TATCHA TRINITY – M A K E U P x T H E C I T Y

Tatcha, that brand we all seem to want but can’t always afford I think post today I am going to list off some dupes for the Tatcha Water Cream along with the other two mentioned products. The thing is, Tatcha is such an amazing brand for it’s ingredients to what it does to better help where it’s old secrets are hidden! Luxury right from the box and it keeps going, The water cream itself make my combination skin glow, another thing that I like about Tatcha is if you are on their PR list, when they send you a new product they make sure your products are replenished which is really kind and generous of the brand!

↖️ CLICK THAT FOLLOW BUTTON!
⏯ PRESS PLAY AND LISTEN WITH ME!!
👤 @KAMINREALLIFE 📦 PRODUCTS SENT IN PR

This moisturizer will not break you out, which I think even as we look for a new moisturizer, it’s something that we want. The texture of The Water Cream will make you fall in love, especially paired with the new ➡️ The Satin Skin Mist which is again such a game changer if you have oily skin – but we will get to the skin mist shortly. According to the brand, ingredients like Japanese wild rose are meant to help minimize the appearance of pores and texture, while leopard lily extract helps control excess oil and boost skin turnover. I honestly can’t say that it’s done a whole lot in terms of evening out my skin, my pores are smaller and very hydrating, soothing, giving me a thoroughly enjoyable sensorial experience.

The Satin Skin Mist is such a must for myself now, the Okinawa clay that is you can see settled in the photo above is wonderful when you shake it, and it all comes together it’s wonderful, no oil on my skin at all, you wouldn’t even know I had oily skin! The Skin Mist delivers pure anti-aging nourishment: Contains 20% Hadasei-3, the double fermentation of 3 Japanese super foods, transformed into a superfluid of essential nutrients for soft, youthful-looking skin.

➡️ The ideal pore-perfecting companion to The Water Cream: Japanese wild rose visibly minimizes the appearance of pores and refines skin texture over time.

With one week of use ➡️ 100% agreed it gives skin a fresh look ➡️ 100% agreed it helps refresh makeup throughout the day without disturbing it ➡️ 97% agreed it helps reduce oil build-up ➡️ 97% agreed it helps balance skin ➡️ 97% agreed it gives a shine-free, radiant look ➡️ 93% agreed it helps skin look smoother.

I do also want to mention that all of Tatcha is part of Clean at Sephora is formulated without a list of over 50 ingredients, including sulfates (SLS and SLES), paragons, phthalates, and more. For the full list, check out the Ingredients tab.

Next which I should have talked about first since it’s used first to wash your face if the Deep Cleanse Exfoliating Cleanser and it’s a heavy duty cleanser but it doesn’t bother the skin in any way – The Deep Cleanse oil-free gel lathers into a creamy foam to lift away dirt, oil and impurities without over-drying. It cleanses with amino acids derived from silk gentle enough for even the most delicate skin, leaving skin soft, refreshed and comfortably hydrated.

The formula harnesses the power of the Japanese Luffa fruit, a natural beauty multi-tasker beloved by Japanese women for centuries. Ground fibers from the fruit exfoliate, helping to turn over dead skin cells, deeply purifying & decongesting pores, while the fruit extract beautifies and conditions skin.

Japanese Wild Rose works to visibly tighten pores and smooth skin texture, while Japanese Leopard Lily helps minimize excess oil and I have fallen in love with the Japanese Wild Rose it does what it says, and fast.

➡️ To check out The Deep Cleanse click here.
➡️ To check out The Water Cream click here.
➡️ To check out The Satin Skin Mist click here.

Don’t forget to hit that follow button and join the mxtc family also don’t forget to check out my previous post right here ➡️GEORGETTE KLINGER SKINCARE SINCE 1941 | M x T C

SELF SETTING | DUPE ALERT | MAKEUPANDTHECITY

Hi boys and girls – I typically don’t write from the 24th till the 3rd for the obvious reasons, but since I have so much going on right now, and I don’t at the same time due to reasons in my past blog (GREEK GODDESS COLLECTON | LUNAR BEAUTY MAKEUPANDTHECITY) I have been spending more time in a hospital more then I’d like, but that’s for a ‘LIFE 101’ post and if you’re new here, ‘LIFE 101’ is where I just talk about what’s going on in my life, things that are bothering me etc. trust me, there is a lot to say but the PR and beauty industry keeps sending out and making new products. A lot are wow and some are hard pass, I find for men in makeup that don’t really want the fully beat face – to woman who just want to be in the know.

