BH Cosmetics Haul Away


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Hi there! I hope you are having a wonderful Thursday! It’s a beautiful weather here in the Washington D.C. Metro area with just 3 days to Christmas. I am so excited. So, my beautiful readers, I thought I would start the day my reviewing latest my haul away BH Cosmetics. Happy Readings!

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Baked and Beautiful ($12 on sale): This  portable collection of 20 baked and beautiful eyeshadows comes in shades that range from warm to cool tones complements every skin tone. The palette features 10 single shades and 5 duo shades to give you double the options to highlight, enhance and line your eyes to your heart’s content. These creamy, lightweight powders can be used wet or dry for a velvety, smooth finish that lasts all day. Colors blend seamlessly for a natural daytime look or can be layered to bump up the intensity.

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Ingredients: Mica, Talc, Nylon-12, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Diisostearyl Malate, Butylene Glycol, Silica, Polysorbate 80, Phenoxyethanol, O-Cymen-5-ol. May Contain/Peut Contenir [+/-: Titanium Dioxide (CI 77491), Ultramarines (CI 77007), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035)] <41150>

Verdict: I starting to become quite fond of this brand. The biggest plus size is I don’t have empty my wallet to get beautiful range of colors. The shades are amazingly pigmented and easy to use. This product for the subtle look. Trust me, this does not mean that I am going to stop buying palettes from Urban Decay or Anastasia Beverly Hills, or Too Faces. However, for the price you can get amazing looks from this brand.

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BH Costmetics’ Supernova – 18 Color Baked Eyeshadow Palette ($14):  The ultra-soft shadows are buildable, blendable and guaranteed to put a sparkle in your eyes. Launch exciting looks from day to night — the sky is the limit! This is a companion collection to our Galaxy Chic Baked Eyeshadow Palette. This star-struck selection of super-pigmented, high-shine shades includes moody blues and greens, eye-popping teal and turquoise, plus deep neutrals for definition. 

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Ingredients:  Talc, Mica, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Silica, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol. May Contain/Peut Contenir [+/-: Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Ultramarines (CI 77007), Manganese Violet (CI 77742)] <6714> WARNING: For external use only. Avoid direct contact with eyes and keep out of reach of children. Discontinue use if signs of irritation or rash appear.

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Verdict: If you are thinking Déjà vu, then you are not wrong. I have written review about this palette before. However, I loved it so much, that I decided to get another of this as a gift this time. This is a beautiful to palette to own, and for just $14 it’s worth every single penny. This a beautiful palette to have for the holiday. The only two colors that aren’t super pigmented are both of the white shades, but they’re both still really pretty on the brow bones.

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Floral Blush – Duo Cheek Color in Fiji Fun ($5.50 on sale): Put a natural-looking bloom in your cheeks with this versatile Floral Blush — convenient, compact combos of two complementary bright and deep blushes bursting with fresh, petal-soft color. Apply the bright shade for a healthy flush, and the deeper shade for added intensity, or swirl colors together for a multidimensional glow. Blushes come in a mirrored, magnetic case that fits easily into even the smallest handbag and are available in tones of pink, coral, berry, and bronze.

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Ingredients: Talc, Mica, Kaolin, Nylon-12, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, O-Cymen-5-Ol. May Contain/Peut Contenir [+/-: Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Red 27 Lake (Ci 45410), Red 6 Lake (Ci 15850), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090)] <6305>

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Verdict: This duo blush is quite pigmented and buildable. I absolutely love the color. You can make it as simple or bright as you’d like. I like it and the colors are very nice. Just remember to just a light hand because the dark shade is very pigmented. Again, for less then $6, who would not love this blush?

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Oil-Free Makeup Removing Towelettes ($4): Dirt, oil and makeup are no match for this gentle, oil-free makeup removing towelette. In this product you will find blend of papaya, pineapple, cucumber, marshmallow and chamomile extracts along with vitamin E instantly soothes and refreshes the skin on contact. This is perfect for all skin types.

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Ingredients: Aqua/Water/Eau, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Althaea Officinalis (Marshmallow) Root Extract, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate, Lauryl Glucoside, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate <5102>.

