Cosmetics Shelf Life

I always wished my cosmetics would last forever, but unfortunately not. Being a makeup artist it's hard to throw away my makeup but let's face it, it doesn't last forever. All cosmetics have some kind of expiration even though it doesn't say on the package, so I looked up this information and found out how long a lipstick, eye shadows, and the rest of your makeup should last before you need to toss it.

Foundation (Cream or Liquid) - 2 years
Powder Foundation - 18 months
Concealer - 2 years
Powder - 2 years
Mascara - every 6 months
Lipstick - 12 to 18 months
Lipgloss - 12 to 18 months
Lip pencils and Eye Liners - 12 to 18 months
Liquid Liner - 3 to 6 months
Eye Shadows - 2 years
Cream Shadows - 12 to 18 months
Blush (cream or liquid) - 2 years
Bronzer - 2 years
Moisturizer - 2 years
Eye Cream - 6 months
Sunscreen - 2 years
Face Cream - 2 years
Nail Polish - 1 year

*More looks, IMATS review, and product reviews coming!

Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Brush Set!

OCC has just released their wonderful brush set! http://www.occmakeup.com/brushes.html

While I was @ Imats I happen to get the set from OCC. I will have a review of the brushes soon. Here's a photo of what they look like:



BRUSH #001: LARGE POWDER BRUSH
BRUSH #002: FOUNDATION BRUSH
BRUSH #003: CONCEALER BRUSH
BRUSH #004: TAPERED BLENDING BRUSH
BRUSH #005: ANGLED BLENDING BRUSH
BRUSH #006: SHORT SHADER BRUSH
BRUSH #007: LARGE SHADER BRUSH
BRUSH #008: SMALL SHADER BRUSH
BRUSH #009: ANGLE BRUSH

*More coming soon: looks, imats and reviews...

What I got @ IMATS Toronto!

I recently attended IMATS in Toronto, here's everything I got while there. This was my 4th makeup show in Toronto and my second IMATS, since the first two were the Canadian Makeup Show before IMATS took over. I will cover more on the event soon! You can't go wrong with a trade show, so much to learn and buy. Everything was discounted and reasonably priced, so much cheaper than going to Sephora in my opinion with way better product for your dollar. I plan on going to IMATS in NYC, this will be their first and that takes place in April on the 9th and 10th, go to www.imatsshow.com for more info!



What I got:

OCC LIP TARS-
RX
Strumpet
Hush
Conquest
Divine
Memento
Vapid

OCC LOOSE COLOUR CONCENTRATES-
Wasabi
Pollencount
Chlorophyll

OCC NAIL LACQUERS-
Strumpet
Chlorophyll
Tattoo

OCC BRUSH SET (9)

YABY LIQUID FOUNDATIONS-
Ivory
Buff
Honey

KRYOLAN-
Eye Shadow Base Tube
Eye Shadow 5 Well Palette Rio

CROWN BRUSH-
BK5 - Dual Length Powder
BK15 - Large Chisel Fluff
BK13 - Blending Fluff
BK14 - Deluxe Oval Shadow
BK11 - Angle Eyeliner
Disposable Mascara Wands

TEMPTU-
S/B Makeup Sample Pack

*More coming soon, reviews, IMATS, and looks!

Recent Shoot!

I recently did a shoot with photographer Zach Rose and model Kerry Quaile. Here are a couple photos from that shoot.





Products used:
Smashbox Photofinish
Yaby Liquid Foundation
Make Up For Ever concealer
Make Up For Ever HD Loose Powder
Naked Eye Shadow Base
Yaby Pearl Paints
Smashbox Cream Liner
Mac Mascara
Yaby Blush
OCC Lip Tar
Yaby Brow Powder

*More coming soon, Imats review, product reviews, and more looks!

Get the look - Charcoal Smoke

What was used:
MAC Studio Fix NC20
MAC eyeshadow White Frost
Ben Nye Lumiere silver eyeshadow
MAC eyeshadow Forgery
Suzi Q Cosmetics black loose pigment
MAC eye pencil Ebony
MAC Powerpoint eye pencil Engraved
MAC Dazzle lash black mascara
MAC brow liner Velvetone
MAC Lipstick Snob

*More coming soon, Imats Toronto and makeup reviews!

