Shop MAC Unveiling!

Hello everyone!




It's been a while since I last posted, life has been pretty busy with school and stuff.  However, I got invited last week to attend the unveiling of the new Shop MAC collection at my local MAC store. 


The event was very crowded, I took some pictures to show you guys! Having some issues with my camera but I will post pictures from the event ASAP!


Shop MAC is going to be the main 2012 spring collection I believe.  The collection is not up on www.maccosmetics.com just yet. 


I didn't get the chance to buy anything at the event because it was so crowded and insane. However, I have another chance to get some- another MAC counter by me is having a mini event for the same collection and I will be going there on February 12.  This time I actually have an appointment to get some of the new stuff demonstrated on my own face. If I can, I will have the person who does it take my picture when they're finished. 




That's it for now but in the meantime I am working on making videos now that I have a new webcam!

Get the airbrush look... With a regular brush!

Hi everyone!

I am a huge advocate for airbrush foundation. I love the stuff, but sometimes airbrushing isn't practical or possible. Maybe you need a lot more coverage. Maybe you want to use the non-airbrush foundation you still have. 

You can do this with a stippling brush like the MAC 187 brush (which I have)

Ain't she a beauty?  The trick here is those white fibers. the black fibers give the brush fullness and keep the white ones evenly spaced which is crucial to the application process.

So how do I "stipple"? 


Stippling is a technique also used in painting, where you lightly dot on the color until you achieve the coverage or design you want.  With makeup it lets you apply liquid foundation without it looking like it (I have seen girls wearing liquid foundation and actually saw brush tracks in their skin, meaning it looked kinda like this in some places)

(A little exaggerated but this is what I mean by brush tracks)

Stippling foundation on allows you to create a light layer of color or more color when you need it. I have not made a video yet but I have found some good ones that show you how to stipple and what it looks like when you do.  The only real con I have about stippling is sometimes you need to use more liquid than you normally would, but not much more. 

Video links:   

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cquw8OxbAA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BX7yR4q1Lm0

                                                                                                                                            

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9TbAmtLC-8

I tried these methods for the first time today and I also really like the results! I will take pics of my skin with airbrush foundation and stippled foundation in the future. 

Have a great day and keep coming back!

MAC Quite Cute Haul #2

Hi everyone!!!!

I have successfully got the rest of the MAC Quite Cute collection aside from the two sold out lipsticks and one of the liners which seemed too dark/brownish for my tastes and didn't seem to go with the rest of the collection or most of my lipsticks. (Boldly Bare Liner)

And of course, I took pictures of the new haul as well as a final group picture!  I also picked up a special gift for a friend- from the MAC Wonder Woman collection- the shadow quad in Defiance. 

Clockwise from upper left: Wonder Woman Quad in Defiance, MAC shadow quad in Cutie, mineralize blush in giggly, sakura, and miss behave, plushglasses in Bubble Tea and Fashion Fanatic, and Lip Liner pencil in Naked Liner

And now out of the packaging:

Wonder Woman Quad closed and opened- Really shiny packaging! 

Closeup from left to right: Miss Behave, Giggly, Sakura

Cutie Quad- from upper left and clockwise: Moshi Moshi, Goody Goody Gum Drop, Azuki Bean, Boycrazy

Naked Liner- It shows up that exact color on the skin- great for nude/pale colors.

Fashion Fanatic (left) and Bubble Tea (right) Fashion Fanatic in the pictures looks identical to Girl <3 Boy but in person you can see it's got sparkle/glitter in it and it's lighter.  Bubble Tea looks like it would look great with the Viva Glam Gaga 2 Lipstick.

A final picture of the whole group:

I will be playing with these new toys and posting tips and tricks and swatches soon!  Stay tuned!

New MAC Collection- Quite Cute

Hi everyone!!!!

I just found out that MAC has released another limited edition- Quite Cute.

The collection photo- I love this style. 

I am particularly interested in this collection because from the looks of it, ALL of the colors are wearable on my skin tone.  They are mostly pastel pinks and corals, which are my favorite colors and go well with a lot of the fashion styles I like.

