Showing posts with label Makeup. Show all posts
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Aug 31, 2018




This is a requested video a subbie wanted to see how I achieved the look from my wig review video. So I'm posting the tutorial now. Let me make this clear: When I started this video I was going for a different look, and I ended up changing the process and palettes half way through which is why I have so many products namely palettes being used in one video. This look can be done with literally one palette with warm tones. I suggest the Jaclyn Hill palette or even the Violet Voss palette.
Anywho thank you for watching I hope you guys enjoyed the video. All products will be listed below.

Products Used On Camera:

Juvias Place - Nubian I https://www.juviasplace.com/collections/eyeshadow-palettes/products/nubian-eyeshadow-palette
Juvias Place - Nubian II https://www.juviasplace.com/collections/eyeshadow-palettes/products/nubian-2-eye-shadow-palette?variant=33980406022
Juvias Place - The Saharan II https://www.juviasplace.com/products/the-saharan-ii-eyeshadow-palette
Jaclyn Hill x Morphe  - 35 Palette https://www.morphebrushes.com/collections/eyeshadow-palettes/products/jh2-jaclyn-hill-ii-palette
Lipstick - Coloured Raine Cherry Blossom

Products Off Camera:

Setting Spray - Skindinavia Finishing Spray
Foundation: Maybelline 24hr Foundation Mocha
Concealer: Colourpop Dark 46
Contour: ISH Cosmetics Medium/Deep
Highlight: None (I forgot it. I know a really BOMB highlight though. Its AnGLOWla from the Crayon Case OMG Such a Beautiful Highlight)
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Music:
Intro & Outro: Pools by Amorphous
In Video Music: Childish Gambino Terrified Remix by Zikomo
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May 18, 2018


First up is a once over of the palette. You'll see all the colors and the names. Second, you'll see the makeup tutorial and finally my thoughts on the palette. So let's begin palette overview first. 

Rundown On Jaclyn Hil's Palette: 

Positives 

1 - Small Pans: It has small pans but it has plenty of product. 
2 - Color Payoff/Buildability: Amazing. Pigmentation is dope. Very good shadows. The shadows are buildable. Start off with a small amount then build the color up. 
3 - Blendability: These shadows blend out softly and beautifully. They are absolutely amazing. These are some soft shadows. 
4 - Shimmers: like them. They are smooth and glide on the eye beautifully. But they are a bit chunky, they have a bit of fallout. There was no need for a base. No concealer no paint pot. It went on the lid beautifully with a huge color payoff. 
5 - Mattes: Smooth blendable. They blend beautifully and are just gorgeous. 
6 - Color Selection: The colors in the palette are amazing. And you can do SO MUCH with this palette. It is amazing you can do smokey eyes, everyday looks, glam looks. Its an all in one palette. No need for a companion palette. 

Negatives 

1 - Names Printed On the Back: It's a little inconvenient but it's not something that was a deal breaker. 2 - Kickback: The kickback is heavy in the palette. Which helps make it dirty and stained eyeshadow. 
3 - Packaging: Lightweight but takes up a lot of space and because it is white it gets dirty fast. And because of the kickback, the shadow can stain the white packaging.

Tutorial Time

Colors Used:

1-Pukey 
2-Hunts 
3- Fireworks 
4-Hillster 
5-Chip 

All in all the palette is worth it! It's beautiful! Definitely would recommend to beginners and advanced makeup users. It has everything you need. From color to a beautiful smokey eye this palette is bawse!




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May 15, 2018


So this is now the EASIEST WAY TO CREATE A WING! IT'S AN AMAZING TOOL! I LIVE FOR IT!

VAMP STAMP

-EASY TO USE
-WING IS POPPING
-PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT
-PLACEMENT IS EVERYTHING
-BASIC BLACK CAN BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH OTHER PRODUCTS

THIS PRODUCT REALLY IS AMAZING! FOR THE WING CHALLENGED LIKE ME YOU HAVE A TOOL TO GIVE YOU THE PERFECT WING. 


PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE GET THE REAL VAMP STAMP.

Try Stephanie Nicole's Review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfHOxJ9ccE4

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Feb 18, 2018



I have a Pinterest page. I love Pinterest, there are so many SO MANY looks are on there. I wanted to try out some of them so I decided to make a serious out of it! Then I found a look that was just CALLING ME! Here is the Look:

@Denitslava Follow her on Youtube, IG, etc.

