BEAUTY CROWN 2013 WEEK#2 FACE MAKEUP PRODUCTS

 

 

 

The Beauty Crown Awards are a yearly favorites collaborative effort including beauty bloggers around the globe. The Beauty Crown Awards were created by Lily from Beauty with Lily Liz from My Pretty Obsessions, Jackie from Five Two Certified, and Shalunya from Shalunya & Boyet. We felt that a collaborative effort from a large number of beauty bloggers would be much more interesting to our readers and would garner more attention. The Beauty Crown Awards are a 5 week event with each week covering types of products.

Week 1 - Personal Care Products - Dec 2 - Dec 8, 2013

Week 2 - Facial Products - Dec 9 - Dec 15, 2013

Week 3 - Lip & Nail Products - Dec 16 - Dec 22, 2013

Week 4 - Eye & Misc Products - Dec 23 - Dec 29, 2013

Week 5 - Facial Care Products & Tools - Dec 30 - Jan 4, 2014

 

So lets go a head and take a look at my week two favorites for "FACIAL MAKEUP PRODUCTS", hope you too will try something I recommend and don't forget to follow Makeup'Asylum's blog and find me on Twitter @BonCoconutty and on Instagram at NEWMAKEUPASYLUM.

 

PHYSICIANS FORMULA SUPER BB CREAM IN LIGHT/MEDIUM

This bb cream matches my skin perfectly and wears excellent all day long and does not irritate my skin at all and provides adequate coverage for redness, scaring and any small spots.

 

 

ANNA SUI MOISTURE RICH FLUID FOUNDATION P05

This foundation gives a beautiful dewy finish to the skin and makes for quite a flawless finish. I wasn't sure this would be good for my oily skin, but it has worked out well, especially in the dry cold weather. The only thing I am not a fan of is the "ROSE" scent, but I can deal with it.

 

 

MISSHA M SIGNATURE REAL COMPLETE BLENDING PRIMER

I only have two face primers and this would be my first choice out of the two. It is very light weight and your skin really drinks it up and leaves a smooth velvety surface prior to foundation application. It has an iridescent finish that makes the skin more luminous. It is quite fragrant, but the smell is decent.

 

 

NYC SMOOTH SKIN LIQUID CONCEALER

This concealer is creamy without being to thick and is totally inexpensive which is a plus. It is very light and does a decent job around the eyes, I wouldn't advise this for those with very dark circles as it only mildly covers it. I find this concealer better for smoothing the eyelid skin and spot treatment for red pimples.

 

 

PHYSICIANS FORMULA MINERAL WEAR TALC-FREE AIRBRUSHING PRESSED POWDER SPF 30 IN BEIGE

I use this pressed powder every day as part of my daily routine, sometimes I even apply this without anything else and call it a day. Its very good for absorbing oil and giving a very flawless finish hence being called "airbrushing". I have other pressed powders as back ups, but this is my fave hands down

 

 

 

PHYSICIANS FORMULA MINERAL GLOW PEARLS IN TRANSLUCENT PEARL

I have been on the hunt for a nice highlighter and decided to give this one a try since everything else from PF has never let me down. I am glad I did get this, again I use it every day and it just gives the most perfect subtle glow on the tops of the cheek bone without your skin starting to look plastic.

I also like that all PF compacts come with a mirror and small brush in a separate compartment underneath the product itself. I highly recommend trying something from PF I don't believe you will be disappointed, especially if you have very sensitive skin like I do.

 

 

 

PHYSICIANS FORMULA BRONZE BOOSTER AIRBRUSHING BRONZING VEIL DELUXE EDITION IN MEDIUM/DARK

I would think at this point in the season of winter I would not still be using this, but its the best bronzer that I can use year round. As long as I use it sparingly I can just give my skin a nice bit of a Sunkist glow like I have been out on the ski slopes. Love the finish, does not make the skin to crazy with shimmer

 

 

I also wanted to share my fave bronzer I use only in the summer when my skin is darker which is

 

COVERGIRL TRUBLEND MINERAL BRONZER IN 435 GOLDEN SUNRISE

This is a loose mineral bronzer, that has to be used with a gentle hand. However it is very rich and deep like you have been laid out at the beach for hours, just beware it does have micro fine glitter and if used to much can be quite noticeable. Blends into the skin really nicely. Also if you sweat I have not noticed any issues with streaking which can occur with fake tan or bronzer products.

