tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64160322926313871852024-03-14T00:54:41.046-04:00Beauty ReviewLot's of FOTD's, Makeup Reviews, and Random RantsBeauty Reviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12328760283351507645noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6416032292631387185.post-62077655031353839182009-05-22T11:11:00.000-04:002009-05-22T11:13:23.003-04:00I'm a bad, bad, blogger :( and new e-mail addressHey guys,<br />I don't know how many of you still read this, but I am sorry I have been absent from blogging for a while.<br />I had a lot of personal stuff come up and happen, mix that with being in school full time and it gave me little to no time to update or post on my blog.<br />I promise, now that it's summer, I will be posting more and have lots of new content to read about.<br />As always, PLEASE e-mail me if you have any questions or comments.<br />I have CHANGED my e-mail address to: SRL5045@yahoo.com - so you can send anything there.<br /><br />I will be updating shortly.<br />Thanks guys,<br />- SamanthaBeauty Reviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12328760283351507645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6416032292631387185.post-31452494164961549922009-02-03T18:29:00.007-05:002009-02-03T18:33:06.005-05:00Cool Toned Smokey FOTDHey guys!<br />So today, I had NO idea what I was going to do with my makeup, but I wanted to try something a little different. I applied for a makeup artist position at this super trendy salon in South Beach, so I hope I get the job!<br /><br />Sorry the pictures suck, I left my camera at the boyfriends house and I had to use my Macbook for the camera. OOPS! Oh and sorry no full face pictures, I couldnt get my entire face to look good with the camera I was using!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NmsWjM48DnQ/SYjTnBcGPiI/AAAAAAAAAGA/Ms32-Oa7rZk/s1600-h/Feb+3+2009+3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 287px; height: 127px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NmsWjM48DnQ/SYjTnBcGPiI/AAAAAAAAAGA/Ms32-Oa7rZk/s320/Feb+3+2009+3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298717628956032546" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Face:<br />Mac Studio Fix Fluid NW25<br />Mac Select Concealer NW25<br />Mac MSF Medium Deep<br />Mac Mineralized Blush in Pleasantry<br /><br />Brows:<br />Mac Brow Pencil - Stud<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NmsWjM48DnQ/SYjTzq-aKWI/AAAAAAAAAGI/V1eH6EGZH18/s1600-h/Feb+3+2009+4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 234px; height: 194px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NmsWjM48DnQ/SYjTzq-aKWI/AAAAAAAAAGI/V1eH6EGZH18/s320/Feb+3+2009+4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298717846264228194" border="0" /></a><br />Anastasia Brow Powder - Brunette<br />Mac Brow Set - Clear<br /><br />Eyes:<br />Mac Cream Color Base - Luna<br />Mac Pigment - Frozen White<br />Mac Eyeshadow - Silver Ring, Tilt, & Carbon<br />Mac Reflects Gold<br />Urban Decay 24/7 Eye Pencil - Zero<br />Mac Liquid Liner - Boot Black<br />Diorshow Unlimited - Black<br /><br />Lips:<br />Urban Decay Lipstick - Lovechild<br />Mac Lipglass - Starlet Kiss (mixed with a little bit of Reflects Gold)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NmsWjM48DnQ/SYjT_T3Cv4I/AAAAAAAAAGY/mkFCcFtdOco/s1600-h/Feb+3+2009+5.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 173px; height: 158px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NmsWjM48DnQ/SYjT_T3Cv4I/AAAAAAAAAGY/mkFCcFtdOco/s320/Feb+3+2009+5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298718046217748354" border="0" /></a>So, yeah - I love this look and I think it turned out amazing. I have been addicted to using Mac Reflects Gold for the past week. It is so versatile! Anyways, let me know what you think!<br />- SamanthaBeauty Reviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12328760283351507645noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6416032292631387185.post-75560839816637898642009-01-29T20:00:00.002-05:002009-01-29T20:04:09.843-05:00FOTD & NewsHello guys!<br />It's been a while, but I'm still alive and kicking.<br />Who's excited for the hello kitty collection? I am.<br /><br />FOTD:<br /><br />Face:<br />Boscia Toner & Moisturizer (which I love btw)<br />Smashbox Photo Finish Primer<br />MUFE Mat Velvet +<br />Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer Duo<br />Mac Pressed Blot Powder<br />Nars Bronzer - Laguna<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NmsWjM48DnQ/SYJR2767OYI/AAAAAAAAAF4/b3fdV1Ct1_M/s1600-h/January+27+2009+4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 304px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NmsWjM48DnQ/SYJR2767OYI/AAAAAAAAAF4/b3fdV1Ct1_M/s320/January+27+2009+4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296886115980753282" border="0" /></a><br />Brows:<br />Mac Brow Pencil in Stud<br />Anastasia Brow Powder Duo in Brunette (I think?)<br />Mac Clear Brow Set<br /><br />Eyes:<br />UDPP<br />Mac Paint Pot - Blackground<br />Mac Vanilla Pigment<br />Urban Decay Eyeshadow - Half Baked<br />Mac Eyeshadow - Carbon<br />Mac Feline Kohl<br />Diorshow Unlimited Mascara - Black<br /><br />Lips:<br />Mac Dazzleglass - Date Night<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NmsWjM48DnQ/SYJRxP3S0-I/AAAAAAAAAFw/sXFjvBB8Adw/s1600-h/January+27+2009+5.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 160px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NmsWjM48DnQ/SYJRxP3S0-I/AAAAAAAAAFw/sXFjvBB8Adw/s320/January+27+2009+5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296886018255016930" border="0" /></a>I really like the way this turned out, its a really good look for when I go to work and to go out.<br /><br />I'll post more tomorrow, I have SO much work to do, it isnt even cute.<br /><br />Love and miss you guys!<br />- SamanthaBeauty Reviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12328760283351507645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6416032292631387185.post-60019314115239223772008-11-04T09:34:00.002-05:002008-11-04T09:46:40.912-05:00Hair Product Review!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.adiscountbeauty.com/media/SEBASTIANNEWpenetraittshampoo.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 160px; height: 560px;" src="http://www.adiscountbeauty.com/media/SEBASTIANNEWpenetraittshampoo.png" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Hello kiddos,<br />For those of you who know, and many of you do, I work at a hair salon, and have INCREDIBLY damaged hair. I went from being a heavily highlighted blonde, to being a platinum blonde, back to a brunette, and now a brunette with platinum panels - and if you could only imagine how damaged my hair is, it's disgusting.<br />Anyways, we recently got the entire Sebastian line at my salon, you know, that line for old ladies that has the famous Shaper hairspray? Yeah, well they've done a total overhaul on a ton of products, changed the packaging, and made some amazing new products, one of which is the shampoo, conditioner, and deep conditioner that I am currently using.