Hope you all have a fun and safe Halloween and an awesome weekend to follow!!
=)
Friday, October 31, 2008
Thursday, October 30, 2008
I'm having an icky day...
Well I guess it started last night because I decided to try the nose clean packs I got from the Japanese store last week because I wanted to do a review on them for you all. It turned out OK it didn't get everything out but I was still pretty satisfied with it. Then this morning I woke up all broken out around my nose with all these little pimples, I was shocked when I first seen it. My skin is just all messed up right now and it's so frustrating.
Then earlier today I got my camera back and was messing with it to make sure my pictures from my looks yesterday were still there and I accidentally hit a button and deleted everything on the card. I don't even know how it happened and it didn't even give me a chance to confirm it like it usually does when you delete pictures. So I lost those pictures. Boo on that!! All I could think was I can't believe it! Now I don't have anything to post today. I'm going to relax for a little and then I might just do some EOTD's since I really don't wanna show my whole face right now.
Ok I'm done now...lol.
Then earlier today I got my camera back and was messing with it to make sure my pictures from my looks yesterday were still there and I accidentally hit a button and deleted everything on the card. I don't even know how it happened and it didn't even give me a chance to confirm it like it usually does when you delete pictures. So I lost those pictures. Boo on that!! All I could think was I can't believe it! Now I don't have anything to post today. I'm going to relax for a little and then I might just do some EOTD's since I really don't wanna show my whole face right now.
Ok I'm done now...lol.
Review:Neutrogena Deep Clean Invigorating Dual Action Toner
I didn't want to do two review posts in a row but I let my cousin borrow my camera for the day and before I gave it to her I forgot to upload my fotd/lotd pics so that will have to wait until later today...
Wow that was like the longest title ever! lol. For the past month or so my skin hasn't been looking so great. I've been breaking out like crazy, it makes me feel like a teenager again. But not only am I breaking out I'm getting scars left from where the pimples once were, I'm not a picker so I have no idea why this is happening. I haven't gotten scars before so something is up. Anyways, my skin has gotten used to my old routine so I'm trying little by little to switch it up. So here's a review on one of the first products I've tried...
What it claims: Cleans deep in your pores and leaves your skin feeling energized, for a lasting refreshing feel. Naturally derived aloe and chamomile sooth skin to prevent over-drying.
This unique toner works in 2 ways:
1-Cleans deep: the tingly formula penetrates deep into pores to completely clean away dirt and oil.
2-Tightens pores: the tingly surge of invigoration gives you tighter feeling pores and seal in the sensation.
Ingredients:
Water, Alcohol Denat., Trideceth 9, PEG 5 Ethylhexanoate, Polysorbate 20, Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Virginiana), Extract, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Allantoin, Matricaria (Chamomila Recuita) Flower Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Benzotriazole Butylphenol Sulfonate, Menthyl Lactate, Menthol, Blue 1, Fragrance
Price: $4.99-$6.99
Where you can buy it: Walmart, Target, Kmart, CVS, Walgreens, Ulta and anywhere else Neutrogena is sold. (Doesn't it sound like a commercial when I put that? lol)
My Rating: 4.5 peace signs
The Good: Again, like other products I like this is tingly. I guess I just have a thing for products that tingle. lol. It makes my skin feel really clean after using it and totally refreshed. That "clean" feeling lasts a good couple minutes. It also really picks up things on your face you never knew was there. Before I used this I cleansed my face and exfoliated and when I looked at the cotton pad once I was done swiping my face there was still dirt left! I couldn't believe it, I use the Clinique toner and it picks up some dirt but this stuff picked up more. My face didn't dry out either like some toners seems to do to my skin and I didn't get that tight feeling once the toner had dried.
The Bad: It has a slightly strong alcohol smell to it and if you wipe a little close to your eyes they will definitely water. Other than that I see nothing else bad about this toner.
Overall: I'm really loving it right now, it gives my face a much cleaner feeling than my other toner did and for the price, that's great. I'm totally going to be adding this to my routine for a good while.
