Showing posts with label makeup. Show all posts
Showing posts with label makeup. Show all posts

3.02.2013

L'Bel Effet Parfait Foundation

Nueva Base para Rostro Minimizadora
de la Apariencia de los Signos de la Edad FPS 20

  • La base para lucir una piel más joven. 
  • Atenúa la apariencia de los principales signos de la edad. 
  • Brinda resultados cosméticos inmediatos y tratantes a partir de la cuarta semana de uso.

L’Bel presenta una nueva base de maquillaje que minimiza la apariencia de los principales signos de la edad como arrugas, falta de firmeza, opacidad, resequedad y manchas, haciendo lucir la piel más joven. Su efecto cosmético brinda resultados inmediatos y su efecto tratante a partir de la cuarta semana de uso.
Efecto cosmético (inmediato): Rellena visiblemente las arrugas con un acabado muy natural que forma un microfilm sobre la piel, dándole un efecto tensor-lift, una apariencia suave, pareja e iluminada.


Efecto tratante (con el uso continuo): Su innovadora tecnología Dermotechnology con extracto de semilla verde de café arábigo y matrikinas ayuda a devolver a la capa superficial de la piel su apariencia joven. La piel mejora su apariencia en general, pues se muestra realmente más hidratada, lisa y firme.

Los resultados percibidos de esta base en las evaluaciones realizadas hablan de su eficacia.
En relación al efecto cosmético, el 100% de las personas que la probaron presentó una reducción en la apariencia de arrugas* y el 77% presentó un efecto tensor-lift**.
En relación al efecto tratante, el 90% de las personas que la probaron percibió su piel más hidratada*** y el 81% percibió su piel más firme*** luego de 4 semanas de uso.

Esta base es ideal para todo tipo de cutis ya que es hipoalergénica, dermatológicamente probada, no comedogénica, libre de fragancias y cuenta con factor de protección solar 20.
Su textura ligera brinda una cobertura alta y un acabado muy natural sin efecto máscara. Viene en 9 tonos entre claros, intermedios y oscuros, por lo que siempre habrá uno adecuado para cada tipo de piel.

Con la nueva base Minimizadora de la Apariencia de los Signos de la Edad, las mujeres podrán lucir una piel más joven desde el primer momento de uso y lograr mejoras visibles en su piel con el uso contínuo.

*Mediciones en laboratorios de eficacia en 22 mujeres entre 18 y 60 años
** Mediciones en laboratorio de eficacia en 28 mujeres entre 25 y 60 años
*** Autoevaluación en 108 mujeres entre 35 y 55 años

Acerca de L’Bel:
L’Bel es la marca apasionada por la piel. En alianza con reconocidos laboratorios dermatológicos en Europa, L’Bel utiliza los ingredientes activos más avanzados para desarrollar fórmulas altamente efectivas, ofreciendo a la mujer segura, moderna y auténtica una gama de productos de belleza complementarios que respetan la piel. L’Bel reconoce que cada piel es única, y es por eso que ofrece siempre lo mejor para todas las etapas de la vida. La marca está presente en 15 países con planes de expansión para el resto de América Latina.

Conoce más de los productos L'Bel en www.lbel.com, y mantente al tanto de todas nuestras novedades y actividades especiales.
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2.23.2013

Esika Extreme Moisturizing Lipstick in Fucsia Cautivante

At fist glance, the color looked intimidating to me even tho I have a secret-soft spot for bold lipstick shades. I'm self-conscious about my big lips and bright colors makes them look bigger.  I don't like the shape of the lipstick because it makes it difficult to apply but the bright berry shade won me over! Nothing that a lip brush couldn't solve





As you can see on the swatches; this shade has a great color payoff without being too loud.  It compliments my skin tone and would look even more beautiful on someone with a darker skin tone.  I love to use it when I'm dressed in all black or barely did any makeup on my eyes because it brightens up the hole look.  You can see its moisturizing properties due to the slight shine finish, but doesn't feel  greasy or slippery. It is soft enough that I could dab a little on my finger and rub it on my lips for a hint of color; like it was a lip stain; but not too soft that it would bleed our or run all over your face.



bloated & after one drink
The stain while its fading out looks beautiful too!

It mix really nice with softer pink shades to tone it down
mixed with Jordanna Matte Lipstick in Pink Flair 


Disclaimer: Product was purchased by me.  This post express my honest opinion based on my experience with the product. 

