Lipstick Musings

Eye Liner Review: Tarte Amazonian Clay Waterproof Liner in Bronze

I'm normally a fan of cake liners, followed closely by gel liners. They just offer much more control than pencils (and often, much better colors and more depth). They also usually last a lot longer on the eyes without smudging or fading. Tarte's Amazonian Clay Waterproof Liner is a great gel liner for all of those reasons.

MAC Lipglass Review: Pop Mode

Now that cold weather has returned (although it's about 70 degrees and cloudy out there today for some reason), I've abandoned my summer glosses and headed back to the darker side of lipstick. To me, Fall and Winter are pretty much exclusively the domains of opaque lip color, and nobody will ever convince me otherwise. That being said, there are times when it just isn't worth it to deal with all-out lipstick...like when you run out to the store with nothing but mascara on your eyes and no time to deal with a lip brush. So even in the darker months, I do occasionally dip into my gloss collection, with one requirement: the color must be deep, and the coverage must be heavier than your average gloss.

Ojon Damage Reverse Restorative Hair Treatment Review

Everyone wants gorgeous hair, right? Silky, smooth, shiny, bouncy-n-behavin' hair. Sadly, most of us don't have it naturally. For most of us, it takes a village to get our hair whipped into shape, and by village I mean chemicals, heat, and God-knows-what products. So our hair, which started out only marginally acceptable in the first place, ends up completely fried. Enter conditioning treatments, which promise to restore it to it's original (or better) state. Ojon makes such a miracle product in the form of the Damage Reverse Restorative Hair Treatment. But is it a true miracle worker? Hmmm....

The Perfect Flush: NARS Danmari All About Cheeks Palette Review

I love NARS blush. It's packed with pigment, finely milled, and blends like a dream. Somehow, it manages to pack a lot of color while still appearing sheer and soft on the skin. Many of the colors are seriously INTENSE, yet even on my pale skin they come off as a natural, soft flush. In my opinion, with the possible exception of Chanel's Jous Contraste, they are the best cheek colors on the market. That's why I was so thrilled to see the fabulous Danmari All About Cheeks Palette available at Sephora a few weeks ago.

Beauty Spotlight Team 11/26-11/27

The holidays are heating up for the Beauty Spotlight Team. We’re all so busy but it doesn’t stop any of us from bringing our love of beauty to you. Most of us have picked out just one of our many posts from the past two weeks to share with you. We invite you to read these and then take a look through our blogs to see what else we have been excited about. Enjoy!

Joey is in awe of perfumer Mandy Aftel's talent, and nowhere is Mandy's genius more evident than in her Shiso perfume - a fragrance that is simultaneously beautiful and disturbing. Read her review over at Beauty, Bacon, Bunnies!

Lisamarie from Beauty Crazed is stuffing your stocking with cute gift ideas - check out what she is hoping to get from Santa this year!

Marcia from Beauty Info Zone has found a skincare system that’s working beautifully for her. Find out why Somme Institute has hit the spot for her.

Modesty Brown attended a MAC Trends workshop and shares the tips she learned as a non-makeup artist. There's also a little look at some of the trends from the the AW11 catwalks.

Are your hands suffering the effects of cold weather and dry heat? Then Lipstick Musings has the cure, courtesy of L'Occitane!

Are you a fragrance lover or looking to finally explore the world scent a little more? Check out this incredible resource on Discovery and Sample Setson Perilously Pale!

Styrch at Pretty in Dayton gets back into glitter by admiring some Eye Candy.

Cindy from Prime Beauty is a sucker for shiny metallic eyeliners. Check out her newest love from Nars Cosmetics but get out your credit card first!

Visionary Beauty shows us two essential liners from the delightful and whimsical Rouge Bunny Rouge!

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

thanksgiving Pictures, Images and Photos

Wishing all of you a safe, happy, and fabulous Thanksgiving this year. I'm so thankful for each and every one of you!

A Treat for Dry Hands: L'Occitane Dry Skin Hand Cream

L'Occitane is one of my favorite lines for body care. I've already introduced you to the amazingly luxurious Cocoa Butter Ultra Rich Body Cream, which I've been slathering on every night before bed. It's done a great job of keeping me moisturized despite the cooling weather and assaults from dry heaters. I've found the Dry Skin Hand Cream to be equally effective for my hands.

Perricone MD Hypoallergenic Firming Eye Cream

I've been told I have sensitive skin, although I'm not totally sure that's the case. I do have some ruddiness and a few broken capillaries, but my skin rarely tingles or gets flushed when I use products with plenty of actives in them. However, on the advice of my aesthetician, I'm trying to tone things down a bit and see what happens. That's why I decided to try Perricone MD's new Hypoallergenic Firming Eye Cream. I wanted to see if there was any difference in using something specifically for sensitive types as opposed to my normal choice, which would be something with as many actives as possible.

