It's Zuzu's turn for the "What's in my ..." series, but she had such a hard time deciding what to highlight, she just decided to show the whole thing. Check out Everyday Beauty and see what's on--and in--Zuzu's dressing table.
30 June 2012
Beauty Spotlight: What's on Zuzu's Dressing Table!
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It's Zuzu's turn for the "What's in my ..." series, but she had such a hard time deciding what to highlight, she just decided to show the whole thing. Check out Everyday Beauty and see what's on--and in--Zuzu's dressing table.
Beauty Blog Link L♥ve 6/30/12
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Beauty Blog Link Love
Jenny from My Funny Valentine reviews a beautiful 'my cheeks but better' blush- the Estee Lauder Pure Color blush in Sensuous Rose.
Looking for affordable cruelty-free brands? Phyrra shares her favorite affordable cruelty-free brands with you!
Krasey Beauty introduces you to Benefit Beauty's newest superhero, Spy Gal!
Over at theNotice, Rae's wondering how much pigment an orange gloss ought to have. Check out two orange offerings by Lise Watier and Clarins to see if you can figure out the magic pigment-to-shine ratio.
How well does MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural fare as a powder and a bronzer? Let's hear the verdict at Adorable On Your Vanity!
Jessika aka polish insomniac hated brown polish... until a new polish from the land down under changed her mind!
Steal My Heart Lovee shows swatches and gives a complete honest review on the Anastasia See And Be Seen Set.
Lisamarie from Beauty Crazed may not be too bright but at least she can look bright with the new Dior Summer Mix Collection! Check out her swatches and be sure not to use any big words in the comment section!
Addicted to Beauty is going Korean beauty product crazy with an in depth tour of the Face Shop in South Korea.
Check out Jenn from Spiced Beauty views on Maybelline Dream Fresh BB in Deep!
Miss Beauty Nerd cannot decide which of Benefit's new Ultra Plush Lip Glosses she likes the best! They are all too cute!
Beauty Reflections gives 28 reasons to love Hourglass No.28 Primer Serum!
Prime Beauty along with the Beauty Blog Coalition is giving away two $300 VISA gift cards! Hurry and enter to win!
29 June 2012
China Glaze On Safari ♥ Sneak Peak
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China Glaze,
China Glaze On Safari,
Fall 2012
Based on the promo shots I was a little underwhelmed by the Fall 2012 China Glaze collection - so many deep reds and purples! But I could not have been more excited by the four shades I was sent to review. I already had three of the four on my wish list (Man Hunt, Jungle Queen & I’m Not Lion) and was surprised by how much I loved the fourth (Kalahari Kiss).
- Man Hunt - a medium blue jelly, definitely darker than Revlon Royal
- Kalahari Kiss - a smooth camel crème
- Jungle Queen - a deep purple “geige” very similar to Chanel Paradoxal
- I’m Not Lion - a gold based micro glitter with small holographic particles
Next week I will have full swatches and a review for you, along with comparison pictures. Until then, have a good weekend!
27 June 2012
Dermelect ME Peptide-Infused Nail Color Treatment - Swatches and Review
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Dermelect,
Dermelect ME
Yesterday I told you how I was in love with the new Dermelect ME polishes, and today I am going to show you just how gorgeous they are!
Provocative
Head Turner
Luxurious
Persuasive
Power Trip
I saved the best for last - Above ItI tried these polishes so many ways - with a basecoat, without a basecoat, with a topcoat, without a top coat. My favorite way to wear these polishes are directly without a base, topped of my with my trusty CND Air Dry. I have been able to get a full five days without chipping like this - just minimal tip wear. Being able to skip a basecoat and still getting the benefits of a treatment is AWESOME!
A few application tips:
- The polish may seems thick, but don’t fight it! The polish totally self levels and looks awesome. Just paint slowly as not to flood your cuticles.
- Because the polish is slightly thick, it’s easy to get too much polish on the brush. Be sure to wipe the brush carefully before applying. If you don’t get enough polish on the brush don’t worry - you can actually paint over wet polish immediately without cuticle drag!
