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

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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


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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

Tip-Of-The Day: Explained

Hey Everyone,

I will be starting a "Tip-Of-The -Day." Every day, I will post a new tip or trick to help with beauty. Even if I don't post anything one day, there is sure to be a tip of the day. Hope that you like this, tell me your tips in the comments below!

Love ya!
xoxo sephorastarlette

Welcome To My Blog!

Hey everyone!

I have decided to make a blog about beauty because I LOVE makeup, beauty, and fashion! I hope that I will help many people with this blog! Tell me what you want me to blog about in the comments below!

Thanks~
xoxo sephorastarlette