WIN IT! MAC Tri-Colour Lipglass & Eyeshadow

I've got a sugar sweet giveaway for you all. It's a Tri-Colour Lipglass in Tasty (Sheer blue pink with reflects/ Mid-tone blue pink with duo-chrome pearlized pigments/ Dark creamy red pink) and an Eye Shadow in Dear Cupcake (Mid-tone pink coral with gold pearlized pigments.) All you have to do is subscribe by email to my blog. One winner will be chosen at random on April 30, 2009. Only for residents of the US.

If you've already subscribed, you're already entered to win.

MAC Well Defined WINNERS!

Winner of the MAC Studio Sculpt Foundation in NC 15 is... BEA

Winner of the MAC Studio Sculpt Concealer in NC 45 is... HILLARY H.

Please email facecandyblog@gmail.com with your addresses. Stay tuned for a MAC Sugar Sweet giveaway next!

Revew: Liz Earle Skincare

-Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser Starter Kit 3.3 fl. oz. Pump + 2 Muslin Cloths ($24.50)- An award winning, concentrated cream that quickly removes grime and makeup. The pure muslin cloths dislodges dead skin cells. I tried this, but it kind of seems like an extra hassle to be using an extra cloth. Results are normal, but I would like it more if there wasn't that extra step.

Face Candy Grade: C

-Instant Boost Skin Tonic 6.7 fl. oz. ($21)- A non-drying floral tonic that contains Vitamin E, organic aloe vera, calendula, cucumber and rose-scented geranium. This is a soothing water-like tonic that revitalizes skin on contact. My only complaint would be the packaging. The twist cap causes more product to come out than necessary. I usually end up spilling it all over the place trying to get it on the cotton ball. I noticed on the website though, that it comes in a spray bottle.

Face Candy Grade: B-

-Superskin Concentrate 1 fl. oz. ($70)- An aromatic blend of 100% pure plant oils. Contains aragon and rosehip oils, neroli, lavender, chamomile essential oils and Vitamin E. I LOVE this stuff. After cleansing and toning and then applying serum I pump 1-2 drops of this oil into my hands, warm it up and then massage into my face and neck. It's perfect for winter when your skin gets super dry. If I feel like I need more moisture, I use the Superskin Moisturizer on top.

Face Candy Grade: A+

-Superskin Moisturizer 1.6 fl. oz. ($60)- A rich, fragrance-free moisturizer that contains Borag Oil, Glycerin, Pomegranate Extract, Rose Hip Oil, Shea Butter and Vitamin E. I've been using this at nighttime and I love it because it doesn't make your skin feel too oily. Only a dab will do. My only problem is that it doesn't smell very good. My husband likened it to Desitin.

Face Candy Grade: A

Read other reviews of these products at Total Beauty by clicking on the product name.

Review: Calvin Klein - Delicious Fusion Moisturizing Lip Color

When I spotted CK's Delicious Fusion Moisturizing Lip Color ($18) on Sephora's website, and all the pretty colors it came in, I knew I needed to have it. It's not your regular old lipstick either, it's got a vitamin-enriched core in the middle that soothes, moisturizes and protects lips. As this was my first CK makeup product to try, I was pretty excited. I tried 305 Love Vapor (bright bubblegum pink.) The tube it comes in is small but it packs a lot of punch. The color is perfect, it's my lips but better. I was a little disappointed in the staying quality of the light and creamy lipstick, so I applied, blotted, tissued and applied again, and it stayed on for 3 hours, throughout dinner. I want ALL of the gorgeous shades now.

Face Candy Grade: A

Review: Givenchy - Lovely Prism Eau de Toilette

Lovely Prism ($55) is a light, fresh fragrance with notes of green apple, cassis, clementine, peony, magnolia, apple blossom, hawthorne, sandalwood and iris. I really like the scent, but the only problem is that it wears off VERY quickly. I like to be able to smell myself throughout the day. Maybe it's because it's an eau de toilette. The only reason it's not one of my favorites is because of the lack of longevity. How could you not like a pink fragrance?

Face Candy Grade: B-

If you're like me, you don't want to pay retail for... well, anything. Head over to Perfume Center.com. Regularly $55, you only pay $39.95. You save $15.05. Sweet! There's tons of brands, so check it out before you pay full price!

FREE STUFF + RECYCLE!

Are YOU going to be in NYC, this Thursday, April 2, 2009? If so, consider me jealous. Here's why...

Origins kicks-off the Return to Origins Recycling Program, a first-of-its-kind nationwide cosmetics recycling program accepting all cosmetic empties regardless of brand.

The first 250 participants to drop off their cosmetic empties (regardless of brand) will receive a FREE deluxe size A Perfect World™ Intensely hydrating body cream with White Tea! Origins will also be providing FREE A Perfect World™ hand and arm massages to all attendees.

