A little haitus

Hi everyone,

I hope your doing well I just want to let you guys know I'm going on a little haitus starting in July and maybe ending some time in October depending on how things work out.
I will be having my baby pretty soon and I just want to focus on my well being and taking care of my new baby. This is my first child and I know that my life will never be the same. The past couple of months has been a roller coaster ride for me. A lot of changes has happened physically, mentally and emotionally. I was not expecting to have a baby so soon, the plan was after 5 years but I was given a baby earlier than expected. There is no going back the moment of conception.
It reminds me of a joke i used to tell my  pre-nursing classmates, "there should be a refund policy for kids" but alas. Having a baby is a life long commitment be it planned or unplanned. It doesn't even matter when the child comes of age and by law considered as an adult. A child is a life long commitment financially and emotionally. I will jumping into my new role as a mother very soon depends on when baby decides to come out. I hope sooner rather than later. Fingers crossed everything will come out okay and I don't have a lot complications.

I will try and get back to reviewing skin care and make up for your as soon as I can. More like when I have a good schedule of feedings, bath, diaper changes, doctor visits and family visits with baby.

Be back soon
XOXO
The Dobster

Eye shadow review: No 7 Stay Perfect Perfect smoothing eye shadows

Hi Everyone,

I hope your having a good start to your day, today I will be reviewing the cream shadow from the Brand No. 7. Drugstores brands are now starting to come up with excellent cream eye shadow that rivals the quality of high end make up with out the price.
I've seen the brand No. 7 at Target for a while but had not picked up any products. Since I have subscribed to Lisa Eldriged make up artist extraordinaire on YouTube. I've been curious with the brand, Lisa Eldriged helped create a lot of the products and colors in this brand.

No 7 Stay perfect Smoothing Eye shadow

Product Claims:

This smooth, cream eye shadow delivers luminescence and a sheer wash of color. Easy to apply – eye color dries slowly on the eyelid, making it easy to blend.

How To Use: Apply using fingertips and blend to create the desired effect. A brush may be used for more precise definition.
.14 oz.

there are 6 colors available

left to right
top shades Bronze, nude, pewter
bottom shades pale green and pretty pink

Product Experience:
I bought the nude and bronze shade, the product comes in a clear plastic tube with a doe foot wand. You get .14 oz. of product for $6.99.
The product is nice and creamy and very pigmented, it blends easily. It does have a much slower drying time so you have plenty of time to blend. Some times I feel it sets too slow I end up over blending and loosing a lot of color and intensity. Once it's set it will not budge unless you use a make up remover.The color lasts for more than 8 hours.

cream shadows blended out

Pros

• A little goes a long way.
• Color can be easily built up.
• Blends easily.
• Highly pigmented.
• Cream shadow has a soft,smooth and very light texture. I will say its got a whipped mousse like texture.
• Feels very light on the skin, not greasy or drying.
• Dries on the slow side so you have a lot of time to blend.
• Once dry it is budge proof.
• Great to use as a eye shadow base to make colors pop or used alone to add definition to your eyes.
• Can be easily taken off with soap and water or any make up remover.
• Has a nice compact packaging good for travel and doesn't take a lot of room.
• Available at every Target store.
• Inexpensive.

Cons

• There are only 6 colors available.
• Has a doe foot wand applicator and can be unsanitary but for personal use it okay.
• All cream shadows have a shimmery finish, the nude shade has a satin finish.
• Cream shadow will flake off if you used too much, but can be prevented if you apply an even and thin layer.

I like this cream shadow I think it's one the best in the drugstore, it IS worth looking into. The line doesn't have a lot colors and finishes available but you have the basic colors that you need to create a look. Hopefully the brand will expand the line of cream eye shadows.

