TAG: 40 Beauty Questions

SKINCARE
1. How many times do you wash your face daily? 
2x

2. What skin type do you have? (dry,oily,combo)
Normal to Dry to Very Dry

3. What is your current facial wash?
Aveeno Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser

4. Do you exfoliate?
Yes, 1-2x a week.

5. What brand do you use?
I have a few products that I alternate between; Mary Kay 2 Step Microderm System, St. Ives Green Tea Scrub, and Lioele Peeling Lotion

6.  What moisturizer do you use?
Mary Kay Timewise Moisturizer (daily moisturizer) or Lioele Hydro Peel Therapy Lotion (used after exfoliating)

7. Do you have freckles?
Nope, they're more so dark spots ;)

8. Do you use eye cream?
Yes, without fail!

9. Do you or did you have acne prone skin?
No

10. Did you ever have to use Pro-activ?
No

MAKE-UP

11. What foundation do you use?
I alternate between foundations too.  Revlon Colorstay, Shiseido Liquid SPF Foundation, MAC SFF, 

12. How about concealer?
Garnier Anti-Dark circle roller or Maybelline Dream Mousse concealer
13. Do you know your undertone color?
Beige/yellow

14. What do you think of fake eyelashes?
I'm a dummy when it come to falsies but I do like them and only wear them on "special" occasions.

15. Did you know that you are suppose to change your mascara every 3 months?
Yes, but I change mines according to texture and smell of product.
16. What brand of mascara do you use?
ATM I'm using Maybelline Falsies (Black Drama) and Mary Kay Ultimate Mascara (both are fiber mascaras)
17. Sephora or MAC?
I'd have to say Sephora due to the wider range of brands.
18. Do you have a MAC Pro-card?
No

19. What makeup tools do you use in make up application?
Brushes and fingers.
20. Do you use make-up base/primer for the eyes?
Rarely
21. For the face?
Rarely
22. What is your favorite eyeshadow (color or shade)?
I'm a sucker for anything neutral/brown
23. Do you use pencil or liquid eyeliner?
Pencil, but my 1st choice would be gel/cream.
24. How often do you poke your eyes with an eyeliner pencil?
Sometimes ;)
25. What do you think of pigment eyeshadows?
I like them but they're a bit messy.
26. Do you use mineral makeup?
I use to use Bare Minerals faithfully but I got over mineral makeup.  I still wear my Mary Kay Mineral Foundation once in awhile though.
27. What is your favorite lipstick?
MAC Pink Nouveau
28. How about lipgloss?
Not a big fan of glosses
29. What is your favorite blush to use?
NYC's Color Wheel in Pink Cheek Glow
30. Do you buy your makeup on ebay?
Yes, products that are hard to get my hands on in the states.
31. Do you like drugstore makeup?
Yes, there are some amazing drugstore products!
32. Do you go to CCO's? (cosmetic company outlets)
Why not?  Who wouln't?
33. Did you ever consider taking make-up classes?
Yes, but where I live, there's no school dedicated to only makeup.
34. Are you clumsy in putting on makeup?
Sometimes, when I'm tired or in a hurry.
35. Name a makeup crime that you hate?
Foundation line not blended around neck and chin.
36. Do you like colorful shades of makeup (lipstick,eyeshadow) or neutral ones?
Neutrals/Browns
37. Which celebrity always has great make up?
Selena Gomez
38. If you could leave the house using just ONE make up item,what would you use?
Blush
39. Could you ever leave the house without any makeup on?
Doesn't kill me.
40. Do you think you look good even without any makeup on?
Naturally!  
41. In your opinion, what is the BEST makeup line?
That's a rhetorical question.

42. What do you think of Makeup??
Makeup is artistry...creativity...passion...


Ok, tell me if i numbered incorrectly.  I ended up with 42 questions instead of 40...smh

Review: Mary Kay Timewise Day Solution

-1fl oz for $30
-Comes in a light pink pump bottle
-Spf 25
-To be used daily for protection against uva/uvb

This is my daily sun sunscreen. It's not greasy feeling once soaked into the skin and it blends easily so it doesn't leave a white cast. It does have a sunscreen odor but that doesn't bother me. I'd say this product is quite expensive compared to other brands (i.e. Shiseido) but it's ok. I have like 2 backups of this stuff.

Review: Mary Kay Timewise Night Solution

-This comes in a clear glass pump bottle and inside is the serum; and the serum contains pink, white and blue beads that burst when rubbed on the skin
-Mary Kay claims that this serum is encapsulated with vitamins and antioxidants combined with collagen-enhancing peptides that will help fade away deep lines and wrinkles.
-First time I used this product, I was blown away, I saw results in as little as 10 minutes
-It gives me an instant face lift effect, my face just seem much more awake and less aged
-I've been using this product since january of 2011 and I'm on my 2nd bottle
-It's $30 for a 1fl oz bottle and one bottle last me about 2-3 months
-This serum is only intended to be used at nights after cleansing face and before moisturizer
-I highly recommend this product for those of you who wants younger looking skin without spending a lot of money for surgery or treatments.
-I would definitely be repurchasing this product and will continue to use this product.
-This is my HG anti-aging serum!

Review: Revlon Colorstay Liquid Foundation for Dry/Normal skin

OK, so I wanted to find a nice drugstore foundation for everyday wear since I didn't want to quickly run out of my high end foundations.  I was hesitant to purchase Colorstay but WTH, it was less than $10 at Wal-mart.  Plus, I've heard great reviews on the product.  I own Photoready but I really dislike using it bc of all the shimmers.  Plus the shade is a bit orangey for me.

Anywhoo, back to Colorstay.  I picked up the shade in Fresh Beige from the Dry/Normal formula.  This shade is perfect for my skintone.  My favorite to apply this foundation is with my flat top Sonia Kashuk brush.  I get a nice natural matte finish that doesn't need to be set with powder.

Pros:

• Wide variety of shade selection (10+ shades)
• 2 formulas (dry/normal or combo/oily)
• Coverage is light to medium
• Buildable coverage
• Natural matte finish
• Lasts up to 10+ hours
• Pretty good at being transfer resistant
• Price (about $10 at Wal-Mart/Target)
• Kind to my sensitive skin =)

Cons:

• No pump
• Dries rather quick
• Has a strong "makeup" scent (my husband noticed it...LOL)

Would I repurchase?  Yes, most definitely!

FOTD

New cut/color


What am I wearing?
Laura Mercier Oil Free Tinted Moisturizer w/spf 20, NYX True Taupe on brows, UD Sin, Virgin, & Smog, Elf Black gel liner, Maybelleine Falsies, Hard Candy Glamoflage concealer, Laura Geller Bronze & Brighten, Elf Tickled Pink, Milani Dolce Pink

New hair cut/style

Love it/hate it...idc!!

First Impression: Laura Geller Baked Beginnings Sample Kit

BEWARE: BARE FACE

Cleaned/moisturized face w/MAC Prep & Prime Skin Base Visage


After Balance & Brighten application


After Bronze & Brighten application


After Blush & Brighten application


Finished look



Final thoughts:

This product does indeed even out skin tone and discolorations. The bronzer gives a very natural glow. Coverage is sheer. I'd much rather use the Balance & Brighten as a setting powder. Will use a bit longer before I do a final review.