Beautify As a Hollywood Star Might With Advanced Mineral Makeup Pressed Powder Compact Foundation (Taylor)--(Review)

Disclaimer:  This post is based on a free product provided by a company as a press sample so that I may offer my own  opinion, which may be the same or differ from yours.

Advanced Mineral Makeup Pressed Powder Compact Foundation (Taylor)

Recently, I got acquainted with Advanced Mineral Makeup from TV and film makeup artist, Annie Mayo.  The first cosmetic I ever tried from the line was a Pressed Powder Compact Foundation in (Taylor) and must admit it did a fine job of evening out my complexion and polishing me off with a semi-matte finish that lasted through my day.

I had been expecting a compact of Angelina, but accidentally received Taylor.  Taylor happens to be the lightest shade in their line.  However, I am glad of the mishap because this color was darker than the fair and suited my light warm skin quite well.  I do suspect Angelina may be closer to a medium shade than more a light-medium.  Do keep this in mind when making a color selection.

As far as the product goes, this was a very nicely formulated 100% natural mineral pressed powder that delivered beautiful light to medium coverage, depending on how much you apply.  What else is great is that you can use this pressed powder as a foundation, concealer, and powder in a one step product.  You could probably get heavy coverage if you build further on it, but I had no need because the amount I used provided enough velvety coverage to perfect and hide my minor complexion flaws.  

There are no dyes, skin clogging ingredients, perfumes, talc, or parabens to risk skin to possible irritation, only healthier ingredients like vitamins.  Instead, you get natural sunscreen protection from zinc and titanium dioxide in a lightweight powder.  

Furthermore, this product  won't fade or disappear on you because it is water resistant and transfer proof.

Nonetheless, I did think the Pressed Powder Compact Foundation was a wonderful product.  It retails for $38.50.  Do check it out.  I know that now that I have tried this product, I am curious to try more from Advanced Mineral Makeup!  

*Disclaimer:  Free products were provided to facilitate this review--not my opinion.*

A Mascara Beyond Your Wildest Dreams--Ellis Faas Cosmetics E401 Black Mascara! (Review) + SWATCHES

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Ellis Faas Cosmetics E401 Black Mascara

Some women are lucky to be born with incredibly long, thick lashes.  I wish that I was one of them, but I was born with short, stubby little things passing themselves off as lashes.  Therefore, I depend on a mascara to create that beautiful illusion for me.  One fantastic answer to my prayers arrived unexpectedly in a box of products from prestige brand, Ellis Faas Cosmetics with their E401 Black Mascara.

No exaggeration here when I tell you this little silver bullet tube containing this magical formula can seemingly do it all for your eyes as it separates and lengthens every last lash, regardless of how tiny.  

Pulling out the long, thin wand and watching how this rich black formula grabbed onto my lashes and built them up fairly quickly without clumping and irritation excited me.  Two coats are usually my limit unless I want to risk clown eyes that look like thick, dry prongs jutting out from your lids.  But I can take my lashes further with E401 and love the look of three coats.  

Here is a swatch of Ellis Faas Cosmetics E401 Black Mascara

The next time I tried this mascara on, I curled my lashes first.  Oh, my goodness, my eyes looked stunning with even longer, thicker glossy lashes from the help of my eye lash curler.  

I even forgot I had mascara on and rubbed my eyes.  Guess what?  E401 Black Mascara did not smudge and give me black rings around my eyes.  Equally impressive was it lasted all day for me without flaking or bothering my delicate allergy eyes even in the midst of the ragweed season.

Highly acclaimed Dutch makeup artist, Ellis Faas, really solved the frustrating problem of sparse lashes with this fabulous mascara.  Ladies, try this E401 Black Mascara and you won't be disappointed.  A tube retails for $34 at the Ellis Faas website.

*Disclaimer:  Free products were provided to facilitate this review--not my opinion.*

I Just Increased My WOW Factor--Ellis Faas Cosmetics Light Eye Pens (E301 and E303) for Subtly Chic or Dramatic Impact! (Review) Photos + Swatches!

