Stephanie Sue

Ipsy Glam Bag-January 2019

February 26, 2019 Stephanie Sue

Hi guys! Welcome back to another very late Ipsy Glam Bag review, this time for the month of January. Ipsy is a $10 monthly subscription of 5 beauty samples (makeup, hair & skin care) inside a cute makeup bag. January’s bag was a striped white & baby blue fabric with bright pink zipper detailing. Now let me tell you what products I got for this month and what I think of them.

*FYI my February bag arrived yesterday, so go to my YouTube channel to see what I got.*

The first product was the Skin Balancing Mask from Goldfaden MD. It’s a clear, gel-like mask that leaves the face feeling soft. But I’ve only used it once because of the weird scent it has. To me, it stinks quite strongly even though it doesn’t linger after removing it.

Next, there was a flat foundation brush from Billion Dollars Brows. This brush is soft and quite nice. As most flat brushes do, it leaves bristle marks on my face. So I’m thinking of using it for mask application instead.

To go with the flat brush, I got the Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-hour Full Coverage Foundation SPF 15 in the shade medium sand. I’m still not sure whether I like it or not. It sits kind of weird on my skin, it has clumped around my nostrils and broke down as the day goes on. Maybe it had something to do with the products under the foundation, haven’t figured that out. So I’m going to say it’s a miss but I’m willing to keep trying it out.

Another month, another blush…This time I got the Alternative Rock Vol. 2 Blush/Shadow from TheBalm Cosmetics in the shade Bare Minium. The colors is kind of pink, as every blush I’ve received from Ipsy lately. But it has a nice sheen, it’s extremely pigmented (a little goes a long way) and it stays on all day long.

The last product is a lipgloss from the brand Fluide in the shade Elsewhere. It’s basically a transparent gloss with a blue hue. It has a nice consistency, it’s not sticky and the durability is like any other gloss.

Well, that’s everything I got in January’s Ipsy Glam Bag and I’m excited for February’s bag (it’s finally here!).

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7 looks, 1 paleta de sombras-Paleta Identity de Pérsona

February 22, 2019 Stephanie Sue

¡Saludos! Bienvenidos a otra edición de esta serie, donde les muestro 7 looks creados utilizando solo una paleta de sombras. En esta ocasión, usaré la paleta Identity de la marca Pérsona. La misma cuesta $32 e incluye 12 colores (6 mate y 6 brillosos). Los colores son suficientemente neutrales como para convertirse en la paleta de uso diario de cualquiera (que le guste esos tonos, claro está). La fórmula de esta paleta es increíblemente suave como mantequilla y tiene una gran pigmentación. ¡Comencemos!

Image result for persona identity palette — http://simplysona.com/2016/11/persona-cosmetics/

Aquí están los looks

Charming, Maverick, Bombshell, Sassy, Humble.

Audacious, Fearless, Bossy, Goal Digger, Humble.

Charming, Maverick, Goal Digger, Sassy.

Audacious, Fearless, Chic, Bombshell, Humble.

Traté de utilizar los 12 colores que incluye la paleta para mostrarles cómo lucen. Si tienen esta paleta, cuéntenme sobre sus combinaciones favoritas.

No olviden dar me gusta y compartir, hablamos luego.

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7 Looks, 1 Eyeshadow Palette-Pérsona Identity Palette

February 22, 2019 Stephanie Sue

Hi guys! Welcome to another post on the serie “7 Looks, 1 Eyeshadow Palette”, where I show you 7 different eye looks using only one palette. For this one, I’m showing you what a came up for the Identity palette from the brand Pérsona. This palette retails for $32 and includes 12 shades (6 mattes and 6 shimmers). It’s quite neutral and that makes it perfect for an everyday use (if you like neutral looks, of course). The formula of the shadows is amazing, real pigmented with butter-like softness. Now let’s get started with the makeup!

Here are the looks I created

Charming, Maverick, Bombshell, Sassy, Humble.

Audacious, Maverick, Goddess, Sassy, Humble.

Audacious, Fearless, Bossy, Goal Digger, Humble.

Charming, Maverick, Goal Digger, Sassy.

Maverick, Chic, Seductive, Sassy, Humble.

Chic, Fearless, Sassy, Goal Digger, Humble.

Audacious, Fearless, Chic, Bombshell, Humble.

I tried to use all the colors, so you could see them. Tell me which combinations you like making with this palette.

Don’t forget to like and share, talk later.

