Buying a Flat Iron shouldn't be intimidating. The Flat Iron Buying Guide 101 from StyleBell will set (and get) you straight!
Canadian Beauty compares drugstore sculpting blushes to department store ones. See which brand comes out on top!
The Muse gives you a dose of Beauty on a Budget with comparisons between Vincent Longo's Wet/Dry Sparkling Eyeshadows and Milani's New Runway Eyes Wet/Dry Eyeshadow!.
Dr. Oliver Zong gives Raging Rouge readers tips for a relaxing and safe pedicure.
Forget Botox! The Beauty of Life finds a new way to banish those pesky lines with a fantastic product by Patricia Wexler M.D.!
A Touch of Blusher picks personal favorites from the Fafi for MAC collection.
Savvy Skin tells you how to avoid getting Cosmetic Acne from your makeup and skin care products.
Beauty Anonymous shares what she likes about Dior Spring 2008 Makeup Collection.
SugarShock gives you the lowdown on one of the biggest nail trends right now, as worn by Rihanna at the Grammy Awards: day-glo nails.
Click here to find out what Beauty Blogging Junkie is using to achieve swingy hair that is so shiny, you could fog it up were you to breathe on it.
Beauty and Personal Grooming writes about the beauty uses of coconut oil
Temptalia gives a second sneak peak at MAC's Dazzleglass collection, launching in May!
Winter time taking a toll on your face? The Daily Cookie tells you about one cream that just didn't help to relieve her of dry, winter skin.
Big Giveaway at Bionic Beauty! Two winners will get Diana B's body lotion and shower gel. Wait until you smell these products, Yum!
Read about Makeup Moxie's new lip butter addiction in her review of Korres Lip Butter.
Beauty Banter asks YOU who gives best face on the red carpet... from the Oscars, 2008!
Glossypink tells you how to get the shimmering look of one of the most stunning red carpet stars!
Spoiled Pretty reviews the bold and the beautiful shadows and liners from Milani’s newest collection. The colors are so yummy, you won’t believe your eyes!
15 Minute Beauty Fanatic tries zapping her blemishes with the Thermaclear, but did it work?
Poufy Buns are back in a big way. Pursebuzz.com shows you how to create a poufy bun with ease. Just like Heidi Klum at the Oscars, but just a bit more manageable :P
Friday, February 29, 2008
Weekly Beauty Digest
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Love Her Look: Kate Beckinsale
The always classy and beautiful Kate Beckinsale looks postively glowing in this picture. Her all-over shimmery makeup proves that you can wear shimmer on more than one feature!
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Total Beauty Contest: Dr. Murad Bonanza!
Good luck!
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Estee Lauder Pure White Linen Light Breeze
Take one whiff of Estee Lauder Pure White Linen Light Breeze, and you'll be imagining yourself sitting in a crisp white dress, sipping a mimosa and laughing at a leisurely weekend brunch.
This sparkling citrus floral smells fresh, bright and sophisticated. The notes unfold gradually on the skin, leaving a scent that endures. Light yet complex, Light Breeze would be at home in a conservative office or on a casual weekend spent outdoors.
The top notes consist of Darjeeling Tea, Bergamot, Orange Zest, White Grapefruit and Watery Kumquat. Middle notes of Yellow Freesia, Osmanthus, Linden Flowers and Rose further develop the top notes. Base notes of Teak Wood, Cedarwood, Soft Skin Accord and Acacia Honey finish the fragrance beautifully.
Monday, February 25, 2008
MAX Factor Pan-Stik Ultra-Creamy Makeup
Everyone knows Max Factor is responsible for dolling up the unforgettable faces of the original silver screen stars, but did you know that Max Factor actually coined the term "makeup"?
This flashy resume got me psyched to try MAX Factor Pan-Stik Ultra-Creamy Makeup. (The original formula debuted in 1948!) I wanted to love this stick foundation, but it wasn't in the cards.
First, the good: it glides on super smooth, blends evenly and covers like a dream. The full-coverage formula can easily be sheered out with a sponge for a lighter look. With a finish that looks more matte than dewy, it's a rarity in the foundation-stick world. Lastly, the convenience of a stick means foundation gets applied in two seconds, lickety split.
Now for the deal-breaker: you can kiss any hopes of long-wear goodbye. Although this foundation looks pristine for the first two hours, shortly thereafter it begins to break down and visibly "pull apart" on the face. Even when set with powder, by the end of the day it just looks like a hot mess.
While I might throw this on for a quick errand or a short evening out, this isn't going to be my new staple foundation.
