L'Oreal HiP Studio Secrets CRYSTAL Eyeshadow Duos

Just when I thought I was set with most of the L'Oreal HiP Duos, they decided to launch an additional product line. UGH!

People have been tweeting about this for at least a week now. I am NOT on twitter.

The photo shared is from ebay. Don't sleep on these.
In the fall, when they released the matte & 2nd Generation Metallics, I only was able to pick up one metallic duo. *tears* I do believe they were limited edition & gone now!

Nouveau Cheap SWATCHES/Review

Tool Turn About On SALE with Bonuses!

Make an on-line slide show at www.OneTrueMedia.com

No, I didn't accidentallly post this to my makeupblog instead of my cooking blog.
Check Out my Previous Post on this item.

Storage Solution

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Handy Helper Collection
Handy Helper Collection — Was: $28.50 Now: $14.00

Tool Turn-About
No more digging through messy drawers! Our rotating container spins with ease, even when full. Separate compartments keep your tools organized and save space. An essential accessory for your kitchen, craft room or potting shed.

Plus Bonuses!

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Lori Greiner Tabletop Spinning Cosmetic Organizer

Affordably priced at around $31.50 (including shipping)



Go from plain-faced to absolutely fantastic in mere minutes. Because it's easier and faster to put your makeup on when it's neatly organized. This tabletop organizer holds over 100 pieces of your everyday beauty essentials, arranging them in specially designed compartments for ultimate efficiency. What's more, it spins so you can access your skin care, colored cosmetics, or other grooming supplies. From Lori Greiner.
Plastic
Measures approximately 10"H x 11"L x 11"W
Made in China

I am looking for my makeup to be out of view, but this may be the perfect storage solution for someone else.



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Makeup Collectors, Do You Keep Your Product Boxes?

Perhaps there is some OCD chip in my head that needs to be fixed. I really don't know why I'm saving these boxes. I only save my high end boxes. It's ridiculous!
Do you save your boxes? If so, please share why you do so in the comment section.

What suggestions do you have for using empty boxes?

Some on YouTube have sugggested reusing them to organize & store makeup.

I'll probably just close my eyes one day & recycle them. UGH.

MAC Sea and Sky Mineralized e/s Look

What I used




MAC Sea & Sky Mineralized e/s Duo
Light side inner 2/3rd of mobile lid
darker side outer 1/3rd of mobile lid
Milani Blue Ice to blend the 2 colors from MAC Sea & Sky
L'Oreal HiP Duo SHOWY - Dark side only Outer V Transitional Color
Sassy 36 e/s palette Baby Blue e/s Inner 1/3rd Transitional Color
Shimmery White pigment Highlight

So frustrated the pics came out blurry.



Will definitely recreate the look again & take better pics. I had fun though.



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e.l.f. Daily Brush Cleaner (Review) vs. essence of beauty Extra Gentle Brush Cleaner

e.l.f. Daily Brush Cleaner $3
8.5 fl. oz (250 ml)



An anti-bacterial daily brush cleanser for quick cleaning in-between makeup applications

Disinfects brushes to provide a fresh and clean application every time

Helps to keep your brushes lasting longer for extended use.

DIRECTIONS

After using your brush, spray several spritzes of cleaner over the brush bristles. Gently wipe the brush onto a clean cloth to remove makeup. Allow brush to fully air dry before next use. Repeat daily or as often as necessary. For best results, use with the e.l.f. Brush Shampoo once a week for a thorough cleansing.

INGREDIENTS

Aqua(Water), Alcohol Denat, Cocomidodopropyl Betaine, Methyparaben

PROS
- a lot of product for the price
- chic bottle can be reused with home made daily brush cleaner

CONS
- smells like peachy-citrus hairspray
- the berth of the spray is really wide. you waste a lot of product. you must spray more than once to really get the brushes clean
- no rinsing required (scary!)
- pkg leaked somewhat during shipping, despite elf's diligent effort to thwart that (shrink wrap)as well as wrapping separately from the other products in my shipment

3 out of 5 stars
not a fan of the hairspray smell, leaky pkg, wide berth of spray

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essence of beauty Extra Gentle Brush Cleaner $5.99
4.2 Fl oz. (125 ml)



DIRECTIONS

Spray brush cleaner onto the brush. Gently wipe the brush onto a lint-free cotton cloth to remove residue. Rinse with tepid water until the water runs clear. Squeeze out excess water, reshape brush and lay flat to dry overnight.

