Neutral Eyes- Makeup Tutorial.

Neutral Eyes: Using NUANCE by Salma Hayek Neutral Eye Shadow Quad.

Products Used:
1. Urban Decay Primer Potion: Sin
2. Neutral Eye Shadow Quad
    Lid: Champagne Gold
    Crease: Shimmering Bronze
    Outer Corner: Toasted Almond
    Highlight: Frosted Blush
3. Eye Liner: Physicians Formula: Eye
    Booster in Ultra Black
4. Lower Liner: Ulta Due Liner in DeepBrown
5. Brows: Nuance by Salma Hayek in Brown
6. Face: MAC Studio Fix Fluid NC25, NARS Duo
    Concealer in Custard/Ginger, NUANCE Skin
    Primer and MAC Face Powder in PEARLMATTE

7. Lips: EOS Lip Balm, Smashbox Lip Pencil in Cafe Latte,
    Victoria's Secret Very Sexy Lipstick in Satin Sheets, and
    Christian Siriano for VS Makeup Lipgloss in Embrace.














YouTube Tutorial--> http://youtu.be/hHH-UfK2sQ8

Haul-NUANCE by Salma Hayek

So I took a little trip to CVS today to buy some toiletries and came across the line that I was looking for. It was kind of hidden, so maybe that's why I had not been able to find it previously. I think they just started taking out the products because there were only a few in stock and not all of them were in stock. Since I was getting stuff that gave me Extra Bucks Back and had a few discount coupons, I decided to splurge a little bit.:)

Beautiful Blends Eye Quad Neutral 080: This is the packaging it comes with. It's very sleek and simple. I am really loving this quad. The colors are beautiful and the pigmentation is Amazing. 

Price in store:$9.29
Price Online:$8.49

Above ^ : That is the box that the quad comes in.


<--Below: Eye Quad Packaging. So Cute!! >_<

Info: Create the perfect natural look with neutral colors that shade, highlight and define. Combine the four complementary shades to highlight, contour and define for a complete look, or use separately to create multiple looks. Fine-milled pigments leave a light, velvety finish that spreads and blends easily. Rice lipids & vitamin E condition, nourish and protect lids. Paraben free. Fragrance free. Not tested on animals.

This is how it looks when two are popped out and when all the shadows are popped out.

To the Right: Swatches with a primer. (Left to Right) Frosted Blush, Champagne Gold, Shimmering Bronze and Toasted Almond.

To the Left: Swatches with the shadows without primer in the same order as above.

Rate: 5/5 :)

To the Right: Rose Petal Hydrating Balm. Really cute package but it was really small. Didn't find it worth keeping so I returned it.
Prince in Store: $7.99 
Price Online: $7.29

Info: Rose Petal Hydrating Balm Evening Primrose, rich in essential fatty acids, helps condition skin and ease irritation. Shea Butter helps provide long-lasting nourishment for soft, smooth skin. Paraben free. Not tested on animals.
 

<--Very Small. Was kind of disappointing.

--> But the color is really pretty..the smell...uhhh not so pretty. It has a very weird smell. Didn't Like it. I didn't want to touch it since I was returning it so I can't say anything about the consistency.



Rate: 1/5

 <-- Brow Kit in Brown: Contains brow powder, golden highlighter and grooming wax, plus an angled brow-defining brush perfect for shaping flawless arches. Fragrance free. Paraben free. Not tested on animals.

Price In Store: $10.99
Price Online:$9.99

(Left to Right): Wax, Shimmery Highlight Cream Color and Brown Powder.

My Thoughts: The brushes it comes with suck. I threw them away. The wax feels very weird and sticky but it does the job. I don't really like the highlight color...its really hard to get out or get any product on my fingers. The powder is really nice but I think it is a little to dark for my eyebrows or maybe just gotta get used to it. haha But i think i like my Smashbox one much more than this one.

Rate: 3.5/5

All the Products -->

Oh yeah forgot about the Skin primer.


