Rave: Covergirl True Romance Palette!

Hey everyone!

I have been loving this palette from Covergirl Cosmetics! It's really pigmented and pretty. It's got a bunch of beautiful purple shades and they all look beautiful together. Let me show you some different ways to wear the colors.

Look 1:
-White in the tear duct and brow bone.
-Light purple on the lid
-Grey and sparkly purple in the crease

Look 2:
-White on the lid
-Light purple in the crease.
-Grey smudged on the lash line

Look 3:
-White in the tear duct
-Sparkly purple on the lid
-Grey on the outer "V"

I hope that you liked this and tell my if you like my raves!

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xoxo sephorastarlette

How To: Loose Waves

Hey everyone!

I'm going to do my first hair tutorial on my blog! I love the way this looks and I was inspired to make these by Scarlett Johanson's Oscar hair. It looked a little fried, but I thought that it would look really good on longer hair!

 

1. To start off, spray your hair with heat protectant. It's very important to do this at the beginning of any hair style that involves using heat. I'm using CHI 44 Iron Guard all over my hair then brushing it through.

CHI 44 Iron Guard ($14.00) 

2. Next take a clampless curling iron, and wrap medium-large sections of hair around the barrel and hold for a couple of seconds. Do this to your entire head and make sure your curl away from your face. 

 Infiniti by Conair 

3. Take a flexible hold hairspray and spray it all over. Now you are finished!

L'Oreal Elnette Hair Spray 

Love ya!

xoxo sephorastarlette

New Cremeblend Blushes at MAC?!?!

Hey guys!

I'm sure you all have heard of the cremeblend blushes at MAC. They're MAC's creme blushes. about 1 month ago, they were being discontinued so I went and got ladyblush, their most popular creme blush. Today, I went online and saw that they were back! They now also come in pro palette form. The colors look a bit different though... If any of you have tried them, tell me if the formulation is different!

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xoxo sephorastarlette

Review: Bella Bamba!

Hey everyone!

I'm sure all of you have heard of Benefit's Boxed Powders; Coralisa, Georgia, Hoola, Dallas, etc. They are known for their excellent pigmentation and adorable packaging. The newest boxed powder to the family is Bella Bamba. It is described as:

"The triple dimension of pink... brightening, sculpting and defining. Sweep on the apples of your cheeks and dot at the hairline for a total thrill of dimensional color. WOW!"

Bella Bamba vs. Coralista:

When I first saw this blush, I was hesitant to get it because it looks at lot like Coralista, another boxed powder from Benefit. This blush is a lot pinker than Coralista and has a lot more shimmer. 

Color: [15/15]

I'm not sure why this is considered a 3D pink, and I don't get a trill of dimensional color, but I love this blush! It's a bright, watermelon pink with gold sparkles. It's super pigmented so be careful when applying this to your cheeks. I think that it would look great on a variety of skin tones, especially medium - dark skin tones. 

Application: [9/10]

I apply to the apples of my cheeks using a MAC #128 brush and blend upward to my temples for a beautiful, pink glow, but you don't have to use that exact brush, any fluffy brush will do! The only problem is that it's extremely pigmented, so you could end up looking like a clown if you use too much!

Packaging: [5/5]

If you haven't already noticed, the packaging is different than the other boxed powders. It now has a flip top and a mirror inside, which I like so much better than the other boxed powders that have a top that comes completely off. The brush that comes from it is also different. The top is rounder and a lot denser than the others. 

Value: [9/10]

This blush is $28.00 for .28 oz, which is about $1.00 for every .01 ounces. It's a high price to pay, but I think it's worth it because these last FOREVER! 

Overall [38/40]

Grade: A

Love ya!

xoxo Sephorastarlette

Tip-Of-The-Week March 6-13, 2011

Tip-Of-The-Week:

Apply eyeshadow primer underneath your concealer to keep it in place all day! I recommend using Urban Decay's eyeshadow primer potion. Don't use too much or else your concealer will crease!

Urban Decay Primer Potion ($18.00) Sephora

Love ya!

xoxo Sephorastarlette

WHERE HAVE I BEEN????? + Tip-Of-The-Week

Hey everyone!

I'm so sorry that I have been MIA for so long. A lot of stuff happened, and I was so busy that I couldn't post anything, but there has been a change. Tip-Of-The-Day is now Tip-Of-The-Week. It was a lot of stress trying to get a tip up every single day. Tip-Of-The-Week will be posted every Sunday. I hope that you all had a nice month!

xoxo
SephoraStarlette (:

Tip-Of-The-Day: February 6, 2011

Tip: Choose eye shadow powders that feel smooth, not dust to the touch, since powders can sometimes look cakey and exaggerate lines. Apply with a soft, domed shadow brush to blend into creases and corners.

Stila Eye Shadow Pan (18.00)

MAC #224 Brush ($29.00)

(Sorry The Pic Is A Little Messed Up)

Love Ya!

xoxo sephorastarlette

Tip-Of-The-Day: February 5, 2011

Tip: It takes 30 minutes for sunscreen to absorb fully into your skin, so put it on before going outside and reapply every two hours; perspiration, heat, and swimming can diminish the SPF's efficacy.

