E.L.F. Holiday Collection

The new E.L.F Holiday Collection is at Target! This collection consists of 16 different eyes, lips, and face products, all under $20. I reported on this collection via audio and this can be heard on the following link: http://ahill75.podomatic.com/entry/2013-11-21T00_02_22-08_00. I hope you guys enjoy the report and visit your nearest Target to get your hands on their latest holiday goodies!

Happy Holidays. xoxo

Hunger Games District 8 Textile Make Up Look

In response to the release of the Hunger Games: Catching Fire film, Covergirl released a new make up collection called Capitol Collection. Along with the debut of the new collection, Covergirl created 12 themed looks for all 12 Districts in the movie, using products in the collection. While all the looks created are beautiful, I think there are few that can be worn everyday like the District 8 Textile look. I created a slideshow that shows step by step how to achieve a look similar to this one. All products and brushes I used were under $10; can be found at your local Wal-Mart and Target.

http://s950.photobucket.com/user/anasiahill/media/Covergirl%20Hunger%20Games%20District%208%20Tutorial/d8-side1_zpsf0916d8b.jpg.html?sort=6&o=0

Click the link to see how I created this look, enjoy!

No Make-up Make-up Look

I recently did a no make-up make up video where I used the products displayed above to create a natural face. The theme of this video is a how to do a no makeup makeup tutorial meaning a fresh face look and all products and brushes in the video were under $10.

Products used:

Ponds Skin Cream $4.67 (Wal-Mart)

Hard Candy Glamouflage Concealer Tan $6.00 (Wal-Mart)

Black Radiance Concealer 8001, 8002 $1.99 (Rite-Aid)

Ruby Kisses No More Blemish Powder Golden Brown $4.99 (Local Beauty Supply Store)

LA Mineral Blush Very Berry $1.99 (Swapmeet)

Brushes Used:

Ecotools Concealer Brush $3.74 (Wal-Mart)

ELF Stipple Brush $3 (eyeslipface.com)

ELF Powder Brush $3 (Target)

ELF Blush Brush $3 (Target)

Here is the link to the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeUyTlu905M

Hope you guys enjoy!

NEW Natural Hair Line From Pantene

Pantene has released two new lines for African American hair: Truly Relaxed and Truly Natural. Since my hair is natural, I decided to pick up two of the four products offered. I chose the Pantene Truly Natural Hair Co-Wash Cleansing Conditioner and the Pantene Truly Natural Hair Defining Curls Styling Custard.

Both products are designed to help manage natural hair while controlling frizz and adding moisture, shine, and softness. I purchased and tried both products Tuesday night. The conditioner and custard retailed for $4.99 each from my local Target. The products left my naturally curly hair soft and smelling GREAT! I think the custard especially smells good! I did notice that the custard dries on the hair like a gel and caused my hair to feel dry. Although this may be normal for most custards, I've never used one before so I was suprised. I think knowing this I'll use the custard on my wet hair only. I really like the fact Pantene now has a separate lines for natural and relaxed hair instead of a combined line like they used to have. I am looking forward to also purchasing more products from this line especially the Pantene Shine Serum with Argan Oil.

Cantu Flat Iron Spray

On a recent trip to Atlanta I received one of the best heat protectant sprays that I have tried and it is the Cantu Shea Butter Flat Iron Spray. Cantu is a natural hair care product line that specializes in products that cater to Natural African American Hair. Each product has natural ingredients with pure shea butter and different oils to moisturize hair and stimulate healthy growth. This particular product is a heat protectant and the formula is formulated to protect, moisturize, and gives a slight hold to avoid frizziness. The only thing I don't like about this product is that the hold that the spray gives is kind of hard and sticky, although it may be because I'm holding the spray too close to my hair before I put the iron on it. I have also noticed that the spray stays in my hair days after I have sprayed it. Even though my hair feels dry, once I re-iron parts of my hair it gets a hold on it as if I sprayed more product on it and I haven't. For the most part I like it and I hope that I can find it since I got it in Atlanta. I haven't seen this product locally but prices for this product range from $4-$7 online and it says that it can be found at Wal-Mart or Walgreens. Whether I have to purchase this product online or in store, I will continue to buy it and will try other Cantu hair products.

New Blush Palette

I recently purchased a blush palette online and here are different pictures of blush palettes online, can you guess which one I purchased? From top to bottom: the first blush palette is from Bhcosmetics.com for $14.95, the second is from Bhcosmetics.com for $9.00, the third is from Coastal Scents.com for $9.00, and the last one is from Amazon.com for $4.95. As you may have guessed, I purchased the last blush palette from Amazon.com from seller ZGCC on Amazon for $4.95.


I had been looking for a blush palette to travel with so that I don't have to carry multiple items with me and I have found in the past that different make up palettes tend to be the most convenient. Palettes are also easy to store and keep everything organized because make up can get messy. All of the palettes mentioned are very similar in colors and product, and the last palette I purchased is almost identical to the third palette from Coastal Scents. Bh cosmetics and Coastal Scents always have good deals on different make up but if you want the same amount of product for the least amount of money visit Amazon.com soon!

Maybelline Fall 2013

Maybelline debuts their new Fall 2013 On The Runway Collection. The collection features limited edition lipsticks, lip gloss, nail polish, eye shadow palettes, and eyeliner. The four new lipsticks are: Fuchsia Fierce, Violet Intrigue, Lavender Voltage, and Midnight Plum. The six new lip glosses are Berry Brilliance, Raspberry Ablaze, Purple Royale, Flash of Pink, Chocolate Lust, and Lavender Lavish. I purchased Violet Intrigue is a red based lipstick that is quite sheer but build-able to a subtle pinky purplish color with a satin finsih, Lavender Voltage is an opaque blue based purple with a satin finish, and Lavender Lavish is a pinkish purple lipgloss that is build-able as well, to me it is lavender ish in it is light like lavender but the finish is more on the pink side. The nail polish Maybelline Fall 2013 On The Runway Collection Vintage Leather Nail Polish dries to resemble aged leather and has iridescent flakes in each polish to add a touch of shimmer. The nail polish shades are: Sage Staple, Antique Teal, Red Relic, Classic Camel, Mod Moss, Ageless Olive, Vintage Violet, Plush Plum, Lasting Lilac, and High Style Sienna. All shades for this beauty collection are fall trendy and skin tone friendly. View the slideshow below to see the collection!

http://s950.photobucket.com/user/anasiahill/slideshow/Maybelline%20Runway%20Fall%202013