Friday, February 22, 2008
Weekly Beauty Digest
Angie Vargas, founder of EyeshadowCult.com tells you about her battle & road to recovery from severe cystic acne.
StyleBell uncovers The 411 on Brazilian Keratin Treatments!
Beautynomics covers the Sunsilk's Life Can't Wait Press Launch in Manila.
Bionic Beauty reviews the luxury Noevir Skin Care lineup!
Kyle reviews billybBEAUTY Brushes at Face Candy.
Find out A Touch of Blusher's current favorite toner.
Beauty and Personal Grooming tells you the benefits of using French clay as a spa product
SugarShock is coveting Rachel Bilson's Jumper premiere beauty look and tells you how to recreate Rachel's stunning makeup.
Makeup Moxie's lusting for the new Andy Warhol Union Square Perfume by Bond No. 9
Beauty Blogging Junkie discusses her favorite purple and purple-packaged products.
Discover a Mystery Beauty Powder at Musings of a Muse from the MAC Fafi Collection that you may have missed out on!
Beauty Anonymous loves " Lunch at the Delhi " from OPI India Collection.
Girl Gloss explain why Stila Lip Glaze is an all time favorite.
Manhattan's favorite socialite, Tinsley Mortimer, dishes exclusively to Beauty Banter on her must have products... and on being Dior's Beauty Ambassador!
Raging Rouge discovers a way for Aurophobics to embrace the Spring 2008 gold shadow trend.
15 Minute Beauty Fanatic washes her face with oil, and she likes it!
Temptalia has a tutorial using the Fafi Eyes Quad #1!
Spoiled Pretty is convinced that Urban Decay’s main ingredient must be crack. Find out which product she finds most addictive.
Karen from Makeup and Beauty Blog crawls into a scent chamber to sniff Frederic Malle perfumes at Barneys New York and lives to tell the tale!
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Neutrogena Illuminating Foamy Cream Cleanser
When I saw the ad for Neutrogena Illuminating Foamy Cream Cleanser, I trekked to three different CVS's before I found it in stock. "Illuminating," "foamy" and "cream" have got to be three of my favorite words, and it sounded like cleanser heaven.
Fortified with minerals like Zinc, Copper and Magnesium and extracts from Sugar, Lemon and Orange, this oil-free cleanser softens and brightens the skin. A low concentration of microbeads work to gently polish the skin.
While I wouldn't go so far as to say my face looks illuminated after a wash, it is soft, clean and smooth. The luxurious white cleanser looks just like melted marshmallows and lathers richly to gently dissolve makeup and oil.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Urban Decay Big Fatty Lip Plumper
For all those Urban Decay die-hard fans out there, I'm sorry. I've always steered clear of the line because of its cheapo packaging. And when I received a deluxe sample of Big Fatty Lip Plumper from Sephora (seriously the size of DuWop's Lip Venom), I could see why they had to give the stuff away.
This lip plumper works like most other plumpers on the market--by burning the hell out of your lips. I'm not sure whoever thought coating lips with African Chile would be a good idea, but it's not.
Sure, it pumps up lips and the golden shimmer is pretty, but once the pain subsides, so does the glossy, plump effect of this thin and virulent gloss.
And forget about laying a smooch on anyone, because the only reason a kiss should be burning is from passion--or you've just shared some incredibly spicy Thai food.
Monday, February 18, 2008
J.R. Watkins Apothecary Lemon Cream Shea Butter Hand Repair Moisturizer
I've got one serious sweet tooth--I'm talking grocery store style sheet cake coated with a two-inch barrier of icing, topped with gobs of frosting-fashioned roses. Yup. One whiff of J.R. Watkins Apothecary Lemon Cream Shea Butter Hand Repair Moisturizer and you'll understand why it's a dream-come-true for a frosting fiend like me.
The lemon scent smells more like something home-baked than factory-made, and is reason enough to use this product. It could fail to deliver one iota of moisture, and I'd probably still use it.
But deliver it does. The ultra-rich Shea and Cocoa butter formula softens hands beyond belief. Throw in the macadamia nut, avocado, apricot kernel, jojoba and coconut oils, and you can kiss any chance of dry hands goodbye.
While this product absorbs almost completely, it still feels a bit concentrated for daytime use. I prefer to slather it on at night, drift off to sleep with visions of petit fours dancing in my head, and awake to super-soft mits.
Friday, February 15, 2008
Weekly Beauty Digest
EyeshadowCult.com's Angie shares her guide to clear & healthy skin, because real beauty starts with beautiful skin!
15 Minute Beauty Fanatic uses her Cover Girl Outlast Lipcolor as a stain, and loves it!
Savvy Skin tells you how to Save Money While Looking Fabulous.
