tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85100209189116908112023-11-16T11:32:36.112-05:00KissyFace ArtistryWitness my trials and tribulations of becoming a make-up artist, sharing what I learn/experience and see how I am building KissyFace Artistry.KissyFace Artistryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07269407804209632005noreply@blogger.comBlogger100125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8510020918911690811.post-89403314268315152032011-06-25T13:00:00.003-04:002011-06-25T13:00:03.244-04:00KissyFace TV| Chocolate Face<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip-nyjllqt1EjxZht8rIXMB1TQayK0rVCyLlzOBKdj4Sa5CO0vqRs43mAxYLGlyymSlvuAExFfko9f615BAqINdmrWdOdzf_HseyWbSoGVXRFnRjekwQ5-4ZyI9FssDD5Sc923wa7mq_Q/s1600/IMG_0808.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip-nyjllqt1EjxZht8rIXMB1TQayK0rVCyLlzOBKdj4Sa5CO0vqRs43mAxYLGlyymSlvuAExFfko9f615BAqINdmrWdOdzf_HseyWbSoGVXRFnRjekwQ5-4ZyI9FssDD5Sc923wa7mq_Q/s320/IMG_0808.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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Here's the video as promised for this look I posted this morning.<br />
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Enjoy the rest of your Saturday!<br />
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Much Love & Many Blessings,<br />
B. PierreKissyFace Artistryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07269407804209632005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8510020918911690811.post-83075550124308204652011-06-25T10:00:00.000-04:002011-06-25T10:00:04.540-04:00Haitian Heritage Month| Chocolat<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw-V0FEHYfvUZn4OeDhzbIaVbIghgIEQs7hguDyPLD4EED3n1-GUIpY-ZaQ22zBnSEvcI_r73Z6hyuUb5RcdOBI2pdFttffBwHfmcBT3A4poC7UafPN7RuyLmhN8AsOcjqyjyJTrttwI8/s1600/Chocolat+035.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw-V0FEHYfvUZn4OeDhzbIaVbIghgIEQs7hguDyPLD4EED3n1-GUIpY-ZaQ22zBnSEvcI_r73Z6hyuUb5RcdOBI2pdFttffBwHfmcBT3A4poC7UafPN7RuyLmhN8AsOcjqyjyJTrttwI8/s320/Chocolat+035.JPG" width="239" /></a></div> Morning Lovelies,<br />
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</div><div>Better late than never, right? </div><div><br />
</div><div>Or according to Mr. Drake, "Never late is better."</div><div><br />
</div><div>Well regardless of what stance you take, I wanted to share with you a few more looks that was supposed to go in my Haitian Heritage Month Series posts for May. Now I know that we're in the end of June but I still wanted to share the looks regardless. </div><div><br />
</div><div>This particular look turned out to be a favorite one that I wore multiple times after creating the look and I even used it for a wedding that I did makeup for earlier this month. It's a natural look but it still shines in it's own right.<br />
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To further prove, my love for the look I decided to do the tutorial on someone else. I wanted to see how it would turn out on someone else. And so far it has turned out amazing on whomever I do the look on.<br />
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Regarding the inspiration was this piece of real cocoa. It smells divine!<br />
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And cinnamon.<br />
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Other ingredients such as sugar and evaporated milk go into making Haitian hot chocolate but I chose to focus on the richer colors when creating this look.<br />
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I wasn't able to find a color that was closely matched the ruddy color of the cinnamon and had to settle for something else as you see here, which is Copper Penny by Covergirl below.<br />
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I had half a mind to use the actual cinnamon but of course I got real because how would it look if I used spices on someone face? So I settled for the alternative.<br />
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Even though I didn't have exact colors on hand, I loved how it turned out through the interpretation.<br />
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Check out the pictures on the model I used for the video and some pics with the look on me. It looks great on so many different skin tones.<br />
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And here are the products used to create the look.<br />
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EYES</div><div>Base| Orange on inner third of lid // Milk on outer two-thirds of lid ( NYX) </div><div>Lid- |Golden Sunrise on inner third (Covergirl)//Copper Penny on outer two-thirds of lid ( Covergirl)// Karat (NYX)<br />
Crease| Surabaya II (NARS)// Spiced Chocolate ( M.A.C.)<br />
Highlight| Shimmery Nude Color ( from Almay brown eyes eyeshadow trio) & Apricot ( NYX)<br />
Lower Lashline| Copper Penny (Covergirl)<br />
Waterline | Any black liner<br />
Upper Lashline| Black Gel Liner by Black Radiance<br />
Mascara| Lash Stilletto in Very Black ( Maybelline) followed by Telescopic in Carbon Black ( Loreal)<br />
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Face ( Model)</div><div>Highlight -Taj Mahal ( NARS)</div><div><br />
LIPS</div><div>(MYSELF)<br />
Lipgloss| Undeniable Mauve ( L'oreal) topped off with Clear Lipglass ( MAC) on my self,</div><div>--</div><div>(MODEL)</div><div>Lipliner| Mocha ( Beautique)</div><div>Lipstick | Mila's Plum ( Revlon)</div><div><br />
I'll be posting the video later on this afternoon.<br />
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Have a beautifully blessed Saturday, lovelies.<br />
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Much Love & Many Blessings,<br />
B. Pierre<br />
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</div>KissyFace Artistryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07269407804209632005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8510020918911690811.post-8347612615366976802011-05-26T09:50:00.002-04:002011-05-26T09:50:00.992-04:00Camera Down in KissyFace TownMorning Lovelies,<div><br />
</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgloaezNTvbU_VidmUcKmo-8pRFaoh3v6gGU56CzaJ3pdtu-Tzkp4Jjcd3OdopMKyqzmqfFGymdbB7cn35Qhwu40jicXod7CozP-2lU2UC-IJY_zWpiziWPmtYbM0Gv0mMxdqZs27P9yIc/s1600/canon-powershot-sd780is-red.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="245" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgloaezNTvbU_VidmUcKmo-8pRFaoh3v6gGU56CzaJ3pdtu-Tzkp4Jjcd3OdopMKyqzmqfFGymdbB7cn35Qhwu40jicXod7CozP-2lU2UC-IJY_zWpiziWPmtYbM0Gv0mMxdqZs27P9yIc/s320/canon-powershot-sd780is-red.jpg" width="320" /></a>Yep, as the title of the posts reads my camera is having, shall I say, a moment. It's having some issues with "memory card error" problems. Whatever that means. I've tried multiple memory cards in the camera but it keeps saying the same thing so it has to be the camera. =( <div><div><br />
</div><div>I'm doing some research as to how to fix it or what can I do.</div><div><br />
</div><div>I won't let it get in the way of my regular postings. I'll just have to get creative with it. If there's one thing I've learned over the past few years is to keep on going no matter what. Obstacles and circumstances may come to slow you down they should NEVER stop you. </div><div><br />
</div><div>Thankfully I have some pictures and videos that I've already taken for the some posts and hopefully next week my camera will will be back in working order.</div><div><br />
</div><div>And tomorrow's post will be the official beginning to my Foundations Beauty 101 Series. Looking forward to getting that in full swing. =)</div><div><br />
</div><div>Have an awesome day, lovelies.</div><div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>the last picture I took with my camera<br />
