Cortney Loves (March 2013 Favorites)

April 15, 2013 By Cortney Leave a Comment

I was sitting around the other day sifting through some of my Beauty Videos and I realized it had been FOREVER since I did a monthly favorites video/ post. What better way to celebrate the middle of April than with a post of my March 2013 favorites???

Please be sure to comment if you have used any of these items. Some of them are things I really WISH I had ;P so comment if I am just wasting my time or if I absolutely need them.

Buxom Full Bodied Lipstick in Provocateur (Full Red). This shade looks so pretty and i am back in my Red Lipstick phase. I have used Buxom lip glosses before, but never their lipstick. Really want to try this.

Dr. Perricone Blue Plasma peel. The description says that it smoothes, hydrates, and attacks only dead skin cells. Fine for sensitive skin leaving no redness or irritation. This sounds great and looks pretty too.

I adore everything about this bag. It is a nice size to fit everything you need and i’m crazy for just about anything floral print.

I want this Hanging Ball Glass Vase! It is so whimsical and lovely… I wonder if they can make multiple sizes… A backyard full of these would be magical

Comment and let me know your favorites for the month!!

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MAC introduces: Archie’s Girls

February 6, 2013 By Cortney Leave a Comment

Archie’s Girls is the newest release at MAC cosmetics. I have to say I am really impressed with the selection and can’t wait to test out some swatches for you guys.

If I was to choose one word to describe MAC, it would have to be Creative. I honestly love the collections they come out with and there is always something for everyone.

[ RELATED: Top 5 Lipstick Shades 4 Spring ]

The rivalry continues between Betty and Veronica. I personally love both sets. Betty has more options for a day time look. Think Pastel Pink and Coral. If you’re looking for a darker- more evening look, I would go with Veronica. But of course, you’re free to mix and match

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As you can see, Archie’s Girls is super cute. If you know someone from that era, this would make a great Valentine’s Day Gift filled with nostalgia.

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Makeup Love, Personal Update & The New Blog

January 15, 2013 By Cortney 2 Comments

I’m not totally sure where to begin this post. Things have been hectic (as always) but i’ m feeling so good about 2013. I’ve been waiting a while for this year to come around. I won’t go into great detail about that, as I plan on posting more about it on the new blog: www.CortneySalerno.com.

The new blog isn’t necessarily “brand new”, but it’s been sitting idle while i’ve been brainstorming ideas. I hadn’t been completely sure what I wanted for the site specifically. Luckily i’ve got that question answered and we’re just fine tuning the design. CortneySalerno.com is going to be a database for all of my Projects & Blogs. CS.com is intended to be more “personal” and less edited. You can find out what is going on with me personally and what new venture i’m on to next.

I wanted to write an apology to those of you whom I haven’t been able to respond to as of late. I still have your comments and messages, i’ve just been stretched SO thin lately. I will be getting back to all of you shortly though- don’t give up on me <3

Keep up with me at: facebook/cosmeticsbycortney

For those of you that follow CBC’s YouTube, stay tuned for new videos in the following weeks. I’m going to have lots of new Beauty Reviews and I think a new giveaway announcement as well ;P

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Too Faced Lip Insurance Review

November 4, 2012 By Cortney 1 Comment

As important as our favorite makeup products are, many of them wouldn’t be quite as note-worthy if we weren’t using them with the proper primers. There are many Lip Primers on the market now a days at many different price ranges, but I decided I wanted to share with you my thoughts on the Too Faced Lip Insurance primer.

[ Related: Top 5 Lipstick Shades for Spring ]

Pros:

Light Milky Color- does not effect lip product color.
Long Lasting
A Little Goes a long Way
Reasonably priced considering the length of time this should last you. You can usually find this for about $19.00

Cons:

Does feel slightly uncomfortable after you apply it to your lips; Chalky/ Dry/ etc.

Allin all, I rate this an A+ and would recommend it to anyone looking for a good lip primer.

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New Pins! Via CortneyLoves

July 22, 2012 By Cortney 2 Comments

It’s that time again! You all know how obsessed I am with Pinterest. Here is another weekly dose of fresh pins. Comment and let me know if you’d like to see more of these!

This is similar to my last haircut. It’s classy with a twist of flirty

So in love with this Angel Aurora (Cactus) Quartz Ring.

Classy Suit and Classy Pose. Had to add to The Classy Man.

FABULOUS. ‘Nuff Said.

Dachsund mixed with a Golden Retriever <3

HAHA

Genius! I’m so gonna try this

You Gotta Fight Like Hell. Loved the show and the Lessons it Taught.

Love the dewy blush. Well….I love it all. lol

I love Ring Displays like this. It’s like Hunting for Treasure.

Be sure to Comment and Tell me Your Favorite Pin!…. Do you have a Pinterest?

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3 Beauty Essentials for Summer

June 26, 2012 By Cortney 1 Comment

I have to admit that so far the weather has been much less extreme here in Southern California than it was last summer (knock on wood!). But as most of you know, keeping your face pristine can be challenging even in the most ideal weather. Here are the 3 essentials you need to keep a fresh face this summer:

Primer: This is an indespensable tool for a flawless face. Most primers help protect your makeup from even the most humid of days. If you’re planning a day at the beach, don’t apply your makeup without this secret weapon. I recommend this primer by Smashbox.

