Sedona Lace 120 Pro Palette Review

 

Hey beauties! Today I am reviewing the Sedona Lace 120 Palette from Sedonalace.com. I know, I am late to trying out Sedona Lace products ever since the buzz about Sedona Lace hit YouTube, right? Well, I say better late than never. A  few weeks ago I was sent the Sedona Lace 120 palette to test and try out. With all reviews I share with you I always like to do my trial runs with anything I review on youtube, so I am able to give you all a confident review. If I don’t like a product or feel that the company needs to work a little bit more work on creating more quality products I will not even waste your time by creating a video about it. So, with that said Sedona Lace past my product test.

Now, on to the product. What I am sharing with you today is the Sedona Lace 120 Palette Second Edition for $28.95. This 120 palette has new shades more soft and pastel colors. This 2 layered palette filled with long lasting shimmer and matte shadows that are very soft and can be used either dry or wet.  All of the product are hypoallergenic and Sedona Lace does not test their products on animals.

Makeup Pros:

  • Variety of Color options in this palette. Such as Brights, Neutrals and Shading colors.
  • A nice mix of matte and satin shadows
  • Packaging is simple and easy to travel with.
  • The size of each shadow pan is large enough to fit a makeup brush into.
  • This product is very affordable for budding makeup artist or any makeup enthusiast that wants to expand the color options.

Makeup Cons:

  • Some of the shadows such as the silvers, golds, and bronze shades lack pigmentation. So I would highly recommend using a base with those shades.

Overall, I truly enjoyed working with this palette. I traveled with it and none of my shadows broke on me. It was also great to have because there were some days where I craved for neutral looks and then there were others days when I wanted fabulousness with brights! So, I basically had everything I needed in one fabulous palette from Sedona Lace.

Have you ever used this palette from Sedona Lace? If so give us your feedback by leaving a comment below! Share with us your pro and cons about this palette. Also if you really want to see swatch of all 120 colors leave your comments below too. And, if I receive a huge response I will update the blog with swatches. Until next time stay beautiful on the inside and out!

 

Sedona Lace 120 Palette Review

First Beauty Haul of 2012: Drugstore.com, Sephora & MAC

 

Hey beauties, welcome back! Guess what? It is haul time and it is my first haul of the year too! If you are a fan of the beauty chameleon facebook page then you already now I been having  fun with my holiday money and some of my own Moolah too! I decided to venture out and get some things from drugstore.com, Sephora & Mac cosmetics too! Here are a list of things I purchased and if you would like to see a review of the things mentioned in my video below please leave your comments below!

My Haul list:

  • Carol’s Daughter Monoi repairing Shampoo
  • Carol’s Daughter Monoi repairing Conditioner
  • Carol’s Daughter Macadamia finishing shine mist
  • Givenchy Ange Ou Demon Le Secret 1oz
  • Sephora by OPI Flurry Up top coat
  • Sephora by OPI Only gold for me top coat
  • Wet-n-Wild Color Icon palette in Lust Desir
  • Wet-n-Wild Color Icon palette in Vanity
  • Revlon Colorburst lipstick Candy Pink
  • Revlon Colorburst Lipstick in Petal
  • IMAN Luxury Blushing Powder, Sable
  • IMAN Luxury Blushing Powder, Peace
  • Voluminous False lash mascara waterproof: Blackest Black
  • MAC Mineralize skinfinish natural: Medium Deep
  • MAC Mineralize foundation SPF 15 cream: NC42

Beauty Haul 2012 Video:

Beauty Chameleon’s Beauty Favorites of 2011

 

Happy New Year to all of my beauties out there! I hope that you had a great time bringing it in and ready to start of fresh with new goals and dreams in this new year. I could not begin the new year without sharing with you all my favorites from 2011. These are products I reached for the most and a lot a products I used in a lot of my youtube tutorials that you have seen last year. I like to share these type of videos because I know that there is a lot of you that enjoy them and use them as beauty guides for your very own beauty collection as well. I caution you my beauty favorites video is very long because I just had too many favorites!! Anyway below I will list what my favorites are and if you like share with me what your favorites were by leaving a comment below.