WHERE: Origins Headquarters, General Motors Plaza
Fifth Avenue at 58th Street
New York, NY

WHEN: April 2, 2009
10:00am - 11:00am

Jouer - Spring 2009

Spring Lips: Designed to be worn together or stand alone, Jouer has created three new colors for spring that contain subtle shimmers combined with organic, chic neutrals hues for a sophisticated, yet inviting spring lip that can be worn by all.

• Rose Pale Lip Definer: A strong nude with a slight touch of pink creates the perfect lip definition. Infused with Jojoba Oil, Shea Butter and Vitamins A & E to guarantee smooth, easy application that blends perfectly for enduring lip color.

• Kiki Hydrating Lipstick: This new nude with a slight touch of pink contains a hint of shimmer to create a sensationally smooth, soft finish. This lipstick contains powerful moisturizing properties of Brazil’s Cupuacu Butter; this hydrating lipstick keeps lips protected and nourished with enduring beautiful coverage. A perfect balance between beauty and treatment.

• Blush Moisturizing Lip-gloss: The perfect matte pink for that perfect pop of color. Loaded with Vitamins A,C & E, and Pomegranate Seed Oil to moisturize, soothe, nourish, rejuvenate and protect, keeping lips smooth and hydrated.

Spring Eyes: Two new powder shadows were designed to accentuate your eyes with natural tones, with a pale peach lid is complimented with a matte honey brown. A blend of chic neutrals creates an understated elegance. Ultra satin-like in texture, this matte shadow contains light diffusing multi-mineral pigments and is oil-free and blendes easily without creasing.

• Peach Powder Eyeshadow: A soft powder peach with a light hint of pink. This shadow can be brushed along the tops of your lids or used as a highlighter around the eye

• Chestnut Powder Eyeshadow: A soft matte honey, brown. This rich shade is a wet-to-dry shadow can that be used as a base or around the crease of your eye for added definition.

Smashbox Sale at Gilt Groupe.com!

Check out some of the great Smashbox deals at Gilt Groupe. Sale goes live on Friday, March 27th. To be invited, click here: Gilt Groupe.

Get Glowing Kit
Blush in Stylist and Soft Lights in Tint – Get that soft glow without hitting the sun!
MSRP $46 Gilt Price $22

Master Class Brush Collection
Powder Brush, foundation brush, precision brush and buffing brush – Treat your face like a work of art!
MSRP $89 Gilt Price $45

Three pucker lip gloss collection in Candid, Flash and Hype – Three gorgeous glosses, wear alone or layer together!
MSRP $45 Gilt Price $18

Review: Clarisonic Skincare Brush

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of testing out the Clarisonic Skincare Brush ($195.) I got the pink Breast Cancer Awareness one, cuz what can I say? I don't usually have pink things so it's nice to have this be pink. OH MY Gosh, as I seriously, this second, JUST found out that this is made by the people who make the Sonicare Toothbrush!

(PERSONAL RAMBLING coming... Skip ahead if you'd prefer.)

I used to be pretty into dental hygine and I had one of those toothbrushes like 5 years ago and it was awesome, I LOVED it and then one day it just stopped working and nothing could fix it. And then I got in the habit of using a regular t-b, and now I'm remembering how awesome the old one was and want one. Now. But they're expensive. And I don't have any spare $. (Mainly cuz I spend every cent on new makeup or clothes, or shoes or purses, cuz those are like investments, right?) Haha, not very good investments apparently, cuz I've got lots of pretty designer stuff, and what else? I've paid $20,000 to live in my apartment, which makes me literally ill to think of. I think it's time I start saving my $ for a house. AND I have noticed that all I do lately is buy, buy, buy. Let's address that for a minute. I mostly blame this obsessive online shopping on things like "Shop it to me"- the newsletter that sends you the day's sales based on the designers and sizes you choose, Hautelook.com, Ideeli.com, Giltgroupe.com. It's so messed up. I have to stop. Cold turkey with that stuff and the makeup. Which scares me , because what if there's some super awesome limited edition CHANEL eye shadow quad that I MUST have, and can't? AHH it's so hard! I apologize for the rambling. Back to the review.

The Clarisonic Skincare Brush is NOT recession-friendly. $195? Are you kidding? But, coming from this brand, I'm not so surprised it was so pricey. Those t-b's ain't cheap. It seems to be an unnecessary splurge. But if you're really obsessed with your skin, you should certainly look into this. The soft brush head moves back and forth at more than 300x per second. That loosens dirt, makeup and oil. It's proven to remove more dirt than traditional superficial cleansing, which prepares your skin to absorb serums and moisturizers better. It claims to "reduce dry skin patches, oily areas and blemishes and get skin 2x cleaner. Pore size, fine lines and wrinkles appear smaller." It's good for all skin types and gentle enough to use for cleansing rosacea and sebborheic dermatitis. I have to say I was definitely skeptical but intrigued. If you look on Sephora.com there's lots of raves and a couple rants.

First you have to charge the thing for 24 hours, which kind of reduced my excitement to try it. Sometime the next day, you wet your face and the brush head, apply cleanser and then rub in a circular motion. Beeps will tell you when to move to another part of your face. The first 20 seconds are spent on your forehead, 20 seconds on your nose/chin region and 10 seconds for each cheek. Then it automatically turns off. Rinse the brush head and you're done. Replace the brush head ($25) every 3 months and charge every 30 minutes.

