Últimos Favoritos

Hola a todos; recientemente he decido comenzar a escribir en dos idiomas : Español e Inglés . Les voy a estar hablando sobre algunos de mis productos de maquillaje favoritos. Los he usando estas últimas semanas y  son productos accesibles. Debido a mis problemas de acné y piel sensible algunos productos terminan agravando la condición de mi piel, este no ha sido el caso con ellos.

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Ojos: 

Soy amante de las mascaras, mi favorita siempre ha sido la Rocket Volume de Maybelline y la Butterfly de Lóreal pero recientemente se me acabaron y en un especial basándome en comentarios ( y obviamente precio ) decidí comprar la Voluminous Carbon Black de Lóreal y Covergirl LashBlast Fusion. Siempre prefiero las mascaras lo más obscuras posibles para hacer notar mis pestañas ya que no tengo muchas. La Voluminous le hace honor a su nombre brindándote un gran volumen pero no mucha longitud es por esto que la uso en mi primera capa de mascara y al secarse uso la LashBlash de Covergirl. En mi caso ha resultado durar un largo periodo de tiempo en mis pestañas. Para un estilo más natural y diario uso LashBlast ya que separa y da longitud a las pestañas. Para las cejas este de kit de Milani es el mejor para personas con el cabello claro, mi problema es que soy bastante castaña y casi todos los productos para cejas resultaban muy obscuros y me veía un tanto extraña … lo recomiendo llevo alrededor de 1 año usándolo.( El kit trae su propia brocha,un pinza y no recuerdo lo otro) .

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Cara: 

Mi piel es bastante grasosa recientemente encontré la nueva Fit Me Matte + Poreless. La uso en el tono 112, este tono sí se ve igual a mi color de piel algo que usualmente es difícil ( No sé por que). La base es suave, no me ha causado alergias ni brotes. El único problema es que alrededor de 3 horas comienza a desaparecer como a caerse y al tocar mi cara con las manos o alguna otra cosa la base se queda en ellas.De igual manera no me mantengo sin brillo por mucho tiempo. Pasamos al polvo … en mi país este polvo base de Milani ha subido de precio, razón por la cual estuve un tiempo sin usarlo pero debido a que se acerca el verano hice el sacrificio. Este polvo te hace ver natural, es duradero. Ofrece una cobertura liviana o media lo cual en mi opinión es perfecto para uso diario. Usualmente lo uso encima de BB creams, no de bases ya que así logro verme mucho más natural. Para bronceador tengo una imitación de Hoola by Benefit, el olor es un poco fuerte pero para ser una imitación no me ha causado problemas, ciertamente no tiene un color tan pigmentado como el original pero funciona. Para rubor o iluminador uso el Baked Blush de la línea de Elf Studio en el color Peachy Cheeky. Prefiero usarlo de iluminador ya que da un hermoso brillo sutil encima del bronceador y muy natural.

Labios:

Los lapiz de labios Wet n’ Wild MegaLast son los mejores y son bastantes económicos. A mi ningún labial me dura horas y estos aún con el pasar del día y comidas,  obviamente se desvanece el color pero este no desaparece por completo.

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En la próxima foto les muestro los colores del rubor, bronceador y ambos labiales.

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This or That Beauty Edition

Hello everyone I hope you’re having a nice day. This is my  This or That Beauty Editions Tag feel free to do it as well 😀

Questions:
→ Makeup
Blush or Bronzer : Bronzer all the way
Lipgloss or Lipstick : Lipstick
Eyeliner or Mascara : Mascara 
Foundation or Concealer: Foundation
Neutral or Color Eyeshadow : Neutral colors 
Pressed or Loose eye shadows : Pressed
Brushes or Sponges : I choose both 

→ Nails
O.P.I or China Glaze : China Glaze
Long or Short : Medium haha
Acrylic or Natural : Natural… I don’t last even 3 hours with acrylic nails
Brights or Darks: Bright and Neutrals
Flower or No Flower : It depends on the mood and season.

→ Body
Perfume or Body Splash : This one is hard… fragances are my must have thing I can’t live without them, but I’m going with perfume.
Body wash or Soap: Soap
LUSH or Other Bath Company : I haven’t tried LUSH so I’m going with Other bath company.

