We are officially in November! I hope your weather is chilly enough for boots and sweaters! I tried today, but had to remove my sweater and wished I wasn’t wearing boots…sigh. I hope it gets cooler in Kansas City soon!
What I am enjoying is gorgeous and affordable makeup in fall hues. The products below will round out your fall makeup collection nicely:
Hard Candy Cosmetics
Freshen up for Fall with the new products from Hard Candy! From bold lips to statement eyes, gorgeous Fall makeup looks are bold, daring and inspirational! So go ahead and jump start the season with Hard Candy!
Hard Candy Top 10 Satin eye shadow palette($6 USD) — 10 shades in a variety of finishes to ensure a custom look with each application. Product is cased in a chic tufted fabric wrapped compact that also includes a mirror
Hard Candy Fierce Effects Daring Lip Gloss ($5 USD) — Intense shiny lip gloss infused with argan and citrus oils. Stunning splashes of daring lip color drench lips while blended exotic oils hydrate the skin. Available in 16 different shades
Hard Candy products are available for purchase only at Walmart and Walmart.com.
essence Me & My Umbrella
Rain, snow, or shine, essence is here with a new limited edition collection exclusively available at essencemakeup.com! Enjoy the season even more with essence’s limited edition collection Me & My Umbrella. Perfect for the winter weather, the collection will be sure to make you glow!
essence Me & My Umbrella Blush ($3.99 USD) – Bring some color into your day with this limited edition blush. Like a blooming flower after a rainy day, the beautiful rose shade gives any complexion a fresh, healthy touch of color.
essence Me & My Umbrella Mini Contouring Set ($4.99 USD) – Achieve a beautiful glow any day! This limited edition contouring set contains two mini pencils with a creamy blendable texture. Use the darker shade to define and the lighter shade to highlight. But no worries! It includes step-by-step instructions for perfection every time.
essence Me & My Umbrella Matt Eyeshadow ($2.99 USD) – These limited edition matt eyeshadows have a velvety, soft texture that last all day and are sure to make eyes pop even on the gloomiest of days. Available in a vanilla and grey shades, both perfect for any makeup style.
Eyebrow Filler Perfecting & Shaping Gel ($5.49 USD) Fall means full-blown brows. Accentuate yours with the swipe of a wand. The tinted gel formula integrated with fiber fillers expertly grooms, thickens and defines brows. Dries quickly and doesn’t clump for a flawlessly effortless look. Available in 2 shades.
Prime and Fine Anti-Shine Blur Stick ($7.99 USD) — Erase pores, fine lines and imperfections with this miracle working retractable stick. The smooth texture has a transparent shine-free, matte finish and works on all complexions.
Ultimate Stay Lipstick ($3.99 USD) — This highly pigmented, long-lasting lipstick comes in a variety of deep, fall shades and leaves behind a satin-matte finish. Achieve high coverage without drying out lips.
These beauty gifts are gorgeous and so fun to give. They include a set with my favorite perfume, a kit to make your face glow, luxe holiday makeup, and a dramatic nail polish kit:
Amazing Grace Eau de Parfum Gift Set
Philosophy Amazing Grace Eau de Parfum Gift Set ($64 USD) — Give her the gift of an uplifting experience that lasts and lasts. This holiday-exclusive collection begins with Philosophy’s award-winning Firming Body Emulsion 8.0 oz. infused with the iconic fragrance, and finishes with fine Eau de Parfum concentration in both spray 2.0 oz. and rollerball 0.33 oz, for a truly special and lasting scent experience.
Purchase this and other great Philosophy sets at http://www.philosophy.com, Ulta, Sephora, Nordstrom, Macy’s and QVC.
Hard Candy Glimmer & Glow Total Face Collection with Cosmetic Bag Gift
Hard Candy Glimmer & Glow Total Face Collection with Cosmetic Bag Gift ($9.88 USD) — Create a flawless look that will outlast any party! The Hard Candy Glimmer & Glow Total Face Collection with Cosmetic Bag Gift Set lets you create a subtle glow or glimmering highlights. Get ready to glow on! The set includes perfecting primer, heavy duty concealer, baked blush, baked bronzer, brush and cosmetic bag.