- Resist the urge to thin! I added thinner to Above It the third time I wore it - yes I wore it three times! The thinner negated the polishes ability to self level and it was an uneven mess.
Dermelect ME retails for $14 and is available on www.dermelect.com and C.O. Bigelow in NYC.
I love these polishes and I think they are worth every penny!
26 June 2012
Dear Diary - I met a new polish, named Dermelect ME
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Dermelect ME,
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| Head Turner, Above It , Persuasive, Luxurious, Provocative, Power Trip |
May 28th, 2012
Dear Diary,
I just got a new product from Dermelect to try called ME and I am so excited! Dermelect is a cosmeceuticals company, which means there is a lot of science behind their products. From skin care to nail care, every product I have tried from them has worked. I love all of the Dermelect products I have tried, especially their Launchpad - it truly changed my nails. Now Dermelect is launch its own line of color polish, called "Me." This new line of lacquers from Dermelect sounds very promising… I am going to “give up” other polish brands for as long as I can to see if I can see a difference in the strength of my nails! Wish me luck!!!
HOW IT WORKS
"The first coat instantly bonds to the nail, while the second fuses with the base coat to create a flexible web of color that resists chipping and improves brittleness (patent-pending technology). The ME colors combine fast drying, high shine, and a healthy ‘green’ dose of vitamins, peptides, and moisture, offering a colorful solution to the contemporary woman’s beauty concern—aging hands and nails. For best results, two coats are recommended."
BENEFITS
· Strengthens weak, brittle nails
· Restores nail flexibility
· Helps nails resist chipping and splitting
· Provides long-lasting, high shine and bold color
· Water and detergent resistant
· Protects against UV rays
· DBP, Toulene, Formaldehyde, and cruelty FREE (no animal testing)
June 26th, 2012
Dear Diary,
I am really glad I decided to go steady with Dermelect for awhile... I only cheated with another brand once in three weeks! I tried these polishes so many ways - with a basecoat, without a basecoat, with a topcoat, without a top coat. I can’t wait to tell you all about it!
My first attempt was just the polish - no basecoat and no topcoat. That didn’t go to well, it smudged easily and the smooth surface didn’t last. Next I tried it without a basecoat. I used the pretty sky blue color called Above It. Even though I didn’t use a basecoat, my uneven nail beds disappeared under the polish, I used three coats and it was gorgeous! I loved it so much I posted it on Instagram:
The polish lasted so well without a basecoat, I couldn’t believe it! I wore it for 4 days strait and it never chipped!
These polishes self-level like no other polishes I have ever seen. Even if you have to go back over a spot, which normally causes a ridge of polish, it still self-levels! It must have something to do with how the polish bonds to itself. It’s truly amazing!
Let me tell you, in the middle of wear testing these polishes I took a break and used another brand. I am not going to name names, but the formula of that “other” polish reminded me of just how freakin’ awesome ME is!
Diary, I can’t wait until tomorrow when I get to show you pictures off all the shades!
Until then!
Disclosures: Intro image provided by Dermelect. Product provided in exchange for an honest review.
LAUNCH DATE
25 June 2012
Enter to win the BBC 4th of July Competition!
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Beauty Blogger Coalition,
giveaway
The Beauty Blog Coalition members may not all be American, but we do love to celebrate all holidays with our friends, so we bring you the 4th of July Competition, with not one but two $300 USD Visa gift cards!
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24 June 2012
Beauty Blogger Coalition Weekly Roundup Vol. 11
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- The Click You're It! Holiday Eye Palette started an obsession! Check out Mama Fashionista's top picks from Smashbox Cosmetics.
- Retrodiva has a holy grail alert! If you have oily skin and are tired of the "makeup slide" you will need to check out her new holy grail must-have.
- Glitter.Gloss.Garbage changes her mind about her favorite travel atomizer. It's Flo and she's giving one away!
- BlushingNoir has found the perfect Summer lip color in the MAC Beth Ditto Collection! BOOYAH!!!
- Blushing Basics shares her [awkward] style evolution with you. So she had a few-several-different hair colors, so what?
