Beauty From The Eyes

EOTDs: MAC Falling Star Purple

2008-08-25T01:07:00.001-07:00

EYES:
MAC Bare Study p/p
MAC Falling Star
MAC Beautiful Iris
MAC Fertile
MAC Nocturnelle
MAC Rose Blanc
NYX Black Eyeliner
Maybelline Volum' Express mascara
MAC Charcoal Brown for brows

This look is sooooo pretty in person!! I will definitely sport this look somewhere again! The pictures made it look like the colors were faded and dead. It's because I haven't figured out how to take good pictures yet.

OH WOW!!

2008-08-22T10:06:00.000-07:00

Oh my goodness!! I'm sorry for being MIA for so long! Life has been so busy with the new job, researching and writing for my Thesis, and everything else. No, I haven't forgotten about you guys.

I have lots of catching-up to do. I will try my best to keep posting as much as I can. In the meantime, here is a brown look I created for summer. Enjoy!

Eyes:
UDPP
Body Shop e/s
Milani e/s "Java Bean" and under lashline
MAC Shroom
MAC Brule over Shroom
MAC Typographic to line
Katie B. Faux Lash Mascara
MAC "Mystery" e/s on brows

FOTD: Using Lancome Eyeshadows

2008-06-19T22:18:00.000-07:00

Hello you guys!!! Sorry for being MIA for so long. Summer classes had started about two weeks ago and I started a new job so these reasons were keeping me away from blogging. I will try to blog as much as I could. Anyway, here's a recent look I created with the mini Lancome Color Design in Sensational Effects quad that my sister got as a gift. I don't have any Lancome e/s because I only love love MAC e/s. Sorry that the pictures aren't color-vivid. I'm still learning my camera techniques. The look is so pretty and it actually does give the colors an effect too (hint: smokey). Anyway, on to the pictures...

FACE:
Studio Fix powder
Dame blush

Eyes:
MAC Beige-ing Shadestick
Lancome HoneyMoon all over lids
Lancome Bikini Golden on half inner lid
Lancome Dill on half outer lid
Lancome Guest List on crease and blended upwards
MAC Charcoal Brown to brows
MAC Engraved e/l upper lashline
MAC Graphblack e/l on waterline
Lancome Definicils mascara

LIPS:
NYX Tangerine l/l
Rimmel Cool l/s
NYX Pink Frost l/g

FOTD: Simple Red Lips

2008-05-29T23:11:00.000-07:00

(All items are MAC unless specified)
FACE:
Monistat Chafing Relief Gel
Studio Finish concealer in NW25
Studio Fix powder NC40
Secret Blush blush
Sunbasque blush

EYES:
UDPP
Shroom e/s to highlight and inner eye corner
Kid e/s over lid to crease
Saturnal e/s on crease
Saddle e/s above crease
Engraved ppt eye pencil to line and smudge with Q-tip
Chocolate Brown e/s on Engraved ppt pencil and lower lashline
Maybelline's Volum' Express mascara
Spiked brow pencil and used Chocolate Brown e/s to set liner

Lips:
Concealer on lips
NYX Hot Red (817) l/l

FOTD: Using Ebay Fake Eyeshadow (Posthast)

2008-05-28T23:53:00.000-07:00

Remember my post about the MAC fake eyeshadow that I got it off from ebay?? If you don't then you can check it out here. According to the seller, the fake eyeshadow was called "posthast". This is the first time I decided to use this "posthast" fake eyeshadow. It is actually a really really pretty color and it is very pigmented. I like it a lot because of the boldness of the color. So, here's the look I created with this fake eyeshadow.

(Items are MAC unless noticed)

FACE:
Monistat Chafing Relief Gel
Mineral Foundation SPF 15 Loose Powder in Medium Dark
Dame blush

EYES:
UDPP
Saddle e/s on lid and just above crease
NYX Frosted Flakes e/s on 1/2 inner lid
Fake MAC e/s "Posthast" on entire lid and on crease but a bit below Saddle e/s and use it on lower lashline
Naked Launch to highlight
Blacktrack f/l to line
Chocolate Brown e/s to smudge Blacktrack f/l
Graphblack to waterline
Spiked to brow
Estee Lauder Magnascopic mascara

LIPS:
NW25 as lip-erase
Propagate l/s
NYX "Clear" l/g w/ mega shine

Sorry for posting too many photos but I'm just such a camera-whore!! I love my camera!!

Sorry! My photos are kind of dark because my camera flash wasn't very nice to me today!

I forgot to fill my eyebrows on this one... whew...with flash

With Flash
Without Flash... I like!

FOTD: Green with Brown Look

2008-05-26T18:09:00.000-07:00

(All items are MAC, unless noted)

FACE:
Monistat Chafing Relief Gel
Select Cover-up NW30
MSF Foundation NC35
Blot Powder in Medium/Dark
Hipness Blush

EYES:
Bare Study p/p
Humid e/s on 2/3 of outter lid and 2/3 outter lower lashline
Aquavert e/s on 1/4 inner lid and lower lashline
Saturnal e/s on crease
Copperplate e/s dabbed lightly above Saturnal e/s
Rondelle to highlight
Carbon e/s wet to line upper lashline
Graphbblack to waterline
Shiseido Mascara Base
L'oreal Voluminous mascara

LIPS:
Rosebound lipglass pencil
Propagate frost l/s

Here are the photos with NYX Jumbo Lip Pencil in Soft Fuschia (721).
I'm such a camera-whore!!

FOTD: Using Naughty Nauticals Eyeshadows

2008-05-25T00:40:00.000-07:00

(All items are MAC unless specified)
FACE:
Select Cover-Up concealer
Studio Fix powder
Buff blush

EYES:
UDPP
Shore Leave e/s (all over lid to brow and 1/4 of inner/corner lid and lower lashline)
Bell-Bottom Blue p/m (on 2/3 of outter lid and up to crease)
Meet the Fleet e/s (on crease and 2/3 outter lower lashline and overtop Blacktrack)
Blacktrack f/l
Spiked brow pencil
Estee Lauder Magnascopic mascara

LIPS:
NYX Natural l/l
Uberpeach chromeglass

Quick Airbrushed Makeup Tips

2008-05-23T22:37:00.000-07:00

Just a quick tip for those of you that are using mineral or powder alone or to set your foundation. If your face tends to get flaky (or you want an airbrushed look) after you put powder on, spray MAC Fix+ 2-3 pumps and about 10 inches away from your face. You may use water if you like. Then take your powder brush or MAC 187 (if you have one or any stipling brush) and using stipling motion and go all over your face. This method helps shrink your large pores as well. Don't overspray the Fix+ on your face or you'll end up looking like you got a gallon of water poured on you. Good luck!

FOTD: DARK DARK Smokey Brown and Purple

2008-05-21T19:49:00.001-07:00

Awww. I am FINALLY and OFFICIALLY done with my finals or presentations. I just have one more class on Wednesday next week for a fellow classmate's presentation. In graduate school, finals are not like undergrad courses that the students have to take tests such as multiple choices, fill in the blank, answer in short paragraphs, or just general examinations. In grad school, finals are more like presentations and writing 10-15 page papers for the class. This was one of the reasons why I haven't updated much of my blog. I have beeen stressing out during the last weeks because everything was just all packed at the end of the semester. Fortunately, I pulled it off all the papers... whew! I'm still alive!... *taking a deep breath*. I hope you guys understand!