 

 

LAST up

 

MAYBELLINE DREAM BOUNCY BLUSH IN 50 PLUM WINE

I am generally not much of a blush wearer as you will learn in an upcoming post on my blog, but I think I have found one I am finally happy with. I really like this concept of a cream to powder type product for blush. I feel this applies well, a little goes along way and gives a gorgeous natural flushed finish. This is one of the darkest shade offerings so you don't have to go bonkers with it. This product will be especially good for those who want to wear blush, but tend to have dry cheek patches because it has a creamy consistency as appose to powder adhering to dry spots on the cheeks.

 

 

As you can see my main love affair for face makeup products is Physicians Formula and I can not say enough good things about their products. I am so looking forward to a dozen new items due for release in 2014.

 

HOPE YOU ALL ENJOYED MY CHOICES AND COME BACK SOON FOR MORE FROM MAKEUP'ASYLUM

 

THANKS FOR READING

 

WHAT BRAND CAN YOU NOT LIVE WITHOUT???

 

XOXO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PHYSICIANS FORMULA MINERAL GLOW PEARLS

HI ALL,

HOPE YOUR ALL HAVING A GREAT DAY

Today we will take a look at the Physicians Formula Mineral Glow pearls in TRANSLUCENT PEARL.

 

 

I can not express enough how important it is to give Physicians Formula a try if you have not already. This is such a great line of cosmetics that have never irritated my skin and everything I have tried to date is fabulous and never falls short of my expectations.

 

Here is a link to a review I did quite a while back with a lot of various items from the line that I was fortunate enough to receive for review. Lots of details and photo heavy.

http://betti2bootbeauty.blogspot.ca/2013/07/physicians-formula-haul-and-review.html

 

Any way back to the glow pearls, I love how this product truly gives you knock out cheek bone highlight, but when blended out it just kisses the skin without being to over the top. It just gives your skin that extra something that will have people taking a second look.

 

As you can see from the swatch you can easily build this highlight for more dramatic impact. I personally think this item should be in every ladies makeup stash. This would be very helpful for a beautiful wedding look giving your face that innocent angelic glow;)

 

There is a mild over spray on top of the product that will fade with use, so don't be alarmed if it looks overpowering at first.

 

I love that every compact from PF comes with a mirror and a small brush in a handy compartment under the product it self. The compacts are very much like those by MAC cosmetics.

 

You will get 8g of product for about $16 CAD. Always check your flyers because I find Physicians Formula goes on sale for 40% off quite frequently.

 

I hope you enjoyed this review on this glowing beauty and be sure to check out Physicians Formula at the link below

https://www.physiciansformula.com/en-ca/default.html

 

WHAT ARE YOU FAVOURITE PHYSICIANS FORMULA PRODUCTS?? LET ME KNOW IN THE COMMENTS:)

 

STAY BEAUTIFUL XO

 

****NoBUYvember "SHOP MY STASH" WEEK 1: FACE PRODUCTS ****

Hi everyone,

 So if you have been keeping up with other blogs such as Liz over at http://myprettyobsessions.blogspot.ca/2013/11/no-buy-november-challenge-intro-to-shop.html
or Shalunya over at
http://shalunyaboyet.blogspot.ca/2013/11/girls-being-good-no-buy-november.html
Then you know that I am talking about joining along in the "No Buy November". Shalunya is essentially the one who got this clever ball rolling and I am happy to be apart of this. I also believe that Neya over at http://www.neyavbeautytalk.com/ is taking part in the challenge as well.

