Product Review: Benefit Eye Bright

Hello Chicas!


I have been absolutely in love with this product for some time now and I'm seriously recommending it to absolutely EVERYONE!
Benefit has some neat products out there that are cute in packaging and super effective. I love that the whole makeup range is designed for helping us cope with normal day to day issues we all have.
Well, enough blabber...Benefits Eye bright is this cute little chubby pink pencil that will instantly awaken your look and brighten the under eye area for that fresh wide eyed effect!

The fact that it has a slight pinky tone to it ,will help brighten under eye dark circles(used after concealer) and the inner and outer corners of the eye. 

You can even use it as a base for eyeshadow , and under the brow bone for an extra lift!

Its very creamy and easy to blend , and its perfect for keeping in your handbag for when you need those touch ups during the day!

So yeah ladies, go for it...its a staple in my kit!

Ciao bellas!

xoxo

Dolce and Gabbana Inspired look

Hello peeps!

Finally uploaded my video. Funny seeing me with longer hair, but will record new one today debuting my new hair style.

This look is inspired by the Dolce and Gabbana Ad with Scarlett Johansson. She looks amazing in this, very vampy and goth like but sexy at the same time. Hope you guys will enjoy this one and let me know what you think!

Products I used

MAC foundation NC40

Stila contour kit

nyz blush in peach

MAC mineralize powder medium dark

nyx runway collection pallete (the neutral one)

nyx black eyeshadow

MAC paintpot in painterly

Black kohl pencil

krayolan cake eyeliner

prestige blackest black mascara

Girls aloud cheryl cole false eyelashes

smashbox brow tech

Mac nightmoth lipliner

smashbox crystal clear gloss

Hope you enjoy the video...heres the link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFBNjRgCEvQ

Ciao Bellas!

xoxo

Update and Ramble

Hey all
This is just a ramble post about what Iv been up to lately and some new hair chronicles..
I haven't been able to upload my new video yet for some reason you tube wont do it or my internet connection is not working properly, really bugging me.
I cut my hair! 
My hair has gone through couple changes in the last 6 months. I died it bright carrot orange red a few months ago which was cool , i felt like a cartoon character haha but that totally ruined my hair and now i had to chop it all off! Thank God i did cause I'm absolutely loving it baby!

Check me out ... curly and carefree, straight and sexy! I feel great!


Hopefully I will get to recording more videos in the upcoming weeks, iv been busy with freelance work shoots, weddings etc so have not had any time. I also been partying too hard and been to hungover half the time! naughty me!
Anyway stay tuned...promise to bring some more tutorials and blog posts..
much love 
Ciao bellas!
xoxo

Dry Skin Body Brushing!

Hello beauty geeks!


So as i finished my beauty therapy college, I am now interning at a top spa in town called Cleopatras.
They use products like Clarins and the renowned famous worldwide spa brand Elemis.
I fell in love with British born brand Elemis as soon as i started working with the products. They truly do deliver what they claim the products provide. All natural, very high standards and most importantly effective!


You really do pay for the product here and not just a name or packaging. They use first base extractions from plants and herbs, which make it more expensive but more potent, and you are guaranteed optimum results. They have been around for over 20 years now and still going strong as the worlds leading spa brand! I will be  blogging about the skincare range iv started using soon, once iv given it a couple months trial.
But today, Im going to tell you about dry skin body brushing. Elemis have many philosophies, but one that stands strong and what made Elemis a leading and popular brand is the dry body brushing with there famous Cactus body brush.

This is truly amazing. Use the brush dry every morning. Brush body in the direction of the heart (clockwise) and it will minimize appearance of cellulite. Helps improve circulation and lymphatic flow. The lymphatic system works in conjunction with your blood (circulatory system) to eliminate toxins and waste. It also removes dead skin and ex foliates, refining skin texture and improving over all skin color!

Make sure to either wash it regularly or use the tea tree spray that comes with the range after each use.

Iv been doing it for 2 days now and the difference in my skin is incredible! Soft, smooth radiant and feels like a baby's bum! :)

Until next time!

