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Get Ready For Fall With Make Up by Laura Mercier, tarte, Pur Minerals, Laura Geller, and It Cosmetics

I have a BIG Fall makeup post today! I have recently received some fab new fall makeup to try out. I have made a list of my 10 fave items from 5 stellar brands: Laura Mercier, tarte, Pur Minerals, Laura Geller and It Cosmetics:

1. tarte Amazonian clay full coverage airbrush foundation ($36 USD) — Introducing the latest addition to the Amazonian clay foundation line for total complexion perfection! Amazonian clay full coverage airbrush foundation delivers flawless, natural-looking coverage that lasts, while the skintuitive™ formula invigorates skin tone and texture for a youthful complexion. Powered by Amazonian clay enriched with the Earth’s natural, light-reflecting gemstones, this moisture-rich powder buffs on smoothly for waterproof, 12-hour coverage that won’t settle into fine lines and wrinkles. Available in 11 shades to perfectly compliment a wide range of skin tones and undertones, this innovative foundation also employs a custom mesh delivery system for a fool-proof, mess-free application every time.

What I think: If you are looking for a natural coverage foundation that is good for you, this is the perfect one! I buff it on with tarte’s Airbuki Foundation Brush. It covers red spots and imperfections but really looks just like your own skin! And it is so fast to apply!

Available at www.tartecosmetics.com and www.qvc.com

2. Laura Geller CC Cream Compact w/ SPF 25 ($35 USD) So many benefits–just one compact! This antiaging compact creme foundation helps even out your complexion with a color-correcting peach swirl–but it doesn’t stop there. Boasting conditioning ingredients, the weightless formula also helps to protect against sun damage and prevent the look of lines, wrinkles, and sun spots. From Laura Geller. More info:

0.37-oz CC Creme Compact Color Correcting Swirl Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25
Sponge
Light: very fair or fair to light skin tones
Medium: light to medium skin tones
Tan: light olive skin to lightly tanned skin
Made in Italy/Korea

What I think: I have lots of BB, CC and even a DD liquid foundation, but this is my first CC crème contact. I am testing this in light, and really enjoy it for a full coverage look. I apply this with my BeautyBlender and it goes on perfectly. So smooth and pretty, it really evens out my skin tone.

Available at www.qvc.com.

3. Laura Mercier Baked Eye Colour in Mystical ($23 USD) — An innovative wet/dry Eye Colour formula featuring Baked technology in beautiful shades that last all day. Magical and Mystical are limited edition shades included in the new Dark Spell collection.

What I think: Black smoky eyes are hot again this fall. This shadow has a little sparkle in it and is perfect for a night out. Really great color payoff as well.

Available at www.lauramercier.com and fine department stores.

4. Laura Geller INKcredible Gel Eyeliner Pencil ($20 USD) — INKcredible Waterproof Gel Eyeliner Pencil is waterproof glide-on color stays put from day to night, delivering powerful, vibrant, multi-dimensional color.

Benefits:

– Precision tip allows for even application.

– Highly pigmented formula stays vibrant all day.

– Super soft means no pulling or skipping during application.

4 colors: Purple Rain, Blue Jean Baby, Teal Waters and After Midnight.

What I think: I have always been a fan on Laura Geller’s pencil eyeliners. I have been using this in Purple Rain. It is a gorgeous shimmering shade of purple. This is a very soft pencil, so make sure that you don’t press too hard (like I did). You could lose the point. But, it does last all day and all shades are gorgeous for fall!

Available at www.laurageller.com

5. Purminerals Big Blink Mascara ($20 USD) Fake a full night’s sleep with Pür Minerals Big Blink Mascara. Fortified with Argan Oil, Big Blink nourishes lashes for stronger, fuller eyelashes that are less likely to break or fall out. The clump-resistant wand easily glides over the lashes for an even application and coats the hard-to-reach inner corners for a complete set of luscious lashes.

What I think: This mascara gives great volume and keeps lashes healthy at the same time! The thing I love most about this mascara is that my lashes don’t get sticky and lumpy after I apply it. It looks fresh all day. This has a hard plastic brush which really separates the lashes.

Available at www.purminerals.com and Ulta stores.

6. tarte lights, camera, flashes™ statement mascara ($23 USD) — Take your lashes to the extreme with this ultra-black mascara that lengthens, curls and magnifies for an intensified look proven to increase lash volume by 752% instantly!

Take your sultry, flashy lashes to the extreme with this amped up, ultra-black mascara that lengthens, curls and magnifies lashes for an intensified look proven to increase lash volume by 752% instantly! Powered by tarte’s proprietary triple black complex, this longwear, vitamin-infused formula emphasizes length and volume while conditioning lashes for a dramatic look that won’t dry out, flake or budge.
The custom-engineered, dual-molded brush boosts even the skinniest lashes for an exaggerated, voluminous look. First, the shorter, denser side of the brush delivers the optimal amount of mascara to volumize and coat each lash perfectly, then the longer, firmer side of the brush lengthens and separates for maximum volume without clumping.

