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NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer SPF30/PA+++

NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer SPF30/PA+++ ($42) Infused with naturally derived ingredients that instantly hydrate and even skin tone, Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer SPF30/PA+++ has been shown to reduce the appearance of discoloration and dark spots with regular use for a clearer and brighter complexion. The luxurious, oil-free formula obscures the appearance of lines, wrinkles, pores and other imperfections while providing a translucent veil of broad spectrum sun protection.

The buildable formula can be used as an alternative to  foundation — on weekends, when a more casual look is  desired, or in summer, when a lighter consistency is  preferred — or in combination with Powder Foundation for those who want more coverage and added hydration. As a result, skin is soft and smooth to the touch. It looks natural and glowing. Almost bare, but better.

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Softlips Holiday Flavors

 

Softlips Holiday Lip Balm ($4)  protect and moisten your dry lips with fun yummy flavors this holiday season. Throughout the holiday season, there will be select dual-packs (Winter Mint/Vanilla, Sugar Cookie/Raspberry, and Sugar Cookie/Cherry) available. There is also a Winter 5-Pack that’s available exclusively in the Softlips online store, Softlips.com that offers all four winter flavors and a bonus flavor of Mint with a Hint of Vanilla. This set is packaged in a festive, blue sachet for $9.99

I love mint and the Winter Mint flavor has been with me everywhere I go! Sugar Plum smells like raspberry, Sugar Cookie has a vanilla scent, and Sugar and Spice does not have a very distinct smell.

Rating: A

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Urban Decay 24/7 Shadow Blast Holiday 2011 Collection

 

24/7 Shadow Pencil Stash ($34)  A collection of amazing travel-size shadow pencils with some pretty fierce bragging rights: the highest color payout, longest wear time, smoothest application, no creasing, easiest to blend before dry down, and the hottest color selection!

  • Play with bold color or create softly smudged effects with our ridiculously giftable 24/7 Shadow Pencil Stash featuring five shades that run the gamut from light and shimmery to deep and bright.
  • Part of the 24/7 collection, our 24/7 Shadow Pencil stash boasts the same qualities that made our eye pencils such a sought-after product.  Long-lasting, smudge-proof, and waterproof, our 24/7 formula glides on smoothly and feels lightweight.
  • Free of parabens, mineral oil, and paraffin, this stash is at the top of everyone’s wish list!
  • Twice as fat as our 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil, the pencils in the 24/7 Shadow Pencil stash fit perfectly into the larger barrel of your Grindhouse Double Barrel Sharpener and sharpen to a fine point for precision lines, or to a rounded tip for thick smudgeable lines

Making its limited debut via this Stash is Juju, a brand-new taupe shade exclusive to this set. Try using multiple shades layered together for a super-fast ‘No, I did not just do this in the car’ look.  For a sexy neutral eye, use Sin, Juju, and Rehab working from darkest to lightest up to the brow bone.  Blend colors to gradient perfection using our 24/7 Shadow Pencil Blending Brush and you’re good to go (anywhere…these babies won’t budge)!

 

THE 24/7 SHADOW PENCIL STASH SPECTRUM

  • Delinquent – dark purple w/purple sparkle
  • Sin – champagne shimmer
  • Rehab – dark brown shimmer
  • Clash – electric blue w/ silver sparkle
  • Juju – medium taupe/brown shimmer  NEW COLOR

Available now at Sephora, ULTA, and select Macy’s.  Or online at Sephora.com, ulta.com, macys.com, beauty.com, and urbandecay.com


China Glaze Hauntingly Dark Collection

China Glaze Hauntingly Dark Collection

 

China Glaze Introduces a Daringly Dark Collection of Purely Pigmented Crèmes and High Coverage Glitters for Halloween 2011

Halloween is all about over-the-top style and China Glaze has just what every girl and ghoul needs to complete their costume.  Put the finishing touches on any look with the new China Glaze HAUNTING collection – a six-piece set of mysterious colors and effects perfect for All Hallows Eve, including a glow-in-the-dark Top Coat and a ‘crackling’ top coat for a cobweb effect.

China Glaze captures the spirits lurking in the dark in six sexy, sophisticated shades that are on trend, exciting and will be on every costume crafter’s “must have” list.  Whether a look is dark and mysterious, or bold and dramatic, China Glaze’s HAUNTING collection pulls together any ensemble and will undoubtedly make heads turn – just like China Glaze’s celebrity followers. Colors in this collection include:

  • Haunting:  Shadowy black with shimmering silver glitter
  • Crimson: Deep purple crème with a hint of blood red
  • Near Dark: Rich mossy green crème
  • It’s Alive: Vibrant green glitter
  •  Ghoulish Glow: Glow-in-the-Dark top coat
  •  Black Mesh: Crackle Glaze top coat for a cobweb-like crackle effect

The China Glaze HAUNTING collection will be available as open stock colors, 18 piece counter display, and as part of a special “Buy 3, Get 1 Free” set featuring China Glaze Fast Forward Top Coat.