and it came out blurry. lol It's a flowe.</i></td></tr>
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</div><div>I'll be posting my a few more posts alter on today as well. =)</div><div><br />
</div><div>XOXO & Many Blessings,</div><div>B. Pierre</div></div></div>KissyFace Artistryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07269407804209632005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8510020918911690811.post-71454367860957191892011-05-24T16:00:00.002-04:002011-05-24T16:00:04.502-04:00KissyFace TV| Interview Pretty Makeup Look<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip-nyjllqt1EjxZht8rIXMB1TQayK0rVCyLlzOBKdj4Sa5CO0vqRs43mAxYLGlyymSlvuAExFfko9f615BAqINdmrWdOdzf_HseyWbSoGVXRFnRjekwQ5-4ZyI9FssDD5Sc923wa7mq_Q/s1600/IMG_0808.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip-nyjllqt1EjxZht8rIXMB1TQayK0rVCyLlzOBKdj4Sa5CO0vqRs43mAxYLGlyymSlvuAExFfko9f615BAqINdmrWdOdzf_HseyWbSoGVXRFnRjekwQ5-4ZyI9FssDD5Sc923wa7mq_Q/s320/IMG_0808.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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Afternoon again Lovelies,<br />
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Here's the tutorial as promised from today's earlier <a href="http://kissyfaceartistry.blogspot.com/2011/05/face-of-day-interview-pretty.html">post</a>!<br />
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Enjoy! If you have any questions don't hesitate to task. I love answering questions! =)<br />
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Much love & Many Blessings,<br />
B. PierreKissyFace Artistryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07269407804209632005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8510020918911690811.post-15020753519072900242011-05-24T14:20:00.004-04:002011-05-26T23:39:39.258-04:00Face of the Day | Interview Pretty<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3vudjJQju2emskyqHz7lubawZHuMcibIBLQi4BaclKLQTNvmgKMLGsF6O3JvKcxJ6rrofIpc_NacZ8DXLeMcyvcRP4uihFCVc-FbCjD9tlLICyqBDLBVzLKIrFVyOzAizdX4JEzWrO_Q/s1600/interview+ready+016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3vudjJQju2emskyqHz7lubawZHuMcibIBLQi4BaclKLQTNvmgKMLGsF6O3JvKcxJ6rrofIpc_NacZ8DXLeMcyvcRP4uihFCVc-FbCjD9tlLICyqBDLBVzLKIrFVyOzAizdX4JEzWrO_Q/s320/interview+ready+016.JPG" width="238" /></a></div><div><br />
</div>Afternoon Lovelies,<br />
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</div><div>This past Friday I had an interview for a position. It was my first real interview out of college so I wanted to do it up right but in an approporate tasteful manner. When it comes to wearing makeup for an interview or in a professional setting it's important that what you are wearing isn't what people are focused on. It may catch their attention for how well it looks but it never should be a distraction.</div><div><a name='more'></a></div><div>So with that in mind and wanting to make a good impression I went back to my tried and true Jane Cosmetics eyeshadow dou to create my interview appropriate look. It was really simple and quick to do. When ever I want a simple and clean look I easily run to this duo for help.</div><div><br />
</div><div>I even had time to film a quick tutorial on how I used the products to show what I did for my face. I focused on drugstore products because I don't know about you but when you're in job hunt mode spending money on high-end makeup shouldn't be the first option if you can avoid it so this looks concentrates on drugstore products. Only two items were "high-end." </div><div><br />
</div><div>The only color I wanted to really show was in my lips and and as you can see it wasn't a lot! =)</div><div><br />
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</div><div>Below is a quick list of the products used:<br />
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</div><div>EYES</div>Lid- |Hazelnut ( Jane Cosmetics)<br />
Crease| Brownie Points ( Jane Cosmetics)<br />
Highlight| Shimmery Nude Color ( from Almay brown eyes eyeshadow trio)<br />
Lower Lashline| Brownie Points<br />
Waterline | Brown Velvet ( Mary Kate & Ashley<br />
Upper Lashline| Black Gel Liner by Black Radiance<br />
Mascara| Lash Stilletto in Very Black ( Maybelline) followed by Telescopic in Carbon Black ( Loreal)<br />
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FACE<br />
Concealer| 8002 ( Black Radiance)<br />
Powder| MAC Mineralized SkinFinish in Deep Dark<br />
Cheeks | Raizin ( MAC)<br />
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LIPS<br />
<div>Lip Liner| Obsession ( Rimmel London)<br />
Lipgloss| Undeniable Mauve ( L'oreal) topped off with Clear Lipglass ( MAC)</div><div><br />
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</div><div>And here are the close-up of the eyes after it's all said and done. =)</div><div><br />
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</div><div>And I'm signing off with a kissy face! ;-)</div><div><br />
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</div><div>I'll be sharing the video with you all later this afternoon! =)</div><div><br />
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</div><div>Much Love and Many Blessings!</div><div>B. Pierre</div><div><br />
</div>KissyFace Artistryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07269407804209632005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8510020918911690811.post-24381634802350871402011-05-23T16:30:00.006-04:002011-05-23T16:30:00.070-04:00I'm Flattered: The Adorable Blog AwardYep.<br />
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Third post today! =)<br />
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Less than two week ago, my friend over at <a href="http://wljthoughts.blogspot.com/">WLJ Thoughts</a> awarded me with th adorable blog award. I was truly flattered. It's nice to recognized for trying to make things happen. Things may not always go as planned but progress is being made in my little world.<br />
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And the rules of the tag are a fun way to learn about people so on with the post, shall we?<br />
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The rules for this award are:<br />
<ul><li>Thank the person who gave you this award, and link back to them in your post.</li>
<li>Tell us 10 things about yourself.</li>
<li>Nominate your bloggers.</li>
<li>Contact these bloggers, and let them know they received this award.</li>
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</div><div>My 10 little tidbits: </div><div>1. I'm the oldest of three</div><div>2. My favorite fruit is pineapple</div><div>3. I sing soprano</div><div>4. I'm a sucker for carbs</div><div>5. I love chocolates especially with almonds</div><div>6. Purple is my favorite color</div><div>7. I LOVE writing</div><div>8. I'm hard-headed and very opinionated</div><div>9. One day I WILL go to Paris</div><div>10. I'm planning on getting my esthetician's license in the Fall or Spring </div><div><br />
</div><div>So my bloggers of choice are those whose post make me smile. I don't comment as often as I should but I always look forward to checking up on their next post.</div><div><br />
</div><div>So I'm nominating:</div><div><br />
</div><div>Jacque and her blog <a href="http://thedopefiends.blogspot.com/">Dope Fiends</a>: Her fashion posts are adorable. I love her sense of fashion. It's girly but not excessive. And she's always rocking some cute oxfords.</div><div>--</div><div>Emmanuel Gamor and his blog "<a href="http://emmanuelgamor.blogspot.com/">A Picture's Meaning Can Express Ten Thousand Words</a>": I truly enjoy his take on photography. I have a lot of friends who are photographers and each of their perspectives are unique. When i look at his pictures, it's like I can see the emotion behind them. If that makes sense.</div><div>--</div><div> Jen and her blog <a href="http://comme-coco.blogspot.com/">Comme Coco</a>: This is another awesome fashion blog. Her style is so effortless and just clean similar to how I like to dress. And she's a beauty. Plus she's Haitian too! =)</div><div>--</div><div>Monique from <a href="http://divascancook.blogspot.com/">Yes, Diva's Can Cook</a>: I'm a foodie too. Fashion and food just like makeup makes my heart smile. I love how in her videos she's so down to earth. And I love her personality. Her food is amazing and she gives some great tips on relationships. I know that when I get my husband, I'll know how to treat him right! ;-) lol</div><div><br />