Beauty Blog Link Love

Have you heard of Beauty Bloggers for Charity? Tune into BeautyBloggers.org between Nov. 28th and Dec. 12th to bid on some awesome products. The auctions will be open internationally and all proceeds will go to Doctors Without Boarders, so don’t miss it!

Addicted to Beauty is excited to hear about the latest scented mascara - Guerlain's Noir G! Will it be a hit or a miss?

Get them before they are gone - polish insomniac shows you two of the Nicole by OPI Holiday Glitters!

Have you found your perfect fall lip colour yet? Rae, at theNotice, unearths another "hidden gem" in the brand's permanent lineup. Be sure to check out her MAC Desire lipstick review to see it for yourself!

My Lips But Better learns why you should always get a sample before purchasing new foundation!

The Pink Sith tells you a story about an "Ugly Duckling" or sorts and how she was transformed by Votre Vu SnapDragon Body Cream. This story has a happy ending.

Want perfect party nails for this season? Amy Antoinette shows us some sparkle with Models Own Pink Fizz.

Tracy at Beauty Reflections says Deborah Lippmann Stairway To Heaven is winter skating party worthy!

Want a compact powder for great coverage and convenience? Bun Bun Makeup Tips recommends the MAC Studio Fix Foundation.

Have you seen Guerlain's Spring 2012 Collection yet? Anita at Pleasureflush wants everything! What about you?

Kajal Couture shares her 5 Must-Have MAC Shadows that complement every skin tone!

At Musing on Beauty, Mariella tries a shampoo that smells like creme brûlée and keep your color vibrant.

Prime Beauty's Guest Reviewer takes you on a fragrance journey - or should I say fragrance quest? See what she ended up choosing.

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Want to win 3 month's of free nail polish customized to your taste? Enter Perfectly Imperfect's Julep Maven giveaway!

Smashinbeauty is have a Sigma Beauty & E.L.F. Cosmetics Giveaway. Make sure to check it out.

Shivani at Adorable On Your Vanity is celebrating her puppy's first birthday, with a gorgeous namkesake lipstick from Dior, Dior Addict Lipstick in Millie. Come and tell who is cuter!

It's Holiday Giveaway time! Enter to win a Conair Spin Air Brush from Audrey Dao!

Beauty Spotlight Team 11/18/11--Mystery Makeup Bag

This week, it's Pretty In Dayton's turn to show us her Mystery Makeup Bag. Click on the link below the picture to see what she's got hidden in there!!

Mystery Makeup Bag Contents

Pretty in Dayton's makeup bag

Lovely Lips Review: Makeup For Ever Rouge Artist Intense #13

As you all know, I'm a fanatic about red lipstick. I've got pretty much every shade there is, from stop-sign red to blue-based red to strawberry, raspberry, and cherry red. There isn't one I won't try. That being said, I've been trying lately to expand my horizons and move on to new colors. Unfortunately, there aren't that many I can wear. While I can wear any shade that's dark or vivid, from orange all the way to purple and everything in between, I have to be careful when I wear anything light or too subdued since it makes my lips disappear. Then I get those oh-so-flattering comments from people like, "Are you feeling sick today?" or "Are you tired?" Just what you want to hear, right?

Perricone MD Advanced Eye Area Therapy Review

I'm a recent follower of Perricone MD products. I've known about the line forever, but frankly, between the mixed reviews I've read and the cost, I just haven't been moved to try anything from the line. But I've also been in the market for a good eye cream for-ev-er, and have yet to find my perfect solution. I suffer from the very first signs of aging in addition to puffiness and dark circles. Those three problems work together to create a less-than-fabulous look in the morning. So pretty much out of desperation, I decided to take the plunge and try Advanced Eye Area Therapy, which claims to reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, puffiness and dark circles.

Get the Glow: Guerlain Meteorites Perles Review

I've heard about Guerlain's Meteorites Perles forever. They are illuminating spheres which, when used together, cancel out coloration problems and give a soft glow to the skin. For whatever reason, I've never tried them. For a long time I didn't have any uneven color issues, so they seemed unnecessary. However, in recent years that's changed, so ostensibly I should have tried them a long time ago, but I never got around to it. Now that I finally have, I can't believe I missed out on them for so long.

Beauty Spotlight Team 11/12/11

The Beauty Spotlight Team always has excitement in store for you. Whether you are in the mood for fragrance, lipsticks, eye products or giveaways there’s something for you. If you want to put in your opinion about Limited Editions (and we all have strong opinions about that!) or learn about Google + we can provide that too. Have fun reading this week’s links.

Joey over at Beauty, Bacon, Bunnies can't believe that she's in love with a celebrity fragrance. Regardless of the name behind the fragrance, there is just no denying how delicious Boyfriend by Kate Walsh smells!

There’s a lot of sassiness going on at Beauty Info Zone. TheBalm Shady Lady Volume 3 has invaded Marcia’s life and she’s inviting others to play too. Come see what these ladies are up to now.

