It's important to love your look and the right makeup products will help you do just that. Benefit's line, Love Your Look, takes the guess work out of finding the right products for you. Designed to fit your beauty style, there are 3 collections to choose from: The Lana (flattering light neutrals, The Gabby (extra-oomph medium neutral shades), and The Betty (deep, inspiring neutrals for drama day or night). This Fall, new shades were added to the collection!
Creaseless Cream Eyeshadow/Liner ($22 CAD): I am loving these shadows! As soon as I received them, I stashed these right into my makeup kit. These shadows really stay put and never crease. They apply ultra-creamy but then set to a nice powder finish. They are easy to blend and can be layered for a deeper finish.
Top - Bottom: Recess (peachy-beige pearl) and Honey Bunny (terracotta nude) are perfect neutrals for this season's deep hued lips. Swipe from lid to brow bone and flirt up the eyes with some black liner. I also love using these shades as a shadow primer or base. Gossip (silvery plum) adds a dash of colour and brightens up those peepers.
Full-Finish Lipstick ($21 CAD): It's time to stop being shy and go for full coloured lips! These extra smooth, creamy lipsticks glide right onto the lips. They also give your lips a sexy shine. Unfortunately, these lippies aren't kiss-proof but even after eating or smooching, the colour leaves behind a nice stain.
Flirt Alert (candy apple) makes your lips look extra juicy and super sexy! The shade is actually a lot brighter in person so if you want to get noticed swipe this on.
Sassy frass (boysenberry) is a gorgeous colour that would look great on any skin tone. It has a sexy shimmery finish.
Lady's Choice (naturally nude) are for those that prefer to put the focus on the eyes. Swipe on this lovely nude for everyday or to compliment sultry smoky eyes.
Have you tried Love Your Look products from Benefit? Love it? Hate it?
www.benefitcosmetics.com
Fall Beauty Trends: Love Your Look With Benefit
October Is Think Pink Month at Makeup Junkie!
October 1st marks the beginning of Think Pink month here at Makeup Junkie! This special month will be all about raising awareness and money for Breast Cancer Awareness. October 1st - October 31st Makeup Junkie will be doing our part in getting you in the know so be ready for an informative yet fun-filled month dedicated to a special cause: you and your breasts! Here's what's coming up in October:
Estee Lauder and its brands will be selling 24 Pink Ribbon products to raise money for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Brands included are: Aveda, Bobbi Brown, Bumble and Bumble, Clinique, Darphin, Donna Karan, Jo Malone, La Mer, Lab Series Skincare for Men, Ojon, Origins, Prescriptives, Tommy Hilfiger Toiletries and Sean Jean Fragrances. Stay tuned for Pink product reviews from some of these brands as well as other brands also participating in BCA!
Makeup Junkie will be participating in Comments For A Cure by The Beauty Blog Network starting October 20 - October 22. Here's how it works: For every comment made on all blog posts during those 3 days Makeup Junkie will donate $1 for every comment to The Breast Cancer Awareness Fund! So be ready to comment for a good cause! Also, help spread the word by visiting my fellow bloggers participating in BCA. Check out The Beauty Blog Network for product reviews, contests and to donate! My fellow Total Beauty bloggers are also Thinking Pink! Check out the TotalBeauty.com to see participating bloggers.
And just for fun and to keep you guys Thinking Pink, I will be wearing and featuring my favourite pink coloured product of the day for the whole month of October!
Makeup Junkie also wants to hear from you! Send in a personal story you'd like to share related to BCA on Makeup Junkie. We want to help get the word out so hearing from you is important. Email your stories or comments to joy@makeupjunkie.ca. Feel free to add a personal photo to go along with your story. Help find a cure!
For more information visit http://www.bcrfcure.org/ to see how you can help.
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Make Your Pearly Whites Whiter
A fresh, bright, white smile never goes out of style and is the perfect compliment to any look. Here are some tips from Women's Health about brightening up your pearly whites:
Before you bleach
Consult your dentist, because not all teeth react to whitening the same way.
If you go to a pro
The whitening agents dentists use are up to three times more powerful than at-home versions, so you'll see results faster than if you go solo.
No-tech tricks: Bring on the baking soda
The refrigerator deodorizer also removes discoloration on your teeth.