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</div><div>Looking forward to reading your posts and learn some new things about you all too!</div><div><br />
</div><div>Much Love & Many Blessings,</div><div>B. Pierre</div><div><br />
</div><div>P.S. I'm still working on fixing this layout. o_O Bear with me. =) </div>KissyFace Artistryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07269407804209632005noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8510020918911690811.post-7577596190848367972011-05-23T13:00:00.001-04:002011-05-23T13:00:05.756-04:00KissyFace TV| Mango Madness<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip-nyjllqt1EjxZht8rIXMB1TQayK0rVCyLlzOBKdj4Sa5CO0vqRs43mAxYLGlyymSlvuAExFfko9f615BAqINdmrWdOdzf_HseyWbSoGVXRFnRjekwQ5-4ZyI9FssDD5Sc923wa7mq_Q/s1600/IMG_0808.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip-nyjllqt1EjxZht8rIXMB1TQayK0rVCyLlzOBKdj4Sa5CO0vqRs43mAxYLGlyymSlvuAExFfko9f615BAqINdmrWdOdzf_HseyWbSoGVXRFnRjekwQ5-4ZyI9FssDD5Sc923wa7mq_Q/s320/IMG_0808.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
And as promised the corresponding tutorial from this morning's post!<br />
Enjoy!<br />
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Oh. There are bloopers at the end too. I get tongue tied so easily. SMH But I can laugh at myself and get on with it. =)<br />
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Much Love & Many Blessings,<br />
B. PierreKissyFace Artistryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07269407804209632005noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8510020918911690811.post-11962470157939161992011-05-23T10:40:00.003-04:002011-05-23T11:20:02.462-04:00Haitian Heritage Month| Mango Madness<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzVVzfT797ZuAulUXQcdtOLV6C-tZw7pt7D8-V5XjZrW1kRQb2Zr7fY77dL777noHv8jZPbHurKCBCCYTcr5Rf0XPRCfiLOGDWNLaOA5pN1lU_zQokUzXZ-UzTHWH0kMraEsnhPAs_whc/s1600/Mangoes+057.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzVVzfT797ZuAulUXQcdtOLV6C-tZw7pt7D8-V5XjZrW1kRQb2Zr7fY77dL777noHv8jZPbHurKCBCCYTcr5Rf0XPRCfiLOGDWNLaOA5pN1lU_zQokUzXZ-UzTHWH0kMraEsnhPAs_whc/s320/Mangoes+057.JPG" width="161" /></a>Happy Monday Lovelies,<br />
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Hope your weekend was amazing. This morning I'm sharing with you the<br />
second installment to my Haitian Heritage Month Makeup Tutorial Series.<br />
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Last week, I showed you a look dedicated to Haitian Flag Day. The follow-up looks I have planned are centered around food, which makes sense. Food is one of the many things that define culture. And mangoes is just one of them for us.<br />
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I really wanted to capture the colors and make it vibrant and appealing at the same time.<br />
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As a kid, I could remember enjoying this tropical fruit every summer. Even though it's not necessarily a fruit that is exclusively from Haiti, it's a fruit that was prominent in my family. If you've never tried one, I defintely recommend that you do.<br />
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It was important that when you looked at my eyed that you thought MANGOES!!! And I think I achieved it. =) Take a look for yourself.<br />
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Here are the list of products I used to create the look:<br />
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EYES<br />
Lid- First 2/3| Super Tokyo ( Cuberry)<br />
<div>Lid- Outter 1/3| No. 99 ( Makeup Forever)<br />
Crease| (Makeup Forever) * not to sure what No. the color is. SMH<br />
Highlight| No. 153 ( Makueup Forever)<br />
Lower Lashline| dark lime green color ( NYX TS44 palette. I'm not too sure if they make them anymore.)<br />
Waterline | Bourbon ( Urban Decay)</div><div>Upper Lashline| Black Gel Liner by Black Radiance<br />
Mascara| Lash Stilletto in Very Black ( Maybelline) followed by Telescopic in Carbon Black ( Loreal)<br />
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FACE<br />
Concealer| 8002 ( Black Radiance)<br />
Powder| MAC Mineralized SkinFinish in Deep Dark<br />
Cheeks | nada!*<br />
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LIPS<br />
Lipgloss| Petroleum Jelly*</div><div><br />
</div><div><i>*I loved the eyes so much I decided not to add anything to my face and keep the attention solely on the eyes.</i></div><div><i><br />
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</i></div><div>And of course pictures are as follows. =)<br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">That just leaves me with three more looks to present for this series. Doing all these looks have really triggered my imagination. It has me falling more back in love with makeup each time. I'm looking forward to doing more series like this in the future.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">I'll be posting up this video if you'd like to recreate this look too. =) </div><br />
Catch you in the next post!<br />
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Much Love & Many Blessings,<br />
B. Pierre<br />
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</div>KissyFace Artistryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07269407804209632005noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8510020918911690811.post-76575337716219677502011-05-18T20:30:00.004-04:002011-05-18T20:30:00.400-04:00KissyFace TV| Haitian Flag Day Beauty Tutorial<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip-nyjllqt1EjxZht8rIXMB1TQayK0rVCyLlzOBKdj4Sa5CO0vqRs43mAxYLGlyymSlvuAExFfko9f615BAqINdmrWdOdzf_HseyWbSoGVXRFnRjekwQ5-4ZyI9FssDD5Sc923wa7mq_Q/s1600/IMG_0808.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip-nyjllqt1EjxZht8rIXMB1TQayK0rVCyLlzOBKdj4Sa5CO0vqRs43mAxYLGlyymSlvuAExFfko9f615BAqINdmrWdOdzf_HseyWbSoGVXRFnRjekwQ5-4ZyI9FssDD5Sc923wa7mq_Q/s320/IMG_0808.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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Evening Lovelies,<br />
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Here's the look I corresponding video tutorial I promised from the <a href="http://kissyfaceartistry.blogspot.com/2011/05/haitian-heritage-month-haitian-flag-day.html">post</a> earlier this afternoon.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/8JHbu7diMrU?hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/8JHbu7diMrU?hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></div>It was really fun creating this look. I'm looking forward to sharing more looks with you for this series!<br />
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Much Love & Many Blessings,<br />
B. PierreKissyFace Artistryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07269407804209632005noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8510020918911690811.post-48991036362391983012011-05-18T16:10:00.003-04:002011-05-18T16:10:00.545-04:00Haitian Heritage Month| Haitian Flag Day Tutorial<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3iyNSb9ZXOPoWjPUglH3AJL1JEOpHRdWQqEGuJCaWDvP38Ab-OOsDvYcOlp-RxBtJFEQgnVLdzNQfrgZwGf-HHMcZiEsvxqCZPFZ7nIIOtSPmz3kCFQYAf47YhYF5Br87NBE5qQuL4vs/s1600/2011-05-18+Haitian+Flag+Day.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3iyNSb9ZXOPoWjPUglH3AJL1JEOpHRdWQqEGuJCaWDvP38Ab-OOsDvYcOlp-RxBtJFEQgnVLdzNQfrgZwGf-HHMcZiEsvxqCZPFZ7nIIOtSPmz3kCFQYAf47YhYF5Br87NBE5qQuL4vs/s320/2011-05-18+Haitian+Flag+Day.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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Afternoon Lovelies,<br />
