Korres Cheek Butters and Lip Butter

Hi gals!
So I was on the look out for a cream blush that was formulated with natural ingredients. I went to the MAC counter thinking that I would pick up one of their creme blend blushes but I just didn't feel right buying something with a lot of harmful ingredients. I saw many ingredients on the list that I just could not even pronounce. So, I went up to Sephora to see if they had something, and viola! They had just stocked their Korres line with the new cheek butters. And OMG, I am totally in love with these! They are just so creamy and dewy and really looks very natural. They have three shades so far in Philia Rose, Eros Coral, and Cara Crimson. I have the first two and have to pick up the third one. So far, I think that you can only find these in Sephora. They each cost $25. I would definitely repurchase these and I think are totally worth each and every penny! The other product I wanted to talk about was the Korres Lip butter in the color Guava. This is a lip balm with a tint and a little bit of a shine. I personally didn't find it very moisturizing and the color was a little white on my lips, but I know that a lot of people are extremely happy with this product. This retails for about $12! 

Eros Coral

Lip butter

Philia Rose

Bare Escentuals READY duo and new Real Techniques brushes

Hi guys!

So I recently purchased one product/two brushes that I am totally loving. The product I purchased is the new Bare Minerals READY eyeshadow duo in The Top Shelf. So I have a lot of Bare Minerals eyeshadows in their powder form. I am not a huge fan of applying eyeshadow in general as I feel like its too much of effort for me. BUT, after a lot of consideration, I decided I had to try out their new pressed shadows, and let me say that they are AMAZING! So they are pressed with some sea-nutritive complex and have good skin care benefits too apparently. So the duo I got is called The Top Shelf. The shade on the right is called Mixologist. This is a light bronze color that has a little bit of a sheen to it. The one not the right is called Cognac which is nice Champagne color. These are perfect for any skin tone.. but I would prefer to use them on some tan skin color so the color can really pop. But, the color payoff on these is just wonderful. You just really need a little to get nice application. This is worth $20. They have quads as well which are $30. I would definitely recommend checking these out, as they are definitely worth it. You can get these at Ulta, Sephora, or any of the the Bare Escentuals boutiques.

 So I want to review the Real Techniques brushes I purchased. For the those of you who watch the Pixiwoo channel, Samantha Chapman designed these brushes. Even Tanya Burr from Pixi2woo uses these as well.  They are made of taklon. So the pink one is called the stippling brush. This is a completely multi-tasking brush. You can put on liquid foundation, or cream blush, and it blends the product really nice. The one on the bottom is called the powder brush. I use the one on the bottom for mineral makeup and is good for applying bronzer as it has a light hand. I definitely want to go get the other brushes in her collection. I purchased these in Ulta and each one I think is about $8, so well worth the money!

Bare Escentuals Round the Clock Waterproof Eyeliner- 11 AM

Hey gals,

First off, I am so sorry that I do not blog that regularly like I should be doing. Sometimes, I just put it off then I realize, whoops, I never finished that post. But today, I just wanted to talk to you about this new eyeliner that I picked up. It's by Bare Escentuals and it's from their new waterproof collection. I picked the color 11 AM up at a preview event they had sometime in April. But, this color is a lovely moss green. And, the best part is it makes your eyes pop! ;) I have brown eyes so this makes my eyes like a really nice light shade of brown. It is very long wearing,and is much like Urban Decays 24/7 pencils, except with better ingredients. This one costs $15.It is a pencil, so you would have to sharpen it. 

So, this is what the pencil looks like, but the one in the picture is a different color. I couldn't find a picture that would give you the right color. But, I am really excited to pick up the other colors that they have. I really like these and would definitely repurchase.

                                            Krutika

New Origins BB cream

Hey gals!


So I went to Origins a couple weeks ago and I came out with their new BB cream from their Perfect world line. So BB stands for Beauty Balm. This basically primes, evens out the skin tone, has Spf in it, is tinted, so it is like an all-in-one product. If you want heavier coverage this is not for you. But, if you would like a flawless, dewy finish then you will love this product. My skin looks amazingly smooth, and blemish less. I have been combing it with a bit of the Origins Vitzing, so I do not let that product go to waste. The effects are still the same though. This product retails for $35. It is a little bit pricey, but I think that it is totally worth it. It is similar to Vitazing, but I feel that this has more coverage to offer, and the dewy effect is more pronounced. The smell is amazing, and their is this cool effect on my skin when I put it on! I feel like I do not need anything else on my face after applying this on. I would definitely repurchase this product instead of a heavy foundation any day.  Be sure to check it out!

                                                                                                                                 Krutika

Buxom lipgloss in Dolly and ZuZu luxe eyeliner

Hey gals!
So for the delay again! Two products I wanted to talk to you about today is the Buxom lipgloss in Dolly and the ZuZu luxe eyeliner. The lipgloss can be exclusively found at Sephora and the eyeliner at Whole Foods or online. The brand Buxom is a spinoff of Bare Escentuals. This lipgloss retails for $18. I love this shade and basically the entire line. The smell is like cake and once you put it on it gives a little bit of a tingly feeling, but nothing that is uncomfortable. It is has a little peppermint oil or something in it and makes your lips look a little fuller. It is a little sticky but it is not overwhelming. I think that this lipgloss is worth the money and I would repurchase anytime and not just this shade, but the other shades as well. 


