Jewelry Box Palette by Tarte

I got this palette for Christmas, and I LOVE IT! It's a great palette to travel w/because of all it has to offer. Eyeshadows (matte and shimmer) Lip Colores, Highlight color, Bronzer, and Eyeliners...Only thing you need to furnish is Mascara and foundation. So you only need to take 3 things w/you plus brushes! I mean how can you beat that?

You can do all sorts of looks with this palette! You can do neutral, everyday looks, with some of the more subdued colors. But you can also shake things up w/the great greens, purples, blues, and pinks the palette has to offer.

There are regular and shimmer eyeliner pencils, and the highlight and bronzer work really good to. I haven't used the lip colors yet, since I'm not that into lip glosses and things. (I'm more of your chapstick or clear gloss kind of girl)

All in All, I would say this was a must have product!!!! 5/5

Eye Primer in Dark Buff

The All Naturla Face = One of my new favorite makeup companies! I absolutly love their products! There isn't anything I don't like yet...And I've officially tried quit abit! But this posting is about the Eye Primer!

Pros:

1) It's a really smooth formula,

2)Goes on GREAT!

3)Not oily (unlike too face shadow insurance)

4)Makes your shadow last for a LONG time!

5)Great Price @ only $3.00 (and you get a TON!)

Cons:

1)The only thing I would have to say was a con for this eye primer would be that it's a tad dark for me! But I cover it up with Shadow...so no one knows that :) so it's not really a con :)

I can't wait to try out her other colors! (I think she has 3 in all)

All Natural Face is a great company to work with, They are speedy in their delivery, Great Prices, and it ALL NATURAL! (coming soon a post about why this company got started!)

This Product gets a 5/5!!!

To Check out All Natural Face.com click there :)

On the Search for 'the' Mineral Foundation!

Review #1:


Physician's Formula:

What They Say about their product:
>Mineral Wear® features the finest selection of minerals:
>Mineral Extracts, including Malachite, Rhodochrosite and Smithsonite help protect skin from environmental stress and enhance collagen production.
>Mineral Water enriched with skin beneficial minerals, like calcium and magnesium, enables us to create mineral cream and liquid formulations
>Boron Nitride for a soft natural glow
>Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide provide natural mineral sunscreens
>Mica, a gentle and lightweight mineral, provides a smooth, natural coverage
Description
>For extra sensitive or breakout-prone skin!
>Minimalist formula helps reduce irritation and breakout.
>Offers the performance and coverage of a foundation with the blendability and natural finish of a loose powder in one easy step.
>Innovative sifter lid helps contain mess.
>Brush snaps in place for ease of use and convenient storage.

My Thoughst on the Product:
Covers well, and a good price. Now I've heard reviews of how this was a great product, but not for me. When I first started using it (like 1st couple of times) it was fine. But then I noticed that it started making my face feel dry, and tight. Not what you want... But I continued to use it, because I had paid for it. (I didn't want to waste any) And now I've talked to some friends of mine that have used it, and they say the same thing. So needless to say, I wont be buying this brand again.



I give it a 2/5 (only b/c of the price and cover)


What about you? Have you ever used Physician's Formula? And what did you think about it?

Review: Mark's That's Deep Cleanser

Recently, I have switched to Mark's face wash regimen. I'm still in the process of getting everything the skin line has to offer, right now, I have the cleanser, moisturizer, and some hook-ups on the way. But today's Review is on the cleanser!

that's deep-Purifying gel cleanser:
(their blurb about it)
If you’re a total clean freak then try this super-fresh, soap-free cleanser blended with sugar maple and black willow bark. It goes right to work to banish dirt, oil and other cloggers. Skin feels fresh, fabulous and ready to face the world.
6.7 fl. oz.
oil-free • non-comedogenic • fragrance-free .
Super ingredients: sugar maple & black willow bark
Best for: blemishes & blackheads
What is it?:it's a soap-free cleanser
How Much?: $8, and it lasts you 2-3 months at the least, depending on how much you use @ a time.
My thoughts:This Face wash is pretty cool. It leaves your skin feeling soft, and not as tight as other cleansers with Salicylic Acid or Benzoyl Peroxide do.
Personally, I have oily skin, and larger pores(which cause the extra oil :( ) But my breakouts are not regular....it's more of a once in awhile type of thing. I was getting tired of having to use harsh products like the Acid/Peroxide on my face, so I started looking around for something more natural. And that's when my Aunt started selling AVON/mark. So I started looking into their product, and liked what I saw, and asked for samples...and I LOVED IT!


