More beautiful reads from the Total Beauty world!
Are you ready for a Warm Chill? Roselyn from Makeup Makes Me Happy™ is raving about the latest limited edition collection from MAC Cosmetics. Here she gives us a fabulous makeup tutorial featuring the http://www.makeupmakesmehappy.com/home/2008/6/24/fotd-mac-cool-heat.html"target="_blank"> cool blue hues from MAC's Cool Heat.
Who is the THEVI Woman? Girl-Woman-Beauty-Brains-Blog introduces you to the new line of cosmetics for the http://www.girl-woman-beauty-brains-blog.com/2008/06/beauty-product-review-thevi-cosmetics.html."target="_blank">NEW ethnic woman.
Does the http://www.makeupbag.net/2008/06/23/t3-plump-heat-seeking-liquid-hair-plumper/"target="_blank">T3 Plump Heat-Seeking Liquid Hair Plumper give Makeup Bag hair like Serena Van der Woodsen?
Alison of the Advice Sisters Guide To Life, Success & Happiness Blog visits with Redken's color consultant, David Stanko at the Angelo David Salon in New York, and answers the question: Are http://www.advicesisters.net/2008/06/are-salon-treaments-worth-it-my-visit_20">In-Salon Treatments Really Worth it?
Viva Woman http://www.vivawoman.net/2008/06/26/compact-mineral-or-loose-powder/"> compares compact, mineral and loose powder foundation and finds out which is better based on coverage, skin type, formulation, convenience and affordability.
The Muse saws open her Urban Decay Potion Primer and finds out http://www.musingsofamuse.com/2008/06/making-most-of-urban-decay-primer.html "> how to make the most of it!
Meredith at Daily Dose of Coffee finally checks out http://dailydosecoffee.blogspot.com/2008/06/macs-tendertones.html">MAC's Tendertones and thinks that it's a product worth keeping in your makeup bag.
Beauty's Spot is tangled up in shades of orange this summer as http://beautysspot.blogspot.com/2008/06/nars-lip-lacquer-in-capucine-it-was.html">Nars Lip Lacquer in Capucine has stolen her heart.
Beauty Anonymous reviews Corioliss http://beautyanonymous.blogspot.com/2008/06/product-review-corioliss-pro-ceramic.html"> Pro Black Flat Iron!
Tink at Casual Lavish provides a step by step http://www.casuallavish.com/2008/06/hair-tutorial-for-beach-waves.html">Beach Waves hair tutorial. Get your summer groove on with some fun waves and have fun!!
Monique at Beauty Girl Musings has discovered a http://beautygirlmusings.blogspot.com/2008/06/fragrance-review-john-varvatos-for.html">new, more grown-up scent that she adores!
http://talkingmakeup.com/haircare/top-10-celebrity-hair-stylist-tips/">Top 10 Celebrity Hair Stylists Hair Tips by Talking Makeup.
The girls over at Beauty in Real Life got a chance to interview celebrity makeup artist Fatima Olive, http://http://beautyinreallife.blogspot.com/search/label/fatima%20olive">click here to read her fabulous makeup tips.
Come join The Life of a Ladybug's http://lifeofaladybug.typepad.com/the_life_of_a_ladybug/2008/06/no-no-giveaway.html"> no!no! giveaway! All you have to do is enter your name and e-mail address and you have a chance to win a brand new no!no! hair removal device!
Jeanne at Periodic Style is dealing with a http://periodicstyle.blogspot.com/2008/06/misadventures-in-self-tanning.html">self-tanning mishap...
Summer heat doing a number on your skin? Beauty411 shares how the new http://beauty411.typepad.com/my_weblog/2008/06/june-jacobs-cooling-masque-beat-the-heat.html">June Jacobs Cooling and Soothing Masque can help you beat the heat and improve your skin!
Makeup Junkie shares a new Makeup Obsession and it's not lip gloss!
Beauty Tyrant is virtually poreless now, thanks to her http://beauty-tyrant.blogspot.com/2008/06/my-pore-fect-idealist-monday.html"> Pore-fect Idealist. Find out how this product makes it to her Holy Grail
Beauty Fix Weekend Reads: TotalBeauty.com
Beauty Fix Weekend Reads: The Beauty Blog Network
This is a few days late but it's been a busy weekend! I'm off to Ottawa to celebrate Canada Day with the hubby and boy and then stopping in Quebec City for the 400th anniversary! I love road trips and hopefully this one will be a smooth ride. Here are some beautiful reads from around The Beauty Blog Network!
Melissa from The Makeup Divas reviews and shares photos of eye shadows and slimshines from the Mac Cool Heat Collection.
A Touch of Blusher looks at Dior's fall 2008 makeup collection.
Still confused about products that use the words NATURAL, ORGANIC and PURE on their packaging? Cybelesays discovers an organization that's setting a standard with their seal and some big indy brands are joining up.
Beauty Banter uncovers the most important sweatproof beauty products of the summer - a sweaty face is SO 2007!!!
Are you ready for a Warm Chill? Roselyn from Makeup Makes Me Happy™ is also raving about the latest collection from MAC Cosmetics. Here she gives us another wonderful makeup tutorial featuring the cool blue hues from MAC's Cool Heat.
Beauty Anonymous reviews La Mer The SPF 18 Fluid Tint.
