MAC Cosmetics Prep + Prime Skin Refined Zone Review

(Image from MAC Cosmetics Website.)
US $21.00 

What it is:

A light, oil-free emulsion that helps cloak visible pores while controlling oil and shine. Applies "wet" for a gentle micro-exfoliation; dries instantly to create an invisible, long lasting natural matte finish. Ideal for the T-zone. (This info is from their website.)

I found myself reaching and using this product a lot because hot summer days already arrived. My t-zone gets super oily in a short period of time. This product helped me to solve my problem. After I applied my moisturizer (Olay Complete All Day UV Moisturizer - Normal), I let the moisturizer soak in to my skin for about 5 minutes and then I will apply a pea-size amount of this product to my t-zone first then the left overs on my cheeks, and I'm ready to go out. It leaves my face look and feel oil-free for like 4-5 hours. Sometimes I finish my routine with a powder to make it last longer. I usually use my moisturizer and this product everyday. It leaves my skin in a natural matte finish. When I'm at my school, I always bring this product, I'll wash my face with some water and I will apply this even without my moisturizer, and sometimes I will not apply some powder after I applied this, to make the long story short, I use this by itself. I recently finished my first tube of this and I have another one on hand. I've been loving this product even though I sometimes use it by itself. You should try it if you have an oily or combination skin!

Ups:

• You'll get 15 ML / 0.5 US fl oz of product in one tube. One tube of this really lasts for a long time
• It's packaging is in a squeezable tube
• Hygienic packaging
• Good for combination/oily skin
• Doesn't clog pores
• Natural matte finish
• You can use it by itself
• A good face primer
• Oil-free
• Keeps face matte and oil-free for like 4-5 hours
• A little goes a long way
• Minimizes the look of the pores

Downs: HONESTLY, I HAVE NONE. IT WAS A REALLY GOOD PRODUCT.

MAC COSMETICS WEBSITE: http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/10953/4467/Products/Skincare/Primers/Prep-Prime-Skin-Refined-Zone/index.tmpl

Revlon ColorStay Aqua Mineral Makeup Review

Revlon ColorStay Aqua Mineral Makeup
(Image from the Revlon website.)

What it is:

A fragrance free mineral loose powder that gives Instant hydration with coconut water, luminous look that lasts all day,Shine free formula made with water,not oil, and it is said to be an award winning. (This info is from their website.)

After getting this product recently in the shade of medium, I was excited how it works because of its name that has the word "Aqua". Getting an idea from the name itself, I assumed that this product will feel wet or cool when applied to my skin. That idea didn't let me down. I also heard that this product is award winning, I have high hopes on this product.  After I enjoyed applying it, I observed that this powder has a lot of shimmers in it, I felt kind of worried because I have combination skin type and I was afraid that it can accentuate my oily t-zone and pores.I think those shimmers were meant to let you achieve that luminous look and it also has SPF 13 in it. I neglected the shimmers that was mixed with it and started to use it everyday and it seems I'm loving this product! I sometimes use a primer to make it last all day if I don't have time to touch up my face. The brush comes with it works well with the powder. This is kind of weird to say but I'm kind of in love with this product.

Ups:

• You can get 9.9 grams of this product and it will last you for like a few months.
• It comes in handy with a good synthetic retractable brush.
• I love how it feels when applied to the skin.
• It really feels refreshing. this is a good product for the summer.
• It has SPF 13
• Didn't broke my skin out.
• Award winning (info from their website)
• Has a luminous,dewy finish
• Oil free
• Fragrance free
• Shine free formula

Downs:

• Has alot of shimmers
• Sometimes it doesnt last long

Revlon website: http://www.revlon.com/Revlon-Home/Products/Face/Foundation/ColorStayAqua-Mineral-Makeup.aspx#

Oatmeal. Great Remedy.

Oatmeal

As we all know, We use oatmeal based skincare products when our skin is dry and blotchy. It is known to calm,soothe and cure the skin.

Here I'm going to list some of the benefits and facts about oatmeal:

• It has Anti-Inflammatory Properties so that it can calm and soothe the skin when it is dry or even when you have Eczema.
• It can absorb and remove oil from the skin,Which it is also good for oily skinned people.
• Oatmeal is good for acne.
• It is a great mild exfoliant when used as a scrub.
• It is effective in fighting dull,dry,flaky and patchy skin.
• Can be used as a natural facial cleanser. (I'm going to post on how to use oatmeal as a cleanser.)
• It helps maintain skin's natural barrier and protects your skin from Rosacea, Eczema and rashes.
• It calms the skin.
• It helps reduce pore size.
• It has good exfoliating properties.

Those were some facts and benefits of oats..

Oatmeal Cleanser

I've been using this method for a year now and it really helped my acne alot. 

I first saw it at Bubzbeauty's video and decided to try this remedy.

Here's what I do every morning and night with my oatmeal cleanser..

1. First, I take a handful amount of oats onto my hand and ran some warm water over it without getting it all off inside my palm. When it becomes mushy,pushy your thumb gently onto the center part of the soaked oats until the water becomes milky.
2. When already accomplished to get the milky and watery substance form the oats,carefully put the milky water onto your face and massage it gently onto your skin.
3. After massaging the milky water from the oats,carefully get some oats from the mixture you already made, then gently massage it onto your skin,doing this method will gently exfoliate your skin and it will absorb the sebum and impurities you got on your face.
4. After massaging the milky substance and the oats onto your face  for 2 minutes or more, carefully rinse off your face. You will immediately feel that you face already became smoother and more supple than before. Using oats onto your face everyday will make you face glow for the day. 