Feel the crunch
Snack on food that are high in cellulose: the strong starchlike compound is found in celery, carrots, and apples and can act as a natural abrasive, cleansing teeth and removing surface stains naturally.
Be a little shady
Stick with blue-based red and pink lipsticks or clothes in dark colors. Warm colors (yellow, orange, brown, warm shades of red) worn close to your mouth will only bring out the yellow in your teeth.
Read the Women's Health review of the at-home whitening kits to find what's best for you by visiting their website. They're also giving away some fun goodies--check that out while you're at their site.
Anastasia Winner!
Congratulations Pwnie! You are my winner in the Anastasia Brow Duality giveaway. Pwnie, look for an email from me soon so I can get your prize out to you!
The rest of you: check back tomorrow for a brand new giveaway.
The Biggest Celebrity Hair Icons 2008
Celebrity Hairstyles Blog presents Celebrity Hair Icons of 2008
Generations of people have been inspired by the hairstyles of their favorite stars on televisions and movie screens around the globe. This year is no different as several celebrity hairstyles have hit it big with the population. Let’s take a look at some of the hottest celebrity hair icons of 2008.
Jennifer Aniston Hair
In general, women are more apt to be influenced by celebrity ‘dos than their male counterparts. So, there are naturally several ladies that have become hair icons this year. First, there’s Jennifer Aniston, whose hair has been hotly followed and imitated for more than a decade. Today, her glowing highlights stand out as her biggest contribution to the current state of hair fashions. Natural looking color is a must these days, and Aniston sure knows how to pull it off.
Katie Holmes Hair
Then, there is the young and charming Katie Holmes, whose hair might have become more interesting than her marriage to Tom Cruise. Holmes’s short styles have shown women that you can be sexy and chic with cropped cuts.
Miley Cyrus Hair
Miley Cyrus also charmed with her hair ‘dos this year. Although geared towards a younger crowd, Cyrus showed girls that they can embrace the hair they were born with. Her full, wild curls and waves bring life to the young star and show just how great you can look without ever touching a straightening iron. Finally, it seems the biggest trend in women’s hair this year, the revival of the bob cut, was also the work of a popular star.
Victoria Beckham Hair
Victoria Beckham revived this old-fashioned ‘do with her own trendy twist. Her angled, edgy bob, affectionately dubbed the “pob,” has become the biggest hair sensation of the year. Speaking of Beckham’s hair, Victoria’s status as a style icon is matched by her husband, David Beckham, who has become the leading man in men’s hairstyle fashions.
David&Victoria Beckham with her Latest Short Hairdo
Although he has worn virtually every style in the book over the years, Beckham’s ability to look young and casual as he matures has won over many men who want his wispy, trendy hair. Along with Beckham, another male hair icon is Patrick Dempsey. This star is the dream man for many women, and his full head of hair is a dream for many men. He has shown that there is more to men’s hair than buzz cuts and gel.
George Clooney Hair
Finally, there’s George Clooney. When it comes to Clooney and hair, he is basically the Jennifer Aniston of the men’s world. His ‘dos have won him acclaim for years. Now, the star is showing men that you can age and still be hot. He has embraced his graying locks and helped other men do the same.
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Makeup Junkie Welcomes New Writer Nicole!
Nicole Antionette has been expressing her creativity through makeup for the past twelve years. She began to explore her craft as an apprentice under one of Toronto’s top makeup artist Shauna Llewellyn who introduced her to the world of music video, television commercial and editorial makeup. She has since then flourished and expanded her skill and knowledge of the art, specializing in fashion and beauty makeup. She has had various opportunities to work in the fashion industry doing makeup in large scale fashion shows such as Fashion Cares and working with various designers in Toronto’s Fashion week. Using makeup as an art form she has taken her skill from the face and extended it to the body doing body painting for such events as Jeanne Becker’s FQ Magazine launch and M.A.C’s deck of cards.
As a freelance artist Nicole enjoys doing makeup for weddings as well as creative photo shoots. Her main philosophy about cosmetics is that “Every woman has their own sense of style and beauty. Makeup can only enhance what already exists. Trends come and go but your beauty remains your own...and a little mascara never hurt anyone!”
