Category: Makeup

REVIEW: PACIFICA Power of Love Natural Lipstick

Posted on by Svetlana Kobaliya in Beauty, BeautyBlogger, face makeup, Lips, Makeup

Hello Beautiful! ♥

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                          .07 oz $10.00                                   Recyclable Packaging & Tube itself

In this blog post I would like to share with my first impressions / review on new PACIFICA Power of Love Natural Lipstick.

 

The brand PACIFICA caught my eye because it is vegan and cruelty-free, which is always a great plus for a makeup brand! Also, I am quite positive (from my own experience) products of this kind of brands always work amazingly for me, do not irritate my skin, no allergy whatsoever, etc.

Let me start by saying that there is not a ginormous amount of shade options (only 5), but all of them are BEAUTIFUL and suit literally all skin tones :pacifica


Super Love, Nudie Red (my favorite <3), Sweet One, Compassion Passion and  Tender Heart

  • Finish: Power of Love Natural Lipstick has a satin matte finish, however it does not dry out lips. It glides on the lips like a balm, moisturizing them, but looks matte! The feeling of moisturized soft lips lingers all throughout the wear time.

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    Me wearing Nudie Red
  • Pigmentation: It is very pigmented! There’s no need in layering it over and over, the color comes of pretty true to life (just like in a tube) on lips, which is amazing since it’s going to last you a long time! Also, no lip liner needed with this lipstick – seriously! Even if you’re into over-lining, you can do it with the lipstick itself ❤ Untitled
  • Longevity:  Lipstick is quite long wearing, not really like a liquid lipstick but it does last for good 5 hours or so. Also, it comes off beautifully, not patchy, not smudgy or anything – which is also a great plus!
  • Scent: This is probably the only downside for me – it has a subtle oily scent (like sunflower oil) which is not my favorite scent ever 😦 But it does tend to fade away within a few minutes after putting it on.

I really hope this review was helpful! Would love to see you around again!

Always, XOXO

 

 

THE ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS MAKEUP

Posted on by Svetlana Kobaliya in Beauty, Fashion, Makeup, Uncategorized

🎁 Hello, Beautiful! Happy Holidays 🎁

This year, I decided to come up with something really festive So that when you look at it the first thing that comes to your mind is “CHRISTMAS” #L❆L

But seriously, I am very excited about the Holiday Season this year, more than ever! And of course it reflects in my makeup Ideas!

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For a detailed Video Tutorial Click Here

PRODUCTS I USED:sb

  1. SMASHBOX Iconic Photo Finish Foundation Primer
    (Helps makeup to last all night long, fills in the pores & smooths out skin texture)
  2. L’OREAL True Match Foundation in W4 (Gives a flawless finish, evens out skin tone, full coverage foundation without cakiness, looks great in photos – no white cast!)
  3. L’OREAL True Match Concealer in 2 Vanilla (Cancels out dark circles under the eyes, full coverage with just a tiny bit of product, does not crease)
  4. ISADORA Loose Powder in 01 Velvet Transparent (Sets concealer and adds some brightening effect in the undereye area)41GdRKGNrjL._SY355_
  5. SEPHORA Pressed Powder in 25 Beige (Sets foundation, adds a beautiful flawless matte finish)
  6. BENEFIT Hoola Bronzer (Perfect Shade for contouring for all skin shades, its matte finish makes it look super natural)IMG_1657-1024x872
  7. ELF Blush Palette in Dark / Top Right Shade (Beautiful bright lilac pink long lasting blush for a very affordable price)
  8. CATRICE Lumination Eyeshadow in Radiant Rose (Beautiful affordable alternative to many high end products in this range! Goes great as all over the lid & inner corner color, as well as highlighter -gives beautiful pink based glow)
  9. CATRICE Brow Stylist in 020 (Perfect shade for blondes, gives a very natural look to your eyebrows by slightly filling in the sparse areas and carving out the arch)91ib9qnB7KL._SL1500_
  10. COVERGIRL Eyeshadow Quad in Coffee Shop / White Shade (Served as a matte base for eyeshadow)
  11. MAC NC6 Eyeshadow Palette / Burgundy (Beautiful transition shade in the crease, has silver specs for an extra festive look) | Silver Ash (Slightly shimmery gray shade in the outer V for some definition)41KVMvCD-oL
  12. L’OREAL Infallible Eyeshadow in 003 (One of the most beautiful champagne all-over-the-lid shades I have ever seen! Highly pigmented and very long lasting)
  13. MARY KAY Eyeliner Pen in Black (Used along the lash line to create the illusion of thicker lashes, looks very subtle and natural)
  14. FLORMAR Glittering Star Eyeliner in Green (Subtly greenpigmented green eyeliner with golden shimmer, looks absolutely gorgeous along the lower lash line, complementing the eye color and making the look stand out)
  15. L’OREAL Eyeliner in 120 Immaculate Snow (Perfect liner for your waterline, very soft and highly pigmented & long lasting)
  16. ESSENCE I Love Extreme Crazy Volume Mascara (My current favorite mascara, give thick, long, full eyelashes effortlessly) catrice-red-my-lips-6
  17. CATRICE Lipstick in 310 Red My Lips (Classic Blue based red lipstick, makes your teeth look extra white, helping you “shine” all night long – my current favorite red lipstick!)

