Thursday, July 26, 2012

Face of The Day - Tarina Tarantino Sparklicity Pure




Hey loves! I have always been a huge fan of Tarina Tarantino and when I found out that she was going to be selling her makeup line at Sephora I was beyond excited to see what she had in store. I fell in love with the Sparklicity Pure a while back but only until recently did I finally buy it. What was I waiting for? They can add the perfect touch of sparkle to your everyday look. They can also work for bold looks with the perfect base. I purchased the Pure Nude and I really don't think pictures can justify how gorgeous and sparkling it is in person. I definitely recommend these for those that want to experiment with adding a bit of sparkles to your eyes, cheeks or lips. It is totally build-able so you can control how intense you want the sparkles to shine!




Face
MAC Studio Fix Fluid NC 25
Benefit Stay Don't Stray
MAC Peaches Blush
MAC Petticoat MSF
MAC Lightscapade MSF
Eyes
Urban Decay Primer Potion
MAC Spiked Eyebrow Pencil
Urban Decay Naked Palette
Lit Cosmetics Clearly Liquid Glitter Base
Tarina Tarantino Sparklicity Pure Nude
Wet'n'Wild h2o Proof Liquid Liner #881
Ardell Lashes #120
Lips
MAC Honeylove Lipstick
MAC Nymphette Lipglass

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Review - Influenster Summer Beauty Voxbox




Hey everyone! Sorry for the recent lack of posts. My modem was broken and needed to get replaced. I am also going to start my new job soon which I am really excited about!

I was super excited to find out that I was chosen to receive Influenster's Summber Beauty Voxbox. I had a lot of fun trying out all of the different products that they sent for me to review. On to the review...

Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration Lotion Sunscreen SPF 30
» Price - $8.99 for 6oz bottle
» Description - With its ultra-luxurious hydrating silk ribbons, Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration lotion sunscreen nourishes and pampers skin while providing broad spectrum UVA and UVB protection, and 12-hour moisturization when out in the sun.
» My Review - I love this sunscreen! It has a yummy smell and feels super refreshing on my face. I love that when I put it on it does not feel heavy or slimy like some sunscreens feel on my face. It provided great coverage throughout the day and left my skin feeling extra smooth. I will definitely purchase this again as my go to sunscreen.

Tampax and Always Radiant Collection
» Price - Prices vary per box
» Description - Tampax and Always have come together to premiere the all-new, stylish Radiant Collection, a complete offering of premium tampons, pads, liners and wipes that meet all of a woman's feminine care needs. With designer packaging and wrappers, these products are must-have accessories for that time of the month.
» My Review - I thought this was a great idea to include a new feminine product for us women to try out. This comes with a really cute wristlet that has a pink and purple ombré effect to it. I think this is perfect to store in your purse so you can keep all of your feminine products in it. I will definitely be using this for my purse. The actual products worked fine as most of the products that I have tried from them have.

Quaker Soft Baked Bar in Banana Nut Bread
» Price - $3.29 for package of bars
» Description - Made with real bananas and almonds. Quaker Soft Bars in Banana Nut Bread flavor have tasty ingredients to help provide fuel to start your day. 5g Fiber, 20% of daily value of 5 B Vitamins and 6g of protein!
» My Review - For being 140 calories it was pretty filling. It has a strong banana taste at first but then the almonds give it the granola taste afterwards. It was pretty good. I'm not a big fan of banana bread but it still had a good taste. I don't know if I would purchase this again. I enjoy different Quaker bars over this one.

Sally Hansen Magnetic Nail Color
» Price - $9.99
» Description - NEW! Sally Hansen Magnetic Nail Color is summer's hottest nail trend that allows you to create a gorgeous 3-D nail art effect in just seconds! This unique formula was specially developed with metallic particles - just hold the built-in magnet over wet polish to reveal a unique design on the nail.
» My Review -I have tried magnetic nail polish before and I absolutely loved the cool effect that it gave my nails. The Sally Hansen one worked exactly like the first magnetic polish that I tried out but it costs less. I hope they start releasing more color options because I will definitely chose this brand to try out different colors and effects!