Ciao Bella's! xoxo

Makeup photoshoot for Portfolio

Hey guys!
Just wanted to share with you a recent shoot i did. I absolutely loved the end result thanks to Tina and Mariyah whom i work with regularly and the gorgeous models of course!
 I wanted to create some clean beauty looks for my portfolio. Il break down each look for you separately, this posts look is the dark glossy eye effect which i did on beautiful Cat.

What i used

Smashbox photofinish primer

Graftobian HD cream foundation

Graftobian set translucent powder

stila contour kit

coastal scents blush pallette in the peachy bronze tone (they have no names)

eyes

eyebrows filled in with Mac espresso eyeshadow and set with clear brow gel

mac blackground paint pot as base

Mufe #92

Mac plum dressing and Parfait amour mixed

Mac carbon

Vaseline( for the glossy wet effect)

lips

max factor nude lipliner (cant remember name, but its very light)

concealer on lips

nyx clear gloss

I hope you guys like it :) I love it ! i had so much fun shooting with the girls again and the results are truly amazing. Quick tip regarding glossy eye, its not very wearable because it creases within minutes and its usually just reserved for shoots and fashion editorials but if you still want to wear it, just use a lot of  shimmer or a metallic finish eyeshadow instead! 

Take care

Ciao bellas! xxx

Natural Flawless Foundation tutorial

Hey guys!
Check out my new video, I do apologize for the terrible lighting but i recorded it at night and hardly have enough light in my room. But I promise il record one in the day next time so you guys can see better!
Here are the products i used in my video
Face
Cetaphil moisturizer
Smashbox photofinish primer
MAC nc40 studiofix fluid floundation
MUFE corrector pallete #5
Benefit eye bright pencil
Smashbox Artificial light in Glow
MAC mineralize skinfinish natural powder
Nyx peach blush


Eyebrows
Smashbox Brow tech 
Lips
Smashbox crystal Gloss


I had trouble uploading the video to my blog so heres the link!
http://www.youtube.com/user/AlessiaDArtistries
Ciao bellas! xxx

ps..excuse my messy fringe, i had just washed it and it was sooo soft and annoying!

Product Review :Amazing Eye balm!

Hey all!

Hope your all doing well, because i am! I'm so enjoying blogging and recording makeup tutorials, and im also done with my finals so pretty happy!

So a couple months ago i had a HUGE issue with adult acne, and let me tell you it wasn't pretty!

I came back from my summer holiday in Italy and broke out in small, red, sore, sensitive rash like acne on my forehead and had it for weeks! Nothing i did would clear it up. I went on Cetaphil cleanser and moisturizer, didn't work.I tried masks, ex-foliating gently to improve the regeneration of skin cells but nothing worked!

So i ended up going to the pharmacy and getting something stronger and more effective. And boy did i find it!

I was prescribed benzyl peroxide cream 10 percent and zinc tablets (as well as replenishing my B complex)

Some of you may not know, but zinc is a fantastic anti oxidant mineral, which helps fight free radicals that contribute to damaged and ageing skin!

So i started taking my supplements, and applying the cream morning and night (as well as protecting my skin with 50 spf) because the peroxide cream makes your skin photosensitive (sun sensitive) and if you dont protect it it can lead to pigmentation.

Two weeks later, my forehead cleared up! I was so happy, but the skin around my eyes became super dry and flaky and uncomfortable. So i after trying out several drugstore brands to no avail, i made my way to one of my favorite organic stores L'Occitane En Provence!

Let me tell you the miracle eye cream i bought!

The wonderful shea butter eye balm!

This is what they say :

This balm provides immediate action to improve surface hydration and stop feelings of discomfort and tightness. With its rich and silky smooth texture, it acts like a comforting caress on the skin: smoothes fine dehydration lines, provides the skin with non-stop, 24-hour intensive hydration, and protects the skin against harsh climatic conditions.

 It really did do just that...it was amazing and still is, i use it morning and night and it got rid of the dryness and is so smooth and moisturizing i absolutely love it!