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Make Up For Ever vs. MAC Foundations, The Showdown!

By on March 10, 2009 in Uncategorized


Everytime I turn around, Make Up For Ever has come out with something else to stun the competition. Each time that I wear it, I am thinking that Mat Velvet+ Mattifying Foundation could be the best matte foundation EVER. Bold statement, I know. I seriously can’t stop using it. In fact, here is a video tutorial on how to use it! This is precisely how I felt about the HD Foundation that I had been wearing for months on end. But then I realized, if I’m oily, why not use the foundation that makes you matte and flawless all at the same time! HD is my go to foundation for dewy, natural and fresh faced looks. The two foundations are in very heavy rotation. Want to learn how to apply HD? I’ll show you how to do dramatic, delicious dewy skin as well as everyday natural skin!

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Many people tell me that I never say anything bad about MAC. Well let me tell you what I HATE. I loathe Studio Sculpt Foundation on myself. If you have normal or dry skin, this will make your skin look blissful. I put it on several clients that complained of boring, flaky and dull skin. They all looked amazing in it! Absolutely flawless. I put it on myself, and within hours I was in bumps and welts. I have the dark marks ALL over my face to prove it. Here is the quick review I posted on a few message boards while my face still itched!

Oily girls beware. I wore this foundation the other day around my jaw line just to test it out, then the next day I wore it all over my face, and my skin was perfection!!!! Absolute perfection! My face itched a few hours after I tried it on my jawline, then all day after and is still itching 4 days later. If you’re an oily girl like me and every other oily girl with bad reviews, don’t even bother. I have fine bumps and regular sized bumps ALL over my face. It’s disgusting. So, I will stick to the concealer, which is Heaven. Clearly this foundation is for drier skins b/c of the creaminess, which I knew, but had to try anyway.

So, MUFE has to be the winner in this category. I don’t like to bash products, but sorry MAC, it just isn’t cutting it to me.

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FAQ Friday: Highlighting Under the Eye

By on January 23, 2009 in Archive

This week’s video comes a comment on my Youtube video “Silver Sparkling Smokey Eyes“.

“Can I use this as a higlighter for under my eyes? I have been searching high and low for something for my face and can’t seem to find anything.Makeup forever has a contour and highlight duo,but when I went to sephora they were all out…Please help“

SB Says:

The first thing people usually run to in concealer. This is completely fine, try to use one that is warm toned. If you use cool toned concealers, this will make any dark circles and imperfections stand out a bit more. Remember, darker/warmer recedes and lighter/cooler brings forward! Use a brush or your ring finger, and remember to set with a powder so it doesn’t crease!

Try using a lighter dusting of powder under the eye. I’ve learned by my favorite make up artists to use a lighter loose or pressed powder under the eye. This is just another alternative. Billy B. uses Studio fix with a brush and Sam Fine uses MAC Loose Powder with a sponge. I tried the loose powder in NW35 (the same color he used on the NW50 model he was working on) and it works great!

Also, there are many liquid illuminators that do this exact thing. One of the most praised in the industry is the Touche Eclat by YSL. Just use the pen in the appropriate area, and blend with your ring finger or a brush. Bobbi Brown also has one, the Tinted Eye Brightener. I would do this before applying foundation.

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Flashback: Beauty in the 90′s

By on August 30, 2008 in Archive, Lifestyle

It’s amazing how as time changes, so do trends. The other day, I caught a few minutes of Waiting to Exhale. I wasn’t allowed to watch it when it came out, because I was too young. But watching it now, I see exactly why it was a blockbuster for Women of Color all over the world. I also couldn’t get over the matte eye shadow and bland lip colors. True, they were professional women, but damn, were the 90′s reaaaaly that boring when it comes to beauty??? I’m assuming so. Did everyone have to wear tomato red lipstick, really? Essence has featured Angela Bassett on their site with a photo gallery marking many of her most memorable roles, including Malcom X, Waiting to Exhale and Vampire in Brooklyn. Of course, we can’t forget How Stella Got Her Groove Back and What’s Love Got to Do With It. I even found some old makeup books from the 90′s (that shall remain nameless) that showcased makeup for Women of Color, it was terrible. Absolutely terrible. And no, I am definitely not referring to Sam Fine’s Fine Beauty! Whew, I feel better now. Just had to vent!! Have a lovely weekend!!