It is by this amazing MUA. Her name is @Denislava! She's amazing all her info below! A lot of her stuff is all over Pinterest and I got my inspiration from her and I do not want to steal anyone's work. Artistry is important and I respect it:

Denitslava Makeup Artist 
Email: denitslava@hotmail.com 
YouTube: Denitslava Makeup https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXoY...

So I found that gorgeous look on Pinterest that I just had to try and recreate. I was feeling this look so much! Green is my favorite color and I was listening to my Ludacris albums and I just got lost in the makeup and music. I made a few mistakes but I fixed it so that it would work for me. Anyway, enjoy. I mentioned all the products I used in this eye look below:

What I Used: 
Juvias Place Saharan Palette 
Juvias Place Zulu Palette 
Juvias Place Gel Liner 
Colourpop Liner Pencil in Kicker 
Cafe Au Lait Rimmel London Liner Pencil 
NYX Lip Lingerie Dusk to Dawn 
Coloured Raine Cherry Blossom



If you want to know about my Foundation routine let me know! I'll make a video about it!

This look was so much fun and it turned out pretty. Now if you watched the video you'll see I had plenty of issues getting this look to work. But makeup is about learning, creating and having fun! Don't limit yourself by what you see beauty gurus do. Makeup is all about making yourself feel good and look good while exploring a level of art you never knew existed. So get that palette out girl, get some brushes and create.

Nothing is stopping you from looking like your best self!


Thanks for reading my blog and possibly watching my video more is coming so stay tuned!


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Music: Hotline Bling Cover by Charlie Puth & Kehlani (Arman Cekani & Wildboys Remix) 

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Also, SCENTBIRD is an amazing subscription service. This service allows you to try 30 days worth of perfume per month for $15! You get cute little testers with a perfume of your choice. It's a great way to test out perfume before you buy. I mean perfume is expensive $60 to $150 for perfume depending on the celebrity or design house who produces it. What if you don't like it? What if you don't feel like driving to Macys or Kohls to test out a perfume? You can test as many as you want all from the comfort of your home! Check out Scentbird https://www.scentbird.com/r/d/tiffanysewell

I love getting my nails done all the time and I live for a good design. But I don't always want to sit in a nail techs chair for 2 hours getting a design. Stampers are great! They clean up easy and you can use a variety of colors to create awesome designs! Check out the Clear Jelly Stamper (Review Coming Soon) - https://goo.gl/LtEhgn



Nov 24, 2017






Fridays Upload is up and ready to WATCH! I made a few mistakes in this video but it turned out ok and lesson learned! So enjoy this second installment of my #MakeupNPlay series

Now Listen this look has some flaws but ultimately it's still a good look. LMAO! I still love this look and hopefully, you will too! Products Used: Off Camera Benefit My Brow in 05 Deep Lashes Amazon On Camera Too Faced Hangover Primer Urban Decay Primer Potion Caffeine Melt Cosmetics Rubbish Rott & Blur Colourpop Topnotch Juvias Place Masquerade Ada Colourpop Brew-Haha Maybelline FIT ME Matte & Poreless Mocha 360 Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation & Concealer Amber ISH Cosmetics Contour Kit Medium/Deep Coloured Raine Tootsie ELF Blush Palette Medium/Deep Juvias Place Blush Palette Vol. 1 Lila _______________________________________________________________________ Music by: Rhionn Maxwell & Nathan Sinclair - Cold Love https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuHFO... Thumbs Up Graphic & Subscribe Graphics iSabrina https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeDN... & iEditing X https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSFP... ________________________________________________________________________ Follow me on Social Media: Instagram: @PsychDesignTV Facebook: facebook.com/PsychDesignTV Twitter: @PsychDesignTV Snapchat: @PsychDesignTV Business Inquiries or Questions: psychdesigntv@gmail.com Affiliate Codes:
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*Disclaimer: I have purchased all products seen in this video. I am in no way affiliated with any company seen in this video. I am simply putting my thoughts about the products seen for entertainment purposes only. The music heard in this video is copyright free and in no way do I intend to redistribute this music. It is used for entertainment purposes only.

