Tarte cheekstains are the bomb!
Get some ( along with other select Tarte goodies) at Hautelook.com only on Tuesday, May 18 (tomorrow).
One Day Sale!
Now off to spin class!
5.14.2010
Is the New Revlon Colorburst lipstick really YSL?
I was pleasantly suprised to find a drugstore lippy as smooth and silky as Yves Saint Laurent. No shittle. (If you have not ever tried Yves Saint Laurent lipstick before, it is like freaking butter. You must own one atleast one before you die.) Plus there is a $3 OFF coup here so you can get your own. I got my shade in Blush, which perfectly enhances my own natural lip hue for an au naturel look. It wears great and doesn't dry my lips out. It has virtually no smell. LOVE!!!
5.13.2010
There's poop in that lipgloss
Here's a great article from Paula Begoun about E. Coli and other various, icky microbials in tester makeup.
I worked at several cosmetic counters and it used to GROSS ME OUT me how people would just come up to my counter and put tester mascara right on their eyes.
Effing nasty.
Just read this little gem of tester hygeine etiquette and never put any tester product near your eyes or mouth, dumbass.. .and I just probably saved your life if you do.
"Lots of women love going to a cosmetic counter, salon, spa, or their local Sephora store to play with the skin-care and makeup products on display there (I know I do!). It is almost impossible to pass through the cosmetic section of a department store without something catching your eye. The irresistibly arrayed and easily accessible tester units beckon you to try on a lipstick, foundation, concealer, eye shadow, or moisturizer directly on your face. But you might want to think twice before doing that again because it may be riskier than you think.
Despite the fun you can have at the cosmetic counter, in reality these tester units are almost always rife with bacteria, mold, or fungus (or all three), and that isn’t funny. There hasn’t been a lot of research on the issue, but the little that exists has shown the pretty lip gloss or moisturizer you’ve just tried on is probably contaminated with microbes which can include staphylococcus and even E. coli.
I worked at several cosmetic counters and it used to GROSS ME OUT me how people would just come up to my counter and put tester mascara right on their eyes.
Effing nasty.
Just read this little gem of tester hygeine etiquette and never put any tester product near your eyes or mouth, dumbass.. .and I just probably saved your life if you do.
"Lots of women love going to a cosmetic counter, salon, spa, or their local Sephora store to play with the skin-care and makeup products on display there (I know I do!). It is almost impossible to pass through the cosmetic section of a department store without something catching your eye. The irresistibly arrayed and easily accessible tester units beckon you to try on a lipstick, foundation, concealer, eye shadow, or moisturizer directly on your face. But you might want to think twice before doing that again because it may be riskier than you think.
Despite the fun you can have at the cosmetic counter, in reality these tester units are almost always rife with bacteria, mold, or fungus (or all three), and that isn’t funny. There hasn’t been a lot of research on the issue, but the little that exists has shown the pretty lip gloss or moisturizer you’ve just tried on is probably contaminated with microbes which can include staphylococcus and even E. coli.
Vagazzle my Vajay?
Fo Shizzle my Nizzle!
Apparently, Jennifer Love Hewitt announced on George Lopez that she gets a brazilian wax job and then Swarovski crystals her hoo-ha. Sounds like fun until you really start to think about it. This must be what bored, rich celebrities do to get their jollies.
Do any of you out there have enough free-time and money and a borderline porno-sex life that you require your vag to twinkle like a disco ball?? I'm not judging.
Things that sparkle make me stupid, so maybe for my wedding...
Apparently, Jennifer Love Hewitt announced on George Lopez that she gets a brazilian wax job and then Swarovski crystals her hoo-ha. Sounds like fun until you really start to think about it. This must be what bored, rich celebrities do to get their jollies.
Do any of you out there have enough free-time and money and a borderline porno-sex life that you require your vag to twinkle like a disco ball?? I'm not judging.
