NYE LOOK INSPIRE BY THE BIG APPLE!

Since we coming to the New Year I wanted to do a fun look and I got inspired by NEW YORK 

I miss it I haven't been there in 3yrs soon I will be there. 

 I used Fi.R Cosmetics 

 I used ONYX, SMURFFETTE , BLOOD DIAMOND, ELECTRIC GREEN, PINK PANTHER

Red Glitter 

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2012 

TIME TO RISE TO THE TOP!

Fi.R Cosmetics Must Have for 2011-2012

from the left dry and to the right they are wet

as you could see they are very pigments! 

And the jars! 

Here are my must have for the holidays, Blood Diamond,Soft Sage,Bronze 

I wanted to give you guys some inside to my pigments and the colors that are a must have for this season. I have a lot of colors but I want to give you guys the choices I have made. What I love about my pigments is that they are very versatile. They could be used dry, wet, eyeliner, lips, even nails.. I have used some for my cheeks!

Me as a makeup artist is always looking for something I could use in many ways. As well carry them in my makeup kit. I carry them everywhere because people always ask me where did you get that color. I always tell them I have my own pigments. They get amazed that I have unique colors never seen before.  

Since we in the holidays spirit I wanted to share some of my colors you would like! If you are interested in getting some let me know. You could go here to check out the rest of the amazing colors http://www.facebook.com/Fi.RCosmetics 

Also when you order I send out some extra beauty goodies as a surprise. So why pass on getting some free items!
For 3 for $30 you get pigments and extra free stuff
Or 5 for $45 you get pigments and extra free stuff 

I will be doing a look with these colors later on today. So stay tune.....

Chocolate Mask Treatment Yummy..

This is what I use everyday to clean my face. Its gentle and I like that. You could get this at Walmart. 

Chocolate Mask I did on my face it smells so good I wanted to eat it. You want to have you face clean before using this. Once you massage it to your face and neck. You could relax and wait 15 mins. Once that mask gets dry. Then you could take it of and damp your face. As soon as I took it off my face felt great. I got this amazing mask at your local Target. 

I love these wipes before I wash my face. I use this amazing wipes. They smell like blueberries. Got them at Target as well. These are awesome if you go out and dont feel like washing you face. I use these and then I'll wash my face in the morning. 

Funny me with the chocolate mask.. It gets really tight and that means its doing its job! 

I 

I love these products there are samples I got at the skin care expo. 

Hydro peptide. These are only able to get when you have a licensed. 

I love the way they work on the skin. My skin feels hydrated!

Bang a quick way of making your face feel amazing. Hydrated as well. 

Skin is always important to keep it looking radiant! 

The Best Gift Ever!

I want to thanks Xong Hong for capturing a picture of my little boy.

I cant believe how fast he has grown. 

He is so creative he gets is from his parents

I'm a proud mother. He is a handful 

but he is worth it because he is my miracle baby! 

This xmas nothing matter because he the best gift ever!

Tuesday Look

Loving Fi.R Cosmetics, Wet & Wild, Revlon photo ready, E.L.F,

Colors I used were chocolate, coffee, blood diamond,

Drug store Haul

Maybelline baby lip balms 

NYC concealers yellow and green and Mascara , Nail polishes 

HIP eyeliners 

Maybelline eye shadows & studios 

Revlon lip gloss 

Makeup for Rosacea

While medical therapy can address the underlying physical aspects of rosacea, makeup can help instantly improve the look of your skin and boost your self-confidence about your appearance. Here are some tips to help you look and feel your best.

• Get a clean start. Before applying makeup, cleanse and moisturize your face with skin-care products appropriate for your skin. Always treat skin gently, never rubbing or pulling with your fingers, makeup sponges or even a washcloth or towel, as this may cause irritation. And use the right tools to minimize irritation — anti-bacterial brushes may be best, since even the oil and bacteria on your fingers can irritate skin.

Effective use of cosmetics can reduce the 
appearance of symptoms.

• Keep it simple. The more ingredients and products you apply to your skin, the higher the likelihood that an ingredient or product may aggravate it. That's why it may be helpful to use multi-function products, such as a green-tinted base that also contains sunscreen. Always test a new product in a peripheral area — your neck, your arm — before using it on your face to make sure your skin doesn't react to it. Avoid any products that burn, sting or irritate your skin.
• Use a green-tinted base. A sheer green-tinted primer is a good choice for a makeup base — it can help visually correct redness and even out skin tone. Get one with UVA/UVB protection and you'll help shield skin from exposure that can aggravate rosacea. A protective base has another bonus, too: it helps your makeup last longer.
• Choose oil-free foundation and concealer. Look for an oil-free foundation that offers the level of coverage you need, from sheer to full. And for both foundation and concealer, choose your shade carefully. Foundation should match your natural skin tone as closely as possible, while concealer should be just one shade lighter than your natural skin tone.

