Monday, December 2, 2013

Silk Naturals Winter/Holiday 2013 Collection Swatches

So I'm not completely done yet, still have a few more products to swatch, and still need to take pics of me wearing the different lip products, etc. But I thought I'd go ahead and post what I have so far, and I will just add on to this post in the next week or so as I continue to take pics :)

This is a super exciting collection because it includes a brand new product, a cream foundation!(swatches below)
For reference, I have worn both G20 and G30 so far, I think they both work for me.

So far here are the swatches I have for you:
The new products are in Bold, the others are just there for comparison.



Wistaria, Full House, Shrieking Violet
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Outdoors
Briarwood, Five Star, St Tropez, Swagger, Hey Baby
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Jackpot, Double Down, Betty
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Outdoors
Aces, Bellerose
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Outdoors

Champagne Liquid Gloss, Jackpot, Excite
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Outdoors

Broadway(new Slick Stick), Broadway(old liquid gloss format)
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Outdoors

Captivate, All-In, Black Dahlia
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Limelight HD Cream Highlighter (unblended, blended)
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Vegas Vixen HD Cream Bronzer(unblended, blended)
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Outside

Cream Foundation
G10, G20, G30, G40, G70
N10, N20, N30, N40, N60, N70, N80
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All products purchased by me

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Physicians Formula Spring 2014 New Products!!!!

UPDATE: Ulta now has the CC cream and CC mascara, and the Oh So Radiant powder all for sale on their site!
Here is my video review on the CC Cream:


I was excited today when I was looking at the Physician's Formula website and saw that there is going to be a new shade of their Super BB All-in-1 Beauty Cream.
There were only 2 shades, but now a lighter shade called Light will be coming. This is great because their Light/Medium shade was way too dark for me.

There are also several new products listed! :)

This looks like an interesting product, the Super BB All-in-1 Beauty Balm Compact Cream:

http://www.physiciansformula.com/en-us/productdetail/product-lines/superbb/06232.html

Description(from above link): Replaces Moisturizer, Foundation and SPF. 10+ Beauty Benefits: Smoothing, Moisturizing, Protecting, Firming, Priming and Filling, Perfecting, Concealing, Britening, Line- Softening, Long-Wearing.

Comes in 2 shades: Light and Light/Medium

Active Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide 3.52%, Zinc Oxide 4.48% Inactive Ingredients: Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Polybutene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyethylene, Dimethicone, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Beeswax, C10-18 Triglycerides, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Silica, Nylon-12, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Cetyl Dimethicone, VP/Eicosene Copolymer, Perilla Ocymoides seed oil, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Octyldodecyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Alumina, Aluminum Dimyristate, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycerin, Lysolecithin, Magnesium Aluminometasilicate, Neopentanoic Acid, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Stearic Acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Water. May Contain: Iron Oxides, Titanium Dioxide

Sounds nice, I'm going to be trying it as soon as it becomes available and I can find it in my area.

Check out this powder, it is the Mineral Wear Talc-Free Mineral Oh So Radiant! Powder SPF 20:



http://www.physiciansformula.com/en-us/productdetail/face/pressed-powder/06212.html

Description(from the above link):
Supports Oxygen Flow to Skin. For extra sensitive or breakout-prone skin. Minimalist formula helps reduce irritation and breakout. Oxygen Benefits: Allows Skin to breathe. Brightens dull skin. Improves skin texture. Prevents clogged pores. Reduces visible redness. Neutralizes free radicals. Improves micro-circulation.

Comes in 2 shades: Translucent and Creamy Natural

Active Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide Inactive Ingredients: Mica, Tricaprylin, Boron Nitride, Zinc Stearate, Lauroyl Lysine, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Carthamus, Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Tropaeolum Majus, Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Chlorphenesin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Dehydroacetate May Contain: Iron Oxides and Titanium Dioxide

Wow, that sounds amazing, I will have to be on the lookout for it!

If you were a fan of the Organic Wear Tinted Moisturizer like I was, you will be excited to see this next product. 

Organic wear® 100% Natural Origin CC Color + Correction Cream SPF 15:

http://www.physiciansformula.com/en-us/productdetail/face/tinted-moisturizers/06226.html

Description(from the above link): 1st Ever 100% Natural CC Cream. 70% Organic. Color + Correction. Instant Hydration. Naturally Protects Skin. EcoBlend featuring OrganiSoy & Eco-Olive.

