MAC Opulash Optimum Black Mascara

Have you tried yet?

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Jay Anne

Boscia Preservative Free Skincare

 One of my go-to and favorite skincare brands is Boscia. Fist time I tried and fell in love with this line was during my Sephora times...and since then, I keep getting back for more:)

You can check out Boscia's Blog HERE

A little info about Boscia:

1. What is a preservative?

The definition of a preservative is an industry-recognized ingredient that serves only to prevent microbial growth in consumer products such as a cosmetics and food.

2. What are parabens?

Parabens are the most commonly used preservatives in personal care products. However, Parabens are only one group of many different types of preservatives that have been shown to cause a host of skin irritations, such as dryness, redness and even breakouts. "Paraben-free" does not equal to preservative-free. When caring for sensitive skin, it's important to avoid all types of preservative- not just parabens!

3. What are the benefits of preservatives?

There are no known benefits, only that preservatives will extend the life of a product beyond what it would be naturally - even beyond what may be necessary, or desired.

4. What are the potential dangers of a preservative?

The biggest concern would be skin irritations that can vary from mild to very severe. Most people do not even think about the fact that these could be caused by their beauty products and what they are using to treat a problem could actually be making it much worse.

5. How do preservatives affect your skin?

Preservatives can cause many skin irritations from eczema to rosacea to blemishes.

6. Are products safe without preservatives? How can you keep products fresh?

Yes, products can be safe without preservatives as long as they are used before their ingredients break down. boscia, for example, created innovative procedures to extend product lifespan. Besides their award-winning manufacturing process, two of the ingredients that boscia uses to provide an antiseptic effect, retain moisture and deliver ingredient benefits to the skin, have also proven to increase shelf life. While other preservatives such as Parabens can prolong the life of a product almost indefinitely, yet have a harsh effect on the skin, boscia relies on its unique formulas to deliver gentle, non-irritating products. Where necessary, boscia also relies on its unique airless dispensing system to further retain product efficacy. boscia products have all been tested for freshness for three years from the date of fill. Each product is stamped with the "use by" date to ensure optimal product quality and freshness.

On a daily basis I use:

Enlivening Amino-AG Eye Treatment: 

A silky gel-cream that nourishes and firms while diminishing puffiness and dark circles around the eye area.

Oil-free Daily Hydration with SPF 15:

An oil-free moisturizer that provides weightless hydration as it controls excess oil, minimizes the look of pores and protects skin from future damage.

Oil-free Nightly Hydration:

An oil-free nightly moisturizer that provides weightless hydration, combats excess oil and refines the look of pores.

MakeUp-BreakUp Cleansing Oil (which is the best to take off your makeup I have ever tried):

An extremely gentle way to deep cleanse, this refreshing cleansing oil dissolves impurities and makeup while decongesting pores without leaving an oily residue.

Disclaimer: All of these products I purchased with my own money.

Some of these products are not original size.

Have you ladies tried any Boscia products?

Take Care,

Jay Anne

Red: In Style August Issue

Do you know your perfect red?

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Jay Anne

MAC Style Driven: Pro LongWear Lipcreme, Lipglass and Eye Shadow

“DRIVE,” she said.... and there’s no mistaking a woman on a mission to get what she wants! And in this case, that would be the ultimate in future-forward pro-longwear technology: a NEW, Pro Longwear Eye Shadow, flexible, medium-buildable and creamy smooth to the touch. Pro Longwear Lipglass juices up the gloss for six extended hours of lasting shine, light to dark, creamy or sparkling, with a polymer blend for precious extra hours of high-octane colour. Pro Longwear Lip Pencil shapes the mouth through glide and precision; for a clean getaway, no old-school skip-and-drag. The foolproof force for pulling it all off: Pro Longwear SPF 10 Foundation and Concealer…they go for 15 hours – that’s about the time it takes to drive from Paris to Monte Carlo...PLUS five hours of still looking FLAWLESS for dinner. Breathes and beautifies while controlling oil, keeping a colour-true application for the most natural, even finish. Pro Longwear Concealer mattes immediately with a formula that won’t slip, slide or budge. Our most killer collection of Pro Longwear advances ever…."

                M·A·C Styledriven Available September 22, 2011 in the permanent line.

PRO LONGWEAR EYE SHADOW
Carefree Pale white gold (frost)
Pink Frontier Soft golden pink (frost)
One to Watch Light warm brown (satin)
Sweet Satisfaction Soft neutral beige (frost)
Lie Low Dark frosted golden brown (frost)
Weathered Dirty blue grey (frost)
Keep Your Cool Dark grey brown (satin)
Styledriven Pale white blue (frost)
Sunny Outlook Bright golden yellow (satin)
Tease with Ease Bright fuchsia (frost)
Fresh Flare Bright kelly green (frost)
Plush Vivid purple (satin)
Hot Paprika Mid-tone burnt red (frost)
Thru the Night Deep navy (satin)
Make Your Mark Dark chocolate (satin)
Legendary Black Warm almost black (satin)
$20.00 U.S./$24.00 CDN

