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Murad Resurgence products are an anti-aging solution. Murad Resurgence is used by Joan Lunden!
Murad Acne Treatments are the most effective acne products on the market today.
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I recently received a bottle of Nanette Lepore's classic Eau de Parfum Spray ($38.) I love this white, floral scent, it's light and delicate but has a hint of something tangy. Plus who doesn't love the shiny pale pink bottle with the small black and white polka-dot bow?
Notes: Moonstone Rose, White Peach, White Cranberry Juices, Magenta Nectar, Black Currant, Orange Jasmine, Persian Lime Juice, Velvet Violet, Amber and Indian Sandalwood.
Trying to find a better alternative for lip exfoliation than rubbing with a wet washcloth or baby toothbrush, Sara Happ created the Lip Scrub. After multiple concoctions, she finally found "the one" and couldn't stop using it. She decided on a chocolate-brown box tied with a sheer white ribbon for the packaging. Her product is now available in over 250 luxury boutiques throughout the United States and Canada and is distributed in 20+ countries including the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and Germany.
I was delighted to try this- not only is the packaging beautiful, so is the actual product. The Lip Scrub ($25) is a sugar based exfoliator containing natural extracts. I tried it in Cocoa. All you do is rub some around on your lips and then tissue it off. It smelled so good I almost licked my lips. This provides pinker, non-flaky lips. It claims to "eliminate dry, flaky skin to leave lips ridiculously soft and supple" and it's true. This delectable treat is available in 6 yummy flavors: Almond Creme, Peppermint, Vanilla Bean, Brown Sugar, Cinnamon Sugar and Cocoa.
Tarte's Infinite Glow ($30) is a chic palette of Tarte's bestselling glow-producing products. Includes a Mineral Powder Bronzer in Park Avenue Princess, Cheek Stain in Tipsy and a moisturizing 24/7 Lip Sheer in May Flowers, all wrapped in a faux croc compact.
Natural Swirl Cheek Stain ($28) is an all natural swirled cheek stain. Two shades of Natural Beauty Cheek Stain, infused with a proprietary T5 Super Fruit Complex (a blend of the 5 most active superfruits: goji, acai, maracuja, acerola and pomegranate) in, are swirled together for a healthy glow that's twice as nice. It's also loaded with naturally occurring, antioxidant rich nutrients and vitamins known to deliver refining, antiaging and skin restorative benefits with each application. Available in Full Blossom (sheer rose.)
Rejuvelash ($16) is a declumping lash exhilarator that revives lashes while protecting them from brittleness and breakage. Emulsifying agents and a patented flexible brush combine to eliminate clumps. Herbal hair restoratives are delivered with each application, improving the overall quality of the lashes.
Double Dose ($21) is a high-shine, colorful gloss with an infused superfruit vitamin complex. Available in Acai Boost (sheer sparkling raspberry), Acerola Rush (sheer sparkling golden peach), Go Go Goji (sheer sparkling blush pink) and Pomegranate Punch (sheer sparkling red.)
Lock & Roll Creaseless Eyeshadow Duo ($17) is a dual-ended, water-resistant cream and loose eyeshadow wand. Available in Amythest (shimmering lavender), Bronze (shimmering true bronze), Gunmetal (shimmering soft plumish gray), Patina (shimmering silvery light green), Quartz (shimmering muted pink), Rosegold (shimmering pinkish gold) and Slate (shimmering silver.)
Fresh's new Island Reverie Face Palette ($55) is a palette for face and eyes that captures the essence of a warm, sun-splashed day in the tropics. Includes: 3 luminous eyeshadows in Tiare (sheer champagne), Plumeria (sheer shell pink) and Rum (rich coffee), 1 blush in Reverie (coral) and a bronzing face luster in Treasure Cove (universally radiant golden bronze with crushed pearls.)
Canadian Beauty tells you about Clinique's newest mascara, Clinique Lash Power.
15 Minute Beauty Fanatic checks out Pattern Body Washes and loves them!
The Beauty of Life falls head over heels for Estee Lauder's new Re-Nutriv Ultimate Youth Creme!
Pursebuzz.com takes a special visit to Stila Cosmetics. Check out what she is loving!
Check out what carries around in her new Juicy Couture purse at Face Candy.
Beauty and Personal Grooming shares some pore shrinking mask recipes.
Bionic Beauty found a Freebie! Joico's K-PAK "Rescue Your Hair" kit.
Beauty and Fashion Tech has swatches and looks from the M.A.C. Cosmetics N Collection.
Girl Gloss takes an in depth look at the lip products in the M.A.C. N collection.
