Confessions of a Zydrate addict: Cyberpunk made 100%

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2010-04-03T14:17:00.001-07:00

ADDRESS POSTED ON MY PROFILE OR YOUTUBE ACCOUNT.

if it interests anybody....

2010-03-04T15:18:00.000-08:00

I have 30 foundations to swap/sell, almost all are tested only for review, in box.

If interested, drop me an email, contact me at MUA or FB.

I have added foundation swatches!!!

2010-03-04T15:16:00.001-08:00

Heeeey! I have added 19 new foundation swatches, so check them out!!!!

I will post more later :)

MAC PIGMENT SWATCHES

2010-03-04T14:13:00.000-08:00

So my new obssesion for swatching: MAC Pigments.

I happen to own many, so here i will post every now and then the pigments.

First set:

From LEFT to RIGHT:

Frost (Pearly greyish) (High pigmentation)
Vanilla (Pearly with pink/Salmon undertones) (Medium-High pigmentation)
Quick Frost (Pearly yellow with greenish yellow undertones) (Light-Medium pigmentation)
Frozen White (Pearly with blue undertones) (Light pigmentation)
White Gold (Pearly with yellow undertones) (Light-Medium pigmentation)
Lark About (Pearly with strong Lavender-Bluish undertones) (Medium-Medium High Pigmentation)

Second set:

From LEFT to RIGHT:

Pure White: (Pure nuclear white) (Medium-High Pigmentation)
Polished Ivory: (A creamy matte with yellow undertones) (Medium Pigmentation)
Reflects Gold: (White glitter that shines a pale yellowish gold)
Reflects Transparent teal: (A pearly glitter that shines a mix of turquoise/pale pink)
Reflects Blue: (A pearly glitter that shines a warmer shade of blue/violet-off)
Reflects Pearl: (Original pearly, very sparkly, think of Swarovski Crystals)

From LEFT to RIGHT:

Reflects Gold: (White glitter that shines a pale yellowish gold)
Reflects Transparent teal: (A pearly glitter that shines a mix of turquoise/pale pink)
Reflects Blue: (A pearly glitter that shines a warmer shade of blue/violet-off)
Reflects Pearl: (Original pearly, very sparkly, think of Swarovski Crystals)

I have been MIA again

2010-03-04T12:16:00.000-08:00

Hi girls!!!!

Im soooo sorry! I have been MIA, what can i say?

Anyway, for those who follow me on facebook, will know that i have examinations on the university twice per month, so its become very hectic. But...my foundation passion hasnt got down!!!

I update my youtube account with new reviews, and i have 15 to upload right now.

I have seen i have had some questions through the comments, forgive me if i havent answered you...its because for some odd reason, i dont get notified.

Lets see...

1. Where did you get the armani luminous foundation in 0? Well...i got it last year from Nordstroms, before it got discontinued. Basically its pure white.

2. I will def. try the covergirl foundations. So far i am in love with Maybelline agae rewind in porcelain ivory, but the previous formulation :-)

3. I have tested 50 more foundations!!! yes! haha, and i am finally reaching my HG. Now i am acne free, thus my skin is clear and very very pale blue. So now my color options are slimmer. I want perfect texture and perfect shade match. And thats a tough job now, harder then when i had acne! (because i was so red and full of blemishes, that 1 shade darker didnt mind, since it covered well and, well...i looked decent).

4. I am on my FINAL stage of accutane!!!!! 15 days left!!! OMG, i cant believe it, almost 10 months. I was the real acne troll and now i have doll skin. I am so pleased when i wake up and love what i see. Yes, i LOVE my skin. Ofcourse, i have had such strong acne, that i got KELOID scars. Meaning they are like bumps. Some are purple/pink others are white pearly. UGLY. But nothing compared to acne haha! I will post some before/after pictures, in a month when the redness from the accutane subsides.

5. Please! Comment more! I will make sure to read them all. Im very glad you like my blog, and i hope its helpful to you all :-)

Ok, now i will upload some swatches for ya!!!

Kisssssssss and love

S.

Clinique Almost Make up spf 15 in 01 Fair (VF)

2010-01-16T12:55:00.001-08:00

A *VERY* good waterproof foundation, thats oil free and sheer.

YSL Yves Saint Laurent Perfect touch Radiant Brush foundation: 2 Blond

2010-01-16T12:54:00.001-08:00

There you go....another review. Not my favorite foundation, but def. good if you have strong peachy undertones.

COVER GIRL ADVANCED RADIANCE AGE-DEFYING COMPACT MAKE UP: 110 CLASSIC IVORY

2010-01-14T10:39:00.001-08:00

I simply dont like it at all....period. Haha.

Shu Uemura Nobara cream stick foundation: 774

2010-01-14T10:38:00.001-08:00

Hmmm, i dont really know what to say about this one. I wish i come accross a paler shade!

GRAFTOBIAN HD GLAMOUR CREME: GRACEFUL SWAN

2010-01-14T10:37:00.001-08:00

A very nice foundtaion if you search a flawless full coverage look, with very little feel.

SK-II Power Signs Treatment Foundation: OP-1

2010-01-14T07:14:00.001-08:00

One of my favorite foundations for the no-foundation look. I think it works even better than a tinted moisturizer :-)

Enjoy the review!

FOUNDATION REVIEW: SHISEIDO STICK FOUNDATION I00 1

2010-01-03T16:31:00.001-08:00

I like very much this foundation. Unfortunately, its not my perfect match. I wish i could show how it looks 100% on reality, but apparently i am unable to do that haha.

So anyway, enjoy the video.

Foundation Review: Bobbi Brown Moisturizing cream foundation: 00 Alabaster

2010-01-03T15:12:00.001-08:00

One of my favorites, for those days when you need to apply a foundation quickly.

Its very moisturizing. I LOVE it.

FOUNDATION WISHLIST URGENT NEEDED

2010-01-03T14:53:00.000-08:00

So here is my wishlist in foundations.

If you happen to own any of the bottles, and you wish to sell/swap/do a sample, i would be so glad.

If you happen to be open to take some samples at the counters, i would pay you for handling and shipping.

I will **update** the list always.

So here it goes:

***CHANTECAILLE***:

Future skin foundation: Porcelain
Concealer & Foundation stick: Ivory
Total concealer: Alabaster
Real skin foundation: Aura
Compact make up powder foundation: Petal
Real skin spf 30: Fresh
Just skin: Alabaster
Biolift concealer: Alabaster

***CLINIQUE***:

Repairwear foundation: Alabaster breeze

***LA PRAIRIE***:

cellular treatment foundation cream finish

***NARS***:

Powder foundation: Siberia/Mont Blanc
Firming foundation: Siberia

***ESTEE LAUDER***:

Double Wear Foundation:
Double wear light stay in place make up: Intensity 1
Resillience lift extreme ultra firming make up: 1c1 Nude / 1n1 Fair
Re-nutriv intensive lifting make up: 1w1 beech
Nutritious vita-mineral make up: Intensity 1
Re-nutriv ultimate radiance make up: 1w1 beech
Resillience lift iltra firming creme foundation compact

***LANCOME***:

Absolute cream foundation: 05 Pearl
Teint idole ultra makeup: Ivoire 1 (c)
Absolue Bx replenishing radiant make up: Absolute pearl 110 (NC)

***PRESCRIPTIVES***:

Virtual Matte oil-control make up: Fresh rose 18
Flawless skin total protection make up: Camellia 22
Virtual skin super natural finish: Real Camellia 22
PX all skins mineral make up: Level 1 cool, Level 1 warm
Photocrome light adjusting compact: Cool rose 08

***SISLEY***:

Oil-free foundation: Porcelaine 0
Transmat foundation: Beige claire

***CHANEL***:

Mat lumiere long lasting soft make up: Porcelaine 0.5
Lift lumiere fluide firming and smoothing fluid make up: Faience 0.5
Teint innocence compact naturaly luminous compact make up: gentle ivory 0.8
Pro lumiere: Nude 0.5

***LE METIER DE BEAUTE***:

Classic flawless finish liquid foundation: Shade 1-2

***SHU UEMURA***:

Face architect smoothing fluid foundation: 784
Face architect remodeling cream foundation: 584-784-974

***LA MER***:

The treatment fluid foundation: Porcelain
The treatment creme foundation: Ivory
The treatment powder foundation: Porcelain
The radiant concealer: Light

***YSL***:

Teint Majeour foundation: 1 Ivory
Matt touch foundation: 1 Ivory
Teint parfait complexion enhancer: 1 Radiant Maube, 2 Rose pearl
Teint eclat de soie radiant smoothing foundation: 5 Silky opal, 7 silky ivory
teint compact hydra feel: 1 fair beige

***FRESH***:

Umbrian clay freshface foundation

***ARMANI***:

Lasting silk UV foundation

***DIOR***:

Forever extreme wear flawless make up

***LAURA MERCIER***:

Stick foundation:
Foundation powder

***29 VARIETALS: 29 VINTAGE***

Cream powder foundation
Hydrating foundation

***ERNO LASZLO***:

Regular normalizer shake it

***CLE DE PEAU***:

Refining fluid foundation:
Beaute cream foundation
Silky cream foundation

***AMORE PACIFIC***:

Time response skin renewal foundation:

***TRISH MCEVOY***:

Trish compact foundation:
Treatment foundation:

***GUERLAIN***:

Parure aqua fluid foundation:
Parure extreme fluid foundation:
Rejuvenating golden light fluid foundation
Rejuvenating golden light compact foundation

FOUNDATION SWATCHES ADDED!!!!!

2010-01-03T14:48:00.002-08:00

So i added a total of around 57 new foundation swatches and concealers. (10 concealers, 47 foundations).

I hope the pictures help you.

Also...i am DESPERATELY seeking someone thats wishing to get me samples of foundations.

As you may know, where i live, im unable to catch very pale foundations from all brands.

So...if you happen to read this, and wish to grab some samples at the counters, i would gladly pay you for the Handling & Shipping.

I have 94 foundation swatches so far.

Hopefuly in a couple weeks, i can get to 100.

Please check my wishlist of needed foundation samples---------->

Also...if you wish...im always open to swap/buy a foundation. I am always testing new ones, so i always have a good stock of PPP foundations to swap.

Hope you enjoy this project of mine, and hopefuly we can make it to 150 for 2010!!!!

Kisss

Foundation Review: Mac Full Coverage NW10 (PRO)

2010-01-03T14:48:00.001-08:00

This is one of my favorites when it comes in 2 products in 1. This one truly serves as a good high coverage concealer and high coverage foundation.

the beauty of this foundation, is that its very natural looking, but also covers well. Also...you can have a light to full coverage in 1 product. Simply depends on wether you use the sponge wet or dry. Or with fingers (full coverage).

Anyway, all i have to say its on the video. Sorry if the recording is crappy, im new on reviews, and my iSight camera just wont cooperate haha!