PRO LONGWEAR LIPCREME
Soft Sell Light yellow-pink (cream)
Dress It Up Light blue-pink (cream)
So Very Good Mid-tone plum with pearl (frost)
Till Tomorrow Mid-tone dirty mauve (cream)
To The Future!Dirty neutral pink with pearl (frost)
Good To Go Loudmouth orange (cream)
Love Forever!Bright blue pink (cream)
Positively Dashing Mid-tone berry blue-red (cream)
Extended Play Dirty red, yellow undertone (cream)
Prolong Clean red with blue undertone and pearl (cream)
Endless Drama Deep berry blue-red (frost)
Soulfully Rich Deep dirty purple with red pearl (cream)
$17.00 U.S./$20.00 CDN

PRO LONGWEAR LIPGLASSPatience, Please Light pink-blue
Ready or Not! N eutral light coral with slight pearl
Infinitely Likable Light pink
Show Me! Mid-tone neutral plum
Whoops! Bright coral
Full Speed Ahead Bright pink-magenta
Driven by Love Red-blue with slight pearl
Lasting Achievement Midtone purple with slight pearl
Dark as Night Deep dirty purple with slight pearl
$18.50 U.S./$22.00 CDN

PRO LONGWEAR LIP PENCILEtcetera Creamy beige
Nice ‘n’ Spicy Pink cinnamon stick
Staunchly Stylish Pinky beige
Morning Coffee Dirty rose
Absolutely It Soft burgundy
In Anticipation Soft yellow pink
What a Blast!Bright orange
Kiss Me Quick Yellow red
More to Love Intense bluish pink
Bittersweet Intense brown
$18.00 U.S./$21.50 CDN

BRUSHES
239 Eye Shader
$24.50 U.S./$29.50 CDN

Take Care,

Jay Anne

Inspiration...Braids

Imaged from LashLine

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Jay Anne

LOTD: Smokey Brown Eyes

Face:

MUFE HD Foundation

Smashbox Halo powder in light

NARS Laguna/Orgasm Duo

MAC Mineralized Skin Finish: By Canslelight

Lips: 

Dior Addict Lip Glow

Eyes:

Urban Decay liner in Whiskey

Milani Liquif'Eye liner in 01 Black

MAC paint pot in Constructivist

Wet n' Wild Trios: 334 I'm getting sunburned (Crease and lid colors)

         335 Silent Treatment (Crease color)

Wet n' Wild Comfort Zone palette (left row bottom definer)

MAC Vanilla Eyeshadow

MAC Bamboo Eyeshadow

Sephora Advanced Lash Booster Mascara

Take Care,

Jay Anne

Inspiration...Flowers

Today was such a gloomy day (June gloom in August?!?), that I had to find some spring/summery pictures to bring some color and light into my day.

I hope you enjoy them as much as I did.

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Jay Anne

Inspiration...Soft & Beautiful

Beautiful, soft, barely there makeup.

image from Lindsey Riviera

Images from MM

Dianna Agron photo from Jojonews

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Jay Anne

FOTD: Harbor View

A beautiful sunny day at the harbor.

I am wearing:

Jeans shorts: F21

Top: Rampage

Cardigan: One Clothing

Sandals: Rampage

Bag: Michael Kors

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Jay Anne

Inspiration....Colors....

Three colorful little hair clips on the window silt....and it can inspire you.....

...to take the time and start drawing.

If you don't have paper, a hand is gonna have to do it....

I used MAC Mixing Medium, MAC pigments and NYX pigments.

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Jay Anne

Inspiration...

Just squint real hard....

I found this amazing makeup look online (sorry, don't know you the photo originally belongs to). 

Gorgeous colors.

Here is a tutorial how to create this colored crease look thanks to Pixiwoo.

Link to the video:

Pixiwoo

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Jay Anne

OOTD: Jelly Sandals

I found these adorable sandals from Chinese Laundry, and wore them with white jeans and a ruffle/flower detail racerback top.

I have a very clear memory of the Jelly Sandals from my childhood....but these are not them - talk about an upgrade! 

I am wearing:

Shoes: Chinese Laundry Magic Garden Jelly Sandals

Jeans: Guess White Jeans

Top: From a boutique in EU

Watch: Made myself

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Jay Anne

MAC Mineralized Skin Finish in Semi-Precious Pearl

SInce I love my MAC mineralized skin finish in By Candelight, I had to get one from the new collection. I was trying to decide between Pear and Crystal Pink...the decision came easier after a MAC artist told me that the Crystal Pink is closer in color to the one I already have, so I believed her and got Pearl. I am thankful to her, since I love this new color. It is the perfect highlight, and if needed it ads a hint of blush/color to the cheeks.

Semi-Precious Pearl (Base: Beige Champagne / Inner Circle: White, Plum, Bronze - LE)

....and because I love their Mineralized eyeshadow duos, I picked up a new color in Mix & Switch.

It comes with a beautiful champagne/peachy and a cranberry/bronze color. 

They apply beautifully...and they make my blue eyes pop:)

Take Care,

Jay Anne