MAC: Dare to Wear Collection

I recently acquired two pieces from MAC's Dare to Wear Collection. I got the eyeshadow Louder Please and the lipglass Dare to Dare. I love the eyeshadow! Finally a hot pink that is perfectly matte! The eyeshadow is very versatile! I like to mix it with Texture Eyeshadow from MAC to add a more pizazz to the color :]. The color swatch I provided has Too Faced Shadow Insurance underneath it which helps hold the color better. You can buy Shadow Insurance through the Too Faced site or at your local Sephora. The lipglass is very different from one I've ever owned but it's pretty awesome! It it a sheer light pink gloss and has blue specks of glitter in it which is the part I LOVE. I like to use hot pink lip liner and use Dare to Dare over it. I really like both of these products :]
I recommend to buy some of the Dare to Wear collection if you can still find any. It nice to have some things in your makeup box that are a bit different from your everyday wear. More reviews to come soon!

<3
Jess!

Plans

I have fallen way too behind on updating this blog. I've actually fallen behind on all my lil projects but I will get on ball I PROMISE.
There has been several changes in my life recently but good changes. :] Cosmetology school is going well I just don't get to attend school as much as I'd like to but I am learning a lot. I also left my job of almost 3 years and got hired seasonal at Sephora. I'm excited to start.
Thats just a quick blurp of whats recently been going on. Review to come soon :]

<3

Jessica

BH Cosmetics Camouflage/Concealer Palette

About a month ago I purchased the Camouflage and Concealer Palette from BH Cosmetics. It was shipped very quick and packaged very securely with tons of bubble wrap and packing paper. I immediately swatched all the colors and was curious of their texture. These concealers are all very pigmented and thick. They provide FULL coverage and blend very well.You get a very good concealer for a low price. I also decided to use them to contour my face and loved the way it turned out. The second color on the bottom of this palette happens to match my skin PERFECTLY and that makes blending the colors in so much easier :]. I also use the lighter color to clean up my eyebrows.

The one thing I do not like about this palette is that some of the colors are a bit creamier then others. Some of the colors are so dry and can be a little difficult to blend. If I happen to use one of the colors that is a bit dry then I just give my face a quick spritz of MAC's Fix+ Spray and blend away.

Overall I would rate this product 8 out of 10. I would however recommend it to my friends. I have already recommended it to the owners of PhotoAFFAIR studio for the Hollywood Glam photo sessions they provide :] I suggest buying this palette if you have pesky blemishes you'd like to hide :]

I'll have another review soon. I just received another eyeshadow palette this week. :]

<3
Jessica S

COMMENT :]

Sorry!

I have been lagging big time on my blog and I am disappointed in myself! I have been trying a lot of new makeup products and have done makeup for a couple shoots.
I have been busy getting my stuff in order to start Cosmetology school also! My official start date is September 7th. I'm super excited and my sister is also starting with me! AWESOME!
I plan on doing tutorials very soon! I kinda ran out of foundation! Gotta go get some :]

Above are a couple pics of shoots I did recently.

Oopsie Daisy

Today I was planning on uploading my first tutorial onto YouTube BUT I did something really dumb... I accidentally deleted it. :[ I'm super bummed about it. I do have a final picture though. So, this look I will posting below will be my first YouTube tutorial. Its simple but its nice :] I hope to have the tutorial up tomorrow which meanssss I have to do this same look tomorrow and try to take good pictures :]

Please email me any looks you think I should try!!!  JessicasMakeupVault@gmail.com

On a good note I did ship out another item today! Yay! I hope my Etsy starts to sell more because then I can buy more to make more! :]

<3
Jessica S.

PhotoAFFAIR and Jessica S. Makeup Artistry

Recently I worked with PhotoAFFAIR photography and their client Christine Bilugan. Christine is involved in theater and was getting photos taken for a new head shot. She wanted to keep her look natural but enhance it just a bit. Here are a couple pictures from the shoot.

I will be doing more work with PhotoAFFAIR in the near future! :]

Wet n Wild Cosmetics Review

I purchased a handful of Wet n Wild cosmetics recently and have prepared a simple look and review on the products. I really enjoy buying drugstore makeup and seeing what I can incorporate into my makeup kit for everyday use on myself or future clients. I have found some very good items at drugstores/Target/Walmart and I always recommend them to friends and family. After all it doesn't hurt to save money, right?

List of Wet n Wild Items:

Ultimate Match Foundation SPF15 in Beige- This foundation is very sheer and works well if you're looking for a natural look. I set this foundation with MAC's Mineralize Skinfinish Natural in light/Medium. I would definitely recommend it to people who just need slight coverage.

ColorIcon Blush in Heather Silk- This blush is a very bright pink and was a little overwhelming at first but after I blended it out a bit with my powder it was good. It lasted pretty well throughout the day. Overall I'd give it an OK review because it is a bit difficult to blend out.

Silk Finish Lipstick in Retro Pink- I definitely love the color of this lipstick and it last pretty well through the day but I am not sold 100% on the texture of the lipstick. It has a nice gloss to it and good color pigmentation. If your looking for budget lipsticks and really don't wear them that often its a good buy.

Mega Liner in Black- I have already proclaimed my love for this eyeliner in a previous blog and I still stand by it. I love it! I love the brush applicator and the quality of the eyeliner. Definitely pick it up.

h2o Proof pencil Liner in Black Chrome- I don't like this eyeliner very much at all. It doesn't glide on well at all. It hurts to apply it to be honest. It's dry and crumbles.

Cover All Stick Concealer in Medium- The coverall stick was a bit oily but it did cover well. Its not my favorite concealer but its OK if you have minor blemishes. I probably won't ever use it again because I have other concealers I prefer.   

ColorIcon Eyeshadow Trio in Walking on Eggshells- This eyeshadow trio applied very well and was easy to blend. The colors were a bit too shimmery for my liking but I know some people prefer shimmery. This trio comes in several different combination's and I'll probably buy another one in the future.

Mega Eyes Creme Eyeliner in Black- This is a pretty good substitute to the more expensive creme eyeliners that are on the market. I usually use MAC's Fluidline but occasionally I use this one instead. I use these creme liners to fill in my eyebrows as well as eyeliner. It applies smoothly and lasts all day. I recommend this for purchase!! :]

Mega Volume Mascara in Black- First off do not apply to the root as directed! When I applied the mascara to the roots my eyelashes went flat. I applied it another time just on the tips it darkened my lashes well and kept them curled.