Includes: 1.06 oz Perfecting Primer, 0.17 fl oz Heavy Duty Concealer, 0.12 oz Baked Blush, 0.012 oz Baked Bronzer, Brush & Cosmetic Bag
Arbonne Glossed Over Lip Gloss in ‘Cardinal’ ($24 USD): A red lip can make all the difference. With this plant extract and peptide infused shine, your lips will not only feel quenched and moisturized but will also appear more voluminous. The formula contains a sheer-to-medium coverage which is gorgeous worn alone, or as a top coat to deepen another red lipstick. The perfect red holiday lip! Launches November 1st, 2016
Arbonne It’s All in the Eyes Eye Shadow Duo ($40 USD): Gorgeous high-performance shadows to create a party-ready smokey eye. Formulated with antioxidant-containing botanicals, these high-pigment, long-lasting shadows do more than just look pretty. Each shadow easily pops in and out of the magnetic quad or duo so you can refill favorites or change them with your mood. Refillable, interchangeable, beautiful!
Arbonne SeaSource Detoxifying Rescue Wash ($45 USD): A perfect way to cleanse and detox after all of the holiday binging! This body wash includes sea algae extracts that will help improve your skin radiance while removing surface impurities and toxins. Its hydrating formula provides a moisture shield for soft, smoothed feeling skin.
Jin Soon Pearl Collection ($42 USD) — Inspired by classic Mikimoto pearls, Jin Soon Choi designed the collection to encompass the pearl’s signature iridescent luminosity and to compliment any and all holiday looks. The collection includes:
Baroque (gold pearl): reminiscent of golden Sea South Pearls, this most precious, ravishing gold is the definition of warmth and opulence
Nocturne (black pearl): inspired by exotic Tahitian black pearls, this shade with rich luster is the epitome of glamour
Akoya (white pearl): based on iconic cultured Akoya white pearls, a hint of opal shimmer reveals its elegant beauty
Fabulous news for all of the IT Girls out there — the IT Cosmetics Friends and Family sales starts tomorrow, November 1, 2016!
They are rewarding their loyal IT Girls with exclusive access to the semi-annual friends & family sale, an event that you DEFINITELY don’t want to miss.
Check it out on Tuesday morning at www.itcosmetics.com and use the offer code ITFRIENDS.
The event will run through November 5, 2016, so enjoy an amazing deal on some of the best makeup and skin care out there!
I love trying new makeup. Period. But there is something about new makeup in the fall that I really love! I think it’s because the air is turning colder (hopefully soon in KC, it’s 80 today), we change our whole wardrobe, from clothes to shoes and outerwear. So, updating my makeup helps create a whole look for a new season.
Below are some of my new faves:
Mally Beauty H3 Concealer
Mally Beauty H3 Lipstick
Mally Beauty H3 Lipgloss
Mally Beauty H3 Concealer ($29 USD) — Cover dark circles with Mally Beauty’s newest concealer, brightening the under eye area instantly and giving a boost of hydration. This formula is packed with pigments that are designed to neutralize discoloration, containing active anti-aging ingredients that will leave your skin feeling refreshed without fading or smudging. Available in shades: Fair, Light, Medium, Tan and Rich.
Mally Beauty H3 Lipstick ($21 USD) This lipstick provides triple hydration with just the right amount of coverage and subtle shine. It is rich in antioxidants to help keep your lips smooth during the cold weather. The formula is gel based rather than wax, so it leaves lips nourished and rich in pigment all day long. Available in shades: Grapevine, Rosy, Poppie, Nudish, Buff, Coraline, Angelic, Sheerly, Crush, Hibiscus, Flame and Flush.
Mally Beauty H3 Lipgloss ($20 USD) — Designed to give your lips a smooth finish while nourishing them with a triple punch of moisture, the formula is glossy, yet light, giving you the perfect shine every time. Available in shades: Shimmering Nude, Sweet Peach, Pinky Daisy, Shimmering Nude, Tea Rose and Orchid Berry.
What I think: These new Mally products are hydrating and gorgeous! The concealer is creamy and blends so well. Plus, I like how it lasts all day.
The lipstick is smooth when it goes on. I can tell it’s a gel, it’s consistancy is not very creamy. But it feels nice on and lasts. The lip gloss is my favorite. It’s not sticky at all and it is so long lasting!