Verdict: some nights I’m way too tired to do an oil cleansing before a regular cleansing and these wipes come in handy for days like those. There is no harsh scent or perfume that’ll linger and give me a headache like other cleansing wipes I have tried. I wish I could only by these without paying shipping fee.

What is you favorite haul away. I would love to hear about your experience. Hope you enjoy this post as much as I have loved writing it.

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Ipsy December Glam Bag Review


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There Hi! Happy Saturday everyone! Hope you all are having a wonderful start of your Saturday. We started the day with ice and freezing rain. So, I thought I will take full advantage of the weather, sip on hot chocolate and write my review on the December Ipsy glam bag.

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Description: The December Ipsy Glam bag came in a hot pink envelop. When you open the envelop you get this beautiful fuzzy makeup bag that doubles as a wristlet going-out clutch! Inside the wristlet, I got Nyx prasmatic eyeshadow in Fireball PS09, Ciaté London Liquid Velvet Moisturizing Matte Liquid Lipstick in Pin Up, Jersey Shore Cosmetics Peppermint Moisture Rich Hydrating Balm, Tarte Maracuja Oil, and Hikari Liquid Eye Liner.

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Nyx prasmatic eyeshadow in Fireball PS09: Give your eyes extra sparkle and dimension with a fully pigmented metallic texture with NYX Cosmetics Prismatic Eye Shadow. The ingredients include Magnesium Stearate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Nylon-12, Octyldodecanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol. May Contain: Mica, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, 77492, 77499), Carmine (CI 75470), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), and Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510).

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Verdict: This shadow is easy to blend, very pigmented and with primer it will last all day. The color in this shadow is amazing, and it is so easy to work with. This is a good collection. I went online to check for the price, and is available for $6 at Ulta. The fireball color is current sold out. However, for that price, it is a good shadow to have.

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Ciaté London Liquid Velvet Moisturizing Matte Liquid Lipstick in Pin Up: Liquid Velvet Moisturizing Matte Liquid Lipstick combines highly-pigmented, gorgeous matte, long-wearing lip color with hyaluronic acid for its intense lip-conditioning benefits so that lips appear fuller, while feeling more supple and smooth. The creamy, non-drying lip formula is infused with Ciaté London’s proprietary blend of moisturizing Plush Pigment, and it features high-performance pigments that glide on to lips for bold color and extreme hold. The innovative precision tip effortlessly lines and fills in lips for perfect application. The lipstick is paraben, phthalates, and sulfates free.

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Verdict: I love the color of the lip creme. It would look good on anyone.  It goes on so smoothly and is really well-pigmented. This lipstick is long wearing, non drying and there is no fading in the inner lip area. I have another of this from the Ciate London Chloe Morello Beauty Haul Makeup Set. I am glad that now I have two of this beautiful love liquid lipstick and I will use it.You can get the lipstick for $19.

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Jersey Shore Cosmetics Peppermint Moisture Rich Hydrating Balm: Sopranos, Cake Boss, table flipping Housewives… and all natural skincare. Who knew Jersey had so much to offer? New Jersey mom and beauty vet Jacquelyn Foster Quattro created Jersey Shore Cosmetics to offer safe, high-quality natural cosmetics and skincare. Her goal is to help her customers look good and make healthy choices. Champagne wishes and candy cane dreams. We’re toasting the holidays with the delish scent of peppermint and super soft pouts. Now all we need is the mistletoe. With ingredients like organic sunflower oil, organic beeswax, organic cocoa butter, organic coconut oil, organic peppermint eo, and vitamin e this is a good balm to have.

Verdict: I really like the feel of this lip balm and I love that it’s all natural and organic. Your lip stay smooth for 4 to 5 hours. eos is still my favorite but this is a good lip balm. I love the peppermint feeling. The peppermint was nice and mild, very smooth and hydrating. I am glad that Ipsy has introduced me to the Jersey shore hydrating balm. Get the balm for $10.

