Product Swatch: Shiseido L/S in RD629 'Natural Red'

These swatches are for the Shiseido Perfect Rouge Tender Sheer L/S in RD629 'Natural Red' Sheer L/S ($25, 0.14oz). This l/s is super moisturizing, almost like a lipbalm but wears as a lipstick (i.e., longer wear). Just as its name states, it looks very natural on my lips and gives them a glossy, healthy look. Price is a bit steep, but I consider its quality is superb. I really like it.

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My bare lips (T); With 'Natural Red' on them (B)

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Happy Monday! / ¡Feliz Lunes!

¡Vivan, amen y rían!

Finally! A makeup look to post about

So last night was the Britney Spears concert here in Puerto Rico. EXCELLENT SHOW! Love her!!!! (Yes, I'm a fan).  She even brought her whole family to the stage: kids, boyfriend, Mom, sister, niece...OMG her sons are so cute, they just kept jumping and dancing (she was singing 'I wanna go'). 

Someone posted this clip in YouTube:

I wanted to wear nice makeup, so I decided to finally put my UD's Naked Palette to use. I applied 'Virgin' as a wash and well into the inner corners/tearduct area of my eyes; 'Shog' in 2/3 of the eyelid and lower lash line; and 'Darkhorse' in the outer 1/3, outer lower lashline and also blended it well in the crease. I ended up applying 'Creep' in the 'outer v' for some depth. I then just finished the look with eyeliner and mascara.

I'm sorry these pics don't show the true colors of the e/s, my camera battery died so I had to use my Iphone. Oh well.

FACE

PHILOSOPHY The Present Clear Makeup Primer --awesome product!

LANCOME Teint Idole Ultra Foundation in '6W Bisque' mixed with AVON Extra Lasting Liquid Foundation in 'Soft Honey'

NARS Loose Powder in 'Beach'

MAC Powder Blushes in 'Sunbasque' and 'Springsheen' (mixed)

EYES

NARS Smudge Proof E/S Base

UD Naked Palette E/S in 'Virgin', 'Shog', 'Darkhorse' and 'Creep'

MAC Blacktrack Fluidline (top lashline and both waterlines)

L'OREAL False Fiber Lashes Mascara in Blackest Black

MAC Eyebrow Pencil in Stud

LIPS

SALLY HANSEN Healing Butter for Lips

REVLON Matte L/S in 'Smoked Peach'

MAC Lustreglass in 'Love Nectar'

I sure had fun last night, the show was really great.  =)

'Til next time/Hasta la próxima.

¡Vivan, amen y rían!

TotalBeauty.com: 19 Best Concealers

19 Best Concealers

Blemishes, dark spots, and under-eye bags can all magically disappear if you have the right concealer. See which are our readers' faves.

This is a TotalBeauty.com face makeup article Concealers are one of the most important beauty products you can own. With the right concealer, anybody can have flawless skin -- or at least look like they do. Our readers tried and tested a slew of them so that you could have 19 amazing concealers to choose from. See products

NO. 19: CLE DE PEAU CORRECTEUR VISAGE CONCEALER, $68

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8

"This concealer is amazing, smooth, creamy, and will make you look absolutely flawless."

NO. 18: SMASHBOX CAMERA READY FULL COVERAGE CONCEALER, $18

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.5

"It has the power of a concealer, with the 'spreadability' of a moisturizer."

NO. 17: BARE ESCENTUALS BAREMINERALS SPF 20 MULTI-TASKING CONCEALER, $18

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.7

"It works great as a concealer for blemishes, redness, and dark under-eye circles."

Want to see what was No. 1? Click here!

¡Vivan,amen y rían!

So I haven't been posting...

Yeah, I know...

Once again, I'm under one of those 'un-inspirational' spells. That and that basically, the makeup I wear for work is very simple. I basically try to even out my skintone (because of my melasma condition, I have some darkspots on my face). And I say 'try' because I hate to go to work with lots of foundation, considering I work at a construction site and sometimes I sweat like crazy. One day I looked in the mirror and, ugh, didn't know what I was thinking...Anyway, I'm trying to keep it as simple as posible.

I've bought lots of great cosmetics and brushes a few months ago but I don't feel like doing a 'haul' post--I found them useless if they don't include swatches. Since I haven't made swatches or taken pics, I don't want to post anything. But I'm working on that...

In the next pics I'm wearing MAC Studio Moisture Tint SPF15  in 'Medium Dark' ('rediscovered' it and I'm loving it) topped with NARS Loose Powder in Beach (<---love love LOVE it); MAC Pro Longwear Concealer in NC35; NARS 'Amour' Blush on the cheeks; on my eyes--UDPP in Sin with some loose powder on top; Maybelline Define-a-Brow Eyebrow Pencil in Dark and Medium Brown and CG LashBlast Volume Mascara in Very Black. The l/s in these pics is Revlon's Matte L/S in 'Stormy Pink' which now I absolutely hate. (It was midday when I took these pics and hadn't reapply my l/s).

