Look: soft pink with dark blue

I am totally feeling Spring in the air. It is warm, and sunny this weekend and it inspired me to bust out my colorful eyeshadows..

Products: I used some random samples for the lid color. Blue liner: Ravlon Saphhire Flash, set with MAC Deep Truth eyeshadow

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Love of the week: MAC MSF Natural

This review is for MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural. I use the shade Medium Plus to set the concealer under my eyes. I use this product in the shade Medium Dark on my face.

It retails for $30. It's a lovely finely milled face powder. The powder looks matte in the pan, but I think since it's "baked" and has minerals, it gives a nice soft sheen on the skin. It provides very low coverage, so its perfect as a setting powder. I carry it in my purse to touch up my foundation throughout the day.

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Cuteness of the week: Did you miss me?

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Urban Decay Primer Potion Review

Hi everyone, I would like to introduce the best eyeshadow primer ever. It's called URBAN DECAY PRIMER POTION, otherwise known as UDPP. Sounds familiar? I just made my purchase on an Urban Decay Primer and will be doing a video on it. I also received a Urban Decay Eyeshadow Transforming Potion too. I won't go into details because I will be doing a review on it. STAYED TUNED!


Eyeshadow Primer Potion

This miracle eyeshadow primer is unmatched by any other in the beauty industry! The genie in this bottle fulfills three wishes: eyeshadow that lasts, more vibrant and lasting color, and absolutely NO creasing. Apply Primer Potion to lids before shadow application. It dries down almost instantly ( and invisibly ), creating smooth lids that are super powered eyeshadow magnets.

The formula is full of silicone, which you beauty mavens know makes for a smooth and silky application. Packaged in a pretty genie bottle, our Potion applies with a magic wand and flocked applicator.

Tips: A little goes a long way! Apply a thin coat and let dry, then apply Eyeshadow as you normally would. Then DARE it to crease. (Double-dog dare it, even!)
Fill Weight: 10ml e 0.34 US fl. oz.

Ingredients
Price: $16.00

http://www.urbandecay.com/categories/EyeshadowPrimerPotion.cfm

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India haul - skincare and haircare products

Here are a few things I picked up from my trip to India. I was just not drawn to any new cosmetics since I got a few Lakme items when my relative visited me in Oct, and I was very under-whelmed by them :(

I am a huge Biotique fan. Their products are all natural, affordable, and very effective!!  As I am getting older, my hair is thinning out a lot. One of the Indian hairstylists that I visited recommended I try bhringraj oil, so I bought a few different brands. I have finished the Dabur one, and I enjoyed it tremendously.

My hair fell out in clumps the first few times I massaged my hair with oil, but the hair fall stopped eventually. The oil eventually has even reduced my hair fall further. To be honest, I dont know if its the oil itself or the regular hair massage. I use it every weekend, and leave it on overnight.

Dabur's Bhringraj Oil

Loving them all! I add a few drops of rosemary and peppermint essential oils to coconut oil for hair massage

I bought the Neutrogena cleansing oil on my stopover in the Hong Kong airport

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Love of the week: Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer

I really wanted to love the MAC Pro-longwear concealer. I have dry skin under my eyes but everything creases! For most people this concealer does not crease, while it did not on me either, it was way too dry for me. It magnifies the "chicken skin" texture under my eyes.

So after trying a ton of different products I found Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer!  I use this product in the shade Medium.

I still need to set it with powder. I either use the Ben nye one or MAC MSF Natural in Medium Plus. But the result is awesome! No creasing - just looks flawless all day.

I highly recommend it!!!

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5 Ways to Stop Mascara From Smudging

  



Here are 5 amazing ways to avoid the raccoon-eyed look created by smudging mascara, which is never a good look for everyday, especially at a professional setting. Smudging mascara can make you look tired, sloppy and ruin your entire makeup look. Here are 5 ways to prevent your mascara from running, so you can look polished and put together at all times. 














1. Choose the right eye cream or moisturizer

The cream or gel you put around the eye can make your mascara run. Choose a water-based instead of oil-based formula and apply a small amount only. Do not apply any on your eyelashes as it will create a barrier on the lashes which will not allow the mascara to adhere; thus causing smearing throughout the day.

 
2. Avoid oily skin

Many individuals have oily eyelids which can come in contact with your mascara and cause smearing. Keeping your skin hydrated but non-oily is essential. Use oil controlling cleansers, toners and moisturizers or blotting paper throughout the day to keep the oil away.




3. Set your eye area with powder 

Whether its after your apply your foundation or concealer, always set the eye area with a bit of setting powder to keep the area dry. This will prevent the mascara from contacting any oily surfaces around your eyes.








4. Choose a waterproof formula mascara

This may seem like a given but it may be the easiest solution. Choose a waterproof mascara that does not flake or a water-resistant formula that is easy to take off at the end of the day. The drier formulated mascara tend to stay put longer.

5. Try various eye looks


If you only wear mascara and no powder eyeshadow, your mascara is more likely to smudge since there is no barrier between your skin and mascara. So try different looks and have fun. One good way to prevent mascara from running to your lower lids is to apply eyeshadow along the lower lash line.






Please read about my other How to make your makeup stay on posts:
5 Ways To Make Your Lipstick Stay On All Day
10 Ways to Make Your Foundation Stay On All Day
5 Ways To Make Eye Shadow Stay On All Day
10 Ways To Make Your Eyeliner Stay Put The Entire Day

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