I keep mine in the shower since it's waterproof. For only 50 seconds every morning and night, it does get your face VERY clean and smooth. After only the 2nd day my husband asked me if I was doing something different. Overall I do really like it. At first my skin broke out, but that's just because it's working. I continued use and it got better. Revitalized. I think I will continue to use it and buy $25 brush heads. Here's another option, if you're tight on cash and want the same type of results...



Go to Sally's Beauty Supply and buying this Bath Secrets Facial Cleansing Brush for $1.99 and move it in really fast circles on your face. Everyone that reviewed it on the website gave it 5/5 stars. One lady even likes to use one for cleaning off mushrooms.

Don't Forget: MAC Win It!

WIN IT!!!

SO, I have 1 Studio Sculpt SPF 15 Foundation in NC15 and 1 Studio Sculpt Concealer in NC 45. If you are either of those colors, please leave a comment and which one would match you. Two random winners will be picked on Tuesday, March 31, 2009.

Makeup Storage - Everyday Items

My brother-in-law left this silverware organizer in our kitchen after he moved out of the apartment that my husband and I now live in. It was dirty so I cleaned it up with some 409 and decided to use it for my makeup. It's pretty big but I need a lot of room so it works. I separated it into different compartments. Eyes, Cheeks and Face.

Sneek Peek: Giorgio Armani - Sienna Minerals Bronzing Palette

The Giorgio Armani - Sienna Minerals Bronzing Palette ($65)- A unique tapestry of sun-splashed mineral colors that mix together to create an all-over blush that bronzes and sculpts the face for a golden bronze/deep reddish-brown glow. Hm.. This is the first GA product that has really got me interested... I'd have to see the way it swatches first before plunking down $65 buckaroonies. What do you think?

Exfoliation...

I had to share this with you guys, cuz I thought it was funny.

Source: http://roflrazzi.com/

Make Up Storage: Kyle's Lippie Collection

One of my favorite questions ever, besides "what's in your bag" is "how do you store your make up? For a long time I'd been using those tupperware-like storage boxes, but I decided to upgrade when I saw these bright red lacquered boxes on sale at Crate & Barrel. I use a medium sized box for my lippies. I use the tops of gift boxes to fill with lippies and then stack them on top of each other. Here's part one of my lippies. I forgot the other box.

(Counterclockwise)
Layer 1: MAC Lip Palettes, Stila Lip Glazes, Vincent Longo Lip Stains, Clinique Palette, Soft Lips/ Kiss My Face Stick Glosses, Clinique PINK Bamboo Lipsticks, MAC Pro Longwear Lustre Lipcolours, Lancome Color Fever Lipsticks, Mini Lancome Juicy Tube, Mini Bobbi Brown Lipstick.

Layer 2: Bobbi Brown Creamy Lipsticks, Bobbi Brown Lipsticks, MAC Mattenes, MAC Slimshines, Tarte 24/7 Lip Color, Bobbi Brown Tinted Lip Balm, Lancome Lipstick.

Layer 3: Tarte Mini Glosses, Cargo Plant Love Botanical Lipstick, Shu Uemura Rouge Unlimited Lipsticks, YSL Rouge Volupte Lipstick, Vincent Longo Perfect Shine Lip Glosses, Vincent Longo Diamond Lipgloss, Christian Dior Creme de Gloss, Estee Lauder Lip Pencil, MAC Lip Pencils, NARS Lip Pencil, Cover Girl Lip Stain, Wei East Mini Lip Gloss.

I keep the more expensive stuff in the boxes for some reason. In the other two non-lacquered boxes, one of which is a tupperware container and the other a gift box, I keep my MAC Lipsticks and some other random ones I have in my "rotation." I keep my lipglosses upside down so that I can see the color better when I'm searching for a specific color. How do you store your make up? Tell me in the comments.

There's more to come...

UH OH: Favorite Product Discontinued?

The first place to go to track down a much-missed favorite is the manufacturer:

Call the makeup brand’s customer-service department to ask about leftover inventory, upgraded formulas/names or comparable substitutes.

* Estée Lauder brands: You can find products discontinued in the last 24 months through the company’s Gone but Not Forgotten program; you can buy up to six pieces, depending on availability. Call 800-216-7173 to start your search.
* Almay, Revlon & Ultima II: You can find discontinued products at cosmeticsandmore..com and their affiliated retail outlets (in Arizona, New York, New Jersey, and North Carolina), or call 888-882-5629 to place an order.
* Lancôme, Molton Brown and Nars: These companies sell discontinued items on their sites—Lancome-usa.com, Moltonbrown.com, and Narscosmetics.com—until inventory runs dry. Some brand sites, including Benefitcosmetics.com, Clinique.com, Lancome-usa.com, and Prescriptives.com—feature online alerts, so customers have fair warning when discontinued goods are disappearing.