↖️ SMASH THAT FOLLOW BUTTON!
⏯ PRESS PLAY AND LISTEN WITH ME!!
  KAMMICHAEL__

MAKE UP FOR EVER came out with ➡️ Ultra HD Self-Setting Concealer which is truly exactly what we are all asking for, since they came out with the tube HD concealer. I wondered what was keeping them from creating a concealer with a applicator or doe foot, I personally think that a doe foot is a better way to keep bacteria and all that bad stuff off your face. This creamy concealer has medium, buildable coverage, a natural finish, and second-skin feel in a self-setting formula with up to 12-hour, crease-free wear which can be a lot of claims for a concealer but over the years I have found that, MUFE doesn’t print without back up and a lot of testing. You can buy it here for $35.00CAD for 0.17 oz/ 5 ml.

Right off the PR card about the products ➡️ MAKE UP FOR EVER’s iconic Ultra HD technology for flawless, invisible coverage is now available in concealer form. Coated pigments diminish the appearance of dark circles, fine lines, and imperfections, and immediately set. The smoothing, hydrating, creamy liquid captures and diffuses light so that skin that appears bright, flawless, and fresh all day.

DUPE ALERT ➡️ NYX HD CONCEALER WAND buy it here for $6.00 also click the link to check out the product and the product facts! Save your coins if you need to, there is almost always a dupe out there and I will now be featuring DUPE ALERT.

A lot of people have the theory that most moden foundations and concealers are all self-setting but that is absouloutly not the case, if it doesn’t say it’s self-setting then you have to set it with a powder and it’s not for the look of powdered skin but for the longevity of the makeup and to make sure that your face doesn’t melt off a hour after you’re done, we create body heat which is not a friend to cream makeup or concealers.

Another really, really great product that is not new per say, but just got a package change is from HOURGLASS which is a little more expensive but if you have oily skin to acne prone skin this would be a game changer for you, hell it works for any skin type, it’s all in the way that you use the product and yes if you didn’t guess it I am talking about Immaculate Liquid Powder Foundation.

This foundation has some amazing ingredients which I will highlight and what that ingredient does for skin ➡️ Advanced Cashmere Kaolinite Clay: Works continuously throughout the day to control oil, while drawing out impurities to keep skin clear ➡️ Phytostem Edelweiss: Provides antioxidants, smooth’s the look of skin, nourishes the complexion, and protects from free radicals ➡️ Oxygenating Solvents: Deliver oxygen to the skin to help clear pores. All ingredients within are vegan also.

You’re able to buy it here for $70.00CAD and you would get 1 oz/ 30 ml which is about the size of a standard luxury foundation.

SIDE NOTE ➡️ drawback of this foundation is that it can only be used with people who don’t tend to have dry patches. If this foundation is applied over dry spots, they will look even worse than they already do. It will make them very noticeable. If you get dry spots and still want to try this foundation, make sure to use a heavy moisturizer before bed to prevent dry patches. The only other thing about this foundation that could be bothersome to some people is that it is very waterproof. Many people’s face washing routine is only using face wash and then rinsing, which doesn’t work with this foundation. Even when primer is worn with this foundation, I find that because it adheres so well to the skin, washing it off can be a little bit difficult.

Don’t forget about my iPhone XR giveaway and the colourpop Christmas PR collection (THIS IS NOT A DREAM | MAKEUPANDTHECITY) and thanks for making it too the end! I hope you have a safe and fun NYE.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS |TARTEIST™ PRO REMIX VAULT AND COLLECTION | MAKEUPANDTHECITY

Happy Holidays guys, from my family to yours, it’s Christmas eve right now, sadly if you read the start to yesterdays post (GREEK GODDESS COLLECTON | LUNAR BEAUTY MAKEUPANDTHECITY) you’d know why this Christmas well, sucks, but I am going to try to make the best of it as I can – but I don’t want to not wish everyone around the world, celebrating or not a happy and safe holiday season with your family, and remember it doesn’t have to be blood, sometimes we make our own family and that’s completely alright! I’m sitting next to a cracking fire at 5:07am with the Christmas tree lit up, surrounded with all these products and it feels comfortable – sometimes it’s nice to put in headphones and just write.