Get your summer beauty fix with The Daily Cookie's coverage of Nordstrom's Beauty Trend Show in 3 parts - Summer in the City, Get the Look, and All About the Tan!
15 Minute Beauty Fanatic finds her new favorite hot weather fragrance, Elizabeth Arden's Green Tea Lotus!
The Muse decides to saw her Urban Decay Primer Potion in half and make the most of it!.
Beyond Beauty Basics is having a Burt's Bees Radiance Kit Giveaway in honor of National Pollinator Week June 22-28. Comment and win an assortment of natural personal care products!
Makeup Moxie dishes on her favorite way to practice safe sun in this face sunscreen review.
Beauty Blogging Junkie tells you how to channel Gossip Girl's Serena van der Woodsen here.
The Fragrance Fanatic tells you some great ways to Wear Your Fragrance.
Beautiful Makeup Search picks out some products from the Shu Uemura 25th Boutique Birthday collection.
Come join The Life of a Ladybug's no!no! giveaway! All you have to do is enter your name and e-mail address and you have a chance to win a brand new no!no! hair removal device!
The fabulous ladies of Beauty in Real Life, have the details on the N.Y.C. Color Big Apple Bronze Summer Collection.
Have you tried Yes To Carrots Lip Balm? Face Candy tells you what she thinks of it.
Every day this week, Spoiled Pretty is giving away a chic summer bag, filled with beauty booty to help you beat the heat. This series of giveaways is all that and a bag of products! Enter today!
Summer heat doing a number on your skin? Beauty411 shares how the new June Jacobs Cooling and Soothing Masque can help you beat the heat and improve your skin!
Makeup Junkie shares a new Makeup Obsession!
Pursebuzz.com reviews her favorite tinted moisturizer. Clinique Moisture Tint :) See why I love it so much here.
Karen from Makeup and Beauty Blog shows you how to create a light purple and blue eye with MAC Cosmetics.
The Beauty of Life is giving away over $100 worth of Lisa Hoffman products! Click here to enter!
Naughty Nauticals
Face: MAC Prep + Prime SPF50, MAC Studio Fix Fluid foundation in NC15, MAC Studio Finish concealer in NC15, PL Pure Luxury setting powder on T-Zone, MAC Dollymix blush
Eyes: MAC Bare Study as base, MAC Mutiny on inner lid, MAC Illegal Cargo on outer lid, MAC Rich Purple in crease, MAC Carbon to deepen the crease, essence Liquid Liner, CG Lash Blast mascara
Lips: MAC Ensign lustreglass
Celebrity Haircuts: Angelina Jolie Hairstyles
Celebrity Haircuts presents Angelina Jolie Hairstyles
Angelina Jolie’s hairstyles have stayed pretty much the same over the years; only having slight changes done to her hair such as lightening or darkening but the length is always long. Angelina’s hair is long and flowing usually having a good deal of body and wave in her hair as well. Angelina wears her hair dark, almost black sometimes which gives her a much tougher look and other times she goes for a softer sweeter look by lightening up her hair color, but without going too light.
Angelina Jolie Hairstyle
Angelina Jolie Hairstyle
© Solarpix / PR Photos
Angelina Jolie Hairstyle
© Solarpix / PR Photos
Beauty Review: L'Oreal Sublime Bronze ProPerfect Air Brush Self-Tanning Mist
Don't hate me because I tan easily. Ten minutes in the sun and I'm toasty and golden all over - well, almost all over. My legs rarely see the light of day! Skirts and shorts are not usually apart of my wardrobe for good reason - just trust me on this. It's just not natural to see pale legs when the rest of my body is tan. On occasion I'll break out into a skirt or shorts so those are the times when I need a little help in the tanning department. I'm not into fake 'n bake, have never tried a professional mist tan, and I'm easily scared off by self-tanners that leave a streaky mess. My inexpensive solution is usually drugstore brand bronze enhancing moisturizers.
When I received L'Oreal's innovative Sublime Bronze ProPerfect Air Brush Self-Tanning Mist in Medium (one shade fits all) I was intrigued. A professionally inspired airbrush mist delivery system that dries within minutes and gives you an even, 100 % natural-looking, streak-free tan, no rubbing required. With 360 degree application to help reach even the hardest spots, this little bottle delivers a professional tan right in the comfort of your own home. Plus, it helps disguise veins, scars and stretch marks! Sound too good to be true? Then it usually is.
I showered and exfoliated just like the instructions indicated. I applied the mist at arm's length and made sure not to rub in. I made the mistake of misting myself on my bedroom carpet. I realized the carpet was starting to feel damp underneath my feet so I frantically threw a towel onto the floor. Besides that, everything seemed to be going good. After a few minutes of drying, I noticed my skin taking on a natural glowy tan. I was so excited I ran downstairs to show my husband. He thought I didn't need it because I was tan already and said I would regret it the next day. What did he know?? I couldn't believe how easy it was to get my legs matching the rest of my body with just a few easy sprays.
The next morning I was mortified! That natural glowy tan I thought I had turned 5 shades darker and was a streaky, uneven mess! Not only that - my feet were a muddy orange disaster and were 10 shades darker than the rest of my body! I guess every mist sprayed ended up falling onto my feet. The soles of my feet were also the same colour which was disturbing especially since the colour did not reach the back of my ankle. I jumped into the shower and scrubbed my skin to death with every body scrub I owned until I was raw and red (apparently rubbing lemon juice gets rid of it but I had no clue at the time).
