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How to Maintain a Rosy Glow
Sometimes you feel like cream cheek color, sometimes you don’t. For the days when you’re not sure which type of blush will work, Laura Mercier Crème Cheek Colour Pot is here to the rescue. The blush duo combines two colors in a pot with creamy cheek color for a flushed effect and loose powder for an understated glow.
As part of the fall Fresco Beauty collection inspired by colors found in Italian paintings, the cheek color is available in two colors. Soft Apricot is a peachy shade, while Sienna Sunset is a warm rose tone. If you want either of these shades to pop, just apply the loose cheek powder to set the cream cheek color.
Not only do you get two for one with this pocket-sized accessory, you also save space in your makeup bag to buy other goodies when you’re on the road.
Spreading Beauty around the World for Over 50 Years
Have you ever dreamed of starting a cosmetics company? Elizabeth Grant did. Back in 1958, Elizabeth was invited to sell her skin care line at Selfridges in London, after she worked with a chemist to create a miracle ingredient for treating injuries from a dropped bomb during WWII.
Over 50 years later, Elizabeth is CEO of Elizabeth Grant International which has achieved tremendous success and worldwide recognition. Her Canadian company, which has grown from one employee to over 100, offers a full product line of skin care and beauty products that regularly appear in swag bags at red carpet events. A key ingredient is age fighting Torricelumn: a blend of vitamins, proteins, botanicals, and anti-oxidants that penetrate into the skin making it appear firm and smooth.
On December 4, 2009, Elizabeth Grant will be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by The Women’s International Film & Television Showcase. The award recognizes women in all walks of life, like Elizabeth Grant, who are visionaries that make a difference in the world.
A favorite on The Shopping Channel, Elizabeth Grant definitely makes a difference on her regular appearances when she sells thousands of skin care products to devoted fans of her high performance Torricelumn products.
Are you a Torricelumn girl? What is your favorite Elizabeth Grant product?
Technology and Beauty Combined
If you’re a tech geek and a makeup lover, Stila has the perfect beauty tool for you. The Stila Makeup Player is a multi-tasking portable vanity with a built-in media player docking station and speaker system designed to help you become a Stila makeup pro.
To get started, learn how to use the stash of Stila best sellers included with the system by following along with a DVD and instruction card. The new One Step Makeup Foundation combines four products into one and works as a primer, foundation, concealer, and powder. The classic Eye Shadow Trio contains three bronze shades including base, crease, and liner. You also get two other Stila classics: Convertible Color compact for cream-based cheek color and Lip Glaze for color with high shine. Read the rest of this entry »
Perk up Your Complexion
If you have just one minute to give your skin a healthy glow, Benefit has the answer. One Hot Minute is a lightweight powder that will give you a natural glow for the holidays that won’t be over the top.
Designed to work on all skin tones, the rose-gold powder adds a healthy glow that makes just the right setting for your makeup. The powder goes on light but you can build it up for the right amount of color.
Use the mini fan brush included with the kit to lightly apply the powder to all parts of your face (cheeks, eyelid, hair line). For best results, use a larger brush for the neck and decollete area. Perfect for a night out or to freshen up your look, you’ll find one minute is just the right amount of time for an all over glow.
Clean up Your Makeup Act
Even if you’re not a germaphobe, you probably are paying more attention to bacteria because of recent flu outbreaks. Cosmetic products are magnets for bacteria which may lead to pink eye, cold sores, and skin sensitivities.
BeautySoClean™ is a unique line of cosmetic sanitizing products created and used by professional makeup artists to clean, rejuvenate, and remove bacteria from cosmetic products without changing the makeup in any way. You can safeguard your health with three products that come in regular and professional size:
- Cosmetic Sanitizer Mist cleans and removes bacteria from powder-based products (eye shadow, blushes, etc.) and cream-based products (concealers, lip glosses in a pot, etc.).
- Cosmetic Sanitizer Wipes refresh and remove bacteria from lipsticks, lip glosses, pencils, and makeup products.
- Conditioning Brush Cleanser conditions and dissolves makeup from cosmetic brushes. Formulated with natural ingredients, you can use the cleanser for natural and synthetic makeup brushes.
Travel Size Set from Smashbox
You don’t have to be a star to look like one when you’re on the go. All you need is a couple of makeup staples for a fresh faced look. Smashbox WISH for the Stars set includes three travel-size must haves that can fit into any clutch or overnight bag.