Skin Primer: I really Like this one. It reminds me of the L'Oreal Studio Secrets Face Primer But has a lot more good stuff for your skin and doesn't feel oily. Sets in fast and my face feels sooo soft. 
Price in Store:$13.29
Prince Online:$11.99
Rate: 4.5/5
 Info: White lupin seeds & safflower seed oil help improve skin's firmness and elasticity. Pumpkin seedcake nourishes and delivers improved radiance. Soft-light diffusion technology helps create a healthy glow. Vitamin E nourishes and protects skin. Paraben free. Fragrance free.


Overall I am satisfied with all my purchases with the exception of the Hydrating Balm and I am looking forward to trying out other products from her line. I would check things out in the store and see what you would want to try & maybe order them online since they are less expensive than in store.  :)





-Dannely

"With a Sprinkle of Pixie Dust ;)"

Salma Hayek's Nuance Cosmetic Debut

I received an e-mail from CVS a few days ago advertising a new cosmetics collection called NUANCE by Salma Hayek. I was immediately intrigued and decided to head over to CVS's website and check it out. As always I like to read info. about a product and what the inspiration behind the brand is. This collection was inspired by her grandmother, who was a trained cosmetologist in Mexico and who also passed down many beauty secrets to her. What impressed me the most is that she took off 3 years off of her entertainment career to be able to be in the labs with chemist and help/oversee everything that was put into her line of products.

Her products claim to have a unique blend of exotic ingredients such as prickly pear which is used in her body cleansing gel for moisture in the skin, mamey (fruit) used in her hair care line to strengthen and thicken locks and tepezcohuite which is in her AM/PM Anti-Aging Super Cream. All these ingredients are very common in the Latin community. So it's great to see a celebrity bring quality ingredients that have been integrated to other products in Latin America into an American based Brand. And because Hayek wanted to bring high quality products at an affordable price she partnered with CVS/pharmacy stores. It will be exclusively debuted on August 1, 2011 at all CVS stores. But they are now available at cvs.com and some big CVS stores around the country (which ones i don't really know) I am really excited to check this collection out once it hits my nearest store. The packaging is simple yet sleek and I can't get over how cute the packaging for the lip and eyeshadow quads are. 

On another note, I have observed that this line of cosmetics is inclined for Medium/Olive skin tones, which to me is refreshing to see since most brands are inclined towards fair skin tones. Here is a sneak peek at what the cosmetics line will include.

 Face Products

1.  Flawless Coverage Mineral foundation

 Colors: Light 220, Light/Medium 225, Medium 230, Medium/Deep 235, Deep 240

2. Front & Center Concealer & Brightener

Colors: Light 270, Light/Medium 275, Medium 280, Deep 280

3. Flawless Wear Tinted Moisturizer

Colors: Light 245, Light/Medium 250, Medium 255, Medium/Deep 260, Deep 265

4. Flawless Mineral Cheek Trio

Colors: Pink 290, Apricot 295, Mauve 300, Spice 305

5. Translucent Finishing Powder

Colors: Light/Medium 310, Medium/Dark 315                                                                        

6. Smooth Start Skin primer

  Eyes Products

1. Mineral Eyeshadow Duo

Info: Complementary matte and sheer satin colors create a crease-resistant, velvety-smooth texture. Use wet for a creamier, longer-wearing application.

Color: Sheer Plum/putty 001, Moonstone/Shimmering Sand 005, Midnight Blue/Silver Steel 025, Dusty Rose/Sheer Champagne 010, Bronze/Copper 015, Passion Plum/Sheer Lavender 020

2. Lasting Wear Gel Liner

Info: The ease of a pencil with the smooth finish of a liquid, this waterproof, smudge-proof color lasts 8+ hours.

Colors: Black 030, Brown 035, Gray 040

3. Lights, Camera, Action Eye Trio (coming soon)

Info: Creamy  eyeshadow, shimmery highlighter and eyeliner blend perfectly for a complete look in one convenient wand.

Colors: Bronze/Gold Shimmer 055, Champagne/Gold Shimmer 060, Sapphire/Silver Shimmer 065, Pewter/Silver Shimmer 070

4. Beautiful Blends Eye Quad

Info: Create the perfect look with four complementary shades that highlight, contour, and define. Fine-milled pigments leave a light, velvety finish that spreads and blends easily.

