Flawless looks come cheap with these products |
Turns out, the commercials were right: you actually can get salon-worthy hair with drugstore hairstyling products. At least, that's what TotalBeauty.com readers say about these gels, serums, hairsprays and mousses. All of them gave our readers gorgeous 'dos -- without breaking the bank. |
No. 13: Herbal Essences Shimmery Nights Shimmer Spray Gel, $6.29 |
TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9 |
"If you want hair that glows and shimmers all night long, making your friends jealous, this is the perfect product ..." |
TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9.1 |
"I have wavy hair so this mousse helps to maintain what curl I have for the whole day without feeling heavy on my hair ..." |
TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9.2 |
"It makes blow drying a breeze, and leaves a nice sheen on your hair without weighing it down ..." |
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Top 13 Drugstore Hairstyling Products
Friday, August 28, 2009
Dolce & Gabbana Romantic Collection
Smooth Eye Colour Quad
- Dazzling 160
Smooth Eye Colour Duo
- Rose 90 (New)
Volumized Lashes Mascara
- Black 1
Crayon Intense
- Platinum 6 (New)
Lipstick
- Soft 65 Classic Cream Lipstick (New) ($30.00)
- Naked 60 Shine Lipstick ($30.00)
- Drama 90 Shine Lipstick ($30.00)
Precision Lipliner
- Soft 6 (New)
Luminous Cheek Colour
- Delight 35 (New)
Intense Nail Lacquer
- Soft 205 (New)
- Pink 100
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Style News Network Webtour
2009 Fall Jean Trends- fashion looks
Adidas Originals JS Sequin Sneaker (Jeremy Scott)- real women wear heels
Maybelline Pulse Perfection Vibrating Mascara Review- addicted to lipstick
The Time Traveler's Wife Wedding Dress Worn By Rachel McAdams- woodva weddings
Gossip Girl Hairstyles- gossipy girlz
Kat Von D Now A Blonde- trendy hairstyles 4 me
How to Get Amy Adams Makeup Tips for Fair Skin Women- glowing skincare news
Lulu Guinness City Totes- handbag style news
Fashion Trend Alert Strong Rounded Shoulders- styles that work for you blog
Legging Trends Fall 2009- fashion looks
Homecoming Dating Tips and Advice- prom styling tips
Homecoming hairdos- hairdos 1
Fall Boots 2009 Top Trends to Try- image and style news
2009 Tarte Fall Collection- addicted to lipstick
Best Dressed at the Screening of 'The September Issue' - celebrity red carpet style
Shoe Trend Thigh High and Over The Knee Boots- real women wear heels
Anna Sui Haircare Line 2009 With Agyness Deyn- trendy hairstyles 4 me
Ashley Olsen Marie Claire September 09- fashion devo
How To Get Hayden Panettiere Makeup Look- glowing skin care news
Mac Dsquared2 Collection-addicted to lipstick
Rodarte for Target Go International- fashion looks
Fashion Trend Must Have Boyfriend Blazer- image and style news
Fall's Hottest Coat Trend Camel Colored Coats- styles that work for you
Shoe Trends at the 2009 Teen Choice Awards-real women wear heels
Lily Allen Carrying Chanel Russian Doll Handbag- handbag style news
Miranda Kerr Shows Us Spring 2010 Fashion At The David Jones Spring Fashion Launch- celebrity red carpet style
Monday, August 24, 2009
Shocking Celebrity Hair Makeovers
Bleaching, extensions, and head shaving, OH MY! Check out this year's most shocking celebrity hair changes |
Rihanna rocks the mohawk! Michelle Obama chops her 'do (or so we thought)! They may not be our nation's most pressing news stories, but these celebrity hair transformations certainly had our heads turning in the beauty-sphere. Craving a hair makeover but afraid to pull the trigger? Follow these style tips and tricks to make sure your next hair transition goes smoothly. |
O.P.I. Matte Review and Swatches
Review and Thoughts: While the look of matte nail polish is very fashionable and chic it only last a day or two before chipping, and sometimes it chips the second day. It's great for those that love to be fashionable and switch up the colors frequently but if you're looking for a polish to last 5 days you can forget it with the matte formula. You can also switch up your look by mixing it with shiny colors and leave your tips matte which can also be very trendy but again don't expect the look to last. Also try not to wear hand lotion because it does tend to change the look of the matte polish.
