Happy Halloween

I dressed in my same costume of three years, Alice. Although this year by far was the best, because I actually did my makeup really cool. I look more like a doll but either way it looked great

What's helped my acne...

Neutrogena Clear Pore Oil-Eliminating Astringent

Yup.

I never thought an astringent would help my skin. I've been breaking out since having my daughter and I was desperately trying things to help.

I picked this up since it had salicylic acid in it and witch hazel.

Since using it I've noticed an improvement in my skin. I had a very bumpy forehead just little breakout bumps. They're almost all gone now. Ive broken out less on my face entirely. I still get one or two every now and then but so much better than before.

When I rub this on my face with a cotton ball it's so refreshing. Smells like medicine and like eucalyptus or something? But I don't mind. My skin feels soft after and definitely cleaner.

If you're looking for a toner/astringent I'd definitely recommend this one. It was pretty cheap. Like $3-4? I think

Check it out
<3 Drea

MAC Matchmaster SPF 15 Foundation

I went to the MAC counter at Nordstrom and I wanted to try out a foundation but it didn't really matter which I just wanted a medium coverage matte/ semi-matte finish foundation. The lady there recommended this foundation as it was new and she loved it.

So she matched me and I was matched to shade 6 and I'm an NC42 skin tone. I got a sample.

I went home and have used it off and on but I finally finished my sample.

My first impression was that it gave me a very nice semi matte even coverage. Flawless.

After using it a few times:

•Coverage: Medium to Full, looks even and flawless
•Finish: Semi-matte
•Feel: on my face it feels silky smooth
•Consistency: Thick, kind of heavy
•Lasting Power: id say....3/5 stars it lasts but I noticed once that even with primer it looked a bit patchy? Could be how I did my makeup that day, idk. But otherwise it had decent lasting power.

The MAC website says:
"New Foundation technology using translucent pigments to enable a fully personalized finish influenced by the subtleties of your own skin's undertone. Moisturizing demi-matte finish. Medium buildable coverage. Line-reducing soft-focus powders."

I didn't notice the change in color but it did match me very well despite the more orangey undertone it had so it must've changed.

Overall, I'd recommend this foundation. I have normal/combination skin and it worked for me.

For the product, it's too expensive for me and I can get something better but if you like MAC or want to try it definitely get a sample first and try it yourself.

If you want to see how it looks on me check out my "I'm feelin purple today" blog post:

35 ml / 1.18 US fl oz
$32.50
MAC

<3 Drea

L.A Colors Liquid Makeup

I was at the dollar store and noticed they had this foundation and for a dollar I'm like why not just see what it's like. I've heard their shadows are good and I've used the powder as a backup to my mark mattenificent. Didn't expect much.

Matched my skin alright. I got it in Tan. I've used their pressed powder before so I chose the same color.

First off there is mineral oil in it. Red flag haha. I put it on my face. If anything, super light coverage, my mark. Get a tint tinted moisturizer has more coverage.

It felt greasy and heavy. Had to take it off.

Also I'll show you in order just how disgusting this looks when trying to blend in. Because of the oil it separates and you can see it. However in the end it gets even.

Anyways I hated it but at least it was a dollar and I didn't waste a lot of money on it.

Pros:
•$1.00
Cons:
•mineral oil
•separates
•heavy
•doesn't blend well
•greasy
•very light coverage
•etc

Plus Size Ladies!!!! City Chic is having a GREAT SALE!

City Chic is having a Freaky Friday Flash Sale!
60% off Sitewide!
Today Only 10/28/11

I suggest you take advantage of this great deal, because they have very cute and sexy clothing and with the price of them during the sale, what a steal.

Only for American & Canadian customers

Check it out!

http://www.citychiconline.com/index.php/

How much is your face worth? TAG

I saw this on kissandmakeup00's blog & tagged myself. It sounds fun :]




Just add up all the makeup products you wear on a daily basis (not including skin care...etc)

•Hard Candy Sheer Envy Primer $8.00
•Bobbi Brown Natural Finish Foundation in shade 5.5 Warm Honey $46.00
•mark. Matte-Nificent Oil Absorbing Powder in honey/golden $12.00
•mark. Good glowing custom pick blush in sun love glo $8.00
•Wet N Wild Color Icon Trio in Walking On Eggshells $2.80 (bought @ Big Lots)
•mark. Keep It Going Longwear Eyeliner & Shadow in Entourage $10.00
•mark. No Place to Run Eyeliner in Jet Black $8.00
•mark. Lash All You Want High-Volume Mascara in Black $10.00
•C.O. Bigelow My Favorite Lip Balm $7.50

Total: $112.30

WOAH! That's crazy. Hey, at least the Bobbi Brown foundation is a sample :]

Your turn!

Check Out this GREAT Deal from mark.

You can get this necklace for $20 with a $20 purchase. The necklace is a $30 value!

