Archive for May, 2010
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On the Ask Tracey section of my blog, I was asked about those pesky white bumps that sometimes appear after waxing. Have you had that experience? You shouldn’t…
Arlice Nicole asked:
I have a dilemma. I’ve only had my eyebrows arched once, so I decided to treat myself and do it again. Two days later, my forehead broke out in bumps. Particularly the area just above my eyebrows and upper forehead. Some were kinda big too (yuck!)
I went to my regular hairstylist. What went wrong here? Is this normal?
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I have some goodies to give away. And I’m not below using it gain new readers! So this is the deal:
Refer your friends to my blog, either with google connect or Facebook. Be sure they leave a comment saying who referred them! They also must sign in to follow my blog. To win this contest, you must be in the continental U.S., and you must leave a comment as well as to why you love Smashbox makeup. An email address and name helps too…
Here is what you get:
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It’s day three of Blinging Beauty’s Best of Blinging Beauty 2010.
InStyle has it. CEW has it. Self has it. Now Blinging Beauty has it. My very own hand-picked list of winners — the Best of Blinging Beauty 2010. A list of the best of the best of products that I have used and abused over the past year. Today it’s all about getting cheeky–my favorite blushes!
Best in Blush 2010
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If there on product I am fanatical about, it’s concealer. My dark circles have been the source of much “research” when it comes to concealers. So I continually try new concealers; there are some that I still stand by and I have added some new ones to my favorites list. With that being said, here is my Blinging Beauty Best in Beauty – Concealers.
Best in Concealers 2010
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InStyle has it. CEW has it. Self has it. Now Blinging Beauty has it. My very own hand-picked list of winners — the Best of Blinging Beauty 2010. A list of the best of the best of products that I have used and abused over the past year. I’m not going to recreate the wheel, but I will simply add to it.
Best in Foundation 2010
1. Best Liquid Foundation – Smashbox High Definition Health FX Foundation $38
Jam-packed with anti-aging ingredients, firms, moisturizes, contains an SPF 15 and has an sweet range of colors.
Fabulous coverage, SPF 17, wide array of colors and oil free.
3. Best Liquid Mineral Foundation– IMAN Luxury Radiance Liquid Makeup $15
Seamless finish, bronze and gold micro pearls for luminescence, vitamins and antioxidants.
4. Best Pressed Mineral Foundation — Glominerals glo Pressed Base $39
Full-coverage, semi-matte finish, and colors that include the deepest brown. No crazy shine!
5. Best Organic Foundation – Vapour Organic Beauty Atmosphere Luminous Foundation $38
Antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, 70% organic ingredients, luminous finish, mineral infused, balances oil production…
6. Best Tinted Moisturizer – Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer $42
The grand dame of all tinted moisturizers and in available in oil-free and luminizing formulas. Flawless coverage, moisturizer and SPF 20.
7. Best Primer – Laura Geller Spackle $25
The price is right, it retexturizes skin skin while diminishing imperfections and is in a pre-measured air pump. Also available in bronze, which is ideal for brown skins.
All my best in beauty picks all deserve a whopping 5 Blings!
Check back tomorrow for the best in concealers.
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Perricone MD High Potency Eye Lift
So I have been away for awhile —a little vacation I guess you could call it. And I am very late in announcing the winner of the Perricone MD High Potency Eye Lift contest. Here goes….Drum roll please!
Clara Randle whose comment was: “I have hereditary dark cirles, but as I have both a)gotten older and b) lost weight. The fat loss under my eyes has really heightened the appearance of both my bags and my dark circles. Love everything Perricone, and would love to try this!” is our winner. Congratulations Clara!
A little refresher on High Potency Eye Lift:
A fast absorbing intensive eye treatment that helps repair the advanced signs of aging that appear around the delicate eye area, making us look older than we are. High Potency Eye Lift actually lifts skin for a visibly transformed appearance while minimizing deep lines, wrinkles and bags under eyes with Dr. Perricone’s patented anti-aging ingredients: DMAE and Phospholipids. Also formulated with Pycnogenol to address loss of elasticity and help brighten skin’s appearance. Paraben-free.
Clara has agreed to send me her photo for a BEFORE, and let us track her progress using her Perricone eye cream. I think I’m a little jealous…
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It’s time to shed your winter “coat”! For most of us, shaving and waxing are necessary evils, unless you’re comfortable showing your hair-raising style like Oscar winner Mo’Nique. Spring is the ideal time to prepare for the body-revealing fashions of summer months. So get a leg up and buff and shine your way to sexy skin-baring moments.
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Did you know that bamboo is one of the hottest ingredients in beauty? I recently wrote a story about how “haute” bamboo is for Jones Magazine, and I think you should check it out.
Photo courtesy of Jonesmag.com
Naomi Campbell may very well be the poster child of sustainability on the runway. But today sustainability has become a hot trend in beauty. Bamboo is the latest exotic resource for sustainable beauty. The fastest growing eco-friendly plant on earth has invaded your beauty regime and accessories. Typically grown without chemicals or pesticides, bamboo has become a much-desired commodity for greening up personal care products.
Zia Bamboo Exfoliant, Natures Gate Whitening Gel Toothpaste
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When you hear the word hybrid, what comes to mind? An energy efficient car? A cross-bred plant? Or maybe some freakish animal? Well, I’m not referring to any of those (as much as I still want a Prius despite the whole Toyota scandal). Dr. Murad, the man whose products and educational programs built my skin care business years ago, has introduced Hybrids™. And he claims that “Hybrids™ Just Got A Whole Lot Sexier.” Hmmm, is Dr. Murad bring sexy back?
Murad Hybrids™
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With new products bombarding us daily, it’s imperative that we separate the credible from the hype. There are a few products that have hit the shelves this past week that look absolutely credible and worth the splurge. And what’s amazing is that all three products – Perricone MD, NARS and Too Faced — combine perfectly for a fabulously finished face for spring and summer!