Note: the matte formula also dries very fast so you have to be quick without making any bumps in your nails. Everything shows with the matte formula.
Swatches of Russian Navy Matte taken on day one
Swatches of La Paz-itively Hot Matte ( My favorite look of the three) taken on day one
Swatches of You Don't Know Jacques Matte ( My least favorite it looks like a purple brown hue and better in person but I still feel it's too dark for my taste) This one was taken on the second day and you can see its already chipping
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Mac Dsquared2 Collection
Lipsticks: (LE) $14.00USD/$16.50CAD
* Nude Rose - Light neutral pink (Lustre)
* Blood Red - Clean deep berry (Lustre)
Lip Erase: (Permanent Pro) $16.00USD/$19.00CAD
A flesh-toned balm that visually neutralizes and erases natural colour from the lip. Shine- and texture-free.
* Dim - NC37 (Fleshtone)
Tinted Lip Conditioner: $14.50USD/$17.50CAD
* Fuschia Fix - Deep pink sheen (Permanent)
Grease Paint Sticks: $17.50USD/$21.00CAD
* Greasepaint Stick - Intense Black
* B - Bright blue violet
* V - Bright yellow blue
Kohl Power Pencil: (LE) $14.50USD/$17.50CAD
* Feline - Glossy black (Repromote from Blue Storm and Alexander McQueen for MAC)
Sculpt and Shape Powder Duos: $21.00USD/$25.00CAD
These are Sculpt and Shape powders are permanent pro products, however the pro versions provide the Sculpt Powders and Shape Powders seperately. The duo configuration is LE only with collection.
* Bone Beige/ Emphasize - Palest cream / Tan (Repromote from Sculpt and Shape)
* Accentuate/Sculpt - Pale blushed beige / Soft taupey brown (Repromote from Sculpt and Shape)
Gloss Texture: (Permanent Pro) $18.00USD/$22.00CAD
* Clear - A colour-free gel formulated for full-on shine, M·A·C Gloss adds polish, shine and highlights to bare or made-up skin. May be used on the face or any part of the body where shine is desired.
Tools:
* #165 Brush - Medium-sized tapered brush with soft, natural bristles. Provides perfect application and blending of powder products. Can be used to highlight the cheeks or all over the face.(LE) (Repromote from Brunette Blonde Redhead) $34.00USD/$41.00CAD
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Top 10 Ways to Repair Hair from Summer Damage
Sun, chlorine, air conditioning and more can suck the life out of your strands -- use these tips to resuscitate them |
With summer fun unfortunately comes post-summer hair damage. After spending time in the wind, sun, chlorine, salt water and air conditioning your hair may be dull, brassy, frizzy, dry or brittle. Follow these expert tips from stylists Rodney Cutler, owner of the Cutler salons in New York City and Barry Reitman of the Kevin Josephson Salon in Beverly Hills, Calif. to make your hair look healthy and gorgeous again. |
2009 Tarte Fall Collection
lifted™ natural eye primer with Firmitol™
Get locked and lifted™ with this naturally firming eyelid primer. The universal base locks shadow in place all day and boosts pigment payoff while Firmitol™, the proprietary firming complex helps tighten eyelids and the surrounding eye area to help give the affect of younger, smoother eyes naturally. Clinical results show rapid improvement in achieving a smooth healthy look in all participants via nerve synapse interactions (gamma-aminobutyric acid and botanicals).