How To use this Cleanser:
Dampen Face with warm water. Squeeze a small amount onto hand and rub in circular motions on your face, until it begins to lather. Then rinse it off.

To Know what your personal Skin Care line is through mark. take their skin care test!
Skin Quiz!

Other Products that go with this cleanser are:


Berry Gran & go with the grain exfoliating beads, that you add to your cleanser once a week.

Need an AVON rep? contact Julie Hull @ juliehull.avon@gmail.com or shop her store now, http://juliehull.avonrepresentative.com/


*moisturizer review coming soon!


*FTC disclaimer, I purchased this product myself. And decided to review it myself.

Skin MD Natural -Product Review/Giveaway!

One Day Earlier this Month (The beginning) I received an e-mail, asking if I would like to get a free full size bottle of Skin MD Natural Lotion to try and review...and I said, 'sure why not?' right? Free Product, and all I had to do was write a review later on.....

At first I was unsure if I personally wanted to put it on my skin...Lately, I've been having some skin problems...I've been getting these really weird dry patches all of a sudden showing up! (I have sensitive skin.) so I was hesitant...and then I thought..what could I loose, I'll end up with red blotches for a little bit until it works out....Wait, I'm already blotchy from my dry skin patches. hehe...Well I read the back of the bottle, and it says to use ever 6-8 hours until skin's moisture level improves then every 12-24 hours, And guess what...2 weeks later using this lotion morning and night...and any time I get out of the shower, or find a dry patch. They have disappeared! It's a great lotion, it goes on easily, and it doesn't leave you skin all oily and slimy like other lotions. I LOVE this lotion..and I'm going to keep on using it!!!

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On my scale, I would give it a 5/5!

And This wonderful Company has given me a free Full Size bottle to giveaway!

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Dr. Feelgood

I'm In love with Dr. Feelgood! A Friend of mine (who's in college, and needs an easy way to keep her face looking good...not to mention she's a cosmetology major, recommended this to me.) While I was spending the weekend with her, she let me try some of her's....and I fell in love!

What is Dr. Feelgood?
This is a new idea for smooth, silky, matte skin. Its dr. feelgood - our complexion miracle worker! This colorless, weightless balm goes on bare skin or glides over makeup to reduce the appearance of fine lines and pores while soaking up excess oil. Enriched with Vitamin A, C, and E, dr. feelgood is just what the doctor ordered for beautiful, healthy, skin!

Any Draw Backs?

The Price...at Ulta its about $28

But the nice thing is, I found in on ebay for half of that! So I'm one Happy Makeup Addict.

Perks?

-I have oil/combo skin...mostly oil...and after a few hours of wearing makeup (full face: foundation, blush, powder, etc.) I'm shinny...but when I used Dr. Feelgood, I wasn't...My face looked matte, and it didn't get as oily as quick, it took double the time to get oily. I've worn by itself, under my makeup, and on top of, and it all works! and it makes your skin feel so smooth!

I definitely give this a 10 out of 10!

Buy on Ulta- $28

Ebay -Takes you right to the search for Dr. Feelgood

Finally! My ELF Haul!

Ok, so This has been in my 'Reviews' Tab for awhile now...but I'm finally getting around to it!
(Keep In Mind, this is my own personal opinion of the products I've purchased.)

Here's A Photo of how the products where shipped to me, and arrived.

What I Ordered:

-A Full Set of Brushes (Came w/ab 12)

-Eyeshadows...(9 of them)

-Eyeliners (3)

-Translucent Powder

-Shimmer Pallet

-Oil Blotting Sheets

-Blush

1)The Brushes- I got the cheaper end of brushes from their site...For being $1 each they aren't bad, I've had/seen better, but if your just starting out, and don't have a lot of money...then these will work fine.

I did get one of their Studio Brushes, and I love it! Now these are more expensive...but still are not a bad price.

2)The Eyeshadows- Again, not bad for being $1, there is one shade that has like no pigment to it...what I mean is that when I swatched it on my finger, there was hardly any color there. But with the rest it was surprising! (1 of these will be in the giveaway)

3)Eyeliners- They say these are creamy and wont tug on your eye....That's not true...I do not recommend buying their eyeliners....it takes quite a few strokes to get any color to show up.

4)Translucent Powder- This was actually bought by my mom...And she LOVES it! she keeps it in her purse and she highly recommends this product. She says its a nice light powder that takes away your shine....

5)Shimmer Palette- I love this, it has about 5 different colors, and It works good for highlighting your Cheeks! (It does crease when put on the lids....this can be used for cheeks, eyes, and lips) I haven't used it on my lips yet...but I will let you know later on.