Makeup, Skincare

Compras recientes

February 19, 2019 Stephanie Sue

¡Hola! Regresé con una entrada sobre las compras que he realizado en las pasadas semanas. Primero, quisiera compartir con ustedes la nueva aventura (si se le puede llamar así) en la que me embarco. Tengo un canal en YouTube (va a ser en español con subtítulos en inglés) donde estaré hablando sobre maquillaje, joyería en cuentas y un poco de mi vida. Así que si no pueden esperar a que escriba lo que pienso sobre los productos aquí presentados, pueden ir a YouTube el viernes y verme probar algunos de estos productos. Ahora volvemos a la entrada de hoy.

Compré maquillaje y herramientas para maquillaje. Como ya dije, sólo estaré contándoles lo que compre y luego los pondré al día sobre mis opiniones. ¡Comencémos!

Fui a Charlotte Russe, compré una sombra en lápiz llamada Lid Love Eyeshadow Stick en el color Violet Smoke y un labial líquido mate Velvet Lip Dip en el color Fearless (ambos son tonos violetas).

Luego hice un orden en Colourpop porque quería probar algunos productos. Compré un Creme Gel Liner enel color Show Me, el lápiz Brow Boss en Dark Brown, y un Super Shock Highlighter en Flexitarian. El propósito de esta compra era obtener las nuevas BFF Mascaras, así que compré dos: Black on Black y Blue Ya Mind. Con la compra de estos rímels, me enviaron una muestra del Come Clean Cleansing Duo de la marca Fourth Ray.

Fui a un “beauty supply” y compré tres productos que no puedo enlazar aquí porque no los encontré en el internet (me disculpo). Una esponja para aplicar maquillaje de la marca Lukasi, la cual se rompió al lavarla. De la marca FakeFace Cosmetics compré una brocha para ojos, y una paleta de sombras de s.f.r. color con 6 colores.

Me disculpo por la brocha sucia y la esponja manchada.

Luego fui a Walgreens porque necesitaba una crema hidratante, pero cada vez que entro a ese sitio salgo con productos adicionales a lo que iba a comprar y esta vez no fue la excepción. Compré la crema hidratante Moisture Bomb Antioxidant Moisturizer, así como dos mascarillas de Neutrogena: Hydro Boost Hydrating Hydrogel mask (mascarilla de papel) y Deep Clean Purifying wash-off clay mask. También compré la base de NYX Can’t Stop Won’t Stop en el color Medium Buff y una esponja para aplicar maquillaje de la marca Walgreens Beauty Charcoal Infused. Por fin pude encontrar el nuevo rímel de Maybelline Snapscara en Pitch Black, pero también compré dos rímel de Wet ‘n Wild: Mega Volume waterproof en Very Black y MegaSlim Skinny waterproof en Black.

Así que eso es todo lo que compré en las pasadas semanas, definitivamente los mantendré al tanto de lo que opino de los productos en las próximas entradas. No olviden comentar y compartir con sus amistades, aprecio mucho el apoyo.

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Recent Purchases

February 19, 2019 Stephanie Sue

Hi guys! I’m back with a post about the purchases I’ve made in the past weeks. First, I want to share with you my new adventure (if it can be called that way). I’m now having a YouTube channel (which is in Spanish but I put English subtitles) where I will be sharing makeup, beading and life-related stuff. So if you can’t wait for me to try the products in this post, go to YouTube on Friday and watch me try a few of these products on my face. Now back to the post!

I bought makeup and a few makeup tools. Here I’ll just tell you what I bought, my thoughts on the products will come later (when I give them a fair shot). So let’s get started.

For the Charlotte Russe makeup, I bought a Lid Love Eyeshadow Stick in Violet Smoke and a Velvet Lip Dip Matte Liquid Lipstick in Fearless (both are a purple shade).

Then I made a Colourpop order to try a few things. Got a Creme Gel Liner in the shade Show Me, a Brow Boss pencil in Dark Brown, and a Super Shock Highlighter in Flexitarian. The whole idea of the order was to get the new BFF Mascaras, so I got two: Black on Black and Blue Ya Mind. Because I purchased two mascaras, I got a deluxe sample of Fourth Ray’s Come Clean Cleansing Duo.

I went to a beauty supply and bought three products for which I couldn’t find links for these products (sorry). The sponge is from the brand Lukasi, and it already ripped in the middle when I was washing it. An eye brush (kind of pencil brush) from the brand FakeFace Cosmetics, and a s.f.r. color eyeshadow palette with 6 shimmer shades.

