Summer Glow with Avon and Mark Beauty

Hello Dolls! 

It's a new week and you know what that means, new Beauty Blogpost. I have been wearing the heck out of pink blushers this whole winter season! Pink is just a color that I am comfortable with and it always looks good on my complexion. Well, summer is almost here so I am trying to update some of my makeup to include warmer toned products. So when I heard that my friend became an Avon representative I had to take a look around for some fun new products to try out!

She recommended the very popular and youthful Avon brand Mark.  Mark is an expertly edited beauty and fashion boutique. The Brand distinctive items are Magnetic, sassy, unexpected and fresh,  With this brand, Avon gives every young woman the opportunity to mix it up and make her own mark. Shopping mark means finding cutting-edge fashion, accessories and customizable color palettes, all inspired by the hottest runway looks of the season. Women who love beauty and fashion will love mark.  Their items are very good quality, cutting edge and very trendy, making them suitable for any age, skin type and complexion.  

My friend recommended me to try 2 products, first the Juice Gems lip glosses and second, the new Mark Touch & Glow Shimmer Creme Cubes in Coral Glow. Their original Touch & Glow cubes is Pink toned and it is insanely popular, but I thought I’d give the Coral version a try to coincide with my warm themed ideas.  For those of you that dont know, Mark. also makes, clothing, body & hair care, and jewelry…its really quite the spread!

Mark. Juice Gems High Shine Lip Gloss:

As you may know about me by now, I'm NOT a lip gloss kind of girl.  I tend to lean more toward regular lipstics specially if they are matte.  However, I wanted to give this one and my friend a chance and try it out.  I chose the color Mango Tango, a sheer pearlescent peach. The gloss comes in a long squeeze tube with an angled plastic tip for application. It is fairly light pigmentation, but gives a super glossy shine to my lips and it smells just like peach! Yum! I  must say It is only slightly sticky, nothing too bad, and it lasts about 2 hours before I have to reapply. So plan on keeping this in your bag for touch-ups.

Mark Touch & Glow Shimmer Creme Cubes:

I love my blushes and anything in a cute packaging.  Although the blush comes int he regular Mark Compact the inside I love!  This palette is sooooo gorgeous and so interesting to look at! It has 9 raised shimmer cubes in shades of coral, bronze and gold. They say that the raised cubes also allow for individual application of a specific color or highlight. However, I found that once I run my brush over all of the shades to blend them together, the darker shades kind of smudge up the lighter ones. The color is fairly sheer, but you can build it up by doing another layer or by only using the bottom 6 shades. It blends easily and I think it gives a great glow without being overly shimmery.

Over all, I have to say Mark Products are very good and I was very please with them.  Have you try this brand yet?? Let me know your thoughts.

Happy Styling!!

  Disclosure: "I am working in collaboration withAvon and Mark Brand and samples were provided for review. However, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. " 

The Savannah Experience: Nature's Best Kept Secret

Hey Dolls!!

 Today I want to talk to you about a new collaboration I'm working on with Savannah Hair Therapy.  

How many time have you wish for healthy, luscious, silky, shiny and smooth hair?? Well look no more.  I want to introduce you to this expert line call Savannah. The success of this line its nature’s best kept secret, better known as Shea Butter. When cracked open, the Shea Butter nut reveals butter rich in vitamins A, E and F, essential fatty acids, proteins and cinnamic acid. These natural properties is what provide intense moisture, promote cell renewal, increase scalp circulation and protect against harmful UV rays and free radical damage.

 Savannah Hair Therapy offers a complete range of hair care products with all natural Shea Butter that penetrates deep into the hair and scalp to moisturize, prevent breakage and smooth the texture and appearance of dry, coarse or chemically processed hair. Savannah Hair Therapy's ultra-rich Shea Butter products nourish the hair for a richer, shinier and healthier look and feel.

They have a very complete line with different products.  It doesn’t matter whether you have frizzy unmanageable hair, if its chemically treated or if you just want to give your hair a restart and a most needed boost the Savannah Hair Treatment line has something that will work for you.  

 I had a chance to try 3 of the line products and I must say I’m IN LOVE with them and their results.

The first one I tried is the Shea Butter POP Treatment which is made of 60% Natural Keratin and is a Moisture Repair treatment.  This unique treatment complex contained in a spray ampule rehabilitates and coats the hair shaft, creates a protective layer against climate damage and nourishes, restores and rejuvenates the hair's natural moisture which is compromised by chemical treatments.  After rinsing this product of your hair you simply go on to style it at usual.  You will instantly notice a smoother, silky and shiny hair that looks instantly restore and trust me when I say the results last as long as 4 weeks. 

