Surf Baby Favorites!

Hello lovlies! It's been a while since I did a blog post, I've been focusing more on my videos. But today I wanted to let you all know what my FAVORITES were from the MAC Surf Baby Collection.

I've actually fallen in love with this collection. I've found that the past year or two I've been quite dissapointed in the Mac's collections. But I couldn't believe how many things I liked!

So my favorites were:

Skin Sheen Bronzer Stick
Cheek Powder
Crush Metallic Pigments (Summer Stash and Surf The Ocean)
Surf USA Eyeshadow


So I did buy more things from the collection but let me tell you why I LOVE these products so much.

The Skin Sheen Bronzer Sticks should freaking be permanent! They're simply amazing, everyone's comparing them to the Nars multiples, other than the shape and the fact that they're a cream product, they don't even compare. I Purchased mine in the color Billionaire Bronze, and it's simply divine. It's a true tan color, not orange, not too red, just a warm tan, a real brown. I apply it by swiping my 109 brush over the top of the cream stick (you barely need any!) and buffing it on to my face after foundation but post powder. The pigmentation is to die for, the staying power is insane, and omg...it looks beautiful. I have oily skin and it doesn't break down, it's beautiful. I put a dab on my 9 year old sister the other day and everyone thought she had been playing out in the sun, not wearing make up. They're fabulous!

The Cheek Powder in My Paradise, is to die for I must say. I knew this would sell quick but I planned on not purchasing it. I saw swatches on temptalia's website and just wasn't drawn in at all. I looked very gimmicky. However, I went to Nordstrom to pre-sale the collection and as I was leaving the sales associate insisted I check it out, and it was amazing. So I bought it. But...when I tried it, I died. For woman of color this blush is a godsend!! It's so pigmented! You need one swipe and you have very trendy orange coral cheeks. Everyone's sad about the impermanence of the gold overspray but...I actually don't care for it, it's gets in the way of the beautiful orange color!! Now...I know this sold out in a day, but if you can find it online, I suggest getting it. I saw it being sold for $40 on Bonanzaa. And that's not bad at all considering it has more product than a MSF.

The Crushed Metallic Pigments are a pain in the butt to work with!! Horrible fallout, super messy, chunky and the like...BUT...when you get them to work and your patient with them, they are freaking gorgeous! I seriously can't get enough these guys. Super pigmented with a wet like finish. Gorgeous, not much to say. Apply BEFORE foundation, I promise. You can expect a tutorial using these!

Surf USA Eyeshadow is an amazing teal blue color. It's a frost finish but applies like a satin, super pigmented gorgeous finish and even retains it's color when blending, I hate when colors turn hideous suggestions of what they were when you blend them out, like MAC's Carbon. Ew. Anyway love love love.

I decided against doing swatches because I figured...everyone's done that but I will be using them in future tutorials so stay soon and SUBSCRIBE. XOXO


CallieGirl.


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Mac Skin Base Visage Primer Review

So let me be the first to say I HATE primers. They always make either more greasy, or too matte, or they clog my pores and break me out! Well...I've met my match! I'm in love with this primer. I can't say HG yet until I repurchase...but for now I love it!

I got it in a kit that a purchased from mac. When I pumped it out on my hand it kind of felt greasy, so I set it aside for about a month. One day on a whim I figured I'd just try it, and from then it was love.

It pumps out white and feels kinda greasy but goes on matte, however it's not a mattifying primer. Of course my face felt smooth like it does with all primers but It made my makeup last ALL day with such a natural finish! I couldn't believe it. Now when I'm wearing liquid foundation it's an absolute must!
I have oily/combination skin that's acne prone so I thought for sure that this would break me out or go greasy like I did with Smashbox Photofinish, but neither occurred. I've been using the product for about a month now and I adore it! You get an ounce for $26.00...I don't love the price but not as bad as Smashbox.

BOTTOM LINE: I LOVE this primer and recommenced it to people of ALL skin types but especially those with oily skin looking to extend the longevity of their liquid foundations. It's not mattifying, but it does seem to keep some oil at bay which I do notice and appreciate. I've read people say there's glitter in the product...no there's not. I've NEVER seen a glimpse of glimmer/shimmer on my face after using this prodcut, like NOTHING.

Check it out and let me know what you think!

XOXO CallieGirl

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Revlon Colorstay Review (Oily/Normal Formula)

So I tried this foundation for the first time about 3 days ago and I've worn it everyday since so I could have a good review about it.