If the manufacturer is unable to track down an old fave, here are some other sites worth checking out:

* Discount.makeup.com: This subsidiary of Makeup.com sells discontinued beauty products from many brands, including Shiseido and Bare Escentuals.
* Beautyencounter.com: This site sells hard-to-find products from Max Factor, Neutrogena, Goldwell, Sebastian, KMS, and more.
* Vermontcountrystore.com: Its niche is hard-to-find items, and customer service will track down products for which they get a lot of requests, even if the site doesn’t carry them. When an item is no longer manufactured and demand is sufficient, the site buys an original formula and reproduces.
* Threecustom.com: The go-to place for celebrity makeup artists, Three Custom Color specialists can replicate the exact shade and texture of just about any color cosmetic product, including blush, eyeshadow, lipstick, concealer, and foundation. The company has an archive of 9,000 makeup shades dating back to the 1930s, and it will duplicate a hue if you send a dime-size sample.

Still no luck? Here are other places to do makeup research:

* Ebay.com, Amazon.com and Overstock.com: These sites can list discontinued products. Since the goods offered can come from third parties, there’s the risk that a product is old or wasn’t stored or shipped properly, so read the fine print carefully regarding any return policy before ordering.
* Makeupalley.com: You can find in-depth information on tons of products, including discontinued ones, at this social community of beauty-product consumers. You can post a product request on the Swap Board; if another member owns the item, you can negotiate a trade.
* The Fragrance Foundation: For detailed information on just about any fragrance that’s ever existed, go to fragrancefoundation.org and click on Fragrance Directory.

Source: ShopSmart, May 2009

Review: Maybelline Lash Stiletto

As a Korean gal with short, downward turned eyelashes, I'm always excited to try a new mascara. Maybelline's new Lash Stiletto Mascara ($7.50) intrigued me. First of all, the packaging, designed to look like the heel of a stiletto is a really cute idea. I applied two coats. It gave me noticeably longer, wispy lashes. Not super volumized, but certainly more defined. My favorite mascara technique is to use a lengthening mascara (like this one) and then layer a volumizing one on top (try L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara.) For $7.50 I think it's definitely worth it, and a good drugstore buy. It's washable with soap and water, but I personally would prefer a waterproof version. Available in Very Black, Soft Black and Brownish Black.

Face Candy Grade: B+

MAC - Sugar Sweet

Temptation is everywhere – luscious, whipped-cream decadent, deliciously decorative frosting colours and sugared almond combinations. Like peering through the window of a Parisian patisserie, you’ll want to become one of each! Have fun with a new Red Velvet recipe Shadestick. Tricolour Lipglass is like a mille feuille of layered lip gloss colours, each gives way to the next in a triple-layered pearl-swirl of prettiness; add extra-yum to Eye Shadow; Perfect Topping Mineralize Skinfinish is the ultimate cake walk. We could eat you up.

Lipstick ($14 US, $16.50 CDN)
-Sweet Thing- Mid-tone magenta with multi-dimensional pearl (Lustre, LE)
-Bubbles- Sheer frosty white beige (Glaze, LE)
-Touch- Peachy cinnamon (Lustre, Permanent)
-Lollipop Loving- Mid-tone coral with subtle green with gold iridescence (Glaze, LE)
-Saint Germain- Pastel pink (Amplified Creme)

Tri-Colour Lipglass ($17.50 US, $21 CDN)- 3 stacked layers of lipglass in one vial. Add fun and playful effect to the final product. Each layer is a different color that smoothly gradates into the next layer. Different pearl combinations give an appealing textural look to each layer.
-Tasty- Sheer blue pink with reflects/ Mid-tone blue pink with duo-chrome pearlized pigments/ Dark creamy red pink
-Just Dessert- Sheer yellow pink with reflects/ Mid-tone yellow pink with duo-chrome pearlized pigments/ Mid-tone creamy yellow pink
-Simply Delicious- Sheer peach with reflects/ Pale coral with duo-chrome pearlized pigments/ Creamy mid-tone coral
-Triple-Yum- Sheer gold with gold reflect/ True gold with duo-come pearlized pigments/ Mid-tone bronze
-Consume Me- Sheer white with reflects/ Pale mint with duo-chrome pearlized pigments/ Creamy light peach with pearlized pigments

Eye Shadow ($14.50 US, $20 CDN)
-Sugarshot- Pale frosty beige (Lustre, LE)
-Dear Cupcake- Mid-tone pink coral with gold pearlized pigments (Satin, LE)
-Aquavert- Soft mint with white pearlized pigments (Veluxe Pearl, LE)
-Stars ‘n’ Rockets- Lavender with red/pink reflects (Veluxe Pearl)
-Club- Muted reddish brown duo-chrome with green opalescent shimmer (Satin)

Shadestick ($16.50 US, $20 CDN, LE)
-Cakeshop- Frosted light neutral beige
-Lemon Chiffon- Frosted pewter
-Butternutty- Frosted pale white gold
-Red Velvet- Frosted mid-tone pink
-Penny- Light pinky copper

Zoom Lash ($12 US, $14 CDN)
-Zoomblack- Rich black

Mineralize Skinfinish ($25 US, $35.50 CDN, LE)
-Perfect Topping- Pink/Peach/Lavender melange
-Refined- Tan/Peach/Coral melange

Nail Lacquer ($11 US, $13 CDN)
-Seasonal Peach- Creamy pale peachy pink
-Peppermint Patti- Creamy mint green

Lash ($12 US, $14 CDN)
-34 Lash- Dramatically long, wispy, features a long, winged-corner edge.

