Rogue Beauty

Go skirt yourself

2013-04-18T10:07:00.003-07:00

Three different lengths for three different looks!

Naturally Beautiful: DeVita Brightening Serum

2013-04-12T09:33:00.001-07:00

Product Review: Lip Tar

2013-01-22T18:59:00.000-08:00

Product Review: Urban Decay Foundation

2013-01-05T11:03:00.002-08:00

A little baby hiccup!

2012-12-15T15:33:00.003-08:00

Hello Rogue Beauty Readers!

You may notice in the coming months I might go MIA. That's because I gave birth to my first child on December 2, 2012. Little Xander is only two weeks old and takes up a lot of mommy's time as you can imagine.
I just wanted to let you know that I have not forgotten about you, nor my obsession with beauty and skin care. I will do my best to keep the posts coming, but I hope you will forgive me if I can't deliver right away. With a newborn it's hard to get online to post, let alone write anything coherent. I expect to be back on track soon!

So in case I don't get around to the Rogue Beauty Holiday Special, please let me extend my warmest wishes to you and your family during this lovely holiday season.

xoxo

Rogue 101: Hospital

2012-11-20T05:36:00.000-08:00

Need, Want, Must Have!

2012-11-16T10:53:00.001-08:00

Product Review: Juice Beauty 20 SPF Tinted Moisturizer

2012-11-13T07:21:00.000-08:00

The Look: Totally 80's

2012-11-10T12:14:00.001-08:00

Black Wool Bowler Hat
Vintage Round Flip-up Shades
Large Cat Claw Earrings
Black Ankle Booties
Ponte Boyfriend Blazer
Leopard Print Jeans
Silk Zip Top

Fashion Friday: Diane Von Furstenberg Fall Winter 2012/2013

2012-11-02T19:33:00.002-07:00

OIl of Life: Sea Buckthorn Oil

2012-10-06T08:57:00.000-07:00

Product Review: Skin79 BB Cream Hot Pink and Gold Label

2012-09-19T16:13:00.000-07:00

Fashion Friday

2012-09-07T05:18:00.000-07:00

Rag & Bone Fall Winter 2012 Collection is perfect for winter in the city. Nordic style knits and leather mixed with minimalistic forms are the trends seen here. If you like understated but oozing with style, take your fashion ques for winter from this great collection.

Rogue Beauty's Cabinet

2012-08-21T13:32:00.000-07:00

The Look: Maternity Special

2012-07-08T11:11:00.000-07:00

Rogue Beauty's Cabinet

2012-07-02T15:02:00.000-07:00

Vacation Beauty

2012-06-28T19:12:00.000-07:00

Written By: Anneke Bon

2012-03-01T14:30:00.000-08:00

Marc Jacobs Bag
Preen Top
T-bags Striped Jersey Maxi Dress
Tory Burch Espadrilles
Butter London 3 Free
Original Gloss Wellington Boots
Shopper Bag

New Blog Alert!

2012-02-19T20:59:00.000-08:00

Hello Beauties!
Check out the new blog! It will be chock full of yummy recipes and useful tips in no time!
For now check out Baking: 101. It covers all the tools you'll need to bake up a storm. Great for any baking noob!

The Rogue Kitchen

Oil of Life: Argan Oil

2012-02-16T17:41:00.000-08:00

Argan oil comes from the argan tree which is found primarily in Morocco. Argan tree’s used to cover most of North Africa, but they are now endangered. The tree is protected under UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization).

The argan tree has a deep root system that helps to protect soil erosion from the Sahara, essentially keeping the desert at bay. For centuries this tree and it’s oil has been used for feeding livestock, cooking and cosmetic purposes. The argan tree is very important to the people of this region, and now the world has an appetite for its precious oil.

Argan oil contains tocopherols (vitamin E), carotene (vitamin K), and essential fatty acids. In many cases argan oil is more resistant to oxidation than olive oil, argan oil will keep for 12-18 months.

Now here is the awesome part about argan oil...

Almost all argan sold today is produced by a women's co-operative that shares the profits among the local women of the Berber tribe. The co-operative has established an ecosystem reforestation project so that the supply of argan oil will not run out. In addition to that the income that is currently supporting the women will not disappear. The money is providing health care and education to the local women, and supporting the entire community as a whole.
Argan oil provides income for three million people in the area.