What I think: This is currently my favorite mascara. I use the longer side first so that when I apply it I won’t get lumpy lashes, then the short side for more volume, but you can play with it to see the perfect application for you. And boy, the results! My short, stubby lashes looks so long and lush! Awesome!

Purchase at www.tartecosmetics.com and www.qvc.com

7. Pur Minerals Lip Gloss Stick ($15 USD) A bold lip makes a statement and pulls the look together quickly. Loaded with rich emollients and vitamin E, these buttery smooth sticks condition lips as they color for a smoother, softer pout with each application. Slick on the richly pigmented, bold color of a Pür Minerals Lip Gloss Stick available in fall’s hottest shades including: Coralline – a juicy coral, Game Day – our signature classic red, Daredevil – a punchy light red and Spiked Punch – sheer hot pink.

What I think: I have this in an older color called Honey Pie (above), which is a perfect neutral for fall. The stick itself is very moisturizing on the lips and leaves a soft, glossy finish. Very nice!

Available at www.purminerals.com and Ulta stores.

8. It Cosmetics Vitality Lip Blush™ Hydrating Gloss Stain ($24 USD) — Stay hydrated in the summer heat with the new IT Cosmetics Vitality Lip Blush Hydrating Gloss Stain which is infused with nine butter and oils that will pamper your lips without that giving them that sticky feeling. This lightweight serum repairs and protect while offering a beautiful pigmented shine. Available in four shades, Inspiring Red is the one shown.

What I think: The mixture of a stain and a moisturizing gloss is genius — soft lips and color that lasts all day! I always love It Cosmetics products because of the wonderful quality and skincare benefits. Very luxe.

Available at QVC.com, itcosmetics.com, Beauty.com.

9. Laura Mercier Lip Plumper in Charmed ($30 USD) — Lips look visibly fuller, healthier, sexier with a dose of colour and high-definition shine.

What I think: I have a lot of Laura Mercier glosses, but this is the first lip plumper I have tried from the brand. It does not sting, but does plump well and is not sticky! I am testing a limited edition color called Charmed. It is a light peach sheer color and is gorgeous, perfect with the hot black smoky eye!

Available at www.lauramercier.com and fine department stores.

10. It Cosmetics Limited Edition Heavenly Luxe™ Vanity Brush Set ($39 USD) Feather your way to happiness with this 6-pc Limited Edition Heavenly Luxe Vanity Brush Set made from 100 percent Ultra Plush, Cruelty Free Bristles. The chic and innovative set is sure to give you that airbrushed finish, for makeup application on the go!

What I think: I am so loving this brush set — and what a great price for the quality! My teenage daughter has stolen most of my eye shadow brushes, so I was glad to get a couple in this kit. You also get a large powder brush, a foundation brush, and a concealer brush, along with the three eye brushes.

Available at QVC.com.

Enjoy a new fall look!

IT Cosmetics Your Most Beautiful You 6-pc Collection — QVC Today’s Special Value

An award-winning anti-aging 6-piece collection, one day only!

This Today’s Special Value is happening one day only, Saturday July 13^,,2013 only on QVC and includes six must-have pieces including the cult favorite Bye Bye Under Eye Concealer in a Supersize, plus a brand new launch!

First, Bye Bye Under Eye® in a supersize!!!! This cult-favorite full coverage collagen treatment concealer (which can also be worn as your allover foundation), is highly pigmented and never creases or cracks. It’s developed with plastic surgeons and infused with hydrolyzed collagen plus Vitamin K! Plus, we’ve included the perfect airbrush complexion blurring tool, our Heavenly Luxe™ Dual Airbrush Foundation/Concealer Brush that will take your application to a whole new level of luxe, cruelty-free, airbrush complexion perfection!

Next, it’s truly your skin but better! Hello Light™ Anti-Aging Crème Luminizer completely erases shadows and darkness and gives light to your skin and lift to your face! This anti-aging powerhouse infuses peptides, hyaluronic acid, hydrolyzed collagen, silk and Vitamins A, C, & E to harmoniously and effectively hydrate, condition, and nourish your skin while providing a dazzling kiss of glowing light. Precisely blend and beautify the areas of your face you wish to appear lifted with our silky smooth Heavenly Luxe™ Pointed Precision Complexion Brush.

Next, the award-winning cult following #1 selling product goes skinny!!! This TSV includes YBBB™ Your Brows But Better™ Brow Power Skinny Pencil. This pencil adheres to skin and looks like real hair. Plus the universal color adjusts to match all hair colors, based on pressure.

