Beauty Product Reviews
Worth Every Penny!
BillyB's makeup brushes and tools are impeccable: they're practical and crafted to produce precisely flawless results. They've made my life so much easier because not only are they a pleasure to travel and work with, they simply get the job done! BillyB has definitely set the bar--amazing, amazing, amazing!
Magic in a Bottle
It was through my work with Maxine Tatlonghari of Vanity Girl Hollywood and my fellow make-up artist, Olivia Danielle of ODMakeup that I came to learn of Indie Lee's All Natural Beauty Products--my colleagues absolutely adore Indie, her line, and urged me to experience its majesty for myself.
Well what can I say--my girls are total beauty junkies who certainly know how to spot rare gems and share the love ;) I've been using this 100% olive derived Squalane Oil religiously, day and night, as my moisturizer and it truly is magic in a bottle!
This colorless, virtually odorless oil absorbs deep into the skin helping to retain moisture while smoothing the skin's surface without feeling sticky or looking greasy. It creates the perfect canvas for makeup application--any products applied next simply glide on like buttah! It's also highly concentrated so only about 3 drops are needed when applying and patting it onto the skin.
Naturally, I have combination skin and in the first three days of using this product, my t-zone appeared slightly more shiny than usual--however, after that period passed, I noticed my skin come into a complete state of balance and begin to feel more supple!
Since using this Squalane facial oil, I've experienced far less oiliness--let me say, I've never before had any other skincare product perform in such a way and leave my skin looking so radiant--I am in LOVE!
When I was gifted this sheer tinted loose powder at the Youngblood Endless Beauty Event, little did I know just how a-m-a-z-i-n-g this product was going to be until I used it on one of my clients with medium-toned skin who also suffered from very oily skin. As many of you may know, translucent powder can sometimes turn medium-toned skin and beyond very ashy, which is not the desired effect we want to achieve. This silky powder truly performed beautifully as it absorbed excess oil, allowing her skin to look fresh, semi-matte, hydrated, and flawless without appearing dry! It's an absolutely incredible powder and a must-have in my kit!
Major Love
I have to give it to the lovely and beautiful Josie, she bottles thee best Argan oil! I have tried numerous brands, various oils and while many have been very good and some even great, I always find myself coming back to Josie's Argan Oil. The quality is like no other: it's ultra lightweight, fast absorbing, fragrance free (major points in my book), nourishes dehydrated skin and makes it just glow, glisten, and radiate off the charts! This is one of my top favorite products of all time!
The Best High Street Lash Adhesive
This lash adhesive includes a fiber brush tip applicator that makes for precise, quick, and easy application. The adhesive itself is reminiscent of the Urban Decay lash adhesive in the way that they both have that opalescent quality about them yet dry to a clear finish. They also are both latex-free, amazingly waterproof, and cruelty-free! (As of now, you can only get your hands on the Urban Decay lash adhesive if you purchase a pair of their false lashes.) This is a fantastic inexpensive lash adhesive with convenient packaging--you can simply travel with this one product and have everything you need to touch up any lifting corners.
Say Goodbye to Undereye Circles!
I am thrilled to find that the infamous Eve Pearl Salmon Concealer has proven to be truly magical! I remember watching Eve years ago work her magic on t.v. shows like The View and The Today Show, transforming every day women into total bombshells and dreaming that one day I'd get to learn her tricks of the trade! Well, my friends, this product is just one of her secret beauty weapons!
The first shade in Concealer Trio "A" (Light/Fair/Medium) is my perfect shade for concealing under my eyes! I gently tap just the tiniest amount with my ring finger (after primer, before foundation) and it completely neutralizes my purple/green veins! Its pigmentation is fantastic--my days of layering tons of concealers are over! The consistency is light, smooth, blends beautifully, and sets to a natural finish. The formulation is infused with potent natural antioxidants, nutrients, and sunscreen, making it a concealer and treatment in one.
The Salmon Concealer also comes in Tan, Dark, and Deep. It is also Oil-Free, Water-Free, Paraben-Free, Petroleum-Free, Fragrance-Free, Mineral Oil-Free, and Cruelty-Free!
If you're still searching for your perfect concealer, I absolutely recommend checking out this product!
My Everyday Primer
Typically, I'm not a fan of silicone foundation primers, but this one is fantastic!! It truly has that silk-to-powder finish within seconds of application, it's clear and lightweight in texture, feels amazing on the skin and helps foundation to just glide on! The best part is that it is richly formulated with vitamins and minerals, protects skin from environmental damage, and is also paraben and cruelty-free! I've also never experienced that 'roll off' or sticky feel that you sometimes get from silicone primers, which is great! I wear this primer everyday and I just LOVE it!!
Gotta Have'em All
It all started with getting Lucky..and then I had to have the rest! I am very impressed with the natural formulation and pigmentation of these lip tints--they glide on effortlessly! I also noticed that while using these and even after, my lips feel very moisturized, which is fantastic for a matte finish! I love these matte ones because I can wear them as is or dab some gloss over'em to make'em shiny and/or sparkly. As with any lip product, you just have to be sure to prep your lips well before applying.
These shadows blend so effortlessly (you could easily just apply with your fingers) and are nicely pigmented--they definitely give the look of cream shadows. They are so beautifully glowy and would look amazing on tan or dark skin tones! To amp up the metallic intensity, you can pat them over a colored base.
Amazing
The description is spot on--this liquid liner does not smudge, flake, nor run and it's so easy to use! It's a nice black with a semi-gloss finish and the finest precise brush applicator I've come across yet!
Need to do detailed calligraphy? Done. Need clean precise tiny dots? Done. Need regular or cat winged eyeliner? So done. Be warned though, you'll need a heavy duty make-up cleanser to remove. Perfect for bridal work and underwater shoots!