I'm so anticipated about my thesis year which starts this fall. I'll have so much writing to do and especially putting together my thesis will be more hectic. Anyway, I'll try to update as much FOTDs/EOTDs as possible.

Here is a dark dark brown and purple smokey eye look. I don't think you can see my lip colors very well because I licked it all, but the neutral lip colors were really beautiful. Also, I used one of the eye shadows (Meet the Fleet) from the Naughty Nauticals line. MAC Meet the Fleet e/s is such a dark dark color that really intensify a smokey eye look when use it on the outter corner. It is more of a matte navy blue purplish color and it's buildable too. Love it!

Also, I didn't line my bottom lashes because my eyeshadow was already so dark and intensifying so I kept the bottom very neutral to make my eyes look a bit alive.

Sorry about the t-shirt! I was so tired and ready to wash off my makeup.

(All items are MAC)
FACE:
Strobe Cream
Prep+prime skin
NC40 Studio Fix Fluid
Medium+ MSF
Peachtwist blush

EYES:
Naked Launch e/s all over lid to brow, inner corner, & 1/2 inner lower lashline
Meet the Fleet e/s eyelid and 1/2 outer lash line
Sketch e/s on crease
Blacktrack f/l
Spiked eyebrow pencil
Plushblack Plushlash
#7 Lash

LIPS:
Cream O' Spice cream stickliner
Hue l/s
Prr l/g

I also entered this look for a celebrity-look contest at MakeupGeek site.

Prom Look

2008-05-15T00:05:00.000-07:00

My sister went to her senior prom and she asked me to do her makeup and hair. So here are few photos of the prom look done on my sister. Oh, this prom look was done two weeks ago. Sorry for the lagging!

I don't remember the names of the eyeshadows I used on my sister's eyes but I know it was all MAC products. I believe two of the eyeshadow colors were pigments. On her face, I used MAC Select Cover-Up in NC42, Select SPF-15 foundation in NC40, and Blot Powder in Medium-Dark. For the cheeks, I used Trace Gold, some gently dabs of Sunbasque, and Everyday Mineral Waffle Cone blushes along with MSF Light Flush. For the lips, I used Gingerroot l/l, Barely Lit l/s, and Uberpeach c/g. To add details to my sister's closed and small eyes, I added some random Ardell falsie lashes and lined the upper lashes with Blacktrack f/l and the waterline with Graphblack.

I love my sister's prom dress!! It was so silky! The orange color of the dress was to die for. I also love the fluffy details on the side of the dress.

I hope you guys like the hairstyle I did on my sister because she and I absolutely loved it! BTW, I got the hair flowers at Target.

Love the matching outfits!

FOTDs: Golden Lemon Pigment

2008-05-14T02:19:00.000-07:00

Whoah! It's been a while since I have blogged here. Sorry guys! I have been really busy and even more busy this weekend because all my finals/presentations are compacted together the next two weeks. However, summer break is coming up soon and I will be able to post up more and more FOTDs/EOTDs.

Finally, I was able to squeeze in some of my busy time and did a look using my MAC pigments that I bought at Las Vegas CCO two months ago. So, here are the pictures:

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(All products are MAC)
FACE:
Select Cover-up NW30
MSF Foundation NC35
Buff blush
Fix +

EYES: (Pigments are foiled with Fix+)
UDPP
Golden Lemon p/g on inner 2/3 of lid and inner lower lashline
Copperized p/g on outer half of lid and outer half lower lashline
Viz-A-Violet p/g on outer corner and blended over crease to inner crease & lower lashline
Rose Blanc e/s on brow highlight
Graphblack to line half of upper and water line
Spiked on brows
L'oreal Voluminous mascara

Lips:
Mattene 40's Pink l/s
Propagate l/s

EOTD: Goin' Smokin' Blue

2008-04-25T00:28:00.000-07:00

The title says it all.

EYES: (All MAC unless stated otherwise)
UDPP
Moon's Reflection on inner 1/2 lid
Moonflower on outer 1/2 lid and inner 1/3 of lower lashline
Carbon on outer corner (blend in to crease and over Moonflower) and lower lashline
Zonk Bleu! on middle lid and blended up and toward Moonflower
Flashtrack over Carbon and lower lashline
Tilt over Flashtrack and crease and blend in towards 2/3 of inner eyes
Milania's Atlantic to line upper lashline
Shroom to highlight
Blacktrack to line
Spiked for brows
Ardell random false lashes

WARNING: HUGE & UGLY ZIT ON RIGHT EYE/PHOTOS! PLEASE EXCUSE!
With Flash
Without Flash

EOTD:Day-time Dark Brown Smokey Eye

2008-04-23T00:54:00.000-07:00

This look is very wearable for a day-time smokey eye look. It is very pretty and quick. You can make this look more dramatic by adding more darker color to the corner eye and add false lashes. I don't usually wear false lashes because my contacts (clear) don't really last long on me. To end the look, go with nude lips as you want your eyes to stand out the most.

I finally had time to play around with my camera and was able to change the light exposure back and forth to capture the true colors of my eye shadows.

Eyes: (All MAC products)
-Bare Study p/p
-Saddle e/s
-Typographic e/s
-Brule e/s
-Graphblack e/l
-Spiked
-Estee Lauder MagnaScopic mascara

FOTD: Simple Brownish-Green

2008-04-22T00:37:00.000-07:00

I don't know what to call this look so I'm going to call this a "simple brownish-green" look. It's very subtle and the green olive color is very pretty in person. I got tons of comments today about this eye look. I really like it!

I am still working on how to take a good eye or close up picture so that the eyeshadow colors will show up vibrantly. Also, I use the macro mode but it seems like every picture I took was always not as vibrant as I wanted to be. I am very frustrated that most of my FOTD photos did not really capture the true eyeshadow colors I would like you guys to see. I seriously need some photo-taking methods. Please!!!

Face:
-Smashbox Foundation Primer
-Studio Fix powder
-Blot Powder
-Trace Gold blush
-Buff blush

Eyes:
-UPDD
-Sumptious Olive 2/3 of lid
-Kid to crease
-Nylon to inner corner and lower corner/lash
-Rose Blanc to highlight
-Spiked to brows
-Blacktrack f/l to line uppper lash
-Mystery to trace over Blacktrack f/l
-Graphblack to line lower lash
-L'Oreal Voluminious mascara

Lips:
MAC Barely Lit
NYX Megashine l/g in Natural

um...My sexy pose... eh? behind my husband

Hauls: Back-2-Mac and Fafi

2008-04-19T23:17:00.000-07:00

So, today the hubby and I drove the kids and went to Sacramento Arden Faire Mall. I took 60 emptied pots to do the 'back to mac' and received 10 eyeshadows. On the way back home, we stopped by Modesto Vintage Faire Mall and grabbed the Fafi Eyes 1. I know, it took me a while to get that quad because I did a lot of thinking. Don't ask me why, I wasn't really interested when it first came out. Now, I think I kind of like it after one of a MAC MA tried it on me.