Stylish Opinion gives her opinion about the latest perfume from Paris Hilton. Does she like or not?
The Beauty Blog Network proudly announces it's newest members!! Find out who they are....
Elke's Fabulous! Well, the Fabbie Awards thinks so. She's nominated for a best beauty blog Fabbie Award along with other fab beauty bloggers. Vote for your favorites here!
Makeup Moxie says goodbye to the Posh Bob.
A Touch of Blusher can't live without this cleansing oil.
Beauty Banter gives you a play-by-play on How To Wear Red...
Savvy Skin tells you Why My Hair Is Now A Frizzy Mess!
The Muse reviews, shares photos, and gives first impressions of the Dior Spring 2008 Collection!
Temptalia has over forty different lip color combinations--you're bound to find one to like!
makeup loves me wants to give you $100 in mac products from the n collection.
Glossypink gets amped for the weekend and reveals her favorite party eyeshadow!
Enter Spoiled Pretty’s latest giveaway, sponsored by Mother's Nature Soaps!
Beauty Anonymous found the power of beauty and fashion from Harper's Bazzar - the Politics of Fashion.
Karen from Makeup and Beauty Blog does a step-by-step makeup tutorial honoring her favorite pop star of all time, Madonna, with help fromMAC Russian Red Lipstick.
From the Splendicity community, comes this weeks best posts in beauty, fashion, and shopping!
BEAUTY
15 Minute Beauty Fanatic finds her All-Time Perfect Mascara!
Beauty Banter gives you the top celeb hair colors... asked and delivered!
Have a wish? Lipstick, Powder 'n Paint asks you to enter the Pantene Beautiful Wishes contest for a chance to have your wishes granted! For every Wish made, $1 will be donated on behalf of the wish-maker to Pantene Beautiful Lengths.
makeup loves me is giving away products from mac's newest collection!
Raging Rouge finds a solution to hideous pregnancy breakouts.
eBeautyDaily tackles her lizard legs with Bioelements Vitalization.
The Scented Life is posting recipes and resources for making DIY bath and body goodies!
Check out A Touch of Blusher's ultimate makeup archive.
Beautiful Makeup Search wonders about Sue Devitt's Eye Intensifier Kit.
FASHION
STYLEnosh asks, "Is this acceptable travel wear?"
The Well Heeled Society says to come on over to enter for a Chance to Win a copy of The Girl's Guide to Kicking Your Career Into Gear.
Which expecting diva wore 4/5 inch platform heels to her baby shower? Find out at Hot Mama Daily.
The Fashionable Kiffen welcomes everyone to Studio-808.
Wardrobe Oxygen celebrates the new year with a contest to win an Aliza Darik necklace valued at $70!
The Snarkstress reminds us that Tom Cruise does have other children - and that they are stylish, too.
Teen Style Lounge wonders if change is always good?
Style It Less shares the joy of finding 10 Spring Floral Print Dresses at only $15 Each.
SHOPPING
Let's Go Shopping is giving away a bracelet worth $135 From Nomination Italy.
Style Goodies is giving away a sinfully stylish Freedom necklace, just in time for Valentine's Day!
The Latest Luxe enjoys a taste of simplicty with the Versace Patent Hit bag.
She Knows Best found 6-Foot Red Roses For Her On Valentine's Day.
Style Tots has the latest on Reebok and Kool-Aid For Sweet Smelling Kicks.
Aging Fabulous says to visit her site and leave a comment to win a T'Fivve Body Smoother.
Have a splendid weekend!
Trish McEvoy's Be Prepared Pink Kit ($28) is the cutest thing ever. It fits inside the palm of my hand (and my hand is pretty small). There's 8 lip glosses and lip colors. I like to use a color from the top tier and layer one from the bottom on top because they're sparkly or shimmery. Great for your purse because there's so many colors and they can also be used for blush in a pinch.
Top Deck: Tropical Pink Lip Gloss, Babydoll Lip Gloss, Rosette Lip Gloss, Sparkling Pink Lip Color
Bottom Deck: Bare Lip Color, Buff Lip Color, Sugared Pink Lip Color and Sexy Lip Gloss
Net proceeds of the kit will be donated to support Girl Scouting.
This is my brand spakin' new, kick ass Juicy Couture purse that came to me by way of my incredible beyond his years, handsome, loving, sweet, thoughtful, selfless, charming, charismatic boyfriend, Steve. Over the past 5 1/2 years, we've had our ups and downs, but we always manage to come back to eachother, and I wouldn't have it any other way. 
