Sunday, March 10, 2013

Burgundy lips makeup tutorial

Hello beauty addicts,
I recreated the very popular deep red lips in a more everyday type of makeup look.
So here's how I did it.
1. Do your foundation routine, I hardly wear foundation but if I do it's Macs studio fix powder.
2. Conceal any blemishes and eye area. I used Bobbi brown concealer. Love this product!
3. Lightly contour the face, under cheekbones, jaw line and temples. I used a matte bronzer, benefits hallula is my favourite!
4. Apply a peachy blush, or any kind of warm color I used a Mac one it's limited edition forgot the name :/ sorryyy
5. For the eyes I used a shimmery neutral color has some pink and brownish. Really soft color all over the lid. Then I took a soft brown color for the crease and blended it through. Then I took a darker color, satin taupe from Mac. Any darkish taupe color will do. And I focused this on the outer corner crease and blended it through. Finished it off with mascara
6. Now for the lips. First I applied a lip balm then I took new revlon suede lipstick in backstage. It dries up matter and a nice dark burgundy color
This look is very easy to wear and the lipstick isn't over dramatic not hard to pull off!
Try squeezing this look in before dark shades are officially pushed away for spring:)

Loves,
Yara





Monday, March 4, 2013

How to break a habit on only 21 days

We all have those habits we hate and can never get rid of. Some bite their nails, skip washing your face, not remove makeup etc
How can we fix out bad habits?? Well it takes 21 days to break any habit. Even smoking! Of course that's a large hard habit to break that would take motivation and will but its not impossible.
Don't attack the big things first, start with the small habits that are easier to tackle. This way it'll motivate you to continue breaking habits!
For example I had a bad habit of never flossing. I hated flossing it was yucky made me bleed, too much time and I just wasn't up for that every night.
So I began the 21 day cycle of breaking this habit. I really wanted to fix this and forced myself to stick to this plan. And now my brain has formed this task as a daily routine and now I floss my teeth everyday
When you perform tasks continuously your subconscious will realize oh I'm doing this alot let's keep that in check and continue this. Then you naturally without even thinking perform the task. The brain is truly fascinating!
I challenge you to take on a bad habit of yours and transform yourself in 21 days!

Yara

Monday, February 25, 2013

Lush Ocean Salt



Hey Guys,

So I've been testing out Lush Ocean Salt face and body scrub for a couple weeks now. I purchased the smaller size because i just wanted to see how it worked and test the product. So first off the price of it isnt cheap, for the 120g it was $20 and the 250g is $30. It's made with ocean salt of course and avocado, coconut butter with some more acid ingredients of vodka and lime. 
The acidity from the salt, vodka and lime helps remove dirt from your pores, helping minimize blemishes  and killing off bacteria. The coconut and avocado moisturize the skin with its rich buttery texture and antioxidants. 
I noticed a big difference using this product, it reduced blemishes, controlled the oils produced all over my body. I actually tested out not using it for a day or two and saw more breakouts occurring so then i quickly went back to using it again. Once used it leaves the skin feeling fresh and glowing. 
This product has now become a staple skincare product in my life, ive noticed anything to deal with ocean salt really helps with acne. I suggest to go get products made with ocean salt because it really kills off the bacteria. 
I will definitely go repurchase it since my skin is looking so much better!

Xoxo
Yara

Sunday, February 17, 2013

To be Matte or Not?

Left: matte Right:normal
That is the question...
New trend alert, matte nails! :O what do you guys feel about them? At first for me I was like nahhh but recently seen images and having matte nails looks nice.
It's clean and polished looking, and gives a soft looking effect. I don't know it looks like the nails are pettable if that's even a word:p
I bought Essie's Matte about you top coat and it cost around 10$
So I tried it out and it made my nails matte in about 10 seconds and looked so cute!
I'm liking the look of matte nails but I don't know if it will hold up for a long time. The signature gloss finish will always look best.
What do you woot for matte or gloss??

Xoxo
Yara

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Beauty Review: Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer

Hello psycho beauty lovers,
Finally the Wake Me Up collection from Rimmel came to my local Wal-Mart! I purchased only the concealer, says it's anti-fatigue and radiant glow.
Now I really like this product I think it does it's job really well. Unfortunately the light in Wal-Mart cheated me on my skin color and when I got home the color was dark for me:( but I really liked this product!
The consistency was light and it was more watery than my other concealers but it just made this really nice glow and a "wake me up" effect!
The converge is really good I found it did cover bags under the eyes and lifted the eye area.
Give it a try :)

Xoxo,
Yara

Monday, February 4, 2013

DIY: Blackhead Removal Mask

Helloooooo

So I'm testing out a home made mask for black head removal. Blackheads are the hardest thing
This mask will act like one of those black head removal strips you buy but it will be cheaper and safer.

What you will need:
Egg white
Tissue ( I used toilet paper tissue and pulled them apart to have it thinner)
Bowl
Brush

Whisk egg white in a bowl.
Apply a later of egg white onto skin with a brush.
Place tissues ontop of skin
Apply another layer of egg white
Let it completely dry. ( it will harden)
Then remove the tissues upward.
Voilá you have your mask.

Now first time trying it. I love it! So much better than the strips you buy from stores. It's easy, safe and actually does a good job!

Test it out!!

Xoxo,
Yara

Friday, February 1, 2013

Beauty Review: MAC All Dressed Blush

Hey guys,
I've been recently obsessed with my new purchase from MAC, and it's one of their top sellers of blushes.
I've heard so much rave and applause for this product from so many people and I just didn't listen to them. They kept saying how its a light pink blush, so perfect for a rosy glow. I'm just like " Yaaa I'll pass on this waste of blush. I don't want no light pink blush that won't show up on my skin?!"
So I kept ignoring this crazy love for this blush until I decided to risk it all. All or nothing! And I purchased the blush and went home.
Now why did I not listen to all these people long long time ago??? It's the most beautiful blush yet! It's a faint color but it's the heat radiating from your cheeks that just gives the WOW!
I'm absolutely in love with this blush and I've been wearing it everyday since I bought it. It truly gives the perfect flush on your cheeks.

Xoxo,
Yara