PLEASE READ... not makeup related, but i can use your help...

My mom, sister, little brothers and I recently lost our house. Weve been living in Motels the past month and a half and are trying to save money to put a down payment on a new place to live. With a little help from all of you we can afford to put a down payment on a new place to live. Any little bit helps. Even just passing along the information. I would really love to be able to find my brothers somewhere with a yard for them to play in and grow up.

heres the link : http://www.gofundme.com/2rezw4

I have added some Perks for certain amounts of money being donated..  

**due to travel restraints certain Reward Levels arent availalble in certain areas. Tattoos & Piercings are only available to people 18 or older w/ valid ID and only in certain areas of Southern California.**

Anyone who donates $75 or more i will send u both of my first collections Movie Monster & Dead Celebrity if u specify in the comments on the donation page that u saw this post on the LNB Blog

Clearasil Ultra Acne and mark Spot Lotion

In the past month I have noticed a couple breakouts appearing on my chin. The stress of life and everything in between has definitely gotten to my skin and is wreaking havoc. I've always had a problem with my chin and breakouts, but normally after a couple good exfoliating face washes I'm cleared up. It's been about a month and the breakout has yet to cease its unappreciated visit. I've tried different face washes and scrub and so far nothing has helped.

I used this last night and this morning I noticed a HUGE improvement. I went to bed with a horrible breakout and this morning I woke up with a couple little bumps and a little bit of red. I cant wait to use this again. Its a lotion, not a face wash so you wash your face as normal and then apply this. It smells amazing its not greasy or oily and dries really fast. It doesn't dry sticky or flaky and it feels like it moisturizers the area you apply it to.

I usually stick with my go to Persa-Gel by Neutrogena but they didn’t have any at the Wal Mart I went to and I needed something now. I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a somewhat quick fix. I’ve only used this once and noticed quite a change, I cant wait to see how my skin looks after a week or month of using it.

Oscar Blandi VS Beyond the Zone Rock On Dry Shampoo

I had been using Oscar Blandis aerosol dry shampoo and run out, so I got Oscar Blandis powder Dry Shampoo and disliked it very much. Oscar Blandi is kind of expensive and im on a budget so I went to Sallys to find a good substitute and lo and behold, I found Beyond The Zones Rock On Dry Shampoo Buy 2 get 1 Free. So of course I jumped on that deal, growing up with 3 younger sisters it was always better to buy as much you can for as cheap as you can, and I got 3 bottles of Rock On for cheaper then I could have bought 1 bottle of Oscar Blandi.

My only problem with Dry Shampoos is when they leave that dusty white residue, that actually looks like you powdered your hair. I've tried any and every dry shampoo I could get my hands on until I got the Oscar Blandi aesrosol. I like this Dry Shampoo, its not my favorite, but for the price it is worth it. The smell is kind of strong and not very inviting, smells more of chemicals then any kind of shampoo ive ever smelt.

This dry shampoo serves its purpose and makes your hair feel clean. I dont wash my hair everyday, its not good for my hair, I go maybe 3-4 days without washing it because my hairs not good for everyday cleansing. I use dry shampoo quite often, and I definitely like using this kind, but if I had a choice I would definitely use the Oscar Blandi aerosol. The Oscar Blandi has a way more inviting smell and does its job with a lot less product.

I dont recommend Beyond The Zones Rock On for someone like me, I would prefer the Oscar Blandi. If youre not using it that often and just once in a while I would recommend the Beyond The Zone Rock On. It doesnt smell great and leaves a somewhat residue in your hair, but if your just going to wash it out that night, you`ll be fine. But for someone like me, who doesnt wash their hair everyday and needs a little pick me up in between I would definitely go the more expensive route and use Oscar Blandi. It smells much better and leaves no residue, so u dont have to worry about it being in for more then one day.

I Love dry Shampoo and will definitely keep comparing brands to find the best one out there, but for now im going to stick to Oscar Blandi.

-Bree

UPDATE

its been a long friggin time since i lasted posted here.. and i want to become more active, which i will hopefully be able to start doing where i am staying currently. A lot of stuff has happened since i last posted here, ive started my own indie makeup line, moved, gotten engaged, left school, had random jobs and the like.. Life has been crazy and im hoping to start getting things back on track.. I have a bunch of reviews written and am getting into writing a ton more. im supposed to be working on a web series the next two weeks and will have updates on that.. im thinking of branching this blog out to include makeup designs and applications, not just reviews.

Anyways, onto puttin in some job applications and writing more reviews..

-Bree

Essie "Off The Shoulder" Summer 2012 Collection Review

got this nail polish in the mail, I had received it as a perk from Klout. Once I ripped open the box and saw what color I had received I instantly removed the polish I was wearing and applied this one.
I'm a sucker for Essie nail polish. I instantly fell in love with the color. The line says they are bright and bold, however this color is a tad darker then I would consider bright or bold. I do love darker pink polishes. I used this color to paint hello kitty bows on my nieces nails and it was the perfect color.
I've been wearing this color for 6 days now and have minimal chipping. I do apply two coats of color and one coat of top coat when doing my nails for maximum coverage. The color looks amazing and vibrant.
I would definitely recommend. I love the color, I love the brand and I love the durability.
Photo is not mine, I got it off a google web search for Essie off the shoulder.

