Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Versace Bight Crystal Perfume Review
The newest perfume to my collection is Versace Bight Crystal. The words that come to mind when smelling this perfume are bright and fresh. The scent is quite soft making it a good everyday perfume. It contains floral notes but does not smell overly floral in my opinion. Overall, I find it to be a very feminine scent.
Sephora's website description of this product states it was "inspired by a mixture of Donatella Versace's favorite floral fragrances, Bright Crystal is a fresh, sensual blend of refreshing chilled yuzu and pomegranate mingled with soothing blossoms of peony, magnolia, and lotus flower, warmed with notes of musk and amber."
And that the notes are : Iced Accord, Yuzu, Pomegranate, Peony, Magnolia, Lotus Flower, Acajou, Vegetal Amber, Musk.
Though it contains notes of musk I don't really smell it and it does not translate as a musky scent. I feel the musk just tones down the floral scent, which is the most prominent scent of this perfume. I also like the touch of tartness this perfume has, which I believe must come from the pomegranate note. In my opinion the combination is well balanced, and makes for a beautiful smelling perfume.
The scent is strong at the first spray but tones down quickly and leaves a soft scent that lingers all day.
Prices as listed on Sephora.com :
$20.00 for a 0.3 oz Eau de Toilette Rollerball
$51.00 for a 1 oz Eau de Toilette Spray
$69.00 for a 1.7 oz Eau de Toilette Spray
$89.00 for a 3 oz Eau de Toilette Spray
Overall, I really enjoy this perfume! Scents are so personal that I can't say I recommend it, but definitely try it out the next time you are at Sephora (it is a Sephora exclusive) if the notes sound appealing to you!
Sephora's website description of this product states it was "inspired by a mixture of Donatella Versace's favorite floral fragrances, Bright Crystal is a fresh, sensual blend of refreshing chilled yuzu and pomegranate mingled with soothing blossoms of peony, magnolia, and lotus flower, warmed with notes of musk and amber."
And that the notes are : Iced Accord, Yuzu, Pomegranate, Peony, Magnolia, Lotus Flower, Acajou, Vegetal Amber, Musk.
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| Photo via Sephora.com |
Though it contains notes of musk I don't really smell it and it does not translate as a musky scent. I feel the musk just tones down the floral scent, which is the most prominent scent of this perfume. I also like the touch of tartness this perfume has, which I believe must come from the pomegranate note. In my opinion the combination is well balanced, and makes for a beautiful smelling perfume.
The scent is strong at the first spray but tones down quickly and leaves a soft scent that lingers all day.
Prices as listed on Sephora.com :
$20.00 for a 0.3 oz Eau de Toilette Rollerball
$51.00 for a 1 oz Eau de Toilette Spray
$69.00 for a 1.7 oz Eau de Toilette Spray
$89.00 for a 3 oz Eau de Toilette Spray
Overall, I really enjoy this perfume! Scents are so personal that I can't say I recommend it, but definitely try it out the next time you are at Sephora (it is a Sephora exclusive) if the notes sound appealing to you!
Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder in Dim Light Review
I recently purchased an Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder in the shade Dim Light. Hourglass's website describes the shade as a "neutral peach beige". The powder claims that its balance of warm and cool will work to blur imperfections. I have been using this powder since I purchased it. For reference, I have very pale cool toned skin (NW 20). The color description is accurate in my opinion. I found that the powder worked as claimed as it does seem to subtly blur the skin. The powder is fine milled and has the perfect texture of being soft but not so soft that it kicks up too much powder. It gives off a beautiful glow, but with no shimmer, I would describe it as a sheen. For this reason I think it could make a great setting powder, unfortunately I am so pale this is not an option for me. The shade is just a bit darker than my skin tone so I have been using it on my cheek bones and around the outer area of my face. I am interested to try some of the lighter shades Hourglass offers.
The powder lasts all day on my skin (normal-dry) about eight hours.
Overall, I think this powder is incredibly high quality, it truly gives a natural flawless finish.
Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powders sell for $45 for 0.35oz
The powder lasts all day on my skin (normal-dry) about eight hours.
