Monday, April 30, 2007

Benefit's 5 Minute Face

















All the products in Benefit's "five minute face" collection contain sheer, buildable neutral shades.
My favorite is the Creaseless Cream Shadow/Liner ($18). Use a light color as your base, then shade and contour with a medium color, and line with a darker one. I like Get Figgy (frosted heather). Available in 12 colors. The Silky Finish Lipstick ($18) is a typical silky-smooth finish lipstick. Available in 24 colors. The Sheer Cream Blusher ($18) is a light-weight, blendable cream blush that dries to a powdery finish. Available in 3 shades.

Friday, April 27, 2007

DuWop Mania





Bronzerush ($35) is a gold metallic kit, filled witn a powder bronzer and a gel-based
sheer blush. I got August- with a red blush (for darker skin tones) and its available in June-
with a coral blush (for lighter skin tones) too. The bronzer is very muted, its important to get the powder in the bristles of your brush, or it won't show up. I like that its not too sparkly either. I buff it into the hollows of my cheeks, my forehead, chin and bridge of the nose. Then, apply a tiny bit of the cream blush to right above the apples of the cheeks.
Gray Eyes- Powder Eye Shadow ($32) is a palette of 3 shades of the color base. That means one medium gray, one lighter gray, and one darker gray. There's a silvery gray to metallicize and a black cream liner. This is what I bought instead of the Stila Smokey Eyes Kit. I wore these shadows to work and by the end of the day- there was no sign that I'd ever put it on. The lasting quality is sub par. The shades are pretty and silky, but in the end, it was kind of a huge waste and I still want the Stila Kit.

Revolotion Face ($29) is a sheer, lightweight tinted moisturizer with SPF 15. Light reflecting pigments eliminate redness and conceal discoloration. Creates a flawless, natural looking complexion- without settling into fine lines. This is a beauty blogger fave- so I had to try it out. It's hard to find your perfect shade because, of course, we're looking at it on a computer.
I chose "Tara"- light beige- and its a good match, I recommend for most medium skin tones.
Available in 8 shades.

Monday, April 23, 2007

Lash Discovery


God's gift to Asian women (not just Asian women, but anyone who has eyelashes) comes in the form of Maybelline's Lash Discovery Mascara. I personally do not believe in spending upward of $20 for something that I have to throw out in 3 months anyway. This one sells for $5 and change. The mini-brush provides precision to get all the hard to reach lashes (inside, outside, lower.) I use the waterproof formula, because I find it rubs off and gives me racoon eyes. A must-have for beauty junkies.

Friday, April 20, 2007

Pucci + Guerlain




Everyone's favorite Guerlain is now sporting an extra stylish design. The new, limited edition Emilio Pucci products include brand new Meteorites, a Meteorites Brush, an Eye Kit and a Swirl Lip Gloss. Fresh shades of turquoise, apricot, gold, fuschia, pink and white blend together to highlight the face, as only Meteorites ($50) can do. The pink goat hair bristled Meteorites Brush ($35) has a short white handle, perfect for a wash of color. The Gloss Swirl ($26) is a signature Pucci swirl of pink and peach.

Thursday, April 19, 2007

Home 101


Home 101 is a luxury beauty store, based in Palm Springs. They carry brands like: Dr. Hauschka, Gianna Rose Atelier (the cutest dog shaped soaps ever), Mistral Soaps, Molton Brown skincare, Diptyque candles and fragrances, and DuWop.
Right now, there's a huge sale on DuWop items that are being discontinued. Blue and Green Eye Shadow Palettes are going for $16.99 (originally $32). Blush Therapy for $9.99 (originally $22). Bronzerush in June and August for $16.99 (originally $35). Plus a whole buncha other cool stuff, but get your order in now, before everything is gone!

Wednesday, April 18, 2007

"The 5- Minute Face"



The lovely Carmindy from What not to wear, is coming out with a new book called "The 5-Minute Face." Guess what it teaches you to do? So everyone's favorite cosmetic brand, Benefit, teamed up with her and came up with a special little plan to make you look great in 5 minutes flat. Carmindy and the Benefit gals will give you a 5 minute lesson- if you book now. Date: May 4 Time: 12-7pm Location: Sephora Times Square, NYC Phone: 212.944.6789. For those of you (like me) who will not travel 3 1/2 hours for a 5 minute lesson, I would advise just buying the book.

Tuesday, April 17, 2007

Tinted Lip Balm


One of the cooolest things featured in Bobbi Brown's Make Up & Go Collection (summer) is her Tinted Lip Balm ($17). I am not a huge fan of most other tinted lip balms. Tarte's 24/7 Lip Sheer SPF 15 ($14) was a disappointment. It tasted bad, smelled bad, didn't last too long and looked a bit muddy on me. The Delux Beauty tinted balm dried up on me. Literally. One I do like is Aveda's Lip Tint SPF 15 ($11). While it smells and tastes kinda flowery- it moisturizes while the color stays on. Anyway, Bobbi's claims to offer deep moisturization and sheer color that lasts longer than most. Available in 8 new shades.