↖️ SMASH THAT FOLLOW BUTTON
⏯ PRESS PLAY AND LISTEN WITH ME!!
  KAMMICHAEL__

To be completely honest with you, I wouldn’t mind if I didn’t see Tarte or open a new Tarte package for a good year, I do like Tarte but they are a trend company and no really the type to start just follow what they think and before it even makes it they have in production five hundred products incorporating a smile for example, Tarte factory employees must be so well paid, and what warehouse in China, Canada or USA? good, uh, question. Tarte just doesn’t stop and some could see this as a good thing but in the beauty industry, we all need a break unless your company is creating new ideas, not just creating for the sake of numbers. Also what’s with that dude with blonde hair now in all of their how to videos, what does he do for Tarte?

Alright so the new Tarteist™ PRO REMIX vault is as they always do for sale on the website and maybe in Sephora but it’s been a long time since I have had to go into Sephora but I do have to go there today actually so perfect, I will check and update if they do. I will say, the one that I got in the mail have all the Tarteist™ PRO palettes and also a brush with the splatter handle, and three shade that are closest to my tone with vibrant color caps, which I wasn’t able to see for sale but the other items are, The brush is alright, nothing special, at this point we all know what a Tarte buffing brush is like they did a feature re-launch of the Clay Full Coverage Foundation and I don’t get what that has to do with a remix, but that was what I am talking about with the company, anything to make extra or make the consumer think they need more crap.

Tarteist™ PRO REMIX ➡️ When this palette came out it was the same time Morphe x James Charles came out so I feel like the Tarte team sat down and was like crap, what can we quickly do to do a pop of color in a cool way that’s fresh, It was smart of Tarte because Tarteist™ PRO Palette was actually not well received by makeup artists who actually do to grind. Even influencers found it to be extremely underrate for the price – so a remake of this palette could potentially be a smart move on Tarte’s end. Sold for $65.00 for 0.70 oz. and you can buy it and everything else mentioned in this post here. I’d consider it more of a complementary palette than a typical standalone palette but that really depends on your need for mattes in a look which now a days are pretty high with that said, I do want to mention that the bio about this palette is almost a toned down version of Morphe x James Charles all about unleashing your artist and going outside of your comfort zone some might say, This Remix palette is for those who love metallic shades – it’s full of shimmer and color with three matte shades and the rest pretty much chocked full of shimmer.

SIDE NOTE ➡️ Within the Remix palette you will get 20 shades, pricing is mentioned above and where to buy, there was a lot a lot of fall out when applying the shades and there was as much with the OG Pro Palette, understandingly that more fall out is typical with shimmer and metallic shades. Most makeup loves will have similar shades within already owned palettes.

Tarteist™ PRO glow & blush ➡️ This is actually a winner in my eyes, The OG Pro Glow was well loved in my kit, I think that Tarte creates some of the best blushes on the market but this doesn’t even come close to the blush book that they have called blush 101 which came out for the back to school products – it was also good marketing to do a refresh on both of the PRO Palettes and not just the Eyeshadow Palette because other brands were launching a lot of great palettes. I do like that they decided to include in one bronzer that is the perfect universal shade for a bronzer, I do wish it was a little lighter for more fair skin but it really is a nice shade. The pan size is also almost mega sizes which is really nice because you will find them lasting you for quite some time!

SIDE NOTE ➡️ Do make sure that you always check the little container with the lid off to see how long a product is considered good for etc. 24m

I also want to remind you guys to follow me on Instagram for a chance to win the Black iPhone XR or the full Colourpop Holiday collection full details mentioned here ➡️ TOP FIVE PRODUCTS I USE DAILY | MAKEUPANDTHECITY and my handle is above! tis’ quite simple for the chance to win such wonderful items!

Happy Holidays too everyone! And a safe New Years Eve.

