades, affordable and the best part it's easy to remove!!!! 

The funny part was after the 3rd day wearing it, I had a personal situation and yes I cried and cried not caring about my makeup.  When I finally calmed down, I went to clean my face and was shocked that my mascara didn't run at all.  That was all the proof I needed :)  

The only downside I have with this product is the smell, but other than that I highly recommend it.

Foundation for "Older Skin"

My mom is proud to say she is 62 years old and I don't blame her!!!  

She loves makeup (I wonder where I get my obsession from hmmm...), but she is not too 'BIG' on drug store products especially foundation. 

After experimenting with Revlon's NEW Photo Airbrush Foundation and LOVING it, I was bragging to her how she should try it.  After several attempts, I finally convinced her and WAaLAa.  In fact, to make her feel comfortable, I applied Revlon Foundation on the LEFT side and Eve Pearl Liquid Foundation on the Right side...do you see any difference?!?!?  

I'm just LOVING this foundation - - - GOOD JOB REVLON!!!!

NEW Revlon PhotoReady Airbrush Mousee Foundation

Hi :)

I'm back with a review on the New Revlon Foundation.  As you already know, I'm a Revlon junkie and it's my everyday foundation so when I saw this it was a MUST for me!!!

More intriguing yet confusing about this foundation it has 'Airbrush' and 'Mousse' on it so I wasn't sure what to expect.  However, I was super excited to play with it after purchasing it on sale at my local drug store buy 1 @ $13.99 ($11.99 n other places) and get the other 50% off.  I bought '050 Medium Beige' and '060 Golden Beige'.  The one that best matches me is '050' (I'm in between MAC NC 30 & NC35).   

The first thing I want to point out is the packaging of this foundation.  It has a pump, which is nice for bacteria purposes and on the back has a warning label 'inflammable.'  I found that cool.  Now when you pump you have to be caution because a lot may come out.  This is the way it looks:

Pump

Back Label

It comes out like Foam but feels like Mousse on your fingers

It even bubbles, lol

It flats once tap with a brush

 After playing with this foundation I realized why it's 'Airbrush' and 'Mousse.'  As you can see it comes out like foam mousse and it's very light once apply to the skin that leaves a flawless airbrush look.  The application has a bit of illumine so it add a bit shine while providing a medium to full coverage.  It's also oil and fragrance free. The colors vary from Vanilla 10 to Caramel 80 (Revlon ColorStay has more colors).  I have dry skin but if you have oily skin I would recommend an anti shine just in case :)

BARE SKIN...NO MAKEUP

LEFT SIDE WITH FOUNDATION/RIGHT SIDE WITHOUT MAKEUP

LEFT SIDE UP CLOSE WITH FOUNDATION ONLY (FULL COVERAGE)

Now time to get ready for work (I took all pictures above a few days before) :(

FACE:

Eve Pearl Primer Moisturizer 

Eve Pear Anti-Shine

Revlon Photo Ready Airbrush Foundation 

MAC Powder NC35

Bright Pink blush (no name)

MAC blush 'Blunt' (contour) 

Nars Super Organism Illuminator 

EYES:

Urban Decay Roller Girl Palette:

'Suspect' on lid

'Darkhorse' on crease and above crease

'Verve' as a highlighter under brow bone

MAC e/s 'Poison Pen' over 'Darkhorse' to intensify crease

Repeat steps

added 2 coats of mascara @ work, lol

LIPS:

MAC lipliner 'Cedar'

MAC lipstick 'Red Full-Stop' (limited)

Coastal Scents Lipgloss 'Sweet Anna' (My favorite)

November/December Haul

Here are a few goodies I round up during November and December that I like and some I REALLY like. Lets get started:

SEPHORA:

NARS e/s Duo

w/o a base

This duo e/s normally costs $33, but I paid more then 1/2 that price so I got 2.  The colors are very pretty & pigmented.  However, the colors are  very similar to L'oreal HIP duo e/s 'Flamboyant' (below).

Beauty Blender

Click on the link below to watch how to use this tool.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMUPn8dxkKY&feature=relmfu

 

Anastasia's Brow Stencils

 

 Philosophy

I LOVE Philosophy's Hope in a jar for dry skin!!!  It's a moisturizer for dry skin and this works beautiful during the cold weather.

Make Up Forever

This transparent light pigment gives a glow under UV light.  It can be apply on the face, body, hair...basically where ever you like.