INGREDIENTS

Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Polysorbate 20, Butylene Blycol, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Propylene Glycol, Diazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Disodium EDTA, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Magnesium Nitrate, Methyl Chloroisothiazolinone, Magnesium Chloride, Methylisothiazolinone.

>essence of beauty Extra Gentle Brush Cleaner Review

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COMPARISON




neither company tests on animals

elf you get 2x the amount of product than the eob

elf terrible spray (wide berth) wastes product vs eob more control

elf more product needed to get the brushes clean vs eob less product needed

elf chic bottle to reuse for homemade prod vs eob plastic is so opaque, you don't know when you are running out of product

elf bottle leaked during shipping vs eob superior packaging no leaks

elf smelly hairspray smell vs eob pleasant lavender smell

elf no rinsing vs eob rinse after use

elf dries very quickly vs eob drying overnight

Overall, I would say that the essence of beauty extra gentle brush cleaner is a superior quality product.

e.l.f. Studio Shampoo REVIEW

An anti-bacterial brush cleanser for thorough cleaning in-between makeup applications.

Disinfects brushes to provide a fresh & clean application every time.

Washes away all traces of dirt, makeup, oil and debris from your brush while conditioning the hair to provide a clean and soft application for every use.

DIRECTIONS

Cleanse brush regularly by massaging a small amount of the shampoo with water and working it through the bristles from the base of the brush, outward. Rinse thoroughly and gently squeeze out excess water. Reshape the bristles and lay flat on a clean cloth to fully dry before next use.

INGREDIENTS
Aqua(water), Sodium Laurly Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamide MEA, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sodium Chloride, Methyparaben.

This shampoo comes in a 4.1oz container.
I was surprised it was so small.
It doesn't really have a smell.
It looks like a gel when it comes out of the dispenser.
I was also surprised that this stuff did not lather! What?
Despite that, it still got my brushes clean. I only had to wash them once.
I probably will NOT buy this product again, as the bottle is so small.
I will just create my own brush shampoo & reuse the container. I was able to purchase mine with a coupon, so I only paid $1.50 US. The regular price is $3.00 US. It was worth trying.

PROS
- concentrated product, really got brushes clean with just one wash
- brushes were very soft after having dried
- small bottle is almost ergonomically perfect for washing brushes.

CONS
- small bottle, just not environmentally responsible to continue re-purchasing.

4 out of 5 stars. Yes, I would recommend this.

Make Up For Ever Sens'Eyes & Aqua Eyes Pencil REVIEW

I was pleasantly surprised have found a gift from Sephora in my mailbox a few days ago.

I used my $15 Gift Card to buy Make Up Forever Sens'Eyes Kit.

The Sens'Eyes is fine. It does not really have an odor. It is more creamy than I expected it to be. It does the job of removing waterproof makeup. I could definitely recommend it. I am sure that it would be of particular interest to those with sensitive eyes, or those who wear contact lenses. I am comparing it to other eye makeup removers which I have used...

equate Oil Free Eye Makeup Remover (Works, but stings my eyes)
D'eclor Eye Makeup Remover (Works, but stings my eyes)
Olive Oil (tried, & true...does not sting my eyes)

4 out of 5 stars. It is an effective product, but I took away a star because of the price. OUCH! After this bottle is gone, I probably will not buy another bottle, unless I am seriously treating myself. I'll stick with my olive oil.

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Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes Pencil

UGH! I read on message boards & heard from close friends who swatched in Sephora & walked around that this stuff is not smudge proof. I just had to find out for myself!

I loved the softness of the pencil as well as the ease of application. It seems to kind of set after about a minute or two, so if you WANT smudge time, then you have it.