Make Up Designory Face primer

Disclaimer: Anytime I review a MUD product I dont want people to think im kissing ass because I went to MUD or because I want to stay in good graces with people I graduated with and teachers. I ABSOLUTLEY love all of the products MUD has to offer.

When I got enrolled in the Make Up Designory, I got a list of things I needed for my kit for each class and I needed primer for my beauty, portfolio and character classes. We dont have to buy the MUD brand for our kits, but its better to learn the brand you will one day be representing as a graduate of the school.

This primer is an amazing consistency, its not too thick and not too thin. There are many different uses for primers, they are primarily used for, of course, priming the face, mixing with foundation, concealer, any cream based makeup can be mixed with primer. Most artists use primer to thin out the makeup for skin that doesnt need a lot of foundation, or when applying makeup to men because you dont want them to look like they are wearing a ton of makeup.

I primarily use it to mix with my foundation, to give it a thicker consistency. Ive used a lot of different primers and actually have quite a few that I love. I primarily use my MUD face primer in my makeup kit for clients.

I definitely recommend this product. It is amazing smells fresh and helps moisturize the skin. MUD is an amazing brand I am Extremely proud to say that I use them and went to this school. I will recommend any and everything MUD has to offer.

Update

It has been quite AWHILE since the last time i posted here.. an explanation is in order.. so here is the short, abridged version.


when i started this blog i was working three jobs and going to school part time at night. easy right? well yes, except my jobs were all quite a ways from each other.. San Diego, west covina and city of industry and my school is in temecula.. now, for people not in California, going between all 4 of these places and living in two different cities makes life a little hard..


it was easy at first, but once my car Betsey broke down it was all over.. it was hard to get to and from work and school and live in two different places. so I've been in this pretty bad place ever since Betsey died, but its OK. because I've a truly really begun to understand what i want from life..


I'm getting the money together to begin my very own makeup line with my family and Best friend Traci.. I've slowly gotten my confidence boosted and gotten things back on track thanks to all of my amazing family and friends and even the people here and on my facebook page..


I'm not posting this to make excuses. I'm posting this for me. it's affirming putting all of this down..


so, now that everyone knows and i got that out of the way, the reviews will start coming back, and i will be adding some tutorials.. if you want to see any of my work i have a facebook page www.facebook.com/LipstickNBruises and yes even a twitter @LipstickNBruise  my website is currently under construction, due to some use of the domain registration and issues with go daddy, but should be re-setup by july.. 


-Bree

Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder Review

I got this in a gift basket for Christmas two years ago. I was only set in my ways when it came to my powder, foundations and concealers. But, you cant complain about trying something new that you got for free.

I apply a thin spritz of setting spray, then do my concealer and foundation, spritz a little more setting spray and when that dries I put on some of this powder. I usually do one to two layers of this powder and it comes off kind of sheer. I use 001 Transparent Shine Control. Yes im very white and have to use the lightest color.

The powder does what it says, it helps with Shine Control and Stays Matte. I love the way it feels after ive applied it, my skin actually feels like normal, not like ive layered on foundation, setting spray, concealer and powder. I dont like the way my skin looks though. I always apply a second layer of powder after I finish my eye makeup, but the powder is my own creation and covers everything.

This is a very good powder for those days where you just need light coverage. If youre going to the beach or just heading to work or any casual occasion, this is perfect. But for more fancy occasions and settings I would recommend going with something else because this comes off kind of sheer. The powder doesnt conceal very well in pictures, so I would recommend something thicker for occasions where you will be taking a lot of pictures.

Urban Decay All Nighter Review

I saw this in June 2010 at the Make Up Artist Trade Show in Pasadena before it hit shelves in July 2010. Of course the girls at the booth talked it up, but they didnt have samples or even product for sale because it was a while before it actually came out in stores. So of course i forgot about it, until a recent trip to Ulta.

I was asked to do Prom makeup so i was at Ulta picking up some new colors that would match the dress, of course i went straight to the NYX section they were buy 2 get one free and i love NYX (but thats another post entirely, lol). When you get up to the registers they have bins with half size product for half the price. for Prom makeup you definitely want something that will last all night as you dance the night away. 

I get to the registers and they have a small version of the All Nighter spray for only $10, so i buy it and decide to try it on myself before using it for my makeup application. I tried it two days before the prom, spritz it on when I completely finished all of my makeup, concealers, moisturizer, foundation, eyes, and finishing powder. You just have to spray it 2-4 times all over your face. I applied my makeup at 8 am on thursday morning and went through the entire day, only having to re apply eyeliner. I didnt take my makeup off until 7 am on friday morning (i work two jobs, 1 during the day and one overnight). 

This spray is amazing. It doesnt smell amazing, but the smell goes away after maybe at most 30 seconds. But for the end result, the smell is worth it. My makeup lasted all day, with just 2-4 spritz of product. Ive used it everyday for the past two weeks and the bottle still feels full. You get a lot of use for the price you pay. I would definitely recommend this product to other makeup artists and friends. I will definitely be using this on my Photo Shoots and on set.

<3 Bree