January/February 2015 Product Favorites

I spent January and February barely using things so my favorites list isn't as long as usual, and I have decided to combine the two months. Here is what made my heart go pitter patter during the past two months:

Tatcha one-step camellia cleansing oil - I love this oil for removing my makeup. It does not dry out my skin and it does a great job of preparing my face for my cleanser. It is very light so it does not leave a sticky residue behind, though it is not intended to be used alone or as a one-step cleanser. This product is available at Sephora

Tatcha rice enzyme powder - I love this gentle exfoliating powder. I have very sensitive skin and this powder is gentle enough for everyday use and it leaves the skin feeling soft and texture-free. I prefer to use it a few times per week to prevent over-exfoliating. This product is also available at Sephora.

Laura Mercier Flawless Fluid foundation - all of my sephora girls raved about this foundation since its release but I was a little late trying it. I absolutely love it. I set it with a mineral powder for a matte finish but it is a full coverage foundation with a natural finish. I wear the shade Pecan. Flawless Fluid melts right into the skin and it is not heavy and it is very easy to blend. It is long wearing and it does not separate or break up during the day. I tell my clients all the time that if you have to reapply your makeup throughout the day you should consider different products (from skincare to foundation). This foundation is available at Sephora. I am wearing it below. 

Bite Beauty Maraschino lipstick - I purchased this lipstick around the holidays at Sephora. It was in limited edition packaging and it is still available at a lot of Sephora locations, though you may have to ask an artist to get it for you. It is a matte luster finish. It lasts all day and is a unique shade of red. I am wearing it below.

Givenchy Mister Mat Primer - I love this primer! It helps my skin remain matte all day and keeps my makeup in place without drying out or irritating my sensitive skin. For super oily girls this primer can even be applied on top of makeup by tapping it lightly into the skin's oily areas to reduce shine. I have never needed to do that but I have demonstrated the technique on clients and they are always impressed with a primer that is able to do this. This primer is available at Sephora. 

Sephora Pro full coverage airbrush #53 - this brush is everything! Not only does it help to apply your foundation flawlessly and assists in providing a full coverage application, but this brush can be used to do your entire face. I've used it for foundation, highlight, contour, and for setting with powder one day when in a pinch. I recommend it to tons of clients and all of the sephora girls love using it on clients at our beauty studio!

GlamGlow ThirstyCleanse Hydrating Cleanser - I love this cleanser, especially for winter. It is everything that we love about the ThirstyMud Mask in a cleanser! It is very gentle, sulfate-free, so it does not dry out the skin, and it also safe to use with cleansing tools as it is not a physical cleanser (non-abrasive). This cleanser is great for all skin types, including oily and sensitive skin. It is available at Sephora.

Eco-Styler Argan Gel - This gel holds my edges so well. I have lived in buns and ponytails over the past couple of months (let us not discuss hair care right now) and this product has really come through for me. I can pile it on for about a week at a time before I over-do it and start to see flakes. That is awesome because gel is not intended to be layered in the hair for days at a time. When used correctly this gel is non-flaky, non-drying, alcohol and silicone-free so it does not pull moisture from the hair, and the hold is excellent. It does not build up in the hair and it washes out very easily with a conditioner cleanser. I purchased this product at a local beauty supply.

That is all for this month. Please stay tuned for more exciting posts and reviews! Please leave comments below or email me at jarfullofglam@yahoo.com. 

Farewell Summer 2014

 

Hello JFOG Readers! I have missed you all! Excuse my absence. I missed a large part of the summer and I have to catch up. Thank you to everyone who continues to check out my blog and who checks me out on social media. (Instagram: @chaneldior1913) I am currently working on a new closet sale and some makeup looks for Halloween so please stay tuned! Below is a recap of my summer. I celebrated a birthday this summer (I'm a Cancer!) and I played in tons of bright lip color!

 

I made a last minute decision to go out for my birthday. I kept it simple and just went to dinner and a lounge. Here are pics of what I wore:

 

Dress: Asos

Clutch: Aldo Accessories

Shoes: Nine West

Flower Crown: Local Hair Accessories Shop

 

 

 

On my actual birthday I did my makeup and hung out with my family. I did not go anywhere special. Here are details of my BDAY FOTD:
 

Brows:

MAC Fluidline in Dipdown

Graftobian soft orange crème color corrector to sculpt

Eyes:

NYX white eye shadow base

MAC shadows in Swiss Chocolate, Folie, Vibrant Grape, and Fig 1

La femme blush in Purple Passion to help blend

MAC Neo orange pigment

(I will add that the formula for this pigment is very different which makes it more difficult to work with)

NYX jumbo pencil in Vanilla Ice in inner corner

Urban Decay liner in Mars under eye

Complexion:

Kat Von D lock it tattoo foundation in deep 71

Mac Pro longwear concealer in NW40

MAC prep & prime highlighters in bright forecast & peach lustre (set with Ben Nye banana powder)

MAC Shape The Future (limited edition Extra Dimension Mineralize SkinFinish) as highlight

Mac studio stick foundation in NW 45 set with cargo bronzer in dark as contour

Nars Taos blush

Lips:

MAC Magenta liner

MAC Betty Bright lipstick (from Archie's Girls collection spring 2013)

 

Here are some bright lip color combinations that I enjoyed this summer (featuring MAC Magenta liner):

 

MAC Relentlessly Red & MAC Magenta Liner:

This was my go-to lip for summer. I wore it to work a couple of times per week and I wore it to a few events over the summer.