It's 34" L (with 3" extender)

It's a great piece for holiday parties and can instantly glam up your outfit.
It's so versatile, you can use it day or night, it'd look great with a boho chic outfit or a night out.
It comes in colors Smoky Mix or Jet

I'd take advantage of this deal if I were you:]

& sign up to be a customer in my E-Boutique if you don't already have a Rep, I'd love to give you advice or recommend stuff I'm loving.

http://arioja.mymarkstore.com

Fall 2011 Beauty Trends

I'm LOVING the 2011 Fall Beauty Trends
So here are many of them, along with mark. products that will help you achieve those looks.
Check out my eboutique for more info & to purchase & my "NEW" customers will recieve free shipping with the coupon code: WELCOME

SMOKY METALLIC EYES-
mark I-Mark Metallics Custom Pick Eye Shadow, $6.00
mark On the Dot Eye Color Compact, $15.00
mark Metalliner Hook Up Eye Glam, $6.00

WINE RED LIPS-
mark Gloss Gorgeous Stay On Lip Stain, $10.00
mark Lipclick SPF 15 Color Shine Lipstick, $10.00
mark Lipclick Full Color Lipstick, $10.00

SMUDGY BLACK SHADOW-
mark I-Mark Custom Pick Eye Shadow, $5.00
mark Keep It Going Longwear Eyeliner & Shadow, $10.00

MONOCHROME EYES AND LIPS-
This means doing eyes and lips same color....
for example:
Nude eyes, very natural with nude lips
or pink eyeshadow with pink lips

DRAMATIC LASHES-
mark Lash All You Want High-Volume Mascara, $10.00

FLORAL MATTE LIPSTICK-
mark Lipclick Full Color Lipstick, $10.00 (I recommend Coral Fixation)

FLUSHED CHEEKS-
mark Good Glowing Custom Pick Powder Blush, $8.00
mark Cheekblossom Cheek Color Tint, $6.50
mark Just Pinched Instant Blush Tint, $8.00

GLOSSY PEACH LIPS-
mark Glow Baby Glow Hook Up Lip Gloss, $6.00 (I recommend Pink Crush)
mark Glow Baby Glow Hook Up Lip Gloss in m.powerment Shades, $6.00
mark Juice Gems, $6.50 (I recommend Juicy Snow Peach)

GLOWY CHEEKBONES-
mark Glowdacious Illuminating Powder, $12.00
mark Get Bright Hook Up Highlighter, $6.00

GLOSSY LIDS-
mark Touch & Glow Shimmer Cream Cubes All Over Face Palette, $15.00
mark Mini Mark It Stick Hook Up Stick for Eyes, $6.00

DEFINED BROWS-
mark Brow Factor Hook Up Clear Brow Gel, $6.00
mark Just Tweezing Hook-Up Tweezer, $6.00

GOLD LINER-
mark Earn Your Metal Liquid Shimmer Eye Liner, $10.00


So I thought I'd just share all those beauty trends for 2011 and give you mark. products that relate to them so you have reference AND you can see just how on trend mark's products are.

http://arioja.mymarkstore.com

<3 Drea

Pin Up Inspired<3

Pin up girls are hot and I love the classic winged liner with bold red lips. Not my thing to wear red but I had a sample of mark. Full Color Lipclick Lipstick in Cha Cha and decided to go with it.

This lipstick is amazing, it's moisturizing, provides great color, good lasting power and comes at a great price of $10.

These earrings I bought for $10 at Bumbershoot from a vendor and they are probably my favorite earrings right now.


















Products Used:

•Hard Candy Sheer Envy Primer
•Bobbi Brown Natural Finish Foundation in shade 5.5 Warm Honey
•mark. Matte-Nificent Oil Absorbing Powder in honey/golden
•Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick Compact in Beige
•mark. Good glowing custom pick blush in sun love glo
•Milani Runway Eyes fashion eyeshadows
•mark. Keep It Going Longwear Eyeliner & Shadow in Entourage
•mark. No Place to Run Eyeliner in Jet Black
•mark. Lash All You Want High-Volume Mascara in Black
•mark. Lipclick Full Color Lipstick in Cha Cha

I'm feelin' purple today

I haven't posted in a few days :/
Well I'm excited for this entire month:]
My birthday, Halloween, Alesana in concert, clubbing etc.

So I was bored today, I decided to play with makeup. I decided on purple since it's a trendy color for fall but mine is more bold. Also I complemented it with a purple lipstick.

I think purple really complements my eyes & skintone and I love trying new ways to use it.




















Products Used:

•Hard Candy Sheer Envy Primer
•MAC Matchmaster SPF 15 Foudation in shade 6
•mark. Matte-Nificent Oil Absorbing Powder in honey/golden
•mark. Good glowing custom pick blush in sun love glo
•Profusion Eye Shadow Palette
•mark. No Place to Run Eyeliner in Jet Black
•mark. Lash All You Want High-Volume Mascara in Black
•Maybelline Moisture Extreme SPF 15 in c377 Rose Luster
<3 Drea