Finally, the worldwide launch of the Vitality Lip Blush™ Hydrating Gloss Stain. Infused with nine ultra-rich butters and oils to drench your lips in hydration, plus collagen, peptides and hydrating hyaluronic acid, this multi-tasking miracle worker delivers high shine and concentrated pigment for color that looks like a gloss yet feels like a lightweight serum. The cutting-edge technology drenches your lips in ingredients that together create a stain that never dries your lips out. It’s your perfect flush of naturally pretty color to your lips that lasts all day!

Your IT Cosmetics Most Beautiful You 6-pc Collection is a Today’s Special Value (TSV) on QVC: it’s available ONE DAY ONLY exclusively on QVC and QVC.com on July 13th, 2013!

About IT Cosmetics: IT, which stands for Innovative Technology, is all about High Performance, Skin Loving, Problem Solutions! Founder Jamie Kern, who suffers from Rosacea, Sparse Brows, Hyperpigmentation and problematic-skin works hand-in-hand with a team of plastic surgeons to create innovative, high performance products laser focused on solving women’s beauty problems.

It Cosmetics Hello Beautiful Anti-Aging 5-pc Color Collection — QVC’s Today’s Special Value

For one day only — today, March 18, 2013 — this fabulous collection is on sale at QVC!

Hello Beautiful Anti-Aging 5-piece Color Collection gives you the power to achieve an airbrushed complexion, a gorgeous vitality-filled glow that lasts all day, plus beautiful lashes!

What is in the kit, you ask? Well…

0.30-oz Celebration Foundation
0.33-fl-oz Hello Lashes 5-in-1 Mascara in Black
0.118 fl oz Tightline Full Lash Length Primer in Black–exclusive to QVC until 9/18/2013
0.24-oz Vitality Flush Color Stain Stick in Je Ne Sais Quoi, a sheer pink–exclusive to QVC until 9/18/2013
Heavenly Luxe Buffing Airbrush Foundation Brush

Celebration Foundation, a creamy full-coverage antiaging powder foundation, helps to provide a more youthful radiance, conceal imperfections, and help blur away the look of pores, fine lines, and wrinkles. Tightline Full Lash Length Black Primer with skinny wand coats and primes your lashes. Clinically proven to quadruple the volume of your lashes, Hello Lashes 5-in-1 Mascara infuses your lashes with a blend of lash-enhancing and conditioning ingredients. Vitality Flush Stain Stick is a long-wear flush of naturally pretty color that doesn’t dry out your lips or skin.

How to use — With the Heavenly Luxe Buffing Airbrush Foundation Brush, swirl circles in Celebration Foundation to grab product. Buff into skin in circular motions.

Starting at the root of your lashes hold the Tightline Full Lash Length Black Primer Skinny Wand horizontally then wiggle and sweep through to the tips. For a more visible eyeliner effect, gently press the Tightline wand along the base of your lash line, filling in the gaps between your lashes. Move along the entire upper lash line for a beautiful eyeliner effect.

Starting at the base of your lashes, hold the Hello Lashes brush horizontally, then wiggle and sweep the brush up and through to the tips. Next, hold the brush vertically and push up your lashes. Finally, use the lash ball detailer to add definition and separation to your lower, inner, and outer corner lashes.

Apply Vitality Flush 4-in-1 Reviver Lip & Cheek Stain Stick to lips, cheeks, and any area you desire a beautiful sheer wash of vitality-filled color. To give your cheeks a pop of youthful color, gently pat and blend into the apples of your cheeks.
From It Cosmetics.

What I think: I recieved this kit complementary for my honest review. I like all of the products, but especially love the celebration foundation and the brush, the Tightline because it is cool and very different. The Vitality Flush is excellant on my lips, but it’s heavy get formulation is a little heavy on my cheeks. The color is gorgeous, though! And the Hello Lashes is a bit tricky to use, but give HUGE Lashes!

This set is available for one day only — March 18, 2013 until Midnight at http://qvc.co/ItCosmeticsfortyflirtyfab.

Fresh New Spring Beauty Products!

Winter getting you down? I find that being snowed in makes me want to get out and go shopping! Today, I finally got out of the house and went looking for some bright spring makeup. Some of the bright shimmery colors did lift my spirit. Here are some great new finds:

BB tinted treatment 12-hour primer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 sunscreen ($34 USD) — This is a different product than I have tried before. It is a multi-tasker that works as a primer, moisturizer, light foundation, anti-aging treatment and sunscreen to give a youthful-looking glow.

The Claim: Indulge and nourish your skin with tarte’s innovative BB tinted treatment which offers multiple skincare and makeup benefits in one eco-chic tube. This powerfully pure formula not only works as a skin-soothing treatment, but as a moisturizer, sunscreen, primer and foundation that visibly improves skin’s overall appearance for a youthful-looking glow. This 12-hour longwear, anti-aging, oil-free tinted treatment primer offers light-to-medium buildable coverage that helps even skin tone and conceals discoloration, acne and other skin imperfections. The creamy, silky formula goes on smooth, hydrates skin and blends easily leaving you with a natural, flawless finish while the broad-spectrum, chemical-free SPF 30 offers ideal protection from the sun’s harmful UVA/UVB rays.

