Bobbi Brown Beauty Rules book review

As some of you may know; recently Bobbi Brown came out with a new book called Beauty Rules. If you're a follower of my blog you know that i purchased her previous book; and that i am a fan of Bobbi Brown as a makeup artist; a company; and an author. Her first book was so helpful, i was able to learn new tricks and tips that truly helped me become better at applying makeup. Since the other book i purchased was a hit, i decided to get this one as well. Its a great book, but one thing i do have to warn you guys is that its geared more towards teens - 20's.

This is because it talks alot about all the skin problems we encounter as young adults and how to cover them up/look better and etc.
Not only does it give you step by step pictures and instructions; but it also has TONS of tricks that she uses on her clients to get that flawless, glowing, natural look that she is known for. This book teaches you age appropriate makeup for almost every age.

I personally love this book because im still at the age where my skin isnt perfect, so if i can do little things here and there to make it look better im all for it. I also bought this book because most of the makeup i do is for proms and birthdays; and alot of the girls are younger girls so this book really is handy to me. I for sure recommend getting it. Even if you are older, it is still worth the buy because ultimately the tips in here are universal and dont just go for one skin type or age. The book is sold at Bobbi Brown counters everywhere; and maybe also sold in bookstores such as boarders etc.

NUTRILITE REVIEW

ok, lets start off basic, i HATE pills. simple as that. i always forget to take them, i never think they work, im just an anti-pill kinda person. while i was having my little skin care issue(which is going great!!) aside from buying the Amway skin care line; my mom also forced me into buying these two vitamins. shes a vitamin junkie and she knows i have horrible eating habits so she guiled me into buying them. i was so mad because i felt like it was a loss on my side of money because in my mind; the pills she bought only worked in her mind lol. so to get her off my back i kinda started taking them; and wow, they have shut me up!! so let me introduce you guys to the greatness of Nutrilite Vitamins!! a friend was curious about them so i figured i'll just tell all of you guys about them and kill two birds with one stone.

the first one is Nutrilite Natural Multi Carotene(pictured above). this is what Amway claims...


"This powerful blend contains all-natural, fat-soluble carotenoid compounds from algae, palm fruit oil, and marigold flowers. It’s much more like the mix of carotenoids found in fruits and vegetables than the isolated beta carotene in many supplements. This provides better nutritional and antioxidant value. Carotenoids help protect your skin, and the added lutein and zeaxanthin help protect your eyes. Certified halal bovine gelatin.
•Helps fight free radical damage created from smoke, pollution, exercise and regular breathing.
•Provides 4.5 mg of beta carotene, the equivalent of 7,500 IU of vitamin A (retinol) –as much as 1.8 oz. of cooked sweet potatoes or 2.9 oz. of cooked spinach.
•Provides 1.07 mg of alpha carotene, as much as 1.04 oz. of raw carrots.
•Provides 1.12 mg of lutein and 45 mcg of zeaxanthin, as much as in 5.23 oz. of corn."


ladies and gents they are NOT lying. i give this product a 5/5. a week or so after taking 3 pills a day with a meal; and following up with my skin care routine i started to see BIG changes in my skin. not only was it clearing out all that oil i had in my pores, but it also helped alot with my oily skin problem. well worth the money; and they just lowered the price on the Amway website.



the second one i take is the Daily Multivitamins. i am the worst eater; i eat alot of junk food, and i dont eat any vegetables at all. it got to a point where i was always out of energy and i started losing weight because i was constantly eating(which sped up my metabolism); but it was all junk food so i was getting zero nutrients or vitamins. losing weight sounds good; but not when you do it in an unhealthy way. i take these one a day, and they help fill in the little gaps of the things i wouldn't get in the foods i eat everyday. i think these are a little more expensive by a few dollars; but you only take one a day and it brings 180 tablets.

all in all; these two vitamins are very worth the buy. i was a non believer in taking any sort of vitamins daily and i honestly thought that i didnt need these; but now that i actually see the difference i will continue to buy these two and keep them in my day to day routine. dont feel restricted to only these two; Amway has vitamins and dietary supplements for EVERYTHING. browse around and see which vitamins fit you the most and trust me they are for sure worth every penny!! they also have vitamins to help with weight loss and others geared towards woman health. remember ladies; we arent 16 anymore; and we have to learn to take better care of ourselves!!

Essie Nail Polish review

Price: 4/5
Packaging: 5/5
Overall rating: 5/5

pros: cute color selection; goes on smooth; LASTS FOR DAYS!!; soft on nails; doesn't chip dramatically; looks great on nails; every color you can imagine, they got it!

cons: hmm not every one wants to dish out 8 dollars per nail polish but in my opinion you get your moneys worth because they are really good. only thing to look out for is that some of the colors are pretty sheer; so you have to do 3 - 4 coats; BUT the good thing is that no matter how many coats of this stuff i put on, it never got bulky, it still went on super smooth; and it looked as if i only had 2 coats on. i will for sure continue to buy from the Essie collection!

P.S. i waited a couple days to do this review to test out the durability of the nail polish and see how much chipping i was going to be dealing with.

Lo'real Lineur Intense felt tip liquid eyeliner review

Product: Lo'real Lineur Intense felt tip liquid eyeliner in 690; carbon black

Price rating: 5/5

Packaging rating: 5/5

Over all product rating: 5/5

Will i buy again?: yes!!

What the product claims to do:

"The cleverly designed applicator of Lineur Intense felt tip liquid eyeliner allows you to create delicately thin or dramatically bold lines with precision. Fragrance-free formula. Last all day, up to 8 hours. Suitable for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers."

Pros: Precise lines, straight on for thin lines, side for more dramatic lines. It has a rich black color and goes on easy, meaning no need for second application. The felt tip is great! and the liner dries fast. The product stays in place and its perfect for smokey eyed looks or cat eye liner effect.

Cons: If your not careful it gets into your eye and then its kind of hard to get out. You need a steady hand and practice to love this product, liquid liners in general are messier.

Overall Review: at the begining i wasn't very fair with this. i had never tried liquid eye liner before so i assumed that it should of been an easy process. the first time was very messy, since its liquid is was kind of going all over the place. with liquid you cant really get TOO close to the eye because it finds its way in there and then you kinda panic for a little while you get it out. its way harder to get liquid liner out of your eye than it is with pencil or gel. i've used pencil; and gel; and loved both, but im growing to love liquid as well. it goes on really smooth and crisp and truly brings out your eyes so much. also its very CLEAN; because once its dry it doesn't smudge much or move out of place line eyeliner and gel might do. this liquid liner is PERFECT for the cat eye look!! again, its all about technique and practice! def. worth the buy! i will be buying this product again.