BeautyBlog80 - Current wish list TOP 3!

Hi my lovelies,

At the moment I'm trying to save my money for the three top things on my must have list!

No.1:
The Clarisonic Mia - THE MUST HAVE SKIN CARE PRODUCT! A toothbrush for your face;)

UPDATE: I will get my little hands on the pink Clarisonic Mia next week - so a full review will follow sometime later this month!! Thanks a bunch to my friend Karina for letting me buy her extra (brand new) one for a very good price! LUV!



Discover the Dermatologists' secret to silky-smooth, radiantly fresh skin. Clarisonic goes beyond cleansing by using sonic technology to deeply yet gently clear pores of daily damaging impurities, while also preparing the skin for the absorption of vital nutrients. With regular daily use the Clarisonic reduces dry skin patches, oily areas and blemishes leaving skin feeling and looking smoother. Developed by the lead inventor of Sonicare and recommended by leading dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons. (source:skinstore.com)

I've been dreaming of the Clarisonic Mia for over a year now - and I've decided I NEED to have it! Rave reviews, cool colors, and a great investment in your skin! What more could you want?

I want the pink one! So pretty!

FACTS:

- Charges via a magnetic charger - can be used internationally (in DK all you need is a converter)
- Waterproof
- Can be used with any cleanser (I will be using my Cetaphil cleanser)
- Comes with a brush head for sensitive skin
- Takes 1 minute - 10 seconds on each cheek, 20 seconds on forehead and 20 seconds on nose and chin!

Here is a bit more about this skin care wonder:

Sonic skin cleansing improves skin tone, reduces the appearance of pore size and helps skin care products work their best.

The Clarisonic Skin Cleansing System uses a patented sonic frequency of more than 300 movements per second to clean, soften and smooth skin. In just 60 seconds, the micro-massage action removes 6X more makeup and 2X more dirt and oil than cleansing with your hands alone. Removing more dirt and oil from your pores also helps products work more effectively.

Check out more on their website!

Check out RAVE review on Makeupalley.

You can buy the Clarisonic Mia - shipped to Denmark - for $149 US dollars - ALSO: right now you can save 20% with the code 20LUV

Check out a few reviews here:

Clarisonic Review and Demonstration

A toothbrush for your face?

A review: Clarisonic Mia

My Skincare for Smooth, Blemish Free Skin - go to 6.10 minutes of the video

No.2:
Zoya Nail Polishes AND remover.

Heard really great things about the Zoya nail polishes. Especially the one in shade Bela - used in the movie Black Swan.



However what really gets attention is their nail polish remover! Beauty gurus like makeupbytiffanyd and michele1218 love this product!

The remover was picked by Allure.com as the favorite nail polish remover in 2010. According to their website: Zoya Remove Plus Nail Polish Remover is an award wining, gentle, yet highly effective 3-in-1 nail polish remover, nail prep and nail conditioner.
The pump is made so you place your cotton pad on the top of the bottle and press down and the product is pumped up directly onto the pad.



No. 3:
Urban Decay's Naked Palette!

I have talked about, dreamt about and wished for this much raved about eye shadow palette for such a long time. It has been sold out for almost SIX months and is just now coming back in store in the U.S. - and usually sold out within 24 hours again!



Raved about as THE neutral palette of the year - and being a neutrals girl myself - I just have to have this!



Check out ultimate make up reviewer Temptalia's review and swatches of the UD Naked Palette here

And see a few of my favorite looks made possible by going naked:)

Naked Smokey Eye

Urban Decay Naked Palette Neutral Smokey Tutorial

Naked Palette: Smokey Natural Bronze Eye

~ The classic Kardashian Smoky Eye ~ (Naked Palette)

Hope you enjoyed my little inspirational wish list!

xoxo
msbeautyblogger

BeautyBlog64 - Make Up 101 - Basic Introduction

Hey Lovlies,

So a friend of mine is visiting the States very soon and she asked for an overview and some tips for buying a little bit of everything. I thought it was a good idea to give you guys a small intro/overview of what to look for make up and skin care-wise if you're starting out or looking to try some new products but don't know where to start.

Note: This is targeted towards shopping in the U.S. but some/most products are also available in Denmark or online!

Make up:

Face primer:
Laura Mercier has a great face primer - in many different versions according to your skin type! If you wanna give it a go then I suggest giving her flawless face kit a try - includes the must-talked about tinted moisturizer and other goodies.

Foundation:
Liquid foundation-wise I would suggest the MakeUpForever HD Foundation or their MatVelvet+, if your skin is combination/oily. However, this is a 35-40 dollar foundation so if you want to go for a cheaper alternative go to your local drugstore for the Revlon Colorstay or Photo Ready foundation! The Colorstay gives great coverage and the PhotoReady gives a flawless finish - their version of the MUFE HD foundation AND the price is around 10 dollars!

Powder:
I only use a setting powder - and I would suggest the MAC Mineralized Skin Finish Natural - get shade-matched at your MAC counter or possibly the MUFE HD Microfinish Powder Many drugstore brands have great powders as well!

Bronzer/Blush:
Benefit's Hoola bronzer or Coralista blush are very popular. If you want to save money then go to MAC for a great color selection or even NYX for a 5 dollar blush. For creme blush the N.Y.C. blushable creme sticks have been getting a lot of well-deserved hype this summer. It's only like 3 dollars at the drugstore! N.Y.C. also has a great bronzer in Sunny for around 3 dollars!

