The Next Big Thing: Eye Polish and Lip Lacquer by PÜR Minerals

Greetings my fellow readers! Isn't fall just about the best season there is? And I'm not talking about the leaves changing, sweater weather or pumpkin flavored everything. It's fall looks. I love fall makeup looks. I am dying to share with you these gorgeous fall eye and lip collection from PÜR Minerals.  I actually meant to post this review a while back but I lost all of my pictures that I had for this blog post. I had eye and lip swatches/looks with the products I am about to review but I reset my phone and forgot to back everything up. So instead I decided to use swatches for this review instead. I will however do more looks later and upload them on my Twitter and Instagram, so keep and eye out for PÜR Minerals.

I'll start off the review with the eye polish first.

 The difference between PÜR Minerals eye polish and possibly every other eyeshadow is that they are not pigmented, they're more creamy. This made it easier to apply the eyeshadow and less of a mess because it didn't flake off and ruin my foundation or have to put a napkin under my eye while applying. The creamyness (is that even a word?) especially made it easier to blend in the colors. I felt there was no need to apply an eyeshadow primer because I use a primer to help stick on my eyeshadow and since this eye polish won't flake off there is no use for it. You can use it as a base, top coat or alone. 

To me, it was great alone but if you want, you can use it as a base and then apply a pigment eyeshadow for more of a dramatic effect or vice versa. Each eye polish came with a brush. The brush was also different since it wasn't a brush, it was more of a silicone brush. I thought it was really smart of them to also create a special brush for their eye polish. The silicone brush's material made the eye polish slide off and there was no residue left on the brush. This was definitely a pro because I knew none of the eye polish was going to waste on the brush. Regular eyeshadows tend to leave leftovers and use up more eyeshadows, but not this.

The colors are perfect for fall. They pop and sparkle, but they somehow look so natural. They are great for everyday looks, but if you also want to glam up a bit. The picture below show swatches of the eyeshadow colors. which one is your favorite? Mine is either velvet or cashmere. Each one is $26, but I'll let you decided if it's worth it or not.

The last half of PÜR Minerals fall collection is their Hydrating Lip Lacquer. I am not lying when I saw everything in this post is my new love. First of all, look how cute their packaging is?

  

The tip of the lip lacquers were shower head sponges. The precise tip made application effortless with one stroke. You twist the bottom of the lip pens and the lacquer comes out like little worms through the shower head. (Okay maybe worms is not the best description, but hey, it works) The softness of the tip made it soft and gentle on my lips. Some lip glosses use plastic that make it too rough on my lips and tend to dry them out, especially since you're repeatedly stroking your lips back and forth. You need to twist it a little bit before you actually see anything come out but make sure not to to twist out too much. Once it's pumped up all the way, twist it just a little bit because a small dab is all you need. The was one of the things I really liked about PUR Mineral's lip glosses, is that you don't need a lot of it. It lasted all day and surprisingly hydrated my lips. When companies say their lips product are hydrating, they sometimes means as in they don't dry out your lips but at the same time they don't moisturize lips. But in all honestly, it felt like I was wearing lip balm with lip gloss. Each one of these is $22 and if you're the type of person who's quality over quantity than I highly recommend this for you, or anyone who wants gorgeous lips in 2 seconds. Below is a picture of how the pen looks and also swatches. Which one is your fav? They are all to die for but I have to say Belle is my favorite (not because that's also my favorite Disney Princess) and Mystic.

• Belle – perfect natural nude
• Graceful – natural beige with a hint of romance
• Fancy – lustrous mauve
• Fiery – fierce siren
• Mystic – ripe black berry with a hint of raspberry

So, are you quality over quantity? Or is it better to settle for less and save money? Personally, I think while it's nice to save money, it can also be more satisfying to splurge more for better results. Trying out these lips and eye color products from PUR Minerals, gave me a positive outlook on them and their products and I highly recommend it to anyone. I hope you like their products as much as I did.

How To Get The Perfect Eyebrows

"Eyebrows are one of the most important features of our faces - and yet they are often the most neglected."

There is no doubt that eyebrows are the important features that are hard to maintain. I recently found two products that will help you get the perfect brows.

The first product that will help you is from Billion Dollar Brows (love the name!). Billion Dollar Brows is the only cosmetics company dedicated to brows. Their Complete Brow Tools kit has everything you need to fix any problems you have with your brows. It includes the Universal Brow Pencil, Brow Duo Pencil, Brow Gel, and a Smudge Brush.