The over-scrubbing helped a bit but not nearly enough. Thank goodness I was able to use the PedEgg (love!) on the soles of my feet to bring it back to its normal pale state. As for the rest of my body, I had to unwillingly accept that the quickest fix would be to give my body another spray to hopefully even it out. It helped somewhat but there were still spots on my legs that were uneven. It was hard to spray it only on the lighter parts without getting the darker parts darker. To maintain the tan, you're supposed to spray 1 to 2 times per week but I was too traumatized. My sister-in-law, who is naturally fair and doesn't tan as easily, wanted to try it despite what had happened to me. I figured, maybe it was just me and the way I applied it. She was as excited as I was when I first started seeing results. But I warned her that she would be much darker the next morning.
When she came down for breakfast in jeans and a sweatshirt I burst out laughing. I couldn't blame her for taking a beauty risk because that's what real beauty junkies do! We came to the conclusion that it is definitely a two-person job. However, I think I'll be going back to my bronze enhancing moisturizers. No streaks, no mess, and you get naturally bronzey skin! Anything that promises to give you professional results plus more in a can is probably too good to be true.
*Note: The formula contains alpha hydroxy acids, which can make skin more sun-sensitive; wear a sunscreen.
Have you tried this product? What was your experience with it?
L'Oreal Sublime Bronze ProPerfect Air Brush Self-Tanning Mist is sold are available at chain, drug, food and mass market retailers nationwide.
For more information, visit www.lorealparis.com.
To read my TotalBeauty.com review click here.
Adventures of a Makeup Junkie: When Packing Your Entire Stash is not an Option (Part Three)
This is the final installment of the three part beauty trilogy about my quest to bring only one medium sized makeup bag full of product with me on a five week trip away from home (and away from my makeup stash!) The quest was not an easy one, but I managed to slay my indecisiveness and select my makeup must-haves for the next five weeks. You already know my picks for eyes and lips, here are my necessities for the face.
1 Blush and 1 Bronzer Mascaraholic picks: Cargo Bronzer in Medium ($26 CAD) and Cargo Blush in The Big Easy ($26 CAD) The idea of using the same colour blush everyday will be a hard one to get accustomed to, but I only have so much space! The Big Easy is a flattering peachy pink that gives you the right amount of glow and Cargo's famed Bronzer in Medium provides a sun-kissed look without being muddy or orange like most bronzers. Hate shimmer? Cargo offers a matte version that looks just as great!
Foundation, Concealers & Face Powders Mascaraholic picks: Everyday Minerals Foundation ($12 US), Everyday Minerals Mint Concealer ($8 US) & MUFE High Definition Microfinish Powder ($32 CAD) Everyday Minerals Intensive Foundation in Light Neutral is my perfect summer foundation. Liquid foundations either melt off or clog my pores in the summer and Bare Escentuals Mineral Makeup was way too shiny and made me itchy. Everyday Minerals provides me with great coverage, lasts pretty well on my oily summer skin and best of all, doesn't break me out! Plus, mineral makeup has built-in sun protection because the titanium dioxide defends skin against harmful UVA and UVB rays. Still, that's no excuse to skip your daily sunscreen, especially if you're going to be out in the sun all day! The Mint concealer, worn under the foundation, masks the redness on my nose and cheeks without making me look like a martian. MUFE's Microfinish Powder keeps shine at bay and provides a lovely, soft focus finish!
Primers & Etc. Mascaraholic picks: Urban Decay Primer Potion ($18 CAD), Tarte Clean Slate ($38 CAD) and Korres Watermelon Sunscreen Face Cream SPF 30 ($40 CAD) Does the eyeshadow you apply every morning fall victim to oily lids and crease like no tomorrow within an hour? Then you and I have something in common, my friend. Urban Decay Primer Potion saved my eyes from looking like an oily, gross mess! It keeps my eyeshadow from creasing, makes the colours more vibrant and helps eyeshadow last all day! Tarte Clean Slate does the same thing for my face (almost). The clear primer smooths out my skin and makes my pores less noticeable, plus it helps with mattifying and making my mineral makeup last longer. And the most important product of all, sunscreen. I wear it religiously and refuse to leave the house without it. I tried a sample of Korres' sunscreen in Sephora's Sun Safety kit last year and loved it so much that I bought a full size tube. It doesn't make me too shiny and it doesn't break me out. Smells great too! (If you don't want to spend $40 on the sunscreen, I just noticed that the Summer Essentials Kit has a full size sunscreen plus a cooling gel and body scrub for $28.21 CAD! Seems like a way better deal, huh?)
Now that I've shared my picks for eyes, lips and face, what do you think? Am I overdoing it? Am I underdoing it?
Beauty Icon of the Month: Ms. Good Girl Gone Bad Rihanna
Oh yes, and we can’t forget she’s also a pretty Cover Girl gal and an H&M diva helping to promote the Fashion Against AIDS collection.
Images from: People.com, ETonline.com
Adventures of a Makeup Junkie: When Packing Your Entire Stash isn't an Option (Part Two)
In my last post, I detailed how hard it can be for a makeup junkie to pack for a long trip away from her stash. My goal was to pick what I consider to be absolute necessities for a five week trip and have them all fit in a medium sized makeup bag. I already shared my picks for eye makeup, now on to the lips!