Powered by tripleB complex: a proprietary blend of natural diamond powder, plants and lipoamino acids that diffuses light and minimizes the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and pores while improving the appearance of skin luminosity
Broad-spectrum, chemical-free SPF 30 offers ideal protection from the sun’s harmful UVA/UVB rays.

What I think: I like this for a few reasons. First, it has SPF 30 — that is amazing for makeup of any kind. If your moisturizer doesn’t have SPF, this can do that job for you. Also, for a primer, you get pretty good coverage. It could be the only face product (besides powder and a little concealer). I gives a natural matte finish. This is available in 4 shades — Fair, Light, Medium and Tan. If you plan on using foundation over this, the shade doesn’t need to match exactly. I use a combination of Fair and Light and I can use it for foundation.

Purchase at www.tartecosmetics.com.

tarte cheek stain in Awakening ($30 USD) — The stain that started it all in a glowy nude shade with pink undertones. tarte’s award-winning and best-selling cheek stain gives you a gorgeous, natural flush in a gel or cream consistency. Rounded top cheek stains are gel based stains, while flat top cheek stains are the cream based version.

The Claim: This lightweight glow-getter imparts a natural flush – like someone just pinched your cheeks! Get the look of love and an instant pop of soft & dreamy color by applying this to the apples of your cheeks. Unlike traditional stains that are hard to apply, this goof-proof tint melts into skin easily and gives you 20 seconds of blending time before it sets in place for all day wear.

Powered by t5 super fruit complex™: a proprietary blend of the five most active antioxidant-rich superfruits (maracuja, goji, açaí, acerola, and pomegranate), this complex delivers anti-aging and skin-restorative benefits to skin with each application.

Maracuja: rich in essential fatty acids (EFAs) known to replenish, rebuild, and brighten skin; high dose of pure Vitamin C gives the appearance of brighter skin; powerful anti-aging elixir promotes active skin recovery and rejuvenation; maximum hydration quenches dry skin.

What I think: I love this color on. It is neutral but does have a hint of rosy color. Perfect for spring looks. It smoothes on so easily and blend right in — even if you have a bit of powder on.

You can purchase at www.tartecosmetics.com.

It Cosmetics Hello Light Anti-Aging Creme Luminizer with Brush ($35 USD, QVC.com) — An antiaging powerhouse for naturally pretty, lit-from-within skin. This Hello Light Anti-Aging Luminizing Creme and Heavenly Luxe Pointed Complexion Brush are all about the look of light, natural radiance and illumination. The formula is infused with skin-loving, antiaging, and hydrating ingredients that work in harmony to hydrate, condition, and nourish your skin. The Heavenly Luxe Pointed Complexion Brush gives you an airbrushed application exactly where you want it.

The Claim: This truly innovative formula contains ingredients and antioxidants that hydrate, condition, and nourish your skin. It gives you a lit-from-within glow that leaves skin silky, velvety, and supple without settling into lines and wrinkles. Paraben-free, it’s your perfect finishing step for the look of light, lift, illumination, and natural radiance.

What I think: I like to use the brush and apply the over the areas of my face I wish to appear lifted or highlighted like above my brows, under my eyes, above above cheekbones, or straight down the bridge of my nose. The cream formulation makes it easy to blend. Very nice!

Purchase at www.qvc.com.

It Cosmetics Anti-Aging Hydrating Sheer Lipstick Trio ($39.50 on sale for $35.92 QVC.com) — Vitality Lip Flush Lipstick Butters are an ultra-hydrating lipstick, lip gloss, and antiaging, lip-conditioning balm all in one to help soothe and protect lips while giving you a gorgeous flush of color. The truly innovative formula works to help hydrate, condition, and nourish your lips, minimizing the appearance of lip lines and wrinkles. Plus, Vitality Lip Flush Lipstick Butters are packed with antioxidants that provide protection from wrinkle-causing free radicals. This made-in-the-USA formula is also paraben-free.

The Claim: Vitality Lip Flush Lipstick Butters give that long-wear flush of naturally pretty color, the antiaging hydration of a super luxe-treatment lip balm, and are infused with a powerful hydrating base that doesn’t dry your lips. Plum oil, argan oil, jojoba, cherry oil, and a power-packed formula of antiaging and good-for-you ingredients drench your lips with hydration. The naturally pretty shades work on all skin tones. The shades are:

0.09-oz Vitality Lip Flush Lipstick Butter in Pillow, a sheer nude pink shade
0.09-oz Vitality Lip Flush Lipstick Butter in In Love, a sheer flushed cranberry red shade
0.09-oz Vitality Lip Flush Lipstick Butter in Darling, a sheer rosy pink shade

What I think: I think these are great for a light lip look. My favorites are In Love and Darling. I usually like lighter shades on my lips, but Pillow is a bit orange for me. This is a great value for three glosses! You can also mix the colors together.