femme fatale refillable natural eye palettes
* Top row (l-to-r): shimmering blush, iridescent smoke, shimmering violet, shimmering indigo, shimmering onyx
* Bottom row (l-to-r): shimmering light gold, shimmering copper-rose, shimmering deep bronze, shimmering jade, shimmering garnet
* Double-ended eyeliner: shimmering emerald and shimmering orchid
* Double-ended brush with greatness eyeshadow brush
femme naturale refillable natural eye palettes
* Top Row (l-to-r): shimmering buff, soft sand, golden peach, shimmering sage, soft sienna
* Bottom row (l-to-r): golden tan, soft petal pink, golden plum, shimmering cocoa, golden navy
* Double-ended eyeliner: golden bronze and shimmering auburn
* Double-ended brush with greatness eyeshadow brush
green siren natural wax cheek stain
Our most popular, award-winning product has gone au naturel! With the purchase of every tarte green siren natural cheek stain, you’ll be supporting Sambazon’s Sustainable Acai Project (SAP), a member of the Fair Trade Federation, which helps to preserve the Amazone Rainforest through forest conservation, improved living conditions and educational opportunites for communities in Brazil.
* Green Siren Golden apricot (New)
* Natural Beauty Sheer berry rose
natural beauty complexion collection
Achieve complexion perfection with out natural beauty kits. Exclusive to Sephora and chock-full of high-performance naturals, these limited edition sets not only leave you looking like a natural beauty but treat, protect and soothe your skin. Available in four shades: fair, light, medium, and deep.
* clean slate natural face primer
* the eraser 4-in-1 natural concealer
* ReCreate natural anti-aging foundation with Wrinkle Rewind™ Technology SPF 15
* provocateur pressed mineral powder with SPF 8
* mineral powder bronzer
* New: foundation brush (synthetic bristles with wood handle)
dark circle defense
Get your eight hours of sleep in a compact. Unlike concealers that just lay on top of the skin this undereye corrector is clinically proven to reduce the appearance of eye puffiness in just 4 weeks. Finely milled light refracting minerals actually brighten skin to help camouflage dark circles, puffiness, redness, fine lines and wrinkles. Includes concealer brush. Available in Light-to-Medium and Medium-to-Deep.
reduce 24/7 natural lip sheer with SPF 15
All the lasting power of a lipstick–with the moisturizing, high-sheen properties of a gloss! These budgeproof, moisturizing lip sheers with added SPF 15 give a “your lips, but better” effect that makes them perfect for when you want a kiss of color without looking overdone.
* Reduce Golden coral (New)
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Maybelline Pulse Perfection Vibrating Mascara Review
What Maybelline Says It Does:
It’s our first vibrating mascara. Transforms your lashes to perfection.
- Patent-pending elastomer brush vibrates 7,000 times per stroke
- Provides clump-free definition, intense color, and shine
- Waterproof; also available in washable formula
- Builds lash volume, length, and adds curl
- Buildable formula
- Ideal for All Skin Types
- Contact lens safe
Me Wearing the Mascara Sorry I don't have a close up my camera is super bright with the flash if it's up close.
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Benefit “It” Girl Collection
Being an ‘It’ girl is a full-time job. ‘It’ simply never stops…I’ve always gotta be on ‘it’ with all these cameras flashing from dawn to dusk. Because when you got ‘it,’ you got ‘it’ & when you don’t, get ‘it’ with these new full-finish lipsticks & velvet eyeshadows. Jeweled berries, pewters & pinks, these are the fabulous ‘it’ shades for Fall. See & be seen in them…after all, there’s plenty of room on the red carpet for the both of us!
Full-Finish Lipstick ($18.00 U.S.)
- Fame Game Dusty pink (Pearl)
- Label Lover Spiced rose (Pearl)
- Breakup Rumor Jeweled berry (Pearl)
Velvet Eyeshadow ($19.00 U.S.)
