I am guilty of committing a beauty sin, I wash my hair everyday. I have oily hair, which is why I wash it so often. In the beauty world this is a big No-No, but after doing it for so long it is hard to break the habit. That is until I found the best clarifying shampoo, Carol's Daughter Rosemary-Mint Clarifying Shampoo.
The theory behind using clarifying shampoos is that it really washes out all the product and gunk from your hair leaving it super clean, and due to this you can go longer between washes. I have tried several clarifying shampoos and I found them so drying, but this one is sulfate-free and non-drying.
The con's are the price, $13 at Sephora and the tingling sensation that lasts for a few minutes. The tingling doesn't hurt but I don't enjoy it either.
The Pro's, it is natural and I can go a day without washing my hair (which is a lot for me).
My take, buy it and if you don't like it simply return it.
Have a good weekend!
-JJ
Friday, July 27, 2012
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
The Best Mascara
They say the eyes are the windows to your soul, so what are your eyelashes? They are one of the most important body parts, because a simple sweep of mascara can make you go from unkept to elegant.
Everyone looks for different things in a mascara, because everyone has different eyelashes, and they're mascaras that address all of those different types. In the past 2 months I have tried 20+ mascaras in search of the best overall mascara. I went to make-up counters, bought mascaras, and received mascaras as free samples. I tried from all price points, Cover-Girl to Dior and everything in between. I am finally ready to crown the winner.
Everyone looks for different things in a mascara, because everyone has different eyelashes, and they're mascaras that address all of those different types. In the past 2 months I have tried 20+ mascaras in search of the best overall mascara. I went to make-up counters, bought mascaras, and received mascaras as free samples. I tried from all price points, Cover-Girl to Dior and everything in between. I am finally ready to crown the winner.
Max Factor False Lash Effect
This is the perfect mascara! It lengthens, separates, and thickens without being lumpy or flaking. It is a drugstore product so it is inexpensive, but here is the sad news, it's not available in the US. Max Factor used to be in the states but several years back they stopped selling in the US, now they predominantly sell in the UK. Don't despair it is available through amazon.com, of course it means you will pay more. I paid $18 for mine including shipping from London, its less expensive than some luxury brands and it works better.
Now the runner-up is Buxom Lash by Bare Escentuals this is also an amazing mascara and has the same effect as the Max Factor mascara. Buxom is an American brand and you can find it at Sephora costing $19. I still prefer Max Factor because it really does give you the false lash effect.
Toodles, lovelies!
-JJ
Friday, June 29, 2012
Review of Revlon's Grow Luscious Mascara
When it comes to mascara I think the quote "go big or go home" applies. I was super excited to try out this new mascara after hearing great reviews, and I was definitely expecting great things.
However, I was totally bummed out to find out it is just like any other drugstore mascara. It did almost nothing for my lashes. I have long straight lashes so I definitely need a super good mascara to give them the umph effect.
The good thing about it is that it doesn't flake and it is very inexpensive.
I was really hoping I would fall in love with this mascara but sadly that just did not happen.
Do you want to know what my favorite mascara is? Stay tuned.
-JJ
However, I was totally bummed out to find out it is just like any other drugstore mascara. It did almost nothing for my lashes. I have long straight lashes so I definitely need a super good mascara to give them the umph effect.
The good thing about it is that it doesn't flake and it is very inexpensive.
I was really hoping I would fall in love with this mascara but sadly that just did not happen.
Do you want to know what my favorite mascara is? Stay tuned.
-JJ
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Foundations for Pale Skin
Contrary to popular belief and culture not all of us want to be tan. Gasp! I myself embrace my paleness, but that also means that finding the right foundation is difficult. The make-up industry focuses on becoming tan (thank Coco Chanel for that) therefore finding foundations for pale skin has become increasingly more difficult.
Do not despair my fair maidens! My trials and errors are for your benefit, because I have found some amazing products.
The first thing to do no matter what skin color you have is to figure out what undertone you have (pink, yellow, or beige). Most people have different undertones throughout their face so it is important to match your neck. The easiest way to figure this out is if you try on a foundation in each undertone, and the one that blends in the closest is your match. Therefore, if you try on a foundation with a yellow undertone and your face looks to yellow that is not your undertone. The way to tell what undertone your foundation is by the title of your foundation with most brands. Titles with cool refers to pink and warm refers to yellow.
There are three brands that have amazing foundations for pale skin, unfortunately they are expensive and one of them is only available in the UK.
My favorite is Veil Fluid Makeup Oil Free SP by Hourglass it is good for your skin and No. 0 porcelain is a perfect match for my skin color. The draw back is that it is insanely expensive $60.
Make Up Forever has a lot of shade options in their HD Invisible Cover Foundation and Mat Velvet + Matifying Foundation. The draw back of these is the texture, it feels really thin and it doesn't blend in as well. At Sephora these range from $36-42.
Dainty Doll cosmetics is specially geared towards pale skins. The brand was started by Girls Out Loud band member Nicola Roberts. This product can be found easily in the UK but for those of us that don't live there i'll provide a link to a website that delivers worldwide for free.