1. A black, leather Kate Spade Wallet, gigantic enough for my coupons, cards, change and checkbook.
2. A needlepoint of my boyfriend's parents' dog, Cedar (rip), that I designed and have ALMOST finished sewing.
3. A pencil case that holds:
- tampons
- RSVP pens
- a few Pentel Markers
- some colored sharpies
- Pilot PreciseV5 pens in red, green and purple
- a retractable Bic Mark It Marker
- an Elizabeth Arden Smoky Eye Pencil in Espresso
- a Stila Lip Glaze in Daquiri
- a Tokidoki for Smashbox lip gloss in Dolcissima
- 2 MAC N Collection liners in Brownborder (technakohl liner) and Creamola (creamstick liner)
4. Tic-Tac's (spearmint)
5. Mittens (it's coooooooooold outside)
6. Keys
7. Tissues
8. Packets of sugar (hey you never know when you'll need one)
9. Purell Instant Hand Sanitizing Wipes
10. An ipod Nano (with Tokidoki skin) + earphones
11. An iphone (I'm not sure how I survived so long without it)
12. Chanel Pressed Powder
13. Too Faced Beauty Balm in Grapefruit
14. Tarte mini makeup case with:
- mini La prairie Cellular Time Release Moisturizer
- mini Eucerin Intensive Repair Body Creme
- mini Bobbi Brown Foundation Stick in Natural 4
- mini Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer/Corrector duo
- mini Bobbi Brown Concealer-Blender Brush
- mini Bobbi Brown Lipstick in Slopes
- Burt's Bees Beeswax Lipbalm
- Blistex Lip Infusion
- Estee Lauder Signature Lipstick in Tender Rose
What's in your purse?
That's my lil man (about 24 years ago.)
Carol's Daughter Candy Paint Lip Gloss ($13.50) is a hydrating and moisturizing gloss that contains shea butter, aloe vera and Vitamin E. The unique formula is unsticky plus it's paraben-, mineral oil-, and petroleum-free. Adds color and shine so lips are soft and smooth long after use. I really like this gloss, it's moisturizing and leaves a lovely sheen of color on lips.
*1.5 million Americans have Lupus, and Lupus is 3 times more common among African American women than Caucasian women. Carol's Daughter is proud to donate a portion of its sales of Candy Paint Lip Gloss to the Lupus Foundation of America.
Cargo's new blu_ray? products were all created especially for use with high-definition film, featuring the latest technology in photochromatic pigments, optical blurring and hyaluronic spheres, all which create natural looking coverage.
-blu_ray? Lip Gloss ($29)- The refreshing mint formula gives a technology-driven plumping and line-filling effect for instantly fuller lips with long term results, hyaluronic acid spheres provide plumping while amino acid peptides stimulate collagen to regenerate cells. This quad contains four glosses (sheer plum, sheer peachy pink, sheer rose and sheer golden beige) that haves transparent pearl and matte pigments to give high shine without the shimmer.
-blu_ray? Blush/Highlighter ($27)- A universally flattering shade of blush with a velvety formula that adjusts with ambient lighting. Phytochromatic pigments adjust with the light to ensure a natural look. The irregular particle size helps scatter and diffuse the light, creating a optical blurring that is softer and more refined.
-blu_ray? Pressed Powder ($30)- An oil-free powder with photochromatic pigments and ultra-fine micronized minerals that fill fine lines and reduce the appearance of imperfections.
-blu_ray? High Definition Mattifier ($24)- A silky, oil-free liquid skin mattifier that can be used over or under makeup to refine pores and minimize lines.
-blu_ray? Mascara ($20)- A creamy, quick-drying, nourishing mascara that lengthens, curls, volumizes and separates.
Introducing: Clarin's Pure Melt Cleansing Gel ($30) It's a gel, oil and milk in one! The best way to remove oil from the skin is not with water, it's with oil. Since oil and water don't mix, oil attaches to oil, helping balance and refine the skin. Traps impurities and dissolves excess sebum and heavy make-up with an intensive make-up removal and cleansing action. Preserves the hydrolipidic film as it softens, soothes and refreshes skin.
From the Splendicity community comes the best beauty and fashion links of the week.
BEAUTY
Viva Woman offers 5 tips to get the most out of your facial moisturizer.
Beauty and Fashion Tech reviews Laura Mercier Oil Free and Silk Creme Foundations.
Makeup and Beauty Blog says Glow in Style with Shu Uemura Glow On Blush.
Temptalia provides a detailed diagram on the parts of the eye you should know before applying makeup!
Beauty Secrets Revealed shares a Relaxing And Soothing Foot Soak Recipe.
Ellen from Spa Beautifully says that you may not need to get that liposuction done - now there is lipomassage.
Savvy Skin shares some Beauty No-Nos.
