Total Beauty Web Tour
June 13, 2009 by Suzanne
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The Informed Makeup Maven talks Kissable Couture, Genie and gives away Diorshow, MAC, Stila and Maybelline!
Beauty Junkies Unite shares an easy guide to sexy summer legs!
Can you lose weight by eating cookies? eye4style invesigates The Cookie Diet. Nom, nom!
Beauty Anonymous reviews Shiseido’s Maquillage Face Creator 3D!
My Makeup Blog answers one reader’s question and gives tips and tricks on monolid eye makeup. Come and take a look!
Makeup Files wants to know: What is your nighttime skincare routine?
Meilily discusses cosmetics ingredients: are they harmful, safe, or who knows?
addicted to lipstick gives us the rundown for the top 2009 Celebrity summer hairstyles.
Beautè Noire is giving away free Max Factor makeup!
Need to eliminate frizz in your curly hair? StyleBell has the answer with the Redken How-To on Creating Curl Perfection!
Monique at Beauty Girl Musings reviews 3Lab “M” Cream– read what she thinks about it here!
Alison of the Advice Sisters has found a lip gloss (yes! a lip gloss!) that can actually help you lose weight!.
Boutique Flair reviews this summer’s must-have fragrance for women. Find out what it is HERE!
Amy at LA Pretty is still glowing from her facial at Arcona in Santa Monica. Now you can get your own glow on as readers have a chance to win an Arcona Travel Kit (valued at $87!) plus a copy of Eco-Beautiful, a guide to natural beauty!
The Makeup Divas are giving away one pair of Current/Elliot The Boyfriend Jean valued at $229! So pop on over and enter today!
Beautiful With Brains celebrates its first birthday! Celebrate with us by entering our birthday giveway!
image and style news gives us the hair report on the summer haircolor trends for 2009 and the hottest haircuts for 2009.
Beauty in Real Life is having another giveaway, this time 3 lucky readers will each receive a Zannclip – and they get to pick the size and color. !!
Enter Face Candy’s MAC Style Warrior Giveaway.
Read why Mineral Makeup is the Best Makeup for Acne at Mineral Makeup Reviews.
Suzanne at RN Guide to Skin Care tells you everything you need to know about Hyaluronic Acid Skin Care.
The Beauty Blog reviews Avon Anew Concealer (also known as Anew Age-Transforming Concealer SPF 15).
Fabulous Over Forty talks to Barneys Beauty Guru for your best makeup looks.
The Beauty Alchemist previews the newYSL Fall 09 Makeup
Intense At It Best….Next Level Eye Color Loreal High Intensity Pigments Eyeliner!!.
Paula at Older Girl Beauty Blog gives us her opinion on the new Maybelline Pulse Perfection vibrating mascara.
Hot Beauty Health shows you 10 natural solutions to preserve your youth and beauty and its review on Smooth Away As Seen on TV product.
Butterflydiary has pictures and a full report from herJohnson’s Body Care Cause party.
Girl-Woman-Beauty-Brains-Blog is giving away a $795 TRIA Hair Removal System. Enter now!
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Total Beauty Web Tour
March 29, 2009 by Suzanne
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Viva Woman tells you 10 things to avoid when cleansing your face.
Beauty Secrets Revealed tells you about Morning Banana Diet- Japanese Way Of Losing Weight.
The Informed Makeup Maven talks green washing and cosmetics and wants you to peek inside her spring makeup bag. Don’t forget to check out her giveaway this fortnight, Rimmel recover foundation and Suki UV blotting papers!
Beauty Anonymous brings you YSL Summer 2009 Limited-edition Collection.
LA Pretty‘s fave new skin cream is making their skin brighter, clearer, and protecting their Pretty faces from the LA sun. And did we mention it’s affordable? Find out what it is here
Frappelattes has pictures of Nicole Richie with baby bump #2! Plus, discover where you can find all-natural pregnancy products to make this pregnancy a beautiful one.
