Friends and Family Retraction

I'm so so so sorry. I had to retract my post regarding Macy's east friends and family event. The reason why is because I stated that you can use the 25% off coupon on fragrance and cosmetics, and you can NOT. In the past I have used it numerous times on fragrances and cosmetics, that it why I assumed you could. I guess this year they decided to change things up. I received my friends and family coupon in the mail this week and looked at the back and it clearly states EXCLUSIONS cosmetic and fragrances.

So much for a "magical" shopping experience.

I'm so bummed out, I was really looking forward to it.

Review: Naked Cosmetics

"Naked cosmetics are the purest, most natural make-up that exist. Made of 100% oxidized mica Naked cosmetics do NOT contain talc, oil, wax, or other filler that can be harmful to you skin. It is 100% color to give you a pure product that is non allergenic, non perishable, and simply beautiful. If it's not naked...it's not natural..."

I couldn't decide if I should blog or vlog on this product. I started a video and I felt there was too much information and the video was going to be way to long. So here are my thoughts on Naked cosmetics loose powder....

I went to IMATS on Saturday April 9, 2011 here in NY. I had a great time BTW. I went to the Naked Cosmetics counter and was instantly attracted to the beautiful bright colors of the loose powder. The makeup artist showed me the various things the loose powder can do.

For instance the powder can be used as:

Eye shadow - apply right to eye lid, or dip your brush in water to intensify the color, or blend it with  eye primer for a matte finish

 Eyeliner - dip a wet angled brush into the powder and apply to you lash line

Starting from the left side -  powder applied over a cream shadow, dry, wet

Blush - mix with a face primer or apply it directly to your face with you finger or brush and blend well


I mixed these with Too Faced face primer



Lipstick - mix with a clear gloss, or neutral lipstick







I mixed these with Naked clear lip base



Bronzer - use a white lotion and desired loose powder color

Temporary hair highlights - apply the powder to hair with a brush, set with hairspray

Nail polish - with a clear base polish dip it into the powder and apply it to nail

At IMATS they were selling them a box of (6) 1.8g/.06oz containers for $30.00 or 2 boxes of 6 containers for $50.00. I bought 2 boxes (I got a discount because I purchased them at IMATS). One boxes is called Ebony  http://www.milazzobeauty.com/product/ebony-collection which is more dark colors, blue, green,black. The second box I purchased is called Blushing Bronze,  http://www.milazzobeauty.com/product/blushing-bronze these are more pink and brown colors. I also bought the clear lip gloss http://www.milazzobeauty.com/product/clear-lip-gloss .  The dark colors I figured I would use on my eyes as shadows and eyeliners. The pink colors I will use more for lipstick and blush.

Here are the Pros and Cons:
Pros
Multiple uses of the product
Amazing intense colors
All natural
Non allergenic

Cons
Can get messy using loose powder
Comes off easily, staying power is not good at all when apply directly to skin
Time consuming
Expensive

Would I recommend this product?
Not if you are the kind of person who likes to get ready one, two, three. Or can't be bother with mixing and messes. The average person would find this product to be a nuance.

On the other hand, if you like working off a palette, mixing and creating different colors you might like experimenting with this product.

I'm a little upset with how easily the powder comes off. Especially when you consider the price of the product.

Although, I'm still having fun with the product and I know I will get the most use out of it using it as a lipstick, blush, and color eyeliner.

My recommendation if you are interested in getting Naked cosmetics loose powder is buy only a few containers, not 12 like I did. Buy the colors you know you can work into your everyday routine. Then get one color that is dramatic, for when you feel like spicing things up.

Here is the link to the Naked cosmetics website http://www.nakedcosmetics.net/. Note: when you click the link and click products you will most likely be brought to this website http://www.milazzobeauty.com/ . They state "We are a premiere wholesale distributor of Naked Cosmetics and other Professional Beauty Products. "

Thank you for reading and I hope you find this information helpful. Bye everyone.

IMATS: NYC Pictures I took

How to Apply Red Lipstick

How to Apply Red Lipstick

Items You Will Need

• Concealer
• powder foundation and brush
• lip liner (nude or red)
• Red lipstick

Products I used

Mac Studio Lights Ideal Pink Concealer, Mac Minerilize Skin Finish Medium, Revlon Color Stay Lipliner Nude, Revlon  Creme Certainly Red Lipstick

The products mentioned above were paid for with my own money. I am not endorsing or receiving compensation for the above mentioned products. I do not work for any company mentioned above. I am only suggesting the use of the above products based on my own experience with the products.

Apricot&Brown

Products Used:

FaceMaybelline Fit Classic Ivory 120
Mac Mineralize Skinfinish Natural Medium
Mac Mineralize Skinfinish Soft and Gentle (on Cheeks and Temples)
Benefit 10  Bronzering &  (on Cheeks, temples, sides of nose) highlighting (down the center of nose and under the eye right above the cheeck bone) Face Powder Duo
CheeksClinique iced lotus blush
Eyes
Mac Bare Study Paint Pot
Coastal Scents Shimmer 88 Palette (from my left side in video 3rd row 4th down) apricot
Coastal Scents Warm 88 Palette (from my left side in video bottom row 1st color)dark brown
Mac Dazzellight
Loreal Black Liner Intense (liquid)
Revlon Lash Fantasy Total Definition Black
Mac Espresso to fill in my eyebrows