Wednesday, March 28, 2012

ElishaCoy: Always Triple BB Cream Review

Well, my week of Skin79 Super BB (Hot Pink) has been over and despite the fact I really liked it, I only ordered more samples instead of the whole tube. I want to find one with better coverage before I purchase an entire bottle, so that brings us to the next BB cream by ElishaCoy.

Monday, March 26, 2012

TONYMOLY Fresh Aqua Pure Drop Review

I bought TONYMOLY's Fresh Aqua Pure Drop Cream in the white version from Pretty and Cute at the beginning of February when I started using my SkinBorn products again. I have normal/combination skin and when the seasons change, I get mild acne. For this I use


Sunday, March 25, 2012

Revlon Just Bitten Lipstain Review + Skin79 (Pink) Update

I have been using my Skin79 Super BB Cream (Hot Pink) for this entire week and I do have to say I notice a bit of oil on my nose around noon-2pm, which is very normal. I also have only had one new pimple during this week, so I have to say that it does not cause me to break out. I am still not 100% happy with the coverage, but I have been pairing it with a concealer most days and together they are perfect.

While I am waiting for my other BB Cream samples to come, I decided to give Revlon's Just Bitten lip stain a try. I have always used nude/peach coloured lipsticks and lipglosses so my friend wanted me to go outside of the box and try an actual colour! I grabbed Passion, because it was pink but didn't look too light or too bright. What drew me to Revlon's lip stain was that it comes with a lip balm on the end so that your lips don't dry out.
Here is a pretty picture of the tube from Google.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

I got this meme from MAKEUP BY CLAIRE.


SKINCARE

How many times do you wash your face daily?
At least once at night and most of the time in the morning.

-What skin type do you have? (dry,oily,combo)
Combo.

-What is your current facial wash?
I switch between SKINBORNE AHA Cleanser and France Laure's Red Currant.

-Do you exfoliate?
Yes. ^^ I have ezctma on my legs so I exfoliate my body daily and my skin about once every other week.

-What brand do you use?
Currently, I have no idea. Something from the Dollar Tree >.>
Link
-What moisturizer do you use?
Tonymoly's Pure Aqua Fresh Drop Cream

-Do you have freckles?
Nope

-Do you use eye cream?
Nope.

-Do you or did you have acne prone skin?
Yes. I get seasonal acne when the seasons change. I also used to have pretty bad acne in late middle school/early high school.

-Did you ever have to use Pro-activ?
Nope.

MAKE-UP


-What foundation do you use?
Currently I am using Skin79 Super BB Hot Pink.

-How about concealer?
None at the moment.

-Do you know your undertone color?
NC 20

-What do you think of fake eyelashes?
I absolutely love them! I used to wear them daily but currently I am taking a break.

-Did you know that you are suppose to change your mascara every 3 months?
>.> Shhhh....

-What brand of mascara do you use?
Maybelline's The Falsies Volum' Express.

-Sephora or MAC?
Sephora.

-Do you have a MAC Pro-card?
Nope. I don't have my license yet... I swear I will one day though.

-What makeup tools do you use in make up application?
I currently use my OFRA 12 Brush set from LJIC.

-Do you use make-up base/primer for the eyes?
Not currently. This will change.

-For the face?
No.

-What is your favorite eyeshadow (color or shade)?
I am in love with my Lancome Daylight, Waif, Color du Jour, and Back Stage Pass palette.

-Do you use pencil or liquid eyeliner?
Both. Liquid on top, and pencil (automatic) all around the inside.

-How often do you poke your eyes with an eyeliner pencil?
Only when I am driving normally.

-What do you think of pigment eyeshadows?
I only tried them a bit from girls at school. I don't have a real opinion.

-Do you use mineral makeup?
I used to love on of OFRA's mineral eye shadows, but that is the only thing I really liked and probably mostly for the colour.

-What is your favorite lipstick?
Lancome Rouge Sensations in Brule. Sadly, it has been discontinued.

-How about lipgloss?
I have always loved Victoria Secret's Beauty Rush lip glosses. They are very shiny and very sticky, which I actually love.

