Month: May 2016

Uncategorized

BEAUTY HAPPY HOUR Make Up For Ever “Amp Up Your Color” Event At Sephora

by Brandy Gomez-Duplessis2 Comments on BEAUTY HAPPY HOUR Make Up For Ever “Amp Up Your Color” Event At Sephora

Over the Memorial Day Weekend Sephora in Danbury Fair Mall held a fun event with Make Up For Ever called “Amp Up Your Color” with their new Aqua XL Eye Pencil Waterproof Eyeliner. Make Up For Ever and Sephora makeup artists treated the clients to a free mini makeovers. The staff all wore colorful eye makeup looks using the Aqua XL Eyeliners so clients could see all the different ways the eyeliners could “Amp up” your look.

Make Up For Ever joined forces with pop star Charli XCX to create the Aqua XL Eye Pencil Waterproof Eyeliners collection. These eyeliners are favorites amongst pro makeup artist because of it’s high pigmented colors. The eyeliners glides effortlessly and don’t smudge, crease, or fade. The 20 shades range from neutrals to bright pastels that work great for tight lining, eye liners, and for a pop of color as eye shadows. These liners are both waterproof and long lasting and applauds creativity by designing any look you want with these creamy eyeliners. Be sure to stop by any Sephora and let a certified makeup artist teach you all about it. Click here to read the full article.

MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua XL Eye Pencil Waterproof Eyeliner.jpg

Uncategorized

As A Lupus Warrior Aloe Vera Is My Best Friend During The Summer

by Brandy Gomez-Duplessis1 Comment on As A Lupus Warrior Aloe Vera Is My Best Friend During The Summer

It’s that time again of the year when I have to pull out a bottle of Clean + Easy Aloe Vera Gel. The reason for me using it is because of lupus, my skin burn. It’s called Photosensitivity, yes, black people burn to. I say that because my former rheumatologist didn’t think it was possible for how he put it “African American” people can’t burn…smh #ignorant.

Anyway, if I’m outside just for a short time during the summer I start itching, then stinging, then burning like I’m on fire. The only thing that help me when it’s that bad is some assistance getting inside, showering then rubbing my entire body down with Aloe Vera Gel. UV rays are especially intense between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., at higher altitudes, and in or around the snow and the water. Each season my body deal with weather differently. The only season I tend to do well is Spring and the beginning of Fall.

I already had to take two cold showers today to cool my body off because I had to run errands earlier. If you know of anyone that has lupus and is dealing with this same challenge stop by a Sally Beauty Supply  in pick them up a bottle. I promise they would love you for it.

img_4956

Uncategorized

5 New Goodies From bareMinerals to Try This Spring

by Brandy Gomez-Duplessis

This spring makeup is all about the No Makeup Makeup Look. The perfect season to take a break from all the heavy contouring, and highlighting to the face. Spring makeup should be about clean effortless makeup. After chatting with Angela Mullins, bareMinerals Regional Sales Manager about Bare Escentuals new products. She trained me on the new items so I selected 5 items from bareMinerals that you won’t be able to live without. Full article here.

bareMinerals PREP STEP SPF 50 MINERAL SHIELD DAILY PREP LOTION

 

bareMinerals PREP STEP SPF 50 MINERAL SHIELD DAILY PREP LOTION

This 2-in-1 daily prep lotion protects and preps the skin for a flawless makeup application. Use it before primer and makeup making it easy to blend seamlessly on the skin.

bareMinerals bareSkin Sheer Sun Serum Bronzer

bareMinerals BARESKIN SHEER SUN SERUM BRONZER

For a sheer shade of liquid sunshine that gives a warmth of color giving radiance to any skin. You will enjoy this serum bronzer and the sun kissed veil it gives.

bareMinerals Invisible Light Finishing Powder

bareMinerals INVISIBLE LIGHT FINISHING POWDER

This is my favorite new item that has come out this spring. A compact that gives two finishes, Matte & Glow. The Matte powder absorbs oil that makes for a perfect setting powder while the Glow, infused with rose gold pearls for a sheer luminosity that is perfect for highlighting and strobing.

bareMinerals LASH DOMINATION INK LINER

bareMinerals LASH DOMINATION INK LINER

For a thick or thin line bareMinerals came through with an ink liner that is Hypoallergenic. It’s rich in color a strong black liner to help give a fuller looking lash line. Just give it a good shake to activate the pigment, now your ready to create your signature cat eye.

bareMinerals LASH DOMINATION Volumizing Mascara

bareMinerals LASH DOMINATION VOLUMIZING MASCARA

The new and improved formula is smudge resistance with a Pro Twist 180˚ brush. It’s a 10-in-1 mascara that gives you everything you can want in a mascara; Volume, Length, Curl, Thickens, Lift, Separates, Smudge, Clump, Flake Resistant and All Day Wear.

bareMinerals LASH DOMINATION VOLUMIZING MASCARA PETITE PRECISION BRUSH

bareMinerals LASH DOMINATION VOLUMIZING MASCARA PETITE PRECISION BRUSH

Another favorite item from bareMinerals, this is a must have for me personally because this mascara caters to anyone with short barely there lashes. The petite brush head is tapered with a curve bristles that help with top and bottom  lashes giving you the look of faux lashes.

Uncategorized

Health: Lupus Warriors How Do You Prepare For Blood Work

by Brandy Gomez-Duplessis

Kicking off my week by doing my regular checkup, lord knows I don’t look forward to this but it’s so needed for the doctors to see how I am doing. How do I prepare for these days? Before leaving the house I make sure I have all the things I’ll need to make the rest of my evening easy. Like my meds next to my bed, a few slush or the frozen strawberry lemonade in the fridge from McDonald’s, my electric blanket turned on, and my favorite candles to help me relax in sleep. It takes a toll on me kinda like when I would do treatments. Because I’m anemic that much blood taken from me and fasting 8hrs before I do get a little weak.

Pray that I am getting better, I don’t feel like I am. Something is active I’m feeling weaker in weaker by the minute. I’ll keep you posted, I promise.

Blood work time

Extremely weak when I left

After the 5 poke we finally got something…then the first  vein blew

I have a total of 3 of theses on my arms

img_4956

Uncategorized

Are You A Fan Of HudaBeauty Lashes 

by Brandy Gomez-Duplessis


Nowadays when completing any makeup look you always finish the look with a pair of lashes. With so many out there it’s hard to know which ones to buy. If you ever wanted to try HudaBeauty lashes I’m here to tell you, their fabulous… I Love Them! When I’m at Sephora I always grab them to use on  my clients when they request me to do their makeup. I select HudaBeauty lashes in Samantha #7. That’s what I used on Jenna in the above picture.

Uncategorized

Vitamin C Does The Skin Good When It Come To Aging

by Brandy Gomez-Duplessis

vitamin c

When it comes to skincare, Vitamin C is not just about fresh oranges or a taking a lot of it when you have a bad cold. Skincare companies have found a way to add Vitamin C to products to help with anti-aging. Vitamin C helps to prevent the signs of aging by keeping the skin firm and youthful.It’s incredibly essential for creating and maintaining collagen. Vitamin C is so powerful that it helps to reduce the appearance of brown spots and sun damages. Because Vitamin C is water soluble, our bodies don’t store it which is why daily intake is highly important when using it. Here are 10 skincare items that your face will love. See the skincare products I shared with Connecticut Hearst newspaper here.