PLATINUM BLONDE HAIR CARE

Posted on by Svetlana Kobaliya in Beauty, beauty vlogger, BeautyBlogger, Celebrities, Easy, Favorites, Hair, Hair Care, Hairstyles, LifeStyle, Makeup, Must-Have, Youtuber

Hello, Beautiful♥ Thank you for stopping by!

Here’s my detailed Hair Care Routine: What products I use, How I use them, in what order & why !

Being Blonde for so many years made me go trough a lot of hair care products & tools, however, this is something that has been working for me so far!

Click that play button and watch my detailed video ❤

Please Like, Share & Subscribe to my Youtube Channel if you enjoyed & found it useful! Always, XOXO

WINGED EYELINER THE EASIEST WAY

Posted on by Svetlana Kobaliya in Beauty, beauty vlogger, BeautyBlogger, celebrity makeup, Easy, face makeup, Fashion, Makeup, Uncategorized, Youtuber

Hello, makeup lover ♥ Welcome to my blog page! 

Hope you are doing wonderful so far ❤

Here’s a super fast tutorial that will make your life a million times easier)

222If you have ever struggled with winged eyeliner application, it will change into better once you follow these simple 3 steps:

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1. Slightly pull the outer corner of your eye towards the ear, draw a line all the way from the inner corner of your eye to the outer corner. Try your best to do it in one stroke, that’s how the line is going to be crisp and stunning looking!

2232. Draw a stroke of a size as long as you want your wing to be, from the outer corner of your eye towards the tail of the eyebrow.

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3. From the end of the wing draw a stroke inwards connecting it with the original one, and… there you have it!

For a detailed video tutorial click here

Hope to see you around again ❤ Always, XOXO

BRONZED SKIN + CORAL LIPS MAKEUP LOOK

Posted on by Svetlana Kobaliya in Beauty, beauty vlogger, BeautyBlogger, Celebrities, celebrity makeup, coral color, demi lovato, face makeup, Fashion, Makeup

Hello, beautiful!

This is the Makeup Look I came up with inspired by the Gorgeous Demi Lovato! Honestly, I absolutely l<3ve makeup looks Demi rocks, almost all of them are stunning and worth recreating!

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$ 5.00 0.15 OZ/4.2 g

This particular one – Bronzed skin, gold eyeshadow & coral lips – is something that is appropriate regardless of the season we’re in, our age or style!

The star of the show is the Super Lustrous Lipstick by REVLON in 677 Siren (very affordable, yet gorgeous!). For the full list of products used for this look, check out my INSTAGRAM page.

Hope, you’re having a wonderful day!

Always, XOXO

HOW TO MAKE LIPSTICK LAST LONGER

Posted on by Svetlana Kobaliya in Beauty, BeautyBlogger, Celebrities, Easy, Fashion, Makeup

Hello Loves!

Wanna know how to make your lipstick last longer? Watch my latest‪ ‎YoutubeVideo‬

IT DOES WORK! Please ‪Like‬ & ‪Subscribe‬ if you enjoyed ❤

TOP 3 HAIR CARE PRODUCTS

Posted on by Svetlana Kobaliya in Beauty, BeautyBlogger, Celebrities, Fashion, Hair, Hair Care, LifeStyle, Makeup

Hello, my lovely reader♥

In this blog post I’m going to be talking about the products that I’ve tested for years & that have proved themselves to be literally TOPs in my list of Hair Care Products.

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However, we’re going to be talking about “after shower” care, i.e. excluding shampoos, conditioners etc. (gonna touch it upon in the future posts)

5.2 FL.OZ (154 ml) $6
5.2 FL. OZ (154 ml) $6

1. Referring to the particular order of hair care procedure that I’ve developed for myself, would like to start with a moisture enrichment product: Right after washing my hair, I apply AVEENO NOURISH + CONDITION Leave-In Treatment. It “locks” the moisture in hair, making it soft and healthy, while treating spit ends as well! It also has a very pleasant scent, which is a great plus for me ❤

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8 FL. OZ (237 ml) $4

2. I am sure, all of us this way or another apply heat to our hair! Well, I do it a LOT! It has always been extremely crucial for me to use heat protecting products and apply them every time before I blow dry, straighten or curl my hair! I’ve been raving about TRESemme Thermal Creations Heat Tamer Protective Spray in my beauty / recommendation videos for quite  a while! I have not found a better product ever since, it completely “blocks” the heat influence, leaving hair looking and feeling healthy.

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6.8 FL. OZ (200 ml) $45
6.8 FL. OZ (200 ml) $45

3. You can never go wrong with a really really good (don’t be afraid to invest – it’s really worth it!) Oil when it comes to hair treatment. It’s perfect for the split ends (I suggest avoiding the roots!), adds shine and healthy look. As for the dry hair – it is absolutely necessary! The one I’ve been using for years is MoroccanOil Treatment. I use it after the shower on wet hair rubbing it into my hair, when my hair is dry on a daily basis to add some additional shine, sleek it out when wearing a pony tail etc.

