~BB Creams~ Favorites and How to Wear BB Cream on Oily Skin.....

Hey Everyone!

I have oily/acne prone skin and one of my favorite products is BB Cream. Traditionally, BB Creams are not formulated for Oily Skin. They are packed with a generous amount of moisturizers, so wearing one on oily skin would not normally be a good idea. I have even seen certain companies with warnings on BB Creams like "Not for Oily Skin" or "Not for Acne Prone Skin". However the product works great on me and I have figure out a great way to wear BB Cream without looking like a bottle of Olive Oil!!

First, let me introduce you to some of my favorite BB Creams!!

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Kiss New York Aqua BB Beauty Balm, mark. Got The Goods  Multi-Benefit Foundation Lotion, and Iman Skin Tone Evener BB Creme.

Kiss New York Aqua BB Beauty Balm- This product is why I love Instagram! I didn't know it existed until I  saw it in someone's picture and it was right down at my local beauty supply store. The coverage is phenomenal! Its a medium coverage, higher than most BB Cremes I have used.

mark. Got The Goods Multi-Benefit Foundation Lotion- Its called a "Foundation Lotion" but its benefits listed sound like a BB Cream. Thisis another good medium coverage cream. Plus, it has a SPF 15 broad spectrum sunscreen.

Iman Skin Tone Evener BB Creme- I did a review on this one about two months ago and even though I didn't like the price point, the product has grown on me. Its perfect for light coverage days and it also has a sunscreen SPF 15.

Tips On Wearing BB Cream on Oily Skin

-Even though this product is a "moisterizer", if you are oily and you want it to last and not look super oily....you MUST wear a primer. Primer is essential to bring the shine down . Apply the primer first, then the BB Cream.

-Build the coverage that you want. Don't start off with alot of product. Apply a layer, then if you want another layer, apply another layer to build the coverage you desire. I've found in my experience with BB Creams is that too much product will make me look oilier quicker.

-Set the BB Cream with a translucent powder. I use N.Y.C. Smooth Skin Pressed Face Powder in Translucent and dust it over my oiliest prone areas like my t-zone and the upper parts of my cheeks. Along with the primer, the powder helps with keeping the oilies at bay. The oiliest I get during the day is little sheen after a couple of hours.

Hope these tips help!!! What is your favorite BB Cream?

~June 2013 Beauty Favorites!~

Hey Everyone!! 

I had a fun month of beauty in June, so many new products and  new releases. This summer has been great for the beauty addicts and its only July!!

Here are some of my favorites from the month of June!

 I found Kleancolor Smokin' Cream Cream Eyeshadow at a beauty supply store in a neighboring city for $.99 a piece. When applied on top on eye shadow primer, by itself, Smokin' Creams stay on ALL DAY. Perfect, simple wash of color for a great price!

 Acne medications that work are few and far between. Burt's Bees Herbal Blemish Stick actually works. I love it!

 Sally Hansen Powerful Acrylic Gel is one of the products I used in my DIY Shellac Nails experiment. Even though the DIY didn't work on me, the Acrylic Gel works on my nails, making them hard and helping them against all the washing and pushing I do to my nails on daily basis.

Listen. I tell my sistas of color, there is no excuse when it comes to finding great products at a low price for our skin tone. Do the work. Do the research. Black Radiance has been doing an awesome job at creating trend worthy colors and products lately. I'm currently loving BR Lipsticks in Pink Dahlia and African Violet and BR Lip Gloss in Violet and Pale Rose.


What were your favorites this June? Let me know!

Rock That Red!! 11 Red Lipsticks to Wear: High End and Drugstore Brands...

Hey Everyone!!

It's no secret that I love red lipstick! I've done a handful of posts featuring red lipsticks and glosses over the years that proves that point. lol!  Anyway, I'm sharing my all time favorite red lipsticks with you. I'm more of a red lipstick wearer than a red gloss wearer because I like the  opaqueness of lipstick. Plus at the end of this post, I will list some of my favorite red lipstick video and tips: how to pick a red, apply it and rock it!

 My favorite red lipsticks are a mix of drugstore and high end......