→ Fashion
Jeans or Sweat pants : Jeans
Long sleeve or Short : Short
Dresses or Skirts : Dresses
Stripes or Plaid : Plaid
Flip flops or Sandals : None
Scarves or Hats: Hats
Studs or Dangly Earrings: Studs
Necklaces or Bracelets: Bracelets
Heels or Flats: Both
Cowboy Boots or Riding Boots: None
Jacket or Hoodie: Jacket
Forever 21 or Charlotte Russe: Forever 21 All the way!!
Abercrombie or Hollister: Hollister
Saks 5th or Nordstrom: Too expensive for me haha 

→ Hair
Curly or Straight: Straight
Bun or Ponytail: Side ponytail
Bobby pins or Butterfly clips: Bobby pins
Hair spray or Gel : Hair Spray
Long or Short: Long
Light or Dark: Light
Side sweep bangs or Full bangs: Side sweep bangs
Up or Down: Down

→ Random
Rain or Shine: Rain
Summer or Winter : Winter
Fall or Spring: Spring
Chocolate or Vanilla: Chocolate
Iphone or Android: Android
Brownies or Cookie Dough: I’m done, this is too much for me hahaha 

And this is a really accurate gif of my face while answering this …

CoverGirl Haul

Hello everyone I’m back!!! It has been a long time since my last post I hope everyone is doing well. So recently in my city there was a “Gustazo” (special offers) that let you bought up to 10 covergirl products for 3$ each. So I quickly bought the Gustazo due to the availability and prize of it ( it was free) and ran to Walgreens. I will show you what I bought. My purchase was based on new things I wanted to try and products I’ve used in the past.

The Colorlicious lipsticks shades are beautiful, since I went at night I wasn’t able to grab the colors I liked the most , but I was lucky enough to find other ones I liked as well. I have to admit I loved the 240 from the nude ones… it was love at first sight. They’re very pigmented and they do feel smooth. I will show you how they look on my skin ( Excuse the bad lighting).LIpstick

Swatchs LIPSSome people have told me that these two mascaras are very good (I hope so). I will tell you my experience  when I try them.The eyebrow powder is new and because I suffer from alopecia and my eyebrow hairs tend to fall too I’m excited about trying this. As you can see the eyebrow thing is the blonde one 815 and the mascaras they’re both in very black.

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The powder I’ve used before and it is one of my favorite loose powders out there. Absolutely anything would cause me to breakout  and I didn’t break out using it also it doesn’t make you look cakey or shiny. My only complaint is that the lid cracks very easily. It doesn’t seem to matter how  gentle you are with it, it is only a matter of time before it cracks. Another thing is the smell, but I’m used to it so.  Bought the Trublend Fixstick in the shade Fair for highlighting. ( I have the medium dark one for contouring). I wouldn’t say it covers blemishes or acne spots all the way but it makes them a lot less noticeable.

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Beauty Questions Tag

How many times do you wash your face daily?

-Twice a day. When I wake up and before going to bed

What skin type do you have? (dry, oily or combination)
– I have oily skin
What is your current facial wash?
-Biore Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser
Do you exfoliate?

  • Yes, two times a week.

What brand do you use?

– Neutrogena

What moisturizer do you use?

– Neutrogena for Sensitive Skin

Do you have freckles?

– A few

Do you use eye cream?

– I do not

Do you or did you have acne prone skin?

-I currently have acne prone skin

Did you ever use ProActiv?

– Yes, it controlled my breakouts.

What foundation do you use?

– Clinique Continuous Coverage (08 Creamy Beige)

– Elf Flawless Finish Foundation (Porcelain)

– Maybelline Super Stay Makeup 24 hrs ( Sand Beige)

– Maybelline Fit Me Matte+Poreless (112)

 

How about concealer?

-Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Dark Circle Eraser (Fair Clair)

– Bettina Flawless Disguise Concealer ( Lightest one)

-True Match Concealer ( W-1-2-3) Not sure about that.

– Maybelline Dream Lumi (Ivory)

Do you know your undertone color?

– I’m guessing Red

What do you think of fake eyelashes?

-They’re great for special nights or events.

Did you know that you are supposed to change your mascara every 3 months?

-Yes

What brand of mascara do you use?

-My favourite is Lancome Hypnôse Drama but I also have Maybelline Rocket Volum Express, Jordana Best Lash Extreme and L’oreal Telescopic Mascara.


Sephora or Mac?

-Sephora
Do you use pencil or liquid eye-liner?

– I prefer pencil and gel.
How often do you poke your eyes with an eye liner pencil?

-Every time I’m in a hurry…
What do you think of pigment eye shadows?