Use of a brush, rather than a sponge,
can minimize irritation.

• How to apply foundation. Use a light touch when applying foundation. You may want to use an antibacterial foundation brush to apply it rather than a sponge (too harsh for skin) or your fingertips (can add unnecessary oil to the face). For brush application, start by applying a small amount of liquid foundation to the back of your hand. Dab with the brush and smooth over your face, starting in the center and blending outward. For cream or powder foundation, sweep the brush across the surface of the compact and apply to your face. Use broad strokes for large areas of the face: cheeks, forehead and chin. Use the edge of the brush to reach narrow areas: nose, mouth, eyes and hairline. Blend well. Be sure to clean the brush between uses.
• How to apply concealer. Use an antibacterial concealer brush to lightly dot concealer under your eyes, starting at the inner corner and working outward. Blend well for a seamless look. You can hide bumps or visible blood vessels by dabbing and blending concealer directly onto each area, then using foundation all over to create a more even tone.
• Consider cover-corrective makeup. Especially for those with moderate to severe rosacea, cover-corrective cosmetics may be an appropriate option. Available in a choice of formulations with UVA and UVB sun protection and a wide array of tones to match your natural skin color, they can thoroughly conceal many types of skin imperfections to create a flawless look.
• Explore the benefits of mineral powder. Mineral makeup is often a good choice for skin with rosacea, as it typically doesn't contain potentially irritating ingredients. There are also innovative mineral powder formulas specifically formulated to color-correct redness. Dust a yellow-toned mineral powder over foundation, or use it over your protective base instead of foundation to help further tone down the look of redness.
• To blush or not to blush. Mineral powder blushers are also available, but since skin already tends to have a lot of color, go easy on cheek color if you use it at all. Choose sheer blush formulated for sensitive skin and apply sparingly with an antibacterial brush, sweeping it from the apples of the cheeks toward the temples.
• Opt for extra-gentle eye makeup. Eyes are sensitive to begin with, and if yours have signs and symptoms of ocular rosacea, it's especially important to treat the eye-area skin gently. Select products designed for sensitive eyes that have been ophthalmologist tested — and allergy- tested, fragrance-free formulas may be ideal. Mascara and eyeliner should be easy to apply and remove without pulling or tugging on the eyes. Look for mascara formulas that can be gently removed by simply rinsing with warm water. Mineral powder eye shadow may be the perfect choice for eyes susceptible to rosacea symptoms. Neutral colors, both in shadow and eye pencils, may also be less irritating than strong jewel tones since they have less pigment.
• Go for neutral lips. Lips will shine in neutral shades close to your natural lip color. Avoid red shades that may exacerbate the look of redness in your skin
  
  
  Thanks to http://www.rosacea.org/patients/skincare/makeuptips.php

New Review on Sonia Kashuk Tinted Moisturizer SPF15

before

After 

Here are the colors

Here is my take on these Tinted Moisturizer. I went to Target and did a big haul. I wanted to try some things out and tell you guys all about. I'm going to start by talking about these Tinited Moisturizer. I have never used one before so I wanted to try this brand. So they have 4 different colors. I know I don't like to use makeup all the time. I have surf the net and seen people talk about tinted moisturizer. I'm going to tell you which shades I got. I purchase  Linen, Fair, Beige, Tan. My colors is Tan.

What is a tinted moisturizer: It helps balance and protect your skin. Tinted moisturizer is makeup and treatment in one. Light reflectors help disguise fine lines and wrinkles. Delivers a more even skin tone. UVA and UVB protection.

Directions for use: Choose your shade, apply to fingertips and blend over entire face and neck. Avoid direct contact with eyes.

My intake on how it feels:

I like the way it glides on the skin. It feels light. I like that. I will show you before and after on my face on the coverage. I just did one side of my face to show you guys. I like the packaging and it also gives you an expire date so you know when its time for a new one. I got these awesome tinted moisturizer at your local Target for only $12.99 each. You could wear them alone or you could use it as a base as well. Follow to your normal routine. 

Would I recommend this products I would 

A little goes a long way if you looking for that nice tint or something underneath. 