<br />BEHOLD PENETRAITT!<br />Penetraitt consists of 3 products: a shampoo, conditioner, and deep conditioner. I use the shampoo and conditioner when I wash my hair and then once a week I use the deep conditioner in place of my regular conditioner and in a week I have noticed a HUGE difference in the quality or integrity of my hair. Where my platinum panels are is so damaged, frayed and fried, so when I would wash my hair before it would stay wet for HOURS just because of how fragile and torn apart my cuticle was, now, I wash my hair with this stuff and it dries almost normally, which is a sign that it is repairing my damaged and abused hair.<br />The scent of these products is clean and not overpowering and it doesn't make me sick, which is nice since I am SO picky about scents. the bottles are cheap, $13 for the shampoo, $<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.adiscountbeauty.com/media/SEBASTIANNEWpenetraittmasque.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 160px; height: 560px;" src="http://www.adiscountbeauty.com/media/SEBASTIANNEWpenetraittmasque.png" alt="" border="0" /></a>14 for the conditioner, and $18 for the deep conditioner - but that's just at my salon and not taking into account that I get a 40% off discount on those prices. It is worth ever penny, I swear by this stuff.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.adiscountbeauty.com/media/SEBASTIANNEWpenetraittconditioner.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 160px; height: 560px;" src="http://www.adiscountbeauty.com/media/SEBASTIANNEWpenetraittconditioner.png" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />My hair looks and feels way healthier than it actually is and it makes my hair shiny and easily managable and stylable. (Stylable? Is that even a word?...)<br />I HIGHLY reccommend this product if you have damaged hair, espcially if you have chemically processed your hair to oblivion like I did. Even the stylists at my salon complement me on how healthy my hair looks compared to how it used to look.<br />I have never been a true believer in the differences from shampoo to shampoo - to me it was really all the same, but after using this stuff I dont know if I will ever look at a shampoo or conditioner the same way. Damn you, Sebastian for spoiling me so good!<br />Go out, get your little hands on this stuff, it's incredible, and DEF. let me know how it works for you! beautyreview@aol.com<br />I want to know if others are getting the same results as I am and I haven't found any reviews for it online yet. So try it - and let me know how much you absolutely love it!<br />- Samantha<br /><br />Oh, and before I forget, they also have a line of shampoo and conditioner called "Drench" for dry hair and "Light" for normal to fine hair. I've heard nothing but good things about them from the girls at work who have been using them on themselves and clients, so if you are in the market for a really good new shampoo and conditioner go check those out!Beauty Reviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12328760283351507645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6416032292631387185.post-84153212082367426752008-10-30T11:00:00.002-04:002008-10-30T11:07:02.405-04:00Fragrance Review: Gucci by GucciHello lovelies,<br />I told you guys I would be back after the graduation, and here I am. Overall, it went pretty good, a lot of things that he and I should have talked about - we didn't but thats ok. Some things are just better left unsaid or untalked about :)<br />Anyways, I decided that since it is getting a little chilly out, mind you, I do live in South Florida so chilly is anywhere below about 70 degrees, regardless, it is cold. So, I decided to go and purchase a new perfume. I had been wearing a whole bunch of differen<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://a248.g.akamai.net/7/248/8278/20080211193945/www.sephora.com/assets/dyn/product/P208100/P208100_hero.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 250px;" src="http://a248.g.akamai.net/7/248/8278/20080211193945/www.sephora.com/assets/dyn/product/P208100/P208100_hero.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>t scents, mainly Princess by Vera Wang, Betsey Johnson, and as tacky as it may be, Supermodel from Victorias Secret - but they all seemed a little bit too summery and fruity/sweet for this weather, so I decided to go with something different.<br />To your right, my friends, you will find Gucci by Gucci, which I have fallen in love with. Truthfully, I think that Gucci by Gucci smells very sophisticated (and I am FAR FROM sophisticated) and mature, almost too mature for me, but I love it anyways.<br />From Sephora:<b><br />Notes:</b><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span>Guava, Pear, Tahitian Tiare Flower, Musk, Honey, Patchouli.<b><br />Style:</b><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span>Beautiful. Confident. Influential.</span><br /><br />Even though the top nots are Guava and Pear, it doesn't smell overly sweet or fruity in the least. It actually, to me, smells more ambery and warm rather than fruity and exotic.<br />I agree with Sephora that it is a confident scent - and it seems to last all day on me, even though it is an Eau de toilette. The prices range from $65 - $85 for the spray, and I think it's worth it, since it seems to last throughout the day.<br />I know this is a short post, but Im still SO busy with school, but if you are in the market for a more wintery perfume, maybe you should head over to your nearest Sephora and give this one a sniff. I am not a cerial perfume purchaser, meaning I rarely buy the same perfume more than once, but this one I can definatly see myself going back for a second bottle.<br />Toodles!<br />- <3 SamanthaBeauty Reviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12328760283351507645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6416032292631387185.post-69878701968437167982008-10-16T19:41:00.003-04:002008-10-16T19:44:38.044-04:00I'm still alive - I pinky promiseHello lovelys,<br />I swear, I am still alive, it's just my Midterms week so I've been swamped with more papers, exams, and projects that you can imagine.<br />So, come tomorrow, I will be good to go, and I have some exciting things coming up. I'll give you a slight teaser:<br /><br />Foundation Reviews - Mainly MUFE and Chanel<br />Concealer Reviews<br />More gorgeous FOTD's<br />Hair Product Reviews<br />Etc...<br /><br />So get excited.<br />Also, just a heads up, I will be out of town next week from Wednesday until Saturday. Me and my gay are driving a whole 8 hours up to Parris Island, South Carolina to see my ex graduate from the Marine Corps. boot camp! Should be a pretty fun roadtrip... but I'm not entirely sure on how the rest of the trip will go. You better believe I will pose pictures of all the ridiculous roadside attractions that Graham and I will be stopping at.<br /><br />Love ya, mean it!