I do not own any of the collection YET. However I will try to get as much of it as I possibly can. Very rarely do I find a collection that I want EVERY product of.  Usually the limited editions have colors I cannot possibly wear in my skin tone without looking strange.

If and when I get any of these items I will definitely post about them and also give advice how to use them in different looks. 

Here's a list of the products and colors on MAC's website:

Quite Cute collection

That's it for now but have a wonderful weekend!

How to save a little money at MAC!

Hello everyone!

As you all know, I am a total MAC addict- and being a MAC addict can be very costly! However, when I went to the MAC store today, I realized there is a way to save a few bucks on eye shadows.  No Pro  membership, coupons, etc needed, just this knowledge.

Buy your shadows in palette pan form. I'll explain how this can save space in your makeup kits and money in your wallet.  However, this can only be done through www.maccosmetics.com or purchasing from an actual MAC store, NOT the counter in a department store. They do not sell these items.

Step 1: Buy an empty MAC pro palette. These cost $14 USD and the eye shadow version holds 15 colors, while the blush version holds 6.

Step 2: Buy the colors you want- but ask for the palette refill pans. Eyeshadows cost $11 USD whereas the individual retail packaged ones will cost $14.50. 

Total Savings:

Eyeshadows:

Retail Packaging:

Shadows x 15 = $217.50

Palette version:

Palette: $14

Shadows x15 = $165

Total: $179 USD - Total savings of $38.50.

There is, however just ONE setback, you cannot "Back 2 Mac" the empty pans, meaning you cannot trade in used containers for free lipstick. However, the money saved is more than 2 lipsticks would be worth.

Haven't shopped in a while...

Hey guys!

It's been a while since I went out and got a haul of products. I am currently sitting here, thinking about which products I want to go purchase.

A list so far:

MAC

• Viva Glam Gaga Lipstick (tried this on, it looked great on me)
• Viva Glam Gaga Lipglass (also looked great on me!)
• Any MAC false lashes
• MAC Haute and Naughty Mascara

Urban Decay

• Alice in Wonderland Book of Shadows (If I can ever find it for a reasonable price, it would be GREAT)
• Shadow Primer Potion- Professional size- in a squeeze tube! In the old bottle (that I have) when you run low it is very difficult to get the remaining product out.

Makeup Forever

• Any of their products, I am relatively unfamiliar with this brand but have heard a lot of good things.
• Eye shadow #92- a recommendation from a friend. A very pretty purple. ^^

If you guys have any other ideas, please suggest them!!!

MAC Eyeshadows vs Coastal Scents

Hello!

Long time no post, I know. College has been keeping me busy... 

I am going to cover something people seem to ask me a lot- 

Which is better? MAC Eyeshadows or Coastal Scents?

Well it really depends.  I can't say one is clearly better than the other but I can give some similarities/differences.  I personally like both.

Similarities:

1. Cruelty-free- neither company participates in animal testing for either the final product OR the individual ingredients.

2. Both have a lot of colors to choose from and are highly pigmented, so a little goes a long way.

3. Both are versatile- can be used wet or dry (although certain colors of each brand are better at this than other colors)

4. Both are very popular among makeup gurus on YouTube and both get a lot of exposure this way.

5. Both companies also have the option of making your own custom palettes.

6. Both are very high quality shadows and are hypoallergenic. I have sensitive eyes and have never had problems with either brand in regards to irritation.

Differences:

1. MAC is more expensive.  For the price of one color (About 14 USD) you can get almost an entire palette of 88 colors from Coastal Scents (their 88 color palettes run about 25 USD)

2. MAC has a larger amount of color in each pot.  If you are someone who only uses a few colors regularly, MAC might be a better choice because there is a lot more and will last longer if you wear the same color every day.

3. Coastal Scents is a cheap way to experiment with lots of color if you are unsure of buying the more expensive MAC colors. 

4. MAC does get limited edition (and sometimes pretty cool) colors that Coastal Scents does not make anything close to sometimes. 