New Revlon Colorburst Lipglosses

The colors I got are Fire, Pink ice, Crystal Lilac

Today was my drug store haul so I want to present this amazing lip gloss I got from this collection. I got three for now but I will be getting more. Love the packaging. The gloss is light. I hate those sticky one because they seem to stick to things and I hate when that happens. So I came across these and I had to get some. I got a red of course I love red! I got some pink ones. I will post some swatches and photos of them so you could see what I'm talking about. I also want to mention I like the wand inside. It’s has a curve on the tip so it feels even smoother. 

I actually mix the two pinks and I love it because its not that crazy it gives you that nice soft healthy look for the lips. Under that I apply the baby lips from Maybelline and my lips are feeling so good!

Pink ice, Crystal Lilac onTogether

Fire 

New Baby Lips from Maybelline

Well since the holidays are here are Lips tend to get dry on us...I found these awesome lip balms and I wanted to share & talk all about them..  It also has SPF very important to me because taking care of your face is not only important. So are our lips!!

Clinically proven to make lips 82% visibly less dry, 94% less rough, 77% more supple, and 77% better looking after just four weeks of use! It’s clinical care for baby soft lips!

Glide baby lips SPF 20 lip balm over the lips before sun exposure. Wear it alone or under your favorite Maybelline New York lipcolor. 

The names are (grape vine, cherry me, peppermint, peach kiss, quenched, pink punch)

Its a must to have in our makeup kits & everyday uses.

8hrs of moisturizing 

I got mines at Walmart. 

My Morning Makeup Routine

Everyday makeup using Fi.R Cosmetics

Fi.R cosmetics samples

Another Make up artist in MD using Fi.R Cosmetics & giving a review 

Tutorial: Blue Winged Liner & Bold Lip

Introducing Fi.R Cosmetics thanks Avi  from Brooklyn, NY 

Butterfly Facepaint with New Fi.r Pigments by Neva the Diva! Diva Design...

Check out Neva Using Fi.R Cosmetics

Fi.Я Cosmetics: "When You Look Fierce You Are Fear-less"

Fan trying out samples of the pigments! Thanks Love!

My look for Wednesday

I love the holidays.. And today I was feeling joyful and wanted to walk out of my house looking hot and fierce!
I wont write much because this blog will be more about the photos!

                                         I'm so happy to be able to share photos with my fans!

Inspire With Art!

I have come along way since I started with my makeup artistry and I take great passion in what I do. I love fashion. I was born this way ' like Lady Gaga sings". I love to be different. With a twist that I could show the different styles. I can call my own! Since I were little girl I always wanted to stand out but having an impact where ever I went. I know I was born to be someone and to help and change peoples life's. I get inspire by others objects, shapes, and life.

Makeup Artist Stephanie "FiFi" Rodriguez

Makeup Artist Stephanie "FiFi" Rodriguez

Check out this amazing article written about me!

My make up for Thanksgiving using Fi.R Cosmetics

I want to show you guys how I did my make up for Thanksgiving.

 I will be explaining how I did my face. First I always start with a nice clean face and make sure I have moisturizer on my face

Then I always make sure I wear my Aveeno SPF of 30 off over my face. I love that brand because it’s light weight. I know some SPF feel sticky and white all over you face and you have to blend a lot to make it disappear. It's a must buy!

The next step I use my Maybelline concealer 24. In the shade of medium beige.

What I like about this product is that it covers all day long. When apply it dries quick so you have you fast with it. I did a post about this products a couple of weeks check it out it called http://fifisbeautyartistry.blogspot.com/2011/11/drug-store-products.html

Then I would go to do my eyes first before I do my whole make up. That's a personal preference!

Then I do using eye insurance from 

Too faced. I love it!!

For my eye colors I used Fi.R Cosmetics.

In the inner tear docks I used Peep, then half of the eye I used pumpkin, and the end I used brown, Coffee to crease. The eye colors I used them dry. For my waterline and under eye liner I used Rock Teal. I used it wet.

For the lips I used some M.A.C lip glass and I added some Champagne and some milani clear gloss. 

But in between before I put on my lip color. I always use DCT daily conditioning treatment. Just to prevent feathering. When I apply my lip color. I just like my lips to feel nice and moist not chapping at all. 

The next step I apply Rimmel London Fix & Perfect. Foundation primer. I love this primer because has 

A nice fragrance to it. It feels great on the skin as well. It smoothes the skin and minimizes pores. This is a plus. 

For the foundation I use Maybelline Pure Makeup in the color medium honey beige. What I like about

This foundation  has a shine-free with H20-oil free. It's discontinue but I find it in Biglots a lot. When 

I see them I get the whole rack. 

To shape my eyes brows I use M.A.C eyebrow pencil called Spiked. 