This week Average Metro Joe covers an exclusive laser treatment for hair loss that is completely safe for men and women with troublesome hair loss.
Visit The Beauty Couch to read a review of Maybelline’s Lash Stiletto and to enter a drawing to win one for yourself!
The Anti Hair Slave shows you how the Instyler really works. Watch the video review to check it out on a REAL person and also learn a couple tips and tricks for super sleek hair.
Check out one of the coolest nail polish innovations Beauty Junkies Unite has seen in a long time! Incoco Dry Nail Applique kits are a hit!
Daily Dose of Coffee tries out the new Jonathan Product Dirt offering: Spray Dirt. Is it worth the hefty price tag?
Are you a Bare Escentuals or mineral makeup fan? Beauty411 tries out the new Bare Escentuals Buxom Lash Mascara!
See what Fabulous Over Forty uses for her daily and weekly skincare regimen.
Girl-Woman-Beauty-Brains-Blog is holding a Manic Monday/April Fool’s giveaway. Enter to win a Spa Sensuals set. BUT since the giveaway ends on April Fool’s Day, Jamie and Beckie are throwing in the kitchen sink of beauty products as well. Don’t be fooled. Enter now!
Boutique Flair is one of the first to test some mineral makeup and natural skin care products from the newly launched PRIIA Cosmetics!
eye4style loves the off-kilter luxury of Strange Invisible Perfumes. Check out her review of the three newest scents in the line!
More Than a Pretty Face reminds everyone that the 40% off introductory offer on Daniel Chinchilla Cosmetics line ends March 31. Take advantage of the offer now!
More Than a Pretty Face has a new giveaway: win one of two scented candles from Delirium & Co!
Indian Girl has just the lipstick for lip gloss lovers ! Also, get all your concealer questions answered by pros at Three Custom Color Specialists ! Send in your questions today !
The girls over at Beauty in Real Life are having another giveaway. Click here to enter to win a Galvanic Spa II kit, valued over $350!!!
Glossypink tells you how to get Nicole Richie’s Blackbook Magazine makeup look!
The Makeup Divas reviews a few products from the new Avon Celestial 2009 Spring Collection.
The Advice Sisters Alison Blackman loves Josie Maran’s Tinted MoisturizerRead the review to find out why!
Get The Look: Katie Holmes New Long Hair-by Talking Makeup!
Enter Lipgloss Break’s Kitten Vixen Lipgloss Giveaway!
Hot Beauty Health loves Korres new Eco-Friendly Face Primer. Read to find out why!
Have you been looking for Cheap Strivectin? RN Guide to Skin Care found an almost identical item for a fraction of the cost.
Suzanne at Mineral Makeup Reviews reviews Mineral Hygiencis a bismuth free mineral makeup with incredible staying power.
The Beauty Blog is offering a free special report 12 ways to save money on your favorite beauty products when you sign up for The Beauty Insider, a free monthly beauty newsletter from four top rated beauty sites.
This week, Spoiled Pretty is giving away the new June Jacobs Vanda Orchid Collection: four products (shower gel, body balm, mist, and dry oil body spray) to keep the skin hydrated, glowing and beautiful.
Beauty Blogging Junkie shares the deets on the new Dial AntiOxidant Body Wash with Cranberry and AntiOxidant Pearls. You’ll never guess what it reminds her of. Find out here.
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Finding the Best Concealer
December 18, 2008 by Suzanne
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What is the best concealer? It depends on what you want to conceal! Here is how you can select the best one for you:
Read More – Best Concealer
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philosophy Supernatural Concealer Review
August 24, 2008 by Suzanne
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I have been using Philosophy Supernatural Concealer
for well over a year and I am of the opinion that it is the best concealer on the planet. It is one of those few products that I start to get nervous if I am running low – I always keep an extra in my stash so that I won’t ever have to go without.