All these product for this (LOL!):

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So there you have it. I do have to mention, I wear a different foundation per week. Since I'm a foundation freak, many of them were not being used for a long time and that had to change. But this MAC tinted moisturizer is really good.

You know, I just need to concentrate on the blessings in my life and try to keep focus on what's good. Find joy in the little things. Try to remember my 'motto' all the time --Live, Love, Laugh.  =)

Thanks to all of you who keep commenting on my posts and please, if I have not answered your questions just send me and email...sometimes I just forget  =/

Well, gotta go. Lunch break is over.

God bless and hey...Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of you!

B.

¡Vivan, amen y rían!

Totalbeauty.com: TotalBeauty.com Sexy Makeup Looks You Can Do in Your Car

Sexy Makeup Looks You Can Do in Your Car

See tips on how to do your makeup behind the wheel -- without getting pulled over.

This is a TotalBeauty.com makeup tips article We may have taken advantage of a red light or two to apply our mascara on our way to work. Don't judge -- you know you've done it too. And while we're not advocating such a dangerous habit, we acknowledge that life gets busy and you may not have enough time in the morning to perfect your winged tip. That's why we've come up with these four hot looks that are so easy, you can pull them off in five minutes flat (preferably with the gearshift in park). Get looks

¡Vivan, amen y rían!

Nails: Bettina's Vintage Jeans and Revlon's Blue Mosaic

Bettina's Vintage Jeans and Revlon's Blue Mosaic

I just love these two colors. The Bettina one reminds me of candy and fun things and Revlon's Blue Mosaic...wow, LOVE IT. It has hexagonal blue and green glitter. Looks great over Vintage Jeans.

++I would like to mention, I took these pics today but I painted my nails on Thursday. They haven't chipped yet and still look shiny. To me, the Seche Clear Base and the Vite Top Coat are simply AMAZING. ++

Bettina's Vintage Jeans

Revlon's Blue Mosaic

¡Vivan, amen y rían!

Drugstore lippies: Revlon Matte and Wet-n-Wild L/S

I bought these three l/s at Walmart the other day. Lately I've been looking for matte lippies because most of the times they are very pigmented. Most of the time.

The shades I got (from left to right): 

Revlon 011-Stormy Pink, Revlon013-Smoked Peach and
Wet-n-Wild Mega Last L/S in #901B-Think Pink (semi-matte finish)

Revlon 011-Stormy Pink, Revlon013-Smoked Peach and Wet-n-Wild #901B

 

REVLON's Stormy Pink

I love the shade, yes it clashes with my warm skintone but that's the contrast I was lookin' for. What I did not like was that I had to swipe it on my lips like ten times to get the desired intensity. Don't know if something is wrong with the lippie. It was sealed when I bought it...

Pic with flash (Woah!) ... lol

ETA: Just saw this video on YouTube. See what I mean?

++++

REVLON's Smoked Peach

This one is very pigmented and looks very natural on me. Nothing out of this world when worn alone, but looks very pretty with gloss. 

 

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Wet-n-Wild Mega Last L/S in #901B-Think Pink (semi-matte finish)

Love this l/s! This shade looks very...retro? on me but at the same time makes me look very bronzed. It does comes out loking way too shocking in flash pics, but it looks really cool in non-flash photos. Of the three l/s I bought, this one impressed me the most. Super pigmented, felt creamier than the Revlon ones and lasts for hours (it is semi-matte after all). I think WnW claim 4 hrs, I'd say 3 but that's okay. At least they don't claim 8hrs or something like that.

++++

About my hair and makeup...well, I took this pic about 7hrs after putting on my makeup and styling my hair so...yeah. Whatever, I look gorgeous, hahaha.

FACE

ESTÉE LAUDER Double Wear Concealer in Medium (under my eyes and in the plane of the cheeks)

JANE IREDALE Amazing Base Mineral Foundation in Golden Glow -- Know something? This is one the best mineral foundations I've tried. I do not buy that whole mineral crap makeup stories, but this one is good.

MAC Blush Powder in X-Rocks (a very light application)

EYES

UDPP in SIN

L'OREAL Telescopic Waterproof Precision Liquid E/L

CG Lashblast Waterproof Mascara in Very Black

MAC Eyebrow Pencil in Stud

Have a great weekend! / ¡Que tengan un gran fin de semana!



¡Vivan, amen y rían!

TotalBeauty.com: 8 Makeup Video Tutorials That Will Make You LOL

8 Makeup Video Tutorials That Will Make You LOL

Have some time to kill -- or just need a good belly laugh? Watch these videos now.

This is a TotalBeauty.com makeup tutorial article Who knew makeup how-tos could be so funny? These vloggers show you how to do your makeup like Katy Perry, Maria Shriver, and a torn up Nicki Minaj -- so sit back, relax, and get your giggle on. Oh, and please make sure to not take any of these tutorials seriously. Watch videos

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