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As I mentioned before, I was planning on doing some looks to celebrate Haitian Heritage Month. And here's the first one. I'm of Haitian descent and I'm more than enthused to share these looks that I have planned.<br />
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Today actually marks Haitian Flag Day, so it's a perfect way to kick start this series of looks for the rest of the month!<br />
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The look I created isn't neccessarily a direct representation of the dominant colors. I wanted to do something untraditional and take a different approach. I decided to focus on the colors more on the inside of the white box choosing to focus on the colors of yellow and green.<br />
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And when I finished the look the yellow and green reminded me of plantains that I used to eat all the time as a kid. LOL So this look was in dedication to the food as well.<br />
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Below are a list of the featured products for this look<br />
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EYES<br />
Lid| Honey ( Urban Decay)<br />
Crease| Hard Luck ( Kat Von D) & Grafitti ( Urban Decay)<br />
<div>Below Brow Bone| Lime Alive ( Covergirl) and random green and gold eyeshadow Color: 01 ( Giovi, beauty supply store brand)<br />
Highlight| Skin ( NYX) mixed with the highlight color from an Almay brown eyes trio palette<br />
Lower Lashline| (outside to inside) Red for Dangerzone trio, Deep Truth ( MAC Colors)<br />
Waterline and Upper Lashline| Black Gel Liner by Black Radiance<br />
Mascara| Lash Stilletto in Very Black ( Maybelline) followed by Telescopic in Carbon Black ( Loreal)<br />
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FACE<br />
Concealer| 8002 ( Black Radiance)<br />
Powder| MAC Mineralized SkinFinish in Deep Dark<br />
Cheeks | Red-Orange Pigment ( MAC)<br />
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LIPS</div><div>Lip Liner| Chestnut ( M.A.C. )</div><div>Lipstick | Soft Nude ( Revlon)<br />
Lipgloss| Clear LipGlass( M.A.C.)</div><div><br />
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</b></div>And here are a close-up of the eyes with and without flash<br />
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Have an awesome end to your day, lovelies.<br />
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I'll also be posting a video tutorial for this look as well later this evening.<br />
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Much love & Many Blessings,<br />
B. PierreKissyFace Artistryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07269407804209632005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8510020918911690811.post-62379092201518630392011-05-14T09:45:00.003-04:002011-05-14T09:45:01.021-04:00Behind the Scenes: An Evening Photo Shoot with Mr. Three BearLovely Saturday Morning Lovelies,<br />
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This post was supposed to go out yesterday morning but we all know the fiasco that Blogger has been going through for the past few days, But now that it's cleared up, here's the video I promised from the previous post.<br />
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Have a beautiful Saturday. Make the most of what's presented to you today. And enjoy the rest of your weekend.<br />
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Much Love & Many Blessing,<br />
B. PierreKissyFace Artistryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07269407804209632005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8510020918911690811.post-90119959730449297452011-05-12T02:26:00.000-04:002011-05-13T16:45:36.217-04:00Photoshoot: An Evening with Mr. Three Bear<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHEnmK7U0RBev_6iKzbbPDAeQgXPBZTNfFSlsfEJcL27zK6LaO3aLB6DBD32bw1wO013HaH3MBWA09sIdpC73WWvbCLHDOJinLiSwHoT2VJCgi3rgpSnAewarSfk_tWS31q-ics4sPK-o/s1600/PhotoshootTitle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="141" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHEnmK7U0RBev_6iKzbbPDAeQgXPBZTNfFSlsfEJcL27zK6LaO3aLB6DBD32bw1wO013HaH3MBWA09sIdpC73WWvbCLHDOJinLiSwHoT2VJCgi3rgpSnAewarSfk_tWS31q-ics4sPK-o/s400/PhotoshootTitle.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
Morning Lovelies!<br />
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About two weeks ago, I had the pleasure of doing makeup for a photoshoot. The photographer wanted to shoot somewhere with horses and we came across a local stable that was willing to help us out with the shoot.<br />
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</div><div>For one Saturday evening we had the pleasure of working with a horse by the name of Mr. Three Bear.<br />
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We went with a very natural makeup look here. It was a new experience for me since I've never been so close to horses, well not that I remember anyway. Here are a couple of shoots from the day.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: right;">Photographer: <a href="http://www.edmaximus.com/">Ed Maximus</a></div><div><div style="text-align: right;">Model: Sheina Mompremier</div><div style="text-align: right;"><br />
</div>Tomorrow, I'll be uploading a behind the scenes video for our trip that day.<br />
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Much Love & Many Blessings,</div></div><div>B. Pierre</div>KissyFace Artistryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07269407804209632005noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8510020918911690811.post-90561238141868826882011-05-10T10:00:00.004-04:002011-05-20T12:15:39.321-04:00Beauty 101: Shades, Tones and Tints<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOTuQO7tYnptyudDrkc8pxvohMl6n_0nTsGBlOaB1InzGil0fUkxWv_aKHoFIqUBGQvIyCDYk1D4YPmU868SZ4oJV3bnemrw3fiiKpTb1iIkOOxFUlGkn9xQYD7aCUPzzcf28PGpORXRQ/s1600/Beauty+101.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="98" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOTuQO7tYnptyudDrkc8pxvohMl6n_0nTsGBlOaB1InzGil0fUkxWv_aKHoFIqUBGQvIyCDYk1D4YPmU868SZ4oJV3bnemrw3fiiKpTb1iIkOOxFUlGkn9xQYD7aCUPzzcf28PGpORXRQ/s320/Beauty+101.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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Happy Tuesday Morning Lovelies,<br />
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Even though school is out my "real" education is just beginning or shall I say is recommencing. I mentioned in a previous post as to how I forgot what the focus of my blog was and that I really want to get back to that. One of the most important thing to my blog was sharing what I've been learning. And I haven't been doing that. Now with school out of the way, I can really pour my energy into studying beauty. I'm so excited. When I dive in? I DIVE IN. So be prepared for the overload.<br />
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And to start things off, we're going to start with foundation. I really want to dedicate this summer to foundation. One post a week will be dedicated to that topic. There's so much I don't know and that needs to be remedied immediately. So why not share, right? I've got other ideas looming in my head for the blog too but I've got to map it out. =)<br />
