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Three Custom Color’s Lip and Cheek Stains

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Jul 032010

I had never had a chance to try Three Custom Color’s products. I’ve never gotten so attached to a lipstick that I needed a custom blend, and they certainly aren’t available at retail here in my little neglected corner of the world.

But at The Makeup Show I was able to get my hands on a sample of their products, and I absolutely love them. Now, the samples weren’t marked with what they were or the shades, so these are all educated guesses on my part. If you think it might be different, or have some inside knowledge, please let me know so I can make the necessary changes.

These are the Lip and Cheek Stains, from what I can tell. I applied them to my lips with a simple lip brush. You can use your finger on your cheek if you wish, or a blush brush. But I’m a finger kind of girl when it comes to cream blushes.

My introduction to Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Lip Tars

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Jun 082010

I think everyone has been talking about Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics’ Lip Tars for about a year now, and I had never even seen one in the flesh until The Makeup Show in NYC last month. They are heavily pigmented little tubes of awesome, and I am having an excellent time playing with them.

New for 2010 is a shade called Grandma, that I absolutely love.

A lippie splurge: Chanel’s Rouge Coco in Paris with Red Shine Glossimer

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Jun 072010

I generally don’t splurge on lip products. It’s not that I don’t love them, it’s more that I generally forget to use them on a regular basis. Lip balms are a necessity, and sit right on my nightstand, but lipsticks just don’t get used very often. And I’m not a huge fan of lip glosses, as they rarely show up on my lips, and I could just use Vaseline and get the same result.

But I’m making an effort to pull out my lip products and really give them a go. Maybe I can create a new habit. And so the Seven Fabulous Days of Lips was born.

Estee Lauder Releases Love Your Lips Collection in Time for Valentines Day

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Feb 012010

This special limited edition collection of 12 Signature Hydra Luster lipsticks and four new Kissable Lip Gloss shades will be available in February at Estee Lauder counters and online as well.

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, thes lipstick feature a special LOVE stamp on each bullet and the glosses have the same unique design on each vial.

The Signature Lipstick is available in the following shades:

Lustrous Pink
Lush Rose
Cherry Kiss (New for this collection)
Perfect Pink
Pink Kiss (New for this collection)
Radiant Wine
Rich Berry
Chelsea Rose
Radiant Rose
Coral Kiss (New to this collection)
Portofino Coral
Spanish Red

The Kissable Lip Gloss is designed to give you a sheer wash of color on it’s own, or you can layer it over the Signature Lipstick for extra shine and is available in four new colors:

Sweet Kiss
Cherry Kiss
Pink Kiss
Coral Kiss

The Signature Lipstick retails for $19.50, and the Kissable Lip Gloss retails for $18.

NARS Spring 2010 Collection

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Jan 292010

The collection was inspired by Catherine Deneuve’s role in Lucille in La Chamade:

Mr. Nars was going for shades that were as versatile as they were sexy, and Ms. Deneuve provided some beautiful inspiration.

And without further ado, here is the collection:

Duo Eyeshadow in Kuala Lumpar: gold-infused rose with boysenberry

Duo Cream Eyeshadow in Camargue: golden moss and sienna

Single Eyeshadow in D. Gorgeous: dusty lilac

Lipstick in Crusing: neutral pink

Nail Polish in Purple Rain: intensely gothic purple

Glitter Pencil in Bains Douches: sky blue infused with silver glitter

Lip Gloss in Ophelia: high shine strawberry

Lip Gloss in Easy Lover: springtime fuschia

So, anything that you’re wanting to get your hands on? I want to try Easy Lover and definitely the Purple Rain nail polish. That just looks gorgeous.

Tom Ford Brings Me Pleasure Once Again

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Jan 272010

Tom Ford is my make-believe boyfriend. Everything he does is just beyond stylish and there isn’t anything better than a gorgeous older man in a Tom Ford suit. I’m just saying.

However, this isn’t about my obsession with Tom Ford the man. Clearly I have one, but this is about Tom Ford the fragrances. In 2007, Mr. Ford created his Private Blend Collection which included 12 fragrances. Several have been added since then, and all of them are extremely unique.

I don’t have a Tom Ford beauty counter anywhere near me, so I was excited to visit the counter at Neiman Marcus in Dallas. All of the fragrances were amazing, but I had to make a choice, and I ended up choosing Champaca Absolute.

Champaca is a relative of the magnolia tree, which has never done much for me in terms of scent. Perhaps most magnolia scents I’ve smelled were artificial, I’m not sure. So I’m a little surprised that I would be so interested in a champaca note, but I’m not adverse to all grand florals, especially if they are sultry.