MAC - Grand Duos

Mineralization has swept the beauty nation but MAC makes the next move with Grand Duos: Mineralize Blush that has marbelized melange on one side and a complementary mono-shade on the other.

Soft-shimmer super-shine pearl in a pretty tricolour veining to enhance and glorify cheekbones, followed with the pop and dimension of solid colour shimmer without an overly frosted look. The 188 Small Duo Fibre Face Brush makes the transition magnificent. A sophisticated but simple NEW WAY TO GET YOUR VITAL MINERALS!

Mineralize Blush ($22.50 US/ $27 CDN)
-Moon River- Blue pink melange/Pale yellow pink
-Love Rock- Gold violet melange/Bright blue pink
-Grand Duo- Copper pink melange/Plum
-Light Over Dark- Orange yellow melange/Deep brown
-Earth to Earth- Purple bronze melange/Yellow brown
-Hot Planet- Copper yellow melange/Mid-tone plum
-Intenso- Orange yellow melange/Deep brown

188 Small Duo Fibre Face ($34.00 US/$41 CDN)- Flat-topped, full circular brush for application and blending of blush and powder.

Salma Hayek to Launch Cosmetic Line

Salma Hayek is set to create an anti-aging cosmetic line, inspired by her cosmetologist grandmother, Maria Luisa, who had glowing skin into her 90's. The collection is unnamed as of yet, but it will be named honoring her grandmother. Hayek told Instyle Magazine:

"When she died at 96, of course her skin had sagged, but she didn't have any wrinkles."

and

"She made her own creams using secret ingredients you can only find in Latin America."

Source: OneindiaLiving.com

Bobbi Brown - Instant Beauty Gratification 2 Days Only!

Save 25% @ Bobbi Brown.com PLUS get FREE SHIPPING with any purchases over $60. Ends March 19th.

Total Beauty - Weekly Web Tour

Beauty Anonymous brings you Anna Sui Summer 2009 Makeup Collection.

Is your smile in need of a pick-me-up? Head over to Bare Budget Beauty for your chance to win one of two new sets of Crest Whitestrips Advanced Seal and say hello to whiter teeth in 14 days!

Alison of the Advice Sistersreviews Chanel's Spring collection that features a lovely, "boho" vibe --channel your inner "Gypsy Queen!"

Beauty Secrets Revealed tells you whether Acai Berry Really Helps You Lose Weight.

Girl-Woman-Beauty-Brains-Blog is giving away a H2PRO ceramic flat iron valued at $195. Enter now!

Steal The Informed Makeup Maven's looks and checkout this week's reviews. . Steal her look now!

Fabulous Over Forty has a new Beauty on a Budget find that is a great look and value.

The Makeup Divas is giving away some fabulous Chella anti-aging skin care products valued at $175.00! So hurry on over and enter today!

Viva Woman shows you how to customize your own lipstick color the cheap and easy way!

Beauty Junkies Unite is giving away a stimulus package fit for any Beauty Junkie! Enter to win over 50 beauty products valued at over $1000 in the Beauty Stimulus Package Giveaway!

Anti Hair Slave shows you how to work hair treatments into your daily schedule without taking making you a "slave" to your hair.

Amber at Beauty Blogging Junkie lists all you need for a fakecation.

I Heart Heels has a super-hot handbag giveaway as seen on Miley Cyrus at the Oscars - click here to enter!

Frappelattes gives us a mini how-to guide on how to apply false eyelashes, perfect if you're a beginner to this look.

eye4style is giving away DERMAdoctor's new Poetry in Lotion. Enter here to win!

You don't wanna miss out on Indian Girl's The Body Shop Giveaway !

A Little More Beautiful is giving away BOTH amazing books by Nina Garcia, The Little Black Book of Style and The One Hundred: A Guide to the Pieces Every Stylish Woman Must Own!

Check Out Lipgloss Break's review of SPINLASH and Enter to win Your Own!

Beauty411 reviews The SPF 30 UV Protecting Fluid from LaMer.

ThisThatBeauty shows off NEW!!! Prescriptives U-PICK Refillable Compacts...Check out ThisThatBeauty's chosen compact combo and Felicia's FACE OF THE DAY

Glossypink tells you how to get the look of a Victoria's Secret Angel, AND it's the final week to enter the Elizabeth Arden Pretty Fragrance Set giveaway!

