tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782Tue, 23 Jun 2020 08:01:43 +0000reviewnailstarteSephoraTotal BeautylipsMACNOTWproduct lustdeals and stealsbeauty newscelebrity beautytips and techniquesbath products/accessoriesfacestilaFOTDBeneFitL'OrealOPIZoyaweb tourBare Mineralscontestglossskinhair stylingCliniqueSally Hansenbobbi browngiftsChina GlazemascaraHow To...Lippmann CollectiondrugstoreCover GirlLushULTAfriends and familyhaulmarkmineral makeupskin care weekBBWNeutrogenaNordstromPhysicians Formulaallurebronzerbrowsoverratedsniffer reporttoolsAnastasiaChanelFall 2009MaybellineRevlonUrban Decayblushbook reviewconcealerhealthholiday set 2009lipstickmust see tvphilosophyself-tanBy Lauren LukeEssieHalloweenKorresPerricone MDRescue Beauty LoungeSpring Trends 2009Too Facedavonbody productseye linereyeshair removalholiday setmoisturizernail rehabsneak peekBest OfCarmindyDiorEveryday MineralsQVCSPFSoftlipsThe Body ShopWTFWnWbeauty on a budgetfoundationhippie dippylemonpopsmashboxtravel beautyvintageBlissBurt's BeesButter LondonC.O.BigelowCNDCargoDHCDuWopEarth TherapeuticsHerbal EssencesJosie MaranKiehl'sL'OccitaneLaura MercierLisa HoffmanMax FactorMontagne JeunesseOil of OlayRosebudSennaSpring Trends 2010YSLavedabumble and bumbleeye makeup removerfeetfreshhair accessorieslink lovelip balmlook for lesslucky scoopon10paletteperfumequizspa100% PureAlmayAndrea NaturalsArconaBarielleBesameBootsChapStickChloeCleoCrazylibellule and the PoppiesDoveDying To TryDylan's Candy BarEcoToolsElemisElizabeth ArdenEstee LauderEvianFall 2010FekkaiGarnier FructisGivenchyH2OJack BlackJane IredaleJergensJo MaloneJohn FriedaJohnson and JohnsonKat Von DLa MerLip VenomListerineMDMacy'sMai CoutureMichael KorsMuradNARSNYXNiveaOriginsPacificaParissaPond'sPorticoPoshePrestigeQticaQtipsRimmel LondonSeSDERMASoap and GlorySole BeautySonia KashukSpaRitualSt. IvesTINteTarina TarantinoTheBalmTweezermanWomen's HealthYes to Carrotse.l.f.good enough to eatlip plumpingluminizerpollpregosensitive skinteethvideohttp://beautycouch.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Kyl)Blogger473125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-2461339313720354310Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:15:00 +00002010-09-02T22:15:42.415-07:00lip balmmarkIt takes a lot these days to get me to seriously consider cracking open the wallet for new cosmetic purchases. Recently, however, some new products on offer from mark made the cut.  I was initially inspired to try the new Lipclick Lipsticks (more on that later...), but along with my order, mark sent me a free tube of Totally Balmed Tinted Lip Balm in Totally Hot ($8). The unassuming little tube http://beautycouch.blogspot.com/2010/09/get-balmed-totally-balmed.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kyl)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-3304664975549552036Sun, 15 Aug 2010 22:03:00 +00002010-08-15T15:03:43.983-07:00Fall 2010MACmust see tvHard to think about Fall when it is 93 degrees outside, but it is fast upon us! I had to share this preview of the MAC Fall 2010 Venomous Villains collection. Sick of the Disney Princess nonsense? Then Venomous Villains will be right up your alley.  Inspired by four Disney villains (including my favorite Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty), these four unique sets will be sure to inspire some http://beautycouch.blogspot.com/2010/08/mac-attack-venomous-villains.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kyl)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-8863068978382591794Sun, 04 Jul 2010 20:55:00 +00002010-07-04T13:55:34.805-07:00SephoratarteTo make this post short and to the point: you must get this kit ASAP. It is amazing. Filled with five of tarte's best-selling items, the Maureen's Favorites Exclusive Set ($39) contains everything needed to create an absolutely gorgeous, glow-y, sun-kissed Summer look in no time at all. If you are struggling to find an easy, go-to makeup routine for hot, humid weather, look no further.   The kithttp://beautycouch.blogspot.com/2010/07/tarte-maureens-favorites-exclusive-set.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kyl)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-3924332805104067116Tue, 22 Jun 2010 03:42:00 +00002010-06-21T20:42:05.523-07:00concealerGivenchyA few months ago, there were some things in my life that I desperately needed to conceal: particularly bad dark circles, blemishes and tired-looking eyelids. Things were getting pretty out of control and I was almost literally buying every new concealer on the market. I amassed a collection of well over ten new-to-me concealers that I systematically plowed my way through in search of one that methttp://beautycouch.blogspot.com/2010/06/my-new-obsession-givenchy-mister-light.