For blush and bronzer a lot of people also love Nars products. They are pretty expensive but really good. Their blush/bronzer combo in Orgasm/Laguna is widely popular.


Eyeshadow primer:
Makes your eyeshadow last all day - I adore the Too Faced Shadow Insurance but a lot of beauty gurus swear by the Urban Decay Primer Potion.

Eyeshadow:
I love MAC shadows. If you go to a MAC store/counter you can buy a palette and choose four colors and make your own combo! Great idea!

I you are in the U.S. now or will be going soon then check out Urban Decay's amazing new limited edition Naked Palette

BUT eyeshadows are just as good if you get them at the drugstore - and cheap! Look for Maybelline quads in Expert Wear Eye Shadow Quads or Stylish Smokes quads.


CoverGirl Eye Enhancer Kits are also popular as are Revlon!

The difference in price from Sephora/department stores to drugstore ranges from 10-20+ dollars so it is definetely worth looking at the drugstore brands!

Eyeliner:
I just use anything black! I like Almay, MAC and Urban Decay.

Mascara:
My HOLY grail is the CoverGirl Lash Blast in water proof. I am waiting to try the new version called Fusion! (Price app. 7 dollars!)

There are of course loads of other brands to take a look at. First high end ones!

There is a lot of rave about the YSL Faux Cils - but it is 30 dollars!

There us also the Make Up Forever Smokey Lash - I am contemplating trying this one and breaking my two year + dedication to CoverGirl!
Benefit Cosmetics BADgal Lash har også fået mange positive omtaler på YT. http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P49014&categoryId=S10510&shouldPaginate=true

Dior Show - always a favorite - a classic! But I ditched it because it was not in waterproof - it is now so I might give it a new try as well!

Don't like MAC mascaras! So nothing on them!

Drugstore mascaras are a lot cheaper and many of them just as good from what I hear. Here are some of the ones that are getting good reviews:

The Colossal Volum' Express by Maybelline
Lash Stiletto, Sexy Curves Mascara and The Max Volume by Rimmel
Double Extended by L'Oreal - one of my YouTube faves, Kandee Johnson loves this! I tried it out and didn't like it (should have tried a waterproof I guess) Now it lives w my friend Helle;)
Telescopic Mascara, Voluminous and Volume Collagen Mascaras by L'Oreal
Define a Lash by Maybelline

All of these are given somewhat good reviews by loads of girls - and the occasional great guy!:) on YouTube.

Lipbalm:
Korres Lipbutters! My favorite one is Jasmin.
Drugstore balms include the L'oreal HIP Jelly Balms and this summer's hype, the EOS LipBalms - formed like little balls/eggs!

Lipgloss:
LOVE lipgloss but hate the stickiness! Therefore no MAC lip glosses except the CremeSheen Glass-no stickiness, only creamy consistency! Also love the NYX mega shines and Round lip glosses - and they are like 2-4 dollars! Also like the Revlon Super Lustrous Lipgloss. Some of them are like the CremeSheen Glass and I want to try this summer's collection with Coral Reef, Peach Petal, Pink Pop and Lilac Pastelle!

Lipsticks:
NYX round lipsticks! app. 3 dollars! MAC is great for the color selection and formulas! app. 14 dollars. For drugstore lipstick look for Revlon Super Lustrous has so many different shades, app. 8 dollars, or their ColorBurst line! and Maybelline's Color Sensational line is also great!

Nails:
If you can find it I absolutely love OPI - app. 10. dollars a bottle. Essie! A classic and what you get at most nail salons along w OPI - app. 8 dollars.

Of course my first nail polish love Chanel!

For a slightly cheaper alternative check out ChinaGlaze - a lot of different colors - and their most famous one For Audrey /Something Blue - the Tiffany & Co color is everywhere;)

Remember the Top coat Dry fast favorite Seche Vite!

Next up is skin care!

Hope you found this helpful - please leave a comment w any thoughts, questions or such. If you need a website reference as to where to buy any of this from DK also let me know!

xoxo
msbeautyblogger!

BeautyBlog17-EOTD Make Up

Hi my lovelies,

So throughout the last year or so my make up skills have vastly improved! A lot of that has to do with make up gurus like Tiffanydmakeup, fafinettex3 and Kandee Johnson. All three have inspired and taught me a lot more about how to apply make up - especially to the eyes!

Year ago I would apply only one shadow on the lid and that would be it. Maybe some eyeliner and then of course my beloved mascara. However, after watching videos on YouTube, I've learned the lessons of layering and of blending. Blend, blend, blend and your result will look a million times better.

Blending also means that there are more than one color involved.

Today I felt like doing a more cranberry/bronzy look. I created the look beneath with three colors:



On the lid: Scratch from Urban Decay



In the crease: Raspberry Truffle from ELF-Studio line



In the outer v-corner: Carbon from MAC

I then used my L'oreal Liquid Liner intense in black to line my upper lid, my Almay Amazing Lasting 16 Hour Eye Pencil in Black on my waterline and to line by eye and then I set my lining with a MAC black carbon.






xoxo
msbeautyblogger