Top L-R: Antiqued, Plum Dressing, Flourishing, Velvet Moss, Bronze
Low L-R: Mythology, Jest, Knight Divine, Brule, Club

MAC Fafi Eyes 1 quad.
I decided to get the Fafi quad after two months of thinking!

Tag: Camera I use for my FOTDs/EOTDs

2008-04-17T09:56:00.000-07:00

Hi guys! I don't know if anyone has already started a tag similar to this one but I'm going to tag my fellow bloggers for their camera types used for their blog photos.

The camera I use to take my blog photos are:

(I don't have any camera photo b/c I'm at work while typing this so I'm stealing from some sites)

Nikon SLR D40 for swatches, hauls photos, and full/half body shot
This camera is my hushand's! He loves to take pictures and he's good at it too!
Picture from: www.nikonusa.com
Canon Powershot 8.0 for close-up face/eye photos
Picture from: www.usa.canon.com

I tagged:
Christiana Divine
Vanessa
Lynne
Anne
Confessions of a Makeup-Addict
Christy Too Addicted
Lizz

Sorry if I didn't get to anyone but I would still love to see/read the camera(s) you guys use for your blog. Thanks!

FOTDs: Simple Bronze Brown

2008-04-16T19:31:00.000-07:00

Today I worn a neutral and simple bronze brown look to work. These pictures were taken before I needed a shower so I thought I'd post it up.

FACE:
Nothing

CHEEKS:
Trace Gold
Secret Blush

Eyes:
Shroom
All That Glitters
Woodwinked
Satin Taupe
Engraved l/l
Spiked
L'Oreal Voluminious mascara

Lips:
Barely Lit l/s
Uperpeach c/g

Tagged!

2008-04-09T04:29:00.000-07:00

I don't know why but I like being tagged!

Things I'm passionate about: (not in any particular orders)
-my kids
-my husband
-my parents and siblings
-my education
-the welfare of children and adults
-MAKEUP!
-cooking
-SHOPPING!

Things I'd like to do before I die: (not in any order)
-obtain a doctorate degree
-Send my kids to college
-get backpain surgery
-buy a house
-pay off my educational loans
-buy my lovely and supportive parents new cars/a place to live
-become a beautiful grandma
-get eye laser/lasik
-grow old with my husband
-open my own business
-travel/expore South East Asian countries
-go on a cruise

Things I say often:
-Oh. O.K.
-Really?!
-No. no. no! (in a childish tone)
-I know
-Shit!
-You want to do it?
-Oh my goodness
-I need coffee
-What!

Books I've read recently:
-Pedagogy of the Oppressed by Paulo Freire
-P.S. I Love You by Cecelia Ahern
-Sweet Revenge by Nora Roberts (I love Nora Roberts!)
-a lot of required class textbooks and readers

Songs I could listen to over and over:
-Some love Hmong songs by my fave singer Somchay Yang
-'Rehab' by Amy Winehouse
-'I'll Be Waiting' by Lenny Kravitz
-'Who Knew' by Pink P!nk
-'Innocence' by Avril Lavigne

Traits I'm attracted to my friends:
-trustworthiness
-kindness
-honesty
-open-mindedness
-appreciate me for who I am
-passionate about children and the elders
-supportive
-caring and considerate (think before speak)
-respect
-humor
-be able to take jokes because the hubby and I joke a lot
-goal-oriented
-drama-free

I know most of my fellow bloggers and readers already been tagged so I'll tag who ever stumbles upon my blog that hadn't been tagged yet. Tag you're it!

FOTD: A Conservative Look?

2008-04-09T03:45:00.000-07:00

Yesterday night, I went with a White friend to her parents' donation conference regarding the presidential elections coming up this year. We were asked to dress and act conservatively. To be honest, I can be both conservative and/or liberal depending on the situation I'm in. For this one, the gathering wasn't a bit deal about acting like a conservative person but the way we looked. I thought it would be an experience just to attend and observe the environment. During the gathering, I noticed that three-fourth of the 140 attendees were Republicans, very professionally dressed, and some were not friendly approachable at all. I felt a bit awkward being the only Asian person there. However, I loved the food and drinks (mostly champagne)! They probably had over 20 different kinds of food to chew on. I wish I could take pictures to show you guys (will be drooling as well) but it wouldn't look professional standing over the food taking photos. However, I did managed to sneak a few pictures of me in the restroom. Ha!

No, I didn't wear just this see-through cleavage shirt by itself. I actually had a light mini jacket over it. Otherwise, the old men will be eye-ing me all night and their conservative women would be too dramatized. Just kidding!

FOTD: Purple and Blue

2008-04-08T00:53:00.001-07:00

Here's a sloppy purple and blue look.

(All products are MAC unless otherwise stated)
Face:
Monistat Chafing Relief Gel
MSF Foundation in NC35
StudioFinish Concealer in NW25
Blot Powder in Medium Dark

Cheeks:
Sculpt/Shape Powder in Lightsweep/Shadester
Trace Gold blush
Secret Blush blush

Eyes:
UDPP
Zonk Bleu! on inner corner and lower lid
Moonflower on middle lid
Tilt on outter corner/v-shape
Fertile to contour over Tilt and line lower lid
Pink Freeze to highlight
Engraved liner
Spiked
Shiseido Mascara Base
A random Estee Lauder sample mascara

Lips:
Slimeshine l/s in Pleasing
NYX l/g in Natural

PEACE!

FOTD/EOTD: Quick Run-down on Vegas Day 2 Look

2008-04-07T23:38:00.000-07:00

I was asked by Yummie411 to do a run-down on my second day look during my Vegas trip. You can view my Vegas pictures by clicking HERE.

Face:
Monistat Chafing Relief Gel
MSF foundation in NC35
Blot Powder in Medium Dark
Sculpt/Shade in Lightsweep/Shadester
Trace Gold blush
MSF in Light Flush

Lips:
Tinted Lip Conditioner in Stroke Kiss
Gingerroot l/l
Barely Lit l/s

Eyes: (used lightly)
UDPP
Shroom to highlight
Goldmine on lid
Amber Lights on corner eye
Seedling to crease
Mystery over Seedling on crease and v-shape
Blacktrack f/l
Graphblack on waterline
Spiked on eyebrow
random Ardell falsh lashes

Depotting Eyeshadow/Blushes Story

2008-04-03T12:51:00.001-07:00

Hey guys! I'm so proud of myself for SUCCESSFULLY depotted most of my eyeshadow and blushes (around 50 all together) for THE FIRST TIME. The method I used to depot my e/s and blushes was the heating (using hair straightening iron) method. Well, I tried following Enkore's method of using 91% alcohol rather than heating but I failed. I guess it was because my wire cutter was being stubborn on me. I was also too scared to chip any of the powder while trying to open the black pan apart so the alcohol can flow in. I found that using the hair straightening heating method was much quicker and easier although fume was coming out of the wax paper. The fume wasn't that bad and it was bearable. It took me about two hours to depot all 50 e/s and blushes. The sad part was that I still chipped off some of the blush powders (Secret Blush, Dame, and Buff) while trying to remove the black pan out of the pot, anyway. I was so mad but I still managed to work so hard on these things.

