The Best Primer for Oily Skin

As of the other day, I was probably one of the last oily skinned makeup junkies on earth who hadn't tried using Milk of Magnesia as a foundation primer. Well I have been using it recently and OMGOSH I just can't believe this stuff actually works! I was very skeptical at first but I decided to given in since so many people of youtube were raving about it.

To show you all just what I mean I took pictures of my how my face looked throughout the day.

 


8:30am - I just finished applying my foundation concealer for the day.

9:00am - I'm getting ready to leave for work.

11:30am - On break at work. Normally, by this time my nose is so oily I have to blot away the shine but not today. I did notice my skin wasn't as matte as it was when I first applied makeup but it's such a big difference what I'm used to seeing by this time of day.

4:00pm - It's the end of the day. After work I had some errands to run and a meeting across town. The temperature outside was at least 80 degrees. But even with all I had to do today and hot temperatures my foundation looked great all day long.

 end of the day. no filter.

 If you have combination oily skin or just oily skin I HIGHLY recommend you try Milk of Magnesia as an oil control primer. 

 

 

My Skincare Regimen 2013

 It has been highly requested that I share with you all my skincare regimen and give some advice as to how I cleared up my acne and hyperpigmentation.

First off let's start with my regimen:

Morning: I usually like to wash my face at night then in the morning I just splash a little water to wake me up and use some toner ( I like using a refreshner toner). Then I'll moisturize and then apply my makeup or just sunscreen if I'm not wearing any that day.

Night: This is when I do most of the work. I start by removing any eye makeup and face makeup. Next I cleanse. This is a really important step for me and I recommend EVERYONE who wears makeup do this! If I had a lot of face makeup on that day or if my skin is really oily from the day I'll cleanse a second time. Usually by the second cleanse I'm satisfied. Another really important step, is to exfoliate. I only exfoliate 2-3 times a week. After exfoliating, I tone my skin and then apply moisturizer.

Products Used:

Equate Eye Makeup Remover

Neutrogena Makeup Remover Wipes

Cetaphil Cleanser

Neutrogena Rapid Clear Foaming Scrub

CVS Brand Refreshner Toner

**Most of these are temporary products that will be replaced in the near future**

CurlKit Goodies

 

CurlKit was nice enough to send me another one of their CurlKits to share with you all this month. CurlKit is a monthly subscription service that allows you each month to try out new products that are pretty descent sizes.

This month the box includes:

1. CB Smoothie Hair Milk

2. Lia Naturals Shampoo Bar 

3. Bel Nouvo Conditioner

4. Luscious Locks Hair Mask

5. N-Oyl Hair & Body Oil 

6. CurlMax Shampoo & Conditioner 

7. Duafe's De'Funk <<<< I'm really excited to try this product out!

 

If you're interested in purchasing a CurlKit or any of the products mentioned you can order them by clicking here.

Flawless Foundation Routine

To some this routine may be seem like a lot but beauty is pain... or time lol. Flawless skin is what it is all about!

Products Used: 

-L.A. Girls Pro Concealer -Warm Honey

Concealer Tip: When applying your concealer or foundation under the eyes, look up to the ceiling to stretch that under eye skin so you can get into all those little cracks and crevices.

-Maybelline Super Stay Foundation- Caramel

-MAC Studio Finish Concealer- NC 42

-Ruby Kisses Powder Foundation

-MAC Mineralized Skinfinish Natural-Dark

Foundation Tip: After you have applied your foundation and powders, if you feel like your skin looks too matte spray a finishing spray like MAC Fix+ or ELF's Mist and Set to add a life back into your skin!

-Ben Nye Foundation Cream Foundation

-MAC Blush-Blunt

 

Tapered TWA Styling

Products Used:

-SheaMoisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie

-Curls Curl Souffle

-Kimble Hair Care Bounce Back Curl

Pamper Me Party

Hi ladies,

I would like to invite you all to our 1st Pamper Me Party!!! We will be doing hair, nails, and makeup. There will also be hair and makeup demonstrations to help you look your best for any occasion. This event is for EVERYONE, no matter what your hair texture is come on out.