Fall Must Haves at Sephora
This fall, it’s not just about updating your wardrobe. The dropping temps and changing leaves also mean it’s time to glam up your look with some of the season’s beauty must-haves. From face masks to nail treatments and hair brushes, Sephora has all the perfect touches to get you gorgeous from head to toe.
Check out these fall faves:
- Sephora Brand FACE Exfoliator & Mask ($12) – Keep that natural glow, even when summer’s gone with an exfoliator that gently loosens and peels away impurities for a flawless complexion.
- Sephora Brand Super Shimmer Lip Gloss ($10) – Get lips that glisten with this super shiny gloss that comes in 16 beauty-full shades – perfect for day and night!
- Sephora Brand Colorful Pearl Mono Eyeshadow ($10) – Enriched with green tea to soothe the delicate eye area this shadow glides on smooth to create the perfect soft, shimmery eye.
- Sephora Brand Cuticle Care Pen ($12) – A pocket-sized pen that relieves dry cuticles for softer, easy to manage cuticles and healthy, hydrated nails.
- Sephora Brand Signature Pop-Up Travel Brush ($8) – Stay gorgeous on the go! This chic, mirrored compact opens to reveal a pop-up brush inside.
- Sephora Brand Patent Swirl Clutch ($18) – Don’t forget the perfect accessory. This roomy clutch comes in six glamorous colors – one for every outfit! Love the clutch? Check out a matching makeup bag.
Daily Total Beauty Bytes
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| Find the right process for your skin and hair type |
 Waxing, tweezing, lasering ... part-torture, part-godsend. But with so many choices, which method works best for you? Your skin tone, hair texture and pain threshold are all major factors we'll weed through to get your strategy set. Answer the following questions to find your ideal procedure. |
When it comes to hair removal I've done it all - except for real laser hair surgery. But I do count the no!no!, in-home laser hair removal which is actually starting to work for me!! I'm very excited to share my review of Week 4 - 6 with you so stay tuned!
Fall Beauty Trends: Marcelle Cosmetics Is Glitz, Glam, and Vintage
These days it's glamourous to go retro. Canadian beauty brand, Marcelle Cosmetics, wants to make you fall in love with this season's vintage glamour. The decadent gold packaging is reason enough to make any woman swoon. Marcelle was one of the brands I used to stock up on in my early makeup days so it was a nice treat to try the products again.
Vintage Lipstick, Hollywood Beige: This warm beige lipstick has a satiny finish. I was really surprised by the coverage. Swipe it on once and it gives your lips a sheer finish and apply another layer the effect is full coverage. There's no weird waxy smell either. This is a great neutral to compliment any look for this Fall.
Vintage Lipstick, Rouge Broadway: Wow - this one caught me by surprise! This brick red is deep and gorgeous. I applied directly from the tube then softened the edges with my finger for a stain effect. Layer more on for intensity and pure drama.
Blush Vintage Blush, Timeless Beige: The perfect neutral to compliment both lips. The colour actually reminds me of M.A.C.'s popular Prism blush. The formula goes on velvety and is long-lasting. I love the "M' design in the blush also. The clever thing about the packaging is that you can push in the compact and the mirror/lid pops up. When it's closed, just turn it around and touch up your makeup using the exposed part of the mirror! Convenient and oh-so-chic!
Vintage Face Powder: This translucent powder finishes your makeup and gives you a luminous finish. You still get that velvety matte finish and radiant glow in all the right places. When you open the case, a sponge is attached to it making application easy. The sponge is soft on the skin but I found it made my skin flake. I prefer using a powder brush. The lovely casing will dress up any vanity.
Available in drugstores across Canada.
www.marcelle.com
Beauty Review: Persian Cold Wax
There are so many hair removal products on the market and I have tried most of them yet I keep coming back to Persian Cold Wax ($13.99 at most drugstores).
In a perfect world, women would have been born hairless but since the world isn’t perfect I’m loving Persian Cold Wax.
What’s your fave hair removal product?
Beauty News: Olay Gets A New Makeover
New Year, New Look, New Olay! Come January 2009, “Get ready for your close up”. Along with their top celebrity makeup artist, Bruce Grayson, Olay is introducing a whole new line of skin care products focused on fighting the signs of aging. Some of the products included are: eye creams with a touch of concealer, anti-aging moisturizers with a touch of tint, and a 14-day skin rehabilitation treatment that promises to help counteract past skin stresses for more flawless skin.