So as mentioned by Shalunya this month long "No Buy" will allow all of us who are taking part to get in touch with some of our rather neglected makeup items in our stash, that all deserve some attention. Also give to others and worrying less about material items, which I am perfectly satisfied in doing. The 4 weeks have been broken up in to specific areas of interest. So with that this post will focus specifically on "The Face". Oddly enough I am already ahead of the game because I noticed now that the colder weather has arrived I was already starting to reach for some items that have been on the back burner and now are finally getting some love again. I find I have been really into some of my Korean cosmetics as of late, so lets take a look.

I have been reaching for my MISSHA M PERFECT COVER BB CREAM partnered with the MISSHA M SIGNATURE REAL COMPLETE BLENDING PRIMER both products are amazing. The bb cream is a true Asian bb cream, so it totally lives up to it's promises and if you know anything about the Missha brand that speaks for it self. I bought these items way back in March and I did use it a ton in the beginning, but when you own and buy a lot of makeup it quickly gets lost in the pile.

 

The bb cream I use from Missha is No.23 natural beige

Missha M Perfcet BB cream is $24.50 in CAD and the Primer was a free gift

(Just beware that Missha products do tend to have a strong scent, but it did not irritate my super sensitive skin which was a surprise and it dissipates as you wear it) 

 

 

Then to set my bb cream I do a light pressing of this luxurious finely milled powder from Holika Holika called BABY BLOOM. This powder creates a transparent foggy veil over the skin to make you look luminous and bright. The product is created with a "Sebum Capture Network" that maintains your makeup all day. I have to admit I was very skeptical about buying this powder because that's a lot to promise and it has a slight scent to it that I was worried would bother my skin and its expensive as well. However it does have an excellent SPF of 25 to protect your skin in any season.

 

You get 25g for $26

 

 

Even the container is a beautiful item to have on your vanity and comes with a very well made puff that shows signs of quality, there is also a sifter which I took off to photograph the powder. 

 

 

Last up is not a Korean item, but a familiar item to those makeup junkies out there and that is NYX single pan blush in the colour 25 PINCHED

I generally am not a fan of blush all the time, but when the right colour comes a long it is truly a love affair. Pinched has often been compared as being a very good dupe to NARS Orgasm. I have looked at pictures of the two products side by side and they are extremely close. I find what makes this blush so appealing is that sensual golden undertone it leaves behind on the skin.

 

 

 

 I feel this is the type of blush that is suitable for just about anyone and I imagine the gold sheen would look amazing on girls of colour as it would emphasis the cheek bone and the colour it self if built up will be super sassy. This is a very versatile blush that makes for an amazing eyeshadow as well.

 

So I am glad to have shopped my stash and rediscovered my hidden gems and hope you all enjoyed seeing them as well.

 

LET ME KNOW IN THE COMMENTS IF YOU HAVE BEEN REACHING FOR ANY FACE PRODUCTS THAT SEEM TO HAVE GOTTEN LOST IN THE MIX

 

Thanks everyone for reading and have a great day:)

 

STAY BEAUTIFUL XO

 

 

 

MY FAVORITE PRODUCTS THAT I USE DAILY

HI EVERYONE,

Today I thought I would share with you all, some of my favourite staple items that I reach for almost everyday. The only time I use other products is if I am doing eye looks for pictures, photographing products for blogs or going somewhere that requires a certain day or night look.

 

 

PHYSICIANS FORMULA SUPER BB- This is the very first thing I put on my face after washing it in the morning. It is in the colour Light/Medium and gives my face a dewy flawless finish without making my face look like a mask. 35ml is $22

 

 

 

ESSENCE STAY ALL DAY 16HR CONCEALER- By far the best concealer I have personally used, but I have not used any high end so I may be limiting myself. However for the price you can't beat the coverage, lasting power and it has a nice cream consistency that is not to thick. 7ml for $4

 

 

 

MAYBELLINE FIT ME BLUSH "MEDIUM CORAL"- This blush has become my fave as I am not normal a fan of blush entirely so this has worked out well. I still love my PF happy booster blush just as much I tend to go back and forth between the two. This gives just a perfect kiss of colour without looking like an old crazy cat lady with to much rouge on her cheeks. I got this on recommendation from Ms. Jennifer Wan who does YouTube and a blog spot

http://www.jenniferwan.com/

It has very similar colour payoff to Nars "Orgasm" if your looking for an affordable dupe.