 

MAC Viva Glam Nicki 2

MAC Sushi Kiss

Bite Beauty Matte Cream lip crayon in Sweety (Limited Edition)

Bite Beauty Matte Cream lip crayon in Grape (Limited Edition)

Too faced melted lips in coral mixed with MAC Fleshpot to mattify 

I hope that you enjoyed this colorful post! Feel free to leave questions or comments below.

 

March Favorites

Hello JFOG Readers!

March was busy so I didn't blog much. I also started a new position as a beauty advisor at Sephora! I am loving the journey! I have already had rich experiences and I have met some of the best and most talented/knowledgeable people in the beauty industry! I look forward to sharing with my readers valuable product knowledge and beauty tips that I learn! Here are the products that I loved during the month of March:

Ole Henricksen Truth Serum - I received a deluxe sample of this serum when I redeemed my beauty insider points at Sephora (100 points). I have recently learned how important serums are to skincare - they are considered the vitamins of your skincare routine. Serums are most effective when applied after cleansing and toning and just before moisturizing. I used it during the entire month of March but I haven't used it long enough to say that my skin has transformed completely thanks to this product. However, I feel comfortable saying that I noticed that my skin was visibly less dull after using this serum. I urge all of my readers to research skincare serums and to find one that works for you. This product is available for purchase in Sephora stores and at Sephora.com.

Bite Beauty Matte Lip Crayon in grape - I wore this lip color nearly everyday during the month of March. I love this lip crayon for several reasons. First of all it's matte! Hello I'm the matte lip product goddess! Secondly it's long-wearing! I can literally eat, drink, and shower and this product will still be on my lips. I remove it at night with waterproof eye makeup remover pads from Almay (the ones that are not oil-free). The Bite Beauty lip crayons are retractable so they last "forever" and are easy to apply. They smell soooo good - they have a fruity scent, similar to an orange creamsicle. They are organic so if you are more aware of ingredients in cosmetics these are on the safe list. The matte crayons are limited edition so be sure to get it now before they are gone forever! Bite Beauty focuses on lip products and the line also features permanent lip crayons, retractable lip liners, a lip masque, lip scrub, and lip glosses. Bite Beauty is exclusive to Sephora and can be purchased online or in stores. The crayon retails for $24. I did a comparison to Mac's Heroine lipstick on Instagram and included the pic below - I am wearing the Bite crayon in the pic on the top right side of the collage, and I'm in Mac Heroine lipstick in the pic on bottom.  

Glamglow Thirstymud Masque - this product just became available at Sephora in January and it is already one of the most raved about skincare products of the year! The masque is moisturizing, calming, hydrating, and multi-functional. You can use it as a treatment, where you apply it to clean skin and wear it for 20 minutes, rinse, and follow with your serum and moisturizer. You can sleep in this masque and rinse the next morning just before you complete your morning cleansing routine. You can apply GlamGlow ThirstyMud to wear while on an airplane to aid in preventing dehydrated skin that accompanies travel and climate/altitude changes. The masque can also be used as a moisturizer to be applied daily or under makeup. It is recommended that you use it at least twice per week and you may use it more if you prefer. I like to sleep in ThirstyMud two nights per week and I rinse the following morning before I wash my face with cleanser. It is a light, non-greasy creamy product that has a light coconut smell. It is safe for people with oily or combination skin. (I have combination to oily skin). 

Too Faced The Perfect Flush Blush in Something About Berry - I have worn this blush nearly everyday since Valentines Day. I focus on applying the blush from the hot pink section of the multi-dimensional blush. The light pink and golden colors can be worn as highlighters for my complexion but I have yet to try it this way. It is recommended that you mix the colors to create the perfect blush shade. I also sweep this blush into my crease on most days when I'm trying to do my makeup on the go and don't want to transport a ton of products. I purchased this blush at Sephora and it is still available at Sephora stores and Ulta. 

Mac Magnetic Appeal Mineralize Skin Finish - I purchased this MSF in December and just started wearing it in March. It offers a very pretty golden highlight to the high points of my cheeks and I also sweep it across my eyelid each day when I don't have time to do a complicated eye look. This product was limited edition but I believe that it will be repromoted this year so keep an eye out for it if you are interested. 

Makeup Forever Smoky Extravagant Mascara - I used this mascara during most days in March. It lengthens and adds volume to my short lashes. This mascara does not clump easily and the formula is extra black! I received this as a deluxe sample at Sephora and it is available online at Sephora.com or makeupforever.com as well as in Sephora stores and Makeup Forever boutiques. 

Darcy's Botanicals Deep Conditioning Mask - this is one of my favorite deep conditioners of all time. I don't keep it on hand regularly because it is pricey but I am considering adding it to my holy grail list. It makes my hair super soft and assists in helping my hair retain moisture between wash days. I purchased this deep conditioner online at darcysbotanicals.com. 

I hope you enjoyed my monthly favorites. Are you guys using or thinking of trying any of these product? Please let me know in the comments section below. If you have additional questions please email me at jarfullofglam@yahoo.com. Please stay tuned for more posts as I plan to get back into blogging more about fashion in the upcoming months.