New Beauty Products REVIEW

Hello Beauty and Happy New Year!!

Can you believe it’s 2023?! Yikes, that went by fast! Although some of us may not be as excited for the New Year, I for one am. A new year always brings a sense of new beginnings and new challenges. A time to reflect on our shortcomings from the previous year and the choice to improve upon them. I’m excited for what’s to come! 

To kick off the new year, I’m starting with a product review video. I purchased a bunch of new items and I’ll be honest, some of these just didn’t hit the mark for me. They are quickly becoming internet sensations and super trendy, but I wasn’t that impressed.

You can check out my thoughts and review in this video below. 

PRODUCTS LINKS: 

Find products here: https://liketk.it/3YWKF

Shop Products on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3QoVOJ2 

Bellame Undereye Concealer Brush: https://bellame.com/l/mgJxVb4z 

Contour Brush- Makeup Brush Set: https://amzn.to/3CACbb6 

Mary Kay Translucent Loose Powder: https://tinyurl.com/25mw7k84 

Mary Kay Compact: https://tinyurl.com/5n9axrpz 

Mary Kay Pressed Powder Beige 1: https://tinyurl.com/4y5f8htv 

Mary Kay Pressed Powder Bronze 2: https://tinyurl.com/2yh75m7c 

So, what do you think? Have you tried any of these products for yourself? Did you like them? I’m curious to know what your experience was. Let me know in the comments. 

As always I hope that you enjoyed this post and praying that you have a very Happy and healthy New Year! 

Love & Light,

Cristina

Mathew 5:14-16

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One Shirt… Three looks

I don’t know about you, but I always have the hardest time putting outfits together. I’ll purchase a shirt or pants and wear it the exact same way every time. Well, I’ve made it my personal goal to learn how to style myself! My first item up was these pants I purchased a while ago and couldn’t find anything to wear them with.

I went on the hunt to our local outdoor Fashion Square and I found this clothing boutique called Nadya’s Closet. This place is adorable! It was filled with all of my favorite types of pieces. The amazing thing was they had this shirt paired with similar pants as mine. So I purchased the shirt and the bracelet and viola! It completed the look I was going for so perfectly!

What do you think? (All items in this look are linked below)

Eye Look: MORPHExJaclynHill Palette in Armed & Gorgeous
Face: Bellame Foundation #5 Concealer #3 SHOP HERE
Beauty Products: SHOP HERE
Lashes: SHOP HERE
Fedora & Black Booties: The Wild Woman Boutique SHOP HERE Use CODE CRISTINA15 for 15% off your first purchase!
Leather Jacket: SHOP HERE
White Puma’s: SHOP HERE
Shirt & Bracelet from Nadya’s Closet: SHOP HERE

I hope you found this helpful and if you’d like to see specific looks comment below, or send me a message on Instagram!

xoxo,

Cristina

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Sunset Eyeshadow Makeup Look

Hello Beautiful!

This past weekend my family and I went to Marshall’s to pick up some beauty blenders for my makeup kit. I always like to browse the makeup section while I’m there to see if I find any gems.

This was my lucky day! I scored some #MORPHExJaclynHill palettes for $7.99!!! I was super stoked! I also got a few MAC lipsticks for $7.99 each.

The first Morphe palette I used was Ring the Alarm. It’s a beautiful rich red and brown, warm toned palette. Right up my alley!

I died when I saw this! It even comes with a mirror inside which is a huge plus!

Here’s a pic of the makeup look I created with it and a list of all the products at I used is below.

PRODUCT DETAILS

✨ LTK Shop- List of Makeup Items Used

✨Tread Beauty Lashes – Black Tie Experience: Elegant Experience Lash Box

✨ TikTok – Step by Step video

✨ Follow me on Instagram

So… If you’re ever at a Marshall’s make sure you do a quick check in the makeup section. You might find some steals!

Lots of love, Cristina 😘

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Ready for Fall Makeup Look

Hello beauties!

Who’s ready for Fall?? I have to admit I’m enjoying the last bits of Summer, but my heart is warming up for the change in scenery.

Not to mention the makeup and clothes! Fall is my favorite time of year for makeup and fashion. Here’s a new look to inspire you and to get you ready for the season.

Look Details:

✨Makeup used in this look✨

Cristina’s Bellame Boutique

✨Additional Products used✨

Cristina’s LTK Boutique

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Romantic Pink Makeup Look: using Bellame Products

What’s up Beauty Lovers!