She may not be a Metal Queen - but Lisamarie from Beauty Crazed is embracing the metallic makeup trend! Check out her swatches and see if you might like to go metallic too!

At Everyday Beauty, Zuzu's Petals found the perfect juicy fall red lip gloss in NARS Bad Education.

Over at Lipstick Musings, Shannon is the victim of a happy mistake when she discovers Dior 5 Couleurs Eye Shadow in Rosy Nude. Stop by to see why she was so pleased to get the wrong item!

London Makeup Girl is having a rant about Limited Editions that have a shorter life than a Mayfly. Do you agree with her? Read her post (and some interesting comments) here: Limited Editions and other foolishness.

Modesty Brown shares her current staples, including swatches of Rouge Bunny Rouge sheer lipstick in Murmurings and Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in Bonheur.

Are you an early adopter? If so, you’ll love that My Beauty Bunny has compiled a list of beauty bloggers to follow on Google+!

Find out what eyeliner that Paula, from Older Girl Beauty likes so much that she wears it most days of the week.

Is the cold weather making you dry? Well, be sure to enter Pammy Blogs Beauty's Carmex Healing Skincare Giveaway!!!

Check out Perilously Pale for a chance to win skincare from
Yonka Paris!

At Pretty in Dayton Styrch is introduced to a body whip that could very well be her Holy Grail body moisturizer.

Tarte gives more than just Lip Service to their limited edition LipSurgence Collection. One for you and two for Prime Beauty!!

The time-honoured holiday parings of red and gold shades is captured with Les Scintillances de Chanel, Visionary beauty checks out the eye shadows on offer; classics with a twist

November Birchbox Review

A few months ago, I joined Birchbox.com. It seemed like a good idea at the time. For a mere $10, you're supposed to get a little box full of deluxe samples of various products to try. It certainly sounded like a great idea...but now I'm rethinking that opinion.

Essential Tools: Bobbi Brown Eye Sweep Eye Shadow Brush Review

I'm a sucker for good makeup brushes. I believe that tools such as brushes make a world of difference in the way makeup applies, as well as how long it takes to apply it and how much product is needed to create a desired effect. I'm more than willing to invest money in the appropriate high-quality brushes for various tasks. As such, I have quite a collection of eye brushes, each serving a specific purpose, each working with specific products for particular parts of the eye. When I had a chance to try Bobbi Brown's Eye Sweep at a counter a few weeks ago, I knew I had to have it.

Dior 5 Couleurs Rosy Nude Review and Swatches

I went to the Dior counter a couple of weeks ago to check out the new Les Rouges Or collection for the Holiday 2011 collection. My intent was to get the lovely Rouge Dior #961, Nocturne and the 5 Couleurs palette in #554, Couture Golds. Somehow, I ended up with Nocturne and #534, Rosy Nudes. I originally planned to take it back for exchange, but then I took a good look at Rosy Nudes and changed my mind.

Beauty Spotlight Team 11/5/11-11/6/11

It's time for a look inside another Beauty Spotlight Team member's makeup bag, and this week it is Older Girl Beauty's turn to pull back the zipper and she what she keeps close at hand. By the looks of it, it seems like she might just have the kitchen sink in there - let's look and see what Paula has in her makeup bag...

On the Cheap: Rite Aid Renewal Powder Brush

Okay, so makeup brushes aren't the most glamorous thing to blog about, right? However, they're indispensable. The right brush makes all the difference in makeup application, turning otherwise average products into perfection (or, conversely, making great products only "okay".) With the right tools, you can accomplish whatever you want with your makeup, from the most subtle, daytime-friendly neutral face to a shocking smokey or colorful eye and the deepest lipstick. Hence, I'm always on the lookout for great brushes, especially the ones that don't cost an arm and a leg.

Beautiful Body Care: L'Occitane Cocoa Flower Ultra Rich Body Cream

I've recently become enamored with the L'Occitane line of body care products. First there was the amazing Dry Skin Hand Cream. Now, it's the Cocoa Flower Ultra Rich Body Cream, a lovely, dense cream meant for the driest of skins (ie, mine). It's soft, soothing, and moisturizing, and leaves skin silky and hydrated for hours.

Tarte Lip Service Limited Edition LipSurgence Collection

At Ulta recently I came across a great little collection of Tarte's LipSurgence lip crayons, and I just couldn't resist. Chock-full of moisturizing, fun colors, the kit is a definite winner.

And the Winner Is...

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Dior Holiday 2011: Rouge Dior Lipstick #961, Nocturne

Nocturne: A short composition of a romantic or dreamy character suggestive of night. Interesting. I find this interesting because to me, Nocturne is not so much a nighttime color as it is a lovely representation of daylight, with its gilded rose effect. No, to me it's daytime perfection with a kick.

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