Posted by beena on May 13, 2013 in Beauty |
MEET MY NEW FAV & WOULD-BE-MOST-USED LIPSTICK!!!
MAC RIRI WOO LIPSTICK REVIEW
MAC RIRI WOO LIPSTICK REVIEW
I’m not the kind who runs after MAC’s launches. In fact, for the last umpteen collections, I’ve always returned home empty handed or one of their permanent bestsellers. Not that I have a huge stash to boast but moral of the story- I don’t get anything i’m not going to use!
When MAC announced Rihanna’s collab, I was a bit impressed with the package but I thought it’s going to be expensive & sold out within seconds. I’m right abt the second part so far!!!
I wasn’t sure I wanted to buy this lipstick but it’s my anniversary next week & I thought nothing better than a red lippie to gift myself 
MAC RiRi Woo Lipstick is a remix of MAC’s classic, cult favorite shade Ruby Woo by the diva herself, Rihanna. I’m not such a big fan but … well….
MAC RIRI WOO LIPSTICK REVIEW
MAC RIRI WOO LIPSTICK REVIEW
MAC RiRi Woo Lipstick ($15) is described as a matte cool red [with a retro matte finish]. I have no Idea what that means, except that it’s super matte! I mean, it will tug soft lips. you really need to have good control. This is not the kinda lippie you’d just quickly blob on your lips in the bus/car/train [which I normally do 90% of the time]
BUT… I loved it! I loved the rich color. I loved the quality. I love the faint vanilla smell. I love the way it looks on me (I did get a few compliments from gals & guys) I swear by the quality of MAC lippies…. they are worth the money!!
I am mostly a gloss girl & I usually look for long lasting lipsticks. I’m not such a touch-up-every-30mins kinda girl. I have been testing this for 3 days continuously now. It lasts 5-6hrs on me. I’m not kidding. I ate & drank & kissed. IT DOES NOT TRANSFER. not on the glass & not on his cheek. it will not budge when set. After 6-7hrs, it kinda started fading a bit but left a pleasant stain. which again, lasted a long time. Also, I guess it looks fine on me. [A decent Red, not hooker red!]
This is the kinda lipstick you wear when you are all dolled up & the kind when you want to look glamorous in a jeans & tee!
MAC RIRI WOO LIPSTICK REVIEW
MAC RIRI WOO LIPSTICK REVIEW
The only CONS I’d say are:
1) It needs to be applied with a brush or blended with a finger.
2) It can feel drying but one can always add a lip balm or clear gloss on top of it. [which I didn’t think necessary]
I did an FOTD to go with it with full on winged eyes & a bronzer…. hope you all like it!!!
Rocking the RiRiWoo??
Rocking the RiRiWoo??
[P.S. If you see carefully, her highness smashed her lippie while clicking pics & thank God, there are only tiny cuts or I'd have cried & pulled my hair!! ]
Posted by beena on May 13, 2013 in Beauty |
Hey gals, I am so excited for summer shopping & I am helping you to shop with me!!! yayy!!!
Summer is upon us and I don’t know about you, but I have found that clothing shopping can get very expensive… that is why I tend to frequent ClothingShopOnline that sells t-shirts, hoodies and outerware for the whole family. Because they skip the middle man and sell directly to you they can offer amazing brands with prices that are 20-75% off what you’d see at Target or Wal Mart. Plus, buying in Bulk and FREE shipping on orders over $75 ensures you can save even more!
Oh and ClothingShopOnline.com is super-easy to navigate! You can shop by Top Sellers, Staff Picks, or by category. Anyway you go, you are sure to find exactly what you are looking for, at the best price possible.
Like how I always manage to snag a steal when I go to Charlotte Russe!!! I frikkin love steals
Plus, you can read a FULL review from Blog With Mom by CLICKING HERE!
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Posted by beena on May 7, 2013 in Beauty |
AVEENO® Celebrity Hair Stylist, Patrick Melville styles model/actress Brooklyn Decker’s hair for the MET Ball, the kickoff event for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s yearly Costume Institute exhibit. This year’s theme, “Punk: Chaos to Couture” was brought to life by the celebrities and VIP in attendance.
