Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Must have for dry skin!


Neutrogena Body Oil, Original Formula

This stuff really works. I've been using this for a couple of months now and I mentioned it previously on one of my posts. It was one of the products I often use. I use this usually once or twice a week, depends if I'm in a hurry and stuff.

Sometimes I use this during the shower, and sometimes after while my skin is still damp. It works a lot better if it's after the shower because it doesn't get washed away.
It leaves your skin feeling really smooth, and it doesn't feel oily. This is really light, almost watery like, unlike most oils that feel more heavy.
Works well, and you will notice the results within a week.

User Tips from Neutrogena: "After a shower or bath while your skin is still damp, smooth on a few drops to help seal in moisture. Then treat yourself to a few pampering minutes while your body dries naturally, or simply pat dry with a towel. In the bath, add to water and soften your skin while you bathe."

Top products

Here's a list of top products that pro's are addicted to according to glamour

  1. Bare Escentuals Mineral Veil ($19, sephora.com)
  2. Maybelline New York Instant Age Rewind Double Face Perfector ($9, at drugstores)
  3. Nars The Multiple in Orgasm ($37, sephora.com)
  4. CoverGirl LashExact Mascara ($7, at drugstores)
  5. M.A.C 205 Mascara Fan Brush ($17, maccosmetics.com)
  6. DiorShow Mascara ($23, sephora.com)
  7. Benefit Dallas ($28, benefitcosmetics.com)
  8. Fresh Supernova Mascara ($25, fresh.com)
  9. Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 70 ($10, at drugstores)
  10. Vincent Longo Light Canvas Tinted Moisturizer ($38, vincentlongo.com)
  11. Barex Re-Define Creme ($28, beautypantry.com)
  12. Serge Lutens Lipstick in Mise a Mort ($75, Barney’s New York)
  13. Fresh Absolute Concealer ($22, fresh.com)
  14. PureOlogy HydrateShampoo ($26, pureology.com for store locations)
  15. Linea P-R-O C2 Hair Straightener ($200, linea-pro.com)
  16. BeautyBlender ($20, beautyblender.net)
  17. Dr. Brandt Microdermabrasion ($75, sephora.com)
  18. Arcona Triad Pads ($30, arcona.com)
  19. L’Oreal Paris Carbon Black Lineur Intense Felt Tip Liquid Eyeliner ($8.50, at drugstores)
  20. N.V. Perricone M.D. Ceramic Skin Smoother ($75, nvperriconemd.com)
  21. Revaléskin Day Cream with SPF 15 ($120, revaleskin.com for physician locations)
  22. Texture Expert Infinium 2 from L’Oreal Professionnel ($23, lorealprofessionnel.com for salon locations)

Saturday, January 19, 2008

Instant Makeup Applicators




Eyeshadow applicators, just stick, peel off, and your good to go

Each kit comes with sets of applicators originally as a 5 pack which is $18. You can also customize the colors you want and you can pick it as a 10 pack or 20 pack. They have a variety of colors ranging from smokey eye looks, naturally warm/cool, Jewels, Metallics, and more.
You can get it here


Thursday, January 17, 2008

In case you missed it :First Video Tutorial


This is one of my favorite looks for going out. I love the dark eyes and lighter lips. Absolutely love smokey eye in any darker color :)
Hope you like it.

Whiter teeth


Ever wanted to have those amazingly white teeth like the celebrities, but never knew which product to try? Well here's a few products along with their reviews. This review was done by Dana Tye with a few personal comments by me. Enjoy.


At the dentists office ...
Ultraviolet treatment: Zoom! and BrightSmile coat teeth with an ultraviolet-activated whitening gel, containing as much as 25 percent hydrogen peroxide. They promise smiles that are whiter by seven shades or more.
Cost? $500 to $1,000.
Discomfort level? The newest version, Zoom! 2, generates less heat and works faster than its predecessor, reducing pain for gums.
Time factor? Considered the fast food of the teeth whitening industry, they change chompers from hausfrau yellow to wedding day white in a single 60- to 90-minute treatment.
Contraindications? May cause gum sensitivity or require follow-up treatment.
How long does it last? Depending on one's penchant for red wine, coffee or cigarettes, a single treatment can last six months to a few years.


-Never tried this one, but I heard it works. I've seen this at the mall here where I live and it costs $5oo for an hr.