Skincare Favorites:

  • Boscia Clear Complexion Cleanser
  • Boscia Vital Daily SPF 15 Moisturizer
  • Peter Thomas Roth Instant Mineral SPF 30
  • Lush Saltana of Soap (LOVE IT!!)

Hair Products:

  • Halley’s Curls Virgin Malaysian Remy Hair
  • Oscar Blandi Restyling mist

Foundation:

  • Makeup Forever HD Foundation (#173)
  • NARS Sheer Glow foundation (cadiz)
  • Eve Pearl Salmon Concealer

Eye  Products:

  • Urban Decay Primer Potion
  • Urban Decay Naked Palette
  • Sugar Pill Burning Heart Palette (sugarpillshop.com)
  • Sugar Pill Bulletproof eye shadow
  • Lo’real Liner Intense liquid liner
  • D.J.V. Beautinizer Mascara

Lashes:

Brushes:

Cheeks:

  • NARS casino bronzer
  • NARS Cheeks Trio featuring Orgasm/Albatros/Laguna Bronzer
  • Tarte Amazonian Clay Blushes: Tispy & Blushing Bride

Lips:

  • Makeup Forever #11
  • Makeup Forever Moulin Rouge
  • Makeup Forever D8 lab shine lipgloss
  • Bare Escentuals Pretty Amazing Lip color: Savvy

Nails:

  • Sephora By OPI’s metro chic
  • Sephora By OPI’s Under my trench coat
  • Sephora BY OPI’s Spark-tacular
  • Seohora By OPI’s Queen of everything

Fragrance:

  • Juicy Couture’s Viva La Juicy

 

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Beauty Favorites of 2011

Last Sephora Haul Of 2011: Bare Escentuals, Philosophy & More!

 

Hello my gorgeous beauty chameleons! I did not think that I would have time to do this but God works in mysterious ways!! I am excited to share with you my last makeup haul of 2011!! I can’t believe that this year is almost over, and you know what I am excited to start the new year with a bang!! We are all going to have fun and be beautiful inside and out next year and always!! Anyway. . . I went to Sephora in Novemeber and I picked up a few things the get me ready for the new year from skincare and color. I still need to make another haul, but I will wait until after christmas and share that with you all in the new year.

Anyway. .  Here is a list of things I picked up. I know a lot of you like it when I list them with links just incase you are looking for the same things to try! Also don’t forget today is the last day to use your Sephora Beauty Insider & VIB coupons!!

  • Bare Escentuals Golden Tan
  • Bare Escentuals Ready eyeshadow quad in Truth
  • Bare Escentuals Ready eyeshadow duo in Showstopper
  • Bare Escentual Pretty Amazing Lip Color in Savvy (I LOVE THIS COLOR!!)
  • Philosophy Instant Skin makeover set
  • Fresh Lip duo
  • Sephora By Opi Nail Polish: Sparktacular
  • Fresh Brown Sugar Hand Cream

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Happy Holidays!!

Tasha :)

 

Sephora Haul: bare Escentuals, Philosophy & More!!

Bare Escentuals: My Foundation Routine

 

Hello beauties!! I am so glad to be here today sharing another video with you all! Thank you so much for your wonderful response on my holiday makeup 2011: classic smoky eye tutorial!! I am so glad you all liked it and that some of you are going to even try it for your next holiday event which is fabulous!!

Today I am going to be sharing with you my new foundation routine for the moment of course (I can't stick to one foundation for too long, lol). For the past month I have been wearing the Bare Escentuals/ Bare Minerals foundation. You are probably thinking, what? Bare Minerals??? Yes, I decided to get back on the Bare Minerals band wagon since my skin is so tired of wearing liquid and cream foundations for the moment. Lately I just wanted to give my skin a break and wear something that is light weight and powder like and Bare Minerals was the one for right now. I am using the original formula foundation that goes on like a powder, but has a dewy finish like liquid foundation. If you have oily skin they now make a Matte formula too!