3 Lipglosses: Sheer, Nude and Tangerine
Mascaraholic picks: MAC Pink Grapefruit (Limited Edition!, $16.50 CAD), MAC Tendertone in Tread Gently (Limited Edition!, $17.50 CAD) and Nars Lip Lacquer in Chelsea Girls ($28 CAD)
Orange lips are one of the hottest trends for this summer. Full on orange may not be for everyone, but have no fear! MAC's gorgeous Pink Grapefruit Lipglass from the Neo Sci-Fi collection is a shimmery sheer tangerine that is perfect day or night. It may be hard to track down but it's definitely worth the hunt (note to Canadian readers: Pink Grapefruit is still available at maccosmetics.com). MAC's Tendertones are love. They're glossy, make your lips feel soft and luscious and have an SPF of 12! Tread Gently is a bright, shimmery light lime in the pot but on lips it's sheer with golden shimmers. It looks great alone or on top of another colour. I keep it on me with a retractable lip brush so I can reapply throughout the day. Chelsea Girls is a nude beige gloss that can be layered for intensity. It's one of those products that I frequently fall in love with all over again every time I use it. Pat on a light layer to wear during the day or layer on for a pretty nude lip!
4 Lipsticks: Pinks, Rose and Nude
Mascaraholic picks: MAC Slimshine in Gentle Simmer ($17.50 CAD), MAC Lipstick in Jubilee ($16.50 CAD), MAC Lipstick in Party Mate ($16.50 CAD) and Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Dolce Vita ($30 CAD).
Gentle Simmer is a perfect everyday sheer pink and I love Jubilee as a nude that's not too beige and not too pink. It looks great with a smokey eye. Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencils are my latest obsession, I love a matte lip but I hate how drying most matte formulas can be. Not the Nars Velvet Mattes! Dolce Vita is a lovely dusty rose that seems to flatter everyone who tries it! Finally, Party Mate, from MAC's Naughty Nauticals collection is a fun, bright shimmery pink that I'll be saving for nights out.
1 Lipliner: Clear
Mascaraholic picks: DuWop Reverse Lipliner ($21 CAD)
I'm not a big fan of coloured lipliner, but I love clear lipliner, especially when wearing gloss. I find that it helps the gloss stay on much longer and of course, keeps it from migrating outside the lip line, all without having to worry if the colour matches or not.
What are your vacation necessities? Which products would you bring along? What would you leave at home?
Visual Fix: Cool Heat
When I first saw this image in Elle, the eyeshadows from MAC's recently released Cool Heat collection came to mind. I love how the dark colours accented with blues, greens and aqua contrast with the warm and sandy beach. The summer months are typically about bright colours or variations of bronze which makes this photo an interesting change from what we're used to seeing. You can view the rest of the photoshoot at elle.com.
Celebrity Haircuts: Mariah Carey Long Curly Hairstyle
Celebrity Haircuts presents Mariah Carey Long Curly Hairstyle - Summer 2008
Over the years, Mariah Carey has been spotted with various hairstyles that have been head stealers. Her hair styles are meant for those women who have oval, triangular and oblong face cuts. She is currently sporting a wavy long hairstyle with long wavy curls.
This hairstyle is all about layers and has a razored cut that looks extremely fetching and feminine. The hair needs to be blow dried and scrunched from the bottom to achieve the wavy look that you need. Styling gels and mouse, hair dryer and curlers are an absolute must for this kind of hairstyle.
She has also been featured in curly long hairstyle, where the curls are extremely visible. This is also high maintenance style that requires at least 30 minutes to style. The hair is left at shoulder length with some fringes in the front.
Adventures of a Makeup Junkie: When Packing Your Entire Stash isn't an Option (Part One)
There comes a point in every makeup junkie's life where they have to spend some time away from their beauty arsenal. Packing for a vacation or an extended trip away from home is never an easy task. Most women have a hard time deciding what clothes to bring. Me? I can't decide which products to bring! Next week, I'll be hopping on a plane and flying away to study in another glorious part of Canada for five whole weeks. Picking out a handful of products for a one or two week trip, while difficult, is manageable. But how am I supposed to know what I'll be in the mood for three weeks from now? Four weeks from now? Looking through my stash, I'm met with a plethora of options, with each lipstick, shadow and blush screaming "Take me! Take me with you!" and while I hate for any of my makeup products to feel unloved and ignored, taking them all with me simply isn't possible (unless my airline changes their policy to allow three checked suitcases).
My challenge? Fitting everything I need into one, medium sized makeup bag. There are numerous things I need to take into account - I'll need to have appropriate colours for both day and night-time looks, items must be summer-friendly and be able to stand up to hot, humid weather (products with SPF are plus) and lastly, I want to incorporate some fun, summer trends into my everyday look. I went deep into my beauty closet and after an hour of deliberation, I emerged with my final choices for my trip. I only picked what I considered to be absolute necessities (and every makeup junkie has quite a few!)
This adventure in beauty will be a trilogy. Up first are my picks for eye makeup. Coming soon to this very blog will be the lip products followed by cheek and face products that made the cut.