-Really vibrant and beautiful but not for everyday use.
What is your favorite lipstick?

– I love so many lipsticks but I’m going with the NYX Butter in Nude, Milani Cosmetics lipsticks I love them all also for the price the Wet N’ Wild Fergie Collection.

How about lip gloss?
– Milani Brilliant Shine Lipgloss 03 LUMINOUS
Favorite Face Powder ( if one)

– True Match Powder (n2)
– E.L.F Mattifying Powder ( Translucent)
– Milani Multitasker Face Powder ( Light Medium)

What is your favorite blush?

-Physicians Formula – Blushing Natural
-E.L.F Studio Baked Blush Peachy Cheeky
-E.L.F Studio Blush in Fuchsia Fusion

Do you buy make-up on e-bay?
-Never in my life.
Do you like drug store make-up?
-I absolutely love it. I think they can look as great as expensive ones.
Did you ever consider taking make-up classes?
– It is on my 2015 wish-list.
Are you clumsy in putting on make-up?
-Some days, I just suck with eye make-up.

Name a make-up crime that you hate?

– Choosing a darker foundation color and really strong contouring.

Do you like colorful shades of make-up (lipstick, eye shadow) or neutral tones?

-Neutral. I like the natural look.

 Which celebrity always has great make-up?

– Wow… almost every of them.

 If you could leave the house with just ONE Make-up item, what would you use?

-Mascara

Could you ever leave the house without any make-up on?

– Yes

Do you think you look good even without any make-up on?

– Yes

In your opinion, what is the BEST make-up line?

– Every line has their own best seller and the can mix together and help you achieve the desired look.

What do you think of Make-up?

– Makeup is a confidence booster.

Agave Hair Smoothing Treatment

As I said I’ve tried the Agave Treatment. The application process is long ( So as my hair). It took about 2 hours to get it done. I will leave a video and the link for the treatment. First I have to say it left me speechless my hair felt so soft and smooth. You can really feel and see it straight and shiny without using a straightener. After styling it with the straightener it looked like a hair from a beauty commercial. I washed it at the three days after just because of the oiliness… the hair itself was looking straight and healthy except from the really oily roots (I’ve tried several products that claim to control the oil and they didn’t worked on me). I only blow-dried it and it wasn’t necessary to use the straightener it was looking tamed and I was happy with it. In my case on the third day wore a ponytail and at the moment it was possible to notice a soft wave but then I brushed and styled it with the blow dryer and it disappeared. Second my complaint and the only thing I don’t like about this is that my hair is getting oilier faster than ever. I’ve been told that it is going to look healthier after washes. Overall I like it because it gives you the opportunity to let your hair rest from a lot of heat. I recommend using a small amount of hair oil on the ends.

 If you want to use a straightener feel free to use it for better results. I personally want to let my hair rest from chemicals and the straightener.

The Agave Hair Smoothing Treatment website.

Here are some photos of my hair ( I know bad quality they were taken with my cellphone)

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Thank you for reading and sorry for the wait I’ve been living in a rush thanks to my work and college duties.

XOXO.

Pending Reviews Update

Hey, I know I told you that I was going to make two reviews. Well I haven’t had enough time to make them. My two works and studies kept me busy until yesterday. On the other hand on my free night  I watched Fifty Shades of Grey… disappointing. Well on other news I also bought two Forever 21 Lipsticks and I’ve been trying them.

Matte Lipstick in Red

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I’m not a big fan of wearing red lipsticks or really intense colors, but I decided to give them a try. In a hurry I found this one while in the line and grabbed it. It is such a beautiful red color, very bright and intense. I saw a little of sparkles on it but it does offer a very matte finish. The biggest surprise on this lipstick was that it lasted a complete evening on me ( Something that doesn’t happen very often). For 3.90$ I really have to say that in my opinion it is a great deal. There were many more  lipsticks and colors that you can try.

Ultra Matte Lipstick in Nude

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Not my favorite nude color I like the Wet N Wild 902C but this isn’t bad at all.You can use it to retouch through the day. Also bought it for $3.90 which makes you give them an opportunity. It’s really matte.

I’ll try to do the other pending reviews and other ones.

Happy Valentines Day !! Take Care and Thank you for reading.

Pending Beauty Reviews

Hey everyone, hoping you all had a great weekend. I’m going to try to write two reviews : Some Wet n’ Wild Lipsticks I bought on clearance for $1.50 and I also will be telling you my experience with the Agave Smoothing Hair Treatment. Here are some preview photos of the reviews.

