Covergirl | Smoky ShadowBlast Eye Color x Purple Plume | Review

What is it ? : It's a smoky eye tool plus makeup artist all in one shadow stick. Available in six perfectly coordinated shade duos with uniquely designed ends, Smoky ShadowBlast lets you create a traditional or colorful smoky eye in two easy steps. The new, double-ended stick features expertly coordinate shades and two precision applicator tips - one for base, one for liner/crease - so you can easily apply, smudge and blend shadow to a smoky perfection.

Step 1: Sweep the rounded end of the shadow stick over entire lid
The rounded tip helps you to easily apply the base color to your lid smoothly and evenly.

Step 2: Use the angled end along lash line and crease for bold definition

The contoured top gives you more control, so you can define the crease and lashline with expert perfection.

The Final Look

I blended the colors together with a blending brush to smooth out the harshness in the crease line.

Glow: The two in one shadow effect is truly a great idea! It makes it that much easier to create a smoky look without having to search for a complimenting color! I also love that it's compact and can be taken with me on the go.

Glare: Well like most creamy based shadows I always seem to experience creasing and this one was no different! I do have extremely oily skin & lids so I know I should've used an eyeshadow base but in this case I didn't. I have a couple other shades to try out so I'll definitely try it with a base and keep you all posted!

Would I Recommend It? It's definitely worth a try!

Overall Glam:  I love the design and the coordinating shades. I can't wait to review the other colors I have as well. I think it's really a cute & simple process! Ideal for someone who doesn't want to spend a long time applying makeup!

Suggested Retail Price is $7.49. Covegirl Smoky ShadowBlast is currently available at various retailers nationwide. For more information or to find a location near you, visit www.covergirl.com .

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Rock It Out For New Years Eve | Motions| Ursula Stephen

Count Down to a Glamorous New Year

with Tips From Motions® Celebrity Stylist Ursula Stephen

Whether you are planning to attend a festive holiday bash or intimate gathering, look your best by creating flirty hairstyles with Motions® Haircare. Motions Celebrity Stylist, Ursula Stephen, who knows a thing or two about looking fierce and fabulous, lends her tips for achieving gorgeous looks.


Sultry Loose Waves
Show off your curves! Create star-inspired loose, bouncy waves that look like you spent hours at the salon. “The key to this glamorous look is adding texture and movement without weighing down curls so hair flows naturally,” says Stephen. Follow these easy steps for beautiful, tousled waves:

1. Create a good foundation for long-lasting curls by applying Motions Foaming Wrap Lotion.

2. For soft, touchable waves that last all night, set hair with Motions Light Hold Working Spritz.

3. Wrap small sections of hair around a 2” barrel curling iron.

4. Finally, mist Motions Oil Sheen & Conditioning Spray to hydrate hair and restore shine.







Simple, Chic Bun

A sleek, low bun is simple, yet sexy for that midnight kiss. “Pulling hair away from your face and shoulders allows you to show off your neckline and collarbone,” says Stephen. Create a chic up-do that will get his attention in a few simple steps.

1. Start by massaging Motions Oil Moisturizer Hair Lotion through scalp and ends to soften hair.


2. Part hair down the middle and smooth Motions Shine Enhancing Pomade through lengths and ends to tame fly-aways and keep hair in place.

3. Gather hair at the nape of your neck and secure into a low ponytail. Twist it into a bun and fasten with bobby pins.

4. Finish with Motions Light Hold Working Spritz to add shine and secure your style.






Pretty Pulled Back Curls

For an elegant and sophisticated style, try a half-up/half-down look with flowing curls and side-swept bangs. This versatile ‘do makes a statement! Get an ultra-feminine style that will turn heads, with these quick and easy steps:

1. For smooth and shiny locks, start by relaxing hair with Motions Silkening Shine Relaxer Kit.


2. Comb a dollop of Motions Light Styling Foam through hair to create texture and body for cascading waves.

3. Curl small sections of hair with a 1” curling iron.

4. Pull hair back, securing in the middle of your head with bobby pins. Sweep bangs across your forehead and curl with a curling iron to frame your face.

5. Finish with Motions Oil Sheen & Conditioning Spray to lock in shine all night long.


What look do you have planned for New Years Eve?


Keep Glowing,

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Wednesday Weekly Obsession | Chillin' in Tempe Earrings by Lulu's

So I think pretty much all of you know by now that indulging in accessories is one of my favorite past times! And i LOVE earrings! I spotted these cuties the other week while browsing through one of my favorite online stores, Lulu's! They always have the cutest stuff. Lately, I've been really into the whole earthy-bohemian trend when it comes to style and these really flatter that concept. Very Indian-Bohemian chic! I'm in love 

Kick it in front of a sunny bookstore in the cute Chillin' in Tempe Earrings. These long dangly earrings are so cool, you won't even need air conditioning! Shimmery brown stone is affixed to a turquoise, brown, and white enameled teardrop shape with engraved brass leaves and chains making a sultry sway beneath.

