Beauty Blab

Almay TLC Foundation Review

2010-01-05T07:37:00.000-08:00

Hey Guys,
So today I am reviewing Almays TLC foundation. I have bee wanting to try this foundation out for a long time and the other day when I went to Ulta this was on sale for 50% off so of course I picked it up! The main thing that drew me to this foundation was the packaging. I love pump foundations! Surprisingly this is a really good pump too. I say that because some drugstore pump foundations I have tried the pump was really cheap and they broke on me but so fare this one is going strong! Also I like that the bottle is glass. The shade that I bought this in was 140 buff and it is perfect! I always pick the lightest shade in any drugstore foundation because that is usually what fits me but they did not have the lightest shade so I went with this ( which is the second lightest) and this works perfect. On the back of the bottle it says nourishes and protects skin for 16 hours, wont rub off even in heat and humidity, looks freshly applied all day, infused with vitamins and antioxidants. This is one of the few foundations that I can say the 16 hour claim is actually true! The way I wear this is with just a moisturizer on my face then I apply the foundation and set it with a loose powder and it works great. This is such a creamy foudnation too but once you put it on it does not feel like you are wearing any! It is probably a meduim coverage but it is very easily buildable. Another great feature that this has is it has a SPF of 15 in it. I always apply a sunscreen under my foundation anyway but it is nice to have a little bit of a SPF in my foundation. I do not know about the whole wont rub off in heat and humidity claim because right now where I am living it is -2 degrees Fahrenheit outside. Another big plus about this for me is it did not make me break out! I have super super sensitive skin and if I can wear it you probably can too (but dont hold me to that) :)

Anyway all in all I give this foundation an A+

xoxo
Molly

2010 Resolutions

2010-01-01T20:09:00.000-08:00

It is that time of year again were I am all inspired to "change my life" and two weeks later I think the heck with it lol. But it is a tradition that I have to do every year so once again my new years resolutions are:

1) Live healthier

2) Be more positive. I need to train my brain to think positive because once you have that stuck in your head it is there for good ( you would know that very quickly if you met my mother) :)

3) Keep up with this blog

4) Use more waste less

I think these are pretty basic but they are realistic goals for the new year! Lets hope they stick! Hope you are having a great January 1st :)
xoxo
Molly

Happy Holidays from me and Maggie

2009-12-24T17:28:00.001-08:00

Hey everyone,

So it is Christmas Eve and I just wanted to say happy holidays to anyone who is reading this. Also I would like to introduce you to my baby Maggie. Obviously she is my dog but I love her! You might see her a little more in 2010 so keep an eye out :) Any way hope you are having a

great day

xoxo

Molly

Clinique 3 Step: Does it really work Week 3

2009-12-21T05:39:00.000-08:00

Hey Guys,
Okay so I think this might be my last post on the Clinique 3 Step because ............. I am in love! My skin has not looked this good in forever! My skin tone has evened out and all of my blemishes are gone! There has been a few days where all I wear on my face is just a little bit of concealer under my eyes! I never had the confidence to do that before I started this!

Anyway the Clinique 3 Step really does work and yes it is worth the $50 you have to spend on it.

xoxo
Molly

Clinique 3 step: Does it Really Work? Day 4

2009-12-12T06:08:00.000-08:00

Hey Everyone,
So I have been using the Cliniue 3 Step for 4 days now and I am in love! My skin has never been as soft as it is right now! Yesterday I already noticed a change in my skin. I have a little bit of under the skin acne on my forehead and I noticed it going away already! The lady at the counter said it would take up to two weeks probably for my skin to start changing but I was really surprised when I looked in the mirror and most of it was gone.

How I Use It

1. I wet my face with water and use the cleanser going in a circular motion with my fingers and "massaging" it every where on my face

2. Rinse of the cleanser

3. Use the toner with a cotton ball "swiping" it in one direction on my face NOT going in a circular motion. The reason you do not go in a circular motion is because the product is kind of like a chemical exfoliator so when you swipe it in one direction on your whole face you are not just moving and kind of putting back what is coming off. If that makes sense lol.

