Monday, April 21, 2014

Shiseido Lip Lacquer: Lacquered Lips OH MY!

Hello My Darlings!,

Oh, it's the latest travesty!!..My lips have fallen in love once again and this time it's
the 'shine' thats ensnared them! Yes, yes I loooove my glosses & lipsticks & such but
'lip lacquer' has conquered this time and oh how I surrendered..naturally :D!

So allow me to fill you in on this 'lip love' in a tube that was inspired by Japanese
Lacquerware..Read On:



Product: Shiseido Lacquer Rouge
(Photo; Right)
Shiseido Lacquer Rouge in Sanguine



Featured Color:
RD413- Sanguine


Available Colors: 25



Pros:
Smooth, one-coat coverage,
intense color payoff, non-bleeding,
non-staining, long lasting,
contains Super Hydro-Wrap Vitalizing DE
to smooth & moisturize peeling lips



Cons: None



Price: $25.00 ea.



Where to Buy: http://www.shiseido.com/lacquer-rouge/9990000000029,en_US,pd.html&cgid=makeup-lips-lipstick&&dwvar_9990000000029_color=00029_VI418



My Verdict: Love It!



Check out my pic below....








I must say that this Lip Lacquer truly did cover in one coat and the color/shine
resolution is quite beautiful. No bleeding or staining, which is what can usually 
accompany any type of liquid lip gloss. 5-Star product! My lips truly did resemble
Japanese Lacquerware.. YAAAAY!! :)


So, if you're in the mood to Lacquer you lips, copy & paste the link in the 'Where to Buy' section of this review & checkout this marvel in a tube & indulge yourself..



Until Next Time, CIAO! M.R.xxoo






Tuesday, April 8, 2014

NorCal Gold Motives Team: Get your Teamwork on!

Hello Beauty-holics!,

I come to you with this post to talk about 'Team Work'..Yes..a group of people
banning together to support & unite in the pursuit of a common cause..But now
you're thinking, "What in the world does that have to do with beauty?!', well
believe it or not, in this case, it does..

Allow me to introduce to you, Nor Cal Gold Motives Team..

NCGMT represents Motives Cosmetics and this team was put together & came about
via Ronica Garcia (a.k.a. facesbyronica) for Motives Cosmetics.


So, with that being said, allow me to elaborate a wee-bit on Motives Cosmetics-

Motives Cosmetics' brainchild/creator is Loren Ridinger and partnered with
her lovely-self, is LaLa Anthony (hence anytime you see Motives for LaLa beauty
products, this is 'LaLa'). I've reviewed several of these items, out of the plethora
of products, that Motives has to choose from...


Now, this is where the 'Team' theme comes in:

NCGMT is comprised of numerous MUA's, Beauty Bloggers, Estheticians, Beauticians, Cosmetologists and so forth. This group offers many ways to become part of the Motives Cosmetics world and what they also offer is empowerment/encouragement by promoting beauty & knowledge through learning/working with these various products and with each other...


From the opportunity to own your very own UnFranchised Business to
becoming a promoter, NCGMT has many options available for those who
wish to become a part of an exciting world..


Sound interesting to you? Well if it does, then by all means, copy & paste the posted
links below and find out more about how to join this group and become a part of the
Motives Cosmetics world..P.S.-Dont forget to tell them that Medusa Red sent you


Links: http://www.motivescosmetics.com/
         https://www.facebook.com/NorCalGoldMotivesTeam?ref=br_tf


Until We Meet Again, Ciao!-M.R. xxoo

Saturday, April 5, 2014

DMA Cosmetics: It's All Lipstick & Lipshine..

Hello My Darlings!,

Ah, once again I must confess, that my obsession with Lipstick & Lip Gloss is
once again in the forefront of my mind and as usual, I must share my latest
find with all of you, lest I burst into a shimmery-laden lip product puddle..
Oh the humanity!

In collaboration with DMA Cosmetics, I proudly present to you, DMA Lips' Lipstick
& Lipshine....

Now let me bring you up to speed on these 2 gorgeous must-have's..Here we go:



Product #1: DMA Lipstick
(Photo:Right)


Featured Color: White Lies


Available Colors: 18


Pros:

Vitamin-rich formula, paraben-free,
moisturizing, excellent color pay-off,
non-bleeding/non-staining,
safe for sensitive skin



Cons: None


Price: $23.00 ea.


My Verdict: Love It! My lips are happy..and smooth too! :)







 

Product #2: DMA Lipshine
(Photo: Right)


Featured Color: Bardot Beach


Available Colors: 20


Pros: Mineral & Vitamin-rich formula, moisturizing,
paraben-free, excellent color pay-off, mega-watt shine
non-bleeding, non-tacky formula, safe for sensitive
skin


Cons: None


Price: $21.00


My Verdict: Love It! High shine and gorgeous color without
the tacky feel. Happy Lips! :)



Where to Buy: http://dmacosmetics.com



 Check out my pics....



DMA Lipstick in 'White Lies'



and....




DMA Lipshine in 'Bardot Beach'





DMA stands for Duality Makeup Artistry and a person could actually lose themselves
and become an absolute artist with these products...Gorgeous shades to mix & match.
So if you feel like becoming an artist, then by all means copy & paste the link in the
'Where to Buy' section of this review and head over to DMA Cosmetics and check
these babies out & many more..


Until We meet Again- CIAO! M.R. xxoo

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Forever Flawless: My Diamond-Faced Fairytale..