Oct 31, 2017


I know I’m so last minute but you never know. Someone might be looking for a glam look! It was simple and easy I promise!



Products Used:
Off Camera Skindinavia Spray Primer NYX Contour Conceal and Correct Palette Iman Second to None Cream to Cover Concealer Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion Benefit Precisely My Brow On Camera Colourpop Concealer: Deep Golden https://colourpop.com/products/deep-g... Foundation: Maybelline FIT ME Dewy & Smooth Mocha 360 Melt Cosmetics: Rubbish & Dark Matter Juvia’s Place: Burkina & Ada https://www.juviasplace.com/collectio... Iman https://www.juviasplace.com/collectio... E.L.F. Gel Liner E.L.F. Glitter Glue Uniglitter Golden Goddess https://uniglitter.com/collections/sh... Too Faced Better Than Sex Waterproof Mascara https://www.toofaced.com/eye-makeup/m... Credits: Music - DJ Irresistible Crazy (Remix) Halloween Outro - Free Green HD https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI0c... Halloween Like, Thumbs up & Subscribe Pop up - iSabrina https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbnzd...
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Oct 5, 2017


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************************HEY READ THE INFO************************** I know I'm uber late. But its still some Summer Vibes going on in the world. So I came up with this look a few weeks ago and I JUST NOW HAD THE CHANCE TO UPLOAD IT! BESIDES this look can definitely double in the fall and the summer! I'm sorry about the inconsistency with my uploads. I promise to upload at least 2 videos a week! Now there are no affiliate links in this video. As of right now, I'm a free agent! Lol. Here are The Products I Used Off Camera Products: Foundation - Maybelline FIT ME Dewy & Smooth 360 Mocha (Avail at Walmart, Walgreens, Setting Powder - Laura Mercier Medium/Deep Concealer - IMAN Second to None Cream Earth Deep Color Corrector - NYX Conceal, Correct, & Contour Deep Highlight Concealer - Clinique Beyond Perfection 2 in 1 Concealer & Foundation in Amber Primer - Too Faced Hangover Primer Eyeshadow Primer - Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Contour - ISH Cosmetics Medium/Deep Contour Palette On Camera Products: Eyes Palettes - Juvia’s Place The Saharan Palette Melt Stack RUST & Dark Matter Coastal Scents Hot Pots Eyeliner Pencil - Italia Plum/Deep Purple Pencil Mascara - Butter London Iconoclast Volume Mascara NYX Eyeshadow Base Eyeliner - ELF Gel Liner Black Eyeliner - Juvias Place Gel Liner Pot Face Blush - Black Radiance Highlighter - Juvias Place The Saharan Blush Vol. 2 Lips Lip Pencil - Rimmel London Coffee Bean Liquid Lipstick - NYX Lip Lingerie Links to Products: Clinique Beyond Perfection 2 in 1 Concealer & Foundation https://www.sephora.com/product/beyon... MELT Cosmetics RUST Stack https://www.meltcosmetics.com/collect... Dark Matter Stack https://www.meltcosmetics.com/collect... ISH Medium/Dark Contour Kit https://ish.co/products/contour-kit-m... Coastal Scents Hot Pots https://www.coastalscents.com/collect... IMAN Second to None Cream Earth Deep http://imancosmetics.com/shop/product... Laura Mercier Setting Powderhttps://www.sephora.com/product/trans... Too Faced Hangover Primer https://www.toofaced.com/p/face-prime... E.L.F. Gel Eyeliner https://www.elfcosmetics.com/p/waterp... Italia Eyeliner Pencils https://www.amazon.com/Italia-Eyeline... Juvias Place Palettes https://www.juviasplace.com/collectio... NYX Lip Lingerie https://www.nyxcosmetics.com/lip-ling... Eyeshadow Base https://www.nyxcosmetics.com/eyeshado... Conceal Correct & Contour Palette https://www.nyxcosmetics.com/conceal-... Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion https://www.urbandecay.com/eyeshadow-... Rimmel London Coffee Bean https://www.walmart.com/ip/Rimmel-Lon... Black Radiance Artisan Color Baked Blush http://www.blackradiancebeauty.com/ma... Maybelline FIT Me Dewy & Smooth http://www.ulta.com/fit-me-dewy-smoot... Butter London Iconoclast https://www.walmart.com/ip/butter-Lon...
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Nov 3, 2016