A while back and I mean a while back I tired bare minerals and I was always matched with either Tan or Dark and neither color matched my skin. One was too red and the other was must too dark for my yellow/olive skin. So since they now have this new shade Golden Tan I can now have a close match. I still have to manipulate the finish a little bit around the forehand and contours of my face with bronzer to get the perfect finish since my forehead is a little darker than the rest of my face. The bronzer I use for that is either NARS casino or MAC bronzer in Bronze.

I have notice that after wearing the bare minerals my skin is clearing from the breakouts I was experiencing from wearing liquid foundations and not sticking to my night time cleansing routine too. (Working late makes a lazy Tasha, lol) Anyway, in the video below I will be sharing with you what I use with the bare Minerals in order to create my flawless face routine. Do any of you use the Bare Minerals? If so, what do you like about it or not like about it? Let me know by leaving your comment below. Until then enjoy the video!!

Happy Holidays,

Tasha :)

Some facts about Bare Minerals, $26:

What it does:
Made of only pure, crushed minerals from the earth, bareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation looks like a powder, feels like a cream, and buffs on like silk, giving skin a natural luminosity while feeling as if you are not wearing any makeup at all.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Synthetic Fragrances
- Synthetic Dyes
- Petro-Chemicals
- Phthalates

What else you need to know:
The coverage is complete and is free of preservatives, talc, oil, waxes, fragrances, and other chemicals that can irritate skin and cause breakouts.

Products Used in Video:

  • Ole Henriksen Express The Truth Moisturizer
  • Conceal FX in Deep
  • Bare Minerals original foundation: Golden Tan
  • Bare Mineral Mineral Veil
  • NARS Casino Bronzer
  • Sephora Airbrush Foundation Brush & Powder brush from the platinum brush set for $65
  • Sigma Beauty Concealer brush from the Make me Crazy brush set for $59

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Bare Escentuals: My Foundation Routine Video:

 

Holiday Red Lipsticks: My Top 5 Favorites!

 

Happy Holidays! Are you all ready for thanksgiving this Thursday? I think I am, I got all of my grocery shopping done this morning and ready for a cooking extravaganza this Wednesday and Thursday! My family will be having a yummy traditional thankgiving dinner early in the afternoon and then later that night we will be meeting with some wonderful friends of the family for a later thanksgiving dinner and fun!! How about you? What are you doing for Thanksgiving? I hope being safe and enjoying your loved ones.

In the midst of it all, I have another video to share with you all. I know you already seen my Pinup inspired makeup look video on youtube with the beautiful holiday red lipstick, right? Well, today I am going to share with you my top 5 favorite red lipsticks in order to help you find that fabulous red for the holiday season too! In this post you will find a variety of price points, from drugstore to beauty store products. It is always great to have variety! Coming in a #5. . .

 

#5: Loreal Colour Riche Lipcolour #315 "True Red", $6.99. L'Oreal Colour Riche is deep, luminous color in a weightless, creamy texture. Dewy, botanical formulations that moisturizes, condition, and last for hours without flaking or splitting. I picked this one out a while back in February because I wanted a red that was light weight and not over powering either. I also like the price point of this one if you did not want to spend a lot of money.
 

#4: Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics liptars: NSFW, $13 OCC Lip Tar combines the longevity of a lipstick, with the ease of application of a gloss. This tar goes on slick and moist, and dries down to a satin finish. Ultra-saturated in color OCC Lip Tar is 100% Vegan and Cruelty-Free, and is also free of parabens and other harsh preservatives. A simple, elegant formula that contains Hemp Oil, Peppermint Oil and Vitamin E. I little bit of this lovely goes a long way. I am not kidding. If you have not seen my review on the OCC liptars click "here" to see my full review and video.

