Beauty News And Fun

tarte QVC Exclusives!

tarte recently launched two new QVC-exclusive products that are simply to-die-for! smooth operator Amazonian clay eye base is a pinkish shade of eye shadow primer that really minimizes fine lines. 30-something shadow users will love the smooth canvas this primer leaves for them to play with!

emphasEYES aqua-gel eyeliner in indigo shimmer is a deep bluish-purple with a hint of shimmer. Tarte emphasEYES aqua-gel eyeliner is extremely long-wearing, and dries quickly after application. It’s also uniquely designed for precision, but smudges easily to create dramatic, smoky eye looks!

tarte qvc exclusives

Swatch above: smooth operator (left) and emphasEYES aqua-gel eyeliner in Indigo Shimmer (right)

tarte qvc exclusives

Swatch above: smooth operator blended (left) and emphasEYES aqua-gel eyeliner in Indigo Shimmer (right)

smooth operator Amazonian clay eye base retails for $22.

aqua-gel eyeliner in indigo shimmer retails at $25.92 for two! Killer deal, as these normally retail for $18 each!

Bobbi Brown Free Gift!

Bobbi Brown Free Gift Update!

BobbiBrown.com is currently offering three terrific gifts, and they’re all full-sized product! Looking for items to add to your cart? One of my personal Bobbi Brown favorites is the Shimmer Brick Compact in Pink Quartz ($38). And a palette filled with Bobbi’s buttery glosses would make a great Valentine’s Day gift ($45)!

Complimentary Full Size Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner in Indigo Ink & Free Shipping with $65 Order at Bobbi Brown. Use code FAV77 at checkout. One time use. Offer ends 4.1.11.

Complimentary Full Size Glitter Lip Gloss in Buff & Free Shipping with $65 Order at Bobbi Brown. Use code buff77 at checkout. One time use. Offer ends 4.1.11.

Complimentary Full Size Metallic Eye Shadow in Gold Dust & Free Shipping with $65 Order at Bobbi Brown. Use code GOLD77 at checkout. One time use. Offer ends 4.1.11.

Make Up For Ever Uplight

This just in… During the Spring of 2011, Make Up For Ever will be launching Uplight. This skin luminizer boasts the ability to deliver a natural-looking glow. I can’t wait to get my hands on some!

LORAC Spring 2011

LORAC Spring 2011 makeup–the 3D Multidimensional Beauty collection–will officially launch this month in Ulta and Sephora stores. Check out the fabulous new products LORAC is featuring for Spring! Not sure about you, but I think the Ulta exclusive set looks so incredible. Liquid Lustre ranks high on my list of “must-try” products, too! Text below is directly from the brand… but hopefully I’ll get to write personal reviews of these products soon!

MULTIPLEX 3D LASHES MASCARA ($22) – This volumizing and thickening mascara takes your lashes to the next level by instantly delivering 3 times the volume. MULTIPLEX 3D LASHES has a buildable, smudge-resistant and multidimensional formula that creates a dramatic lash look. Featuring beneficial ingredients like silk and keratin to nourish and condition. The professional curved brush easily grabs, lifts and curls for maximum coverage and length.

3D LIQUID LUSTRE ($16) – A shimmering top coat that lets you amp up your look. This paraben-free, long-lasting, shimmering coat can be applied over eye shadow or worn alone on eyes and cheeks for a luminous, prismatic 3-Dimensional sparkle and shine.

lorac spring 2011, chocolate eyeliner, ultra black eyeliner

3-in-1 WATERPROOF EYELINER PENCIL ($18) – Get sexy, smoldering, defined eyes with this no-smudge, no-budge waterproof eyeliner pencil. This new eyeliner features a creamy, velvety-smooth texture and intense rich color that easily glides on for a clean, precise line. This transfer-resistant retractable pencil is equipped with its own sharpener and “smudger” for effortless, versatile application. Available in Ultra Black, Chocolate and Eggplant.

lorac spring 2011, lorac spring 2011 eyeshadow palette

MULTIPLEX 3D EYE SHADOW PALETTE ($38) – This Sephora Exclusive Limited Edition Palette contains high-wattage 3-Dimensional color with 6 velvety-smooth shadows infused with luminous, prismatic, holographic lustre, long-lasting pigments and versatile color. The shadows can be worn dry for a soft, natural finish or wet for a more intense color pigment. It can even be worn wet or dry as an eyeliner. The faux animal print palette fits perfectly in your purse or clutch and is very on-trend for the season!