I’m back with a Romantic Pink Makeup look using all Bellame Makeup Products. If you haven’t tried these products you are missing out! They’re infused with clinical-grade skin care and anti-aging ingredients. Since using them I have seen a significant difference in my skin!

Here is the step-by-step video on this look and check the bottom of this post for all the products used.

Here are all the products in this look:
Bellame Illuminating primer: https://bellame.com/l/o42bbn4a

• Provides hydration and glow
• Helps makeup glide on effortlessly

Bellame mattifying primer: https://bellame.com/l/o42bbn4a

• Flawless base
• Minimizes appearance of pores
• Shade 6

Bellame Blush Brush: https://bellame.com/l/o42bbn4a

Bellame Luminous Foundation: https://bellame.com/l/o42bbn4a

• Shade 6
• Infused with clinical grade skin care 
• Infused with Baobab Oil, Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamins A,D,E and F
• It’s hydrating, lightweight and anti-aging

Perfecting Concealer: https://bellame.com/l/o42bbn4a

• Shade 3 inner corner
• Shade 2 outer corner
• Infused with Baobab oil, vitamin E, and Caffeine
• Helps reduce inflammation and puffiness
• Tightens and energizes the skin
• Diminishes fine lines

Mary Kay CC Cream in color deep: www.marykay.com/crisunderwood

Luxe color palette called Down to Earth: https://bellame.com/l/o42bbn4a

• Comes with 4 eyeshadows in matte and shimmer
• Bronzer
• Highlight
• Blush

Luxe liquid eyeliner: https://bellame.com/l/o42bbn4a

• Color black

4-in-1 hydrating mist: https://bellame.com/l/o42bbn4a

• Prime – for perfect makeup application
• Set – to extend makeup wear up to 12 hours
• Conditions – Rich in vitamins and minerals to nourish your skin
• Protects – Formulated with anti-pollution actives to protect the skin

Luxe lip stain in Cali Rose: https://bellame.com/l/o42bbn4a

• Long wearing

I hope you enjoyed this look. If there’s any other suggestions or products you would like me to test out, please let me know in the comments!

xoxo,
Cristina

My son picks my makeup! Vlog style

The adventures of Aaron and mom shopping at Target! I know… so exciting right? Haha. Well it was exciting for me! In this episode of my kid picks my makeup, Aaron chooses a beautiful palette by Maybelline and a crazy wild color palette. I can’t wait to try them both out.

Stick around for this 3 part series. I’ll be swatching and testing out the 2 palettes he got me. Which one should I showcase first?

By the way, he was so excited about that Coca Cola lip smacker. That excitement immediately turned into regret when he realized (or so he thought) it was a “lipstick”. LOL!

Date night makeup look | Smokey Eyes

Hello Beauties!!

Did you miss me!? I know, I know… it’s been a hot minute since I’ve been on here. I took some time off and now I’m super excited to get back into the blogging game.

So this year has been a little crazy. Wouldn’t you agree? Amidst all the chaos of 2020, my husband and I celebrated our 12 year wedding Anniversary. If you ask me, it came at the perfect time! It fell on the weekend that our city opened back up from the Covid lockdown. Hallelujah!! Our most favorite restaurant (Larsen’s Grill) was open for business and taking reservations. So, of course it was necessary to have a much-needed dinner date night!

I love doing a full face of glam when we go out on a date. So I thought I would share the look I created. If you make it to the end you’ll also see all of the mouth watering yumminess that we ate!

Check out the video below on how-to and the products I used are listed under that.

Here are the products I used in this look:

