Empties: December 2011/January 2012

Hello, my Pretties!

Just like I skipped December's favorites post, I also missed my December empties post.  So, here is my collective post for my December/January empties.

December 2011 and January 2012 empties.

Suave Naturals Tropical Coconut Conditioner

Infused with coconut extract and vitamin E, this is used to the last drop because of it's scent.  It's lovely.  I adore coconut scented bath products, candles, anything!  It did do a good job in detangling my hair.  Other than that, it was just meh.  No wow factors.  It claims 2x more moisture on the bottle but I didn't notice.  Probably not a repurchase.

L.A. Looks Mega X-Treme Hold Gel

Since I do wear my hair up a lot, in buns or braids, I need something to slick back my frizzy atmosphere of hair I have going on on my head.  This is a 'sport' edition gel because my sweet-tart picked it out since he uses it too.  It is a bit sticky for my liking but it gets the job done.  This is the sweet-tart's go to gel so I'm sure it will be a repurchase.

Johnson's Baby Lotion

I love the smell of babies!  Who doesn't?  With two young children in the house, I always try to have this on hand.  I use it on my kids and I use it on myself.  I love the smell of it and it leaves my skin nice and soft.  It's clinically proven to be mild so I even use this on my face too before I apply my foundation and face full of makeup.  It doesn't clog my pores and doesn't leave me greasy at all.  Repurchase!

Garnier Fructis Leave-In Conditioning Cream
Sleek & Shine

This is geared towards frizzy, dry or unmanageable hair.  Frizzy?  Check!  Dry?  Check!  Unmanageable?  Ckeck!  I have hair that is all of the above.  I love this leave-in treatment.  It's rich and thick and it smells good too.  It works.  It leaves my hair much more softer and less frizzy.  My hair needs a lot of help and this helps so this is a repurchase too.

Dove Ultimate Anti-Perspirant Deodorant
in Nectarine & White Ginger Scent

I am usually a Secret or Suave anti-perspirant deodorant girl but this one was on sale at the time of purchase and it came with a mini body spray in the matching scent.  I finished the deodorant but still have some of the body spray left.  I loved the scent of this one.  It's smells fruity and clean and like summer.  The feeling of freshness lasts all day.  I do want to try the other scents available in this deodorant.  It worked very well for me.  Repurchase.

Avon Moisture Effective Eye Makeup
Remover Lotion

I always have this on hand.  I am actually down to my last bottle right now.  I have been using this eye makeup remover for years now and it gets the job done.  But now I want something different.  I've tried Mary Kay, Clinique,and Rimmel eye makeup removers and now this one is no longer my favorite.  I don't think I will repurchase this anytime soon.  I'm still exploring the world of makeup removers and I am having fun trying out new ones!

Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion
Urban Decay Skyscraper Multi-Benefit Mascara
Dior Diorshow Mascara

Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion:  This is my first tube of UDPP and I really did like it.  It goes on well.  A little goes a long way.  The lasting power is great.  It took me a long time to finish this.  I usually use my E.L.F. Eyelid Primer which I love to but for the price difference, I will probably stick to my E.L.F.  But if I have the money to spend, UDPP is a must have.

Urban Decay Skyscraper Multi-Benefit Mascara:  I love Urban Decay and I love mascara but this one was not a pure love.  I did like the way this mascara separated my lashes but it seemed too dry for me.  I wanted it to coat my lashes more and make them truly black and stand out.  It didn't.  I would apply another mascara and top off with this one to separate my lashes and that's about it.  Not going to be a repurchase.  ♥This was a gift given to me by a fellow blogger friend.

Dior Diorshow Mascara:  Love it!  This is a love!  It was a rich black, thickened up my lashes greatly, and added length too.  Everything I want in a mascara.  I have two complaints.  1-the scent.  I didn't care for the overly floral scent it had but after applying it, it was undetectable.  2-price.  This is high end mascara.  No wonder it works so well!  And just for the price alone, $24.50 at Sephora, this will not be a repurchase.  Aw.  ♥This was a gift given to my by a fellow blogger friend.

And that's all for now, folks!  Lots of empties these past two months.  Some I plan on repurchasing, others not.  I hope my mini reviews on each item helps you in deciding whether or not you'd like to try any of these products.

Luv & Luk,
--L.

♥♥ All items mentioned in this post were bought by me with my own money unless otherwise stated.  These are my own thoughts and opinions. ♥♥

Profusion Pearl Eyeshadows: Double Eye Look

Hello, my Pretties!

As promised, here are the two different eye looks that I created using my Profusion Pearl Eyeshadow palette.

Profusion Pearl Eyeshadows

Split Screen

On the left side of the screen, I used brighter eyeshadows with a subtle lip.  On the right side of the screen, I did the opposite.  I used more of a neutral color palette for the eyes and let the lips do the talking.

Face ingredients used for both looks.