 

#3: SEPHORA COLLECTION Rouge Cream Lipstick Passion Red 03, $12 This lip color is a revamp of the iconic Sephora Lip Attitude Chic, this new hydrating formula provides improved coverage and is filled with pigment. The creamy texture softly glazes your lips, imparting just the right amount of color and sheen. They are not kidding, this lipstick glides on so easily and feel moist while wearing this dreamy color. I love the price point of this on too!!

 

#2: Buxom Big & Healthy Lip Stick Tokyo, $18 This cutie is a three-in-one lip perfector. Buxom Big & Healthy Lip Stick works three full-time jobs—it defines the shape of lips like a liner, fills them in with creamy velvet color, and then plumps them to their full buxom potential. It's a three-in-one lipstick that's quick and convenient for defined, colorful, buxom lips anytime, anywhere. When I need color in a quick minute without having to find a matching liner this one never fails me. It feels cool and soothing to the lip with a convenient sharpener on the end.

 

#1:MAKE UP FOR EVER Rouge Artist Intense 43 Moulin Rouge, $19 . This is a highly pigmented and long-lasting lipstick that delivers rich color in one stroke. This vibrant satin red lip color is formulated with 50% more pigment than the traditional lipstick, Rouge Artist Intense gives an immediate true-to-color result. A blend of three natural waxes, the creamy texture glides on effortlessly for a long-lasting hold. The extensive color and texture range provides unlimited creativity. I swear this color goes on so smooth and last me up to 5 hours before having to touch up. Love this red!!
 

Top 5 Favorites Holiday Red Lipsticks

 

 

Urban Decay The Revolution High-Performance Lash Curler Review

 

Today I am finally sharing with you my thoughts on the Urban Decay The Revolution High-Performance Lash Curler, retailing for $20 at Sephora. If you follow me on facebook I had posted a picture of this lovely when I first purchased it and I also included it in my September Sephora haul video on youtube. What intrigued me about this particular lash curler is that it make curling your lashes effortless! I am not kidding! Take a look at the pictures below:

This lash curler lets you curl your lashes all at once or in sections and won't pinch your skin. I love that and what you will find in my review video is this was a struggle for me as it may have been for many of you to curl your lashes without getting then caught between the bars of a traditional lash curler. Urban decay's innovative design has eliminated the maddening bars on either side of your old eyelash curler so that it handles deftly with an open cage.  The other thing I love about this curler is that It includes five replacement pads that can be swapped in and out to keep your curler clean and springy. The curler itself is nice and springy in order to achieve that perfect curl with your real lashes or falsies too!

Overall, I am glad that I decided to splurge on this awesome curler and definitely recommend this one to add to your makeup collection. Do you already own this curler? What are your thoughts? Leave a comment below and share :)

Urban Decay The Revolution High-Performance Lash Curler Review

Makeup Haul Part 2: Avon, Drugstore & Madame Madeline Lashes!

 

Hey Beauties!! Here is the second part of my haul! In this haul you will find things I regularly use in my makeup collection plus a few new things I wanted to try out. I also decided to support my mom's new Avon store and purchase a few things to share with you as well. If you are looking to try Avon go and support my mom's new venture and check out her site at : bonnieloving.avonrepresentative.com/.

My List: of fun hauly stuff:

  • Cucumber melon anti bacterial soap (3)
  • Cucumber melon hand sanitizer (3)
  • Avon lipcolor:
  • Avon liipcolor
  • Caribean Sunset eyeshadow quad
  • Mark Mosaic cheek color: Chica
  • Cotton Rounds
  • Neutrogena facial cleansing cloths
  • Garnier fructis Hairspary
  • TreSeme Dry hair shampoo (Just curious to see how this refreshes my hair after a good workout)
  • Madame Madeline Lashes: Red cherry #523, #218 and other assortment mention in the video below

I hope that you all enjoy the Haulage below!! In the meantime, what did you haul last month? what is your favorite item you picked and can not live without?