Eye liner review: Physicians Formula custome eye enhancing eye linertrio Nude Collection

Hi Everyone,

I hope your having a wonderful week, today I will be reviewing the Physicians Formula eyeliner. Physicians formula is well known for mineral make up at drugstore prices. Physician's formula focus mostly of face products from powders, bronzers, some foundations and a few eye products. Today I will be reviewing the Physicians Formula customeye enhancing eyeliner trio in Nude.

front of the box

I have a very high standard when it comes to eyeliners, I love my Urban Decay 24/7 Glide on eyeliners. To give a brief background I have asian eyes and they are semi hooded typical of most Asians and I also have very oily eyelids so eyeshadows crease and disappear on my eyelids and eyeliners migrate down and give me raccoon eyes

the back of the box

what am I looking for in an eyeliner?
I want a very creamy, smooth eyeliner, when I use the eyeliner, it should just glide over my eyelids or waterline with out tugging.
I want a very pigmented eyeliner, I want a rich colored eyeliner that I don't need to build up to get any color.
I want an eyeliner that stays put but smudgeable. I don't want an eyeliner traveling down my eyes making me look like a raccoon by the end of the day.
I would like a wide selection of colors other than the basics which is  black, navy, dark brown and white. It's not a deal breaker but it's nice to have.
I have a high expectations when it comes to eyeliner it has to perform well

Physician's formula eye enhancing eyeliner trio in nude

Product claims:
Warm Nude Eyeliner Trio! The perfect set of earth tone eyeliners to create a Warm Nude look for ANY eye color!
Long-wearing, water-resistant and smudge-resistant formula for 24-Hour wear.
Hypoallergenic. Fragrance-free. Paraben-Free. Gluten Free. Dermatologist approved. Safe for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers.

Product experience:

You get 3 automatic eyeliners in set, I bought the nude eyes, so in this set it has a champagne, a pewter and a shimmery black. These are automatic eye liners, meaning you don't need to sharpen them you just twist the bottom and the eyeliner will come up it also comes with a sharpener at the bottom of the pencil.
The formula of the eyeliners can be hit or miss, out of the three the black eyeliner is the creamiest. The other two are much drier in texture and needs a few passes to get any color intensity.

dark brown, champagne, black

Pros:

• You get a set of 3 different colored eyeliner.
• Automatic pencil liner never need sharpening.
• Comes with a built in sharpener.
• Great for the water line because of the drier texture
• It's comfortable to wear
• Widely available at most drugstores, walmart and target
• Inexpensive even though Physicians formula is on the higher end of the drugstore brand.

Cons:

• The quality is hit or miss some of the eyeliner is too hard and dry, it will tug on your eyelids
• Some of colors can be deceiving especially the champagne color, it's more a light taupe than a champagne.
• Some of eyeliner doesn't have a lot of pigment so you will need to swipe the liner a few times to get the desired effect.

I'm on the fence about this particular product, like I said the quality isn't exceptional but it's not bad either. I got the most use is the black eyeliner just because it's the creamiest liner in the group.

Skin care review: Madagascar White Clay Drawing mask

Hi everyone

I hope your doing well, today I will be reviewing the Sheaterraorganics Madagascar White Clay drawing face mask.
I love using masks once or twice a week depending on how much cleansing or detoxifying I need. I especially love using masks if I had used a lot of heavy duty make up for that day or week. I feel that it cleanses my skin and gets rid piled on dirt.

old packaging

Product Claims:
100% Natural. What do you do to ensure flawless skin? Do you Draw? Discover the technique that has kept skin in Madagascar looking flawless for ages without the usage of harsh chemicals.
Size: 3.4 oz.

Have you ever looked at the skin of a Malagassy woman? Women of Madagascar have brilliantly flawless skin. Largely living under the poverty line, not being able to afford expensive washes, masks and beauty creams, how come their skin is often more beautiful than people who spend thousands to look good? Their secret is in the mask. Exotic pictures of the Malagassy people often pop up here and there with their white painted faces. This is not voodoo or animism. This is a beauty ritual that dates back thousands of years.