ULTA:

TARTE COSMETICS

I have come to REALLY love Tarte Cosmetics.  This line doesn't disappoint me at all!!!  The set was $25 and it includes a FULL size clay gel liner, which is what I really wanted (original price $22), mini size mascara, cheek stain and lip Surgence - AMAZING!! + 20 % coupon I had...Merry X-mas to me.

Waterproof Clay Shadow/Liner

Swatch - pretty black

Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes Mascara

I haven't played with this product yet, but it's known to be like a "push-up bra" giving your lashes a natural 4-1 (lengthening, curling, volumizing & conditioning) mascara.

 Mini Size (L to R) 'Flush' Cheek stain and 'Enchanted' Lip Surgence

R to L: swatches - lip surgence and cheek stain

This is my first time ever trying a cheek stain and it smells so good.  The lip surgence makes the lips feel very nice as well.  I really do like like both of these products.  It makes the color on your cheek & lip last longer, no smearing and no allergic reaction.

REVLON 

Revlon Tweezer Expert

Move over Tweezerman because this Revlon Tweezer works AMAZING!!!  It pulls the most smallest hair that's hard to get. 


MAC:

Opulash Optimum Black Mascara

Wand - very nice!

I have come to really like this mascara!!!  It's become my everyday go to get product.  It makes my eyes pop because it's jet black.  I was told that it's not recommend for sensitive eyes, which I have, but as soon as I tried it I had no reaction - a food for thought.

Miss Piggy Pink e/s

Swatch over white base (NYX 'Milk')

This eyeshadow is SO PRETTY!!!  WELL DONE MAC!!!
I've used this eyeshadow on my lid, cheeks and lips.  I really like this product.
 

Cream Colour Base 'Black'

Swatch - last to bottom

Ok, this product is not new.  It came out in the BLACK Collection last year or the year before.  It seems as all my gel liners just dried out.  Therefore, I began to use this Black Cream Colour base as an eyeliner and it works beautifully.  As you can see on the swatch, it's a rich creamy black liner.

The Makeup Show: products I purchased -

LA Splash

3 glitters/2 pigments/1 lipgloss/1 liquid eyeliner

Liquid Eyeliner 'Charcoal'

Swatch - middle -more like light black/gray

Lipgloss: 'Pink Fusion' (Gold w/glitter)

Glitter: Red = 'Starlight Red'/Silver Multi Color = 'Silver Wave

Glitter: Fuschia = 'Phenomenon'

 Pigment: Brown = 'Regal'/ Silver/Gray = 'Premium'

I LOVE the fuchsia glitter so I began playing with it and came up with the dramatic/crazy look using the following products: 

'Miss Piggy Pink' e/s on lid and cheeks

LA Splash Lipgloss 'Pink Fusion' 

LA Splash Glitter 'Phenomenon' as an eyeliner

Other products - DEX NY, Inglot & Jemma Kidd

O.C.C

L to R: 'Hooch' (bright fuchsia) and 'Uber' (brown/taupe)

Crown Brushes

32 Lip Palette - very pretty colors

2 Blending Brushes - 1 w/angle and the other is like MAC 217 *MY FAVORITE*

L to R: C325 Large Pro Angle Blender (great for cutting the crease) & C433 Pro Blending Fluff

C413 Brow Duo

Angle side to apply color to the brow

Spoolie Side to brush brow before applying color

Retractabel Lip Brush *MY Favorite* I bought 2

Brush Tip

 Armour

Lipgloss 'Dreaming'

Swatch - color is like a mauve/plum w/glitter.  Very pretty for Fall/Winter

TARGET

 Hello Kitty Light Lamp

Isn't this the most adorable lamp?!?!  I paid $20.00, which wasn't bad and requires 2 AA batteries.  I can now apply my makeup hands free.  This mirror has 2 sides = 1 regular and the other side is magnifying.

EVE PEARL COSMETICS:

This is Eve's NEW Liquid Foundation.  As you can see, it has a pump and you just have to twist the cap to open.  This is a HD Liquid Foundation that is Sheer, Silky and smooth from Medium to Full Coverage.  I have been using this foundation ever since I purchased it 2 weeks ago and I LOVE it.  It reminds me of Make Up Forever HD foundation except the consistency is much more lighter on the skin.  You do not need to apply water like her cream foundation.  I recommend shaking the bottle first and you will only need 1 to 1 1/2 pump.  I like using my MAC/Sigma 188 brush to apply.