The girls over at Beauty in Real Life are having a giveaway with Shecky's Girls Night Out. Click here to enter to win 2 tickets and 2 goodie bags to a GNO event near you!!!

Monique at Beauty Girl Musings shares how to give yourself a great manicure at home!

Face Candy is introduced to Jouer Cosmetics.

Sephora goes eco-chic with the Pure line and the new Wanderlust Palette. Beauty Beast has the scoop.

Everyone has been talking about Maybelline New York's new mascara, Stiletto Lash. Does it live up to the hype? Daily Dose of Coffee takes it for a test.

Watch Laura Mercier Backstage at Pamella Roland New York Fashion Week Fall 2009-by Talking Makeup!

This week, Spoiled Pretty is partnering with Barry Fletcher for a hair product giveaway. You're gonna love these products...so enter today!

Beauty Blog Network - Weekend Beauty Read

The Makeup Divas is giving away some fabulous Chella anti-aging skin care products valued at $175.00! So hurry on over and enter today!

Whoa, there are a lot of beauty products coming out right now! Cybelesays.com just started an on-going feature picking their favorite ones. Click here to check them out.

A Touch of Blusher looks at Dior's new range of eyeshadow palettes.

Beauty Anonymous shares Paul & Joe Summer 2009 Makeup Collection.

Beauty Junkie in SF adds another face serum by Murad to her skincare routine. A true junkie can never just stick to one!

Check out Beauty and Personal Grooming's giveaway!

ThisThatBeauty shows off NEW!!! Prescriptives U-PICK Refillable Compacts...Check out ThisThatBeauty's chosen compact combo and Felicia's FACE OF THE DAY

The girls over at Beauty in Real Life are having a giveaway with Shecky's Girls Night Out. Click here to enter to win 2 tickets and 2 goodie bags to a GNO event near you!!!

Face Candy is giving away 2 items from MAC's new Well Defined Collection. Enter to win here.

Gilt Groupe - NV Perricone Sale

The Gilt Groupe is holding a NV Perricone Sale, starting today (Friday, March 13, 2009.) Here's a look at a couple of the goodies being offered. If you'd like to take advantage of this sale (and all the other ones in the future for that matter), join by clicking here.

NV Perricone Sun Set
MSRP $113 Gilt Price $55:
* Active tinted moisturizer - (1.7 fl.oz) Available in light, medium and dark tints. Moisture with a hint of color and powerful antioxidants.
* Solar Protection Body – (4.2 fl.oz) Water-resistant, broad spectrum, non-chemical, and non-whitening sunscreen deflects both UVA and UVB rays.

NV Perricone Anti-Aging Trio
MSRP $223 Gilt Price $120:
* Nutritive Cleanser – (5fl.oz) Reduces the appearance of enlarged pores and leaves skin thoroughly refreshed and clean.
* Advanced Face Firming Activator – (1.7 fl.oz) Helps to erase surface imperfections revealing skin that is smooth and resilient.
* Face finishing moisturizer – (1.7 fl.oz) This lightweight, superior moisturizer is rich in corrective nutrients to help minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

And for the fellas....
NV Perricone Men’s Shave and after-Shave Kit
MSRP $63 Gilt Price $30:
* Shave Cream – (5fl.oz) Highly emollient and soothing shave product that nourishes skin while increasing the appearance of firmness, vitality and tone.
* After Shave Prep – (5fl.oz) Calms the skin while hydrating ingredients condition and smooth irritation.

Review: Jouer Cosmetics

Recently I've been kind of obsessed with Jouer Cosmetics. I love the way the packaging is interlockable. You can snap together the chocolate brown plastic packaging into whatever combination of eyeshadow or blush you want. And one of the coolest things about the website, is that it shows you what every eye shadow, blush, lipstick, etc. looks like on someone with your skin tone. Check it out. I spent waaay too long there.

Age-Repairing Perfctor ($34)- A mineral age-repairing perfector containing Dermaxyl Complex, Vitamin E, Amica Oil and Japanese Tea Extract. Conceals without being heavy. This is one of the lightest feeling foundations I've ever tried. No. 4 (light to medium complexions with golden undertones) is perfect for me in the winter, I'll have to get No. 5 for summer.

Face Candy Grade: A+ Highly Recommended

Age-Repairing Brightener ($32)- A rich, emollient brightener that moisturizes and reduces the appearnce of dark circles and fine lines. Contains Dermaxyl Complex, Orchid Complex, Camellia Oil and Vitamins A, B & E. Warm was too dark for me. Next time I'll have to try Medium.

Face Candy Grade: ? Still unknown. Not enough data for a definitive response.

Powder Eyeshadow ($20)- Oil-free, satin shimmer and matte shadows with light-diffusing mineral pigments. I used Espresso- Shimmering Smoky Slate and Bourdeaux- Shimmering Deep Aubergine. These shadows are smooth and blend like a dream. They're tiny and I love that you can clip them together. Both colors are pretty, I use Espresso to line and define and the Bordeaux is the perfect color. It's slightly plum and shimmering.