Purchase at www.qvc.com

NEW Laura Mercier Limited Edition Free Spirit Baked Eye Colour Palette ($48 USD) — Whether blended or worn individually, a few strokes of the gentle shades in this palette create an effortless, fresh spring look. The palette consists of five semi-matte shades, with a gradation of colours from blue to blush (including: Blue Zen, Soft Cloud, Satin Ribbon, Bare Yoga, and Pink Tutu).

What I think: I haven’t tried this yet, but I know that Laura Mercier’s baked shadows are gorgeous. Really well pigmented and so pretty on! These colors just look like spring to me!

Available at www.lauramercier.com

NEW Laura Mercier Limited Edition Shade Crème Smooth Lip Colour in Arabesque ($26 USD) This luxurious, comforting and rich lip shade provides rich colour with one smoothing swipe. The cushiony, lightweight texture can be layered to create full coverage with a lustrous finish.

What I think: This luxury lipstick goes on so smoothly. It is such a pretty color — very light but fully color-saturated.

Purchase at www.lauramercier.com.

Enjoy!

www.lauramercier.com

Chase Away The Winter Blahs With New Makeup And Nail Shades

It Cosmetics Luxe Eyeshadow Palette ($38 USD) — 12 Luxe Waterproof High Performance Eyeshadows with Age Reverse and Prevent Complex packed with hydrating and skin loving ingredients. Working hand in hand with leading plastic surgeons, IT Cosmetics introduces “Anti-Aging” Luxe Eyeshadow Palette with Brush. This naturally pretty collection of 12 Waterproof and highly pigmented eye shadows are comprised of twelve separate hand-selected trio of desert island must have shades designed to bring out your eye color and sparkle! Hydrating and skin loving ingredients give you high performance color that lasts all day, plus anti-aging benefits for younger looking, naturally pretty eyes! Each ultra luxe shadow is infused with an ultra-hydrating age reverse and preventative complex including hydrolyzed collagen, green tea, acai and Vitamins A, C & E. Talc, paraben, sulfate, mineral oil, petrolatum, synthetic fragrance, and phthalate free. Hypo-allergenic and non-comedogenic.

This palette has a good mix of dramatic shades as well as shadows for every day looks. The dark shades make great eye liners as well. Purchase at http://www.itcosmetics.com

Smashbox Waterproof Shadow Liner ($22 USD) — Stay-put shadow and long-wearing liner in one-there’s even a built-in smudger! Give eyes soft definition wherever, whenever with this travel-friendly, mistake-proof shadow liner. The creamy, waterproof formula glides on effortlessly for lasting look possibilities.

• Totally waterproof, crease-resistant formula
• Smudge as a liner or blend as a shadow for all-over, longwearing color
• Light-reflecting pearls give high-drama color and shimmer, while emollients create a silky, creamy texture

I have been enjoying the pretty copperish brown shade Luminous Fig. It is soft and great for every day, but there are darker and brighter shades, too! Available at http://www.smashbox.com

Clark’s Botanicals Ultra Rich Lip Tints ($19 USD) — Using an intensely hydrating formula of natural moisturizers (including Shea Butter, Aloe Leaf Extract, Jojoba and Sweet Almond Oil) and Marine Collagen Microspheres that act like miniature water reservoirs, CB’s Ultra Rich Lip Tints deliver intense, long-lasting hydration. Vanilla Planifolia and Jasmine Extracts add a delectable flavor that will have you re-applying—even when you don’t need to! They are available in 6 shades: Alexandra Rose, Carlotta Pink, Madge Mauve, Rachel Red, Moore Nude, and Because I Love You.

I have Alexandra Rose. It is so pretty(maybe a great Valentine’s Day gift idea?), a fresh medium shimmery pink gloss that is also good for your lips! Available at http://www.clarksbotanicals.com

The new China Glaze® “Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away” ($7 USD Each)inspired nail polish collection will bring to life the wonderfully exotic artistry that is presented throughout the film. The China Glaze® nail polish collection combines rich crèmes, soft shimmers and bold glitters to create 12 limited edition shades including:

• Whirled Away – Black and white collage glitter
• It’s a Trap-eze – White cream base with multi glitter
• Escaping Reality – Neon raspberry pink
• Surreal Appeal – Rich coral crème
• Def Defying – Lime green crème
• Running in Circles – Cilantro green shimmer
• Hanging in the Balance – Cerulean blue crème
• Water You Waiting For – Shimmering blue green purple
• Creative Fantasy – Grape neon
• Bend Over Backwards – Pepper red shimmer
• Igniting Love – Hot tamale red crème
• Get Carried Away – Multi-sized black and red collage glitter with black crème

I love mixing the creme’s with the glitters. The colors are fun and bright — perfect to perk up the winter blahs! Visit http://www.chinaglaze.com to learn more.