5. I believe Coastal Scents palettes are made in China (on the back of the box that my palettes have come in, it says Made in China), whereas MAC colors are made in Canada, USA, and Italy (so far as I have seen with the colors I already have.)

In conclusion, choosing between MAC and Coastal Scents is really a matter of preference.  For my regular makeup I do use MAC but when I try something with a wild color I normally wouldn't use, I use my Coastal Scents.

Don't call my name... Alejandro~

Hello!

I just saw Lady Gaga's new video yesterday, and the makeup is beautiful, simple, and even wearable during the day!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niqrrmev4mA&playnext_from=TL&videos=rvmZEXwFeQ8

This is very doable and beautiful, and you do not need to make your face pale like that either to get the desired effect.

I am practicing it now so that I can whip up a tutorial for you!

Love

ObeyBeauty

Voting for the next video tutorial- For real this time!!!!

Hello!

The time has come for me to plan my next tutorial.  And this time I am going to need YOUR help!

I need you to vote for one of the following looks to be my premier moving video tutorial. The theme- Lady Gaga!

Please vote from the following~

1. Paparazzi "mouse" look:

http://www.cmt.com/shared/promoimages/bands/l/lady_gaga/paparazzi/320x240.jpg

2. Telephone chef look:

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2010/03/12/article-1257443-08AFDB30000005DC-8_634x371.jpg

3. Bad Romance Polar Bear look:

http://thatgrapejuice.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/lady-gaga-bad-romance-official-video-6.jpg

4. Telephone truck scene look:

http://blog.mtvasia.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/ladygaga_telephone.jpg

Cast your vote in the comments, or *points to the upper right* join my fan page and vote there! 



You can also vote on YouTube!


Voting video here!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBjD_fQVW4Y

Airbrush systems- what do I use?

Hello~!


As you have probably earlier noticed, I do sometimes use airbrush makeup. But with all the brands and everything out there what is good, and not too pricey?


What I use for an airbrush machine is the Nuave Airbrush System


www.nuaveworld.com


Compared to Temptu and Luminess's systems, the machine itself is much more affordable and works very well with virtually all airbrush makeup.  It's also easy to assemble and clean and it's portable too!  It weighs about one pound all together so it can go with you anywhere.

It is also a lot cheaper than Temptu's or Luminess's machines. The nuave is $149.95, Temptu's basic set is $225 (and requires you to use their special cartridges) and Luminess's basic model is 169.99 but only has one speed (Nuave has three for cheaper) and if you like Luminess's makeup, you can use it easily with the Nuave.  They also have a one year warranty on their systems and they come in a variety of colors as well.


As for inexpensive airbrush makeup, I found a great brand called Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics.  They make a wide variety of things, I previously reviewed their lip tars.  Their airbrush cosmetics are also really good. They have foundations, contour/blushes, shimmers, and mixing bases/correctors.



www.occmakeup.com


I will be doing upcoming videos on how to use the Nuave, how to clean it, and looks I made using it.


If you have any questions about any of this, please ask!

Love,

ObeyBeauty


PS- See that facebook badge up in the corner? Join my page please~~! 

Joining my fan page automatically qualifies you to win on any of my giveaways.  I will be giving away a Nuave set also!

Summer is here... And so is another contest!

Hello~

My finals are finally over, so now I can focus a bit more on this lovely blog of mine (at least for the summer!)

Also- For the month of June, I will be having another giveaway contest!   

You may have heard me talk about or mention in my other tutorials something called BB Cream.  BB cream is currently all the rage in Korea, Japan, China, and other parts of Asia. 

It is used as a base under makeup or alone on bare skin.  It supposedly helps improve your skin over time with use.  However, it is NOT a moisturizer, like in a skincare regime.  For me, it works great under my foundation, in particular my airbrush foundation.  It makes my skin tone look more even, even with other makeup on.  Also, many of them contain sunscreen, which is a huge plus!

For the month of June, entries will be accepted for a chance to win their own tube of Skin79 Lovely Girl BB Cream (one of the most popular in Korea right now~!) to try!

What's the catch?  Since the goal of BB Cream is to improve your natural skin, I want to see your best natural look with makeup!  