Make a statement with a bold, fall colored lip using the KORRES Morello Lip Duos ($32.50). These creamy Morello lipsticks provide a perfect and pure color release in one stroke, and conditions lips while lending them a bright, rich, luminous finish. The Cotton Seed Oil Long-Lasting Lip Liner provides precise, luminous color enriched with nourishing cotton seed oil, jojoba oil and antioxidant vitamins. Soft, smooth texture helps you define the contours of the lips and create a base for lipstick, ensuring beautiful, long-wearing color without feathering . The duos come in Berry and Red.
What I think: I love these sets. My favorite is the Berry set. The liner matches my natural lip color, so it’s great to line and fill in. The lip color is so creamy and pretty on. Such a great fall color.
Miracle Skin Transformer Lip Rewind Divine Shine Lip Gloss ($20 USD) — LOVE YOUR LIPS – Infused with Shea Butter and enriched with Vitamin E, Lip Rewind Divine Shine Lip Gloss delivers the nourishing, deep conditioning of a balm, with luxurious, lip pampering protection. Finally the answer to getting the soft, supple, luscious lips you want in two got to have high shine shade. This comes in a lighter and softer nude shade.
What I think: This is so shiny and pretty on! It’s very conditioning and just a little bit sticky. It feels so nice on, it can be used at night for treatment, too.
IT Cosmetics is one of my favorite beauty brands. I love trying all of their products — or at least as many as I can!
IT products are developed with leading plastic surgeons. The cosmetics and skincare are made with cutting-edge, anti-aging technologies and high performance, skin-loving ingredients. They provide beauty solutions designed to help us ladies look and feel our most beautiful!
I was lucky enough to be sent these products below to try and review:
Naturally Pretty Essentials Your Superhero Eyes Must-Have Eye Set
Naturally Pretty Essentials Your Superhero Eyes Must-Have Eye Set ($28 USD) –Discover your most naturally pretty eyes with an essential eyeshadow palette that’s perfectly sized to go wherever you do, plus a game-changing mascara that goes beyond the ordinary to transform your lashes! Ideal to gift or get, Naturally Pretty Essentials™ features 6 full-size, anti-aging shadows that, with a tap of the bonus Transforming Hello Light™ shade, turn from matte to radiant satin for a total of 13 eye-opening colors. Developed with plastic surgeons and formulated with collagen, real silk and proprietary No-Tug Technology™, each talc-free shadow glides on smoothly and neutralizes discolorations for younger-looking lids.
To enhance your gorgeous eyes, this palette comes perfectly paired with a travel-size Superhero™ Elastic Stretch Volumizing Mascara to give your lashes super length, super elastic stretch and a 500% increase in volume in just one coat*! The proprietary Elastic Stretch Technology stretches the look of your lashes wider and longer, and wraps each individual lash in a volume-boosting, lengthening, ultra-conditioning black cape of power and color for your strongest, thickest, most defined results.
Palette:
Imagine: Matte silk beige
Wonder: Matte nude khaki
Dream: Matte desert sand
Passion: Matte nude taupe
Intrigue: Matte earthy sepia
Allure: Matte smoky gray
Transforming Hello Light™: Radiant pearlWhat I think: Superhero is my favorite mascara because it really makes my short lashes long and curled! The shadows glide on easily and stay on all day. I love that they are matte, but you can give them a little glow with the Hello Light. They shades are so pretty and perfect for every day, but can be smoked up with the Allure shade.
You Sculpted!
You Sculpted! ($40 USD) –Developed with plastic surgeons, the leading experts in contouring and aesthetics, each powder shade is formulated with proprietary Perfect Lighting™ Technology to mimic real facial contouring and provide a foolproof alternative to fillers. While the four contour shades absorb light and minimize the areas to which you apply them, the two highlighters enhance features you want to pull forward, creating the appearance of more volume. Talc-free, and perfect for all skin types and skin tones, these shades are infused with anti-aging collagen, silk and peptides to blend effortlessly and deliver smooth, natural-looking coverage that lasts all day.
Added bonus: There’s an included how-to guide to make sculpting your most beautiful you easier than ever!
What I think: This contour kit is cool because it includes 4 different matte bronzer shades, so it can be used on many different skin tones. They can be used to sculpt the face, or to give a subtle glow. The two highlighters give a soft glow, but not shimmer or glitter. This is so versatile. Use it with the Heavenly Luxe™ You Sculpted!™ #18 Contour & Highlight Brush ($34.50). It is perfect for contouring and highlighting!