<br />- Samantha <3Beauty Reviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12328760283351507645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6416032292631387185.post-61519087015753241662008-10-06T08:26:00.003-04:002008-10-06T08:29:38.291-04:00FOTD, Duh.Hello loves,<br />I'm still mighty proud of myself for continuing to keep up with this. As always keep the questions and comments coming. You can always e-mail me at: beautyreview@aol.com<br /><br />Anyways, on to the FOTD. I have been having a hard time finding the motivation to do anything dramatic since I get up so early for classes and I have work most days, but today, I awoke bright and rejuvenated... thanks to a little friend called Lunesta.<br /><br />Face:<br />Smashbox Color Correcting Primer - the green one for redness, eww!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NmsWjM48DnQ/SOoEgs8z2GI/AAAAAAAAAEc/HoMx7IzIPBY/s1600-h/oct+6+2008+4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NmsWjM48DnQ/SOoEgs8z2GI/AAAAAAAAAEc/HoMx7IzIPBY/s320/oct+6+2008+4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254016875149645922" border="0" /></a><br />MUFE Mat Velvet + in 55<br />MUFE Full Coverage Concealer in 4<br />Mac MSF Natural in Medium Dark<br />Nars Bronzer in laguna<br />Mac Mineralize Blush in Pleasentry<br /><br />Brows:<br />Mac Brow Pencil in Stud<br />Urban Decay Brow Box in Brown Sugar<br />Mac Clear Brow Set<br /><br />Eyes:<br />Mac Paint Pot - Bare Study<br />Mac Pink Opal Pigment<br />Mac Silver Fog Pigment<br />Mac Knight Divine Eyeshadow<br />Mac Carbon Eyeshadow<br />Mac Blacktrack Fluidline<br />Mac Feline Kohl Power<br />Mac Wolf <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NmsWjM48DnQ/SOoEj3AL-fI/AAAAAAAAAEk/oH3uX65J7og/s1600-h/Oct+6+2008+2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NmsWjM48DnQ/SOoEj3AL-fI/AAAAAAAAAEk/oH3uX65J7og/s320/Oct+6+2008+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254016929387772402" border="0" /></a>Pearlglide Pencil<br />Mac Zoomblack Zoomlash<br /><br />Lips:<br />Mac Slimshine in Intimidate<br />Mac Clear Lipglass<br /><br /><br />I'm hoping I'll have time for another post before I go to work today, but I'm just not sure.<br /><3 - SamanthaBeauty Reviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12328760283351507645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6416032292631387185.post-85135809478907403762008-10-01T16:12:00.004-04:002008-10-01T16:18:41.495-04:00I'm really not thrilled with this FOTD, but I'll post it anyways...Hey guys! I've been pretty good at keeping up with this, even though I am SO SWAMPED with my classes and work. I'm pretty damn proud of myself, I must say.<br />So, I thought I would bring back some stuff from the Heatherette collection, since I went crazy and bought everything and I am still obsessed with it, especially trio 1.<br />For this look I happened to use trio 2, which isn't my favorite color palette, but I thought I would use it anyways. It was just sitting in my vanity all by itself begging for me to play with it, so I gave in.<br /><br />Here's what I used:<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NmsWjM48DnQ/SOPaUBhB5bI/AAAAAAAAAEM/j2_u5Mn32IY/s1600-h/Heatherette+Trio+2+1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NmsWjM48DnQ/SOPaUBhB5bI/AAAAAAAAAEM/j2_u5Mn32IY/s320/Heatherette+Trio+2+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252281627983340978" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Face:</span><br />MUFE Mat Velvet + in 55<br />MUFE Full Coverage Concealer in 4<br />Mac MSF Natural in Medium Dark<br />Nars Laguna Bronzer<br />Nars Orgasm Blush<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Eyes:</span><br />Mac Artifact Paint Pot<br />Mac Bare Study Paint Pot<br />Mac Heatherette Trio 2 - all colors<br />Mac Nocturnelle Eyeshadow<br />Mac Fluidline in Blacktrack<br />Mac Feline Kohl Power<br />Mac Zoomlash in Zoomblack<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Brows:</span><br />Urban Decay Brow Box in Brown Sugar<br />Mac clear brow set<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NmsWjM48DnQ/SOPaaQeJvHI/AAAAAAAAAEU/yBOB8E0kI5I/s1600-h/Heatherette+Trio+2+2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NmsWjM48DnQ/SOPaaQeJvHI/AAAAAAAAAEU/yBOB8E0kI5I/s320/Heatherette+Trio+2+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252281735077018738" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Lips:</span><br />Mac Syrup Lipstick<br />Mac C-Thru Lipglass mixed with...<br />Mac Starlet Kiss Lipglass<br /><br /><br />These colors don't really look too good on me, but I just had to mess around with it. Usually, as you all know, I go for something really dark and smoky, but today I just decided to have some fun.<br />Well, that was a fun break, now I am off to the library to do some more work for school. I practically live there, I should start having my mail and bills sent there. Haha.<br /><br />- SamanthaBeauty Reviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12328760283351507645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6416032292631387185.post-35823701879777261392008-10-01T15:57:00.003-04:002008-10-01T16:12:05.807-04:00Mac Suite Array Review!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NmsWjM48DnQ/SOPWpWqmzjI/AAAAAAAAAEE/0HRcXbohzDk/s1600-h/Suite+Array+Swatches.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NmsWjM48DnQ/SOPWpWqmzjI/AAAAAAAAAEE/0HRcXbohzDk/s320/Suite+Array+Swatches.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252277596391394866" border="0" /></a><br />I pinky promised you all I would do a formal review on the new Suite Array eyeshadow duo's... and I am! Yay!<br />Anyways... I was looking at reviews for the eyeshadows online before I actually wrote this, and a lot of people are complaining about the consistency of the new shadows. I have to say that I didn't think they were too bad - if you know how to work with them.<br />To your right, there are some swatches. These were done over some Urban Decay Primer Potion (UDPP for you noobies). I used a Mac 239 brush, and didn't really go out of my way to pack them on. As you can see, they are pretty vibrant. I also did some swatches of the new Pearlglide eyeliners. The top left is called "Sweet Liason", the top right is called "Smoke & Ash", and the bottom right is called "Blue Zone", even though I think it should be called "Purple Zone" or something... but anyways. The colors are pretty pigmented, but they do go on a little sheer at first. The finish on these is really nice and different. They have sort of a matte finish with some sparkle to them. Not the kind of sparkle that a 12 year old would wear, but the kind that kind of catches the light and makes your eyes twinkle. I did a smokey eye look using the "Smoke & Ash" duo that I am thinking about posting on here at some point soon, and overall I really liked these shadows.<br />"Smoke & Ash": The silver side of this is a very bright cool silver with flecks of glitter. The black side of this is a soft black that can be layered for more intensity with flecks of glitter as well. This is the perfect duo for a smokey eye, especially if you are new to the whole makeup thing since they do go on relatively sheer at first. This one id probably my favorite.