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Custom-fit bleaching trays: Take-home trays, with individual teeth moulds, are worn over the teeth after being injected with bleaching gel.
Cost? $400 to $600.
Discomfort level? Some people object to the lengthly tray-wearing process, and the bleaching trays may irritate the teeth and gums.
Time factor? Be prepared to wear these anti-social oral trays for several hours a day over one to three weeks.
Contraindications? Although it is rare, gums may burn if chemicals are left too long on teeth.
How long do they last? Teeth may remain seven to 10 shades whiter for a year or more. The bleaching trays can be used to touch up ultraviolet treatments.



-I am planning to try this in the future. This works, a lot of my friends have used it and results are really noticeable. I heard the first few weeks your teeth/gums get a little sensitive but after about a week or two it goes away.
TIPS
Here where I live it costs $350 for both trays or you can get either upper tray or lower tray each for 150$.
Another thing that not a lot of people know is that you can go to your local college and get it done for like $200 by a student, which is the same thing when you go to the dentist office because the assistants do most of the work and the dentist just sends the impression away to be done. I'd definately recommend going to local college and getting it done by a student.




Over the counter ...
Crest Whitestrips Premium Plus; Oral-B Rembrandt Whitening Pen; Colgate Simply White Clear Whitening Gel: Thin, flexible strips coated with 10 percent hydrogen peroxide lift tooth-surface stains. The applicator pen contains a similar bleaching agent. The leave-on gel does not require rinsing.
Cost? Strips, $48; pen, $20; brush-on gel, $15.
Discomfort level? Initial dental checkups against potential gum sensitivity are advised for whitewashed-smile wannabes.
Time factor? The strips involve twice-daily 30-minute applications over 10 days. The pen takes 14 nights of before-bedtime treatment. The gel requires twice-daily applications for 14 days.
Contraindications? Improperly placed strips or product overuse can cause gums to redden and flare.
How long do they last? The latest Whitestrips deliver 18 months in the dazzle department; the pen, seven to 18 months; the gel, six months.

Reach Brightener Toothbrush; Oral-B Advantage Artica Toothbrush; Pfizer Advanced Listerine: The toothbrushes feature tapered heads and multi-leveled bristles to enliven plaque-dulled teeth. The mouthwash uses zinc chloride to unearth potential tartar, maintaining shinier chompers and sexier breath.
Cost? Reach Brightener, $4.15; Oral-B Advantage, $4.39; mouthwash, $3 for 250 mL.
Discomfort level? Overuse of the brushes can irritate the gums.
Time factor? Use twice daily to maintain whiteness rather than produce dramatic results.
Contraindications? Considered safe if used properly.
How long do they last? Like an extended warranty for bright teeth following professional or at-home whitening treatments.


Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Clinique full potential lips




Boost your Kissability Quotient. Triple-action plumping gloss instantly creates a fuller, lusher look and a plush effect for hours. Over time, enjoy a smoother, more defined look, with all the comforts of Clinique. In ten lip-magnifying shades.
It's availabile at the online site for

$17.50


(click on the picture)

- Lips appear plumper, smoother, and with less lines due to a gentle patented botanical blend, including ginger root oil.
- Contains lip-magnifying pearls that reflect light and create the appearance of fuller lips.
- Peptide complex helps signal natural collagen production, encouraging lips to look fuller.

Friday, January 11, 2008

and its a girl..

a girl for Nicole and Joel, and guess what they named her?
Harlow Winter Kate Madden, how cute is that

Christina Aguilera-Nicole Richie


Both are in labour right now..
Pretty cool..both on the same day
Hope everything is going well

MAC looks



click on the image for more info

Wednesday, January 9, 2008

Dieting


Ok so one of my new yr resolution is to start eating healthy, go on a diet, drink more water and exercise more...and so far I've only been drinking water..haven't really started eating healthy..
I was wondering if anyone out there tried any diets, or has any tips for me
Or tell me your story, I'd love to hear from you

Pregnancies..






Seems like everyone is getting pregnant lol..first Jlo, then Jessica Alba, now its Pamela Anderson as well as Jennifer Aniston and Nicole Kidman, and of course Jamie Lynn Spears.
Wonder who's gonna be next..what do you think?
Would love to hear from you in the comment section

Tuesday, January 8, 2008

M.A.C Original Contest

M.A.C is having a huge contest!! All you have to do is do something original with your makeup and possibly hair and apply. The prizes are amazing! Unfortunately for my Canadian/European visitors this is only for residents of United States.
Good luck everyone.










