Pantone Universe Color of the YEAR( sephora)

As of March, Pantone Universe has officially released the color of the year which is ...dun...dun...dun... Radiant Orchid!!! A vivid magenta/pink/purple color that is amazing and can work with all complexions. Every year Sephora and Pantonr team up to release a cute little collection. I have attached some pics from Google below.

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MUFE HD Creme Blush

Hey dolls! So I recieved the new Make Up For Ever HD crème blush in the color Fawn-335 and I love it! It is described as cream to powder and that is exactly how it goes on. I so love this product and this color. It gives a natural "blush" finish and cones on a tad pink. I cannot wait until the rest of the blushes cone out so I can buy them but for now I will survive with this.

This blush is available online at Sephora.com and priced at $26 

Bite Beauty Matte Creme Lip Crayon

Bite Beauty recently released 6 new matte- creamy lip crayons which are so amazing and pigmented. They moisturize your lips while keeping the matte look. There are six bold, neon colors perfect for spring/summer and they are only available at Sephora

Lined lip with Bb "Blood Orange" and filled with BB "Sweety"

Bb- Sweety-coral pink

Anastasia Dip Brow review

Hey dolls! I have been using the Anastasia Dipbrow( brow pomade) for about a week now and I finally have my full opinion about it. This product is simply amazing, the consistancy is great, the color is great, it goes on nicely it's definitely worth the $18( which is affordable compared to her other items). The only thing that I do not like about this product is that it takes a lot of time to use  so if your in a rush, grab your pencil not this. 

The dipbrow does not come with a brush, but any defined angle brush works . I have attached a few pictures and the color is use is dark brown.

2014 Beauty Trend- Beauty Oils!

2014 is the year of skincare and a major skincare trend are beauty oils. Now I know what your thinking, oil? that's going to make me look a like grease ball...or oil will clog my poors...which were both my thoughts but working at Sephora and receiving proper education on these wonderful treasures, oils in fact help with control that greasy look because" Oil fights Oil". Oil's  actually help your skin, not hurt it and these days every brand is making a beauty oil. If you go to your local Sephora or just take a look at the oil guide I posted, you can get the full tea on the benefits and which oils fit your skin type.

From needing to hydration, to anti-aging to just wanting a healthy, natural glow there is an oil for it all. My personal favorite for:
Getting the healthy glow- Fresh Seaberry Moisturizing Face Oil
Anti-Aging- Ole Henrikson Truth Youth Activating Oil( also gives a nice glow)
Oil Control and Hydration- Boscia Tsubaki Beauty Oil

I have tried majority of these oils( I have normal to oily skin) and I personally love the Ole Henrikson and Boscia oils.

Also, you can use cleaning oils such as the NUDE cleansing oil to remove stubborn make-up that doesn't come off when using a make-up remover wipe.

Hope you stay oiled up! Comment your favorite beauty oil and follow me on Instagram: @cosmomars

2014 Skincare Routine!

U2d Skincare by raven-erica-alston featuring a face mask

Kate Somerville face care / Boscia face mask / Bo

scia body cleanser / Boscia beauty produ

ct

Hey Dolls! Happy belated New Year!!!!! One of my resolutions this year was to develop a Skincare routine and stick to it and so far, so good. As I get older, my skin gets better so I completely want to keep it like this. The better the skin, "the better the makeup" is the saying and it's 100% true.

In the morning, I use the Boscia Tsubaki Gel-Cleanser which is a gel-oil like cleaner that leaves skin very hydrated .

Next, I use the Tsubaki Beauty Oil and apply a little to my palms  and pat gently in my face.

One moisturizer,I then apply my foundation primer 

and make-up.

At night, I remove all my make up with the

Ole Henrikson truth to go wipes which smells like oranges  are amazing and brightens dull skin.,

Then, I use the Boscia Tsubaki Cleanser and Beauty

soil. 

Twice a week I use the Boscia Tsubaki Hydrating 

Mask  which is a nighttime/overnight mask thst hydrates the skin .

Twice a week ,I also exfoliate with 

Kate Somerville "Exfolikate" which is 

AMAZING. You leave it on your skin for two minutes then exfoliate, leaving you skin super smooth.

New Product Alert: Anastasia Contour Kit

From the brow genius herself, popular eyebrow artist and founder of Anastasia Beverly Hills has released her contour kit which consist of three bronzer colors and 3 highlights suitable for all skin complexions. This product is only sold on  Anastasia.net( oh how I wish it was sold at Sephora) and is $40. If this product is as good her her famous eyebrow products and lavish palette then this kit is a must have.

Naked 3 + duo ended Naked liners

Aside from Rihanna's collection storming the world, Urban Decay released they're 4th palette from the naked collection the "Naked 3" which is described as a rose gold palette. Now you guys know I live for a Naked palette( already own two) but this one is different, not th normal neutrals which I like. It has spunk, and it also has PINK!!! I was able to swatch this beauty at work as well as the dual-ended eyeliners that coordinate with each Naked palette from basics to 3.

No picture does this palette justice

The first eight, In order

The last four 

The liners consist of the last two colors in each palette( Naked 3 is my fav.)