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kyl)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-8723753051180036128Fri, 14 May 2010 03:49:00 +00002010-05-13T20:49:23.002-07:00tips and techniquesFor whatever reason, my hair has been a complete frizzy mess the last few weeks: flyaways and general craziness all over. But, having hair that is thin in texture, I also constantly struggle with it looking flat and stuck to my head. Unfortunately, anti-frizz treatments only worsen the flat problem.  So, what's a girl to do? Somewhere I picked up this trick and it is just so good that I have to http://beautycouch.blogspot.com/2010/05/quick-anti-frizz-tip.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kyl)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-519973473836080472Sun, 11 Apr 2010 22:17:00 +00002010-04-11T15:17:49.201-07:00nailsreviewZoyaAfter the glamour and glitz of Zoya Sparkle, you might think that the companion Summer 2010 collection, Flash, would be subdued and understated. And, you would be dead wrong! As an addition to the mind-blowing, stunningly glitter-ized Sparkle collection, Flash is every bit as bright and as vibrant and attention-grabbing ... only they are creams.   Now, I love a good cream polish. I really do and http://beautycouch.blogspot.com/2010/04/zoya-summer-2010-flash.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kyl)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-8361004336873401549Sat, 10 Apr 2010 21:58:00 +00002010-04-10T14:58:35.378-07:00nailsreviewZoyaThose creative folks at Zoya have released two sure-to-be loved collections for Summer 2010: Flash & Sparkle. I posted a quick preview last week because I was so excited that I couldn't wait to share. Today I'm happy to present the entire Sparkle collection.   My overall thoughts about this are really, really positive. I try not to use the word "bling" because it is  a fairly stupid, over-used http://beautycouch.blogspot.com/2010/04/zoya-summer-2010-sparkle.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kyl)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-8995714424921703820Mon, 05 Apr 2010 01:04:00 +00002010-04-04T18:04:11.765-07:00More to come...http://beautycouch.blogspot.com/2010/04/preview-zoya-sparkle-flash.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kyl)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-3557043151619112334Sun, 28 Mar 2010 00:47:00 +00002010-03-27T18:42:33.613-07:00link lovetips and techniques Do you read Jezebel? I am fairly obsessed with the mix of semi-serious and pop-culture content with a healthy dose of feminism mixed in. The comment threads regularly leave me busting up with laughter, especially when ladies get on a tear about hunky, male celebrities. At any rate, this week the kind Jezebels have been running a series on Beauty 101 after soliciting feedback from readers on http://beautycouch.blogspot.com/2010/03/link-love-with-some-commentary.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kyl)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-5158348170212751400Sun, 21 Mar 2010 19:09:00 +00002010-03-21T12:40:54.702-07:00lipsreviewtarteIt's not really a secret that I am a complete and total freak for all things tarte. I just love so much about them: the colors, the packaging, the attitude -- it's just so great. So they can almost do no wrong in my book, but this time, they have outdone themselves and created a product that is oh so very right.  The tarte Natural Lip Stains ($24) are a take-off on the classic tarte Cheek Stains http://beautycouch.blogspot.com/2010/03/my-new-obsession-tarte-natural-lip.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kyl)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-2769157788763886248Sun, 21 Mar 2010 18:34:00 +00002010-03-21T12:03:39.008-07:00bath products/accessoriesOil of OlayreviewThe dark days of Winter may soon be a thing of the past, but for those of us who struggle with chronically dry skin, the battle to stay moisturized lasts all year long.  I haven't mentioned this product previously, but  Olay In-Shower Body Lotion ($7) has become one of my go-to products for fighting body dryness. When I first discovered it (via a suggestion from Jolie Nadine), it was seriously http://beautycouch.blogspot.com/2010/03/product-review-olay-in-shower-lotion.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kyl)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-809420476532653247Mon, 15 Mar 2010 05:37:00 +00002010-03-14T22:37:12.641-07:00Arconacelebrity beautytarteI didn't actually watch the Oscars last weekend, but I was interested to see which lucky celebrity wore tarte on the red carpet. It was later revealed that tarte's celebrity makeup artist, Sara Glick, worked her makeup magic on best supporting actress nominee Anna Kendrick. To compliment Anna's flowing, blush colored dress, she was inspired by "youthful, ethereal beauty--think soft, natural http://beautycouch.blogspot.com/2010/03/get-look-anna-kendrick-oscars-2010.