BEAUTY NEWS / LIFE 101 / WINTER SKIN YOU’D KILL FOR / IPHONE XR GIVEAWAY (CANADA)| MAKEUPANDTHECITY

Hi beautiful people –

↖️ SMASH THAT FOLLOW BUTTON AND JOIN THE FAMILY!
⏯ PRESS PLAY AND LISTEN WITH ME!!
#️⃣ MAKEUPANDTHECITYHOLIDAY!!!

What’s going on guys and girls, I’m sure that you’ve heard that one of the biggest beauty brands in the word (COVERGIRL) just became the largest brand to take the leap and go completely cruelty free, moving forward that is – I couldn’t see them getting rid of and replacing all existing products around the world and redoing planograms with the news. What is your thoughts about ‘Cruelty Free’ and Vegan? Is that something that you’re thinking about when you purchase makeup, doesn’t it almost seem like it’s trendy to be cruelty free or something like they don’t care about the animals they only care about the bottom line, and I wonder exactly what at this point, on that day, made them go hey lets go cruelty free – yeah it’s amazing – but why now? and why not a long time ago.

You know what they say, better late then never. Cruelty free international presented COVERGIRL with the internationally recognized gold standard for cruelty free designation.  No other certification program has the rigor that seeks to completely eliminate animal testing from a brand’s supply chain – it certifies that no COVERGIRL products or ingredients are tested on animals, either by COVERGIRL or its suppliers.

Do you guys believe in PNR? (PAID NEGATIVE REVIEWS) I can tell you first hand that there is, and I have been offered and truthfully when I was starting out with this did accept a PNR because I was childish and inconsiderate – but I have tried to fix the wrongs of my past and now I’ve been honest with the company who I said some not so nice things about and found out that they are better then the company who paid me to give a not so nice review and hype them, I’m sure if you look at my blog you can see in more recent posts just who I am talking about but truthfully that’s what stopped me from writing for so long, it just was a stupid thing and it not only jeopardized my integrity, but it influenced you, my friends and family too choose something based off of a lie. I’m very sorry – I’ve come to learn from my mistakes.

I’ve come to find the best skin care for me! It would be Knock Out by Tarte, MDNA skin The Serum and the Maracuja Gold Oil from Tarte and I will tell you why, when winter or colder weather comes around I like a little more protection for my skin, I’m one of those people who were like ‘oh oil for my skin, that doesn’t seem like a good idea for me’ I just thought since I have oily skin it would clog my pores like a lot of us but it is actually non-acnegenic which is a huge, huuuuuge plus for me! It’s a lightweight oil that hydrates the skin and balances acne prone skin which I didn’t know till I opened a 4 month package. My bad. I will also add that if you are not using this for a flawless makeup base I would only use it at night and I would remember that a little goes a long way when it cones to any face oils.

Also – I have been mixing it in with my Tarte stick foundation while I’m doing by skin care, you know just under the eyes, around the nose and chin followed by adding adding some of the not so new NARS powder just repackaged so everyone thinks its new – in the shade flesh. It gives you the skin that you wish you had while under the makeup when you take it off you actually start to feel a lot more comfortable without makeup which is a huge plus because flaws are beauty too me! No one is perfect. If we all embraced our flaws then, oh know the beauty community would be no more! but we would be more empowered and comfortable!

Wow, Did anyone else hear about Victoria’s Secret backlash due to saying they wouldn’t cast transgender or plus-size models? “Shouldn’t you have transsexuals in the show? No. No, I don’t think we should. Well, why not? Because the show is a fantasy,” he told the publication. “It’s a 42-minute entertainment special. That’s what it is.” I am not going to even ask if you feel this is right because plain and simple it’s disgusting and wrong. We just need to keep the faith and make the worse seem better. I guess I will just post this video if Gigi Gorgeous who truly said it correctly.

