Product Review: Nature Republic Advanced Cell Boosting Ex BB Cream

In my previous posts, I did reviews on Skin79 Oriental Gold BB Cream and The Face Shop The Skin Extra BB Cream SPF20 PA++. But, this time would be Nature Republic Advanced Cell Boosting Ex BB Cream SPF30. I've been using this product for a month or two and I think I've used it enough times now to give you a little review.

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I like the packaging and it pumps out the cream easily. I've already liked it the first time I used it. This cream is a lot thicker and easier to blend out. It's up to you how much thicker you want it to be. The thicker you apply, the more coverage you get. It has SPF 30 in it which will help protect the skin from the sun. The sales rep told me, there is no need to apply moisturizer anymore as it already has moisturizer in it. I've tried applying it a few different ways now, and the best way that I can work with is to use a primer/moisturizer beforehand and blend out with my fingertips. I don't use brush as it leaves steaks of the BB Cream. As far as coverage goes, it surprises me as it offers me better long-lasting coverage and it does help to even out my skin tone.

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This review is based on my personal experience. Reader discretion is advised before making any decisions based on the information from this blog.

Makeup Tutorial: How to Draw Eyebrow

Here's a quick eyebrow tutorial. Please keep in mind my technique or shape may not work for you. Please refer to my previous post here on How I Trim, Pluck, and Shape Eyebrow.

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Choosing the Right Red Lipstick Color For Your Skin Tone

When worn properly, red lipstick can make a lady look and feel sensual, feminine and sexy! However, if you happen to choose the wrong shade of red you can end up looking more like a clown than a vixen. So, be careful when choosing the right red lipstick for your skin tone.

How To Test Lipstick Properly

Trying the lipstick on is the best way to see how it looks. Attempting to rub it on your hand to test the shade is pretty pointless, as it will always look different on your lips.

Skin Tone Considerations

To start with, be sure you pick shades of red that complement and work with your skin tone. Your skin tone is either warm or cool, with cool skin tones often being paler and full of pink undertones. Warm skin tones are most often darker olive shades, with blue undertones.

If your skin is a cool tone, be sure to look for reds with pink undertones. Many reds come in shades of Berry, Blackberry, Brick or Plum, which are ideal for cool toned ladies. Red with blue undertones are also known to have a visually whitening effect on your teeth, which is always a plus.

If your skin is a warm tone, look for reds with yellow undertones. Many times you'll find flattering red lipsticks in orange shades, warm shades, tomato red shades, brown based shades, golden shades or tawny shades.

The Way To Wear Red Lipstick


While wearing the perfect red lipstick can make you look like a super sexy vixen in any outfit, it's important not to go overboard with the rest of your makeup when you choose red for your lips. Don't try to do a dramatic eye with shadow or overdo it on blush. Pair your red lips with neutral eye shadows, black mascara and thin liner. Add in a little blush that has the same undertone colors of your lipstick, but take it light. You can add a little glamour to your face with highlighter. You can select red lipstick in the evening to feel glamorous. You can also choose to wear it for daytime hours but make sure it's not too heavy and less dark. To make it less heavy and less dark, you can apply your favorite red lipstick lightly over a sheer gloss.

Product Review: Benefit Eyecon Brightening Eye Cream

I bought this product to get rid of my dark circles and fine lines. I use it every morning and night and have seen only minor result especially for my dark circles. I dab it on my middle finger and dot it under my eye area and pat the cream into my skin.

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What I like about this product is that it reduces my fine lines and soften/hydrate my under eye area which is so sensitive and thin. It is a good moisturizing eye cream, I must say and it does have a nice texture.

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For my dark circles, it didn't seem to lighten and fade since the day I've bought it (ie. it's been 4 or 5 months now) and my dark circles is still very obvious :(. I'm a bit disappointed with this product as it does not what it claims to do. Some more, it's not worth the price!!! I thought I would get a better eye cream for the money I've paid for. Lots of sleep is better, I think... So, don't waste your money on this one!! No matter what, I still have to use it up and will definitely not repurchase or recommend this product to anyone. I guess, I still have to continue my search to look for something better that can reduce and lighten my dark circles.

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This review is based on my personal experience. Reader discretion is advised before making any decisions based on the information from this blog.

Nicole's Mirror First Birthday GIVEAWAY!!!

It's time to get excited!! GIVEAWAY time!! Nicole's Mirror is currently having a giveaway and the prizes are awesome!

To join, please click on the image below:

Here are the prizes - 12 products in total. That means there will be 12 winners!!! 

- Urban Decay Primer Potion (Professional size,25ml)

- Laura Mercier Foundation Primer (Oil Free,50ml)

- Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil (Green, 150ml)

- Shu Uemura Pore Principe (30ml)

- Clinique Travel Set (30ml x 1, 15ml x 2)

- Chafing Relief Powder Gel (42g)

- Liese Wave Up Foam 02 (150g)

- Shiseido Sample Set (7ml x 4, 2ml x1)

- OPI Katy Perry Mini Set

- OPI Black Shatter

- Steam Cream Planetarium (Limited Edition)

- Juju Aquamoist Whitening Foaming Cleanser (120g) & Whitening Milk(120ml)

Personal Beauty Secrets Through Color Analysis

Carol Thompson Cosmetics is offering you quality cosmetics, skincare and services fueled by passion and professionalism.

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Online Personal Color Analysis. You will be communicating with Carol Thompson personally.

Makeup Tutorial: Kim Kardashian Vegas Magazine Inspired Look

Finally my new video is up after a long hiatus. This video was recorded few months back. Here's a look from Kim Kardashian that I absolutely love. It was from her Vegas Magazine cover shoot. Keep watching :)