The first tool is the Universal Brow Pencil. One end has bristles to brush your brows and the other end has the pencil to fill in your brows. The Brush was great for smoothing out my brows and straightening them out. The pencil also helped fill in my eyebrows and blended in perfectly. It also works on both blondes and brunettes. The pencil is also creamy and glides right onto my brows. A nice thing about this product is that the pencil always stays sharpened. 


 

The Kit also comes with a  Brow Duo Highlighter. This highlighter was great for giving me a "wide awake" look.You can use it to highlight your brow bone and add more definition to your brows.The other end of the pencil has a concealer which is very convenient for a quick touch-up. 

A brow gel is also included. This gel is like hairspray but for your brows. Once you've brushed your brows apply a thin layer on. The gel helps hold the hairs in place and lock them in. The gel is clear so you don't have to worry about it showing and it lasted pretty long. Another pro about this gel is that is dries soft not hard. The highlighter works on all skin tones.





 

The last thing is a smudge brush. The brush had a flat end is used to blend in the Brow Duo Pencil. It was gentle on my brows so I didn't have to apply a lot of pressure to blend in the concealer or the highlighter. There's not much to say about this brush but I can say a lot about the kit. It has everything you need to get your dream brows.

This kit goes for $35 but if you live in the US you can get free shipping because your order is over $30

You can purchase this kit here

\The last product is from Paula Dorf's. It's their 2+1 For Brows and Perfect Brow Brush. Both products come separate. The product includes 2 colors + 1 light wax. The wax a lot creamy than I thought it would be, which is actually a good thing. It also lasted all day  and didn't flake which made me feel a lot more confident about my brows. This was perfect for filling in my missing hairs and giving my brows a fuller and more defined look. You simply dip the brush in the color you want and lightly dip it in the wax and then VOILA! The colors come in blonde, brunette, neutral or red so anyone can fill in their brows. The perfect brow brush is angled so it's fit better for your brows.

 Also, if you use the code BROWBRUSH you can get a the Perfect Brow Brush for free.

The 2+1 can be purchased here

Too Faced: Better Than Sex Mascara Review!

Is your mascara better than sex?

Finding just the right mascara is hard to do. Especially one that doesn't clutter and lasts long. Recently, I was given the opportunity to review the one mascara that does that!! I absolutely love this product!! I have used MANY different mascaras, constantly trying the new thing, but this is the best mascara I have ever worn. It makes your lashes thick, dark and so long with one coat. The formula is wet but not tacky wet and not overly dry. Another thing I loved about it was after it was dry it didn't harden or smudge.

The wand has a hourglass tip that's perfect for giving your lashes the best curls. This mascara only comes in black and it goes for $23. Plus you get a travel size one as a bonus!!

 Who needs false lashes when you have this mascara. I am absolutely in love with the length and volume that it provides. I will definitely get more as soon as I run out! This is a must have product and I can't leave home without it. One coat is all you need but the max would be three because anything more than that will clutter your lashes.

After trying out this mascara see why they call it Better Than Sex! I did upload a video of me applying the Too Faced Mascara on my Instagram so make sure you check that out! ♥

Instagram.com/BeautyByBettys

If you're interested in checking out this mascara here is the link: http://bit.ly/TooFacedDeals! Get free shipping on orders over $50

Jewelry Time!!

I realized lately that I haven't done any jewelry posts and decided it's time to change that. I got this necklace a couple weeks ago & thought I should share it with you guys.
 This is what it looks like:
  

 What I liked about this necklace was it was small and unique. It also still matched my outfits pretty well. It was also a locket, which you can put a small picture or whatever you wanted in it. It was really just a simple necklace that would catch everyone's eye because of it's special design.

You can check out this and other amazing accessories at http://www.ladyjanesgems.com/categories/

And use code: A2C783B83833EC5 to get 10% off your purchase!

Update:

As I was shopping online, I came across this impressive site that has the cutest accessories that everyone can afford. I thought it was too good to be true! The site I'm talking about is: 

www.bornprettystore.com.

Not only do they have jewelry they have accessories for your hair and nails. What I loved about this site is that everything is affordable. Plus as a bonus they have free shipping world wide! If you want to check out this site and get 10% off use the coupon code: TTYT10!

Below are some of the jewelry I loved!

  

 

Use the coupon code: TTYT10 & get 10% off plus free shipping!

They also had gorgeous makeup sets and nail polish!

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You'll definitely love these products and are in everyone's budget!