Things that sparkle make me stupid, so maybe for my wedding...
5.12.2010
MAC To The Beach 2010 Summer Collection
To the Beach? More like To the Poorhouse!
For Release May 27, 2010
Here's the Lowdown:
To the Poorhouse Shadows $14.50
•Sand & Sun: Light Peach (Matte)
•Firecraker: Frosted Mid-Tone Red Orange (Veluxe Pearl)
•Sweet & Punchy: Bright Yellow Green (Veluxe Pearl)
•Shimmermoss: Green with Green Pearl (Veluxe Pearl)
•Humid: Intense Green with Shimmer (Frost)
Lipstick $14
•BeachBound: Sheer Frosted Pale Peach (Glaze)
•Lazy Day: Light Dirty Blue Pink (Lustre)
•Thrills: Rosy Copper with Gold Pearl (Frost)
•FunBathing: Mid-Tone Bronzed Plum (CremeSheen)
Lipglass $14
•Easy Lounger: Light Baby Pink with Multi-Dimensional Pear
•Flurry of Fun: Sheer Sparkly Peach
•Splashing: Mid-Tone Blue Pink with Soft Gold Pearl
Lip Pencil $13
•Life’s a Breeze: Soft Pink
•Temperature Rising: Loudmouth Orange
Eye Kohl $14.50
•Float on By: Dark Green Turquoise
•Rosemary & Thyme: Mid-Tone Olive Gold with Shimmer
Powder Blush $18.50
•Hipness: Intense Coral with Soft White Pearl (Frost)
•Get-Away Bronze: Mid-Tone SunTan (Frost)
High-Light Powder $26
•Marine Life: Multicolour Pressed Powder
Nail Lacquer $12
•In the Buff: Muted Taupe Avocado (Cream)
•Scorcher: Creamy Bright Coral Red (Cream)
MAC To The Beach Bag $49.50
Cream bronzer $25
•Beach Bronze: Golden Glow with Soft Gold Finish
•Weekend: Mid-Tone Deep Orange Brown with Soft Pink Pearl
Luster drops $18.50
•Pink Rebel: Blue Pink with Gold Pearl
•Sun Rush: Peachy Bronze with Gold Pearl
Bronzing Powder $22
•Golden: Muted Golden Tan-Beige with Golden Shimmer
•Refined Golden: Finely Spun Golden with Soft Pearl Finish
Bronze Body Oil $22
•Glowing Tan with multidimensional Golden Shimmer
Brush 130 Short Duo Fibre $38
A short, round dual fibre with flat head composed of both natural bristles and synthetic fibers ideal for application with creams, emulsions & various powder products.
Brush 130 Short Duo Fibre Powder/ Blush $34
Flat, tapered face brush that contains a combination of short, natural, fibers and longer, fibre optic fibries ideal for light application and highlighting/ shading with various face powders; Ideally suited with mineralize skinfinish powder products.
more pics and swatches
What do you think of this collection? I think BORING! Nothing new here MAC!
