makeup

Mary Kay Makeover with the lovely Brenda :)

May 12, 2013

Hey guys! This post is quite late, but a few months ago, my friend was back from college. She’s an intern for MaryKay, and was helping many girls do makeovers! I was one of the lucky ones 🙂

She introduced me to some of MaryKay’s bestsellers, and also helped recommend some serums for nighttime use, which I was looking for. I really like the smell and softness of the products she used for my makeover. The colors are also very vibrant and a little goes a long way! Another thing I really liked about these products was their adorable packaging.

It was a lot of fun, and I was very pleased with the outcome.
Brenda definitely knows what looks good on me, and it was fun to catch up while getting my makeup done!

Visit Brenda’s link here: www.marykay.com/bcai

If anyone has questions about products or regarding the brand, feel free to leave comments and I will refer them to Brenda, who can answer them.

Visit Marykay’s homepage here:
www.marykay.com

Love you all!

-A

BRTC Aqua Drop BB Cream Review

April 26, 2013

AQUA RUSH WATER DROP BB CREAM SPF 30

http://www.brtcstore.com/

Get it here: http://www.brtcstore.com/brtc/aqua-bb-cream-spf-30

*NOTE*

I took this picture with flash, and since this product has high spf, my face looks a lot more pale than it actually is…

Coverage:

I feel like the Aqua Rush Bb cream has a similar if not slighter thinner consistency than the Jasmine bb cream. I really love the thinner coverage because I feel like it’s great for summer, and gives your pores more room to breath.

How it feels:

Both BRTC bb creams that I’ve tried, especially this one, have a very watery and soft consistency. I think it’s very unique, and feels almost more like a lotion than gunky foundation. This is great for people who are looking for protection from the sun, a more even complexion, and just something to throw on your face in the mornings. The quality of this bb cream is really nice, and I feel like I’m doing my skin a huge favor whenever I wear these bb creams from BRTC!

Overall Rating:

I would give this an 9.1 out of 10.
I”ve just recently started using this bb cream however, and I tend to like products more and more, so I’m sure the rating for this will change over time.
I love the high SPF of this product, and it’s exactly what I’m looking for as the sun is getting stronger! The shade is again a bit light, but it’s honestly not a big deal and I’ve received many compliments on it.

Other notes/Details:

This product smells really really similar to Shiseido products, which I like. However, I loved the jasmine smell of BRTCs other bb cream, and I wish all my beauty products smelled like it haha.

I’ll be making a Youtube video review for this BB cream soon! (either this weekend or next weekend)
What kind of look should I do with this?
Comment below with suggestions! <3

if you have any more questions, feel free to drop a comment in the box below or contact me some other way!

Check out BRTC sometime!
They have some great products, and target common skin problems.

http://www.brtcstore.com/

Cosmetique Review!!

February 25, 2013

This is a review for a few Cosmetique products. Cosmetique is a cute beauty boutique with a range of different beauty products, including makeup, skin care, nail care, fragrances, and more.

Check out the site here:
http://www.cosmetique.com/

I received these products from Cosmetique last week! I’ve been really busy lately with summer camp application stuff, but I’ve been using their products throughout the week and finally had some time to take some pictures and make the review today!

They sent me:

Diandra Super Moist Hydrating Lipstick (in Pink Champagne!)
http://www.cosmetique.com/Shop/ProductNew.aspx?h_id=58&p_id=57&currentno=12&totalno=14&sort1=4

Diandra Urban Chic Multi Eyeshadow Palette (in Warm Sensations) http://www.cosmetique.com/Shop/ProductNew.aspx?h_id=58&p_id=556&currentno=7&totalno=14&sort1=4

Diandra Sun-Kissed Bronzer
http://www.cosmetique.com/Shop/ProductNew.aspx?h_id=23&p_id=858&currentno=2&totalno=8&sort1=4

Here are some pictures of the products~

And I swatched all the eyeshadow colors and lipstick.
Here are pictures. 🙂

And there’s me, wearing the eyeshadow, bronzer, and lip color!
The products are very smooth and easy to apply. The eyeshadow was very pigmented and fluffy, and the lipstick was (true to it’s name!) quite moisturizing. Most lipsticks dry out my lips, but this one colored my lips without drying them out. It had a Maybelline baby lips consistency to it.
The toner was pigmented and I’ll definitely be using it for contouring in the future.

I went for a more natural, subtle look, and I’m not wearing any other eye makeup! (No eyeliner, no mascara)
Just Cosmetique eyeshadow!

Here is there site link again!
http://www.cosmetique.com/

What do you guys think?

Stay tuned and love you all!

-A

BRTC Jasmine Water BB Cream Review!

February 3, 2013

BRTC Jasmine Water BB Cream (including Blue Phyto Complex™)

http://www.brtcstore.com/

Get it here: http://www.brtcstore.com/brtc/jasmine-bb-cream-spf-30

Coverage:

Very light coverage, which is good for clearer skin. ( I didn’t use concealer under this product in the pictures! )

How it feels:

This BB cream feels lighter than most of the ones I’ve tried, which I think is really great. I don’t have a lot to cover or even out on my skin, but I do lack glow, which this product does a great job of adding.
This bb cream also feels thin enough that my pores can breath, and I don’t worry about breaking out while wearing this. (I have sensitive skin.)

Features:

Strong moisture
Whitening
Brightens dark skin
Good for sensitive skin types
SPF 30 PA++
Blue Phyto Complex™

Overall Rating:

I would give this an 9.3 out of 10.
I found this BB cream under the filter for dry skin, and it really is perfect for my skin type.
This BB cream is absolutely amazing for dry and dull looking skin. It really adds a natural shine/ glow to your face. I think it does exactly what a BB cream should, brighten, whiten, provide light coverage, and protects your face from the sun! There is a pearly consistency to it, which looks really great. The only problem is that only one shade is offered. Thankfully, it fits my winter skin tone, but if there were more shades offered it would be even better.

Other notes/Details:

Smells like Jasmine!!! Love love love

My mom also really likes this BB cream, and she’s been searching around for new ones. I’ll try to make a post later of how this looks on her skin. She wants to check out the Aqua Rush Water Drop BB cream. ( http://www.brtcstore.com/brtc/aqua-bb-cream-spf-30 )

I’m going to be making a makeup look around this tutorial, so look out for it on my Youtube channel
Here’s a preview:

Check out BRTC sometime!
They have some great products, and target common skin problems.

http://www.brtcstore.com/

Stay tuned lovely readers <3
-A