Halloween Beauty Tips, Tricks and Products.

Just because I am beyond trick or treating age doesn't mean I'm not up for some holiday fun.  I don't really have anything planned, but as my teenaged kids are dressing up for different parties, I have come across some beauty products that are perfect for creating different looks for Halloween. I even have some fun How-To's to share, just in case you need a little inspiration.

First, MAKE UP FOR EVER has a powder called Fluo Night ($31), a translucent glow in the dark blacklight pigment that is sure to liven up any costume.

This universal powder can be combined with any cream, powder or gel based product to create a glow anywhere you want it.  How cool to add it to your eyeliner or over your lipsticks to really come alive in the right light.

In case you are looking to create a sexy dracula look like the one below, be sure to check out the step-by-step MUFE has created for us.

FLIRT! has put together some fun Halloween looks that will give you some inspiration.  Just a few products used the right way can transform your whole look. My favorite is the 1920's flapper, and it is a look that could be easily done as described:

EYES:
Start by applying an eyeshadow base, such as DREAMY EYES™ Eyeshadow in Sugar Daddy, all over lid from lashline to browbone. To achieve the simple, pretty cat eye, use OPENING LINE™ Liquid Eyeliner in Ebony Edge. Beginning from the inner corner of the upper lid, apply a line that gets thicker and angled slightly upward as you approach the outer corner of your lid. Swoop the line slightly up past the outer corner of the eye. Then, beginning at the center of the eye, apply liquid eyeliner to the lower lid until it meets the eyeliner on the upper lid. Finish the look with ALL THAT LASH™ Volumizing Mascara in Kickin’ Black.

CHEEK:
Dust apples of cheeks with PEEK-A-BLUSH™ Sheer Powder Cheek Color in Dapple Apple.

LIP:
Use HIGH WATTAGE™ Intense and Creamy Lipcolor in Ace for a bold lip. For a sheerer, high-sheen pout, try GLAMOURAZZI™ Extreme Lip Lacquer in Red Hottie.

Complete the look by adding a faux beauty mark anywhere on the face with OPENING LINE™ Liquid Eyeliner in Ebony Edge.

If you just want to add a bit of Halloween, simply change up your nails for the weekend. It can be done in about 10 minutes at home with these Incoco Halloween Nail Strips. I am loving the Black Magic spider-web design and the fun Mischief Night design for a quick change.

The strips are so easy to use over your nails.  Simply find the strip that is closest to the size of your nail, remove the film, peel the polish off the strip, pull the guide off, place over your nail, smooth it out and then file away the excess.  I literally did both hands in under ten minutes.

Get inspired with MAC and Snooki with their second annual Halloween Face-Off.  It really gives me some great ideas and a few tricks learned from the artists themselves. There are two videos that are a must-see.  Don't forget to vote for your fave too and be entered into their fab contest to go to Las Vegas.

Are you dressing up for Halloween or leaving it to the kids this year?

Beautiful Makeup Search 10 Year Birthday.

Is it an Anniversary? A birthday? A Blogaversary? I do not know, so I am sticking with BIRTHDAY as 10 years ago, Beautiful Makeup Search was born.  

It was born from a simple idea. You see, I had just come from a department store beauty counter for what seemed like the hundredth time, when I was pressured into buying a product that was not right for my coloring or skin type.  You know, those products that are new where sales associates were told they needed to push the sales in order to meet their goal? Yeah - a product that I did not need.  It was an endless cycle. I came home and searched all over the internet to find a site that would honestly tell me about some of these products. I found a few sites that bashed beauty products and that was not what I wanted. I wanted to know about the best in beauty. The latest, the greatest; with real reviews.  I found nothing. Nada. So I decided to start one on my own. Ten years later, here I am.

Check me out ten years ago!

We have grown quite a lot since then. Take a look below at how we have grown every year since then!

In celebrating this milestone, I have a lot in store for you!. Every day this month I am having a flash giveaway - each and every day. Make sure you come back each day to enter the giveaways. Some big, some small,  but all full of some of the hottest beauty items on the market, and I know you will want a chance at winning some of these beauties.

Thank you all so much for your continued support throughout the previous ten years and here is to a continued ten more.

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Smoothe Shaving Tips.

Just because summer is coming to an end, it doesn't mean that it's time to stop worry about having the softest smooth legs. While I tend to mine more frequently in the months that I am baring them more frequently, I do like to keep them as smooth as possible all throughout the year.

I recently got to ask Venus Dermatologist, Dr. Ellen Gendler for some suggestions on keeping legs their smoothest.

 Q: I know everyone is different, but is there a certain routine you should stick to when shaving? Every 3 days? Only in the tub?

A: Every person’s routine should depend on their needs, but if you have very coarse hair and are prone to ingrowns, I’d recommend shaving less frequently. In any case, I’d always recommend shaving in the tub/shower, where the area you’re shaving can be wet.

Q: What do you suggest to keep legs smooth and fuzz free for as long as possible between shavings?

A: Use a razor that can protect your skin as you shave. Try Venus ProSkin MoistureRich – it has built-in shave gel bars that do just that. Moisturization is also key! Make sure you apply lotion right after shaving, when the skin can fully absorb what you put on.

Q: I seem to always cut my ankles and knees. Is there a way to minimize these nicks?

A: Make sure you’re using a razor designed for the contours of those trickier areas. Using a razor for women (like Venus) is one way to conquer these areas easier, because they are made with features like a pivoting head.

Q: How often should you change the razor blade?

A: It’s different for everyone, but as a rule of thumb, throw out your razor blade when you first start to notice dullness or discomfort – this usually happens to most women anywhere between 5-10 shaves.

Be sure to visit the Gillette Venus website for all your smooth shaving needs.