Izzy's Makeup shop info

Recently came across a website called Izzy's, and I was so incredibly happy because it is safe and they take paypal! I must say, they have a nice selection of

Cosmetics

Men & Women Fragrance

Skincare

Haircare

Gift Sets

Name brand stuff at affordable prices. Izzy's offer you the same products for alot less because they are the tester versions *that haven't been used or tested obviously :) * This is great because I'm always loving to check out makeup stuff like at Saks and Nordstrom, usually stuff that is way overpriced, but here you can enjoy the tester version just as well.

The product comes to you new and for the products that don't have covers or caps, they just use a generic plastic cover. Pretty neat, and some of the prices don't seem too affordable probably because the tester version looks alot like the regular version, which I don't seem to mind....as long as it is discounted I'll buy it!

I'm putting the link here.

My Wishlist for Izzy's:

Bobbi Brown Bronze shimmer brick $34.20

Chanel eyeshadows, Jungle, Coconut, Nocturne, Apricot $14.25

Chanel e/s Duo stardust $24

Chanel lipsticks, Russet moon, Orient, Tender $13.50

YSL lipsticks, Red star, nude beige $15.00

and some more stuff but I can't decide just yet because I want everything! lol

Q's and A's: Beauty Reader's Questions

Q: I like using blush but always seem to get the wrong color?


A- Finding the right color of blush is sometimes difficult but in order to find the right color it is always best to try it on, the color in the compact varies from the color on your cheek after it is applied. Also, try to discover your skin's undertone, that will usually create an indicator as to which hue is right for you. Don't be afraid to try on alot of them before really deciding on a hue. You'll know you've chosen the right color when you are amazed and really loving the color on your cheeks.




Q: How do you draw your eyeliner on the top lid so nicely, it's like a pro, what can I do for that perfect line?


A- Everyone can apply liquid eyeliner easily, but the key to getting there is not some secret but instead it's practice. You know what is great too, is that you develop your own technique that works for you. Everyone has their little technique and I feel that you should find yours, and you'll be glad that you did! There were many times that I felt like giving up but actually the more times I practiced, the better I got at it. Applying eyeliner is fun now, I can use a variety of tips, brush, felt, pens, etc. So, practice practice practice, trust me you will see the results I promise! Click here for a fabulous liquid eyeliner application video by the beautiful Michelle Phan.


Q: What moisturizer with SPF do you recommend for oily or combo skin, or any moisturizer without oil?
A- This is a great question because not too long ago I was searching for the exact same thing. Neutrogena Healthy Defense Daily Moisturizer Untinted really works for me which can be found at Walgreens and CVS and I believe they cost somewhere between 9.99 to 13.00

Journal Entry

My diet is not going so well! ha ha, I generally have no will-power but lately all the good eats that are suppose to be bad for you have been showing up in front of my face and that's not a good thing. This whole weekend has been somewhat of a calorie fest. This is definitely a test of my will-power and I'm ready to fight it this week and the next upcoming weeks because this is just ridiculous, lol. I know I have gained a few lbs when my lower back starts hurting while sleeping because whenever I go on a diet and lose weight my back doesn't hurt, but as soon as I gain some my back starts hurting. Oh well, I'll just have to keep trying! It's not so much the sweets but it's food that get's me, I love pasta and potatoes, rice and bread, so I really have no will-power when it comes to this food...I know how to grub!

What is the deal with foundations by Chanel, Dior, Origins, Makeup forever, Clinique, and Prescriptives?! I went over the weekend to browse & pick a different foundation just to try something different so I'm not using the same MAC foundie. So I try all these foundie's and none have the correct color of my skintone. I have a very weird skintone, it beige with golden-yello undertones with hints of glowy red.....weird right! I would have thought that even Prescriptives would at least have a match because they are the supposed 'perfect match' people, but no. Makeup forever has more of a pink undertone, which I am not! And Clinique makes you just look too pastie, white-like and grey. So I guess I'm stuck with MAC for now, at least I still have minerals and my Dream Matte mousse that I love. I'm starting to wear bronzer. As a matter of fact I don't really need it because I am tan enough as it is, but this past Saturday I saw a beauty hour on QVC with Bobbi Brown that changed my outlook on bronzer. She had this bronzer that I would have loved to buy but was way out of my price-range, so I decided to do a little research for good quality, high-rated bronzers and found a few to try. I ended up buying the Rimmel Natural face bronzer, which happens to be highly-rated, and a best-seller and is the best for value, Physicians Formula bronzer called bronze boost (fyi: all bronzers by Physicians formula are great), and the MAC natural MSF in deep dark, which is soooo pretty. I will post a blog entry and pics soon. I made a video on bronzing, so check it out if you can. I never really put much thought into bronzing my face since I was tan anyway, but I really like the look of the bronzer when applied correctly and I love to look glowy and tanned and just overall healthy on my face! Loving it! I might even go on a bronzer haul next month :P Everyone have a beautiful day! It's going to thunderstorm over where I'm at!