Put all your tubes of lipstick in one convenient container.

As a professional makeup artist, sometimes I get tired of looking under the lipstick of 753827530 to find the color that I'm looking for.  Well, I've found a solution.  I purchased a one month pill organizer on amazon Ezy dose Monthly Pill Organizer and Reminder for only $7.98.  I like this particular pill organizer because it is the perfect length to fit a brand new tube of lipstick from base to top.

             Tools that you will need:

            1 Monthly Pill Organizer

 

1 nail file and tubes of lipstick

1. Using your nail file dig into Lipstick at the base and pop out the lipstick base into the pill organizer.  There is lots of extra lipstick in the base tube of the lipstick so make sure to dig all that out into the container.

 Remove the sticker on the bottom of the lipstick that indicates the make and color of the lipstick and stick it under the compartment that coordinates to the color.  If you ever need a refill or want to know what color you're using you can just flip to the back of the pill box.

 Voila~! All your lipsticks organized in one container :) Enjoy~!

Eyeshadow Placement for Asian Eyes with no double lid.

Eyelash Perming~!

Hey guys~! So I haven't posted in a while and thought I'd share something with you that can open up your eyes (literally).

I was on yelp one day just browsing and I came across a salon that did eyelash perming.  Instantly I was intrigued since my lashes are now significantly longer than they used to be due to Latisse (see previous posts).  I made an appointment right away to get the procedure done at Yuzuki Salon in Newport Beach, CA.  They received 5 star reviews so I was confident that I wouldn't have botched eyelashes with a cost of $35 including tip :)

The procedure:  I lied down in a very comfortable chair that looks something similar to a dentist chair and the lady asked me if I had done eyelash curling before.  I let her know this was my first time and she went over how long it would take and how long the perm would last.  I lied in the chair and closed my eyes while she put the silicone tube on with solution and tape on my lids to make sure to get most of my lashes to curl up. The whole process took about an hour and I was out the door with beautiful curled lashes. 

I forgot to take a before picture (silly me) but here is during and after pictures of my own lashes.  I have also included some before and after pictures of some other clients!  

                                           After the Eyelash Perm

 Follow up:  It has been 4 weeks since I received my eyelash perm and the perm still looks/curls the same as day one!!!!

Latisse Progress~!

Hey everyone~! So I started Latisse the FDA approved Lash Grower 4 weeks ago and I just wanted to post an update on my lashes.  Here is the Picture from 4 weeks ago and a picture from today. 
Let me give you a breakdown of the progress in weeks.

Week one: no signs of growth
Week two: Lashes seem to be more ful
Week Three: I can tell a few hairs are longer
Week four: Definately Longer lashes

My dermatologist informed me that in order to see maximum results you need to use it continually for 16 weeks and so far so good and I'm only at week 4! will up date again in a few weeks~

BB cream comparison reviews~!

Hey everyone~! I received such a good response on my blog about BB cream that I decided to do a follow up on color, texture and coverage.

I have quite a collection of BB creams on my hand in this picture with lots of variation in color.  Do not be fooled by the color that it comes out of the bottle.  When you rub the BB cream into your skin some become much lighter than they appear and some oxidize less/more than others.

As you can see in the picture the L'egere UV white and UV white all in one become VERY light when rubbed into the skin.  This picture was taken right after I rubbed it into my skin so it did not have time to oxidize yet.

REVIEWS

BRTC Gold caviar 50 PA+++
Color: Comes out gray but spreads into NC30-NC35
Texture: Creamy and thick consistancy
Coverage: Medium to Full coverage
Notes: Pleasant smell my second favorite BB cream Good for Normal to Oily skin









Skin 79 Super BB cream (pink) SPF 25 PA++

Color: Come out pinkish gray spread to NC30-NC35
Texture: Medium thickness and creamy
Coverage: Medium to full coverage
Notes: Pleasant smell my 3rd favorite BB cream Good for Normal to Oily skin










Dr Jart Gold Label SPF 45 PA+++

Color: Come out Pink and gray Spreads NC25-NC30
Texture: Not too creamy slightly watery
Coverage: Light to Medium coverage
Notes: I am told this is for more mature skin types

L'egere Water Drop Shiny Pearl (doesn't specify spf)

Color: Comes out Nc40 but spreads to NC25-NC30
Has bits of pearls inside for a dewy look
Texture: Medium milky
Coverage: Light to medium coverage Good for normal to dry skin









L'egere UV White SPF 34

Color: Comes out dark but spreads to NC20-N25
Texture: Medium
Coverage: Medium
Notes: Good for Oily skin

L'egere White Multi All in One (doesn't specify spf)

Color: Comes out dark but spreads to NC0-NC25
Texture: Medium
Coverage: Medium
Notes: Good for Dry to Normal Skin and will give you a dewy look










Missha M Perfect Cover #31 SPF 42 PA+++

Color: Comes out NC40 spreads to NC40-NC43
Texture: Creamy
Coverage: Medium to Full coverage
Notes: I love this BB cream because it is the only BB cream on the market that targets darker skin tones.  Has a pleasant scent.  This is my favorite of all BB creams.










Missha M Perfect Cover #23 SPF 42 PA+++

Color: Comes out NC25 Spreads to NC25-NC35
Texture: Creamy
Coverage: Medium to Full coverage
Notes: Pleasant smell












  

DR. G Hydra Intensive BB cream SPF 30 PA++
Color: Comes out NC25 Spreads to NC35-NC40
Texture: Creamy
Coverage: Medium to Full
Notes: This BB cream is not shown in the comparison picture but I love the texture and color of this one so I decided to add it.  It leave a Semi Matte look to your skin.

What is BB cream?

B.B Cream , also known as Blemish Balm, started off in Germany as a soothing treatment balm dermatologists + surgeons used on patients who underwent laser skin treatment. It helps to shield\protect and regenerate delicate skin. Korean actresses and stars soon started using this cream and it sparked off a huge craze in Korea due to its excellent results.

Since then cosmetic brands in Korea have since developed BB cream and made it more suitable for Asian skin. Many brands have come out with their own version of BB cream with various functions.

BB cream is an all in one, moisturizer, primer, concealer and foundation that soothes and regenerates the skin. It covers dark circles, acne scars, age spots, freckles, and uneven skin tone, giving your skin a natural glow.

Here are some before and after pictures (courtesy of BRTC website)

Currently I am using BRTC Gold Caviar BB Cream SPF 50    

BRTC is one of the popular of brands of BB creams and the color is good for skin tones ranging from NC25-NC40

My new favorite BB cream is  M Perfect Cover BB Cream SPF 42 PA++

This is my new favorite because they have a more broad spectrum of colors from pale to very tanned skin.  I recently purchased the darkest color Golden Beige #31 and it is good for skin tones ranging from NC40-NC43.  I get really dark in the summer time so this is perfect for me~! Just a fair warning this color is extremely hard to get and sells out very quickly~!


Other brands that I have read reviews on and are popular are:
Dr. Jart, Skin Food, Etude,and Skin79

General Product Features and Benefits
* Produces a very natural, "no makeup look"

* Provides perfect coverage like a foundation would but since it's not as thick, it doesn't clog the pores

* Conceals all types of pigmentation, discoloration, acne and other blemishes

* Has healing properties that soften, smoothen and refine skin

* Encourages skin regeneration to create and maintain youthful skin

* Contains broad spectrum UVA/UVB Protection for healthy skin (SPF levels differ for each brand/product)

* Anti-wrinkle and skin-lightening benefits (available for some variants)

Hope this is some good information for everyone~! enjoy~! If you currently use BB cream tell me what your favorite ones are :)