Review: My New HG Primer Product!!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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