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I really want to perfect my foundation application skills and truly be able to match a woman's skin tone beautifully. In the past I've been fine to mix colors but not necessarily take on this higher skilled approach from this video I'm presenting to you.<br />
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Thanks to Koren of EnkoreMakeup, I came away with these three new vocabulary words:<br />
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<b>Tint= Color + White</b><br />
<b>Tone= Color + Grey</b><br />
<b>Shade= Color + Black</b><br />
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And I definitely need to get a color wheel ASAP.<br />
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Looking forward to sharing with you what I learn as I partake on this journey. So far so good, right?<br />
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This post was just a kickoff sharing my excitement as to what I'm already learning. But next week, I want to focus on moisturizers then primers because essentially that what a good foundation starts off with, which are those key steps.<br />
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Is there anything in particular you want to learn about foundation? Foundation tips you want to share? Comment down below. I'd love to read what you know or desire to know. We can all learn together<br />
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Much Love & Many Blessings,<br />
B. Pierre<br />
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P.S. Do not sleep on Youtube. People are sharing some awesome information.KissyFace Artistryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07269407804209632005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8510020918911690811.post-17726842525274119642011-05-06T11:00:00.005-04:002011-05-06T11:00:11.691-04:00KissyFace TV| Picture Perfect Graduation<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip-nyjllqt1EjxZht8rIXMB1TQayK0rVCyLlzOBKdj4Sa5CO0vqRs43mAxYLGlyymSlvuAExFfko9f615BAqINdmrWdOdzf_HseyWbSoGVXRFnRjekwQ5-4ZyI9FssDD5Sc923wa7mq_Q/s1600/IMG_0808.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip-nyjllqt1EjxZht8rIXMB1TQayK0rVCyLlzOBKdj4Sa5CO0vqRs43mAxYLGlyymSlvuAExFfko9f615BAqINdmrWdOdzf_HseyWbSoGVXRFnRjekwQ5-4ZyI9FssDD5Sc923wa7mq_Q/s320/IMG_0808.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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Morning Lovelies,<br />
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One week ago today, I had the pleasure of graduatig and taking pictures to commemorate the occasion.<br />
Here's the look I created for the pictures I was taking. I don't have edited pictures yet but I'll be sure to post them when I get them.<br />
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I so thankful to have made it thus far, to have completed grad school and to be moving onto another phase of my life. Now that I don't have the demands of school I can definitely devote my summer to really kicking things into high gear for KissyFace. I'm looking for a job at the moment. But in the mean time, in between time. KissyFace is getting some major attention.<br />
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Have an awesome weekend and I'll catch you back here--maybe not the same time but definitely the same place!<br />
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Much Love & Many Blessings,<br />
B. PierreKissyFace Artistryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07269407804209632005noreply@blogger.com0Gainesville, FL, USA29.6516344 -82.32482620000001829.5673519 -82.425596200000015 29.7359169 -82.224056200000021tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8510020918911690811.post-36949732185104169032011-05-05T15:00:00.002-04:002011-05-05T15:00:01.419-04:00KissyFace TV | Claudia Stevens Facial Prep Foundation Base Video ReviewHere's the video I mentioned before.<br />
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I'm getting a little more comfortable with the camera so more of my sarcastic, goofy personality is coming through, which I'm happy about. It'll only be a matter of time till I get rid of my ummmms too.<br />
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Enjoy the rest of your day!<br />
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Much Love & Many Blessings,<br />
B. PierreKissyFace Artistryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07269407804209632005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8510020918911690811.post-81876160636196360302011-05-05T10:40:00.002-04:002011-05-05T10:40:00.457-04:00KissyFace Approved? | Claudia Stevens Facial Prep Foundation Base<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQzta31Wm0BsvbeFEKjMPc79jhuDev8vefBfZO5FWOI3gxyoox0jysdZV3TnJduguJfSJKquSX4A8-dVpXX88KMXLb7liWY2q2awoQTaecUqMEhG8Edo_K6ysolEAk0T3CgtGdfldJ0m0/s1600/IMG_0883.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQzta31Wm0BsvbeFEKjMPc79jhuDev8vefBfZO5FWOI3gxyoox0jysdZV3TnJduguJfSJKquSX4A8-dVpXX88KMXLb7liWY2q2awoQTaecUqMEhG8Edo_K6ysolEAk0T3CgtGdfldJ0m0/s320/IMG_0883.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br />
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Happy Thursday,<br />
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Back for my final review this week, which is the Claudia Stevens Facial Prep Foundation Base. I've used Claudia Stevens in the <a href="http://kissyfaceartistry.blogspot.com/2011/02/kissyface-approved-cladia-stevens-eye.html">past </a>before and th experience was quite favorable.<br />
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This product serves the purpose of smoothing out the skin and making the canvas leveled and even. Often times our pores are large, we have acne scars and other issues with our skin that gives our skin less than a stellar feel but a primer such as this gives the skin an even, level canvas so that when you apply foundation, it'll apply much smoother and help your skin all the more flawless.<br />
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It promises to "create the perfect base for your foundation," and "smooth skin texture for a silky flawless looking finish."<br />
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Before tax, it was <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;">$4.49</span> and that was with the Sally's Beauty Supply Card, which anyone can apply for and get.<br />
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It did just as it promised. I've tried other high-end primers and this is comparable to what they're selling. It felt amazing on the skin and dried quiet quickly. And the silky feeling it promised? It definitely delivered.<br />
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From the picture above you can see that it didn't leave a cast on the skin and it blended seamlessly into my skin.<br />
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I definitely love it. I'm so glad that I came across it.<br />
I'm going to uploading another video on it in a bit and you'll see my only grip about it, but it's definitely KissyFace Approved despite that.<br />
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Have an awesome day, lovelies!<br />
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Much Love & Many Blessings,<br />
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As promised!<br />
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Enjoy your Wednesday, lovelies.<br />
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Much Love & Many Blessings,<br />