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Tarte Maracuja Oil: This is a treatment oil that targets individual skin concerns and delivers balanced moisture for firmer, brighter, and smoother-looking skin. Rich in essential fatty acids known to recharge and replenish skin, Maracuja Oil works to rejuvenate and deliver an even-toned complexion while its infusion of vitamin C creates the appearance of brighter skin. This powerful elixir supports antiaging and provides instant hydration—quenching dry skin without leaving it feeling greasy or filmy. The oil is paraben, phthalates, and sulfates free.

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Verdict: The oil soaks into your skin, it won’t leave your face oily. This oil is helping my skin. I use it after applying my toner, and serum but before using my moisturizer. Sometimes if I am feeling lazy and want to skip a step I just mix it in with my moisturizer and it still does an amazing job. I have tried it for the past few days and I am loving it.  The sample size cost just $15.

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Hikari Liquid Eye Liner: The final product that I have received in my December Ipsy Glam bag is Hikari Liquid Eye Liner in Iris. Named after the Japanese word for “light,” they bring us flashy colors and high-impact formulas to create any look we like. Whether we’re feeling a little bit boho or a lotta bit glam, there’s a makeup kit that has us covered. Everyday beauty and big nights out—Hikari is always here to help us shine. Why let gold and silver have all the fun? Up your holiday eye game with a bold sweep of this deep violet shade.

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Verdict: The liner goes on smoothly. However, the shade really isn’t for me. If you like the purple shade then this eyeliner is absolutely for you. Get it for $15.

What did you receive in your beauty subscription box this month? If you like the sample, get this $65 value products for just $10. Hope you enjoy this post as much as I loved writing it.

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Philosophy Radiant Celebration


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Hi There! Today, I will bring to you another great recommendation for holiday gift for your love one. I know that there’s only 40 days left to Christmas and it’s never to late to start thinking about holiday gifts, since there’s only 10 days to Black Friday. I will give you my review of another holiday collection from Sephora. It’s the Philosophy Radiant Celebration from Sephora. It costs only $38.oo.
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Description: The gift set contains a trio of radiance-enhancing skin care must-haves that is certain to give skin a healthy-looking glow. The package contains: 4 oz Purity Made Simple facial cleanser, 0.5 oz Renewed Hope In a Jar moisturizer with broad-spectrum SPF 30 sunscreen, and 4 oz Purity Made Simple deep-cleansing mask. The award-winning, highly effective Purity Made Simple facial cleanser tones and hydrates skin—melting away dirt, oil, and makeup for a balanced complexion. The groundbreaking Renewed Hope In A Jar features a triple blend of alpha hydroxy acids, three forms of hyaluronate, plus an Asian fruit extract to deliver an even longer-lasting glow and continuous hydration benefits. This unique formulation boosted the benefits with the addition of broad-spectrum SPF to help protect against harmful UVA/UVB rays, and ultimately, all visible signs of aging including increased pigmentation, poor texture, decreased density, and wrinkles. The deep-cleansing Purity Made Simple Mask transforms dull, tired skin into a luminous, spa-like glow. Skin is left radiant, supple, and nourished.  It’s fortified with mineral-rich, deep-cleansing sea salts to help naturally purify and detoxify, and marine extracts and vitamin E to smooth.

Ingredients: The ingredients for the cleanser include – Sodium Lauroamphoacetate that acts as a mild surfactant that gently cleanses the skin without irritation or residue; meadowfoam Seed Oil, which lightly hydrates and leaves skin comfortable, not pulled or tight; Sodium Trideceth Sulfate, which pulls dirt, debris, and makeup from the skin and dissolves them; and Twelve-Essential Oil Blend (Including Rosewood, Sandalwood, and Sage) that helps soften, soothe, and rejuvenate the skin. Other ingredients include Water, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Sodium Trideceth Sulfate, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Coco-Glucoside, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Alcohol, Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Aniba Rosaeodora (Rosewood) Wood Oil, Geranium Maculatum Oil, Guaiacum (Guaiacum Officinale) Extract, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Rosa Damascena Extract, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Oil, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Oil, Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Piper Nigrum (Pepper) Seed Extract, Polysorbate 20, Glycerin, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Citric Acid, Imidazolidinyl Urea, and Yellow 5 (Ci 19140).