*Just MY opinion of this product*
Wow that was like the longest title ever! lol. For the past month or so my skin hasn't been looking so great. I've been breaking out like crazy, it makes me feel like a teenager again. But not only am I breaking out I'm getting scars left from where the pimples once were, I'm not a picker so I have no idea why this is happening. I haven't gotten scars before so something is up. Anyways, my skin has gotten used to my old routine so I'm trying little by little to switch it up. So here's a review on one of the first products I've tried...
What it claims: Cleans deep in your pores and leaves your skin feeling energized, for a lasting refreshing feel. Naturally derived aloe and chamomile sooth skin to prevent over-drying.This unique toner works in 2 ways:
1-Cleans deep: the tingly formula penetrates deep into pores to completely clean away dirt and oil.
2-Tightens pores: the tingly surge of invigoration gives you tighter feeling pores and seal in the sensation.
Ingredients:
Water, Alcohol Denat., Trideceth 9, PEG 5 Ethylhexanoate, Polysorbate 20, Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Virginiana), Extract, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Allantoin, Matricaria (Chamomila Recuita) Flower Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Benzotriazole Butylphenol Sulfonate, Menthyl Lactate, Menthol, Blue 1, Fragrance
Price: $4.99-$6.99
Where you can buy it: Walmart, Target, Kmart, CVS, Walgreens, Ulta and anywhere else Neutrogena is sold. (Doesn't it sound like a commercial when I put that? lol)
My Rating: 4.5 peace signs
The Good: Again, like other products I like this is tingly. I guess I just have a thing for products that tingle. lol. It makes my skin feel really clean after using it and totally refreshed. That "clean" feeling lasts a good couple minutes. It also really picks up things on your face you never knew was there. Before I used this I cleansed my face and exfoliated and when I looked at the cotton pad once I was done swiping my face there was still dirt left! I couldn't believe it, I use the Clinique toner and it picks up some dirt but this stuff picked up more. My face didn't dry out either like some toners seems to do to my skin and I didn't get that tight feeling once the toner had dried.
The Bad: It has a slightly strong alcohol smell to it and if you wipe a little close to your eyes they will definitely water. Other than that I see nothing else bad about this toner.
Overall: I'm really loving it right now, it gives my face a much cleaner feeling than my other toner did and for the price, that's great. I'm totally going to be adding this to my routine for a good while.
*Just MY opinion of this product*
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Review:Almay Moisturizing makeup remover pads
I got these a couple months back and just got around to using them this month so here's my take on these...
What it claims: America's Number One eye makeup remover brand. Single use pad gently removes even waterproof eye makeup and long wearing lip color; Moisturizes eye area, fends off dry skin and fine lines.
Ingredients: Paraffinum Liquidum (Mineral Oil), Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, C12 15 Alkyl Benzoate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract (Cucumber), Camellia Sensis Leaf Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben.
Price: $2.99-$6.99
Where you can buy it: Walmart, Target, Kmart, Ulta and anywhere else Almay products are sold.
My Rating: 2 Peace signs
The Good: They take off eyeshadow and mascara in just a few swipes. The pads are fully saturated with the remover so you get a lot on each one. Since it's a pad with remover on it already it's convenient and ready to go.
The Bad: The pads are pretty small (maybe an inch or slightly smaller in width) and if you have a lot of makeup on each eye you will most likely have to use 2 pads, so that's 4 pads each time you remove your eye makeup and these will run out fast. I also find that it takes a little more work to get eyeliner off the waterline and the pads are extremely greasy so you have to rinse off your eyes after your done using the pads.
Overall: I really wished these would have worked better for me, because I really loved the idea of how convenient they are. I would suggest these for those who don't wear much eye makeup or heavy eyeliner on the waterline (like I do) and don't mind having to rinse it off. Also, they do carry these in a non-oily formula which might be better. I just tried this formula so the skin around my eye area wouldn't get dry. So, I guess it's on to the next remover...