8.30.2012

Review & Swatches: DuWop Crush Heavy Metal Metallic Eyeshadow Trio - Velvet

Months ago, I had the change to try for the first time, DuWop products.  From the 3 I received in a kit, my favorite is this trio named Velvet:



It comes with two beautiful jewel tone eyeshadows (wine & green) and one in a rich golden-y copper
The name of the trio is quite clever, because this eyeshadows are velvety smooth, making blending an ease.  Its pigmentation and lasting power are great.  Except for the golden tone, which is very shimmery; the other two shades can be used for just a wash of color or to build up for a bolder, dramatic look.  The coordination of the colors reminded me of Christmas :D

swatches without primer


Product Provided by Apothica PR for review consideration


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8.25.2012

Review: Esika Eyes & Lips Makeup Remover Gel

Waterproof makeup remover is great! You can go worry free and feel more confident that our makeup will last until we decide to remove it.  The downfall is that some products are a pain to remove -specially mascara-.  I rarely wear waterproof mascara, my lash line is not full and I don't want to risk loosing any of them.  Matte lipsticks can also be difficult to remove without leaving stains.

One product I can recommend to get the work done is Esika's Eyes & Lips Makeup Remover Gel.  The gel has a very greasy feeling that I didn't like at first.  Guess the greasier the better because it removed the mascara effortlessly.  The mascara came out in small pieces? It didn't smear all around my eyes.
Didn't sting and I could not perceive any particular smell at all.
One thing I hate about lip lines is that no matter the color, it always, always stain my lips.  The stain emphasizes my lips shape so much that they appear to be swollen. The gel helps to remove it all, without rubbing and because is oily, it leaves my lips feeling moisturized. 



Disclaimer: Product was purchased by me.  This post express my honest opinion based on my experience with the product.

7.24.2012

Review: London-Soho-New York Beauty Sponge

One of my classmates asked for advice on wheter or not purchase the Beauty Blender.  I told her my experience with it, I used mine only once, didn't even bother to post a review.  I could not get used to it, I'm a brush person.  But I adviced her to try the affordable version from London-Soho-New York after reading Diane Cristi's review.  She got it and fell in love with it.  While practicing my makeup for the mock-interview for one of our classes I notice my Kirkland flat top brush was getting bald.  Because I could not find a replacement at Costco, settled for a second chance to the blender sponges & I'm so glad I did!

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Comparing both sponges after just one try on each, I feel more comfortable using the SOHO one.  At least to me, it seems smaller and the texture is softer.  The price also wins my heart ($7.99 or $5 on sale vs the Beauty Blender) I was able to achieve a smooth finish with great coverage; even beter than the brush. 

I did a test run on half of my face before doing full face makeup.  the official test was last Friday for the Medical Secretary initiation ceremony.  Felt tempted to avoid using loose powder because my skin looked airbrushed, but high temperatures around here are not to trust. If you are looking for a good and affordable alternative to the Beauty Blender, the SOHO Beauty Sponge is a great option.



3.15.2012

Esika "Perlas de Sol" bronzer




Piel dorada todo el año
¡Bronceado al instante!
Anímate a probar el producto estrella de esta temporada y luce un lindo bronceado todo el año sin
correr los riesgos por los rayos solares. Además de brindarte un hermoso tono natural, matifica la
piel, cubre imperfecciones y proporciona luminosidad a tu rostro.
El producto “Perlas de Sol” - polvos faciales en perlas efecto bronceado - ofrece una cobertura
uniforme y un bronceado natural, lleno de vida, a tu rostro. En tono “natural bronze” que se ajusta a
cualquier tono de piel.
Esika está disponible a través de la red de consultoras en la Isla llamando al 787-641-3235 o a través
de la página web www.esika.biz.


**Press Release Info provided by PR

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3.12.2012

Goodies from Apothica!

Recently I was contacted by Apothica to be part of their sponsorship program. Many good things have been happening for the blog, some are still in progress and I'm really happy about it.

Packaging was very neat! everything (except for the DuWop kit) was bubble wrapped and had a Fill-Air bag around it.  The DuWop kit inside the small bag had an eyeshadow duo, an eyeliner and mascara, plus some white foam pieces wrapped in a brown and gold tissue paper (very elegant!); this help to prevent damages.  This was my first experience with the company and I'm very pleased, specially with the way everything was packaged; they certainly didn't skip on secure my precious cargo!  It took about 10 days? from order processing to delivery; I would say that processing took the longest and shipping was fast.  When ordering I had the good luck of using a code to get 20% off which maximized my budget.  Another thing that I like from the company is the vast array of brands that they offer and that I was able to score items from brands like Essie & SpaRitual at a discounted price + the discounts and sales that they have all year long.  This have been a great experience because this will be my first time trying the brands that I choose from.