There are going to be 8 lipstick colors , 6 of the Wet n Wild MegaLast Lip Color and 2 of the Wet n Wild Silk Finish. I went to Walgreens and saw them and grabbed a few of them so I hope they work and look good on me. I have lots of lipsticks and none of them barely last on me. I will thank lipsticks suggestions from anyone so feel free to tell me ( also that aren’t expensive)

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Other way in the Agave Smoothing Treatment I decided to try it because I’m naturally kind of blond (people tell me that) and two years ago I decided to change a bit and highlights were the option. Those highlights burned my virgin hair and also the flat iron was involved in that. A friend told me of that treatment so risking my hair bought a bottle on Ebay and yesterday a friend helped with the treatment application and process. ( Youtube told us how to do it). You can clearly see a difference.

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If you have some opinions or want to tell me something about these products leave me a comment 🙂
Take care and thank you for reading :).

The importance of moisturizer

I used to skip moisturizer because of my acne-prone skin, then when starting to use an oil free moisturizer ( Neutrogena)  my skin looked better. Then I did my research on why it was important to moisturize daily ( not only your face). You shouldn’t skip the moisturizing step in your skin care routine. Moisturizing creams often have : Humectants, such as urea, glycerin and alpha hydroxy acids, that works by absorbing water from the air around you. Emollients, such as lanolin, mineral oil or petrolatum, fill in spaces between the skin cells to smooth the appearance of rough skin.Hydration is what allows skin to function at peak performance. Skin cells this can rapidly repair themselves and turnover fresh cells, which means anti-aging benefits.

One of the first mistakes people make when using products on their skin is using a product that doesn’t fit their skin type. You should use a moisturizer that fits your skin type.To get the most out of your moisturizer, prime your skin first.While in the shower, use a sponge or an exfoliating body scrub a two times a week to exfoliate and remove dead skin.  Removing dead skin cells before adding a moisturizing lotion or cream can help your skin absorb better the cream and increase hydration. Within three minutes of getting out of the shower, apply lotion to trap the moisture on your skin.

Regular moisturizing will keep your skin healthy and looking its best.

Do you moisturize your skin daily? What’s you favorite moisturizer?

My Favorite E.L.F Cosmetics Products

I’ve finally found in my country the E.l.f cosmetics brand and decided to buy some. They’re really cheap and after hearing a lot of them clearly I was excited that I would finally try them. Here are the products I bought and what I personally think of them basing it on how the worked on my skin.

1. Contouring Blush & Bronzing Powder (St. Lucia)

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I had doubts about this one and clearly thought they wouldn’t paint or be noticeable on my skin ( I’m pale). But I was surprised, the blush is a perfect color for everyday wear. I find it lasts the day and gives a very natural look. On the bronzer side I personally have to be careful because it can really look too dark (on my skin). Just in case they’re highly pigmented so be careful when applying it.

2. Translucent Matifying Powder

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My skin is very oily, at the point that my T-zone can look very shiny enough in just 1 hour. I found out that it’s better to use the sponge, dab it onto your face because its supposed to absorb oil. if you just dust it on top it will look really cakey/flakey. I seriously love it. Takes the shine right out of my face, perfect size to throw in my purse. For the price and the quality I can not complain.

3.Wet Gloss Lash & Brow Clear Mascara
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I Love this product so much and for 1$ even better. It really tame my messy eyebrows. It runs out quicker than you would expect thats why when I go to the store I buy around 7 just in case ( They’re also difficult to find). I don’t really use the product on my lashes … Thats why I don’t talk about using it as a mascara.

4. Elf Flawless Eyeshadow (Golden Goddess)

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These Eyeshadows where a HUGE surprise. They’re very pigmented ( for the price). I love how vibrant the colors look and you can really create different looks depending on the amount you use and switching colors. I use a very small amount on my daily routine and they can really make a difference on giving definition to my eyes.I want to line my eyes, I will use the bottom color(matte dark brown). For 2$ they’re really a steal.

5. Elf Cream Eyeliner (Black)

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This eyeliner is long lasting but easy to remove. Goes on very smooth.You have to get used to how easily it spreads though so be careful when applying it. I bought this eyeliner to replace my usual daily use brand, and I am very glad I did!

I do own most of the E.L.F lipsticks and I’m going to talk about them later including my Wet n’ Wild favorites when I have my Canon camera back (That’s why I didn’t use my own photos :/ ).

Feel Free to ask. Take Care!