Waterproof Mascara: You never know when the heat is going to hit at an all-time-high and we all know that oily eyelids can drag your makeup down big time. And let’s face it- none of us really want to look like a member from KISS.

Favorite Lipgloss or Lipstick: This is your opportunity to add a pop of color to your face without taking too much time out of your morning routine. When you’re in a hurry and don’t have time to grab the eyeshadow, reach for the nearest lipgloss. Oh, and did I mention- Lip products tend to last a long time regardless of the weather outside

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Recent Pinterest Pins by CortneyLoves

April 30, 2012 By Cortney Leave a Comment

It’s no secret how obsessed I am with Pinterest; That website is like a visual wonderland for all things pretty and/ or interesting. I decided that I wanted to do regular updates for pins I find particularly exceptional starting today!

If you’d like to follow me, click here. Or if you need an invite, please provide me with your email address using the “contact tab” or any social media outlets on the front page of CBC.

Pictured Below: Matt Bomer’s stylish suit can be found in The Classy Man, This beautiful River is in Explore , The Gamblers Eye Luv U, The Table Clock Book is in Apartment Decor, Awesome Accessories in Spring Fashion, This amazing dress is in Prom, and last but not least: Party Girl

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Liptini Lip & Cheek Tint Review

March 6, 2012 By Cortney Leave a Comment

If you’d like to see the vlog on this product, feel free to visit my Youtube channel. I’m wearing this in the video so you can get an idea of what it looks like on.

This was the first product i’ve used from Liptini and i’m really impressed. As you can see from the photo and from my video (if you checked out the vlog review), this is a really bold color- perfect for spring and summer. I know for some it might seem intimidating to wear a bright garnet on your lips, but the time is now to be brave and try new things!

See: Everyone Can Wear Red Lipstick- Even You!

I loved the smooth and dry consistency of this. When I first selected it, I expected it to be more of a gloss but it wasn’t. This actually reminds me of many Stila lip products. It goes on very dry, similar to lipstick- but even dryer. This might not sound very appealing to most people, but don’t think of dry like sand paper, it feels more like a lip primer. Very similar texture to the Too Faced Lip Insurance.

All in All:

Pretty Color with lots of pigment
Long Lasting
A little bit goes a long way
Dry but not flaky- I did use a lip primer though
Packaging is a convenient size for any purse or makeup bag

Thanks to BeautyBridge.com for sending me this awesome product. *All opinions expressed here are that of my own.

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Favorite Beauty Products of February 2012

March 3, 2012 By Cortney Leave a Comment

One of the funnest things to participate in when you have a Beauty Vlog is a monthly favorites video. This is where I get to talk about my favorite beauty products for the month and also any products I may regret purchasing. Sometimes mine won’t strictly be beauty products, I might show you a new phone case I bought and really like. It can pretty much be any product that is a current fav, but I do generally like to stick to beauty products for mine.

Here are my favorite beauty products for the month of February 2012 (all items are pictured above):

The Republic of Pink Bliss body mist in Perfect Pomegranate: This is seriously one of the best smelling body sprays I have every encountered. The scent is flirty and fresh- perfect for the upcoming Spring and Summer months! My only gripe is that lasting power, I would say the scent lasts no more than 2 hours if i’m lucky

CoverGirl LashBlast Mascara: Definitely a favorite mascara to keep around. Although it was a little pricier than most drug-store brand mascaras, it achieves the quality of many high end mascaras. The bristles on the brush are similar to that of Urban Decays Skyscraper mascara. I’d say it works just as well or even better.

Kat Von D Mi Vida Loca Palette: Although I’ve already done a vlog review and written an article review on this palette, it IS a current favorite, so I mentioned it again. Great colors and great quality shadows. I haven’t purchased a palette this nice in a while. The colors are PERFECT for spring.

Retreat Shea Butter and Honey Lip Butter: A great find at my local Fresh N Easy store. I just happened to walk by and see this sitting on the shelf, and I liked the “natural” look it had. Simple look, but a really good lip butter. I use it to prime my lips for lipstick and lipgloss and I also like to wear it by itself to give my lips a light sheen.

L’Occitane Hand Cream: Typically I don’t use hand creams. I can’t stand any type of greasy residue on my hands so I don’t generally seek out lotions for them. I just happened to sample this at Sephora and was really impressed. It leaves a light and soft feel to my hands. It’s not greasy or wet feeling and it has a very light scent. Nothing too distracting.

Too Faced Lip Insurance Lip Primer: To put it simply- this is a really nice lip primer. I use this to avoid “eraser marks” on my lips after applying lipstick and it’s also a nice “go between” when wearing lipgloss (it helps my lips feel less sticky from the gloss). Lip Insurance definitely does it’s job extending the life of lip products.

Lorac TANtilizer Baked Bronzer: Amazingly enough, this was a BirchBox item. Every other month I tend to get a product that I really love from BirchBox (more on that in another article, another day). One month, it was this and I have re-fallen in love with it this February. It has a really nice “vanilla sheen” to it and is very long lasting… I would definitely say this is a must have for Spring and Summer.

I’m always excited to hear what everyone else’s favorites are, comment and let me know!