Day 3- Banana Split!

Today was banana split day! This was super, super fun! I -love- pink makeup!!!

What I used:

Eve Pearl - Liquid Liner

Makeup Forever- Smoky Lash

Medusa's Makeup - Electro Pink, Electro yellow (both shadows)

Urban Decay - Eye Primer potion, Polyester Bride shadow.

Day 2 - Pumpkin Pie!

Click on the thumbnails for a larger view!

So, pumpkin pie is one of my favorite treats! I had lots of fun with this look. I usually go for shimmer, and glitter as far as eyeshadow goes -- on myself, at any rate! This time I tried using mostly matte colors, but I couldn't resist a little shimmer. My eyebrows are a hot mess right now, I know.. But I'm letting them grow back in so I can get them reshaped, haha.

What did I use?!

-Benefit
Badgal lash Mascara

-Mac
Orange and saddle eyeshadow

- Makeup Forever
Shimmer cream color and a dark brown (I didn't make labels for my MUF palette with the shadow names, sorry!!) Smoky Lash Mascara, color Extra Black.

-Tarina Tarantino
Rosette, Twinkling topaz, and Brooch eyeshadow

Day 1 - Key Lime Pie.

Today was Keylime Pie day! Yay for yellows, greens, whites, and beiges!

The Cosmetics I used in order of Brand are:

- Makeup Forever

I used a matte white and cream-color shadow. I also used a beige shimmer shadow.

- Medusa's Makeup

Electro Yellow eyeshadow.

-Urban Decay

Eye primer potion, and graffiti eyeshadow. 24/7 Glide-on eye pencil, Yeyo.

-Sephora Brand

Light-yellow green shadow, mustard-colored shadow, forest green shadow, and another shimmer tan shadow.

- Bare Escentuals

Buxom lash mascara

**I only posted what I used for my eyes. I did a full makeup application today, but I didn't get pictures of my whole face!

15 Days of Fabulous Desserts!

Desserts? Makeup? What does one have to do with the other? Well, quite a lot!

For the next 15 days, I will do a different beauty application based on a dessert. Here are my desserts by day!

1. Keylime Pie
2. Pumpkin Pie
3. Banana Split Sundae
4. Cherry Cheesecake
5. Strawberry Shortcake
6. Raspberry Truffle
7. Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
8. Lemon Meringue Pie
9. Neopolitan Ice Cream
10. Confetti Cupcake
11. Red Velvet Cake
12. Rootbeer Float
13. Blueberry Cobbler
14. Fruit Tart
15. Mango Yogurt Parfait

 I'm excited for two weeks and a day's worth of dessert and makeup!

For Smashbox fans:

Friends and Family discount! 20% off purchase through Friday at midnight pst. Be excited!

Tattoo Cover up by me.

It's just a small portion that was concealed at the time. The cosmetics I used were by DermaColor. :] I also like using Cinema Secrets! Their foundation can double as a concealer as well, just make sure you powder in between layers for the best coverage later. I'll do a quick tut on tattoo cover-up a little later! :]

Zombie Prom - Chicago!

http://www.zombiearmyproductions.com/zombieprom/

I just found out about this today. I know a friend that works for Zombie Army. It's last minute, but I definitely plan on going!

• It is 21+ only
• $20 in advance/$25 at the door
• Zombie Makeup & Attire is mandatory! (If you don't want to do your own makeup, they do have makeup artists on site for $10. I don't think that's a bad price at all!)
• There will be a prom king & queen contest
• Live Music and a buffet at a certain time.
• There are package deals available. 
• The poster is also linked to the website, so check it out for more info!

Geisha Look

The pictures above are just a few examples of different geisha looks. I decided to do my own version of it as well and here it is:

What I used:

• Mehron Clown White
• Medusa's Makeup Electro Pink
• Eve Pearl Liquid Eyeliner
• Elmer's glue stick
• Makeup Forever Concealer
• Cinema Secrets Translucent Powder
• Urban Decay Polyester Bride
• BeneFit Bad Gal Lash mascara

FDA & Cosmetics.

I meant to make my very first blog entry exciting, glamorous, and entertaining. While I was sitting here trying to think of my makeup design, I found myself looking over my notes. More precisely, I found myself reading over the articles my school handed back on the importance of reading labels. The first line caught my attention: "The Food and Drug Administration does not consider cosmetics to be a drug and therefore does not regulate and assess the safety of the manufacture and components of makeup and skin care products." I remember being shocked when the teacher told us that and I recoiled all over again at reading the single sentence.

So instead of showing images of my version of geisha makeup (they will be up on an entry soon, no worries! :] ), I figured I could share some information on the FDA's regulation of cosmetics -- rather, lack thereof.

• Cosmetics products are not subject to FDA premarket approval authority with the exception of color additives. So, who regulates cosmetics? The manufacturer does. Again, the only exception are color additives and those ingredients which are prohibited or restricted from use by law/regulation. So.... What exactly does all this mean? Manufacturers can basically use any ingredient in the formulation of a cosmetic.
• The FDA is not authorized to require recalls of cosmetics. It can only request a company recall on a product. It does, however, monitor company recalls. By the way, recalls are all done voluntarily by the manufacturer.
• The FDA does inspect cosmetic manufacturing facilities to assure cosmetic product safety and determine whether cosmetics are adulterated or misbranded. Cosmetics companies are also not required to register with the FDA.
• How does the FDA determine whether a product is a drug or a cosmetic? A "cosmetic" according to the law are "articles intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled, sprayed on, introduced into, or otherwise applied to the human body... for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance." Some examples include moisturizers, perfumes, lipsticks, nail polish, toothpaste, deodorant and etc. A "drug" by law are "articles intended for use in diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment or the prevention of disease," and "articles (other than food) intended to affect the structure of any function of the body of man or other animals."
• Can a product be both a cosmetic and a drug? Yes, it can. A normal shampoo is considered a cosmetic because it is meant to cleanse hair. But, a dandruff shampoo is considered a drug because it is intended to treat dandruff. A dandruff shampoo is both a cosmetic and a drug.

**All the information above was derived from the FDA web pages:
Is it a Cosmetic, Drug or Both? (Or is it Soap?)
FDA Authority Over Cosmetics

For the future, this is why it is important to ALWAYS read the labels on cosmetics. One can never be too sure what they're putting on their face! So, here are a few key ingredients that consumers want to avoid:

1. Isopropyl Myristate - Emollient that can be comedogenic and thought to be carcinogenic
2. Triethanolamin- Ammonia derivative; it is very harsh on the skin
3. Phenoxyethanol- Coal-tar often added only for fragrance-suspected carcinogenic
4. Parabens: Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben- Parabens are a common synthetic preservative to inhibit microbial growth and extend the shelf life of products. They may degrade (especially methyl) releasing methanol -- a potentially toxic chemical.
5. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate- Detergent commonly used in cleansers and shampoos. It is safe for a short time, but it is a skin irritant.
6. Imidazolidinyl Urea- This is a preservative to prevent bacterial growth. It is ineffective against fungi and it is a common cause of contact dermatitis.
7. Synthetic Colors- Unknown whether they are damaging, but it is best to avoid if possible as they are unnecessary.
8. Ethanolamines (MEA, DEA, TEA)- Common pH stabilizers. They form nitrosoamines when combined with air which then becomes irritating or toxic.
9. Isopropyl Palmitate - Emollients. These should be avoided on use with oily skin.
10. Mineral Oil - This is a petroleum derived from hydrocarbon. It is moderately comedogenic and may interfere with perspiration.

** This list was obtained from a handout from Makeup First School of Makeup Artistry.