Kinda groovy to know that something so great for your skin and health is also good for the lives of others.

Just a little hiccup!

2012-02-07T08:48:00.000-08:00

Hello,

I hope you will forgive me for the drought in posts. I am the sole creator of Rogue Beauty, and so if I get sick the site gets a little sick too. I just had surgery recently and hope to be back on track soon.

Be well and stay beautiful,

A. Bon

The Look: Print it Out!

2012-01-25T12:26:00.000-08:00

Dress

Platform Wedge

Lucie Print Bag

Mulberry Scarf

Brown Polka-Dot Shirt

Pink Brogues

Paisley Pants

Foundations: 101

2011-12-30T14:06:00.000-08:00

Foundations seem to scare some people, and for good reason. Its not an easy thing to buy or find if you have no experience. On the flip side many people feel they don’t need help and they have it all figured out. Some do have it all figured out, and others are wearing orange tinged caked on foundation. It never hurts to ask a question or do a little research before you get yourself into that kind of mess.

So what is a foundation anyway? A foundation covers the whole face and parts of the neck to provide various forms of coverage to create a beautiful complexion. Foundations come in cream, liquid, airbrush, mineral and powder formulations. They can range in price from under ten dollars to well over $100. As a former cosmetician who has worked in department and drug stores I have seen amazing results from all sorts of foundations, making the price tag a non issue for whether a foundation is good or not.

One issue that does matter is time. You need to put aside some time to get your colour matched properly. No lunch break stop and go is going to be enough time to make sure you get what you want. All you’re going to do is frustrate yourself and anyone trying to help you. If you rush the process you could miss a valuable question to ask, or beauty tip. The worst thing is you could walk away with something that is not right for you. Roughly forty minutes should suffice.

Another thing you should consider is where you want to buy your foundation. What kind of service are you looking for? What range of product choice do you want? Do you want something natural or not? No matter where you shop you have to consider that to get the best match you need to be able to test the foundation. And P.S “testing” an un-opened product is called Product Tampering and is illegal in most places.
If you choose to shop in a store that has a cosmetician on staff, but don’t need or want the help, tell them nicely that you got it covered. Most cosmeticians will bugger off and leave you to your fun. If you do need help make sure you’re communicating what you’re looking for. The information you supply will help the cosmetician to narrow down the list of products to try, thus making the process more efficient. To be honest a good cosmetician should be asking you questions too. Here are some questions you should consider asking yourself, or someone at the shop:
What is your skin type?
What is your daily routine?
Do you want an SPF in your formulation?
What is your price range?

Are there any active ingredients in the product, if so what are they?
Is it non-comenigenic? (if that is important to your skin)
Is it oil free? (if that is important to your skin)
Is it fragrance free? (if that is important to your skin)
Is it paraben free? (if that is important to you)
And try asking what foundations seem to be popular, the ones that people keep coming back for.

Obviously colour is paramount in finding the right product for you. And nothing is more important in this task then trying the colour out on your skin and that does not include your wrist, hand or anywhere else I’ve seen people try. The face is where you’re intending it to go, so that is where it should be tested. If its possible go to the store clean faced with no make-up. If that is not an option get the cosmetician to clean your face with some cleansing solution. The best place to do a test is at the jaw line. Don’t do a grand sweep across the whole area, do little smears with all the foundation candidates and see which look the best. Also, give the foundations five minutes to develop. Skin has a natural acidity that can change the foundation, giving it time to adapt will help to see what your buying. In addition mineral foundations always go on a shade darker and need that time to adjust to your skin.

Application is next on the list of things to consider when buying a foundation. What is most comfortable for you? Are you a brush person, a sponge person, or a finger person? Application is a personal preference and no one way is better. If you can achieve a seamless look with your fingers then that is the best application for you. You should be able to blend and make sure you are not walking out of your house with a gap, or mask effect. However if the colour is matched and the formulation is right for you then you should not have to work very hard to get it all blended. If you are then you’re probably using the wrong foundation.

In the end you should enjoy foundation or any make-up product. It should never feel like a chore. But most importantly you should not be wearing it all the time. Let yourself and your skin have a break, a day off.

The Look: New Years Eve

2011-12-22T19:36:00.000-08:00

Product Review: Chanel Inimitable Intense Mascara

2011-12-19T18:55:00.000-08:00