Evolution Of Smooth

Just like Ed Westwick, Twist off top. Pucker Up. Smooth On. Smile...

EOS lip balm is 95% organic, 100% natural, and paraben and petrolatum free. Packed with antioxidant-rich vitamin E, soothing shea butter and jojoba oil, eos keeps your lips moist, soft and sensationally smooth.

My EOS Honeysuckle Honeydew

The packaging is cute, though a little bulky for my purse.
I had to buy 2 pcs. so I could keep one at home, and one in my office drawer.

It glides smoothly on the lips. Look how bad my lips look after cleansing.

This BEFORE picture looked a little grayish because the phone camera was too near the subject, this was done for you to see closely how dry and pale my lips are...


And this, after EOS...

My lips looked healthier after, don't you agree?

I love that EOS makes my lips moist all day, even after brushing my teeth. But I see to it that I re-apply every now and then, so as to prolong its moisture.

I also love that it can be used by my kids since it tastes really good, smells oh so good, and is organic, and contains harmless ingredients. That way, I don't have to bring their own lip balms when we go out, meaning, we can all share!

It is also a nice lip base, before putting on your lipstick or lip gloss.

The downside is, the packaging is too bulky... My bag organizer doesn't have a partition for that particular size, that is why, I had to put it outside the organizer, and had to search for it inside my slouchy bag...

But what the heck! At least I get my lips and my kids lips (even hubby's) pampered and moisturized all day!

EOS is available at Amazon.com for only $6.95

Too Faced!

"Why be pretty when you can be gorgeous?"
- Jerrod and Jeremy

Such a lovely philosophy of the two successful entrepreneurs and founders of
Too Faced Cosmetics. (click the link)

I fell in love immediately with Too Faced Natural Eye Neutral Eye Shadow Collection. I first saw it in my sister's dresser. Then I looked at her eyes fully made up.
I thought it was professionally done... No kidding...

My sister has no talent whatsoever in applying, blending, and in contouring eyeshadow. But when I saw her eyes, I knew it has something to do
with this small box...


She showed it to me, and to my surprise, it comes with small tutorial pads that instructs you on how to use the palette...


Since this is the "Neutral Eye Shadow Collection", the three Instruction Cards lead you through a step by step instruction on how to get a "Natural Neutral Look". You can choose from three different styles: Day, Classic, or Fashion.

I assure you, these instructions are easy to follow, and shall give you a
"professional looking" make up every time!

Unfortunately I don't have bigger files of the pictures I had
when I tried Too Faced...


But I was really satisfied with the effect,
and I never returned the whole box to my sister...
I told her to just go back to Amazon.com and get me more!!!

Here's what's on my list:

1. Smoky Eye Palette (click)


2. Primed and Poreless Face Primer (click)



3. Naked Eye Palette (click)



4. Primed and Poreless Powder (click)

Oh no.... Too many, too many!!!! Love all their products!!!
No wonder Madonna, Gwen Stefani, Nicole Richie, Paris Hilton, Britney Spears, etc. requests Too Faced cosmetics on their make up sets during shoots...

Wear it Red this Holiday season!

A lipstick I think is the only makeup product that can always be found in a woman's bag.  I think that it is the most important kind of make up that can lift your spirits, make you look good even though you're not wearing any other make up...  For the holiday season, it is nice to look festive and happy... Wear it Red...

Red lips = timeless.  And we shall expect it to come back for spring/summer 2011 as one of the hottest trends.  But of course, we all know that wearing red lipstick shouldn't be overdone...  It should match with very, very light eye make up and blush, or if you can, no make up at all!  Probably at night, we could make the look more dramatic by adding a dark eyeliner and and 1 coat of mascara...

However, we should always choose the right shade of red based on our skin tone...  We should also avoid red lipstick if we have skin problems, for this shall only emphasize the "problem"... Here are some tips on how to wear it Red...

Rule No. 1: Choose the correct shade for your skintone

The paler the skin, the bigger the pop. 

Rule No. 2: Line inside of lips

Red lipstick tends to bleed, so fill in lips with lip liner first. 

Rule No. 3: Pick the right color

If your complexion is pink, you'll look better in plum shades, while girls with yellow tones are flattered by warmer reds that have a brown base.

Rule No. 4: Skip the red nails

 

 

The Zoe Report

A clear polish, french tip, or light color adds subtlety...

Rule No. 5: Blending is in

Few makeup artists stick to one shade of any lipstick, they tend to blend a few to create the perfect colors. If you've bought a red lipstick shade that's too bright, dark or whatever, don't throw it away. Instead, experiment with other lipstick shades you have on hand to create the perfect shade of red.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rule No. 6: Choose lighter shades if you are older

Our lips thin as we age and dark lips can accentuate them. To keep lips from looking too severe, try a rosy red or avoid red lips altogether and opt for a neutral shade, playing up your eyes instead.

Yes, I know, I read the word "age" again...  So I think I might have to stick with Rule # 6.  But who knows, you'd probably see me wearing Red lips especially this holiday season...

Credits:  about.com

Revitalash - My review

I started using Revitalash "Eyelash Conditioner" last May 9, 2009. I haven't consumed the whole bottle yet. I think I could probably finish up the contents until the end of August...

What I've noticed:

1. During the first week, I noticed that my eyes became darker. No, not the racoon type, but, the smudged/smeared eyeliner effect... I actually didn't like it because it made me look haggard.

2. By the end of the first week, I noticed that the lower lashes started growing.

3. On the 2nd month, no one notices my longer lashes except myself.

4. By the end of the 2nd month, which is the present time, people began asking me if I am wearing eye make up.

The Verdict:

Yes, Revitalash is effective. But it takes a lot of patience and determination to religiously apply the solution to your eyelids.

Many of my friends find it impossible to do this religiously. It is because they don't have facial regimens before going to bed. Unlike me, I regularly apply moisturizer every night and I make Revitalash application as my final step.

Here are some before and after pics of my lashes...

BEFORE

AFTER
(Enhanced by a lash curler only, no eyeliner nor mascara)

Tell me what you think...