Comes in 2 shades: Light and Light/Medium  

Active Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide 3.9%, Zinc Oxide 1% Inactive Ingredients: Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Water, Dodecane, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Titanium Dioxide, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Silica, Glycerin+, Lecithin, Water, Magnesium Sulfate, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Beeswax, Porphyra Umbilicalis Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba (Guar) Gum, Lauroyl Lysine, Leuconostoc / Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate. May Contain: Iron Oxides

Can't wait for this to come out!

 And last but not least, Organic wear® 100% Natural Origin CC Curl + Care Mascara:


http://www.physiciansformula.com/en-us/productdetail/eyes/mascara/06251.html

 Description(from the above link): Curl & Volumize. Condition & Nourish. 100% Natural Origin. 100% Recyclable Sculpting Brush. 24 Hour Wear! 1st Ever CC Curl + Care Mascara. Curl Booster Technology.

Comes in 2 colors: Black and Ultra Black

Ingredients: Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Water, Glycerin, Iron Oxides, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Beeswax, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Tapioca Starch, Stearic Acid, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Powder, Jojoba Esters, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Glycine Soja (Soybean), Olea Europa (Olive) Leaf Extract, Acacia Senegal Gum, Cellulose, Leuconostoc/ Raddish Root Ferment Filtrate, Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Pullulan, Sorbitol, Tocopherol, Trehalose, Water. May Contain: Titanium Dioxide.

I did not have much success with the original Organic Wear Mascara in the green tube due to it smudging on me, but I am willing to give this one a try, especially because it claims 24hr wear and to curl and condition your lashes. Yes please!

So there you have it, lots of new goodies from Physician's Formula. As soon as these pop up in stores by me, I will be grabbing them to review for you :)

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Star Wars: Padme Makeup Look

So I know Halloween is over, but this happened...





It was surprisingly easy. All I did was put Lucy Mineral's Snow White all over. Silk Naturals Provoke to do the lips and cheeks, and some false lashes (Salon Perfect Demi Wispies).
And of course my new Bioware Mass Effect N7 Angl Hoodie! Just got it in the mail today, and that's what inspired me to do the look in the first place. Because Star Wars + Mass Effect just felt so right :)

Thursday, October 10, 2013

New Bare Minerals READY products for Winter/Holiday 2013

I am a huge fan of the Bare Minerals/Escentuals READY products, because I love pressed makeup, yet I want only natural ingredients.
Just thought I would post about the items I am most excited about for this winter/holiday season.
Right now is their preview event(until the 14th), so these items are for sale now, and then will only be available again in November.
This READY Convertible Eyeshadow Palette looks pretty cool:
It is only $48, and considering it has 12 shadows that is a great deal!
I am addicted to their Limited Edition 8 pan palettes, which typically are $40.
Speaking of which, I do hope they have one of the 8 pan palettes this year, so far I have not seen or heard anything.

There is also this pressed Illuminating Mineral Veil, anything that promises to illuminate catches my attention:

And there is a HUGE palette called the Artistry Palette that is only in the UK right now.
I have no idea if and when this is coming to the US, but wow it looks amazing!
I do wonder how much it will cost though, if I translate the price I see right now on their UK site into dollar it equals $360!






Friday, October 4, 2013

Silk Naturals Eye Shadow Haul/Swatches

Couldn't help myself and placed 2 orders in a row :) Love Silk Naturals!
I got lots and lots of shadows! Haven't worn most of them yet, but I did wear Dark Arts the other day and what a lovely crease color that one is! Also, Magpie is so pretty as is Fairy Dust, I love iridescent/duo-chrome shades and that's what many of these are. Alibi is really interesting because it has a tiny bit of aqua iridescence to it. I am currently obsessed with purples so I think I am really going to enjoy Breathe and Scream. Most of these shadows are not too shimmery, I like very fine shimmer, or pearl, and that is what most of these are. Glory and Duct Tape are the most shimmy ones of the bunch in terms of the size of shimmer they have, so those are probably my least favorite. Vineyard is pretty but it might have too much red to it, not sure I can pull it off. U R Cute and Sari are just ok, but Idolize and Serene look amazing! Serene has a very low sheen finish, like suede, and such cool golden sheen to it. Really excited for Momentum, and Posse, love colors like that, super pretty golden greens!
EDIT: bought some more shadows from an online friend, so added even more swatches!

Here are some swatches for you:
Hint, Cream, Linen, Nymph, Alibi, Model, Vineyard, Chicane, Brimstone





U R Cute, Sari, Serene, Idolize, Glory, Howl, Breathe, Scream




Fairy Dust, Duct Tape, Magpie, Danny, Momentum, Rogue, Posse, Dark Arts, Night Hawk





Retro, Phantom, Juiced, 4Matic, Ion, Fusion, Driftwood, Jump