Color: Smokey 075, Neutral 080

5. Full Effect Ultra-Volumizing Mascara

Info: Maximum-drama formula conditions, nourishes and boosts volume and curl for super-thick, super-long lashes in a single stroke.

 Color: Black 050

6. Winning Look Ultra-Defining Mascara

 Info: Innovative formula and precision brush design, length and separate each lash for high-definition, all-day wear.

 Color: Black 045

7. Natural Look Brow Liner (Coming Soon)

 Info: Dual-ended micro brow pencil and brush seamlessly fill in and shape brows for a natural, long-lasting look.

  Color: Medium Blonde 085, Brown 090

8. Shape & Define Brow Kit

Info: Create all-day-perfect brows with this powder, golden highlighter, and grooming wax. With an angled brow-defining brush for filling in, shading and shaping flawless arches.

Color: Brown 100, Medium Blond 095 

9. Length Extending Lash Serum

Info: This powerful, hormone-free formula helps plump lashes by 25% while keeping them conditioned, nourished and flexible.

 

Lip Products

1. Color Vibrance Lipstick

Info: Ultra-rich, creamy color leaves lips softer, smoother, and fuller in a single sweep. Formulated with vitamin E nourishment and moisture-look protection.

Color: Color 135, Shimmering Nude 140, My Favorite 145, Plum Mauve 150, Wine 155, Dusty Rose 160, Terra Cotta 165, Passion Pink 170, Paprika 175

2. Rose Petal Hydrating Balm

Info: This intense moisture balm with evening primrose oil helps soothe irritated skin and provides long-lasting moisture for chapped lips, rough cuticles, cracked elbows, and other dry patches.

3. Ultra Shine Lipgloss

Info: Silky, smooth, non-sticky formula hydrates and helps protect lips with an easy, ultra-brilliant shine.

Color: Clear 105, Peony 110, Nectar 115, Strawberry 120, Pomegranate 125, Berry 130

4. Perfect Lips Lip Quad

Info: Two cream shades and two shimmer glosses blend flawlessly for endless looks. Vitamin E and natural oils moisturize, strengthen, and protect lips.

Colors: Cool 210, Warm 215
  
Other Products in her line include: 
Moisturizers, Skin Cleansers, Body Moisture (body lotions), Hair Stylers, Hair Shampoos/Conditioners, and Skin Serums.
If you have already checked it out. Let me know what you think of the line and what your favorite products are.

 For more information about the products in the rest of the collection click the link below.

Source. http://www.cvs.com/CVSApp/promoContent/promoLandingTemplate.jsp?promoLandingId=1393

-Dannely
"With a Sprinkle of Pixie Dust :)"

Turquoise/Brown Eyes

Products Used

1. Electric Eel (eyeshadow) - MAC

2. Lancome Color Design Quad: Daylight (matte

white), Faux Pas (matte brown)

3. Smolder (black eyeliner)- MAC

4. Maybelline Define-a-line Liner: Turquoise Shock

5. Maybelline Pulse Perfection: Very Black

6. Maybelline Eyestudio Cream Liner: Blackest

Black

7. E.L.F Eye Primer

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Product Rave: Neutrogena cleasing towlettes

I wanted to share with you all a product I
've been using for about hmmmm... 3 months now. I've seen these at CVS and heard/read reviews about them but never really went out to get them at a regular drugstore bc of the price per packet for a drugstore brand (which is not even an excuse bc I've been using MAC wipes and those cost way more but it was the 100 pack so i found more reasonable..in my head that is ha-ha but it really is way more expensive) Anyways, since my housemates are members of Costco we get the coupon booklets every month with new money saving clippings for certain products. I saw a $3 off these and decided to give it a try. At Costco the pack of 114 towelettes is $14.99...$14.99!!! which is a great deal! So I decided to buy it and it came out to like $13 something after taxes and stuff but still a bargain. it comes in a box with 4 packs of 25 and 2 travel size packages with 7 in each (so so cute for traveling).

