Collective Show & Tell (April 2013-Present)

I haven't posted in a while because I felt like I had nothing to talk about or share. BUT I am back with a Show & Tell that started a couple months ago :) I've done a little bit of damage on some products that I've been wanting/replacing/new found staples/ trying. Before I show all the stuff, I just want to say that yes, I spend money on high end products most of the time because I rather pay for something of QUALITY that will not only last me a long time but it will also last on my face for the whole day. Of course I've tried drugstore products before, I just don't like them (most of them) or like how they perform with my skin. They're just not that worth it to me. AND no I am not saying that high end products perform well all the time. I would be lying if I said that because I have ran into some high end products that sucked. Any who, here it goes in somewhat chronological order since April to my most recent stuff. Enjoy :D

CVS: Nivea Lip Butters and L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara

Clinique: Stay-Matte Oil-Free Foundation in 08 Golden Neutral, Smashbox: Eyebrow wax & Jet Set Waterproof Liner in Midnight Black

Too Faced: Too Faced Loves Sephora 15 Anniversary Palette

MAC: Eyeshadow in Phloof! and Concealer in NC20

NYX: Soft Matte Lip Cream in Milan Milan, Matte Lipstick in Natural & Tea Rose

HUGE HUGE HUGE HUGE :)

Sephora by OPI Nail Colour & Jeweled Top Coats

Lancome: Teint Idole Ultra 24H Foundation in 250 Bisque (W), Benefit Cosmetics: They're Real Mascara, *Two in the middle I already Mentioned*, Laura Mercier: Foundation Primer Oil-free

Lady Gaga: Fame Black Fluid Perfume (100 points deluxe sample), Laura Mercier: Smooth Finish Foundation Powder in 04 Buff (Free Deluxe Sample Online), Versace: Yellow Diamond Perfume (Free Deluxe Sample Online)

Left to Right: Indi-go With the Flow; Techno Girl; Light, Glammer A, Action!

Left to Right: Ocean Love Potion; Not Your Average Turquoise; Queen of Everything

Left to Right: Queen of Everything; Beam Me Up Hottie!; Queen of Everything (yes I got two! I love this color); Looks Like Rain Dear

MAC: Eyeshadows in Mystery and Nylon

AND that is all for this Show & Tell! :) Reviews coming soon on some of my favorite things

Thanks for reading!

Until Next Time,

Dannely

First Chanel Lippie :)

CHANEL: Levres Scintillantes Glossimer in 174 Daydream

Makeup Collection: Part II

Since I had already took the time to show my eyeshadow collection, I decided it would be a good idea to just put the rest of the products that I have/use. With the exception of primers, eyeliners, lipliners or Mascaras. I will do a later post on the mascaras, primers and eyeliners I use as of now.

Foundation/Concealer

(I don't own many because there aren't many that i've liked that much. I am someone who hates my face looking like i've caked hella liquid foundation or look all powered. I keep it natural looking, meaning you can still see my friggin' freckles through my makeup. ^_^)

Pictured: MAC: Select SPF 15 Foundation in NC25, MAC: Pro Longwear Foundation in NC25, MAC: Mineralize Skinfinish Natural in Medium, Laura Geller: Balance N Brighten in Regular, Graftobian Hi-Def Glamour Creme: Cool Palette #1, MAC: Select Coverup in NW20, NARS: Duo Concealer in Custard/Ginger, and Tarte: Maracuja Creaseless Concealer in Medium

Bronzers, Highlighters and Blushes

Brands: MAC, Laura Geller, Smashbox, Physicians Formula &Tarte

Lipsticks

Brands: MAC, Covergirl, Victoria's Secret Very Sexy and Maybelline

Lipgloss

Brands: Bath & Body Works, Stila, MAC, Victoria's Secret, NYX, Ulta, Urban Decay, Smashbox, e.l.f & Tarte

My Eyeshadow Collection

My Pride and Joy! :) I thought I owned a lot more but while taking all the pictures of all the eyeshadows I own I was kind of sad that I don't have much more then this. Ugh, I know I have more then some people but for something that I love so much this isn't enough lol. None the less this is what I have collected so far. I love them all and use them as much as I possibly can when I put on makeup. Enjoy :)

Urban Decay: Naked 1 & 2 Palettes 

Urban Decay: 15th Anniversary Palette

Urban Decay: Book of Shadows Vol. I, Alice in Wonderland Palette, Deluxe Shadow Palette, Single shadows

Other shadows: Smashbox Artist Palette, Sephora Colorful small shadows

MAC Single Shadows: Neutral/Pinks & Fun Colors

Neutral/Pinks (order of appearance..rows down):Blanc Type, Vanilla, Naked Lunch, All that Glitters, Soft Brown, Amber Lights, Woodwinked, Bronze, Espresso, Satin Taupe, (idk lol), Paradisco, Sushi Flower, Star Violet, Cranberry

Fun Colors (rows down): Goldmine, Lucky Green, Swimming, Humid, Steamy, Birds & Berries (LE), (idk light blue name), Electric Eel, Freshwater, Deep Truth, Parfait Amour, Satellite Dreams, Knight Divine (i think not super sure), Typographic, Plumage

Tarte: Femme Naturale 

The Royal Collection LE Palette

Random Small Palettes Brands: Clinique, Lancome (forgot to add it), Physicians Formula, Covergirl, Maybelline, Victoria's Secret & Ulta Brand