*Update: Tricky Lashes are available and AFFORDABLE!!!!!
CLICK THE LINK: Tricky Lashes


Tricky Hair is a hair extensions company that specializes in 100% Remy Hair Extensions. They have now expanded their brand and added 3D Mink Lashes. Their brand is called Tricky Lashes and I have to say they are BOMB.com! Now I'm gonna be honest I've never been a "stickler" for lashes with my makeup looks. I always thought of using eyelashes for special occasions like Balls, Homecoming, Weddings, Formal Dinner Parties, etc. Anything outside of the norm. But after wearing this lashes I fell in love with them. They are so luxuriously soft and bold. Let me give you a little info about my experience with the company and a full blow by blow of the lashes and their quality. 
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I received my lashes within a 2-week window. I never had any issues with the delivery. They were in pristine condition when I received them via DHL. I opened my box for the lashes and I was floored by the sheer beauty of them. They came in a cool eye package and when you open them up omg, let me show you what I mean....

Cute Packaging. The lashes were well protected


Then when you open them up! They are so gorgeous!

Do you see what I mean? Well, let me give you a closer look....


Now that you've seen a close up let me give you the run down. These lashes are 3D Mink Lashes. Meant to last longer than your average drugstore or makeup brand lash line. These are reusable MANY TIMES OVER with great care and proper storage. These lashes take any look from drab to absolutely FAB! HERE I'LL SHOW YOU...


Here's what the left eye looks like with a tricky lash and here's what the right eye looks without it. See the difference? You see how it boosts the look. It just gives you that extra VA VA VOOM! I'm happy with these lashes. These eyelashes by Tricky Lashes are the best lashes I've ever seen! Their soft, comfortable and insanely flirtatious. They are irresistible and add drama to any look be it a black sultry smokey eye or a simple no makeup look! No matter what decide to do with your makeup tricky lashes make all the difference! Tricky Lashes has amazing 3D Mink Eye Lashes! They are GAWGEOUS and definitely a must to have in your makeup arsenal!

So right about now you're probably asking me where can I get these gorgeous soft luxurious lashes you keep raving about tiffany? Pipe down, I'll tell you LOL.




Tricky Hair sells clip in hair extensions and 3D Mink Eye Lashes. Tricky Lashes are 100% Mink Fur. They are uber soft and reusable! They best part about these mink lashes are the fact that you can reuse them over and over again. With great care, you can have beautiful false lashes for a long time. Visit them at Tricky Hair Extensions . 


All in all, I have to say these are great lashes. Be on the look out for these awesome lashes!


May 22, 2014



So I'm scrolling through my Facebook timeline and I come across this story from the Huffingtonpost with this headline: Forget Wigs, Lace Front Eyebrows Are Taking Over. At first I thought this was a joke. Until I actually read the article and found out that these "eyebrows" are sold at a texas beauty salon called Tiffani Chanel Luxury Hair. Tiffani Chanel Luxury Hair has a wide range of products from custom made wig units, weaves, etc. They have 2 kinds of units for lace eyebrows: male and female. And they only cost $22.50.

Some people are even making their own brows. Crazy, right?! Here check out this youtuber:



There are countless other videos on how on put these eyebrows on. This trend stems from the trend of the full thick but shaped brow. Cara Delevingne is a good example of a person being revered for their brows. She's like the number one person people want to model their brows after. So to gain that look they go for eyebrow pencils, powders, wax pencils, stencils, and now lace brows.

I'm not against the trend for people who suffer from alopecia, lupus, cancer, hereditary baldness, or any other disease that can cause hair loss. These types of diseases and hereditary complications are all plausible reasons for a person to purchase these brows. But if you are just a normal person looking for that perfect brow then I just think that this is ridiculous. Do what we all do buy some serum for eyebrows and lashes and let it grow. There is no need to look like this:

This is absolutely ridiculous!
Here are some other examples of what I'm talking about:





Mar 4, 2014



Famed makeup artist Nick Barose, the man responsible for enhancing the already stunningly beautiful Lupita Nyong'o. He sat down with Essence and explained what he keeps in his makeup bag to give his clients the looks that everyone is clamoring for. But more importantly the various looks of Lupita Nyong'o. Nick Barose is a master in his field and I'm so glad that he has given Essence a peek into makeup bag and some small techniques that can be used by an everyday woman.