NARS Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner

NARS Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner ($23) NARS takes eyeliner to the next level, infusing a super-creamy, smudge-proof formula with an unparalleled long-lasting finish. The sleek, soft-touch mechanical pencil features a built-in sharpener for extra precision. Formulated for the perfect balance between creaminess and structure and available in nine deeply dramatic shades, named after the most iconic streets in the world. Used to define and shape eyes, Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliners can be worn solo or paired with other eye products for a more enhanced look. To  remove, simply wipe gently with a cotton ball  moistened with NARS Eye Makeup Remover.  The sleek, soft-touch mechanical pencil also features  a built-in sharpener for extra precision.

  • Via Veneto -  deep black One of the most famous streets in Rome, Italy. Federico Fellini’s classic 1960 film La Dolce Vita was mostly centered around the Via Veneto area
  • Santa Monica Blvd – crisp white One of the most famous streets in Los Angeles County, California.
  • Via Appia – copper brown One of the earliest and strategically most important Roman roads of the ancient republic.
  • Abbey Road – iridescent turquoise A street in London, England, after which the Beatles named one of their albums.
  • Bourbon Street – festive purple A famous and historic street that spans the length of the French Quarter in New Orleans, Louisiana. When founded in 1718, the city was originally centered around the French Quarter.
  • Rue Bonaparte – light almond Laid down in the 16th Century, this French street accommodated some very fine distinctive mansions. Today it is an upscale home to fashion shops.
  • Rue Saint-Honoré – deep royal blue The rue Saint-Honoré is an ancient street in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, France. It is named after the collegial Saint-Honoré church situated in ancient times within the cloisters of Saint-Honoré.
  • Madison Avenue – slate gray An avenue in New York City, that’s name has been synonymous with the American advertising industry since the 1920s.
  • Rue de Rivoli – metallic forest green One of the most famous streets of Paris that features some of the most fashionable shops in the world.


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China Glaze Crackle Metals

China Glaze Introduces Six New Crackle Glaze Polishes in Sparkling Metallics for Summer 2011

Set your summer style to “sizzle” with China Glaze’s new Crackle Glaze Metals collection.  The pioneer in crackle technology, China Glaze takes the beauty phenomenon to the next level with this second-generation polish that pairs the edgy innovation of crackle with the elegant beauty of metals.  The China Glaze Crackle Glaze Metals collection features six sparkling metallic colors including:

  • Tarnished Gold: Warm, honeyed hue
  • Platinum Pieces: Shimmering silver
  • Haute Metal: Pale pink
  • Cracked Medallion: Bold bronze
  • Latticed Lilac: Soft lavender
  • Oxidized Aqua: Deep aquamarine blue

Create dramatically different looks with just one sweep of China Glaze Crackle Glaze Metals.  Layer over different base colors to create bold styles.  Use a lighter coat to create a fine crackle, a thicker coat for a deep shatter effect.  As versatile and edgy as China Glaze’s biggest celebrity fans (Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Nicole Ritchie and Kelly Osbourne, to name a few), Glaze Crackle Glaze Metals is sure to be this summer’s hottest beauty trend!


John Frieda Precision Foam Hair Color

John Frieda Precision Foam Hair Color ($12) Precision Foam Color is the first ever premium permanent home hair color that uses foam technology to deliver salon-quality results at home. With 20 flattering shades to choose from, achieving flawless, natural-looking results at home has never been quicker or easier. Simply massage the foam into your hair to achieve flawless coverage you thought you could only get at a salon. No drips, no stains – just gorgeous-looking hair from every angle.

This was the best experience in dying my hair on my own ever. There was no mess and stains to clean up around the bathroom counter and floor because the foam didn’t move. So thrilled with this product I want to use foam hair color all the time now. You mix the hair color just like you would normally and what makes the solution foam is the special cap/nozzle provided. All you need to do is squeeze the middle of the bottle and the foam dispenses. At first it may seem like you will not have a enough color and that the foam disappears into you hair, however, when your hair starts to become saturated the foam will be visible. Massage in the foam and after 20 minutes you are set to rinse your hair.

Tips During Colouring
  • Always use as much foam as you can
  • For short hair, use at least 2/3 of the bottle
  • For shoulder length to long hair, use the entire bottle
  • Carefully massage foam through the hair with your fingertips
  • Be gentle to prevent hair from tangling
Recommendation: Love the new foam technology!! Makes color hair so fast and easy and mess free you won’t want to use liquid ones anymore. I wonder if I use regular hair color and use the special bottle if it the color will foam as well.

Rating: A+
Availability: Target and drugstores

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Get Benefit’s ChaCha Tint Before it Hits Stores in June

Benefit’s ChaCha Tint will be available for purchase for one day only today on the Home Shopping Network! The very sexy and oh-so-coral chachatint joins sisters posietint & benetint in the tint lineup this June, but if you can’t wait ’til then, snap this one up early by tuning in to HSN today or visiting HSN.com.  This mango-tinted lip & cheek stain already has some hot buzz already. Chachatint is the easiest way to rock the juicy coral trend on cheeks and lips this summer!


