Archive for the ‘Beauty’ Category
Best Non Greasy Hand Lotion Contender: Vaseline Total Moisture Lotion (Reviews)
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012
I’ve got a new lotion recommendation for you gals!
The best lotion for dry skin does two things: absorbs quickly (is non greasy) and truly moisturizing. It’s not easy (being green – or) to find both of these items in one lotion. I recently tried the NEW Vaseline® Total Moisture® lotion and discovered for myself that it does both jobs. Which is wonderful – because I use lotion every single day, many times in the course of just one day! (Who doesn’t?)
There are three types of the Total Moisture lotion:
· Vaseline® Total Moisture® – Clean feeling lotion for healthy soft skin. · Vaseline® Total Moisture® Aloe Fresh – Light feeling lotion for healthy fresh skin. · Vaseline® Total Moisture® Cocoa Radiant™ – Rich feeling lotion for healthy glowing skin.
Vaseline Total Moisture Lotion Reviews:
Pinterest Worthy Drawings of Gorgeous Hairstyles for Long Hair
Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012
These “Hair Portraits” by Maria Gil Ulldemolins are drawn images of hairstyles that I couldn’t wait to share with you guys. I literally had them saved on my computer for a week (which is a bit typical for me, argh) and I kept seeing them in thumbnail version.
I used to sketch hairstyles out, but never with such elegance. I love that the focus is all on the back and it really shows you how certain hairstyles are put together. While I don’t think these were meant to be instructive, they still are.
Now THIS is intricate… oh boy. From the back of her head I think she seems like a very nice person, maybe a British gal who knits and drinks mint chocolate tea.
Here I immediately think of a Scandinavian woman who is a bit of a punk.
This woman would be a French citizen, maybe because her hair reminds me of a croissant.
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Help for Dark Underarms! DOVE Clear Tone Reviews
Wednesday, April 4th, 2012
Our favorite brand with the peaceful dove as a logo has a new product called Dove® Clear Tone Anti-Perspirant/Deodorant. It was created for women to even out skin tone and reduce any dark or red marks on their underarms. It does this with the help of Calendula, Sunflower seed extracts, and unique Dove® moisturizers that help aid your body with its built-in natural skin renewal process.
I wasn’t sure that this was an issue for a lot of people until I went a a’googling around. Apparently plenty of people search for “underarms dark,” and ”underarms dark home remedies.” But you don’t need a home remedy when you have something that will work. And don’t be embarrassed to admit you have any discoloration under your arms, because it can happen from wearing a tight top or a sleeveless shirt where your skin touches itself and has friction.
The clincher: And really, much as we want it smooth, we want it to look good if we’re gonna wear a tank top!
Dove Clear Tone ReviewMy underarms aren’t too dark, but I do deal with this issue in a spot on my face and it drives me CRAZY. Seriously, crazy! And I also crazy moisturize that area all the time. I thi ... Read More
Comfortable, Ergonomic Tweezers by SLICE – Review and Pictures
Wednesday, March 28th, 2012
In a few words: Pretty. Ergonomic. High-Quality. Useful.
The only reason to change the tweezers you use is if they really give you a drastically better performance. And I found that with these Slice Tweezers.
If you want a really great ergonomic tweezer that’s easy to use, then you want a good designer behind the product. And that’s what you have with the new Slice line of tweezers, all designed by famed architect Michael Graves.
Ergonomic Tweezers: Combo-Tip Soft-Touch Tweezers
I was sent a pair of the Combo-Tip Soft Touch Tweezers, and I believe it when they say it took them two years of testing before they settled upon their final design. But why do I believe that? Because I can hold it in my hand not just easily, but near perfectly. They refer to it as being “hand-filed and perfectly aligned.” It’s got a coating that keeps it easy when you grasp it in your hand and with your fingers, which is nothing I’ve experienced with the dozens of tweezers I’ve used before. But that’s not the only thing that sets this pair of tweezers apart.
These Michael Graves tweezers by Slice are offered in this combo-tip which has both a slanted and ... Read More
MAC Supersweet Review and Pics (CHEN MAN Collection Spring 2012)
Saturday, March 10th, 2012
When I picked up my MAC Supersweet Mineralize Eye Shadow last Saturday, this color was already almost sold out. And it had only just come into stores! I’m pleased with it in general, and want to get the other two limited edition shadows from the Chen Man Spring 2012 collection. Read on to see why.
I’m a major fan of the MAC Mineralize Eye Shadows now. The impact you get, so quickly, is impressive. That’s quality! Yes, you pay a bit more, but I think it’s worth it. We all know MAC makes some wonderful products.