The ingredients for the moisturizers are: Avobenzone (2.7%), Octocrylene (2%), Octinoxate (6.99%), Water, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oleosomes, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Methyl Gluceth-20, Glycolic Acid, Polyacrylamide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cyclohexasiloxane, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Cetyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 80, Laureth-7, Citric Acid, Fragrance, Bismuth Oxychloride, Mandelic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Propanediol, Gluconic Acid, Adenosine, Sodium Benzoate, Bht, Evodia Rutaecarpa Fruit Extract, Sodium Bicarbonate, Yeast Extract, Magnesium Stearate, Opuntia Coccinellifera Flower Extract, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hyaluronic Acid,Silanetriol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorbic Acid, and Hexylene Glycol.

Finally, the ingredients for the mask include: Glycerin, Water, Polyglyceryl-10 Dipalmitate, Sea Salt, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Sodium Trideceth Sulfate, Fragrance, Linalool, Tocopheryl Acetate, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Geraniol, Algae Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Macrocystis Pyrifera (Kelp) Extract, Plankton Extract, Citric Acid, Fd and  C Yellow No. 5 (Ci 19140).

Best for Skin Type: Normal, oily, combination, dry, sensitive.

How to Use: In order to use the cleanser gently massage a quarter-size amount onto a lightly damp face, and massage for 30 to 60 seconds; rinse and pat dry. The cleanser can be used in the morning and in the evening followed by appropriate treatment and moisturizer. In order to use the moisturizer,  just apply morning and evening after cleanser and treatment, avoiding the eye area. Massage a generous amount of the mask onto clean, dry skin until the gel turns white, then leave on for 60 seconds and rinse. The mask is gentle enough for daily use.

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My Verdict: It’s gentle. I love the smell of this cleanser! Leaves my skin feeling soft. Usually, I have to be very careful about the cleanser because it can leave my skin feeling dry. I did not have any issue with this one. Overall, it works very well for combination skin. As for the moisturizer, it doesn’t look oily under makeup, and hydrates nicely. However without the makeup it can leave your skin a little greasy. I usually use it more during fall and winter when my skin is extra dry from the whether. However, I would not pay for the full price of the moisturizer though. I would especially not recommend this moisturizing to those with oily skin. Finally, the mask is quick, easy and truly deep cleans my face. It also leaves my skin soft and moisturized. You don’t have to use too much of the product a little goes a long way. Overall, my verdict is that this a great gift for someone who does not have oily skin. I like the cleanser and absolutely love the mask. I use the moisturizer during fall and winter when my skin is drier than normal.

Please let me know what you guys think about the product, and if you would recommend this to your friends. Hope you enjoy this blog as much as I love writing it.

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Buxom Frozen Assets 8-piece Mini Big & Sexy Bold Gel Lipstick Collection


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Hi There! Today, I will give you my recommendation for another Christmas gift idea for your favorite gal out there. It’s the Buxom Frozen Asset Mini Big & Sexy Bold Gel Lipstick Collection from Sephora. It costs $39.

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Description: This a Sephora-exclusive, limited-edition, 8-piece collection of Buxom’s bestselling Mini Big & Sexy Bold Lipsticks in satin and matte finishes. The collection include  includes a range of nude to red shades in moisturizing matte and satin finishes in a lightweight, gel formula. Each shade delivers piercingly vivid, one-stroke color to shamelessly stand out. The collection contain 4 satin and 4 moisturizing matte lipsticks. The four satin lipsticks include: Mini Big & Sexy Bold Gel Lipstick in Rebel Rose (satin rosy pink), Graphic Grape (satin deep purple), Forbidden Berry (satin deep pink), Fuchsia Fetish (satin hot pink). The four matte lipstick collections include: Mini Big & Sexy Bold Gel Matte Lipstick in Racy Reveal (matte warm light pink), Sinful Cinnamon (matte cinnamon brown), Ultraviolet (matte bright violet), Ruby Temptress (matte brick red).