I will be putting up another YouTube video with rules and how to enter.  You can also enter another way.

1. Make yourself all pretty and natural!

2. Take pictures of your masterpiece!

3. Email pictures to me at obeybeauty@yahoo.com.

4. Don't forget to list all of the products you used, so that others can duplicate it~

The other way is to make me a nice video of your hard work.   Any technique is welcome- I can even learn new things from you as well!

So don't be shy! Enter! I will choose 1 winner, 2 if there are many entries!

Any questions, please email them to me, send me a message on YouTube, or even comment here~

Good luck!

ObeyBeauty

My contest!

Hello!




Just an update on my contest for the 88 color Coastal Scents palette- I only have one entry ladies and gents... 


Here is the contest-




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzec3rAVomA




I am giving away a brand new Coastal Scents palette (winner's choice of ultra shimmer or original) to the winner!


I also will pay all shipping charges and the contest is open worldwide! 






Contest ends on March 31~   Please submit entries via video response on YouTube or shoot me an email to obeybeauty@yahoo.com.  It doesn't have to be a video, pics are fine too, just tell me what was used to create the look as per the rules. 




Enter! Enter! I don't bite!  Also I have many more contests coming up, including weekly giveaways in the works~




To those of you entering- Good Luck! I can't wait to see your looks!




Love,




ObeyBeauty

Body wash haul!

Hello!




I was at the store today buying some groceries, and there was a huge sale on body wash. All kinds of it.  So, I grabbed a lot, and I will be reviewing them. 


In my past experiences, not all body washes are created equal, I have even used some that left me feeling a bit greasy and dirty. :(




Also, I think I smell another MAC haul coming. Or some other cosmetic purchase. :D  Don't know yet though.  I need to update what I have, my collection has almost DOUBLED since I started my blog!  I can barely fit all of it in my makeup case. 




Well, keep posted!




Love




ObeyBeauty


PS- remember the rainbow contest!!!! 

Sorry I'm late... :(

Hello!!!

Sorry about no posting for the past couple days.  My computer has been acting up badly and I have a beautiful, sexy sinus infection... =____=;;;


But I'm back (still a bit sniffly~)!


Have you guys seen Lady Gaga and Beyonce's new video for Telephone?   Tarantino fans will LOVE it. I did!  Also, it has many new looks I want to try, very colorful!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQ95z6ywcBY


Also a reminder, my contest is still on until March 31!  Win a coastal scents 88 color eyeshadow palette!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzec3rAVomA


Enter soon! Contest is open worldwide and the winner pays no shipping~

Bare Escentuals Review

Hello~


I have another review- this time of Bare Escentuals, the really popular mineral makeup.




This is best for people who are low maintenance, and just want a natural look.  


Most people apply the makeup in a few steps.


1. Conceal.
2. Foundation
3. Blush/color
4. Mineral veil to seal it all in.


This makeup comes in starter kits, which I highly recommend, they come with brushes, makeup, mineral veil and an instructional DVD.   It's ALMOST impossible to put on too much! Also the minerals are very good for your skin.




This is the makeup I use when I just don't feel like messing with lots of makeup, yet don't want to go out barefaced.




You can learn more about this stuff by visiting their site:




www.bareescentuals.com




Again, a reminder of my contest! Enter to win a Coastal Scents 88 color palette! 


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzec3rAVomA


Rules are in the video description.




Thank you for visiting again, 




Love




ObeyBeauty

MAC shadows vs. Coastal Scents Shadows

Hello!




