2nd Attempt at Crayon Lipstick - Black w/ Copper Shimmer

So I did my second attempt at Crayon Lipstick in a Black with copper shimmer. I used cocoa butter, coconut oil, cinnamon oil, olive oil, the crayon and a little bit of moisture chapstick.

This time I realized I need to mix the cinnamon oil with something because it no longer smells like crayon but it smells like a burning cinnamon candle. I don't really like the smell, but it's all trial and error until I find the best formula.

Too Faced BB Cream Vanilla Glow

I grabbed some of the Too Faced Beauty Balm in Vanilla Glow. I had really wanted to try out this product since I like the Smashbox BB cream, I knew I wanted to try this, because I want to try out all the BB Creams that the companies are making right now.

I like the new product because it definitely feels nice on the skin, it has a bright glow to it. It is slightly tinted. The smell of it is very makeup smelling, but it doesn't smell to strong.

It matches my skin pretty well. For me it is too oily and shiny. That is the last thing I am looking for in a face product. I like the glow but it is far too much for me.

Since I don't like it for use alone. I put it underneath Smashbox's CC Cream. I know double layering, but it looked very nice on my skin. It made my skin looked great.

This color is called Vanilla Glow. It blends in really well. I like it overall.

My new series What Exactly is and Why do I need it? #1 BB Cream

So I decided to start this new series because I hear a lot of people say What exactly is this and why do I need it for so many products. I wanted to share with you about the products that seem to be new and interesting and share with you what it does and why you should be using it.

So here goes my first installment. BB Creams. This new trend of a Korean product is taking the USA by storm and almost all the companies have jumped on board.

A BB Cream is a multitasker it helps with anti aging, blemishes, hydrating. It really makes your skin healthier and isn't that all we are looking for in a product.

I use Too Faced Beauty Balm in Vanilla Glow as a primer under my Smashbox CC Cream. It isn't too heavy and looks beautiful on my skin gives it a nice glow.

There are so many brands with BB Creams out, so it is hard for someone who doesn't use it to make a decision. I always say start with the cheaper brands since losing $5-$10 is nicer for your wallet then trying $40-$60. Another great way is if you live near a sephora they can make you samples, or a makeup counter.

You might use a foundation now, but with the makeup trends constantly changing this is a product you should check out.

The Incredible People I met at Generation Beauty 2013

This was my mom getting her makeup done by Colleen at the PIXI booth. She was a sweetheart.

This is a group of the ladies I met on Friday for our dinner before we hit registration.

Here is Kyma of ATrueLady

Here is another group of us hanging out on Saturday.

Again we were hanging out for the treasure hunt.

Here is another picture of more of the ladies I met. All incredible.

This is me with the makeup artist from Bare Minerals who did my hair.

Here I am with Doe Deere of Lime Crime. SOOO excited.

Here I am with Amy from SugarPill.. I am in love with her eye shadows and her kitty mascot.

Hanging out with my new friend Diana.

You can find all these great ladies at these links :

YouTubes:

OneUniqueTruLady

TMSocial

FinesseAndFashion

MissDolphinglam

Bffabulous

DianasFaceIllusions

TheSirenSingsSoSweet

ConfessionsofaMUA

LoveFranTV

Facebook Pages:

ATrueLady

MagzFashion

BellezzadiVita

Ozotic 509 silver holo nail polish review and swatches

Now I am getting in to trying out lots of different brands of polish, so you will all be seeing a lot of different brands of nail polish, as well as lots of different brands of makeup in general, because who doesn't like variety. So today's new to me brand is Ozotic. It is the same brand that sells Picture Polish. There will be a few reviews of Picture Polish coming up. I have a bunch that have entered my collection recently I am excited to share.

This color is a beautiful silver with a blue and green holo. It is very pretty. Almost completely silver in just normal light, it shines as you move it back and forth.

The color goes on real smooth and looks beautiful. I really liked it a lot. I definitely will use it more, I want to use it to make some nail art.

Julep Essential Cuticle Oil Review

I got this in my first ever julep box. I think I got the box in November 2012. I hadn't used this but today I found it while going through some boxes of polish. (Reorganization of my makeup, it will take weeks I am sure, and hopefully I will get everything into a nice organized setting.)

This Julep Essential Oil smells really nice. I like the way it smells. I could smell my nails more often then probably I should, in that looks crazy sort of way. It has a almost spicy smell to it.

It goes on very oily (yes its oil duh) but it dries pretty quickly, so that's not a problem. I am not sure how nail polish will go on after using it. I will be finding that out shortly.

I have seen some people say use it to keep polish from sticking to your skin when you are doing things like sugar spun nails, or gradient, to keep your skin clean.

I am going to start using this and will see how it will work on my nails.

RIRI loves MAC launches in the morning

MAC is launching a new lipstick for Rhianna tomorrow. It is to be released at noon eastern time. The new color is a variation of Ruby Woo. I like the color but its not me. I don't really buy MAC LE's. Usually later on, when I want the packaging.