Celebrity Hair Stylist, Patrick Melville Styles
Brooklyn Decker for the 2013 MET Ball
20 year industry vet Patrick Melville created a chic punk rock look on Brooklyn that is very easy to achieve at home. Please find Patrick’s steps to recreate the look for your next night out:
· Blow dry hair straight
· Use large barrel curling iron to create texture, curling hair; for hair closer to the face, curl towards the face
· Once hair is curled, spray hair with a Dry Shampoo like the AVEENO® PURE RENEWAL™ Dry Shampoo to break apart the curls and amp up the texture
· Part hair towards the left side of the head and wrap the hair from the left side of your face across your scalp towards the right
· With bobby pins of your choice (in Brooklyn’s case we used these really cool studded pins), fasten hair creating this asymmetrical look
[Info provided by Aveeno]
Bee’s Edit : wow, this looks really edgy & do-able 
will try doing something like this on my next dinner date What do you think gals?
Posted by beena on May 6, 2013 in Beauty |
Did you know… the sun is actually brighter now than it was four centuries ago?
The sun is getting brighter, there is less protective ozone and people are spending more time outdoors. And, due to global climate changes, the spring season starts earlier and fall arrives later. This means we are exposed to more dangerous UV rays now than in earlier decades.
Melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer, is the most preventable type of cancer but is still on the rise. Help raise awareness by wearing ORANGE on “Melanoma Monday,” Monday, May 6, and encouraging your readers to do the same.
Not all broad spectrum sunscreens are created equal. Check out these six sunscreens our dermatologists recommend for surviving the summer season and beyond.
1. NEUTROGENA® Beach Defense™ Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 30: Provides beach strength broad spectrum UVA/UVB sun protection in a lightweight, fast absorbing formula, ideal for outdoor skin protection of the active family.
2. NEUTROGENA® Ultra Sheer® Body Mist Sunscreen: Stabilized with Helioplex® Technology, providing superior balanced broad-spectrum protection against UVA-aging and UVB-burning rays in an ultra-light, non-greasy finish.
3. NEUTROGENA® Wet Skin Kids Lotion Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 45+: Developed with a technology that is designed to cut through water to apply directly to wet skin with minimal whitening or dripping off.
4. NEUTROGNA® Clear Face Liquid Lotion Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 55: Specially designed to provide superior sun protection without causing breakouts on acne-prone skin.
5. NEUTROGENA® Age Shield™ Face Lotion Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 110: Skin conditioners hydrate and replenish skin as the lightweight lotion absorbs quickly for a fresh, non-greasy feel, protecting your face and helping to maintain a youthful appearance every time you wear it.
6. NEUTROGENA® MicroMist® Airbrush Sunless Tan: For those looking to avoid the rays, this one-touch continuous spray works at any angle to tan hard-to-reach places–even your back. It dries fast and won’t clog pores.
Guest post by Angél Hakim : Angél is an active researcher for the dangers of UV rays & sun protection & trusts Neutrogena for all over protection!!!
Posted by beena on May 2, 2013 in Beauty |
Ever since I remember I am obsessed with pencil eyeliners. but because of my oily lids they all lie in my drawer most of the time. or I use them to create smokey eyes. there are very very few eyeliners which I can actually use on my eyes without them travelling to my upper lids or me having raccoon eyes 
SO when a product like this catches my fancy, I grab it with both hands… and in this case I literally grabbed this from another girl!
MAC PearlGlide Intense Eyeliner Petrol Blue review
These MAC Pearlglide Intense eyeliners came out as part of the MAC Vera Collection for Spring 2012. And they are Limited edition. [my 2nd limited edition catch.. yayyyy]
MAC says: An eye pencil that provides rich, luxurious colour with a touch of shimmer and sparkle. Soft, smooth, creamy formula glides on for a perfectly intense line, yet its soft texture allows you to blend. Long-wearing. Smudge-proof.
MAC PearlGlide Intense Eyeliner Petrol Blue review
The shade: Petrol Blue is a brightened navy blue with blue and light blue sparkle.
Size: 1.2 g / .04 US oz for US$15.00
It comes in 7 delightful shades and you can find more about them HERE.
MAC PearlGlide Intense Eyeliner Petrol Blue review
My experience with PEtrol Blue: [I haven't seen the color of petrol -ever. is it blue?] MAC Pearlglide Intense eyeliners have an incredibly soft texture and blend so easily. That’s what I love the most about them, their creamy formula that never pulls on the delicate eye skin area. They also glide without effort on the upper or lower lash lines. I dont even have to pull my lid like I do with others.