*Just MY opinion of this product, you never know YOU could love it!*
What it claims: America's Number One eye makeup remover brand. Single use pad gently removes even waterproof eye makeup and long wearing lip color; Moisturizes eye area, fends off dry skin and fine lines.Ingredients: Paraffinum Liquidum (Mineral Oil), Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, C12 15 Alkyl Benzoate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract (Cucumber), Camellia Sensis Leaf Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben.
Price: $2.99-$6.99
Where you can buy it: Walmart, Target, Kmart, Ulta and anywhere else Almay products are sold.
My Rating: 2 Peace signs
The Good: They take off eyeshadow and mascara in just a few swipes. The pads are fully saturated with the remover so you get a lot on each one. Since it's a pad with remover on it already it's convenient and ready to go.
The Bad: The pads are pretty small (maybe an inch or slightly smaller in width) and if you have a lot of makeup on each eye you will most likely have to use 2 pads, so that's 4 pads each time you remove your eye makeup and these will run out fast. I also find that it takes a little more work to get eyeliner off the waterline and the pads are extremely greasy so you have to rinse off your eyes after your done using the pads.
Overall: I really wished these would have worked better for me, because I really loved the idea of how convenient they are. I would suggest these for those who don't wear much eye makeup or heavy eyeliner on the waterline (like I do) and don't mind having to rinse it off. Also, they do carry these in a non-oily formula which might be better. I just tried this formula so the skin around my eye area wouldn't get dry. So, I guess it's on to the next remover...
*Just MY opinion of this product, you never know YOU could love it!*
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Oh shizz it's TAG time!! lol
I was tagged by both Vanessa and jeSmakeup so here it goes...
Here are the Rules:
1. Link to the person who tagged you
2. Post the rules on your blog
3. Share six non-important things/habits/quirks about yourself
4. Tag six random people at the end of your post by linking to their blogs
5. Let each random person know they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their website
1. Since I've gone through so many style changes through the years, now I'm like this big mix of it all.
2. I have a bad habit of always wearing a jacket or cardigan even in the summers because I don't like my arms.
3. I'm almost always watching the food channel, I love to cook!
4. I like to wear flip flops more than shoes.
5. I love to play guitar hero! I'm only on medium but I can play "When you were young" by the Killers on Guitar Hero III perfect! lol
6. At one time I seriously wanted to be a street racer.
Who I'm tagging:
Tammy M
Alyssa
Jessica Dee
Aya
Emilita
Anyone else who hasn't been tagged
~~~~~~~
I also got tagged by Alyssa for this one!!
Here's the rules:Each player answers the question themselves. At the end of the post, the player then tags 5 people and posts their names, then goes to their blog and leaves them a comment letting them know that they’ve been tagged and asking them to read your blog. Let the person who tagged you know when you’ve answered the questions on your blog.
10 Years Ago:
1. I was just starting junior high.
2. I got my first screen name.
3. I tried out for the basketball team at school.
4. I had my first real crush on a boy.
5. I went to my first concert (it was nsync lol)
Things on Today's "To Do" List:
1. Clean my room.
2. Figure out what's for dinner.
3. Repaint my nails.
4. Watch the episodes I missed of Jon and Kate plus 8 from last night.
5. Make more hair flowers.
5 Things that I would do if I were a millionaire:
1. Pay off my credit cards.
2. Buy a new car.
3. Buy my mom whatever she wanted.
4. Travel.
5. Save the rest.
5 Places I have lived:
1. San Diego, Cali
2. Las Vegas, NV
3. ?
4. ?
5. ?