Overall, I think this powder is incredibly high quality, it truly gives a natural flawless finish.
Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powders sell for $45 for 0.35oz
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| Photo via Sephora.com |
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a neutral peach beige powder that blurs imperfections and highlights a
radiant complexion with the perfect balance of warm and cool tones - See
more at:
http://www.hourglasscosmetics.com/ambient-lighting-powder/#sthash.uTsfW7kM.dpuf
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a neutral peach beige powder that blurs imperfections and highlights a
radiant complexion with the perfect balance of warm and cool tones - See
more at:
http://www.hourglasscosmetics.com/ambient-lighting-powder/#sthash.uTsfW7kM.dpuf
is
a neutral peach beige powder that blurs imperfections and highlights a
radiant complexion with the perfect balance of warm and cool tones - See
more at:
http://www.hourglasscosmetics.com/ambient-lighting-powder/#sthash.uTsfW7kM.dpuf
Sunday, April 20, 2014
40 Beauty Questions Answered!
The Questions:
SKINCARE
-How many times do you wash your face daily? I wash my face twice a day, once in the morning and once at night.
-What skin type do you have? (dry,oily,combo) I have normal skin for the most part, but in the winter I can get dry skin.
-What is your current facial wash? Kiehl's Clearly Corrective
-Do you exfoliate? Yes I do, I use an exfoliator and I also wash my face with my Clarisonic which does some exfoliation.
-What brand do you use? I use Kate Sommerville's Exfolikate.
-What moisturizer do you use? Kiehl's Clearly Corrective
-Do you have freckles? Yes I do! I freckle from the sun very easily so I try to wear my sunscreen daily.
-Do you use eye cream? When I remember!
-Do you or did you have acne prone skin? I have been very lucky to not have acne prone skin. I do get hormonal pimples occasionally but for the most my skin is pretty clear.
-Did you ever have to use Pro-activ? No I have never used Pro-activ.
MAKE-UP
-What foundation do you use? I change it a lot! I like Laura Mercier silk creme foundation, Makeup Forever Mat Velvet+, Shiseido Sun Protection foundation, Revlon Photoready...and many more!
-How about concealer? My favorites are NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer, Cle de Peau Concealer, and Maybelline Age Rewind concealer.
-Do you know your undertone color? I have a cool undertone.
-What do you think of fake eyelashes? I think fake eyelashes are fun and can add a lot to a person's makeup. I don't think they're necessary for me for everyday but I do really like them.
-Did you know that you are suppose to change your mascara every 3 months? Yes I do! I don't want to risk an infection for an old mascara.
-What brand of mascara do you use? I switch it up but my very favorite is Lancome Hypnose Drama but it is pretty expensive so also I use Covergirl Lashblast, which I really like. I also try and use up my mascara samples, it's a great way to find new favorites!
-Sephora or MAC? I love both but I think I would have to with Sephora because there is so much variety.
-Do you have a MAC Pro-card? No, but I have been thinking of applying.
-What makeup tools do you use in make up application? I use a wide variety of brushes, I'm not a huge fan of sponges.
-Do you use make-up base/primer for the eyes? Yes I do, I love Urban Decay's primers as well as Benefit's Stay Don't Stray.
-For the face? Yes I do, my very favorite is Hourglass's Veil Mineral Primer.
-What is your favorite eyeshadow (color or shade)? I really like light pink/champagne shades.
-Do you use pencil or liquid eyeliner? I use pencil liner for my tightline and waterline but I use gel liner for my upper lashline.
-How often do you poke your eyes with an eyeliner pencil? Not too often, but I hate it when I do!
-What do you think of pigment eyeshadows? Love the colors and how they look on, but I hate the mess!
-Do you use mineral makeup? No, not really.
-What is your favorite lipstick? My Gurelain Rouge G lipsticks, love them!
-How about lipgloss? Hourglass Siren, the most pigmented metallic red ever!
-What is your favorite blush to use? I have so many but I think my all time favorite is Nars Dolce Vita.
-Do you buy your makeup on ebay? No, I never have!
-Do you like drugstore makeup? Yes, there is so much great makeup at the drugstore!