For Release May 27, 2010
CLICK ON PIC FOR LARGER IMAGE
Here's the Lowdown:
To the Poorhouse Shadows $14.50
•Sand & Sun: Light Peach (Matte)
•Firecraker: Frosted Mid-Tone Red Orange (Veluxe Pearl)
•Sweet & Punchy: Bright Yellow Green (Veluxe Pearl)
•Shimmermoss: Green with Green Pearl (Veluxe Pearl)
•Humid: Intense Green with Shimmer (Frost)
Lipstick $14
•BeachBound: Sheer Frosted Pale Peach (Glaze)
•Lazy Day: Light Dirty Blue Pink (Lustre)
•Thrills: Rosy Copper with Gold Pearl (Frost)
•FunBathing: Mid-Tone Bronzed Plum (CremeSheen)
Lipglass $14
•Easy Lounger: Light Baby Pink with Multi-Dimensional Pear
•Flurry of Fun: Sheer Sparkly Peach
•Splashing: Mid-Tone Blue Pink with Soft Gold Pearl
Lip Pencil $13
•Life’s a Breeze: Soft Pink
•Temperature Rising: Loudmouth Orange
Eye Kohl $14.50
•Float on By: Dark Green Turquoise
•Rosemary & Thyme: Mid-Tone Olive Gold with Shimmer
Powder Blush $18.50
•Hipness: Intense Coral with Soft White Pearl (Frost)
•Get-Away Bronze: Mid-Tone SunTan (Frost)
High-Light Powder $26
•Marine Life: Multicolour Pressed Powder
Nail Lacquer $12
•In the Buff: Muted Taupe Avocado (Cream)
•Scorcher: Creamy Bright Coral Red (Cream)
CLICK ON PIC FOR LARGER IMAGE
MAC To The Beach Bag $49.50
Cream bronzer $25
•Beach Bronze: Golden Glow with Soft Gold Finish
•Weekend: Mid-Tone Deep Orange Brown with Soft Pink Pearl
Luster drops $18.50
•Pink Rebel: Blue Pink with Gold Pearl
•Sun Rush: Peachy Bronze with Gold Pearl
Bronzing Powder $22
•Golden: Muted Golden Tan-Beige with Golden Shimmer
•Refined Golden: Finely Spun Golden with Soft Pearl Finish
Bronze Body Oil $22
•Glowing Tan with multidimensional Golden Shimmer
Brush 130 Short Duo Fibre $38
A short, round dual fibre with flat head composed of both natural bristles and synthetic fibers ideal for application with creams, emulsions & various powder products.
Brush 130 Short Duo Fibre Powder/ Blush $34
Flat, tapered face brush that contains a combination of short, natural, fibers and longer, fibre optic fibries ideal for light application and highlighting/ shading with various face powders; Ideally suited with mineralize skinfinish powder products.
more pics and swatches
What do you think of this collection? I think BORING! Nothing new here MAC!
5.08.2010
5.06.2010
Essie Summer Collection 2010
6 New Colors Available June 1st, 2010
Here's the Lowdown:
HAUTE AS HELLO
DEMURE VIXEN
KNOCKOUT POUT
MISS MATCHED
VERMILLIONAIRE
PRETTY EDGY
All About $8.50
5.05.2010
N.Y.C. In a New York Color Minute Quick Dry Nail Polish Review
This is shade 242B Uptown
Ugh, I have a super snot-filled cold going on, so I decided to paint my nails a bright, indulgent shade of girly-girl pink to make me feel better. I had a BOGO coupon for this N.Y.C. " In a New York Minute" quick dry nail polish and WOW I am impressed! This pic is after just ONE coat! AND it really does dry fast. Not in a New York minute, but more like a minute in Idaho, or maybe North Dakota.
I usually apply polish coats in thin layers, but the trick with this one is to apply in one even, thick layer.
Best $1.79 I ever spent!
Some other cool colors to check out for Spring are SoHo (peachy-pink), Wall Street (bubblegum pink) and Park Ave (lilac) check out all the colors here.
5.02.2010
Bargain Alert! Three Custom Color Specialists
Enter code PRO3 at checkout at threecustom.com and receive 30% off all online purchases through midnight May 2 EDT. (Kinda short notice, I know. Sorry)
I have not tried this line, but several makeup artists rave about it. Check it.
Now's a great time to try! Let me know what you think!
Bargain Alert! Becca Cosmetics
Becca has an INSANE color variety of foundations/concealers/powders that are impeccable!
This line is great and I wonder why it doesn't get more press. Hmmmm.
Anyhoo, sign up at Hautelook.com for the sale. Hautelook hosts private, limited-time sale events with today's top brands for women, men, kids, home, and beauty. Lasting between 48-72 hours. Up to 75% Off!
Becca sale starts Monday 5/3/10
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