Chillin' in Tempe Earrings | $15 | www.lulus.com

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Ellis Faas | Milky x Creamy x Glazed Lip Color | Review

The concept behind Ellis Faas Cosmetics is definitely one of a kind. Unique, Iconic and Intriguing are just a few of the words that come to mind when describing the brand.  Each color from the entire collection are shades inspired by the human body's own colors.

The ELLIS FAAS Human Colors collection looks to the human palette for inspiration. The colors that exist naturally in our bodies are complex and rich, but they're also universal, shared by each and every one of us. Based on this universal spectrum, ELLIS FAAS Human Colors complement all skin tones, and when it comes to looking one's best, what better way to highlight a great feature or mask an imperfection than with tones and hues that already exist in each of us? Made with the highest quality ingredients, ELLIS FAAS Human Colors inspire exploration: No matter what complexion, age or style, with ELLIS FAAS a woman can customise her own look with subtle effects or dramatic flair with colours that are sure to complement and flatter

Ellis Lips

Consist of three textures ( Milky, Creamy, Glazed ) and 27 colors. Offering a range of looks, from stained and subtle to vivid and glossy.

Milky Lips

For a more fluid and translucent appearance, try Milky Lips. For a subtle look with just a trace of colour, either apply a feather-light layer all over the lips or apply Milky Lips to the middle of the lips and fade it with the fingertips.

[ Color - L202 ]

a brownish red

Creamy Lips

For classic lipstick definition and longwearing coverage, use soft and velvety Creamy Lips. Apply Creamy Lips with the spongy applicator first by painting the lips with just a small amount of lipstick, then fully load the applicator to fill inside of the lips. Versatile Creamy Lips is also great for a more stained effect -- just load a tiny bit of the lipstick onto the applicator, apply and blot for a matte stain.

[ Color - L107 ]
a creamy nude

Glazed Lips

Turn to ELLIS FAAS Glazed Lips for an ultra-wet, yet long-lasting splash of colour that combines transparency and intensity. Load the pen and slick on Glazed Lips for hours of coverage. Glazed Lips is made from plant seed oils that hydrate, as well as Tocotrienol (a powerful antioxidant and component of Vitamin E), Vitamin C, and Omegas 3 and 6. If you blot the lips after application, you will achieve a more subtle stained look.

[ Color - L202 ]

a sheer brown

Glow: All three colors are incredibly vibrant! The applicators which consist of a brush and a shower head like design, makes it effortless to apply without creating a mess. Each color was long lasting and remained bright throughout the day.

Glare: My only gripe is that the bullet shaped pens that contain the products all look exactly the same. The colors are labeled at the bottom of each pen but I think it would've been also helpful if each pen actually said "lip gloss" or " eyeshadow". Just something more identifiable to know what's what, especially if you have more than a couple products aligned together. Also, it takes several clicks to get the product on to the applicator but that's only during the initial application, It was smooth sailing after breaking it in :o)

Would I Recommend It? Absolutely!

Overall Glam:  Ellis Faas is luxury at your fingertips. A consistent formula that delivers highly pigmented color with every application! All lip colors are currently retailed at $25 each. To learn more about Ellis Faas or to purchase, please visit www.ellisfaas.com .

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Tanda | Give The Gift of Good Skin

I can’t believe Christmas is only 2 days away! With so many sales and deals, it’s the perfect time to go shopping. Tända – the leader in LED Light Therapy Skin Care – is having AMAZING last-minute deals, sales and rebates. Give the gift of good skin to friends, family or even to yourself! Here is a list of holiday specials:

Special 1: $50.00 Mail-In Manufacturers Rebate on any Tända Prestige Kit!

Purchase a Tända Clear Acne Light Therapy Treatment Kit or a Tända Regenerate Anti-Aging Light Therapy Treatment Kit from any authorized reseller between December 26th, 2010 and January 2nd, 2011 and get $50.00 off by mailing in this rebate form!


Special 2: Stock Up on Your Favorite Tända Topicals at 20% Off!

Purchase any Tända Clear Pre-Treatment Gel or Tända Regenerate Pre-Treatment Gel between December 26th, 2010 and January 2nd, 2011 and receive 20% off! (Limit of 4 of each Gel per person)


Special #3: Share The Secret of Clear Luminous Skin for 50% Off!


Purchase any Tända Prestige Kit and get the 2nd Kit for HALF PRICE! Must be purchased between December 26th, 2010 and January 2nd, 2011!

All of these specials are available at www.TandaSkincare.com and wherever Tända is sold.

Keep Glowing,

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Mario Badescu | Drying Lotion | Review

This post has been a long time coming. Now that I've used and abused the bottle I decided to share the details with you. Before I get to the details let me just say that it comes in a sleek see-thru bottle that shows you the strange concoction.