Henna at Canadian Beauty tells you about her new favourite primer.
The Mineral Makeup Blog shares info about Blusche Minerals' Phoebe Mineral Veil.
Aging Fabulous is in love with The Hand Treatment by La Mer.
FASHION
Style...a work in progress questions the advisability of following the trend for sheer hosiery set by some designers in their Spring shows when she asks "I can see clearly?"
Shopalicious finds a cure for wardrobe malfunctions with the Bosom Button.
Indie Style File wants to warm up with Finnish knit socks.
All that & a wants to know: can you have a jazz shoe and a sneaker in one?
Petite Fashionista shares how the fashions of designer Laura Dahl are "petite friendly".
SHOPPING
Laya's EYE is drawn to the glamour of Gold & White.
ShopDiary gives us the scoop on the California gift card law: get cash back from your gift cards!
Her Accessories has teamed up with Nomination Italy to give away one of their "Prisoner of Love" bracelets.
NY $pender is in love with these colorful handbags!
ShoeBlitz love these Jimmy Choo Lois Snake Patent Pumps.
CelebLOOK tells us where to get a pretty red wool coat just like Katie Holmes'.
Canadian Beauty tells you what brushes to apply your mineral makeup with.
Makeup Moxie reviews the new Revlon Mineral Makeup.
Savvy Skin tells you how you can Get a $125 Wrinkle Cream for 99 Cents.
makeup loves me helps you achieve the gossip girl look , xoxo.
Beauty and Personal grooming tells you about some terrific foot soothers
Check out A Touch of Blusher's wish list for the new Calvin Klein makeup line, available now at Sephora.
Girl Gloss shows you how to create a cranberry red lip look using three CoverGirl lip products.
Face Candy shows you the newest beauty trend: Moody Lip Glosses.
Elke reviews AquaTan and LOVES it.
The Beauty Blog Network is mentioned in a book! Find out which one!
Stylish Opinion says to say it with chocolate.
Missed the premiere issue of The Beauty Ideal? Check out the most popular article so far....
Temptalia has a tutorial on how to get an amazing neutral eye with a pink kick!
The Muse reviews Benefit's Thrrob Powder!
Spoiled Pretty turns her brown eyes blue . Find out how…
15 Minute Beauty Fanatic finds a cure for her winter skin issues!
Beauty Anonymous brings you an innovative way from Japan! Prettia Bubble Hair Coloring uses foam to dye hair fast and evenly
Glossypink takes a look at Spring Beauty looks from the Runway!
The Beauty of Life is so ready for spring after testing out the new Sugar Coated line from Orly!
All Lacquered Up tests the claims of the "As Seen On TV" product, the PedEgg Pedicure File.
Karen from Makeup and Beauty Blog gives you a sneak peek of Origins Spring Makeup Releases, complete with color swatches and product pics galore.
"Raspberry is a brilliant way to wear color. It brings out the natural flush of pink on cheeks. There's a shade of raspberry for every complexion- from pink to deep raspberry."
-Bobbi Brown
-Pink Raspberry Face Palette ($55)- new, limited edition, A sleek mirrored palette including Navajo and Fog Eye Shadows, Pink Raspberry Blush and Raspberry and Blue Raspberry Lip Sheers.
-Pot Rouge ($22)- new in Pink Raspberry and Raspberry.
-Glitter Gloss ($19)- new Pink Raspberry.
-Lip Gloss ($19)- new Pink Popsicle.
-Lip Crayon ($22)- limited edition, Pink Raspberry and Wild Raspberry lip crayons allow you to update your look with the luxurious feel of lipstick and the ease of a crayon-inspired pencil.
-Lip Sheer ($21)- New Black Raspberry.
-Pink Raspberry Mini Brush Set ($55)- Set includes Bobbi's 4 most popular mini brushes: Blush, Eye Shadow, Eye Liner and Lip in a soft zip-around case with pink raspberry interior.
Do you want your own personally customized lip gloss? Or how 'bout a mood ring- in lip gloss form? Well, now you can have it. Give these two options a try.
Smashbox's O-Gloss ($22) is a naturally pink hued lip gloss that transforms your lips into your own custom shade of pink. Contains microcirculating Goji Berry-C Complex, gingko biloba and marine plankton for antioxidant protection, plus moisturizing pomegranate seed and avocado oils for non-stop shine.
Too Faced Mood Swing Lip Gloss ($18.50) is a lip gloss that changes color depending on your body heat, ph balance and mood. The gloss starts out crystal clear and blossoms into countless shades of pink from cotton candy to deep fuchsia- controlled by the wearer's emotional state. The secret blend of essential oils and extracts improves elasticity and rejuvenates your lips while natural sunscreen s insure a younger looking smile.