I still have more e/s and blushes to depot; unfortunately, I am running out of palettes. I can't wait to take my emptied containers to do Back To Mac for the first time. I think I probably able to get over 10 e/s because I have more than 70 emptied "Back 2 MAC" containers. That means I have to drive an hour and a half to Sacramento because that's the nearest MAC store from where I live. It'll still worth the time because getting 10 e/s is like free MAC (not really in a way)! I have to go to Sacramento anyway because I'm taking my sister to find her prom dress.

I planned to depot my Milani's eyeshadow and the NYX trios shadows. What's the easier method for depotting Milani and NYX eyeshadow?

Anyhow, please share the method(s) ya'll used to depot your e/s and blushes. Thanks!

Want Alternative MAC Brushes for Cheaper Prices?

2008-04-02T00:07:00.000-07:00

Hey guys! Michaels is having their annual lowest prices of the season starting on April 6 to 12. Loew-Cornell brushes will be up to 50% off the original ticketed price. Make sure to detach the 40% off coupon on the ads if you do receive one in the mail.

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Sorry... the brushes are dirty!
My fave Loew-Cornell brushes (the brushes are made of natural hair):

1) 3/4 Maxine's Mop: I use this brush to contour/define my cheeks,jawlines, and sides of the nose. The brush works wonderfully and the bristles are really soft to blend out the coutouring color. I like this brush better than the MAC 168, which is also used for coutouring or applying blushes. This '3/4' brush is fluffed round tip and soft to contour on the sides of the nose. Yes, this brush is used for Art purposes but seriously I have used this brush for over a month now and it does not have any scratchy feeling. By the way, the handle is purple! I believe I got this brush for over $10 with 25% off. Ohh, I noticed that RenRen has used this brush couple times on her tutorials for contouring.

2) 3/8 Maxine's Mop: I love love love this brush. It is my alternative brush to MAC 239. It works well with e/s and pigments; really grabs the color and/or pigments. The bristles are very soft but firm enough to adhere pigments or loose powders. I got this brush for $3! Love it!! Ohh, purple handle too!

3) 1/4 Maxine's Mop: This brush is almost the same version of the 3/8 Maxine's Mop but smaller in size. I would say this brush is identical to MAC 231. I mainly use this brush to shade my inner eyes/corner. Very soft and dense bristles. Another keeper for a cheaper price *yelling* $2!!

4) 1/4 AMM Mini Mop: This brush is an alternative to MAC 225 but smaller than the 224. I like this brush for shading and blending eyeshadows. The fibers are very soft and it can be used to wash out bold colors or for light e/s applications. The handle is green! About $4-7... not sure!

5) LC #6 AmericanPainter in 4500 Filbert: This is almost similar to MAC 249 but much smaller and the bristles are longer. The texture feels the same as the 249 and it works well for lips application or concealer in small areas. I use this brush to apply MAC Tinted Lip Balm in 'Petting Pink'. It really digs into the lines of my lips. The handle is pinkish-tan color. $2.50.

6) 3/4 Expression Robert Simmons E52 Oval Mop: This brush is super duper soft and awesome for defining the cheekbones and sides of the nose. The brush can also be used for blush application using circular motions. I want to say this brush is almost similar to MAC 192 but not as full and softer, IMO. I love using this brush for my cheeks because it really picks up the color and I don't need to swipe three-four times to really get the color to show up. Also, this brush is amazing in defining smaller cheekbones or cheeks that most Asian girls have (like me). I think I got it around $12.

Now that you got a taste of my fave LC brushes, are you going to grab one during the sales? If you're at least thinking of getting one, I suggest the '3/8 Maxine's Mop' because it works as well as MAC 239.

You can also order the brushes online: http://www.rexart.com/loe_asst_nat_brushes.html
I still think it's cheaper to get the brushes online but if you don't want to pay for shipping then check out Michaels instead.

I'll be picking more brushes as back-ups.

Can't Get Enough of MAC: More Hauls

2008-04-01T09:25:00.000-07:00

Happy April Fool's Day my fellow readers and bloggers!!

Here is another post of my recent MAC and CCO hauls. During the past weekend, the hubby and I took the kids to L.A. for Disneyland. I'm so proud of the hubby that he drove 14 hours round-trip to Vegas and 10 hours round-trip the next day to L.A. without a rest and did not complain once. I guess he could be a truck driver then. Well, at least that may part of his retirement plan, to be a truck driver so he can travel the world (wants me to go with him).
Anyway, my son got sick and the weather there was kind of dull so we decided not to go to Disneyland. Instead, the hubby and I checked out Camarillo Premiun Outlets and Desert Hills Premium Outlets. The hubby is such a shopaholic! Seriously, I was actually the one that always have to wait for him or nag him to leave when it comes to shopping. The hubby shops more than I do and he is soooo into LACOSTE. Anyway, since I am building up my MAC collection I thought I'd show you more of my recent hauls.
I know a lot of my bloggers already have these colors but I'm too proud of my purchases so I'm going to show it anyway. Happy reading/looking!

Click photos to enlarge for close-ups.

Purchases at the MAC counter
e/s top row: star violet, parfait amour, moon's reflection
e/s bottom row: expensive pink, greensmoke, & burnished brown from The Body Shop
Purchases at Desert Hills Premiun CCO
Eyeshadow Left-Right: Fertile, Moonflower, Flashtrack, Zonk Bleu!, & Falling Star
I'm so happy to get MAC 187 for $29.50. I'm so going to return my 187 ($42) back to MAC!!
My daughter's school picture day!
My daughter suggested that I do her hair this way. She is such a brat!
Daddy bought her the shirt! Sorry, hun... I can afford MAC but not Lacoste!

FOTDs: LAS VEGAS the 3-day TRIP

2008-03-28T23:47:00.000-07:00

WARNING: This post contains over 20 photos!

Las Vegas, the fourth trip, was so much interesting, fun, and beyond our expectations. We had so much fun especially winning all the time playing single deck blackjack. Shopping was a huge part of our trip. My husband loves loves loves to shop and especially when there is an outlet that has LACOSTE he'll be there. We shopped at the three (3) outlets in Vegas. By far the Las Vegas Premiun Outlet was the best one out of the three. My husband and I decided to shop and gamble in between so that we didn't lose all of our money for nothing. So, after gambling we would shop for all the things that we desired. Fortunately, we lose nothing because we won over $1500 playing blackjack. I didn't play because my husband rather that I stand by him because I'M HIS GOOD LUCK! I don't mind either because if I played and if I lose that means we're doubling our losing. Anyway, technically, all of our purchased items, gas, hotel, car rental, the whole trip was free. It says that "What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas", we were the other way around. We brought back home our fortunes. Also, on the way back home we were able to spend the night in Los Angeles and checked out the Camarillo Premiun Outlet.