Another fun China Glaze Collection is Tranzitions. China Glaze® Tranzitions’ revolutionary new nail lacquer reacts when a clear top coat is applied,

changing the color from one shade to another for a stunning effect. Wear any of the six beautiful,
color-shifting shades alone, or allow your creativity to run wild and create intricate nail designs by
applying a top coat in specific places. Try different looks using nail art brushes, free-hand designs
or nail guides. Because each shade changes color, you get two lacquers in one, creating an
entirely new look with just one swipe.

The China Glaze® Tranzitions collection features six shades, though with the color transition, you

get 12 unique shades including:

• Split Perso-NAIL-ity – Dusty pink shifts to fuchsia
• Duplicityy – Mint green shifts to vibrant teal
• Modify Me – Periwinkle blue shifts to indigo blue
• Altered Reality – Teal blue shifts to turquoise
• Metallic Metamorphosis – Silvery grey shifts to bluish-charcoal grey
• Shape Shifter – Smokey violet shifts to dark purple

How It Works:
Step 1: Apply a base coat.
Step 2: Apply two coats of China Glaze® Tranzitions shade of choice. Allow to completely dry.
Step 3: Lastly, apply one coat of clear top coat such as China Glaze® Fast Forward and watch the color change right before your eyes.

These are very cool, but when you apply the top coat, the darker shade is a little streaky. I think it would take practice to master a perfect look, but really fun to try! Visit http://www.chinaglaze.com to learn more.

Enjoy your new look!

Update Your Makeup For Fall With Products From It Cosmetics!

It Cosmetics has become one of my favorite beauty companies in the last year or so. Everything I try by this company has the best ingredients and most innovative technology available.

It Cosmetics Anti-Aging Celebration Foundation with Brush ($39.56 USD qvc.com) — Rich in peptides, hydrolyzed collagen, and anti-aging technology, Celebration Foundation is a full-coverage, anti-aging foundation that gives you the power to achieve flawless, airbrushed complexion perfection! It delivers highly pigmented perfect coverage that will never crease or crack and is designed not only to cover, but also to make skin appear younger. The anti-aging technology gives you a flawless airbrushed finish that looks and feels like silk. It absorbs oil and shine without settling into lines and wrinkles. The Heavenly Luxe Buffing Airbrush Foundation Brush is the most ultra-luxe, ultra-plush tool for perfect airbrushed application. This foundation is available in 5 shades — Fair, Light, Medium, Tan and Rich.

What I think — I am mostly a liquid and cream makeup girl. But, if I am going to wear a powder foundation, it like it to be pressed and not loose (loose always finds its way to my pores and fine lines). I like using this over a primer and it gives a full coverage when I do. I buff the powder on with the brush and my skin looks even and smooth. A good brush is just as important as the foundation, I think. The foundation and brush sold together is a good value!

It Cosmetics Eye Shadow Trio ($24 USD itosmetics.com) — Working hand in hand with leading plastic surgeons, IT Cosmetics introduces “Naturally Pretty” Luxe Eyeshadow Trios. This naturally pretty collection of 3 Waterproof and highly pigmented eye shadows are comprised of a trio of hand-selected, must have shades designed to bring out your eye color and sparkle! Hydrating and skin loving ingredients give you high performance color that lasts all day, plus anti-aging benefits for younger looking, naturally pretty eyes! Each ultra luxe shadow is infused with an ultra-hydrating age reverse and preventative complex including hydrolyzed collagen, green tea, acai and Vitamins A, C & E. Talc, paraben, sulfate, mineral oil, petrolatum, synthetic fragrance, and phthalate free. Hypo-allergenic and non-comedogenic. Available in Matte Luxe (shown), Pearl Luxe, Pretty in Plum, Pretty in Amber, Pretty in Smoke.

What I think — Beautiful shades that last long with an eye primer! These shadows are medium pigmented, you have to get a lot on the brush for maixmum color. But they are very smoothing on the eyelids and the colors are very pretty! My favorites are the Pretty in Plum and Pearl Luxe.

It Cosmetics “No Tug” Anti-Aging Silk Waterproof Eyeliner Trio ($29 USD, or $24 USD for a Duo, qvc.com) — Utilizing cutting-edge technology, No-Tug Silk Anti-aging Eyeliners glide on saturated, rich color without tugging on your delicate eyelids.
Who is it for: Anyone who wants rich, luxe eyeliner color and application without tugging on the delicate eyelids. Anyone who wants anti-aging benefits and wants to instantly diffuse the look of lines and wrinkles on the eyelids. Anyone who wants a naturally pretty look using skin-loving, high-performance ingredients. Anyone who wants a liner that can be used on both the inner and outer rims as well as the lash line. The trio includes eyeliners in Black, Brown and Plum. The duos are Black/Brown and Plum/Bronze.