<br />"Sweet Liason": This is a really nice neutral set, I think. The larger side is a cream color with a HINT of yellow with flecks of glitter, which the smaller side is a deep rich chocolate brown with flecks of glitter. I am not a neutral eyeshadow lover, but somehow this really caught my eye. (Ok, maybe it was that my MUA at Mac is AMAZING and knows what to say in order to get me hooked... but we can just pretend that I was the one who noticed how gorgeous it is) The lighter side is a nice highlight as well as a lid color, and the brown makes a nice contour color. I actually used the brown as a lid color with carbon in the outer v and crease... but there will be a FOTD for that look in the near future as well.<br />"Blue Zone": This is a silly one. The colors are really way more purple than blue, but they are nice colors anyways. I can't really see any justification for why I bought this one, simply because I have a million other colors that look similar, but the finish is what got me. The lighter side is a really soft lilac and the darker side is a more intense blueish purple with flecks of glitter. I like this duo, but I can't really see myself using is on a regular basis.<br />Also in the swatch in the lower left corner, you see the new Pearlglide eyeliners. I LOVE these. I bought "Fly-By-Blue", "Black Russian", and "Wolf", which is how they are in order on the swatch above. I am an eyeliner junkie and I love glitter in small doses as well, so these were the perfect new little friends for me. The glitter is not crazy noticible, but it still gives the eyes something new, even though it is on the subtle side. These go on incredibly smoothe and are easily blended into the lashline or wherever your little heart desires.<br />Overall, I really enjoyed this new release from Mac. I know they have been coming out with a TON of new collections, but I have somehow managed to pass on some of them, for example, Cult of Cherry.<br />If you are interested, the entire new collection as well as a new collection called Emanuel Ungaro, is online now or you can find it at your local Mac store or counter.<br /><br /><3 - SamanthaBeauty Reviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12328760283351507645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6416032292631387185.post-58092981062977375262008-09-29T13:03:00.004-04:002008-09-29T13:21:11.634-04:00I promised I would get more into this, so HERE!Hey guys! I decided to change my makeup before I went to work today, and this is what I came up with!<br />Face:<br />Smashbox Color Correcting Primer (the green one)<br />MUFE Mat Velvet+ in 55<br />MUFE Full Coverage Concealer in 4<br />Mac MSF Natural in Medium Dark<br />Nars Blush in Orgasm<br /><br />Eyes:<br />Mac Paint Pot in Bare Study<br />Mac Paint Pot in Rollickin'<br />Mac Eyeshadow in Phloof!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NmsWjM48DnQ/SOEN-T_x9OI/AAAAAAAAAC4/vSnX5_5XVjU/s1600-h/Sept+30+2008+1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NmsWjM48DnQ/SOEN-T_x9OI/AAAAAAAAAC4/vSnX5_5XVjU/s320/Sept+30+2008+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251494004661548258" border="0" /></a><br />Mac Pigment in Pink Opal<br />Mac Eyeshadow in Carbon<br />Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Peace<br />Mac Pearlglide Eyeliner in Black Russian<br />Mac Kohl Power Eyeliner in Feline<br />Mac Fluidline Eyeliner in Blacktrack<br />Fresh Supernova Mascara in Black<br /><br />Brows:<br />Mac Brow Crayon in Spiked<br />Urban Decay Brow Box in Brown Sugar<br />Mac Brow Set in Show Off<br /><br />Lips:<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NmsWjM48DnQ/SOEOMibCb4I/AAAAAAAAADA/5glFmCUPV-E/s1600-h/Haul+Sept+27+2008.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NmsWjM48DnQ/SOEOMibCb4I/AAAAAAAAADA/5glFmCUPV-E/s320/Haul+Sept+27+2008.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251494249052139394" border="0" /></a><br />Mac Lipstick in Hollywood Nights<br />Lancome Color Fever Gloss in Volcanic Pink<br /><br /><br /><br />I also did some haulage the other day for the new Mac collections. I like the Suite Array eyeshadow duos, even though they've been getting some bad reviews online. I should do a formal review sometime tomorrow or today, hopefully. This is what I got.<br />MUFE Mat Velvet + foundation in 55<br />MUFE Full Coverage Concealer in 4<br />Mac Pearlglide Eyeliners in Black Russian, Wolf, and Fly By Blu<br />Mac Kohl Power Eyeliner in Feline<br /><br />I didn't take pictures of the Suite Array shadows that I bought because I'm waiting to do a review on them, and because I forgot. Haha.<br /><br />Love you guys!<br /> - SamanthaBeauty Reviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12328760283351507645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6416032292631387185.post-17291208864599951352008-09-29T12:10:00.003-04:002008-09-29T12:56:11.878-04:00Wow, It's been forever!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v25/emo-mix-tape/?action=view&current=Sept2920081.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v25/emo-mix-tape/?action=view&current=Sept2920081.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v25/emo-mix-tape/?action=view&current=Sept2920081.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v25/emo-mix-tape/?action=view&current=Sept2920081.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />I know I said I was taking a small break, but that turned into a nervous breakdown and well, I'm back!<br />So, Reid, the boyfriend, or now sort of ex-boyfriend left for Marine boot camp, and I am so proud of him. He actually graduates October 24th, and I am looking forward to seeing him. I haven't seen him since the end of May or beginning of June - I can't remember.<br />Anyways, I thought I would kick things off with a FOTD and perhaps a review of the new Mac Suite Array eyeshadow duos.<br />I also did buy a new foundation. For those of you who either know me or have in the past kept up with my beauty blog, I was using Mac Studio Fix Fluid, and I loved it... UNTIL it broke me out so bad that I am scared to even touch it. It's so sad and very weird. I was using that stuff for a long time, so it's crazy that it all of a sudden ravaged my skin. I wish I had pictures, even though they are so not cute and embarrassing.<br /><br />Anyways, on to the FOTD!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Face:</span><br />Smashbox Color Correcting Photo Finish Primer (the green one, for redness, ew)<br />MUFE Mat Velvet + in 55 (I think)<br />MUFE Full Cover Concealer in 4<br />Mac MSF in Medium Dark<br />Mac pressed blot powder in Medium (oy, I think)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NmsWjM48DnQ/SOD_KdLIiQI/AAAAAAAAACg/OStRt4nb-9I/s1600-h/Sept+29+2008+1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NmsWjM48DnQ/SOD_KdLIiQI/AAAAAAAAACg/OStRt4nb-9I/s320/Sept+29+2008+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251477720609097986" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Eyes:</span><br />Mac Bare Study Paint Pot<br />Mac Suite Array eyeshadow duo in Smoke & Ash<br />Mac eyeshadow in Carbon<br />Mac eyeshadow in Phloof!