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Hello fellow makeup junkies!! Welcome to my blog - A Daily Dose of Kaartehan (kaartehan = vanity)... This is my tiny slice of the world wide web where I celebrate being a girl & also where I store my boo-hoos & blah-blahs... I am a mother of 2 awesome boys who loves makeup & anything pretty... I am a certified MUA not MakeUp Artist, but a certified MakeUp Addict... If you are looking for a good read, hence the title of this blog, you are in the wrong place... So get out!! LOL... otherwise, thanks for droppin by & I hope you enjoy my blog!

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Showing posts with label flava of the month. Show all posts
Showing posts with label flava of the month. Show all posts

Friday, June 10, 2011

MAY FAVORITES

let me start my comeback with the flava of the month for the month of May....


for the FEZ

Rimmel Fix & Perfect foundation primer 001
a primer is used to make your skin smooth, it minimizes your pores, it's supposed to even out your complexion & prolongs the wear of your foundation.... I can definitely vouch for all these! I've been using this primer since the beginning of May only coz my MUFE primer became a permanent resident of one of my caboodles... & I can't believe I abandoned it before... this primer is awesome! it really makes my pores look like they're not there, therefore makes my skin looks smooth & ready for the foundation.... 

L'Oreal True Match super-blendable makeup W4
I have been using this foundation ever since I got it in April (see haul post HERE) & I love it!!! it matches my skin tone really well & I love how natural it looks! it doesn't cake even with the warm weather... it stays on pretty good too, I'm not too sure how long though, like I said it matches my color really well that I couldn't really tell when it rubs off.... 

MAC Mineralized Skinfinish Natural Medium
you all should already know how much I love this powder... it's my forever HG powder! I wear it most of the time (most of the time only with concealer underneath & sometimes with liquid foundation).... this MSF usually works good with anything but for some reason I think this works really really really good with the True Match foundation... they are like partners in crime.... they're like peanut butter & jelly... Bonnie & Clyde... sushi & soy sauce... spam & eggs... Davi & Black Ops... rice & vinegar... LOL... ok the last 3 were weird coz they were contributed by the manfriend.... hahahaha.... but you catch my drift right?! I think these 2 were made for each other... nuff said!

for the CHEEX

NYC Smooth Skin bronzing face powder 720A Sunny
loooooovin this bronzer!! I love how it's very soft & subtle... the only thing I'm not very fond of is that it leaves a harsh line, you have to blend it really good.... but other than that I love it for everyday use....

Make Up For Ever blush powder Orange Coral Matte 5
I've been so into orange lips for months & months now & this blush color from MUFE seem to be my go-to... it's the perfect peachy color for my complexion... a little bit goes a long way with this product.... I love that you can always build up the color if you want a brighter orange....

MAC bronzing powder Refined Golden
I got this in April but I started using it only mid-May... you only need an itty-bitty amount of this product, just a very light brush on the cheeks to give you a little bit of that bronzey[glitter] effect... this is something that you don't wanna overdo, otherwise it will look, well overdone (duhhrrrr!!)... a fan powder brush is perfect for this, or anything that would allow lightly sweeping of the product much like the one from Laura Mercier on the picture below.... 

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Coastal Scents' Flat Bronzer brush
due to laziness, my makeup brushes, which have been used at a makeup gig, are still all unwashed & I wouldn't usually embarrass my self like that but I can't keep this unmentioned because I just found me an all-around brush!!! believe it or not, this is the only brush I use for my whole face.... it's perfect for all over powder... I use it to contour my cheeks by turning it in an angle... I also use it to dab lightly on the MAC bronzing powder & apply it with a very light hand... & finally I use it to apply my blush... I just make sure that I wipe it on a clean towel in between application of different products... 

I usually use my fingers to apply my liquid foundation so I wouldn't normally use this brush [or any brush for that matter] but just for the purpose of proving a point (that this is indeed an or should I say THEE all-around brush) I tried it with my liquid makeup & it works too!!! CS should change its name to multi-purpose brush.... 

for them PEEPERS

Milani Liquif'Eye metallic eye liner pencil 01 Black
this to me is the master of all black eyeliners!! it glides on super smoothly & let me tell you, it won't smudge or budge for shit!! it stays on all day.... the only thing with this eyeliner is that you can't use it if you are planning on a smudged, smoky eyeliner look.... other than that, it is love! 

Maybelline NY the Falsies Volum' Express mascara Very Black
if you want volume on your lashes, this is the way to go.... need I say more???

Wet n Wild ultimate brow kit 963 Ash Brown
 & of course, the ever so awesome eyebrow kit!! can you tell how much I use this product with how dirty the gel(the white on top) is?! haha... excuse the nastyness, but yes, I cannot live without this product, may not be part of my everyday routine but when I do get dolled up, this is the one I pick up all the time! 

for the POUTY

Wet n Wild megalast lip color Pink Suga'
just a pretty nude lip color... with enough amount of moisturizer underneath it, it's a great lipstick, otherwise it's too drying.. but I still love it!

my everyday makeup usually consists only of moisturizer(not shown), sunblock(not shown), eyeliner, mascara & lip balm... I don't feel like getting too dolled up just to get super sticky after an oral surgery....

but yeah, these are my go-to products for the month of May....

Sunday, February 28, 2010

FEB FAVES


here are my favorites for the month of February
these are the items I used most of the time.. this month is all about neutrals... although I did go to a wedding reception of a friend on the 20th where I did a blue smokey eye look.. but other than that, my running-errand look is very natural...

