May 5 favorites and 1 regret

So it is yet again the end of another month! I cant beleive it is going by so fast! i feel like we just got done with all the snowwstorms here! Crazy! well for the second day in june it is beautiful here in baltimore!

So on to my 5 favorites and my 1 regret.

So the things I am loving:

Vichy Dermablend foundation- great coverage but minimal color selection

Vichy Dermablend powder- it is a mattifying poder- so far so good

MUD Makeup Designory Bronzer- I am in love with matte bronzers right now and this one is a great color

NYC Cream Color Sticks- My fav is Berry new Yorker- these are great for a flush of color for summer or under a powder blush!

Flamingo Fiber Mascara- this is my first fiber mascara but I am loving it so far- it is cool how it works!

Now my regret- I regret buying the Loreal Secrets Professional Primer- it broke me out! :o(

So that is all for now! It is goign to be a busy summer! Lots going on! :o)

Cheers-
Lisa

Review Cellnique Skincare

Hi again everyone-
So here is my new skincare that I have been using. It is by a company called cellnique and you can order it online. Their website is: http://www.cellnique.com/index.php/products.html

I received these products and gave them a try for a little over 4 weeks. Here are my before photos:

Keep in mind that I get laser facials and microderm about every 3 months so my skin doesn't have a lot that a topical product will do to make it look different. Bit if you watch my videos you can clearly see the difference in my skin tone and texture.
Here are my photos from after 3 weeks:

So I didn't really see any diminished sun spots or scars, but I think mine are as gone as they are gonna get! :oP I do love these products though and I am going to repurchase them. I think I might try Mario Badesco too!

Here are the products I used and the links and how to use them:

1. Skin Purifying Cleanser http://www.cellnique.com/exd.asp?hcatid=1&categoryid=3&id=5
2. Skin Purifying Lotion http://www.cellnique.com/exd.asp?hcatid=1&categoryid=4&id=10
3. Skin Action Sebum Gel http://www.cellnique.com/exd.asp?hcatid=1&categoryid=6&id=23
4. Intensive Hydrating Oasis Gel http://www.cellnique.com/exd.asp?hcatid=1&categoryid=8&id=32
5. Skin Purifying DayTime Protection 20 http://www.cellnique.com/exd.asp?hcatid=1&categoryid=9&id=33
6. Advanced Bio Renewal Masque http://www.cellnique.com/exd.asp?hcatid=1&categoryid=11&id=37

Now on to the fun part- here is the giveaway information:

We would also like to offer free samples of Skin Action Sebum Gel, 3ml to your readers (first 50 readers). They can email their full name and mailing/shipping address to fbfreesample@cellnique.com with the subject beautybylisasz09.blogspot.com.. T&C: Valid ends 1 week after your product review being post and sample delivery within 4 – 6 weeks.

To those of you who receive the sample- let me know what you think! :o)

Cheers-
Lisa

Review Sigma Eye and Blush Palettes

Hi again everyone-

So this review has been requested by so many of you! I received these products from Sigma a while ago but it took me a bit to put the review up because I wanted to try the products out and really use them for a while first.

So to start with I want to mention that Sigma is a wonderful company and is so willing to answer questions of the consumers. They are on twitter and they actually get back to people who ask questions. That being said this is my opinion as someone who has purchased from them and been sent products by them! So this is not a one sided opinion of how they treat people I received the same treatment at all times! That shows what a great company they are! They also told me to give my 100% honest opinion on their products because that way they will be able to improve and make new products based on the consumers! That is awesome!

So here are the products:

Neutral Palette-

This is by far my favorite palette! As you know if you follow me I am a more neutral eye girl anyway- I might put a pop of color here or there but neutrals are my love! So when I saw this palette I was so excited! However the only thing that concerned me is that all of the colors were shimmer colors- no matte ones (this is true of all the eye pallets) So I used them and liked the colors but the shimmer and fallout were a bit much all together! I did find that when I used them along with other matte colors I liked them much more! however if you check out my video (I did an eye look only using the neutral palette) it is a wonderful look! Also for some reason this palette is not showing up on the website to buy on it's own! This palette is a must have for me and great for travel!

Smokey Eye Palette-

So this palette I gave a try a few different ways and I really liked the colors but they oxidized on me after a few hours! This happens to me with most greys! I will say however the Indian girl color in this palette is an almost exact dupe for the MAC discontinued sweet sienna pigment that is so desired! Overall this palette is a great palette if you like the grey smokey eye! It is not a MUST have for me simply because I am not a grey smokey eye girl!

Fun Eye Palette-

Ok so this one intrigued me- I liked the colors- especially the play with fire (bronze) color and the I got the blues color. I really like to use blue as a pop of color in the summer months under my eye and to bring out my blue eyes. As far as the other two colors- they are pretty but I am not someone who wears those colors very often! So this one is not a must have for me either!

Blush Palette-

Now this was a great surprise- I am a huge blush person and when I first swatched these I saw how pigmented they were but they had a good amount of fall out! I did find though after using them that when you use a brush and not your finger which puts to much pressure on the powder they work great! very little is needed. I put some one my brush tap it off and the payoff is amazing! And it comes with a highlighter! My favorites are Ruby Tuesday and the highlighter! They make a great combination! This one is a must have for me!

Overall I would give these palettes a 7 out of 10!

Another note these colors are named after Rolling Stone Songs! I think that is cool to!

Here is the link for the Sigma makeup!

http://www.sigmamakeup.com/p04.html

So I hope you found this review helpful and if you have any questions please let me know!

Cheers-
Lisa

Review Maybelline 24 hour super stay foundation

Hi again everyone-
Sorry I have been a but MIA on my blog lately- we have been getting lots together for the summer house and I finally passed all my real estate classes/exams and I am starting with a new group on the 5th of May!
So this is my review of the maybelline 24 hour super stay foundation! I tried this so many different ways before I made up my mind on this. my final decision is that this foundation does not stay for 24 hours- it doesn't even really stay for 8 on me! I think the finish is a satin finish and the coverage is medium at best.
I know a lot of people really like this foundation but it just didn't work for me. if you are looking for a drugstore foundation I would suggest the neutrogena healthy skin foundation- it is a way better product for around the same money!
Overall I would give this foundation a 3 out of 10!
I hope this helps you and if you have any questions please let me know!

Cheers-
Lisa

Overview Best Drugstore Buys

Hi again all-

Sorry I haven't been updating much- I have been busy finishing my licensing and starting w a new firm!

So this is my overview of my best drugstore buys that I own!

Products:

Revlon colorstay foundation (i had included photo ready in my review but I have changed my mind and I don't really like it)

Neutrogena Healthy Skin Foundation (this wasn't in my overview- I hadn't bought it yet- but it is amazing!)

Loreal true match concealer

Maybeline Dream Mouse Satin Peach blush

Wet n Wild mega Glow

Loreal HIP Bronzer

Loreal carbon Black Liner Intense

Loreal Carbon intense liner

Physcians Formula Baked Sands Eye Shadow

Cover Girl Shimmering Sands Eye Shadow

Rimmel Lycra Lash mascara

Cover Girl lash exact mascara

Cover Girl Lash Blast mascara

Loreal Double Extend mascara

Maybeline 032 Pink lipstick

Sally Hansen Carmindy- sunbeam lipstick

Rimmel Airy Fairy lipstick

Milani 703 gloss

I hope you enjoyed this and let me know if you have any other questions!

Cheers-

Lisa