<br />Mac eyeshadow in Knight Devine<br />Mac Pearlglide eyeliner in Black Russian<br />Loreal HIP mascara in Black (I forgot the full name or whatever)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Lips:</span><br />Mac lipstick in Melrose Mood<br />Mac lipglass in Dreamy<br /><br /><br />I hope all is well with you guys, and as always, if you have any questions, comments, or WHATEVER, please e-mail me at: beautyreview@aol.com<br /><br />The people who read this have really helped me through some seriously shitty times, and I am really looking forward to getting back into this!<br /><br />- Samantha <3Beauty Reviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12328760283351507645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6416032292631387185.post-4179342209659980452008-05-08T08:02:00.001-04:002008-05-08T08:04:04.654-04:00Some news...Hello,<br />I know I haven't been amazing at updating this... but there's good reason.<br />My boyfriend deploys for the Marines at the end of July, and I have been a mess about this since I heard about a week and a half ago.<br />I hope you all can understand and be supportive.<br /><br />Other than that, I am on summer vacation from classes, so I will be updating more.<br /><br /><3 samanthaBeauty Reviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12328760283351507645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6416032292631387185.post-2282002440686479282008-04-29T08:41:00.003-04:002008-04-29T08:45:26.771-04:00I'm a sucker for these things!<ul><li><strong>My Foundation</strong>: Mac Studio Fix Fluid NW30<br /></li><li><strong>My Mascara</strong>: Hm... at the moment Maybelline Define A Lash Volume in Black<br /></li><li><strong>My Blush</strong>: Urban Decay Fetish<br /></li><li><strong>My Eye Shadow</strong>: Mac eyeshadow or pigments<br /></li><li><strong>My Day Cream</strong>: Bliss Labs An Ounce of Prevention AM<br /></li><li><strong>My Lipstick</strong>: Hm, Mac Lollipop Lovin'<br /></li><li><strong>My Beauty Product Brand</strong>: Mac</li><li><strong>My Essential Beauty Product</strong>: Eyeliner... Fluidline in Blacktrack<br /></li><li><strong>My Perfume</strong>: Miss Dior Cherie<br /></li><li><strong>My Nails</strong>: OPI</li><li><strong>M</strong><strong>y Feet</strong>: Eek!</li><li><strong>My Hands</strong>: Sally Hansen<br /></li><li><strong>Three Products to bring on a deserted island</strong>: Chapstick, Facial Cleanser, Perfume... haha<br /></li><li><strong>Woman I admire for their beauty</strong>: Dita Von Tease, Kat Von D, Lauren Conrad<br /></li><li><strong>Woman with the Best Sense of Style</strong>: Angelina Jolie, Charleze Theron<br /></li><li><strong>My Ultimate Dream</strong> Life, Liberty, & the pursuit of Happiness<br /></li><li><strong>How Do I Define Womanhood</strong>: Curves<br /></li></ul>Beauty Reviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12328760283351507645noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6416032292631387185.post-55756461455053803522008-04-29T08:35:00.001-04:002008-04-29T08:38:39.607-04:00Brazillian Straightening & FOTDSo, working at a salon, I change my hair all the time. Most recently, as of last night, to be precise. I decided to undergo the Brazillian Keratin Straightening treatment. I've heard MANY mixed reviews about this process, which in its formula has Formaldehyde as an ingredient. However, the smoke from the process was absorbed by a teflon coating over the flat iron, so there wasnt much fumes to inhale.<br />Overall, the process is not done yet. I still can't wash my hair or put it up for another 3 days. But since my hair is so thick, I don't expect that to be a problem.<br />I will keep you all posted on my hair, but as of now, it feels so healthy and gorgeous!<br /><br />On the the FOTD.<br />I love this look, its a dramatic neutral, sort of. I used a gold and tan to make it light and neutral, but then I went into my crease with a matte black to make it dramatic, and I love it.<br /><br /><center><br /><a href="http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii48/beautyreview/Photo162-1.jpg" target="_blank"><br /><img src="http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii48/beautyreview/th_Photo162-1.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii48/beautyreview/Photo161.jpg" target="_blank"><br /><img src="http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii48/beautyreview/th_Photo161.jpg" /></a><br /></center><br /><br />Heres what I used:<br />*all mac, unless otherwise noted*<br /><br /><br />Face:<br />Oil Control Lotion<br />Smashbox Color Correcting Photo Finish Primer<br />SFF - NW30<br />Select Cover Up - NW25<br />MSF - Medium Dark<br /><br /><br />Eyes:<br />UDPP<br />Paint Pot - Bare Study<br />Goldmine e/s<br />Tan p/g<br />Vanilla p/g<br />Carbon e/s<br />Fluidline - Blacktrack<br />Zoomlash - Zoomblack<br /><br />Brows:<br />Urban Decay Brow Box - Brown Sugar<br /><br />Lips:<br />Lollipop Loving l/s<br />C- Thru l/g<br /><br /><br /><br />- SamanthaBeauty Reviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12328760283351507645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6416032292631387185.post-4148994831053540842008-04-21T08:24:00.002-04:002008-04-21T13:52:32.764-04:00Urban Decay Brow Box: Review<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://a1377.g.akamai.net/7/1377/8278/20080110200451/www.sephora.com/assets/dyn/product/P204725/P204725_hero.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://a1377.g.akamai.net/7/1377/8278/20080110200451/www.sephora.com/assets/dyn/product/P204725/P204725_hero.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />I've really been trying to post on here as much as possible, so I hope I am doing a good job with keeping up.<br />As some of you know, I have a slight obsession with my brows. They frame the face and really give a finishing touch to the rest of your make up.<br />I've been struggling to find a product, or products that will help to define my brows and match them to the color of my hair, since I don't want to dye my brows.<br />This is where the Urban Decay Brow Box comes in. I bought it in Brown Sugar, which is the color pictured here. It consists of a dark brown shade and a lighter brown shade, both of which are very rich, despite what the lighter ones looks like in the picture.<br />The box contains 2 shades of a powder brow definer, an angled brow brush, tiny tweezers, and brow wax. Surprisingly, the tweezers are actually really amazing. They can grasp even the smallest hairs, but they take a little time getting used to.<br />So all in all, I love this product, its amazing. I highly suggest it!Beauty Reviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12328760283351507645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6416032292631387185.post-51700536060666144532008-04-14T12:35:00.002-04:002008-04-14T12:54:30.228-04:00Skincare Reviews & What I doSo, I've been getting a couple e-mails regarding what I use on my face and my daily skincare regimen.