Ying Yang

Immmmm Bacccckkkkk!!

Sorry I have been gone :( But this past week was mid-term week so I was like super busy :( Also the week before I got some bad news to I just had a really hard past 2 weeks. But now I am back :)
With this look it is really simple. I primed my lips with chap stick and I used black and white paint. Yupp! it is that easy and I also used a picture to help me draw the Ying Yang symbol correctly. For my eyes I did not anything special I just applied Carbon by Mac everywhere. I hope you enjoy this look and if you want more crazy looks like this just leave a comment below :)

I love and miss you guys. I will be post everyday from this point :)

Have a beautiful day

-Brittanie Cruz
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I cannot wait!

Rihanna and Mac making 4 collections this year:)

Sheesh

I am having such a hard time this week .All I can ask is for your prayers and because this is such a difficult week for me I will be taking some days off from the blogging. I might post some POTD but that is about it.

I hope you are having a beautiful week.

-Brittanie Cruz
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The Adventures of BC and Her Nonsense

Hey everyone! I miss you guys!
     First off let me tell you what happen in my past week. Just completely chaos. I am so sorry for not posting but I did not have time to create make-up looks. Last weekend my cable and internet connection went out because the wire or main connection was broken in half. I was so mad because I had no connection and I could not even do my homework and I had a huge essay due Tuesday  After it got fix I had Fine arts practice and all this week I have been working on my project because I have one month left until my competition date. Then of course my essay was due and my homework that I missed was due as well. I had absolutely no time to paint my self hahaha. So do not think I just abandoned you :)
     "Would you like cheese with my wine" Enough. Moving on, this make-up look is called Pop Art and it has been really popular lately. I have seen a lot of photos on Tumblr. I wanted to join the bandwagon and give it a try. I think I did a pretty good job tell me what you think in a comment below.
I started with a primer and concealer  I made sure that I concealed my entire face because for a comic character they are 2D. Then instead of foundation I put a light layer of white face paint. Then with black paint I took a liner brush or just a simple painting brush and lined my eyebrows, contoured my cheeks, lined my nostrils, down the nose, lined my chin, the inner corner of my eye, lined my whole entire outer face, including ears, lined two little lines in front of my eyebrows, and lined my lips. Then i primed my eyes with Two Faced Shadow Insurance and applied mix of two deep purples. One from the UD Vice Palette called Vice and another by UD called Psychedelic sister. I only applied that on my lid and no further then my crease. I took my eye liner then lined my lash line and winged it just a bit. I also lined my crease with the liner and connected it to the wing. The I took UD 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in black and lined my waterline. I applied Maybelline Very Cherry 635 lipstick on my lips and took some white paint and applied a highlight on the side of my lip. The final touch I took a red face paint and applied polka dots all over my face where there were no black lines. This is two additional steps applying mascara I used Maybelline The Rocket in black and I dyed my hair white/yellow. Ta-Da You are all done and ready to hit the cover of your favorite comic book.


I hope you guys enjoyed :)
I love you so much and remember you are beautiful

Have a great night :)

-Brittanie Cruz
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Happy Valentines Day

Happy Valentine's Day everybody I hope your day is filled with love and it's a beautiful day to celebrate with the people you love and if you feel like you're unloved well it's not true because I'm pretty sure that there's someone out there just perfect for you so dont feel bad or sad on this beautiful day I will be your Valentine and I love you guys anyways cuz your my blog family.
I wish happiness upon everyone and I wish I love upon everyone's life and I bless you guys so go out and have a beautiful day with your family friends and your loved ones.

I love you guys :)

-Brittanie Cruz
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Be My Valentine?

I just got home from a pre-valentine shopping. I went to wal-mart and here is my littler haul. I got 3 Maybelline products. The rocket, everyone is ravingnover this so I bought it. I got the rewind under eye circle because someone of beautylish recommended it. Then I got another baby lips in pink punch and it is so delicious. Then I got nuetrogena hydrating cleansing wipes and mouth wash some razers and batteries. And a beautiful card for my wonderful boyfriend.
As I went through wal-mart I saw all the men picking out flowers and cards and boxes of chocolates and romance was in the air. I just wish love upon everyones life and even if you do not have Valentine just remembered you are  loved. I will be your valentine if you dont have one.

I hope your day is full of love
I hope is beautiful like all of you

-Brittanie Cruz
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I Cant Believe It.

      I am so sorry for not posting but something weird happen. The wire to connecting to my house and the main connection that allows my house to have cable and internet connection. The whole thing broke and the wire just eroded because of all the rain. So I was not able to post anything because I could not access the internet. But I am so sorry I am currently at Caribou Coffee trying to do some homework but Paymon is distracting me.