Since I have seen the less than fascinating effects of being 30...um...ish, I am eager to test these products. Check back in December for the results, along with some of Bruce’s tips for use and application of the new line.
www.olay.com
Daily Total Beauty Bytes
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| See how celebrities like Madonna, Leighton Meester, Hilary Duff and Jennifer Lopez make curls the year's hottest trend |
 As more and more celebrities embrace curls on the red carpet, it's become clear that this look is not just a passing trend. Whether long or short, naturally straight or not, everyone seems to be reaching for hot rollers and curling irons. Get inspiration to go curly by checking out these gorgeous celebrity photos. |
Until recently my hair has only been touched by straightners over the past 10 years. But I've been feeling the curly fever and I'm addicted. I feel sexier with lovely waves and don't know why it took me this long to jump on the band wagon. Straight hair will always be me, but for now my hair will be riding the waves!
Fall Beauty Trends: Smashbox Is Wicked Lovely
Throw out the rules this Fall because it's all about pairing moody eyes and lips together. Smashbox's newest collection for Fall, Wicked Lovely, allows you to be wicked in vampy shades or lovely in luminous nudes. And here at Makeup Junkie, we are loving both!
Wearing nudes never looked so lovely. There are 2 shadow duos to choose from. I got to try Wicked Lovely Eye Shadow Duo in Sexy/Demure ($24 USD), shimmery dark brown and shimmery ivory. I love basics and this is definitely one to have for everyday or to smoke it up at night. The texture is velvety and blends nicely onto the skin.
They can be very shimmery for day so I suggest applying the ivory shade in the inner corner and on the center of the lid. Wet a liner brush and line your eyes with the dark brown. Your eyes will look defined and luminous. For night, I used the dark brown shade on the lids and on the bottom lash line. I used the ivory on the brown bone and inner corner of the eyes. To smoke it out even more, I layered a matte dark brown into the crease. The results - wicked lovely.
Complete the look with a layer of Wicked Lovely Lip Gloss in Coy ($18 USD), a sheer nude. I've
been a fan of Smashbox glosses and have quite a few. When you go nude, you don't want to go chalky. Coy is the perfect balance - gives the face a little bit of warmth yet is still subtle enough to compliment a smoky eye. You get a lot of colour from one swipe and a whole lot of sexy shine. It just hugs the lips and is ultra-moisturizing. Feelin' a little frisky? It comes complete with a naughty little tassle on the cap!
Have you tried Wicked Lovely? Love it? Hate it?
www.smashbox.com
Beauty Product of the Week: Phenomen'eyes
What is it? Givenchy's red hot, brand new Phenomen'eyes Mascara is "A revolutionary new mascara designed to grip at lashes starting at the roots. Givenchy Phenomen'eyes Mascara perfectly curls and separates lashes. It has a high-tech, patented round sphere at the tip of the precision wand that reaches every lash and adapts to all eye shapes. The result? A beautifully fanned-out panoramic effect, holding the curve of your lashes perfectly in place." Available at Sephora in either black or brown for $27.
What did you think? The design of this mascara wand is what sets it apart from other mascaras in on the market. It looks like a medieval weapon (not a mace, but a flail), and it allows you to coat lashes at every bizarre angle imaginable. It goes on relatively easily, though I find it a bit thick. It made my lashes very long, perfectly curled, and relatively separated. I still ran a comb through my lashes to make sure they were separated.
What was really cool was that I was able to get the corners of my eyes and make a clear definition between my upper and lower lashes. The wand allows for so much flexibility. The design is not only interesting, but it's also functional.
The final verdict? I'm not always one to fall for hyped up products, but Phenomen'eyes is pretty darn good. If you have $27 to spend and you're dying to try something trendy in the world of makeup, this is a great pick. Your lashes will stand out and the unique design of the wand is fun to use, especially if you're a makeup junkie. If you have an upcoming special event and want to highlight your eyes, Phenomen'eyes will do the trick.
