Archive for February 8th, 2008

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Feb
08

Loving them this week!!!

 I recently had a crush on these products: that means you need them in your makeup bag!!! 

·        CARGO Xai Xai lip duo   73980.jpg·         URBAN DECAY eyeshadow in Sting (this is the best hot pink color in my collection now!)

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·        DIOR SHOW mascara in Azur blue (it will give you very beautiful electric blue lashes). Do not go crazy on the eyeshadow colors if you use this mascara…   

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08
Feb
08

A guide to Powders…

This is a short guide on how to use powders  

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1.      Loose, translucent powder: is very light in texture and is typically use as a way to set your foundation. It is better to use it on top of a liquid foundation if you are looking for a smooth finish. It will not be of much use if used alone as the texture is very light.

·        Apply it with a big powder brush like MAC # 150

2.     Pressed powder: will give you a more opaque coverage and can be used with foundation or alone. I find MAC pressed powders not to be as light as a pressed powder should be. I use it most of the time without a liquid foundation especially in the morning when I am in a rush. Use a sponge if you want more coverage or brush #150 for less coverage.

3.     MAC mineralized skinfinish Natural powder: This is to me the best way to set your makeup. This powder is just MAGICAL!!! It looks better than the regular pressed powder on top of your liquid foundation as I find it smoother on the skin. I also think that it looks great on pictures! Get this one for sure!!! It comes in 8 shades going from light to deep dark. (I am a deep dark)

4.     MAC mineralized skinfinish powder: looks great if you are looking for a shimmery look. It will give you a high frost metallic finish (see post “gotta have it” under “what’s hot” category).

5.     The mystery powder is another form of pressed powder with a very sheer coverage. If you find the pressed powder heavy in texture, this is the best alternative.

6.     The blot powder is a form of pressed powder that only contains about 4% pigments (at least that’s what I was told during my training…). It contains Mica and Silica to adsorb excess oils and reduce shine on the skin’s surface. 

I hope this answers your question Miss Amina! Thanks for being such a good reader! :O)   




Quote of the Day…

“Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.” Herman Cain

Cause of the Week…

Support the Pediatric AIDS/HIV Care, devoted to vital support services for children and adolescents living with HIV/AIDS. http://www.pediatricaidshivcare.org/

My Products of the week…

FASHION FAIR FAST FINISH FOUNDATION STICK This is by far the best stick foundation to get a full coverage! I used it on one of my brides and it just looked flawless! CLINIQUE PORE MINIMIZER If you have oily skin with visible large pores, this cream will instantly refine your skin and control the shine on your T-zone BLACK-UP ILLUMINATEUR DE TEINT This primer will give your skin a very healthy glow. It is perfect if you are looking for a glowing-J-Lo like skin!!! Best used uner your foundation!

MAKEUP PIC of the Week

Tyra Banks
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