What do you think about these new glosses? Talk about wearing your heart on your sleeve! I mean, lips.
Create a fusion of color with the Technotropics, Prescriptives' Spring 2008 Color Collection.
"A mix of cool and bright creates an exciting downtown meets tropical dynamic. Eyes take on a hip, fresh look in shades of plum, blue, brown and taupe offset by pastel shimmer and lined with metallic precision. Cheeks glow with sultry shades of fuchsia and soft rose. Lips pop in tropical hues of vibrant fuchsia and fresh tangerine glossed with a warm sizzle. Be bold and experience the fusion…"
"Demand more quality face-time. New moisturelush lasts longer, richly hydrates, protects and primes skin for a smooth, more perfect makeup application. Velvetize cheeks and brow with moisturelush cream. For immediate cushion and luminous optics that appear to lift and firm skin around the eyes, moisturelush cream. For immediate cushion and luminous optics that appear to lift and firm skin around the eyes, moisturelush eye cream. Use both to energize and emphasize assets every day."
Moisturelush Cream ($30) is a densely hydrating face cream that helps moisturize and protect facial skin. The silky cream creates an even surface for smooth makeup application. Apply to face, morning and night after cleansing. For a cream, it's surprisingly light. When you smooth it over your face you can feel it melt into a soft layer that's great at night and in the morning before makeup. Try it, it's really good. My new favorite.
Moisturelush Eye Cream ($28.50) is a non-acnegenic, extremely hydrating eye cream that de-puffs while lifting and firming the area around the eyes. Apply to clean, dry skin under and around the eye, morning and night. This light and fluffy cream is slightly pearlized I think, which highlights the entire eye area. It sinks into the skin nicely and is an ideal pre-eye concealing cream.
"A portrait in the nude, daring in its stripped-down sensuality with natural shades in Mineralized Skinfinishes that play up the nakedness of cheeks, lips, eyes...for a glamazon who knows the power of artifice, but has the confidence and allure to strip it all away. N Collection is naked, with coverage – it’ll be our little secret. Custom-created high-performance brushes mean no one need ever know. Seductive, and ripe for scandal."
LIPSTICK ($14)
1N Light frosted gold with pink pearl
2N Creamy light pink
3N Milky pastel pink
4N Mid-tone creamy brown
5N Plummy sheer brown
LIPGLASS ($14)
1N Creamy white tan
2N Creamy neutral yellow pink
3N Neutral brown with gold and pink pearl
4N Light chocolate brown with red pearl
SMALL EYESHADOW ($14)
Nanogold Sheer Yellow beige with pink pearl
Modest Tone Neutral dirty tan
Neutral Pink Dirty mid-tone blue pink
Rich Flesh Neutral warm brown
Remotely Grey Dirty grey brown
Dark Edge Dirty chocolate brown
PAINT POT ($16.50)
Soft Ochre Yellow beige
Quite Natural Dirty chocolate brown
Groundwork Mid-tone Neutral taupe
CREMESTICK LINER ($14)
Creamola Low-down tan
Sublime Culture Pink caramel fusion
TECHNAKOHL ($14.50)
Graphblack Richest graphic-black
Brownborder Deep chocolate brown
PLUSHLASH ($11.50)
Plushblack Black
NAIL LACQUER ($10)
N Colour Creamy beige
Demi-Blanc Gold beige with green pearl
Naturally Rich Milk chocolate
From the Splendicity community, comes this week's most splendid posts.
BEAUTY
A Touch of Blusher shares initial observations on Spring 2008 makeup collections.
makeup loves me wants to know what you think of Lancome's newest ambassador, Anne Hathaway.
Beautynomics says Thou Shall Take Care of Zee Eyes.
Beauty Gizmo reviews the Artemis Heel Smoother.
15 Minute Beauty Fanatic gives MAC's Mascara X a shot!
Is there anything more refreshing than a hydrating facial mist? Style Goodies thinks not!
To start the new year off right, Wardrobe Oxygen is hosting weekly contests for its readers. This week a Sephora Smokey Eye Kit valued at $71 is up for grabs!
What is 'Mom Hair' and can it possibly be a good thing? Find out at Hot Mama Daily.
The Raging Rouge Beauty Blog has announced the Bourjois Beauty Bounty giveaway! Almost $400 of Fabulous New Product Launches will go to one lucky winner!
Ellen from Lipstick, Powder 'n Paint shares her thoughts on the new Conair Nano Silver Collection.
FASHION
Chic By Nature is loving this bamboo fleece hoodie by Kelly B.
