E.L.F. Face Brushes

If you are really on a budget (like me) than you love a good bang for your buck (LITERALLY!). E.L.F. (Eyes Lips Face) brushes are decent quality for a GREAT price.

THEY ONLY COST $1 EACH!

Yes you read that right. I cant review the quality of the eye brushes, or how well of a job they do, because i have only used the 3 face brushes above.

The brushes from top to bottom are:
Foundation brush
Bronzing brush
Total Face brush

I dont use the foundation brush very often. NOT because it doesnt do the job, but because i use my 187, or a sponge. But for those of you that like to use foundation brushes, it really does do a good job.

The bronzing brush is not actually angled anymore, and it is now called the blushing, bronzing, something er other brush.

The total face brush is your basic fluffy face brush. I use it to sweep away loose powder i put under my eyes to catch fall out from shadows, or if i get too powdery, i will use it to brush some off. I do use it often, just not for one specific use.


I have had these brushes about 3 years, and i still dont need to replace them. To be honest, for the first 2 years, they were not cared for at all. I wasnt really as "into" makeup as i am now, so they just were kind of used and what not. I washed them for the first time after 2 years!!! So yes they did take a beating, but like i said, they are in FINE condition. Even if i did need to replace them, WHO CARES, they were only a buck!


You can find all of these brushes as well as other E.L.F. products at www.eyeslipsface.com

Happy Shopping!


Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this post are based solely on my personal experience. So please buy/use the items reviewed at your own discretion. Thank you.

Review: CHI Silk Infusion

This stuff is love in a bottle. I'm can't even joke about it.
I used to be a huge Biosilk fanatic, it was the only hair serum/defrizzer/heat protector i would use. But i was eventually turned on to this amazing little stuff. I got my hair done once, and my stylist used it and the first thing i noticed was the smellllll!

HOLY MOLY!

this stuff smells amazing. To me, and most people i know, it smells JUST like men's curve cologne, which is SUCH a cheap, yet amazing smell. But it doesnt smell "manly". Everytime i put it in my hair, my boyfriend walks by and says "mmm you smell gooooood", yes dear i know thank you!

Yes, the smell is a plus, but this stuff works so well! It has much thicker consistency than Biosilk, but it is still a watery consistancy, not gel/cream like at all. But, just because its thick, it isnt heavy AT ALL. It does not weigh down my hair or make it greasy, which even with my thick hair still tends to get by the end of the day.

How i use it: After shampooing and conditioing, i towel dry my hair. I place about a quarter size amount in my hand. (i have medium lenght thick curly hair). I do not apply the product directly on the top/roots of my hair. I concentrate it on ends and back of my hair where my hair tends to be dryer. Then i either let my hair air dry, or i blow dry it. IF i blowdry it, i usually put about a pea size amount in my ends because blowdrying my hair really dries it out. Then i flat iron.
Also, i use it when i leave my hair natural, because it helps tame my split ends and frizziness, and makes my hair look shinier!


Ok enough blabbing, but if youre looking for a new hair serum, that really works and smells great, PICK THIS STUFF UP!!!! It can be bought at Target stores, and in many local salons!




Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this post is based solely on my personal experience. So please buy/use the items reviewed at your own discretion. Thank you.

Posts to come soon!!!!

Hi everyone, so i took pictures of everything i have to review in the next few days, so i should have a new review + picture up tonight as well as a few over the next few days AND some looks of the days!

Keep an eye out for them!!!!!



for now, CIAO!

Upcoming Posts!!!! =]]

Hey everyone!

Like i stated in my last post, im still in a dizzy from moving. I found my digi, but not the cord!!! So i can take all the pictures i want, but it does no good if i cant get them on my puter!!!!!!! >[

I mean, whats the fun in a review, if you cant see a picture of the product im reviewing!!!!!!GRR

So, i just wanted to make a post to tell you all what is up and coming in the next few days!

Reviews:
Dove SkinVitalizer (massaging skin cleanser with cleanse pads)
Clean and Clear "Steam" in shower facial
Loreal Eye makeup remover
187 and coastal scents stippling comparison

Eye looks:
Urban Decay (UD) pink and red
Coastal Scents (CS) greens
MAC everyday neautral look
MAC bronzey look

I know there are more products i have to review, but im at work and cant remember them right this second, as well as looks i throw together!

STAY TUNEDDDD!



CIAO Bellas!

Garnier Fructis Fast Melting Conditioner

Yay for added pictures!!!!

I dont have a picture of this, moving and all has made me lose my mind lol.

This conditioner ROCKS! I have naturally curly hair and i flat iron it probably 3-4 times a week. Naturally curly hair is dryer then straight hair unfortunately, so add in blow drying and flat ironing, and it really dries my hair and splits my ends FAST. I am always on the hunt for a new conditioner that will really CONDITION my hair.

I stumbled upon this conditioner during a trip to walmart and was AMAZED by the price. I paid 2.96 (USD) plus tax. I went home and tried it immediately and was amazed by the results.

After shampooing i squeezed a bunch from the tube into my hand (you know how girls use SO much product lol) and applied it to the shaft and ends of my hair. I always concentrate on the ends of my hair and use a little on the top. The first thing i noticed was how quickly my hair literally ABSORBED the product.