Now for the eyeliner! I love black liquid liner and since I was not able to find the brand Lavera anywhere I found the ZuZu luxe eyeliner at my local Whole Foods. It is vegan and comes from a cosmetics company called Gabriele Cosmetics. I love, love this eyeliner! It is very matte and pigmented and comes in a little bottle. The brush is stiff and like a pen. This color definitely makes my brown eyes pop just like the Bare Minerals liner shadows do but I feel like this has a better staying power with out using liner sealers and things. I will continue to repurchase this eyeliner for sure! The price of this is about $15 and I think it is worth the money!
 Hope you enjoy!


                                                                                                                                 -Krutika


http://www.gabrielcosmeticsinc.com/index.cfm?category=3


http://www.bareescentuals.com/Buxom-Big-Healthy-Lip-Polish---Bunny/MasterBuxom,default,pd.html?start=1&cgid=BX_SUB_LIPGLOSS

Origins Skincare

Hey Everyone!
So sorry that I haven't posted in 2 weeks. I have been a little busy with midterms and such things.
So two weeks ago, I went to our local Origins counter, to pick up some samples. I was really looking forward to change my skincare routine because I was noticing that my skin had become rough, and was peeling. So, no more black soap for me. This is because I already have dry skin. So when I use products that remove the little oil I have in my skin, the body thinks that it needs to produce more oil, hence the pimples that I have been getting. Black soap definitely works for people that have oily skin, but it just not the right product for my skin. Anyways, I went to the counter, and picked up samples for cleansers, a moisturizer, and an eye cream. I started noticing a difference with my skin texture within 3 days. So after a week, I went back and shelled out about $137 to purchase my skin care items :). I bought the Origins Make a Difference Ultra Rich Rejuvenating Moisturizer (Little goes a long way with this one. It is extremely hydrating and the smell is absolutely divine), GinZing Eye Cream (this is not an anti-aging cream and it is only used for de-puffing the eye area and helps with black circles. The smell is not overpowering, and it has some light reflecting particles that really brighten up the eye area), Clean Energy Cleansing Oil (An oil cleanser that is used to remove makeup and forms into a light liquid once water touches it-after using it, my skin is still really smooth and doesn't feel tight), A Perfect World Cleanser ( This is not soapy at all, in comparison to the classing oil, but I feel more comfortable using this one when I wear makeup, but like all the other products the scent is really nice as well), last but not the least, I purchased a concealer as well. This is the Quick, Hide concealer. This blends extremely well into my skin. It doesn't work if you try to blend it, but you have to pat the concealer on. I am extremely happy with all the products, and if money is not an issue then I highly recommend going to your Origins counter. I find that Origins is a skin care brand-specifically and the people that work there know exactly what you need. Hope you try it out :)
                                                                                                                                    -Krutika

2 Face Fashion Kits by BE

Hey Everyone!

Today I just want to review two kits that I ordered on the BareMinerals web site about three weeks ago. So the first one is the Face Fashion-Pure Happiness kit. So the kit comes with five pieces. 
1)The Happy Eyecolor-which is a light, shimmery mint color. 
2)The other eye color is Wowza. This is a rich, shimmery purple color.  3)It comes a a mini Big&Bright eyeliner called Indigo, which is a really nice purple-black color. 
4)The next piece is a mini 100% Natural Lip gloss in Funnel cake. This gloss is a really nice nude pink shade. 
5)The last piece is the Chuckle blush. This is a really nice coral colored, shimmery blush. All of these pieces are great for spring and summer. The colors are very wearable and I think would look good on just about everyone!




 

 This next kit is the Face Fashion-Pretty Wild Kit. The colors in this one are exceptionally gorgeous. They are absolutely perfect for going out in the spring during the evening or they can be transformed into dramatic makeup for the winter. The packaging makes it even more colorful. The five pieces are as follow


1) Violette Eyecolor- A matte lavender shade
2) Greenhouse Eyecolor- a matte moss color
3) Floret blush- a shimmery, sweet pink
4) Flawless Definition Volumizing Mascara in Blue Black- I don't think you can tell that it is really blue if you have black lashes.
5) Pretty Amazing Lipcolor in Vivacious. This is a 
really nice lip color. It is a combination between dusted pink color. I really don't know how to describe it. lol. The good thing about this formula is that it is a lipstick/gloss. So the application is very creamy. 


Overall, both of these kits are amazing. They each come with different things so that makes it more useful. You can still buy these online at bareescentuals.com. I believe they do not carry these anymore in the stores. 


Enjoy! And as always, please leave me your comments/feedback.


                                                                                                                                       -Krutika