Vitamin C, MAC, Crown Brushes, etc

As you can tell, I've really been trying a whole array of products to peak different people's interest.  Lately, my skin has been on overdrive with my time of the month coming up and hearing information about myself that is kind of out of my control - and in God's hands.  So you can say that yes, I've seen better days.

 

As you can see, I've got some bags, acne marks, lack of sleep, tired, etc etc you name it.  I have so many high-end face products but because I know that skin gets used to products that it sometimes doesn't have the same awesome effects it used to have like 3-4 months ago.  My skin is a true testimony to that.  I have a different regime for each phase my face may be going thru.  I have a regime for my breakout phase, one for my dullness-face-needs-rejuvanating phase, anti-aging phase, and the on-going oily face regime.  

From the look of the pic up there [I know its terrible and I really don't care what you think because I've heard all of the horrible names growing up and that's why I am a licensed esthetician and make-up artist today to help those who were bullied or felt they were not beautiful enough], I could tell I needed something different for my skin.  I was tired of trying all the high-end stuff and wanted to op for something more affordable and organic.  So I did some research and walked into my local Walmart and purchased these:

 

I went home and put these new bad boys to the test.  Within the next morning, I noticed the acne spots started to shrink and had indeed lighten, in a matter of a night.  I'm continuing to use it and will post an updated pic after 2 weeks to see if there is a significant change. 

Went to MAC to pick up some eyeshadows that I ran out of and to pick up another 217 brush

I ran out of my favorite brush cleaner (Japonesque Parian Spirit) which was previously sold at beauty supply stores so when I ran out of my 16oz, I figured I could just run to the beauty supply store.  I walked in and to my surprise, THEY WERE OUT!  This was not the only beauty supply store (Aloha Beauty) that ran out, but also Island Beauty Supply.  So I was told by a fellow MUA friend who also is my boss and BFF to try Merle Norman since I was in desperate need of this for a bridal makeup.  Thank God they were equipped with at least the smaller size. So, I bought 3 bottles knowing that the Pearlridge Merle Norman would be closing down in Feb 2013

 HAUTELOOK PURCHASE from CROWN BRUSHES

I also received my Hautelook purchase in the mail.  Hautelook is an awesome website where you can purchase high-end merchandise for 50-70% off.  They have womens, men, childrens apparel as well as furniture and decorations and last but not least - MAKE-UP and SKIN CARE lines **crowd cheering**

 (from left to right)
8 color eyebrow palette, no number angle powder brush (really soft), kabuki fan brush (really soft), eyelash definer 

 with flash

 no flash

 with flash

without flash

I wasn't too impressed with the eyebrow palette because of the or lack of color payoff.  I guess I need to factor in that fact that I'm medium dark and swatched these without any primer.  I will continue to use these and come up with a good combination to get its best payoff and maybe even try as eyeshadow instead.  Will keep you posted

SONIA KASHUK CONTOUR BRUSH from TARGET $12.99

Bristles are soft but the brush is dense enough to do some major contouring.  I'm excited to try all these and will update and do picture tutorials with these products.

Products and shmoducts,

Cynthia