 

Makeup Haul Part 2: Avon, Drugstore & Lashes!

 

Sephora Haul Time: Urban Decay, Make Up Forever & More!

 

Hey divas!! I am back! I am sooo glad to be back with a fun makeup haul to start of the fall season of fun and all things beauty here at Beauty Chameleon! Now, first things first. This is a cumulative haul, so don't go thinking that I went out and bought all of these fabulous things in one sitting, lol. My wallet would literally go running, hahaha. The items you will see me chat about in the video below are things that I have ran out of and needed to repurchase or things that I am curious to try out and share with you all my thoughts. So. . . What did I get? Here we go:

  • Perricone Skincare kit (Perriconemd.com) I picked this one up over at the end of summer because they had such a great deal. $49 for the 3 piece set that includes the nutritive cleanser, Advanced firming face activator, and the face finishing moisturizer. Like I will mention in the video below, i like this trio because I notice a visible difference in my pores, expressions lines on my forehead and smoother looking skin.
  • Peter Thomas Roth Instant mineral SPF 30
  • Urban decay Primer potion
  • Urban decay Revolution Lash Curler
  • Lorac Take a brow
  • Lorac luster drops
  • Tarte Amazonian Clay 12 hour Blushes in Tipsy & Blushing Bride
  • Makeup Forever Blushes #42, #18, #70. The empty makeup palette was free with a purchase of 3 shadows or blushes. Use code "MUFE"
  • Oscar Blandi Jasmine Shampoo
  • Oscar Blandi restyling protein spray
  • Benefit They're Real mascara

All items from this haul except for the Perricone kit can be found at Sephora.com

Now, was that all I hauled no way! I also hauled some items from the drugstore and Avon too so stay tuned for that video next week. I wanted to include those items in this video, but it would ave been wayyy tooo long. In the meantime, what have you hauled recently? Or what are you favorites items you loved for the month of August?

Sephora Haul Time

Luminess Air: Everyday Beauty Airbrush System Review

 

How many of you love airbrushed foundation? Or you are new to the thought of airbrushed makeup and would like to know what options you have when it comes to investing in a machine that will work best for your lifestyle? Well, today I will be sharing with you my thoughts on the Luminess Air Everyday Beauty Airbrush System. A little over 2 two weeks ago Luminess Air sent me for review consideration their Everyday beauty Airbrush System. I was curious to test this system out because of the possibility and flexibility of mixing and customizing your foundation shade. I feel this is very important because not everyone is one shade and if an airbrush system gives me the flexibility to do that then that is a plus to me.

What I received is the Everyday Beauty Airbrush System which includes the following for only $169:

  • Airbrush system
  • 2 .55oz Ultra Foundations (number 7 & Number 9)
  • 1 Cleaning Bottle
  • Color Pack which includes: 1 blush, 1 bronzer, 1 Glow, and 1 primer
  • Get started DVD
  • Get started Guide

 

Now let's talk about the system. The system itself is very lightweight and did not require any manual installation. You literately just plug and play even though I do suggest reading the manual if you are a first time user to airbrushing. Trust me, it will make your airbrushing experience much more enjoyable by reading and watching the get started DVD. The compressor does not have a PSI dial so there was no need to adjust the pressure. The pressure adjustment is right on the pen itself. There are 3 levels of  pressure on the pen depending on what type of coverage you desire. For me a sheer to medium coverage is what I desire, but I was able to achieve a full coverage without any problems.

The system is very lightweight and easy to get started all you do is press the on/off button and that's all. The one thing I was impressed with is how quiet the system was while operating it. Just like you will hear me mentioned in the review video below I was using it one day and my hubby said he did not hear me use it, so I thought that was awesome! So it was already approved in my household for using it in the morning while everyone is still getting out of the groggy state from sleeping, lol.

The airbrush stylus is very strong and durable and already comes attached to the machine which is a plus for those new to airbrushing foundation. The pressure adjustment is very easy to control and you get 3 points of pressure for sheer to full coverage foundation.