Once they set they don’t move or smudge, and they stay put for over 8+ hours!! Yes, can you imagine that?! I can say with confidence these are my perfect eyeliners.
MAC PearlGlide Intense Eyeliner Petrol Blue review
I am so damn impressed by MAc pencil liners. I use MAC TechnaKohl Liner Graphblack and Jadeway (reviewed here 
MAC PearlGlide Intense Eyeliner Petrol Blue
and I was already impressed. the other day I went to get a bronzer/blush and came across this baby. I just swatched it and roamed about and swatched other things and did some stuff. when the MUA gave me a wet wipe to clean my hand and this thing just wouldn’t budge. I wiped like 4-5 times and then it went. So what do I do? I scream yayyynesss and ask her to get me one like right then and there and to think of it.. most of them were sold out and only the brown and this one was available. A girl was interested in this one but I made the SA give it to me…
MAC PearlGlide Intense Eyeliner Petrol Blue review
[BTW- a special mention of the MUA Elizabeth who was super awesome, beautiful and had amazing eye makeup which I’m going to copy very soon. ]
These are very pigmented liners and packed full of sparkle but finish any look of really nicely especially on a pastel matte shadow. They are soft and butter and there is no tug on your eyelid when you are applying them.
MAC PearlGlide Intense Eyeliner Petrol Blue review
So before I go on and on about how I love these once and might ask one of them for dinner, let me sum it up:
Yayyys:
- Smooth, soft eyeliner with rich, intense shades that glide on easily.
- They just don’t smudge or budge.
- They are compared to the Urban decay 24/7 eyeliners.
- Very lovely vibrant shades.
- They work better than most gel liners available in the market today.
- Totally worth the hassle..
- I swear to god I love them.
Nayys:
- We want more colors.
- These are limited edition MAC please make them permanent!!
- Since these are very glittery,I wouldn’t want to apply this on my waterline. Although the MUA suggested its waterline safe.
- They are $15.
MAC PearlGlide Intense Eyeliner Petrol Blue review
Verdict: If its available in ur vicinity, grab with whatever u can. trust me. they are the dope! I want to get at least 2 more but I’ve got so much MAC in this month that I’m feeling guilty now *chewsnails*
Will I repurchase? I will. Black line – Black with gold pearl .
P.S. I applied this liner on a very special MAC e/s at 11am and now its 5:30pm. I have cooked, cleaned, danced and it has NOT budged. I swear to God I wanna dance. also, I officially hate Inglot MUAs now. I don’t think I’m going back there.
Posted by beena on Apr 30, 2013 in Beauty |
Ever been in a situation where you passionately create a beautiful eye & then it doesn’t come that way in pictures because of crappy lighting???? This is a perfect example of that situation. I hooked the cam to a big a$$ tripod & clicked about a 100 piccys but only a few are useful now because the lighting decided to play spoilt sport & it started raining :((
I felt so bad that I didn’t want to post this but I really really wanted to do an EOTD & I really slogged for this so I HAD to post!
This is what I did:
1) I primed my eye using Maybelline’s “bad to the bronze” – which BTW completely dried up within a few months & is absolutely useless now – I’m trashing it!
Then I applied a golden bronze pigment in the inner 1/3rd of the eye.
I used the copper shade from the MAC mineralize duo “Mix & switch” & applied on the outer corner & the crease
2) I applied Loreal’s loose bronze eyeshadow (It’s a dupe for Satin taupe) on the outer-V and blended the heck out of it with the copper shade to marry them together!
Also applied Loreal’s black brown gel liner & winged it slightly in the inner & outer corners to give it an Arabic effect!
3) Used a peachy pink blush lightly on the cheeks. 
4) Used my fav lip combo at the moment : Revlon nude lip liner with MAC Brave lipstick.
Rest of the Products used :
until later,
Bee <3
P.S – For some reason my hair suddenly decided to be a mess, my face looks all bloated & my teeth look yellow….. I swear to God, I misjudged the havoc bad lighting & bad camera angles can create! My husband’s S3 takes better piccys :((