Sorry for the dirty brush and stained sponge

Then I went to Walgreens to get a moisturizer because I’m running low on my current one. But as everytime I go there, I got out with a lot more stuff. From Garnier SkinActive, I got the Moisture Bomb Antioxidant Moisturizer. Bought some face masks from Neutrogena, Hydro Boost Hydrating Hydrogel mask (sheet mask) and the Deep Clean Purifying wash-off clay mask. Got the NYX Can’t Stop Won’t Stop foundation in the shade Medium Buff and a Walgreens Beauty Charcoal Infused sponge. Finally got my hands on the new Maybelline Snapscara in Pitch Black, but also got two Wet ‘n Wild mascaras: Mega Volume waterproof in Very Black and MegaSlim Skinny waterproof in Black.

So that was everything I have bought in the past weeks, will definitely keep you updated on my thoughts in next posts. Don’t forget to comment and share with your frineds, support is appreciated.

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Ipsy Glam Bag-December 2018

January 18, 2019 Stephanie Sue

Hi guys! Welcome to a new Ipsy Glam Bag review (better late than never). For those of you who don’t know what Ipsy is. It’s a $10 monthly subscription with 5 sample products (makeup, hair & skin care) inside a cute makeup bag. December’s bag arrived a bit later than usual. The bag is black leather with gold sequin fabric and a black leather tassel. Also, this bag came with 6 products instead of 5! Well, let’s get started!

Using the Sugar brow pencil, Nomad highlighter, and the Ciaté lip product.

The first product is the Ultra Violet Brightening Purple Clay Mask from Generation Clay. Love the purple color, not so much the scent. Bit I’ve used it and it left my face feeling soft and a bit tight. It’s nice and I’ll continue to use it.

Next we have a Scalp & Body Scrub from OUAI Haircare. It has a clean scent and the sugar crystals feel amazing on the skin. It’s not a harsh scrub, so my skin felt really soft after using it.

Also got a F. A. R. A. H tapered blending brush 35E. It’s super fluffy, soft and lightweight. I have 3 uses for it: setting my eye primer, applying my transition/crease color, and overall blending.

Now let’s get into the makeup products. I have the Sugar Arch Arrival Brow Definer in 02 Taupe Tom. The tip is in a triangle shape, the formula is a bit waxy and hard. It doesn’t glide on super easy, you have to work a little to get it on the skin. The spoolie works great, helps to blend the brow product.

Next I have a Nomad Cosmetics Around-the-World Light Infusion Powder in Ko Phai Ngan Moonlight. Which is a beautiful “holographic illuminator in duo-chrome glow with multi-dimensional, prismatic sapphire pearl finish.” It has a nice purple-blue sheen, soft formula and it blends like a dream.

The last product is a Transforming Glitter Liquid Lipstick from Ciaté London in the shade Infamous. It’s a fun concept but for everyday use, is not my cup of tea. Love the color, the glitter throws me off but I think I can make it work somehow (will let you know if any progress occurs).

Overall, it was a great bag and I liked basically everything. I’m currently waiting for January’s bag (think it’s getting here today or tomorrow).

Anyway, how were your bags in December and January? I love reading your comments, so let’s talk in the comment section.

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2018 Favorites-Makeup & Non-Makeup

December 31, 2018November 24, 2020 Stephanie Sue

Hi guys! Welcome to the last blog post of the year (“Whaaat?”-minion voice). It’s been a great year: I started this blog, obtained my Masters degree, and got a job at a retail store. I don’t do New Year’s resolutions but feel free to share yours in the comment section. Now let’s talk about makeup and non-makeup favorites.

First, I discovered a face moisturizer that hydrates my skin without making me look like a grease ball and that will be Hydra Genius Daily Moisturizer for oily skin from L’oreal. For taking my makeup off, I use a Micellar Foaming Cleanser for combination to oily skin, from Garnier Skin Active. It takes all my makeup off, including waterproof mascara, without leaving my face feeling super dry. As for my hair, I’ve been loving Herbal Essences Curl Defining mousse (strong hold) and discovered the amazingness of Aussie Kids Detangler in Bloomin’ Apple. Smells good and incredibly helps with my knotty-curly hair. Lastly for non-makeup products, I absolutely love ULTA Beauty’s Shadow Switching Pan for using the same eyeshadow brush repeatedly with different colors.

