Eyeko Beauty review

I have heard such great things about Eyeko, everything from their face cream to their fat balms to their nail polishes. I am reviewing:


Fat Balm in "Raspberry"
This smells amazing, very easy to apply, hydrates/adds moisture, and the colors are pretty. I am reviewing the "Raspberry" one in particular, the color is a bit dark for my complexion, but I am very fair...the lightest in most foundation shades, and even sometimes those shades are too dark! So considering my level of fairness, I can imagine that this color would be perfect for medium to darker skin tones. I just don't think it's right for me, but it would probably work on olive to deep skin tones.


Nail Polish in "Vamp Polish"
This nail polish is a deep blue, there is enough blue in it so it's not too dark for fair skin tones unless you're after that high contrast look. However, this nail polish is a gorgeous vampy navy blue shade. The color reminds me of very ripe blueberries.

-ashley

Josie Maran Cosmetics review

This makeup brand was launched model, and actress Josie Maran. She has graced the covers of magazines like Self, Marie Claire, Shape, Glamour and Lucky. You may have seen her in commercials, films and print work as well. I remember the first glimpse I ever had of Josie Maran was a Maybelline Shiny-Licious lipgloss ad in a commercial. I thought the model was gorgeous and I loved the lip gloss shade she was wearing. I believe the shade was "Cola Float". I am reviewing:


Eyeliner in "Brown"
Black eyeliner can sometimes be harsh on fair skin, especially ever since I decided to dye my hair red. It can work of course for evening looks, or for a date...but as an everyday "going to the grocery store"? Black doesn't always cut it for daytime. So what better shade to use than a medium chocolate brown? It glides on very easily, and it has amazing staying power. Reminiscent of MAC's Eye Kohl in "Teddy". I love this.


Lipstick in "Curvaceous"
This is a gorgeous everyday shimmery coral lipstick. It's not too frosty, it's not too gritty, the consistency goes on pretty well and it has medium staying power. I can see this shade working on a variety of skin tones, even my mom likes it!


Eyeshadows in Sand, Rejuvenate
Sand is the color of well, sand. It's a matte golden yellow, like I previously mentioned, I could see this working for lots of people. Rejuvenate is a golden brown, also matte. I love that these eyeshadows are made with all natural ingredients, I just the idea of putting gross chemicals near my eyes. Especially for somebody kind of clumsy like myself, who often gets eyeliner in her eyes while applying, or eyeshadow flakes in her eyes while trying to apply to the lower lashline.

So try it out for yourself!

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-ashley

EyesLipsFace review

I have to admit that it's easy to be skeptical about quality cosmetics at such an affordable price ($1+). I know that I am not the first blogger to sing the praises of EyesLipsFace (E.L.F) cosmetics...but I am definitely joining that list of happy bloggers in love with ELF! I reviewed the following products:


All Over Cover Stick in "Fair"
This one matches my skin tone very well, it works great as a primer or if you're like me and only use concealer where needed and typically skip foundation. It covers dark circles, blemish, and any facial redness just to name a few of its many purposes.


Studio Brush 10 piece set
People always stress the importance of using good brushes, and with that being said, I have absolutely no complaints whatsoever. My favorite one is "Powder brush". It looks similar to the MAC #187 brush and has the same purpose. My MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in "Petticoat" glides on beautifully with this brush, and it blends so easily and seamlessly. Normally, I have to blend a little bit with my finger sometimes, but there was none of that with these brushes.


Studio Eyeliner & Eyeshadow Stick in "Smoke"
This is a great product with "2 in 1" packaging. The shadow part of "smoke" reminds me of MAC's discontinued shadestick in "Sharkskin". The eyeliner part is a black shade, that glides on the lash line or waterline with such ease and very little effort on your part.


Get The Look set in "Smokey Eyes"
Everybody loves the look of smokey eyes, although sometimes it's not so easy to know which products will work and the order in which they are applied. This set includes easy to follow instructions, eyeliner, mascara duo, an eyeshadow quad featuring dark grey/black shades. Also, this kit includes a smudge brush to smudge your way to smokey perfection! Black makes an interesting contrast to brown eyes, especially in pictures. For some reason, it really ignites the golden flecks in my eyes.


Mineral Lipstick in "Barely Bitten"
This color is a beautiful and natural medium to darker pinky coral. I love pinky corals, they're a "must" for red hair! The staying power is great, it is very easily to apply, the colors aren't too opaque to the point of not being able to apply without a mirror. They're sheer, but not too sheer. But beautiful none the less.


Super Glossy Lip Shine in "Watermelon"
This color is a cute, fun, slightly frosty pink (but not an unattractive kind of frosty). It's a pretty youthful color, and I think this lipgloss lasts a pretty long time after it's applied. It doesn't feel sticky or heavy, either!