To me, the best thing about it is that it deposits opaque color that easily conceals without any texture at all – which means that it will conceal under-eye darkness without accentuating fine lines!
I use it in the Medium & I use the center color every day under my eyes. It totally conceals any darkness and also slightly brightens the undereye area. I use the color on the left (it has a slightly salmon-ly tint) to conceal any dark area on my face. The color on the right is a perfect match to my skin color and is great for a little coverage.
I held off buying this for a long time because of the price – $25 for concealer seems like a lot to me – but I am so glad that I finally tried it. Using it almost everyday one compact lasted almost a year, so it really turns out to be a good value.
The compact comes with a little brush, I don’t use it – I put it on with my finger. (Use your ring finger to apply under your eyes – it is your “weakest finger” and puts the least amount of pressure on your delicate under-eye tissue.)
This concealer won a Self Magazine award for best concealer. I never want to be without it and I recommend it – especially to women over 40 who want to conceal without accentualing fine lines and wrinkles. It can also be used as an eyelid primer to help your eyemake up stay on longer. Because of the amazing texture that imparts opaque color with no texture, it is good for dry skin (doesn’t dry out), oily skin (doesn’t get greasy)
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Mirenesse Power Touch Beauty Pen vs. YSL Touche Eclat Radiant Touch Highlighter
April 14, 2007 by Suzanne
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Looking for a less expensive alternative to YSL Touche Eclat Radiant Touch Highlighter? You may want to consider Mirenesse Power Touch Beauty Pen. They look virtually identical. I have used both products and find them very similiar. The only difference that I noticed is that the Mirenesse Pen is much more concentrated, making it more difficult to use over makeup, but more effective under makeup.
YSL Touche Eclat Radiant Touch Highlighter
For ultimate skin radiance, try Yves Saint Laurent’s luxurious Touche Eclat. It’s formulated with special light-reflecting ingredients to help banish shadows and dark circles while softening the look of lines. Smoothes flawlessly over makeup or bare skin. The #1 shade works well with light to medium complexions. The #3 Light Peach shade matches up with darker complexions. Price $37.
Mirenesse Power Touch Beauty Pen
Wherever you have flaws or fine lines you’d like to conceal, use our Mirenesse Power Touch Beauty Pen to give you a new, flawless look and identity. You can conveniently apply this cosmetic line smoother and luminizing concealer directly from the brush tip of the pen to areas that require concealing and highlighting, such as under the eyes, cheekbones, and the bow at the top of the lips. Our .1 oz. Power Touch Line Smoother and Concealer from Mirenesse is designed to be applied over your foundation. Price $25 – (but much cheaper if purchased in a kit, like Mirenesse Megalash Kit only $28 for the pen, the famous mascara and a heated eyelash curler!)
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bareMinerals Beyond the Basics 7 piece
March 21, 2007 by Suzanne
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bareMinerals Beyond the Basics 7-piece Collection
bareMinerals Beyond the Basics 7-piece Collection
Achieve the next level of complexion perfection with the amazing Beyond the Basics Collection from bareMinerals. The comprehensive color palette works with a variety of skin tones, helping you achieve flawless results without the guesswork. Specially designed brushes make for foolproof application.
0.02 oz multitasking face concealer in bisque, a bone shade
0.02 oz multitasking face concealer with SPF 20 in summer bisque, a golden beige shade
0.02 oz soft focus face color in glee, a muted mauve
0.02 oz bare radiance face color, an amber nude hue
0.02 oz faux tan face color, a sunlit bronze
max coverage concealer brush
soft focus face brush
This kit is a great value and a wonderful way to try new mineral products.
Shop direct for -bareMinerals Beyond the Basics 7-piece Collection
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How to Apply New Smoky Eye
October 8, 2006 by Suzanne
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How to Apply The “New” Smoky Eye
The traditional smoky eye makeup look, which uses black and intense grays, has been a favorite for evening wear for a while. The “new” smoky eye is a softer look with less intense colors and can be used in the daytime as well. It has the same effect of dramatically accentuating the eyes.