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Oyin Handmade

By on July 25, 2008 in Natural Hair, Relaxed Hair

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I’m really starting to convert myself over to the fully natural side. Many of you have suggested using products that are all natural, because natural hair doesn’t need or can’t sustain all of the drama packed into products for those with relaxed heads. I can somewhat see the reasoning behind all of this. So, within my months as a natural, I have brought several products from Oyin Handmade, a company that many people have recommended. I have read about them on several videos, forums and websites. My latest purchase was recommended from Reniece, The Weave Specialist. Since she does the most fabulous hair that I have seen in a very long time, I went and purchased a bottle! She said that Juice and Berries is a great moisturizing agent, and since my hair seemed a bit dry, she told me to go ahead and try it. I’m waiting for it to arrive in my mailbox any day now. When I actually think about it, I own quite a few things from the company. I’m on my third bottle of Honey Hemp Conditioner, which smells insanely delish. It can be used as a wash out or leave-in conditioner. It’s not super thick, and really brings out the curlies!

My new obsession started when I tried the sample pack about a year ago. I didn’t really understand my natural hair then, and I don’t fully understand it now! But, I seem to understand a few more things now. For instance, Shine and Define didn’t do anything for me when I bought it. Then, a lady told me to section my wet hair, and run this through. Out of no where, COILS!! Wow, all that time I had this in my little stash, and it works great!!! Also, I forgot all about Whipped Pudding!!! It smells like chocolate, it’s based with shea, and really makes my hair feel great. I just read the description, which states that if you mix it with honey, it makes a great pre-shampoo treatment!!! Amazing!!!

Oh, Guess What?!? There is a sale going on right now!! If you purchase between August 10th and August 31st, you’ll receive 10% off of your order! Check out the details here.

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Chanel Inimitable Mascara

By on April 20, 2008 in Archive


Chanel Inimitable is the best mascara that I have ever used in my life. This mascara does all the things that every other mascara promises to do, lengthens, separates and thickens. This bad boy can make eyes look seductive in a single coat. I love how this makes my eyes look when I pair it with smoky eyeliner! According to Nordstrombeauty.com, “Now, in a single stroke, CHANEL sets a new standard in mascara with a formula that does it all. A sophisticated formula and unique brush design combine to lengthen, plump and curl, delivering lush, long-wearing colour so precisely that each lash, even the finest, is perfectly defined and separated.” I tried a sample of this , and if my paycheck ever allows it one day, I would love to purchase a tube. If you are in the mood to splurge, than this is definitely the product for you!

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Sam’s Picks

By on January 3, 2008 in Archive, For the Makeup Artists


While browsing through MACPRO.com, I noticed a section where artists pick their favorite products. And who was listed, Sam Fine. Some of his favorite products include Underplay lipstick for a nude lip, Fanplastico Lip Laquer for the most delicious red lip, and eyeshadows Amber Lights, Embark and Ricepaper. For the complete list of products, check out MACPRO.com!

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Some 2008 Beauty Finds….

By on January 1, 2008 in Archive

Yaaaaay, it’s 2008!!!!

I woke up this morning in disarray. My room was a mess, I need to pay a $600 bill for school, and I just couldn’t take it anymore! So I grabbed one of those huge green trash bags, the ones for leaves and grass and other means of nature’s clutter, and cleaned! Wow, did I find some interesting stuff in my room! I’m a pack rat, I have issues of Honey Magazine from 2005 and Essence from 1999.

While going through the magazines, I found some AMAZING beauty finds!!! Here’s what I learned..

  • Roberta Rogers, makeup artist of Vivica A. Fox, uses MAC Orange Eyeshadow under her lower lash line to warm up the area. This helps camaflauge the look of darkness and makes the eyes look more awake. (In the picture with the article, Rogers used the MAC 109 brush and MAC Select Sheer Loose Powder)
  • If you tend to breakout, wear more matte colors instead of shimmery ones. This will make your makeup more subtle, thus bringing less attention to your breakout.
  • Wearing Purple on the eye is one of the most stunning ways to make brown skin pop. On the July 2007 issue of Essence Magazine, Kerry Washington is wearing shades identical to L’Oreal H.I.P. Concentrated Eye Shadow Duo in Charisma.

And while you’re at it, Sam Fine has updated his blog, and it’s jam packed with beauty tips, products and advice! He even highlights the exclusive MAC Harlem class, and gives you his rendition of the night. Enjoy…and Stay Scandalous!

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