Services done by:

Hair: Maggie Lewis (The Lather Lounge)

Makeup: Cristin Jefferson and Charlene Kongolo

Nails: Azia B Nails

 

When: May 19, 2013 4-6pm

Where: The Lather Lounge 2902 B. Hillsborough Rd., Durham, NC.

There is no entry fee unless you would like a service done. 

 

If you have any questions please contact me at cristigold@gmail.com

 

Classic/ Bridal Makeup

I can not tell you all how much I love a good winged liner, lashes, and red lip. It's such a classic look that you just can't go wrong with. Not to mention it's great for any occasion!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0IPy--Rbp0&lc=f6b5qlrncG1R2AzU4o5bdV10ANjIcBf_U9cHAX642HI
Face:

-Makeup Forever HD Foundation in #177 (contour)

-Mac Studio Finish Concealer in NC 42

-MAC Mineralized Skinfinish in Dark

-MAC Blunt

-MAC Darkly My Dear Blush (limited edition)

Eyes:

-MAC eyeshadows: Ricepaper, Arena, Embark, Folie

-Coastal Scents e/s M24

-Wet n Wild Gel Liner in Black

-Loreal Voluminous Mascara

Lips:

-Wild n Crazy Lipliner in

-Wet n Wild lipstick in Purty Persimmon

-No name dollar store berry colored lipliner

 

Glitter Party Eyes!!!

Last tutorial of the YEAR!!! Check it out below.

PS:For some reason the glitter wasn't picking up as sparkly as it was in person ;(

 

Products used:

Face:

-MAC Studio Finish Concealer in NC45 and NC42

-MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural in Dark

-Makeup Forever HD Foundation in #177

-Ben Nye Banana Powder

Cheeks:

-MAC Blunt Blush

-NYX Pinky Blush

 

Eyes:

-Sephora Pantone Palette

-Smashbox Studio Eye Pop Palette

-MAC eyeshadows: Scene and Saddle

-Maybelline Color Tattoo in Silver Strike

-NYX Glitter Mania in Disco Ball

Lips in Video:

-Nikka K lipstick in Beach Fuschia

-MAC Lipstick in Petals and Peacocks

-NYX Lipliner in Magenta

Lips in Photos:

-NYX l/l in Magenta

-NYX l/l in Dolly Pink

-Revlon Matte l/s in Stormy Pink

-Revlon Lipgloss in Pink Pop

Gunmetal Eyes

 

I recently picked up one of the new and now permanent pressed pigments from MAC called Enlightment. It's a really pretty silver glittery shadow. So the day after buying it I had to wear it work with a dark gunmetal smokey eye. So here are the products I used:

 

Face:

-Studio Sculpt Foundation in NW43

-Mineralize Skinfinish in Dark

-Studio Finish Concealer in NC42 (highlight) and NC45 (above brows)

Cheeks:

-Iman Sheer Finish Bronzing Powder in Clay

-MAC Mineralize Blush in Love Joy

Eyes:

-MAC Ricepaper e/s

-MAC Saddle e/s

-MAC Embark e/s

-Sephora Patone Palette

-Smashbox Studio Pop Eye  Palette

-MAC Enlightment Pressed Pigment

-Salon Perfect Demi Wispies Lashes

Lips:

-NYX Lipstick in Honey

-Revlon Lipgloss (I don't know the name but it's the clear one with glitter in it)

Skincare FAQs!

In a couple of my most recent videos I have mentioned several times that I have been trying to clear up my skin for the past year or so. As I look back at where my skin was four years ago and where it is now I am extremely happy and satisfied with my skin! Some of you may know I am in school for esthetics right now and I have to say I have learned so much already about the importance of taking care of your skin. I also want to recognize a fellow Youtuber named Foxynerd101, who's videos have helped me get started on the clear skin journey.

How did you clear up your skin?

-I started by just starting a skincare regimen. Then I changed my eating habits, I started working out more, and I started drinking A LOT MORE WATER!!!!

When did you start to see results?

-Once I started my skincare regimen I started to see results pretty quickly, in terms of fewer breakouts and then the fading of the hyper-pigmentation on my face. In 2012, I feel I have seen my skin clear up even more because I started to drink a lot of water this year and I also changed my lifestyle.

What products do you use?

