Archive for the ‘Beauty’ Category
COVERGIRL NatureLuxe Gloss Balm Review: Your Lips But BETTER
Monday, April 18th, 2011
I was afforded that chance to review two items from the COVERGIRL new NatureLuxe line for their word of mouth BzzCampaign. The first was …
My Covergirl Natureluxe Gloss Balm Review:
Without any hype at all, I can honestly say that I freaking LOVE this stuff. It has SPF 15 which is an added bonus. It feels just like using a lip balm, but it has color to it.
The color I am reviewing is #260 Clay. I have pale skin, and for me this has a slightly metallic sheen. But it’s that sheen of slight color that gives me that “your lips but better” (ylbb) look which is great when trying to be natural. Now, I love this stuff so much I want to use this up and buy others and I hope they have more colors that will be a little less natural. I’d love a pretty rose color, you know? The quality is THERE, I really love it. And I think (using intuition and guesswork) that the more moist the product is, the longer lasting it is. You can feel it on your lips, but it’s no where as sticky as clear, goopy lip gloss. Still, it gives you the right look. If you can’t tell, I’m really in love with this stuff.
From just looking at this color, I probably would not have bought it. But it applies much more sheer than you’d think, which mea ... Read More
Makeup for Oily Skin: Mattify Oil Absorbing Powder Review
Sunday, April 17th, 2011
Wouldn’t it be nice if you could keep your skin from being so oily? Now you can.
Mattify Cosmetics creates makeup for oily skin. And really, let’s be honest, plenty of us have oily skin! So it’s pretty important to have a way to manage that oil.
I had a chance to review the Mattify! Cosmetics ULTRA Matte Powder for Extra Oily Skin. In the summer, my T-zone can get especially oily. I have combination skin, is the thing. Well, even if you lightly brushed this on it instantly sucks up oil due to the kaolin clay, cornstarch, rice powder, silica microspheres (which scatters light to blur fine lines and pores) and tianium dioxide. It looks white in a jar, but applies totally sheer. You can put it on before or after your foundation, or both.
Once I put on this powder and wore it for a day, realizing it worked, I had one concern – would it clog pores? But it doesn’t, the kaolin clay keeps your pores clean. The one thing you don’t want to do is brush this powerful product on dry skin, because (as with any powder) it will cling to the dry skin. ... Read More
Mattify Cosmetics: Reviews of their Loose Powder Eyeshadow
Saturday, April 16th, 2011
Ready for some eyeshadow that won’t smudge or disappear? Mattify Cosmetics has solved the problem for you.
I recently had a chance to try out four different Mattify Cosmetics loose powder eyeshadows. You can use these dry, or wet. I love that you can apply these in three different styles for different looks with the same shadows. You an sweep the color over your eye for a sheer look, pat the color for an opaque look, or apply with water for a highly concentrated color look that turns the color into a liquid eyeliner.
The eyeshadows have Kaolin Clay & Corn Starch to help absorb oil. Your eyeshadows often smudge and fade because of oil, you know? Instead of having to apply primer, you only have to use the eyeshadow. Which is great, to me, for the summer when you want as little on your face as possible.
I really love the names of the colors, and there are plenty of great hues. Even after trying out four colors, I already know tons of colors I want to try next.
Fields of Gold: I love this color, applied sheer it’s a litt ... Read More
A Trip to the Estee Lauder Counter (Pretty Perfumes all in a Row – PICS)
Wednesday, April 6th, 2011
My Mother has been a loyal user of two makeup brands ever since I can remember her wearing makeup (which is all my life.) Those brands are Clinique and Estee Lauder. And so, all her extra makeup and goodies from gift bags (the extras she didn’t want or need) went to me, the eldest daughter. By default, I became a user of Clinique and Estee Lauder from Junior High through High School, and even college. It’s only now that I’ve really had a chance to experiment with different brands, especially now that I like mineral makeup. Still, it’s always nice to take a trip to the Estee Lauder counter….
All the perfumes, lined up in a row. I like “Beautiful” because it reminds me of my Mom and Grandmother. But that’s also the reason I never wear it. I’m not a fan of any of their other perfumes.
You always must be on the watch for the gift bags!
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EUFORA Pure Polish Review (Rating: 5 Smooches)
Monday, March 28th, 2011
An item I came into casually has turned out to be a cult hit with beauty gurus, and something that makes my sister green with envy. Mwahahaha. It’s the Pure Polish Finishing Drops by a brand called Eufora. Now it’s my secret weapon, and I think it will help me in many hair battles this summer.
