02 June 2008

My Eyelash Secrets

I've been getting a lot of compliments about eyelashes, and people have been wondering how I get them as long as they are! haha.

My eyelashes used to be lacking in length and density, but my "big sis" (who's the owner of my gym, but is now more of my mentor/friend) showed me a product by Jan Marini. It's the Age Intervention Eyelash Conditioner. You can read about the product here, but you can't buy it online. However, you can call 1-800-347-2223 for the nearest distributor.

Anywho. I've been using this product for probably 8 months, and I love the results I've gotten. You basically paint it on like liquid eyeliner on your upper lid every night before bed. I started to see results in about 4 weeks! The only catch is that I think once you stop using the product, the new lashes that grow in are your natural length. I'm not completely sure about that yet, but I kind of noticed that happening when I stopped for a few months. I then started applying it again, and the long, luscious lashes came back again, haha.

My 2nd secret is my mascara! Katie B's Faux Lash mascara has been my Holy Grail mascara for over 2 years now. I've tried probably over 25 different mascaras, and none have worked as well as Katie's. I used to use Lancome's Hypnose, and I thought it was the best until I used Faux Lash. I even had to use Hypnose for a week or so because I got a stye, and had to throw out my Faux Lash, while my new one was being shipped over. The difference in my lashes when using the two are a HUGE difference.

Katie is an uber experienced makeup artist, and has her own makeup line -- here. I trust her because she explained to me that after working in the industry for so long, you learn what ingredients in makeup make the products great products. (PLUS! All of her products are made of all natural ingredients!) Well, you can find the mascara here. Though it costs a little more than the typical MAC mascara, I'm telling you that it's well worth it!

My final secret is my eyelash curler. I bought my first Shu Uemura eyelash curler in 8th grade (!!!), and I've remained faithful after these years. I swear by it because of its silicone pad, and the sheer design of it. It really makes a difference in the curl you get. Also, when I curl my lashes, I don't just clamp down once, but in several different points on the lashes themselves. That makes a difference too.a

Well, I hope that my secrets can help you out in some way (:
Have a great Monday!

27 May 2008

Weekend FOTDs: Blues and Purples

How was everyone's Memorial Day weekend??
I didn't really do anything except watch Indiana Jones on Saturday, and go shopping with my mom on Sunday (: I managed to buy a Gucci handbag on pre-sale! I didn't know they had those things! I got the cutest mini satchel for 299 when it's usually 350, I think. My mom got a tote for 399, when it's originally around 600. The only downside is that we can't pick it up until the collection comes out on June 2nd, but that's fine (: I'd rather wait a bit than pay full price! Whee. I'll put up pictures of it once I pick it up!

Anywho. I had two looks this weekend. One for Saturday, when I watched Indiana Jones (review on that movie in another entry) with my fambly and one for Sunday for shopping and Spaghetti Night.

First one is using blues--






There's no full face shot ): Sorry. But here's what I used--
MAC Bare Study Paint Pot
MAC Cornflower Pigment on lid
MAC Submarine e/s on crease
Stila Wheat on lower lash line
Stila Kitten on inner corner
Katie B's Faux Lash mascara
Katie B's Powderliner (but it's smudged in this picture)
Anastasia Brow Powder in Ash Brown


And the second one is purples--





MAC Bare Study Paint Pot
Stila's Wheat e/s on inner corner
Coastal Scents Mystic Fairy shadow (inner 1/3)
MAC Lovely Lily Pigment (middle lid, middle lower lash line)
MAC Fuchsia Pigment (outer corner, outer lower lash line)
MAC Deep Purple Pigment (crease)

Smashbox Photo Finish Primer in Blend
MAC Mineralized Loose Foundation in Medium
BE Bare Radiance blush
Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage in SC-3 (testing this out)

Lips--
Smith's Rosebud Salve
Korres Tinted Lip Butter in Pomegranate

Face




And a silly face ;p


Hope you enjoyed it! Yay.

08 April 2008

Weekend FOTD (:

I tried something new with my makeup this weekend. I strayed from my usual neutral look, teehee.

Horrendous bathroom lighting



Again, with HORRIBLE lighting. Ugh. The colors don't even show.


Face:
Smashbox Photo Finish Primer
MAC Mineralize Foundation/Loose in Medium
Bare Escentuals Bare Radiance as blush

Eyes:
MAC Bare Study Paint Pot as base
Stila's Wheat eyeshadow all over lid up to brow, and lower lash line
Stila's Kitten eyeshadow as highlight and inner corner under eye
Stila's Punaluu duo light blue color on first 1/3 of eye
Stila's Poise eyeshadow in the middle
Stila's Punaluu duo shimmering black on outer corner
Katie B's Powderliner in Coal for waterline and tightline
Katie B's Fauxlash mascara

Brows:
MAC Lingering Brow Pencil
MAC Wheat Brow Finisher

Lips:
Chapstick Lip Butter
Stila Long Wear Lip Color in Darling


I've gotten soo addicted to makeup lately, it's pretty horrible. And I'm sure that all the makeup I want doesn't fit in my budget (crap!).. but every makeup addict needs new stuff to play with! heehee. I just ordered a MAC Pro palette for 15 shadow pans, I'm really excited. I'm going to depot my few MAC shadows I have, and start collecting new ones! Yay. Gosh, makeup is a really expensive habit "/

I promise to write more, if people start reading this! haha.