4. I just use Zit Zap on any little blemishes that are on my face

5. Moisterize. I just use about one and a half pumps of the moisterizer and massage it all around my face.

Does the Clinique 3 Step Really Work?

2009-12-08T05:27:00.000-08:00

Hey Guys,
So today I went to my Clinique counter and thought I would try the 3 step skincare system. I got tested for what type of skin I have and what level I need and I am level 3. The lady that helped me was so nice and friendly. She showed me how to use all of the products and answered my many many questions! lol Anyway in the next couple of weeks I am going to show you how this worked for me and my results and everything. I might even give updates like once a week if I have time.
Have a Great Day
Molly

FTC Law:
1) Did you get this product for free by the company, or did you buy it yourself?
I bought it myself.
2) Are you getting paid or compensated by this company for this video?
No.
3) Are you affiliated with this company?
No.
4) Is this your honest opinion or a paid review?
My honest opinion.

How To: Pack Your Palettes

2009-11-28T19:30:00.000-08:00

Hey Everyone,
Since the holiday season is hear and lots of you might be traveling I thought I would show you the way I pack my palettes! I have used this method for a while and this is the best way I have found so far. I am actually out of town as I am writing this and this is how I packed my eyeshadow palette and it made the trip with no cracked shadows!

1. First thing you do is take either Glad press and seal or I used plastic wrap because I could not find any press and seal in my grocery store. Anyway you take that and lay it over your shadows. If you are using glad then you can press in between the shadows to seal it but if you are using plastic wrap you can just leave it.

2. Next take 2 pieces of paper towel and lay that over your shadows on top of the plastic wrap. Make sure that your palette still closes but make it as tight as you can. If you are like me and saved the boxes your palettes can in then you don't even have to worry about you palette being able to close because the palette will be tight in the box.

3. If you still have the box you palette came slide the palette in the box and you are ready to go!

If you do not have the box:

Make sure the palette closes tight

Put it in some type of very soft safe place where it will not get knocked around easily. I always but mine in my suitcase in between my clothes (even if I have the box for it)

One Last Tip:

I would suggest you put your palette in between your clothes or something soft. Then it will stay nice and cushioned also then it will not get scratched by anything like if you had it in your makeup bag.

Top 7 Drugstore Favorites

2009-11-23T10:12:00.001-08:00

Hi Everyone,
So today I decided I would do my top ten drugstore favorite things. Now I would say I have a pretty balanced makeup collection probably 60% high end 40% drugstore. I love to try lots and lots of new products but these are the ones I always rebuy!

1. Revlon Colorstay Foundation for dry skin. I am absolutely in love with this foundation! I really does stay on all day! Once I put this on in the morning it does not budge until I take it off at night! Also it gives me lots of great coverage so I dont have to use any or as much concealer! If anyone was wondering I use it in the shade 110 Ivory

2. Neutrogena Mineral Sheers concealer kit in fair 05. I really like this concealer. It comes with a concealer on the top and on the bottom there is a translucent powder. I love to use the powder. I have used the powder on my whole face before and it works great for setting your makeup. Both of the products work amazingly together! This is by far my favorite drugstore concealer that I have tried so far.

3. Maybelline dream mousse blush in 10 Pink Frosting and 40 Soft Plum. These blushes are fabulous! One of the main reasons I like them is because they are nice and light but they are also super pigmented! They are really easy to travel with and the packaging is cute too!

4. Revlon Cream Blush in 9 Rosy Glow. This blush is super creamy and pigmented. It gives me a really nice natural glow without making me look fake or like I am full of shimmer. It is one of my favorite matte blushes ever!!