Auxiliary Magazine - Aestheic

Recently I did a small editorial for Auxiliary Magazine for the Oct/Nov issue. For those who aren't familiar with the magazine, they've been going strong for almost two years now and mainly focus on alternative music and fashion. Go to www.auxiliarymagazine.com to see more! You can also read it for free online so why not check it out and support?

Aesthetic - Medieval Metal

Photography: Zach Rose
Makeup Artist: Rachel Mazzie
Hair: Vaunt
Models: Vaunt
Machine Sex (Christina Matthews)





*More coming soon!

Loose Pigments - List and where to buy!

Okay, so who doesn't love loose shadows and pigments? Below are some of the brands I always buy from and in my opinion are all amazing products. Let's do some shopping!

Lime Crime-
$14.00 each
Dust Eyeshadow
16 shades
www.limecrimemakeup.com



Glamour Doll Eyes-
$10.50 to $21.00
Shadow Towers (3 to 6)
many shades
www.glamourdolleyes.com



Obsessive Complusive Cosmetics-
$10.00 to $11.50
Cosmetic Glitter
Pure Pigments
Loose Colour Concentrates
many shades
www.occmakeup.com



MAC-
$19.50 each
Pigment
34 shades
www.maccosmetics.com



Make Up For Ever-
$19.00 to $24.00
Metal Powder
Pure Pigments
Shimmer/Glitter
Shimmer and Glitter
Diamond Powder
many shades
www.makeupforever.com









Urban Decay-
$20.00 each
Loose Pigment
12 shades
www.urbandecay.com



Medusa's Makeup-
$6.00 each
Eye Dust
Glitter
many shades
www.medusasmakeup.com



Sugarpill Cosmetics-
$12.00 each
Loose Eyeshadows
18 shades
www.sugarpillshop.com



NYX Cosmetics-
$6.00 to $3.00
Chrome Eyeshadow
Loose Pearl Shadow
many shades
www.nyxcosmetics.com





Kryolan-
$6.95 to $11.95
Satin Powder
Glamour Sparks
many shades
www.kryolan.com





Naked Cosmetics-
$15.00 to $60.00
Mica powders
many shades
www.nakedcosmetics.net



Gosh Cosmetics-
$14.00 each
Effect Powder
many shades
www.goshamericas.com



Cinema Secrets-
$7.50 each
Hollywood Lights Glitz Powders
Hollywood Lights Shimmer Powders
many shades
www.cinemasecrets.com



Miss X Cosmetics-
$8.00 each
Eyeshadows and Glitters
many shades
www.blackpillredpill.com



Mattese Elite-
$6.99 to $13.00
Pure Color Powder
Star Dust Powder
Shimmer Glitter
many shades
www.matteseelite.com







Inglot-
price is unknown
AMC Pure Pigment Eye Shadow
many shades
www.inglotcosmetics.com



Beauty from the Earth
$6.50 each
Multi-Use Minerals
many shades
www.bftecosmetics.com



Ben Nye-
$9.00 each
Lumiere Luxe Powders
21 shades
www.bennyemakeup.com



Graftobian-
$9.99 each
Luster Powders
25 shades
www.graftobian.com



Coastal Scents-
$1.00 to $39.95
Mica Powders, Pigments, and Glitters
many shades
www.coastalscents.com







Fyrinnae-
$5.90 to $6.35
Magic Eyeshadows
many shades
www.fyrinnae.com



Aromaleigh-
$3.00 each
Mineral Powder
many shades
www.aromaleigh.com



Jesse's Girl-
$3.99 each
Pure Pigment Eye Dusts
29 shaes
www.jessesgirlcosmetics.com



Loreal HIP-
$10.00 to $12.00 each
Shocking Shadow Pigments
12 shades
www.lorealparisuse.com




*More coming soon!