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Ellis Faas Cosmetics

Ellis Faas definitely knows how to play up eyes and create a sensation with her Light Eye Pens.  This highly acclaimed Dutch makeup artist manages to blend and refine light and color so effortlessly that these Light Eye Pens seem to also share that radiance with your entire face.  I was fortunate to review two from the five shades in that line to share with you, E301 and E303.

Here is E301

This is E303

Just like the Creamy Lip Pens I reviewed, these Light Eye Pens also come in a silver bullet-like tube.  However, these have a plastic brush that the thick liquid flows to instead of a sponge.  

E301 is metallic liquid metal almost like casting your eyes with molten silver and beige peeking through.  

E303 is a gleaming array of bronze light with gold intertwined to make it even more dazzling.  The color viewed in a certain light has traces of blue, violet, and pink-red.

Here is a swatch of E301

E303

This is a swatch of E303

These pens do take a bit of clicking before the color flows for the first time.  Nonetheless, the effort is worth it for that gorgeous multidimensional color.

I did notice these liquid shadows do have a tendency to dry quickly so you need to hurry and work.   Taking a small dab of the shadow from the loaded plastic bristles, I applied to my lids using my finger as my tool and blended.  When I was through with a thin layer, the look was subtly chic whereas too heavily piling up the layers makes it quite dramatic.  How you want to alter the look is up to you!

These shadows also hold up remarkably long without creasing.  I am talking about lasting all day even without a primer. 

I already  have my sights on the three remaining others in this line to give you an idea of how much I liked these pens.  Yet, I am torn between my first choice the E302 (the green-gold) to the E305 (the turquoise-burgundy) or the E304 (violet-lilac).  What are your favorites?

These Ellis Faas Light Eye Pens retail for $42 each.  If you haven't experienced these yet, you need to do so!

A Beauty Sensation Worth Your Attention! Meet My New Must-Have Lippies! Ellis Faas Cosmetics Creamy Lip Pens Review--Photos + Swatches!

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This is L 101 Lip Pen

Based in the Netherlands, Ellis Faas is a cosmetic company started by the highly acclaimed makeup artist in a line that takes color to a new frontier with her talents.  Instead of saddling us with artificial color, Ellis bases her inspirations on colors the body produces naturally.  The result means a more complimentary cosmetic when it comes to best working with your skin tone.  A prime example of such artistry comes shining through with the Creamy Lip Pens that I was privileged to review.

These lip colors come in silver bullet-like tubes that you swivel up for the color to flow to the sponge applicator.  You can control how much of that brilliant color easily enough by how much of the product you want to release. 

The two Creamy Lip Pens sent were L 101 (a deep blood red)  and L 105 (a flattering rusty brown).  The colors look slightly darker on the surface of the sponge until it hits your lips for an amazing impact with an intense shine.  At the same time, these well-pigmented pens left my lips plumped and moisturized. 

This is a swatch of L101

Here is L 105 Lip Pen

This is a swatch of  L 105

Here I am wearing L 105

Next, I am modeling L 101

I never found any tacky stickiness or experience any smearing, flaking, or escaping product over my lip line while wearing them. 

This product has wonderful lasting power.  I put it on in early morning after breakfast and kept it on through lunch without too much damage.  The lip color does come off but does it evenly with grace to leave behind a beautiful stain. 

I thought there was enough color to wear alone.  However, I thought I would do a little retouching.  Since I didn't throw that new tube in my handbag, I took out my clear lip balm and did a little retouching. 

When I was through, my lips still dripped with a slightly paler version of that haunting blood red color.  My mouth looked incredible and so inviting.

I truly love my new lippies.  If you want to discover sexy color that can effortlessly transform ordinary into extraordinary, I highly recommend looking into Ellis Faas Cosmetics and these Creamy Lip Pens.  They retail for $35 each and are now one of my beauty staples!


*Disclaimer:  Free products were provided to facilitate this review only--not my opinion.*