This trip was the best one out of the last three because we went with just the two of us. We were able to go anywhere freely without someone nagging. My husband was so understanding of my makeup purchases. He was willing to check out and in fact paid for some of my CCO hauls. We're planning for another Vegas trip sometime in September.

MY HEART IS STILL IN VEGAS!

Day 1:

Overlooking the strip from the Stratosphere Tower
I love the makeup done on these girls; a natural beauty.

DAY 2 FOTD (click photos to enlarge):

I'll post up the makeup items I used when I have the chance to go back and search for the items.

DAY 3:
Sorry... not FOTD photos. No makeup on today!

The Garden of 'something' in Bellagio.
My Purchases in Las Vegas CCOs (3 locations):
Top Row: Floral Fantasy, Cosmic, & Aquavert.
Bottom: Rose Blanc, Saturnal, & Seedling (all are $10 each)
Slimeshine l/s in Pleasing ($10.50), Chromeglass in Uberpeach ($11.75), Mattene l/s in Composure ($10.25), & Frost l/s in Propagate ($10.75)
Tinted Lip Conditioner SPF 15 in "Petting Pink" ($11.25) and Rosebound Lipglass Pencil ($9.50)
Top: Aire-de-blu, Viz-A-Violet, Revved-Up, & Mauvement.
Bottom: Cocomotion, Helium, Golden Lemon, & Copperized (all $13.75 each)
MAC Brushes 116 and 217. I was mad because I wanted the 239 and the SA gave me 217 (I found out while already in CA). I now have two 217s.
I actually got these at the MAC PRO in Caesar's Palace.
Top Row: Beautiful Iris, Goldmine, Satellite Dream, Barely Lit l/s, & NW25 Concealer.
Bottow Row: Trace Gold (my fav now), Secret Blush, and brushes 187 & 224 full sizes.
My new lovely Coach. I fell in love with this bag at first sight!
MY NEW LOVE!
The PERFECT wallet to go with my Coach purses. I'm currently owned four Coach bags and 2 wallets.

The Coach stores in Vegas were overcrowded with over 100 people. I waited in line for over an hour just to pay for my bags.

I also bought clothes but not pictured.

Happy Easter Day

2008-03-23T01:35:00.000-07:00

Hey guys! Just thought I'd let you know that the hubby and I will leave for LAS VEGAS, our fourth episode, on early Monday morning and return on Wednesday night for our Spring Break. The drive is about seven (7) hours from where we live to Las Vegas. We booked The Palms because they have a special upgrade, which we'll get a second night stay for free when paid $84 for the first night. Not bad at all but I hope the room is more than just standard size! I plan to do some shopping at the premiun outlets and check out CCO. Hopefully, they got new shipments waiting for me. I think we'll probaby stop by L.A. on our way back home. I will post pictures and FOTDs when I get back. In the meantime, I hope you guys are having fun. So, do check back sometime this week.

Shopping: The Cosmetic Company Store, Vacaville, CA.

2008-03-16T00:30:00.000-07:00

Hello Ladies! Very very happy day! Yesterday was such a very short day for me. My husband and I shopped all day at Vacaville Premiun Outlet and we got tons of things. I went to the Cosmetic Company Store (CCS) and they have lots of MAC items. However, I only walked away with three items:

1) Lipglass Pencil in "Rosebound", $9.50;
2) Powder Blush in "Whim", $12.25; and
3) Ruffle 3 Tan Lips, lipsticks are "All Revealing" and "Embrace", and lipglass in "Headliner", the set was only $22.50.
Love the packaging. The store has tons of lipglass, lipglosses, lipsticks, blushes, pigments in "pastorale", liquidliners, bags, lipstick sets, and much more. Also, I was going to buy another Coach bag but I decided not to because I've already spent all my money on makeup and on my kids. Maybe next month! Hah!
After shopping at Vacaville, we headed to Sacramento Arden Fair Mall. From the MAC store there, I picked up:

1) Two (2) MAC Pro Eyeshadow Palletes $12 each
2) One (1) Blush pallete $12
3) Fix plus spray $15
Tired tired and hungry hungry so we left for home.
Ohhh... can't wait until Spring Break starting on March 24. If I'm not planning to go to Las Vegas then more FOTDs will be up. More shopping to do! Alright ladies... happy shopping!!

TAGGED: 5 Must NOT Have Items

2008-03-13T15:35:00.000-07:00

So today I was tagged by Christy to list or talk about 5 items that I personally considered as "must not haves". Here are my "must not haves":

1) Simply Basic- cosmetic wedges 32 counts: I do not like these wedges at all. They absorbed my liquid foundation and usually gave me that visible streak line on my face. These things do not help blend foundation at all. Unless I needed something to pick up the far-offs or smeared liners under my eyes, I'll maybe grab one. Other than that, I do not recommend it at all. It will waste your foundation, cream, and/or powder.

2)Ion- Heat Protection for Straightening Iron Spray: Yea right! It does not do its job like it was supposed to... protecting hair. I know not to recommend this item because I've been using the entire bottle and it does not help at all. It relaxed my hair the first 10 minutes but after that my hair started to friz and very estatic to things. A NO-NO!!

3)Beyond Belief Alpha Beta Hydoxy Nose Peel: Nose peel for cleaning clogged pores. This product does not clean clogged pores at all. I hate the sour funky smell. It says to help control blackheads but it does not. I can still see blackheads like the next day, literally speaking. I think this product makes my pores seemed larger and more attracted to blackheads.

4)Nairs Hair Removal: I tried this product over and over for about two months and it does not work at all. The working process took forever to remove the hair. I really had to scrub and scrub so hard with the washcloth to remove only few hair. Also, the product does not wash off easily in the shower so using the washcloth wasn't helpful at all. My legs felt like it was burning after using this product.

5)Revlon Brows Plucker: One word: SUCKS!

BE AWARE OF EBAY FAKE MAC!

2008-03-10T23:44:00.000-07:00

How many of you have bought fake MAC items off of Ebay thinking you were buying the real ones? Well, stupid me... I never liked buying MAC items off from Ebay but somehow I got myself involved in this crime. I paid for a MAC e/s from an ebay seller named "flavaction" because I was attracted to the bold purple color (you guys know I love purples). Honestly, I wasn't on my right mind when I bidded for the item. Anyway, I was surprisely struck by the fact that the item arrived on my mail just three days after my payment. When I received the item it looked so different and unauthentic. I quickly compared the ebay e/s with the authentic MAC e/s I got from Macy's and it was totally counterfeited. I felt really stupid because I paid $11 for this crap when I can get the real one just a couple dollars more. I guess "greed" was part of my reason as well.

So with that being said and shame shame shame on me, I did a comparison and thought I'd share it with my readers. I hope my readers will not encounter such situations like what I've encountered. I certainly have learned my lesson and will definitely stay away from Ebay unless I'm buying textbooks. However, Ebay is swarming with FAKE MAC PRODUCTS and we really need to be aware of what we're bidding or at least do some research of the sellers (to myself also). You can always review the seller's feedback and check out the negative feedback. I learned that emailing or messaging ebuyers that left negative feedback can sometimes be insightful before we bid.