As fall goes on, I have been sent some amazing products to review for my hones opinion.
My faves below include makeup that brightens the face, fun luxe eye and cheek colors, plus an amazing oil cleanser, and pomegranate infused skincare:
ittsē Undereye Light-Diffusing Revitalizing Crème ($7.99 USD) — Better than morning coffee, this instantly brightens tired eyes with a combination of light-reflecting ingredients and a delicate cooling sensation for an instantly refreshed feel.
ittsē Soft-Focus Eye Brightening Powder infused with Diamond ($7.99 USD) — Look well-rested and polished with this buttery neutral-toned, light-diffusing powder. Apply over foundation or concealer for a finishing touch, on clean eyelids or undereye as a brightening base, or dust over lashes to keep mascara in place.
ittsē Flawless Finish Setting Powder with Hyaluronic and Antioxidants ($8.99 USD) — This silky, translucent finishing powder works magic on all skin tones. The weightless veil formula works to perfect skin and control shine. Skin-smoothing hyaluronic acid spheres help minimize the appearance of pores and fine lines. Wear alone or on top of foundation for a perfect photo finish.
What I think: I love these ittsē products. They come in pans and they can be used in ittsē’s magnetic palettes. I love that you can design what is in your palette!
The eye products really brighten my eyes and make me look like I have got way more sleep than I actually have! The creme is so cooling, it feels amazing and looks amazing under my eyes! The powder works nicely over the cream, or other foundations to set and brighten. And the setting powder helps shine and blurs pores and lines.
KYE For Shu Uemura Makeup Collection — this is a beautiful collection that came out in the spring. Some of these amazing products are still available for purchase:
Sheer Color Balm Lip Balm in Melt in Orange ($30 USD) — Street neon inspired striking shades of lip balm that “magically” transform into surprisingly wearable color on your lips. The vivid melting lip balm reacts with your lip’s PH and moisture condition to create a unique glow. A lip balm that creates a smooth, thick veil on lips gliding on easily and moisturizing your lips. Comes in packaging specially designed for shu uemura by Korea’s hottest fashion designer Kathleen Kye. Roar in orange like a Korean gummy tiger.
Fresh Cushion Blush in Hibiscus Orange ($32 USD) — First ever cushion cheek blush from shu uemura unveiled for this exclusive collection in shades inspired by Korea’s national flower: mugunghwa , also known as hibiscus syriacus. Apply cushion blush with the provided puff. Build over foundation for a fresh dewy look.
Cheek color that promises perfect harmony with bold eye line and eye brow.
POREfinist Anti-Shine Fresh Cleansing Oil ($31 USD) — An incredibly lightweight cleansing oil that leaves the skin clean, fresh, and refined. KYE designed original graphics and collection colors decorate two of shu uemura’s iconic cleansing oils.
The water-like cleansing oil goes beyond make-up removal to dissolve and wash away excess sebum and blackheads that are stuck inside pores.
What I think: The packaging is gorgeous on these products! The cosmetics are now only available in the orange shades, but they still are pretty and perfect for fall! The cleansing oil is very light and leaves my skin so soft!
KORRES Pomegranate Cleansing & Make Up Removing Wipes
KORRES Pomegranate Lip Butter
KORRES Pomegranate Soap
October marks the start of pomegranate season, and what better way to celebrate your love for pomegranates, than the pomegranate product line by KORRES!
KORRES Pomegranate Cleansing & Make Up Removing Wipes ($15 USD) remove dirt, makeup, and oil from face and eyes. Great for all skin types especially oily and combination, each pre-saturated wipe eliminates impurities, tightens pores, and offers antioxidant protection.
KORRES Pomegranate Lip Butter ($12 USD) This Lip Butter is formulated with natural oils and extracts to soothe and condition lips. Shea butter and rice wax provide lasting hydration and softness.
KORRES Pomegranate Soap ($10.50 USD) Pomegranate extract, with its antiseptic and toning properties, helps tighten the pores and tone the skin—making this the perfect cleansing solution for oily, congested skin.
What I think: I love pomegranates and was excited to try this collection. They all smell really fresh and tangy. The wipes and soap really clean the skin and help keep oil at bay. The lip butter is so moisturizing. Plus it gives a little red tint, that is so nice in the fall!
