MAC Cosmetics: Guide For The Newly Addicted, Part 1
Company Back Story
MAC stands for Make-up Art Cosmetics. It was created in 1985 in Toronto, Canada by Frank Toskan and Frank Angelo, both who worked in the beauty industry. They coined the philosophy and company ideology of "All ages, all races, and...
DHC Vitamin C Powder Supplement ($3.00) makes it easier than ever to get your daily recommended supply of Vitamin C (hello, vital nutrient that everybody should have)! Each packet contains 1,000 mg of Vitamin C, which is actually more than the recommended daily value. Vitamins are often something...
Who would you like to see as the next Viva Glam spokesmodel? Why that person?
Question courtesy of Tanya!
Yay for Sundays! Sundays mean catching up on school work, which means a whole truckload of reading and then some. I try to do all of the reading for the week on Sundays, because I tend to be far too exhausted during the week to do it. Thankfully I have Monday off since it is Presidents' Day, and...
Do you copy looks you see on others? Do you find yourself inspired or eager to copy a look you've seen on someone (in person, YouTube, tutorial, etc.)? Why/why not?
Eyes
Face
DHC recently launched a Salicyclic Acid Acne Treatment System that includes a Salicylic Acne Wash ($13.00), Salicylic Acne Toner ($14.00), Salicyclic Face Milk ($19.00), and Acne Spot Therapy ($12.00). The wash is a non-drying cleansing gel that foams to gently exfoliate, while calming skin with aloe vera and...
What is most important to take care of, beauty-wise? Do you think that the eyes or lips or skin or even hands are the most important?
I used Soft Ochre paint pot on lid, Up-do eyeshadow on inner lid, Passionate eyeshadow on middle of lid, Parfait Amour eyeshadow on outer lid, Contrast eyeshadow lightly on outer crease, Hush eyeshadow above crease, Royal Wink fluidline on lower lash line, Feline kohl power on lower water line. I...
Flirt! Squeeze Me Super Shiny Lipgloss ($10.00) is exactly what it says--a super shiny lipgloss--without stickiness. The colors I tested were fairly sheer, so you get more like a subtle hint of color with lots of shimmery shine. If you've ever wanted ultra glossy lips, this is a great solution. They...