6) Oil Blotters!-love, love, love these...they are life savers to me. I keep them in my purse and use them whenever my face gets too shiny (which happens to be basically all the time) so these are a must have for any one with an oily face!

7)Blush- I got their blush called Shy...And It's a really pretty pink....but it is pink, and I know not everyone loves pink, but yeah. Its a nice blush, and I can't wait to get a few more!

Now their sizes are not huge but for the price you're paying, I wasn't expecting it to be huge...but you do get a lot of product for what you pay...and over all I like e.l.f. and I will be getting more from them!
Visit e.l.f.

(Coming soon, the Haul on what I got from Ulta...and most of it will be in the giveaway....I got some great deals!)

Glam'eyes Mascara Review

Howdy Folks!

I've had this review up to do for a while now, and I have my ELF yet to do (can't wait!)

I absolutely love this Mascara!!!! It makes my lashes nice and dark....and thick!!! I personally don't have to worry about length...so I go for the volume type mascaras, and normally the black color as well.

The Wand is a plastic comb...and it goes back and forth with a 3 row and a 2 row (sections with 3 rows of 'comb teeth' and then 2 rows of slightly longer)
So If your looking for a mascara that will make your lashes 'pop'....then I suggest Trying Rimmel's Glam'eyes Mascara!


On my scale, I would say this product was a 9 out of 10!

Where to purchase:

Ulta: $7.29

Wal-Mart: around $6 (not available online)

Walgreens: $7.49 (Right now [October 27, 2oo9] they are having a sale & it's $3.74)

Can Find a most drug stores near you!

Stay Matte Rimmel Foundation

Ok Y'all, this is my first product review really, and I know you probably have other sites that you go to, to see what a product is like, but I hope that you will eventually come to my site as well to see my take on a product(s).

Review of Rimmel's Stay Matte Foundation:

A Couple of weeks ago, I went to Ulta, and bought Stay Matte Rimmel Foundation to try it. I usually can only use mineral makeup because of how oily my skin is, when I use liquid my face is shiny almost instantly and it always feels like it will just run off. But this Stay Matte Foundation Hasn't done any of this, In fact, I can put it on and my face will stay Matte for at least 10 hours (except for the normal amount of shine that comes from being in the heat, or just regular oil releasing from the skin...but you are basically Matte :), I have never had to wear it for a full 12 hrs, which is how long the bottle says it will keep your face flawless and shine-free.

When You put it on, it feels more like a tinted moisturizer than a foundation. And keeps your face feeling nice and soft.

I Personally am the Ivory, and it matches my skin tone almost perfectly...now if I happen to get a tone in one section, you can see it....I just have to blend it a bit more! I Hope this Review Helps you, and possibly persuades you to buy it.

You can Purchase this Product @ Ulta

I Recommend this Foundation and give it a 81/2 out of 10 on my charts....

To the FTC and whomever else it may concern, I bought this item with my own money and have not been, in any way encouraged to write a review, either positive or negative.

~Tricks From Me To You~

USEFUL TRICK #3

Got Damaged Hair? And You don't want to spend $20 or more for a damage friendly Shampoo and Conditioner? Well I have a helpful hint!

1> Use Non-foaming face wash!!!! Yes I said Face wash... Now why would I be saying face wash? Because it doesn't contain the detergents found in lathering shamoos, so it won't damage your hair. And Guess WHAT! They actually used to wash babies' hair with it in the hopsitals! SO if it safe for your babies hair then It's good for yours....

Now if you have oily hair, just work the cleanser into your hair, and rinse....If you have dry hair, work the cleanser into your hair, and then follow up with a rich conditioner.

What kind? Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser (photo above)

~Tricks From Me to You~

Useful Trick #2

Making Your Eyeshadow Last!

I know that here in the South, on hot days and such...that your eyeshadow can crease...and does so quite often. Ever Wonder how to stop that?

1: Buy some Eye Primer...You can get eye Primer from most Makeup Lines...Some of my favorites...

> Two Face Primer- Shadow Insurance....@ Sephora $17 or @ Ulta $17 (right now(9/09) get $3.50 off any $10 Purchase using code. 28166)

>Urban Decay-Primer Potion...@ Sephora $17-$22 or @ Ulta $17

>Micabella Eye Primer (this one lasts 4ever..but not cheap!! $44.95 Yicks!)

2: Can't afford to Get a Primer? Or just run out? Have no fear, for a quick use, get out your Lip Balm!

>Glide on a little lip balm- the thick waxy kind that comes in a stick...not the gel you get in a jar...put over your lids like a normal primer, and add your eyeshadow....