What I think — These are very soft eye pencils. The positive is that they glide on very easily, even in the inner rims of the eyes. The negative is that if you press too hard, the tip will break off. Also, after a few hours, the eyeliner on my bottom lash line begins to smear, even though these are supposed to be long-wearing. Still, the color payout is very good and they are so easy to apply! I love the Bronze for bottom lashes and the Plum is very pretty as well. I wear the Black every day on the inner rims of my upper lashes. It gives the appearance of full, dark lashes!

It Cosmetics Vitality Lip Flush Anti-Aging Lipstick Trio ($39.50 USD, $26.36 for a Duo and $20 for a single on qvc.com) What is it: Vitality Lip Flush takes the place of four products–your lipstick, anti-aging conditioning lip balm, ultra-hydrating lip gloss, and lip stain, all in one! This truly innovative formula contains It Cosmetics’ Hydra-Luxe technology, including ingredients such as plum oil, cherry oil, shea butter, aloe, and jojoba that all work together to treat, hydrate, condition, and nourish your lips, minimizing the appearance of lip lines and wrinkles. Plus, Vitality Lip Flush is packed with antioxidants, including vitamins A, C, and E, acai, green tea, and white tea. This made-in-the-USA formula is paraben-free. Who is it for: Anyone who wants to add a naturally pretty flush of color to their lips that lasts! Anyone who wants ultra-hydrated and conditioned lips. The naturally pretty shades work on all skin tones. Why is it different: Vitality Lip Flush was developed to give that long-wear flush of naturally pretty color, the anti-aging hydration of a super-luxe treatment lip balm, and a powerful stain that doesn’t dry out lips. Plum oil, cherry oil, and a power-packed formula of anti-aging and good-for-you ingredients drench your lips with hydration. How do I use it: Apply directly from the tube. All three shades give a sheer, naturally pretty flush of color that lasts. From It Cosmetics. The trio includes Je Ne Sais Quoi, a sheer pink; Love Story, a rich, just-bitten pink; Pretty Woman, a sheer berry. Duos are Je Ne Sai Quoi and Damsel, a soft pink nude and Love Story and Pretty Woman.

What I think — These are so fantastic! My favorite lip products at the moment. They glide on smoothly and all give a natural color that leave behind a soft stain. They are all my favorites, except Pretty Woman, which is a little dark for me, but still pretty. They are definitely worth the price. They only downfall is that with all of the wonderful ingredients, they can melt or break easily. My first Je Ne Sais Quoi has melted into the lid and I have to get it out with a lip brush! Still, they are awesome!

I recommend all of these, but especially the Lip Flushes. Enjoy!

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It Cosmetics Today’s Special Value on QVC 7/27/12

Starting at Midnight EST on July 27, 2012, This fab kit by It Cosmetics will be QVC’s Today’s Special Value. It is called the Hello Beautiful! Vitality Anti-Aging 5 Pc Color Collection. It is a $212 value and it will be on sale for $59.94. Such a good value for some of my favorite products.

The collection contains:

New—Super-size 1 oz. Bye Bye Under Eye Anti-Aging Vitamin K & Collagen Concealer—4 shades available ($72 value)
Heavenly Luxe Dual Airbrush Concealer/Foundation Brush ($48 value)
New—Live, Love, Laugh, Vitality Anti-Aging Brightening Face Disc with Blush Stain & Drops of Light Luminizer ($38 value
Heavenly Luxe Ultra-Plush Jumbo Powder Brush ($58 value)
Vitality Lip Flush 4-in-1 Lipstick Stain in Je Ne Sais Quoi—sheer pink ($20 value)

Bye Bye Under Eye is my absolutely favorite concealer because it covers so well. With the lovely dual brush, you can blend it all over the face as a foundation.

I received the face disc last year, and the highlighter was darker and the blush wasn’t as bright. The new disc is gorgeous. The blush and highlighter are shimmery and so brightening on the skin. The bronzer is matte so it is perfect to contour the face. And the huge brush is so soft and perfect for applying the face disc.

And I LOVE the lip flush! It looks clear in the tube, but applies a medium bright pink — so healthy-looking! But watch out in the heat. Mine melted a little in my warm bathroom.

Watch QVC starting at midnight or visit www.qvc.com to learn more and purchase.

Enjoy!

Fresh New Makeup For Spring and Summer

It’s time to lighten and brighten up your makeup for the warmer months! Some of the following products are new — and some just new to me — but all are lovely for the summer!

Essence Sun Club Bronzing Powder ($3.99 USD) — This is a gorgeous matte bronzer that can be used on face or body — it comes in a nice large compact. To apply, you can use the NEW essence powder brush ($3.49 shown above), and sweep the bronzing powder in blonde or brunette ($3.99) to the hollows of the cheek – making sure to follow through with your stroke and blend the matte color up to temples and slightly into the hairline. Also, don’t forget to brush a little on your forehead and down to the jawline. I love me some contouring! Also, I have the brunette and even though my skin tone is light, the color was not too dark. If you need more color, layer.