STYLEnosh attends Project Runway alum, < href="http://www.stylenosh.com/stylenosh/2008/01/mychael-knight.html">Mychael Knight's, launch party for his new collection.
Style Tots Poll : Are Crocs Good or Bad For Babies and Kids?
With the Golden Globes cancelled, Haute and Bothered's way concerned for THIS designer.
The Snarkstress wants you to exercise your right to vote - for Hollywood's most stylish, that is.
Teen Style Lounge has found some ultra cute and affordable spring styles you can wear right NOW!
The Fashionable Kiffen lists five steps to organizing your wardrobe for the New Year.
SHOPPING
Check out 50 Fashion Trends In The Style It Less Closet.
She Knows Best presents the Michael Jordan Air Jordan XX3.
Let's Go Shopping is giving away Cosmetics Worth $78.
The Latest Luxe is ready for an early Valentine's Day treat with the Chloe Saskia Leather Satchel.
Christine at 15 Minute Beauty Fanatic tries out the most moisturizing body scrub she's ever seen!
Savvy Skin presents Beauty Tips From Lolcats
What’s so great about Shanghai Lily: NARS Spring 2008? Daneen at Spoiled Pretty thinks…everything!
Check out the results of All Lacquered Up's Fanatic's Favorites Survey and see what polishes were voted the best of 2007.
Get your kabuki brush ready! Makeup Moxie reviews the new Maybelline Mineral Makeup.
Toya at The Life of A Ladybug tried out Prevage by Elizabeth Arden - and she LOVES it!
Beauty and Fashion Tech recommends two PCA Skin Care products for treating melasma and hyperpigmentation.
A Touch of Blusher invites you to spot the differences in Lancome's spring 2008 collection in the US, UK, and Japan.
Stylish Opinion has started doing contests! Though this one is already with a lucky winner, be sure to sign up to get the latest contest posts.
Elke asks, "what do you want to see?" for the new year on my blog? Let her know!
Temptalia reviews MAC's N Collection with photos, swatches, and in-depth commentary on each product!
Running out of space for your favorite makeup goodies? Enter to win a fabulous bag by Anna William on The Beauty of Life!
Beauty and Personal grooming - Ease razor bumps with this terrific cucumber-yoghurt soother
Beauty Anonymous shares what she likes about Chanel Spring 2008 Aurora Blues Accent Collection.
Kyle at Face Candy goes over the new Powder Options.
Shop at Philosophy.com and receive a free 23 oz. Empowermint Scrub ($25 value) with a $90 purchase through 1/15. Simply use promo code "mint" at checkout.
Using the wisdom of natural treatments with the logic of modern science, Pattern creates high performance, all natural body washes, blended with the finest fragrances and oils. Satisfaction is 100% guaranteed or your money back. These body washes aren't just made for your body, they're good for your face and hair too!
These body washes are:
- Not tested on animals
- Contain no animal ingredients
- 100% Vegan
- Natural ingredients and oils
- Naturally derived fragrances
- Sulfates derived from coconut
- No sodium laurel sulfate (SLS)
- No sodium laureth sulfate (SLES)
- No synthetic fragrance, colors or dyes
- No parabens, phthalates, TEA or DEA
- No petrochemicals
Available in:
-Citrus ($20)- Contains herbal extracts and essential oils of grapefruit, neroli, lemon and peppermint.
-Eucalyptus ($20)- Contains herbal extracts and essential oils of eucalyptus, rosemary, lavender and spearmint. I usually think of a Koala Bear when I think of Eucalyptus, but this was surprisingly delightful to smell. Leaves you feeling extra clean.
-Black Pepper ($20)- Great for active people, removing sweat and dirt from the skin. Includes herbal extracts and essential-oils of black pepper, ylang-ylang and vetivert. Formulated with antiseptic properties to cleanse the skin and Vitamin E to protect skin from damage. I know what you're thinking- Black Pepper Body Wash? Ick. Those were my thoughts initially, but it's actually not as strange and overpowering as you might think. I'd peg it as more of a "guy-friendly" body wash, tho. Try it on your boyfriend!
-Cucumber ($20)- Contains herbal extracts and essential oils of cucumber, basil, white rose and geranium. This was my favorite of the 4. This moisturizing wash is gently fragranced and soaps up to a very nice lather.
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It's funny, because most makeup artists will tell you to not to contour. It's simply something that cannot be done by commoners. A normal person would end up looking dirty. Well, makeup companies are making it easier for the every-day-jane to slim her nose or define her cheek bones. Take a look:
Laura Geller's Shade N' Sculpt Baked Contouring Power with Brush ($38)- A silky baked powder that adds natural definition to the face. 2/3 of the pan holds the dark sculpting shade (soft brown with gold specks), a unique tone created to mimic the face's natural shadows. The remaining 1/3 holds the subtle highlighter (soft nude, beige shimmer) that enhances the sculpted effects.
