Posts Tagged makeup
September 19, 2009 at 9:25 am
· Filed under Beauty, cosmetics ·Tagged Beauty, beauty products, concealer, cosmetics, Foundation, makeup, Three Custom Color, Three Custom Color Creme Concealer, Three Custom Color Specialists’ Crème Concealer/Foundation
Crème Concealer/Foundation
A great concealer is hard to find! I have recently tried Three Custom Color Specialists’ Crème Concealer/Foundation (Singles $22.50, Refills $15.00). This is a buildable concealer that allows you to create tailored coverage, from to sheer to full.
This is touted to have a rich and creamy texture that is appropriate for all skin types and is formulated to provide the most effective coverage for redness and dark circles. I have been using it under my eyes and on blemishes. I really like how it instantly covers the discoloration and doesn’t settle in fine lines. It is very creamy and easy to blend.
Use this with a brush or fingers or it can be used all over the face as a foundation. It can also be blended with a face cream to create a tinted moisturizer. This is available in 10 shades, which is a lot of variety for concealer! A custom blending service for the Creme Concealer/Foundation is also available.
Three Custom Color Specialists’ products are available at select beauty boutiques worldwide, via the hotline at 888.262.7714 and online at www.threecustom.com. Contact them to purchase the products as well as ask about custom blending.
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September 12, 2009 at 1:34 pm
· Filed under Beauty, cosmetics ·Tagged cosmetics, dark red lipstick, FACE Stockholm, Face Stockholm Fall 2009, makeup, red lipstick
I love FACE Stockholm’s exciting seasonal looks. For fall, they have come out with a collection that is as wearable as it is dramatic. The products used on the model in the photo are:
COLOR ESSENTIALS
Beloved Lipstick — deep, berry-red
Tuija Lip Pencil — dark red
Generös & Utsökt Matte Eye Shadows — Generös is a soft terracotta, and Utsökt is light cream
Myrrah Brow Shadow — a beautiful dark warm brown
Rome & Hudson Crème Blush — Rome is a matte pinky-bronze and Hudson is a soft shimmery peach.
To achieve the look in the photo, FACE Stockholm suggests:
For flawless porcelain skin, start with FACE Stockholm’s Picture Perfect Foundation in your favorite-skin flattering shade. Use Rome Crème Blush as a contour below the cheekbones and Hudson as a highlighter on the top of cheekbones. A little Myrrah Brow Shadow helps to create full, but groomed brows. Generös Matte Eye Shadow is best applied with our #39 Blender Brush in the crease of the lid, while Utsökt can be applied to the whole lid up to the brow. Our Lash Curler and Volumizing Black Mascara complete the eye. And for the all- important lip, apply Beloved Lipstick with our #18 Lip Brush over Tuija Pencil.
I think that the lipstick is beautiful, but more of a night color, unless you blot it and wear it as a stain. My favorite product is the brow powder as it is the perfect shade for me.
Visit www.facestockholm.com to purchase the products to replicate this fab look. Have fun!
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September 7, 2009 at 2:12 pm
· Filed under Beauty, cosmetics ·Tagged Beauty, beauty products, cosmetics, Foundation, makeup, Perfekt, Perfekt Beauty, Perfekt Beauty Skin Perfection Gel, Primer
Perfekt Beauty Skin Perfection Gel
Are you a busy woman? Do you have time in the morning to produce a flawless face with primer, foundation and powder — as well as all of the other makeup that you need to look your best? Well, join the club! But there is help for us!
I have been using the Perfekt Skin Perfection Gel ($57.50) over my moisturizer every day. It is a gel-mousse that works as a foundation, primer, color corrector and powder all in one. I apply a small amount with my fingers all over my face. It gets rid of the redness and is a great sheer foundation. If I want more coverage, it is completely buildable to get the effect I need. It also makes my skin appear very smooth and has a great matte finish. I do use a little powder to set it, but then my skin looks flawless!
This product is available in 5 shades: Translucent – clear, Luminous – light , radiant – medium, Rich – tan and Decadent – mahogany. I use Luminous, but Translucent would make a great primer or just for a natural look.
Visit www.sephora.com to purchase this product.
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September 7, 2009 at 1:18 pm
· Filed under cosmetics ·Tagged cosmetics, Laura Geller, Laura Geller Full-Figured Volumizing Mascara, makeup, mascara
Laura Geller Full-Figured Volumizing Mascara
If you have read my blog before, you know that I LOVE mascara. I think it is the perfect finishing touch for any look. So I am always looking to try a mascara that is new, or at least new to me!
Laura Geller Full-Figured Volumizing Mascara ($23.50) – I was excited to try this mascara since I haven’t tried any of Laura Geller’s cosmetics before. (Please leave a comment to recommend any other of her products that you think I should try). This volumizing mascara is touted to magnify and extend lashes. It combines two lengths of nylon fibers in a creamy, water-resistant formula. Cellulose and amino acids work to strengthen lashes, while rice protein adds shine. Ophthalmologist-tested, the formula is suitable for contact lens wearers.
