Benefit's PORE-Fessional!

Hello Beauties!
I know, it's been a while, It's just been really crazy with work + school. Anywho, I finally got around to doing a review (with photos) of the AMAZING Benefit product "Pore-fessional Pro Balm." I received the product in my January Glam Bag from Ipsy and this thing is seriously amazing!!! It makes your pores look minimized A LOT, and it also makes any oily part of the skin, Matte <3. I first posted it on my Instagram account (@makeupbycharlene) and I wasn't the only one who used and loved it! I also read/watch all of these Makeup Artists's on that RAVE about this product in their videos. You can put this on before makeup (since it also acts as a primer, after makeup, and touch ups through your day!) So I put together a before and after of the results of the product. You're going to think I used photoshop because of the dramatic difference it made, but I can guarantee you, there is no photoshop used on these pics! The pics are all taken off of my iPhone 5s and I did it while I was at the salon on the weekend (I used the backside camera for more clarity).  Scroll for more!
PS: I've tried a bunch of face/pore minimizers! the only one that stuck to me was Smashbox's Photo Finish, it was good but this one is WAY better! <3 <3 <3 Enjoy! Follow my business makeup account on Instagram please! @makeupbycharlene

The Full-sized bottle that you can buy from any beauty store that sells benefit!

The Before and After of the benefit Pore-fessional Pro Balm!
I swear no photo-shop!
All I have on my face is some Cetaphil moisturizer! Zero makeup, I like applying the cream first!
Minimizes the appearance of pores like no other!
Makes skin appear matte!
Acts as a primer before makeup!
Can also be put over the makeup, throughout your day!

SERIOUSLY!

A look at a busy Saturday at work!

Hello There!

So it was a crazy day at the salon Saturday,  this is typically how weekends go once Wedding season kicks in, which it officialy has! I managed to get a few pics from my clients' makeup and also some other pics from my day. There were lots of weddings and engagements, which means lots of great clients to doll up! Here are some of my favorite ones throughout my day....

This lovely lady wanted a simple clean look, with winged liner, and lots of lashes! She was very satisfied which made me also very very happy :)

This client was unsure of what to do with her makeup, however she wanted a pop of blue without it looking tacky or too much, and we did just that, and she loved it! I love the simpleness of it, and how clean it is (for a blue smokey eye)!

Also loved her hair! Done by one of the Salons hairstylists Helana!

Third favorite of the day was a client who wanted a simple, silver eye, liner and lashes, and she also, loved the end result. Love making my clients happy! <3

How gorgeous is she!? Hair also by the Fabulous Helana! <3

It was a long day of makeup, but it flew by and the end of the day is the most rewarding part, when I get to finish off these clients and they all leave happy and wanting to come back, no greater feeling. :)

I also did makeup on the cutest little girl, she was such a diva! She asked for blush, lipstick, and hand sanitizer! LOL

And of course, while killing those minutes in between the wait for my clients, there has to be some selfie's in order! Lol :D 

The lighting at the Salon I work at is just too great <3 Oh yeah and that's me with my blonde hair! And this style is what I call my lazy hair day style. Headband and a braid, no easier and quicker style than this one. I love this skull scarf from Forever 21, and my favorite camera earrings by Betsey Johnson that I received as a gift :)

It was a natural makeup kind of day, just a light/thin layer of Maybelline FIT ME foundation, some under eye concealer also by the Maybelline FIT ME line, some MAC translucent powder to set the foundation and concealer, (so fluffy and light), Covergirl Lashblast waterproof mascara, and a tad bit of Too-Faced blush.

Hope you all enjoyed your Saturday! Next blog post will be the review on a new skin product that I am obsessed with! 

Stay Tuned!

-Char <3

Hi!.... I need to figure out the proper blog greetings lol, Still new to this, Anyways, since I didn't have a chance to post anything new on my blog today, I guess I'll post an oldie just for the outfit and hair for this day. This was back in 2012 when my hair was dark, and growing out from the angled bob, with fringe bangs, 2 months prior. I loved it! But I grew it out after that one cut so it would be the proper length for my wedding. That color is my natural color, I had never touched the color of my hair until going blonde recently. I know, this is a random post, but hey. Top is from Forever 21, Skirt is from H&M, Shoes & Necklace are from Forever 21, Gold chain bracelet is Juicy Couture. Goodnight Dolls! <3

 

Welcome :)

First Post! Hi! :) So I guess a little bit about myself should be shared. I am 21, Happily Married to a man who inspires my creativity even more with his passion turned into career, as a Chef! I am also a current student going for my Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice. (I know, very different than your typical Makeup Artist, but hey, it's what interests me most in the educational department.) During the week, Im constantly creating new makeup looks, and feeding my creative urges, and on the weekends I work at a Salon doing makeup professionally on my clients, building friendships with my them and seeing them happy with their makeup motivates me even more! However aside from being a Makeup Artist, I also work as a Legal Assistant, in correspondence with my school, to help with the experience and field, It's a job that I also really really enjoy. Why the Legal Assistant job? Well, I plan to go into the Law field, and become a successful Attorney, and the experience, is great for that! Anyway, My hopes for this blog are for my readers and followers to get to know me and passions, spread the word of creativity out, inspire others to show their uniqueness, turn your hobbies into dreams and dreams into reality, and most importantly, have fun with it! New looks will be coming soon to follow up this first blog post, however, I will also be uploading old posts here, and there. 

Stay Tuned!

-Char <3