- You know you should wear some sort of sunblock every day, but so many people just won't! Here are 10 effective alternatives to sun block for Summer, suggested by The Advice Sisters, that will save your skin without having to apply a traditional cream or lotion.
- If you are looking for the perfect sun-kissed blush- then Lola from Lola's Secret Beauty Blog wants to share her love of Chi Chi Liquid Blush from Susan Thompson Cosmetics. It is a gorgeous must-have blush for the summer months!
- Want to win the latest from Suave Beauty? Curls N Pearls is giving away three sets of Everlasting Sunshine Body Wash & Lotion! Just leave a comment to enter!
- Harshleen from BeautyTidbits lists her top summer beauty picks. Check out the makeup products she’s totally hooked on right now!
- TheFabZilla was surprised to see "Made in China" label from tarte's eyeshadow palette. Known to be cruelty-free, she asked the company regarding their no-animal testing policy. Read tarte's response as they explain the difference between "made" and "sold" in China.
- Stephanie Louise of All Things Beautiful is showing off some fab Pacifica fragrances, all perfect for travel! From California Star Jasmine to Hawaiian Ruby Guava, something will definitely catch your fancy!
- Its that time again.. see what Geniabeme got in her June Little Black Bag! Theres lots of pictures of all her goodies!
- Phyrra is entrenched in an epic Battle of the Taupes! See which Taupe comes out on top!
- Marcia from Beauty Info Zone is also entrenched in the Battle of the Taupes. She and Phyrra didn't pick the same taupe so come see what taupe comes out on top for her.
- Laura from My Newest Addiction shares photos and opinions on the Zoya Beach and Summer Pinterest Trio!
- Jessika from polish insomniac jumps into the Makeup Wars - Battle of the Taupe Shadows with her guns blazing - is her Wet n Wild shade a winner in your book?
- Freshly back from Palm Beach, the Beauty Professor shares swatches of ALL twelve shades of her latest foundation discovery from Le Metier de Beaute.
- Do you know how many Indie Polish Brands are out there? Gia of Bottles and Bottles of Polish found a list of 166 brands, with links included- see which ones you like, and support small businesses by rocking a fabulous manicure!
- The Makeup Wars have started! Several beauty bloggers are battling it out over who makes the best taupe eyeshadow. See what taupes that were sent to battle from Pammy Blogs Beauty's makeup collection. These Makeup Wars girls love their taupes!
- Ro shows us how to achieve her simple summer makeup look on Creatively Yours by Ro.
- Zoya Isabel is a gorgeous shade of shimmery red...but what happens when it gets the doticure treatment?
- Happy Summer, everyone! Check out Anisha's California sunset inspired look using Sugarpill eyeshadows. It's fun, colorful, and oh-so-very wearable!
- Kim Porter is giving you the opportunity to win stylish Jamberry Nail Covers. These easy to apply, stylishly designed nail covers will keep your nails on-point all summer long!
- At Midnight Manicures, check out Water Marbling with Patricia and see this nail art technique at it's best.
- Spontaneous Chic got to try out and and couldn't wait to post an Armour Beauty review.
- The Big Reveal has finally come, says Emily Hudspeth! Part 3 or "The After" of the makeover series for this soon to be new mom is up! Now is time to show her as an "after". Next up, her makeup lesson.
- The Crumpet and 5 other Super Brits have been doing a Superheroes and Villlains nail art challenge - check out her Wonder Woman nails here -
- Lynn at Oh So Lacquered does some nail art this week and reveals the inspiration behind a simple stripe accent nail.
- Beauty from Liz is excited, because Maxfactor decided to sell nailpolishes in Estonia. Of course she got Fantasy Fire, but what else, please read here.
- Check out Beauty and Fashion Tech's MAC Satin Taupe and NARS Lhasa swatches and makeup look in the Makeup Wars Battle of the Taupes!
- Girl Gloss reviews Revlon Colorstay Overtime Lip Color.
- BeautyJudy found a mate for her bottle of French's Spicy Brown mustard. Bye bye, hot dogs. No, seriously. Check out this indie polish!
- Cosmetically Challenged says summer doesn't mean you can't wear foundation! Tinted Moisturizers allow you stay beautiful and protect you from the sun.