The limited edition set contains three superstars from the Smashbox product line including multi-tasking Fusion Soft Lights in Dusk, Lash DNA Mascara in Jet Black, and Lip Enhancing Gloss in Illume. You can create countless looks with these three products based on the intensity of application, or the Fusion Soft Lights shades that you buff over your eyes and cheeks.
If that’s not enough, $1 of the purchase will be donated to the Children’s Miracle Network, a nonprofit organization that raises funds for more than 170 children’s hospitals. With the help of the Children’s Miracle Network, children of all ages and backgrounds can receive treatment for all types of diseases and injuries—from asthma and broken bones to cancer and heart defects.
Vibrant Eyeshadow Palette Embossed with Hamsa
The Hamsa hand is a Middle Eastern symbol designed to give protection from the evil eye, that results from the attention or jealousy of others. The ancient emblem also represents peace, hope, and prosperity.
CARGO’s Hands of Hope Collection contains nine full size eye shadows embossed with the Hamsa hand, including popular shades like Vibrant Purple, Nude Pink, and Gunmetal Gray. The flattering colors are rich in pigment, easy to blend, and reminiscent of the Mediterranean.
Enclosed in a jewel-embossed box, the Hands of Hope Collection covers all the angles whether you’re looking to complement your eye color or create a smoky eye for the holiday season.
Safe Makeup Tips
Every fall, children look forward to creating spooky Halloween looks with makeup. When compared with pricey costume masks, Halloween face painting and special effects makeup are inexpensive alternatives.
Here are some tips to ensure safe makeup application:
- If you plan on using store bought makeup, carefully read the instructions (makeup should be labeled non-toxic) and follow directions.
- Pre-test the make-up several days before the big event by dabbing a small amount of makeup on your child’s arm and leaving it for a day. If your child develops a rash or irritation, do not use.
- Make sure to check ingredients and supervise the application process.
- Avoid getting makeup in or close to eyes. For younger children, use makeup sparingly as they are more likely to rub their eyes and possibly cause irritation.
- Do not put anything on your child’s face that is not intended for use on skin like markers, paint, or glitter.
- Carefully remove all makeup before children go to bed. For cream and water-based makeup, use gentle soap and water. Remove oil-based makeup with cold cream or baby oil, and wipe with a tissue.
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Four mini Halloween nail lacquers
If you’re past the trick or treat years but love to celebrate the spookiest day of the year, you can still get your Halloween on with bewitching nails from OPI.
Tattoo Ta-Boo!
The Tattoo Ta-Boo! Halloween 2009 Mini Pack is a limited edition set of four mini lacquers that are perfectly ghoulish for the scary season:
- Witch Arm (black)
- Glow-ink the Dark (purply-blue)
- Tattoo You Want Candy? (orange)
- I Love Mummy (white)
The kit also contains a tattoo sheet to temporarily ink up with fright-tastic Halloween images. Ooh, it’s scary, kids!
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Two Shade Concealer System
You’re never too old to get blemishes, but now there’s a secret weapon for covering up nasty red spots and other skin imperfections. Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage is a two-shade system with one shade to match your skin’s depth of color and one to match your skin’s undertone. With two shades that you can custom blend, you’ll be able to cover up just about everything from acne to red spots to dark circles.
The best way to apply this color is with a thin concealer brush using a warming technique to start. After applying foundation, use the brush to place a generous amount of concealer on the top of your hand. Then, move the brush back and forth until the concealer is a creamy texture. Mix the two shades together until you get the perfect shade. After application, pat the concealer with your fingertips and set with a translucent powder, if desired.
With the concealer’s dual shade system, you’ll be able adjust your coverage all year round to suit your changing complexion. Even better, Secret Camouflage contains aloe to soothe irritated and sensitive skin.
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Ravishing in Red
If you haven’t noticed that red is a big color this fall, small screen stars at this year’s Emmy’s proved it.
Blake Lively wore a revealing shear V-neck and backless red dress by Versace with a single braided hairstyle to complete the look. Debra Messing chose a one-shoulder Swarovski-embellished red gown by Michael Kors.
Also in red was Mila Kunis, who showed off a ballerina inspired dress with layered tulle in bordeux red by Monique Lhuillier. While Hayden Panettiere embraced a one-shoulder look from J. Mendel in organza and and Bally gold leather platform pumps.