 ~High End~

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MAC Riri Woo

tarte Glamazon Lipstick in Fierce

tarte Glamazon Lipstick in Wild

Laura Mercier Red Amour

Nars Jungle Red

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MAC Riri Woo

tarte Glamazon Lipstick in Fierce

tarte Glamazon Lipstick in Wild

Laura Mercier Red Amour

Nars Jungle Red

 ~Drugstore~

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Milani Red Label

L'Oreal Infalliable in Beyonce's Red

Cover Girl Hot

Rimmel Show Off in Big Bang

e.l.f. Matte Lipstick in Rich Red

Kate by Rimmel Lipstick in Kiss of Life #111

~Drugstore~

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Milani Red Label

L'Oreal Infalliable in Beyonce's Red

Cover Girl Hot

Rimmel Show Off in Big Bang

e.l.f. Matte Lipstick in Rich Red

Kate by Rimmel Lipstick in Kiss of Life #111

~Tips~

-I don't pick a red lipstick based on a skin under tone, like blue based reds or orange based reds. I just eyeball it and know what I like. If you are looking to pick a red lipstick based on skin undertones( cool, warm, or neutral undertones), This VIDEO is chocked full of info on that.

-Matte red lipsticks are my favorite texture but known for being dry. Apply lip balm first then lightly blot it off so that your lips are moisturized but not disturbing the actually texture of the lipstick.

-If a red lipstick is too glossy, I lightly blot with a tissue then apply a dab of translucent powder on top to bring down the shine.

-If you are afraid of wearing red lipstick, start slow with a red gloss or apply a red lipstick lightly, so that you have more of a stain of color, than full on color, and work up from there. EVERY WOMAN can wear red lipstick, you just have to use patience to find your shade!!!

Let me know your favorite red lipstick in the comments

Disclosure: Some of the products listed were sent to me for consideration for review. I was not paid for this post and all views and opinions are honest.

~DIY Clay Mask for Oily Skin~

Hey Everyone!

I have a wonderful recipe for a mask that helps control oily skin, especially during the summer. I saw this on Pinterest and a couple of other online places so I can't take the recipe as my own. However, this DIY Clay Mask works wonders on oily skin and on blemishes as a spot treatment.

 There are only TWO simple ingredients: Apple Cider Vinegar and Bentonite Clay or "Indian Healing Clay". You can buy ACV at any grocery store and the Bentonite Clay is available at most health food stores, specialty grocery stores, and online.

 I started with a bowl, a spoon ( no metal spoons), ACV, and Bentonite Clay....

 I measured just enough for my face and neck. That's about three spoonfuls of ACV....

 Then, two spoonfuls of Bentonite Clay. The mixture will start to bubble as you mix them together.

 It will be a creamy looking mess when its all mixed together!

I applied the mask and let it dry completely. You can feel the mask working, it pulls the skin tight, so tight, you will not be able to move. lol! If that's uncomfortable, just used a thinner layer of mask.

I rinsed with lukewarm water to remove the mask. My skin felt smooth and clean. This mask is best used after you have cleansed your skin of all makeup and exfoliated with your favorite scrub. I will say that I'm not as oily as I have been in the past after using this DIY mask for a couple months along with my regular skin routine. I also make a tiny batch for my pimples when I feel a pimple under my skin before it becomes an eruption.

If you have serious skin issues, please consult your doctor or dermatologist before using this method.

Good Luck!!

Oh Hell No!!!! Beauty Product Misses and No Ways!!!!

Hey Everyone!!

Listen, as much as a love makeup, there are some products that shouldn't leave the shelves, let alone the company's laboratories.  As Kid Fury would say, "Trash!".

These products didn't make the cut for me.  Check it out.....

**Disclaimer** This products did not work for me. ME. Jamie. Rural Glamour. Your favorite cousin. Try and buy at your own risk.

 These N.Y.C. Bronzers and Face Powders were entirely to light. I wish I had kept the receipt.

 These Sally Hansen Sugar Coats look like bubbling polish on my nails. I see so many nail art variations of them that look great but without any shimmer, they just look nasty.

 Kiss I-Envy glue doesn't hold well, Kleancolor liquid liner was too dry even though I liked the felt tip and Rimmel Glam Eyes Day 2 Night, there was no difference in the Volume application and the length application on my lashes.

 I love the original powder formula of tarte Park Ave Princess Bronzer but the liquid formula is too light and chalky. The design of the tube with the blush on the end made it messy to use too.

Even though the pigment is STUNNING on these $1 L.A. Colors eyeshadows, they are a pain to store. All three of these shadows were in a plastic container with a few lipglosses and were broken within a week.

Any of these products your favorites?!?!? LOL! I'm serious....let me know in the comments.:))

Disclosure: Product was sent to me for consideration of review. All views are honest and I was not paid for this post.