- Get a bronzed glow without the sun damage. Enter to win Borghese Splendore Body Bronzer from Lipgloss Break!
- Mina finally found a natural bar soap she loves, head over to Fabulous Awesomeness to see what she thinks of Reviva Labs Seaweed Soap!
- The weather in Estonia is getting warmer and warmer and so Miss L from Beauty by Miss L decided to do a bright summery water marble mani.
- Want big hair with lots of oomph? Hello Dollface tries new BangStyle for voluminous hair.
- Nails Beautiqued is showing how nailart doesn't have to be difficult. Nail Modes to the rescue!
- Perilously Pale has found her perfect pinky nude with Giorgio Armani Rouge d'Armani Beige.
23 June 2012
Beauty Spotlight Team 6/23/2012
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OMG it's TDF KWIM? Decoder included in The Pink Sith Blog’s review of the Dior Addict Extreme lipstick in Incognito #316.
This was a week of beauty blog battles and Beauty Info Zone has another one to share. This time it’s Bare Minerals Ready Eyeshadows that are duking it out. Don’t you want to know who wins?
After fears about reaching beauty saturation point, Modesty Brown writes about the products she's recently finished and considers whether they're worth re-purchasing.
This week Visionary beauty details a lovely limited editionDior travel palette
Lisamarie from Beauty Crazed celebrates the first day of summer by swatching a couple of items from the Essentiels de Chanel Fall Collection!
Prime Beauty shares her secret for perfect lips: SENSAI The Lipstick--the luxury lipstick you don't know about---yet!
Jessika the polish insomniac shows off her favorite taupe eyeshadow for less than $3!
London MakeUp Girl finally gets to grips with one of her long term items of longing. Does Kjaer Weis Eyeshadow in Divine live up to its name? Find out in her review: Kjaer Weis Divine review.
Want to get noticed this summer? Perilously Pale shows you how with the hot summer shades in the Anastasia See and Be Seen Kit. Even better this set is a deal!
15 Minute Beauty Fanatic tried out Milani's Powder Eye Shadows and thinks they might be just as good as MAC.
Paula, from Older Girl Beauty, talks about what every beauty girl dreads - throwing out makeup - thanks to a case of pinkeye.
22 June 2012
Coming Soon: China Glaze On Safari
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China Glaze On Safari,
Coming Soon,
Fall 2012
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Who's ready for fall? It feels like just a few days ago I was craving neons... Now I am craving the change of the season! Which is silly, since Summer just officially started! Let's check out some bottle shots, shall we? |
| Adventure Red-y |
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| Call of the Wild |
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| Desert Sun |
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| Elephant Walk |
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| Exotic Encounters |
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| I Herd That |
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| I'm Not Lion |
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| Jungle Queen |
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| Kalahari Kiss |
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| Man Hunt |
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| Prey Tell |
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| Purr-fect Plum |
If you just can't wait for swatches, you're in luck! My friend Jen has already purchased these at her local nail supply store, and you can check them out here.
The China Glaze® On Safari collection will be available at fine salons and beauty supply stores nationwide in July 2012.
Pretty Serious Cosmetics CGA - Swatches and Review
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lilac,
Pretty Serious Cosmetics
CGA is the last polish from Pretty Serious Cosmetics I have to show you. This is one of the polishes that Kaz gave for me to try out, and I must say I wasn’t sure if I would like it! Boy was I wrong! The shimmer in this polish is amazing! I applied three sheer coats to achieve the opacity that you see here.
Once again I wasn’t sure what the name CGA meant, so I checked Wikipedia and the Pretty Serious Cosmetics website for the answer. “Let your nails take you back to when Magenta and Cyan went hand in hand and changed the way we saw our computer screens forever. CGA pays homage to the humble beginnings of colour computing and the simpler times of a four colour palette!”
CGA can be purchased directly from http://www.pretty-serious.com. for $9.95. Right now the Australian Dollar and the U.S. Dollar are almost dead on, but this of course could change. The shipping is not overpriced and my package arrived fairly quickly from Australia!
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