Tuesday, July 14, 2015

No make up Tricks or surgery needed for FULL LIPS anymore !

How to make your lips bigger, naturally! Kiss your thin lips goodbye. You can now have any lip size you want. You can decide how subtle to how big you want your lips to be.

Long time ago I made a post of how to make your lips look fuller with some makeup tricks ! Ok I addmit that for make up I am a pretty good 0! I need a make up artist for sure !

Last days I found out a miracle " Fullips Enhancer"



The large lips craze is no doubt polarizing; some women want to have larger pouts while some find it ridiculous that the attempt to maximize lip size is even an issue. Consider that beauty trends have always been somewhat sexist and oppressive, and it may seem unhealthy to obsess on products that change who you are! I say to each their own; changing up your looks can be fun and glamorous!
I, for one, am a fan of the full pout. I have invested serious money in my lip color collection because I love the aesthetics of a bold lip. Sometimes I’ll go days without makeup, except for bright lipstick. So, why not try lip enhancement products like gloss or Kyli's Jenner Special technique ” or whatever comes my way? It’s all for fun, anyway.
I was looking through beauty posts on Instagram while falling sleep (because duh, that’s something I should be doing) when I found a lady’s video – she was sucking on some sort of red object (I swear it wasn’t sexual, you creep), and the hashtag was #fullips. I was intrigued. As she pulled the red object away from her mouth, you could see her lips getting fuller as the blood ran to the surface. The science here is pretty simple: the suction (you stick your lips into this little object) forces blood into your lips, and instantly gives you a bigger pout.
I decided I wanted to try it, so a few weeks later, I was sent the Fullips product. Let me preface this by saying I am in no way being paid to say this product works! In fact, I was sure it wouldn’t. The truth is, it works, and it works really well. Almost too well.

You can buy Fullips in a variety of sizes  Since I already have fairly full lips, I bought the “Medium oval.” The cool thing is that they send you two items – the one you requested, and another. They also sent the Lip Enhancer in Large Round, so I tried both. The larger one works really well for overall volume, but I found the medium oval,as they suggest to work for spot-enhancing. I use this one to spot-enhance my bottom or top lip, for example.
Day 1:
I had CRAZY bruising. I went to town on both items and sucked in pretty hard, which they very clearly say NOT to do, so I can’t blame them. I then used red lipstick (bad idea). My boyfriend walked into the room and said, “What happened to your mouth?!” It was…not sexy.
I gave myself serious fish lips, so I wouldn’t recommend creating a suction that hurts. Pain should not be a part of the process, so I would suggest using the product to get the desired affect, and if it starts to hurt, pull them off your mouth. I was bruised for about two days, with purple hickey-like marks under my bottom lip.

I really like to focus on my top lip, because when my uber-suction fiasco happened, my bottom lip looked like I got punched in the face:

I decided to follow the instructions and start slowly. You basically wet your lips and make sure there’s enough moistness for suction. Then, if it starts to feel painful, you pull the Fullips off. I began with the large round to get overall volume. I hold them on for 15-30 seconds and wait
And then I moved on to the Medium oval to apply suction horizontally (spot-enhancing) across the middle of my lips:
I essentially just applied to the middle of my lips, the bottom of my top lip and the middle of bottom lip, rather than around the entire edge of them, which will leave me with a huge bottom lip.

My end result:


My verdict:
Pros: The lip enhancers actually work, they last about 2-3 hours and you can check as you go along to monitor desired Jolie-ness. Also, the owner, Linda, is wonderful. She responded to my inquiry emails quickly and nicely.
Cons: Bruising is a total possibility if you’re not careful, and it takes almost 20 minutes to get to my desired affect. Other than that, they work well and I have nothing bad to say about them!
Tip: Wear gloss, lip plumping lipstick or Chapstick. Matte lipsticks tend to dry out the lips and cause decrease in volume (which Fullips totally admits to). Fullips sells a plumping lip gloss, but I bet you could use any lip plumping gloss and have the same affect!
Have fun. Don’t bruise. And rock that crazy lipstick.





Monday, July 6, 2015

A Handful of Products I love & been using lately!

I haven't purchased nearly as much makeup as I use to (as I haven't blogged in so long and haven't found the need to buy in excess), but I thought I'd share some of the products I've been using lately that I haven't talked about before!