I am so mad at myself right now I feel like not describing piece by piece of what is real and what is fake. The pictures did a great job showing what fake and authentic MAC products should look like. I hope this helps!!!

BTW, stay away from "flavaction" or his ebay store "Wireless-Enterprise".

The good thing is that the seller is willing to refund my money. Yay!!

FOTD: Spring Lilac Look

2008-03-08T19:52:00.000-08:00

Here is an easy and simple Spring lilac look. The colors are very neutral and it's workable for any job title.

(Items used are MAC product unless otherwise stated)
Face:
Strobe Liquid
Prep & Prime Skin
Studio Tech Foundaition NC37
MSF powder in Medium Plus
Renewal Defense Charged Water

Cheeks:
Blossoming Blushcreme
Accentuate Sculpt & Shape

Lips:
Stroke Kiss
Ginger Root
Viva Glam VI lipgloss

Eyes:
Painterly p/p
Nice Vice p/p
Fafi Eyes 1 (Vanilla to highlight, Pink Venus to inner of corner eyes, Hey on outter corner)
Milani e/s in Enchantment on lids and blended upwards
Accentuate Sculpt and Shape to contour eyes

Today I went to check out the Strobe collection. I checked out all the Strobe items but I didn't like any; however, I ended up buying a tinted lip conditioner stick with SPF 15 in Strobe Kiss. I think I'm going to go back for the Stroke Liquid. Also, I was so lucky to get the Fafi blush in Hipness as it was the only one left. I saw another lady was dodging me from my left side when I took the blush. OOPS! Sorry, lady! First come first serve! J/K! Anyway, I decided to try a brow pencil in Spiked because I'm kind of sick of powdering my brows. Check it out!

Review: My New HG Primer Product!!

2008-03-07T15:08:00.000-08:00

Monistat? Yes, you heard that right! Monistat!

Product: 5 out of 5
Packaging: 5 out of 5
Overall: 5 out of 5
Price: $6.49 @ Wal-Mart

I read about using this velvet-like silicone gel as a primer on MakeupAlley not long ago. I’ve been using Smashbox Primer Foundation for several months and have been really happy with it. There were lots of positive reviews on this product so I decided to give it a try. To be honest, I really can’t tell the difference between the two. Both go on very lightly wear, and go on silky smooth and dry to the touch. I wear MAC Studio Fix powder almost everyday and the reason for using primer in the first place was so it would look fresher, longer. Both products achieve this goal. However, the Smashbox Primer Foundation gives me that visible line and pores look throughout the day. With the Monistat, it totally covers my pores and lines that my makeup was flawless. Two or three people reviewed that this product makes them breaking out, but this hasn’t happened to me since I’ve been wearing it everyday with or without makeup. Overall, I’ve had the best results by using the Monistat product sparingly. The Monistat tube is bigger, and someone might not want a Monistat product in her makeup bag, but if those aren’t things you care about, give it a try. It is also terrific for its intended purpose, chafing relief. Did I mention about the price? It’s only $6 and you got nothing to lose if it doesn’t work for you.

When applying this primer, I only use a pea size amount to smooth over my entire face before my MU application. I love love love it! Again, it helps to minimize shine and lessen the look of large pores, IMO. My makeup stays put all day until I wash it! You can find this product at any drugstores.

Here's a better picture found on MakeupAlley

Lack of Blogging: Back with New Hauls

2008-03-05T22:16:00.000-08:00

Hello, everyone! Sorry for the lack of updating. I was extremely busy busy busy! Now, that I'm back and I got tons of things to share with you guys. Also, I was finally able to find some time off from my hectic schedule to do some shopping. I bought some more NYX cosmetics along with some MAC and Shiseido products. I thought I'd share it with you guys.

I love the Shiseido Eyelash Curler and the Mascara Base. I will do a review soon!
(From Left to Right)
1. Shiseido Eyelash Curler $17.50
2. Shiseido Mascara Base $22.00
(Top Row from Left to Right)
3. MSF in Light Flush $24.50
4. Sculpt and Shape Duo powder in Lightsweep/Shadester $25.00
(Bottom Row from Left to Right)
5. Blot Powder in Medium to Dark $24+
6. Blush in Sunbasque $17.50
7. Blush in Peachtwist $17.50
8. Blush in Springsheen (not shown on picture)

Shimmermoss e/s

Pink Nude, Soft Fuschia, Lavender, & Yogurt

Sweet Heart, Beige, Pink Frost, Clear, & Natural (not shown-- see swatches below)

FOTDs: Day to Night-time Smokey Look

2008-02-14T21:01:00.001-08:00

So, today is Valentine's day but my husband and I didn't bother to go out to celebrate. Instead we cook and eat at home. We weren't very big about Valentine's as long as we're together happily as husband and wife. However, my husband did manage to whisper softly and romantically in my ear "I love you".

Anyway, I did a smokey look that can be worn during the day to night time. I hope you guys enjoy it.

WARNING: Lots of photos!

(All items are MAC products unless otherwise stated)

Face:
Studio Fix powder
Everyday Minerals B&B blush

Eyes:
UDPP
Shadowy Lady e/s on crease
Carbon e/s on outter crease and lower lashline
Nylon e/s on inner and 2/3 lids and lower inner lash
Silverwear e/s as highlight
Mystery e/s on brows
Blacktrack f/l on upper lashline
Graphblack Technakohl Liner
Katie B. faux lash mascara

Lips:
NYX lipgloss with mega shine in Clear

Please don't mind my hair and the dented on the sides of my nose (glasses).

Day Time Look

After 8 hours of working

Night Time Look

Valentine's Day!! Good News & Bad News

2008-02-14T12:04:00.000-08:00

Which one would you like to hear first?

I apologize for not updating my blog for so long (1 week). There has been great news and bad news in the family so updating my blog wasn't very fun at that time. I feel so much better today that I'd like to share some of the news.

I'll start with the bad news:
1) A death in the family; had the funeral for 4/24 (4 days, 24 hours/night)
2) School (Spring Semester) started on Feb. 13
3) Internship has been crazy while home visiting and writing reports
4) 3 Dr. appointments w/n a week for my son

Now comes the GOOD NEWS:
1) My mother-in-law's parents (my grandparents in law) finally arrived in America on Feb. 13. They had been separated from their daughters, sons, brothers, sisters, cousins, relatives, friends, and grandchildren for over 25 years. My gnl lived in a poor straw home with other small families in a bar-wired refugee camp controlled by Thai and Lao soldiers. They are over 65 years of age. Over 20 cars and more than 200 hundred people were at the airport waiting to see my gnl for the first time in 25-30 years. Yes, everyone cried of joys and even the youngest child (5 years) cried. What a day to remember!!!

2) My son turned 1 year and is walking!!!

3) It's Valentine's Day!! Happy happy happy Valentine's Day to all the lovers and even if you have no partner, you still have your other loved ones. Let's share love all over the world! XOXO!

Pictures coming up soon when I get home (I'm at work)!