The first thing that I noticed about this mascara is that it both lengthens and thickens my lashes. Many mascaras do one or the other, so this is very nice. I think this is a great day look, with one coat, or night look, with 2 or more coats. It layers very well. The only thing I didn’t like is that it flaked and smudged on me after a few hours. I still wear it, but I have to check under my eyes periodically to fix the smudges.
You can purchase this plush mascara, and many other products from Laura Geller, at www.qvc.com.
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August 17, 2009 at 6:03 am
· Filed under Beauty, cosmetics ·Tagged beautyADDICTS, beautyADDICTS SleekCHEEKS, beautyADDICTS SolutionEYES, blush, eyeshadow, makeup
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SolutionEYES in Motivate
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Looking for a luxury cosmetics line that you may not have tried before? I love discovering beauty lines that many people haven’t heard about and introducing them to you, my fab readers. There are so many great ones that are not for sale at department stores or Sephora. Like beautyADDICTS.
beautyADDICTS takes a unique approach to makeup. All of their products fit into 4 color families: Glow — soft pinks and lavenders, Express — bronzes and creams, Motivate — berries and plums, and Seduce — rubies and silvers. I tried the following products:
SolutionEYES in Motivate($35.00) — This eye shadow quad is incredibly pigmented and the colors glide on so smoothly. A friend of mine who doesn’t usually wear makeup, fell in love with the flattering shades of pinks and berries in this palette. I think these colors would look great on all skin tones because they are so highly pigmented. The mix of shimmers and matte shadows make it great for day or evening.
SleekCHEEKS in Express ($28.00) — This blush duo includes a shimmering cream and a sheer matte powder to create lots of looks. The formulas are oil absorbent and include advanced antioxidants. The Express colors are coppery and are a little to warm for my skin tone, but they go on smoothly and give a subtle hint of glow.
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June 19, 2009 at 1:13 pm
· Filed under Beauty, cosmetics ·Tagged Bobbi Brown, Bobbi Brown Illuminating Bronzing Powder, Bobbi Brown All Over Bronzing Gel, Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick for Body, Bobbi Brown's Illuminating Bronze Collection, bronzer, cosmetics, makeup
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Shimmer Brick For Body
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All Over Bronzing Gell SPF 15
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Illuminating Bronzing Powder
“Nothing says summer to me like healthy skin with a bit of shimmer. It’s gorgeous and super sexy – and who doesn’t want to look like that?”
- Bobbi Brown
I know I want to look like that! A great bronzer is the center of my summer makeup wardrobe. Bobbi Brown has come out with the Illuminating Bronze Collection. The products in this collection are:
Shimmer Brick for Body ($75.00 USD) – This oversized bronzer brick can be used on arms, legs, décolleté, or anywhere you want to glow. It features three shimmering bars of color. This can be used with Bobbi Brown’s giant All Over Body Brush ($85.00 USD), to add a little color any place you wish.
All Over Bronzing Gel SPF 15 ($28.00 USD) – Bobbi Brown has offered this gel-based bronzer before, but it now has the added benefit of sun protection. It is available in a new shade, Golden Sun, and the original shade, Desert Sun. Depending on desired effect, blend bronzer all over face or where the sun naturally hits – forehead, nose, cheeks, and chin.
Illuminating Bronzing Powder ($33.00 USD) – I have this bronzer in Aruba, a light golden bronze, but it is available in 6 sunny shades. The ultra-soft and smooth pressed powder is formulated with a unique and innovative blend of sheer powder and micro pearls. This is a shimmery bronzer, but not glittery, and can be used for day or evening looks. I have been wearing it to work and have been receiving compliments on my makeup.
Visit the website at www.bobbibrowncosmetics.com to purchase a new bronzer or to find a location near you. Have fun glowing!
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April 30, 2009 at 11:49 pm
· Filed under Beauty, Beauty Tools, cosmetics ·Tagged Beauty, beauty products, cosmetics, It Cosmetics, It Cosmetics Smokin' Hot Legs, makeup, Smokin' Hot Legs
- It Cosmetics Smokin Hot Legs Kit
Smokin’ Hot Legs ($68.00 USD) is a body makeup kit that allows you to sculpt your legs to show them of to their best advantage.
My Firm Legs Primer: Key ingredients including Caffeine and Green Tea Extract help to give your legs and backside a firmer, more toned appearance. My Firm Legs Primer also helps to smooth and prep your skin for a sexy touch that’s impossible to resist.
Waterproof and Sweatproof Leg Shadows and Highlighters: Defining and highlighting shades that match all skin tones. They are resistant to water and sweat. They’re easily removable with soap and water or make-up remover.
Body Stain – Semi-Permanent: This long-lasting semi-permanent body stain will give you the appearance of ultimate definition that stays on your skin for 3-5 days. This stain lasts all day on the beach, all night out on the town and for your entire weekend getaway. No matter how wet or sweaty you get – your sexy, defined legs aren’t going anywhere!
Setting Spray: Once you have defined your legs to their sexiest, the Setting Spray will ensure your make-up lasts long and sets in place.
Mini Buffing Brush: For areas that need sexy shading and buffed-in definition.
