Raging Rouge Beauty Blog: For Makeup Lovers Everywhere!
I must admit, I have yet to sample SJP’s new fragrance, "Covet". However, I will be sampling it in the future, because you can request a free sample right online! Click here to fill out the online form, to receive your sample of one of the hottest new fragrances around!
I tend to be a beauty snob… drooling over high-end luxe product and "glossing" (pardon the pun) over the less expensive but equally fabulous drugstore options. No more! I’m turning over a new leaf and introducing a new feature on Raging Rouge. "Drugstore Chic" posts will review the brands we can buy 24 hours a day at our local drugstore, with ever-accessible price points.
I recently sampled Physicians Formula Mineral Fluid Powder Eye Shadow in Amethyst. The handy mascara-style tube houses a wand with a sponge-tip, to sweep the slightly damp powder onto your lids. Thinking through every eventuality, the Physicians Formula team even attached a small mirror to the back of the bottle for precise application on the go.
The color applies in a thin wash, but is easily be layered for a more dramatic effect. Personally, I loved the subtlety of this eyeshadow, and have been using it on my lids to add some interest to a neutral eye palette. The lavender color is a gorgeous compliment for a brown-eyed brunette!
For those with other colors in mind… Physicians Formula offers six shades: Sand Stone, Amethyst, Rose Quartz, Plum Garnet, Brown Stone and Taupaz.
I highly recommend this product… and at $6.95 a pop you can buy the whole collection! Physicians Formula can be found at most local drugstores, drugstore.com, and the Physicians Formula website.
If you have yet to try any products by Pout, be sure to snag the Miami Beach Compact before the summer ends! This bronze compact is covered with images of shady palms and hibiscus, and contains a palette of two cream-based cheek colors and two lip polishes. Pout refers to this limited edition compact as the “ultimate sexy summer accessory” and I must say I agree! What product is cooler to carry than this beautiful compact, or more convenient? It’s 3″ diameter makes it back-pocket portable!
The bronze cheek color imparts a sun-kissed glow, and the pink shimmer cheek color makes the cheeks rosy with a “just played volleyball on the beach with the boys” pink. The glosses are two different shades of pink, suitable for any complexion, and easily blended together to create a color all your own. The mirror inside is definitely large enough for pool-side application!
This product retails for £18.00 on Pouts website. Be sure to check out Victoria’s Secret for the “Palm Beach” version of this compact, for $28.
Jane Iredale has long understood the importance of high-quality cosmetics to skin care. Her highest priority is to ensure that her makeup is formulated to allow the skin to breathe, while providing the skin with protection and nourishment.
Beyond the fact that Ms. Iredale actually cares about the health of your skin, her product also provides superior coverage. Jane Iredale Lemon Lid Primer is an oil-absorbing eyeshadow base that eliminates shadow creasing, minimizes redness, keeps eyeshadow vibrant, makes shadow color last, and just makes the eyes pop!
Off-label use: this primer can be used to conceal redness just about anywhere! Don’t limit this to eye use alone! It’s excellent to conceal a ruddy complexion, or even blemishes.
This product retails for $18, and can be found at Jane Iredale Direct with the rest of Jane’s mineral-based product. Bonus: standard shipping is free on all orders!
Sometimes you simply don’t need your lashes to be "out-to-there". If you’re on the hunt for a product that imparts a natural look, try Clinique’s High Impact Mascara
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This mascara darkens the lashes and adds only the most subtle volume and length. An excellent addition to the makeup bag of those who want their natural beauty to shine through.
This product retails for $14 at Macy’s.