FOUNDATION REVIEW: ILLAMASQUA Cream Foundation CF105

2010-01-03T14:46:00.001-08:00

This foundation runs VERY pale.

I think all i needed to say its on the video. So, let me know what you think.

I think that the liquid versions of Illamasqua run *darker* then this one, so probably better at matching. I doubt anyone truly has a pure skin tone as this foundation. No human being is absolute white. Even dead ones.

Anyway, enjoy!

Welcome to account on New year's 2010 00:00

2010-01-01T10:21:00.003-08:00

So finally i decided to do a new youtube channel, from scratch...and i have 5 videos to upload! Wow! Haha...thats a big thing to me haha.

Anyways, i will focus a lot on foundation reviews.

Sorry if my videos seem a bit crappy at times...you know...i cant afford yet a HD camcorder, i only have the Mac iSight :-)

So there you go...my crazy look. In my crazy new account.

PS: If you are interested on my contact lenses, and want to get some at very affordable prices...contact me. They last 1 year, are super comfortable (i have keratoconjunctivitis...so...most lenses really hurt my eyes, and these ones didnt, yay!) and really make a bold statement.

I can get them in natural colors or crazy colors.

Anyway...expect a lot more from me for this upcoming year haha!

sorry...been mia...and finals

2009-12-31T09:58:00.000-08:00

im so sorry girls...again...well...you should know by now how i am haha.

I have had examinations...and now its getting tougher haha.

I also keep going to do MRI's, blood work etc...hopefully they will find soon what i have.

So far...my goal now is to update the swatches. I have sooooo many i didnt add here...and i realized people dont join the facebook group...so...i will post here all the swatches...which are many.

I also have over 100 fragances to do a review on...so....thats on my to-do list.

I will also focus more on foundation reviews, instead of the else....because that the point of this blog...or atleast it started so.

Haha ok...anyway....i would appreciate if any have a foundation sample or full size to swap for any of my samples/full sizes.

Or if you wish to do a contribution to this swatching project...a contribution in foundation haha....since i cant afford getting them all.

Anyway...thanks a lot girls...i will update in a couple of hours

BIG BLOG SALES!!!!!!

2009-11-23T12:36:00.000-08:00

So here we go...first come...first served.

Please as for shipping quotes...but for reference:

Regular Airmail :

Europe:

1,7 oz/50g: 1,29 Euros
3,5 oz/100g: 1,90 Euros
7 oz/200g: 3,80 Euros
12,3 oz/ 350g: 7,05 Euros
17,6 oz/500g: 9,80 Euros
35,2 oz/1000g: 11,5 Euros

Rest of the world:

1,7 oz/50g: 1,66 Euros / $2,40
3,5 oz/100g: 2,60 Euros / $3,77
7 oz/200g: 5,25 Euros / $7,60
12,3 oz/ 350g: 9,60 Euros / $13,9
17,6 oz/500g: 16,50 Euros / $23,9
35,2 oz/1000g: 19,35 Euros / $28

Registered Airmail with tracking code:

Europe:

1,7 oz/50g: 3,53 Euros
3,5 oz/100g: 4,50 Euros
7 oz/200g: 6,40 Euros
12,3 oz/ 350g: 9,65 Euros
17,6 oz/500g: 12,40 Euros
35,2 oz/1000g: 14,09 Euros

Rest of the world:

1,7 oz/50g: 3,90 Euros / $5,60
3,5 oz/100g: 4,84 Euros / $7
7 oz/200g: 7,49 Euros / $10,8
12,3 oz/ 350g: 11,84 Euros / $17,1
17,6 oz/500g: 18,74 Euros / $27,1
35,2 oz/1000g: 21,59 Euros / $31,3

So...this are the shipping costs. I dont take a cent from them. They are from the post office. Within the weight range, you can put whatever in.

So...here is the list of what i have for sale:

Skin Care:

**Mary Cohr Antillergic Desensitizer (serum cream): Original price: 69 Euros ($100) (75% left, fresh, bought 5 weeks ago). BLOG SALE PRICE: 18 Euros ($26)

**Sisley Ecological Compound: Original price: 140 Euros ($203). (55-60% left). BLOG SALE PRICE: 18 Euros ($26)

**Kiehls Creme D'Elegance Repairateur: Original price: 49 Euros (in the u.s $49.50) (90% left, used with clean, sanitized spatula, bough 2 months ago). BLOG SALE PRICE: 18 Euros ($26)

**Ducray Ictyane H.D. Fragance free Emollient cream for face: Original price: 17 Euros ($24,6) (Used 6 times max, but ask me to double check). BLOG SALE PRICE: 6 Euros ($8,7)

**Dermalogica ChromaWhite TRx Extreme C: Original Price: 89 Euros ($129, not sure of the price in the U.S) (60% left, bought it 5 months ago, it has a shell life of 24 months). BLOG SALE PRICE: 18 Euros ($26)

**Hope in a jar x 2 tubes of 0,4 oz/11,3g= 22,6g. BLOG SALE PRICE: 8 Euros ($11,6)

**Kiehls Ultra Facial Moisturizer SPF 15: Original price: $22,5 (90-95% left). BLOG SALE PRICE: 7 Euros ($10)

**L'Oreal Happyderm cream for normal to combination skin: (used 2 times with clean spatula) BLOG SALE PRICE: 5 Euros ($7,2)

**Clarins Bright Plus HP Repairing brightening night cream, deluxe 15ml size: (used once with clean spatula): BLOG SALE PRICE: 5 Euros ($7,2)

**Stendhal Light Multi-age foundation 005 Opaline: Origina Price: 41 Euros ($59,4) (About 70% left. fresh, bought 4 months ago). BLOG SALE PRICE: 15 Euros ($21,7)

**Origins Dr. Weil Plantidote Mega Mushroon Face cleanser: Original price: 21 Euros ($30, i dont know the price in the u.s) (35-40% left, was never full to the top, Bought 2 months ago). BLOG SALE PRICE: 5 Euros ($7,2)

**Smashbox Eyeshadow in Zoom: Original price: 16 Euros ($16 in the u.s) (tested 2-3 times max.) BLOG SALE PRICE: 4 Euros ($5,8)

**Bobbi brown Skin foundation 00 Alabaster: Original Price: 38 Euros ($45 In the u.s) (70% left more or less, fresh, bought 5 months ago) BLOG SALE PRICE: 18 EUROS ($26)

**Clinque stay-matte sheer pressed powder oil free: 101 invisible matte: Original Price: 21 Euros ($19 in the u.s) (Used 10 times approximately). BLOG SALE PRICE: 7 Euros ($10)

**Mac Nail polish Soda-Da: Original Price: 12 Euros ($12 in the u.s) (used for 2 manicures, still in box) BLOG SALE PRICE: 5 Euros ($7)

**ArtDeco Eyeshadow base: Original Price: 8 Euros ($11,6) (Used twice) BLOG SALE PRICE: 4 Euros ($5,8)

**Urban Decay 4-in-1 powder foundation Apparithion: (used 5-6 times) BLOG SALE PRICE: 5 Euros ($7)

Face powder of the week Givenchy Prisme Libre: 1 Light Pastel

2009-11-21T07:00:00.000-08:00

**Face powder of the week**

Givenchy Prisme Libre
Shade: 1 Pastel light
Why Love it?: Because it instantly brightens the skin, evens it out, and specially, this one is for pale people: It reduces optically the redness due to its green pearly powder.
Why Hate it?: If you have very dry skin, or flaky skin, this product could make them more noticeable.

Air Sensation Loose Powder Quartet. 
The new irresistible Givenchy Le Makeup must-have!
Once again, Givenchy revolutionizes the powder universe with, for the first time its emblematic Prisme in a loose version: Prisme Libre !

The secret?

- Four shades of powder merge for the first time to illuminate the complexion

- An ultra soft texture, extremely fine and translucent thanks to two unique ingredients
“Balloons” copolymers: microspheres filled with air which are like bubbles on the surface of the skin > extreme LIGHTNESS .

Particles of titanium: 1000 times smaller than those usually used in classic loose powders  > natural TRANSPARENCY

- An innovative packaging associated to a unique gesture  - Modern and attractive: 4 shades visible in transparency and an ultra-practical fixed sifter.  - Signed and luxurious: « 4 G » logo shape on the sifter and an ultra high quality applicator. - A new « Shake & Mix » gesture in 2 steps, for a practical and precise application.
Shake and mix for a perfect Make-up result!

- A totally translucent, luminous and very natural finish. - A durably matified complexion without any chalky white appearance.  - Instant and day-long extreme comfort.

I truly like its brightening effects. It has 4 colors that are pearlized, so if you hate luminous powders, don't buy this one. There is the pink one, to make the skin more rosy. The blue with the white to brighten and counteract any sallowness-dullness in the pale skins and a green one…which is like magic, this one really helps to reduce redness optically. I have a cuperosic skin, so i am very prone to redness, and with this powder quad, its way less noticeable. It has become my favorite setting powder.
In pale skins, it looks outstanding and stunning. It has been discontinued in Spain, because there arrant lot of customers with pale skins.

The scent of it….its also very soothing. Not over the top.

You also need very little quantity to set your make up. If you have dry skin or flaky skin, and you set your make up with it, it may make the flakiness a bit more noticeable (like any powder).

Overall…this product brightens, reduces redness, dullness and gives a nice glow, without being too dramatic.

SWATCH: (UNBLENDED)

POTD: Mario Badescu Acne products

2009-11-17T20:17:00.000-08:00

The Product/s of the day are:

Mario Badescu Drying Cream:

Mario Badescu Drying lotion:

Mario Badescu Buffering lotion:

Why i post up these 3? Because i use them **together** at night. Dont come here and bash me for doing that. I found out its really the best way to maximize their effects. I have very persistent severe acne, and i am on accutane. And i cant put on benzoyl peroxide, so this combo is perfect for me...since it does not dry out my skin, and it calms like heaven. My pimples/cysts truly get better when i do this. Also i have less post-inflammatory hyper-pigmentation. These 3 products combined, do the effect.

Healing: Check
Reducing inflammation: Check
Shrinking pustules/papules: check
Not overly drying: Check
Reduces hyper-pigmentation due to acne: Check
Calms/soothes: Check

^^It may sting abit the first minute, but thats perfectly fine^^

My tips: First apply Buffering lotion and let it dry. Next apply with a q-tip (and never shake the bottle!) the drying lotion and let it dry. It will form like a shell over the pimple, and it will be white in the area where there is the active acne or open acne due to touching. Next, apply the drying cream. And go sleeeep! Wake up and wash your face, and enjoy less painful acne :-)

Eye Product of the week Smashbox Lash DNA Mascara

2009-11-17T20:11:00.001-08:00

**Eye Product of the week**

Smashbox Lash DNA Mascara
Shade: Black
Why Love it?: It has a unique dna-helix shaped brush. Its innovation its with the 3 way application method. Does not smudge, does not sting eyes.

