Archive for July, 2008
How To Apply Makeup Part I: Foundation & Concealer
What is foundation? Foundation is makeup that you use to even out your skintone and prepare your face for the rest of your makeup. Foundation gives the appearance of an overall more “even” make-up look. Concealer is what you apply before or after foundation to spot-cover any imperfections such as dark circles, sun spots, and other hyperpigmentation.
Foundation comes in three main forms: cream, liquid, and powder. Dry skin benefits most from the moisture in liquid foundation. Oily skin will appreciate the more matte look that powder foundation provides. Concealer usually comes in a tube or in a pot and also has various consistencies. › Continue reading
Best “Blushing Blush” For Dark Skin
The title of this post is not only how I feel about my current favorite blush but also is a play on words because my current favorite blush is of Clinique’s Blushing Blush line.
It seems that no matter which blush shades I choose, the color ends up looking chalky on me in bright light or too flashy in person. That, or they don’t show up at all. Darker plums are pretty but are only suitable during the cold weather season.
This is no such case when I am wearing Clinique Blushing Blush in Precious Posy. This blush looks deceiving in the pan. It looks like a bright pastel orange. But, on the skin it looks very sheer with a golden shimmer. I think it is a perfect blush for dark skin because it leaves a touch of peachy gold color that is natural rather than bright or chalky. The subtle golden shimmer adds a healthy glow to the skin, making it look as if our dark skin really is “blushing.”
Tip: Contour your cheeks with a dark bronzer and apply Precious Posy to the apples, sweeping back a bit.
DentaBurst “Be Ready To Shine” Free Giveaway
Frappelattes has teamed up with DentaBurst to present to you this fantastic free giveaway!
The winner, chosen at random, receives a SIX-MONTH supply of DentaBurst Teeth Cleaners to share with a friend! That’s enough to share with everyone! You can read my original product reviews here and here, it’s no secret that I love these things. They clean teeth and freshen breath in a snap on-the-go and are fun to use.
Contest is open to US and Canada residents only. Winner will be chosen at random on Monday, July 28 at 12:00PM EST. One entry per person is allowed, duplicate entries will be ignored.
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Total Beauty Weekly Web Tour!
Elke asks “are you on twitter?” Post in her comments and let her know!
Beckie and Jamie at Girl-Woman-Beauty-Brains-Blog helps you spot fake Tiffany.
Fabulous Over Forty discusses whether beautiful jewlery should be used for cosmetics or not.
Beauty Anonymous reviews Dior Bronze Matte Sunshine SPF 20 Bronzing Powder.
The Muse shares her haul from MAC Colour Forms! Check out product photos, swatches, and an FOTD from this Nordstrom Exclusive Collection!
Beauty Tyrant has discovered her Mommy’s beauty secret - facial massage. She’s sharing her new found 7-step facial massage especially for those who doesn’t have the time for a monthly facial treat.
Viva Woman wants to know if you prefer eyebrow pencil or eyebrow powder to shape your eyebrows.
The Makeup Divas tells you what one of the most important items in a woman’s beauty arsenal should be.
TR-TR-TR-TRIA! Learn about the TRIA - the 1st at-home laser hair removal sytstem. Visit Fifty-Cent Head and see if it works!
Monique at Beauty Girl Musings has tried and tested the new Marini Lash! Find out if it worked!
The Beauty of Life is giving away products from Bliss and Farfalla, worth over $80!
Beauty’s SPOT has discovered the most amazing eye revolution in Elizabeth Grant’s Caviar Eye Pads. Enjoy!
What beauty product put Beauty411’s glow on? Check out her review of Kate Somerville Deep Tissue Repair!
Beauty Blogging Junkie has identified her holy grail concealer. Find out what it is here
How To Get Natalie Portman’s Smoky Eyes With Nars Black Eye Kit-Talking Makeup.
Frappelattes has reviewed and found an effective cellulite solution!
Spoiled Pretty is enamored with ModelCo’s Shimmer Airbrush Luminizer. The light-reflecting particles impart the most unbelievable glow…it’s so sexy, it’s mist-ifying!
The girls from Beauty in Real Life, deliver the hottest hair trends for Fall 2008 from Guido Palau for Redken!
The Beauty Alchemist finds the hardest holding hairspray out there.
Glossypink has found a body scrub that will keep your skin glowing and smelling sweet!
Lauren Conrad Makeup Musings
Apparently so many of us are loving Lauren Conrad’s make-up look. So, I’m going to break it down for you! The best thing about Lauren Conrad’s makeup is that it’s always pretty and put-together yet very natural.
Follow this guide to get Lauren Conrad’s natural make-up look!
Lauren Conrad Makeup
- Prepare your canvas by applying a lightweight mineral makeup foundation such as Maybelline Mineral Powder liquid makeup. Wet a sponge, squeeze out excess water, and apply foundation for a dewy look.
- To add a sheer, shimmery color to the cheeks, try Clinique Blushing Blush powder blush in Precious Posy, a shimmery coral. I love that this shade gives a luminous look to the cheeks with a sheer dose of color.
- Carefully apply a liquid liner with a pointed sponge tip such as Lancôme Artliner in Brown. Stop halfway in on the bottom lash line. Brush brows into place with a clean mascara wand or baby toothbrush. Set with a bit of Vaseline or clear hair gel.
- Apply generous amounts of a good, lengthening mascara like CoverGirl Lash Blast in Black.
- Moisturize and shine your lips with Blistex Silk & Shine lip balm. This balm gives a light shine to the lips, perfect for a natural make-up look.
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Elizabeth Grant Skincare Vitamin C Body Lotion Review
Prior to this review I had run out of all my favorite body creams and have been using baby oil for my moisturizing needs post-shower. I use baby oil because it makes skin glow and smells pretty, but I hate that it can be too oily and doesn’t spread as evenly as I’d like.
Elizabeth Grant Vitamin C Body Lotion is soo good! I love it! Vitamin C is a superb antioxidant and I love using it topically in my skin care products. When I smooth this lotion on, it spreads evenly (a little goes a long way), absorbs right into the skin, and leaves my skin perfectly moisturized with no greasiness whatsoever. Hours after application my skin still feels smooth and glows with no sign of flakiness. It is a generous-sized tube but I have a feeling it will be used up rather quickly.
Elizabeth Grant is a Canadian skincare line with quite an international following. The Vitamin C Body Lotion appears to be a new product not yet available to the masses, but as soon as it is I will be stocking up for sure!
Tarte Friends & Family 40% Discount Weekend!
For four days only, July 24–July 27 (this weekend!) Tarte is having a 40% Off Blowout Sale. Enter code FF08 at checkout. Fantastic!
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