Hey Glossies,

I was tasked with creating a makeup look for Ace.  I wanted her to have a neutral, classic look.  First things first, we had to get those brows waxed and shaped!

Ace - Eye Brow - Before

Since this was her first time getting a brow wax, I went easy on Ace.  I asked the woman who did the brow waxing to clean up the brows and create a slight arch.

Ace - Eye Brow - Before

Makeup

I was scheduled to do a makeup trial after Ace returned from her Senior trip in Florida.   The makeup was not adhering to her face well because of the many tiny bumps on her face, so I had to go back to the drawing board.  I realized that she had heat rash , so consulted with my Beauty Gurus. They recommended a treatment of cortisone cream and aloe vera gel.  Ace began the treatment a few days after and it started to clear up her skin.  After I did the second makeup trial, switched foundations, the makeup look was really coming together.

FOTD Details

Face

• Laura Mercier Primer
• Maybelline Dream Smooth Mousse – Caramel
• MAC MSF – Sun Power

Eyes

• MAC Paint Point – Nubile
• Purley Cosmetics – CTP in Bronze
• MAC Naked Dark pigment
•  MAC Rich Life Pigment
• MAC Saddle e/s
• Kat Von D True Romance Palette – Tequila and Downtown
• Shiseido Accentuating Cream Eyeliner – Black
• Maybelline Falsies mascara – Black
• Rimmel Lash Accelerator Mascara

Cheek

• MAC Hello Kitty Blush – Tippy
• TokiDoki Bronzer – Royal Pride

Lips

• NYX Pink Frost Lip gloss
• Ruby Kisses Brown Lip liner

Ace After Makeup

Mix Maven

Hey Glossies,

Normally with Maybelline foundations, I have to mix 2 shades, Caramel (a bit too light) and Cocoa (too dark) to get the desired shade. I have pleaded with Maybelline to create a shade in-between Caramel and Cocoa. When I saw that the Maybelline Dream Nude Airfoam Foundation was available in Light Cocoa, I had to try it out.

Maybelline Dream Nude Airfoam Foundation - Light Cocoa 360 Shade

Initially, when the Maybelline Dream Nude Airfoam Foundation is sprayed into the palm of the hand, the shade appears lighter than expected, but it quickly turns darker into the Light Cocoa shade.

I tried the Maybelline Dream Nude Airfoam Foundation with a foundation brush and with my hands. The foundation brush seemed to make the foundation look blotchy, streaky and not a lot of coverage. On the other hand, when I used my hands, the application seemed to be more even and the coverage was medium buildable. I rubbed my hands together as if I were lathering up soap and and patted my face with the foundation. I blended with buffer

Before

brush and I repeated the patting motion twice for the right amount of coverage needed.

After

The foundation is lightweight and lasted the entire day. I did not see any signs of oxidation or the gray cast that some other Maybelline foundations cause.

Overall, I like the Maybelline Dream Nude Airfoam Foundation in Light Cocoa. It was a bit messy to use (keep makeup remover wipes handy). I like that I did not have to mix colors. *3 Cheers*

I will definitely re-purchase.

Mix Maven

Hey Glossies,

I have been a fan of Sephora* brand products for a long time. I have added the Prisma Chrome Eye Shadow to the long list of Sephora brand products that I enjoy. The Prisma Chrome Eye Shadow is similar to the MAC’s Extra Dimension Eye Shadow. The shadows are high shine and have a pretty good color payoff. Payoff is more intense if used wet or with an eyes shadow base.

The shadows come in (about) 11 shades. I saw a green shade at the local Sephora. The price is $15 and each comes with a built-in mirror.

I purchased 2 Prisma Chrome Eye Shadows in Shimmery Sand and Sapphire Shine.

Sephora Prisma Chrome Eye Shadow Shimmery Sand

Sephora Prisma Chrome Eye Shadow - Shimmery Sand Swatch

Sephora Prisma Chrome Eye Shadow Sapphire Shine

Sephora Prisma Chrome Eye Shadow Sapphire Shine Swatch

FOTD Details

Face

• Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Primer Skin Transformer
• Perfekt Skin Perfection Gel – Decadent
• MAC MatchMaster Foundation 7.5

Eyes

• Cosmedicine Oil control lotion
• MAC Rubenesque Paint Pot
• Sephora Collection Prisma Chrome Eye Shadow – Shimmery Sand
• Purely Cosmetics – Cream To Powder – Bronze
• MAC Rich Life pigment
• Revlon Bronzed Copper e/s
• Shiseiso Gel Eyeliner – Black
• Ruby Kisses 24 Hour Eye Define Liner
• Dior Diorshow Extase mascara

Cheek

• Revlon ColorStay Mineral Finishing Powder – Sunkiss

Lips

• Chanel Rouge lipstick

Sephora Prisma Chrome Eye Shadow - Shimmery Sand - FOTD

Mix Maven

*Sephora is owned by Moët Hennessy • Louis Vuitton (LVMH), which is the same company that owns Guerlain, Dior (Cosmetics),  Benefit Cosmetics, Makeup For Ever and other high-end brands.

