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~

Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Lip Tar

Hello-




I got some more goodies in the mail- Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Lip Tars!




http://www.occmakeup.com/liptar.html


These are very highly pigmented lip colors and they can be easily mixed, they are more like a lip paint than a gloss.  They have a slight minty feeling on the lips, as they have peppermint oil in them, as well as hemp oil and vitamin E.  I got a few colors to try it out- Safety Orange, Feathered, Anime, Plum, Uber, Conquest, and NSFW.


Here they are on my desk!

When I say they are intense, I mean it.  And I am using HARDLY any, these are $12.50 for a reason.


Examples:




Anime

Feathered

Another really helpful tip- Put these on with a lip brush! They come with a tube that allows for lip application but being how intense these colors are, it looks better when applied more precisely.

Brushguards!

Hello!




I was looking through youtube and I came across a video by EnKoreMakeup about something called the brushguard. 




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mDad4yNuGc




The can also be ordered at thebrushguard.com.  They're not pricey either, 5.50 per pack and FREE SHIPPING! (At least in the US)




It's a nifty  new thing for those of us who want to protect our investments (brushes) by keeping the bristles from getting messed up.




Another neat feature is that you can slide them up the handle and protect the logo from rubbing off (if you have MAC brushes like I do, this is annoying!  Too bad 2 of mine already rubbed off... T_T) .  He also mentions putting clear nail top coat over the engraving, so I did that also.




I ordered my brushguards, I will blog about them and take pics/review when they get here! ^o^

Olay Body Wash with Shea Butter

Hello!




I have another product review, which will do wonders if you have dry winter skin (like me!) and it's not expensive! 


That is Olay Ultra Moisture Body Wash with Shea Butter!

I have also tried their Age-defying wash, but it has petroleum jelly in it, and I just ended up feeling greasy and my bathtub slick and slippery.   This one doesn't leave that weird slippery feeling.  I do feel significantly more moisturized, not much need for lotion after the shower when I use this.  But not only does it moisturize well, but it SMELLS SO GOOD.  It smells like something you'd get at Victoria's Secret Body.  Doesn't smell like inexpensive wash at all.

Price wisely, I think individually a big bottle is about 8 dollars, I got a 2 pack of big bottles at Costco for I think $10.  HIGHLY recommended!