And this one definitely qualifes as sultry. In fact, the cognac note makes it wanton and drunken. It’s like a perfectly well dressed woman who has just snuck away from a secret rendevous and didn’t quite get her blouse situated perfectly. Which is exactly what I expect from Tom Ford – the man has managed to bring pure sex to the market, in my opinion.

The amber and sandalwood base lingers, and it’s not overly sweet, which is a departure from most florals. This one just continues to deepen and grow more interesting as you wear it.

And I have other Tom Ford news: the man himself is releasing a line of lipsticks! No product photos yet, or even many details except that there will be 10 shades in the line, but I’m hoping one that will make me look like this:

Complete with the glasses, please. Thanks.

Gift With Purchase from Marina Cosmetics

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Jul 092009

I’ve written about Marina Cosmetics before, and wanted to share this special offer with you before it expires. Purchase any Marina Hydrating Gloss for $22, and receive a full sized Sea Perfected Lipstick FREE. That is a gloss and a lipstick for $22. Can’t beat that.

The best part about these products is that they offer UVA and UVB protection, which isn’t something you find in many glosses or lipsticks, but is so important. Also, I’m told that if you use a Marina lip product for 56 days, you can see a 9% decrease in wrinkle depth to the lips.

Find them in salons near you or online at MarinaCosmetics.com.

Edited to Add: These discounts are available at the participating Beauty 360 locations only.

MAC’s Girl About Town Lipstick: My New Love and a New Dazzleglass

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May 012009

If you see me out and about this spring, chances are you are going to see me wearing this lipstick: it’s MAC’s Girl About Town. I paired it with their Magenta lip liner, and the two were made for each other.

I regret to say that I’m not sure if this is part of a collection or not – I simply saw it and knew that I needed to be wearing it. Since it was in with the regular lipsticks, I doubt it. But really, if you’re down with the fuschia craze, this color is for you.

One of the current collections that I did purchase something from was Double Dazzle. I passed on the mascara (especially since the SA didn’t have anything glowing to say about it), but I did buy Love Alert out of the collection. And guess what? It pairs beautifully with Girl About Town:Isn’t it lovely? The glimmer particles don’t really show up, but trust me, they are most certainly there. In fact, the Dazzle Glass line really reminds me of Chanel’s Glossamer, with the benefit of being quite cheaper! Here is Love Alert on plain lips:
And it was more pigmented of the collection, so don’t expect a lot of color there, but it really comes through with the glitter.

Grab all of them at MAC online or your local counter.

Marina Cosmetics Creates Gorgeous Summer Shades for Your LIps

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Apr 302009

Gorgeous browns, neturals and bronzes are always popular for summer. I know I tend to go towards shimmering neutrals with a touch of blue in them on my eyes, peachier blushes, and always neutral, shimmery lips. I guess I’m wanting to match that mythical tan that I never have, but those shades always scream “summer!” to me.

I had the opportunity to try some absolutely gorgeous lipsticks and lipglosses from Marina Cosmetics, all of them inspired by the colors of the seashore. The lip gloss above is called Manila Mango, and is my absolute favorite. It’s a heavily pigmented gloss, which is super hard to find, and it goes on without being gummy or sticky.

That could be because of the ingredients. Marina Cosmetics uses all natural ingredients from the sea. Two marine-based ingredients are at the heart of every formulation: Antileukine 6 (derived from golden seaweed) and nutrient-rich sea kelp. Anteleukine 6 is Ecocert certified and offers the best in lip-defense, acting to boost hydration, promote firmness and smoothness, and aid in decreasing wrinkle depth. In addition, it also helps to stimulate collagen synthesis, block inflammation, and prevent damage due to sun exposure. Organic sea kelp, which is high in silicon, offers vitamins and minerals to the lips, while helping to restore firmness and tone, prevent wrinkles, and promote softer, smoother, younger looking lips. Other ingredients include Buriti Oil, certified organic Jojoba oil, certified organic sunflower oil, as well as vitamin C and E.

Marina Cosmetics are available online. Lipsticks retail at $20.00 and lip glosses retail for $22.00. I can’t recommend them enough – they are gorgeous shades, last a long time, feel fantastic on the lips, and are eco-friendly.

Product Review: Max Factor Vivid Impact Lip Color

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Apr 302009

I had the opportunity to try out the Max Factor Vivid Impact lip color recently, and now I must rave.

I’ve gotten a bit disenchanted with drugstore brand lipsticks recently, because it seems as if I am forever layering it and trying to get the level of pigmentation that I am used to with my MAC lipsticks. While it may not be fair to compare lower end brands with MAC, I’m always looking for a bargain, and in the Max Factor Vivid Impact I think I’ve found it.