>I do suggest getting a good eye primer...but I understand if you have to save for it, or you forgot to get some last time you were in town, and now your out!

~Tricks from Me to You~

Hey Y'all,

I've Been thinking, and I know I have a hard time with my own Beauty Budget, and I thought...I bet other's are too...So Over the next few days, I'll be posting different Tricks for saving your wallet, and Helping you In a pinch! One's that Have helped me, and others that I've been hearing about from other people!

Useful Trick #1:

Clean Your Brushes....

If Your anything like me, (and are new to the makeup scene) You may not have known that you are supposed to wash your brushes every week...and use a brush cleaning spray everyday, to cut back on bacteria! So I want to tell you my/woman's world's sercret to doing this on a budget!

Your Everyday cleaning...

right now I use Sephora's Brush spray...just their mini one...it's about $6! Not bad...Clinique has a large bottle for about $13 I think. It doesn't take much for this....

> Spray Directly on Bristles...then Wipe off on a clean/old fluffy towel, and do this till your make up is no longer on there make sure to put all the bristles together....then either hang upside down to dry, or set them on a towel, with the bristles hanging off the end,(this helps them to dry faster, and not send water to the glue end of your brush)

Weekly Cleaning...

There are a couple of ways to do this!

1: Use EVOO(extra virgin olive oil) on a paper towel folded in half 2 times. And rub your brushes into it, you will see the dirt on the towel...once done, rinse with warm water...Then take a sponge, wet it with the warm water, add a squirt of Baby shampoo to the sponge, and swirl your brushes thoroughly (this is to get the oil out of your brushes) wipe off with a fluffy/old towel. then either hang upside down or on the towel until dry.

^This will also soften any of your bristles that happen to be a tad stiff.

2: Get a Face wash (make sure it has nothing extra in it...like anything for acne...) and do the same thing as you would with the baby shampoo, but skipping the oil step. Since the face wash already has the things for removing makeup in it, it will clean your brushes in no time!!! then wipe off, and either hang upside down or hanging slightly off a towel.

Face Wash I use...Clean & Clear's Makeup Removing Cleanser
Here's A List from Sephora of other useful Brush Cleaners!

Inspired by: Skittles!!!!

Hey Y'all!!




I was checking out Makeupgeek Again, and I saw how she had a look based on Skittles, during her "Candy Inspired" time. So I tried it out, and It was awesome!! And this can be an awesome Weekend Eye makeup...And then you can make it more bold, for a more dramatic look!

What you need:

1)stiff Dome Brush

2)Fluffy Dome Brush

3) Eye Primer

4)Eye shadows-In the colors you want

5)Eyeliner & Mascara/Fake Eyelashes(if you want)


How To do(the way I have it in my pic)...

1) Put a even layer of Primer over your lid, up to the brow bone.

2)Using the Stiff Dome Brush put blue in the inside corner of the lid about 1/4...(Be careful with this color...it can be 'potent')

3) take a light green-lime green...we're using this more as a transaction color between the blue and the yellow...so feather it...make sure to blend the two so there is no line....this is tricky..you don't want to much otherwise you won't have enough room for the rest of the colors.

4) Take a yellow shadow, and put that on the 3/4 section of the lid...make sure there isn't a major line between the yellow & Green. And make sure there is room for the pink!

5)Take a little bit of hot pink (like the blue a little goes a long way) And put this in the outside corner of the eye.

6)Take the Fluffy Dome Brush, and pick up a little bit of brown, and put this on top of the pink...making your crease...

7)with the same brush, take a color close to your skin color that isn't shimmery, and start at the brow bone, and work your way down to blend...so as there isn't a defining crease....

8)Do your eyeliner & Mascara...and enjoy

I found a MAC Giveaway + Blog Sale

Hey yall, I found a blog that is right now doing a MAC giveaway plus sale!! So head on over and check her out!!! LovePink, she's got some great deals right now!! (Quick the giveawayends June 19th!!)

~Rae Byuel~

~Lovely Pink Eyes~

Ok, so I saw this on MakeupGeek.com, and I fell in Love with it. but since I didn't have EVERY color she called for, I experimented...and it was FUN!!! I highly recommend having fun with your eyeshadows, use a color you wouldn't normally use, and just start having fun! If you have a hard time with getting 'ideas' for what to do, check out either my site, A Southern Girl's Beauty Shop, or Makeup Geek (who has tutorials, on how and what to do.)

Step 1: Do your eye concealer, and then do your eyeshadow primer.