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How to Wear Red
Red isn’t as hard a color to pull off as you may think. Here are a few guidelines to follow to make your red hot dressing a success.
- Choose a red dress that has a classic cut and uncomplicated lines. Too many details, like ruffles or bows, overpower the look.
- Wear minimal jewelry as a red dress is a statement piece. Simple items in gold or silver work well.
- Add black or metallics for your accessories as neutrals set off the red and don’t draw attention from the color.
- Wear soft makeup that balances your look like Blake Lively’s hint of dark liner around her eyes and shimmery highlighter on her brow bone.
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Vamp up Your Look
You don’t have to spend a bundle for this fall’s dark eyes seen on runway shows, like Yigal Azroul, during New York Fashion Week.
Express your individuality by pumping up eye shadows like Rimmel Colour Rush Mono Eye Shadow in Jet Black, a blendable shadow with long lasting color.
Or, try N.Y.C. Smooth Mineral Loose Eye Powder Kit in Black Onyx for intense color, either wet or dry. The kit includes loose eye powder and liner sealer if you want to turn the powder into a waterproof liquid liner.
To get the look, use a shadow brush to blend the color. Before applying, tap the brush on the side of the container to get rid of excess eyeshadow. Next, use the shadow with a liner brush to create a thin line close to the lashes. Finish with a soft lip gloss for contrast, and you’re ready to channel your inner rocker chick.
Ultimate Color Compact
If you loved playing with paint as a child, you’re destined to be a fan of Josie Maran Finger Paints compact. With a touch of your fingertips, you can explore your artistic side with sheer color for your eyes, cheeks, or lips.
Offering two color combinations in peach or pink shades, the compact includes just the right assortment of colors to build and blend coverage. A key ingredient in the compact is Josie Maran’s signature argan oil for replenishing and repairing skin cells. To soften and protect the skin, the palette also contains organic jojoba seed oil and shea butter.
With endless color possibilities, this multi-use palette for busy makeup junkies will definitely bring out the Rembrandt in you.
Nail Polish Remover not Required
With so many great nail colors for fall, it’s hard to decide which ones to try. Now, you can experiement as much as you like without worrying about the nasty smell of nail polish and remover.
Paint & Peel™ nail color by Sula is a water-based nail color (with no smell) that you apply then peel to remove. All you do is paint two coats on clean nails and let them dry for at least 15 minutes. When you’re ready to move on to another color, just peel off the non-toxic polish. Since it sits on top of the nails, peeling the nail color causes no damage to your nails.
Currently, Sula offers a rainbow of colors to choose from with two collections. The Sula Collection includes vibrant choices like Crimson Red and Perfect Pink. The Trend Collection offers fashion runway colors like Crush (this fall’s hot purple nail color) and royal (an inky, indigo shade).
Now there’s no need to commit to just one (nail color, that is).
Beauty Products Containing Pomegranate
Throughout history, the pomegranate has been considered a symbol of health and rebirth. Even Aphrodite, the goddess of love, used pomegranate as a powerful love potion.
Today, this ruby red fruit is the latest superfood providing vitamin C, potassium, and antioxidants. If you’re looking for a rosy glow, try pomegranate on the inside and outside of your body.
Korres Pomegranate Balancing Moisturizer
Made with pomegranate extract, this balancing moisturizer for combination skin helps to reduce the look of pore size and rejuvenate the skin.
It keeps your skin fresh, without causing unwanted shine. You can also use this moisturizer as a makeup base whether you apply a liquid or mineral powder foundation. Read the rest of this entry »
Everyone is looking to save money right now, and you can do it if you invest a little time to search out the right products.
One hint to remember is that many drugstore brands are manufactured by the same companies that sell high end designer cosmetics. For example, Lancome is owned by the the L’Oreal Group.
Here are five makeup products under $5 to get you started.
L’Oreal HIP Concentrated Shadow Duo
Jump into the world of color with HIP high intensity pigments™. This shadow duo provides rich pigment in two colors that can be worn together or separately. The colors are highly blendable and go on sheer when applied with a shadow brush. If you’re up for this fall’s hot color, try the Charisma or Cheeky shades.