<br />Let's start off with the type of skin that I have. When I lived up north, in DC, my skin was pretty dry and flaky until summer came around, then it was oily and crazy. Now, living in South Florida, my skin is constantly oily, but I also have a little bit of dry patchy skin. I also have a skin condition called Roscea, which causes my cheeks to be red, splotchy, and bumpy. There is no real "cure" for Roscea, but it is treatable.<br /><br />A few months back I started using a new cleanser, and skin care line, called Bliss Labs. You may have heard of them. The company is relatively upscale and offers a ton of different skin care products.<br /><br />As a cleanser, I use th Fabulous Foaming Face Wash. The cleanser itself a pretty blue color and it has some small exfoliating "beads" in it. When mixed with a <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.blissworld.com/images/en_US/local/products/detail/B-002.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://www.blissworld.com/images/en_US/local/products/detail/B-002.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />small amount of water, the cleanser foams... slightly. It isn't a sudsy, bubbly cleanser, which was a little disappointing, since I like the effect and feeling of a foamy cleanser.<br />After using this for a couple of days, I noticed that my skin was softer and more vibrant, but I didn't see a huge change in the oilyness of my skin, but all in all, the cleanser is very nice. My skin never feels tight or dry after using it, and I feel like I am really taking care of my skin.<br /><br />As weird and maybe bad as this sounds, I don't use a toner regularly, simply because I do have some dry patchy areas on my skin. I know that not all toners dry out your skin, but this is just the best solution for me. This way, I don't have to worry about being to harsh on my facial skin since it is so important and fragile.<br /><br />Instead, a couple times a week, I will use a heavy exfoliator on my skin. What I do is I mix a pinch of sand with my face wash, and I get rid of all the dead skin, and it helps to dry up my oily areas without making my dry skin any worse.<br /><br />After I wash my face in the morning, I will use a moisturizer that is for combination skin, such as Bliss Labs an Ounce of Prevention AM. This moisturizer is "shine absorbing" and really helps to dry out my oily t zone. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.blissworld.com/images/en_US/local/products/altview/large/BLISS-272.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://www.blissworld.com/images/en_US/local/products/altview/large/BLISS-272.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a> It makes my skin very soft and make putting on makeup or<br />a makeup primer very easy and nice.<br />HOWEVER... on hot, humid, gross days, it is not enough.<br /><br /><br /><br />So, behold, the amazing, fantastic, Mac Oil Control Lotion. This product has literally saved my skin. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://a248.e.akamai.net/www.maccosmetics.com/images/products/M6H9_261.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://a248.e.akamai.net/www.maccosmetics.com/images/products/M6H9_261.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>The lotion comes in an amazing bottle that can be locked to insure that there is no spill in your bag or where ever you may be toting this lotion.<br /><br />The best way that I have found to use this lotion is to put my regular moisturizer on all the areas of my skin that are not prone to oilyness. Then, I use this on areas where I know that I will be an oil slick, which for me, is my nose and cheeks. Even by the end of the day, I don't have shiny skin and it doesn't dry or irritate my skin like some other oil control lotions do and have in the past.<br /><br />So, there you have it, some products that I use and love. You should really check out the oil control lotion, especially if you suffer from oil skin as bad as mine.<br /><br />- Love you guys!<br />SamanthaBeauty Reviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12328760283351507645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6416032292631387185.post-70555979261964060492008-04-14T11:54:00.002-04:002008-04-14T11:56:22.095-04:00Smoky FOTDSo, did anyone watch the Rock of Love Finale?<br />Thought!?<br /><br />What was HE THINKING? Bret, in all honesty, Daisy was MADE for you, she is gorgeous, and she is so glamrock that it hurts.<br />I thought she was amazing, and gorgeous. So, in my frustration, here is a fotd.<br /><br />Im going to post another one in about an hour, since I need to redo my makeup for work.<br /><br />Heres what I used;<br />All Mac unless noted otherwise<br /><br />Face:<br />Smashbox Photo Finish Color Correcting Primer<br />Studio Fix Fluid - NW30<br />Select Cover Up - NW25<br />MSF - Medium Dark<br />Urban Decay Blush - Score<br />Too Faced Pink Leopard Bronzing Powder<br />Bronzing Powder - Bronze<br /><br />Eyes:<br />UDPP<br />Paint Pot - Bare Study<br />Pigment - Platinum<br />Pigment - Dark Soul<br />Eyeshadow - Carbon<br />Eyeshadow - Knight Devine<br />Fluidline - Blacktrack<br />Maybelline Define a Lash Volume Mascara - Black<br />Eyebrow Pencil - Stud<br /><br />Lips:<br />Fleshpot<br />3D Lipglass - Energy<br /><br /><center><br /><a href="http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii48/beautyreview/Photo142.jpg" target="_blank"><br /><img src="http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii48/beautyreview/th_Photo142.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii48/beautyreview/Photo141.jpg" target="_blank"><br /><img src="http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii48/beautyreview/th_Photo141.jpg" /></a><br /></center>Beauty Reviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12328760283351507645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6416032292631387185.post-78967672539003984392008-04-11T07:40:00.003-04:002008-04-11T08:48:21.149-04:00Mac Review: Fluidline... comparison?A few weeks back I did a review on Loreal's HIP Cream Eyeliner in black, and if you read that, you know how addicted I was to it.... now I have a new obsession.<br />Mac's Fluidline - in Blacktrack, ofcourse.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://a248.e.akamai.net/www.maccosmetics.com/images/products/M5F3_261.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://a248.e.akamai.net/www.maccosmetics.com/images/products/M5F3_261.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>This picture is a little deceiving, since the product in reality is no where near the size of Loreal's liner. For $15.00, you get about half the product of Loreal's liner, but it's worth it.<br /><br />So, let's get onto the review.<br />What attracted me to Fluidline is the intensity of the colors, which by the way are abundant. There are the basics, black, variations of brown, and navy, ofcourse. They also offer a selection of other colors for the more bold, such as a frosted white, bright aqua, platinum, and violet.<br />A girl can never have enough eyeliner, especially black eyeliner. For the most part, I only wear black eyeliner, I think other colors really don't suit me, but thats just me.