Women of color have issues with makeup that can enhance our beauty properly. So when Lupita Nyong'o came along it was an awesome feat for a woman of color to see her beautiful makeup flawlessly done in various colors and different techniques. Her features aren't hidden with compounds of makeup contouring and highlighting. She is exactly what she is supposed to be. And that is AWESOME!!!!! Lupita is a hero for her fearless attitude when it comes to her look. There are many dark chocolate and brown skinned women who have been looking for someone who could represent them in Hollywood. Well ladies you've got your wish in Lupita Nyong'o. 

Below are all the products listed by Nick Barose via Essence Magazine. You will read my experience (and non experience) with some of them and you will also see the price and where to find them.


MAC Matchmaster Foundation

I've actually never used MAC foundation but it seems to be quite popular. When I visited the site they had colors for the typical skin tones: Light, Medium, Dark (or rather their version). They don't very in terms of shade but mixing foundations is encouraged. The foundation is pretty pricey at $32 a bottle but for MAC you pay for quality. Its always top shelf and I can pay for quality, at least its worth the price. Here's what the makeup artist Nick Barose had to say via Essence.
"This foundation looks like skin, and you can layer it. To find your perfect shade, test foundation on the jawline. When applying, I use two shades, the lightest in the center to brighten up the face. I think that's key to getting seamless application.” —Nick Barose









IMAN Perfect Response Oil Blotting Pressed Powder

I've used IMAN before and found it to be a good product for women of color. But when I used it IMAN didn't have enough color range for me. The colors were either very orange/red or way too light or yellow/olive and way too dark. However that was several years ago and I haven't used or tried any of the newest colors that have been added to IMAN line. The coverage is great, the face primer is absolutely AWESOME and it's a definite must try on the list of foundations/pressed powders for women of color.

The IMAN Perfect Response Oil Blotting Pressed Powder works to absorb oil and leave the face with a matte finish. IMAN can be purchased at your local drugstore (RiteAid, Drugstore.com, Soap.com, Walgreens, CVS, etc). It's pretty inexpensive at $16. I know thats double what Revlon, L'Oreal, Covergirl and Maybelline are charging but look at it this way in terms of drugstore makeup brands they have the widest array of color and they offer the best coverage. Again you're paying for quality so be mindful of that. Its about half of what MAC's foundation costs. Which is a pretty good deal if you ask me.

Mally Beauty Evercolor Poreless Face Defender

This is a finishing powder that works to minimize pores and leave a flat, matte finish. Finishing powder is an essential tool in makeup application. It provides the user with a finish that keeps makeup fresh and lasts longer. I use finishing powder from various companies E.L.F., IMAN, Covergirl, etc. They all work and do their jobs tremendously. I've never used Mally Beauty's Finishing Powder but that doesn't mean you should try it!

Its a little pricey for finishing powder at $40 a compact. But worth a try if you need a good solid finishing powder (and you have that kind of money).










Giorgio Armani Lip Maestro in Ecstasy

This is a beautiful lip stain. A really pretty fuchsia color. But its a stain so its not heavy on coverage as far as providing a lot of a solid color. It is made to color the lips that all. I personally don't like lip stains. They don't work well on me and it always looks like my makeup is unfinished or I just rubbed it off by wiping my lipstick or kissing ;) LOL.



This lip stain is very expensive. We're talking $32! Its too much for one tube of lip stain. If you would like something cheaper then try Maybelline, Revlon, Covergirl, and L'Oreal they all have great lip stains if that's your thing. They also have similar colors to the one Lupita wore.

"I used this shade on Lupita at the GQ Awards in Los Angeles." —Nick Barose











SuzieBeauty Lipstick in Zamba

This lipstick color is really pretty and dark. Its very complimentary of a woman of color with a darker skin tone. I really like this color. But for myself I'm very aware of frosted colors and how they look on me. When I look for lipsticks and glosses I stay away from frosted/bronzy/metallic colors. Only because they don't add anything to my look. They don't enhance at all. They simply put all the focus on my lips and I don't like that. I'm all over look kind of girl. The overall look has to have symmetry and for me making your lips the focal point with a strong piece like frost or glitter doesn't work on me. It may work on you but it doesn't work on me. Having said that the lipstick below has a very subtle bronzy color. Its a really pretty color and compliments any skin tone which is a big plus for a dark skinned woman.