MAC Sculpt and Shape Powder ($21, pictured- Accentuate/Sculpt: pale blushed beige/soft taupe) - A duo-pan shaded compact featuring a contour and a highlight powder in shades selected to complement each other. Professional formula. Jet-milled, ultra-smooth to apply: provides almost imperceptible shading. Use to shape and define the facial planes or define the shape of the eye. Available in: Bone Beige/Emphasize: palest cream/tan, Accentuate/Sculpt: pale blushed beige/soft taupe, Lightsweep/Shadester: Soft peachy beige/mid-tone brown, Warm Light/Definitive (clean peach/mid-tone reddish brown.)
Stila's Face Contouring Trio ($38)- A set of 3 shading powders to sculpt your facial features.
Are you going to try any of these new contouring powders?
We all love the super fun and trendy products of Jerrod Blandino, the makeup artist behind Too Faced Cosmetics. Check out some of the latest from this brand:
-Galaxy Glam Eye Shadow ($19.50)- Futuristic Italian opalescent-pigments are baked into each shadow for intensity, providing a multi-dimensional smoky eye. I don't know how this stuff looks on, but it sure looks neat in in the package. Available in: Deep Space (black with cobalt blue), Moonbeam (black with laser light green), Shooting star (black with galactic gold) and Supernova (black with peach and pink.)
-Lip Of Luxury ($18)- A luxe champagne infused lipstick, rich in shea butter, color and diamond shine. The special formula smooths out fine lines and creases while staying on the lips and feeling soft as satin. The pink case is highlighted with a 20-carat diamond-colored rhinestone. Available in 8 shades.
-Shadow Insurance ($17)- A full-coverage insurance policy against fading, creasing, melting, blurring and hard-to-blend eyeshadow accidents. This silicone based primer evens out the skin tone on lids and smooths lines while securing a barrier between the oils of your skin and your makeup. Versatile and very concentrated (the size of a raindrop covers the entire lid) it can be used with powder or cream eye shadows.
Anastasia Soare is of course the Brow Guru of Beverly Hills (and everywhere else for that matter). Her signature brow techniques are acheivable using her product line- Anastasia Beverly Hills. Here's 3 new products:
Brow Filler ($20)- A spring loaded powder tipped sponge duo for eyebrows. The unique powder formula is designed to be slightly damp so that it can adhere to the skin, versus the brow hair. One end is brown and the other end is blonde, allowing you to mix both to find your customized brow color.
Tweezers Anonymous ($80 value, for $55)- A 12-step kit designed to restore sparse eyebrows. Set includes: a Brow Stix 3-piece stencil set, a Duo Brow Wand, a Mini Duo Brush and Nu Brow. Nu Brow is a colorless, odorless gel comprised of top proteins and vitamins to condition, repair and restore the eyebrows. It's clinically proven to stimulate the hair follicle as quickly as 4-6 weeks and is said to slow down excess hair loss.
Brow Wiz ($19)- The slimmest of slim dual ended mechanical brow pencil and brush. A pencil on one end and a spooley brush on the other. Available in Ash Blonde, Brunette and Medium Ash.
"Originals have a lust for life! From Carol Channing to Bowie, and every glam rocker in between. MAC pays tribute to the high flyers in the shades, shadows and looks that stylishy stand the test of time. Originals are now and forever."