This is the very first drugstore foundation that I've tried. I've always felt it was worth it to splurge on foundations so I never ventured to the drugstore for that product in particular. However, after hearing rave reviews about this particular foundation I got curious and decided I had to try it.

It cost me $13.00 at Walgreens and I purchased the Oily/Normal formula because that fits my skin type best. I'm in the color 370 Toast (I found my color by looking on the foundation matrix http://www.temptalia.com/foundation-matrix).

I found that the I get best application when applying with a damp sponge. It's full coverage and sets pretty matte. I still set the foundation with Mac's Prep+Prime Translucent Finishing Powder because it drives home the flawless finish of this foundation. It really does a great job of covering imperfections and doesn't look cakey. And it lasts UNTIL you wash it off!! I took a nap with it on and had it on for 13 hours one day. This stuff means business.

As for the cons: It did oxidize on me slightly which I didn't appreciate but I powdered a bit and it seemed to help the problem. It is very thick and heavy and has a VERY tacky feel when applied. It also has an odd...paint smell. It doesn't have a pump, it pours out VERY easily.

BOTTOM LINE: This is perfect for evening makeup, you won't have to worry about sweating, fading, maybe oxidizing...but it's not to noticeable. It covers so many imperfections seeing as it's full coverage. If you don't mind the heavy feel and initial tackiness when applied then I feel like this is a great foundation.

The reason why I'm not in love with this foundation is because I've found many foundations that give me a flawless full coverage finish without the heaviness that this foundation has.

I recommend this for oily girls like me, you love the shine control! You'll love the coverage and you'll love not having to worry about your foundation slipping, fading, or going patchy! So check it out, it's a cheaper alternative also!

I will continue to wear this foundation on evenings out when I don't want to worry about my foundation and I want it to be flawless!!


XOXO Callie

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A Fancy French Moisturizer, Not So Fancy Price :)

Hey beauties!

So this is the Embryolisse Lait-Creme Concentre , (or 24-Hour Miracle Cream in the states!). I featured this in my April Favorites 2011 video about a week ago and I felt like it deserved it's very own blog post :)

So...I purchased this off Amazon.com for $15.00 (I've now seen it being sold for less..about $13.00) and it has 2.6 Fl.OZ of product in it. It's a bit more pricier than most drugstore products, but significantly less cheaper than high-end moisturizers.

I purchased this because of all the rave reviews from Pixiwoo and from the Makeupalley website. I have OILY-COMBINATION skin that can be pretty picky about what it likes and doesn't like it so I was a bit worried about this product when I realized that it had mineral oil in it after I had already purchased it. So I did some research and found out that mineral oil in cosmetics and skincare products is cosmetic grade mineral oil and is intended for the face, in theory it shouldn't cause any problems. But, you should be the judge on this one. Keep in mind the product does not say non-comedogenic.

With that being said, my skin LOVES it! I'm so surprised and relieved! I've been looking for a great moisturizer that wouldn't make me oily and I've found it! My skin feels so healthy and doesn't have to produce as much oil anymore because this moisturizer is doing the work! It's surprisingly thin, has a VERY faint smell (that I love!), and comes in a metal squeeze tube with a cap that twists off. I love the packaging, very sturdy and nice for travel, it's not going to burst on you.

BOTTOM LINE: I completely recommend this for every skin type. I was terrified of the mineral oil, but my skin seems to love it, and so do many other people's skin on Makeupalley. I wish it was a bit more accessible in the states, but ordering online wasn't too much of a hassle. I use about nickel size for my whole face in the morning, and a quarter size in the evening. This is HG for me, and nothing is ever HG for me!

Have you tried this? Do you want to? What was your experience?

XOXO Callie :)

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Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer Review

Hope you all are doing well :)

This is my review on the NEW formula of Bobbi Brown's famous concealer! I hope this helped some of you out and you don't have to go through all the trouble that I went through. Let me know what your experience was with this concealer, or if you're going to try it out?

XOXO Callie

Teint Idole Ultra Review

This is my review (obviously) on the Lancome foundation! It was kind of a long review, but there was a lot to say about this one :)

I'm currently wearing this in the video as well.

Hope you all enjoy :)

XOXO Callie



P.S. let me know what you guys think! Are you going to buy this? Have you? Did you like it?