Besame Cosmetics

 "Besame Cosmetics" combines retro, classic and beauty together in one elegant cosmetic line. This line has been a huge talk on Youtube. You can buy their loose powders from Sephora. You can buy all their products at Besamecosmetics. I went to their booth at The Makeup Show Los Angeles. I fell in love. I have never seen a mascara like the "1932 Brown Cake Mascara" or the "1940 Cream Mascara"
The booth was set up so cute,and the employees were very nice. They had the whole retro feel, even in their clothing.

  I purchased "American Beauty Red" Lipstick and the "Cashmere Pressed Powder" set. The packaging for the lipstick is so sleek and clean. It is shiny, and very pretty. I am a sucker for packaging :) . The Red lipstick I bought has more of a pink undertone. It is creamy and smooth. The face powders are so nice. They are soft and they are easy to blend. Great setting powders. Also they are photo friendly no cast.

 I loved all the cosmetics so much, I went on line when I go home to buy the compact as well.

I love these products. Best settting powders and the lipstick is amazing. The compact is small and it is very cute. You can carry it around, it is not bulky. I highly recommend them.

Yep! That will teach me!

Dose of Color Black Rose and Kat Von D Vampira


     I just threw a fit. I can not believe I did all that and I already had something like it.
While at The LA Makeup Show, I went to Naimies and bought Dose of Color Purple Rain... and decided against getting Black Rose. Then I regretted it. Went to buy it online sold out so fast. I had to be on a mission to get it on the ground. Once I got it, I was so pleased with myself. I was cheering and satisfied. My sigh of relief echoed thru out the house. Then I started to notice something. I grabbed my purse and swatch Black Rose next to Vampira. My eyes became so huge. My suspicions were correct. They are dupes for each other. I crumbled. I had no idea they were so similar. After all that I went through to get it. I wanted to throw a tantrum.

                                            Both Liquid matte Lipsticks

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I do like both of these lippies. But they are close dupes to each almost exact. I might be just trying to find something that makes them look different but I think that "Black Rose" is more pink.
Well with "Black Rose" being limited edition and "Vampira" being more availiable... No need to get bent. Still I am just shocked on how close they are.

Eye primer

Michael Marcus Eye Primer

                   I have been searching for my holy grail eyeshadow base for a long time. I have tried "Mac" Paint pots, "Urban Decay", "Nyx" white base, "Too Face" and even "Lime Crime". The closest I have come to a favorite was Lime Crime. But due to the drama and the customer service I rather not. I am one of those that I do not care how great the product is, if the service is bad... and so is the way the business conducts, I am okay.I do not need the product. A bit of a tangent there. Anyway, I think a close second would be "Too Face" shadow insurance. I use the shadow insurance the most, I can buy it one the ground and I know I will always be able to get it. Where as with the Lime Crime I will not be repurchasing and cannot get on the ground.
                  While at The Makeup show Los Angeles I had the privilege of meeting Michael Marcus. He is a very nice guy and pleasant . Random TMI but his cologne was very nice..Which means he smelled great. I have a weird obsession about that. I realize now that I wish I would have bought more of his products.I tried some of his products. All of it water proof. Great for Bridal makeup considering how emotional weddings are. Makeupvixen on Youtube did a video on Bridal makeup and mentioned his products for the very reason that it is water proof.
               The one product that caught my eye was the eyeshadow primer. It has a smooth texture, and it is a nude color. I have not noticed a scent at all. It comes it a pot rather that a tube. This is a first impression ...I have only worn it once and have not seen if it can with stand a whole night of foolishness.

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 As far as first impression go this is a great product. I live somewhere that gets really hot humid weather. This products does keep everything in place and makes it last.

Makeup Removers

Bioderma and Cailyn Dizzolve It



  When I went to The Makeup Show Los Angeles, "Bioderma" was the second item I bought. I saw it on a youtube video by "Vintageortacky". I was excited. You can not get this on the ground. You have to order it online. You can purchase it at Beautylish. Cora ( Vintageortacky) Swears by it. They have two kinds, one for sensitive skin and one for every other. But a gentle formula for both.It is a clear liquid and it does not have a smell. It does not leave the skin dry. It did remove glitter quite well. This was the first product I used when I got home. You do have to wash your face afterwards.
  "Cailyn Dizzolve It", "Makeupvixen" on Youtube, mentioned that I had to get it. It removes waterproof makeup with ease. It is not liquid. It is a cream.Which means you have to work it in, in soft circular motions. It leaves skin very moisturized and not dry. It has a very pleasant smell. I enjoy it very much, it is kind of fruity. Not in an artificial fruity way just lightly fruity,and just like with the "Bioderma" you do have to wash your face after use. This can be purchased at CailynCosmetics
   I do have a preference on how I use these products. I like to use the "Bioderma" on my eyes, and then I like to use the Dizzolve on the rest of my face. I will go into more detail about my skin routine.

  I do indeed enjoy both of these products. And I am sure that it will take me awhile to get thru them. I highly recommend them both. Definitely a repurchase.

Lipstick Review!

Kat Von D
Everlasting Liquid Lipstick


Buying this at the makeup show was so satisfying. "Vampira" and "Lolita" liquid lipstick have been sold out at my "Sephora" and online. For a While !!!! I was literally stalking it...but never got a chance to buy it. So, when I went to The Makeup Show Los Angeles I was on a mission to get this color. I bought the liquid lipstick "Lolita" before going. They now have Vampira in stock online (do not know for how long),but "Lolita" came in and then out as usual. 

The Kat Von D beauty area was packed. Every one wanted the new Matte Palette before it launches in June. And they only had a limited amount. I do believe I was the only one there that just wanted a Liquid Lipstick. With purchase you also got a sample "Trooper"  liquid eye liner.The liquid lipstick does not have a noted smell. It goes on smoothly and dries matte. It does set.

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I have a love for matte lipstick and if they are liquid I am in heaven. This is a great product. Now I know why it has been sold out.