Face Candy Grade: A+

Moisturizing Lip Gloss ($20)- Sheer gloss loaded with Vitamins A, C & E, Shea Butter, Jojoba Oil and Pomegranate Seed Oil to soothe, nourish, rejuvenate and protect. connects to any Jouer custom palette. I tried Pink Sand, a shimmering bronzed pink. I love the nude look it provides, very natural and non-sticky.

Face Candy Grade: A

Eye Definer ($20)- A velvety eyeliner rich in jojoba oil, shea butter and vitamins A & E. I tried Chocolat- Shimmering Brown. I LOVE the way this glides along my lower lashes. It looks awesome.

Face Candy Grade: A

Hydrating Lipstick ($22)- Provides a smooth, soft finish with the moisturizing properties of Brazil's Cupuacu Butter. I tried Simone, a true red. Smooth and creamy, one of my favorite reds.

Face Candy Grade: B

Mineral Powder Blush ($24)- Lightweight, oil-free mineral powder brush that contains Japanese Green Tea Powder, Vitamins A, C & E and light diffusing minerals. I used Rose- Rose Pink. The color is buildable and natural looking. I keep it in my purse.

Face Candy Grade: B

Overall, this sampling from the brand has thoroughly impressed me. Not only are the formula's great, but the packaging wins me over for sure. When I leave it out on the coffee table, someone always picks it up and says it's cool. I love that you can make your own palettes and change them whenever you want. I definitely encourage anyone who hasn't tried it to do so! You won't regret it.

Jane Iredale

Jane Iredale's Moonglow Bronzer ($46) A sandy beige, a bronzy orange, a pale pink and a cool brown. It's made with 24-Karat gold flakes for a golden glow. Swirl them all together or use them separately on cheeks and eyes. I personally love to do my eyes with it and then a light dusting on my cheeks. Now I know that $46 is a lot to pay for "one" thing, but keep in mind that it is a multi-tasker. If you can't afford a shimmer brick, this will do the same sort of thing.

Face Candy Grade: B+

MAC - Well Defined + WIN IT!

Studio Sculpt SPF 15 Foundation ($28)- A creamy gel-based foundation that hydrates and provides medium to high coverage with a natural satin finish. Water-resistant. Available in:
-NC 15*
-NC 20
-NC 25
-NC 30
-NC 35
-NC 37
-NC 40
-NC 42
-NC 44
-NC 45
-NC 50
-NC 55
-NW 15
-NW 20
-NW 25
-NW 30
-NW 35
-NW 40
-NW 43
-NW 45
-NW 47
-NW 50
-NW 55

Prep + Prime Skin ($23)- A ultra-fluid lotion that calms skin, blots away excess oil and evens skin redness. One of my favorite primers. Absorbs quickly into skin and provides a silky smooth base.

191 Foundation Brush ($32)- Large, flat square-shaped synthetic fiber brush with a fine, firm edge.

Concealer Brush ($22)- Flexible, flat, synthetic brush with a slight pointed tip.

Studio Sculpt Concealer ($16.50)- Creamy, water-resistant, long-wearing, full coverage concealer with a natural matte finish. Gel-based cream formula. Silicone coated pigments retain color purity for good coverage that blends easily.
Available in:
-NC 15
-NC 20
-NC 30
-NC 35
-NC 42
-NC 45*
-NC 50
-NW 15
-NW 20
-NW 25
-NW 30
-NW 35
-NW 40
-NW 45
-NW 50

WIN IT!!!

SO, I have 1 Studio Sculpt SPF 15 Foundation in NC15 and 1 Studio Sculpt Concealer in NC 45. If you are either of those colors, please leave a comment and which one would match you. Two random winners will be picked on Tuesday, March 31, 2009.

Review: Elizabeth Arden Pretty

Elizabeth Arden's new Fragrance is called Pretty. It has a floral heart surrounded by a melange of fruits, wrapped in a background of serene woods. At its core is Petalia.

Top Notes:
-Italian Mandarin Orpur
-Orange Blossom
-Peach Nectar

Middle Notes:
-Star Jasmine
-Petalia
-Pink Iris
-White Peony

Dry Down:
-Fluffy Musk
-Jacaranda Wood
-Creamy Amber

For me, I took one sniff and fell in love. It's light, floral and fresh. Deeeelightful. Perfect for spring.

-3.3 fl. oz. Eau de Parfum Spray ($62)
-1.7 fl. oz. Eau de Parfum Spray ($49)
-1.0 fl. oz. Eau de Parfum Spray ($39)
-Pretty Body Powder with Puff ($37.50)
-Pretty Body Lotion ($30)

20% OFF Global Goddess

Do you know who this pretty lady is?

She's Shalini Vadhera, the founder of Global Goddess Cosmetics. For the entire month of March, receive 25% off your order by entering promo code "LUCKY" at checkout.

Guerlain - Terracotta 2009

I think this collection looks gorgeous. I can't wait to see it in person. Unfortunately for my bank account, I have my eye on the mineral bronzer, the dry oil, the lip balm.