The Malagassy women of Madagascar apply to their faces a special white clay that they source from the wild of their island nation. They wear the mask to protect their faces from the sun and to maintain flawless skin without the use of sometimes hard to find and or afford soaps. The clay draws out impurities in the skin bringing them to white heads which can then be extracted. Unlike many white clays, the white clay of Madagascar does not dry out skin. In fact it leaves the skin pleasantly soft.

Contains only: pure Madagascar white clay

Put 1/2 tsp. of clay in a bowl. Add enough hot water to it to make into a semi-liquid mask. Apply to face. Can be worn for as little as 30 minutes or all day and night. Rinse off well with tepid water. Repeat 2-5 days a week.

• 100% Natural
• No irritating chemicals
• Non-toxic

dry sample

Product experience:
The product comes in a 3 oz. glass jar for $28 USD. The  glass jar contains an inner seal typical of any Sheaterra products that comes in a jar or pot to preserve freshness. What I have right now is the old packaging sheaterra changed the packaging, it is still a glass jar but from what I see in the picture it has a cork stopper instead of a plastic screw top.
The clay mask comes in a white powder so be very careful opening the jar because the powder can fly every where.
To use just take a small amount they recommend 1/2 a teaspoon and mix it with a few drops of water. To form a semi- liquid mask. Just apply the mask to your face let it dry and sit on your skin for 30 minute and wash the product out.

Just a hint
I said to use a few drops of water because its easy to add to much water and end up with a very liquidy mask. It's best to start with a few drops and add a little more water if necessary in order to spread the product evenly.
Also you can use other water infused products. Products like Rose water, orange water. It will make the mask more fragrant and gain more benefits from mix.

clay mask mixed with a little water

Pros

• It's an amazing mask it did not dry out my skin after I washed this mask off.
• Did not sting my skin
• 100% all natural
• Left my skin feeling very clean, smooth and moisturized.
• Customizable, you can add water or other infused water to a make a semi-liquid paste.
• Very potent all you need is half a tsp. of the product for your entire face and neck even décolleté.

Cons:

• Needs getting use to using, you need prepare the product.
• It's a little pricey
• Not widely available, can only be purchased online at sheaterraorganics.com or some spa that carry the Sheaterra line.

I love this product it is worth every penny and leaves my skin feeling smooth, soft and moisturized.

Skin care review: brush on block

Hi everyone,
I hope your all doing well today I will be reviewing the brush on block instant sunscreen. I'm always using sunscreen and I am always looking for convenient ways to apply sunscreen. I knew Peter Thomas Roth carries a brush on sun block and I wanted to try it but is just not willing to pay a hefty price tag for it. Then hautelook had a sale on a similar item called Brushonblock by Susan Posnick and I had to try it.


Product claims:
Brushonblock goes everywhere you go
The convenient application makes it easy to naturally protect your skin from the suns harmful UVA and UVB rays.
No more messy sprays, sticks or lotions
Brushonblock
Is revolutionary, dry sun protection housed in a patent-pending, self-dispensing, refillable brush. It delivers instant SPF 30 coverage every time you brush it on.
Instant, natural mineral sunscreen
Goes on dry
Never stings the eyes
Swear and water resistant
Hypo-allergenic and free of synthetic chemical sunscreen ingredients
Easy to clean and refill

Uses :
Provides high protection against sunburn. Retains SPF 30 after 80 minutes of activity in water or sweating.

the product

Directions
Apply liberally on face, neck, chest and hands.
For children under 6 months of age ask a doctor
Reapply as needed after swimming, towel drying or extended sun exposure.
Brushonblock arrives in Close position
Remove cap
Slide plastic sleeve all the way down .
Turn the bottom of the barrel to the left until you feel it click.
It is now in the Open position
Gently Flick your wrist until see minerals flowing through the brush. Repeat as need for coverage.
For smaller area around the eyes and nose, slide the sleeve of the brush halfway up, for more precise application.
Turn the bottom of the barrel to Close position when not in use.
To Wash or Refill brush, simply remove the bottom cartridge by twisting continuously to the left.