Both looks used the following items:
Avon MagiX Face Perfector
Avon Healthy Makeup Mousse Foundation in Medium Beige
E.L.F. Eyelid Primer
Mark. What a Line Felt Tip Eyeliner in Wee Hours (Black)
Wet n Wild Coloricon Eyeshadow Single in Brulee
Profusion Pearl Eyeshadows
Clinique Lash Doubling Mascara in Black
Dior Diorshow Mascara in Black

Look #1

Bright sunset eyes.
Yellows, oranges, and reds.

Avon Smoldering Pastels Blush Duo in Mauve Fantasy

Avon Glossy Delight Lip Juice in Luscious Raspberry

Look #2

Everyday classic.
Creams, golds, and browns.

Jillian Dempsey for Avon Sheer Glow
All Over Face Powder in Sandy Corals

Avon Ultra Color Rich Lipstick in Iced Cocoa

On the left side of the screen, I am wearing Luscious Raspberry.  On the right side of the screen, I am wearing Iced Cocoa (blotted because it was far too pigmented and dark for my taste).

Swatches.
Shared face and liner.
On top: Look #2.
On bottom: Look #1.

So?  How did you dears like this post?  Weird?? LOL.  Maybe.  I just wanted to try something different.  I might do the same split screen action for the second Profusion Pearl Eyeshadow palette I have.  Maybe.

Luv & Luk,
--L.

♥♥ All the items that were mentioned in this post were bought by me and with my own money. ♥♥

FOTD: Simply Seductive

Hello, my Pretties!

I bet you thought, "Oh, man, I wonder what look she did!"  LOL.  Right?  No?  OK.

I couldn't think up a name for this FOTD.  I went with the obvious.  It's simple and it can be seductive too.  I'm not the most seductive looking woman but when I wear this look, I sure do feel it!

Very simple neutral eye using Clinique's Colour
Surge Eye Shadow Duo.

French Vanilla all over eye, from lid to brow bone.
Rum Spice in the crease.

Avon Colordisiac Lipstick in Temptress.

Feeling sexy!

Do I look seductive?

Face ingredients.

Face.

FACE:
Avon Magix Face Perfector
E.L.F. Tone Correcting Concealer in Apricot Beige
Avon Anew Age-Transforming Pressed Powder in Tan Beige

Eyes.

EYES:
Avon Perfect Wear Extralasting Powder Eyeshadow in Coral Beat
Clinique Colour Surge Eye Shadow Duo
     Rum Spice (soft shimmer) Eye Shadow
     French Vanilla (stay matte) Eye Shadow
     Mocha Pink Blush

Eyes part two.

EYES:
E.L.F. Liquid Eyeliner in Coffee
Clinique Lash Doubling Mascara in Black
Dior Diorshow Mascara in Black
Avon Color Trend Mini Eye Liner in Black

Lips.

LIPS:
EOS Lip Balm in Lemon Drop
Avon Colordisiac Lipstick in Temptress

And there you go, my loves.  This is something of a different look than I've been sporting lately.  I tend to sport bright colors more often these days but I don't know, I felt like doing something different.  Something a little more, shall we say, sophisticated.  I think I pulled it off.  I think I look more grown up.

As you can see, it takes very little product to pull off a look like this.  I used all the colors in the Clinique palette.  I love that blush.  Like seriously love.  For a while there I was using this blush on a daily.  The whole kit is wonderful.  I am so happy my sister didn't want it and shipped it off to live at my house.  You see, everyone knows that I am like an orphanage for unwanted makeup.  I don't discriminate.  I give them all a good home.  I promise!

I do hope that you all liked this.  I always feel so vulnerable wearing a bold lip, like I'm putting myself so out there.  It's because it's new to me.  I still have yet to wear this type of bold lip out in public.  I did this look on a day I stayed home and did laundry.  Yeah, I sure do know the meaning of seductive.

Luv & Luk,
--L.

♥♥ All the items mentioned in this post were bought by me with my own money for the exception of the Clinique Colour Surge Eye Shadow Duo which was a gift. ♥♥

EOTD: Moon Rock

Hello, my Pretties!

Continuing on today with look #3 from my L.A. Colors 3 Color Eyeshadow trio is Moon Rock. Get ready for some deeper blues and smokey black.

If you missed my last two looks, here are the links:
EOTD: Shooting Star
EOTD: Southern Belle

L.A. Colors 3 Color Eyeshadow
in BES508 Moon Rock

Swatches

Teal on lid. Blue on lower lash line and crease.
Black in outer V.

Double eyeliner. Black with silver on top.

Avon Perfect Wear Extralasting Lip Gloss
in W101 Everlasting Petal

Full face shot.

Ingredients.