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Verdict: This collection is  super hydrating and doesn’t dry my lips out at all. The matte collection  are not  complete matte, but more like a semi matte. It feels creamy on the lips, but it doesn’t look or feel thick. It feels more like a light/thin formula and it’s very pigmented. It’s also long lasting. Sinful Cinnamon is  my perfect everyday go-to shade. I wear it with anything and it looks gorgeous. The only thing I don’t like is that they’re a bit drying once you’ve had them on for a while but that’s not unexpected from matte collection. My final verdict, I will give this collection 4 stars. The collection has beautiful colors. In order to counteract the drying effect I use a lip primer that moisturize my lips. I often use a very thin layer of Bite Beauty Agave Lip Mask that completely counteracts any drying affects and is my go to lip moisturizer.  It’s available at Sephora for $26. You can also use your favorite lip primer or thin layer of chapstick as a base.

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Tory Burch Mini Duo


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I know it’s only October but it’s not too late to think about Christmas gifts, especially stocking stuffers. I for one love start thinking about Christmas gifts early. This way, I don’t have to procrastinate at the end. One of the stocking stuffers that I think is great for a loved one will be Tory Burch Mini Duo , which only cost $20 at Sephora. Let’s break down this small but powerful gift set.

Description: The package contains two of Tory Burch’s favorite fragrances – the signature Tory Burch fragrance and new Absolu – into one petite package. The signature Tory Burch fragrance is the first fragrance from Tory Burch that captures classic elements in unexpected ways. It is feminine and tomboy; easy and polished. It has floral peony and tuberose blend with crisp citrus notes of grapefruit and neroli — anchored by earthy vetiver. It’s a bright and complex mix in a super-chic glass bottle with a signature fretwork top. Absolu, the new fragrance from Tory Burch, intensifies the classic elements of her first fragrance. It’s modern, sophisticated and feminine. It has fresh tuberose, pink pepper and pure rose — grounded in earthy vetiver and sandalwood. It’s a bold and dynamic mix in a super-chic glass bottle with a signature fretwork top.

My verdict: The classic signature fragrance is at first strong floral, but it turns into a very soft pretty scent. This fragrance is great for Spring and Summer. There is nothing to dislike about this fragrance. A little goes a long way for me and just a a hint of floral. It’s not heavy or musky. As for the new Absolu fragrance, it is something more suited for fall. I love woodsy scents that have a lingering affect. My final verdict, this is a great gift for Christmas stuffer, birthday, for just to pamper a woman. For $20, this is a must buy.

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What is Micellar Water?


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Hi There! I subscribe to a lot of the fashion and beauty magazine and they all advertise this particular product call, Micellar water. So, I ask myself what is the heck is this micellar water and how will it benefit me? May of you might be asking as same think. Hence, to find out I did some research and this is what I came up with.

What is Micellar Water?

Micellar water takes its name from micelles, tiny round balls of cleansing molecules that float in the water. According to board-certified dermatologist Hadley King of Skinney Medspa, “micelles are attracted to dirt and oil, so they are able to draw out impurities without drying out the skin,” rather than containing a foamy solution that strips your skin and leaves behind harsh chemicals. As a result, micellar water can be used as a facial wash, makeup remover and moisturizer all in one that leaves behind a glowy, hydrated finish.

History of Micellar Water?

According to the Elle Magazine, micellar water has been around for hundreds of years, first gaining momentum in France, where it was designed to help Parisians deal with the region’s infamously harsh water supply.

How is it different from regular cleanser?

Micellar water is different from your traditional cleanser in that does not need to applied and than removed. All you need is to simply pour a little product on a cotton pad, then wipe your skin clean — and it feels delightfully refreshing. It another word, it is a dream product for any lazy girl like myself. It is great for people with dry and sensitive skin types because it is so gentle and hydrating.

What will Micellar water not take care of?

According to Huffington post, what micellar water won’t do, however, is remove heavy foundations or stubborn eye makeup like waterproof mascara. So you’ll need to use a separate makeup remover to get fresh-faced. Additionally, if you have oily skin, according to Tabasum Mir, a skincare physician in cosmetic dermatology and cosmetic laser surgery, this product doesn’t clean as well as you’d like. So she suggests those with oily skin, as well as individuals who are acne prone to supplement with a traditional facial cleanser.

What are some the best micellar water out there?