Now, I have a lot of favorites products in the makeup section (majority are drugstore/affordable). Many of them, I’ve talked before so I’ll link the blog post. For base products, the most I’ve been using are L’oreal Infallible Pro-Matte foundation in 104 Golden Beige (blog post), Covergirl Clean Matte bb cream in 520 Light (blog post), Colourpop’s No Filter Concealer in Light 16, Colourpop’s No Filter sheer pressed powder in Light (blog post), and Maybelline Master Fix loose powder in Translucent. For bronzer I have two: Bettina Sun Splash Bronzing Powder in Light to Medium, and Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer in Deep Bronzer (blog post). For blush I have: Maybelline Fit Me in 10 Buff, Lottie London Blush Crush in zac, and Morphe Blush in Spirit. These two last blushes I got in my Ipsy bag. Last face product is highlighter, Smashbox X Casey Holmes Spotlight Palette in Gold and Pearl, Wet ‘n Wild Megaglo Highlighting Powder in 319B Blossom Glow (blog post), and Sleek Makeup Highlighting Palette in 032 Solstice (blog post).

For the eyebrows I used mostly the NYC Browser Bush-On Brow Kit in 876 Brunette but because of some Ipsy bags, I found two brow pencils that I like. The Arch Arrival Brow Definer in 02 Taupe Tom from Sugar, and Skone Brow Wand in Chocolate. I also have two eyeshadow palettes that I’ve been using like crazy: Pérsona Identity palette and Maybelline Soda Pop palette (blog post). Love the ULTA Beauty Gel Eye Liners in general, but I have four colors: Black Out, Black Brown, Olive, and Bronze. The two mascaras I’ve been using throughout the year are L’oreal Voluminous Lash Paradise Waterproof in Blackest Black, and Covergirl Flourish by Lash Blast in Very Black (blog post). The last products are for the lips: Maybelline Color Sensational lipsticks, Colourpop Lux Lipsticks, and L’oreal Infallible Pro-Matte Lipgloss.

These are all my favorite products for this year 2018. What products were your favorites through the year? Let’s talk in the comment section.

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What I Got For Christmas 2018

December 27, 2018 Stephanie Sue

Hi guys! Hope you had a great Christmas Eve & Christmas Day. Today I want to share with you what I got for Christmas. Also, what did you get for Christmas? Let me know in the comment section.

The first thing was a pair of Pandora silver heart shaped earrings. They’re beautiful, dainty and I haven’t stopped wearing them.

Next, we have the NYX Love You So Mochi electric pastels eyeshadow palette. Haven’t tried it yet but judging from swatches it looks really pigmented. They’re all shimmery shadows so I’ll need to pair it with another palette.

The last Christmas gift is a pair of Skechers Air Flex-Free Spirits in purple. Absolutely in love with these shoes, they’re so lightweight and comfy.

Last but not least, I got an early birthday gift. It’s a beauty led light from ZOMEi which is great for putting my makeup early in the morning and for taking photos when there’s no natural light.

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Regalos de Navidad 2018

December 27, 2018 Stephanie Sue

¡Hola chicos! Espero que hayan tenido una excelente Noche Buena y Día de Navidad. Hoy quiero compartir con ustedes lo que me regalaron en Navidad. Déjenme saber qué les regalaron, en la sección de comentarios.

El primer regalo fue un par de pantallas plateadas en forma de corazón de Pandora. Son hermosas, delicadas y no he parado de utilizarlas.

Lo próximo es la paleta de sombras Love You So Mochi pasteles eléctricos de NYX. No la he probado pero juzgando por el tacto, tiene buena pigmentación y la fórmula es suave. Todos los colores tienen brillo por lo que tendré que parearla con otra paleta.

El último regalo de Navidad es un par de zapatos deportivos de Skechers, modelo Air Flex-Free Spirits en el color violeta. Estoy enamorada de ellos, son sumamente cómodos y ligeros.

Pero ese no fue el último regalo, ya que me dieron un regalo de cumpleaños. Es una “beauty light” de ZOMEi, ha sido útil para aplicar maquillaje temprano en la mañana y tomar fotos cuando no hay luz natural.

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7 Looks, 1 Eyeshadow Palette-Dream St. Colourpop X Kathleen Lights

December 24, 2018 Stephanie Sue

Hi guys! How are you doing? Welcome to another post about 7 eye looks I created using only one eyeshadow palette. This time I used the Dream St. palette by Colourpop X Kathleen Lights. This palette was Kathleen’s first collaboration with Colourpop. It released last year (December 2017), retails for $16 and has 12 eyeshadow colors.

The shadows are buttery-soft and with great pigmentation. There is some kickback but I’m not bothered since they blend like a dream (no pun intended). There are many looks that can be made with these beautiful shades.