Twist Out Refresh

Hi Beautiful People!

I really wish that I could post everyday, however, my other life commitments make it pretty difficult to do so.  My job, children and husband :) Therefore, my goals is to do at least three post per week.  

With that said lets get into the topic of this post, which is the twist-out refresh.  After wash and day and twisting up your hair for a twist out, an aspect that used to confuse me was what to do in order to maintain the twist out. This method ultimately saves me time because I don't necessarily have to re-wash my hair, because I usually only like to wash my hair every two-weeks. 

What I have become accustom to doing is pineapple-ling my hair up into a high pony tail (like so):

while also applying moisturizer to the ends and scalp. This is what I call this the lazy way of maintaining a twist out because after using the pineapple method after a couple of nights you begin to see less definition in the twist out due to more frizzy-ness.  This then yields the purpose of the twist out refresh. Instead of re-washing your hair, all you have to do is moisturize your hair with anything you choose and re-twist your hair in about 9 to 12. I do a mini bantu knots at the ends of my twits since some of my ends do not naturally curl.  

Important: When I am re-twisting my hair, I take a small section spray a little water on it and then apply a small amount of the leave-in conditioner. The key is not to wet your hair to much where it will still me wet or damp in the morning. 

The moisturizer I have been using lately is the Cantu Shea Butter for Natural Hair Leave-In Conditioning Cream ($5.97). 

 

I was not disappointed after using this as a moisturizer for my twist out refresh.  

I actually really love it. It got the job done for only $5.97. Can't beat it. Here are the results.

There you have it. Let me know what you thing or if you have any questions. Leave them in the comments section below.  Be sure to follow me on Instagram @beautyshowoff

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Oscars Inspired Look

Happy Sunday Beauties!

Since the Oscars come on today, I thought that I would do an Oscars inspired look staring the MAC Gold Glitter that I did a recent review on here. Using the products pictured above here is how I accomplished this look.

(1) MAC Eyeshadow in Saddle along with Anastasia Beverly Hills Tamanna Palette eyeshadow in China Rose within crease.

(2) After applying tape add MAC Eyeshadow in Embark on the lid and to the lower crease area.

(3) Sprayed eyeshadow brush with NYX Dewy Setting Spray and picked up MAC Gold Glitter and applied onto the lid on top of the Dark Chocolate eyeshadow. 

(4) Added Wet and Wild Black Glitter Liner along with their black glitter eyeliner pencil to the lower lid. 

(5) Removed tape and applied mascara to the lashes and added false lashes. 

(6) Applied Estee Lauder Double Wear foundation in Sandalwood to face. Then added and blended MAC Pro Longwear Concealer in NC45 to under eye area, bridge of nose, and chin for highlight. 

(7) Applied Black Radiance Pressed Powder in Rich Mahogany for contour onto the hallows of cheeks and along the top of the forehead. 

(8) Added Jordana Blush in Blushing Rose to cheeks and Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Custom Bronzer, Blush and Eyeshadow in Riviera Strip/Sand Bronzer onto the top of the cheek bone area. 

(9) Applied red lip liner along with MAC Lipstick in See Sheer. 

Here is the end product:

Let me know what you think and if you have any questions. Be sure to comment below :) 

Thanks for reading!!!!

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MAC Holiday Pigments Review - Gold

To make a long story short I love these pigments. I purchased this pigment package for gold glitter in order to wear it on my lids for my wedding. Then I figured I would try out the others as well. 

As pictured above (from left to right) the shades are called English Gilt, Lithe, Pretty It Up, Gold (glitter), and Deep Brown. 

This pigment pack is called Object of Affection/Gold. ($32.00) and it is limited edition, so maybe it will come back out next holiday season (you never know).  

Please see the swatches below. In order to swatch these I sprayed the brush with NYX Dewy Setting Spray and dipped them into each pigment and just wiped them on the skin.  I do the same thing when applying these to my eyelids.  

Here are some pictures of me where I used English Gilt and Pretty It Up.  

English Gilt 

Pretty It Up

I will be sure to try the other pigments and let you know how they look. I will also eventually post of picture of my wedding makeup because that is when I wore the Gold glitter.  

Let me know what you think and if there are any other pigments (brands) that you like. You can find the comments box below :) 

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MAC Lipstick Dupe

I was excited when I found out that I own lipsticks that are very similar to one another. 

They are the MAC Mineralize Rich Lipstick in Dreaminess ($22.00) and the Maybelline Color Sensational Lipcolor in Born With It ($7.49).  That is a $14.51 difference.  

They are very similar in shade however the Born With It is a little more shimmery than Dreaminess.  

So, as you can see, they are very similar. When I swatched them both on my arm the Maybelline Born with it left a shimmer stain, which I thought was kind of cool.  Therefore, the Dreaminess is a little more matte than the Born With It. 

Do you know of any dupes where one is more expensive than the other? If so, let me know. 

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Instagram Look from mua_larisa

Happy Monday Beauties, 

Yesterday  I found a beautiful make-up artist on Instagram that created an amazing look with the Becca Cosmetics Opal Shimmering Skin Perfector.  On Instagram her name is @mua_larisa and she also has Youtube channel by the name of napRISApy1.  

Above are most of the products I used. 

(1) MAC Paint Pot in Painterly as an eye shadow base/primer

(2) MAC eyeshadow in Saddle within the crease as a transition shade

(3) MAC eyeshadow in Embark as an accent shade within crease

(4) MAC eyeshadow in Gorgeous Gold on the eyelid and brow bone highlight

(5) MAC pigment in English Gild on lid as well on top of Gorgeous Gold (limited edition)

(6) Black Radiance Pressed Powder in Rich Mahogany for my contour

(7) Milani Baked Blush in Red Vino

(8) Becca Cosmetics Topaz Shimmering Skin Perfector

(9) Mary Kay Lip Liner in Dark Chocolate

(10) MAC Lipstick in Angle 

(11) Venus Lashes from Beauty for Your Beauty Supply Store

And here is how it came out:

Let me know what you think and if you have any questions. What are some of your favorite eyeshadows, highlighters, contour shades, etc that you are currently using.  

Thanks for reading!!!