SugarShock finds a magical cure for winter-pasty skin: Per-fekt Body Perfection Gel.
Temptalia visits the Kryolan store and factory for some science-behind-the-beauty scenes, plus she learns all about the brand and its products!
A Touch of Blusher looks into the cult mascara in the making.
Beauty Banter gives you the truth about sunblock... what you need to know to protect your precious skin... (you'll be shocked!)
makeup loves me shares her exclusive interview with fafi, designer of the most recent MAC line!
Beauty Blogging Junkie gets advice from Ouidad herself on how to love your curls!
Beauty Anonymous is anticipating the arrival of Boots No 7 Protect & Perfect Line in the US.
Raging Rouge proudly announces she is in a Long Term Relationship... with her hair!
Beauty and Personal Grooming shares 12 beauty uses of baking soda
Glossypink finds an eyeshadow primer that is the perfect fit!
In honor of Valentine’s Day, Spoiled Pretty is showing their readers some love - by hosting FIVE GIVEAWAYS. Get on over there and enter today!
The Beauty of Life shares a truly colorful runway-to-reality look in this week's Trend-Filled Thursdays column!
Happy Valentine's Weekend, single, still looking? Let Pursebuzz.com teach you how to woo a gal with these fun pick up lines.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Happy Valentine's Day!
Happy Valentine's Day!
Hugs and Kisses to all my
gorgeous readers!
Love,
Glossy
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
ReVive Masques Des Yeux
A good night's sleep only goes so far for keeping eye wrinkles and bags at bay--but ReVive Masques Des Yeux picks up where the Sandman leaves off.
This weekly cream eye mask is formulated with probiotics to promote cellular respiration and metabolism and to banish puffiness. Hyaluronic Filling Spheres plump and firm the skin by delivering intense hydration and boosting collagen production.
After a sleepover session with this mask, I awake to find my eye area looking smooth, taut and dewy. Fine lines are plumped into oblivion, and I can't get enough of how deeply hydrated the area feels in the a.m.
This may call for some emergency naps!
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
MAC Paint Pots
You know the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears? One porridge was too hot, one was too cold, and the other was just right? That's how I feel about MAC Shadesticks, Paints and Paint Pots--my arsenal of eyeshadow primers.
Don't get me wrong; Shadesticks and Paints are good, but the Paint Pots are better. Shadesticks are super fast and easy to use, but can be a little dry and don't hold up quite as long as Paints. Paints--well you could run a marathon and your eyeshadow wouldn't budge, but the squeeze tube is messy and wastes product.
But Paint Pots? Perfection. The creamy texture goes on so smooth, priming the lids superbly for powder eyeshadow. For hours, eye makeup stays firmly in place, nary a crease to be seen. Plus, they're completely user-friendly: a dab in the pot, a pat over the lids, and voila!
My two must-have shades are Soft Ochre, a deliciously creamy yellow beige, and Bare Study, a shimmering golden-pink peach.
Monday, February 11, 2008
Hermes Kelly Caleche Eau de Toilette
Yes! Yes! Yes! Kelly Caleche Eau de Toilette by Hermes is just what I've been searching for!
My collection of mostly spicy oriental fragrances was missing something more day, something more Spring. It needed to be a fragrance that was still complex and interesting, and could hold its own among the greats--Black Orchid and Allure Sensuelle.
Kelly Caleche is all that and more. The leathery influence gives this floral a sexy edge. Its sheer redolence still has a powerful presence on the skin. The longevity of the fragrance affords ample opportunity for all beautiful notes to blossom.
This fragrance has top notes of Lily of the Valley, Narcissus, Rose and Iris, middle notes of Climbing Rose, Mimosa and Tuberose, and base notes of Iris, Woodsy and Leather Accord.
Friday, February 8, 2008
Weekly Beauty Digest
Canadian Beauty tells you about Estee Lauder's Newest Mascara - and it's a keeper.
A Touch of Blusher reports on the must-try look for spring 2008.
SugarShock wants to help you channel your inner cheerleader as she shares her top makeup tips to help you look younger.
The Muse rips into her new Paul & Joe Spring Collection: X Disney and gives her first impression of the goods!.
Savvy Skin asks about your favorite beauty products from the 70s, 80s & 90s.
Elke gets the backstage scoop on how to nails quick, thanks to Fashion Week.
Stylish Opinion not only finds a great Vitamin C based skincare, but totally affordable to boot.
The Beauty Blog Network members get interviewed in New Product:Revlon Custom Creations Foundation.