You can use any color palette for your smoky eye look. You need three eye shadows that are the same color family so the shadow will gradually lessen in intensity. Browns and grays can be used, but so can purples or greens. Pick the color that looks best on you.
How to apply smoky eye makeup:
Step 1 – Prep the eyelid
The most important factor in the smoky eye look is the flawless blending of all the colors. Your eyelid should be oil free and smooth. You can apply a coat of powder, foundation, concealer, makeup primer or an eyelid primer like Urban Decay Primer Potion.
Step 2 – Apply eyeliner
Place eye liner around your upper and lower lids at the lash. Eyeliner can make your eyes look smaller. If you have small eyes already, you can line the outer two-thirds only.
Step 3 – Apply the lightest eye shadow shade
Using a brush (it is much easier to blend with a brush instead of a sponge applicator), place the lightest color over the entire eye lid. You can also place a small amount on the inner corner of your eye, in a > around your tear duct. This will brighten the eyes.
Step 4 – Apply the Medium Color
Place your medium color from the lash line to just above the crease and blend well. If you have flat eyes with no discernable crease, feel for the top of your eyeball and stop there.
Step 5 – Apply the Darkest Color
Use the darkest color at the lash line, gradually fading up to the crease. Blend well with the medium color. It should softly fade from dark to light. Next apply the darkest color over the eyeliner, using it to smudge the line. You may want to try the medium color on the bottom line instead of the darkest color. You can use a Q-tip to smudge further.
Step 6 – Apply Several Coats of Mascara
No eye drama is complete with mascara!
Step 7 – Finish Your Look
You want all of the emphasis on your eyes; finish your look with soft or neutral lips and cheeks. I love a nude or soft pink lip gloss and a soft color for blush.
Recommended products:
 Paula Dorf Scandalous Eye 4-piece Makeup Kit everything you need to create sexy, smoldering eyes. |
 Paula Dorf Rapturous Eye 4-piece Makeup Kit This is just like the kit above in the color palette Rapture (violet). |
 Tarte Peep Show: Smokey Eye Palette – Amber Amber |
 Mario De Luigi MaximEyes Color Hues Collection |
 Lola Cosmetics Simply Smokey Eye Kit |
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Drugstore Find of the Week CoverToxTen50
May 27, 2006 by Suzanne
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Drugstore Find of the Week – CoverToxTen50 Wrinkle Therapy Concealer by Physician’s Formula
Is anything more thrilling to the beauty obsessed than a great score at the drugstore? Not in my book!
I have been looking everywhere for a good under eye concealer & brightener.
I even tried the $36 Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat. The Touche Eclat is reported to be one of the world’s greatest selling cosmetic products. It is a highlighter, not a concealer, but I liked it and was using it everyday.
I kept reading raves about Physician’s Formula new Covertox. I found it at my local Walgreen’s for 40% off (the total was less than $5.50, the regular price is $8.95). Now my Touche Eclat is sitting in my drawer and I find myself reaching for the Covertox everyday. It brightens the eye area nicely, but without the obvious lightening you get from the Touche Eclat (and others).
What I love the best is that it doesn’t settle in the fine lines. It has a brush applicator, but I put a drop on my ring finger and gently pat it on. I finish it off with a very light brushing of my Bare Escentuals “Well Rested”. I use the flawless application brush – the kabuki and baby buki brushes deposit too much for me.
Physician’s Formula calls this great little marvel “CoverToxTen50 Wrinkle Therapy Concealer” and they claim a reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and a reduction in dark circles over time. If you have dark circle “issues”, try the soft yellow color to hide them. The Vitamin C and GABA will supposedly lighten them over time.
In addition to the soft yellow, other color choices are Fair Light, Natural Light and Medium Beige. I have “medium” skin color and I am using the Natural Light. I plan to try the Medium Beige at the next 40% off sale.
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