FACE:
Avon Healthy Makeup Mousse Foundation in V201 Medium Beige
Wet n Wild Natural Wear Mineral Foundation in 747 Medium
Avon Smoldering Pastels Blush Duo in Mauve Fantasy

EYES:
NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk
L.A. Colors 3 Color Eyeshadow in BES508 Moon Rock
Avon Color Trend Eyeliner in Midnight Blue (on waterline)
E.L.F. Liquid Eyeliner in Black
E.L.F. Liquid Eyeliner in Silver
Clinique Lash Doubling Mascara in Black
Dior Diorshow Mascara in Black

LIPS:
Avon Perfect Wear Extralasting Lip Gloss in Everlasting Petal

What I think of this trio just repeats what I've said about the other two. I like it very much. I've never been fond of blue eyeshadows on me, personally, but I think these shades are really pretty and pigmented. I don't think they look all that great on me but as for the eyeshadows alone, they are really good shadows.

The look I did today works well as a nighttime look, if you ask me. The other two were fun and colorful, playful daytime colors. I do plan on wearing these again and trying something different. Not sure what I didn't like about this specific look so much, maybe it was the silver liner. I don't know. But I do like the shadows.

Which of the three trios is your favorite?

Luv & Luk,
--L.

♥♥ All the items mentioned in this post were bought by me with my own money. These are my own thoughts and my own honest opinions. ♥♥

EOTD: Southern Belle

Hello, my Pretties!

I am back again today with look #2 in my L.A. Colors 3 Color Eyeshadow series. Woo hoo!

The first look I posted was showcasing trio BES502 Shooting Star and in case you missed it, you can check it out HERE.

L.A. Colors 3 Color Eyeshadow
in BES503 Southern Belle.

Swatches.

Greenish blue on lid.
Pink on inner lower lash line. Blue on outer lower lash line.

Purple on the crease.

Sally Hansen Diamond 12-Hr. Lip Treatment
in 6698-38 In Love.

Full face shot.

Ingredients.

FACE:
Avon Care Moisture Replenish Daily Hydrating Cream with SPF 15
Avon Healthy Makeup Concealer in Light Neutral
L.A. Colors Liquid Makeup in BLM312 Creamy Beige
L.A. Colors Pressed Powder in BPP321 Beige
L.A. Colors Blush in BSB335 Berry Plum
mark. Just Pinched Instant Blush Tint in Berry

EYES:
E.L.F. Eyelid Primer in Sheer
L.A. Colors 3 Color Eyeshadow in BES502 Shooting Star (pink shade)
L.A. Colors 3 Color Eyeshadow in BES503 Southern Belle
E.L.F. Liquid Eyeliner in Plum
Avon Color Trend Eyeliner in Midnight Blue (waterline)
Clinique Lash Doubling Mascara in Black
Dior Diorshow Mascara in Black

LIPS:
Sally Hansen Diamond 12-Hr. Lip Treatment in 6698-38 In Love

Once again, I was not let down by this $1.00 eyeshadow trio. It's so amazing. I thought the colors looked so vibrant on the eyes and gave me a really cute and fun look. And while the two blueish/blueish-greenish shades are very similar, I must say, so far, so good. Two out of two ain't bad. I'm a happy beauty blogger right about now.

Luv & Luk,
--L.

♥♥ All items that were mentioned in this post were bought by me with my own money. These are my own thoughts and my honest opinions. ♥♥

EOTD: Shooting Star

Hello, my Pretties!

Back on September 27th, I purchased some L.A. Colors eyeshadow trios from my local Dollar Tree for a dollar a piece. Great deal! Even better deal when I got home and swatched them and saw how wonderfully pigmented these cheap shadows actually were.

I promised that I would show you these eyeshadows in action and although it has taken me a long time to do so, here is the first of 4 looks.

L.A. Colors 3 Color Eyeshadow
in BES502 Shooting Star.

Swatches.

Purple in inner half of lid and lower lash line.
Blue in outer lid and lower lash line.

Pink in the crease.

Wet n Wild Silk Finish Lipstick in 502A Dark Pink Frost
Avon Healthy Makeup Lip Cream in Peachy Keen

Full face shot.

Ingredients.

FACE:
Avon Care Moisture Replenish Daily Hydrating Cream with SPF 15
E.L.F. All Over Cover Stick in Honey
Avon Smooth Minerals Liquid Foundation in Medium Beige
Avon Anew Age-Transforming Pressed Powder in Tan Beige
Avon Smooth Minerals Blush in Blushed

EYES:
NYX Jumbo Eyeshadow Pencil in Milk
L.A. Colors 3 Color Eyeshadow in BES502 Shooting Star
E.L.F. Liquid Eyeliner in Black
Clinique Lash Doubling Mascara in Black
Dior Diorshow Mascara in Black

LIPS:
Wet n Wild Silk Finish Lipstick in 502A Dark Pink Frost
Avon Healthy Makeup Lip Cream in Peachy Keen

So, I don't know about you, but I'm really liking this trio. The colors are very nice and apply very well. They are smooth and blend out easily. For me, the blue shade was the most pigmented, and the pink the least. But hey, I am loving them all. And just knowing that I paid a buck for this, makes me love it even more!

Luv & Luk,
--L.

♥♥ All items mentioned in this post were bought by me with my own money. These are my very own thoughts and honest opinions. ♥♥