What do you want to see next?

I am working on some makeup looks to post soon. I know have not posted a makeup look in a while but I hopefully will be posting them tomorrow. But I just wanted to know your opinions what would you want to see next?

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I have a lash fetish

Analysis of the skin

The following descriptions will help you recognize skin conditions and make decisions about skin care products.

Normal skin
Analysis
Comfortable feeling, smooth, even texture with small pores. Cheeks are the driest area but not excessively so. May experiance some shine and larger pores on the forehead nose or chin. water and oil content in the skin is balanced.
Care-
Normal skin needs a routine cleansing with a foaming cleanser exfoliation twice a week moisturization with lightweight lotions and the use of a sunscreen to keep it healthy. A diet rich in vitamins ac&e helps keep skin smooth and soft sufficient fluid intake is important to maintain hydration and rid the body of toxins.

Dry/Extra Dry
Analysis
Feels tight after washing, may look dry or flaky feels rough and uneven dehydrated maybe sensitive pores are small almost invisible show fine line faster than other skin types.
Care
Dry skin requires special care a lifestyle that includes a healthy diet with foods high in water content such as fruits and vegetables and at least 8 glasses of water a day keeps this skin type hydrated. Caffeine and alcohol cause dehydration so limit in take to 2 cups of glasses a day. Using richer cleansers limiting sun exposure and using a good moisturizer can protect your skins natural oils. Layering different textures of moisturizer can do wonders to hydrate the skin begin with lightweight face oil and then layer a richer cream over that. Night creams with alpha hydroxy acid AHA help remove the dry dead skin while moisturizing  the new. Air conditioning and heating create dry environments correct this in your home by using humidifiers.

Oily Skin
Analysis
Oily skin is shiny especially through the t-zone the forehead nose and chin it is a condition caused by overactive sebaceous or olive oil producing glands may have large visible pores frequent breakouts few signs of aging such as fine lines
Care
Management of oily skin and the prevention of breakouts requires a healthy diet and a regular skin care routine cleanse the face at least twice a day to prevent dirt accumulation and to keep pores open use an alcohol free astringent to remove excess oil used oil free moisturizers to keep the skin from over drying

Combination Skin
Analysis
Oily through the t-zone dry cheeks or spotty hydration larger pores on the forehead nose and chin
Care
Care for this skin type requires regular cleansing toning and moisturizing of the oily areas and the use of a milder cleanser and denser moisturizer for the dryer areas. Moisterising products containing AHA will benefit this skin type

Sensitive Skin
Analysis
Can range from dry to oily easily irritated by cosmetics moisturizers and cleansers sensitive and prone to redness itchy or blotchy
Care
Sensitive skin requires mild non perfume cleansing products use an alcohol free toner formulated for sensitive skin also use cleansers and moisturizers specifically formulated for this type of skin.

Misleading Skin Conditions
Do not be fooled the skins condition can be quickly impacted by changes in the environment healthy diet and even current product choices for cleansing toning moisturizing or makeup there are many skin conditions that can hide your actual skin type redness and dryness or flaking can be caused by a medical condition or medication skin care products can be overused causing oily skin to become dry or flaky dry skin that is over moisturized can appear greasy redness and irritation can be caused by low grade allergies to cleansing moisturizing or makeup products necessitating a change to gentler product.

Self-Test: Skin Analysis
Look at your own clean unmoisterized  skin in the mirror is the overall texture flaky dry shiny oily or smooth normal

How does your skin feel after you wash it with your current cleansing regimen tightness through the forehead is an indication of dry skin

How does your skin normally look by mid day is there oil break through or dryness even though you have moisturized

What lifestyle factors are influencing your skins current condition stress hormonal fluctuations sun exposure diet

Does your skin have noticeable sun damage how are you protecting yourself against the Sun

An accurate skin analysis will help you determine the most effective cleansing hydration and makeup product for your skin type and condition however when problem skin shows no improvement or worsens see a dermatologist

Things I Want As Of Today

 I Want

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I thought you guys needed a laugh today.
Have a funny day :)

As Requested :)

Here are some more photos from a photo shoot I did a couple weeks back.

