Product Review: Colgate Wisps

Hi guys!

Ok, I know what you're thinking- toothbrushes are not a beauty product...

Wrong!

Having nice smelling white teeth enhances your beauty more than most things. And when people want to get close to you, you don't want to knock them dead (literally) with your bad breath.

Wisps (for those who don't know) are tiny disposable toothbrushes with a ball of breath freshener on them.

Aren't they cute?

These are perfect for after a dinner date, drinks at the club, or anywhere you need to ban the nasty breath.  But... do they work?

For me, yes!  For such a tiny amount of freshener they do pack a punch. I have the spearmint wisps (right in the picture) and within a few seconds of brushing my teeth, I feel a wave of mint.  They have a brush on one end to get rid of excess food, and a pick on the handle should something be stuck. They come in small blister packs but each brush is individually sealed with foil to keep them fresh when you need them.

However they do NOT replace regular brushing! You must keep brushing your teeth the regular way too.

Pros: very portable, no water needed, strong flavor (in spearmint at least), sanitary, discreet

Con: Somewhat expensive for what they are.

The cost is the main con of the wisp.  For a 4 pack of brushes, it will cost you between 3-5$ depending on your shop. They can (like everything else) always be found cheaper online!

They're not intended for daily use, as I said, but they are quite handy when needed!

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.

MAC Hello Kitty Stately Black

MAC Hello Kitty Stately Black Look






Hello!




Today, I am going to show you how to create the Stately Black look from MAC's recent Hello Kitty Collection. There is also a video on this on my YouTube channel!




Here is what the look looks like on paper

(Mac Picture)






And here is my result

(My pic)




This is also a great look for New Year's Eve, ladies!




I did it SLIGHTLY different. I am using two different products than what MAC suggests.


In place of Phone Number eye kohl, I am using Paint Pot in blackground. This also exaggerates the sparkle in the Stately Black shadow!


In place of the Tippy blush (I was sadly unable to get it) I am using my usual Tenderling blush. Use whatever blush suits your skin.




Here's what you need/I used




Face


1.Studio Sculpt Concealer
2.Studio Sculpt Liquid foundation (they do not specify for the concealer or foundation)
3.Tenderling blush


Eyes


1.Paint Pot in Blackground
2.Hello Kitty Too Dolly shadow quad
3.Carbon eye shadow
4.Technakohl liner in Smoothblue
5.Plushlash Mascara in Plushblack
6.False lashes (optional)


Lips


1.Lipliner in subculture
2.Lipstick in Fashion Mews
3.Lustreglass in Luminary




Let's Begin!




Step 1


Prime, conceal and apply foundation to your face.


Step 2


LIGHTLY contour your cheeks with blush.




Step 3


Apply blackground on your lids ONLY.


Step 4


Apply Stately Black shadow over the paint pot to set it, and blend more shadow up into your crease to create a smoky look.


Step 5


Apply Yogurt shadow on the browbone for highlighting.


Step 6


Taking a flat angled brush, create a line of carbon shadow on the lashline as if you were applying eyeliner. Do not smudge it.


Step 7


With a flat angled brush, line the lower lid with Stately Black, smudging it a little to make it smoky.


Step 8


Apply Smoothblue to the waterline.


Step 9


Curl and coat your lashes (upper and lower) with mascara. Optional- apply false lashes.


Step 10


Optional- fill in your eyebrows with powder or stick matching your color.


Step 11


Line the lips with subculture liner.


Step 12


Apply Fashion Mews lipstick.


Step 13


Apply a coat of Luminary Lustreglass over the lipstick. Tip: I put the gloss on a lip brush and then put it on over the lipstick, so as not to contaminate the tube of gloss with foreign lipstick color.




And you're done! I hope you enjoyed it, and Happy New Year!




Love,




ObeyBeauty

Preview for the next year~!

Hello!

2009 has come to an end, but my blog and YouTube channel are just beginning!

For a beautiful New Year, my video and blog for the MAC Hello Kitty Stately Black look will be up sometime today, just in time for New Year's Eve!

The next three videos I have planned-

1. Madonna's Sorry Makeup

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5OPMI13qng

2. Madonna's Look in Take a Bow

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDeiovnCv1o

One of the looks in Lady Gaga's Paparazzi. Will eventually do ALL of them!

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

Stay tuned and stay beautiful!

Love,

ObeyBeauty

So you broke your lipstick.... Me too! Let's fix it!

So I went to go use my MAC Hello Kitty Fashion Mews lipstick, one of those limited edition, you're-not-gettin'-it-no-morez shades... and snap! It had a crack in it!  Freaking out, I googled ways to fix lipstick, ranging from taking a lighter to it and pushing it together, to just giving up and making it into gloss, when I came across something called Lipstix Remix.

What is it?

Lipstix Remix (http://lipstixremix.com) is a kit that not only allows you to fix your broken or melted lipsticks, but also allows you to be creative, and mix colors you have to make new!  So I ordered it (It's 19.99, worth it considering my lipsticks are about 14.50 each...)

Here's how it went!

What you need:

 

Microwave

Lipstick holder, all cleaned out- Make sure to scrape out the base of the lipstick and save it! You'll need it or you won't have enough product to repair it properly!  (see pic)

Lipstick mold

Mixing cup with broken lipstick inside

Spatulas

Step 1: Scrape out all that lipstick into the cup!  (See Hello Kitty in there? She’s sad because she’s broken.  Sadder still, I can’t put her back on the lipstick. Oh well…)

Step 2: Put the cup in the microwave.

Step 3: Microwave for 45 seconds, or until the lipstick is liquid.

Step 3 a: In the meantime, snap together the lipstick mold and get it ready.

Step 4: Bend the cup into a spout and pour the liquid into the top of the mold. It hardens quick, so time is of the essence.  It doesn’t have to be 100% full (as you can see with mine) but close to it or there won’t be enough.

Step 5: Put the mold on a level surface in the freezer for at least 10 minutes.

Step 6: Unscrew the top off carefully.  There should be some lipstick sticking out.

Step 7: CAREFULLY slide the base into the clean lipstick container then JUST as carefully work the sides of the mold off. Make sure the base is in securely.

Step 8: Screw the lipstick all the way down and put it away! You fixed it!

Your lipstick is now ready to use!  Now instead of buying a replacement, you can get a totally new color!

I hope you enjoyed! 

Lazy much?

December 11, 2009

ObeyBeauty News~

I’ve been away for a while, but I have been using that time for ideas to make this blog better. Keep an eye out for the following:

1. Template Overhaul! I am working on a customized background/header for this site. Any ideas, shoot them my way! I’m always open to suggestions and I will give credit.

2. I am currently honing my skills in airbrush makeup. Will be writing about that too.

3. Videos are coming to my YouTube channel! Coming soon!

4. I’ve accumulated more products in my collection, meaning more product reviews!

5. Will be creating a twitter page and a NEW facebook page!

Stay tuned, and be patient!

~Roxy~