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Pillow Talk-What shade by Charlotte Tilbury turns you on?

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( lipstick color-Pillow Talk )

Wanting a SUPER GLAM LOOK that is a head-turner, every girl’s DREAM that comes to A Reality?

Make it possible by getting a new makeup collection from Charlotte Tilbury featuring the iconic Pillow Talk new products. Thank you and it’s finally out!

How about a new miracle Pillow Talk mascara? A push up lashes mascara and it has a 24-hour lift effect and an instant volume which makes your eyes look dramatically. It is smudge-proof, perfect for any weather, and no rush because No Lash curlers needed! A much time-saver way to wear on. Pair this mascara with Exclusive Pillow Talk Push Up Eye kit to complete the dreamiest Pillow Talk gaze!

Let’s go down the lane, and make way for the New! Pillow Talk Lip & Cheek Glow! Another magical colour collection that stands-out and make way to that nuanced rosebud-pink hue for the lips and cheeks. 

Secrets revealed! 

How can we resist having a universally-flattering hue for everyone? Discovering ourselves with not JUST one or other skin colour that matches to anyone, but these innovative shades that make every women’s beauty DREAM.

I’m getting excited to try this one…

JEWEL Lips in Pillow Talk!

A rose-golden sparkle where magic ignites with crystals and diamonds! 

Magical, right? It could last up to 7 hours! Contains Vitamin E with Hyaluronic Acid, which has magic hydrating powers due to its high water-holding capacity.

I love shiny things! This lipstick has diamond powder where it infuses a jewel-like light and a natural-looking glow. Combine with the Pillow Talk lip cheat and wow! Just Wow!

What I admire most of Charlotte’s masterpiece is she turn an EXPERTLY CREATED Jewel Lips to enhance our selves with a veil of jewels for MESMERISING LIPS!

Let’s talk about a perfect NUDE that Suits All! 

It’s not about wearing nothing. It’s about a lovely matte nude-pink lippies. 

Charlotte says, “Lipstick is happiness in a tube!”. Perfectly matched! Pillow Talk liner and lipstick!

The #1 Lipstick in the UK Luxury Makeup Market, hail to the MATTE REVOLUTION PILLOW TALK!

Fuller and wider looking lips are everyone’s perfect look, not to mention supermodels and celebrities. For Charlotte, mixing these multiple shades by hand backstage on every engagement, runway shows, red carpet gala, and even magazine cover shoots is a perfect and a unique way to get the perfect, beautifully-enhanced pillowy-pink hue.

I hate wearing matte lipsticks because usually, it feels dry and cakey, but with Charlotte’s Matte Revolution Lipstick, be gone the old days! This is the BEST Lipstick ever! 

It stays soft on the lip, does not dry out, super light! Gorgeous colour finish! A matte lipstick that features a long-lasting, buildable, and hydrating formula, Paraben-Free! These products were not tested to animals.

Wearing it every day, totally out of this world! Saves time to retouch because it lasts longer. Never bother even when you are busy doing stuff. Eating out, having coffee, and have more rounds of latte. It stays! Definitely a must-have for me.

Is it worth having a $34 lipstick? 

Yeah, it’s pricey! But nothing can compare getting the best and perfect fit for any skin tone. 

The numbers say it all, about the sales globally, from March 2019 to February 2020, ‘3 Pillow Talk beauty icons sold EVERY MINUTE!”. 

Isn’t proof of an AWARD-WINNING and BEST-SELLING single product that went crazy anywhere. The Pillow Talk Mania has TAKEN OVER THE WORLD.