2 Eyeshadow Palettes: Colours and Neutrals
Mascaraholic picks: Urban Decay Deluxe Shadow Box ($43 CAD) and MAC Eyeshadows in Ricepaper, Goldmine, Woodwinked and Mulch ($16.50 CAD each)
The Urban Decay palette is chock full of beautiful, pigmented colours. If you bring an eyeliner brush, the brighter shades double as eyeliner which is perfect for giving a neutral eye a pop of colour. The MAC shadows (which I keep in a quad) work together to make a beautiful gold or bronze neutral eye. Increase the intensity of Mulch in the crease and outer corner of the eyes for a smokey eye that you can wear in the evening. Ricepaper and Scratch (from the Urban Decay Palette) look great on the inner corners of the eye, especially on mornings after a late night of studying (or partying).
3 Eyeliners: Black and Peachy-Nude
Mascaraholic picks: Stila Smudge Pot in Black ($25 CAD), MUFE Aqua Eyes in Mat Black 0L ($18.50 CAD) and Tarte Rest Assured Brightening Wand ($25 CAD)
I love colourful eyeliner as much as the next beauty junkie, but on this trip, my Urban Decay palette has me covered. I use the Smudge Pot, which is a gel liner similar to MAC's Fluidliners to line my eyes and MUFE's Aqua Eyes is the only liner I have encountered that stays put on my lower and upper waterline. Tarte's Brightening Wand is my secret to looking wide awake at early morning lectures. On one end is a peachy nude eyeliner that looks much more natural than white eyeliner for lining your lower waterline. The other end holds a creamy pink highlighter for dabbing on the inner corner of your eyes. I prefer to use it on my cheeks for a well-rested glow.
1 Mascara: Black
Mascaraholic picks: Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes! ($26 CAD)
I cannot rave enough about this mascara. It provides me with lush, thick, glossy lashes and it never clumps or flakes. Last year, Tarte had a waterproof version of this and I really wish I bought more than one tube because it was fantastic and perfect for the summer. However, the original is still fabulous. I tend to alternate between two to three mascaras at any given time (after all, I am a mascaraholic) and Light, Camera, Lashes is the sole mascara that I always have in rotation. That's how much I love it.
What are your vacation necessities? Would you bring more eye products? Less?
Celebrity Beauty Style: Sun-Kissed Beauty Hayden Panettiere!
Hayden Panettiere, actress and singer, has graced the cover of many magazines this year. Not only does she star in the popular series Heroes she is also the current face of fashion brand Candie's. She always looks gorgeous no matter what she’s up to and she’s definitely following the summer trend of natural, glowing makeup. Here’s how you can achieve a look like hers:
1. Face: Skip the foundation and go for something a little lighter like a tinted moisturizer. There are tons on the market but my fave right now is Dior’s HydrAction Deep Hydration Skin Tint. Not only does it even out skin tone and correct imperfections, it contains SPF 20 to help protect against the sun. Only problem, it comes in 4 shades which may make it difficult to find your perfect match. In that case, try Stila’s Sheer Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30 Oil Free, which is slightly sheerer but has a higher SPF, perfect for those of you who are sensitive to the sun.
2. Cheeks: For a pretty glow try NARS blush in Torrid, it’s very similar to the ever popular Orgasm but is a little more on the coral side and the gold flecks really stand out. Apply to the apples of your cheeks for that fresh, sun-kissed look.
3. Eyes: Using the new Lancome Brazilian Earth Colors palette, designed by top model Daria Werbowy (who is from Mississauga!), you can achieve a natural but defined eye. Apply the taupe shadow to the full lid and contour with the darkest brown in the crease, don’t go too high on the brow bone as this look is meant to be as natural as possible. Highlight the eyes with the shimmery yellow on the inner corners and on the bottom lash line for extra sparkle. Line the eyes with a dark liner, Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes Liner in Star Black or Pearly Brown are great options because they are water and sweat resistant. Last step is to apply a few coats of your fave mascara, Dior Diorshow Mascara always does the trick.
4. Lips: Finish off the look with a glossy gloss, try a champagne nude colour like Sephora Ultra-Shine Lip Gloss in Silver Toupe 17.
by Shiv
Makeup Obsession: Hourglass Veil Fluid Makeup Oil Free SPF 15
It never fails, you read every beauty article on the next best foundation only to run to the nearest store to purchase it, use it, and be disappointed by it. Foundation is the number one key makeup product that determines just how fantastic the rest of your makeup will look. Picking a great foundation is like picking out the finest wine. You can’t rush into it and you can’t just go for the cheapest thing. After all, we spend so much money on our clothes, our hair, our shoes, yet when looking for foundations we gasp at anything over 20 dollars.