Cleansing and toning the face

Cleansers:
The purpose of cleansing is to remove bacteria, makeup, and the dirt, sweat, and oil that build up on the skin each day at least once a day the skin needs to be cleaned with a formula that does not strip the skin of all its natural oils.
>>Makeup remover options
>>Eye makeup removers
>>Long wear makeup removers
>>Cream cleansers
>>Cleanser Options
>>Soap
>>cream cleansers
>>oil cleansers
>>bomb cleansers
>>exfoliating cleanser
>>Treatment masks
>>steaming the skin
>>massage

Toners:
Toners stimulate circulation in the skin and removes any remaining dead skin cells or greasiness and gives the skin a smooth texture. Toners can be helpful for those who have very oily skin or who wear lots of makeup use a toner after cleaning the skin or as a interim cleaner to remove dirt and oil. During the summer toners can be especially useful as the skin is more oily and tends to attract more dirt and bacteria toners also help to restore the skins natural pH balance.
>Toner options
>Cold treatment
>skin refreshers
>skin tonics
>Astringment

Removing makeup and cleansing the skin.

1. Secure hair of the face with a headband or elastic
2. When wearing makeup it is often necessary to cleanse using a multi step process that start with a makeup remover or tissue of cream to dissolve much of a makeup avoid eye area.
3. The skin around the eyes is especially delicate and can be easily irritated there makeup removers specifically formulated for this area take a cotton pad dampened with the product and rest or press it gently around the closed eye wipe lightly do not tug or pull eye surrounding skin.
4. Apply cleansers the entire face with a cleanser appropriate to your skin type massage for the product into your skin with an upward circular motion include the neck under the ear lobes and the chin
5. The entire face including the eye area with warm not hot water.
6. Drying the face with the softest natural fiber towels you can find Pat the face dry rubbing or hard wiping create small abrasions on the skin surface causing irritation redness and even swelling.

If you have any questions feel free to leave a comment below.
I hope this helps for skincare beginners :)

Have a beautiful day!!

-Brittanie Cruz
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I am aries. What are you?

Skincare Basics How Skin Works

     The skin is composed of 3 layers a deep layer called hypo-dermis, a middle layer called the dermis, and a surface layer called the epidermis. The epidermis gives immediate visual clues to the condition and health of the skin while the dermis determined how the skin responds and changes with age. The hypo-dermis the deepest layer contains a layer of fat blood vessels and nerves.
    Hair follicles, nerves blood vessels, and sebaceous glands are also a part of the dermis. Sebaceous glands produce sebum this oily substance moves through the hair shaft to the top layer of the skin where it covers the epidermis and provides a protective barrier against moisture loss. Too much sebum results in oily skin.
On the surface of epidermis is a layer of oil transported from the dermis by the hair follicles that forms a natural barrier helping the skin to retain water. Harsh and scented cleansing products exposure to chemical and biological pollution in the environment and poor diet can remove this protective oil base layer from the skin this layer can be replenished with moisturizer.
    Moisturizers work in several ways. First, they fill in the spaces between the relatively dry or cornified cells of the epidermis. Making the skin feel and appear smoother they also create a barrier on the skin helping the skin retain water. The oil content in moisturizers works with the protective lipid coating of the skin to partially protect the skin from the air. Care must be taken in this selection and use of moisturizers products, as they make a huge difference in how the skin works. Hydration is the key to smooth, even skin, and moisturization is the external way to achieve it.

I hope this helps you guys understand why you have dry skin or oily skin. If you have any questions feel free to ask :)


Have a beautiful day!

-Brittanie Cruz
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Skincare #Two

      Hey guys, I'm back with my skin care part two and we are talking about the things that you should participate in to keep your skin healthy. Our bodies are 80 percent water so we have to drink so much water to keep our skin hydrated. To keep our body hydrated you should drink at least 8 glasses of water a day. It is important to limit your intake of alcohol and other drinks containing caffeine as they are diuretics that remove water from the body and block the absorption of vitamins and minerals. Exercise is a skin care essential racing heart rate through vigorous exercise increases blood flow brings more oxygen to the skin and cleanses impurities from the body through sweat. Just 20 to 30 minutes of exercise a day is enough to boost your immune system reduce stress lower blood pressure strengthen your heart build stronger bones increase your energy level and improve your mood. Since the metabolism slows with age exercise is fundamental to weight management. Sleep is the time when the body cells have a chance to repair and regenerate. Sleep deprive can stress all the body systems including skin and can result in headaches, irritability, lack of energy, or inability to focus. The skin becomes less elastic and prone to outbreaks of acne or rashes.

♡tip: smile be positive breathe and take a vacation once in a while.

