Hard Candy Look Pro Illuminate & Strobing Mix-In Drops Review

Hello my Bondbeautys,

Today is such a hot a dry day here in Arizona. I would much rather have dry heat then humidity! On the other hand, something I do not want to look dry is my face. Sometimes I just wish my foundations made my skin look more fresh & illuminated. Well ladies, I am here to do a review on a product that claims to do just that.

This is the Hard Candy Look Pro Illuminate & Strobing Mix-In Drops. It is a multi-purpose, iridescent facial enhancer that instantly creates radiant, dewy complexion. Or so it claims to do so. You add it into your foundation, into your moisturizer or you can use it alone to highlight. Right now strobing is very popular.

First, lets talk about packaging. It is glass bottle with a dropper. This makes it very easy to mix into your foundation. I have been using this for about two weeks now. My favorite way to use this is to mix one drop into my Maybelline Fit Me Matte Foundation. I love the finish it gives me with that one. We will talk more about that later.

These drops are very thin and easy to blend out. Its a white formula with an iridescent pinkness to it that catches the light beautifully. Looks very pearly to me. As a highlight alone it is beautiful. I recommend ,if you are using it to highlight, to spread a drop on your hand first. Then dab it on your face with your finger. It will be very easy to blend, but if you want to build the intensity I suggest doing it while it is still wet. I notice that when I try to add more when it is already dry the formula breaks down. It ends up looking cakey and it balls up. This is not something I would use for strobing unless I am using it as a base for a powder highlight. I think its more of a everyday highlight.

My absolute favorite way to us this is mixed into my foundation. I mix a single drop into my foundation then spread it around with my finger before dotting it onto my face. I notice that it gives me a fresh natural looking finish when mixed into a matte foundation (shown above). I it doesn’t look dewy or shimmery just very fresh and healthy.

I talk more about it and show a demo of how I like to apply it in the video below.

https://youtu.be/c6D1esTnWIQ

I have really been into a subtle highlight look lately. With that said this product is perfect for me. It gives me a healthy glow and I love it!

So, are you into a subtle highlight or strobing? Let me know in the comments!

Truffle Therapy Anti Aging Skin Serum Review

5 / 26 / 165 / 31 / 16

Hello My Bondbeautys,

Today I’m talking about skin care. I am one of those gals that believe less is more, well typically. I usually am very basic when it comes to skin care. Even so , I do believe that to have beautiful makeup look you do have to take care of your skin. The healthier your skin looks the better your makeup looks! So today I’m reviewing the Skin & Co Truffle Therapy Skin Serum.

Packaging:

Glass Bottle
Thick Plastic Top
Pump

Fragrance? Yes Smells like shea butter (pleasant not to strong, fades after applying)

Comes from organic agriculture

Zero% Sulfates, parabens, mineral oils, phthalates

Claims:

Restores skin with undetected radiance
Fine lines start fading
roughness surrendered
silky smoothness
skin looks firmer and brighter
creates healthful ,youthful complexion

I have used this for almost two weeks and I’m going to share with you all the information you will need!

My skin typically has large pores in the cheek area and is very dry. I also have blochy complexion as well. After almost two weeks of using this serum this is how my skin looks( no filters or editing).

What I have Noticed:

Healthy looking skin
Radiance/glowy
pores minimized
makeup goes on over top smoother
skin smooth
skin looks less rough/textured
no reaction with my sensitive skin
skin feels firmer
skin is not as blochy

Application:

wash/cleanse face
apply serum
apply moisturizer
apply makeup as usual

My thoughts:

I have noticed that my skin looks all and all healthier. Usually even with makeup my skin looks cakey and rough in person. I did not change my foundation or any other makeup products when trying this. My skin looked a lot smoother and more natural when using this. It was the first thing I noticed. It also didn’t detract from the longevity of my makeup. I feel like my face makeup even lasted longer when I used this. Like it just the makeup sat on my skin a lot better. Honestly this is a skin care product that is here to stay for me! I am very pleased with it. I am a firm believer that the healthier your bare skin looks the better your makeup over top will look! I also love how it hydrated my skin. I tend to have very dry skin and I felt like this worked wonders for the dryness. Usually by the end of the day my nose and cheeks are dry. The serum really made a difference with that.

These are my honest thoughts. Here are some unfiltered un edited pictures of my face with makeup after using this.

First picture is without flash.

Second is with flash.

Have you tried this serum? What do you think? Let me know in the comments!

Want to see my video review? Check it out!

New Sinful Shine Collection

3 / 19 / 14

Hello My Bond Beauties,

Happy Wednesday, today I wanted to tell you about a new collection from sinful colors. I have only seen these at Walgreens and they have a total of 36 Colors. The colors are amazing , they have some great spring and summer colors, as well as some dark colors. I bought 6 to try out so if you want to see the colors I got & What I thought about them then click below.

Let me start out by saying that these polishes are probably one of the best ones I have tried from Sinful colors. The formula is amazing.

So there is a lot I love about these. Out of the six I have tried I have not yet been disappointed they have all been hits. All you need is two thin coats and the color looks as pigmented as it does in the bottle. I have noticed that they are also super shiny without a top coat. They take only a min to dry which is perfect for moms and women who don’t have a lot of time to paint their nails. I also love how long they wear. I cook , clean , hand wash dishes and chase a one year old around so my nail polish tends to chip faster then other women. This nail polish lasts me a week and a half with a top coat & three to four day without a top coat , before they start chipping. But, the thing that really impressed me is how fast this nail polish comes off with regular nail polish remover. One swipe and I’m literally pretty much done with my nail! I hate when I have to sit and scrub my nail polish for it to come off , its too time consuming for me. I personally love these I think they are great I have yet to find something that I don’t like! These polishes retail for $1.99 at Walgreens , I haven’t seen them at Walmart yet but I am sure they are probably going to show up there next!.