-Makeup Remover: Neutrogena Makeup Remover wipes or Walmart Brand Makeup Remover Wipes

-Facial Wash: Clean and Clear Essentials Foaming Facial Cleanser

-Scrub: St. Ives Apricot Scrub

-Toner: Witch Hazel

-Moisturizer: Ponds Dry Skin Cream (Night), Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion (Day)

What is your skincare regimen now?

-If I'm wearing a full face of makeup, I will remove it first with a makeup remover wipe. Then I apply my cleanser. To really remove dirt, oil, makeup and it also kinda exfoliates my skin a bit I use my Sally's facial brush. Depending on the day, next I'll apply a scrub. Then my toner and next depending on the time of day I'll either apply my nighttime or daytime moisturizer. I also have incorporated my PMD, click here to  see my review, so I use that probably once or twice a month.

Are you still using the PMD?

-Yes, I am still using the PMD. I still stand by my review of the device. Once again, I'm going to say be careful when using it because I had two or three scars from where I guess I held the device on for too long.

If you all have anymore questions, please feel free to ask them.

My Foundation+Concealer Shades

MAC:

-Studio Sculpt Foundaiton-NW 43

-Studio Finish Concealer- NC 45 (actual shade) & NC 30 (used for dramatic highlight)

-Mineralized Skin Finish- Dark

Black Opal:

-True Color Cream to Powder Foundation- Rich Caramel (used to highlight)

-True Color Stick Foundation- Truly Topaz

-Flawless Color Concealer- Toast (used as subtle highlight)

-Cover and Clear- Honey

Maybelline:

-Dream Liquid Mousse- Dark 2

Makeup Forever

-HD Foundation-#177 (summertime foundation)

Revlon:

-Colorstay Foundation- Caramel

 

My Top 5 Blushes Swatches

Here are the swatches for my top 5 favorite blushes. If you haven't already seen the video, be sure to watch it because give advice on what colors work best for certain skin tones.

Josephine Baker/ Flapper Girl Look

Products Used:

Brows:

-Glue Stick

-Mehron Tattoo Cover Wheel

-Milani Face Powder

Face:

-Ben Nye Banana Powder

-Maybelline Dream Liquid Mousse (dark 2)

-Black Opal True Color Creme to Powder Foundation (rich caramel)

-Iman Blotting Powder (medium)

-Ben Nye Cream Foundation

-MAC Blunt Blush

-MAC Darkly My Dear Blush

Eyes:

-88 Neutral Palette from Coastal Scents

-NYX Jumbo Pencil (black bean)

-Ben Nye Eyeliner Pencil (black)

-Salon Perfect Demi Wispies Lashes

 

Props:

-Feather/Flower Clip (Party City)

-Cigarette Holder (Party City)

-Dress and shoes (Target)

-Pearl earrings and necklace (mom's closet)

Watch the Transformation Product List

 

Hair:

-Koils by Nature Heavenly Delight Hair and Body Butter

Face:

-Mehron Celebre HD Pro Foundation (Dark 1)

-Black Opal Stick Foundation (Truly Topaz)

-Ben Nye Banana Powder

-MAC Blunt Blush

-MAC Sweet As Cocoa Blush

Eyes:

-Ben Nye Eyeliner (Brown Black )

-MAC Corduroy Eyeshadow (as used on brows)

-CoverGirl Lash Blast

Lips:

-NYX Lipgloss ( Red Tint)

-Revlon Matte Lipstick (Stormy Pink)

 

In case you missed it, here's the video on how I did my hair:

Sparkly Purple Eyes

Products Used:

Face:

-Mehron Celebre HD Pro Foundation (Dark 1)

-Black Opal Stick Foundation (Truly Topaz)

-IMAN Blotting Powder (Medium)

-Ben Nye Banana Powder

-MAC Blunt Blush

-MAC Blush Ombre (Vintage Grape)

Eyes:

-ELF Eyeshadow Primer

-Stila Eyeliner (Peach)

- Wet n Wild Color Icon Palette (Lust and Vanity)

-Coastal Scents Glitter(Red Comet Sparks)

-ELF Gel Liner (Black)

-Beauty Supply Store Lashes

-Covergirl Lashblast Mascara

Lips:

-NYX Lipstick (Circe)

-NYX Lipliner (Cappuccino)