What Smashbox says about it:

Long lashes not in your genes? Our revolutionary new scientifically-engineered mascara is packed with proteins and amino acids that bind to lashes for genetic defying length and strength. The unique double helix brush grabs each lash, no matter how small, for the ultimate fanned out effect. Dramatic jet black shade intensifies and defines. Defy genetics with Lash DNA Mascara.

Revolutionary Double Helix Brush
- Specially-engineered design dramatically lengthens, separates & defines each lash
- Delivers intense, jet black lashes in just one coat
- Lashes instantly look bigger, bolder, longer & more defined
- Sweeps lashes up & out for a gorgeous, doe-eyed effect

This is all what i have been searching in a mascara. I have been lucky enough to have *extremely" long lashes naturally, and thus, its a problem when mascaras come in the game.

Don't get the mistake of thinking that long lashes = easy maintenance.
I personally need lot of mascara product to coat all my lashes, and a very good brush to separate them and not crease clumps or chunks of lashes.

I always have the problem that the mascara falls undereyes, like that flaky powderish from mascara thats so annoying? well…thats the main concern.

Waterproof does not equal wear proof or flake proof. As a matter of fact, many waterproof mascaras do budge and move. Maybe not in the water, but if you touch your eyes or blink a lot, it does.

I have tried countless mascaras. I cant recall how many. On me and my clients.
My eyes sting with anything, and i cannot tolerate MAC mascaras. They have too much fragrance. Even clinique ones, they burn my eyes.

But with this mascara, no problem at all.
Its easy to remove with a bi-phasic (dual phase) eye make up remover. Your lashes doesn't fall out.
It enhances the volume A LOT. It defines the lashes. Lenghtens them. Curls them.
Think MAC 12 or 35 lash effect. Like ….very fluffy and airy lashes. Very natural but bold.
Its my HG in mascaras, and i have been searching since i was 14 (when i bought my first mascara).
It was a Max factor, but i cant recall the name. It did this same effect, but ofcourse, less technology then now.

Overall…i can feel this mascara does condition my lashes, and they appear soft and long when i remove the mascara. I really like it.

Right now, while writing this review, i checked myself on the mirror. Its been 8 hrs and my mascara is like when i applied it. So yeah, it does pass the test.

So...check out some before and afters: (FORGIVE my dark circles, i always apply concealer after i finished all my eye make up)

BEFORE:

AFTER:

Lip product of the week KIKO MILANO Night Lights Lipgloss: 02 Space reflections

2009-11-16T16:40:00.000-08:00

**Lip product of the week**

Kiko Milano Night Lights Lipgloss (Holographic effect)
Shade: 02 Space Reflections
Why Love it?: It has a nice scent, like a bubblegum. And its an EXACT dupe/replica of Thierry Mugler Lip Lacker Plexi gloss in: Pink effect/Coral effect.

What Kiko Milano says:

Characteristics
Holographic effect lipgloss with pure pearl.  Its special formula contains reflecting particles soaked in a light and emollient texture, for a intensely brilliant and non-sticky wet look. It also contains moisturizing ceramides that carry out an anti-age action on the lips, leaving them plump, soft and shiny. The special texture, amazing colours and rare pearls make Night Lights Lipgloss a unique product, made even more precious by the special clear flaconette. The shaped applicator allows for accurate application even on the lip contour. Wonderful alone or as a complement to lipstick for special occasions, Night Lights Lipgloss is available in three spectacular shades.
Results
Shiny holographic effect and starry reflections for full and glossy lips.

This is a really lovely product. If you don't know who/what is Kiko Milano, its a low to mid range make up brand, based in Italy. All their products are manufactured in Italy.
They sell quite cheap, and have a very very wide range of colors and textures.

In this post, im going to talk about this lip gloss. Its from their new collection for holidays, named "Out of this world". They feature very 3D colors, lot of sparkles and spacey effects.
This lip gloss…gosh…i have been searching for it since i was 16 (and i am soon 22!). It was the second lipgloss i ever bought, from Deborah (another italian brand). They had this amazing color changing lipgloss. It appears clear, but according to the light, it changes from pink, to coral, to violet, to blue to green to yellow…its S-P-E-C-T-A-C-U-L-A-R!

Not over the top thou…in some lightnings it will appear as a clear gloss, in others like if you got special effects on your lips.

I then found a dupe for the original from Deborah: Thierry Mugler Lip Lacker Plexi gloss in either Pink effect or Coral effect.
But it was a bit pricy ($40, or around 28 Euros).

Then, last week, i was passing through a Kiko Milano close to my home, and Oh-My-Gosh! I found it! It was amazing! I couldn't believe it!

So today i finally got my hands on it, for 7.95 Euros.

The packaging is VERY chic and better then mac dazzleglasses. Its like a vial. With a chrome cap. And the lip gloss changes color, so its like a magical thing.

The scent is bubblegum-ish, like the Deborah.
The taste…i cant feel any taste personally.
The feel, its not sticky like, lets say mac lipglass or dazzleglass. Its more like a lipbalm, maybe a bit more slippery, but overall its very very good.

I will definitively buy a stock of them. They are LE.
They also carry a blue one, which is plain blue, reminds me of MAC dazzleglass in comet blue, but much nicer. (I may do a review on it)

Overall, totally worth it.

Here i leave ya with some swatches. The picture does not do justice, but you can get an idea.

Upcoming reviews: Series of the week!

2009-11-16T15:06:00.001-08:00

I will start another feature on this blog, which is daily.

Every week, you can expect a full detailed review with swatches of:

*1 Lip product
*1 Eye product (mascara/eyeliner/eyeshadow/pigment)
*1 Skin Care product
*1 Face powder
*2-3 foundations (since its my speciality, haha!)
*1 Blush/Highlighter
*1 Body care
*1 Hair product
*1 Cheapy ' o ' week: a cheap and effective product

I know...sounds like a loaaad of products.

I hope you enjouy them...and from now on, i will update my youtube account with a new feature on reviews. I have started with 1, but...i need to get better on it :-)

Every week, you will know in advance what i will be reviewing. So stay tuned, because this week's its:

*1 Lip product: Kiko Milano Night Lights lipgloss
*1 Eye product (mascara/eyeliner/eyeshadow/pigment): Smashbox Lash DNA
*1 Skin Care product: SKII Facial treatment essence
*1 Face powder: Givenchy prism libber: 1 light pastel
*2-3 foundations (since its my speciality, huh!): YSL teint resist, Nars sheer glow foundation, Bobbi brown moisturizing compact foundation
*1 Blush/Highlighter: Nars multiple: Orgasm
*1 Body care: Dr. Hauschka Lemongrass Oil
*1 Hair product: Redken Extreme: Iron repair
*1 concealer/corrector (can be for eyes or face): Joe Blasco Special highlight: Special yellow
*1 Face primer: Clarins instant light complexion perfecter
*1 Cheapy ' o ' week: Eyeko Touch up & Glow Highlighter

Stay tuned!

POTD: Tigi Catwalk Fashionista "Spritz & Shine"

2009-11-16T15:02:00.000-08:00

Im opening a new section, called POTD Aka:

PRODUCT OF THE DAY: Tigi Catwalk Fashionista "Spritz & Shine"

**Heat safe styler**
**Firm & Flexible hold**
**Prevents color Fading**
**Guards hair from blow drier, irons and sun exposure damage**
**Enhances Shine**

Veredict: 10/10
**Gives lots of shine, the hold is very flexible, actually the feel is like if you have more ha ...ir, like thick voluminous but super shiny, smells very good, and i adore it as a finishing spray after straightening my hair. I have fine, damaged and colored hair.**

^^How i use it: After i did straighten my hair with flat irons, i take a synthetic bristle brush...and spray the product on the brush...let it dry for 3-5 seconds, and brush and shape my hair with it. If you spray directly from the bottle, you will end up with weird chunks of sticky hair.^^

AND THE WINNER IS......

2009-11-15T06:08:00.000-08:00

.....ChocoPB!!!!

Congratulations!

And thank you all for participating.

You will be receiving your goodies soon :)

As far as another contest goes...i would like to put another one up....but there are so few participants.

People, please, dont be shy to enter a contest...all you have to do is to enter it :-)

Thanks

New foundation swatches coming up soon!

2009-11-12T12:54:00.000-08:00

Hi world!

I have some foundation swatches to be posted here soon. Perhaps 30 more.

I will post them here as soon as i am done with my examination. Meanwhile, dont forget to sign up in my facebook group: Moonlight Glow: Pale is "IN"

And definitively, dont forget to sign up for the contest! only 3 days left!

Anyway, sorry for the MIA...i should be back to regular daily posting in 1-2 days :)

Thank you for the patience ;-)

SKII Haul!

2009-11-07T15:04:00.000-08:00

Girls! I finally took the plunge and went to buy some SKII from my reliable seller in ebay.

I got the stuff sooo cheap. This is the first shipment.

Im soooooo excited.

There is the whitening serum, the repair/moisture treatment, the eye treatment, the eye masks and the air touch foundation + 2 refills.

I will see if i will buy more stuff next week. The girl will go search more things for me at SKII. :-)

Stay tuned for pics! So far i have tried the Repair C and the Essence, and a Foundation...and i am super duper thrilled...my skin looks so alive. And i am used to expensive stuff (I have all the lines from dermalogica...and the entire professional line...since i work with it)....but SKII...if you want 1 product that is essential: The facial essence. 90% concentrated in pitera. Dont want to take the plunge and buy it without seeing first the effects? Go to ebay and buy a 30ml bottle for $16. Or...if you live in Australia, fill in the online skin consultation, and then print the coupon that gives you FREE, WITHOUT any purchase a 30ml essence (for reference, i think 75ml costs around $110!)

BTW: No...i dont work with SKII haha! I wish thou...

ANNOUNCING: MY FIRST GIVEAWAY!!! CONTEST OF THE MONTH!!!!

2009-11-04T07:44:00.000-08:00

Hey everybody!

So i finally decided to take the step and do a giveaway...staying true to this site purpose: beauty.

The rules are very easy:

1. Add me as your friend in Facebook
2. Say in a comment that you come from my blog (in facebook)
3. Preferably be a pale skinned girl (NC/NW 05, up to 25)**Because of the prizes**
4. Join my group in facebook: Moonlight glow: Pale is "IN" and leave a comment

Ok...pheww, those are the rules. In NO WAY i exclude darker skinned girls, but after all...this is a blog for very pale skinned girls...i did an exception and allowed MAC NC/NW 20-25, since i can give away a prize up to that level of skin tone.

THE WINNER WILL BE DECIDED ON THE 15TH OF THIS MONTH, by random selection with a program.

The prize:

A lot of foundation samples for you skin tone (read above)
A lot of skin care samples of your skin type
MAC pigment samples
MAC Pro set powder sample

**THE PICTURE ABOVE IS JUST AN EXAMPLE, BUT YOU WILL NEVER RECEIVE LESS PRODUCTS THEN THOSE**

I have been MIA....