Dual-Sided Body Contouring and Highlighting Brush: From sexy contoured curves to gorgeous sweeping highlights, this dual-sided brush gives you the power to sculpt your legs and backside to perfection.
Library of Secrets Manual: This coveted instruction manual will give you simple to follow step by step instructions on how you can sculpt your legs and backside to appear their sexiest! This manual reveals the tips and tricks that were once known only to celebrity make-up artists in an easy to follow, easy to duplicate fashion. This manual will give you all the knowledge you need to transform your lower body!
The way I like to use the kit is to first apply the silky primer. It really smooths the legs. I then take one of the darker matte colors and apply it to my cellulite or any other areas I wish to downplay. I then add highlighter I like the lightest, pearly color — to the front of my thighs and shins to draw attention to those areas. I finish off with the setting spray. You can’t tell that I’m wearing makeup, it looks natural and pretty!
Visit the website – www.itcosmetics.com — and check out this kit as well as ones for the lips, eyes, abs, bust and other areas you would like to make look a little bit sexier!
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April 27, 2009 at 1:35 pm
· Filed under Beauty, Beauty Tools, Eco-Friendly, Haircare, Natural Ingredients, Organic, Recycled Ingredients, bath products, cosmetics ·Tagged bath products, Beauty, beauty products, cosmetics, EcoTools, free stuff, give aways, Giveaway, Haircare, Kenzo, Lip Gloss, Lipstick Queen, Lush, makeup, TIGI
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Big Bang Theory Illusion Gloss
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Kenzo Eau de Fleur de The Tea
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LUSH Sex Bomb Bath Bomb
I am so excited, as this is my 100th blog post! I started my blog in September 2008. But since January, I have received lots of fantastic products from fab companies to sample and review. I have looked back and found my 5 very favorite products or companies. These items are so good, I would definitely purchase them!
1. Lipstick Queen Big Bang Illusion Gloss ($20.00 USD www.lipstickqueen.com) — is probably the best gloss I have tried. Its light reflecting particles create the illusion of fuller lips without irritating ingredients. And it is creamy, not sticky. FAB!
2. Anything from Kenzo (www.kenzousa.com)! From their fragrances to their skincare items, Kenzo is all about quality and just plain fabulosity! Their scents are very subtle and fresh, like the Eau de Fleur de The – Tea (1.7 oz , $55.00 USD).
3. EcoTools (www.parispresents.com/EcoTools_s/36.htm) Makes the most wonderful — and affordable — makeup brushes and tools and are created from recycled and sustainable materials. I’m really digging the Foundation Brush ($5.99 USD) and the Recycled Aluminum Retractable Kabuki Brush ($7.99 USD) right now, but their are so many to choose from!
4. Tigi Love, Peace & The Planet line is a really fantastic eco-friendly line for your hair. The Eco Awesome Cranberry Orange Mint Moisturizing Shampoo and Conditioner($19.95 each USD) smells out of this world! It’s not up on the TIGI Website yet, but it should be soon.
5. LUSH (www.lushusa.com) makes lovely fresh handmade bath and beauty items. I really love their bath bombs! What a fun treat. But they also make quality skincare and haircare.
These are just a few of my favorite products that I have tried. I have been so lucky to love almost everything that I have received. You are welcome to peruse my blog for other awesome items that you haven’t tried yet!
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April 12, 2009 at 10:24 pm
· Filed under Beauty, cosmetics ·Tagged Beauty, beauty products, Clinique, Clinique Almost Lipstick, Clinique High Impact Mascara, Clinique Quick Blush, cosmetics, makeup
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Almost Lipstick
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High Impact Mascara
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Quick Blush
I was recently sent some classic and new Clinique cosmetics to sample. This is one of the first brands that introduced me to fine cosmetics in my twenties. Before Clinique, I was only wearing drugstore brands. Applying higher-end products made me feel that I was somehow growing up.
So imagine my delight when I opened the package to find Almost Lipstick in Black Honey ($14.00 USD)! This is a product that I haven’t used since the 90’s. It somehow dressed up my grunge-wear back then and now it still gives me a hint of deep color and a lot of moisture. This is a great product for someone who wants to look polished but not heavily made-up.
I also tried a new product from Clinique called Quick Blush ($21.50 USD) in Pronto Pink. I have been using this everyday and I love it. The pigment is in the cap. To use, I swivel the brush just a little and place the cap back on it to pick up the color, then I take it off and use. Its a very nice brush that applies just the right amount of color. I also love the shade, it is pretty on my light skin and I believe it would look fab on most skin tones.
The third product I tried was High Impact Mascara ($14.00 USD). Another classic product, this claims to produce “Instant drama. Volumizes and lengthens lashes for a lusher, plusher, bolder look. Pure, deep colour adds impact.” I agree that it volumizes and lengthens and give a very nice look. The only problem I had is that it smears quite easily. When I wear it, I have to check all day to make sure I don’t have smudges around my eyes.
All-in-all, Clinique is just as innovative and classy as it has always been. You may visit their website at www.clinique.com to browse and purchase products. They are also at most fine department stores.
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