The first day, I used it only on my waterline. I was also trying out MUFE camouflage concealer palette #4 for my dark under eye circles. Unfortunately, this did not a good marriage make! My body heat softened the concealer. The concealer blended with the eyeliner. I am still trying to figure out how my waterline became an underlashline. NOT cute, unless you are going for that "Rocker Look", which I was not!

Today, I decided to set the pencil with black eyeshadow. It was fine for the top lashline, but not so for the waterline. It lasted all of 2 hours. I was disappointed. But I had been forewarned. I will follow the advice of the makeup message boards & try Revlon ColorStay Liner Pencil, Prestige Waterproof Pencil.
They are both touted as "budge proof".

Drugstore BOGOs for 12/6 to 12/12

CVS

Redeem discounts with use of extra care card

All L'Oreal HiP Lip or Nail $3.49 - $11.99
Buy 1 Get 1 FREE

All Maybelline
Face, Eye or Lip
Buy 1 Get 1 50% Off

Spend $15
on Revlon Cosmetics or Beauty Tools
Get $7 extra bucks

Turbie Twist $4.99

Designer Fragrances
Buy 1 Get 1 50% Off

Essence of Beauty Bath & Body (excludes sponge, lotion, candle & trial sizes)
You pay $4.99
with card $4.00 extra care bucks
It's like getting it for $.99

Heel Tastic $9.99

Holiday Fragrance Gift Sets
$14.99
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25% Off Gold Bond Skin or BathCare

Buy 1 Get 1 50% Off All of the Following Items
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Artificial Nails & Eyelashes
Curel or Jergens Skin Care
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Jane Cosmetics
L'Oreal Skin Care
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NYC Cosmetics

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- Q10 Anti-Wrinkle Creme, Everyday Protection Lotion or Redness Relief Cleanser 1.7 to 6.8 oz $8
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Maybelline Cosmetics (Excludes Pulse Mascara)
Kleenex Facial Tissue
Sinful Colors Nail Polish

Sale! Revlon Hair Appliances $12.99
Ionic Syler 1875 watt
Perfect Heat Ceramic Straightener 1"

Motions Hair Care
3/$10
Register Rewards on Next Purchase $5
It's like getting them 3/$5

Thread Earring Haul

I bought these from a local grocery store for $1 a pair!
I've found with the less expensive earrings, it would be a good idea to reinforce with glue. They have a tendancy to unravel.

Jazzed Up Neutral Eye with BOLD Lips

EYES







Stacked Blush





LIPS
Line Amuse Burgandy
Fill NYX Cabaret
Blot
Gloss L'Oreal HiP Shine Struck Liquid Lip Color INDESTRUCTIBLE

DUPES: MAC Magic Mirth and Mishchief Collection

Discouraged because everyone is having CYBER MONDAY sales and you're broke?
Don't despair!
You may aready have the colors in your makeup collection.

Special Thanks to YouTube's HomeSpaGoddess for this information.
MAC Magic, Mirth & Mischief Collection Dupes


Devil-May Care Duo
MAC Base: Rich light violet
Base Dupes: NYX Ultra Pearl Mania Eyeshadow in Lilac (wet or dry)
Ulta Eyeshadow in Bloom (Wet or dry - depends on your skintone)

MAC Crescent: Silver
Crescent Dupe: Revlon Diamond Lust Platinum Plaything

Under Your Spell Duo
MAC Base: Light yellow peach pink
Base Dupes: Pink side of Revlon Make A Sheen Eyeshadow in Plum Like It Hot or Shotgun Eyeshadow from Urban Decay

MAC Crescent: Rich copper
Crescent Dupe: Jesse's Girl Copper Sparkle Pigment (best dupe)
or Copper Strip Running Down the center of Revlon Make A Sheen Eyeshadows in Espress'o Yourself & Show Stopper Copper

Mayhem Duo
MAC Base: Dirty brown gold
Base Dupes: Wet N Wild Ultimate Expressions Sand Castle Eyeshadow Palette - The shadow second from the top in the center and the bottom shadow in the center combined.

