November 08, 2011

Stop Faking It with L’Oréal Paris Voluminous False Fiber Lashes Mascara.

November 08, 2011/

I am a huge fan of the L’Oréal Paris Voluminous line of mascaras. When I heard about this new one called False Fiber Lashes Mascara ($8.95), I was plenty excited. Especially as I am awful at applying false lashes, but crave the look of them, just about all the time.

The power of False Fiber Lashes comes from two things - the formula and the brush.

The formula is made up of dual-fibers, that utilizes a combination of super-fine nylon and rayon fibers. The ingenious mixture perfectly adheres to natural lashes, all the way from the root to tip, thanks to the special polymers in the formula. Lashes are lengthened and volumized, like you have probably never seen from just a mascara before.

The brush is slender, but full and thick with its slighly curved, cone shape. One coat and lashes are bold. Two coats and they are perfectly bold and bigger than you would expect. Three coats, and you can start to get clumpy lashes, so be careful if you must, but stopping at just two coats is plenty of lash for me. My lashes look big and bold, almost fake, all day, with no smearing, flaking or clumping.

Choose from the regular formula in Black, Blackest Black or Black Brown; or the Waterproof formula in Blackest Black or Black.

Bring on the big, bold lashes ladies - False Fiber Lashes does it and then some. Find this mascara at your favorite drugstore or mass merchandiser and see it for yourself.

Skindinavia Makeup Setting Sprays.

November 01, 2011/

Do you ever look in the mirror a few hours after applying your makeup to only wonder where it has gone? I do, especially when I am spending time outside.

Now, I know that some people can not wear makeup primers. While I am huge advocate for them, I realize it is not a possibility, and sometimes time does not allow for that extra step of prep. Imagine, misting your face after apply your makeup to get the same result. Well, an almost better result? It is possible, with Skindinavia.

Skindinavia only does makeup finishes. Yes - that is all they do. They have put a lot of time, research and development into making these finishes work, and for many different types of skin and necessity. Sounds simple, right? Well, it is. They have done the work, all you have to do is find the right makeup finishing product and mist over your face, and voila. Your makeup will withstand the test of time and then some.

You will not believe how amazing these are, until you try one for yourself. Really! After misting 2 or 3 mists of this finish, my makeup is set, and it stays that way all day.

The setting sprays are available in three sizes 2oz $19.00, 4oz $29.00 and 8oz $39.00 in the following formulas:

The Originial Makeup Finishing Spray - For normal and combination skin, this formula helps stop makeup meltdown in the summer and drying out in the winter. This helps to hold eye shadow, blush, foundation and concealer perfectly. The finish is smooth and translucent.

No More Shine Makeup Finish -This spray, intended for oily and combination skin types, extends makeup slippage on the t- zone and eye areas. No blotting or pressed powder is needed as this finish does the job eliminating the need for those.

10 Years Younger Makeup Finish - Intended for more mature skins, this finish helps prevent slipping into pores of fine lines. The finish holds moisture in the skin and locks it in so skin is kept dewy looking through the day.

Moisture Lock Makeup Finish - For the driest of skins, this spray helps lock in hydration while keeping makeup from settling into dry areas or looking ashy. This spray helps prevent all creasing or caking - it's great for using over mineral powders too.

Bridal Makeup Finish - Think of this as an extra-strength formula for the longest lasting hold. Designed for special events and photography, no shine will come through. This formula even locks in makeup making it resistant to tears and sweat.

Benefit says Watt's Up!

October 31, 2011/

The fun quirky names and adorable packaging of Benefit Cosmetics products get me every time. This season, Benefit says Watt's Up! ($30), and I am intrigued again as Benefit wants to turn up the heat with their newest highlighting product.

Watt's Up! is a beautiful highlighter that comes in stick form. Much different from hard to spread and chunky formulas in the past, this creamy champagne colored cream to powder formula glides on like a breath of fresh air.

Not only does the shade add a touch of glow to cheekbones, where I apply, it does so in a way that it creates a soft focus effect. This means that I am glowing while not showing off any of my finer lines. Watt's Up! blurs my wrinkles as I blend the highlighter in with the special soft glow blender sponge - notice that enclosed beneath the cap on the bottom.

Apply Watt's Up! wherever you want a soft glow. Not only can you apply this to the tops of your cheekbones for a younger, soft glow look, think of using it on your brow bone for eyes that look more awake and glow in perfection.

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