The Magic Pads and Why Anyone With a Face Should Purchase Them

The Magic Pads

I love when I find a product that does exactly what I want it to do! I have been searching for an AHA/BHA product that is not full of fluff, that is fragrance free and that I don't have to sell a kidney to purchase. Imagine my delight when a celebrity makeup artist that I follow on Instagram recommended this product called The Magic Pads. With a name like that, it really better be good. 

So what are The Magic Pads? According to the website, they are cleansing pads for the treatment of acne. You would use these at the toner stage of your cleansing routine. I clean my face first and then go over it with one of these pads. 

First awesomeness is the ingredients. 6 very identifiable ingredients. Purified water, Glycolic Acid (AHA), Salicylic Acid (BHA), Alcohol, Aloe, Tocopherol (Vitamin E). That is it. No fragrance, no parabans, no unnecessary nonsense. I was a little concerned about the alcohol, however it has not been a problem for me. No irritation or drying out and no alcohol odor either. There is only 2% alcohol in the formulation and it has to be there due to the Salicylic Acid not being water soluble. That is chemistry geek sh$t that I don't understand so I am just repeating what I've been told. 

So these Magic Pads are really magical! They have helped clear up any blemishes pretty quickly and gives my skin a bit of a glow. I've been using them for a few weeks now and I am really impressed. You all know how I love my AHA/BHA Acids! Even though the jar says you can use these up to three times a day, I have been using them once a day at night and I've been sticking to a two days on, one day off routine. Even though these are on the mild side (2% Salicylic and 2% Glycolic), I want to avoid exfoliating my face off. You MUST wear sun protection while you are using these, which really is a no brainer because you should be using sun protection all the time.

I had the pleasure of speaking with the creator of The Magic Pads, Rob Harmon (who besides being a skin care wizard, is also a makeup artist on the hit Broadway musical, Wicked) and when I asked him why he decided to create these, he basically said he wanted a product that worked without all the unnecessary ingredients and was affordable for the people who really needed it.

 "I know how hard it is to get people to trust in a new skin care product. That's one of the many reasons I kept the price as low as it is. I'd like to say they are unlike anything I've ever found, and they are great for everyone with all skin types." 

Which brings me to awesomeness number 2-the price!

This jar of 50 pads only cost $19.95! How great is that!? There are a few really good anti-aging acid products on the market, however they cost a small fortune. This product is great AND will not break your bank. 

So who should purchase these?

• Anyone with a face
• Anyone who has acne/skin blemishes
• Anyone who is looking to put a little glow on their skin
• Anyone who is looking for an anti-aging product
• Anyone who is not looking to bust into their life savings in the name of beauty

The Magic Pads

Run out and purchase these and subscribe to this blog while you're at it!

Your face will thank you! 

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Coastal Scents Camouflage Palette Review

As someone who has not been doing makeup for a very long time, I am always looking for reasonably priced, quality products to add to my makeup kit. One of the things about becoming a makeup artist is that it can be quite expensive to purchase the products you will need to have a well rounded kit. Remember, you are not buying for 1 skin type/color, you are buying for all skin types and tones because you never know whose skin you are going to be working on and you always want to be prepared. Bobbi Brown's BBU concealer and foundation palette cost $250. That is a wonderful product that not everyone can invest in right away, so I am always on the lookout for inexpensive palettes. 

I purchased Coastal Scents Camouflage Palette after reading some really good reviews about it online. The palette comes with 10 creamy concealer shades, ranging from light to dark with cool and warm undertones. The packaging is a bit flimsy and does not come with a mirror. These concealers are a bit on the drier side of creamy and could benefit from some warming up prior to applying on the skin. I'm sure these will be great in the summer when it's not 9 degrees out. Someone had said online, that they hit the palette with their hairdryer while they are getting ready to warm them up a bit. 

They provide good coverage so I have been using these mostly to cover blemishes or skin discolorations and have not had to set with powder too much as the product seems to stay put. I have shied away from applying them under the eye because they aren't very creamy but I'm still playing around with them. This palette cost less than $10 so it would be a great option for someone to add to their kit or if they just want to try something new. Coastal Scents also has a 15 piece set for $15.

To learn more about Coastal Scents Camouflage Palette, click HERE.

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How do You Use Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer?

 
Happy New Year Goddesses! A brand new year and I hope everyone has a fantastic one filled with all the good stuff.