As you know, I use both MAC eye shadows and Coastal Scents eye shadows.  Is one better than the other? What are the pros and cons of each? Well, here are the pros and cons of each (in my experience)




Coastal Scents Pros


1. Cheaper! 
2. You can choose the same colors in either shimmer or matte shades.
3. Highly pigmented
4. wide variety of colors
5. applies easily 




Coastal Scents Cons


1. Doesn't stay on long for me without a primer
2. Cannot customize your own palette
3. Cannot pick only a few colors of your choosing
4. Small amount of color for each shade
5. Must be mail ordered


MAC Pros


1. Professional grade makeup
2. Can customize your own palette or pick individual colors
3. High pigmentation
4. Stays on well even without primer
5. Bigger sizes per color
6. Available at stores
7. Special edition colors come out time to time
8. Discounts for professional users


MAC Cons


1. PRICEY! 14.00 per eyeshadow color
2. Colors sometimes get discontinued
3. Some colors are only available to licensed professionals






In the end, I prefer MAC, but sometimes I like Coastal Scents too.  It depends on what I am using it for, etc. They are both good brands in the end and it really is a matter of preference. 


A reminder- My Rainbow contest is on until March 31 and the winner gets a Coastal Scents 88 color palette either in Matte or Ultra Shimmer!




See rules here:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzec3rAVomA


Also please follow me on twitter! ObeyBeauty is my username!


I will have more contests coming up and I will be giving away things that I have either reviewed or have used myself!



Best of luck, and tell your friends about my blog!




Love, 






ObeyBeauty

FIRST CONTEST!!!!!

Hello!




I have decided on a contest theme!  Rainbows!




Details of the contest can be viewed here:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzec3rAVomA




I encourage you to enter, the winner will receive a Coastal Scents 88 Color Palette! Free shipping to you!




Love,


ObeyBeauty

Contest ideas~

Hello~






I've been going through and came across some neat stuff I have that I've been meaning to give away.  However, I am thinking of a contest theme!  


Any ideas are welcome, and the idea I like best might even get a little something ~.o 




Contact me with ideas at obeybeauty@yahoo.com, or just comment here! 




A short video asking for ideas will be on YouTube soon as well~

My favorite perfumes...

Hello~~~






I'm finally done studying for a while.  I have reviewed a bunch of other stuff, but not perfumes yet!  So, I want to share with you my two favorite perfumes, the ones that seem to smell the best on me.




#1 (My evening/special occasion scent) Coco Mademoiselle

It smells very nice, a bit spicy and floral, but it is quite strong, which is why I wear it out at night or to somewhere special.  I have the Eau de Parfum, the bath bubbles, and the dry oil spray.  All together, the smell really lasts.  <3

#2 My every day scent- Chance Eau Fraiche

This is one of the newer scents by Chanel, I found one of those scented sample pages in a magazine, took a sniff, and I knew I HAD to have it.  It is an Eau de Toilette spray, meaning it is a bit cheaper than the Eau de Parfum, and is lighter, more suitable for the office/school/etc.  It smells like the original Chance fragrance but with a fresh "clean" smell to it.  Highly recommended!

Unfortunately on me, Chanel No. 5 smells great in the bottle, but awful with my body chemistry... :(   These smells smell good on me, maybe not for others.  The key with perfume is to find one that works well with your natural body chemistry.

Perfume wearing tips! aka how I put perfume on!

1. Spray two short bursts on the side of your neck before dressing, then let it dry before putting on your shirt.  Why?  It gives the scent a chance to dry into your skin, and not stain your clothes.  Perfume DOES stain after a while and sometimes it is very difficult to get the old scent out of cloth.

2. If the scent is very strong, and you're unsure about it, spritz some in the air and walk under the falling mist.  Then your hair and shoulders will be lightly scented.

3. If you wear silk-strung pearls- to extend the life of the pearls (they DO absorb scents if they are real!) put the perfume on FIRST, and pearls always go on last, and are taken off first. 

4. Don't wear too much... PLEASE.

5. Unless you are going to be somewhere where you don't wash your hands often, don't bother putting perfume on your wrists.  You'll just wash it off and there goes wasted perfume. 

6: Try to get real samples before you buy a big bottle for yourself! Then you get to see how your body works with them, then choose the best one and buy that!!! 

Well, that's it for tonight! I hope you all had a nice Valentine's Day and Lunar New Year!

Sadness~

Hello....




I was all ready to do pretty makeup for today, and even make a video, but NO. My skin had to go get blackheads on itself.




Well, I will try anyway, but forgive me if my skin looks less than stellar...