5.Loreal Double Extend Mascara. This is one of my all time favorite waterproof mascaras. It can be a little bit difficult to take off after the day is done but I always kind of expect that with a waterproof mascara. I went to the beach for a weekend with this to try it out and it was amazing. It barely moved even when I went swimming for who knows how long!

6. Covergirl eye enhancers trio in Shimmering Sands. This is one of the prettiest drugstore palettes. It gives you 3 great neutrl colors that anyone can wear! The shadows are super pigmented and do not crease too bad. I still would recomend a primer under them but it is not a super have to!

7. Revlon colorstay Mineral Lipglaze in Eternal blossom. This is one of my go to lip glosses that I use at least once a week. I has good color pay off and looks natural enough but not too plain!

How to Have Flawless Foundation

2009-11-03T08:17:00.001-08:00

Here is a way that you can have a flawless look to your foundation so it doesn't even look like you are wearing makeup!

1. Moisturize. You want to use a moisturizer that suits your skin type. Ideally you want an oil free moisturizer especially if you have oily skin.

2. Make sure the color of your foundation matches your natural skin tone. This is a very important step because you do not want to have a visible line from where you stopped applying your foundation.

3. If you would like to you can apply a foundation primer. This will help keep your face looking fresh but most importantly it will help to keep your foundation on longer.

4. Apply the foundation. You can apply your foundation in many different ways. You can use a stippling brush, a sponge, a normal foundation brush, or even your fingers! What I like to do is either apply it with a stippling brush and just stipple it into my skin or use my fingers and just blend it in with a damp triangle sponge. To help prevent a line on your jawline blend your foundation with just a little bit of your moisturizer on your fingers down your neck.

5. In any problem areas or blemishes you can just dab on a concealer. But as always make sure it is the right color for you! :)

6.Set your foundation. To set your foundation you can just use any loose, pressed, or mineral powder. This will also help to keep your foundation on longer. I prefer using a finely ground loose powder. This just makes your face not look so well I guess . . . . . powdery! You can use a puff or any kind of face brush you like.

Helpful Tips:

* Make sure your foundation has at least an SPF of 15 in it to prevent any harmful rays from the sun. If your foundation does not have a SPF in it you always can apply a little bit of sunscreen.

* When you get a tan in the summer or your skin tone lightens up in the winter make sure you switch foundation colors to match the "new" color of your skin

* For the ultimate test stand by a window with a mirror and look at your foundation. Natural light is the best kind to check your makeup in just to make sure you do not have a line where you stopped applying the foundation. If you can try and put your vanity by a window that will help a lot!

Hope you enjoyed
xoxo
molly:)

9 Steps for Amazing Skin

2009-11-03T08:16:00.000-08:00

Everybody wants great skin right? So here are some of my tips for you.

1. Drink lots and lots of water. This will hydrate your skin and filter out all of the toxins that could make you break out.

2. Sleep. You should get 7-8 hours of sleep every night this will help you not get or get rid of bags under your eyes and you will also just look well rested. This also is good for your body and your lifestyle.

3. Balanced diet. If you eat a lot of junk foods or foods with a lot of fat in them that can show up on your skin but you don't need to completely cut them out either just make sure you eat everything in moderation.

4. Fresh Air. Make sure you get lots of fresh air. Try not to be outside for too long if it is windy though because that can lead to dry chapped skin.

5.Exercise. Exercise just makes you feel and look good because it increases your blood flow.

6. AVOID TANNING BEDS!. This one is in caps because too much tanning can give you wrinkles but even worse it can give you skin cancer. But also watch out for too much time in the sun it can lead to the same things as tanning beds. Make sure that you always have some kind of an spf in your face moisterizer and/or makeup

7. Have a balance life. Have a good balanced life and try to have little or no stress.

8. Exfoliate your skin one to two times a week. If you have dry skin I would only do it up to two times. If you have oily skin you can do 2-4 times a week depending on how oily it is.

9. Find a good skin care routine that works for you and your skin type.

xoxo
molly