       Excess sun exposure is skins number one enemy it causes premature aging, including wrinkles, loss of the skins elasticity and hyperpigmentation. Worst over exposure often causes deadly forms of skin cancer where broad spectrum sunscreen with a Sun Protection Factor (spf) or of at least 15spf in the winter and 30spf in the summer. You have to wear it in the winter as well because the temperature does get colder but the Sun does not go away its deadly raise can still hit your skin and cause all those horrible things.

        Smoking also causes the skin to age prematurely. Nicotine impairs the blood vessels that provide skin with both oxygen and nutrients and rid the skin of impurities. It eventually robs the skin of oxygen, causing it to look dull and gray. With low levels of oxygen, the skin loses elasticity, which leads to sagging and wrinkling.

       Skin problems can be caused by excessive alcohol intake. Alcohol can cause allergic reactions such as hives and rashes. Some people have allergic reactions to salicylates, which occur in such foods as berries, bananas, beans, grapes, and wine. If a rash appears after you eat these foods, it is likely that beer and wine will also cause outbreaks.

     Stressed often shows up on the skin. Stress related hormonal fluctuations can cause adult acne and other skin problems. While healthy eating and exercise habits help to combat the systems of anxiety and stress finding mechanisms to deal with underlying causes of stress is important.

♡Tip: drinking 8 to 10 glasses of water a day will help flush out toxins and keep all skin types clear.
♡Tip: drink one glass of water each time you have a beverage that contains alcohol or caffeine.



I hope you guys like this. Let me know if you have any questions :)


Have Beautiful Day!

Brittanie Cruz
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I wish my lips looked like this all the time.

Because I reblog when i am bored...

I am not a big fan of her but I do wsnt this lipstick :)

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Hyponotizing Lips

Hey everyone! I'm here with awesome look. I just used a bunch of fun colors and this is definitely not a day look so I don't wanna recommend wearing this out in the day time. But I think this is just a cool fun pink purple ombre look. I started off with priming my lips with chap stick and I just use Burt's Bees chap stick. Then I took my Maybelline lipstick in 635 Very Cherry and I mixed it with Wet and Wild 522 Dark Wine. I did a lighter application of both of these because I just wanted to have a tint of this color. Then I took Noise from the Vice palette it's a really hot pink eyeshadow. I placed that all over my lips and blended it out with the tint. I mixed two purples I took Vice from the Vice palette which is a true purple and it has a bit of shimmer.I put that on the outer corners of my lips so it would create a shadow. The next purple called Rapture from the Vice Palette and I blended it inwards from vice. If you want a true color you could repeat the steps until it looks perfect. You can use any colors that you want.

I hope you guys like this! If you can make this look more wearable during the day post a picture below! :)

Have a beautiful day :)

-Brittanie Cruz
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Be My Valentine

            Hey everyone! I know <3Valentines Day<3 is coming up and a lot of you are trying to find a makeup looks for that special day for your Valentine. Even if you do not have a Valentine you can stay home and look beautiful. You can go out with your girlfriends and hang out with them. So in this look I just really wanted an Illuminating glow. Something that would really astound your Valentine. I think I succeeded so I use several eye shadows from the Vice palette and also some other things. I just want to let you know that I did my highlighting and contouring, foundation, and eyebrows all the same. I primed my eyelids with Two Faced Shadow Insurance and for the base color I used laced which is this really dull pink. Then I took Echo Beach and it's this champagne taupe brown color and I applied that all over the lid and right on top of that I took Freebird which is a baby pink. I took a Urban Decay eyeshadow pot in Woodstock and I applied that all into the crease from the inner to the outer corner. Then I took Provocateur which is a really cool glittery shadow and I placed on the outer corners and underneath my lash line. Then because I thought there was not enough dimension I took Nevermind and I put it on the outer corner of the crease. For the cheeks I really wanted a bright pink so I used Covergirl in 110 Classic Pink and I just applied on the apples of my cheeks. Then for my lips I really wanted to stick with the pink theme so I took my favorite lipstick by Sally Hansen in Perfect Pink 1030-04. Then I took this really hot pink eye shadow from the Vice palette called Noise and it's super bright hot pink with a bit of shimmer and I put that on the inside of my lips to give it glow. Then I took a lip gloss by Covergirl in Guava Splash.I really wanted to look the luminous and fresh so I took my Powder Lights by Chanel and I put a little extra on where my highlighted features.That will just give you a bright and beautiful glow. That's it you're ready for your date, for your night out with the girls, and I hope you enjoy this look and I hope your Valentine's Day is beautiful and full of love.

If you don't have a Valentine and I will gladly be your Valentine.:)

I Love You All :)

-Brittanie Cruz
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