I am not too proud to ask for help. I have a product that I have been perplexed by since I purchased it. I had heard so much about Kevyn Aucoin's (who is my ultimate makeup idol) Sensual Skin Enhancer, I could not wait to get my hands on it. I had read so many wonderful reviews, I swore I had found my Holy Grail foundation and I did not have to look any further. Being the foundation whore that I am, I could not wait to purchase this at The Makeup Show. I watched as one of the sales women (whose makeup looked perfect) demonstrated how to use it. I had also watched a Wayne Goss video of him raving about this. Both of them said the key was to use the most miniscule pin point amount of makeup to cover your whole face beautifully. I was hooked before I even pulled my credit card out of my wallet. 

First problem, I think the sales girl that helped me (not the woman who demoed) was a little under water. She looked like a deer caught in the headlights when I asked her for help matching my skin tone. It was quite busy, she did seem overwhelmed and I did walk away with a shade lighter than I should have. Shade sx7-I'm not sure it it's light or has a weird undertone.

Now onto the bigger problem, I have no idea how to handle this product! I have tried a flat foundation brush, a fluffy foundation brush, a damp Beauty Blender and I just cannot get the amazing finish that everyone raves about. I swear I am using just a tiny drop but it still looks heavy. The only thing I have not tried is my fingers.

The consistency is comparable to a paste, it goes on heavy and settles into lines and pores. I really want to love this product but I cannot get it to work well for me so I am asking you for help. If anyone has any tips on how to achieve a non-heavy mask like finish. I would sooooo appreciate it! It does cover absolutely everything and is quite dense so I have considered using this solely as a spot concealer.  

This is way too much product for the whole face but I wanted you to see the texture.

This is blended out a very little bit.

This comes in the smallest jar I have ever seen for a foundation but I can absolutely believe that this will last forever because of how small of an amount you need. I am not happy that one of the ingredients is mineral oil, which is a cheap ingredient and will break you out. I have not worn this nearly enough to experience any breakouts. Also, there is a faint perfume-y smell to it and in a perfect world, there would never be fragrance in any face products. 

It has been sitting in my foundation drawer for months waiting to be rescued.

Size of a jar of Sensual Skin Enhancer in comparison to a perfume sample.

This Sensual Skin Enhancer cost $48 for .28 oz. You can purchase Sensual Skin Enhancer here.

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L'Oreal Voluminous Smoldering Eyeliner Review

Sorry for the poor quality photo. :-(

I am on a drugstore tear lately. 

I am not usually a fan of drugstore makeup, however I find myself drawn to the makeup section of Rite Aid like an addict. I'm not sure if the cosmetics companies are upping their drugstore game or maybe I'm just a girl on a budget but either way, I've been getting some inexpensive, quality products during my recent trips. 

So today, I am all about the eyeliner. I am always about the eyeliner. I know most ladies say their can't live without makeup product would be mascara but I think mine would be eyeliner. 

L'Oreal Voluminous Smoldering Eyeliner is a very black, blend-able, chubby eyeliner that goes on smooth and does not smudge. 

Have I mentioned that this pencil is very black?

Black

 That is usually a problem for me with black eyeliners. The color looks very black on the pencil but on the skin they sometimes fade to a light black or even a greyish, blue color. Not this pencil, it goes on black and stays that way. Even when you blend it, it will soften up while still retaining its blackness. 

This will pretty much stay put until you take it off, however if you apply this to your lower lash line, I would set it with a powder because if its gonna move, this is where it will decide to move. 

Also, if you are a contact lens wearer and line your waterline with this, it might (I'm not 100% sure) transfer to your contacts. The first time I wore it, midway through my night I started to see blurry out of both eyes. Now it could've been the drinkin, however I am almost certain it was the eyeliner. I have worn this since then on my waterline and have not had this issue, so who knows. Also, there are plenty of reviews online about how it doesn't budge on the waterline. This just might be a problem for contact lens wearers.

Oh and the other thing that I love about this is, this eyeliner comes sharpened to the pointiest point possible which enables you to get ultra close to the lashline. It comes with a sharpener so you can keep it sharp and pointy. I have had this for over a month and I have yet to sharpen it. It's not as sharp as when I received it but I'm still getting a a nice, close application. 

So this was money well spent! Around $9 for .087 oz.

What is your favorite eyeliner?

Until next time!

~Jessica~

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