*Note* This method is really messy and it may cause some clogging of your sinks,so be careful!*

It might be messy but it really works wonders for our skin! This remedy helped my skin when I'm breaking out. Sometimes you had to take a risk about something. I tried it and it worked. Now it's your turn to try this remedy and tell me what you think.

Hope this remedy helped you.

Beauty Tips Using Petroleum Jelly

Petroleum Jelly

 Hey guys,I know it's been awhile but here we are going to tackle about the uses of Petroleum Jelly...

Petroleum Jelly is also called as Petrolatum, White Petrolatum, Soft paraffin or Multi-hydrocarbon

Here's the list of its facts and uses:
1. It is the mostly used ingredients in skin lotions and emollients because Petroleum Jelly is so moisturizing.
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2. You can reduce moisture loss on your skin and lips by dabbing a small amount of petroleum jelly on your lips,cuticle,hands,knees,elbows,and also your feet.

3. For longer and thicker lashes, Dab on a thin coat of petroleum jelly before going to bed every night.. This beauty trick really works!

4. For silky and smooth feet, Slather petroleum jelly onto your feet and wear socks,Leave them overnight and wake up with silky and smooth feet!

5. Petroleum Jelly is Non-Comedogenic which means it doesn't clog pores.

6. To avoid chapped lips,Dab on a small amount of petroleum jelly onto your lips to keep it moisturized and have a hint of shine.

7. It is a great dupe for lip balms because lip balms mostly contains petroleum jelly..

8. To make a lip scrub,just mix sugar and petroleum jelly together and scrub off that dead skin out of your lips..

9. You can also use it as a makeup remover!

10. You can use it as an eyebrow tamer..

11. Chapped hands? Put on a generous amount on your hands before going to sleep and wake up with smooth and not chapped hands!


That's all folks! Thanks for stopping by! Come back again for another blog post of mine!

DIY: Coffee Scrub!

Hey Guys!

So today,I wanna share to you some easy do-it-yourself scrub! 

Coffee Grounds is what you all needed for this DIY. (Any kind will work. Just make sure it is already brewed through the brewer or used)

Don't throw away the coffee grounds after you brewed it. This coffee grounds works wonders on our skin,especially when you have cellulite(Everyone has cellulite on their skin).

Benefits of this scrub:

- It sloughs off dead skin

- It has Caffeine (Caffeine has Anti-Inflammatory properties)

- Anti-Cellulite

- Gives you smooth skin

- Has Anti-Oxidants that can help:

1. Your skin to be free of different radicals that can cause acne,eczema and other skin diseases.

2. Improve the flow of micro-cellulars in your skin.

3. Breaks up fatty deposits that cause cellulite.

How to use it:

1. Get those freshly brewed coffee grounds and place it on a bowl or anything that you like..

2. Make sure the coffee grounds were already cooled of before using.

3. (Optional) You can add extra virgin olive oil if you want some extra kick of moisture.

4. Take a shower,while you skin is still damp,Get a tiny amount of coffee grounds and rub it onto the parts you want to exfoliate like elbows and knees. You can exfoliate your body with this scrub.

5. Rub it onto your skin in circular motion.

6.Let it sit on your skin for a few minutes.

7. Then rinse it off! Voila! You have soft and smooth skin!

(Don't forget to moisturize after taking a shower!)

Enjoy your soft and smooth skin this Spring and Summer time!

Thank you for reading!

MAC Cream Colour Base in Hush Review

Hey guys!
I'm going to review the MAC Cream Colour Base in Hush.

I've been loving this product when I want to have a healthy glow on my face.

 Its  consistency is creamy,easy to blend and it melts through the warmth of your fingertips while applying it. 

This is a versatile product,you can use this on your face,eyes,and lips,pretty much anywhere you want to have a beautiful glow! I usually use this to highlight my cheeck bones and my inner corners of the eyes. You can put it in your high points of your face. 

 You can apply it using your finger,brush,or sponge.. You can also use this as your eye shadow base,isn't great?! 

I really love this product! It's a lifesaver! I recommend you to buy this one if you're investing for a multi-purpose product!

That's all about it guys! Leave a request what you want me to post next! It's already midnight here but I'm still chatting with my friends :)) 

Skincare Staples:Face Wash

Hi Girls!
  Today I'm going to talk about our skincare. Skincare routine consists of 3 steps,cleanse,tone,and moisturize. I'm going to talk about face wash first because its the main step in our skincare routine. Teenagers like me is having a trouble with acne and oily skin,so today,I'm going to tell you a product that works really well for teenagers like me..

If you're following me on twitter,you know how much I love this one:

Dove Beauty Bars

I love this product so much! This stuff is amazing for everyone even whose skin is sensitive/dry. So girls, If you're just starting out your skincare routine,I am recommending you to try this to use on your face. It also has 1/4 moisturizing cream,its good for dry/sensitive skin. I used this when I was a little girl and I'm still using this stuff until now! This one of my secret weapon for my clear skin. This not soap,they say that this is a beauty bar,so you can use it in your face. It will not dry out your skin like regular soaps that you're using on your body.. And also,don't use body soaps in your face,it will dry out your skin too much even if you have oily skin,if you use it on your face,this will cause you much oilier skin. Use Dove Beauty Bars if you're just starting out,its great for all skin types :)

   TRY THIS ONE ON YOUR FACE AND YOU CAN FEEL THAT YOUR SKIN WAS IMPROVED.

This will not cause you some acne if you're going to use this on your face for the first time :)

Hope you had a little bit of lesson about skincare today! 

You can leave me a request of what do you want me to post next time:)

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