Beauty Product Reviews
Blinging Beauty team member beauty product reviews based on a Bling Factor of 1-5.
CeleBeauty Watch: Beyoncé Chopped her Extensions-Reveals Pixie Cut on Instagram
It’s hard to imagine Beyoncé without her long flowing blond extensions; when we think Beyoncé, we think hair–lots of hair. Over the course of her career she has changed her color up from time to time, going darker or redder or blonder, but…
Budget Beauty Tuesday: Editor’s Pick—Goody® Tanglefix™ Gentle Detangling Brush
I have an aversion to combing my hair. It’s fine, it’s curly and it goes days in-between combings. My ridiculous aversion to combing my hair is probably why I love wearing a hair weave as often as possible. I…
Product Review—Makeup: Milani Bella Rose Powder Blush-I’m Pretty in Pink
One of my persona mantras is, “A day without blush is a day without sunshine.” And I believe that. There is something about putting color on my cheeks (or my client’s for that matter) that just brightens up my day.…
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Editor’s Picks: Our Favorite 10 Foundations with Sunscreen for Brown Skin
For a girl with brown skin, wearing sunscreen can truly be a disaster. From white-washed skin to holographic, purple haze complexions, the results of using certain sunscreens are frustrating. Matters are only complicated when choosing a foundation with added SPF…
Spa(ahhhh) Day Sunday: Try a DIY Brightening Citrus Scrub or Opt for Ole Henriksen Lemon Flash Strip
Scenario 1. A summer of sun-filled days will surely have you wondering why your winter makeup is no longer a match. Even religious use of a sunscreen will inevitably lead to some tanning. (Just think of the name—a screen allows…
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Friday Find: Refresh Your Hair in a Hot Minute with theBalm En Root Dry Shampoo
Fridays can leave one rather lackluster, hair in particular. Going from the cubicle to cocktail hour dictates that every self-respecting happy hour hottie work every beauty trick in the book to get to fabulous in a few (minutes). Humidity, sweat,…
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Headlines: Get the Look—Celebrity Inspired Braided Updo with HairUWear French Braid Headband
Braids have gone upscale from the days of Janet Jackson‘s “Poetic Justice” braids, with a plethora of styles from mega braids–Solange style, to fishtail braids to simple French braids for an added twist to an updo. Celebrities rock braidsthis look…
Product Review—Skin Care: Lumene Vitamin C+ Pure Radiance Day Cream with SPF 15
For me, turning 50 ushered in a whole new host of beauty issues. Like I needed another beauty challenge after 50 years of life… All my life I have had oily/combination skin and I suddenly had to face the fact…
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Editor’s Picks—TSA Approved Beauty: IT&LY HAIRFASHION Pure Hair Eco Purse Size Hair Spray
If you are a frequent traveler, you are probably well-acquainted with all the requirements of carrying liquids and hazardous materials through the TSA checkpoints in airports. While I do not consider my favorite body lotion and liquid makeup to be…
Product Review—Makeup: Lancôme Teint Idole 24H Foundation–New Shades that Work for Brown Skin
I am an avowed tinted moisturizer user, with a recent transition to BB Cream and CC Creams. So, it’s pretty clear that I love sheer coverage when it comes to a foundation type product. However, on occasion, I want to…
Product Review—Makeup: CoverGirl Flamed Out Mascara
Mascara must be in my top five must have beauty products. I love mascara. I love how it can instantly make me look awake—alive even. I have straight eyelashes and hate the extra step of curling, so I am a…
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Headlines: Natural Hair Style—Soft Stretched Curls with Goody Flexi-Rods
I recently wanted to try a new curly hair style for my natural hair and using the Goody Flexi-Rods I was given to review, and I’m excited to say that I love the hair rods and my hair was very,…
Budget Beauty Tuesday: Editor’s Pick-Keep Your Summer Glow with Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Moisturizing Gel Oil SPF 15
I have two shades of brown — my winter color — which is a tad bit on the pale side, and my summer color — which I love. My summer color is a golden brown. Like the perfect piece of toast…
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