Active ingredients
Titanium Dioxide 15%
Zinc Oxide 12%

Product experience:
The product comes in a tube with a brush you get 3.4 g or .12 oz. of product.
To use just turn the bottom barrel to the right and push the sleeve down and flush your wrist. Then just apply liberally to your face neck décolleté and hands.
I like layering this on top of my moisturizer and throughout the day.

brush with the sleeves down

Pros:

• Easy to use, just gently flick your wrist and apply on to your face.
• Convenient can be carried anywhere and used anywhere.
• Doesn't have drying time because it goes on dry
• Doesn't leave you looking and feeling greasy.
• Will not attract dirt like regular lotion sunscreens.
• The brush is easy to clean and refills are available.
• The product is colorless and goes on sheer.
• Can be applied throughout the day with out caking.
• Inexpensive the product you don't need a lot even with multiple applications through out the day this product will last you months.
• Water resistant for 80 minutes.
• Refills are available.
• Brush is washable

Cons:

• Availability, I purchased mine online at hautelook.com.
• The high SPF will cause flash back if used to set make up.
• Some people can be allergic to the active ingredients.
• Water resistant not waterproof.
• Can accentuate dry patches so make sure to moisturize really well and let your moisturizer dry before applying the product.

I love this product I like that it's very convenient, I just flick my wrist and apply my sunscreen. I've always been a big moisturizer and sunscreen kind of girl and with this product it just made applying sunscreen much easier. The only issue I have is that this product and brand is not widely available yet. I bought mine online at hautelook.com

Eyeliner review: Maybelline Eyestudio

Hi everyone

I hope your having a good start to your week, today I will reviewing a gel liner for you. I am a big fan of gel liners, they are easy to use and there is a multitude of ways to use them. They are easier to control compared to liquid eye liners and gives you the same crisp line, or can be smudge out for that smokey effect.
Today I will be reviewing the Maybelline Eyestudio gel liner.

packaging

Product Details

Now gel reinvents liner:            

• Oil-free formula holds highly concentrated pigments in a clear gel base

• Smudge-proof and waterproof for 24 hours

• Most intense line for lasting drama                                                  

• Safe for sensitive eyes and ophthalmologist-tested

• Contact lens safe

For Best Results

DEFINED LOOK
Define – In small strokes, glide liner across lash line from inner to outer corner.

DRAMATIC LOOK
Define - In small strokes, glide liner across lash line from inner to outer corner.
Enhance – Extend and thicken line from outer corner up towards brow; wing out for extra drama.

Removes easily with Expert Eyes® Moisturizing Eye Makeup Remover.

comes in 4 colors blackest black 950 , brown 952, charcoal 954 and eggplant 956

Product Experience

I have the Maybelline Eyestudio in Blackest Black you get .106 oz or 3 g of product for $.00 you also get a round shaped liner brush that actually works. Or you can use a fine liner brush or an angled liner brush it is a matter of preference. I can use either one depending on what look I am going for. The texture is thick but the liner still glides on without tugging. The finish is a very matte black.
I've had this liner over 6 months I used it on my sugar skull look. It's dried a little bit since I first bought it but its still very creamy and is still long wearing even on hot days.

Pros:

• Intensly dark
• Dries to a matte black
• The texture is creamy and glides on your lids without tugging or pulling.
• Sets quickly but gives you enough time to smudge for that smokey effect.
• Inexpensive
• Widely available at any drugstore

the brush head

Cons:

• Creased after 12 hours on a warm day.
• Faded a little bit after 12 hours
• Comes in four colors only

This gel eye lines is pretty good, I have not tried any high end gel eyeliners since I'm quite happy with this one. I have extremely oily lids so anything that is not longer/waterproof creases on my lids even with a primer.

