Mini haul & review- BH Cosmetics

Hi beauties:

Recently I realized that my makeup kit had just about everything in it except some really good lip liners and I guess the reason for that is because I personally do not use them (I'm not a lipstick kinda chic) and I rarely use them on clients. However, I did realize that errrrmmmm, you gotta have um so I did a wee haul of some very inexpensive but quality (in my opinion) lip liners from BH Cosmetics and wanted to share my thoughts about these liners with you. I don't know about you but I have severely reduced purchasing makeup products or makeup unless I absolutely, definitely have to buy them/ need them. There are just way too many products, brands and options which in a way is a good thing but a bad thing if you're addicted to makeup and shopping like me.

My apologies for the amateur photography not serving justice but here are a few pics

L-R: Candy, Raspberry, Nude, Rouge, Earth, Blossom, Retro

Candy, Raspberry, Blossom

Candy:- Soft, baby pink

Raspberry:- Rich, darker pink

Blossom:- Reddish, plummy pink

Earth, Retro, Rouge, Nude

Earth:- Just as the name suggests. a very rich, reddish, brown, earthy color

Retro:- A true, classic red

Rouge:- dark, red-brown

Nude:- nude (perfect for a dark eye look)

Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post and all information herein is based on my own opinion. All products were purchased by me.

My 4 P's

PRODUCT

Lips have never looked so sweet! Enjoy the flirty, yummy, light pinks of cotton candy and bubble gum -- all spun together in one fantastically fun lip crayon (source: bhcosmetics.com)

1.1g / 0.038 oz Waterproof lip liner. The colors are rich, super pigmented and have a creamy and smooth texture that dries to a completely matte finish. I also found that these pencils were smudge proof so apply lightly and blend quickly otherwise you'll have a harsh, drawn on, unblended lip line. The staying power of these liners are unbelievable. The liners easily glides on, dries in a few seconds and is only removed by using soap or makeup remover.

PRICE

For a reasonably, quality product, these liners only cost US$2.95 as compared to other brands that are far more expensive.

PURCHASE

These waterproof lip liners are BH products and can be purchased from BH Cosmetics. BH Cosmetics also ships internationally :)

PACKAGE

BH Cosmetic waterproof liners come as a standard slim, black, pencil with a colored base to help you identify the color of the pencil with the cover is on. The liners are about 6 inches long and weighs 0.038 oz which is light as a feather.

PROS
* Easy-glide
* Creamy, smooth texture
* Super affordable
* Everlasting staying power


CONS
* Only 9 colors
* Dries too quickly
* Hard to remove

Would I purchase these products again? Yes I probably would....

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Fancy Peacock

Hey beauties:

Here's another quick post of my fancy peacock makeup look. The "peacock" makeup look has been created and recreated so many times. True peacock colors are blue, yellow and green but you will note from my re-creation that I have incorporated purple and fushia to give my peacock a little umph!

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Random Creative Hairstyles

This is a collection of some random loc hairstyles that I've done. Hope you enjoy and feel free to try!

Bear in mind that these pictures are in no particular date order.

 

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HAIR-SPIRATION: Ledisi Young

Here is a quick post on my 'daytime' version of Ledisi's signature up-do hairstyle. I say daytime for this version because if I were going out at night, I would have brought the front of my hair lower on to my forehead just as she wears it, but I did not want to go all out for the daytime.

It is actually a very easy hairstyle and I would encourage you to try this look if you want a unique, simple yet sophisticated look.

Ledisi Young- super, awesome, talented RnB/Jazz/Gospel singer

My 'daytime' version of her signature look

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Frequently Asked Questions about my hair

Frequently Asked Questions about my hair?



1. Is your hair real?
Yes, my hair is real- all of it.


2. How did you get it red?
I had to bleach it first and then apply the color


3. How long have you had it like that?
I started growing my locks in October 2004 so that would make it about 6yrs and a few months.

4. Will you cut it?
I don't know. If it gets to a point where it is unmanageable, I will cut it.

5. Can you wash it?
Yes, it is hair therefore it can be washed

6. How do you keep it so neat?
I am very particular about my hair and I ensure that it is taken care of.

7. How many locks do you have?
108

8. How long will you let it grow (length-wise)?
I am not sure. It all depends on how I feel at a particular point in my journey

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How I do my brows!!

Hi beauties:

As you all know (or should know), your brows frame your face. If you did not know this, well now you do.

Ungroomed brows in my opinion look horrible. No matter how fierce your makeup is, if your brows are unruly and out of shape, then your makeup does not look completed.

One of the most frequently asked questions that I receive other than 'is your hair real', is "who does your brows"? Well the answer to that is, "I do my brows". So today, I wanted to share a quick step-by-step pictorial of how I do my brows.

Feel free to try it and let me know how it works out. It may look like alot of steps but once you get the hang of it, it does not take long.

STEP 1- Brush/comb your brows upward with a brow brush/ comb or a clean toothbrush

STEP 2- With a brow liner, line the bottom of your brow with a color that is about 2 shades lighter than your hair (on your head) color, following your natural brow shape 

STEP 3- With the same brow liner, line the top of your brow about 1/3 of the way, following your natural brow shape

STEP 4- Using a small angled brush, blend the brow liner to remove the harsh line you drew

STEP 5- Using another small angled brush, define the brow by applying concealer (about 2-3 shades lighter than your complexion) under the brow

STEP 6- Using the same angled brush used to apply the concealer, drag the concealer downward

STEP 7- Blend the concealer

STEP 8- That's it!

The brushes I use

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Lala's First Makeup Giveaway

Hi beauties:

Lala of Lipstick on your Pillow is hosting a makeup giveaway to celebrate exceeding 100 followers on her blogspot. Obviously I entered and I'm sharing this with you so that you can enter to win some fabulous prizes (shown below) also.

Lala is an absolutely gorgeous model who has taken the time to share her passion and creativity with the rest of the blogger family.

To enter, visit Lala's blog (link above) for information on how to enter.

Good luck!!!

The winner will be receiving a gorgeous Too Faced 'Fun in the Dark' Palette, a French Connection Polished Whipped Bodycream and a Molton Brown travel size hair conditioner.

 
 
*Smoochies*

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