Celebrity Hair - Jessica Simpson's Amazing Blonde Hair
Celebrity Haircuts presents Jessica Simpson's Amazing Blonde Hair
Years ago, Jessica Simpson claimed fame as a “dumb blonde.” This image suited her just fine as a naïve newlywed. Now, though, she is working to shed that image for good and redefine herself as a mature, respected woman. However, she is still using her blonde locks for publicity. Rather than emphasize her natural beauty, she is taking a different approach.
Jessica Simpson Blonde Bob Hairstyle
Simpson is not shy about the fact that her gorgeous golden hair is styled with designer hair extensions. In fact, she has become a spokeswoman for these hair enhancements and even started her own line of products. The Jessica Simpson Hair Extensions line by HairDo has been on the market for over a year, and business is booming.
Jessica Simpson Wavy Hair
With these added pieces, Simpson can flawlessly transform her hair from long to short, curly to straight Even better, she can make all these changes without the damaging process involved with traditional designer extensions. Her line, which was developed in conjunction with her friend / hair stylist Ken Paves, is made up of clip-in pieces.
Jessica Simpson Elegant Hair
This means no sewing, no risk of scalp damage, and no bald spots. This is great news for those who are extension addicts, or anyone seeking a quick way to change their style. It’s also great news for Simpson herself, who is successfully finding a new way to spotlight her hair without insulting her intelligence.
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Latest Cool Mens Hairstyles Trends for 2010
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The Freshest Beauty Products Out There!
Everyone knows that green is the new black. Organic products that are good for you AND good for the earth are big, big, big. But let's be honest: some of the organic, earth-friendly products out there lack a little...oomph. Well, if you're looking for exciting, organic products, look no further than The Body Deli.
The Body Deli has an amazing collection of products for your body, face, and hair...there's even a section of goodies just for men. Some of their items are so fresh that they come shipped on ice and need to be stored in the fridge.
Here are a few bestsellers that are worth a look:
Creme de la Rose, $75: Packed with powerhouse ingredients, this luxurious and concentrated anti-aging treatment will help you fight the effects of aging. Blended with the regenerating oils of pure Organic steam distilled Bulgarian Rose, Moroccan Rose Geranium and Sandalwood from India. Highly effective Marine Red Algae extracted Amino-Peptide chains help to diminish the depth and appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Plus this cream is synergistically blended with living Bio-Active Fresh Cells of fruits and vegetables that transform this cream into the ultimate anti-aging and regenerating facial treatment.
Sea Cucumber Gelee, $45: This extraordinary facial hydrator infuses the skin with pure moisture. Organic Aloe Vera is combined with skin toning Algae and nature's most potent moisturizer, Hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid has the ability to bind more than ten times its weight in moisture. This highly effective combination gives you the finest all natural moisturizer that imparts a dewy glow while it cools, soothes and hydrates the skin. Fresh Cells of cucumber and other powerful anti-oxidant rich fruits compliment this facial treatment and enhance its nutritional value for the skin.
Blueberry Fusion Scrub, $36: Indulge in this amazing one of a kind facial polish. This anti-oxidant rich Organic Blueberry facial scrub is the ultimate exfoliant to gently create a smooth as silk complexion. Fresh Blueberries are blended to keep the high levels of anti-oxidant activity intact and create a treatment that feeds the skin as it exfoliates. All natural fruit acids are added in combination with natural earth particles that create the perfect balance of exfoliating action to leave your skin feeling rejuvenated, soft and smooth. Bio-active Fresh Cells are added for their beneficial nutritional value. For best results place a quarter size dollop of Blueberry Polish in your hand and apply to face in a circular motion, then rinse off well. Use this scrub 2-3 times a week for best results.
Also, be sure to check out The Body Deli's luxurious body scrubs, lotions, and soufflés in one of their exciting, yummy sounding aromas: almond joy, coconut cream, desert sage, island ginger, lavender sorbet, mandarin fusion, Moroccan mint, rose euphoria, Spanish fly, Tahitian vanilla, Thai lemongrass, or yuzu twist. You can't go wrong. And remember: the holiday season is fast approaching--wouldn't something from The Body Deli make a great gift?
Beauty Review: Kat Von D
The Rock ‘n Roll Duo Shadows ($28)
I haven't tried the lipsticks or lipglosses, but they look luscious!