I have been sent some gorgeous Maybelline makeup for my honest review, and have been loving how amazing they are making my eyes look! Below are some of my faves that I have been testing, plus a mascara I haven’t tried yet, but hope to soon!
Maybelline The Blushed Nudes Eye Shadow Palette ($11.99 USD) — This 12-shade eye shadow palette features dazzling colors infused with rose gold pigments. From bold beiges and sultry sands to brazen bronzes and tempting taupes, this makeup palette is perfect for creating versatile eye makeup looks.
What I think: These colors are so pretty and work well for all seasons. The shadows are pretty well pigmented, but to get the correct colors, I have to layer. For the price, this is a gorgeous palette.
Maybelline Expert Wear Eye Shadow Quads ($4.49 USD) — This long-wearing makeup palette features extraordinary color that lasts up to 12 hours. Powder eye shadow delivers natural day to dramatic night eye looks. This eye shadow makeup quad boasts extraordinary color thanks to ultra-blendable jet-milled pigments. Delivers a silky finish. Ophthalmologist tested.
What I think: I have this palette in Charcoal Smokes. I use the lighter shades to get a little glam and go darker for more drama. They blend really well.
Maybelline Eyestudio Lasting Drama Waterproof Gel Pencil
Maybelline Eyestudio Lasting Drama Waterproof Gel Pencil ($7.99 USD) — This waterproof and smudge-resistant gel eyeliner glides on smooth for impactful definition. All-day wear. Ophthalmologist tested. Dermatologist tested. Allergy tested. Suitable for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers.
What I think: This is a gorgeous eyeliner! It goes on so smoothly which I love. I have this in a few colors, but used the black one to draw deer makeup on my daughter because it is so black and stayed on for hours. The Polished Amethyst (above), is beautiful for fall. There are 10 shades to choose from.
Maybelline Eyestudio Brow Define + Fill Duo
Maybelline Eyestudio Brow Define + Fill Duo ($7.99 USD) — Achieve smooth and full brows with this two-in-one eyebrow pencil. Use the pencil to shape and filling powder to fill.
What I think: This is a great on the go brow pencil. The pencil itself is a little thin, so don’t press too hard or it will break. The powder is very well pigmented! It stays put fast, so work with it quickly! Available in 4 shades — Blonde, Auburn, Soft Brown and Deep Brown.
Maybelline Brow Drama Pro Palette
Maybelline Brow Drama Pro Palette ($12.99 US) — The ultimate polished brow: sculpting wax sets hairs in place, pigment powder fills and tints, and highlighting powder accents brow line.
What I think: The colored wax is so different, it’s usually clear in these type of palettes. So when you fill with the powder, then set with the wax, the color pops and really colors grey hairs or fills in sparse areas. The highlighting powder has a subtle sheen to it. So pretty!
Maybelline The Falsies Push Up Angel Washable Mascara
Maybelline The Falsies Push Up Angel Washable Mascara ($9.49 USD) — Achieve The Falsies push-up effect, now with a lifted winged look. The exclusive push-up wing brush sweeps lashes to the side, while lifting and plumping from the roots. The styling formula holds the lifted wing look in place. Ophthalmologist tested.
What I think: I haven’t tried this yet, but I love the idea that it lifts from the roots and gives a winged look. Fun! I love Maybelline’s mascara and think that this is one to try!
I love trying something new — whether it’s a brand new product or just new to me!
The makeup products below are fabulous! Two amazing lip products and a great eyeliner:
Cargo Cosmetics 20th Anniversary Lip Gloss Quad
Cargo Cosmetics Limited Edition Lip Gloss Quad ($20 USD) — Cargo’s classic lip gloss quad is back by popular demand for our 20th anniversary celebration!
The best selling lip gloss formula is designed to give you gorgeous shine without any stickiness! Four complementary shades can be worn separately or used together for a custom lip color. Includes a retractable lip brush.
What I think: Love this quad and the colors! When applied, it feels like a cross between a balm and a gloss, and it is not sticky at all. All four colors are very wearable and sheer. The brush retracts and closes, so you can pop the quad and brush in your purse and take with!
The VERT Beauty Eyeliner Pencil provides rich, vibrant color with a hint of shimmer and mega staying power. Infused with an anti-aging blend of mango and meadowfoam seed oils, the vegan formula glides on like a dream (no tugging or skipping!) while keeping the delicate skin around the eyes soft and hydrated. It is available in five colors and can be used to achieve diverse looks, from subtle to dramatic.