4.3g for $7

 

 

 

ANNABELLE EYESHADOW QUAD IN "CHAI CHAI CHAI"- I love this quad because it's great for everyday use and it's a grab and go kind of item for busy mom's like me. The colours have excellent pigmentation and are silky smooth to apply. Simple and beautiful. I think Annabelle did an amazing job with this series of quads. 7.2g/$11

 

 

 

PHYSICIANS FORMULA MINERAL WEAR TALC-FREE AIRBRUSHING PRESSED POWDER- Despite the name being far to long I love this powder. It really does finish off your look nicely, with a smooth flawless canvas. Its a breeze to use with a puff or brush. It last several hours and may only need a touch up in the t-zone. If you suffer from hyperpigmentation or rosacea this is great for covering that as well, along with the "Super BB." Also all of PF products are non irritating and fragrance free.:)

 

 

 

MAYBELLINE LASH STILETTO MASCARA WATERPROOF BLACKEST BLACK- I still love the Rocket mascara, but this Stiletto mascara has stolen my heart I love the sexy black & red tube, but the product is beautiful and gives my lashes the look I want which is define, a little length and good separation. I love the brush on this mascara as well. Also because it's waterproof it does not budge at all the whole time I wear it, but washes off fairly easy.

 

 

 

PHYSICIANS FORMULA SHIMMER STRIPS EYELINER IN BRONZE BROWN-

This is a favourite because it's not quite black, but dark and rich enough to still give the eye definition. Its so easy to apply because it glides on effortlessly without any noticeable drag. I can get into my lashes and do a phenomenal tight line with this pencil. Also incredibly long wearing. The other plus is that it's mechanical, no sharpening required. You get 3 to a pack for $12 (I think)

 

 

 

and last

 

REVLON SUPER LUSTROUS LIPSTICK (MATTE) SMOKED PEACH- I have lots of lipsticks and gloss, but I always come back to my tried and true. I love everything about Smoked Peach and its wearable in my eyes year round. If you have not tried this colour you really need to. I also think it would be complimentary to so many skin tones. It wears for several hours, fades out evenly and is creamy even though its matte and doesn't dry out my lips like other matte formulas.

 

 

 

Hope you enjoyed seeing my favourites and let me know in the comments what your favourite staple items are;)

 

thanks for reading

 

STAY BEAUTIFUL XO

 

 

 

 

 

MAKE UP FOR EVER ARTISAN BRUSH #128 PRECISION POWDER BRUSH

****THE FOLLOWING BRUSH WAS SENT TO ME BY MAKE UP FOR EVER FOR CONSIDERATION AND REVIEW, ALL THOUGHTS ARE MY OWN BASED ON MY PERSONAL USE**** THANK YOU MAKE UP FOR EVER:)

There is a lot of buzz surrounding the impending release of the new Make Up For Ever Artisan Brush Collection, and rightfully so. This is not your average run of the mill collection, this is serious brush business. We are talking not 25, not even 50 brushes, we are talking a whopping 76 brushes WOW.

 

The brushes will range from standard collection brushes suitable for everyday use to more innovative brushes that will likely be showing up in many pro cases upon their release.

 

 

 

Dany Sanz over saw a five year production to bring this beautiful eye catching collection to life. She was afforded the opportunity to meet with renowned brush manufacturer "Raphael" located on the stunning Mauritius island. This is where the magic and construction took place in 25 stages to complete, with an intense involvement of 30 people to lovingly hand-craft each brush start to finish.

This collection truly is a labour of love.

 

 

The end result are brushes that look like art in them self. Richly dyed beech wood handles, a ferrule made from a gunmetal barrel and the best part the brushes are synthetic for those looking for cruelty free options. I find the #128 brush to be incredibly soft, yet I am comparing it to what I already have on hand, which I for one don't own a lot of other high end brushes to compare to. However my skin is very sensitive to brushes and if they are not good quality my skin recognizes that right away. I can't stand a brush that feels like its poking you in the face as you use it. That is not the case here these synthetic bristles mimic the true buttery softness you would find with real hair. However there is some debate that not all the brushes in the collection feel that way, especially after washing. I cannot agree or disagree with this claim as I am only going on my experience with 1 of 75 other brushes.