Lilac Looks for Spring

2008-02-06T13:31:00.000-08:00

Today, I stumbled upon ATouchofBlusher and she posted the following lilac looks for spring. Lilac has always been one of my favorite colors and I'm glad she posted these looks! I am thinking of doing my take-on on one of these looks or both. Which one do you like?

item used: Maquillage
Clean Contrast Eyes 2 in SV844)
(image from www.shiseido.co.jp/mq)

This look is very subtle for a day look or out to a special gathering.

(item used: RMK
Shiny Mix Eyes in 03 Silver Purple)
(image from www.rmkrmk.com/global)

This look is a bit smokey and great for a night out.

FOTD: Soft Smokey Green Eye Look

2008-02-05T20:57:00.000-08:00

So, I finally got around my hectic schedule to do a soft smokey eye look. I really like this one because it was so vibrant in person. I just thought I'd share this look with you guys. Enjoy it!

NOTE: Please excuse my messy hair, untrimmed brows, and my daugther's butt on the last photo!! Thanks!

(All items are MAC products unless otherwise stated)

Face:
Select Cover Up concealer NW25
Studio Fix powder C40
Sunbasque blush
Everyday Minerals Weekend Getaway blush

Eyes:
UDPP
Milani eyeshadow in Garden Mist on inner lids and inner lower lash
Humid e/s on middle lids and lower 2/3 lash
Sumptious Olive e/s on outter lids, creases, and v-corner
Pastorale pigment (wet) on creases and blended to corner v
Carbon e/s on V-corner and creases and as eye liner for upper and lower lashlines
Nylon e/s as highlighter
Mystery e/s on brows
Gilded White powerpoint eye pencil on corner inner eyes
Maybelline Volum' Express mascara in blackest black

Lips:
Concealer NW25
Victoria's Secret Honey Sugar lipgloss

Did you notice the dented spots on the sides of my nose?
That's what you get when wearing glasses for such a very very very long time!!

Usually I hide the spots with my great great concealer but I didn't bother to cover it tonight.

FOTD: Valentine's Day Look

2008-02-02T22:47:00.001-08:00

I was bored today so I decided to do a V-day look for fun. I was thinking of doing a red hot smokey eye look but I decided to stay with a day look. I just have to say that I'm falling in love with my Urban Decay Primer Potion!!

All items are MAC products unless stated otherwise.

Face:
Smashbox photo finish
Mineralize Satinfinish foundation NC35
MAC Studio Fix powder in NC40
Blushbaby blush
Fix+

Eyes:
UDPP
Nylon e/s as highlighter
Amber Lights e/s on lids and lower inner lash
Cranberry e/s over 2/3 of Amber Lights on outter corner/crease and V and lower outter lash
Blacktrack f/l on upper lash
Graphblack e/l on waterline
Mystery e/s on eyebrows
L'oreal Full Definition Voluminous mascara (I hated it!! does not curl, does not lenghten, and does not volume it!! looks dull!!)

Lips:
Rimmel Dreamy lipstick (it was more glossy and sheer in person)

BORING MASCARA!

FOTD: Purple with a Touch of Brown Smokey Eye

2008-02-01T22:38:00.000-08:00

I'm loving my UDPP!!!

Face:
MAC C40 Studio Fix Powder
Blushbaby Blush
EDM Waffer Cone Blush

Lips:
MAC Oyster Girl gloss

Eyes:
UDPP
Cranberry e/s all over lids
Mystery e/s on crease
Carbon e/s over Mystery e/s on crease and corner V
Nocturnelle above crease
Shroom e/s as highlighter
Blacktrack f/l
Graphblack e/l
Brow Finisher in Beige Blonde and Mystery on eyebrows
Katie B. faux lash mascara
Random Ardell false lashes

So busy!

2008-01-31T15:10:00.000-08:00

Hello!

I just wanted to drop a note here about my laziness of not keeping up blogging! I just barely started this blog and I have so much other things to do that I cannot blog daily. Reality is really sucks now! My schedule is so hectic at the moment. I've been home visiting and running errands lately. Anyway, I have lots of looks that I want to share with you guys. Unfortunately, I cannot post up the photos yet. However, I am planning to do so this weekend (let's hope!).

By the way, I ordered Urban Decay Duo Primer Potions and it should arrive anytime soon now. I am so anticipated to test how good it is that everyone is raving about.

Have a great time with your loved ones!!!

Another MAC Hauls the Same Day

2008-01-28T22:10:00.000-08:00

O.K. so after I had already posted my drug store cosmetics haulage, my husband wants to go shopping at a nearby mall. I decided to tag along without thinking that I would buy more MAC. When I got near the MAC counter in Macy's my heart was pumping fast and I felt my blood was traveling over 80mph up to my brain saying "you gotta check 'em out!". So I decided to glance at some eyeshadows. At last, I ended up buying more MAC. An addict can never get enough of its addiction!!

Check 'em out!

--- Blushbaby Blush
--- Shroom e/s (I have other e/s highlighters but not Shroom)
--- NW25 Select Cover Up Concealer (I have a full one in NC42 but too orange for my skin)
--- Graphblack Technakohl Liner
--- and a MAC Sharperner hehehehe

*SO EXCITED!!* I just found out from a MAC MA that Sacramento Arden Mall (1 and 1/2 hrs from my location) has a MAC store opening almost a year again, which I've been there many times last year but didn't know about it. Now, I can recycle all my MAC emptied pots for more eyeshadows. I have over 25 recycleable pots here. I was going to drive all the way to San Francisco just to return my pots. I didn't want lipsticks at a MAC counter so I rather drive far to get my eyeshadows.

New Hauls: MAC & Drug Store Cosmetics

2008-01-28T16:32:00.001-08:00

After reading reviews and FOTDs on Vanessa using Milani's eyeshadows, I just got to run my lazy butt to the drug stores and get myself some. I also ordered some MAC cosmetics.

MAC:
Kid e/s
Beige Blonde brow finisher

Milani Eyeshadows (all have shimmers but very pigmented):
Java Bean
Taffy
Shock
Enchantment
Storm
Clover
Garden Mist
Blue Ice (not shown on picture b/c broken... will exchange for new one)

Rimmel Lipsticks:
Undressed (a brown-reddish with pink undertone color)
Dreamy (a neutral pink w/ peach undertone & shimmers color)
Cool (peach-pink...lots of shimmers-- goes on like lipglosses-- very smooth and lips hydrating)

The photo showed the colors similarly but really they are not.

FOTD: Using Milani's Eyeshadows

2008-01-28T00:21:00.000-08:00

Simple Soft Green Purple Eye

Eyes:
MAC Bare Study p/p
Milani's Clover e/s
Milani's Shock e/s
MAC Blacktrack e/l
Katie B.'s faux lash mascara
MAC Brow Finisher in Blonde
MAC Mystery for eyebrows

Hair of the Day

2008-01-24T18:40:00.000-08:00

I was supposed to post up these pictures yesterday but I was too tired after a long day running errands. My little sister wanted me to style her hair for her pictures so I decided to curl her hair. Oh gosh! She has the thickest and darkest natural hair ever that it looks like fake hair! It took me about an hour to curl all sections of her hair using my ceramic Corioliss straightening iron. I thought I'd share it with you guys. Enjoy it!