2009-11-02T15:43:00.000-08:00

As you may some know...i have a big shoulder injury, i went to visit my family in Finland and i started university again...:-) sooo im pretty busy!

But i wanna compensate for all you who read this...blog...lol...

I have some tutorials coming up in youtube, as well as i will start doing some trick videos, where i talk about products and how to use them etc...

I have more pictures of pale foundations to come, as well as reviews from other contributors, and i have several pale foundations coming in the mail.

Those that i will post up this week are:

YSL TEINT RESIST: Nº1 and Nº3 (You may think Nº1 is lighter, it may even look so, but in this formulation, Nº3 doesnt oxidize, yet Nº1 does it badly!)
MAYBELLINE Clear Smooth aqua gel: 11 Ivory
NARS SHEER GLOW FOUNDATION: Siberia
GIORGIO ARMANI FACE FABRIC: 1
THIERRY MUGLER LUMINESCENT FOUNDATION: 10 (amazing pale foundation!)
CHRISTIAN DIOR ICONE: 010
TARTE RECREATE: 00 PORCELAIN

Among many others :-) I have too much to list!

Ok, so now im leaving ya with some pics, of stuff i got today at the mail, lol! Im back to normal schedule!

Oh....My current HG in foundation: YSL Teint resist in Nº 3 Opal. Its amazing!

Weleda Haul, comptoir sud pacifique and bobbi brown...AKA what i got in the mail (again)

2009-09-25T15:17:00.000-07:00

Hi everybody!!!!

Less then a week for my trip to Finland :-D Yipppeee!! The airports are the worst for buying!!! Specially the Münich one, its insane the stuff they have in there...make up addicts, bewaaaare!!!

Ok, so i got this super nice palette at the mail, from a swap, its the Bobbi Brown Best of Chocolate.

I Was like...bleh for the lipglosses, but OMG!!!! I was wrong!!! Its totally a HG palette now!

Next, there was a big 2 x 1 sale of Weleda, and since i love that brand for body and masks, here it goes:

Then...in another package from a swap, i got this:

Let me say, the Demeter really smells WEIRD AND STRANGE. Its like basemente meets earth scent. Very good indeed. And to my surprise, the Comptoir Sud Pacifique smells AMAZING. I was scared because of the Jasmin and Vanilla in it, but gosh...to me it smells fresh.like.bond.no9.scent.of.peace. That says a lot, no? Its that same Vibe, expensive-ish fresh musk-amber scent :-)

And thats it, i still expect MANY packages for next week. Gosh, i hope they get all here before i leave :-)

Kisssss

What i got in the mail :-)

2009-09-23T14:22:00.000-07:00

So here it goes...all what i got in the mail. Again...gosh...i feel ashamed of all what Lori put up in the package :-S :-S

Plus other 2 packages.

here it goes my thoughts on some things:

My favorite thing for highlight/shimmer:

BOBBI BROWN SHIMMERBRICK. I own 6 of these, and this one is my 7th! Its in APRICOT:

Its been quite a long time since i wanted to own a Benefit Powderflage. For these days when you dont want full coverage undereyes, yet you want to have a brightened look:

Yes, another bobbi brown palette in my collection (THANKS TO LORI!!! KISSESSS!), Its the Shimmering Nudes Palette:

The Laura mercier mini face finishing brush (thnx lori!):

And oh my gosh!!! All the sample sizes she sent, i mean...i didnt expect this MUCH!!! :-O :-O

More samples and the new Bobbi brown metallic cream eyeshadow (WE STILL DONT HAVE IT IN SPAIN! Lori sent it to me!!! I am sooo anxious to try it!!!)

My Baby is at hoooooomeeee (Aka G.H.D)

2009-09-21T13:11:00.000-07:00

Hiii everybody!

So, today was an exciting day!!!! :-D :-D

I went to Redken salon, and got my hair dyed. Unfortunately, they didnt have the metallic glam additives on Redken fusion color (permanent color), only in Redken color EQ (semi-permanent, no-lift, no-lasting haha!)...so i got that. The end result? Less copperish hair, i preffer it like this, but i want it much more iron-ish my hair color. So i have booked an appointment for next week on thursday october 1st, to get it done with permanent hair color :-)

Bad news? My hair is very porous now...sniff sniff :-(
She told me i would have to cut every month my hair to get it in a better shape...soo, no biggie :-)

Next, i went to Bobbi brown, get a make up by the Nudes 2009 promotion. What i dont get, is why are make up artists working in counters so crappy? Dont they learn basic skills? Why the hell you apply a taupe eyeshadow in the brow bone? I havent seen bobbi brown doing that!!! Oh, and...why 10 tons of bronzer? Bobbi brown says in BIG and BOLD that: "For porcelain skins, skip the bronzer, it will make you look muddy, instead, use a peachy tone blush to give a healthy radiant complexion". And i am not porcelain, i am even PALER! Arghhhh.

Next, i went for a tutorial at Kiehls, It was nice, i got to try all products, she told me my facial routine was great, and gave me samples to complement it. She also gave me a mini creme de corps and the Kiehl's Stylist series Super Straightening cream. I think i will like it. Its thermal protectant and smoothing.

Next i went to the dermatologist, he increased my accutane dose, since it wasnt enough to be doing effect. Next, we planned our post.accutane treatment. He will do a deep TCA peeling with La roche posay Biomedic dermatologist office series. He says he wants to get my skin as photoshopped haha! And i have seen his patients...i must say i have never seen such perfect skin that IS MAINTAINED year after year.

Ok, back to the big news...i kept ya all waiting ha?

My G.H.D Is at hooooooooooooomeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!

Take a look at some G.H.D porn bellow :-P:

Isnt it cute???

Ok, so i tried it, but the problem was...that i used the G.H.D thermal protectant for normal to fine hair...and i must say, that product doesnt work with my hair. Its like sugar so to speak. Makes my hair sticky, matte and hard to straight iron it, near to impossible. And makes my porous zones, even more porous!!!!! Pissed me off...really made me angry. I was all excited, and then because of that product...i couldnt see the full benefits of it. My hair agrees more with serum/balm types of thermal protectant.

I have some options in mind to buy:

1. Redken Extreme Iron
2. Redken 07 smooth spray
3. Kiehls super straightening cream

So, i'll see when i put that on, if its a big difference. Also, my hair cuticle is much more open because i had a dye on. Its always more like swelled and puffy after a hair color session. So i'll have to wait couple of days. :-)

Anyway...leave me your comments!!! I love'em.

Take caaaaaare

Fresh gold eyes of the day and what i got in the mail!

2009-09-18T14:32:00.001-07:00

Hiii world!!!

So this is what i got in the mail today, from another swap. I was thinking: Man, this is taking long to arrive. The thing was, it was at the customs, they opened the package, i assume because the girl who sent it, forgot to mark as GIFT in the package, so...when its a package and from singapore, i guess rutinalery they control it.

Anyway, finally i got my HG at home.

ETUDE HOUSE MINERAL BB CREAM IN: 1

My opinion: Its quite pale, easy to blend in, and really gives me a porcelain complexion, even thought i am full of blemishes and cysts. I would say its a medium coverage. Its sheerer then other BB creams for sure.

HANSKIN SUPER MAGIC BB CREAM:

My opinion: This one is MAGIC. Its a FULL coverage, and a bit paler/greyish then the etude mineral bb cream. I love this one a lot on the days i really need coverage or i want that fantastic photo perfect skin. And i love the fact that it comes in mini bottles. I didnt figure out yet what size is the bottle, but its perfect for travel!

ETUDE HOUSE MINERAL BB POWDER PACT:

My opinion: This one is amazing, alone or layered with a BB cream. Its soothing and brightening. I truly like it. It does make your skin matte but not cakey matte.

FRESH GOLD EYES:

PRIMER: Urban decay primer potion: sin
BROW BONE: Trucco angel face eye palette: White/Yellow duochrome
LID: Bobbi brown sparkle eyeshadow: Sunlight
EYELINER: Bobbi brown gel eyeliner: black
MASCARA: Anastasia of Beverly hills: Voluminizing mascara
CONCEALER: Bobbi brown corrector: Porcelain Bisque
BROWS: Clarins clear mascara

Neutral greys eye look and what i got at the mail!

2009-09-17T12:44:00.000-07:00

MY EYE LOOK OF THE DAY, WITH BOBBI BROWN'S STONEWASHED NUDES PALETTE:

PRIMER: Urban decay primer potion: SIN
LID: Bobbi brown shimmerwash: Stonewash (the 5th from the left)
CREASE/OUTER V: Bobbi brown: Espresso (the darkest)
TEAR DUCT: Bobbi brown shimmerwash: Ash (the 3rd from the left)
LOWER LASH LINE (OUTER PART): Bobbi brown shimmerwash: Mica AND Bobbi brown: Hot stone (2nd and 4th from the left)
BROW BONE: Bobbi brown: Navajo (the first from the left)
CONCEALER: Laura mercier secret camouflage: SC-1 (only the pink one)
MASCARA: Diorshow blackout
EYELINER: Bobbi brown gel eyeliner: Black

WHAT I GOT AT THE MAIL:

I ABSOLUTELY Love the BB balms. I am addicted to them. Even thought maybe there isnt an EXACT match to my skin tone, i truly love them, they blend so easily, cover a lot (medium to full coverage, althought i would say more to the full coverage) yet lightweight and you cant feel it on your skin. Also it heals the skin a lot.

Oh, and the Opi matte nail polish, i got it in white (alpine snow) and a deep eggplant/black (Lincoln after dark). I will post below a picture with the OPI Matte in Alpine snow, with OPI glitter top coat on the tip. Sorry for the crappy application, i just applied quickly, and since i tremble a bit, it looks crappy. I didnt have my nail polish pencil eraser, sooo:

Hydros inspired look and my travel tote

2009-09-14T14:43:00.000-07:00

Who is/ What is Hydros: God of freshwater in Greek mythology.

You can imagine freshwater, lots of shine, variety of blue or pearls with blue undertone, freshness, purity, but yet not the white type purity, yet, extremely powerful and dark at the same time.

This is what i came up with: (Forgive my sides of my nose, they have my eyeglasses mark, oh, and ignore my eyebrows, i need to have them fixed again haha! didnt have time)

PRIMER: Urban Decay Sin primer potion
CONCEALER: Laura Mercier secret concealer: SC-1
INNER CORNER OF THE EYE: MAC PIGMENT: FROZEN WHITE and TRUCCO DUOCHROME WHITE/BLUEISH
HALF OF THE INNER EYELID: MAC PIGMENT: MUTINY (A sky blue, metallic)
HALF OF THE OUTER EYELID: MAC PIGMENT: STEEL BLUE (A deep blue)
CREASE/OUTER V: NARS EYESHADOW: NIGHT BREED (Black with silver sparkles)
BROWN BONE: TRUCCO ANGELFACE EYE PALETTE: THE DUOCHROME WHITE/BLUEISH PURPLE
EYELINER: BOBBI BROWN GEL EYELINER: SAPPHIRE SHIMMER
MASCARA: ANASTASIA OF BEVERLY HILLS: LASH LIFTING MASCARA
BROWS: CLARINS DOUBLE FIX' MASCARA

I Hope you enjoy it. I really do like the laura mercier concealer (so far the best in terms of lasting power and non creasing), also...i do love the anastasia mascara...whoa...have you seen my lashes? Ok i do have pretty long lashes, but the anastasia does really make them spectacular :-)

Anyway...for the face i tested Diorskin icone, in 010...but i dislike it, its a bit dark, and...very powdery, so it enhances my skin dryness and severe burst of blemishes (yeah, suddenly...arghh).