 

 

 

 

My thoughts on the 128 brush alone is that its fairly dense, but not overly ridged which you don't want for an all over powder brush any way. I love the truly chic aesthetically pleasing look of this collection which also feels very tribal to me. I find the brush picks up pressed and loose powder nicely due impart from the mix of straight and wavy bristles that balance out your overall application of product. I like the weightiness of the brush in my hand, I have used very light weight brushes that have flown across the room because they are so light and that is not cool. You want makeup on your face, not the walls.

 

 

Also the handles have a beveled end to make for easier retrieval and can be used to get those false lashes in place and on point.

The collection is broken up in a simplified way that is easy comprehension

100s-Complexion

200s-Eyes

300s-Lips

400s- Artistic for creative work by pro artists

 

 

I will be taking a look at the collection in further detail when it arrives in store.

If your a pro MUA or just looking to splurge on a high end collection for your own personal use be sure to check out the release of Make Up For Ever's "ARTISAN BRUSH COLLECTION" arriving in September.

 

 

"The brush is an extension of the hand and is a fundamental tool for a makeup artist, whether he/she is a professional or amateur mua, his/her canvas is the face" - Dany Sanz

Select brushes will be available at Sephora stores

ALL brushes will be available at

www.sephora.ca

and

Make Up For Ever Boutiques

 

 

Thanks for reading

 

 

STAY BEAUTIFUL XO

 

ANNABELLE COSMETIC MULTI-BRONZE PALETTE FOR SUMMER 2013

Hi everyone,

              So now that we are finally arriving into the summer months Its time for this girl to bust out the bronzers. I am such a huge fan of bronzers, but they have to be a true tan affect, not a nasty artificial orange faked over baked look. To me there is nothing sexier then a subtle sun kissed glow. Sometimes achieving that can be difficult for some and you look more like someone has thrown very clay based mud at your face.

Today I am reviewing Annabelle's multi-bronze palette that just released and it's a beauty. It offers 5 tan enhancing shades that will blend seamlessly together to create that gorgeous natural glow.

 

As you can see the palette it self is a work of art and being such a fan of butterflies that drew me in right away. Actually for a long time a few years back my go to eyeshadow trio use to be Annabelle's AMAZON. It was the perfect neutral trio with a beige, champagne beige and a muted green that were just great all around for everyday use and the colour payoff is very good.

 

So this bronzer has gradient colour and when mixed together creates a gorgeous finish sure to please. I like this palette because it's not to rich. Bronzers in general can be a touchy subject and you have to pick accordingly to your natural skin as well as understanding your own skin when it tans, if you tan.

This bronzer gives a nice glowy sheen without it being to over illuminating so your not lite up like a light bulb. Any bronzer no matter how dark can be sheered out to look more natural. So don't load your brush to much and dust lightly. Don't overly rub it into your face and hold your bronzing brush closer to the end away from your face as not to overload the colour.

 

Annabelle products are very affordable and offer a wealth of benefits such as

being dermatologist tested, hypo-allergenic, paraben free, perfume free and gluten free. These are all a bonus to me as I have sensitive skin and the less filler in a product the better. However be aware this is a talc based product for those who are not a fan of such ingredient.

 

This palette is very generous at 12.7g which is almost 3g more then most bronzer compacts and was a mere $11 which is excellent for the amount you get and the quality of the product.

 

If this product interests you or you would like to see more of Annabelle's product line please check them out at a Canadian store such as SHOPPER'S DRUG MART or you can now go on line and check them out at

www.annabelle.ca

 

Also for Canadian and U.S residents take advantage of a great deal being offered through Annabelle with the help from the YouTuber Jean-Francois CD

 

So Canadian's spend $30 and you'll get $10 off, plus FREE SHIPPING

for

U.S spend $30 and get $10, but if you spend $50 or more total you'll also get FREE SHIPPING

YOU CAN USE THE PROMO CODE: JFCD AT CHECK OUT ONLINE

 

This promo is actually good for two entire months so don't delay try Annabelle today.