B. PierreKissyFace Artistryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07269407804209632005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8510020918911690811.post-27767237124479309772011-05-04T08:50:00.003-04:002011-05-04T09:00:29.080-04:00KissyFace Approved? | Equate Naturally Beaming Daily Moisturizer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM0DdaoH4qy19RbW1f76Ep03zLdMhp84MlbQZXiXWsQTnAePsbuv07x998r-pnCZgTq72iXoG8xpZeD20EwH0m_u_pbMOrWbYCJSYimEJcd5nWZs-JNLh0ahyCzZ_Sa0_9nhKv_OBoQfc/s1600/001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM0DdaoH4qy19RbW1f76Ep03zLdMhp84MlbQZXiXWsQTnAePsbuv07x998r-pnCZgTq72iXoG8xpZeD20EwH0m_u_pbMOrWbYCJSYimEJcd5nWZs-JNLh0ahyCzZ_Sa0_9nhKv_OBoQfc/s320/001.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>In my <a href="http://kissyfaceartistry.blogspot.com/2011/04/skincare-regime.html">skincare post</a>, I mentioned that I was looking for a new moisturizer and just in the last week, I found something that suited my needs.<br />
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Originally I was looking for a gel-like moisturizer but this one caught my eye while browsing in the skincare aisle.<br />
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But the alternative to that was the Equate Naturally Beaming Daily Moisturizer that was only <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;">$4.97</span>-- a whole $10 buck cheaper, which was right up my alley. Wal-mart is notorious for doing this. They usually offer a "knock-off" version of the more popular products. It even said so in the packaging, stating that it was comparable to the original. It states that "helps even out skin tone and texture," which is what the Aveeno line similarly promises. Also, like the Aveeno, the Equate moisturizer contained SPF 15. And it comes in a pump.<br />
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Typically, I'm not a fan of SPF lotions because of the cast they give on my skin if not rubbed in extremely well. And any thing with SPF tends to have an unpleasant smell that I'm found of at all.<br />
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Without fail, the two aforementioned issues arose. With good blending I was able to make the white cast disappear Now as for the smell, Equate tried to mask it with a fragrance but it wasn't enough because I could still smell the SPF-y lotion smell. Yes, it wasn't as prominent as it would be in other lotions but it was still there.<br />
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Another thing that I noticed was the fact that it came in a pump. That convenience factor in comparison to my usual moisturizer was a pleasant change. My current moisturizer comes in jar and dipping my hands in there is both not sanitary and I can't necessarily get control as to exactly how much I want to take out. With this new moisturizer, one pump is enough to cover me and my neck area.<br />
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So this is staying on my bathroom as my new Spring/Summer moisturizer. It gets the KissyFace stamp of approval. =)<br />
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Even though the issues of the SPF was there, it gets the job done and I can't really complain about it. We all need SPF especially during this time of the year. In fact the SPF may be a little too low but I'm not outside a lot so I'm not too concerned. I jut appreciate the benefits of the products along with its protection against the sun.<br />
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Are there any moisturizers that you like? Hate? Want to try? Are there ones you prefer if you have oily skin? Dry skin? Share some of your thoughts.<br />
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Much Love & Many Blessings,<br />
B. Pierre<br />
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P.S. I'll be posting the accompanying KissyFaceTV review later this morning<br />
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So appropriately, with this being Haitian Heritage Month, I'm going to be sharing a few looks that will be inspired by some pictures that I can dig up. A lot of these looks aren't neccessarily going to be "wearable" but it's all in fun and in celebration of what's molded me to be the woman that I am.<br />
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Hope you guys like what I come up with. =)<br />
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Much Love & Many Blessings,<br />
B. Pierre<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">I picked up colors 8002 and 8003, which were the darkest two colors that were available. Each were <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;">$1.74</span>. They came in lipstick tubes which I appreciate because it'd be easier for personal application.</span></b><br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Much love & Many Blessings,</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">B. Pierre</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: right;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">FTC Disclosure: This was all me, no sponsors here! =)</span></i></div>KissyFace Artistryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07269407804209632005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8510020918911690811.post-7721166878030480872011-05-02T17:40:00.005-04:002011-05-03T08:58:12.822-04:00KissyFace TV| Black Radiance Products<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip-nyjllqt1EjxZht8rIXMB1TQayK0rVCyLlzOBKdj4Sa5CO0vqRs43mAxYLGlyymSlvuAExFfko9f615BAqINdmrWdOdzf_HseyWbSoGVXRFnRjekwQ5-4ZyI9FssDD5Sc923wa7mq_Q/s1600/IMG_0808.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip-nyjllqt1EjxZht8rIXMB1TQayK0rVCyLlzOBKdj4Sa5CO0vqRs43mAxYLGlyymSlvuAExFfko9f615BAqINdmrWdOdzf_HseyWbSoGVXRFnRjekwQ5-4ZyI9FssDD5Sc923wa7mq_Q/s320/IMG_0808.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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Evening Lovelies,<br />
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Here's the video review as promised on the Black Radiance products I've tried. Hope you like and be sure to comment, thumbs up and subscribe if you haven't already.<br />
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Much Love & Many Blessings,<br />
B. PierreKissyFace Artistryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07269407804209632005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8510020918911690811.post-64085598639916848052011-05-02T08:50:00.009-04:002011-05-02T08:50:00.748-04:00KissyFace Approved?| Black Radiance Foundations<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ2OE7beIiyC6pGByn5B2VSZLsVyIMjVOAnheFhGVEWSe70NOrMaqr13LLJ_tq4lVhWsRPHqkv2_cF_kGJ0JGFUa5o83jPgNNNbsN-mfPoUlvHbI4vYIUcx3AKTkoaFwwcSpOGZmQdnuo/s1600/IMG_0934.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ2OE7beIiyC6pGByn5B2VSZLsVyIMjVOAnheFhGVEWSe70NOrMaqr13LLJ_tq4lVhWsRPHqkv2_cF_kGJ0JGFUa5o83jPgNNNbsN-mfPoUlvHbI4vYIUcx3AKTkoaFwwcSpOGZmQdnuo/s320/IMG_0934.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br />
It looks like I'm on a KissyFace Approved? blog rampage. I've got a few more things that I want to share with you all. I've made a few purchases recently and I want to get in the habit of giving you my opinions on products and sharing my thoughts with you on them.<br />
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About two weeks ago, I had a photo shoot that I had needed some products for. I didn't want to spend too much money but I wanted something of good quality. Plus I wanted something that are women of color friendly so I choose to try Black Radiance at Walmart.<br />
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I had been curious about what they had to offer in the past so I thought it was good timing to try them out. I ended picking up five items. Some were hits others were misses.<br />