Monday, April 16, 2007

Sunglosses


Who doesn't love a bargain that comes in an adorable package? Inside the denim quilted sunglass case are 3 Tarte lipgloss duos. The Sungloss set is worth $63 but is selling for $30. Shades include Gidget & Moondoggie (pale pink/shimmering sand), Frankie & Annette (coral pink/watermelon), and Zack & Kelly (peachy pink/cotton candy).

Sunday, April 15, 2007

My Celebrity Look-alikes

My cool celebrity look-alike collage from MyHeritage.com. Get one for yourself.

My Celebrity Look-alikes

My cool celebrity look-alike collage from MyHeritage.com. Get one for yourself.

Mexican Riviera

Who has the money for a vacation on the Mexican Riviera? I certainly don't. What's the next best thing? Stila's Summer Eyeshadow Trios ($32). A base, crease, and liner shade, embossed with a beautiful geometric design, creates sparkle and shimmer for the eyes. Available in: Acapulco, right (shimmering light gold/ vibrant golden green shimmer/ deep bronze), Mazatlan (light golden tan/ bronze/ deep bronze) and Vallarta (shimmering pearl/ rose nude shimmer/ muted burgundy shimmer).

Friday, April 13, 2007

The Lip Enhancer

The Smashbox Lip Glosses are now available in 3 advanced color formulas. The Lip Enhancing Gloss ($18) is luminous and ultra-moisturizing. Sheer Color (SC) is full of shiny polymers and pearls for 3-d shine. Comes with a brush wand, 8 shades available. True Color (TC) contains Vitamin E and sunflower seed oil. Comes with a velour wand, in 8 shades. Full Color (FC) has Vitamin E to moisturize while saturating lips with brilliant color. The high pigment shine lasts for hours. Comes with a velour wand in 4 shades... I am super excited about trying the FC glosses.

Tuesday, April 10, 2007

Dior LipShow


Dior's new LipShow Palette ($49.50) in Beige Pret a Porter, is an array of glosses and long-lasting lip colors in different textures and finishes. All are ready to be used alone or mixed together.

Monday, April 09, 2007

Colorscope Treats


Prescriptives' new Colorscope Plush Blush ($20) is a weightless gel blush stick that provides a sheer, dewy wash of color. The pale peach looks beautiful on tanned cheeks and lips. The Colorscope Shimmer Sheer Loose Eye Color ($16) is a mix of ultra-fine shimmer and light-reflecting pigments. Long-lasting and non-caking, this provides a perfect shimmery wash that's super easy to do; especially in the summer. It's natural but it enhances the eyes. I recommend dipping a medium to large sized, fluffy eye shadow brush into the powder, tapping gently on the side, and then blending it over the entire lid. Available in 2 shades: Aztec Dust (golden bronze) and Sunset Dust (pink).

Thursday, April 05, 2007

Earth Mother

Smashbox's new, limited edition, only at Sephora Palette for PETA($34) in Earth Mother is something I must have. The shimmering ivory, taupe and deep bronze shadows look extremely flattering and highly pigmented. Not only that, they're 100% vegan and have never been tested on animals. I really love it when buying makeup contributes to something good. It makes me feel way less guilty for spending as much as I do on face paint. This palette is also available in In The Wild (shimmering pale gold, golden peach and sage green).

Wednesday, April 04, 2007

Up-Lighting Illuminator

Are you lacking that gorgeous bronzed radiance we can only have in the summer time? Of course you are, it's April. But why wait til June? Clinique's Up-Lighting Liquid Illuminator ($22.50) is a sheer, oil-free liquid highligter that can be mixed easily with foundation or moisturizer for your own customized look. A combination of pigments and soft focus optics create a light, flawless appearance. Apply it over your entire face, or dot along all the places the sun hits you- cheekbones, forehead, and browbones.
Available in 4 colors: Bronze, Natural, Peach and Blush.

Tuesday, April 03, 2007

Rouge Interdit

Givenchy Rouge Interdit Satin Lipstick ($26) is not only a longwearing lip color- it’s a fashion accessory. The black and silver tube is simple and elegant. Liquid Crystals intensify the color of the lipstick using multi-layered, light-reflecting pigments. Senso Oil Complex (a blend of castor oil and beeswax) provides a smooth, light texture to protect lips from environmental damage. Available in a wide range of pinks, oranges and purples. I’m dying to try 17 Rouge Cancan (true red).

Monday, April 02, 2007

Paradise Island + Ibiza



Cargo's 2 new, limited edition, Eye Shadow Palettes ($28) contain 5 easy to wear, shimmery and neutral shades. Each shadow contains Silica (for a silky texture and compatibility with water) and Aloe Leaf Extract (to heal, soothe and hydrate the delicate eye area). Paradise Island (left) colors include rose shimmer, burnt rose shimmer, soft bronze shimmer, sheer peachy-opal sheen and rose-brown shimmer. Ibiza (right) colors include camel, matte milk chocolate, gold shimmer, matte beige and golden bronze shimmer.

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