Some of the best micellar water that are available includes, La Roche-Posay Physiological Micellar Solution ($21); Perricone Blue Plasma Cleansing Treatment ($39);Bioderma Crealine H2O ($28); SimpleCleansing Micellar Water ($6.99). My favorite as always been the simple micellar water. I have been using it was a while now and I am in love with the product.

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My Lip Color Obsession


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Today, I will share with you my favorite lipstick obsession. According to Vogue, the 7 matte lip colors obsessing over this season include NARs audacious Lipstick in Rita. This is of the favorite lipstick I own. I also love the one in Jeanne. I am so glad that the Sephora representative recommended this color for this. I received so many complement on this color. I also love NARs lipstick in Fast Ride. Vogue also recommends Clinique Long Last Soft Matte Lipstick in Mandarin that can be found in Sephora, and MAC Cosmetics Matte Lipstick in Heroine.  I love the MAC lipstick color. My other favorite MAC lipstick includes Viva Glam lipstick in Viva Glam VI and Matte lipstick in Living Legend. I also love MAC Cosmetics Patentpolish Lipstick in Sultana, which is a beautiful matte color. I own similar colors from Bite, including Bite Beauty Luminous Crème Lipstick in Cassis.  One thing I love about Bite lipsticks is that they are so soft. One thing I also found really lovely this reason is the Bite Beauty Mix n’ Mingle Lip Minis in Lipstick Duo of Violet/Palomino and  Duo of Poppy/Scarlet. One of my favorite Bite Beauty is Bite Beauty Best Bite Remix. It’s a gift box has four small size beautiful color lip pencil in pomegranate, sable, rhubarb, and winterberry.

The other names in the Vogue list include, Maybelline Color Sensational Creamy Matte Lip Color in Faint for Fuchsia, Revlon Color Burst Matte Balm in Sultry, Tom Ford Beauty Lip Color Matte in First Time, Surratt Automatique Lip Crayon in Blood Orange. My lip color obsessions include, Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick Lolita and Bachelorette. I also have in my collection Kat Von D Studded Kissed Lipstick in in Homegirl. This is a dark matte lip color for one those days I am into dark colors. These two are long lasting matte lip color that I love and definitely can be added in this season’s color selections. Rimmel Kate Moss Lipstick 08 is another beautiful color that is not great for this season does not break one’s wallet.  My other lip obsession includes Marc Jacobs Lust for Lacquer Lip Vinyl Sheer in Kissability, Sephora Collection in 24 Cocoa Passion, Smashbox Be Legendary Lipstick in Primrose, and Buxom Full on Lip Polish in Jasmine.

Hope, you enjoy my lip color obsession. I enjoy my lip colors and I keep adding more to the collection. Happy reading.

 

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My Makeup Secret


With just two days left for the holidays, I know the ladies you have worked hard to get ready preparing for the holidays and the party. Now it’s time to take care of yourselves, the dress, the makeups. Today, this blog is dedicated just for you because you deserve it. I am by no means experts in beauty or make-ups. I will bring today what I have come across through process of elimination through my own personal experience. Since, I have started using my new make-up regiment since last August, I have been getting non-stop complements on my make-ups because I keep my make-up simple, and today I want to share that step by step secret with you. Again, I am not promoting any particular product. I am just reporting what has worked for me. Perhaps something else will work for you. If you have a great alternative please share in your comments and we would love to hear it. I will also share some great holiday fashion that came across in Vogue magazine. Happy reading.

The first step before any make-up regiment, I always wash my face with my usual regiments and use my Body Shop Tea Tree Skin Clearing Toner.  I then use my usual moisturizing regiment.

For the fist step of make-up, I use the Sephora Photo Finish More Than Primer – Blemish Control.  It can be layered under foundation without the worry of breakouts. It’s parabens, sulphate, and phthalates free. I follow the primer with a very light layer of Body Shop Tea Tree BB Cream. After my trip to the very windy and cold city of Chicago my face broke out in enormous blisters and acne with resulted in bad scars as a result I have to take extra precaution on myvery sensitive skin when comes to skincare. You probably don’t have to use this. However, I love this product it because it give my skin extra layer of protection and during weekends when I don’t feel like wearing foundation, I just wear this and I am good to go.