I have recently become obsessed with a foundation by Hourglass called Veil Fluid Foundation. Never before has a foundation done what it’s actually been set out to do-make your skin look absolutely flawless! Now before I tell you the price of the foundation you need to know how amazing it is. I know many of you reading this are notorious for doing what we’re told never do-you pick your face. I too am guilty of this and therefore need a good foundation to make me look picture perfect (post picking). This foundation covers so well and does not look thick and mask like at all! It comes in 7 shades with good colour tones however does not go dark enough for a much deeper skin tone. Tyra Banks could wear it but Naomi Campbell may not find her shade. Nonetheless, for those who do find their shade they will be completely hooked!! It lasts all day and gives a natural slightly dewy look to the skin. Its best applied with a brush however don’t get sold on buying the specified brush, it’s not the greatest. This foundation is best applied with the MAC #187 Brush or MAC #190 brush. And now, to drop the bomb- its $60. This may seem like a lot of money but just think about the new shoes you just bought that probably only go with one outfit, which you can only wear once because everyone will remember that outfit! In other words, you will use it more than those shoes which probably cost ten times the price!! Here are the quick facts about the foundation:
- Formulated with Matrixyl to stimulate the production of collagen and reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
- Skin Tightener ST improves skin's texture and promotes younger looking skin.
- Advanced silicone creates a flawless finish.
- Oil, fragrance and paraben free, SPF 15.
Its sold at Sephora and before purchasing it I strongly recommend you get a few samples. You definitely want to make sure that you’re getting the right shade. Wear it for a few days and wait for the compliments to roll in. It will just confirm that $60 is a small price to pay for flawless skin.
Beauty Review: Week 2: no! no! Still A No-No?
It's week 2 and I still have hair on my legs. Yes, I know it's not going to be that easy, but I was just hoping. If you read Week 1, then you know I wasn't totally sold on the product. Well, this week my experience wasn't that much better. I'm still not sure if I'm really sold on it. The smell of burning flesh and hair is still there and my hair is still growing back the same day. It doesn't take 4 hours to complete both legs but 2 hours out of my day is frankly time I just don't have. If the results would last more than a few hours then maybe it would be worth it, but you might as well get your legs waxed. Yes, it's painful but if you get it done professionally it's done in minutes and you're hair-free for at least 4 days (in my case that is). If you're in a rush and need smooth legs in a jiffy, this is definitely not the product to use. A simple razor and some shaving cream will do the same job in less time. I get the same results using a razor as I do using the no! no!.
Why keep torturing myself you ask? I'm holding onto the promise that I will no longer have to wax or shave for the rest of my life! In order for me to rule out the no! no! as a waste of time and money, I have to give it a fair run. I'll give it 4 weeks and after that we'll see! Stay tuned for Week 3! Have you tried the no! no!? Hate it? Love it?
Meet The Writers!
I'm excited to announce three new writers to the Makeup Junkie team! All three are as equally obsessed with makeup as I am so it was the perfect fit. I owe it to the readers to have fresh new content everyday. We hope you enjoy the new additions and keep coming back for more!
Ell began her makeup career at a young age, being surrounded by it through years of dancing competitively. She immersed herself in makeup becoming fascinated by its endless possibilities. After learning as much as she could on her own, Ell enrolled into the makeup program at
Fun Facts:
I’m a makeup junkie because... makeup doesn’t judge you! It never gets too tight on you and it doesn’t matter how much you’ve indulged in that chocolate cheesecake, it will still fit!!!
I’m a gloss girl but not just one gloss, it must be at least two for optimal shine and patent leather lips!
I can't live without my foundation- what else is out there that will even out my skin and make me look flawless! I know you were all assuming I would say mascara or bronzer- but come on, really, can you really live without your foundation?!!? I know I can’t.
I would be both Billy B’s and Roberto Cavalli’s muse- Great clothes and a great face.
Definitely sex, however it must be immediately followed by chocolate- immediately.
Women who have their makeup on before entering their vehicle make me smile. Sunshine. Women who wear blush; they are the ones who truly understand the power of the cheeks. And of course sunshine…. Did I mention sunshine? And great shoes on sale.
Shiv enjoys socializing with her girlfriends, spending time with her family and trying out different cuisines with her wonderful boyfriend. She currently works full time for a TV network in marketing/advertising and part-time at Sephora. Shiv is also a freelance makeup artist for weddings and fashion shows.Fun Facts:
I'm a makeup junkie because... I love all things to do with beauty. I started my makeup obsession when I was 10, spending hours at Shoppers trying on different products. My first makeup purchase was Revlon lipstick in Coffee Bean (don't ask how I remember that!). I love how makeup can take you from drab to fab in a matter of minutes.
Gloss girl or lipstick lady?
I'm definitely a gloss girl, I carry 6 in my purse, leave 2 on my desk at work and have a gazillion in my drawers at home.
One beauty product you absolutely can not live without?
I absolutely cannot live without my Carmex lip balm, it does wonders for dry, chapped lips.
If you could be a muse who would it be for?
Definitely Jay Manual. He's got a great personality and I love his style. He always does a fabulous job enhancing a woman's beauty and it's even better that he's from the GTA!
Chocolate or sex?
Hmm, this is a tough one but I think I would choose chocolate because I can get it whenever I want it, lol.
What makes you smile?
Lots of things make me smile, but as an artist the biggest satisfaction I get is seeing a bride completely happy with the way she looks. I love being part of her big day.
Mascaraholic is a 22-year-old university student living in the beautiful city of Toronto, Ontario with a love for books and all things beauty. While she is always busy with classes, essays and work, she refuses to subscribe to the belief that all work and no play make her a dull girl! A touch of highlighter on the cheeks, some peachy-pink liner on the lower waterline and a tiny bit of shimmer on the inner corners of my eyes and she looks rather radiant while working, thank you very much! Mascaraholic loves trying new products and experimenting with the newest beauty tips and trends. Most importantly, she loves giving recommendations and writing reviews!Fun Facts:
I'm a makeup junkie because... makeup is my creative outlet. With different shades, textures and finishes, the combinations you can come up with are endless. I love playing up neutral, daytime looks with a tiny splash of colour just to keep things interesting. It's one of the things that makes being a girl fun and some days, all you need is the right shade of lipstick to make you feel like you can take on the world.
