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Makeup Muse: Lauren Conrad

Marsadie — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:54:43 +0000

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.

Tarte Friends & Family 40% Discount Weekend!

Marsadie — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:30:59 +0000

For four days only, July 24–July 27 (this weekend!) Tarte is having a 40% Off Blowout Sale. Enter code FF08 at checkout. Fantastic!

Ban Cellulite — iQ Derma Firmaceuticals Firming Body Gel

Marsadie — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:03:39 +0000

There seems to be a common occurrence between when I am dieting and when I am not. When I drink loads of water and ban excess carbs from my life, my thighs look thinner, more toned, and dimple-free. When I am lax about my diet and chose even diet soda over water and am snacking left and right, sure enough, the dimples return and I’ve got a nasty case of cellulite thighs. That’s right, cellulite is a lot diet-related… and I am a repeat offender.

Fortunately I’ve found a spot treatment to lose cellulite. iQ Derma Firming Body Gel is a cellulite solution gel that smoothes and firms the appearance of dimpled skin due to cellulite. I apply it twice a day after showering and I can definitely see results. I first heard about this stuff while in LA back in May, lying on the beach with a friend as we were dishing about our favorite beauty products. She considers iQ Derma Firming Body Gel to be a holy grail of sorts, and now, so do I!

NARS Sunset Strip Lip Gloss Review & More

Marsadie — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 05:51:54 +0000

I was playing around with my webcam last Friday and did a little product review video of both NARS Sunset Strip lip gloss and Philosophy Mimosa Flavored Lip Shine. A couple things I forgot to add about NARS Gloss is that it is long-lasting, doesn’t have an overpowering taste, and isn’t too drying. These are lovely qualities about any lip gloss, and NARS delivers for a sexy lip look!

Aha.

Also on my wish list is NARS Body Glow shimmering body oil. Omigah. It smells so chocolately? delicious on the skin and the shimmery glow is fantastic. It’s perfect for shoulders, arms, legs, and any place else you want a decadent glow. I tested it out in Sephora and fell in love. If you get the chance to buy this before I do, I just want you to know that I am jealous! But, I will undoubtedly get my hands on it again soon.

Love.

RAW Minerals Loose Powder Mineral Makeup

Marsadie — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 05:24:09 +0000

Well into the mineral makeup craze, I am just now really playing around with the stuff. After purchasing Maybelline Mineral Powder liquid foundation and being generally satisfied with the results, I wanted to try mineral makeup in a powder form as most other fanatics are using it. Rummaging through a pile of makeup I’ve been meaning to try, I found a sample of RAW Minerals loose powder mineral makeup in just my shade. I was pretty eager to test it out.

RAW Minerals mineral makeup is now my favorite, favorite foundation! I make sure to prep my face with a good moisturizer and makeup base so that the formula goes on smooth and even, and use a kabuki brush to apply in swirling motions around my face. RAW Minerals is so lightweight, my skin can breathe in summer heat, yet the coverage is awesome, and I really think it makes me glow! I am such a fanatic about this stuff. I don’t think I’ll go back to regular, non-mineral makeup in a long, long time.

Lucky for you, you can try RAW Minerals free for 30 days. If and when you do, come back and let me know what you think!

Free Samples Saturday

Marsadie — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 18:05:20 +0000

Get your hands on some of the best beauty steals and deals this week with these free sample offers!

Murad Resurgence

Ponds Clean Sweep Facial Wipes

Body Eclipse Aromatherapy Shampoo

Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Stress Control Scrub

Degree Deodorant

Nivea For Men

Stride Gum

DentaBurst Teeth Cleaners For Fresh Breath

Marsadie — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 19:46:41 +0000

Let’s be honest: When it comes to really, really freshening your breath on the go, cinna-mints just don’t cut it. Especially if you have a love-love relationship with all foods Italiano and other similarly breath-disastrous foods.

Enter… DentaBurst Teeth Cleaners. These DentaBurst “finger gloves” remove plaque from teeth that rinsing with warm water does not. Also, the minty powder found on these gloves (made of mannitol and other “artificial flavors”) leaves your mouth feeling and tasting like a scene of minty (or cinnamon, your choice) flavored fireworks. Literally, a fresh and flavorful explosion in your mouth. They’re quite impressive! DentaBurst Teeth Cleaners boost my confidence in daily conversations after eating whatever I want.

Trust me, DentaBurst “finger glove” Teeth Cleaners will not embarrass you in public. I find my friends are quite jealous that I’ve got such a nifty “secret weapon” against bad breath. They insist on stealing a glove from my stash. Plus, my boyfriend surely appreciates them

You can find DentaBurst Teeth Cleaners at your local drugstore. Breathe fresh!

New! Smashbox Fall 2008 Color Collection: Wicked Lovely

Marsadie — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:32:32 +0000

Leave it to Smashbox to debut the most demure and feminine makeup collection the upcoming season has seen with their new Wicked Lovely fall 2008 color collection.

Smashbox: Every woman is naughty and nice, daring and demure, light-hearted and darkly alluring. For looks that are charmingly sweet, devilishly sexy, or a little bit of both, experience our Wicked Lovely Collection.

Eyes

Wicked Lovely Shadow Duo ($24)

Wicked Lovely Cream Liner & Loose Shimmer ($32)

Smashbox Bionic Mascara ($19)

Lips

Wicked Lovely Lip Gloss ($18)

Wicked Lovely Lip Pencil ($16)

Wicked Lovely Doubletake Lip Color ($22)

Face

Smashbox Blush Rush ($24)

Shop online now!

Kim Kardashian eBay Auctions — It’s True!

Marsadie — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 19:19:02 +0000

Kim Kardashian and some other celebrities are using their status for a good cause by putting up their personal items up for auction on eBay to raise money for the Dream Foundation. The Dream Foundation is an organization that raises money for terminally ill adults. A percentage of all proceeds from these auctions are donated to the Dream Foundation, part of eBay’s Giving Works program .

If you want to buy the clothes and accessories Kim Kardashian wears, you got it! Watch Kim’s intro video for her eBay store, Kim’s Closet Clothing:

Kim Kardashian’s Video:

I only see one Juicy Couture sweats outfit for sale at the moment but her items are updated regularly. Bookmark the URL to Kim’s eBay store and shop her items for a good cause!

Have a Mimosa and Wear It, Too — Philosophy Mimosa Flavored Lip Shine

Marsadie — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:26:11 +0000

Philosophy has six delicious flavors of Lip Shine, available online or at Sephora and other retailers. Known for their smell-too-good-to-be-true lines of delicious body goodies, the Lip Shines are available in the following tasty flavors: Powdered Sugar Cookie, Raspberry Sorbet, Vanilla Birthday Cake, Melon Daiquiri, Frozen Lemon Custard, and my personal favorite: Mimosa.

Not only does Philosophy Mimosa flavored Lip Shine remind me of my favorite citrus and champagne drink by smelling and tasting just like it, but the gloss factor is blinding. Even on a lowkey mascara-and-lip-gloss-only day, Philosophy Lip Shines make your mouth look like a million bucks.

At only $12 a pop, I am tempted to go back and buy another sweet Lip Shine — or two, or three. Yum!