On another note, i bought a cabin bag for the airplane (from samsonite), i did see sooo many, but so far, this one is soo cute, has 4 wheels, and you can spin it like crazy haha!

Plus the color is super cute. I will take pics when i go to the airport, it matches my Kenzo handbag and my watch :-)

Love ya,

What i got in the mail...plus my new cleanser

2009-09-09T15:46:00.000-07:00

MY NEW CLEANSER, ORIGINS DR. WEIL PLANTIDOTE CLEANSER:

Its supposed to calm the skin, and help it recover. I finished my Kiehl's centella cleanser samples, and i needed a cleanser until i can afford the centella one.

MY NIGHT CREAM, DUCRAY ICTYANE H.D:

Its made for severe skin dryness induced by isotretinoin medication.

WHAT I GOT IN THE MAIL TODAY:

The Bobbi brown shimmerbrick and the Little pearls from chanel are for my mother. I know the pearls look nasty, but the effect is very nice. My mom likes subtle highlight, and she uses that as a staple, mixed with the bobbi brown shimmerbrick.
Then the Trucco angel lip and eye palette, a must have, its really versatile. A Helena rubinstein eye gloss, a mini meteorite's, 2 eyeshadow pencils from guerlain and the Bobbi brown lip sheer in plum:

SOME HAIR PRODUCTS, FROM WELLA SYSTEM PROFESSIONAL:

Got the repair line, and a shampoo for shine. Bummer that the ebay seller, sent me the tube there, the long tube, empty!!!!!!!!! I already sent an email to the seller. It was supposed to come: The shampoo, conditioner and the emulsion tube. But its empty...i was freaking out, for god sake, if its empty, mention it, or dont send it or whatever, dont put it up to sale, but its pathetic. Also...the seller sent the little vial, yes, the crystal one, without BUBBLE WRAPPING!!!!!! Nothing was secured, and i am amazed how it didnt break :-S

WHAT I GOT THE OTHER DAY AT THE MAIL:

Aphogee stuff, the chi silk infusion and my new favorite sunscreen: Shiseido spf 50 ++++ cream sunscreen. THE BEST EVER! My make up holds intact all day long. I did read it was the PRIMER at the movie twillight, because it did hold the foundation in perfect condition all day long. And its true. It may look a bit greasy at first, but believe me, it works like wonders.

The Aphogee 2 step reconstructor, what can i say? The 1st wonder of the world? Seriously, this is amazing. I had some fried up hair strands...and it did recover them completely. It may smell awful at the beginning, but once it gets solid...it smells very good. My hair is in veeery good condition now.

I love the Chi silk infusion, amazing fragance, like fresh man's perfume, and i love it!

Quick review: Kiehls Centella skin recovery cleanser

2009-09-07T15:11:00.000-07:00

OMG, this is a MUST have for anyone with sensitive skin. No matter if its acne prone or very dry. This one, is a MUST.

Johanna gave me this little trick, so that the product would work even better: When you apply it in the skin, massage it, and let it sit for a while, she said she left it for 15 minutes, like a mini facial, and then remove it with a warm wet wipe or water. And althought i didnt leave it that long, i left it for 2-3 minutes, and goshhhh, my skin was soo smooth and more even toned, instead of bright red due to my massive breakout.

I love it, and definitively its a product i will buy. The cost might be elevated in spain (38 euros), but, for the results it give, yeah, im in.

Also...i did pair it down with the pineapple-papaya scrub, and this little thing smells wonders! And doesnt hurt the skin!!!!

Quick review: Kiehls Creme d'elegance reparateur

2009-09-07T15:07:00.000-07:00

I have to say, i am amazed at it. Johanna (the kiehls advicer at pozuelo store) told me it would feel a bit stick and greasy, thats why she almost never recommended this cream, unless it was the last option.

Let me say this: It does NOT feel stick or greasy, and i am at 36ºC. And i sweat! It was a bit shiny the first couple of minutes, but its normal considering the temperature.

But after half an hour or so...it got absorbed. Ok, dont expect a matte effect, because its not its purpose, but yes a healthy glow effect.

I really love how it soothes my skin, and how my flaking have diminished a lot!

Johanna told me that in 4 days i would see the difference :-)

I am very pleased, my skin is hydrated the entire day, yippee!!!

My drying skin, kiehls stuff and red water brand

2009-09-06T15:39:00.000-07:00

So...here is what i needed to buy today. Since accutane is drying out my skin, and Dermalogica age smart skin recovery spf 30 moisturizer gave me a badass skin reaction this morning, and my entire t-zone is peeling due to not enough moisturization...i decided to grab the powerhouse of the moisturizers: KIEHL'S CREME D'ELEGANCE REPAIRATEUR.

Thanks to the super sweetie Johanna at Kiehls in Pozuelo, she helped me to select this "butter" cream as she calls it.

She also recommended me the Centella skin recovery cleanser, she gave me several samples to test it out. My cleansers so far have been the Dermalogica Medibac Cleanser and the Dermalogica Chromawhite cleanser. But it seems they dont work at all now. My skin is reactive to everything. And my chromawhite stuff is useless now. Its not strange, i am in my 2 month and something of accutane, the skin effects start to show, after the initial horrible acne flare...now it comes the dryiness flare.

But i dont complain, if i had amazing results with only 4 months of accutane (i was doll skinned), my derm said i will have angel skin by 14 months (which is the complete treatment).

Anyway, i also won a Kiehl's lip balm at the Kiehl's Pozuelo facebook, i choosed coconut:

Next, i wanted to try the new cleanser from a natural/bio Greek line (think Korres), named Red Water. Since my eyes are crazy and dont tolerate any make up remover....i was amazed to see this waterproof make up remover, that soothes and hydrates and is allergen free:

So thats all for today, i will review in more depth the products once i get to test them out.

My Nailpolish collection.....and growing

2009-09-05T16:12:00.000-07:00

There ya go...my current nailpolish collection and nail art pens. Its still a work in process:

My little haul and review on Dr. hauschka eye balm

2009-09-05T15:12:00.000-07:00

DR. HAUSCHKA EYE BALM:

Since im taking Isotretinoin (Accutane, roaccutane), my eye zone has dried out quite a bit. And the mac gentle off make up remover isnt helping. It truly irritates and dries out my skin. Very awful product for those with sensitive eyes. Anyway, my eye care was Dermalogica age smart power firm, but since its made for wrinkles/firmness, it didnt moisturize enough. I love its fresh raspberry scent, and the velvety-sillicone like primer it leaves, but...its not enough for now. So, i went in hunt for eye BALMS. And found out 2 options i wanted: Bobbi brown extra eye balm or Dr. Hauschka. Yes, the bobbi brown is amazing and all..but the price as well is like: WOW. Specially now, im saving for the GHD, so forget it. I went for the Dr. Hauschka, half the price, and from what i heard, maybe a little less irritating if you have wounds in your eyes (yes, i have open wounds at the side of my eyes, because of the mac eye make up remover).

I will let you know my opinion of this eye balm when i try it out. So far the scent is natural, light, and the texture is like a light lip balm. Very spreadable.

My next buy, Mac nail polish in: Dry Martini, from the F/W 09 collection.

Here it is: (sorry for the crappy application)

PLUS AN EXTRA, I did try out the other color that i found very nice and unique: Cool reserve, also from the F/W 09 collection:

Sooo, let me know your thoughts!

FOUNDATION SWATCHES/UNDERTONES/OXIDATION RATE

2009-09-05T09:25:00.000-07:00

FOR YOUR REFERENCE I AM:

FOREARM: NW05
REST OF BODY: NW00-05
FACE: NW05-10

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT:

1. MAC FULL COVERAGE FOUNDATION (PRO): NW10 : DOEST NO OXIDIZE
2. MAC MINERALIZE SATINFINISH: NC15 : HAS MILD OXIDATION RATE
3. MAC SCULTP FOUNDATION: NW15: MILD OXIDATION RATE
4. MAC SCULPT FOUNDATION: NC15: VERY MILD OXIDATION RATE
5. MAC STUDIO FIX LIQUID FOUNDATION: NW15: VERY HIGH OXIDATION RATE
6. CLE DE PEAU CREAM FOUNDATION: I00 : MILD OXIDATION RATE

FROM DOWN TO UP, OR ARM TOWARDS WRIST:

1. MAC FULL COVERAGE FOUNDATION (PRO): NW10 : DOEST NO OXIDIZE
2. MAC MINERALIZE SATINFINISH: NC15 : HAS MILD OXIDATION RATE
3. MAC SCULTP FOUNDATION: NW15: MILD OXIDATION RATE
4. MAC SCULPT FOUNDATION: NC15: VERY MILD OXIDATION RATE
5. MAC STUDIO FIX LIQUID FOUNDATION: NW15: VERY HIGH OXIDATION RATE
6. CLE DE PEAU CREAM FOUNDATION: I00 : MILD OXIDATION RATE

FROM BOTTOM TO TOP, OR ARM TOWARDS WRIST:

1. SISLEY FOUNDATION: PORCELAIN : MILD OXIDATION RATE
2. CLARINS TRULY MATTE FOUNDATION: 02 PALE IVORY : MILD OXIDATION RATE
3. VICHY NORMA TEINT: 15 OPAL : MILD OXIDATION RATE
4. TOO FACED BLENDERS STICK FOUNDATION: 1 1/2 KARAT : NO OXIDATION
5. TOO FACED BLENDERS STICK FOUNDATION: 1 KARAT : NO OXIDATION
6. COVERMARK FACE MAGIC SOFT CREAMY MAKE UP: 1 : NO OXIDATION

LEFT TO RIGHT: (FLASH)

1. SISLEY FOUNDATION: PORCELAIN : MILD OXIDATION RATE
2. CLARINS TRULY MATTE FOUNDATION: 02 PALE IVORY : MILD OXIDATION RATE
3. VICHY NORMA TEINT: 15 OPAL : MILD OXIDATION RATE
4. TOO FACED BLENDERS STICK FOUNDATION: 1 1/2 KARAT : NO OXIDATION
5. TOO FACED BLENDERS STICK FOUNDATION: 1 KARAT : NO OXIDATION
6. COVERMARK FACE MAGIC SOFT CREAMY MAKE UP: 1 : NO OXIDATION