Now after months of use yours may or may not look like this

Benefits(taken from website):

The Drying Lotion is a fast acting, effective acne spot treatment. Formulated with salicylic acid, calamine and other quick-drying ingredients, this product will shrink ugly whiteheads virtually overnight while you sleep. While other acne spot treatments can irritate and dry delicate or sensitive skin, this product is safe and effective for all skin types


How to Use(taken from website):

Before bed, after cleansing, toning and moisturizing apply a dab of lotion directly on the whitehead using a cotton swab. Do not rub in. Let it dry and rinse off in the morning. DO NOT shake the bottle and apply only the pink sediment on the skin.

Ingredients(taken from website) :

Isopropyl Alcohol,Deionized Water (Aqua), Calamine, Camphor, Colloidal Sulfur, Salicylic Acid,Glycerine, Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Talc

Glow: A little goes a long way! All you need to do is apply a dab of this solution to problem areas and poof your pimple is reduced in size the next morning. You can even apply to insect bites to take the sting out! If youve ever had chicken pox as a kid this poduct remind me of the pink stuff I used to keep from scratching.

Glare: This isnt really a glare but more of a joke. I totally dont feel "pretty" having to sleep in this stuff but I just look at it like "My skin will be pimple free in the morning". You arent supposed to shake the solution up and when you do it takes it a while to setlle back into place.

Would I Recommend It? Yes!

Overall Glam: Run not walk to your computer and purchase from www.mariobadescu.com if you're like me and hate to have those "surprise" pimples.

*sample provided for review

Keep Glowing,

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Covergirl | LashBlast Fusion Mascara | Review

Covergirl LashBlast Fusion Mascara is Covergirl's first volume and length mascara, together in one step for lashes with bold volume and stunning length. 

Benefits: 

• The perfect fusion of volume and length for dramatic lashes that make a statement

• Thickens and extends each individual lash for high volume, length and perfect separation

• Achieve clump-free lashes that won't flake or break off

Attributes:

Super-Volumizing Brush

• Covergirl's biggest brush ever, designed to max out each and every lash with intese volume for a big, bold look

• Flexible bristles conform to the lashes for great coverage and a smooth and gentle application

NEW Fiber-Stretch Lengthening Formula

• Works together with the super-volumizing brush to deliver up to 2x the volume and length

• Contains lash stretching fibers and lash plumping particles to create a dramatic fan of lashes

• The buildable, lengthening formula works to extend each lash

• LashBlast Fusion is smudgeproof and rubproof

The Wand

Before

1 Coat

2 Coats

3 Coats

Glow: It's NOT clumpy !!! Ok, so this was my first time ever trying one of Covergirl's mascara's and I must stay that I'm impressed. I'm not the type of girl that reapplies mascara throughout the day because frankly I feel like with the right mascara, you shouldn't have to! And I definitely didn't have to :o) What I loved most about LashBlast Fusion is that it did not clump and it actually separated each lash which definitely gave them lots of definition and made them look longer!

Glare: The only thing I noticed was that occasionally when removing the wand, a clump of product came out on the brush and I had to dip some of  it back inside the tube. Definitely not a huge issue because it doesn't happen on every application.

Would I Recommend It? YES ! Who doesn't want longer lashes without the clump ?

Overall Glam: It's a great mascara and delivers exactly what it claims. Covergirl LashBlast Fusion Mascara is currently available nationwide and is retailed at $8.99. To purchase, learn more or to find a retailer near you  please visit www.covergirl.com .

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Josie Maran Cosmetics | Eye Love You Eye Shadow Palette | Review

While researching Argan Oil and its many benefits I came across a cosmetics company started by a former model named Josie Maran. Josie Maran Cosmetics contain Argan Oil which is Commonly referred to as "liquid gold" or "The Gold of Morocco", Argan Oil is an incredibly rich source of Vitamin E and essential fatty acids. It has astonishing healing, conditioning and anti-aging properties to keep your skin and hair nourished and revitalized and to keep you looking beautiful from head to toe. Argan Oil is not only a "super food" for the skin and hair but for the whole body. Having twice as much Vitamin E as olive oil including vital antioxidants, Argan Oil plays a major role in a healthy diet and is commonly used in traditional Moroccan recipes.
 
I just had to try sme items from  the site. They offer so many beautiful products that flatter any age, race, and skin tone which is a plus in my book. One of the items hat stuck out was the Eye Love You Eye Shadow Palette because of the range of colors and the pretty packaging. Check it out below
 

(Top Row: Radiance, Crown, Cinnamon, and Cabernet Bottom Row: Feather, Adorn, Royal, and Cloak)

 

Glow: Can I just say I love this eye shadow palette. It is seriously a staple in my makeup bag because of the versatility. The shadow stays on literally all day and you can even change your look from day to night with this on palette. Also the colors are universal for all skin tones and can be worn all seasons. It also has a Huge Mirror which is a plus for a woman on the go.

 

Glare: There is nothing wrong with this palette!

Would I recommend? Yes especially for travel. Picture yourself packing for vacation and all the different shadows you might need. Pack this baby and you will love yourself!

 

Overall Glam: You can create many different looks with this one palette which saves time and money.

The Eye Love You Palette retails for 42.00 and you can find it here along with many other great finds.

 

*sample provided for review

 

Keep Glowing,

 

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