Luscious Liquid Lipstick in "Ruby Slipper"
It smells great, like mint and vanilla. It feels cool and slightly tingly, the moisture properties are impressive and the color is a gorgeous sheer golden red. Love love love.

Sooo what are you waiting for?

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FOTDs + Coastal Scents palette!

I decided to do two FOTD's, a green eyeshadow look and a 40's sailor pin-up girl inspired by MAC's Naughty Nauticals collection.

First FOTD



FACE
E.L.F All Over Color stick in Fair (used as concealer/foundation)
Cargo blu_ray Blush/highlighter
MAC Dollymix blush

EYES
MAC Swimming eyeshadow
MAC Humid eyeshadow
CG eyeshadow in a really light green color
MAC Blacktrack fluidline
Maybelline XXL mascara

LIPS
MAC See Sheer lipstick

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Second FOTD

(My attempt at a salute)

FACE
E.L.F All Over Color stick in Fair (used as concealer/foundation)
MAC Petticoat MSF

EYES
Coastal Scents 88 Shimmer palette (4 shades of blue)
Stila Kitten eyeshadow (highlighter)
MAC Blacktrack fluidline
Maybelline XXL mascara

LIPS
MAC Port Red lipstick (♥)

Just for fun...


According to my friend Justin, I am as intimidating as a chihuahua in this picture. But what does he know, anyway?

My Coastal Scents 88 shimmer palette arrived!
Have you honestly seen anything more beautiful? Just got in the mail a few days ago.


-ashley

Mama Mio product review

Mama Mio is a skincare line generally marketed towards pregnant women. Although you don't have to be expecting to enjoy the luxurious products if you feel like pampering your skin. Mama Mio has everything from body creams to relaxing candles to other formulas to help you with areas like the 'twins' and your rump!

I'm reviewing Mama Mio's super-rich body cream. This cream has received accolades in magazines like "People" and "OK!" just to name a few. The cream was featured in People Magazine's "2006 Mother's Day Gift Guide". The smell is pleasant, there is not one trace of foul smelling chemicals, and it glides on so easily. It can be used anytime. It's a very versatile body cream. I would highly recommend this to anybody who could use a little bit more moisture in their skin!


I'm also reviewing Mama Mio's "Boob Tube". Every woman knows that eventually one day, the 'twins' will eventually head south. With this product, you can help defy the eventual gravity that every woman will unfortunately have to face. Celebrities like Mariska Hargitay and Rachel Weisz are said to be "gaga" over this product (US Weekly). I started using it about 3 days ago, and I could see a bit of a difference. I will be sure to update occasionally into my "boob-lifting" journey.
"After 3 days my boobs felt firmer and perkier – a truly miracle product!! 10/10" -OK! Magazine


Be sure to check out Mama Mio!

-ashley

Girlactik review

So I'm reviewing a lip gloss and eye shadow from the awesome brand "Girlactik". This brand has been featured in magazines and according to Eva Longoria, "everyone in Hollywood is using it." (quote from Tatler magazine). The eyeshadows have made appearances in magazines like Allure, Glamour, Marie Claire, In Touch and US Weekly.

I love the Star Shadow in "Penny". It is described as a shimmering copper, and this particular shade has been seen in Glamour Magazine! I love it, it blends amazingly well and the color is rich and beautiful. It reminds me a little bit of MAC eyeshadow in Bronze. "Penny" really ignites the golden flecks in brown eyes!

I'm also reviewing the Star Gloss in "Just Sexy". These glosses have been seen in Oprah and People magazine. Anyway, back to my review: "Just Sexy" is described as a coral pink with a golden undertone. Being a redhead, I love coral shades, because they can range from their undertones can range from pink to orange to gold. I have so many of them, but this has earned a place in my favorites. You don't need that much product, a little bit goes a long way. It has pretty good staying power, I didn't notice myself having to reapply too many times.

I would highly recommend this awesome brand.

Check them out!

Right now they have a "free gift with purchase" offer going on with a purchase of $75 or more!

-ashley

City Cosmetics Review

So City Cosmetics sent me these lovely lip plumpers to try out. I have tried all kinds of -low end and high end- lip plumpers (Too Faced Lip Injection, DuWop Lip Venom, and Lip Fusion to name a few). Although I am very content with my decently full lip size, I can't help but try to channel Ms. Angelina Jolie from time to time.

I love these. The smell isn't off-putting, they don't sting, and they don't turn your lips a weird shade of reddish pink that screams ALLERGIC REACTION!

The colors are sheer, but gorgeous. My favorites are South Peach, Clear, and Sun Diego.



Here are some pictures of a City Cosmetic customer before applying CityLips, 10 minutes after application, and 30 days of regular application.
Note: These are not my lips, I got the pictures from the City Cosmetics official website.
Before

After 10 minutes

After 30 days of regular use


Pretty cool, huh? Want to try it out for yourself? Of course you do!

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