Now right now the lipstick is not available for purchase everywhere. But a store called Creative eXessories will be selling the Kenyan based makeup brand very very soon! Check back to Beauty N Fashion's blog for more details on when the products will be available!

"Lupita turned me on to a Kenyan beauty brand called SuzieBeauty. The color Zamba is a bronzy berry that's perfect for dark skin. I used it on Lupita at Queen Latifah show." —Nick Barose







Lupita Nyong'o is one of the most sought after women in Hollywood. She dominated during awards season this year and picked up countless awards. But her biggest footprint in Hollywood has been her style, beauty, and grace. For many women of color the women that are considered a role model or an accurate depiction of an African American woman are usually very fair skinned women like Beyonce or Queen Latifah. Both are beautiful women and well respected in their relative careers. But for a woman of my skin tone it doesn't really help me in terms of makeup. Lupita Nyong'o is actually a few shades darker than me but her skin is flawless and I can relate to her and learn from her better than anyone else in Hollywood right now. And so can a lot of other African American women. I hope this blog helps all the women out there who kind of feel left out of the makeup game.

Try the products mentioned above or look for the cheaper version. Makeup is fun and creativity is key to creating looks that last a lifetime.

Nov 17, 2013


RuPaul is THE most famous drag queen in the world. A supermodel, recording artist, and mother of all drag queens she's definitely put her stamp on the world! Now she's doing it again! RuPaul has launched her own makeup line called Glamazon. Partnering up with Colorevolution, RuPaul has a unisex perfume and a cosmetic gift set. They are reasonably priced and available exclusively at Colorevolution. Currently Colorevolution is only place its available but they will be available soon at Ricky’s NYC and other select other outlets.




Congrats Ms. RuPaul! I've been a fan of hers for years. I remember when she had her talk show! I was a little kid then. Supermodel of the WORLD! LOL Again Congrats Mother Ru and I wish you more success!
Source: NewNowNext

Oct 4, 2013




Michelle Phan is a YouTube Beauty Guru that has garnered attention for her awesome beauty tutorials and cosplay transformations. I've been subscribed to her channel for years but I had no idea how big her fanreach was. She has over 4.5 million subscribers and over a billion page views. For 2 years Ms. Phan has been working on her own makeup line with L'Oreal. And now its finally available! em Michelle Phan is her incredible makeup line em is a Vietnamese word meaning you which she uses as a term of endearment to her loyal and ever growing fanbase!



em Michelle Phan is available exclusively online HERE! Her products are gorgeous take a look at some of the products that I really love:

#1: Life Palette

The Life Palette has 36 refillable shades of eye, lip and cheek color. Each palette is $75 USD and they have interchangeable pots so you can mix and match and create a set that you love and enjoy. She has several sets that represents different looks: Beach, Career, Love, Party, Night Life and Day. Each set represents a different occasion, different look, so all you would have to do is pull out one palette do your makeup, slip it in your purse for touchups and retouches and you're ready!
#2: Foundation

Foundation is like the #1 issue for minorities. There are never enough colors and they are broad enough to ensure that you don't look too dark or too light. So mostly we either mix and match or try to find a foundation that is close to our skin tone. Well I think Michelle Phan has figured out that problem. At $30 a pop these HUGE foundation compacts are affordable and they have a broad spectrum of colors to choose from. Although I would suggest you still mix foundations. They can provide the perfect coverage by mixing. Believe Me! Now below you're going to see my foundation picks from her site:

My face has both warm and cool undertones. During the winter its a little cooler so I like to wear a foundation that has more of a red undertone. In the summer oddly enough my face is a little warmer so I like to tone it down with a foundation that has a olive/yellow undertone to it. And then lastly sometimes I like to mix the foundations to give my face the perfect shade of even tone brown skin. So here are the two shade their very close in color actually:

Mocha 23
Chocolate 24





















Waterliner Eyeliner It Was Too Cool to Pass Up!!!!