The water bottle is essential to use after every application. This will help keep your machine clean and splatter free. I keep this filled with fresh water when airbrushing because there will be times you may want to airbrush on your blush color, eyeshadow and such and by cleaning it after every use you will not have to worry about spraying on left over eye shadow when you are attempting to only apply foundation.

The foundation I received with this kit is the Ulta Series foundation in shades 7 and 9. From what I learned the odd numbers resemble shades with yellow undertone and the even numbered foundation are with red undertones. In addition to that, the Ultra series foundations gives flawless foundation offering a perfect glow and balanced texture, from sheer to full coverage, and for all skin types. This foundation is oil-free, Mineral based, alcohol & preservative free. According to Luminess Air this makeup is long wearing and is perfect for everyday application which is true unless you are going to be outside all day long doing high level of activities like biking, jogging and such.

Applying the foundation into the system was a breeze. You literately just apply 4-6 drops of makeup into the pen and you are ready to airbrush. I also like that it I needed to customer mix my shade I had the ability to do so with this system. Why, custom mix? Well. . .when I am outdoors with the family I end up with a golden tan which mean shade #7 in the kit will be a little too light, so simply adding a few drop of shade #8 or #9 I able able to get a beautiful match. So the system is very flexible. When airbrushing it was very easy for me to apply on the product without splatters happening. So overall the ease of applying it wonderful.

The feel of the foundation is interesting. .  Interesting in a way that when I was applying a full coverage application it did not feel like I was wearing a  very heavy cakey type of makeup. I wore it to work during 8 hours shifts and I have to say that when I returned home from a long day at work my foundation still appeared to look smooth and non cakey. This was very surprising to me being that I live in central Texas with 100+ degree weather everyday and I mean everyday! The other thing I noticed is that the airbrush foundation did not feel like it was floating on my skin or wet either. So overall I was very impressed with the outcome of this product.

 

The Color extras kit was a great inclusion to the system. This included the primer to prep your skin for a smooth application, bronzer luminizer and blush which is great to complete a flawless application for an everyday look. For my skintone to the bronzer look more like a luminizer for me so, It would be nice to have a bronzer in a deeper shade or maybe a thought. .  I could mix in the darker foundation shade to deepen it up too!

Other items I received that does not come with the system, but they can be purchased separately are:

  • Boost-it $24.95: This complexion product is made to brighten and instantly tighten then skin in seconds which is great because being almost 35 years ( Sept. 2nd is my 35th Birthday!!) I will take any of the tightening and firming I can get!!
  • Eyeshadow Duo $32, in Ore. Shades 28 & 41. Which I will do a separate tutorial/ review.

 

The BOOST-it! (.55oz), $24.95, according to Luminess Air is a first of its kind complexion enhancer that instantly tightens and brightens the appearance of skin in seconds. The Innovative hybrid blend of skincare and cosmetics supports skin health while giving instant visible results. Works great on its own or as a primer before applying cosmetics to enhance any makeup. Perfect for everyday use, all skin shades, tones and types and is completely oil-free. Can be used with or without an airbrush. I am not too sure if I notice instant tightening of my skin, but my skin did have a healthy luminous glow after applying this one and you will see that in the video below. I definitely will say this, if you are a woman noticing your first signs of aging I would definitely recommend using this product.

Lastly, I received the Luminess airbush eyeshadow kit, $32. I am still in the process of reviewing this one, for I have not airbrushed eyeshadow before. However, I like the thought of airbrushing the shadow because there will not be a need for a eye shadow brush! So I will definitely follow up with you all on this one in a separate video for sure.

Overall, I truly enjoyed using this airbrush system. It was easy to set up and use without making any mess. I also that for the price of $169 you get a system that is truly affordable and also give you a full complexion of foundation, luminizer, bronzer and blush. If you are thinking about testing the waters with airbrush makeup I would definitely recommend this system to get started with.

 

Luminess Airbrush System Review Video