-NYX Lipgloss (Natural)

Midnight Smokey Eye

Products Used:

Face:

-Maybelline Dream Liquid Mousse Dark 2

-Iman Blotting Powder

-Ben Nye Banana Powder

-MAC Blunt Blush

-MAC Peachtwist Blush

-MAC Corduroy e/s (Brows)

Eyes:

-E.L.F. Eyeshadow Primer

-E.L.F. Midnight Gel Liner

-E.L.F. Beauty Book (Bright)

-Loreal Extra Intense Liquid Pencil

Lips:

-NYX Lipstick- Circe

-Smashbox Lipgloss- Couture

 

Thandie Newton Inspired Bun w/ Day 2 Night Makeup

Products used:

Hair:

-Koils by Nature Heavenly Delight Hair and Body Butter

-Eco Styler Argan Oil Gel

-Sock Bun

Makeup:

-Maybelline Dream Liquid Mousse Dark 2

-Iman Blotting Powder

-Ben Nye Banana Powder

-MAC Blunt Blush

-MAC Corduroy e/s (Brows)

-Eye, Lips, Face- Beauty Book

-Loreal Extra Intense Liquid Pencil

-Salon Perfect Demi Wispies Lashes

-NYX Circe L/s

-NYX Smokey Look L/g

 

As the SunSets

I just posted another makeup look using the Sedona Lace 120 Palette.

 

Sorry I don't have more pictures I lost the sd card for my camera :( But here's what I used:

-Face:

• Black Opal Stick Foundation in Truly Topaz


• MUF HD Foundation #177


• Iman Blotting Powder in Medium


• Ben Nye Banana Powder


• Bare Essentials Foundation to Contour


• MAC Blush Ombre in Vintage Grape

-Eyes:

• Sedona Lace 168 Palette


• Rimmel London Soft Kohl Pencil in Black


• ELF Cream Liner in Black


• Salon Perfect Lashes-Demi Wispies (LOVE THESE)

-Lips:

• Mehron Lip Cream Color


• NYX Mega Lipshine in Smokey Look

Tika Sumpter Inspired Look (Sedona Lace Palette)

I thought this was an easy and fun look that Tika Sumpter wore to an event. Even though it's yellow I think it's very wearable, especially for the spring/summer!

 

Products Used:

Face:

-Black Opal Stick Foundation-Truly Topaz

-Makeup Forever HD Foundation-#177

-Ben Nye Banana Powder

-IMAN Blotting Powder-Medium

Cheeks:

-MAC Blunt Blush

-Milani Blush- Terra Sole

Eyes:

-Urban Decay Primer Potion

-NYX Jumbo Pencil-Milk

-Sedona Lace 168 Palette

-ELF Gel Liner-Black

-Rimmel London Soft Kohl Pencil

-Salon Perfect Lashes-Demi Wispies

Lips:

-Mehron Lip Color Cream-Cotton Candy and MAC l/s- Honeylove

-NYX Lipgloss Palette

 

**For a more bolder look add a bright pink lip!**

NYX Fuschia Lipliner and MAC Petals and Peacocks Lipstick

Lashes With NO Liner

Lately, I haven't been feeling like wearing a lot of makeup. So on days when I have to go to work or do a shoot I have been rocking the natural-minimal makeup. Today, I was in that mood again but I felt like wearing some lashes so that's what I did! I didn't want the lashes to standout too much because I wasn't wearing any eye makeup. So I opted for the most natural pair I had. The lashes I wore today were the Salon Perfect #53. You can only purchase  this brand at Walmart but there are plenty of lashes out there that look similar. I love these lashes because they are exactly like my own lashes so when I wear them the blend in perfectly and make my natural lashes look a little thicker.

Here's are some tips for wearing false lashes without having to line your eyes. 

-Make sure you use a pair that are in GREAT condition. Using lashes that you have already worn can sometimes make it more noticable that you're wearing lashes.

-If you're not wearing anything on your lid, apply a translucent or setting powder before you apply the lashes. This will help the lashes to adhere and last longer.

-When you apply the lashes get them as close as possible to the base of your natural lashes (almost like they're sitting on top your natural lashes.

-Apply a little mascara after the lashes have dried to help them blend in even more!