Terracotta Eau sous le Vent Soothing Moisturizing Mist ($55)- A hydrating mist that amplifies the tan and moisturizes 35% more.

Terracotta Huile du Voyageur Nourishing Dry Oil SPF 8 ($59)- A silky-light dry oil lightly perfumed with the scent of the Tiare flower. Tan Booster Technology and Roucou, a red-brown vegetable pigment intensify the color of your skin and golden mother of pearl particles provide a satiny, glowing finish.

Kajal Mineral Kohl ($35)- A rich, ultra smooth black kohl. Available in 01 Black Fakhir

Kabuki Brush ($52)- A dense, high quality goat hair brush with a lacquered wood handle. Used for bronzing.

Terracotta Mineral Flawless Bronzing Powder ($65)- A superfine mineral bronzing powder. Available in:
-01 Light
-02 Medium
-03 Dark

Terracotta Baume au Coeur High-Shine Soothing Lip Balm ($30)- A natural balm including wild mango butter, marula oil and luffa oil in 3 shades designed to enhance the lips natural color. Available in:
-01 Rose Venus- Pale Rose
-02 Couer Caramel- Light Brown
-03 Cocoa Love- Medium Brown

Fard Indien Mineral Eyeshadow ($35)- A loose mineral powder for eyes that melt onto skin for a shimmering, radiant finish. Available in:
-01 Paradise Sand- Sand
-02 Holy Smoke- Medium Beige
-03 Jungle Dust- Sage Green

Gloss Cashmere Velvet Matte Gloss ($28)- A lipstick/lipgloss hybrid that's velvety and non-sticky. Available in:
-01 Rose Pondichery- Pale Pink
-02 Beige Bengali- Beige
-03 Rouge Sultan- Bright Red

Brush More for Less Dandruff: Goody - Reduce Dandruff Cushion Brush

I recently have had an embarrassing problem... Dandruff. At first I just thought that my hair styling cream was flaking and causing the nasty little flakes, but then I thought about it for a bit. I've had short hair for about 5 years. At that point I packed by hair brush into a box and left it in the basement. I seriously have not brushed my hair for 5 whole years. I've taken a comb to it every now and then, just not a brush. After confessing this to a Goody PR rep, she sent me this. The Goody Styling Therapy Reduce Dandruff Cushion Brush ($13.) It has copper bristles to kill 88% of bacteria and fungi that causes dandruff and it is said to stop itching, flaking and static. I recently read about a study that showed how aluminium, stainless steel and plastic surfaces harbor bacteria until it is manually cleaned. Copper, however, is antibacterial.

My husband and I have both been using this brush for a couple weeks now. I've made it a habit to massage my whole scalp with it before I jump in the shower. This eliminates excessive hair-loss IN the shower. So far, so good. The dandruff is gone!

Face Candy Grade: A

Wei East - WE Help Bring The Hope Collection

The Wei East We Bring the Hope Collection ($70) donates 100% of its sales to the Autism Treatment Center of America and Autism Speaks. My dad was a dedicated teacher of autistic teenagers. Lots of us know someone who is affected by autism.

This collection includes:
-China Herbal Foaming Cleanser 6oz
-China Herbal Youth Recaptured Serum 1 fl oz
-China Herbal Eyes Alive 0.7oz
-China Herbal Ultimate Renewal 1.5oz
-White Lotus Defining Moment Finishing and Correcting Serum 0.5 fl oz
-White Olive Tinted Lip Smoother 0.28oz
-China Herbal Hand & Body Perfection 3.5oz
-China Clay Purifying Masque 3.5oz

I visited the Wei East website, and it's huge. There's a lot of different categories, so I definitely recomend checking it out yourself. One of my favorites in this collection is the China Herbal Foaming Cleanser. It's soap-free and oil-free, based on a personal formula of Ming Dynasty Princess Zhoujun, a lady known for her glowing complexion. I also like the China Herbal Hand & Body Perfection. It's a lightly scented lotion that saved my crocodile skin this winter.

Face Candy Favorite: Aquaphor Healing Ointment

Today, in particular, I'm soooo happy that I have my tiny (.35 oz) tube of Aquaphor Healing Ointment in my purse. It was snowing sideways when I was on my way to work. I've been having some problems with red, chapped, flakiness around my nose and lips. For times when my Nivea Kiss of Moisture seems to wear right off, layer Aquaphor underneath it (or something a bit waxier for the 2nd layer, like Burt's Bees.) The non-irritating, fragrance-free ointment soothes dry skin and lips, minor burns and cuts, sensitive skin and skin irritations from laser treatment or radiation therapy. I recall noticing a tube of it around my parents house when my dad was going through radiation for breast cancer. Actually, thinking of that makes me a little bit sad... ANYWAY, I got a 2 pack of .35 oz tubes that are great for your purse. It cost me around 8 or 9 dollars. Totally worth it. If chapstick isn't doing the trick, try this.

MAC Hello Kitty Lipstick Winner...

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