Tales Of A Product Junkie: July 2010

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Drug Store(s) Dupes/Knock-offs II

Hey you guys guess what? I have some more of those dupes/knock-offs of the high end brands colors that you love finding at cheaper price at the drugstore. Here are the newest additions! Until next time.....Enjoy!

Neutrogena Moisture Shine Lip Gloss in Groove = Nars Lip Gloss in Turkish Delight

ELF Plumping Lip Gloss in Oasis= Nars Lip Gloss in Orgasm

L'oreal Colour Juice Lip Gloss in Caramel Creme= Nars Lip Gloss in Greek Holiday

Jordana Pretty Shine Lip Gloss in Lovely = Lancome Color Fever Lipgloss in Heatstroke

MAC Lip Glass in Nymphette = Milani Crystal Gloss in Summer Baby

Maybelline Moisture Extreme in Roseberry = MAC Craving

ELF Moisture Care Lip Color in Ruby Slipper = Clinique Long Last Glosswear in Fireberry

Maybelline Color Sensational in Born With It = MAC Angel

Rimmel Moisture Renew in Sunset = MAC Viva Glam V

Saturday, July 17, 2010

Make-up Brushes Shopping list

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Hey! I hope that you well. As you all know I love make-up brushes. I am always saying that you don't have spend a ton of money on brushes. Recently, a good friend of mine was in the process of wanting to purchase some new brushes. Well she went to the make-up counter of one the brands she likes. When she started to notice the prices of the brushes she almost ran out of the store. She called me and asked where could she some brushes that would not brake the bank while giving her great application. I told her to go to Michael's ( yes, the craft store). Below you will find a list of brushes that I gave her that I used before to purchase my bushes. I hope you enjoy. Until next time...
xoxo
Y
129= Loew-Cornell: 1″ Round 277: Powder Blush Brush

134= Coastal Scents Large Paddle Face brush or Loew Cornell 1″ Maxine’s Mop : Powder Brush

136= Loew Cornell Maxine's Mop 1 inch brush Powder Brush

150= Loew Cornell XXL Brown brushes (goat hair) Large Powder Brush

187= Sonia Kashuk Highlighting Brush or Coastal Scents Duo Fiber Stippling Brush

190= Loew Cornell 1 inch Filbert brush: Foundation Brush

194= Loew Cornell #8 Filbert brush : Concealer Brush

208 = Loew-Cornell: 1/8″ Angled : Angled Brow

217 = Loew-Cornell: 1/4′ MM. Mini Mop : Blending Brush

224= Coastal Scents Sable Blending Brush or Loew-Cornell: 272 Dome (M): Blending Brush

226= Coastal Scents Tapered Blending Brush, Sonia Kashuk Blending Brush

228= Loew Cornell Maxine's Mop 1/4 brush : Mini Shader Brush

239= Loew Cornell Maxine's Mop 3/8 brush : Shading Brush

242= Loew Cornell Filbert 7500 C : Shader Brush

252= Loew-Cornell: 270 Maxinne Mop : Large Shader Brush

266= Loew-Cornell: 1/4″ Angled : Small Angle Brush

269= Loew-Cornell: 3/8″ Angled : Medium Angle Brush

Here are some more that I was not able to compare that will still be great to add to your brush collection and in case you cannot find them in the store. Here are websites to check also:

Simply Simmons (available @ Michaels) :
- 1" Flat wash
- #12 Filbert
- 1/4 Filbert angle shader

sites to order from:

http://www.hofcraft.com/loew-cornell-maxines-mop-brushes.html

http://www.hofcraft.com/loew-cornell-round-mop-brushes.html

Monday, July 12, 2010

Love Her Look: Kerry Washington

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Hello! I hope that you are doing as you are reading this. I have to admit that I am just like the rest of you when it comes to having certain celebrities that capture your attention with their choice of fashion sense (or the stylist they pay for that fashion sense~LOL), Hair, Make-up, etc... You get where I am going with this right?! We all have this list of celebrities who we love to know so we can raid their closets in order get the "can't be seen in the same stuff twice" from them (admit it, don't act like I would be the only one to day dream about that perk from being friends~ lol)! To me Kerry Washington is one of those celebs I have on my list. I have seen alot of movies in which she stars. And I just love her "natural" make-up that she pulls off each and every time. I hope that you enjoy the photos of her that I have posted until next time! Enjoy...
Xoxo
Y.

Saturday, July 10, 2010

Random Tips # 3

Hi, Everyone! I am here with more tips for you guys. Hopefully, you will find them useful like the other ones..Enjoy!

~ Ran out of lotion or conditioner? Cut open the containers of the product(s) to expose the remaining product that is still in there. I always do this before throwing the bottles. There often a good bit of product to still use. ***be careful when doing so, in order to make sure that you don't injure yourself***

~Cleaning tarnished jewelry: Products needed: baking soda, aluminum foil, and a large glass dish. How to use it: Line the dish with foil and place your jewelry on top- just don't overcrowd too much. Sprinkle with baking soda, cover with boiling water, and let it all soak for 10 minutes. (The tarnish gets transferred to the foil. And everything will come out looking shiny).

~ Pillow case containers make great containers to use when you travel or even for handbag. They are really durable plus since they are clear you can see what is inside.

~ Almost out of lip gloss.. Place the gloss in a cup of hot water and in about 15 minutes the last of the lip gloss that is in the sides if tube will reached by the applicator.

Until next time...Xoxo!