Sally Hansen Nails and Cuticles Hand Creme
» Price - $5.99 for full size bottle
» Description - Made with shea butter, the Sally Hansen Nails & Cuticles Creme softens hands, smooths cuticles and conditions nails. Active Moisture Complex formula with Ceramides helps to lock in nutrients so hands maintain their ideal moisture level. Offers 24 hour moisture and lasts through hand washings!
» My Review - This was very moisturizing but did not give my hands an oily feel to it. It had a subtle scent to it and lasted the entire day. Even after I washed my hands countless times during the day they did not feel dried out. I don't know if this could replace my hand cream from LUSH. I love the lemon scent that it leaves on my hands.

Clear Scalp & Hair Beauty Therapy
» Price - $4.99-$5.99 for 12.7oz and 12.9oz bottles
» Description - Did you know 99% of hair's natural strength comes from the scalp? Introducing CLEAR SCALP & HAIR BEAUTY THERAPY, a new line of shampoos and conditioners that nourish the scalp, and create the right foundation for strong, beautiful hair from root to tip. Wash your way to stronger hair in just 7 days!
» My Review - I wish I had more of this product. I have long, thick hair and ran out before using it for 7 days. I started to notice a nice shine to my hair. It did not look dead and weak. I loved the smell! It smelled really fresh and fruity. I will definitely purchase the full size shampoo but I am a bit skeptical on the conditioner because it felt a bit weak for me. It did not work as good as my current conditioner.

Disclaimer: Influenster sent these products for free with the purpose of reviewing.




Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Face of The Day - Summer Look




Hey everyone! How is your Summer coming along? The weather has been kind of up and down here in San Francisco. We really haven't been experiencing any of the heat waves that have been going on. Today's look was inspired by a pair of earrings that I purchased at Forever 21. I loved the combination of Orange and Teal so I wanted to create a look around that.

I also received my June Glossybox and my Influenster Beauty Voxbox so stay tuned on posts about what goodies were inside!

I also created a Facebook page for my blog Makeup by Shannyn and I would REALLY appreciate it if you all "LIKED" it if you are interested in more fast updated looks and new posts updates. 



Face
MAC Studio Fix Fluid NC 25
Benefit Stay Don't Stray
MAC Peaches Blush
MAC Petticoat MSF
MAC Lightscapade MSF
Eyes
Urban Decay Primer Potion
MAC Spiked Eyebrow Pencil
MAC Chrome Yellow Eyeshadow
Inglot Rainbow Palette
Glamour Doll Eyes Loose Eyeshadow in Island Chic
Wet'n'Wild h2o Proof Liquid Liner #881
Ardell Demi Whispies
Lips
Lime Crime Lipstick My Beautiful Rocket

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Face of The Day - Happy 4th of July




Hey everyone! I want to wish you all a safe and happy 4th of July! Here is a simple look that I created for today. I used this fierce liquid liner from NYX Cosmetics and an OCC Lip Tar statement lip! Please leave in the comments what all of you are wearing for today! I am super obsessed with this electric blue liner! 



Face
MAC Studio Fix Fluid NC25
Benefit Stay Don't Stray
theBalm Hot Momma Blush
MAC MSF in Petticoat
MAC MSF in Lightscapade
Eyes
MAC Spiked Eyebrow Pencil
Urban Decay Primer Potion
Cinema Secrets Glitter
Urban Decay Naked Eyeshadow
NYX Cosmetics Liquid Eyeliner in Extreme Blue
Ardell Demi Whispies
Lips
OCC Lip Tar in NSFW

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Totally Loving - NARS Pure Matte Lipstick




Hey loves! I had to share with you all a new found love that I have. NARS Pure Matte Lipstick in Carthage has recently won my heart over. I have been on the hunt for the perfect matte pink lipstick for the longest time. I first saw this lipstick worn on one of the writers at hellogiggles.com and I knew I just had to have it. You all should know my love for matte lipsticks by now right? This is the perfect shade of pink! I am going to try out all of the different colors that NARS has to offer. 





» Price -  $25.00
» Availability - Sephora.com
» Overall Rating - This is the perfect pink for me. It is totally build-able so you can control how vibrant you want it to appear. This lipstick has amazing lasting time. I wore it for a long day out and it did not budge. It glides on rather smoothly. The lipstick did dry out my lips after a few hours of wear. It is a bit on the pricier side and if you are looking for less expensive dupes NYX Matte Lipsticks & Wet'N'Wild Mega Last Lip Color definitely come to mind.




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