Fourth over from the left: Eufora Pure Polish Finishing Drops
The Eufora Pure Polish Finishing Drops make my hair photo-ready in an instant. This rich formula applies weightlessly and tames the frizz in my hair while giving it a boost of shiny gloss. It make me feel glamorous and my hair feels and looks well looked after. It’ll make your hair look like it has luster.
There is a scent, which I love, but it does really mostly go away so there’s no lingering conflict for your daily perfume or spritz.
The cost is $$29.95 which makes it a bit pricey, but you really get what you’re paying for here. The quality is bar ... Read More
Winged Eyeliner Look: Inspirational Pictures
Saturday, March 26th, 2011
During an episode of America’s Next Top Model cycle 16, the ladies shot a commercial in the vein of Mad Men. To achieve the 60′s look, they all wore a winged eyeliner look. The CW provided behind-the-scenes photos of the models getting their makeup on, and I think they’re worth sharing.
"Francesco Carrozzini" -- The models work in pairs to film a retro-style coffee commercial with photographer/director Francesco Carrozzini on America's Next Top Model on The CW. pictured: Mikaela Cycle 16 Photo: Jaimie Trueblood/The CW ©2011 The CW Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved
"Francesco Carrozzini" -- The models work in pairs to film a retro-style coffee commercial with photographer/director Francesco Carrozzini on America's Next Top Model on The CW. pictured: Hannah Cycle 16 Photo: Jaimie Trueblood/The CW ©2011 The CW Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved
... Read MoreAchieve Yvonne Strahovski Hair (Photos)
Saturday, March 19th, 2011
If you’re a fan of CHUCK then you know Yvonne Strahovski as Sarah Walker, super spy! In a recent episode (The CAT Squad) I loved her hair so much I wanted to share some screencaps with you guys. To achieve this particular Yvonne Strahovski hair I’d say you should use a straightening cream (to make everything smooth) in your hair, then use a small straightening iron to straighten hair and then curl ends under.The pictures will help you see how her hair is. The front should be turned towards your face, not under.
If you want to ask for a Yvonne Strahovski haircut you should ask your stylist for long layer with the front part angled towards your face. I think you also want some sort of razor cut at the ends towards the front. Your best bet is to print out some of these pictures and take them in to the hair salon with you. I heard stylists actually like when you bring in a picture for them to reference! (I used to think they’d be annoyed.)
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How to Contour Your Face with Makeup and the Triangle of Light
Monday, March 14th, 2011
You paint your face to make it appear a certain way. You don’t use actual paint, but you use shadows and all sorts of things. Tricks, even. And although I was taught to always apply blush on my cheeks and then a swipe down my nose, that’s very wrong. To shape your face and contour your face with makeup, you don’t swipe color on your nose at all.
How to contour your face with bronzer and highlighter
The basics for knowing how to contour your face is about light/dark. It’s like in art class when they’d talk about the foreground and background, and how you’d make items look diminished by being smaller/darker. Well, apply that to your face!
Senna Cosmetics has outlined 6 steps to use in creating a “triangle of light” which is an “inverted triangle inverted triangle in the center of the face where light is focused on eyes, nose, lips and cheekbones.” They mention their products, but you can also use similar ones you already own.
Can I tell you guys I’ve tried this and SERIOUSLY noticed a difference? YUP. I used all my own products that I already owned.
The Tr ... Read More
How to Paint Nails Perfectly at Home
Sunday, March 13th, 2011
While there are plenty of BASIC tutorials on how to do your nails, I’m going to walk you through a realistic process based on how I really do things. And to help me out, LECHAT Nail care sent me some items, which I shall mention along the way.
LECHAT Nail Care knows nails and doesn’t stop until they’ve presented you with about a million different options for how to get fabulous nails that you absolutely love. I got a chance to review some of their polishes (from three different collections), some cuticle oils, and some other nail-must haves that make applying polish a breeze. (I know longer have to fear mistakes!)
What Would Rachel Berry Wear? St. Patrick’s Day Edition
Thursday, March 10th, 2011
What would Rachel Berry wear? Well, it’s fun to think about that, isn’t it?
Here’s my idea of what she’d wear for St. Patrick’s Day. I gave her a really cute denim purse, and used purple as a color to accent the green. I mean, how do you pass up purple kitten heels? Especially if you plan to wear them with sheer white polka-dotted socks!