Lipstick ($14)
-Russian Red- Intense Bluish Red (matte)
-Sandy B- Light Shell Pink (frost)
-Rozz Revival- Watermelon Reddish Pink (lustre)
-Chintz on Chintz- Sheer Mid-tone Yellow Brown (lustre)
-Utter Pervette- Soft Pastel Pink
-Back to Del Rio- Deep Brown Red
-Nouveau-Frou- Beigy Grey Pink with White Pearl (lustre)
-Retrofluid- Sheer Dirty Deep Plum with Gold and Red Pearl (lustre)
-Supersequin- Plummy Pink with Silver Pearl
-Twig-Twig- Neutral Brown Plum (lustre)
Tinted Lipglass ($14)
-C-Thru- Soft Peached Beige with Shimmer (cream)
-Full on Lust- Neutral Brown Pink (cream)
-Avarice- Mid-tone Yellow Red with Soft Red pearl (cream)
-Real Desire- Deep Plum with Red Pearl (frost)
-Nico Now- Mid-tone Grey Purple with Multicoloured Pearl (frost)
Eye Shadow ($14)
-Memorabilia- Dirty Purple (matte)
-Parrot- Soaringly Electric Turquoise (frost)
-Daisy Chain- Soft Yellow Beige with Soft White Pearl (satin)
-Ochre Style- Mid-tone Yellow Brown with Gold (frost)
-A Little Foile- Mid-tone red brown (matte)
-Clue- Mid-tone Dirty Grey with Silver Pearl (frost)
-Alum- Mid-tone Blue Grey with Soft Blue Pearl (satin)
-Charred- Deep Steel Grey with Silver Pearl (frost)
-Frisco- Soft Pastel Pink (matte)
Pigment ($19.50)
-Steel Blue- Rich Deep Turquoise Green BLue Shone with Small Pearl Particle (frost)
-Melon- Soft Bright Golden Peach (frost)
-Violet- Vivid Bright Violet-Purple (frost)
-Golden Olive- High Frosted Green/Gold (frost)
-Kitschmas- Light, Airy Shimmering Pink/Mauve Pearl (frost)
Glitter ($16.50)- Can be applied directly to skin or combined with products to create high-level glitter and sparkle effects on all areas of the face, skin and hair.
-Reflects Blackened Red- Sparkling Burgundy
-Reflects Antique Gold- Gold
-Reflects Very Pink- Sparkling Fuchsia Pink
-Reflects Transparent Teal- Sparkling White with Turquoise Pearl
Eye Pencil ($12.50)
-Coffee- Muted Brown
-Ebony- Soft Black
-Indigo- Muted Greenish-Blue
Mascara X ($12.50)- Builds dramatically longer, thicker and glossier looking lashes. Designed to be long-wearing, it doesn't clump or smudge, plus it strengthens and conditions lashes with a vengetable derived protein and Panthenol. Available in Black X.
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BEHOLD: The Holy Grail of all Eyelash Curlers...
The SHU UEMURA EYELASH CURLER ($18)
First of all, I'd like to say that I have a bit of an obsession with eyelash curling. At 10 o'clock at night, peek into my house. I'm sitting on the sofa curling my lashes with not one, but 2 curlers. Since I've lived with numerous people over the years (all male), I've gotten my fair share of teasing. "God forbid Kyle's eyelashes aren't curly enough...", "The world ends if Kyle doesn't have her eyelash curlers or tweezers" OK, fine, I get it. But I have to say that most of my friends don't relish the fact that their eyelashes naturally curl up- not down. And that's something I'd pay lots of money to have occur naturally.
The new, Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler is perfectly measured and finely balanced. The upgraded silicone pad is in a "mushroom" shape to provide a protective, stay-put edge for improved safety and optimum curl. The new patented hinge is specifically engineered to apply the perfect amount of pressure to your delicate lashes. The calculated size, shape, frame length and ergonomic handles ensure stability and control, while the curved angle suits all eye shapes. The problem with my other eyelash curlers is that they were too deep set- and constantly poking me in the corners of my eyes. This one seems flatter, shallower, so I can really grab every single lash at the inside and outside corners.
At first, I was a little bit in awe. So this is it? Seems like a pretty typical eyelash curler to me... But upon its 3rd and 4th use, I realized, holy crap, this thing is really amazing. Not only does it curl quickly- and crimplessly, it also holds its curl for the entire day! I think I'm reformed. Are you? What's your favorite eyelash curler?
Thrrrob is a "turned on" face powder in pulse-racing pink, similar to the flirty flush you get when your heart races. Comes in the signature Benefit blush box with a soft natural-bristle brush that fits inside.
"In 1862, missionary sisters tranformed The Minimes Convent in Provence, France into a place of care. They enriched the convent's legacy of plant studies by applying their knowledge of nature to create remedies for the residents of the convent. Inspired by this history, each product from Le Couvent Des Minimes is touched by this tradition with age-old recipes, selection of the finest natural ingrediest and ancestral know-how to combine pleasure with remedy. "
Relaxing lavender and softening acacia extracts plus moisturizing seaweed beads combine in the Lavender & Acacia Soothing Shower Gel ($19.95.) I love the light, refreshing scent of lavender. It leaves me feeling extra clean, but not dry. I really like the packaging for this line, it's old-fashioned and pretty. Also available in deeply soothing night body creme, home perfume, relaxing effervescent bath salts, foaming bath, soothing body milk and soothing night hand cream.
This is the mouth of Mally Roncal, makeup-artist to the stars. And the winner is CuttieBebe. Please email me (specialkalle@aol.com) your mailing address so I can send out your Diva Divine makeup palette.
