Jul 14, 2013

Beauty tips from Celebrity Makeup Artist Claudia Betancur

Claudia Betancur gives her recommendations from the L'Oreal Paris cosmetics line! I have a review of the Lip Caress lip shine/stains, you can check it out here. Reviews of the CC Cream and Eyeliners are in progress! This summer step out of your comfort zone and try something new from L'Oreal. :)
 
For the face! "The ideal look for this time of year is to have skin looking fresh and transparent, this is why I recommend using the lightweight Visible Lift CC Cream from L'Oréal Paris because it is the perfect product for summer, as it helps to match your skin tone providing a smooth and radiant finish- while protecting you from the sun."
 
For the eyes! "Be bold and fearless and use vibrant eye colors.  I’m loving the new Colour Riche Eyeliners from L'Oréal Paris which comes in bold colors such as emerald green, cobalt, violet and the regular brown and black. Don’t be afraid to create a thick line over your eye with your favorite color. To add the final touch to your eyes, always apply a good mascara like the new L'Oréal Paris Voluminous Million Lashes Excess Mascara, ideally apply it from root to tip, and wriggle it in the middle to extend and separate the lashes."
 
For the lips! "Your  lips should always look fresh and cheerful, with lots of shine.  Use L'Oréal Paris Colour Caresse Shine Stain in Pink Resistance."
 
 
 
 
 
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Jun 8, 2013

L'Oreal Revitalift Miracle Blur: My thoughts

 
L'Oreal's brand Revitalift recently launched a new product that instantly targets lines, wrinkles and pore size as part of the Opti-Blur technology and over time can minimize lines, wrinkles and pore size (use for 4 weeks) as well as improve skin texture. They have created 2 types of formula, Miracle Blur with SPF and Miracle Blur without SPF that is Oil-free. Besides it working just like a foundation primer I love the ease of application as well as the seamless look it gives. Out of the 2 I would say my favorite would be with SPF, it just works better for me, not too sure why, nevertheless the Oil-free sans SPF one does a great job of blurring as well.
 
 
 
Nice packaging and an easy squeeze tube.
 
Details:
Buy at any drugstore, prices range from $19.97 to $24.99. CVS (24.99 USD), Walgreens (19.99 USD), Target (unknown), Walmart (19.97 USD)
Contains 1.18 fl. oz. each
Contains Opti-Blur technology
Broad Spectrum SPF 30
Packaging reads: "Innovative skin transforming texture blends in seamlessly to create a perfectly smooth surface. Opti-Blur technology diffuses light on skin for a soft focus blurring effect. In an instant visibly erases lines, wrinkles, and reduces pore size, and in 4 weeks wrinkles, lines, and pore size appear minimized. Skin texture appears smoother."
 



 

 
Miracle Blur swatched on the hand. You can see where it is applied and how the wrinkles on my hand are less noticeable on the Miracle Blur part.

 
Above are swatches of the product, Left side is Miracle Blur with SPF and the right side is Miracle Blur Oil-free.
 
 
Just to see the difference I took 2 photos using the SPF Miracle Blur. Pic above is freshly cleaned skin, bare and the pic below is after I've applied SPF Miracle Blur.

 
I know my skin is totally not in condition to be photographing right now but I really wanted to show the comparisons on the Miracle Blur. You can't really see a difference other than in the second pic my skin looks less glowy and dewy. The foundation that I applied afterwards blended pretty well and the pigmentation of my foundation was pretty strong. In my opinion the face looks more matte and less dewy, that natural glow your face has after washing is taken away Miracle Blur. Not a bad thing at all just FYI.


 
In a nutshell, if you like skin primers before foundation I would give this a try. If you have subtle lines and wrinkles or pores that you would like to diminish for a period of time then I would absolutely give this a try. In my book it does its job and is a creative and innovative product.
 
 
 
 
Products in this article provided to me for review purposes. All opinions are my own.
 
 

Jun 1, 2013

Earrings!



I've been making earrings and other jewelry items since I was like 5....And as far as I could remember I would pull out beads from other necklaces and make my own earrings, ha! A few times friends or family would ask me to fix or upgrade some of their own jewelry and that I am always happy to do. When I have a little extra time (usually in the middle of the night or when the kiddos are napping) I break out the beads and go to town. Here are just a few that I've designed over the course of a few months....see how there is only a few? I am just way too busy haha

 
Goldy Pinks

 
Enchanted

 
Sew Cute

 
NeoRetro

 
Nightingale

 
Amarillo

 
Bestie

 
Red Night

 
Gold Leaf

 
Baby
 
 
Moonglobe


 
I didn't design (bears above) but just wanted to show my favorite pair!