Duos Brand: MAC, Laura Gellar, L'Oreal HIP, NARS & Smashbox

Show & Tell: Graduation Present

Having the Awesome Cousin that I have, gave me a $300 spree to get whatever makeup products I wanted. So I decided to get Urban Decay's Naked2 Palette and 16 MAC eyeshadows!! 13 Shades are new and the other 3 are repeats that I already own: Parfait Amour (purple) because I am running out of it. Humid (dark green) and Electric Eel (Neon Blue/green) because they broke out of the pan and wanted new ones to complete my palettes =] Ahhhhh! words could not express the happiness I felt when I opened the package with all these goodies last week! =] Thank you lovely cousin of mine. I <3 you! :) And what is the other best part about all this besides having fun with the colors? I got to depot them and have enough empties for FOUR more shades! ahhh I Love it!  I'm a happy girl. :)

Neutral Shades: Goldmine, Blanc Type, Bronze, Satin Taupe & Soft Brown

Pink Shades: Sushi Flower, Paradisco, Star Violet, & Cranberry

Fun Colors: Steamy, Satellite Dreams, Typographic &Plumage

Product Rave: Organix Rejuvenating Cherry Blossom Ginseng Shampoo/Conditioner

I've Never been a fan of a specific brand of hair care product (high end or drugstore) until recently. I've seen a lot of raves and praises for the most popular scent of Organix products, which is the Coconut Milk one and I tried it but never liked it. That specific one always dries my hair out more then it already is and I feel that the conditioner is not enough to leave my hair smooth and detangled.

I was strolling through CVS about 2 months ago and picked up the Organix: Rejuvenating Cherry Blossom Ginseng Shampoo and smelled it. I instantly fell in love with it but then I remembered how bad the Coconut ended up being and put it down. I came back home and did a little research on what other people thought of it and decided it to give it a go.

I know they say you can't judge anything on the first try but to me first impressions are pretty important. I was in love how well this specific shampoo and conditioner worked with my hair! It didn't only smell amazing but I also felt that the shampoo left my hair squeeky clean and residue free. The conditioner has to be one of my favorite conditioners because it is thick and moisturizes my hair a lot more then other brand conditioners that are not "deep conditioner masks". I must note that I have toooonnssss of hair and it isn't easy to please with just any shampoo. Not only do I have it long but it is also damaged from all the recent coloring i've done recently and it's thick. This shampoo has helped my hair go from weak and easy to fall off to a lot stronger.

I've been using it for about two months now (with the exception of a deep conditioner to repair my hair from all the damage) and it continues to leave my hair smelling yummy and manageable. I am not completely sold on the shine part because I haven't seen a difference in the shinyness of my hair but it doesn't look dull either. Overall, I would definitely recommend you to try this product. Obviously, different products work for some and not other's BUT if you don't like it, you can always return it.

What I love about it:
-Smell
-Feel of my Hair
-Color Safe
-For any type of hair

What I Don't: 
-Kinda Pricey for a drugstore brand
-Doesn't help much with shine


Claims: 
This sensual and alluring blend of cherry blossom extracts and Asian ginseng root helps rejuvenate the scalp and hair follicle to add volume at the root while nourishing your hair with replenishing rice milk and bamboo extract for hydration and shine.



Price:
$6.99 each
*price varies by store, I usually get it from Safeway when they have a BOGO sale for $6.29


My Rate:
4.5/5 because it hasn't helped with the shine on my hair. 

Beauty Essentuals: Respecting Your Skin

The key to beautiful skin (besides drinking a lot of water and eating properly) is how you take care of it. I've noticed that a lot of girls (and guys) are so damn lazy. Girls primarily, I don't care if you are too damn drunk to or too tired to take off your makeup at the end of the night, just do it. It's not a difficult process.  Every time you leave your makeup on overnight you aren't allowing your skin to rejuvenate and breathe. You're allowing your pores to eat away the remaining products that you placed that day sink deep into your skin. This applies even more when your skin is bad already. It makes it worst.

I have found that  a simple makeup wipe doesn't do the trick in clearing everything from your face. You must use a cleanser or exfoliate to get rid of all your makeup. I also suggest that you exfoliate your face at least twice a week. By doing this, you are clearing away your dead skin cells and making room for new ones.

My Face Routine

1. Take off all Makeup With makeup Wipe

2. Rinse your face with the hottest water you can take

3. Use a cleanser/scrubber to exfoliate your skin

4.Rinse with cold water to close your pores. 

5.Pat Dry

6. Apply Moisturizer or night cream.

As long as you follow these steps every time you wear makeup, your skin should look younger and healthier. Of course like I said above, you must eat a balanced meal and drink a lot water too. I cannot go to sleep without washing my face, the days that I don't wear makeup i use a cream or liquid cleanser to remove excess oil from throughout the day. Since I do exfoliate more then twice a week, I don't have the need to do any type or treatments like masks or the lemon scrub one which is harsher on your skin but leaves it sooooo smooth and squeaky clean.I do recommend doing some masks or treatments such as the lemon one once a week. You'll definitely see a huge improvement on your skins smoothness and glow.

Hope this helps just a little bit and that you wash your face on a daily basis even when you don't use makeup.

Xoxo,
Dannely