LEFT TO RIGHT: (NO FLASH, DAYLIGHT)

1. SISLEY FOUNDATION: PORCELAIN : MILD OXIDATION RATE
2. CLARINS TRULY MATTE FOUNDATION: 02 PALE IVORY : MILD OXIDATION RATE
3. VICHY NORMA TEINT: 15 OPAL : MILD OXIDATION RATE
4. TOO FACED BLENDERS STICK FOUNDATION: 1 1/2 KARAT : NO OXIDATION
5. TOO FACED BLENDERS STICK FOUNDATION: 1 KARAT : NO OXIDATION
6. COVERMARK FACE MAGIC SOFT CREAMY MAKE UP: 1 : NO OXIDATION

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT:

1. BEN NYE MATTE FOUNDATION: CE-1 CINE FAIREST : NO OXIDATION
2. BEN NYE CREME FOUNDATION: P-20 PALE VAMPIRE : NO OXIDATION
3. BEN NYE CREME FOUNDATION: P-022 GEISHA
4. COVER GIRL TRU BLEND: 405 IVORY : MODERATE TO HIGH OXIDATION
5. LANCOME RENERGIE LIFT FOUNDATION: PORCELAINE 10 (NC): VERY HIGH OXIDATION**
6. LANCOME RENERGIE LIFT FOUNDATION: PORCELAINE 10 (NC): MODERATE OXIDATION
** I swatched it twice, because first time, it did oxidate very badly, so, be careful with this foundation, if you dont shake it well, it will run orange, and the first pump also**

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT:

1. BOBBI BROWN LUMINOUS MOISTURIZING FOUNDATION: 00 ALABASTER : MODERATE TO HIGH OXIDATION
2. BOBBI BROWN STICK FOUNDATION: 00 ALABASTER : NONE TO MILD OXIDATION
3. ARMANI DESIGNER SHAPING FOUNDATION: 2 : MODERATE TO HIGH OXIDATION (DEPENDS ON HOW MUCH PRODUCT YOU APPLY)
4. DIORSKIN NUDE FOUNDATION LIQUID: 010 : VERY HIGH OXIDATION

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT:

1. BOBBI BROWN EXTRA TINTED SPF 25 BALM: ALABASTER : MILD OXIDATION
2. BOBBI BROWN SKIN FOUNDATION: 00 ALABASTER : NO OXIDATION TO VERY MILD OXIDATION
3. BOBBI BROWN LUMINOUS MOISTURIZING FOUNDATION: 00 ALABASTER : MODERATE TO HIGH OXIDATION
4. BOBBI BROWN STICK FOUNDATION: 00 ALABASTER : NONE TO MILD OXIDATION
5. ARMANI DESIGNER SHAPING FOUNDATION: 2 : MODERATE TO HIGH OXIDATION (DEPENDS ON HOW MUCH PRODUCT YOU APPLY)
6. DIORSKIN NUDE FOUNDATION LIQUID: 010 : VERY HIGH OXIDATION

FROM RIGHT TO LEFT:

1. LANCOME REGENERIE LIFT FOUNDATION: PORCELAINE 10 (NC)
2. COVER GIRL TRU BLEND: 405 IVORY
3. VICHY NORMA TEINT: 15 OPAL
4. CLARINS TRULY MATTE FOUNDATION: 02 PALE IVORY
5. MAC MINERALIZE SATINFINISH: NC15
6. CLE DE PEAU CREAM FOUNDATION: I00
7. MAC SCULPT FOUNDATION: NW15
8. MAC SCULPT FOUNDATION: NC15
9. MAC STUDIO FIX: NW15
10.BOBBI BROWN EXTRA TINTED SPF 25 BALM: ALABASTER
11.BOBBI BROWN SKIN FOUNDATION: 00 ALABASTER
12.BOBBI BROWN LUMINOUS MOISTURIZING FOUNDATION: 00 ALABASTER
13.ARMANI DESIGNER SHAPING FOUNDATION: 2

FROM RIGHT TO LEFT:

1. SHISEIDO THE STICK FOUNDATION: I00 : MILD OXIDATION
2. DERMALOGICA TREATMENT FOUNDATION: 1 : HIGH TO VERY HIGH OXIDATION
3. BECCA LUMINOUS SKIN FOUNDATION SPF 20: PORCELAIN : MILD OXIDATION
4. STENDHAL LIFTING ANTI AGE FOUNDATION: 001 OPALINE : NO OXIDATION TO VERY MILD
5. PAYOT FOND DE TEINT FRAICHEUR: 01 CLAIR : MILD OXIDATION
6. MAC STUDIO MOISTURE TINT SPF 15: LIGHT : MODERATE TO HIGH OXIDATION

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT:

1. ARMANI LUMINOUS SILK FOUNDATION: 0 WHITE : NO OXIDATION (BLUE UNDERTONE)
2. MAC FACE & BODY: WHITE : NO OXIDATION (BEIGE UNDERTONE)
3. DERMALOGICA FOUNDATION COLOR CORRECTOR: - MINUS : NO OXIDATION (CREAMY UNDERTONE)

FROM BOTTOM TO TOP, OR ARM TO WRIST:

1. BRTG PERFECT RECOVER BALM : NO OXIDATION (BB BALM)
2. DR. G HYDRA INTENSE BB BALM : MODERATE TO HIGH OXIDATION
3. URBAN DECAY SURREAL SKIN 4-IN-1 POWDER FOUNDATION: 1 APPARITION : MODERATE OXIDATION
4. NYX TWIN CAKE POWDER FOUNDATION: CP01 PALE : NO OXIDATION
5. MAKE UP STORE DUAL FOUNDATION POWDER: BERLIN : NO OXIDATION TO MILD OXIDATION

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT:

1. BRTG PERFECT RECOVER BALM : NO OXIDATION (BB BALM)
2. DR. G HYDRA INTENSE BB BALM : MODERATE TO HIGH OXIDATION
3. URBAN DECAY SURREAL SKIN 4-IN-1 POWDER FOUNDATION: 1 APPARITION : MODERATE OXIDATION
4. NYX TWIN CAKE POWDER FOUNDATION: CP01 PALE : NO OXIDATION
5. MAKE UP STORE DUAL FOUNDATION POWDER: BERLIN : NO OXIDATION TO MILD OXIDATION

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT:

1. VERSACE POWDER FOUNDATION: V 2000 : MILD OXIDATION
2. GRAFTOBIAN DUAL FINISH FOUNDATION: PORCELAIN DOLL : MODERATE TO HIGH OXIDATION
3. JANE IREDALE POWDER FOUNDATION: BISQUE : NO OXIDATION
4. BARE ESCENTUALS BARE MINERALS: FAIR : NO OXIDATION TO MILD OXIDATION
5. THE BODY SHOP MINERAL MAKE UP: 01 : NO OXIDATION

FROM DOWN TO UP, OR ARM TO WRITS:

1. La prairie Skin Caviar concealer spf 15: Ivoire (The concealer part)
2. La Prairie Skin Caviar concealer spf 15: Ivoire (The foundation part)
3. La Prairie Anti Aging foundation spf 15: 100

FROM BOTTOM TO TOP, OR ARM TO WRIST:

1. La prairie Skin Caviar concealer spf 15: Ivoire (The concealer part)
2. La Prairie Skin Caviar concealer spf 15: Ivoire (The foundation part)
3. La Prairie Anti Aging foundation spf 15: 100

From LEFT to RIGHT:

1. Giorgio Armani Face Fabric: 8 (Its the shimmery one, like my skin tone)
2. Illamasqua cream foundation: CF110
3. RCMA cream foundation: Porcelain
4. RCMA cream foundation: Ivory
5. Graftobian HD cream: Graceful Swan
6. Iluminare Fantastic Finish: Almafi Alabaster

From BOTTOM to TOP, or ARM to WRIST:

1. Cover Girl Advancer Radiance Age-Defying compact make up: 110 Classic Ivory
2. Clinique Even Better foundation: 01 Alabaster
3. Kevin Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer: SX01
4. Nars Sheer Matte: Siberia
5. Aveda Inner Light foundation: 01 Vanilla
6. IPKN new York Multi makeup finish

LEFT TO RIGHT:

1. Cover Girl Advancer Radiance Age-Defying compact make up: 110 Classic Ivory
2. Clinique Even Better foundation: 01 Alabaster
3. Kevin Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer: SX01
4. Nars Sheer Matte: Siberia
5. Aveda Inner Light foundation: 01 Vanilla
6. IPKN new York Multi makeup finish

LEFT TO RIGHT:

1. Cover Girl Advancer Radiance Age-Defying compact make up: 110 Classic Ivory
2. Clinique Even Better foundation: 01 Alabaster
3. Kevin Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer: SX01
4. Nars Sheer Matte: Siberia
5. Aveda Inner Light foundation: 01 Vanilla
6. IPKN new York Multi makeup finish

LEFT TO RIGHT:

1. Laura Mercier Silk Creme foundation: Soft Ivory
2. Bobbi Brown luminous foundation: 00 alabaster
3. Make up for ever HD Foundation: 110

LEFT TO RIGHT:

1. Lancome Renergie lift duo concealer: 01
2. Laura Mercier Secret concealer: 1
3. Laura Mercier Secret Camuflage: 1
4. Bobbi brown Corrector: Porcelain Bisque
5. Bobbi brow concealer: Porcelain
6. Mac Studio sculpt concealer: NW15
7. Mac Select cover up: NW15
8. Mac Select Moisturecover: NW15
9. Make up for ever Lift concealer: 01
10. Bobbi Brown Eye brightener: Light

LEFT TO RIGHT:

1. Lancome Renergie lift duo concealer: 01
2. Laura Mercier Secret concealer: 1
3. Laura Mercier Secret Camuflage: 1
4. Bobbi brown Corrector: Porcelain Bisque
5. Bobbi brow concealer: Porcelain
6. Mac Studio sculpt concealer: NW15
7. Mac Select cover up: NW15
8. Mac Select Moisturecover: NW15
9. Make up for ever Lift concealer: 01
10. Bobbi Brown Eye brightener: Light

LEFT TO RIGHT:

1. Giorgio Armani Face Fabric: 01 : Low oxidation
2. Korres Ginger and Vitamins Foundation: LF1: High oxidation
3. Clinique Almost make up: 01 Fair : High to very high oxidation
4. Maybelline Clear smooth aqua gel foundation: 11 Ivory: Moderate to high oxidation (and extreme creasing) (THE CREASING IS HORRIBLE AS YOU CAN SEE, HORRIBLE)

RIGHT TO LEFT

1. YSL Teint Resist: 01 : Moderate to high oxidation
2. YSL Teint Resist: 03 : Low to moderate oxidation
3. SKII Whitening source liquid foundation: OP-3 : High oxidation level
4. Bobbi Brown Moisturizing cream compact foundation: 00 Alabaster: No oxidation to very low
5. Nasr Sheer Glow foundation: Siberia: No oxidation to very low
6. Thierry Mugler Teint Luminescent: 10 : Low oxidation to moderate