I tried #28, Rose Rage. It’s a nice mauve, nothing terribly special, and not really something that I would have picked out myself. However, that being said, I’ve discovered that it makes a really great everyday lipstick, one that works perfect with a nude or natural face. Putting it on is very easy – it glides right on and provides lots of moisture. In fact, it feels similar to one of my favorite lip balms that I’m putting on all the time! I’m not used to lipstick that gives that much hydration, so that is a bonus. Plus, the color is beautiful, pigmented, and lasts for quite some time. While I wouldn’t classify this lipstick as long-wearing, I figure if I’m going to be putting lip balm on all the time, it wouldn’t hurt to put a nice color on instead.

Here is a quick photo of me rocking the Rose Rage:

While I can’t find any Max Factor products in my area, I’m told that you can find it at Ulta and CVS. They retail for about $9, which is well worth it.

Love Lip Stains? Try Pixi Lip Blush

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Apr 132009

I’m on a Target rant lately, aren’t I? The truth is, I bought Pixi Lip Blush and stuck it in my cosmetic bag only to completely forget about it for almost four months.

That is really awful, isn’t it? I know. Believe me, I know. Clearly I have too much.

However, the good news is that I was cleaning out my cosmetic bag with the idea that I needed to really go through and make an effort to use what I already owned, instead of giving in to the temptation to buy more. And by doing that, I rediscovered what is probably the best lip stain I have ever used.

What makes Pixi Lip Blush different is the applicator. It’s like a felt-tip marker and it goes on easily and without much hassle. My second-favorite is my Revlon’s Just Bitten and it has a roller ball which can make application a touch sloppy.

The stain is true, and lasts well over six hours, according to my lips. I kept a gloss over the top of it most of the day, and I did not have to reapply during my entire shift at work. Bonus!

You know I have to point out a downside, because really, nothing is perfect. The bummer here is that this little baby is going to set you back about $18. Sorry about that. Good news? It lasts forever, you’ll love it, and if you’re a lip stain fan, you’ll be raving over it too.

Have You Heard About Too Faced’s Lip of Luxury?

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Jan 282009

While I’ve tried lots of Too Faced eye shadow combos (and loved them all), I only just recently found out about their lip product called Lip Of Luxury.

This formula contains shea butter and claims to help smooth out fine lines in and around the lips. The neat thing about it? It has fizzy and tasty champagne essences in it.

Comes in eight gorgeous shades, from shimmer to matte, so there is something for everyone.

Have you tried it? Is it really fabulous? I haven’t seen it in my local Sephora, but I’ll be looking for it.

Too Faced Lip Of Luxury, $18.

Product Review: Sephora Brand Lip Last

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Nov 222008

If you haven’t noticed, Sephora is rolling out their own line of professional-type tools, designed to help make your products last longer. I think most of the Sephora brand items are pretty good, especially given the price point, so I was excited to grab the Sephora Brand Lip Last. I’m always looking for something to make my lipstick last a bit longer.

The Sephora Brand Lip Last works pretty well. I’d say it keeps my lipstick on about twice as long as it would usually stay, but not as long as a lip stain would last. The downside? It’s really drying on the lips. In fact, when you apply it with the brush, it smells like straight up alcohol. I’m assuming that by drying the lipstick out, it enables it to last longer than usual. But it dries out your lips too! Putting a gloss on once the product has dried may be an option, but then I notice the lipstick not lasting as long.

Bottom line? Works great, for what it’s supposed to do. However, if your lips are already dry, I’d avoid this one like the plague.

Loving Bright Lipstick? Allure Names YSL’s Rouge Volupte- #10 Provocative Pink Best Bright Lipstick

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Oct 032008

And it’s easy to see why! That is some seriously bright fuschia. And that tube is a work of art all in and of itself. Here is how it’s described by YSL:

“A cream texture that becomes fluid on contact with your lips and nourishes them throughout the day while its colorshine complex magnifies the colour that comes in 18 shades. And its elegant golden case with YSL signature makes it a real jewel in your purse.”

And you know what else? Use your super beauty-girl sense and create a piece of art inspired by the lipstick, and win a trip to NYC! Enter now for your chance to win.

MAC’s Dark Lips Look

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Sep 232008

How much do I love this lip look? It’s dark and vampy without being over the top. Okay, the glitter might be over the top, but at least it’s not pure black, right?

Here is what MAC used to get the look:

Lip Pencil in Nightmoth
Lipstick in Dark Side (love this one – I bought it last year and wore it all winter long)
Glitter in Reflects Rust
LipGlass in Clear

Perfect for your next night out!

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