REVIEW: EVELINE Cosmetics MAGICAL CC CREAM

Posted on by Svetlana Kobaliya in Beauty, BeautyBlogger, cc cream, Celebrities, Easy, face makeup, foundation, Makeup, Must-Have
Now, whenever there is a word “review” in the title of my blogpost, it usually means I’ve discovered something outstanding that is worth sharing with you ♥
Let’s talk about CC Creams in general: CC stands for Color Correction, this makeup item is basically entitled to even out skin tone and give sort of a veil effect by adding a minimum of coverage to one’s face while still making it look nearly flawless!
One of the greatest advantages as opposed to full coverage foundations is that CC Creams are usually significantly lighter (not heavy on the skin, letting it breathe) & wearing them is more convenient, especially for beginners who are not feeling comfortable when there’s something on the face 🙂

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I have noticed myself reaching out for my EVELINE CC CREAM way much more often than for my foundation for the recent time! Simply because I am hands down satisfied by the way it’s working:
– Consistency: comes out white with tiny particles P8104486(resembling a scrub), while
blending it in, easily blends into the natural skin tone, evens it out giving a very subtle glow to it.
– Treatment: contains SPF 15, which makes it perfect for everyday use, especially when your face is exposed to the sun for a long period of time (clearly). A go-to must-have, since you reach a desired polished look for your face and protected, as well as treated, by moisturizing the skin.
magical-cc-cream-foundations-and-concealers– Price: EVELINE CC Cream is very affordable! I got mine for a little under 8 USD. Honestly, it is an awesome deal! Especially considering that, for example, such product as “Josie Maran Serum Foundation” costs 42 USD at Sephora! Whereas, it is clearly a ridiculously similar product (imho) to Eveline CC Cream (consistency, coverage, spf, even scent! etc.)
Highly recommend trying it out!
Always, XOXO

REVIEW: Gosh SOFT ’N SHINE LIP BALM

Posted on by Svetlana Kobaliya in Beauty, Fashion, Gosh, Lip Balm, Lips, Makeup

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I got the GOSH SOFT ’N SHINE LIP BALM just because of the color, since it has the exact undertone I was looking for ♥  Have never tried GOSH balms before and had no idea how they would work on my lips.

Actually, I haven’t even swatched it in the store and thought it was more of a sheer lipstick rather than a balm. (hashtag “fast buyer”)

So, the one I own is in 34 Perfect Plum.
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And let me tell you, I’ve noticed reaching out for it every single day recently. What I really like about it is that it’s beautifully pigmented for a lipstick & glides on making lips super soft like a balm. Goes gorgeous with a variety of eye makeup looks as well!

The only down side is that it actually requires retouches throughout the day quite often – not very long lasting! However, it does not claim to be..so we’re not misguided here in any sense!

For those of you being a fan of tinted lip balms – this is definitely a MUST HAVE! (Plan on getting it in other shades too).

CHOOSING THE PERFECT HIGHLIGHTER SHADE

Posted on by Svetlana Kobaliya in Beauty, Fashion, Makeup

Hello, my lovely visitor! the-balm-tb068-mary-lou-manizer-highlighter-luminizer

 Let’s all take a moment to thank that genius person who invented the highlighter♥ It gives us the power to transform our facial features by adding the glow in the right places and always look fresh! As I mentioned in one of my recent videos, out of all makeup items – HIGHLIGHTER is probably my favorite one these days!!!

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So, let’s get deeper into the topic!

Highlighters come in powder (which I prefer the most), cream and liquid forms

4 popular shades are: White/Pearl undertone, Rose undertone, Gold undertone, Champagne undertone.

    1. White / Pearl     img_5104

The perfect representation of a highlighter with this undertone is MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Lightscapade. It is the most suitable for lovely “snow whites” with pale skin undertones. Also looks gorgeous on eyes as inner corners highlighter.

    2. Rose IMG_5091

When I think of rose toned highlighters, the first product that comes to my mind is LAURA MERCIER Face Illuminator in Spellbound. True lovers of highlighters of this undertone will love it and never go back to anything they used before! Even though it’s a high end product and quite pricey – it’s so worth it! A little goes a long way and looks amazing♥

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Here’s is a great example of a gold undertone highlighter in a liquid form – BENEFIT’s  Sun Beam golden bronze complexion highlighter. Looks stunning on chocolate goddesses! This is exactly what you need to get that popular JLo glow

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The name of this highlighter speaks for itself! Jaclyn Hill’s collaboration with BECCA Cosmetics brought into the highlighter world an absolute masterpiece, which is Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector  in Champagne Pop! I am mentioning this specific product because it is magically suitable for every skin tone! In other words if you do not know which shade of highlighter is exactly perfect for you – go for champagne.

That’s what I did when I just started using highlighters)

XOXO