  The second product I tried from this line is the Shea Butter Treatment Mask. This intense conditioning formula is produced from the Shea nut that leaves ultra-dry, coarse or unruly hair manageable, soft and strong against damage. Shea Butter contains high concentrations of vitamin A, E and F, amino acids and keratin, creating a unique complex that restores hair to its healthy state. The natural Keratin in this products delivers softness, flexibility and brilliant shine, while the amino acids assist in the production of proteins that soften, nourish and strengthen hair fibers.

Last but not least I got the chance to try the Shea Butter Treatment Oil.  This was applied to me after the shampoo and rinse process on to my damp hair and after that it was simply styled as usual.  The Shea Butter Treatment Oil is produced from Shea Butter nut, a natural source of keratin that coats the hair and imparts softness, flexibility and brilliant shine. A high concentration of exceptional ingredients including vitamins, silk proteins and amino acids penetrate the follicle, restoring damaged hair from root to tip. If you hair is greasy like mine, be calm and do not panic since this remarkable oil is easily absorbed and does not leave a greasy residue. Initial application will create brilliant shine and leave hair feeling soft and manageable. Continued use will nourish, hydrate, strengthen and return vitality to dry damaged hair.

I have very fine, brittle and delicate hair and I have to say this trio is the slam dunk of new hair products.  They are natural products which would help any type of hair.  It doesn’t matter if you think you have very healthy hair the truth is the air, pollution, hot tools and every day harshness constantly attacks and damages every strand of hair we have.  So take a look at this line and make them a part of your hair beauty routine.

For More Information:

Savannah Hair Treatment PR

(787) 528-1277

 Let me know what you think!  What are you secrets to beautiful hair?

  

Happy Styling!!

  Disclosure: "I am working in collaboration with the Savannah Hair Therapy Brand and samples were provided for review. However, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. Some of the pictures where provided by Savannah" 

Lets talk Brushes!!!! Real Techniques Brushes

Makeup brushes. If you asked me 10 years ago, I would be like “Why do I need those, I have hands!” Now, I almost feel like I couldn’t live without them. The problem is, I like nice things and really nice makeup brushes can be expensive and that makes it difficult to build a nice collection. Thankfully Real Techniques brushes are here to save the day…

About Real Techniques: Real Techniques was founded in 2011 by 2 sisters, Sam and Nic Chapman who are both experienced makeup artists and the creators of the Pixiwoo channel on YouTube. Their goal with Real Techniques was to achieve unbelievable brush quality along with professional, interesting and fun education. They also make a ton of helpful videos demonstrating how to best use each brush!

Now, don’t get me wrong I do love my Sigma F80, (and the rest of them) but in all honesty I reach for these just as much if not more than some of my “higher end” brushes. They are all very soft and I have never had any issues with shedding. Also, these Real Techniques brushes are very easy to wash, unlike my Sigma which holds onto makeup a little harder.

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Setting Brush:

The Setting Brush is the first brush I ever bought from Real Techniques. I love to use it for applying concealer and lightly applying setting powder on my t-zone. These bristles are a tiny bit on the scratchy side, so giving it a quick rinse in conditioner after washing helps curb that issue. $7.99 at Ulta.

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Expert Face Brush:

The Expert Face Brush is the second brush I bought from them and I had it sitting in a drawer for the longest time! Don’t ask me why. This has quickly become my go-to face brush for all foundations. I had been using my Sigma but I found that this gives a lot of coverage and it’s almost just as soft. I love using it with my bareMinerals Original Foundation. The only “issue” I have with these brushes is the wide base. It makes it difficult to fit into my brush holder, BUT they can stand on their own, so I just keep them separate for now. $8.99 at Ulta.

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Bold Metals Blush Brush:

This Blush Brush is from their new Bold Metals collection. These are significantly more expensive, but I got it on sale.  This design is obviously much different, with it shape and rose gold platted finish. It does leave fingerprints but you are just going to have to expect and accept that fact if you buy these. This is soft but I wouldn’t say its that much softer than some of their other brushes. It has a medium density and the angled tip helps to precisely apply your blush (or bronzer.) $23.99 at Ulta.

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Stippling Brush:

The Stippling Brush is the newest addition to my Real Techniques family and I’m so happy to have her. It’s great for applying foundations, blush, highlighter, and setting powder. You really can do everything with this 1 brush! I like to use it to get additional coverage by lightly stippling on more product for a flawless non-cakey look. I also love it for applying blush by stippling so you don’t disturb your makeup underneath. Again, this one has a wider base so its difficult to fit in my brush holder. $9.99 at Ulta.

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I just showed you the face brushes today, but they have lots of eye brushes that people love too! If you are looking to add some great quality brushes to your collection for not a lot of money, then you need to try Real Techniques!

Do you have any Real Techniques Brushes? What’s you favorite affordable brush brand?

Happy Styling!!