(from top left to top right)
Revlon Age Defying Makeup & Concealer Compact in EARLY TAN
I only use the concealer part of it... it does a very good job in hiding imperfections... you name it, redness, zits, dark spots... I originally bought this compact for contouring purposes.. since the shade of the makeup is darker than my complection, I thought I could use it to contour my nose & my cheeks.. when I tried it, it was a little too light for a contouring shade... so I just tried the concealer & thank G, it actually turned out to be a good product, otherwise I just wasted my money again

IMJU Fiberwig
I'm not that happy about this product... don't get me wrong, it does what it says it was gonna do, which is to lengthen your eyelashes, but it doesn't give it volume... so I decided to use it with the next favorite item

Bare Escentuals Buxom Lash Mascara
I love this with or without any other mascaras... it lengthens & separates your lashes without clumping but like the Fiberwig, it doesn't give my lashes that much volume.. so what do I do?? use them together... & together, big long lashes!!!

Maybelline NY Color Sensational Lipstick in PINK PLEASE
looooove this lipstick.. color, creamy consistency, smell, packaging... everything... see the picture below for the swatch.. eventhough this picture didn't do it justice, it still looks yummy right?!
 

e.l.f. Therapeutic Conditioning Balm in STRAWBERRY CREME
now this is a really good conditioning gloss... it really heals my lips.. I would just put it on before I go to bed at night & my chapped lips would be healed the next morning... I also have it in Vanilla Creme, but I find this other one too thick & it makes my lips too greasy feeling... for a dollar?? it's win win!

(from bottom right to bottom left)
e.l.f. Brow Kit in DARK
this is my fave brow kit ever... it is the perfect shade for my brow hair color, it makes it look really natural... I love the gel like feel formula that makes it so easy to apply.. I have no doubt that this is the first product I would hit pan with...

N.Y.C. Cheek Glow in CENTRAL PARK PINK
perfect for everyday sheer tint on the cheeks... it gives my face that very natural glow...

MAC Eye Shadow in MINK & SABLE
I find my self reaching for this e/s a lot... I just love the effect it gives my eyes... it gives it a little lift too...

MAC Powder Blush in BLUNT
my new go-to contour powder... I actually got this on accident.. I was actually thinkin about EMOTE blush when I got this at the CCO... I got home & looked at my list & found out I got the wrong one... I was all disappointed when I swatched it, coz at first it looked kinda reddish... but I gave it another shot & luckily, I ended up likin it... with a very light hand, you can achieve the perfect contour shade on your cheeks, even on the 'double chin'.. LOL

I forgot to include the MAC Mineralized Skinfinish Natural in MEDIUM... I've been using this & only this lately... just for a light coverage, especially that my face is at its worst during winter time, I just feel like I have to let my skin breathe a little... & I do think it's helping coz the breakouts are kinda clearing up...   


so, these are mine... what are yours??

Saturday, January 30, 2010

JANUARY FAVORITES

these are the flavor of the month for JANUARY


I was really feelin the MAC BLUSH in FEELING
RIMMEL KAJAL E/L in SABLE BROWN for a softer color on the lower lash lines
REVLON COLORSTAY E/L in BLACK really colorstayed all throughout the day
COVERGIRL SMOOTHERS TINTED MOISTURIZER in LIGHT TO MEDIUM is my bestfriend when my skin is at it's worst & does not want any foundation on it
CARMEX MOISTURIZING LIP BALM Strawberry flavor to prep my lips for lipstick application
BARE ESCENTUALS BUXOM LASH MASCARA (Sephora sample) lengthens my lashes without feeling thick & clumpy 
MAC MINERALIZE SKINFINISH NATURAL in MEDIUM sets the moisturizer & to rid of shine from it
  REVLON COLORSTAY E/S in SULTRY SMOKE gives out a simple everyday smoked out look
MAC MYTH LIPSTICK coz I love my lips nude
PHYSICIANS FORMULA MULTI-COLORED BRONZER in LIGHT with this buildable bronzer, I can go from having a natural glow to majorly contoured face
NYX GODDESS OF THE NIGHT LIPGLOSS in NATURAL looks perfect with the MAC Myth lippie
E.L.F. EYEBROW KIT in DARK is my all time favorite for my brows, it's the perfect match for my hair color


Tuesday, December 29, 2009

DECEMBER FAVORITES


here are my favorites for the month of December


Make Up For Ever HD Primer - #6
Make Up For Ever HD Foundation - #123
MAC Fix+
Coastal Scents Silica Powder
Nars Bronzing Blush Duo - Orgasm & Laguna

Carmex Lip Balm - Cherry
MAC TLC - Strobe Rays
Rimmel Lipstick - Airy Fairy
L'Oreal Double Extend Tubes Mascara - Blackest Black
L'Oreal De-Crease e/s Base
Revlon Brow Fantasy - Dark Brown
Urban Decay 24/7 e/l - Zero
MAC e/s Suite - Sweet Liaison
Maybelline NY Expert Wear e/s - Amethyst Smokes

Coastal Scents Stippling Brushes

I've been lovin these brushes for foundation application because I feel like they work really well with the MUFE HD foundation that I've been using lately... for some reason the first time I tried these brushes with different foundations, Revlon ColorStay & MAC Studio Fix Fluid to be specific, it just didn't work out that well... I'm thinking these brushes don't really work with liquid foundations that has thicker consistency... it left streaks & dots on my face.... but I did give it another shot & I find it really easy to use with the MUFE HD... it provides even application... gives you that flawless finish... it blends the foundation on your skin really good... they uber soft... I just love it!!! these are only dupes for the MAC 187 brush but I must say, they are really really great dupes... you can probably get 5 of these for the price of 1 MAC 187 brush.. they are really affordable ($7.95+tax each versus $42+tax for the MAC)... however, there is one thing I didn't like about these brushes... I don't like the fact that they shed, majority of the time, it would leave a strand of hair on my face which could get really annoying at times... but other than that, these brushes would definitely be faves of every month from now on... =)