So tell me, do you think this is fair? or right in any way at all? I am also going to be giving away a new iPhone XR in the same shade I have in yellow! my favourite color of course! Why, Yellow can represent anything. Sadness, Happiness anything you want it too be. Just like me, I can be whatever you’d like! This giveaway is only for Canada as I’m trying to grow my Canadian audience but I will include a Catrice 24h HD foundation vault for my international family, and the new tarteist™ PRO REMIX Amazonian clay palette which is you know there is a long, long waitlist for. It sold out within seconds – funny they did a brighter eyeshadow palette the same time James Charles x Morphe came out. (finishes: 🎨 matte 🎨 luster 🎨 metallic 🎨 duo chrome 🎨 shimmer 🎨 floating glitter)

TO ENTER (CANADA) ➡️ YOU MUST BE 18 YEARS OLD AND A RESIDENT OF CANADA (UNDER 16 PLEASE A HAVE PARENTS PERMISSION) ➡️  YOU MUST BE SUBSCRIBED! YOU MUST HAVE THREE (3) FRIENDS SUBSCRIBE AND BE PREPARED TO SHOW PROOF ➡️ SHARE A RECENT POST TO SOCIAL MEDIA FROM #MAKEUPANDTHECITY

INTERNATIONAL ➡️ YOU MUST BE 18 YEARS OLD (UNDER 16 PLEASE HAVE A PARENTS PERMISSION) ➡️ YOU MUST BE SUBSCRIBED ➡️ SHARE A RECENT POST TO SOCIAL MEDIA FROM #MAKEUPANDTHECITY

Good luck, of course!

INSTAGRAM HANDLE @KAMMICHAEL__

BOBBI BROWN BBU PRO FACE AND LIP PALETTE(S) *GIVEAWAY| MAKEUPANDTHECITY™️

Hi #MAKEUPANDTHECITY

⬅️ LET’S BE FRIENDS, SMASH THAT FOLLOW BUTTON!
⏯PRESS PLAY AND LISTEN WITH ME!!

Bobbi Brown has been around since 1991 (yep, the year I was born) and since releasing her ten (10) lipsticks has been absolutely killing the makeup game, not only makeup cosmetics but Brown has written eight (8) books about makeup and beauty – showing that there is more makeup is always evolving and growing and if you can’t stay current you’ll be left behind.

If you missed my last post (BOBBI BROWN – ESSENTIAL 5-IN-1 FACE PALETTE | MAKEUPANDTHECITY™️) I talked about her makeup manual which actually features these items I’ll be speaking about today, I will say if you are a professional artist or just love makeup this post is more for you – as a self-taught artist Bobbi Brown has helped me a lot. Most will see the price tag and try to find something similar for cheaper which I will include a couple of the same type products ➡️ note the products I’ll be speaking about are from BH COSMETICS and they were sent to me via PR but I have yet to try them or give an honest opinion I will just link for those who do not have $250.00US for a face palette and $250.00US for a lip palette.

SIDE NOTE ➡️ If you are a PRO artist I will include Bobbi Browns credit program.

The BBU Palette is the perfect option for anyone who wants a super-portable all-in-one face palette for all skin tones. In addition to our full range of Correctors and Creamy Concealers, it features Bobbi Brown’s original Skin Foundation Stick in our signature yellow-toned shades. It’s especially ideal for photo shoots, weddings, and runway shows. 

LIMITED EDITION – BBU PRO FACE PALETTE – price $250.00US
Palette Features:
➡️ THIRTEEN (13) Corrector shades (.04oz./1.2g each)
➡️ FOURTEEN (14) Creamy Concealer shades (.03 oz./ 1.1g each)
➡️ TWENTY (20) Skin Foundation Stick shades (.05 oz./ 1.7g each)

I was completely blown away by the quality of the palette as when most companies decide to do a palette like this it always ends up not being the same as the original products but that is not the case – they are all exactly the same as the original products.

BBU PRO LIP PALETTE – $250.00US
Palette features:
You asked, Bobbi listened. The much-loved Artist Palette for Lips is back boasting 54 shades (that’s a dozen more than before). Features four different formulas for lips and includes a Retractable Lip Brush. Lip formulas include 23 Lip Color shades, 11 Rich Lip Color shades, and 20 Creamy Lip Color shades all in a sleek made-for-pros kit. Designed with a labeled interior divider to keep colors organized-including Bobbi Brown’s Top 10-so you can mix and make endless looks.

A portable palette that’s easy to use on-set or simply on-the-go.

To put it simply – It’s an absolute must-have for any makeup lover or professional artist who’s working on set, fashion, bridal even special FX.