Alright, enough with the stories. I freaking love these wipes! they are way better than having eye makeup remover and MAC wipes or baby wipes or any other wipes I've tried. I wear heavy eye makeup sometimes and it was a pain taking it off at night because I had to use 2 MAC wipes and sometimes even 3 just regular other wipes. BUT with these. All i need is one, yup you heard it right..just ONE and your heaviest makeup will glide all off along with everything else that you had on your face. On the days that I don't wear much makeup I only need to use half of one. It's amazing bc they last me a long time since I don't wear makeup every day. If you wear makeup everyday you would have to purchase these more often. One downside that I don't like is that they are not oil-free. I have somewhat oily skin and I hate the feeling of oiliness on my face but I wash my face right after I take the makeup off so it's not a big deal. Overall, until I find something else that works even better than these...I will continue to buy them.

Pros: Gentle, Very soft cloth, Easily removes makeup with 1 towelette (even waterproof mascara and Alcohol-free.

Cons: Kinda Oily and you would need to wash your face after use and it's a little pricey at drugstore for single pack.

Suggestions: If you are a member of Costco, I suggest you buy these from there. You can't beat $14.99 for 114 of them.

Overall I give them 5/5 :)

Welcome Letter

Hello Everyone,

Welcome to my world of Enchanted Beautyness. :) I've been passionate about makeup for about 4 years now and have made it a part of my life since then. I decided to give the beauty community a try and see how everything goes. I am not a professional but I do have a good sense of what is what and what it is used for. I educate myself by reading other people's blog's, product descriptions, reviews, Youtube guru's videos and most importantly by experimenting with the products myself. I don't have a set type of style of makeup I like to wear, it all depends in what mood I am. I am a very cheerful colorful person so I tend to lean towards color a lot but when i don't want to spend too much time applying my makeup I do find myself reaching for earth tone colors for a natural look. I do strive for perfection so if I don't like the way my makeup turns out i will either take it off and start over again or improvise until I achieve the look that I want. :) I don't have a humongous makeup collection but I do have all the necessary products to achieve any type of look I feel like coming up with. I use a mix of high end and drugstore brands because 1. not all high end products are good and 2. I'm independent and in college, therefore,  I am on a budget (<--sucks sometimes but hey, that's life :D)

Brands I Use (High End-ish)                             Brands I Use (Drugstore)

-MAC                                                                -Maybelline

-Smashbox                                                       -Covergirl

-Urban Decay                                                   - Revlon

-Bareminerals                                                  - Rimmel 

-VS Cosmetics                                                  -L'Oreal

-NYX                                                                - E.L.F

-NARS                                                              -Physicians Formula 

-Ulta Cosmetics

-Stila

Yup, I think that covers everything.

A little bit more about me:

I am currently a college student in my final year. I will be awarded a BA in Politics and I do want to work for a NGO but my ultimate goal is to own my own salon and someday own my own makeup line with products that i design myself. But for now I am just trying to concentrate in finishing school and get my passion going and see if this will get me anywhere. I am not a girly girl, meaning I will not be all perfect looking/makeup on all the time. I don't have a problem with going out in public in my pj's, without makeup and messy hair. You have to EMBRACE yourself as you are and improve the things that you wish to improve. Change for NO ONE because NO ONE is going to change for you. I believe in Karma and I do think that whatever you do onto others will come back around to you. So check yo self! I am someone who speaks what is on her mind most of the time and rather tell you that something doesn't suit you and hurt your feelings than lie to you and tell you you look like Cinderella. I give the same RESPECT that I am GIVEN, nothing less nothing more. I tend to care for people too much and sometimes gets me in trouble but you live and you learn from those experiences. Also, Please remember that there is a difference between Constructive Criticism and just being Plain Rude/Mean. If you have nothing constructive to contribute, please don't even bother making yourself a fool. :)

What will be in my Blog:

I have a YouTube account in which I will be posting some makeup tutorials. I will direct my viewers to my blog so they can see what products I used and pictures of the final result. Also, I will post reviews of products that I believe are worth trying and I do love saving money so I will try my best to post discount codes that go around for makeup brands websites and coupons for money savings on drugstore brands. You can find coupon clippings in most of your Sunday newspapers that work at drugstores and grocery stores. :)

Alright, well there is everything that I can possibly say for right now and what there is to come in my blogs. Thanks for reading and I look forward to interacting with you all. :)

-Dannely