So here are the swatches of each polish that I have. I did two thin coats and no top or base coat with these. I am so excited about these polishes because I have noticed that the formula is different than the regular sinful colors nail polish.

So now lets talk about my makeup look for today..

So I decided to go with a lighter pinker makeup look today. I personally am in love with my lipstick which is a color whisper in plum prospect. It is so creamy and slick and the formula is so thin but full of amazing color!

So What polish are you wearing on your nails today?

I hope you guys enjoyed this nail polish video & blog post I know I don’t do them that often! Stay updated because I am going to do a Spring & Summer Nailpolish of 2014 Blog post / Video pretty soon! Till Next time.

Remember, Beauty Comes From Within So let Yours ShINE!

<3 Love, Bondbeautyful

New Years Purple Smokey Eye

12 / 30 / 1312 / 30 / 13

Hello My loves!

Its time to welcome the new year with open arms! & Its time for me to celebrate My BIRTHDAY! I just had to sneak that in here , today Is my birthday I am officially 23 years old! This isn’t my birthday look though sorry! Today I’m showing you how to do this purple smokey eye that is perfect for welcoming the new year! I used a profusion palette that you can still get at walgreens for only a limited time! So here we go….

All the Products I Used….

Nearly Naked Foundation, Rimmel stay matte powder, kirkland concealer, elf concealer honey,Elf blush berry merry, elf shimmering facial whip lilac petal, neo peele eyeshadow Profusion, Jordana 12 hr made to last eyeshadow pencil,jordana fabuliner bold, jordana balm stain honey love, cover girl famed out mascara & Its so big mascara, Starlooks gem pencil amethyst, & Last Sally hansen magnetic nail polish ionic indigo!

For the Eyes :

Step 1: Apply shade 1 underneath the brow

Step 2: Apply shade 2 all over the lid & blend

Step 3: Apply shade 3 on top of the black & in the crease & lower lash line

Step 4: Apply Shade 4 into the crease & Blend out the harsh line from the deep purple & Black

Step 5: Apply shades 5 & 1 Onto a blending brush & use it to blend the crease & lid if it is too dark…

Step 6 : Apply shade 6 into the inner corner to brighten up the look!

Step 7: Last apply shade 2 with a smudge brush really close to the lash line , then make a winged line with the jordana fabuliner

Last use the Starlooks silvery pencil in the lower lash line & Lower waterline, Then use a black in the upper waterline , add mascara & Your done with the eyes!

This is a really simple look & it is a fun new spin on a basic smokey eye! I also made sure to use only affordable products! I was really impressed with the profusion palette because it only cost $2 but yet it worked so well, you can see for yourself how pigmented the shadows are! It was seriously a rest buy…

So Like I said its my birthday today and Im vlogging my whole day (keep an eye out for it on wed!) Please Subscribe to my channel you can do so by clicking the button on the right side That way you can stay updated on any new videos I do , Or enter your email -> That way you can stay updated on my new blogs..

So what are you doing for new years? Im probably going to go look at fireworks & make smores! Well Till next Time friends,

Remember, True Beauty Comes from within So let it SHINE!

<3Love, Bondbeauty

Trendy Fall & Winter Lipstick 2013

11 / 11 / 13

Hi My Beautyful Friends!

I hope your november is going great! So I really wanted to show you some trendy lipstick picks for this fall and winter. I have swatches to show you & My makeup look for today!

This is for everyone wether you love pinks , nudes, purples, reds, sheer or bold lipsticks! These are all drugstore & Affordable some of these are even $1. They are not only cheap but also great quality & smooth formula so come take a look.

So here are some great swatches for all you lipstick lovers……

NYC Petal
NYX Diamond Sparkle Lipstick: Sparkling Flamingo
Wet N Wild 502A ($1)
Covergirl : Demure (My personal favorite purple nude ever)
Wet N Wild 547B ($1 Brown Nude with frosty finish)
NYC Mousse (a brown nude absolutely gorgeous $1)
Jordana Twist & Shine Balm Stain: Honey Love (Great purple fall color its a nude on me but its gorgeous deep purple for light to med skin tones.)
Wet N Wild Megalast Liquid Lip color : Rose to the occasion (a bold fall lip that stays on your lips all day, matte finish)
Revlon Balm Stain: Romantic (warm orange red )
Elf Fearless ($1 stains your lips neutral true red )
LA Color Lipgloss & Lipstick Duo : Flushed ($1 found this at the dollar tree and fell in love , I love the formula & staying power. This lipstick lasts all day and is smooth ,hydrating but no shimmer)
LA Color Lipgloss & Lipstick Duo:Charmed ($1)
Color Whisper: Plum Prospect (can apply sheer or vibrant )
Jordana Twist & Shine Balm Stain: Cranberry Crush
NYC Mahogany ($1 perfect ox blood deep color, very trendy if your bold enough)

So Heres my makeup look for today…..

Eyes: Rimmel Glam Eyes: Green Park
Milani Baked Blush: Rose D’Oro
Covergirl Flamed out mascara
Lips: NYC Mouse,Wet N Wild 547B & Sinful Colors Goddess Lipgloss
L’oreal nude liquide power foundation Natural beige
nails Sinful colors: Rich in heart

So whats your favorite fall or winter lipstick for this year? I absolutely am loving the LA Colors Lipgloss & Lipstick Duo in Charmed. Don’t forget to like this page to the right!

Remember, Beauty Comes From Within

<3Love, Bondbeautyful