MK Primer: https://bit.ly/2YkG536
Matte 3D Foundation Beige W100: https://bit.ly/3dRDnsu
MK blending sponge: https://bit.ly/3f7r7Ed
MK Undereye Corrector: https://bit.ly/30oVgL4
For my contour I used the MK CC Cream in Deep: https://bit.ly/37eP8Xr
Blended with the MK Blending Brush: https://bit.ly/2YiQxYH
Highlight with MK Perfecting Concealer in Deep Ivory: https://bit.ly/2XON9Wo
Set with MK Translucent loose powder: https://bit.ly/2MGZNkb
Contoured with MK Chromafusion Contour in Latte: https://bit.ly/2MNfNko
Using the MK All over powder brush: https://bit.ly/2AcIUv8
MK Blush in Wineberry: https://bit.ly/3f90oHA
Highlight with MK highlighter in Glazed: https://bit.ly/30ofIMg
Brows using Brow Definer Pencil in Soft Black (discontinued)
Highlight Brow with MK Perfecting Concealer in Deep Ivory: https://bit.ly/2XON9Wo
MK Eye shadows used (some are discontinued colors)
              Biscotti: https://bit.ly/3hcdOEt
              Hazelnut: https://bit.ly/2MLJhzm
              Stone (discontinued)
              Onyx: https://bit.ly/2zjg1gh
MK Liquid Eye Shadow on lid in Light Beam: https://bit.ly/3f9h6qk
Applied with MK Cream color brush: https://bit.ly/2XMvvTb
MK Gel Eyeliner: https://bit.ly/3hg0zTo
 Mascara Limited edition Lash Love Fanorama Mascara: https://bit.ly/30r2cHR
MK Eyeliner in Black in waterline: https://bit.ly/3dODxAx
MK Lip Liner in light nude: https://bit.ly/3cOpQ3s
MK Gel Semi-Shine Lipstick in Raspberry Ice: https://bit.ly/3dPKeT0
MK Lip gloss in Silver Moon: https://bit.ly/3hawvs4

Needless to say, we had an incredible night and the food was AMAZING!!!! We ate like we hadn’t eaten at a restaurant in 3 months (hee hee).

Which restaurant did you go to first after being stuck at home for so long? Let me know 😊

Till the next one, friends!
Cristina

1 Corinthians 16:14 (NKJV) Let all that you do be done with love

A Very Special Thanks to my friend Alin and his band ‘Made of Stone’ for the music in my video! Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPiQbdNfPdXedqusVj3yUkA

Mary Kay True Dimensions lipstick Swatches | Makeup by Cristina Underwood

Hello Beauty lovers!

I’m so excited! I just ordered myself the newest Mary Kay® lipsticks called True Dimensions™ and they are amazing!! They come in 10 beautiful colors:

Wild about pink
Pink chérie
Color Me Coral
Natural Beauté
Sienne Brûlée
Spice ‘N’ Nice
Rosette
Mystic Plum
Sizzling Red and
Firecracker

My favorites were Color Me Coral and Spice ‘N’ Nice. Here are the swatches.

They glide on so smoothly. I’m not kidding, they are like silk going on your lips. They condition the lips all day and also have age-defying ingredients! Check them out Mary Kay- Makeup by Cristina to purchase for just $18 (plus tax & shipping)

Hope you all have a wonderful day! Until the next one Laugh often & Love always!

Xoxo,
Cristina

Blue makeup look | Sugarpill Sweetheart Palette

Hello Beauties!

I just wanted to share my makeup of the day. I really love the pigmentation of Sugarpill Cosmetics eyeshadows. They will stay put all day, but I find its best to use a primer or base such as the NYX jumbo pencil in milk to make the colors pop.

Hope you enjoy the look! Till the next one Laugh often & Love always!

Xoxo,
Cristina

Gold, Red & Brown themed Indian Wedding | Porter Valley Country Club Makeup Artist

Hello beauties!

I had the honor of working on my first Indian Bride this past weekend. I was so fascinated with all the gorgeous dresses, the jewelry and the colors! Everything was so bright and vivid and the ceremony was absolutely beautiful!

Here is the before and after photos of my Bride.

All the eyeshadows I used are from my newest Inglot palette. I bought them at Nigel Beauty Emporium in North Hollywood, CA. The Bride was SO excited when she saw them. They went perfect with her color scheme. Here is a list of all the products I used:
•Cinema Secrets foundation
•Cinema Secrets concealer
•Graftobian HD color palette for highlight and contour
•Mary Kay translucent loose powder
•Mary Kay pressed powder in beige 2 for contour
•Cinema Secrets blush in ‘Heather’
•Inglot eyeshadows in #328, #07, #395, #25, and #52
•Inglot eyeliner gel #90 (Dark brown color)
•Mary Kay waterproof mascara in black
•False lashes #747M from Frends Beauty Supply
•Brow powder duo from Anastasia Beverly Hills

Here is a breakdown of the shadows I used from my custom made Inglot Pallette

This was a blast, I’ll be posting the professional photos as soon as I get them so stay tuned for that 🙂

Until the next one Laugh often & Love always!
Xoxo,
Cristina