REVLON LIPSTICK MADNESS!!!

First let me do some self-promoting. The ULTA Beauty store just opened up near the South Bay Galleria and I knew I had to check it out. Going in, the store definitely reminded me of Sephora with all it's beauty, skin, and hair products. Since I didn't know exactly what to get, I decided to keep it simple and get some lipsticks. In their cosmetics section, they had a special of buying two getting one free. So I decided to get some Revlon Lipsticks, to be more specific the Revlon Super Lustrous Lipsticks.


CORALBERRY: Since my mom again "misplaced" our coral lipstick from MAC, I was determined to find one. The only bad thing about buying at the store like this is that you can't try the product first before you buy, so it's one big guessing game. I decided on Coralberry because it had that coral shade I was looking for without being too dark or too light. When I tried it on, the color was nice, but I had to put on a lot just so it can go on evenly. It looked a bit cracked on my lips, of course putting lipgloss over made it better. I wish the color was more vibrant right when you put it on.

BLACKBERRY: Of course I got this color since I have a Blackberry phone...duh! Haha. I've been wanting this color for a long, long time. Though it may look really dark from the outside, it applies very nicely! It's a kind of brick red color that shows right away! I absolutely love it! I was kind of nervous about this color, but I think it'll look good on all skin tones. BE THAT LADY IN RED!!!

WILD ORCHID: I may have too many pink lipsticks around ranging in colors, but every girl deserves to be Pretty in Pink! I ended up choosing this color because of it's beautiful vibrant color that pops. When I tried it on, it ended up being my favorite of the three! The color went on so smooth and looked exactly as it did before you put it on. I am totally in love with this color because it screams for attention in a good way. There's nothing better to describe it than a shining magenta color, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT!!!

The one thing about Revlon Lipsticks that I was iffy about before was that it doesn't stay on long like MAC lipsticks. Though this may hold true for Coralberry, I think the other two colors will be able to stay on pretty long throughout the day because of it's vibrant colors. Knowing this makes me more confident to buy store cosmetics because I know they won't disappoint! I definitely recommend these colors, every girl needs to have at least one shade of pink, coral, and red! Get your pretty girl rock :)



You Just Do You, Imma Do Me

Camille

FRESH SUGAR LIP POLISH

Another great beauty find!!! Do you think just chapstick is the remedy to chapped lips? Well you're wrong! Though your lips may feel fine, they're not! Last week when I went to the Mary Kay skincare consultation, I felt in love with their lip product which is a scrub that you put on your lips then wipe off with water. Instantly, the dead skin cells that accumulate are gone, and your lips feel silky smooth.

I knew that I wanted a product that is not only affordable but will last me for awhile. When consulting with our skincare consultant at Sephora in Cerritos, she totally recommended FRESH BROWN SUGAR LIP POLISH $22.50 at Sephora. Check it out here:
http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P274001

This product stands out against other lip scrubbers because it's not a balm where you have to scrub very hard against your lips. You just leave the product on for about a minute, then use warm water to wipe off the lip polish leaving your lips smooth and flake free. This product works great especially when you're a lipstick girl like I am. With any amplified colors on your lips when using lipsticks, you need to make sure your lips look smooth so the color glides over easily. Who wants to see chapped, broken, and flaky lips?! NO ONE! Depending on how much you want to use this lip polish, it's recommended that at least once a week is best.

FRESH BROWN SUGAR LIP POLISH $22.50

You Just Do You, Imma Do Me

Camille

CLINIQUE'S PORE REFINING SOLUTIONS CORRECTING SERUM

OH BOY, TODAY I WAS SCHOOLED IN SKINCARE!!! And luckily for you, I am going to share some secrets that I found out today that will help you take care of your skin for the long run.

Just in case you're curious, I have become very interested in skincare ever since I had a skincare consultation from this Mary Kay event I went to last week. One problem I have noticed is my PORES!!! They're big, black, and accumulate most notably around my cheeks, near my nose, and on my actual nose though not as noticeable.

Dr. Mehmet Oz talks about why pores form: "A skin pore is an opening that allows oil produced by the sebaceous glands underneath the skin to emerge. The oil, called sebum, can act like a glue, binding with dead skin cells to block the opening. As the gland continues to produce oil, this can build up and eventually form a pimple. Watch this animation to see how pores can get clogged."

So going into Sephora at Cerritos Mall today, I asked skincare consultant Crystal what's the best product for taking care of pores. I knew I didn't want a primer because first of all, I don't wear a lot of makeup. Secondly, I want to fix the problem, not just hide it.

Everyone who worked at Sephora agreed that Clinique's Pore Refining Solutions Correcting Serum ($40) is the best to help reduce the look of pores. Though a bit pricey, I was willing to try it out due to the outrageous success rate that this product has already gone through. I already put it on today, and it feels very silky. I was told the more you use it, the faster it will work on your skin.

Check out the user reviews here: http://reviews.clinique.com/3813/PROD16751/clinique-new-pore-refining-solutions-correcting-serum-reviews/reviews.htm

So from now on, I will use this product twice a day since it's important to wash your face two times because even though you don't wear makeup, oil can dirt can still make it on your face. After washing your face, put the Pore Refining Correcting Serum on around your T-zone, concentrating on your pores area, then wait a few minutes to put on the moisturizer AFTER! Instantly, my skin felt very velvety, so I can't wait to see the results that this product promises!

CLINIQUE PORE REFINING SOLUTIONS CORRECTING SERUM $40

You Just Do You, Imma Do Me

Camille