- Fawn Over Me Café au lait
- I Cannes & I Will Golden mulberry
- Where There’s Smoke Smoky pewter
Friday, August 14, 2009
We Reveal: Guys' Biggest Beauty Turn-Ons
Men share everything, from their fave makeup and hairstyles to what they love most about you |
First a disclaimer: We think you should embrace whatever looks you love and make you happy. But just in case you're curious, we asked more than 200 men ages 20 to 30 what they love and hate about our hair, body and makeup styles. Find out what they had to say, and prepare to be shocked. |
Modern Marilyn Monroe Makeup Tips
Flawless Skin: Marilyn always had a flawless, radiant complexion. Get ready for a close up with Per-fekt Skin Perfection Gel. This three-in-one primer, foundation and color corrector gives skin a matte, air-brushed look ($57.50; Sephora.com).
Blushing Bombshell: Never afraid to act the innocent, Marilyn knew the power of a subtle blush. To get a “just-pinched” look try Too Faced Brightening Blush in Pinch My Petals. The pink-mauves brighten the cheeks, forehead and chin for a perfectly pretty glow! ($19.50; Toofaced.com)
Bedroom Eyes: Master Marilyn’s “Come-Hither” look with Sue Devitt Eye Intensifier Pencil in Pointe-Noire. The rich, velvety formula creates an instant and dramatic finish in a dramatic shade of black. ($22; Barneys.com). Complete the look with Laura Geller’s Full Figure Lashes Mascara. The short and long nylon fibers combine to lengthen and thicken the look of lashes while the carbon black shade finishes off the seductive look. ($23.50; QVC.com).
Perfect Pout: Marilyn Monroe was rarely seen without her signature red pout. To get the look try lining lips with Michael Marcus’s Lipstick in Debbie, a bold red. The classic shade stays put while the silky formula keeps lips kissable. ($24; MichaelMarcus.com).
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Style News Tour Fall Edition
Fall 2009 Handbag Trends- handbag style news
Fall Fashion Trend Screen Tees- fashion looks
Kanye West Louis Vuitton Sneakers- real women wear heels
Fashion Trend Watch Gym Shoes with Dresses-teen trends and tips
Fall Hair Trends for 2009- trendy hairstyles 4 me
2009 Fall Haircuts- image and style news
Celebrities Wearing Body Suit Trend ( Leotard Trend)-celebrity red carpet style
Mac Dazzleglass Cremes Collection- addicted to lipstick
How to Make Your Wedding A Green Wedding (Earth Friendly Wedding Tips)-woodva wedding
How To Create the Perfect Ponytail-hairdos 1
Ciara Hairstyles and Hair Trends- image and style news blog
2009 Homecoming Hairstyles-hairstyles 53
Fall 2009 Plus Size Fashion Trends for Full Figured Women- real women have curves blog
Fall 2009 Fashion Trends-fashion looks
Fall Hair color Trends for 2009- image and style news
Back To School Fashion Trends 2009 -teen trends and tips
Celebrities Wearing Wigs- celebrity red carpet style
Fall 2009 Plus Size Fashion Trends for Full Figured Women-real women have curves
2009 Book Bag Trends-gossipy girlz
Top Looks for Back To School Fashion Trends 2009- gossipy girlz
2009 Fall Handbag Colors- handbag style news
2009 Fall Hairstyles-fashion and beauty style
Ed Hardy Low Rise Graphic Shoes- real women wear heels
Beyonce Rocking Studded Vest- who wore that
shu uemura Primitribe Collection- glowing skincare news
L.A.M.B Handbags for the Fall Season-handbag style news
2009 Fall Fashion Trends-fashion and beauty style
Homecoming 2009 Hairstyles- image and style news blog
Lady Gaga Poses With Fans While She's Very Drunk- who wore that
2009 Black Wedding Hairstyles- image and style news blog
Bare Minerals Matte Foundation Review-addicted to lipstick
Ciara’s New Pixie Haircut-image and style news