Prize

One (1) Grand prize consist of the following: $1,000 M·A·C gift card for use at M·A·C Free Standing Stores or at www.maccosmetics.com and the M·A·C Originals collection consisting of; Lipstick, Nouveau-Frou, Retrofluid, Supersequin, Twig-Twig, Sandy B, Russian Red; Tinted Lipglass Full on Lust, Avarice, Real Desire, Nico Now, C-Thru; Eye Shadow, Daisychain, Ochre Style, A Little Folie, Memorabilia, Clue, Alum, Charred, Frisco, Parrot; Pigment, Kitschmas, Violet, Melon, Golden Olive, Steel, Blue; Glitter, Relfects Blacked Red, Reflects Very Pink, Reflects Transparent Teal, Reflects Antique Gold; Eye Pencil, Ebony, Coffee, Indigo; Mascara X Black X Prize valued at approximately 1,550.00. Two (2) Runner up prizes consist of the following: $500 M·A·C gift card and a $250 M·A·C gift card for use at M·A·C Free Standing Stores or at www.maccosmetics.com

Friday, January 4, 2008

In case you missed it :First Video Tutorial

In case you missed it..my first video tutorial

Dark circles under the eye

Luckily I don't have this problem but a few of my friends do so I was surfing the net to look for some tips to help it go away, when I discovered some of the causes of dark circles which were kinda shocking.




Causes:
**Tanning**
Makes it look even darker

**Allergies**
The allergic reaction itself can cause smudges in the under eye area. Any condition that causes you to rub your eyes can make dark circles worse because scratching or rubbing can actually darken the skin. Remember, it's very delicate, so be gentle with your skin.
Allergic shiners are related to nasal congestion, which can occur for other reasons besides allergies, such as with the common cold or with sinus infections.


**Fatigue**
Lack of sleep makes your skin pale and it makes dark circles look darker, and also allows the dark pigmentation to be seen more easily.


**Age**
Skin starts to sag and it gets paler thus making the dark circles appear darker.


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Tips

-Peel a cucumber and cut it in slices. Apply a slice of cucumber on each eye. Keep it there for about 20 -30 minutes. Store the rest in ziploc bags for later use. Do this twice a day.

-Drink lots of water during the day, try not to drink a lot before bed.

-When tanning use sun screen and always protect your eyes by wearing goggles or sunglasses

-Eat fruits and vegetables

-Concealer
Choose a color that's one shade lighter than your normal color if your dark circles are blue-black. If, on the other hand, if you have problems with puffiness as well as dark circles, go one shade darker than your usual color.

Concealers are effective at hiding dark under-eye circles because they're opaque (they don't let light through). Normal make-up isn't a match for truly dark under-eye circles.

Don't use mascara on your bottom lashes, because the flakes of mascara that frequently fall from the bottom lashes wll make your dark circles look darker





Get well Britney


Britney Spears held her kids hostage last night, even though she got a court order to return the custody of her kids to Kevin. Poor girl was then taken to the hospital for psychiatric evaluation.

I hope she gets the help she needs. She's been going through some rough time, and for a bit there the world thought she was getting better but now with the lawyer drama and loosing kids, its just gonna get worse.

Tuesday, January 1, 2008

Favorite Facial Products

Here are my most commonly used facial products
1. Clean & Clear (Johnson & Johnson)
( I use this every other day)
It really works well, you feel it instantly..you will start feeling a tingling sensation and it will leave your face feeling fresh. Definatelly my favorite
2. Deep inpact- Lathering Facial Scrub (Apricot & Wild Cherry) by Freeman
Usually I do this once or twice a week..
It leaves your face feeling really soft and smooth.
3.Oil-Free Acne Wash -Neutrogena
This I usually use when I get pimples/acne. Which is either before my period or when I eat a lot of chocolate or drink a lot of pop. Works really well.
4. Blemish fighting Cleanser- Biore
This I usually use once or twice a month.
5.Hydrofirming Day Cream spf/fps 15- Avon
Usually I apply it after every shower...sometimes more often depending if my skin is really dry than I use it more often (sometimes twice a day)

These things I use through out the year..whenever they are handy
**Mild Cleansing Oil- FANCL
**Deep Clean-Neutrogena
**Active Mud for face-Borghese (usually once every 2-3 months)

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