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Effortless Extensions For Quick Temporary Long Hair

Effortless Extensions ($70) is a new and revolutionary way to have long hair in a matter of seconds.  Whether you are looking for added length or added volume these extensions are the perfect way to achieve a celebrity kind of look. Effortless Extensions are available in both Human and Synthetic hair, in styles and colors to compliment every woman. Effortless Extensions offers you the ability to add length, and volume, without damaging your hair.

The synthetic hair can be treated the same as you do you own hair, it should be washed and conditioned using your own brand of shampoo and conditioner. Wash in warm water, with a small amount of shampoo, to not scrub, or twist hair, rinse thoroughly. Using a small amount of conditioner, comb through hair, starting at the ends working up, with a wide tooth comb, wait for 3 to 4 minutes before rinsing. Pat dry with a towel, do not twist or wring, let air dry or use a blow dryer. When styling you can use a curling iron, flat iron, and crimper. Heat settings should be set on High for flatiron, and medium to high for curling etc. Always use a light spray of water on dry hair before styling.

Effortless Extensions Application:

  1. Making sure the clear monofilament line, is on top and the wefts are on the bottom, place the Effortless Extensions on top of your head, above your ears, so that the wefts sit behind your ears.
  2. Using your fingers, pull the hair on the sides of your head, in front of your ears and behind, then around the back of your head, out and around the monofilament and hair extensions.  Keep in mind, that the less hair you pull over your extensions, the better they look, and lay.  You are looking to sandwich the extensions between your hair beneath, and over. Pull about a ¼ of your hair over.
  3. Using your fingers you will pull your hair on the top and sides of your head around and over the clear string, designed to disappear into your hair line.
  4. Comb and blend with your own hair
Recommendation: The hair extension stays in place really well. You don’t really notice it at all except for the fact that your head feels a little heavier with the extra hair. The clear string is easy to cover up with you hair and isn’t very noticeable at all. If you are concerned about the string showing that can be easily fixed with a headband. The piece I received matches my hair color very well and depending on the length and cut of your hair you would probably need to curl your hair and the extension for a more natural look. As for updos and tying your hair up I personally think it would be a little difficult with getting the extension to remain on your head as you tie your hair. For me these extensions are ideal for when wearing your hair down. I really like the convenience of the extensions and may wear it more often if my hair was shorter. Too bad Effortless Extensions doesn’t offer a longer length.
 

The brush supplied with the extension is not like most brushes. It has loops to prevent damage and removal of the hair. Gentle strokes through the hair will make it look soft and clean. You do not need to use very much effort to brush through the hair. Some strands of hair may come off onto your brush so to extend the life of the extension brush slowly and carefully. Effortless Extensions also sells a travel case ($15) to keep your extension in and I would highly recommend purchasing that to keep the extension in good condition.

Availability: www.effortlessextensions.com
Rating: A-


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Bloom Circle, a New Online Beauty Store You’ll Love

Bloom Circle is a new online beauty store. Featuring many high end brands and also drugstore brands all in one place ranging from skincare, makeup to haircare. The perk to shopping here is they have very many free offers for shoppers each month including:

  • Free shipping and returns on orders over $49
  • Get $10 for each purchasing friend you recommend
  • 10% back in Bloom Dollars for each purchase you make to you make to use on a future purchase
  • Fast shipping, most orders shipped ground service will arrive in 2-5 business days
  • 365 Try it Love it Guarantee: accepts returns for any reason within a year of purchase
  • 3 free samples with purchase

With my order I received 4 TIGI hair products for free, a $70 value by using a promo code in their emails. There was also a special going on in the month of April that would give you $20 credit for you first purchase of $45 or more on Bloom Circle. I got all these all these products for $100 but worth $190! Bloom Circle seems to have special free offers weekly so if you’re able to hold off making a purchase until you find a good free promo gift you should.

I got my products pretty quickly and everything was packaged nicely except there was a minor leak from TIGI Creative Genius from the loose cap but luckily nothing spilled in the box. There were a couple of products that were backordered but was shipped within 1-2 days of notice. After my purchase I was also given an opportunity to earn $20 in Bloom dollars by writing product reviews for my purchased products however there is a time deadline of 2 weeks for reviews which I unfortunately forgot to do so missed out. This is no Sephora but Bloom Circle does offer lots of great brands including some that is not commonly available online like Obagi skincare products. With the growing  popularity of Bloom Circle I am sure there will be more great brands to come! I will definitely make more purchases from this site! Looking forward to when they will have my favorite big brands like NARS, Urban Decay, and Dior. Go check out Bloom Circle!

By the way, my favorite product from this purchase is the Peter Thomas Roth Uber-Dry Sunscreen! It does feel dry and not sticky on your face. My favorite new sunscreen! I have tried other sunscreens and didn’t like how it felt on my face so I would buy tinted moisturizers but still felt that it did not give me enough protection. Now I don’t need to worry so much about being out in the sun especially with this super hot weather in California.

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