 

till next time everyone.....

 

STAY BEAUTIFUL XO

 

 

L'Oreal, Almay, Revlon (Deep Discounts)

So over the Victoria Day long week-end I stopped by my local Shopper's Drug Mart and found some really good products that were deeply discounted.

So to start I found a combo pack by ALMAY and it's there smart shade liquid makeup with SPF15 in the shade 200 LIGHT/MEDIUM, it also came with a smaller tube of the smart shade concealer in the same shade as the foundation.

 FOUNDATION SWATCH

 CONCEALER

These products look extremely light upon first application but it instantly starts to transform to supposedly your "IDEAL SHADE". It is also suppose to hide flaws and imperfections all day.

Almay's products are hypoallergenic and this foundation is oil free.

It seems to blend out nicely with no streaking and it seems very sheer like a tinted moisturizer. Will have to wait and see how it turns out after a full day on my face. The concealer seems a little richer but I suppose that is necessary for covering spots. It has a slight smell that is more medicinal then fragrant.

The foundation is in a squeeze tube which is 1fl oz/30ml and the concealer is .37fl oz/11ml. Normally this combo pack runs about $17 and I got it for $4

Staying in line with face products the next item is Revlon ColorstayAqua mineral makeup in the shade LIGHT MEDIUM. I have never used this specific line before but I was surprised with a couple of things about it.

First of all this mineral foundation when first applied feels like it is cooling your skin it is a really neat sensation. Secondly it actually has a very very fine shimmer that is not detectable with the bare eye. I imagine it reflects the light beautifully which in turn gives you the luminous finish they mention on the container. This is suppose to wear all day and offer instant hydration which is that cooling feeling you notice right away. It offers an SPF13 and comes in an acrylic container with a black cap that houses a very cool retractable mini face brush. The brush as well isn't half bad for small minor touch ups.

This mineral foundation costs $18 CAD and I got it as well for $4 

Then also in the Revlon colorstay line is a duo pack which included a liquid eye liner and a smoky shadow stick which is dual ended.



I really like this liquid eye liner except I have not used liquid in some time so I have to practice a bit to get a flawless line happening. As you can see you can make the line very fine or thicker depending on how you hold the pen. This is the colour BLACKEST BLACK

I was a bit disheartened when I got home as the darker end on this shadow stick in the colour FLARE was not only broken, but very dry and I had to dispose of that whole end. That's why I did not photograph it. However this side which is a very light lilac colour is quite nice it applies like a cream shadow and I used eye primer before applying it to test it out and it did not crease.

So even though the one part of this product was not usable I still feel this was a great deal. The liquid liner on it's own normally is $10 but I got both items in a combo pack for $4

Liquid liner is .056oz/1.6g

Smoky shadow stick is .07oz/1.9g

On my way to pay for those goodies they had some new to the store L'Oreal products near by. I ended up buying yet another nail polish. The nail polish I chose has been added to the L'Oreal denim collection which will offer two brand new products such as a blue mascara and eyeliners, but I have already been rockin blue mascara for months now. My store didn't have this collection just this nail polish. It's 550 AFTER HOURS.

At first look you think this is black but it actually is a very deep rich dark blue like a blueberry. I'm not sure how well this sold in the U.S but I think this is going to be a hot seller for anyone that loves dark tones and looking for a nail polish that is almost black but this steps it up a notch.

Here are my only concerns with this polish. It is the kind of colour you need to be patient and apply it with great care. Any wrong moves and you see the mistakes big time because it's so dark. Also when removing this polish the blue does come off all over your fingers. It also doesn't dry very quick which for someone like me that is a big draw back.

I want to love this colour because it is really nice, but sadly I feel I should have bought a red I spotted in the same stand because it would be better for more frequent use and wouldn't be so time consuming to apply.