Hello My Darlings!,

We all know that diamonds are like gifts from the gods..
Precious gems that come in a rainbow of colors..they sparkle & mesmerize us in
the baubles that are created from them. Diamonds also carry with them, great
healing properties as well, which just adds to their over-all beauty..But can these
jewels of grandeur heal the skin?! Allow me to share with you what happens
when you have a face full of diamonds..


Once upon a time, I was told that 'Diamonds Are Forever' & that 'Diamonds Are A Girl's
Best Friend', and as child I wondered "Why?"..Well, that is the question that has stuck
out like the sorest of sore thumbs in my mind & so my quest began..The quest to
discover the fabled fantasy of being immersed in one of the most precious gems in
the world-an ultimate fairytale indeed..I thought it was all a lie..a complete
fabrication..a delusion of grandeur...and then one day I was plunged face first into
the ultimate experience...


In collaboration with Forever Flawless, I proudly present to you the Diamond-Infused
Collagen Boosting Cream from The Pink Diamond Collection, and from The White
Diamond Collection, I present Diamond-Infused Exfoliating & Foaming Cleanser,
Diamond-Infused Facial Peeling Gel and Diamond-Infused Cleansing Complex..
Now for the stats & such..(Starting with the cleansers)
Here we go:


*All 'Before' & 'After' photos are at the end of this post



Product#1:
Diamond-Infused Exfoliating & Foaming Cleanser
(Photo;Right)



Pros:
Enriched with minerals & botanical
extracts, exfoliates and cleans away
impurities, makeup residue/excessive
sebum build-up, non-irritating


Cons: None*

*Note to makeup sleepers-
Be sure to wash your face with a
mild soap to remove any makeup
before using this.



Suitable for all skin types, especially Oily skin


Usage/Performance:
About 2-3 pumps will do the job beautifully,
cleans away oil & dirt in 1 wash, skin is
squeaky-clean without becoming dried
out or sore, works best if used with a soft
facial brush (see photo : right)


Price: $125.00 5.07 Fl.Oz.


My Verdict: Love It! I could hear the clean on my face! (Hence, the 'Squeak') This
product has the 'Scrubbing Bubbles' effect..:D





Product #2 : Diamond-Infused Cleansing Complex
(Photo;Right)



Pros:
Enriched with minerals, antioxidants,
botanical extracts & essential oils,
hydrating, micro-fine diamond
powder cleans deep & gently exfoliates


Cons: None*

*Note to makeup sleepers-
This product works best if you wash your
face with a mild soap before using this





Suitable for all skin types, great for Dry, Combination skin types


Usage/Performance:
A little goes far so 1 squirt will do it, leaves
your face clean with a velvet-like feel, hydrates
without leaving your face greasy
 (see Photo:Right)



Price: $99.00 2.03 Fl. Oz


My Verdict: Love It! Moisture without grease is a great thing!







Product #3: Diamond-Infused Facial Peeling Gel
(Photo:Right)




Pros:
Botanical extracts,
multi-vitamins & extra-fine diamond
powder combine to exfoliate and
peel sebum & dirt build-up off of
skin to clear pores and prevent acne,
brightens skin



Cons: None








Usage/Performance:

A small amount goes far so use this sparingly,
works best on a freshly washed & dried face,
product goes on like a gel but as you rub it
becomes becomes crumby (don't worry, just rub)
and as you work it over your face you can see
the crumby substance turn grey.. rinse with
warm water
(see photo: right)



Price: $179.00 1.76 Fl. Oz



My Verdict! Awesome! I Love It! My skin was left bright & smooth!





Product#3:
Diamond-Infused Collagen Boosting Cream
(Photo:Right)


Pros:
Infused with extra fine diamond
powder, botanicals and Vitamin E
that promote skin elasticity and
firmness while prohibiting any
excessive signs of aging,
non-greasy, safe for sensitive skin


Cons: None


Suitable for all skin types






Usage/Performance:
A small amount goes far and this product absorbs
directly into your skin, and it does so rather quickly,
so you have to work fast-section by section application
is best (see photo: right)



Price: $699.00 1.76 Fl. Oz.


My Verdict! I LOVE IT!! My face was left soft and non-greasy!



Where to Buy: http://www.foreverflawless.com/


So now for the big "Before' & 'After' pics*..
*These photos have not been photoshopped

All of the above listed products were used for 8 days, with the exception of the Facial
Peeling Mask, which was only used twice.




Pic #1 Before-(I had a darkened pore between my eyebrows)

Pic #2 After



Before
After













Pic #3 Before-(I had brown acne spots)

Pic #4 After

Before
After

















Pic #5 Before (Fine Lines)
Pic #6 After


Before
After













My full face, with makeup, after these products....



No Photoshop used :D





So..Do diamonds do the skin good?! YES!YES!YES! If they can do this to
the outside of the body, just imagine what they can do for the inside :D

I have extremely oily skin that is very acne-prone and after using these
products I noticed a great reduction in oil production in my T-zone area
and I did not have to blot my face at all, after my makeup was applied.

All-day oil reduction without soreness, redness or dryness. The Collagen Boosting
Cream worked fabulous underneath my makeup & it didn't make me greasy, which
is the usual side effect of most Collagen creams.

My fine lines were significantly reduced & my skin's over-all texture is supple,
smooth & brightened, oil production is balanced and controlled without being
dried out.


So my Diamond-riddled fairytale has come true and if diamonds really are forever,
then we shall be Forever Flawless! Feel free to copy & paste the link in the
'Where to Buy'section of this review and seek out your own 'diamond fairytale'
by indulging yourself in all of the luxurious products that Forever Flawless has
to offer.

Until Next Time! Ciao- M.R. xxoo