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kyl)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-3848153985393994000Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:53:00 +00002010-03-11T21:53:19.571-08:00MACOk ladies. We (meaning "me") are in trouble here. After braving the Nordstrom Spring Trend Show with just one lipstick purchase, I am clearly in a weakened state and very susceptible to the overwhelming charms of this amazing, adorable and infinitely beautiful collection.  Gah!The very latest in a series of famous M·A·Collaborations, it was only a matter of time before the demure-to-daring http://beautycouch.blogspot.com/2010/03/mac-give-me-liberty-of-london-threatens.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kyl)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-5571081669835938441Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:21:00 +00002010-03-07T19:10:49.087-08:00bobbi brownSpring Trends 2010Coral turned out to be a hot color on the kisser last year. Proving itself to be incredibly infectious, the color is now making an appearance on lips and cheeks.  Ahead of the curve and ready to go for Spring 2010, Bobbi Brown's Cabana Corals collection seriously takes my breath away. Unexpectedly pretty and almost universally flattering, this collection should stop any anti-coral sentiment oncehttp://beautycouch.blogspot.com/2010/03/crazy-for-cabana-coral.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kyl)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-916754178092949471Sat, 20 Feb 2010 04:37:00 +00002010-02-19T20:37:24.253-08:00SephoraTarina TarantinoThe new makeup collection from Tarina Tarantino occupied four whole pages in the Spring 2010 Sephora catalog. Clearly, the company is excited about this launch!  And while the beautifully packaged pink sequined designs have been available online for several weeks now, they are set to debut in stores any minute. I recently caught a few early glimpses  of the developing display and, from the few http://beautycouch.blogspot.com/2010/02/product-lust-tarina-tarantino-sephora.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kyl)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-5030427937706431335Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:45:00 +00002010-02-07T21:46:09.327-08:00BeneFitdrugstoreSoap and Glory When I saw Soap & Glory Marvelips! Lip Crayon ($10) at Target, I stopped in my tracks.  My interest sprung from the fact that it looked very much like a more expensive product,  Benefit Cupid's Bow Lip Shaper ($28). Released a few years back, Benefit's product is a duo-ended pencil, one side being a pearly pink highlighter, the other being a darker mocha mauve lip pencil. By using the http://beautycouch.blogspot.com/2010/02/high-vs-low-benefit-vs-soap-glory.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kyl)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-7731298383468973226Mon, 08 Feb 2010 01:03:00 +00002010-02-07T17:03:05.483-08:00product lusttarteThese little gems hold the #1 spot on my "most wanted" list. As a follow up and extension of their best-selling cheek stains, tarte has revised their long-wearing formula for the lips and come up with the Tarte Natural Gel Lip Stains ($24). The result is a gorgeous collection of six wearable shades that are sure to knock your socks off! paraben free · petro-chemical free · pthalate free · http://beautycouch.blogspot.com/2010/02/product-lust-tarte-natural-gel-lip.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kyl)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-893459796981500131Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:48:00 +00002010-02-05T06:48:00.202-08:00drugstoreSally HansenToday's NOTW comes from the Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Nail Color collection. The color that I'm wearing, Uptempo Plum ($5), is super cute. It has a dark purple base with red and gold shimmer -- which is more obvious in the bottle in this picture.  The camera doesn't pick up the shimmer as well on the nails, but it comes across in real life. While I love OPI Visions of Sugarplum in all of its flashy http://beautycouch.blogspot.com/2010/02/notw-sally-hansen-insta-dri-uptempo.