5 Jobs I have had (I only started working after high school):
1. Photo Technician
2. Beauty Advisor
3. Cashier
4. Salesperson
5. Student ( I consider it a job! lol)
Now I'm tagging:
1. Chanel
2. jeSmakeup
3. Tracy
4. Vane
5. Vanessa
Here are the Rules:
1. Link to the person who tagged you
2. Post the rules on your blog
3. Share six non-important things/habits/quirks about yourself
4. Tag six random people at the end of your post by linking to their blogs
5. Let each random person know they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their website
1. Since I've gone through so many style changes through the years, now I'm like this big mix of it all.
2. I have a bad habit of always wearing a jacket or cardigan even in the summers because I don't like my arms.
3. I'm almost always watching the food channel, I love to cook!
4. I like to wear flip flops more than shoes.
5. I love to play guitar hero! I'm only on medium but I can play "When you were young" by the Killers on Guitar Hero III perfect! lol
6. At one time I seriously wanted to be a street racer.
Who I'm tagging:
Tammy M
Alyssa
Jessica Dee
Aya
Emilita
Anyone else who hasn't been tagged
~~~~~~~
I also got tagged by Alyssa for this one!!
Here's the rules:Each player answers the question themselves. At the end of the post, the player then tags 5 people and posts their names, then goes to their blog and leaves them a comment letting them know that they’ve been tagged and asking them to read your blog. Let the person who tagged you know when you’ve answered the questions on your blog.
10 Years Ago:
1. I was just starting junior high.
2. I got my first screen name.
3. I tried out for the basketball team at school.
4. I had my first real crush on a boy.
5. I went to my first concert (it was nsync lol)
Things on Today's "To Do" List:
1. Clean my room.
2. Figure out what's for dinner.
3. Repaint my nails.
4. Watch the episodes I missed of Jon and Kate plus 8 from last night.
5. Make more hair flowers.
5 Things that I would do if I were a millionaire:
1. Pay off my credit cards.
2. Buy a new car.
3. Buy my mom whatever she wanted.
4. Travel.
5. Save the rest.
5 Places I have lived:
1. San Diego, Cali
2. Las Vegas, NV
3. ?
4. ?
5. ?
5 Jobs I have had (I only started working after high school):
1. Photo Technician
2. Beauty Advisor
3. Cashier
4. Salesperson
5. Student ( I consider it a job! lol)
Now I'm tagging:
1. Chanel
2. jeSmakeup
3. Tracy
4. Vane
5. Vanessa
So did it last??
I did a review a couple weeks back about the Rimmel fix and perfect primer and jeSmakeup requested that I do an experiment post to show how it holds up. Sorry I took so long! I kept forgetting to take pics but here it is...
*Note this is an experiment on my extremely oily skin, if you have different skin than me you might have different results*
Right after application
At the end of the day, a little over 10 hours later. 
So, as you can see I got pretty oily. This was on a day I was outside for part of the day and inside the rest so weather/heat only played a small part. Now that I've been using this for weeks the less and less I like it. My skin has been breaking out lately too so I'm thinking this might be a culprit because it's the only thing I've changed in the things I put on my face.
Well it looks like I better head to MAC and get me another primer...
Monday, October 27, 2008
Moolah Baybee!!
OK, I wasn't planning on doing this look today but I've been so lazy with makeup, only doing the minimum or just the quickest looks to get out the door. But today I took my time and broke out a few things I haven't used in awhile. It made me realize I really need to stop neglecting my stash and start doing my makeup like I used to. Just like Christiana did not too long ago, she was actually the one that made me wanna do it. So, here's the look I like to call "It's all about the the Moolah Baybee!" haha.
Just the eyes... (excuse the brows they always seem to mess up once I take the pic, lol!)
The whole made up face...
Products used:
Face-
MAC prep+prime face w/SPF
MAC Studio Fix pressed powder
Eyes-
UDPP
MAC Shade stick in Lucky Jade (all over lid, slightly above crease and under lower lash line)
Sally's girl quad in Moolah
Maybelline Define-a-Lash Volume mascara
MAC technakohl in Graphblack (on waterline and smudged)
Lips-
Lip smackers in Watermelon
Smith's Rosebud salve
NYX mega shine lip gloss in Beige (it's my all time fav)
Hope your all having a good Monday!
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