<br />At first glance, the liner looks pretty solid in the container, but once I dipped my brush into it, I was shocked. It is more gel like than cream, a way different consistency then that of Loreal's.<br />I dipped a flat liner brush into the "gel", and wiped some on the back of my hand to apply it. Not surprisingly, it applied like butter and I was thrilled with my results.<br /><br />So, let's compare:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Loreal's HIP Cream Eyeliner:<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Price: $11.99<br />Amount: 4.5 Grams<br />Intensity: Nice, Matte Black<br />Texture: Cream<br /><br />Mac Fluidline:<br />Price: $15.00<br />Amount: 3 Grams<br />Intensity: Deep, Dark Black<br />Texture: Gel<br /><br /></span></span>So, all in all... I would go with Fluidline, just because I am a Mac addict and I really liked the application, considering that liner can be hard to apply, especially in forms other than a pencil. Mac is only $3 more and you really can tell in the quality.<br />Obviously, if bang for your buck is more important, go with Loreal, or if you can't get to a Mac counter.<br /><br />I really enjoyed using Fluidline, and it is a new staple in my makeup routine and collection.<br /><br />love you guys,<br />Samantha<span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><br /></span></span>Beauty Reviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12328760283351507645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6416032292631387185.post-52151816588976601772008-04-06T08:37:00.002-04:002008-04-06T08:43:59.898-04:00Mac Paint Pots: ReviewHello Ladies & Gents.<br />So, I know I've been slacking in the updating department, but I'm starting to fix that now.<br />Today, I have decided to do a review of my all time favorite product... MAC PAINT POTS!<br />These little guys are fantastic. They are amazing to wear as eye shadow, eye liner, and as a base for eyeshadow. BEHOLD THE PAINT POT!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://a248.e.akamai.net/www.maccosmetics.com/images/products/M740_261.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://a248.e.akamai.net/www.maccosmetics.com/images/products/M740_261.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />They are creamy, shimmery, and give the perfect amount of coverage, atleast for me.<br />I have<br />Bare Study, which is a champagne with gold and white pearl.<br />Blackground, which is frosted smoky black grey with multi colored pearl.<br />& Rollickin', which is an aqua blue green with white pearl.<br /><br />I love my precious paint pots because they give my shadow an intensity that I can't get with my UDPP.<br />I use Bare Study everyday, as a highlight or as a base for my entire lid. I use Blackground when I want to do a smokey look, and I use Rollickin' when I have a little bit of blue on my inner corner or wherever.<br />I highly suggest picking up atleast Bare Study, so you can see how amazing they are.<br />They are similar to Macs Paints, but easier to work with.<br />Typically, I use a concealer brush or a brush with nylon or synthetic harder bristles in order to really place the color where I want it.<br /><br />- I'm sure I will update more later, but for now, I have to go to work.<br />Love you guys!<br />- SamanthaBeauty Reviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12328760283351507645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6416032292631387185.post-40634980007592278532008-04-04T09:08:00.003-04:002008-04-04T09:14:23.497-04:00I'm Back! New hair / FOTDHey guys!<br />I'm finally back up and running. The problem was that comcast is the only internet provider in my neighborhood, since it's new, and Comcast is a semi new company down in South Florida, and they took over like... I don't know, some other company and they really can't seem to get their shit together.<br />Not only did I miss posting to you guys, but I also missed a test which I have to take online, so you can only imagine how livid I was with Comcast customer service. For those of you who don't know, I am trying to become and doctor, so my internet needs to be working at ALL times, because several of my classes have tests that we do at home and online, so it was a HUGE deal.<br />Well, anyways, like I said earlier I have lots of posting to do and I'm getting that situated asap.<br />Until then, I changed my hair, so have a look at that and the fotd.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Everything is Mac unless I stated otherwise.... </span><br /><b><u>Face:<br /></u></b>Studio Fix Fluid - NW30<br />Select Cover Up - NW25<br />MSF - Medium Dark<br />Urban Decay Blush - Score<br /><br /><u><b>Brows:<br /></b></u>Stud<br /><br /><b><u>Eyes:<br /></u></b>Paint Pot - Bare Study<br />Paint Pot - Blackground<br />Carbon<br />Passionate<br />Beauty Marked<br />Rimmel Exaggerate - Black<br />Maybelline define a lash volume - Black<br /><br /><u><b>Lips:<br /></b></u>Some random lipstick... I think Colorstay by Revlon, but I'm not sure.<br /><br /><center><br /><a href="http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii48/beautyreview/DSCF1542.jpg" target="_blank"><br /><img src="http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii48/beautyreview/th_DSCF1542.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii48/beautyreview/DSCF1543.jpg" target="_blank"><br /><img src="http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii48/beautyreview/th_DSCF1543.jpg" /></a><br /></center><br /><br />So, let me know what you think.<br />I'll be posting more later, and as always, send me an e mail if you have any questions.<br /><br />Oh, and for those who are curious as to what is in my hair...<br />It's all Wella colors, since thats what my salon uses.<br />I have a dark, deep brown base with red undertones.<br />The red peek a boos that you see are used with Shades EQ, and they also have a red kicker added, if that makes any sense to you. I'll post more pictures of it later, but it isn't totally done.<br />The red needs to be deeper, but since my hair was so damaged, the red didnt take fully.<br /><br />I work in a salon, so my hair changes constantly, but enough of that.<br />- Samantha<br /><br />MISSED YOU GUYS!Beauty Reviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12328760283351507645noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6416032292631387185.post-71083775982298054822008-04-02T09:42:00.000-04:002008-04-02T09:46:56.629-04:00Internet problems... AGAIN! .so... even more internet problems! im updating from my phone. i called comcast, and they need to get their shir together. im expecting someone to come by the house today between 2 and 5 to fix it! hopefully... after today everything will be ok.<br />i got my hair done... so look for pics of that tonight. im really excited to post pictures od not only my hair but of my makeup studio since some of you have been asking about it.<br />i also have a reader fotd that im going to post. so send me your fotds or whatever you want me to post.