Noir Or: The ultimate, sexy black gold
Bleu: An elegant, eye-brightening navy
Violet: A royally rich purple
Cuivre: A sparkling, intense copper
Vert: A seductive cross between turquoise and jade
What I think: I have this in vert, and it is gorgeous! It is a deeper color which works so well in the fall. It glides on smoothly and is very pigmented. So fun!
Jane Iredale PureMoist Lipstick ($25 USD) — Vivid pigments blend with nourishing natural oils and superfruit extracts for petal‐soft lips that feel, look and taste amazing. The soothing properties of Moringa Oil saturate the lips with Vitamins A & C, while Coffee Seed Extract infuses with even more antioxidant protection.
What I think: I have been enjoying darker lip colors this fall, and this one is perfect! It is a bit sheer, but can be layered for a deeper hue. It’s very moisturizing and feels amazing on. This lipstick is available in 26 shades, what an amazing selection!
Hey IT Girls, great news! IT Cosmetics has released some amazing new skincare at Sephora! And I am loving them.
I was given a package of these new products to test for my honest opinion. There were 8 new products. They are:
Bye Bye Lines Serum
Bye Bye Lines Serum Advanced Anti-Aging Wrinkle-Smoothing Miracle Concentrate ($58 USD) — This revolutionary, antiaging miracle concentrate was developed with plastic surgeons to deliver 10 powerful clinical results to your skin in as little as 10 days. Infused with proprietary Drops of Light Optical Blurring Technology™ and skin-loving ingredients—including peptides, caviar extract, hydrolyzed collagen and algae—the weightless wonder serum visibly erases the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while improving the look of tone, texture, firmness, suppleness, and elasticity. It also supports the natural skin barrier, hydrates, and gives skin a look of youthful vitality and radiance.
What I think: This creamy serum has a citrusy scent, which quickly fades away after use. The texture is thick for a serum, and it does kind of remind me of a blur cream. Once applied the texture of my skin is so smooth. I love how it sinks into my skin, though and other products can easily be layered on top. After use of this (and all of the skincare products) my face does look younger. Yay!
Bye Bye Under Eye Eye Cream
Bye Bye Under Eye Eye Cream ($48 USD) — Good for all skin types, even the most sensitive of skin, Bye Bye Under Eye Cream is a luxurious moisturizing treatment clinically shown to address key signs of aging and visibly smooth the undereye area. A proprietary skin-softening serum concentrate™ combines with vitamin C, copper, blue algae, and peptides to deliver loads of antiaging benefits. An exclusive dark shadow minimizing blue tint visibly lightens the darkest of eye circles, while hydrolyzed collagen, essential oils, and caffeine nourish and firm the delicate eye area. Plus, hyaluronic acid and cucumber hydrate and cool the skin while working to attract and maintain moisture for enhanced suppleness and restored radiance. Together, these ingredients deliver powerful results, which show up instantly and over time.
What I think: Loving this pale blue cream! It has a very slight scent to it and it kind of thick, like a Greek yogurt. Once I apply it all around my eye, it sinks right in and leaves the eye area glowy! I have been using these products for a few weeks now and have noticed a change. In my eyes, my dark circles have lightened and my fine lines have diminished.
Anti-Aging Armour Super Smart Skin-Perfecting Beauty Fluid SPF 50+
Anti-Aging Armour Super Smart Skin-Perfecting Beauty Fluid SPF 50+ ($38.00 USD) — Developed with plastic surgeons, this innovative formula is your complexion perfection and sun protection in just one step. It gives your skin a boost of clinically shown hydration, while SPF 50+ broad-spectrum physical sunscreen protects against UVA and UVB rays, helping to prevent collagen damage and hyperpigmentation.
Formulated with revolutionary skin-perfecting technology and antiaging ingredients—including peptides, niacin, hydrolyzed collagen, and hyaluronic acid—this Color-Infused Skin Care™ optically blurs away discolorations and imperfections for flawless results. Ideal for every skin type, the universal color-correcting pigments even the appearance of all skintones.
What I think: This is one of the products I was most excited to try! It is tinted and helps smooth out my skin tone as well as protect it. This is unscented, which means that it doesn’t have that heavy sunscreen scent, yay! It blends down and matches my skin tone well. I have been using it every day and love the protection.