With most deep conditioners, they are very thick and sit on top of the hair, and you have to let it set for X amount of minutes. Then to rinse your hair and have that nice condition-y feeling gone, but with the product i rinsed after only 30 seconds. My hair felt no different rinsing then it did with the product in it, and when i say in i mean IN my hair. It didnt just sit on top. It honeslty melted right into the hair and FAST.

I use the conditioner, not the fast melting masque. They have both. The conditioner is apart of their sleek and shine collection.

I seriously rate this product a 5 out of 5! i use it everyday almost and am on my second bottle!

It was love at first rinse!

Just Moved!!!!!!

So i have been MIA for a little while. Me and my SO just moved from FL to TN!

I love it here, and can't wait to find a house. Stinks having to save money, then i cant spend it on MAKEUP!!! And i have a stinkin' CCO like right next door to me! UGH! =[[

Actually, i did just go to the CCO on Sunday and got 3 things.

All MAC:
Pressed powder/bronzer in Blunt for contouring.
Tent- a- Tinte eyeshadow (i think thats how you spell it)
and a dark brown matte eyeshadow, but i cant think of the name! ugh!

I didnt have ANY thing matte, so everything i got was matte.

Well thats all for now, better get back to work, the boss will be stopping in any time now!

Keep checking for EOTD's and Reviews, i have a few lined up!!!

Pigment and Swatches

PIGMENTS!!!!!!!! Who doesnt love them? I definitely use pigments more often than eyeshadows, and im not really sure why but they are just amazing!

The pigments are:
Top L-R: Mauvement, Old Gold, Golden Olive
Bottom L-R: Mega Rich, Off the Radar, Pink Bronze, Melon


The swatches are on my inner wrist. I am a NC30 ish in MAC's Studio Fix fluid. All swatches have a base of a very very verrrrry thin layer of vaseline.

Hope these were helpful!!

CIAO!!!

Eye Of The Day - Pink Bronze

This is my eye of the day today. Please keep in mind these pictures were taking about 5 hours after application, and my camera CANNOT capture the brightness or trueness of the colors =[[
yeah and excuse the brows. just bought some new tweezers last night ! ;]

Items Used: (MAC unless stated otherwise)
UDPP (urban decay primer potion)
Beig-ing Shadestick
Pink Bronze Pigment
Melon Pigment
Antiqued eyeshadow
Milani Eyeshadow in Illusion
Blacktrack Fluidline
Urban Decay 24/7 liner in Zero
Cover Girl Lash Blast Mascara

How to:

• Apply UDPP from lash line to brow bone
• Apply Beig-ing shadestick on lid up to crease
• Pat Melon Pigment all over lid up to crease
• Swipe Pink Bronze Pigment in entire crease from the inner corner to outer corner of the eyes
• Apply Antiqued e/s in outer crease and out V, blending it in windshield wiper motions
• Apply Milani e/s in Illusion to highlight and inner corner, blend into crease and inner corner
• Using an angled brush, apply blacktrack fluidline to upper lashline only
• Apply Pink Bronze pigment to entire lower lash line
• Line upper and lower water line with UD 24/7 liner in zero
• Apply one coat of CG Lash Blast mascara to upper and lower lashes

Finito!

Sephora's Daily Brush Cleaner

Sephora's Daily Brush Cleaner is described on their site as "An anti-bacterial spray for your makeup brushes".

What it does:

From their site

"Sephora Professionnel introduces a better way to care for your beauty tools. Just spray this daily anti-bacterial formula cleaner on your powder, blush, eye and lip brushes after using, and they'll be refreshed and ready to go for your next application."

I give this product a 5/5! I have been using this product for about 4 months now and i think it is just amazing!

It costs between $6-$14. I buy the smallest bottle for $6 which is 2 oz. It is not a huge bottle but this stuff lasts! It took me about 3 months to go through a bottle, and on average i use this stuff everyday on 2-4 brushes.

How i use it:

I have 2 $1 hand towels from Target that i use for my makeup. I spray the cleaner directly on the brushes, and swipe it on the towel softly, until it swipes clean. I then lay the brush flat to dry.

The cleaner dries super fast, and if used sparingly, you can swipe the brush almost dry. Even heavily sprayed, i can wipe it almost dry and lay it flat and within 10-15 minutes, can use the brush again.

The smell is very pleasent and clean.

So, if you are looking for a good daily brush cleaner to use to wipe your brushes clean after daily use, especially foundation brushes, i definitely recommend this product.

St. Ives Olive Scrub

I bought this scrub after getting a sample from a magazine i subscribe to. I loved it from my first try. I went out immediately and bought it. It brightened up my skin after the first use.

This scrub is very gentle. I have used St. Ives apricot scrub and it was veryy abrasive! It hurt! But this scrub is NOTHING like the apricot scrub.

It has this very light scent that is totally clean and refreshing and not overpowering in ANY way. I use this scrub on a daily basis because it is very gentle and cleans and moisturizes like no other cleanser i have EVER used.

Disclaimer: These are only my personal opinions on this product. Please use any products at your own discretion.