Rimmel Extreme Definition Two-Tone Liner
This two for one liner gives you complementary colors that are crease resistant and long lasting. The light side opens up your eyes, while the dark side accentuates and adds definition. The eyeliner goes on smoothly without pulling for a natural or dramatic look. At a low price, you can build up your eyeliner collection with funky choices like Party Girl and Rock Chick. Read the rest of this entry »
Magic Markers for Your Face
Makeup pens that offer precision delivery with a flick of your wrist have been around for a few years. Now that more cosmetic brands have jumped on the makeup from a pen bandwagon, you can find everything from eye brightener to nail strengthener in this easy-to-use portable format.
Yves Saint Laurent TOUCHE ÉCLAT–This highlighting pen lets you brighten and countour your face under the eyes, around the brows, down the center of the nose, and on smile lines. Created over 17 years ago, it’s a best selling item that can brighten any complexion.
Smashbox Filter with Dermaxyl ™ Complex–If you love Smashbox’s Photo Finish Foundation Primer, you’ll definitely be a fan of this click pen that’s perfect for touch-ups throughout the day over or under your makeup. This primer pen not only targets facial flaws, it also treats them with Dermaxyl Complex proven in clinical trials to reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
Shiseido The Makeup Fine Eyeliner–This liquid eyeliner pen with a fine-point brush lets you create the finest of lines to the boldest cat’s eye. The classic color creates a natural finish, with no smudging. Once the color it set, it’s there to stay until you’re ready to take it off.
Sephora Brand French Tips & Toes Manicure Pen–This felt tip pen makes it easy to get the perfect French manicure without visiting a pricey salon. All you do is glide the tip over the whites of your nails (or toes), let them dry, and finish with a clear coat or a translucent polish. After a few applications, you’ll get the hang of working with the manicure pen and drawing a straight line that doesn’t smear and dries fast.
Fall’s Trendiest Nail Color
If you’re not quite ready for fall’s plum shadows and lip colors, try this hot shade on your nails
first. Nail colors for the upcoming season are dark and jewel toned, with endless finishes in violet, eggplant, and royal purple.
Try Revlon’s Dark Pleasures Nail Polish in Blacker Lacquer, which is destined to be a
jewel-colored fall favorite. Or make a statement with Estée Lauder Sensuous Gold Pure
Color Nail Lacquer (Limited Edition) in Black Amethyst.
If you love the romance of Venice, Chanel’s Vamp collection for fall includes Gondola in the Le Vernis Nail Color line. This shimmery plum shade is inspired by the charms of the of city of canals.
For the latest nail trend, make sure to apply a base coat to avoid yellow-stained nails. Choose polish that is chip resistant and your nails will stay pretty in purple.
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What to do When Your Favorite Product is Discontinued
We’ve all been there. You love a cosmetic product. It works perfectly for you. You’re so fond of this product you decide to stockpile it.
Except when you get to your favorite makeup counter, you find out that the product that has seen you through job interviews, new romances, and lunches with perspective mother-in-laws has now been Discontinued.
In my case, this happened with Benefit Cosmetics’ Kohl Eye Pencil in Sable. The color is perfect for my hazel eyes and the line it produces is pure perfection. I’ve got half of the pencil left, but what to do after it’s over? I’ll have fun trying to replace this pencil liner, but it’s disappointing that it has been eliminated from Benefit’s product line. I still love Benefit for their great kits and happy packaging, but I know better now than to get “too attached.”
Elle Magazine offers some tips for coping with lost beauty loves.
Has your favorite product been discontinued? How did you cope?
September Fashion Issues Have Arrived!
For serious students of fashion, the oversized September issue of the top magazines have finally hit the shelves. Full of the latest trends for Fall/Winter 2009, you’ll see top celebrities featured on the covers with plenty of exotic photo shoots inside.
When it comes to the September issue, Vogue magazine publishes the fashion bible that you’ll see tucked under the arms of fashion design interns for the next month. The 2009 September issue features Charlize Theron, who pays homage to Georgia O’Keeffe outside the artist’s New Mexico summerhouse wearing a Salvatore Ferragamo wool-blend dress and an Eskandar poplin shirt. With 584 pages of “stylish steals and smart splurges,” find out what makes Vogue’s list of the hottest trends including the 40s take on this fall’s style, the season’s trendiest color (red), and the comeback of suits and boots. Read the rest of this entry »