The palette is $52

The pencils are $16

Original Naked Palette

The Naked palette, a cult fav. And one of Sephoras best selling palettes, shimmer, neutral, and bronzed couldn't get any better and if your more of a lighter, taupe person then you'll love the naked 2. At $52 it's worth it, but if still unsure which naked palette you want, wait until the naked 3 comes out next month( December)

Too Faced "A few of my favorite things"

I recently bought this Too Faced holiday palette a few days ago and I was so pressed for it. It took me a whole week to decide if I wanted to buy this or the Kat Von D Spellbinding palette that I will be purchasing next week. This palette is OK, not what I thought but again I do not regret buying. My favorite part of the palette is the mini mascara and the blushes... Oh and that cute make-up bag. Some of the colors weren't what I was expecting. The way they look in the palette is not how they look when applied like "Soirée" which looks burgundy but when switched its a dark brown. The bronzes are nice, not for people with brown and darker complexions it won't show but for any body of a light complexion it will look amazing! 

Vice 2 palette review

For awhile now I was contemplating on whether to get the Vice 2 palette by Urban Decay so finally, I decided to give in and buy it( plus my discount was bumped up for the holiday season #sephorarocks). This palette is nice, not my favorite but definitely something I do not regret buying. Some colors are more pigmented than others but it's no biggie. All the colors are smooth and it comes with the double-sided brush that I LOVE. The vice 2 won't be here for long do add it to your holiday list and let those beautiful colors take you away.

(In order by palette placement)

Marc Jacobs Beauty

Get ready because Marc Jacobs is showing off this summer first with his new fragrance Honey, now a beauty line?  Yes you read right and the best part is that the line will ONLY BE SOLD AT SEPHORA( 50 points for us) lol.

The line will consist of 122 products ranging from nail polish to foundation, concealer and bright lipsticks. Marc is serious about his color, so all my bold make up lovers get your wallets ready. 

The line will be released August 9th in ALL Sephora and Marc Jacobs store

New Product alert: Marc Jacobs "Honey"

 This summer has and will be full of so many exciting releases from the RiRi hearts MAC line to Marc Jacobs beauty line releasing in August.

 Last month while at work( Sephora) I learned that one of my favorite designers will be releasing a new fragrance called Honey. I saw the bottle and fell in love just like I did when I first saw Dot. Then, while in the Marc Jacobs store on Bleeker St.(NYC) I saw the display and was able to try the fragrance... OMG it is AMAZEBALLS, so light, fruity, and appropriate for summer.

Honey is already out in Marc Jacob stores but will be exclusively my released to Sephora in July(watch for emails) and every where else in September.

Prices range from $45 to $96 

 Are you excited? I am. I live for a MJ fragrance 

The Marc by Marc Jacobs store on Bleeker St.( photo by me)

Summer Beauty Tips!

Goooooood Morning Loves!

  It is the 6th day of summer and it has been really hot. Normally, during the summer I stay away from make-up unless I'm going out but since I work at Sephora, I have to wear it everyday.

Don't get me wrong, I love make-up but me+ make-up + summer= oil field day on my face! Then you have to worry about it running, or accidentally wiping it off when you wipe sweat from your face smh, it's just a whole episode BUT I have done lovely tips for you guys so keep reading!

First, water! Water! Water! To keep your body and skin hydrated.

Next, after properly cleansing your face, moisturizer whether you have oily skin or not. Moisturizing is for us oily skin girls too, as long as you use an OIL FREE moisturizer( make sure it has SPF)

After moisturizing, PRIME! Prepping and priming your skin if you do decide to wear make up is uuber important because the primer will give you a long lasting outcome( matte primers are better in the summer)

Opt out of foundation unless your going somewhere special. This spring/ summer I've been wearing BB creams because they're light coverage, but does the job( I SET it with Powder and use concealer)

CC creams are similar to BB creams( provides more coverage).

After, you set your face LIGHTLY with a powder or bronzer( LIGHTLY)

Lastly you set your face with a make-up setting spray to seal your summer ready look.

 If you want a little eye make-up to set your look I recommend a waterproof brown eyeliner and waterproof mascara( brown because if it runs, no raccoon eyes).

And can't forget lips, in the summer I don't like wearing lipstick nor do I like carrying it around in my purse so it could melt. Lipgloss is also a no go because it can cook on your lips if its hot enough. I say go for a lip stain( sephora has a great one) or a tinted spf lip balm if you want some color.

And as a maybe product( I love it)

Face blotting linens will be your BFF. These linens will not wipe your make up off if you dab and not wipe.  The absorb the oil in your skin while keeping make up fresh.

Hope this helped you some. Any questions comment or follow me on Instagram Cosmomars and twitter cosmomars_

Sephora Presents: Disney's Ariel Collection

  Get excited for this awesome summer collection by Sephora which features everyone's favorite little mermaid Ariel. This collection is Sephora's third release from the Disney's Reigning Princess collection.

 I'm so excited for this collection simply because of the eyeshadow palette. I missed out on the Princess Jasmine collection but I refuse to miss out on this one.

Pics courtesy of Beautezine

"Sephora has created a series of captivating beauty collections inspired by beloved Disney Princess characters entitled Disney Reigning Beauties. Each limited edition seasonal collection focuses on the individual style, personality and story of a specific Disney Princess, bringing her to life in a way that inspires women to create their own princess moments."

Ariel collection pallet $55 US/ $66 CAD

Part of your world pallet $30 US/ $36 CAD

X-whatcha-nail-callit nail lacquer $24.50 US / $26 CAD

Mermaid song lipgloss set $46 CAD

Set the mood compact $20 US / $26 CAD

Kiss The Girl perfume $58 US/ $77 CAD

Kiss The Girl rollerball $19 USD

Available online July 2013 and in stores August 2013