Nail product review: NYC nail polish

Hi everyone, I hope your doing well today. Spring is in the air and comes the warmer weather and bright or pastel colors of the season. Gone are the dark colors of winter. I love spring it's one of my favorite seasons maybe its because its a transition to summer or just the fact that there's color every where and fun bright colors makes me very happy.
Today I will be reviewing the NYC nail polish I bought 2 polishes or varnish. It was so inexpensive that I wanted to try a few colors.

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Product claims:

LONG WEARING NAIL ENAMEL

You work hard, so your manicure should work hard too. NYC New York Color Long Wearing Nail Enamel, in a cascade of luxurious shades, creates instant glamour that will resist any daytime or nighttime drama. Plus it delivers a glossy, high-shine finish that lasts. Effortlessly applied every time, find beauty that lasts all day, from work to play.
Benefits

High-shine finish that lasts

Gives nails a hard, smooth, chip-resistant surface

Covers imperfections for a perfect manicure look

UV filters prevent color fading
 

IN A NEW YORK COLOR MINUTE QUICK DRY NAIL POLISH

At last, a manicure that moves at the speed of Manhattan. NYC's In a New York Color Minute nail polish is slick, glossy polish that goes from wet to set in less than 60 seconds with a special control-flow brush that dispenses just the right amount of color for perfect application…even if you need to apply while heading across town in a taxi. Be vibrant, be brilliant and be bright for less.

Benefits

Formula dries in less than 60 seconds

Easy-to-use flat brush for ultra-fast application

Intense pigments for brilliant color

UV filters prevent color fading

Key Ingredients

Contains calcium, magnesium and iron

Product experience:

I did not use a base, or a top coat when I first tested out this products. I used my nail polish drier to dry the nails quickly. It's a combination of UV light and air nail polish dries.I wanted to figure out how well the product performs on its on. How long the product will last on my nails. I can be very rough on my hands.


NYC Long Wear in sky line blue
after 3 coats

NYC Long Wearing nail enamel
The product comes in .045 fl oz or 13.3 ml bottle for $2 USD in the color 151 skyline blue. This color is a nice pastel color, it's a cool tone light blue color with a hint of grey. This nail polish contains finely milled silver glitter.

This polish has a round skinny brush. The consistency is thinner than I would have preferred making even application difficult. I had to apply 3 good coats of nail polish to get a good color saturation and even with that there are still areas that are very patchy. I had to shake the product in between application to make polish smooth again.
I'm not very impressed with the product, it performed like any other nail polish on me. It chipped after two days of the wearing the polish.



NYC New York minute in Lexington yellow
after 4 coats

NYC Minute Quick dry polish
This product comes in .33 fl oz or 9.7 ml bottle for $1 USD. I bought the color 294 Lexington yellow. The nail polish is a bright mustardy yellow. This polish has a thicker flat brush.
The consistency of this nail polish is very thin, making the application very streaky. The thicker flatter brush did help apply the product a little easier but I still had a very streaky application. Just like the name says it does dry very fast but doesn't cure for another 30 to 40 minutes So don't plan on doing any rough with your hands or you will get dents in your polish

brush  NYC long wear enamel

Pros:

• Inexpensive the NYC long wearing nail enamel cost $2.
• NYC minute quick dry polish cost $1
• Both dried, fast even after several coats
• Both are Widely available at sears, target and pharmacy.

brush NYC new york minute

Cons:

• The both nail polish has a very thin consistency.
• Both nail polish doesn't apply evenly and streaked a lot even with different kinds of brushes.
• Both needed multiple coats to get full color saturation around 4 to 5 coats.
• NYC minute quick dry nail polish dried fast but did not hardened. I was left with dent marks on my polish.
• Doesn't have a wide variety of colors and finishes in store but online there are a lot of colors available.

Both polishes chipped after 2 days and that's the normal wear for me. For $2 it's not bad but I just did not like the very thin and streaky consistency of the product. Still for a couple of dollars it performs just like a high end polish that cost more.