fall makeup trends 2009- image and style news
Fall Hairdos- hairdos 1
2009 Homecoming Dresses and Dress Trends- prom styling tips
Dresses and Fashion from Fox Reality Show More To Love- real women have curves
Mac Holiday 2009: Magic, Mirth and Mischief Holiday Sets
Heavenly Dish Neutral Lip Kit - $22.00 USD
- Floating Lightly - Pale neutral pink beige (Limited Edition)
- Heavenly Dish - Sheer mid-tone neutral pink (Limited Edition)
- Barely Visible - Glossy pale nude with pearl (Limited Edition)
Possessed By Pink Lip Kit - $22.50 USD
- Tickled - Dark plum (Limited Edition)
- Laugh A Lot - Creamy mid-tone blue pink (Limited Edition)
- Sweet Smile - Glossy mid-tone pink with pearl (Limited Edition)
6 Sorceress Eye Shadow Palette - $36.00 USD
- Magnetized - Light frosted lavender (Limited Edition)
- Altered State - Deep frosted blue purple (Limited Edition)
- White Rabbit - Frosted soft white (Limited Edition)
- Edge of Dark - Charcoal with silver pearl (Limited Edition)
- Hold My Gaze Mid-tone cool green grey (Limited Edition)
- Hypnotizing Frosted grayed mauve (Limited Edition)
6 Devil May Dare Warm Eye Shadow Palette - $36.00 USD
- Dare Ya! - Light frosty peachy pink (Limited Edition)
- Devilishly Dark - Rich brown with gold pearl (Limited Edition)
- Oh My Darling - Pale frosty cream (Limited Edition)
- Prankster - Mid-tone frosted olive (Limited Edition)
- Sorcery - Blackened burgundy (Limited Edition)
- Gold Tease - Frosty mid-tone gold (Limited Edition)
6 Mystic Cool Eye Shadows - $36.00 USD
- Cool Incantation - Opalescent white gold (Limited Edition)
- Shhh, Don’t Tell - Pale neutral pink (Limited Edition)
- Blue Enchantment - Dark frosted turquoise (Limited Edition)
- Rose Potion - Mid-tone frosted rose (Limited Edition)
- Deep Secret - Deep frosted indigo (Limited Edition)
- Violet Vow - Deep cool brown (Limited Edition)
6 Smoke and Mirrors Eye Shadow Palette - $36.00 USD
- Fire in Her Eyes - Frost neutral beige (Limited Edition)
- Black Magique - Black with gold pearl (Limited Edition)
- Deception - Frosty golden brown (Limited Edition)
- Spell No. 9 - Soft muted pink beige (Limited Edition)
- Wide-eyed Wonder - Mid-tone frosty grey taupe (Limited Edition)
Hocus Focus Colourful Face Kit - $38.00 USD
- Pretty Baby Beauty Powder - Soft baby pink (Repromote) (Limited Edition)
- Peachykeen Powder Blush - Mid-tone peach with pearl (Permanent)
- Sunsparked Pearl Beauty Powder - Frost warm beige with pearl (Repromote) (Limited Edition)
Fab-racadabra Bronze Face Kit - $38.00 USD
- Golden Bronzer - Muted gold tan with gold pearl (Permanent)
- Sunbasque Powder Blush - Gilded peach with pearl (Permanent)
- Buffed & Polished Iridescent Pressed Powder - Frosty bronzed gold (Repromote) (Limited Edition)
Monday, August 10, 2009
Mac Holiday 2009 Collection : Magic, Mirth and Mischief Colour Collection
Mineralized Eyeshadow Duos : (LE) $19.50USD
- Devil-May-Care - Base: Rich light violet, Crescent: Silver (Limited Edition)
- Under Your Spell - Base: Light yellow peach pink, Crescent: Rich copper (Limited Edition)
- Mayhem Base - Dirty brown gold, Crescent: Silver (Limited Edition)
- Midnight Madness - Base: Dirty grey brown, Crescent: Gold (Limited Edition)
- It’s A Miracle Base - Deep blue burgundy, Crescent: Gold (Limited Edition)
- Blue Sorcery Base - Bright turquoise, Crescent: Silver (Limited Edition)
Softsparkle Eye Pencils: (LE) $14.50USD
- Iris Accents - Pale violet with silver pearl (Limited Edition) (Repromote) (Limited Edition)
- Nightsky - True black with silver pearl (Limited Edition) (Repromote) (Limited Edition)
Lipsticks: $14.00USD/$16.50CDN
- Pervette Soft bright pink with violet opalescent shimmer (Glaze) (Permanent)