MAC Crescent: Silver
Crescent Dupe: Revlon Diamond Lust Platinum Plaything

It's A Miracle Duo
MAC Base: Deep blue burgundy
Base Dupes: Valana Minerals Royal Butterfly Eye Indulgence

MAC Crescent: Gold
Crescent Dupe: L.A.Colors Shimmering Loose Eyeshadow in Sunshine

Blue Sorcery Duo
MAC Base: Bright Turquoise
Base Dupes: L'Oreal HiP Duo Showy - Turquoise side, Ulta Eyeshadow in Turquoise (wet), Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Painkiller

MAC Crescent: Silver
Crescent Dupe: Revlon Diamond Lust Platinum Plaything

Midnight Madness
MAC Base: cool-toned dirty black-taupe with lighter silver sparkle
Base Dupes: Mix of Ulta Eyeshadow in Molten, Galaxy & Taupe (wet) or upper left color on Rimmel Smokey Brown Quad

MAC Crescent: Gold
Crescent Dupe: L.A.Colors Shimmering Loose Eyeshadow in Sunshine

Nightsky Eyepencil
MAC - medium black with silver microsparkle
Dupe - Ulta Galaxy shadow as liner

Iris Accents Eyepencil
MAC - is a cool-toned, silvery-purple with silver microsparkle
Dupe - Ulta Bayou shadow as liner

$$$ Yes Nail Lacquer
MAC - bright silver with a metallic finish
Dupe - Silver Screen from Revlon

Phiff Dazzleglass
Maybelline Wet Shine Diamonds Liquid Lipgloss in Malibu Peach

She-Zam Dazzleglass
Maybelline Wet Shine Diamonds Liquid Lipgloss in Clear Cut Diamond
Max Factor Lipfinity 3D Maxwear Lipcolor, Suede Seduction #760 - Gloss Side

Jingle Jangle Dazzleglass
Milani Lip Mixer in Lip Party

Make Up For Ever HD Elixir Review

Photo Credit: Sephora

HD Elixir

What it is:

An innovative serum that instantly hydrates and adds radiance to the skin.

What it does:

HD complexion collection uses innovative formulas to create a new generation of makeup that is invisible on high-definition cameras and to the naked eye. This unique, lightweight elixir absorbs quickly into the skin, instantly hydrating and brightening the complexion. The breakthrough formula contains D-Panthenol and Glycerin to ensure an immediate boost of hydration (+520% after 15 minutes) that lasts throughout the day (+175% after 6 hours). Argatensyl is added to provide an immediate smoothing effect. Each ingredient was specifically added to prepare skin for high- definition makeup—so you can count on the camera picking up the perks of this perfecting formula.

What else you need to know:
This product is oil and paraben free and dermatologist tested.

I purchased this product in the Spring of 2009.
I still have more than half a bottle left. I only use it on my problem areas.
How I wish I could sleep on my back like the characters did in Memoirs of a Geisha. Then I wouldn't have these pesky crepe-y lines on the sides of my nose, connected to my marionette lines.

I use this AFTER I tone, & BEFORE I moisturize & prime.
I give it a few minutes to absorb into my skin.

I do like the product.

PROS

- It does make my skin feel as soft as a baby's bottom.
- I found it works really well with the MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Primer.
I've also used it with Korres primer and MAC Skin Primer with equally favorable results.
- When I've used this product, I've received many compliments on my skin.
People have told me I look "YOUNGER". Always a bonus. Right?

CONS

- If you have any microscopic cuts or abrasions,
(such as from over active exfoliating) yes, this will sting.

- PRICEY! I don't think I could live without this product. I'm HOOKED!

Have you tried this product?

Check it Out at Sephora

Purple Can You Rock It?

Lane Bryant Asymmetric Tank $23.70



Forever 21 Distorted Floral Sheen Dress $22.80

FRONT



BACK


JETS by Jessika Allen
Draped Jersey Dress $190




Ashley Stewart 10 Ways Dress $69
Available in sizes 1x to 3x

10 Dresses for the Price of One!! You Can Wear This Sexy Cocktail Dress as a Halter, One Shoulder, Strapless Dress or Any Way You Want! It Has an Elastic Empire Waist with Pleating at the Bust. Perfect For a Hot Date or Special Occasion. Length From Waist: 34". Fabric Content: 95% Rayon 5% Spandex. Machine Washable. Imported
This also comes in black, mulberry, silver, turquoise-aqua

Watch MonifC demonstrate Marilyn Convertable Dress




Manolo Blahnik Booties $895 OUCH!