For maraca I use One by One Volum' Express by Maybelline

It applies smoothly, makes my lashes look super long with a single coat, and it doesn't clump like other mascaras I've tried

For blush I used this orange color I purchase at Hot Topic and I love it.

 

Here is my look hope that helps you. 

Hopefully you could create this look!!

This just took 10 mins to do it.

For everyday make up you could take form 5-10 mins top. 

For events and special occasions then you would go ahead to do more!

 I also went natural with my hair because I wanted to go with something different!!

If you are interesting on getting my pigments check out my link

http://www.facebook.com/Fi.RCosmetics

A lot of the products I spoke about some are here in a photo.

 I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. Second day time to eat more!!! Fierce and Fear-less

Paul Mitchell express style Hot off the press

Paul Mitchell express style Hot off the press thermal protection spray is you iron’s best friend. This quick-drying spray helps up styling time and protects fragile strands when thermal styling irons turn up the heat. The flexible hold, humidity-resistant formula is the perfect finishing touch for any style-curly or straight.

I use this hair spray and I love the smell and I like the fact that it doesn’t damage your hair. Especially when you using the flat iron because when you flat iron you hair a lot it does damage your hair. I use my flat iron so much because I do have the short hair so it’s quicker for me to do that.

If you looking for a hair spray that wont damage you hair this is the one you should get. It’s also affordable and it’s a big can too. For the price.

Here is how it looks!

Get Fi.R Cosmetics For your Holiday gifts!

I wanted to let you guys know I have my own make up line! It’s called Fi.R Cosmetics. 

They are highly pigments and I wanted to share this post with you guys and if you interested on them I will post links where you could purchase them. If you are a makeup artist like me then you would love to have these colors in your kits. I love make up so I wanted to come out with something special. I wanted to come out with colors that could go with any shade of skin types. I know sometimes we can’t find that popping color. This is why Fi.R Cosmetics was born. I always had a dream to come out with something like this. The make up to be as well versatile where if you want to have a day look you could if you going out or going to an event you wet the colors and the color stands out more. Some you could use on your lips and I will tell you which ones are for the lips. I have a range of colors and I want to share them with you guys to take a look.

I started this July of 2011 and I have had success so I want to become a big company. I’m a busy girl with blogging and doing make up gigs and etc. Having to do my makeup line is my project and my success story. They are custom colors. Colors are chosen by me to effectively meet the demands of the everyday women  and the demands of professionals who use makeup in the professional setting. These pigments are one of a kind and are made to order. I wanted to do something that came from my heart. Let me show you what I have  guys. You are going to love these colors. As much as I do. I will give you the link where you could go check them out and shop online right one the fan page on Facebook. http://www.facebook.com/Fi.RCosmetics

This is the link where I have my pigments. The prices for my pigments are $10 each or 3 for $25 or 5 for $40 and shipping is $5 anywhere in the US. Fi.R Cosmetics has been seen on runways, events, media, YouTube. Many more things to come for the cosmetics line. I'm going to show you how these awesome colors look and please don't miss out because I know you are going to love these colors. Unique & Bold colors!!!!

Matte- Rock Teal 

Shimmer- Butter Scotch 

Shimmer- Champagne

Shimmer- Groun

Shimmer-Soft Sage

Shimmer- Cotton Candy 

Matte-Chocolate

Shimmer- Blood Diamond

Shimmer-Pumpkin 

Shimmer-Chrome

Shimmer- Bronze

Shimmer- Golden Pyramid 

Matte-Mamey 

Shimmer- Denim Blue 

Shimmer- Midnight Sparkle

Matte-Cocoa

Shimmer-Desert

Shimmer-Electric Green 

Shimmer- Coffee

Shimmer- Cleopatra 

Matte-Brown

Shimmer-Jazzy Jewel

Shimmer-Smurfette

Matte-Retro Pink 

Shimmer-Peep

Matte -White Out

Matte- Onyx

Shimmer- Pink Panther 

Shimmer- Neon Red

If you like any colors let me know at Fi.RCosmetics@gmail.com I could send you an invoice to your email.. To get the 3 for $25  5 for $40  you have to send me an email because online I don't have it set up as of yet. So it would be 3 for 25 plus 5 for shipping or 5 for 40 plus 5 for shipping. I could send you a Paypal invoice. You could still get pigments online as well. If you just want to get one its also welcome there. Then I will ship your colors to you!!! Remember this "

 Fierce & Fabulous "

Love Fi.R Cosmetics!!! 

We have new packaging !

Here is a video I made Intro for Fi.R Cosmetics