Bye Bye Pores Primer™ Oil-Free Poreless Skin-Perfecting Serum Primer
Bye Bye Pores Primer™ Oil-Free Poreless Skin-Perfecting Serum Primer ($38 USD) — Developed with plastic surgeons, this revolutionary, pore-erasing, antiaging skin perfector blurs the look of pores, fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven texture while hydrating and supporting skin health. Infused with powerful skin-loving ingredients including Moroccan lava clay, purifying charcoal, papaya fruit extract and hydrolyzed collagen—plus exclusive Bye Bye Pores Optical Blurring Technology™—the velvety, lightweight formula glides on effortlessly to neutralize, correct, minimize shine, and create a smooth barrier for airbrushed makeup application. Non-clogging, oil-free, and translucent, it’s also perfect for all skin types and tones.
What I think: This reminds me of my favorite powder, Bye Bye Pores. It is a very pale yellow and is unscented. Once applied, it immediately smoothes my pores and skin and gives a really even canvas for foundation. Sometimes I just add a little powder on top and go, and my skin looks amazing!
Bye Bye Makeup™ 3-in-1 Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm ($38 USD) — Bye Bye Makeup™ is your revolutionary fast-acting cleanser, makeup remover and anti-aging serum all in one step. Developed with plastic surgeons, this ophthalmologist-tested formula is infused with deep-cleansing extracts and botanicals to completely remove all traces of eye makeup and impurities without drying or irritation. The formula contains proprietary Skin-Softening Serum Concentrate™, collagen, hyaluronic acid, peptides, ceramides, and antioxidants to leave your skin looking hydrated, supple, and visibly radiant. For more intense hydration, use as a face mask and leave on for 60 seconds. This product is perfect for all skin types, even the most sensitive.
What I think: This creamsicle-scented balm is a wonderful cleanser and makeup remover. I just scoop out a bit of the balm, rub it on my face (it turns into an oil) and all of my makeup melts right off. I rinse and my face is so soft and clean! It even removes waterproof makeup.
Heavenly Skin™ CC+™ Skin-Perfecting Brush #702
Heavenly Skin™ Bye Bye Pores™ Powder Brush #701
Heavenly Skin™ CC+™ Skin-Perfecting Brush #702 — ($48 USD) — This revolutionary, skin-perfecting brush features patent-pending Heavenly Skin™ hair infused with antiaging collagen, silk, peptides, niacin, and antioxidants. The innovative brush technology improves the look of your skin upon application and delivers beautiful results every time. Pair it with your favorite skin care products, and loose or pressed color-infused skin care powders, and experience how the custom-cut, dome-shaped brush head optically blurs away the appearance of lines, pores, and imperfections for an airbrushed, flawless finish.
Heavenly Skin™ Bye Bye Pores™ Powder Brush #701 — ($58 USD) — This revolutionary, skin-perfecting brush features patent-pending Heavenly Skin™ hair infused with antiaging collagen, silk, peptides, niacin, and antioxidants. The innovative brush technology improves the look of your skin upon application and delivers beautiful results every time. Pair it with your favorite skin care products, and loose or pressed color-infused skin care powders, and experience how the custom-cut, dome-shaped brush head optically blurs away the appearance of lines, pores, and imperfections for an airbrushed, flawless finish.
What I think: IT always has the best quality brushes. These are both very soft, but the bristles are so densely packed, that they pick up and distribute product so well. They are so luxurious and last!
Je Ne Sais Quoi™ Hydrating Color Awakening Lip Treatment
Je Ne Sais Quoi™ Hydrating Color Awakening Lip Treatment ($24 USD) — Developed with plastic surgeons, this game-changing, color-infused lip balm awakens your lips with intense hydration and a perfect flush of pink. Essential butters and oils, hyaluronic filling spheres, and antioxidants smooth the look of lip lines and lock in moisture, while proprietary Vitality Lip Flush Technology™ reacts with the warmth of your lips to create a beautiful pop of color that lasts all day.
What I think: This balm is so hydrating! It moisturizes my lips and leave this with a soft pink color. I use this at night as a treatment and in the daytime to finish my look.
All of these are available now at Sephora stores and http://www.sephora.com. Have you tried any of these amazing products? Or are you going to pick one or more up? Leave a comment and let me know.