<br />i miss writing to you guys and i love and miss you all!!<br />Samantha<3Beauty Reviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12328760283351507645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6416032292631387185.post-25178235902033195162008-03-23T10:02:00.001-04:002008-03-23T10:09:01.653-04:002 FOTD's<span style="font-weight: bold;">Look #1: Platinum Blue Smokey</span><br />*All Mac unless otherwise noted*<br />Face:<br />Oil Control Lotion<br />Smashbox Color Correcting Photo Finish Primer (the greenish one)<br />Bobbie Brown Creamy Concealer Duo - Warm Beige / Pale Yellow<br />Studio Tech - NW30<br />MSF - Medium Dark<br />Bronzing Powder - Bronze (around my temples... if it didn't show up in the pictures)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Eyes:</span><br />Paint Pot - Bare Study<br />Phloof! - Highlight<br />Vex - Highlight / Inner Corners<br />Tilt - Lid<br />Knight Devine - Lid<br />Carbon - Outer V / Crease<br />Loreal HIP Cream Eyeliner - Black - Top Lashline<br />Rimmel Exaggerate Eyeliner - Black - Waterlines / Bottom Lashline<br />Maybelline Define - a - Lash Volume - Black<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Brows:</span><br />*I ran out of my FAVORITE brow pencil (define - a - brow by Maybelline), so I had to make due*<br />Loreal HIP Shadow Duo - Brazen (I used the matte dark brown color to do my brows... it didn't turn out as amazing as my Maybelline brow pencil, but it will work until I can get a replacement.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cheeks:</span><br />Urban Decay Blush - Score<br />Too Faced Pink Leopard Bronzing Powder - used as a highlight<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Lips</span>:<br />Melrose Mood - applied lightly using a lip brush<br />Lustreglass - Pinkarat<br /><br /><center><br /><a href="http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii48/beautyreview/DSCF1488.jpg" target="_blank"><br /><img src="http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii48/beautyreview/th_DSCF1488.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii48/beautyreview/DSCF1485.jpg" target="_blank"><br /><img src="http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii48/beautyreview/th_DSCF1485.jpg" /></a><br /></center><br />In the first picture there is like random hair in my face... sorry. IDK where that came from!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Look #2: Parrot Peacock</span><br />*Again, all products are Mac unless noted*<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Face:</span><br />Oil Control Lotion<br />Smashbox Color Correcting Photo Finish Primer (the greenish one)<br />Bobbie Brown Creamy Concealer Duo - Warm Beige / Pale Yellow<br />Studio Tech - NW30<br />MSF - Medium Dark<br />Bronzing Powder - Bronze (around my temples... if it didn't show up in the pictures)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Eyes:</span><br />Paint - Bare Canvas<br />Paint Pot - Bare Study<br />Parrot - Inner Corners<br />Parfait Amour - Middle Lid<br />Carbon - Outer V / Crease<br />Knight Devine - Used lightly to blend Parrot & Parfait Amour<br />Loreal HIP Cream Eyeliner - Black - pushed into lashes<br />Rimmel Exaggerate Eyeliner - Black - lower lashline<br />Parrot, Parfait Amour, Knight Devine, & Carbon - used w/ mixing medium on lower lashline<br />Zoomlash - Zoomblack<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Brows:</span><br />Loreal HIP Shadow Duo - Brazen - Matte brown color on brows<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cheeks:</span><br />Smashbox Blush - Radiance - applied with a VERY light hand<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Lips:</span><br />Burts Bee's Lipbalm<br />Melrose Mood<br />I tried to tone down the "amplified creamness" of Melrose Mood by applying it over a lip balm... I think it worked pretty well.<br /><br /><center><br /><a href="http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii48/beautyreview/DSCF1520.jpg" target="_blank"><br /><img src="http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii48/beautyreview/th_DSCF1520.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii48/beautyreview/DSCF1502.jpg" target="_blank"><br /><img src="http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii48/beautyreview/th_DSCF1502.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii48/beautyreview/DSCF1496.jpg" target="_blank"><br /><img src="http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii48/beautyreview/th_DSCF1496.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii48/beautyreview/DSCF1493.jpg" target="_blank"><br /><img src="http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii48/beautyreview/th_DSCF1493.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /></center><br /><br />Because it was kinda dark out when I took thee pictures, I put 3 pics of the eyes in different lighting so you can see the blending. Some pictures look better than others.<br />As always, thanks for looking.<br /><3Beauty Reviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12328760283351507645noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6416032292631387185.post-73818182438165571022008-03-23T10:00:00.002-04:002008-03-23T10:02:12.027-04:00Sincere ApologiesHello guys,<br />If anyone is actually still reading this...<br />I am so sorry for the lack of updates.<br />I had computer problems, and then one of my closest friends had a huge tragedy in her family.<br />I hope you all can forgive me.<br /><br />So, since it is Easter today, and a day of rest, I decided that today will be dedicated to you, my lovely and faithful blog readers.<br /><br />I will be updating all day. So, check back often to see what I came up with.<br /><br />Right now, I am going to post 2 FOTD's and after that some reviews, maybe some Heatherette pics, I'm not sure yet.<br />Like I said, keep checking back all day.<br /><br />- SamanthaBeauty Reviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12328760283351507645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6416032292631387185.post-11346679633980020372008-03-18T07:41:00.001-04:002008-03-18T07:43:00.696-04:00I AM SO SORRYOMG. This has been the week from hell. My computer was down for like... a million days and all I could do was sit here and wait for pages to load.<br />It was horrendous.<br />I will be doing a FOTD today, I have already done the makeup and taken the pictures, I just have to go to class first, then I PROMISE as soon as I am home, those badboys will be up.<br />Please forgive me for my computer errors.<br /><3333333 you guys<br />SamanthaBeauty Reviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12328760283351507645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6416032292631387185.post-45767070977777917402008-03-11T17:56:00.001-04:002008-03-11T17:58:02.197-04:00UpdateI am so sorry I havn't posted in a while. My boyfriends friends were in town and I have been exhausted. Look for a post later today or early tomorrow.<br />LOVE YOU GUYS.Beauty Reviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12328760283351507645noreply@blogger.com0