Sonia Kashuk Perfecting Luminous Foundation - I purchased this on a whim at Target when I completely ran out of foundation and needed a simple every-day foundation. I wasn't expecting much, but I ended up really liking it for daily wear. The coverage is light, but buildable to a light-medium. It conceals my skin imperfections pretty well and evens out my skintone. The finish is really natural and makes my skin look slightly glowy and fresh, and it lasts all day. I'd compare it to something like L'Oreal True Match Lumi, but with a creamier BB Cream-like texture. The only downside is that the tube only has 0.06 oz (what!?) and you can't unscrew the product to scoop out any last bits of product. With daily use, I finished the bottle in barely three weeks. I will repurchase though, because I do really like it. For reference I purchased the shade Vanilla, which is good for light, warm skintones tones (around MAC NC20 coloring). If I'm around NC30, I'd go for Buff. 

MAC Prep + Prime Beauty Balm - I have still yet to find my absolute favorite BB cream, but recently I've been using this one from MAC. The coverage isn't the best, but it's buildable. If you want a solid medium coverage, you'd have to apply a good amount, and by that point, it feels a little sticky on the skin until it's set with a powder. So instead, I like adding a pump of my regular medium coverage foundation with this and it provides me natural coverage for daily wear. I'll finish the tube, but I don't think I'd repurchase. I think there cheaper alternatives out there that work better. If you use this, I'd love to know what you think of it in the comments. 

Maybelline Fit Me! Shine Free Stick Foundation - As far as foundation goes, this product isn't very good, but I use it for the sole purpose of contouring/bronzing. I purchased this stick in the shade Cappuccino, which is a really nice caramel-brown. I like buffing the product through my cheeks and around the frame of my face to give me a natural, bronzed look. It can also work good as a base for powder bronzer if you have issues with your bronzer fading quickly throughout the day. 

Estee Lauder Double Wear Concealer - I've been wanting to try this concealer for years, and I finally bought a tube along with a fresh bottle of Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation (I'll talk about that later - it was one of my top foundations until it was reformulated and with three days of use I had a face full of acne that took over a month to clear up). I guess I was a bit underwhelmed with the results, as I expected it to have full coverage, but it doesn't. It's thick, yet it's translucent, so I need an additional brightener under my eyes as the shadows under my eyes still peek through. Again, with this product I'll try finishing the tube, but I don't think I'll be repurchasing.

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder - This has been my new favorite setting powder. It's really finely milled and doesn't add any color to the skin, it just softens the complexion and adds a soft glow. I use it every day with a stippling brush, and I even like using it with a beauty blender to set my under-eye concealer (you do have to be careful not to apply too much because It can stay in one spot and not move once you've blotted a load to an area). I have this powder in the shade diffused light, and it works perfectly for when I'm lighter or tan. 

Kat Von D Tattoo Eyeliner - Love this stuff! If you like Stila's Stay All Day Liquid Liner, you'll like this one too. The shape and density of the felt tip is perfect for creating a wing, and the pigment is really dark. I still like Stila a little bit better, as it's waterproof, but this one is a for sure second. Plus, I was able to find a three-pack at TJ Maxx for under $10 - was I just lucky? 


Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base - I've talked about this before on my blog, but in the past, I've only used samples from the BB counter. I finally purchased a full sized container, and I've really been enjoying using it daily under my makeup. It moisturizes my sensitive skin really well without irritating it or making it greasy, and it makes my skin look fresh and supple. It's a bit expensive, but a little goes a long way. If you feel uneasy about contaminating the product with your fingers, I'd recommend buying cosmetic spatulas from your local beauty supply store, or even eBay.


Unite Hair Products - I've been wanting to talk about this brand for months. This has been the main brand I've been using for haircare. I learned about it from the salon I go to occasionally, and Unite is the brand they use exclusively. Each time the products were used on my hair I loved the way my hair looked, smelled, and felt, so I would end up buying at least one product each time I'd get my hair done. What I love is that the shampoos are sulfate-free and the products are all free of parabens. My main favorite products are the 7 Seconds Condition Leave-in SprayU Luxury Argan Oil and my newest favorite, the Lazer Straight Relaxing Fluid, which relaxes my hair really well prior to blowdrying. I've also used a few of their shampoos and conditioners - right now I'm using the Moisturizing Shampoo and Conditioner (I have very dry hair) which work really well, but it's so moisturizing that with repeated use, my hair gets a little weighed down, so I need to use a clarifying shampoo every couple of weeks. Highly recommend Unite - all of their products have great reviews on Amazon.