Step 2: (this is what I did) I used a medium shade of Pink eyeshadow, and you put that all over your eye lid, up to the crease.

Step 3: I took a 'hot' pink loose eyeshadow, and mixed it with Water, because I didn't have any Eye drops handy, and mix till its not to runny and not to thick...you have to play with it. And put that on the outer 3/4 of the eye lids.

Step 4: Take a blender brush, and take a light pink shadow, and blend the harsh line of the dark pink upward, but not to much, the contrast of the colors, is what makes it cool!

Step 5: take a shadow close to your skin color, and put it on your eyebrow bone, and blend it down to the end of your eyebrows. Take a little bit and put it in the corner of your eye (by your tear duct)

Step 6: Do your eyeliner, and Use a Volumizing Mascara, and since your eyes are so 'Wow' do the rest of your face a more natural look.

To see the Tutorial that I based my look on....check it out

~Prom~

Are you trying to figure out what kind of makeup you should use for prom night? Well You can either put together something that goes with you outfit....like that matches its color....or you could get a wonderful dress and do more of a natural look so its not just 'there'! Now I personally love do the Look that Carrie Underwood uses in her 'Just a Dream' Music video....and what that is, is you put white all over your lid up to the crease...then take a dark grey/or black (be careful with black) and do your outer V, and then blend it up/ in your crease. Then if you would like, but on your false eye lashes, and do a heavy black eyeliner, and a voluming Mascara.

Or Makeup Geek has a great look...a retro look!

MicaBella Cosmetics

I was out shopping with my mom the other week, and this guy working at the MicaBella stand at the mall stopped us and offered to show us his product...so he did my eyeshadow...and he did a really good job with it! So mom and I went on with our shopping, and then later came back and started asking questions. Well, we ended up walking away with...
Foundation
Blush
3 eyeshadows
1 eye primer
_ And I got this awesome blue color..(makes my eyes pop...) and then the other 2 were more of an every day color...but you can do so much with these eyeshadows! You can use them as powder or liquid/cream eyeshadows...eyeliner,lip gloss, nail polish, you can even put them in your hair if you would like! and they last a while!!! So check out the web site!!!
www.micabella.com and see what all they have!
They sell, Brushes, full face makeup, face washes, and not to mention carriers for your make up!!! check it out!
G.R.I.T.S.

A Goodwill Find

I've been searching, and searching my house for something to put my brushes in (makeup) That would look good in my room....and I found this at good will!!! It's soo Awesome! It's an old fashion Ice Cream/Parfait Glass thingy!! I think it's adorable! and I put some Easter 'grass'/paper stuff in it, so that the brushes wouldn't fall to the bottom of the Cup.....

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!

Are you going out on the town? And wearing some green? Well How about some green Eyeshadow??? For an awesome St. Patrick's Day look, check out Makeupgeek.com (this link will take you directly to the tutorial for how to do this look!!!)

Have Fun Wearing Green!!!!

G.R.I.T.S.

Face Wash

What kind do I use?

That's an interesting question..I've used quite a few...and i've done looking into some of the other ones...

Clean & Clear:

Great Wash...I've used both their regular and their Acne line...Works good for minor acne.

And the great thing is it doesn't cost much!






Acne Free:

Just like Proactive...they say, me personally i've never used proactive. The only complaint about this product was, that I couldn't find replacements to the kits. So I had to stop..But it worked Great (I used the stronger acne formula)




The Wave by: Neutrogena

I've used this one too...It was a nice change to face wash. It kept your hand oils off your face. But in the middle of using it, my face went through another change, and got oilier....so I had to start washing my face 3 times a day, to keep the oil down...Not a good thing to do when you have to buy replacement Pads.





Neutrogena Acne Line:

After the Wave i just switched to their Acne line, w/their gel cleanser...It's cheaper and last longer...Then I use their Acne Moisturize w/ Salicylic Acid (their cleanser has that too) and right now i'm looking for a toner w/ Benzole Peroxide in it...I read that it works best to mix these two b/c they both help different symptoms of Acne.
(Neutrogena came out with a new line called SkinID, but it cost $40 to get your started kit, and it's only online...that's a bummer...but here's the link..At the site, you can do an evaluation, and they will make a kit just for you...if I had the money I would...but I don't so o well...but maybe you can! Check it out!)
A Great thing about Neutrogena is that It has a makeup line as well...so you can get your foundation and things from the same company!

A Great thing about all the Products I listed here(except Acne Free, you'll find at Walgreens) You can Buy them At Walmart!

Please leave a comment with what you use, and how you see it working, to help others find one face wash that will work right for them!