Whatever your skin color is learn to embrace it and love it!
-JJ
Hourglass:
http://www.sephora.com/veil-fluid-makeup-oil-free-spf-15-P193231?skuId=1064849
Make up Forever:
http://www.sephora.com/search/brandResult.jsp?ref=900120&brandId=4028&node=1050000
Dainty Doll:
http://www.lookfantastic.com/brands/dainty-doll/dainty-doll-foundations.list
Do not despair my fair maidens! My trials and errors are for your benefit, because I have found some amazing products.
The first thing to do no matter what skin color you have is to figure out what undertone you have (pink, yellow, or beige). Most people have different undertones throughout their face so it is important to match your neck. The easiest way to figure this out is if you try on a foundation in each undertone, and the one that blends in the closest is your match. Therefore, if you try on a foundation with a yellow undertone and your face looks to yellow that is not your undertone. The way to tell what undertone your foundation is by the title of your foundation with most brands. Titles with cool refers to pink and warm refers to yellow.
There are three brands that have amazing foundations for pale skin, unfortunately they are expensive and one of them is only available in the UK.
My favorite is Veil Fluid Makeup Oil Free SP by Hourglass it is good for your skin and No. 0 porcelain is a perfect match for my skin color. The draw back is that it is insanely expensive $60.
Make Up Forever has a lot of shade options in their HD Invisible Cover Foundation and Mat Velvet + Matifying Foundation. The draw back of these is the texture, it feels really thin and it doesn't blend in as well. At Sephora these range from $36-42.
Dainty Doll cosmetics is specially geared towards pale skins. The brand was started by Girls Out Loud band member Nicola Roberts. This product can be found easily in the UK but for those of us that don't live there i'll provide a link to a website that delivers worldwide for free.
Whatever your skin color is learn to embrace it and love it!
-JJ
Hourglass:
http://www.sephora.com/veil-fluid-makeup-oil-free-spf-15-P193231?skuId=1064849
Make up Forever:
http://www.sephora.com/search/brandResult.jsp?ref=900120&brandId=4028&node=1050000
Dainty Doll:
http://www.lookfantastic.com/brands/dainty-doll/dainty-doll-foundations.list
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
The Easiest Order To Apply Make-Up
It can be very frustrating on a morning you are already running late to have to redo your foundation because eyeshadow has fallen onto your cheeks. One simple way to eliminate this risk by rearranging the order you apply your make-up. Here is the order.
1. Face prep (cleanse,moisturize unless you are using a mattifying moisturizer then you should apply this right before you put on your foundation, sunblock, and eye cream).
2. eye make- up ( this is the most important part, don't do your eyes after you have applied your foundation)
- if eyeshadow falls on to your cheek just brush it away with a clean face brush or place a tissue below your bottom lashes or place shadow shields.
3 . Mascara- the best way to apply it is by placing a business card or folded tissue behind the back of your upper lashes. This way you won't get mascara on your lid and you will get more of your lashes coated with mascara.
4. Under eye concealer
5. Foundation
6. Overall concealer
7. Face powder (if necessary)
8. Eyebrows- (brush them first to get any face powder off)
9. Blush
10. Lips
There are many ways to do this but I think this is the easiest.
-jj
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Saturday, June 9, 2012
How To Protect Your Hair This Summer.
It is time to spend countless hours in chlorine filled pools and under the bleaching rays of the sun, therefore it is also time to protect your hair. These are some tips from Tabatha Coffey from Bravo's show Tabatha Takes Over.
Tip #1 Don't comb your hair while it is wet. Instead wait for it to be damp and use a wide tooth comb working your way up.
Tip #2 Don't wash your hair more than once a day. Sweat and chlorine make it seem as if washing your hair throughout the day is vital, but you are actually doing more harm than good.
Tip #2 Don't towel dry your hair. Drying your hair with a towel actually creates knots and frizz, instead you can use paper towels.
Tip #3 Use hair products with SPF in them. It is as important to protect your scalp from the sun as it is to protect the rest of your body. Using these products will also help your hair color stay in tact since sun rays can bleach it. The most helpful thing would be to wear hats but it isn't always possible.
Don't forget to have some fun this summer!
-JJ
Tip #1 Don't comb your hair while it is wet. Instead wait for it to be damp and use a wide tooth comb working your way up.
Tip #2 Don't wash your hair more than once a day. Sweat and chlorine make it seem as if washing your hair throughout the day is vital, but you are actually doing more harm than good.
Tip #2 Don't towel dry your hair. Drying your hair with a towel actually creates knots and frizz, instead you can use paper towels.
Tip #3 Use hair products with SPF in them. It is as important to protect your scalp from the sun as it is to protect the rest of your body. Using these products will also help your hair color stay in tact since sun rays can bleach it. The most helpful thing would be to wear hats but it isn't always possible.
Don't forget to have some fun this summer!
-JJ
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