MULTIPEX 3D LIP GLOSS DUO ($28) – Get two glam and gorgeous shades of our popular Multiplex 3D Lip Gloss for the sexiest lips ever! This innovative, paraben-free lip gloss contains holographic pigments, long-lasting color and high-lacquer shine. The duo features 2 shades – 3D (Rose Bronze with glitter) and 4D (Bubble Gum Pink with glitter).

lorac spring 2011, ulta exclusive

MULTIDIMENSIONAL BEAUTY COLLECTION ($35) – This ULTA Exclusive Collection contains everything you need for MULTIDIMENSIONAL eyes and lips. Featuring 3 prismatic light-reflecting shadows for dramatic shimmering color and MULTIPLEX 3D Lip Gloss in ULTA GLAM for super glossy 3D lips. All enclosed in a metallic mesh makeup case that can double as your evening clutch. (image borrowed from Ulta.com)

Click HERE to head to Ulta.com

Click HERE to buy from the collection at LORACCosmetics.com

Click HERE to buy at Sephora.com.

Jemma Kidd’s Romantic Red Lips for Valentine’s Day

jemma kidd, romantic red lips, valentine's day What a special treat, readers! Today, the fabulous Jemma Kidd brings us her personal tips for achieving the sexiest red lips for Valentine’s Day!

Application:
– No lipstick looks good on chapped lips and some matte lipsticks dry lips even more. Keep lips smooth and moisturized with a balm containing natural oils, such as beeswax, and SPF. If you have chapped lips, apply balm and after a few minutes massage gently with a soft toothbrush or muslin cloth.

– Dab foundation around the lip are and over the lip itself. It will tone down any redness and ensures the line of the lips will be sharp and defined.

– Use a matching waxy lipliner to prevent any bleed around the lips. Spend time drawing the outline, making sure the lips are completely symmetrical and the bow is even. An uneven top lip shows up with red lipstick more than any other color. Start at the V of the Cupid’s bow and take the liner right into the corners.

– Fill in the lip with the pencil to hold the lipstick in place and make it last longer. Go over the pencil color with a lip brush, working it into any creases.

– Paint on the lipstick using a lip brush for precision, starting in one corner and working inward. Use the tip of the brush for the edges and the flat of the brush for larger areas. Blot with a tissue and apply another coat.

– Add a dab of gloss in a clear or slightly lighter shade at the center of the lower lip and press your lips together. High-shine glossy lips create instant glamour, make the lips look fuller, and draw attention to your mouth-a luscious evening look.

Attitude:
– Red lips spell grown-up glamour and should be worn with confidence.

– Hair color is irrelevant when choosing the right shade of red – it’s skin tone that counts. Pink tones are best suited to cooler “blue reds,” while darker, Mediterranean, and Asian skins are better suited to “orange reds.”

– Deep, plumy reds look fantastic on dark skin, cool blue-based reds suit pink-toned and pale skin, while orange-based reds are less draining on a warmer complexion (but make sure it doesn’t accentuate any redness in your cheeks).

– Red lips will be the focus, so keep the rest of your make-up minimal.

– A red-tinted lipgloss will give a more subtle effect.

– Try not to touch your mouth so you don’t risk smudging the lipstick. Matte finishes are more resistant to smudging than gloss.

“Lip color is one of the most fun and accessible areas of make-up, and also one of the most noticeable. From pretty and natural through classic and sophisticated to glamorous and vampish, how we make up our lips can change our mood in an instant”