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<a name='more'></a><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b>REVIEW</b></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">What I was interested in at first were their foundations. It was part of the "Color Perfect" line. I picked up two of them in the colors Brownee and Cocoa Bean. Each bottle was <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;">$3.87</span>. It looked like that these two were the darkest shades they had available. At first I assumed Cocoa Bean was my color but after it oxidized it was too dark and Brownee ended up suiting me better. </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">The foundation states that it's a oil-free liquid make-up. Each comes in a glass bottle with 1.0 fl. oz. What I found interesting was the fact that applicator was this plastic wand below</div><div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Brownee on the "wand"</i></td></tr>
</tbody></table>Here's Brownee on my had before it was blended out.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Brownee on my hand before rubbing in<br />
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</tbody></table> It's consistency on my skin was very weightless. For it being a liquid foundation I didn't really feel it which is what really liked about it.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Brownee blended</i></td></tr>
</tbody></table> Just a quick shot of Cocoa Bean on the wand. Initially I thought that this was my color.<br />
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Oxidation really darkened the color. Even thought it was a test on my hand I knew that it wasn't going to blend as nicely as the first color. So thankfully I bought the two. But probably during the summer I'm going to have to add a little of Cocoa Bean with Brownee to warm it up a bit. But for now Brownee suits me well.<br />
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<b>VERDICT</b><br />
KissyFace Approved? Yes, a million times over.<br />
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For a foundation to only be $3.87. I was pleasantly surprised by the coverage. It didn't break out my skin. It worked beautifully on my client. The wand was awkward but it was good for applying to the back of my hand when I was using it on my client.<br />
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Even though I'm not a fan of foundations, this made me more of a believer. I actually ended up using it in tinted moisturizer mix for graduation photos that I took this past week. I'll have a video up on this at the end of the week.<br />
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And here's quick pic of it on me. Blended beautifully, right? And this photo is unedited. Straight from camera to blog. =)<br />
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Later on this afternoon, I'm going to be posting another review on the concealers and an accompanying video about me rattling off about the products.<br />
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Are there any other women of color foundations you want me to try or suggest? Any one have any foundations horror stories they want to share? I'd love to read them.<br />
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Much Love & Many Blessings,<br />
B. Pierre<br />
<div style="text-align: right;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i>FTC Disclaimer: These products were purchased with my funds. No sponsorships here!</i></span></div>KissyFace Artistryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07269407804209632005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8510020918911690811.post-61410110270832673092011-04-14T17:00:00.001-04:002011-04-14T17:00:05.439-04:00KissyFace Approved? |Nivea: A Kiss of Smoothness<div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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I'm back with another review post, like I mentioned in my previous posts, right up there with mascaras, lipgloss/ lip balms were my favorite makeup products too. Even today I have a small pouch of various lip products that I carry with me at all times.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>And wouldn't it be most appropriate to feature a lip product of the week, right? It is KissyFace so it'd be a perfect fit, so I'm looking forward to getting that going.<br />
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So last week on a trip to Wal-mart, (I'm there a lot) I needed to pick up some much needed items. And on the way out, I noticed Nivea's lip balm. My lips were dry and I decided to pick up the quick fix at the checkout line.<br />
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</div>I can't recall how much it was but it was under <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;">$4.00</span>. My previous relationship with Nivea was through a body cream that I used a few years back. I had a favorable experience with it in the past so I was excited to try this.<br />
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<b>SPECIFICATIONS</b><br />
Directions: Apply evenly to lips before sun exposure. Re-apply as needed.<br />
Description: Hydrating Lip Care SPF 4, Light-weight, fast absorbing formula and long-lasting moisturization<br />
Product: 0.17 oz<br />
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<b>REVIEW</b><br />
<b></b>At first glance, the packaging is simple and is a classic style of lip balm but having the lip balm container stark white reminds me of a glue stick. I'm a sucker for packaging so it failed in that department. But that's not the most important about the product so I can live with it.<br />
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</div>With the actual lip balm, the smell was faint, which I appreciated. It applied smoothly and was really velvety and felt really promising. And the fact that it had SPF4 made it more favorable.<br />
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But I had to constantly re-apply the lip balm. Within an hour of application I needed more. I could be doing absolutely nothing and the product still wouldn't last after an hour. And it seemed that if I didn't re-apply soon after it started to wear off my lips felt extremely chapped to the point of slightly cracking.<br />
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<b>VERDICT</b><br />
KissyFace Approved, you ask?<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">NOPE!</span> It's doesn't make the cut for my lip balm pouch.<br />
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It didn't live up to my expectations. It wasn't long-lasting as it promised. It felt moisturizing but not for long. Even as I type it's been less than hour since I've applied it and my lips are felling less than stellar.<br />
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I was actually disappointed by the fact that I was disappointed by the lip balm because I've been a fan in the past but you can't win every time, right?<br />
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Are there any particular lip glosses and lip balms you enjoy? Have any suggestions? Let me know, I'm alway interested in trying new things.<br />
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Till the next post, loves.<br />
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Much Love & Many Blessings,<br />
B. Pierre<br />
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P.S. I'm still working on getting my space tidied up here. I'm hoping by tomorrow things will be back to the old template till I get it figured out. =)<br />