Available at Ulta stores and www.ulta.com

Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics Luminous Crème Blush ($27 USD) Give cheeks a burst of color and radiance with this cream-textured blush. The oil-free formula combines a shimmering glow with sheer, long-wearing color. Wear as a cheek color or highlighter, or layer with powder blushes for extra vibrancy.

For the Spring, there are two new shades:

Plum Satin — a rose-berry shade with a hint of shimmer.

Pink Cashmere — a lively, matte carnation pink.

I have the Plum Satin, and it is so gorgeous! Easy to blend and a beautiful light shade on.

Purchase at www.ybskin.com

IT Cosmetics Vitality Lip Flush Anti-Aging Lipstick Stain

Vitality Lip Flush Anti-Aging Lipstick Stain ($20 USD) takes the place of your lipstick, anti-aging conditioning lip balm, ultra-hydrating lip gloss, and your lip stain! This truly innovative formula contains Hydra-Luxe Technology including ingredients such as plum oil, cherry oil, shea butter, aloe, and jojoba that all work together to treat, hydrate, condition, and nourish your lips. It minimizes the appearance of lip lines and wrinkles. Plus, this lip flush is packed with anti-oxidants including acai, green tea, white tea, and vitamins A, C, and E to fight free-radical attack.

I have tried this in Je Ne Sais Quois, a sheer pink flush shade that looks almost clear in the tube. It feels so moisturizing on and leaves your lips a pretty pink for hours. Finally — a moisturizing lip stain.

You can purchase this alone or in a set with one or two other colors at www.qvc.com.

If you are looking to splurge try, Ellis Faas Spring Gift Set ($85 USD). The set contains the Creamy Eyes E106, which is a lilac taupe – ideal to create a soft smokey eye. The lilac Light E304 can be used for amethyst-like sparkly highlights. And to complete our Spring Gift Set, Ellis chose the juicy, nude pink Milky Lips L207, which is a lovely combination with the eye products.

Available at www.ellisfaas.com.

Enjoy!

Black Friday Deals From It Cosmetics

Visit www.itcosmetics.com to purchase. Enjoy!

Breakthrough Mascaras by It Cosmetics, Hourglass Cosmetics and CoverGirl

I love, love, love mascara! Here are three amazing new ones:

It Cosmetics Hello Lashes 5-in-1 Volumizing Mascara Duo ($29.00 USD) — What is it: Developed with leading plastic surgeons, Hello Lashes 5-in-1 Treatment Mascara revolutionizes and takes the place of five products–volumizing mascara; conditioning, hydrating lash primer; lash-enhancing serum; lash tint; and a lash comb/curler! Hello Lashes offers the blackest of black color that lasts and doesn’t flake or fade. The triple-brush lengthens, curls, and separates lashes while the innovative Magic Wand lash ball detailer tip is designed to reach every last inner and outer corner lash.

What I think: An amazing mascara that lengthens, curls and thickens lashes. The unique feature of this mascara is the ball on the end that reaches inner and outer lashes plus when used straight up, really lengthens upper and lower lashes. My little lashes look so long that they almost reach my eyebrows! I also have to wait for my mascara to dry before I put my glasses on or it smears! Visit www.qvc.com to purchase.

Hourglass Film Noir Lash Lacquer ($28.00 USD) — An ultra-glossy, inky black top coat for lashes that creates length,
volume, and showstopping shine. Formulated for application on top of mascara, Film Noir Lash Lacquer transitions your eyes from work day to cocktail hour, or vamps up your look for an extra kick of drama any time you desire. It features a unique brush applicator and latex-like formula that fans lashes out to sensational proportions.

Before applying, make sure there’s just enough product lightly coating the applicator brush, and wipe any excess onto the inside edge of the tube. Using the brush applicator, paint lacquer onto the bottom and top lashes in short, even strokes. Apply lacquer to the tips of the outer corners of top lashes only for a more natural look.

What I think: At first I thought this product wouldn’t be useful — an extra step to make lashes look better? I was skeptical. But after I “painted” the lacquer on my lashes, they were longer, shiny and super black! Perfect for a night out! Visit www.hourglasscosmetics.com or www.sephora.com to learn more.

CoverGirl NatureLuxe Mousse Mascara ($8.49 USD) gives you stunning volume while leaving your lashes light and lifted!

The breakthrough mousse formula exchanges specific synthetic polymers with natural beeswax and tapioca to help make it 20% lighter than the most expensive mascara* Hypoallergenic. Removes easily with soap and water. Ophthalmologically tested.

What I think: Wow! It is difficult to find a natural mascara that gives good volume — but this one certainly does. It is also perfect for contact lens wearers. Plus, very affordable. Visit www.covergirl.com to learn more and purchase at mass market retailers. Enjoy!