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xoxo sephorastarlette

Tip-Of-The-Day: February 4, 2011

Tip: Concealer should ALWAYS follow foundation; if you put it on first and then blend foundation, the foundation will remove some of the concealer.

Concealer: MAC Studio Finish SPF 35 Concealer ($16.50)

http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/157/314/Studio-Finish-SPF-35-Concealer/index.tmpl

Love ya!
xoxo sephorastarlette

January Favorites!

Hey everyone!

Here are my favorite beauty products for the month of January:

Laura Mercier Oil-Free Tinted Moisturizer
I love this! It evens out my skin tone and doesn't dry my skin out, although since I have severely dry skin by the end of the day I have flakes on my face.

Urban Decay Alice In Wonderland Palette
I've rekindled my love with this palette! I haven't used it in a while and I pulled it out at the beginning of the month and started using it again! You can't get this exact palette anymore, but Urban Decay has a ton of palettes to choose from. None of the colors inside were limited edition.

Maybelline Eye Studio Gel Eyeliner
Best. Gel. Eyeliner. Ever. It's super black and really cheap. I love it!

Love ya!
xoxo sephorastarlette

Tip-Of-The-Day: February 3, 2011

Tip: Turn broken and cracked eyeshadow by crushing it and adding a dab of vaseline or eye cream until you get it to the right consistency. Now you have a cream shadow!

Love ya!
xoxo sephorastarlette

Tip-Of-The-Day: February 2, 2011

Tip: To make foundation that is a little too dark for you lighter, dab a little foundation on your hand, then squeeze a pea-size dot of SPF 30 on top and mix until the sunscreen and foundation blend completely. Once it is blended, it will be lightened a shade or two. This tip is great for foundation that you use in the summer!

Love ya!
xoxo sephorastarlette

Tip-Of-The-Day: February 1, 2011

Tip: Cream highlighters are denser than luminizing lotions, so use them only on areas you want to highlight, like the inner corners of your eyes, the cupids bow, and under your brow bones.

Highlighter: NARS The Multiple
Copacabana - for light-medium skin tones.
South Beach - for medium-dark skin tones.

http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P2866&categoryId=B70

Love Ya!
xoxo sephorastarlette

Tip-Of-The-Day: January 31, 2011

Tip: For extra-thick-looking lashes, apply loose powder over lashes before applying mascara.

Loose Powder: Make Up For Ever HD Microfinish Powder ($30.00)

http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P210400&categoryId=B70

Mascara: L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara ($7.49)

http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/l'oreal-voluminous-dramatic-volume-building-mascara/ID=prod2403466-product

Tip-Of-The-Day: January 30, 2011

Tip: When the weather starts to warm up, try using a cream blush as an eye shadow! Just make sure you apply a primer underneath the cream blush and only put a little on your eye.

Primer: Urban Decay Primer Potion ($18.00)

http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P74310&categoryId=B70
Cream Blush: NYX Cream Blush ($6.50)

http://www.nyxcosmetics.com/index.php?pf=CB

Tip-Of-The-Day: January 29, 2011

Sorry this tip is a day late! I forgot to post it yesterday.

Tip: Once you are out of the shower, apply a lip balm immediately. This will create a smooth surface once your ready for lip color.

Tip-Of-The-Day: January 28, 2011

Tip: Are you sick and tired of your eyeliner wearing off throughout the day? Then after you put on gel, cream, or liquid liner on your upper lash line, put a matte, black shadow on top of the liner with an eyeliner brush. This will make it last all day!

Tools:

MAC Eyeshadow in Carbon ($14.50)

http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/154/363/Eye-Shadow/index.tmpl

MAC #253 Brush

http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/145/823/263-Small-Angle-Brush/index.tmpl

Love Ya!
xoxo sephorastarlette

Powder Blush 101

Hey everyone!

Most people know what blush is, but some stay away because they don't want to end up looking like a clown. Well I'm going to tell you some tips and tricks to help you learn to use blush the RIGHT way.

Rule #1: If you're new to blush, stay away from any bright colors: hot pink, red, orange, etc. You don't want to end up looking like a clown. I recommend light pinks and peaches.

Rule #2: Don't get too much blush on the brush. You can always add more, but it's hard to take away blush once it's on your face.

Rule #3: I recommend using a small, fluffy brush when putting on blush, that way you can put it exactly where you want it.
MAC #129 ($34.00)

MAC #116 ($32.00)

http://www.maccosmetics.com
Rule #4: Apply blush on the apples of your cheeks and blend outward.

Rule #5: Always have a clean brush nearby to blend out the blush.

Tip Alert!!! If you use too much blush, you can apply foundation over it to cover up the blush, but don't do that more than once or else it will get cakey.