Tyra Banks is not just a gorgeous model, she has come out with an amazing beauty line, that includes the cool new INSTANT GRATIFICATION Lift + Smooth + Illuminate Mask!
I was sent a variety of Tyra Beauty products for my honest review. Below are some of my favorites:
Tyra Banks INSTANT GRATIFICATION Lift + Smooth + Illuminate Mask ($49 for 8 masks) — Do you want to feel rejuvenated, rested and red carpet ready in an instant? Look younger in a flash with the Instant Gratification Mask. Experience 8 minutes of face-freshening magic while you minimize your pores, reduce the appearance of wrinkles and even your skin tone instantly!
An exclusive, new lifting technology 2 years in the making is the driving force behind Instant Gratification. The formula is designed to leave an invisible matrix on your skin that lifts, tightens and illuminates. It also creates a blurring effect that reduces the appearance of wrinkles and other imperfections and gives a contoured look to your face and neck instantly that lasts up to 24 hours. This mask leaves you looking refreshed and revitalized. Contains Vitamin C & B3 to give you results now AND later.
What I think: This is such a neat product. You apply one packet on your face and neck then let it dry. It takes about 8 minutes. After you wash it off, smooth skin is yours! I love how soft and smooth my skin is, plus my pores look smaller and fine lines almost disappear! I like to use this before an event, so I look younger and hotter!
Tyra Banks Beauty 2-Minute Tyover
Tyra Beauty Cheek in a Stick
2 MINUTE TYOVER Contour and Highlight Duo ($35 USD, $25 each if sold separately) — You know that girl who doesn’t mess around? Straight to the point, no time to waste. She KNOWS she can look chiseled and chic in just
2 MINUTES. Duo comes with one Sculpt In A Stick and one Light In A Stick.
Light and shadows are your BFFs when it comes to helping accentuate facial features. With TYRA Beauty’s Light In A Stick, you can create an instant radiant glow with this convenient and easy to use highlighter, which glides on like silk. Get sky high cheekbones with Sculpt In A Stick! TY-Glide Technology takes the fear out of contouring with a silky smooth formula for easy blendability.
CHEEK IN A STICK Blush ($24 USD) — Blush it up with Cheek In A Stick! TY-Glide Technology delivers a super-silky, super-smooth application to give you a super-sexified flush. Makeup that drags is a…drag. It creates a more difficult application and makes it harder to achieve the right look – no one’s got time for that! Cheek In A Stick was formulated to be a nearly universal for all skin tones, and leaves a natural flush of color while providing convenient and easy application, thanks to TYRA beauty’s proprietary TY-Glide Technology.
What I think: I love that all of these sticks blend so well! The contour stick in Light is perfect for my skin tone. I contour under my cheekbones and my jawline and chin. It blends in perfectly. The highlighter in SINsational City is a little firmer and is a beautiful champagne. It is so pretty on my cheekbones and under my eyebrow! Then add the blush! In Sexy Hot Flash (LOL), the soft brick rose looks great on all skin tones.
Tyra Beauty Line Em Duo Kohl Liner
Tyra Beauty Line Em Duo Kohl Liner ($18 USD) — Super smooth duo Kohl Kajal liner glides on perfectly and silky smooth with no dragging, formulated to be safe for the inner rim (waterline). Two colors, two liners, for two different looks, all in one perfect pencil.
What I think: I am loving this pencil! I don’t wear a lot of black eyeliner, but the lighter color really softens the look. I like to wear the black around my eyes and the tan on the waterline. It really opens my eyes!
WHAT LIPSTICK? Lip color
WHAT LIPSTICK? Lip color ($24 USD) — Not your typical matte lipstick, TYRA beauty’s What Lipstick? provides a beautiful sheer kiss of easy gliding color with a finish like no other. Subtly blurred effect on application, provides a mirror free, goof-proof application every time, while providing hydration and comfort to lips.
What I think: I love this in the color above, Show Some Cleavage, a rosy pink. I am in love with this! It is a moisturizing semi-matte. It is not drying at all and is so pretty on! I wear this in the day time, but try a darker shade for evening! Comes in 4 shades.
Have you tried any Tyra Beauty products? They are so luxe and fun. The names are hilarious, but the line is really high end. Visit http://www.tyra.com to learn more and shop!
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