The picture of the box is blurry because I was taking a medicine that got me super shaky :(  had to wait until the effect wore off next day to take the rest of them.


What I got:

  • Essie Lilaclism & School of Hard Rocks
  • Deborah Lippmann Happy Birthday (so opportune for this month! hehe)
  • SpaRitual minis: Running With Wolves, Sacred Ground & Howl
  • DuWop Crushed Velvet 3 piece kit
  • Samples from Pevonia, Ahava & Nuxe
I'm excited to try everything, but as for now I've already tried Essie School of Hard Rocks and its a dream!
Also, my second giveaway is in the works! I'm just trying to put up some really nice goodies and save some $ for shipping charges to make it international.


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3.04.2012

Makeup on Once Upon a Time Evil Witch

Once Upon a Time is one of my favorite series this season. Love the twist that the program gives to all the classic fairy-tale stories and the makeup, costumes Oh Lordy! They are gorgeous, full of details and kick ass awesomeness :D
One of my favorite characters is Regina a.k.a. The Evil Witch. From her two personas, I like the wicked witch the most. Everything from her appearance is so dramatic, opulent and elegant! From her hair, to lashes, nails, wardrobe, makeup and accessories everything screams "Respect, I'm THE evil b*tch" LoL










I'm working on replicating her makeup but my eye shape makes it very difficult to come up with something satisfactory.  If you do a look inspired on her let me now! I'm dying to see something like it!

2.29.2012

Challenge + resolution: wear makeup more often

Since I went back to school I have neglected my makeup and started hoarding nail polishes.  Makeup is my original & true love, but because I don't have time to go out often like in the older days; painting my nails is a more practical way to pamper myself than doing my makeup to sit at home...studying.

Anyway my resolution is to have at least one makeup related post weekly and here is the latest; done with an Elf Studio 144-Piece Ultimate Eyeshadow Palette.  I did this inspired in a picture used for a challenge at BBPR  I'm rusty in the winged eyeliner department, it needs improvement.
In person the colors where much more intense. My eyebrows & dark circles didn't look so bad?....close up shots makes you see how bad things are.


Despite the eyebrow & dark circle massacre, I love how this combination looks on me.


2.25.2012

As Time Passes by Tag: Makeup

Here is my second installment of the tag that I originally saw here


This time is comparing my first full makeup post with the last one.  It is funny to see the now and then, compare how much of your technique have improved and how your taste have changed over time.  Now that I see this pictures I feel confused at how much my face changed since I lost weight...it feels extremely weird....




VS


I think my first "fotd" was that bad at all; I've done worst!  In the most recent one I like that now I'm more tanned.


2.17.2012

Shimmery Eyes, Orange Lips

Have you ever orchestrated a makeup look around a lipstick? I've done it many times.  This time -for no particular reason- I wanted to sport orange lips.  I love this trend but think that it looks better in darker, richer skin tones.  Anyway I was determined and I did it!
For this look I used products from a no name/random brand makeup kit I got as a Christmas present.

it started like this, but I wanted something else; the plain brown eyeliner was not convinging

added glitter eyeliner on top of the brown liner

dabbed some gold pigment on top of the orange lipstick

Felt that something was missing when I realized: Hey girl! Haven't done your foundation/concealer yet?
I got so carried away with everything else that  forgot to apply my foundation! Hence the shot with crazy looking skin ;)
I'm glad I notice before heading out.


1.08.2012

Christmas Eve Outfit

First: Thanks to all the new subscribers for joining and thanks to the oldies too!  May our future be filled with more nail polish, abundance of glitter & tons of makeup.
This is short and the pictures are not great in terms of showing details but I wanted to share my Christmas Eve outfit before taking a break this month. 

 
looking to the wrong camera LoL

Dress & cropped bolero from Burlington, shoes from Payless. The dress was a gift from my mom like five? months ago.  I was surprised that it still fitted because I've gained weight since I started school in September. Flower bracelet from a random jewelry store.  
My makeup was simple: gold & bronze eyeshadow, Avon lipstain in rose + Avon Glazewear lipgloss in darling pink . This was my first time wearing Revlon Photo Ready foundation but mixed with Color Stay because I'm more tanned now and the mix matches me pretty well!

Now cam-whoring time LoL  
feelin' & looking tired

Next I'll share my Christmas Eve manicure



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