-What is your favorite blush to use?
I don't currently use a blush.

-Do you buy your makeup on ebay?
I have recently started to, but only samples or from shops that have 99%+.

-Do you like drugstore makeup?
Very much so! ^^

-Do you go to CCO's? (cosmetic company outlets)
Nope.

-Did you ever consider taking make-up classes?
I went to school for esthetics, so I "technically" had a makeup class, but it was a disappointment. :/

-Are you clumsy in putting on makeup?
Nope!

-Name a makeup crime that you hate?
When people leave a ring around their face where their foundation ends. :/ Seriously, just add some to your neck please.

-Do you like colorful shades of makeup (lipstick,eyeshadow) or neutral ones?
I like a more muted colours such as plums, mauves, and peaches.

-Which celebrity always has great make up?
Tyra Banks. I seriously have a lady boner over her ♥

-If you could leave the house using just ONE make up item,what would you use?
False lashes.

-Could you ever leave the house without any makeup on?
Nope. I almost always have at least mascara and foundation/BB cream on.

-Do you think you look good even without any makeup on?
Nope.

-In your opinion, what is the BEST makeup line?
I honestly don't know. I guess skincare aside and just makeup, I really lean towards Lancome.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

My Life Compressed in a Bag


What's currently in my makeup bag:
Urban Decay set. Unsure which one since I got it for Christmas. It looks like this on the outside.
Lancome samples in:
Daylight, Waif, Color du Jour, Backstage
Optic, Tulle, Snap, Trendsetter
Filigree, Kitten Heel, Click, The New Black
Eyelash curlers
Avon lipstick in J304 Intimate Nude
Lancome lipstick in C16 Brule (discontinued)
Avon lip samples in random colours
NYC Skyrise mascara
Skin79 Super BB Hot Pink sample
Jordana Easyliner in Brownish Black
Mascara wand for eyebrows
Covergirl press powder in 310 Translucent Light
Wet & Wild Mega Liner in 861
Victoria's Secret Beauty Rush Lip Gloss in Melonrageous

♥Anything in bold is a must for me! ♥

I also have my makeup case from esthetics school, but honestly, I really don't care for it much anymore. I use OFRA's Pink Sand Derma Mineral Powder and their bronzer in Millennium Gold.
I am not a fan of OFRA. Personal opinion.

And since I am already posting my make up, here are my current nail polishes.
From Left to Right:
Sinful Colours 264 Vacation Time
CND Effects 564 Amethyst Sparkle
NYC 248 Manhattan
O.P.I. HL A06 Holiday Glow (Its actually brown fyi O.o)
Sinful Colour 319 What's Your Name
Sinful Colour 989 Ciao Bella
NYC 105 Starry Silver Glitter

What are some of your favorite nail enamels? Any makeup products that are a must have?

Sunday, March 18, 2012

Does anybody have requests for product reviews?
Currently my list of samples waiting to be tried are:

Saturday, March 17, 2012

Skin79 Super Plus BB Cream (Hot Pink)

Last time I tried my first BB cream by Garnier. The colour suited me well, if a little dark, but I was not impressed by the coverage. Next on my list of BB creams is Skin79's Super BB Cream in the Hot Pink version.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Garnier Skin Renew BB Cream Review

So this is the first of my BB Cream review in a project I am trying to hopefully find a base that:

  • I like.
  • Is light but has good coverage.
  • Will not make my skin break out much despite cleansing.
  • Gives me a healthy glow instead of making me look like I have costume makeup on.

I have been hesitant to try bb creams in the past because I was worried they wouldn't work well for my skin tone. I am Euroamerican and my skin is pale, with undertones that change between red and molted purple. Apparently though, my mum thought "Why the hell not?" because during one of my daily raids of her makeup box, I noticed she had a new foundation and, what do you know, BB cream. She had seen it in my bookmarks and decided to give it a try. I gave it a try and it wasn't as bad as I had thought. Upon more research, it wasn't anything like what I had thought and all fears that I would be glowing white were gone. And that is how my quest to find a BB cream that fits my skin type the best.


First on the list is Garnier's Skin Renew BB Cream in Light-Medium.