I know the white t-shirt's got to go but we (my husband and I) were in a hurry so my husband took her pictures before she changed into her outfits.

FOTD: Everyday Work Neutral Look: Back to Internship

2008-01-24T13:15:00.000-08:00

I'm finally back to my internship after two weeks of waiting for my fingerprint to clear. I had been struggling to stay at my internship site (Foster Care Agency as a Social Worker) because I was requested to get a fingerprint exemption before I can perform any tasks or home visits with the foster children. I know fingerprint clearance usually runs from 72 hours to couple days but mine took longer. My internship is for my Master's Degree in Social Work, which I have to do 436 hours this year and another four hundred plus of hours next year. So far, I really like my internship placement because it's something new and challenging for my experience. I'm so looking forward to meeting my cases (hopefully it's not overloaded).

O.K. Here's my everyday work neutral look!

Products used are MAC items, unless otherwise stated.

Face:
Smashbox Foundation Primer
Mineralize Satinfinish foundation
Studio Fix powder
Margin Blush

Eyes:
Shroom e/s
Satin Taupe e/s
Blacktrack fluidline e/l
Estee Lauder Magnascopic mascara
Mystery e/s for brows and lower lash

Lips:
NYX Natural lipliner
MAC Mattene 40's Pink lipstick

Thanks for checking in! Have a good day!

REVIEW: MAC Select Tint SPF 15 samples

2008-01-22T22:29:00.000-08:00

Last week, I went to a Mac counter looking for a foundation that has no shimmers. I recently bought Mineralize Satinfinish Foundation in NC35 and I love it but it has little glitters. I also have MAC Studio Fix foundation but found it to be too matte and too heavy. Therefore, I asked a MAC MA and she told me that I should get Select Tint SPF 15 because I don't need much coverage and I'm Asian with olive skin type. So, I decided to get samples of MAC Select Tint SPF 15 in NC30 and NC40.

According to MAC: "A lightweight moisturizing tint with SPF 15. Water-based. Oil-free. Packed with conditioners. Hydrates the skin. Protects it, too. Keeps it moist, flawless, soft and youthful. Ultra-sheer: invisible. Feels like nothing on."

FYI: I'm Asian with dried face skin with oily on the T-zone. I'm NC35-40.

My review:
I tried both the foundations and NC40 was kind of orangish-yellowish on my face, but NC30 matched my skin better. I decided to give NC30 a week of tryouts.

PROS: The first time I applied the foundation using MAC 190 brush over my Smashbox Foundation Primer I loved it. It was very sheer and light-wear and very smooth on my face. I use MAC Studio Fix powder in C40 to set the liquid foundation. I felt my face was hydrated and soft throughout the whole day.

CONS: Second-fourth tryouts: MAC Select Tint SPF 15 NC30 did not look flawless and youthful on me like what MAC has stated. In fact, it made me looked old with large pores and lines all over my face. After three to four hours of wearing this foundation, the foundation started to crease into the lines and pores on my face, making it showed visibly and largely. I never had a problem with visible pores and lines with my other foundations before, so must be the formula in this foundation.

MOST IMPORTANTLY, THIS FOUNDATION GAVE ME THREE ZITS: ONE ABOVE MY LEFT EYEBROW, ONE UNDER MY LIPS, AND ONE ON MY CHIN. I WAS SO MAD THAT I THREW THE FOUNDATION SAMPLES AWAY IN THE TRASH!! THANK GOODNESS! THE ZITS ARE GONE NOW!

Guess I'm gonna stick with my HG Mineralize Satinfinish Foundation!

FOTD: A Neutral Copperish Everyday Look

2008-01-22T21:33:00.000-08:00

Here is a neutral goldish look using my recent MAC hauled shadows that I would wear sometimes to school. The look is very simple. Sorry, my camera isn't working well on me.

All MAC products used (unless otherwise stated)

Face:
Smashbox Foundation Primer (190)
Studio Fix C40 (187)
Dame blush (168)
EDM Weekend Getaway blush (168)
Fix+

EYES:
Bare Canvas Paint
Naked Lunch all over lids to brow bone (used 217 all shadows)
Amber Lights all over lids to crease
Cranberry on 1/3 of outter lid to crease
Embark on 1/3 lashline and over Cranberry
NYX Black Eyeliner Pencil on upper and lower lash
Blonde Brow Finisher on eyebrows
Mystery on eyebrows
Estee Lauder MagnaScopic mascara in Black

LIPS:
NYX Natural Lipliner
Chapstick in Classic

OH, PLEASE EXCUSE MY EYEBROWS!! TIME TO GROOM!

FOTD: Dark Green Brownish Smokey Eye

2008-01-22T15:11:00.000-08:00

Here is a FOTD of my work done on my sister-in-law, Bee. She was in a hurry to work so we added the colors as fast as possible. Sorry the light kind of washed out the colors. It was more vibrant in person. If you want an upclose look just click on the pictures.

Items used are MAC products (unless otherwise stated)

FACE:
Studio Fix Powder NC40 w/ 187 brush
Sunbasque blush w/ 168
Everyday Minerals blush in Weekend Getaway

EYES:
Bare Canvas Paint (ring finger)
All The Glitters all over lids to brow bone (217)
Sumptious Olive on inner lids (239)
Humid on lids and up to crease (239 and blending with 224)
Carbon on crease and outer corner V-shape (224 and smudge with 219 on crease)
--- also use Carbon to soften eyeliner on lashline and waterline
Engraved Powerpoint Eye Pencil on upper lasline
CoverGirl Exact Lash mascara
Blonde Brow Finisher
Embark on eyebrows

LIPS:
Rimmel Birthday Suit lipstick (316)

Recent MAC Hauls

2008-01-22T11:16:00.000-08:00

During the weekend, I went to a MAC counter in Macy's and I just had to get something. This is what I got:

- Humid e/s
- Cranberry e/s
- Amber Lights e/s
------- I wanted to get Satelite Dreams but they ran out so I'm going to order it online.
-Bare Canvas Paint
-Brow Finisher (wax) in Blonde

My First Time Blogging

2008-01-22T10:00:00.000-08:00

Hello!! I'm new to this blogging thingie; in fact, it is actually my first time signing up for a blog. My motivation behind my decision to sign up for my own blog was through all my linked beauty blogs (Christiana, Stephienese, MrsLynne, NessasaryMakeup, and Francise, etc.). I was so intrigued with everyone's beauty blog and the talents they have to uprise my own.

My 411:
I have been collecting MAC cosmetics like crazy for the last year. I don't have much of their makeup but I'm slowly building up my collection. My husband thinks I'm obsessed with MAC but I think I have a desire or attraction for MAC. Two different meanings, right? Well, you can say I'm obsessed. My husband understands very well because he surely has an obsession for Jordan's shoes too .

I learned my techniques through beauty youtubers and blogging other's beauty blogs. I am a fulltime graduate student working on my Master's Degree in Social Work. I am also a mother of two beautiful kids, a girl and a boy.

Info:
I will base this blog on makeup info, reviews, FOTDs/EOTDs, and many other things that I am interested.

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