#BOBBIBROWN
#MAKEUPANDTHECITY

Make sure you hit that subscribe button for a chance to win either the face or lip palette, I will let it be the choice of the winner and there will be three (3) different winners and as I said all you have to do is be subscribed. PLEASE NOTE – This giveaway is for NEW subscribers only and there is an extra one (1) added for exsisting subscribers!

 

 

HOURGLASS – The Confession Lipstick Archive | MAKEUPANDTHECITY

Hi makeupandthecity,

⬅️ SMASH THAT FOLLOW BUTTON FOR A SURPISE!
⏯ PRESS PLAY AND LISTEN WITH ME!!

What’s going on boys and girls – its come to my attention that MAKEUPANDTHECITY has been more makeup only then story time and city events so I will make sure that I start too include more content because I am more then an makeup blog!

I was sent this in PR a bit ago and I didn’t think it was something for Christmas but I was wrong, the PR package is very large and super heavy which for some reason made me think it was all foundations or something like that, I guess I was just added to HourGlass PR which I’m very grateful for I don’t really use much of the products but they are super nice but Hourglass presents the ultimate luxury lipstick collection.
Introducing the limited edition Confession Lipstick Archive – a wardrobe of thirty (30) Confession Ultra Slim Lipstick Refills paired with two sleek gold applicators to be used interchangeably with all thirty (30) lipstick refill shades. This luxe collectors set is available exclusively this holiday season.

What I opened if you couldn’t tell from the title was the Hourglass The Confession Lipstick Archive for Holiday 2017 and it is completely Limited Edition I was blown away by the beautiful packaging and if anyone knows Hourglass lipsticks you know you have to buy the gold wand component first before you can start to buy the lipsticks, well, inside this luxe box is two (two) of the Ultra Slim High Intensity Refillable wands.

SIDE NOTE ➡️this archive set from HourGlass sells for $650.00US so I can only imagine how much it would be if you did a Canadian checkout but you do get thirty (30) shades and two (2) of the gold wands.

• Delivers creamy, saturated, longwearing color with a satin finish without smudging or feathering • Each ultra slim lipstick is designed to be used with the sleek gold applicator to provide the ultimate control to precisely accentuate, contour and define the lips • The two sleek gold applicators can be used interchangeably with the full collection • Vegan & gluten free • .03 OZ  • No Parabens • No Gluten • No Phthalates • No Silicone D5 • No Talc • No Triclosan • No Mineral Oil • Not tested on animals.

THE THIRTY (30) SHADES ➡️ I Wish – (neutral nude) ➡️ One Day – (nude pink) ➡️ The First Time – (pinky beige) ➡️ I Lust For – (peachy beige) ➡️ I’ll Never Stop – (beige nude) ➡️ I’ll Never – (nude rose) ➡️ I Want – (medium rose) ➡️ I Woke Up – (dusty rose) ➡️ If Only – (deep rose) ➡️ I’m Addicted – (terracotta rose) ➡️ No One Knows – (peachy pink) ➡️ I’ve Kissed – (pink lilac) ➡️ My Favorite – (neutral pink) ➡️ You Can Find Me – (coral pink) ➡️ I Always – (hot pink) ➡️ I Believe – (vivid pink) ➡️ I Can’t Wait – (vivid fuchsia) ➡️ I Live For – (vibrant coral) ➡️ I Desire – (vivid red orange) ➡️ I Crave – (bright red) ➡️ My Icon Is – (blue red) ➡️ Secretly – (classic red) ➡️ I Can’t Live Without – (red currant) ➡️ At Night – brick red ➡️ I’ve Been – (deep rose brown) ➡️ One Time – (aubergine) ➡️ When I’m With You – (deep magenta) ➡️ When I’m Alone – (dark berry) ➡️ If I Could – (true plum) ➡️ I Hide My – (deep plum)

Hourglass luxe lip archive would make an amazing gift this holiday season its also a collectors item if you or someone you know collects makeup, I will say Sephora offers a much cheaper but amazing value set in a new lip shades from all the top brands, minis, full size so its a great alternative – which you can check out the SEPHORA GIVE ME MORE LIPS RIGHT HERE!