Gloss girl or lipstick lady?
Both! I wear lipstick more often during the fall and winter and I prefer gloss during the spring and summer seasons, but my new favourite thing to do is layer them together.
One beauty product you can't live without?
Mascara! It's the one product I never leave the house without. Two coats and I look bright-eyed and awake!
If you could be a muse who would it be for?
Maureen Kelly of Tarte Cosmetics. I'm a huge fan of her line and I would love to inspire some products that are both practical and pretty.
Chocolate or sex?
Chocolate. More specifically, Lindt 85% Cacao dark chocolate. It's indulgence #2 (after makeup!).
What makes you smile?
Autumn in Toronto. I love everything about the season! My favourite thing to do is walk through local parks toward the end of September and the first week of October. The scenery is stunning.
Celebrity Haircuts: Christina Aguilera Hairstyles
Celebrity Haircuts presents Christina Aguilera Hairstyles
Christina Aguilera is a celebrity who knows what versatility in hairstyle means. She normally has her hair in some sort of style that looks as if she woke up that way but it seems to work well for her. Many times, Christina has been seen with her hair in a two tone blond and silver with black streaked through the ends. This does well with the little outfits she chooses for celebrity functions.
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On some occasions, she sports a sophisticated hairstyle that gives way to a glamorous side we hardly ever see in this star. It is a switch from the sassy rock star image she usually has.
Christina was a blond for a long time until she found the new colors to match her outfits in a better way. She has now changed give the fans a more romantic and soft appearance.
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In more than one picture, she is working with tight curls surrounding her small facial features. Even though the hair is a bit unruly at times, it can look wonderful being straightened and teased slightly for the bad girl appeal. As of late, Christina seems to be mellowing out some as she becomes more in tune with her feminine side.
Beauty Fix Weekend Reads: The Beauty Blog Network
More beautiful reads from around The Beauty Blog Network! Happy weekend!
Raging Rouge kicks off the summer season with an introduction to the current sun protection debate: should you use physical or chemical sunscreen?
A Touch of Blusher loves YSL's fall 2008 makeup collection.Roselyn from Makeup Makes Me Happy™ is this week's lady in red! In this lovely makeup tutorial, she'll show you the best way to strut sexy red lips this summer!.
Beauty Anonymous thinks Anna Sui Fall 2008 Makeup Collection is adorable!
Bionic Beauty shares her 7 tips for summer hair.
The Makeup Divas reviews and shares pics of Mac Tendertones in Hot 'N' Saucy and Honey Bare.
StyleBell reports from the floor of the 62nd Annual Tony Awards Official Presenter Gift Lounge. See what hair products Whoopi, Brooke Shields, and Mary Louise Parker chose!
The Muse reviews Bourjois Paris Hi-Tech Rouge before it even hits US shores!
Girl Gloss polls a few fellow beauty addicts and finds out Beauty Bloggers' Favorite Lip Products
Cybelesays suggests a new to the states nail polish line for Britney Spears. She needs to clean up her nails, dontcha think?
Beth from Beauty Junkie in SF is giving away 5 sets of BEE-utiful products from Burt's Bees in celebration of National Pollinator Week. Check it out and win!
The girls from Beauty in Real Life have some fabulous summer makeup tips from Fatima Olive...check them out!
Summer skin got you down? Beauty411 reviews a new product from REN that will jumpstart your skin and leave it looking like you just had a facial!
Beauty Blogging Junkie takes you backstage to the Tony Awards Gift Suite. Find out which stars got which gifts here .
Karen of Makeup and Beauty Blog shows you how to create a summery blue eye with the new Cool Heat eyeshadows from MAC Cosmetics.
Beauty Banter discovers the amazing brow kit by Anastasia ... brow specialist to J. Lo, Penelope Cruz, and Sharon Stone!!!
There's a new feature this summer at makeup loves me - bright lights, big color helps you stay up to date on the current bold color trend.
Kitiya from Mischo Beauty discusses her perfect home pedicure achieved using Nailtiques in her “Mischo Beauty Pick: Nailtiques Oil Therapy post.
Face Candy goes over the latest Marc Jacobs Daisy accessories.
15 Minute Beauty Fanatic has a great new way to clear up your acne!
The Beauty Bug urges you to look at these fierce Shu Uemura lashes that a knock-out drag queen rocked at a local Shu Uemura party.
Joy from the Makeup Junkie dishes on her night out with Cover Girl!
Pursebuzz.com shows you a quick and easy way to wear barely there makeup, a look that is all over Hollywood.
Ready for a vibrating mascara brush? Makeup Moxie is buzzing over Lancome Oscillation.
Toya from The Life of A Ladybug proves brown girls can and should wear orange in her Electro FOTD!
MAC’s new Volcanic Ash Exfoliator cost $19, but Spoiled Pretty would gladly pay twice as much. Click here to find out why.