- Utter Fun - Fuchsia cherry pink (Limited Edition)
- Surprise Me - Mid-tone peach (Limited Edition)
- Total Wow! - Blue pink berry (Limited Edition)
Dazzleglasses: $18.00USD/$21.50CDN
- She-Zam - Sheer silver with silver and red pearl (Limited Edition)
- Jingle Jangle - Sheer yellow peach (Limited Edition)
- Phiff! - Yellow pink with red and sapphire pearl (Limited Edition)
Cremesheen Glass: (LE) $18.0USD/$21.50CDN
- Ever So Rich - Sheer lilac (Repromote from Cremesheen) (Limited Edition)
Partial to Pink - Light creamy yellow pink with light gold pearl (Repromote from Cremesheen) (Limited Edition)
Boy Bait - Light neutral beige with pearl (Repromote from Cremesheen) (Limited Edition)
Mineralized Blushes: $21.00USD
- Su Perdu Pernatural - Mid-tone coral (Limited Edition)
- Conjure Up - Dirty, mid-tone plum (Limited Edition)
Nail Lacquers: $11.00USD/$14.50CDN
- $$$ Yes - Metallic silver foil (Repromote from Heatherette) Limited Edition)
- Lucky Number - Metallic blue pink (Limited Edition)
Too Faced Naturally Naughty Collection
Too Faced Naturally Naughty Collection. This fall Too Faced brings us a new product in their collection for fall Primed & Poreless Skin Smoothing Face Primer. I'm itching to try this since any product for the pores is a favorite of mine. I mean what girl doesn't want flawless skin and a big part of that has to do with your pore size. Also in the collection is a new eyeshadow palette which of course Too Faced is known for as well as Absolutely Invisible Candlelight Powder. Look below to see what else is in the collection.
Natural Eye Neutral Eye Shadow Collection ($34.00)
Heaven (matte ivory), Velvet Revolver (matte taupe), Sexspresso (matte deep brown), Silk Teddy (peach champagne shimmer), Push-Up (light bronze shimmer), Erotica (soft charcoal shimmer), Nude Beach (champagne shimmer with gold glitter), Honey Pot (gold shimmer), Cocoa Puff (warm chocolate brown shimmer)Lip of Luxury ($18.00)
- Pink Velvet
- Shimmering Bordeaux
Metal Eyed Liquid Shimmer Eyeliner ($17.50)
Metal Eyed Liquid Shimmer Eyeliner is formulated to deliver the dramatic definition of liquid metal with one easy swipe. This unique water-based formula has intense color payoff and light-reflective properties that create a maximum shimmer and make eyes pop. The precise micro-brush ensures the perfect amount of product is dispersed for a clean, professional-looking application.
- Blackout Glimmering black
- Brown Sugar Glimmering bronze
- Dirt Bag Glimmering deep brown
- Hand Cuffs Glimmering silver
- Get Lucky Glimmering forest green
- Plum Crazy Glimmering vibrant purple
- Shotgun Glimmering gunmetal
- Twilight Glimmering navy blue
Absolutely Invisible Candlelight Powder ($25.00)
Inspired by actual candlelight, this product is formulated to set makeup while imparting a soft-focused glow. For all its immediate, “glowing” results, it’s also packed with a powerful dose of skin-saving antioxidants that protect and soothe tired skin as the golden-peachy tone warms and illuminates any complexion—reducing the appearance of fine lines and imperfections.]
Primed & Poreless Skin Smoothing Face Primer ($30.00)This one-of a-kind makeup primer was scientifically formulated to wear alone or under bronzers and foundation powders for a look of flawless skin without makeup. Vitamins A & C, Mulberry extract, and a powerful dose of Retinol virtually banish pores while tired skin is left hydrated, firmer, and detoxified. Primed & Poreless creates the perfect canvas to allow powders, bronzers, and foundations to slide seamlessly on the skin—delivering a flawless and perfectly blended look that stay in place all day. Skin appears brighter, fresher, and younger.