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kyl)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-6950822719751715904Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:39:00 +00002010-02-01T07:39:00.194-08:00tips and techniquesIf you are anything like me, beauty-emergencies are a common part of every day life. Ok, maybe emergencies is a bit of an overstatement, so maybe something like beauty inconveniences, mistakes or accidents works better.  Whatever you want to call it, you know what I'm talking about: the smudge of eyeliner that has mysteriously migrated up to your eyebrows, the unfortunate creasing on a crappy newhttp://beautycouch.blogspot.com/2010/02/workaday-touch-up-makeup-kit.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kyl)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-1703449126670127088Sun, 31 Jan 2010 22:26:00 +00002010-01-31T15:48:12.662-08:00bobbi brownbody productsBurt's BeesfreshL'OccitaneNeutrogenaThe Body ShopAs we turn the corner on Winter, many of us are engaged in a full-on war on dry skin. My chronic dry skin problem is only exacerbated by my love of taking really hot showers and baths when I feel like I can't get warm. When intensive hydration is needed, I've had the best success using body oil.   Body oil is exactly what it sounds like and used like a lotion or cream. It absorbs best if the http://beautycouch.blogspot.com/2010/01/body-oils-cure-for-dry-winter-skin.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kyl)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-39667200159700634Fri, 29 Jan 2010 04:11:00 +00002010-01-28T20:11:43.794-08:00deals and stealslucky scooptarteIf you loved Vera Farmiga's Golden Globes look, you will be excited to hear that the tarte Flower Child Spring 2010 Collection is now available online! And even better, from now through 2/1/10 @ 12pm (EST), get 40% off your tarte order thanks to this discount from Lucky Magazine. How to get it: Log on to tarte.com and enter "luckyweek3" at checkout to save 40 percent on everything!  http://beautycouch.blogspot.com/2010/01/last-minute-deal.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kyl)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-2812403510953747612Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:25:00 +00002010-01-25T06:25:00.274-08:00glosslipslipstickSennaWhile I love the streamlined simplicity of Senna's Lip Sync lipstick/gloss duo, many people are loyal to one type of product and would prefer a stand-lone lipstick or lip gloss for their lip color needs. Not to worry because Senna has lipstick and gloss products that are every bit as beautiful and high quality as Lip Sync and I'm fortunate to be able to discuss several of them here on The Couch!http://beautycouch.blogspot.com/2010/01/more-senna-sational-lip-products.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kyl)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-5110441661159990988Mon, 25 Jan 2010 03:00:00 +00002010-01-24T20:14:38.370-08:00glosslipslipstickSenna If you are like me, your day bag usually contains an assortment of lip products: lipstick, gloss, balm, etc. There are one or two stand-bys, but most of these rotate on a daily or weekly basis. As one could imagine, this takes up a fair amount of room, particularly because I like to carry both lipstick and gloss of various colors. The makeup creators at Senna apparently have the same problem http://beautycouch.blogspot.com/2010/01/streamline-your-makeup-with-senna-lip.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kyl)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-2238654487183146281Thu, 21 Jan 2010 05:48:00 +00002010-01-20T21:48:10.825-08:00product luststila Not since Stila changed ownership have I been so excited about a new collection. Check out  the Jewel Eye Shadow Palette ($32)! This amazing brand new technology provides:  ridiculous sparkle & metallic finish the perfect amount of buildable color a dazzling, glistening effect There's nothing else like it out there -- it looks like a disco ball every time you blink!" Shades include: Rose http://beautycouch.blogspot.com/2010/01/product-lust-stila-jewel-eye-shadow.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kyl)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760373002637349782.post-4273876012570258698Wed, 20 Jan 2010 03:55:00 +00002010-01-19T19:59:26.655-08:00celebrity beautytarteCelebrity makeup artist and Fashion Week regular Tina Turnbow has teamed up with tarte to create their Spring 2010 Flower Child collection. While the full collection won't be available in stores for a few more weeks, Turnbow previewed the products creating Vega Farmiga's Golden Globes makeup. Of all of the makeup looks seen at the Globes, I loved Farmiga's even before I knew that it was tarte.  http://beautycouch.blogspot.com/2010/01/get-look-vera-farmiga-2010-golden.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kyl)0