Review: MAC Cleanse Off Oil

Product Info: "An industry-strength oil-based makeup remover that's gentle on the skin. Botanically formulated with oils of olive fruit, evening primrose and jojoba seed and absolutely 100 percent mineral-oil free. Massages onto the skin to loosen all makeup, including waterproof mascara. Emulsifies into a lotion-type liquid with water: rinses off easily, no tissues required - and no residue! Protects with vitamin E. Skin softening and conditioning. Good for all skin types."
- courtesy of Maccosmetics.com

Product: 4.5 out of 5
Packaging: 4.5 out of 5
Quality: 4.5 out of 5
Overall: 4.5 out of 5
Price: $22
Would I buy again? Yes

PROS:
- loosens hard-to-remove makeup for easy removal
- amazingly fresh scent
- doesn't leave an oily residue

CONS:
- feels oily at first when massaging onto face (doesn't bother me, but some people might feel weird about it)


Overall: After hearing rave reviews on this product, I decided to purchase it and see what the fuss is about. I've tried it for about two weeks now and I honestly really love it. It removes most, if not all of my makeup with ease. The scent is so crisp and fresh which makes the product that much more pleasant to use. When the oil comes in contact with water, it turns into a clear milky consistency. Rinse the oil off and you're good to go! If you'd like, finish off with your regular facial cleanser. However, facial cleanser isn't necessary because the oil doesn't leave a greasy feel on your skin.

MAC Cleanse Off Oil is not only for your face; you can even use them to clean your brushes! When I do my makeup, sometimes the residual eyeshadow or eyeliner is too stubborn to remove with just brush cleanser. Well, I have a solution for you. Just clean them with some cleanse off oil and you're good to go. They'll leave your brushes soft and conditioned. Love it!

Mix some cleanse off oil with MAC microfinisher refinisher on a MAC wipe and you can exfoliate dead skin cells on your face. It smoothes out any dry patches and leaves your skin feeling as soft and supple as a baby's bottom!

And for all you MAC artists, have you ever tried cleaning the metal countertops (where the makeovers are done) with the Cleanse Off Oil? It works wonders! Windex is nothing compared to Cleanse Off Oil because it actually removes emollient products like lipstick and paint pot stains as well as lip gloss residue!

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Haul: Even more MAC + accessories

I seriously think I'm addicted to buying makeup. I need to check myself into MA (Makeupholics Anonymous). Haha who's with me!?

The longest receipt EVER!

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Accesories! I got that rollie pollie looking necklace for $1 at Charlotte Russe.The long chain necklace and the earrings are from Forever 21 (around $6 each). I love the veil headband because it has a vintagey look to it. Got that at Forever 21 for about $7. =)

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Quick look for you. I think I used a random CS Hot Pot and for the lips, it's Viva Glam V with NYX Smokey Look gloss. I believe the blush is MAC Well Dressed

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And I leave you with a picture of sushi, my favorite kind of food EVER.

Before I go, don't forget to enter my contest!!

Red Lips

I love red lips! It's one of my favorite looks to rock on a date night or just a night out with the girls. With a bit of confidence, red lips can look amazing on anyone! Just be sure to try a couple of different shades out to see which one matches your skintone better. Lipstick Rules, Girl About Town and Krasey Beauty are doing great giveaways. Go check them out!

Here's a picture of different kinds of red lips on celebrities:

Review: MAC By Candlelight Mineralize Skin Finish

Product Info: "A luxurious velvet-soft powder with high-frost metallic finish. Smoothes on: adds buffed-up highlights to cheeks and brows, or an overall ultra-deluxe polish to the face."

Product: 5 out of 5
Packaging: 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5
Overall: 5 out of 5
Price: $28
Would I buy again? Yes

PROS:
- amazing for highlight on your cheeks, under your brow, bridge of your nose
- great quality, long lasting
- will last you a looong time
- shimmer is not OTT

CONS:
- none

Overall: This is my first mineralize skin finish EVER and I LOVEEE it!!! I am not trying to be biased even though I work at MAC but this thing is seriously amazing. It gives you an instant healthy glow and is so versatile. The gorgeous pink color is amazing on just about anyone. As cheesy and creepy as this might sound, I love looking at the color, it's just amazing! Get it before it's sold out forever!

Disclaimer: I did receive this for free from my gratis. Even if I didn't, I would've bought it myself! My opinions are honest and I'm not getting paid to do this review. I am a MAC artist but it doesn't mean I'm being biased.

Haul: DSW & Sally's

OMG you won't believe this! I got these cute black heels from Steve Madden at DSW for about $8 after tax! I'm so excited! My jaw literally dropped when I saw the 80% off sticker. Woo!! I love finding deals!

Then I went to Sally's and finally got some Seche Vite top coat and base coat. They were giving away China Glaze with purchase of the top coat so I picked up CG Heaven. I also bought Gelous Advanced Nail Gel Coat to try out. Has anyone used this before?

My makeup collection

I thought I'd share my makeup collection! I am in no way trying to brag about what I have. I personally love seeing other people's collections and thought it would be fun to show you mine. I have some more random stuff lying around too that aren't shown in the pictures.

The top part of my storage unit where I put hair stuff, lotion, miscellaneous tools.

Eyeshadow quads, smaller eyeshadow palettes, foundation, concealers, primers.

Paint pots, cream eyeshadows, single eyeshadows, cream eyeliners

Single blushes and bronzers, eyeliners, mascaras

Lip glosses, lip balm




Lipsticks, Lip liners, foundations that I use on clients

Oversized palettes, MAC palettes

Haul: Lots of MAC!

OMG I did some major damage today but I am SOOO excited!!! I can't wait to review the products for you guys!! WOO so excited!!

From top row to bottom row, left to right:
Face & Body N2, Pro Makeup Remover, Gently off Makeup Remover, Fix +, Brush Cleanser, Cleanse Off Oil
Number 35, 44 lashes, Delft paint pot, Vanilla pigment, 3 blush palettes, 2 eye palettes, Raven eye pencil, Sense of Style eye pencil, Nurture shadestick, Cuddle shadestick, Lingering eyebrow pencil, 184 brush, Show Orchid lipstick, Funtabulous Dazzleglass, Rule eyeshadow, Brown Down eyeshadow, Indian Ink eyeshadow, Steamy eyeshadow, Copperplate eyeshadow, Pearl cream color base

(click to enlarge pictures)

Oh, and I got a couple of samples today. Platinum pigment, Resort Life lip gelee (coming out with MAC in Lillyland), Gold pigment. The pigments are soo pretty! Can't wait to play with them!

Makeup Looks I will be attempting to recreate

I love it when I come across amazing makeup. Of course, my recreation will not be exactly the same but I do love the challenge. Feel free to link any cool makeup pictures you would like me to recreate. Don't worry, I haven't forgotten about doing the tutorial! I'll get that up soon!!

I don't remember where I came across these pictures. Most are celebrities, the first one is from youtube and the last one is from Makeup Geek. I do not own any of these pictures. If you are the owner and you'd like me to take it down, please let me know. Thanks.

Tag: Photo From My Childhood

I was tagged by Cheryl. Thanks girl! The rules are as follows:

1. Post a picture from your childhood (less than 13 yrs old).

2. Write about the picture.

3. Tag your friends and readers.

Ever since I was a young child, I loved posing and taking pictures! My mom would play dress up on me and buy the cutest outfits for me. Yes I was mommy's little princess. LOL. As you can tell in the picture, I looked so happy in front of the camera. This was taken in my parents' room. Oh how I miss those days!


I tag the following people:
Shadowy Lady 
Clara 
Arshia 
Nicole 
Diana
MUA