LEFT TO RIGHT:

1. Diorskin icône: 010 ivory: Moderate oxidation
2. Tarte ReCreate foundation: 00 Porcelain: Moderate to high oxidation
3. Giorgio Armani Face Fabric: 01 : Low oxidation
4. Korres Ginger and Vitamins Foundation: LF1: High oxidation
5. Clinique Almost make up: 01 Fair : High to very high oxidation
6. Maybelline Clear smooth aqua gel foundation: 11 Ivory: Moderate to high oxidation (and extreme creasing)

RIGHT TO LEFT

1. YSL Teint Resist: 01 : Moderate to high oxidation
2. YSL Teint Resist: 03 : Low to moderate oxidation
3. SKII Whitening source liquid foundation: OP-3 : High oxidation level
4. Bobbi Brown Moisturizing cream compact foundation: 00 Alabaster: No oxidation to very low
5. Nasr Sheer Glow foundation: Siberia: No oxidation to very low
6. Thierry Mugler Teint Luminescent: 10 : Low oxidation to moderate

RIGHT TO LEFT:

1. YSL Teint Resist: 01 : Moderate to high oxidation
2. YSL Teint Resist: 03 : Low to moderate oxidation
3. SKII Whitening source liquid foundation: OP-3 : High oxidation level
4. Bobbi Brown Moisturizing cream compact foundation: 00 Alabaster: No oxidation to very low
5. Nasr Sheer Glow foundation: Siberia: No oxidation to very low
6. Thierry Mugler Teint Luminescent: 10 : Low oxidation to moderate

LEFT TO RIGHT:

1. Hanskin Caviar Gold BB cream: Moderate to high oxidation
2. hanskin Gloxxy Magic BB cream: Low to moderate oxidation
3.Silkygirl BB cream: Low oxidation
4. RojuKisss spotlight BB cream: No oxidation to low
5. Missha Shiny BB cream: Moderate to high oxidation
6. Etude Precious Mineral compact: No oxidation to low

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT:

1. SKII Power Signs treatment foundation: OP-1 (Moderate oxidation)
2. Diorsculpt: 010 Ivory (Moderate oxidation)
3. Shu Uemura Nobara cream stick foundation: 774 (Low oxidation) (runs very yellow)
4. Q10 Fluid foundation: OC-00 (Moderate to high oxidation, runs very yellow)
5. Paul & Joe Compact moisturizing cream foundation: 00 Alabaster (No Oxidation to low, runs a bit yellow)
6. Lancome Photogenic Lumessence: Ivory 1N (Moderate oxidation, runs pink)
7. Max Factor Colour Adapt: Rich ivory

FROM BOTTOM TO TOP, OR ARM TOWARDS WRIST:

1. Chanel Teint Innocence Liquid: 0.5 Albatre (Moderate to high oxidation)
2. Clarins Everlasting foundation: 103 Ivory (High oxidation)
3. Clinique Supermoisture Make up: 01 Pure Porcelain (VF-N) (High oxidation)
4. SK-II Power Signs treatment foundation: OP-1 (Moderate oxidation)
5. SK-II Air Touch foundation: OP-1 (Moderate oxidation)
6. Etude Precious Mineral BB Compact (Sheer glowing skin) (No oxidation to light)
7. Diorskin Forever compact SPF 25: 010 (Low oxidation)
8. StilaSmooth skin Moisture powder foundation: Shade A (Low oxidation)

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT:

1. Chanel Teint Innocence Liquid: 0.5 Albatre (Moderate to high oxidation)
2. Clarins Everlasting foundation: 103 Ivory (High oxidation)
3. Clinique Supermoisture Make up: 01 Pure Porcelain (VF-N) (High oxidation)
4. SK-II Power Signs treatment foundation: OP-1 (Moderate oxidation)
5. SK-II Air Touch foundation: OP-1 (Moderate oxidation)
6. Etude Precious Mineral BB Compact (Sheer glowing skin) (No oxidation to light)
7. Diorskin Forever compact SPF 25: 010 (Low oxidation)
8. StilaSmooth skin Moisture powder foundation: Shade A (Low oxidation)

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT:

1. Chanel Lift Lumiere: 0.5 Faience (Low to moderate oxidation)
2. Kanebo Cream Finish foundation: CF 102 Soft Ivory (Moderate oxidation)
3. YSL Teint Majeur: 1 (Moderate oxidation, depends a lot on skin, looks fine on my hand, but oxidizes like hell on forearm)
4. YSL Teint Compact Hydra-Feel: 1 Fair Beige (Low oxidation)
5. Maybelline Instant Age-Rewind: Porcelain Ivory (Previous formulation) (Low oxidation)

FROM BOTTOM TO TOP, OR FOREARM TOWARDS WRIST:

1. Tarte Smooth operator: Agent 00 (New shade!)(low to moderate ozidation)
2. Nars firming foundation: Siberia (Low oxidation)
3. La mer Liquid foundation: Porcelain (Low to moderate oxidation)
4. Chanel Vitalumiere: 10 Limpide (Moderate oxidation)
5. Biotherm Longwear: 515 (low to moderate oxidation)
6. L'oreal Visible lift serum foundation: Porcelain (Low to moderate oxidation)
7. Lancome Absolue foundation: Absolute Pearl 05 (NC) (Moderate to high oxidation)

FROM BOTTOM TO TOP, OR FOREARM TOWARDS WRIST:

1. Tarte Smooth operator: Agent 00 (New shade!)(low to moderate ozidation)
2. Nars firming foundation: Siberia (Low oxidation)
3. La mer Liquid foundation: Porcelain (Low to moderate oxidation)
4. Chanel Vitalumiere: 10 Limpide (Moderate oxidation)
5. Biotherm Longwear: 515 (low to moderate oxidation)
6. L'oreal Visible lift serum foundation: Porcelain (Low to moderate oxidation)
7. Lancome Absolue foundation: Absolute Pearl 05 (NC) (Moderate to high oxidation)

FOUNDATION LIST FOR VERY PALE SKIN TONES (NC/NW-15 AND UNDER)

2009-09-03T12:50:00.000-07:00

* BOBBI BROWN: Skin Foundation: 00 Alabaster (Between NW 05-10) UNDERTONE: ROSY/PINKISH BEIGE
* BOBBI BROWN: Luminous moisturizing foundation : 00 Alabaster (NC/NW 10) UNDERTONE: YELLOW
* BOBBI BROWN: Stick Foundation: 00 Alabaster (NC/NW10) UNDERTONE: BEIGE/NEUTRAL
* BOBBI BROWN: Extra spf 25 Tinted Balm: ALABASTER (NC/NW 10) UNDERTONE: BEIGE/NEUTRAL
* MAC: Full Coverage: W10 (NW 05-10) UNDER TONE: Pink
* MAC: Satin Finish liquid foundation: NC 15 (NC10) UNDERTONE: YELLOW-BEIGE
* MAC: Face & Body: WHITE (PURE WHITE)
* MAC: Sculpt foundation: NC 15 (NC10) UNDERTONE: BEIGE/YELLOW
* BECCA: Luminous skin color: Porcelain (NW10) UNDERTONE: Rosy pink
* BECCA: Stick Foundation: Sherbet (NW10) UNDERTONE: Pink
* GIORGIO ARMANI: Face Designer Foundation: 2 (NC10) UNDERTONE: Beige-Yellow
* GIORGIO ARMANI: Luminous silk foundation: 00 (PURE WHITE)
* GIORGIO ARMANI: Face Fabric: 08 (NC/NW 05) UNDERTONE: Neutral-white
* BARE ESCENTUALS: Bare Minerals: FAIR (NC/NW10) UNDERTONE: Neutral
* AROMALEIGH: Glissade/Veil foundation: ALABASTER (NW/NC 05) UNDERTONE: Neutral
* AROMALEIGH: Glissade/Veil foundation: L-1 LINEN (NW/NC 05-10) UNDERTONE: No specific undertone
* AROMALEIGH:
* CHRISTIAN DIOR: Diorskin Nude foundation: 010 (NC/NW 10) UNDERTONE: Neutral/yellow, dries 1 tone darker
* MAKE UP FOR EVER: High definition foundation: 110 (NW10) UNDERTONE: Pink
* MAKE UP FOR EVER: Face & Body: 36 Pink (NW05-10) UNDERTONE: Pink
* MAKE UP FOR EVER: Face & Body: 38 Pink Porcelain (NW10) UNDERTONE: Pink/cool toned
* PUPA:
* VERSACE: Cream powder foundation: V2000 (NC/NW 10) UNDERTONE: (STILL TESTING THE PRODUCT)
* REVLON: Colorstay Foundation (old version): Ivory (NC 05-10) UNDERTONE: Neutral beige (STILL TESTING THE PRODUCT)
* BORGHESE: Cura foundation: Ivorio (NW 05-10) UNDERTONE: A cool neutral
* LAURA MERCIER: Silk Creme foundation: Soft Ivory (NC 05-10) UNDERTONE: Beige/yellow
* SISLEY: Phyto-Tein Eclat foundation: Porcelain (NC 05-10) UNDERTONE: Yellow/beige
* COVER FX: Cream foundation SPF 30: C10 (NW05-10) UNDERTONE: Cool/pink
* BEN NYE: Cream cake foundation: Geisha (NC/NW 05) UNDERTONE: Neutral beige
* BEN NYE: Cream cake foundation: Pale Vampire (NW 05) UNDERTONE: Very cool/grey/blue undertone
* STILA: Any stila foundation: A (NC 05-10) UNDERTONE: Strong yellow undertones
* LORAC: Breakthrough perfomance foundation: SMS 1 (NC/NW 05-10) UNDERTONE: Neutral beige
* CLARINS: Teint eclat mat foundation: 00 Rosee (NW05-10) UNDERTONE: Pink
* CLARINS: Teint eclat mat foundation: 01 Linen (NW05-10) UNDERTONE: Neutral/yellow
* SUE DEVITT: Gel-cream seaweed foundation: Still & Quiet (or quiet & still not sure lol) (NC 05) UNDERTONE: Yellow
* MEHRON: Stick foundation: ALABASTER (NW 05) UNDERTONE: Pink
* ILLUMINARE: All foundations: ALMAFI ALABASTER (NW/NC 05-10) UNDERTONE: cool neutral
* NYX: Liquid foundation/Cake powder: PALE (NC 05-10) UNDERTONE: Neutral/yellow
* NYX: Liquid foundation/Cake powder: IVORY (NW 05-10) UNDERTONE: Pink
* SALLY HANSEN: Carmindy liquid foundation: PORCELAIN (NC/NW 10-12) UNDERTONE: Neutral/Beige (dries a tad darker)
* GRAFTOBIAN: Dual finish foundation: PORCELAIN DOLL (NC12-13) UNDERTONE: Yellow/beige
* TOO FACED: Blender stick foundation: 1 & 1 1/2 Karat (NC/NW 10-12) UNDERTONE: 1 Karat: Beige, 1 1/2 Karat: Pink/beige
* BEN NYE: Matte Foundation: CINE FAIREST CE-1 (NC/NW 05-10) UNDERTONE: Beige
* DERMALOGICA: Treatment foundation: 1-1G (NW/NC 12-15) UNDERTONE: 1: Beige/Pink, 1G: Yellow/beige
* COVER GIRL: Tru Blend: 405 Ivory (NW/NC 10) UNDERTONE: Neutral pink
* CLE DE PEAU: Creme foundation: I10 (NC 10) UNDERTONE: Yellow/Neutral
* COVERMARK: Face Magic: 01 (NW05-10) UNDERTONE: Beige Pink
* STENDHAL: Multi-age foundation: 005 OPALINE (NW10) UNDERTONE: Beige pink
* MAC: Airbrush foundation: NC10 (NC/NW10) UNDERTONE: Beige/neutral (can be used without airbrush)
* LANCOME: Absolue: Pearl 10N (or C) (NC/NW 05-10) UNDERTONE: Beige/Neutral

A SPECIAL THANKS TO LIZZY28 from Make up alley

still working on foundation swatches

2009-09-03T11:39:00.000-07:00

Well...apparently foundations can get very very oxidized according to skin ph. Thats what i did determine this morning when i was swatching over 40 foundations that i have.