Michelle from All Lacquered Up reviews Chanel's Fall Collection Nail Colours, including the polish that everyone's been buzzing about, Gold Fiction.
Beauty Fix Weekend Reads: TotalBeauty.com
How's everyone's weekend been so far? My little guy has a mixture of a stomach flu and a cold but he's a trooper. The last two days I've been catching puke in a bowl or getting puked on and wiping off runny snot from his nose. Not such a glamorous job this whole motherhood thing, but puke and runny noses aside I still love it! If you're looking for an escape this weekend check out some beautiful reads from the lovely bloggers of TotalBeauty.com! Enjoy!
Meredith at Daily Dose of Coffee attempts to stop the ravages of time on her face with L'Oreal's Skin Genesis line. Find out how it works and what she thinks.
Viva Woman invites you to check out her updated tips on sunscreen protection and application this summer.
Advice Sister Alison at The Advice Sisters Guide to Life, Success and Happiness Blog discovers a luxe, multi-tasking face treatment by Chanel :a luxe, multi-tasking face treatment by Chanel called HYDRAMAX + ACTIVE TEINTE Active Moisture Tinted Lotion SPF 15. It's truly a Skin Saving Wonder and it's Advice Sisters Product of the Week!
Tink at Casual Lavish explores the nail polish watercoloring technique.
The Muse reviews Bourjois Paris Hi-Tech Rouge before it even hits US shores!
Beauty Anonymous thinks Anna Sui Fall 2008 Makeup Collection is adorable!
Summer skin got you down? Beauty411 reviews a new product from REN that will jumpstart your skin and leave it looking like you just had a facial!
Beauty in Real Life has great summer makeup tips from a celebrity makeup artist.
Jeanne at Periodic Style wants to get buff this summer...
Talking Makeup: How To Give Your Skin A Natural Glow by Celebrity Nutritionist Oz Garcia.
Monique at Beauty Girl Musings shares a new product to help control those fly-aways!
The Jet Set Girls try out L'Oreal's latest self tanner.
Joy from the Makeup Junkie dishes on her night out with Cover Girl!
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Toya from The Life of A Ladybug proves brown girls can and should wear orange in her Electro FOTD!
Beauty News: P&G Cover Girl Event!
The best part about being a blogger is getting to meet the people behind some of the biggest brands in the cosmetic industry. Last night, I attended the P&G Cover Girl "Gotta Have It" Summer Beauty Trends evening for bloggers. It is the first blogger's-only event I have attended. The quaint, intimate setting allowed us to get to know everyone; PR reps, P&G brand reps, and THE Paul Venoit, Cover Girl's Make-up Pro and TV personality for the popular show Look-A-Like! It was also great to connect with other Canadian beauty bloggers for the first time (Beauty Geek, My Beauty Match, She Does The City) and hang out with some familiar bloggers (Ali from Chick Advisor and Ellen from Lipstick, Powder, n' Paint).
It was wonderful to meet everyone but I was ecstatic to meet international makeup artist Paul Venoit! I get more excited meeting makeup artists than I do a Hollywood actor. He was just so down-to-earth and hilarious! Paul spoke about the summer trends and the new products Cover Girl will be launching for summer. There are lots of goodies so stay tuned as I dish on the summer trends and new products from Cover Girl! All I have to say is "Bring on the colour!"
The night was fantastic and I'm really happy I went. P&G has really gone out of their way to understand this whole new world of beauty blogging by listening to the needs of us bloggers. To end the night, they handed us our lovely swag bags which included a pair of Havanas flip flops - oh the perks!
Summer launches:
CG Eye Enhancers Tropical Fusion (I don't know why the colour of the palette turned red when I uploaded it but it's really blue)
CG LashBlast Mascara
CG Outlast Single
CG TruBlend Naturally Luminous Blush
CG TruBlend Naturally Luminous Bronzer
CG Wetslicks Fruit Spritzers
CG Wetslicks Amazemint (again the colour uploaded to a different colour)
Stay tuned for beauty reviews and Cover Girl summer trends!
Celebrity Haircuts: Gwen Stefani Hairstyle
Celebrity Haircuts presents Gwen Stefani Hairstyle
Gwen Stefani’s hair and makeup is funky and looks great. Add your spice to your hair by following these tips to make it look like Gwen Stefani. For getting her girly but sophisticated look, you should have at least chin length hair. After you have shampooed your hair, towel dry your hair as much as possible. Don’t use a blow dryer. Then use any ‘hair lift spray” product and use it on your entire head. Make sure that the volumizing products are vitamin enriched.
Flip your hair upside down and blows dry the hair in all directions while blow drying your hair till its 80% dry. Now the hair would look full and give an effect of being messy. Flip back your hair and now brush your hair with a downward stokes. Turn he ends of the hair out. Blow dry the elongated (out) strands from underneath. Keep the dryer on a low setting.
Carrie Underwood Hairstyle
Celebrity haircuts presents Carrie Underwood Hairstyle
Carrie Underwood has had the same hairstyle that she has since her school days, that is a long layered hair style. This is a very versatile hair style as it allows her to wear the hair in many styles. It can quickly transform into a formal updo, a casual pony tail and even straight sleek long hair. To get this hairstyle, just use a styling gel and blow dry your hair. You can add some curls with a medium barrel curling iron.
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