( lipstick color-Pillow Talk )

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MY FAVORITE MAKE UP BRUSHES⁣

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We ladies love to stay beautiful, not only for our man’s eye but most importantly for ourselves. And one way we do that is through makeup. Of course, we are already beautiful without them, but admit it, they elevate beauty to a higher level! Those beautiful shades of lipsticks, eyeshadows, blush… oh my, just thinking about it makes me wanna buy a new set of them! lol⁣

When buying makeup, we always make sure that it is a good brand that won’t hurt our skin. We even tend to become picky with them (well, we should since we are talking about our faces). And one tool that we use to wear makeup is makeup brushes. As much as we are picky with our makeup brands we also need to be also picky with our brushes. And to help you choose what brands you should trust, I would like to share with you my favorite makeup brush brands, my absolute favorite will be at the end!⁣

Let’s start with Dior-⁣

Dior⁣

Yes, one of my favorite brands, may it be makeup, bags, pretty much all of their products. Dior makeup brushes are topnotch, their bristles are soft and made especially for your face not to get irritated. They bring the best out of the foundations by providing a smooth, natural and glowy nude skin effect. Just like the Dior Backstage powder brush, with its soft, round shape and its layered, tapered fibres, it lightly deposits powder on the face for an even finish in a single sweep.  They’ve got plenty of brush sets that you will surely love.

YSL (Yves Saint Laurent) ⁣

Their simple but sleek elegant looking brushes are also one of my faves! Yep yep yep, another designer brand (you know how I love them lol). I like that it’s luxurious and expensive, but aside from that, they are of good quality. Their nice and fluffy foundation brushes are must-haves! If you are a makeup lover like me, you must have heard about their Y-brush. This brush is luxurious in both look and feel, and totally practical at the same time. Its innovative Y reservoir allows for mess-free, easy application and buildable coverage. The flat-top foundation brush buffs and distributes foundation evenly across the skin for a flawless, weightless finish! That is only one of the several beautiful brushes that they have. Check them out!⁣

Chanel⁣

Love their designer bags and makeups, of course, their makeup brushes too! They are great quality brushes that you could hold on to like for eternity (well, that is if you know how to take good care of your brushes properly, of course, lol. Maybe that can be another topic for another blog). From their makeup brushes with matte-black handle with golden ferrule to matte-black handle with silver ferrule and now their new brushes with black handle and ferrule ( the Les Pinceaux de Chanel) the great quality of this product is still the same, if not, better!⁣

We all know that Chanel is a brand of good quality products so you could easily trust their brushes too, just like their Retractable Dual-Tip Eye Contouring Brush. Girl, you’re gonna love this brush, it’s a very convenient brush to have especially if you travel a lot because of two sides that are both retractable (a definer and smudger) and you get to have two brushes with a price of one! They also have other brushes like this (dual-tip), like Retractable Dual-Tip Concealer Brush, Dual-Tip Brow Brush, etc., better check their website for the list. lol. Though a bit pricey, each brush was sturdy enough to justify the price. These brushes are as straightforward and convenient as makeup brushes go. They do the job and are definitely of good quality. ⁣

Lancôme⁣

Lancôme is part of the L’Oréal Luxury Products division. And we know that they are also an awesome brand for makeup! But well, let’s talk about their brushes. One of the highly-rated brush that they have is the Blending Shadow Brush #17, the softness of the brush lasts long, and it retains its shape even if you used them for a long time. You won’t see stray hairs, and this brush never sheds. Just what we need for a brush! There’s nothing more annoying than a makeup brush that sheds, ugh! You know the feeling right? Well, this brush won’t disappoint you for sure. Aside from this brush, there are also other brushes that you can try, just like their Dual-End Liner and Shadow Brush #18 (this rare dual-ended brush both sides are equally impressive), Concealer Brush #8, Dual-End Liner and Smudger brush #24, Precision Cheek Brush #7, Blending Tip Brush #16 and many others. Try it!⁣

Each brush was created to make product application easier for every woman, with brushes for the eyes, face, and lips. So if you’ve been looking to splurge a little on your tools, try picking up a few from these brands. They are my trusted brands of brushes that I entrusted to work with my designer makeups. I don’t mind spending a couple of extra bucks for a really good brush if it means it will last me a long time, I know you feel the same way too. ⁣