MAC SUPERSWEET REVIEW
While I picked up Supersweet, I’ve since been wishing I had also gotten Pink Union or Love Cycle. I’m pretty addicted to how easily these apply because I don’t like spending a ton of time on makeup all the time. Often, I’ll spend the time and it’ll look like I’ve put forth almost no effort. Anyway. The reason I wish I had the others is only because I find Supersweet to work so well.
I’m a bit disappointed with the brown (a brown/gray) section of Supersweet, it’ ... Read More
How to Remove Glitter Nail Polish Without Foil
Monday, March 5th, 2012
We’ve showed you one way, now here is a tip for removing glitter nail polish without the foil method.
Sometimes you want to be lazy, and that’s okay!
You need:
- Nail Polish Remover with a lid
- Felt (white, ideally) from a craft store cut into small squares
- Hand Lotion
- Burt’s Bee’s Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream
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How to Remove Glitter Nail Polish with Foil (Or Without)
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012
Inside this piece: Tips for removing glitter nail polish like a pro!
Deborah Lippman Glitter Nail Polish in Happy Birthday
You can’t deny that glitter nail polish has a major allure for those of us who love to play with our makeup and beauty products. Not only can you use funky, sparkly colors but now people are experimenting with cool ombre effects (or painting your nails all one color except for one nail on each hand that’s a super saturated glitter – it’s totally what the one sparkled glove version of Michael Jackson would have done to his nails if he’d been a woman. Instead of that he just morphed his face a lot… uh, moving on!)
One thing we love about glitter nail polish is that it has very long staying power. But that’s also a con when it comes to trying to get it off. I’m sure you’ve noticed, getting glitter nail polish off is a major pain. But there is a method you can use that will help you do it fast.
You need:
- Scissors
- Aluminum Fol (cut into ten small squares)
- Nail Polish Remover
- Hand Lotion
- Cotton rounds (cut in half)
How to Stop Procrastinating Right Now – 7 Techniques
Thursday, December 15th, 2011
Being honest with you guys, I have to admit that I procrastinated about writing this piece! Which only goes to prove that I truly do procrastinate on things all the time. It’s a habit in my life and it’s one I’d like to BREAK. So, I turned to to offer of reviewing an e-book on how to stop procrastinating by Trevor Johnson and published by Stonham House Publishing Company.
7 techniques to help you stop procrastinating and get things done:
* How to decide whether to procrastinate * Monitor how you currently spend your time (< be present, be accountable for your minutes!) * Does ‘Just Do It’ actually work? * Why starting with the smallest things first causes you to procrastinate * How to split up stuff into smaller chunks * Do you like rewards or punishments? (< I like both! And honestly, both work to motivate me.) * How to manage your attention span to your advantage * Find out how to stop chasing bright shiny objects all the time * Go public with your agenda (< Probably one that works the best for me)
The introduction reminds you of the reasons w ... Read More
Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Hair Tutorial
Tuesday, November 29th, 2011
Below are the tutorial steps and product suggestions you need to get the official look of the Victoria’s Secret angels during their latest fashion show.
CBS/Getty
Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Hair TutorialHAIR that’s bouncy! Because you’re kind of like a mermaid angel…thing!
See all the outfits! >> Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2011 Pictures of Alessandra Ambrosio, Miranda Kerr, More
The idea for the Victoria’s Secret Fashion show hair was for it to have body and be tousled and glamorous but no tight curls allowed. The hair for the 2011 show was done by Orlando Pita.
1: Curl hair with a 1-inch or 1 1/4-inch barrel curling iron. As you do this make sure you make the curls turn outward (or alternate, having your hair closest to your face turning outward first. And don’t be afraid to muss up your hair after you ... Read More
Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Makeup Tutorial
Tuesday, November 29th, 2011
Below we have an official Victoria’s Secret makeup tutorial for each: face, eyes, lips and body!
Get the Victoria’s Secret Model Makeup and Hair look like Miranda Kerr, Alessandra Ambrosio and Adrianna Lima. The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2011 airs tonight at 10/9 c on CBS.
The makeup artist for the VS Fashion Show is Tom Pencheux and he gave the girls a natural, feminine, glowing, angelic look.
Photo by CBS/Getty
(Source: US Magazine)
Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Makeup Look“Enough with the false lashes. We used to do a lot of fakeness: false lashes, fake tan, blah, blah, blah. This year we kill everything. No more fakeness.” Except for the fake breasts, huh?
Start with your face and cheeks
MAKEUP: face time! 1: Skin was prepped with the VS PRO Airbrush FX Face Primer SPF 20 ($18, ... Read More
