Showing posts with label "love of the week". Show all posts
Showing posts with label "love of the week". Show all posts

Love of the week - Fay Farm Shea Body Butters..yum!!

As you know I am a sucker for floral smells, and since I have uber dry skin I am always on the lookout for moisturizing creams that are NOT greasy! I am also trying to "go natural" and reducing sulfates and parabens from my products. I tried the following two products from TheFayFarm.com

Shea Body Butter in Lavendar and Cucumber Jasmine.

Ingredients: Shea butter, Cocoa butter, Sunflower & Safflower oils, Coconut oil & Beeswax, fragrance & essential oils.

Sizes: They come in 2 sizes: 4oz ($18) and 1.7oz ($10)

The quality of the shea butter is insanely awesome, and the product just melts as I rub it between my palms. I need only a tiny amount of my entire body. It absorbs instantly, and leaves a lovely sheen, NOT GREASE on my body. The scent is strong, but not overpowering, and lasts for 3-4hrs.

Love of the week: Korres Thyme Honey Mask

Korres Thyme Honey Mask ($29)



This is a god-sent for my dry skin. When I get flakes that the Clarisonic cant get rid of, I use a generous helping for this moisturizing and revitalizing face mask. It's made with natural Thyme Honey.

What it is formulated to do:
Uncover glowing skin the natural way. Real Thyme Honey is rich in antioxidants (to protect the skin from environmental damage and premature aging) and also deeply hydrating. Skin's elasticity is improved while becoming more radiant.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Synthetic Dyes
- Petro-Chemicals
- Phthalates
- GMO
- Triclosan

Love of the week - Too Faced Primed & Poreless Powder

I love setting powders since my foundation has a tendency to slip off my face. I have dry skin, but my sunscreen leaves me a bit greasy.

I have reviewed two setting powders in the past: MUFE HD Microfinish Powder ($30) and Ben Nye Banana Visage Powder ($8). While of the two, the Ben Nye powder is still my favorite and a much cheaper alternative, Ben Nye's powder did not give me a "soft focus" look - you know the "glow-from-within" type look...So I now introduce Too Faced Primed & Poreless Powder ($28). Its the perfect combination of the MUFE and Ben Nye powder.




What it is:A silky, translucent finishing veil that adjusts to any skintone while minimizing the appearance of pores and fine lines.

What it does:
Primed and Poreless Powder contains a high-resolution, reflective powder technology that transforms skin by visually minimizing pores, fine lines, and imperfections for an airbrushed-looking finish. Our weightless powder can be worn alone, or under and over foundation to prep skin, lockdown makeup, and control shine for a complexion-smoothing, flawless finish.

What else you need to know:
Achieve perfect results using the new Powder Pouf Brush created specifically for Primed & Poreless Powder application.

Size: 0.27 oz


When size vs. price is concerned, the Too Face powder costs almost the same as the MUFE powder, but Too Faced as a slightly yellow tinge so it does not leave a white cast that MUFE does (it's easy to over apply setting powders). Since Too Faced has some "reflective" properties, it gives a beautiful airbrushed look that MUFE and Ben Nye dont provides. The reflective particles are super super finely milled - so no glitter/shimmer AT ALL!! It's my new favorite setting powder.



Oh and btw, I don't need an eyeshadow primer anymore, since the Too Faced powder sets my MAC paint pot  (I use the color Layin Low) beautifully.

What brushes I use to apply setting powders:

You have a choice of the following brushes
[1] ELF complexion brush ($3)
[2] MAC 134 (most expensive option, $52)
[3] Sephora #50 powder brush ($38)
[4] ELF Powder puff (cheapest option, $1)

I personally prefer a flat paddle powder brush (like [1] and [2]) rather than a puff.

Hope this helps! What is your favorite setting powder?

Love of the week - charm necklace from Charlotte Rousse


I picked up this beautiful charm necklace from Charlotte Rousse for approx. $8. Its so pretty and feminine!

Love of the week: Ben Nye Banana Visage Powder

In my previous posts, here, and here too, I raved about the MUFE HD Microfinish Powder to set my foundation.

Since then I have also tried the MAC Mineralized Skin Finish Natural (MSF) in Medium Dark to set it. I did not like the MAC one too much, a bit too dark for me. A shade lighter, Medium Deep, is too light for me.

Anyway, so I found a store by my place that sells Ben Nye stuff and I tried their Banana Visage Powder, and O.M.G!!! You guys, the Ben Nye powder is freaking awesome!! It's softer and finer than the MUFE HD powder. Since it has a pale yellow color, it does not leave an ashy look. MUFE HD can be ashy if you over apply by mistake.

I got the Ben Nye 1.5oz shaker bottle for $8. So, 0.35oz of Ben Nye costs $1.8
Now let's compare the price to the MUFE HD, the bottle size is 0.35 oz and costs $30.
$1.8 vs. $30....I am so sold:):)

BTW, the Ben Nye powder comes in 3oz size as well, I dont know how much it costs. The 1.5oz bottle will last me foreverrrr.

Give this a shot....You will love it!!

Love of the week: Pink Soap Artist Brush Cleaner

I love makeup, but I hate washing my brushes!! Especially my foundation and gel liner brushes. I heard about Pink Soap Artist Brush Cleaner on youtube and I thought I would give it a try. I bought it for $8ish from Micheals.



How to use it?
Work a little Pink Soap into the bristles of the brush, and rinse. Repeat this until the soap stays pink. You can then be sure that your brush is clean and safe to put away.

Verdict? A+
My brushes has never felt so soft!!! And I have never seen my MAC brush bristles look so white. I am hooked and I highly recommend this product.

Remember Michaels frequently has a 40% off coupon.