-Do you go to CCO's? (cosmetic company outlets) I love CCO's but I don't have one near me! I go to them when I am in a place that has one.
-Did you ever consider taking make-up classes? No, not really, but it could be fun!
-Are you clumsy in putting on makeup? Not usually but sometimes when I am in a rush.
-Name a makeup crime that you hate? Foundation that doesn't match.
-Do you like colorful shades of makeup (lipstick,eyeshadow) or neutral ones? Depends on my mood!
-Which celebrity always has great make up? Everytime I see pictures of Lupita Nyong'o her makeup looks amazing!
-If you could leave the house using just ONE make up item,what would you use? Probably foundation!
-Could you ever leave the house without any makeup on? Yes, definitely!
-Do you think you look good even without any makeup on? Yes I am happy with my appearance!
-In your opinion, what is the BEST makeup line? Hourglass has consistently great products, I have never had a disappointment from that line!
-What do you think of Makeup? I love it! I think its great that it can be used in different ways to suit everyone's preferences!
SKINCARE
-How many times do you wash your face daily? I wash my face twice a day, once in the morning and once at night.
-What skin type do you have? (dry,oily,combo) I have normal skin for the most part, but in the winter I can get dry skin.
-What is your current facial wash? Kiehl's Clearly Corrective
-Do you exfoliate? Yes I do, I use an exfoliator and I also wash my face with my Clarisonic which does some exfoliation.
-What brand do you use? I use Kate Sommerville's Exfolikate.
-What moisturizer do you use? Kiehl's Clearly Corrective
-Do you have freckles? Yes I do! I freckle from the sun very easily so I try to wear my sunscreen daily.
-Do you use eye cream? When I remember!
-Do you or did you have acne prone skin? I have been very lucky to not have acne prone skin. I do get hormonal pimples occasionally but for the most my skin is pretty clear.
-Did you ever have to use Pro-activ? No I have never used Pro-activ.
MAKE-UP
-What foundation do you use? I change it a lot! I like Laura Mercier silk creme foundation, Makeup Forever Mat Velvet+, Shiseido Sun Protection foundation, Revlon Photoready...and many more!
-How about concealer? My favorites are NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer, Cle de Peau Concealer, and Maybelline Age Rewind concealer.
-Do you know your undertone color? I have a cool undertone.
-What do you think of fake eyelashes? I think fake eyelashes are fun and can add a lot to a person's makeup. I don't think they're necessary for me for everyday but I do really like them.
-Did you know that you are suppose to change your mascara every 3 months? Yes I do! I don't want to risk an infection for an old mascara.
-What brand of mascara do you use? I switch it up but my very favorite is Lancome Hypnose Drama but it is pretty expensive so also I use Covergirl Lashblast, which I really like. I also try and use up my mascara samples, it's a great way to find new favorites!
-Sephora or MAC? I love both but I think I would have to with Sephora because there is so much variety.
-Do you have a MAC Pro-card? No, but I have been thinking of applying.
-What makeup tools do you use in make up application? I use a wide variety of brushes, I'm not a huge fan of sponges.
-Do you use make-up base/primer for the eyes? Yes I do, I love Urban Decay's primers as well as Benefit's Stay Don't Stray.
-For the face? Yes I do, my very favorite is Hourglass's Veil Mineral Primer.
-What is your favorite eyeshadow (color or shade)? I really like light pink/champagne shades.
-Do you use pencil or liquid eyeliner? I use pencil liner for my tightline and waterline but I use gel liner for my upper lashline.
-How often do you poke your eyes with an eyeliner pencil? Not too often, but I hate it when I do!
-What do you think of pigment eyeshadows? Love the colors and how they look on, but I hate the mess!
-Do you use mineral makeup? No, not really.
-What is your favorite lipstick? My Gurelain Rouge G lipsticks, love them!
-How about lipgloss? Hourglass Siren, the most pigmented metallic red ever!
-What is your favorite blush to use? I have so many but I think my all time favorite is Nars Dolce Vita.
-Do you buy your makeup on ebay? No, I never have!
-Do you like drugstore makeup? Yes, there is so much great makeup at the drugstore!