And, let’s end with my favorite!!!⁣

Artis

What’s so great about Artis brushes?⁣

They are made to be used with cosmetics and across all types of formulas  – liquids, powders and emollients.  Each fibre bundle is packed with 3-10 times more fibres than their closest makeup brush counterpart, and the tip of each CosmeFibre tapers down to 3 microns (which you can’t see with the naked eye!) so you get the softest application and superior results.⁣

The handle is made to fit the wrist perfectly!!! It’s a serious splurge, the Rolls-Royce of makeup applicators, ergonomically correct, indestructible, and able to deliver a flawless finish to your fabulous face and body!⁣

I use to be a regional manager for the brand a few years ago and would travel to stores and teach MUA’s how to use them. I really recommend their brushes to you all and guarantee that you will love them as much as the Kardashians and Kylie Jenner love them. Yup, that’s right, they are one of the trusted brands that they love.⁣

⁣ So why not go and try them now? You’re gonna love them, trust m

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BEST FOUNDATIONS OF 2020

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Wooo, it’s hot!

Are you sweating your foundation off yet, changing it for the summer? Most of us find it hard to find the right foundation that suits our skin. Maybe we know the shade that fits our skin tone but our skin types might not be compatible with the foundation.

Fret not my dears, that’s why I’m here giving you a list of wonderful foundations that your skin might love.

1. Hourglass Vanish Seamless Foundation

2. Hourglass Vanish ​Seamless Finish Liquid 

Foundation​, this foundation is amazing. It should be worn with a really moisturized skin and use a little bit goes a long way. One pump gets the entire face. It has a primer built into it so you don’t have to wear one. Some people might not like this but a lot love their Seamless Finish Foundation Stick. ​This foundation is gorgeous! If you usually hate how foundation sticks are stiff and hard to blend, well this one is different. It blends like a dream and it wears so nicely throughout the day. If you have normal/dry skin, visible pores, uneven skin tone, and texture, with lots of freckles, this foundation will do an excellent job masking all of that while still making your skin look like skin. (You know what I mean. lol) It blends in so easily, even with just your fingers.

3. Kat Von D Beauty Lock-It Foundation

I own a​ KVD Vegan Beauty Lock-It Tattoo Foundation ​and I personally love it. In fact, this foundation is a definite staple in my collection.

 This foundation does a great job with keeping oil at bay throughout the day and it also doesn’t accentuate any dryness that you may have— it’s nice and matte. I’ve often put it on at 6 am and it still looks fresh at dinner. I do not need a concealer with this foundation — in fact, it’s the only foundation or concealer I’ve found that does not crease under my eyes. It stays smooth and crease-less under my eyes all day long.

But if you want something that looks natural and not a full coverage girl like me, this is not for you. Even lightly applied, this foundation looks like you are wearing makeup.

4. Tom Ford Traceless Foundation

I love Tom Ford products, but we’re gonna talk about their foundation in particular of course. lol. Their ​Traceless Foundation Stick​ is amazing! It’s a good buy for​ $88​ believe me it’s worth it! Most of us may associate foundation sticks with cakey face, but with this foundation, it’s not cakey at all. And what’s more amazing is that a little goes a long way, and it stays on your face for the entire day.

Their ​Traceless Foundation SPF15​ is just as amazing as their foundation stick. At a price of $88, it’s a great buy! I love its coverage. It is easy to apply and it diffuses very easily, and it is long-lasting. If you have mixed skin, its coverage is the best for you, it hides all imperfections. It also has sunscreen and it leaves skin radiant, illuminated, and more rejuvenated.

5. And 6. Giorgio Armani

Next is Giorgio Armani ​Power Fabric Full Coverage Liquid Foundation​ and Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation. ​Their ​Power Fabric Full Coverage Liquid

Foundation​ has great coverage with a dewy sheen. Perfect when used over a primer. A little pricey but WORTH the cost. It doesn’t feel like you have any foundation on your face! It doesn’t oxidize, which will make you even like the foundation even more. Has a lovely skin-like finish and lasts all day even on combination/oily skin.