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<div style="text-align: right;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">FTC Disclosure: Product reviewed were purchased with my own dollars. It's not affiliated with the company.</span></i></div>KissyFace Artistryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07269407804209632005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8510020918911690811.post-37240568225433851552011-04-13T05:00:00.004-04:002011-04-13T05:00:07.604-04:00Start Fresh, Shall We?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi05IypvUCZsslrB-MID_ZQzZzo6uPi76IXHZuN_H-yCAR1yk7zJthnJGAJKRwClsVYIrwcTIDUODgUsjwxp4mT0JG1D-caf0qg3YAR428wZtz1iubZWBxodveU8ZWkbFRALm3VFwGaPoY/s1600/KissyFace+Artistry+Pic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="291" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi05IypvUCZsslrB-MID_ZQzZzo6uPi76IXHZuN_H-yCAR1yk7zJthnJGAJKRwClsVYIrwcTIDUODgUsjwxp4mT0JG1D-caf0qg3YAR428wZtz1iubZWBxodveU8ZWkbFRALm3VFwGaPoY/s400/KissyFace+Artistry+Pic.jpg" width="400" /></a>Morning Lovelies,<br />
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Hope your in high spirits today.<br />
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I wanted to come to you all on a more personal note. Don't worry, it has everything to do with KissyFace but it's not a typical post that I do for the most part but it's something that I feel that I needed to address. I'm just wanting to be transparent. <br />
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When I started this blog it was supposed to be a "diary," an account of me building KissyFace as a business, growing/expanding my skills, sharing my ups and downs that and sharing what I learn with those who happened to fall upon my site with a passion or interest for beauty and makeup.<br />
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For goodness sake, my blog description said it all, "witness my trials and tribulations of becoming a makeup artist and follow the progress of my building my dreams."<br />
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Clearly that wasn't enough of a reminder because along the way, I lost sight of that. I can't necessarily pinpoint when that happened but it did. <br />
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Not to drag out the post anymore, I just wanted to share that things are now in a proper perspective because I've made that realization and I'm now back on track. My vision and actions with my space here are now realigned with what I originally intended.<br />
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Thanks for being faithful as you've been to my little piece in this vast blogosphere. It's truly appreciated.<br />
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I couldn't necessarily pinpoint what I was missing and why my blog wasn't as much of a priority as it used to be when I first started but thankfully I figured it out.<br />
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My vision is clear and I've got my direction back. I'm looking forward to what's ahead and what I'll be sharing on here.<br />
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Love you all,<br />
B. Pierre<br />
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P.S. Look out for a more streamlined look to the blog for now-- taking a few steps back in order to take a few steps forward. Plus, I royally screwed up my current template so it's an opportunity to change things. =)KissyFace Artistryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07269407804209632005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8510020918911690811.post-852599611667386172011-04-12T10:00:00.002-04:002011-04-13T07:00:59.085-04:00KissyFace Approved?| L'oreal Telescopic Mascara in Carbon BlackMorning Lovelies,<br />
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<span id="goog_1103084092"></span><span id="goog_1103084093"></span>I'm back with another "KissyFace Approved?" post. When I was younger my go-to makeup picks were lip gloss, eyeliner and mascara. I just loved the effects that these three little things had on my face. But more in particular I was obsessed with mascara. With all the various kinds available, promising different things, I just couldn't get enough of them. I was always trying to find and explore the options that were available.<br />
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And today is no different.<br />
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I purchased this a few weeks ago from Wal-mart. Unfortunately, I didn't keep the receipt to give you a price but it was fairly inexpensive.<br />
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When I popped open the tube, the brush was already making this look to be something promising.<br />
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<b>REVIEW</b><br />
Because I have small eyes, I knew that this would be perfect to really catch all of my hairs and really allow me to get in on my lashes in order to get the full benefit of the mascara. The "bristles" are more like plastic teeth instead of the traditional bristles of a mascara.<br />
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So to truly give this mascara a go, I applied it in layers in order to see how far it could go. Here are what my lashes look like sans mascara.<br />
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It's nothing to get too exited about but they're mine. LOL But as you can see I can use the help of mascara to bring my lashes to life.<br />
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On the first application, I was pretty amazed. The carbon black really helped my lashes to pop in comparison to them in their natural state.<br />
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I had no clumping and the lashes are separated which I really like. Nothing like seeing clumpy lashes. That really makes me gag. SMH But I didn't really gain that much length, which is something I'm always looking for in a mascara more than anything else.<br />
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But it was on the second application that it really delivered on length.<br />
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It's like night and day between the first and second application. The lashes are still separated and nothing else is amiss either.<br />
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">And because things were going so well, I attempted at a third application. It wouldn't hurt right?</div><div><br />
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Same satisfied story. Because of the teeth I'm able to really comb through the lashes and prevent them from clumping. Had it been a traditional brush, I might have ran into a clumping disaster by the third application. It just kept getting better and better on each go-around.<br />
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<b>THE VERDICT</b><br />
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And now the question stands, is it <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">KissyFace Approved</span>?<br />
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Well, if you couldn't tell the answer is <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;">YES</span>! It's become my go to mascara. I love what it does for my lashes. The carbon black and the bristles made this a favorite for me. So, this will definitely stay in rotation.<br />
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Do you lovelies have a mascara of choice? Brands you recommend?<br />
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Let me know I'd love to explore even further.<br />
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Till the next post!<br />
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Much Love & Many Blessings,<br />
B. Pierre<br />
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<div style="text-align: right;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i>FTC Disclosure: L'oreal had no in on this review. It's all me. Mascara was purchased with my dollars. =)</i></span></div>KissyFace Artistryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07269407804209632005noreply@blogger.com0