I next wear the NARS Radiant Cream Concealer underneath my eyes to cover my dark circles. Ladies, here I have to share a secret with you. In order to get rid of the crease with the concealer underneath your eyes, the trick is to mix the concealer with your eye cream. It works for me all the time. I put dabs of eyes creams and dabs of the concealer under by eyes and mix and walla perfect under eyes.  I then hide rest of my blemishes and scars with NARS concealer. The best thing about both of these concealers is that they come in make shades so there is a shade for every skin tones.

Once I cover all the flaws, I use Sephora MicroSmooth Baked Foundation Face Powder . I like this powder make-up because they are faster to use and less time consuming. More0ver, this is parabens free baked foundation which I prefer for my skin. However, when I am taking my time and what to use liquid make-up I use Sephora 10 HR Wear Perfection Foundation. This is a parabens free, oil free foundation which comes in my exact skin tone and provides great coverage.

Once foundation is done is now, time to contour and highlight the face. This is where we get to bring out the best features of our face. I use products here. I came up with these products after few experimentation and recommendations from family and friends. I first use the Anastasia Beverly Hills  Contour Kit to contour and highlight my face. What I like about buying directly from the Beverly Hills Anastasia site is that I was able to custom make my own contour kit based on my own skin tone. After contouring, I use the Tarte Amazonian Clay 12 Hour Blush. The best thing about this blush is that is that it’s a baked nude blush that has buildable coverage. I use one last highlighter on my face that I absolutely love is the Benefit High Beam highlighter. I tap a little around my eyes and cheekbones and the result is fabulous giving me a luminous but never frosty or greasy look, it enhances coverage by bouncing light off the face. I use it high on cheeks after blush, I use it in in dark area by eyes, high part of nose and I use a tiny dot on bottom and top middle of lip for added fullness effect. A little goes a long way. I heard some people mixing it with their liquid foundation and got even better result.

Once done with my face I then handle my eyes. To be honest, I don’t have the best eye brows hence I have to take extra care of it. However, one thing that I do have it that I do have a good shape, according eye brow person I used to go to,  and I try to take advantage of that. I don’t draw my eyebrow with pencil because that lead to more eye brows falling. I use the Make Up Forever Aqua Brow cream to draw my eyebrow along my natural eyebrow shape to enhance my eyebrow. I will share another trick with you here. I use mascara wand to brush my brows before and after applying the cream. It makes my brows looks naturally full and when I apply the cream it looks more natural. You can by the wand at your local beauty supply store or at Amazon. Also, I never buy the black color. Always get the same color as the color of natural hair color. Since, my hair is dark brown that’s the color I get. Since I started doing that and filling my eyebrows, everyone I met told that I have the most beautiful I brows, which is a great complement for me. I add Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Waterproofing Gel on top of the brow cream even though the cream is waterproof for extra protection.

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Then depending on the occasion I wear my eye make-up and lipstick. Just remember to use light eye shadow underneath the arches of the brows to define the brows. However, I always end my make-up the same way. I always set my make up by using the Make For Ever HD Pressed Powder. It’s a clear powder that softens the appearance of fine lines and pores. I then finish the look by using Urban Decay All Nighter Long Lasting Make Up Setting Spray. It keeps makeup looking just-applied for up to 16 hours. I cover my eyes with my hand and just am completely dependent on this product.

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With Make Up done, I now want to share the holiday style features in this years Vogue magazine. Here, I found a similar H&M Sequin Jacket for $59.95. I found this wonderful dress that goes well with the jacket too that just cost $69.95 at H&M for you guys, or you can wear the dress by itself.

This beautiful dress from Ann Taylor Jeweled Shift Dress is also featured in this month’s Vogue’s issue is on sale for $149.99. You can additional 50% off with code WINTER50.

As for me I like to wear something simple but but elegant at the same time. That’s I love wearing my long green long with velvet circle’s it. It look’s absolutely amazing. It’s one of a kind because it’s handmade and I get complements from everyone. I accessorize the dress with my Amrita Singh Reversible Bib Necklace and I am good to go. Ladies, I hope you are all ready to pamper yourselves this holiday after all the hard works. I look forward to hearing you version of holiday make-up and fashion tips. Enjoy.

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