Be careful when you wear Purple, or you may end up looking more like Barney than a Baroness

Do's & Don'ts of Wearing Purple

NYX Single Eyeshadow Collection with Swatches

01 black
08 october sky
30 khaki
36 chocolate
37 sweet lagoon
39 slate
42 grey



46 navy
50 salmon
58 peach
60 aqua
63 platinum
65 red bean
67 shimmer



72 walnut bronze
75 jazzy bronze
77 aqua marine
78 beanie
80 mink brown
82 jade
83 skin



84 toffee
85 sunset
88 algae
90 apricot moose
94 luxor
101 mermaid green
103 hollywood



109 sunrise
119 cream cheese
128 24 karet
129 mediterranean
130 wildflower
132 alaska
131 dust



133 olive green
134 cedar wood
140 snow cone
145 marrakesh
146 egg white
147 pink oleander
150 eutopia



151 earthy
153 ballerina
155 halaiwa

About Face Cosmetics MAC Style Black Dupe Swatches

It was extremely difficult to capture the true color/reflects of the mica.
My Camera has a Macro Mode. I tried my best. :O)

Applied over L'Oreal De-Crease
with
Homemade Mixing Medium Spritzed on elf Small Precision Eyebrush

Left to Right

Shards of Glass
Bubble and Burn
Asylum
Lucky Charm
Stolen Soul
Zelda's Revenge (I cut this with a Lan Mei Bronze Pigment because I thought it was too black, so this is not an accurate representation of the original product)



TOP ROW

Shards of Glass
Bubble and Burn
Asylum




BOTTOM ROW

Lucky Charm
Stolen Soul
Zelda's Revenge



Watch Candiecc Teach Us How To Make Mixing Medium



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BEAUTY IS WITHIN

Mineral Sale

Heel Tastic Review

I was able to pick up my Heel Tastic for $9.99 from CVS Pharmacy.
I understand they sell it at Walgreens as well.

I use the product at night. My heels are no where nearly as cracked as the woman who created the product. My heels are just super dry. Prior to using this, I would use olive oil and shea butter after a shower. The Heel-Tastic is superior to both of these products. It smells like lemongrass.

There are no cons to using this product unless you are unable to wear socks at night.

I would highly recommend this to a friend.

5 Stars.

What Is Your Makeup Area Like?

Tiffany
(MakeupByTiffanyD)
Gave us a glimpse behind the scenes of her makeup/video area.



Are you storing your makeup in your traincase?
Are you using stackable plastic drawers?
Have you upgraded to furniture?

What is yours like?

Get the Look for Less Extreme Smokey Eye

Model is Wearing



For a smoldering industrial eye, blend

MAKE UP FOR EVER Eyeshadow in Silver 82 ($19)

onto lids and under lower lash line and

MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Black Waterproof Cream Eye Shadow ($22)

into creases.

MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Eyes Gray 22L ($17)

Follow with

MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Smokey Lash in Extra Black. ($22)



MAKE UP FOR EVER Lipstick in Mandarin 402. ($19)



What I Used





L'Oreal De-Crease
L'Oreal HiP Cream Liner TRUTH
L'Oreal HiP PLATINUM duo (Silver Side Only)
L'Oreal HiP RASCAL duo (Gray Side Only)
Maybelline the COLOSSAL mascara GLAM BLACK



L'Oreal HiP Blendable Blushing Cream ENAMOURED
Borghese Blush Peach






NYX Round l/s THALIA
NYX Lip Smacking l/s REA



Check out the video on Sephora

http://blog.sephora.com/2009/07/get-look-fall-09-extreme-smoky-eye.html

For More Info,
Please Go To
www.sephora.com