How To Series: How to make your own eyeliner

Yes we all have those pencils and single gel and cream eyeliners, etc.  To buy an eyeliner for every color you want can get pricey.  Stop buying so many, its time to make your own.  Follow these steps and you will have a flawless eyeliner for less:

Angled Eyeliner Brush Used (Ecotools (Right), Costal Scents (Left)

1) Pick a color in a palette or in a single eyeshadow
2) Wet a angled liner brush (make sure it is damp but free from dripping water).
3) Dab the angled liner brush in the color of your choice
4) use the back of your hand and draw a line (this step helps for making sure your line will be even and flawless)

5)line your eye from one edge to the middle and then repeat this step for the other side (the line should evenly meet in the middle)

6) All done...and now you have a wonderful look for less



Rock & Republic Shadows (Cost $28 each)



Rock & Republic Shadows in Adreneline, Denium, & Envy



Lines made with Rock & Republic Shadows



                      

Nyx Palette Colors Choosen (All I Ever Wanted Box, Cost $28)

Lines made with NYX Palette Colors

note: these lines were made without using pimer and pictures were taken without the use of flash

Lip Gloss vs Lip Stains

Ever had a lip gloss that was perfect color but you just couldn't get it to stay.  After a hour of having that lip gloss "poppin" there was no color left and you were forced to reapply.  What a bummer.  Next time try a lip stain.  Its just like a lip gloss but it just stays a bit longer & you have better staying powder than even a lipstick provides.

Pros
-Good staying power
-glossy finish
-more color payoff

Cons
- not the best for short time wear
-sometimes has a weird smell (kind of like a subtle paint)
-depending on the brand can have weird taste (ok, so sephora lip stain does not taste horrible its TERRIBLE)

I have tried everything from Loreal to the higher end brands and I must say the drugstore brands are better to me.  Less of a weird smell and taste.  The best one I have had is Loreal Color Stay and the worst is Sephora.  Its up to matter of opinion, but I love the concept of lip stains.  My favorite lip gloss is Lancome Juicy Tubes.  It gives you the glossy but not sticky and tacky feeling that I get with MAC lipglass.

The foundation rule & getting ready for those summer months

Rule of thumb is, you should always have at least two different foundation colors.  As the seasons change so do our color.  You tend to loose color on winter months, but gain color during the summer.  Hence as your color changes so should your foundation color.  Always blend foundations a little past the beginning of your neck, this tends to make your foundation look more natural because chances are its not an exact match.  Always remember you want to look as natural as possible so much so that people would not be able to exactly tell that you are even wearing a foundation.

Liquid, powder, cream foundation...how do I choose?
     This is up to preference.  I personally like to wear liquid & cream foundation during the winter and strictly powder only during the summer months.  I choose this because liquid and cream usually provides more coverage and my face is more pale during the winter.  During the summer I choose to be free and extremely lightweight.  Powder gives me the barely there feeling.  Also during the summer also try only using a bronze and blush.  Many times the natural sun will hide our subtle imperfections. 


My choices:
Favorite winter foundation: Lancome Teint Idole Ultra
Favorite summer foundation: Loreal True Match Powder


Tools: Sonia kashuk Foundation Brush Large & Medium (liquid)
          ELF Studio Line Powder Brush (powder)




Until next time divas :)

ROCK AND REPUBLIC COSMETICS 80% OFF MAKEUP SALE TODAY (link bellow)!!!

Yes, ladies the makeup Gods are being extremely good to us this week.  We not only have had the Vincent Longo sale now we have Rock and Republic.  For those unfamiliar with it...lets just say its a few steps up for all you MAC fans.  We all love MAC and they do produce some of the best products but the key to a great makeup collection is variety.  What's better than variety at a bargain price. 

Their all natural brush set which retails for $301 yes, over three-hundred dollars is now on sale on HauteLook for $60
Eyeshadows retail $28 now $8.40
Their individual brushes that range from over $60 to about $30 are now on sale for steal prices as low as $6.01 a brush.  I mean you really can't beat that.

As you guys know I'm the queen of cheap but quality so I just thought I would share for all you makeup lovers.  Follow my link to get in on the members only savings... and yes the queen of cheap speaking: ITS FREE...http://www.hautelook.com/invite/NSci154

I promise Rock & Republic will never let you down.  Warning: these items do go extremely fast

Until next time divas :)

Good Beauty Deals: Vincent Longo Cosmeitcs on HauteLook today!!!

    What some don't know about me is that I'm possibly one of the cheapest people in the world.  My dad taught me from a child never pay more for what you can get for less.  So if you haven't noticed already by my blog, I'm always out for a deal on a quality item. 
     Ladies the makeup Gods have answered again today, this time on HauteLoook (this site has the best daily sales).  Vincent Longo cosmetics is a line by a famous and well respected makeup artist.  His eyeshadow trios are the best.  They definitely take the brain work out of eye makeup and are extremely pigmented and of high quality.  They retail for $30 and are on HauteLook today for 65% off and are going for $10.50.  There are other items also available...just about everything I have tried has been amazing.  So check it out!!  follow the link for member only access http://www.hautelook.com/invite/NSci154

This is my favorite combination called: Chariot Wings..its a discontinued color (but, its being sold on http://www.hautelook.com/ today)

link to his direct site in case you miss the sale today and still want to check it out: http://www.vincentlongo.com/

Giveaway 1st Place Winner !!!

Congrats to id: Pau1a !!!

2nd place still to be determined

How to stay beautiful with sensitive skin?

Many suffer from a condition they cannot avoid because it’s believed to be attributed to heredity.  We all want to be beautiful so there are solutions.  Stay away from products which have fragrance, dyes, and harsh chemicals.  Even if you do not have the luxury to go to a Clinique counter and have them pick out dozens of overpriced cosmetics that are believed to "take care of the problem".  First, sensitive skin is not a problem it’s just something to consider when buying cosmetics.  NOT the end of the world.

1) Make sure you use a good moisturizer at night before bed and it will work overnight to nourish the pores.

2) Stay away from harsh cosmetics, the best products are mineral based and these do not have the ingredients that will irritate your skin

3) Apply a moisturizer always prior to makeup application...this builds a small wall between your face and the makeup.

What brands to wear?

-Almay is one of the best drugstore brands.  Their line is catered to those with sensitive skin. 

-I also highly recommend ELF mineral line.  The only problem with ELF is they do not have a great variety when it comes to shades and finish.  There are not many matte finish eye shadows and most are overly sparkly and not fit for daily use.

-Neutrogena is also a brand that has items catered to the sensitive consumer.

What about higher end brands?

-Clinique is a great brand which will assess your skin before you buy (but, warning its not cheap)

-Bare Minerals which is sold at Sephora also works.  Buy one of their "Get the look sets" which are sold at Sephora & Ulta (where I live we do not have Ulta but it can be purchased online at www.ulta.com- they also carry many mineral based drugstore brands) 

There are also many others.  I recommend trying some out, but if you are going for a high end brand try to get a sample size first so you are not left standing with a bottle of something you spent good money for that you cannot even use.  If you suffer from oily skin and/or lids don’t forget to apply primer and a decent translucent powder (it doesn’t have to be overpriced either).

Remember you are not missing anything when it comes to choosing to wear only mineral based makeup.  Chemicals are only put in products to preserve shelf life.  You are defiantly better without it no matter your skin type.  Also get regular facials, seeing an esthetician regularly can make all the difference.

Until next time divas :)