Beauty Muse: Christina Milian

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The beautiful Christina Milan is the Beauty Muse of the week, and I am here sitting here, wondering why I haven’t featured this beauty earlier. I guess I see a lot of her around now, especially with her TV show up on E at the moment. The saying, ‘out of sight is really out of mind’ is so true, no that she is everywhere, I have her on my mind. I guess that is the business strategy of the Kardashians…..

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Back to the beauty muse of the week, Christina Milan is a natural beauty, her soft, baby-like facial features are amazing. This woman has been in and out the entertainment industry for decades, but she does not seem to age. She looks radiant every time I see her. I love the way she plays with makeup, she is not afraid to switch things up a little, and her smile is the prettiest thing ever.

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Here are some of her beauty quotes/secrets for her eyes and lips:

 

“You can have a whole face of nothing, but if you put some lashes on, it saves the day, I always use mink lashes from Flutter Lashes in Carmen, because they are weightless and look so natural and lush. I then add some MAC Cosmetics In Extreme Dimension 3D Black Lash Mascara, to help bind her natural lashes with her falsies for a more dramatic effect.”

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For her lips:

“I make sure to hydrate my lips first using MAC Cosmetics Prep + Prime Lip. It perfectly primes lips giving them a soft slip that allows any lip products to glide on and last all day long. I like to use a warm, nude-colored lipstick and I always top it off with my favorite star gloss from Girlactik Beauty Star Gloss in Just Nude. This gloss is the perfect finish for sexy lips, because it creates a warm nude finish that she can pair with just about anything.”

Christina Milian’s makeup is always on point and she has the most amazing eyelashes I have ever seen. She is a true beauty.

What do you think of her as a beauty muse?

 

 

Product Review/Swatches: FACE atelier Makeup Part 1

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I was recently sent some samples from the famous FACE atelier makeup range some days ago and I was eager to try them out. I will be featuring two blog posts because I have about 9 products to review (and this post will be too long if I feature all of them on here), so look out for the next post in the next couple of days.

For this post, I am reviewing FACE atelier Lip Glaze Shiraz, Ultra Blush Mocha, Foundation 11 Mink shade, and Ultra Loose Powder Medium shade.

Ultra Foundation 11 Mink Shade

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Here is what the brand has to say about the Ultra Foundation:

Ultra Foundation, the heart and soul of FACE atelier and the star of the line, is an innovative approach to foundation that allows you to be in control. It’s a highly pigmented, long-lasting innovative foundation that provides buildable coverage with a natural satin finish. No primer needed! It’s built into Ultra Foundation, thanks to the super sophisticated, silicone-based formula. Another bonus – it sets without powder, preserving the youthful, dewy finish and has soft-focus properties that diminish the look of fine lines and wrinkles.

FACE atelier Ultra Foundation

Here are my thoughts:

PROS

  1. The mink shade is the perfect shade for my skin tone.
  2. It gave me a great coverage.
  3. It is quite affordable at $52.00 for a 30ml bottle.
  4. I didn’t use a primer and it stayed on all day.
  5. There are 16 shades in the Ultra Foundation range so there is a shade for every woman, regardless of your race.

CONS

  1. It is a little too liquid, I prefer thicker foundations as they are easier to apply and create less of a mess.

Ultra Loose Powder Medium Shade

Ultra Loose Powder

Here is what FACE atelier has to say about the Ultra Loose Powder:

FACE atelier’s Ultra Loose Powder is a micronized, double sifted powder that disappears upon application but works all day long to reduce shine and minimize pores.

PROS

  1. This loose powder blended in with the foundation nicely, and prevented it from wearing off.
  2. It left my face looking and feeling so smooth.
  3. It stayed on for hours and I only applied it once.
  4. It is very affordable at $38.00

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CONS

None.

This is the first loose powder I have fallen in love with and I have tried quite a couple, and I usually prefer the pressed powders, but it is different in this case. This Ultra Loose Powder is so good, believe me you should try it. It comes in three shades – translucent, light and medium, so there is a shade for every woman.

Ultra Blush Mocha

Ultra Blush Mocha

Here is what FACE atelier has to say about the Ultra Blush Mocha:

Ultra fine, jet-milled Ultra Blush is a long-wearing, highly-pigmented powder blush. Combining performance with technology, we took pure, micronized pigments and surrounded them by silicones, creating a longer-lasting product that neither creases or looks cakey.

PROS

  1. This blush is very flattering on my skin tone.
  2. I love the dark glow.
  3. It is long-lasting, stayed on all day.

Mocha Ultra Blush

CONS

None. I have nothing negative to say about this product. It is a great blush to have.

Lip Glaze Shiraz

Lip Glaze Shiraz

Here is what FACE atelier has to say about the Shiraz Lip Glaze:

Impossibly shiny and smooth as glass, our non-sticky, moisturizing formula is a cinch to apply with its sanitary, slant-tip applicator. Highly concentrated and pigmented, Lip Glaze gives a high-shine effect while hydrating and moisturizing your lips. And as per usual for FACE atelier, a little goes a long way.

Shiraz Lip Glaze

PROS

  1. It left my lips looking and feeling shiny and glossy.
  2. I love the plum colour, perfect for the season, and looks amazing on me.
  3. It is very affordable at $28 for a 15ml tube.
  4. It stayed on for hours.

CONS

None. I loved it and recommend it to anyone wanting a bit of cool colour and some shimmer.

These products were all amazing, I love all of them, and I will be getting the full size products once I run out.

Have you tried any of these products? What do you think of them? Drop me a comment, let’s chat.

Thanks for reading,

*PR samples.

Product Review: Bliss Fabulous Foaming Face Wash

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I received this Bliss Fabulous Foaming Face Wash from the guys at LookFantastic and I was eager to try it out. This is my first Bliss product and I must say I was quite impressed. I have only good things to say about it, but before I get right into it, here is what Bliss has to say about the fabulous foaming face wash:

Refresh your complexion with Bliss Fabulous Foaming Face Wash 60ml. A gentle yet effective 2-in-1 cleanser and exfoliator, it carefully buffs away dead skin cells with the round exfoliating beads, as well as removing make-up, dirt and impurities.

Enriched with rose hips, chamomile and passion-flower, it calms and soothes your skin to leave it wonderfully clean and clear. A Bliss best-seller, it’s the perfect multi-tasker.

Directions of Use:

  • Massage onto a slightly damp face and neck
  • Rinse thoroughly
  • Follow with toner and moisturiser

Bliss Facial Wash

Now here are my thoughts on this product:

PROS

  1. I love the sky blue colour, it reminds me of clear blue skies.
  2. I love the fragrance, it smells amazing.
  3. This facial wash is a 2-in-1, a cleanser and an exfoliator, which is great. No need to buy 2 separate products when you can have both for the price of 1. It is a great multi-tasking product to have.
  4. Speaking of price, you can get the 60ml bottle for £7 only. Now this is what I call a bargain.
  5. This product has small beads that gently exfoliate the face. I live the feeling.
  6. It does the job. My skin felt and looked CLEAN. No trace of makeup or dirt was left. All wiped off with just a pump.

CONS

None. I have used this product for weeks now and I honestly have nothing negative to say about it. It is a great product, good for even sensitive skin (I know because I have one). I will recommend the Bliss Fabulous Foaming Face Wash to anyone who is in need of a good cleanser and exfoliator that actually does what it says on the bottle.

10/10.

*PR sample included.

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