Parnevu Shampoo Review

So for the past couple of weeks I have been using these PARNEVU products. Here is what they look like.

First, I will start off by reviewing the Parnevu Extra Dry Salon Shampoo:

What I loved about this shampoo was that within the first wash you could feel a difference with your hair. It made my hair feel very soft and fresh. This shampoo is perfect for someone with dry and damaged hair. If you're looking for fast results, I guarantee you will be impressed with this shampoo . I liked that it didn't have a powerful smell. It smelled like flowers which isn't a bad at all. I really felt like it helped my hair.

Now for the Extra Dry Scalp Therapy Leave-In-Conditioner

The leave-in-conditioner was great too. You only need to put a small amount of conditioner in the palm of your hand massage and it onto your hair. This really helped tame my frizzy hair, and I noticed my split ends weren't as bad as they were from before. I also noticed it didn't dry up my hair, and my scalp looked moisturized. If your hair is anything like mine, which means your dry scalp is noticeable, this can help you with your problem (and mine too). When I first used this product, I didn't realize it was a leave in condioner, so I used it as just a conditioner, meaning I washed it out in the shower, but it can used either way. You can decide whether or not to wash it out.

And Lastly, the Oil Replenisher

This product was a lot thicker than I thought it would be. Which means the thicker the product, the less of it you put on your hair. So I put a dime size drop on the palm of my hair and massaged it all over my hair. I was a little disappointed (not completely) with this product because it made my hair feel heavy and look lumpy. My hair looked and felt oily. I suggest, if you have completely dry hair then you should use this product otherwise I would stick with the leave in conditioner. What surprised me about this product was that it prevent heat damage so that was pretty convenient. This product is a combination of many different oils so it can benefit your hair in more than one way. It was a little sticky but once I washed it out of my hair, my hair was shiny and softer. 

Overall, I really liked Parnevu's products. They give fast results, add shine to your hair and they stick to their word. If you are in desperate need of rejuvenating you I would recommend their products. Hope it impresses you all as it did for me.

How To Make A Hair Bow

Hair bows are a fun way to add a twist to your basic updo. Why use a ribbon when you could turn your hair into an actual bow instead? This trend is sweeping the globe, turning everyday hair into a work of art. Keep reading to learn how to shape your hair into a cute bow. 

Before you get started brush your hair to remove any tangles or knots. This will help you get a nice and smooth bow. The bow will work best if your hair has been recently washed and dried. Also make sure you have everything need close by to lessen the chance of your bow messing up. 

 

Step 1: Begin by taking one small section of hair from each side of your head.  The bigger the sections, the bigger the bow.

Step 2: Tie the two sections together with an elastic to create a half ponytail.  Don't pull the ends through the elastic the last time you wrap it to create a loop like the picture on the right.

Step 3: Split the loop in half to create two smaller loops and clip one loop aside for later.

Step 4: Use your fingers to spread out the loop and push it flat against your head into a bow shape.  Insert one bobby pin going from top to bottom and one going from bottom to top.  

Step 5: Repeat on the opposite side to finish the bow shape.

Step 6: Pick up the remaining ends of the ponytail and wrap them up and around the elastic to hide it.  Secure it with bobby pins underneath. 

 

RESULTS:

 

How to Do a Fishtail Braid

Still haven't learned how to fishtail braid? This simple fishtail braid tutorial will make you an expert -- instantly

Step 1: Create a ponytail

To begin, gather your hair into a ponytail at the nape of your neck. Use a throwaway rubber band -- one that you can cut away with scissors at the end. 

Step 2: Divide your ponytail

Next, split your ponytail evenly into two sections. Unlike the classic braid, a fishtail braid only requires two sections.  

Step 3: Begin weaving

Use your finger to separate a small section of your hair from the outer edge near the rubber band and cross it over to the opposite side (overlapping just like you would if you were doing a standard braid). Re-grip your hair to tighten braid, still holding two sections. Repeat with a small section from the other side.  

Step 4: Maintain evenness

Continue overlapping pieces from both sides of your ponytail, all the way down to your ends. Be sure to pull small sections from underneath to cross over, and try to grab the same size (about a half inch) sections from each side.  

Step 5: Finish Your Look

Once you've woven your hair down to the ends, secure the fishtail braid with another elastic. Then, use scissors to carefully cut out the elastic at the base of your ponytail. Finish your fishtail braid by gently tugging on your braid with your fingers to loosen it for an effortless look.