Saturday, November 22, 2014

October favorites


I am getting back on track with posting my monthly favorites on a regular basis as I absolutely love product reviews! So here is what I fell in love with during the month of October:

Algenist Genius Ultimate Anti-Aging Melting Cleanser - described as a melting cleanser that gently removes impurities including all traces of makeup while enhancing radiance to the skin. This cleanser definitely delivers. I use it as a makeup remover before I use the Fresh Soy cleanser. I find that after I cleanse and when I start to tone I'm not left removing makeup with my toner because it's already gone! I purchased this product at Sephora.


Fresh Soy Cleanser - I featured this product in a past "products I've used up" post and at the time I noted that I liked the cleanser but I didn't find it effective. Well i repurchased it and I'm glad that I gave it another shot because it's amazing! It's gentle so I can use it twice daily without my skin becoming dehydrated. It's safe to use to remove eye makeup and it leaves my skin clean. I purchased this cleanser at Sephora.

 
Shiseido Facial Cotton Pads - I love these pads. I use them to remove my eye makeup, lipstick, and to apply my toner. These pads never tear or shed and they don't leave lint on my face like regular cotton pads. I purchased these pads at Sephora.

 
Sephora collection jumbo liner in matte brown - I featured this pencil on my Instagram last month. It is a close dupe for Bite Beauty matte crayon in Cognac & Lime Crime lip stain in Salem. It is intended to be used as an eye pencil but since the label does not warn against using it for lips, I approve! It lasts all day without budging and it is completely matte. 


Sephora collection jumbo liner in matte purple - I also featured this pencil on Instagram last month. It is similar to Pretty Zombie Cosmetics lipstick in Three Witches. It also lasts all day & stays matte. I get tons of compliments each time I wear it and when I wear it to sephora nearly every client wants to buy it. 


Boscia Cool Blue Calming Mask - Claims to cool, calm, & Moisturize the skin utilizing anti-inflammatory agent sea whip, soothing willow extract, & moisturizing ingredient aloe Vera. This mask delivers on its promises. I have used it when my skin was completely irritated or reacting to an unknown irritant and it instantly soothed my skin and calmed the redness and itchiness. I apply it and leave it on for about 25 minutes before peeling it away, and rinsing the leftover residue. I am left with calm & moisturized skin & I absolutely love it. This mask is available for purchase at Sephora and I think it is perfect for any season. 


Algenist Algae Brightening Mask - this mask claims to gently exfoliate, brighten, smooth and hydrate skin. I found that it does leave my skin feeling smooth and looking radiant after using it. I use this mask after washing my face and just before bed. The smell of the sea kelp reminds me of a cucumber melon fragrance, it smells delightful! This mask is available for purchase at sephora. 

 
Have you tried any of these products? Feel free to comment below. If there is anything that you would like me to specifically review please comment below or email me at jarfullofglam@yahoo.com. As always I thank you for reading and stay tuned for future posts!



Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Recent Client Favorites

Here are some pics of some of my favorite recent clients:

My client, Jazz, was getting ready to take photos for her sweet 16 birthday invitations. We used MAC plum liner and added a hint of Chanel gloss.

Jazz's mother was preparing for an event on the same afternoon. She chose MAC Angel as her lipstick and added gloss. We used MAC paint pot in Blackground on her eyelids.

Jazz's aunt was also preparing for an event. She loves a bright red lip and chose Ruby Woo as her lip color.


A candid selfie from my clients after getting their makeup. 

 A pic of my clients at their event later that night. 

Pictures from the sweet 16 photo shoot courtesy of J. Mimms Visions. 


Photo courtesy of J. Mimms Visions


Another selfie from my clients.

I saw my clients again for Jazz's birthday party which was amazing! I've already booked her mom to plan my 30th birthday party:









 
 
 
To book me for your next event, email me at jarfullofglam@yahoo.com.







Thursday, November 13, 2014

Holiday Makeup - Purple and Gold



The holidays are here! Bright lips and sparkly eyelids are everywhere! I wore this purple and gold holiday look to Sephora over the weekend and here is what I chose:



Eyes:
Nyx white eyeshadow base
Mac paint pot Indianwood in center
Nyx jumbo stick in rust on inner and outer corners of lid
Too faced pretty Rebel palette- charming, gangsta & instigator
Lorac pro palette- espresso & black
Mac swiss chocolate 
Lorac front of the line
Urban decay 24/7 pencils in roach & tornado 

Complexion:
Dior Star foundation in 050
Mac Pro longwear concealer in NW40
Ben Nye Banana powder 
Becca Topaz shimmering perfector
MAC blush in Passionately Tempted
Mac MSF in deep dark
Cargo bronzer

Lips:
Sephora collection Always Red lip stain

Hair:
Basic large two-strand twist out (about 7-8 twists on each side) using SheaMoisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie and Uncle Funky's Daughter Curly Magic 


As always thank you for reading & stay tuned for more holiday posts this season. 


Halloween Makeup - Glam Cats and Fairies


This year we celebrated Sephoraween at work, and each weekend featured a different theme. I have included details from the animal theme and fantasy makeup theme. My choices were quick as my commute to work is long so I usually don't have a lot of extra time to get ready. It only took me about 30-45 minutes to do my makeup each day. I truly enjoyed it and I would love to do fantasy makeup more often!

Here is what I used during the first day of the animal themed weekend:


Eyes:
Mac spiked and MAC NW40 pro Longwear concealer for brows
NYX White eyeshadow base
Lorac Pro palette shadows in sable, espresso & pewter
MAC Rose Light Pigment
Lorac front of the line liner

Complexion:
Bobbi Brown stick foundation in Golden Honey
Stila Stay All Day in Warm
MAC Extra Dimension Highlighter in Whisper of Gilt 

Lips:
MAC Pink pigeon
MAC process magenta liner

Cat illustration 
Mac eye kohl in smolder
Nyx jumbo pencil in white
Headband is from Spirit Halloween store


Day 2:

Mac spiked and MAC NW40 pro Longwear concealer for brows
NYX White eyeshadow base
Lorac Pro palette shadows in sable & espresso
MAC Lucky Green Eyeshadow
MAC glitter in chartreuse 
Lorac front of the line liner

Complexion:
Bobbi Brown stick foundation
YSL foundation in B70
MAC NW40 pro Longwear concealer
MAC Extra Dimension Highlighter in Whisper of Gilt 
NARS Taos blush

Lips:
MAC Pink pigeon lipstick (limited edition)
MAC process magenta liner

Cat illustration 
Mac eye kohl in smolder
Nyx jumbo pencil in white
Headband is from Spirit Halloween store


Fantasy Makeup Looks:


For look 1 for fantasy weekend I used purple glitter from MAC on my eyelids, my complexion is Guerlain Terracotta Joli Teint foundation in Ebony & the lipstick is MAC Nightmoth liner & Bite Beauty matte lip crayon in grape (limited edition). The flower adhered to the corner of my eye is from Michael's


For the second fantasy look I used MAC Chartreuse glitter on my lid along with Mac blue liquid liner (discontinued), my complexion is Guerlain Terracotta foundation in Ebony & the lipstick is MAC Nightmoth liner & Bite Beauty matte lip crayon in grape (limited edition). The lashes are from Walgreens & the rhinestones are from Michael's
(Just playing with filters on this pic)

I hope everyone enjoyed Halloween and thank you for reading my blog!!