Hey Glossies,

Recently, I tried the Perfekt Skin Perfection Gel.   The gel is a combination of foundation, primer, color-corrector and powder.  The gel is formulated with rich antioxidants, and vitamins A and E  which should instantly improve skin tone and retrain proper hydration.

The Gel comes in 5 shades:  Translucent, Luminous, Radiant, Rich and Decadent.

I used the Perfekt Skin Perfection gel in Decadent.  The texture is smooth and lightweight and the product does not stain like traditional foundations.

Perfekt Skin Perfection Gel in Decadent

Before Applying Perfekt Skin Perfection Gel - Decadent

Because of the scarring on my cheeks, I do not use tinted moisturizers because I need medium (buildable) coverage.  The Perfekt Skin Perfection Gel did reduce a bit of the scarring.

After Applying Perfekt Skin Perfection Gel - Decadent

Perfekt Skin Perfection Gel - FOTD

Overall, I like this product more as a primer and color corrector.  Foundation looks fresher longer and I had a glow to my skin that was not dewy or oily.  If a tinted moisturizer does not work for you, I suggest opting for the Translucent formula. Retails for $57.50 and can be found at Sephora.

Mix Maven

Perfekt Skin Perfection Gel was provided for review from the manufacturer. Please see Pumps and Gloss disclosure policy for more information.

Hey Glossies,

I hope that the weekend was fun and exciting.

Gel liners are my favorite.  One of my favorites is MAC fluidline. I have a few and my new acquisition is Midnight Snack, a soft black.  Sometimes, I do not want an intense eyeliner and my hope was that Midnight Snack would help me achieve a softer look.

MAC Fluidline - Midnight Snack

I found this particular fluidline to be “wetter” than other fluidlines that I have, which I find troubling only because the “wetter” gel liners tend to dry out quicker than “firm” gel liners e.g. Shiseido creamy liner and Shu Uemura painting liner.Comparison between a bold black (Shiseido) liner and Midnight Snack.

FOTD Details

I was not sure if the liner would even show up on me.  The  swatch seems fairly light. Well, I am pleased to say that Midnight Snack fluidiner shows up on me very well.  It gave me the less intense look that I desired.

Face

• Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Primer Skin Transformer
• Maybelline Dream Smooth Mousse foundation – Caramel
• NARS Sheer Glow foundation – Benares

Eyes

• Cosmedicine Oil control lotion
• MAC Below Ground grease paint
• MAC Subtle pigment
• MAC Saddle e/s
• MAC B-Rich e/s
• MAC Buckwheat e/s
• MAC Glamour check e/s
• NARS Mekong e/s
• Revlon Bronzed Copper e/s
• MAC Midnight Snack
• Ruby Kisses 24 Hour Eye Define Liner
• Dior Diorshow Extase mascara

Cheek

• MAC Stark Naked Blush

Lips

• MAC Pucker Tendertone
• MAC Phlox lipstick
• NYX liner – brown

Mix Maven

Hey Glossies,

Makeup Monday has returned. See, what had happened was my favorite camera, a Sony Cybershot, stopped working. So, finally, I  procured another camera, specifically, for FOTD pics.

I do not own a lot of Lancome products, a lipstick and mascara, so I decided to get the ‘Color Design’ Shadow & Liner Palette – Kissed By Gold, last year.   I selected this palette because of the neutral colors.  Great for any skin tone.

Lancôme 'Color Design' Shadow & Liner Palette - Kissed By Gold

The peachy pink shadow is what I used on my lid.  It is similar (somewhat) to MAC’s Expensive Pink, which shows up as gold on my skin. I used the MAC Rubenesque as the colored base.  Normally, I would use Artifact or some other reddish burgundy base, but the color did not need much for it to pop.   I also used the peachy pink shade in the Maybelline Eye Studio Eye Shadow  Palette in Copper Chic on the lid for an extra punch.  The Maybelline* eye studio palette’s shades are a bit more intense than the Lancome* version.

Maybelline Eye Studio Eye Shadow Palette- Copper Chic

Overall, I like the Lancome palette because it offers more options, but the Maybelline Eye Studio palette is less expensive and the Maybelline Eye Studio’s color payoff is better.

 FOTD Details

Face:

• Laura Mercier Primer
• NARS Sheer Glow – Cadiz
• NARS Sheer Glow – Benares

Eyes:

• Cosmedicine Oil-Free Lotion
• Purely Cosmetics CTP – Bronzed Brown
• MAC Rubenesque P/P
• Lancome Kissed By Gold
• Maybelline Copper Chic
• Revlon Bronzed Copper e/s
• Ruby Kisses Very Sexy Mascara
• Ruby Kisses 24 Hour Eye Define Liner

Cheeks -

• MAC Stereo Rose MSF
• MAC Stark Naked Blush

Lips -

• MAC Pucker T/T
• MAC Bold and Brash lipglass

Mix Maven

*Lancome and Maybelline are both owned by The L’Oreal Group.