-Do you go to CCO's? (cosmetic company outlets) I love CCO's but I don't have one near me! I go to them when I am in a place that has one.
-Did you ever consider taking make-up classes? No, not really, but it could be fun!
-Are you clumsy in putting on makeup? Not usually but sometimes when I am in a rush.
-Name a makeup crime that you hate? Foundation that doesn't match.
-Do you like colorful shades of makeup (lipstick,eyeshadow) or neutral ones? Depends on my mood!
-Which celebrity always has great make up? Everytime I see pictures of Lupita Nyong'o her makeup looks amazing!
-If you could leave the house using just ONE make up item,what would you use? Probably foundation!
-Could you ever leave the house without any makeup on? Yes, definitely!
-Do you think you look good even without any makeup on? Yes I am happy with my appearance!
-In your opinion, what is the BEST makeup line? Hourglass has consistently great products, I have never had a disappointment from that line!
-What do you think of Makeup? I love it! I think its great that it can be used in different ways to suit everyone's preferences!
Sunday, October 27, 2013
Sephora Haul and Review
I recently picked up a few items from Sephora. Although I was tempted with all their beautiful holiday releases but I stuck with some essentials for this trip.
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The first item I picked up with Urban Decay Eye Primer in Eden. I love Urban Decay's Primers, I find that they work incredibly well at keeping eyeshadow on longer and crease-free. I especially like the shade Eden because it is a light skin toned color that is opaque. It conceals redness and any imperfections, and because of its light color it really brightens any eyeshadow that is put on top of it.
The second item I picked up was Anastasia's Brow Powder Duo in Ebony. This particular duo comes with two cool toned dark brown shades. This is my first time purchasing this product and so far I am really liking it! I have always liked powder to fill in my brows, I find it gives a more natural look as pencils can often be harsh. The powder goes on smoothly and is very pigmented. I apply it with an an angled brush and finish with a brow gel.
The last item I purchased was NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in Vanilla. I have used this product before and it quickly worked its way up on my list of favorite concealers. As the name suggests it goes on on very smoothly and gives a beautiful brightening look without highlighting. I find that it lasts about eight hours on me before it starts to look a bit faded. Overall, I find it to be a great long lasting concealer.
I think these products are great and would definitely recommend them.
What are your makeup essentials?
More Beauty Discoveries coming soon,
Francesca
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The first item I picked up with Urban Decay Eye Primer in Eden. I love Urban Decay's Primers, I find that they work incredibly well at keeping eyeshadow on longer and crease-free. I especially like the shade Eden because it is a light skin toned color that is opaque. It conceals redness and any imperfections, and because of its light color it really brightens any eyeshadow that is put on top of it.
The second item I picked up was Anastasia's Brow Powder Duo in Ebony. This particular duo comes with two cool toned dark brown shades. This is my first time purchasing this product and so far I am really liking it! I have always liked powder to fill in my brows, I find it gives a more natural look as pencils can often be harsh. The powder goes on smoothly and is very pigmented. I apply it with an an angled brush and finish with a brow gel.
The last item I purchased was NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in Vanilla. I have used this product before and it quickly worked its way up on my list of favorite concealers. As the name suggests it goes on on very smoothly and gives a beautiful brightening look without highlighting. I find that it lasts about eight hours on me before it starts to look a bit faded. Overall, I find it to be a great long lasting concealer.
I think these products are great and would definitely recommend them.
What are your makeup essentials?
More Beauty Discoveries coming soon,
Francesca
Monday, October 21, 2013
Manicure Monday: Butter London Saucy Jack Photos and Review
My most recent manicure is Butter London's "Saucy Jack". The color is a beautiful blue toned red. This polish has a great consistency and is nearly perfectly opaque in one coat, though I did do two. There are no sparkles and the polish dries now with a nice shine but I did put my favorite fast dry top coat on top, Seche Vite. I love this color, it is a great classic red and I definitely recommend it if you need a good red for your collection! I think it will be especially perfect during the holiday season.
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What is your favorite red polish?
More Beauty Discoveries coming soon,
Francesca
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