Beauty and Personal Grooming talks about the benefits of safflower oil on dry skin
15 Minute Beauty Fanatic has quick tips to look radiant in the winter!
Karen from Makeup and Beauty Blog gives you a step-by-step makeup tutorial showing you how to create a beautiful pastel eye.
Glossypink has the scoop on stunning Spring Haute Couture Looks galore!
Pursebuzz.com and Tarina Tarantino want to know How Hardcore Are You? Enter for a chance to win signed copy of Tokyo Hardcore and limited edition T-shirt.
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Love Her Look: Kristen Bell
Kristen Bell looks like a makeup hero, popping with color and sparkle, while still looking fresh and light!
To get started, even out skin tone but keep it looking natural by smoothing on a tinted moisturizer. Check out Trish McEvoy Protective Shield Tinted Moisturizer. Lightly sweep on a loose powder to keep shine in check, like Hourglass Veil Invisible Powder.
Just a hint of color is enough for the cheeks--try a flesh-toned blush like Cargo Blush in Molokai on the apples of the cheeks.
Prep eyes with a neutral toned primer--MAC Paint Pot in Soft Ochre is perfect. Then, press on a shimmering gold onto the lids, like Bare Minerals Glimmer in True Gold, tracing the powder around to the inner corner of the eyes and beneath the lower lashes. Create depth by brushing on a warm, mid-tone matte brown eyeshadow into the crease, such as Laura Mercier Eye Colour in Whisky. Line the upper lashes with your favorite black liquid liner. Finish the eyes with a black lengthening mascara, like L'Oreal Lash Out.
Crimson, moist lipstick like Clinique Color Surge Lipstick in Sassy Spice looks light and bright, and ties the look together. Now this a look people will be gossiping about--in a good way!
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Smashbox Soft Lights in Prism
My nickname at work is Barbie (I totally embrace it), so to say that the MAC Loves Barbie Collection rocked my world--well, you know I mean it. Pearl Blossom Beauty Powder (pictured bottom left) has been in heavy rotation ever since its debut last February in the limited edition collection, but once the bottom of the pan started showing, panic ensued.
Until I found Smashbox Soft Lights in Prism, a perfect clone to my beloved. This silky, shimmering powder doesn't translate on the face as overly-pink. The color that shows up can only be described as magic.
Granted, I'm a huge believer in the power of highlighters, but the pink powder does something a little more kittenish, a little more girly than standard shimmery beige highlighter. In short, I cannot live without it.
Another beauty crisis averted. Phew!
Monday, February 4, 2008
Runway Beauty: Spring 2008 Haute Couture
Valentino
Iridescent cheekbones, winged eyeliner and a matte pink lip--my favorite look of the bunch.
Givenchy
Bare-faced beauty, enhanced with some pink cheeks and warm shimmer on the eyes.
Maurizio Galante
Pretty pastels.
Giorgio Armani Prive
Grey smoky eyes, nude lips, pale face--it works.
Christophe Josse
Fuschia glow--great for a photo shoot.
Anne Valerie Hash
Youthful, bright and innocent.
Elie Saab
Take Armani's grey smoky eyes and nude lips, add some brown accents to the eyes and bronzer to the cheeks, and transform high-fashion into bombshell.
Christian Lacroix
Purples are in for Spring.
Franck Sorbier
Retro white and black eyeliner stylized with a modern twist.
Christian Dior
Rhinestones galore!
Friday, February 1, 2008
Weekly Beauty Digest
Canadian Beauty weighs in on Benefit's Thrrrob Blush.
15 Minute Beauty Fanatic shares a great tip for fast, perfect skin!
A Touch of Blusher reviews Chanel Irreelle Eyeshadow Duos.
Savvy Skin tells you her opinions about the super popular Proactiv Solution for Acne.
For moisturizing and silky smooth lipstick, Beauty Anonymous loves Guerlain KissKiss Lipstick - Pretty in Pink.
Girl Gloss found a lip plumper that actually works!
As SugarShock grapples with a change of skin type in winter, she discovers a superhero for dry skin: Liz Earle's Superskin Moisturiser.
Temptalia shows you how to look flawless and natural with ease!
Beauty and Personal Grooming writes about her skin and hair care routine in winter
Glossypink pays homage to her favorite beauty icon and has a simple way to recreate her signature look!
Pursebuzz.com goes on the street to meet up with John Stapleton for a Tokyo Hardcore inspired Makeover.
Spoiled Pretty found a genie in a bottle that grants three eye makeup wishes. Find out what they are!
Karen from Makeup and Beauty Blog gives you pictures and swatches of Shu Uemura's spring eyeshadow collection .
All Lacquered Up reviews Essie's spring collection - In The Mood.
