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Hello, people! So, I’ve decided to give you guys a little break on hair product reviews. I know not all of my readers have curly hair and I want everyone to benefit from my reviews. I was accepted into Influenster’s St. Ives Live Radiantly Campaign and here is what I think of the products…

Let’s start with the Fresh Skin Apricot Body Scrub. I’ve used it for 2 weeks now and I definitely notice a difference. My skin is very, very dry during the winter months. I will admit sometimes I get lazy and skip body lotion all together. When I use this in the shower, my skin feels soft immediately. I would suggest using this right after you shave so you can see how soft this product can really get your skin.

I’ve always been a fan of St. Ives body lotions. They absorb so quickly into the skin and that’s the main thing that I look for in a lotion. I hate feeling slick and sticky. If you use this lotion following the scrub, your skin will be immaculate. However, if you opt for just the lotion, your skin will still feel soft but not as soft.

Overall, I enjoyed both products and will continue to use them in unison. 🙂

Note: I’ve received these products complimentary for testing purposes.

I’m more than happy to introduce another male MUA to this series! Everyone meet Jay Moctezuma! Born and raised in Santa Barbara, CA, Jay has been into makeup ever since he was growing up, watching his 6 sister apply their mascara and lipstick. The outcome and how beautiful they looked really inspired him and created his love for makeup. He’s been doing his own for the past 2 years!

Q&A

What is your favorite high-end brand?

My favorite high end brand would have to be Giorgio Armani.

What are 3 makeup items you couldn’t possibly live without?

Three items I couldn’t possibly live without would have to be… my Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow wiz, Kat Von D’s Immortal Lash Mascara & Mac Cosmetics’ Fix Plus!

What’s your favorite drugstore brand?

My favorite drugstore brand would have to be NYX Cosmetics. All their products that I have tried are great – none have failed me yet.

What type of beauty product do you buy the most of (mascaras, concealers, lipsticks etc)?

I tend to buy more lipsticks! I love a dark vampy lip & a pretty nude!

What is the most common makeup faux pas that you see?

I’d having to say, using a concealer that’s way lighter than your skin tone!

Do you have a “beauty budget” or do you spend freely?

I don’t have a “beauty budget”. I try not to go crazy, but if I see something that catches my eye or something that’s really popular or “in” then I like to try things for myself and see how well they actually work.

What’s your favorite lipstick?

I don’t have a favorite, but MAC Cosmetics Velvet Teddy would have to be my (favorite nude lipstick).

Describe your everyday makeup look.

Everyday makeup would be.. A little concealer, light foundation, natural eyebrows (not too defined), mascara, and some Chapstick! Nothing too dramatic. Although, I live for dramatic looks!

What’s your favorite mascara?

Kat Von D’s Immortal lash Mascara! I think it will always be my favorite LOL.

Is there any celebrity that you get your makeup inspiration from & why that celebrity?

The Kardashian/Jenner sisters! Their makeup gives me life!!! I love how beautiful they look, from their contour to eyeshadow, to lipstick. They are perfection!

Do you have some favorite beauty gurus? If so, who?

I have so many favorite beauty gurus it’s insane!

Girls: Definitely @Desimakeup, @Chrisspy & @jen_ny69 ! They’re so flawless and effortlessly beautiful.

Boys: I love me some @patrickstarrr & @mannymua733 !! They slay and I love everything that they do and stand for! Their makeup is always so beautiful. ❤️

If you could leave the house with only ONE makeup product, which would it be?

I haven’t came across any brand that I try to avoid completely. I like to try new things. I’m very curious LOL.

Are there any brands that you try to avoid?

I haven’t came across any brand that I try to avoid completely. I like to try new things. I’m very curious lol

Do you usually “haul” or buy items here & there?

I would say I’m more of a here and there kinda person. One day I’ll buy a cute lipstick & the next I’ll see a cute pair of eyelashes & that’s kinda how it goes lol. I never know what I’m gonna buy. Haha

What’s your favorite skincare brand?

My favorite skin care brand is actually a drug store brand. I love St. Ives.

What is one beauty tool/brush that you’d recommend to anyone?

A beauty tool that I would recommend to anyone would have to be the beauty blender!! It applies foundation beautifully!

What is one beauty product that you’d recommend to ANYONE & why?

One beauty product that I would recommend would be.. Morphe brushes and eyeshadow palettes!! They are so inexpensive & they are pigmented! Such great products for such great prices. One of my favorite brands!

If you had to give up one makeup item for the rest of your life, which would it be?

If I had to give up one makeup item for the rest of my life… Oh my that’s a hard one… but probably mascara – only because falsies exist. Haha !!

What is your absolute pet peeve when it comes to other people’s makeup?

Absolute pet peeve would be… Spider eyelashes. Too much Mascara… Like I can’t. Lol.

Share a beauty tip/trick/hack.. whatever you’d like to call it. Lol

A beauty tip.. Hmm here’s one – For people who have pores & want flawless skin, I use both Maybelline’s Baby Skin – Insta Pore Eraser & Benefit’s POREfessional. Mix those two and apply on face. Then add your foundation and BAM.. It’s amazing! Lol.

What’s the best way for future clients to reach you?

My email ( glamboyjay@gmail.com ) 🙂