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Bobbi Brown Ivy League Collection
Bobbi Brown Ivy League Collection. Bobbi is always coming out with great collections and the newest one for fall is the Ivy League collection. The collection's main focus is on pencils specially made for our eyes, and lips. Check out more of what's in the collection below.
“Pencils are back in a big way for fall. They’re quick, mistake-proof and can go from subtle to bold in one easy stroke.” – Bobbi Brown
Creamy Eye Pencil ($20)
Line and go with Bobbi’s new and improved Creamy Eye Pencil. This modern formula applies smoothly and evenly, and provides intense color. Pencil features a built-in smudger on the opposite end to
soften liner for a subtle, smoky effect. Each pencil comes with a complimentary sharpener. Available in 9 shades.
Back by popular demand—and now a permanent part of our line. This amazing lip formula combines the luxurious feel of a lipstick with the ease and convenience of a jumbo, crayon-inspired pencil. Includes a complimentary custom-sized sharpener. Available in 6 shades.
Forest Shimmer Ink Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner ($21)
A fresh, new spin on fall’s strong eye: Forest Shimmer Ink Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner. For a look that’s equally of-the-moment and an Ivy League classic, Bobbi’s blended deepest green with golden pearls to create a liner that really makes eyes pop.
First in class and perfect for fall. Pearlized shadows illuminate lids.
Angle Eyeshadow Brush ($28Introducing Bobbi’s new Angle Eye Shadow Brush. Ideal for applying shadow in the corner, in the crease or all over the lid. It is especially handy for contouring and smudging. Designed to be used with all Bobbi Brown powder eye shadow formulas.
10 Most Controversial Beauty Products
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See which skin care, hair, body and makeup goodies TotalBeauty.com readers can't see eye-to-eye on |
Normally, readers generally agree if a product is good or bad and why. But sometimes they have extreme opinions on products, or they simply can't agree if a product is worth buying. Here we share the most hotly debated products on TotalBeauty.com. |
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Bare Minerals Matte Foundation Review
Bare Minerals Matte Foundation Review. If you're the type of girl who has oily skin then you'll love the new Bare Minerals Matte Foundation. The matte foundation is just now making it's debut and if you're looking for a product to matte out your skin this may be the solution you're searching for. Many Beauty stores are giving out samples and I recently received one from Sephora. I also know that Ulta is giving out some as well.
What Bare Esscentuals Says It Does: Matte SPF 15 Foundation absorbs excess oil and eliminates shine without drying your skin. It dramatically improves the appearance of your skin through the clinically proven power of RareMinerals ActiveSoil Complex, which minimizes pores and promotes cell turnover for fresher, smoother skin, while protecting your skin from environmental damage. This groundbreaking formula is made with only the purest, highest-quality ingredients and is free of harsh chemicals and preservatives.
What I Say It Does: On a daily basis I wear Bare Minerals foundation and because I'm a oily girl in the summer I was really looking forward to trying this. You apply it the same way you normally would with the bare minerals foundation swirl, tap, and buff, and it applies easily. I also love how this formula has a lock component so it's less messy then than original. There's also no bismuth so there's less shine to the product. The shades are a bit off so you may have to play around with other shades closer to your original shades if you're a regular BE girl. The look of the foundation on my skin looks flawless, and radiant and even better than the original. The only downside is that it doesn't cover as well so you may need to use more product. The matte does last a while alot longer than the original but touch ups with mineral veil is done very easily. Overall love the new matte foundation and if you're a oily girl be sure to give it a try.
Monday, August 3, 2009
Mac Love That Look Swatches and Review
Product Photos
Swatches of Pearlglide Liners Molasses, Fly By Blu , Rave,
Swatches of Eyeshadows Style Snob, Glamour Check, Fashion Groupie, Dreamaker, Strike A Pose, Smoke and Diamonds,