Hey Glossies,

I have never tried Wet N Wild eye shadow.  All my beauty pals have all recommended various palettes to me, but I was not really interested in trying any of them. So when I was at my local drugstore, I decided to give a palette a try. Why the sudden change of heart?? I had a coupon for dollars off a cosmetic purchase. :p

There were so many choices, but I decided to get just one, “I Got Good Jeans” trio.

Wet N Wild I Got Good Jeans Palette

Of the three colors, I used 2 (the gold and navy blue).  To my surprise, the colors are pretty pigmented and vibrant, but I still used a primer with color to base the eye shadow (as it is my common practice.)

I think this palette is quite festive and could make appearances at several winter holiday functions.

In the look below, along with the Wet n Wild trio, I used MAC Treasure Hunt p/p, Revlon Bronzed Copper e/s, Shu Uemura Paint Liner – Black (M), Dior eye liner -Trinidad, Chanel Mascara.

I recommend the Wet n Wild ‘I Got Good Jeans’ palette to all the beauty mavens, as well as, to those who are on a budget.

Mix Maven

Hey Glossies,

I hope you had a great weekend. I had a super, great Sports weekend!!

I am still loving the Posh Paradise paint pots!! The new paint pots should not be sitting in anyone’s stash. Open them up and use them…NOW!!

In the first look, I used the Half-Wild paint pot as a base.  NARS Eurydice duo is pretty, but it is hard to work with because one side is a duo chrome of burgundy and blue and sometimes the burgundy shows up more or vice versa. I used the Half-Wild paint pot, in an atttempt, to punch up the burgundy, while neutralizing the blue.  Not sure if it really worked, though, but I love the look. Definitely had a soft smoky look.

In the other look, I used Nubile paint pot. Once again, I think this a must-have. I find that it applies better than Painterly paint pot.  It can be blended out to wear as is with no powder shadow. In the look below, I, mainly, used Inglot products.  The new Inglot mattes are like ‘buttah’…not chalky or blotchy at all!! I want more Inglot!!

How are you wearing your posh paradise collection or is sitting collecting dust?

Mix Maven

Hey Glossies,

I had a great weekend. The Wolverines and the Lions won, so I am feeling good.

I have been, totally, enamored with the Posh Paradise Collection because of the new paint pots!! I love MAC paints pots.  They are one of the few cream shadows that do not dry out over time. I have other creamy shadows that dry out within a year (NOT cool!!)

So, I started off with Treasure Hunt, Hyperviolet and Half-Wild.  When the shipment arrived, I was as giddy as a school girl fawning over a young Leonardo DiCaprio.  After seeing the paint pots in-store, I also got Pure Creation, Nubile and Genuine Treasure (Lawd, this color is PRETTY!!)

Maybe it is just me, I feel that these paint pots are longer lasting and creaseless than the original paint pots.   I, definitely, would use them as eye shadow.  I know a lot of people use them as eye shadows, but I never felt comfortable wearing them  with my oily eyelids, BUT now, I do!!

Here is the look that I created for Ladies’ Day Out!!

Face

• Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Primer Skin Transformer
• Face Atelier Foundation #11

Eyes

• Cosmedicine Oil control lotion
• MAC Pure Creation Paint Pot
• NARS Bateau Ivre e/s
• MAC Infallible e/s
• Revlon Bronzed Copper e/s
• Shu Uemura Paint Liner – Navy(M)
• MAC Black Russian Pearlglide e/l
• Dior Diorshow Extase mascara

Cheek

• NARS Desire blush
• MAC Porcelain Pink MSF

Lips

• Chanel Scintillantes lip gloss – 146

Mix Maven

Hey Glossies,

Recently, I acquired the Chanel Lilium quad from Chanel’s 2011 summer collection and I like it.  I have a few Chanel quads and I like all them because most of the colors are workable together and the shadows are pigmented.  Not all quads can boast that!  The only thing I don’t like is the light pink eye shadow in each quad that I have.

The Lilium quad consists of a light baby pink, a deep emerald green, light chartreuse, and taupe shadows.  I think this quad can be seasonless.

I think the light chartreuse is pretty, but I  wanted that POP of color on the lid, so I used the Pharoah paint pot as a base.

FOTD Products

Chanel Lilium FOTD Products by Pumps and Gloss on Polyvore.com

Chanel Lilium FOTD Products by Pumps and Gloss on Polyvore.com

Face

• Laura Mercier Primer
• NARS Cadiz Sheer Glow Foundation
• NARS New Orleans Sheer Glow Foundation

Eyes

• Cosmedicine Oil control lotion
• MAC Pharoah Paint Pot
• Chanel Lilum Quad
• Urban Decay Ecstasy e/s
• MAC Saddle e/s
• Revlon Bronzed Copper e/s
• Shiseido Accentuating Cream Eyeliner -  Black
• MAC Black Russian Pearlglide e/l
• Dior Lash Primer
• Dior Diorshow Extase mascara

Cheek

• NARS Torrid blush

Lips

• Chanel Scintillantes lip gloss – 146
• Chanel Organdi Rose l/s
• NYX Cosmetics Cocoa l/l