My Favorite Blushes for Beginners:

Benefit Dandelion Boxed Powder ($28.00)
This adds a sheer pinky glow to your face, I recommend it for light to medium skin tones.

http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P38347&categoryId=B70

MAC Mineralize Blush in Gleeful ($21.00) A cool-tone pink with gold pearl that looks good on medium-dark skin tones.

http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/869/1791/Mineralize-Blush/index.tmpl

NARS Blush in Sex Appeal ($26.00) A soft peach that will look good on light-medium skin tones.

http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P2855&categoryId=B70

Covergirl Blush in Rose Silk (Price Varies, Depending on Store)

(Found At Any Drug Store) 

NYX Powder Blush in Peach ($5.99)

http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?skuId=2139691&productId=xlsImpprod3020029&navAction=push&navCount=1&categoryId=cat80052#sku2226107

I hope this helps you!

Love ya!
xoxo sephorastarlette

How To: Cover A Blemish Like A Pro!

Hey everyone!

I know we all have those days where are face is breaking out, so here are my tips on how to cover those unattractive zits!

Step One: Green Concealer
Before you apply your foundation, put a green concealer on any zits on your face, but don't blend it. The green will counteract the red from the zits. I recommend using a MAC #194 concealer brush to do this, but you can use your fingers, just make sure that they are clean!  My favorite green concealer is Coastal Scents Color Corrector Concealer Quad, which is only $7.95.

(http://www.coastalscents.com/cfwebstore/index.cfm/product/1922_140/color-corrector-quad.cfm)

Step 2: Apply Your Foundation
Now apply your foundation as you normally would.

Step 3: Apply Skin Color Concealer
Now taking a stick concealer, apply it over the pimples and blend using your fingers. The natural warmth from your fingers should help melt the concealer into your skin, again, just make sure that they are clean! My favorite is the NARS Concealer ($22.00) or the Bobbi Brown Face Touch Up Stick ($22.00).

http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P2858&shouldPaginate=true&categoryId=3976

http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P270599&categoryId=B70

Step 4: Apply Under Eye Concealer
Apply your favorite under eye concealer under your eyes.

Step 5: Apply a Setting Powder
To Lock all of the cream products in place that you have just used, apply a powder over. If you have very light skin, I recommend a translucent powder. If you have any other shade of skin, I would recommend a pressed powder that is your skin color. If you want even more coverage, you can apply a powder foundation over all of this.

Translucent Powder: Bare Essentials Mineral Veil ($19.00)

http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P61004&categoryId=B70

Pressed Powder: MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural ($26.00)

http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/869/1343/Mineralize-Skinfinish-Natural/index.tmpl

Powder Foundation: NARS Powder Foundation ($45.00)

http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P125408&categoryId=B70Then you're done!

I hope that this helps you!

Love ya!
xoxo sephorastarlette

Birchbox: Get Deluxe Samples For Just $10 a Month

Hey Everyone!


I have found what every beauty lover needs: Birchbox. It's a service that delivers you 4-5 handpicked deluxe samples at the beginning of every month. For only $10 a month. I tried it this month and I loved it so I think I am going get it for the rest of the year. You can check them out on their website and they even have a youtube channel that shows you how to use the products that they give you each month. This month I recieved deluxe samples of:


AHAVA Dermud Hand Cream: This hand cream feels very light and hydrating on my hands and smells amazing! I have very dry hands and this has done wonders to them, making them feel great. 
Blow Up Daily Volumizing Shampoo + Conditioner: I really like these, although I wish the shampoo wasn't sulfate free. Plus, when I use up the shampoo and conditiner, I can use the bottles for travel!
Too Faced Primed and Poreless Face Primer:  This primer makes my entire face matte and makes my pore appear smaller. My makeup stays put for hours! 
myfaceworks 'i need to heal' Sheet Masks: These masks nourish my skin and are best used when your skin isn't breaking out. My birchbox came with one of these. 
FREE GIFT: Ahena's Gypsy Tea Firelight Chai Herbal Red Tea: Very yummy and are so strong that I can re-use the tea bags!

 I think I am going to start doing Birchbox hauls on my blog. Tell me what you guys think in the comments below! 

Birchbox Website: http://www.birchbox.com/
Birchbox Youtube:  http://www.youtube.com/user/birchboxtv


Love Ya!
xoxo sephorastarlette

Mini-Haul: New Drugstore Lipsticks!

Hey everyone!

I recently picked up some new lipsticks from the drugstore that I love! I think I have a new favorite beige-y nude and medium pink. They are:

Maybelline Lipstick in "Warm Me Up"
This beautiful medium pink is actually the color of my lips, only darker. It would look good on a variety of skin tones and reminds me of NARS "Dolce Vita"Lipstick, only it's about a third of the price. This lipstick retails for $7.99.

Revlon Lipstick in "Champagne on Ice"

This beige-y nude color is definitely frosty! It would probably look good on light to medium skin tones. This retails for $7.99 also. 

Hope you liked this mini-haul and that you want me to do more for you!

Love Ya!

xoxo sephorastarlette

Tip-Of-The-Day: January 27, 2011

Tip: If you are looking for a long wearing blush but don't have one, you don't have to hit Sephora just yet. Take a little bit of a long-wearing lipstick and mix it with your moisturizer. Smile and apply the mixture to the apples of your cheeks and now you have a blush that will last all day!

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xoxo sephorastarlette