For example, the Lancome renergie lift in Porcelain NC 10, should be very pale. But it varies. It can appear like its original color, up to 3 shades darker. In my mom's skin, it appeared like the original shade, in my inner wrist, 3 shades darker, in my face, 1 shade darker.

So...im working on an extensive list of foundations, undertones, coverage, texture and OXIDIZATION RATE. Its important this, because why buy a pale foundation if it will end up like a pumpkin in your face?

So...i will organize the pictures on:

How badly it can oxidize (my inner arm)
How it looks when its fresh pumped out of the container (in a plastic)
How it looks ON FACE with PRIMER.

Its the only good way to determine the essential aspects of a foundation. I will apply them in my skin, just primer and foundation, so that YOU can decide if its a good coverage, good finish, nice texture and depth of tone.

Hope you enjoy it, it will be an extensive work, but i will get it done for saturday.

What i received in the mail today...and some reviews

2009-09-02T12:47:00.000-07:00

Hello world!!!!

Ok, so i am very excited for what i got in the mail today.

It was from 2 swaps. Im still waiting the Illamasqua rich foundation i bought off ebay, its taking longer then normal, well...

In the packages, i got:

**BOBBI BROWN PLATINUM PINK SHIMMERBRICK**
**BOBBI BROWN NUDE SHIMMERBRICK** (2009 EDITION)
**LAURA MERCIER UNDERCOVER CONCEALER IN UC-1**
**A SET OF MINI MASCARAS, BROW GELS AND PRIMERS**
**A FULL SET OF LISTERINE WHITENING STRIPS!!! OMG, FROM MY FRIEND LORI, she added them in the swap package as an extra, gosh...i wanted to try them since sooo long, thanks girl!!!!**
**Many extras, that i will go through them at the end^**

I WILL DO INDIVIDUAL REVIEWS WHEN I GET TO TEST EVERYTHING ELSE. But for now, i will write on what i tried.

Awww isnt it cute all what i got in the mail? Im sooo excited.

So far i tried the Nude shimmerbrick with a super super pale foundation, and a true red lipstick from chanel (thanks lori!)...and it really did that 50's glamour look. Definitively, the nude shimmerbrick is in my must haves, you can either lay it heavily, and get that contoured black-n-white movies look, or go softly and just have a glow.

The anastasia of beverly hills volume mascara, wow...what can i say. I never tried her products, so this is my first one. AND I LOOOOOOVE IT. First thing my mom said was: What an amazing pair of natural lashes! Haha, so thats a big compliment.

Things im really looking foward for this fall/Holiday season

2009-09-01T15:01:00.000-07:00

Ok, so...this will be, a post dedicated for very very pale girls, as well as the coloring selection for pale girls.

(For reference, im talking NW/NC-15 and under)

My eye really got catched on this holiday season, specially by BOBBI BROWN.

It has amazing metallic colors...and as you might know, its a very futuristic color, specially the cool toned variations.

So, here i start, by adding the link to the pictures:

http://karlasugar.blogspot.com/2009/09/sneak-peek-bobbi-brown-holiday.html

Lets see...what i find very interesting, is the CHROME PALETTE and the LIPSTICKS

I think its a very nice variation for the typical gold, tawny and red make up that we see in counters for the holiday season.

The next thing im thrilled about, is the Nude collection from BOBBI BROWN, i know its a bit late to talk about it, but, as a very ppp, browns/nudes can look too artificial on the skin tone, since those are taken in mind for people with more of a light skin tone.

The lipsticks, i am not so sure about them. Maybe the "new rose garden" or "new soft blush" could be more wearable, since they are relatively sheer.

As far as the shimmerbrick, some are able to pull it off, while others will see themselves too "tanned". I personally think, its a gorgeous shade on a very PPP. It will not make the skin look tanned, when applied lightly, and only as a blush, instead of a highlighter. It wont warm up the skin neither, just give it an elegant appearance and enhance the cheekbones.

I will post the SWATCHES, along with it tested in my cheekbones when i receive it.

The eyeshadow palette?

Its fantastic. Im not sure if you saw the Kim Kardashian "Vampire-browless" look, if not, refer to this link: http://troyjensenonline.blogspot.com/2009/07/black-lips-on-kim-kardashian.html

For my taste, that look is a MASTERPIECE, they truly paled her skin with a tasteful way. Many would find this look shocking, but again, you are in a blog thats about shockingness (is that a word?? ha!), controversy and bold. And above all....CYBERPUNK. Yes, yes, i will post some girly stuff for ya, some more australian beach looks, but...many times it will be something like..."i would never wear this!!!" Haha, ok, maybe not!

Anyway, back to what i have to say, they used the BOBBI BROWN Nude eye palette. Among other things. But if you see, her eyes, focus on them, they are very very balanced. The colors do suit a pale skin tone (she wears Bobbi brown shade in porcelain), it has some nice bone-white-grey shadows, and those DO compliment PPP skins.

So, girls...this is my rant of the day, sorry...no swatches, im on the process of swatching foundations for you. So far, refer to the foundation list on the side....

Kissss

All my internal structures

2009-05-31T14:41:00.000-07:00

Oh my F!

I havent kept this updated....its a damn shame.

What have i done? well...i got my master's certificate from M.A.C cosmetics....in the hands of the spain's senior artist.
I work into elaborating more weird looks....surpassing my master pieces (yeah...like if they were any).

I will start working again in painting/drawing....i have had the bug to start in aurbrush painting. Hmmmmm

Revised mac brushes price and more stuff

2009-04-25T10:31:00.000-07:00

Yesterday i bought a Stendhal foundation. Pretty pale shade....005 Opaline. And i got a sample of the 0 Porcelain sisley foundation. The oil free one :-)

So far...i like the Stendhal one...its not too greasy. I applied on top a pressed powder from sisley.

Ok...so i went to the mac counter and wrote down the prices of the brushes, not all of them...but here we go:

M.A.C 116: 34,50E
M.A.C 219: 24E
M.A.C 224: 32E
M.A.C 239: 27E

The rest, i couldnt find prices...they are only mac pro ones and i didnt go to the pro store.

My product recommendation of the day is: Sisley lipstick. I am testing them...i got it in a travel palette from a lovely MUA'er....

I have no idea what shade is it...but anyway

My next big feature in this blog...will be foundation reviews, and specially for very pale shaded girls (NW/NC 05-10).

DIET-WISE: Im doing to hire IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Lisa Marie Bickels as my nutritionist/trainer. I have 24 weeks to get 85 lbs down, and since reviewing my diet when i plateau (which is often) gives me hell of stress...i thought better someone else do it. She has the experience of getting down to very lean :-)

I think thats all for the day....

My picks for eco-friendly paraben-free make up for a humid summer

2009-04-23T17:24:00.000-07:00

My picks, for you folks who preffer natural products, or atleast paraben free products, while maintaining a perfect look under the sun and humid summer conditions.

Here we go:

For primer, i like Smashbox Photofinish Light, its paraben free and fragance free. Suits very sensitive skin types, and controls oil production. It feels soft on the touch, but doesnt contain sillicones:

For foundation, on summer, i would pick a tinted moisturizer, but not the sheerest one, so my pick is on Tarte Smooth operator. Again, paraben free, and suited for sensitive skins. Comes in a very wide range of shades and undertones, something not typical with tinted moisturizers:

For concealer, i did pick Amazing cosmetics concealer. Its waterproof, and paraben free:

The powder i did like, was the new Bare Escentuals bare minerals SPF 30 sunscreen mineral powder. It acts as your sunscreen and setting powder, so its very good. And actually you can apply it every 1-2 hrs, since it comes with a brush, and it wont alter your make up. Not like applying cream sunscreen on top of your make up. This will keep shine at bay, while giving you the much needed spf in summer:

For bronzer/highlighter/blush, i picked a multitasking product. Depending on your skin tone, i have a recommendation or another. For normal to tan skin, i recommend Smashbox fusion soft lights, for fair skin tones, i do recommend Cargo Plant love Baked illuminator:

You will ofcourse, need some blotting powders, if you have very oily skin, so i did choose an eco friendly and relatively cheap ($10) Boscia blotting linens:

And oh my gosh....how could i forget....Mascara!!! I picked my all time favorit, but in a waterproof version. As you know, this is paraben free, and many other things free lol. Tarte, Lights, Camera, Splashes waterproof mascara:

And finally...for lips. I was a bit undecided on this one, but finally i went for something thats a hybrid between a lip balm, an spf and a lip tint. And i found it! Juice beauty lip balm spf 8, its actually a lip tint, moisturizing and spf!!! comes in a variety of colors, and Juice beauty is known for its organic eco friendly products!, so now you can have nice lips even on the pool!:

Bunch of rambles.....

2009-04-23T14:32:00.000-07:00

I will attend my first M.A.C master class. Its 28 hrs divided in 4 days, 3/4 of it will be practice on our assigned model.

I went to buy my entrance today:

I have 240 euros x 30%: 312 euros to spend in whatever i want!

So this is what i thought of getting:

M.A.C 109: 32 E

M.A.C 116: 32 E

M.A.C 138:

M.A.C 165: 34 E

M.A.C 174:

M.A.C 192: 32 E

M.A.C 219: 23 E

M.A.C 224: 28 E

M.A.C 231: 25 E

M.A.C 239: 25 E

M.A.C 249: 26 E

TOTAL: 317 E

Its more or less what i'd like from brushes. I may take or leave 1 or 2, depending on what i feel i need that day ;-)