SWATCHES of the
Waterliner eyeliner
for Dark Skin
Everything from her foundations to her eyeshadows is made with every ethnicity in mind. Her site is very interactive she has tutorials, full length customer reviews, even SWATCHES, its a fun site and Michelle is an awesome person. She's fun perky and makes everything seem effortless. I think everyone would benefit from this Guru's makeup. em cosmetics caters to all ethnicities and I'm so glad because many small and large cosmetic companies don't. But because Michelle has such a diverse fan base it was easy for her to find the various colors for every skin type and color and incorporate that into her line.

I'm telling you I'm going to in and buying some of these cosmetics for my birthday and I can't wait! Enjoy some of Michelle's tutorials and other videos involving her wonderful cosmetic line em Michelle!





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Aug 3, 2013

In Makeup you advance by doing. There is no shortcut you just have to get up and do it! I have gotten better in my makeup application. My only problem area is my eyebrows but I am working on it ;). Anywho here are some photos of my makeup progression. And some Videos!

In the first half of my makeup applications I was only using one color and not doing any blending or crease cutting. It looked good enough, gave me a small pop of color. In the second of half of my makeup applications you'll be able to see how I began to use certain techniques in my makeup: crease cutting, playing with dark and light colors, giving my eyes shape and dimension.


This was the Early Days of My Makeup...Not Bad Right?!

Years 2005 - 20011


Pretty Simplistic looks. No shading, no contrasting colors. Just one color, liner, and some lip gloss and I was still killing it! LOL



 


My Makeup Looks Now: See we've got some contouring, shading, creasing, etc. In this part of the blog I'm showing you my current progress in makeup. I evolve everyday by doing. Makeup can be a challenge but you will only improve if you continue to work at it. 

Years 2012 - Present












These are just the different ways I have done my makeup. I've been able to evolve in makeup because I kept at it. Makeup is an enhancement tool. You can do so many creative things with makeup and its simple small techniques that can help you to achieve everything from smokey eyes to simple everyday looks. Just try it out. I can give out a list of YouTubers that will help you to mold your technique. Just let me know if you would like the list in the comment box below!

Review Coming Soon: Coastal Scents 252 Ultimate Eyeshadow Palette


Jul 1, 2013


Marc Jacobs Fall 2013 Makeup Collection

Smart Complexion
  • Genius Gel Super-Charged Foundation (Anti Aging Foundation with natural up to full coverage) (16 shades)
  • Remedy Concealer Pen (Brightener & Concealer Pen) (7 shades)
  • Face Powder

Marc Jacobs Beauty – Genius Gel Super-Charged Foundation


Blacquer
  • Magic Marc’er Precision Pen Eyeliner – waterproof dark black liner
  • Lash Lifter
  • Gel Crayon

Marc Jacobs Beauty – Lust for Lacquer

Hi-Per Color
  • Lovermarc Gel Lipstick (16 shades)
  • Style Eye-Con Eyeshadow Palette
  • Shameless Blusher
  • Lust for Lacquer
  • Lip Vinyl
  • Bronzers

Marc Jacobs Beauty – Lovermarc Gel Lipstick

Boy Tested, Girl Approved
  • Lip Lock Moisture Balm
  • Brow Tamer Grooming Gel
  • Remedy Concealer Pen




Marc Jacobs is one of my favorite designers hands down. I have every perfume he's come out with and I love his entire fashion collection. He's chic, original, and knows how to be himself something I envy and admire. And now he's coming full circle with his career by adding Beauty to his repertoire. Marc Jacobs is releasing his makeup line exclusively in Sephora on August 9th, 2013!


Many other designers have tried and failed in the beauty dept but with Marc Jacobs its projected that the line will succeed and make well over $15 Mil between August and December of this year, and in 2014 to make 20 Million.

Explaining the expansion into cosmetics, Marc says:

“I like the transformative qualities of fashion and fashion to me is not just clothing, it’s handbags, it’s shoes, it’s clothes, it’s hair, it’s makeup, it’s fragrance, it’s the whole ritual of making those choices, of enjoying the ritual, of making the choices that will tell the world who you want to be that day.”

Now I've never been one for luxury makeup as I can't afford it. But Marc Jacobs seems to be doing a great job and I can't wait to see what his makeup is like! I may buy 1 piece at a time LOL :)!

Check out some of the make up selections below:











Sources: SinuousMag

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