Their ​Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation​ ​is inspired by charmeuse silk, “The Fabric of Emperors,” this luminous foundation glides on weightlessly for a flawless lit-from-within glow. Yes, it is expensive but it is weightless and full coverage which is a crazy amazing combination that is why this is hands down absolutely worth the money.

7. And 8. Charlotte Tilbury

Charlotte Tilbury’s​ Magic Foundation ​and ​Airbrush Flawless ​are also awesome! ​Magic Foundation​ has a matte finish but not flat with full coverage, goes on lovely, blends well, and feels so lightweight on. Goes on smooth and doesn’t sit on top of pores. Their ​Airbrush Flawless​ smells amazing! 

Well the foundation itself is amazing, but I felt like I needed to emphasize the smell. lol. I love it that a little goes a long way for sure with the full coverage foundation! It does recommend letting it set to see true color but it’s beautiful and makes skin look flawless.

9. Rodan Fields Radiant Defense Perfecting Liquid

This one is your skincare and your make up at the same time. Lol. It is light and buildable, oil-free, and doesn’t clog your pores. It’s a derma cosmetic so you will have properties that will help work on skin redness. Can’t get better than this for daily coverage. But as advised you should still wear a layer of SPF even though this liquid does have SPF.

If you are not up for this pricey foundation, I’ve got you, girl! You can also try these budget-friendly foundations!

10. Revlon color stay 24 hours

Revlon Colorstay 24 hours is one of the great drugstore foundations. It has a soft natural hydrating matte finish! If you have dry textured skin, this is so natural and lightweight. Oily to combo and dry to combo you’ll like it both. It just depends on your skin. When you used the oily if you have oily skin, you’ll love the matte finish, and if you have dry skin, you’ll love the hydrating matte finish even better.

11. Phoera foundation

This foundation is actually refreshingly good! It stays on all day, and it has really good coverage. The only issue I have is that when it dries down, it’s impossible to blend a stick or liquid contour, so you have to work fast. Overall, it’s a great product, especially if you’re on a budget!

12. Best Primer Ever!

Now let’s talk about primers. Some may not know why we should use primers, Primer​ basically fills in the pores, blurs our blemishes, and gives smoothness to the skin. Think of primer as a base which gives the makeup something to adhere to. It ​protects​ the skin by acting as a barrier and also helps makeup to last longer.

One of the primers that I use and love is ​Tatcha Silk Canvas Primer

Tatcha started when Victoria Tsai, the founder of Tatcha, while on a trip to Kyoto discovered a world of pure beauty, craftsmanship, and heritage, and an encounter with a modern-day geisha changed her life. An encounter that leads her to create Tatcha. She learned classical Japanese beauty secrets passed down by generations that took a different approach to skincare – that less is more.

Now, what makes this primer feel special from the get-go is that it comes with a small disk for application. My favorite thing about the primer is how big the payoff is for so little product application. Its ability to blur away pores is also immediate. I tried using it over a big blemish once, and although the primer didn’t completely conceal it, it definitely helped fade the redness. The same can be said for my sometimes dark eye circles—the primer helps dull them and brightens up my under eye area. It’s also so lightweight it barely feels like anything is on. 

I’d almost forget if it weren’t for every time I look in the mirror, I’m amazed by how bright and airbrushed my skin looks. It’s like the Paris filter comes to life.

After religiously applying The Silk Canvas Primer every day, I noticed that people started to compliment me even MORE and MORE on my “natural glow” and “perfect skin.” And though I’m lucky to have never had problematic skin, I’m always quick to point out the look isn’t completely natural and that primer really isn’t BS. Well, at least Tatcha’s isn’t.

I hope this list helped you up to find the right foundation that your skin will love. And remember that primer is important before applying foundation. lol.

Stay Beautiful and Fabulous girls!

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