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7/5/2009: The Week's Best from the Beauty Girls...

Teri, editor, Beautiful Makeup Search — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 12:06:39 +0000

Daneen from Spoiled Pretty found an insect repellent that smells so nice, someone asked her what perfume she was wearing! Click here to find out what it is.

Beauty Blogging Junkie has declared the Orlane Absolute Radiance Lightbox a new kind of seven minutes in heaven. Click here to find out how it's made her skin look younger than Abigail Breslin's.

Lianne from The Makeup Girl is over the moon about the FABULOUS BeautyFix 3 kit being offered for only $19.99! Click here to learn more...

All About the Pretty is excited about staying at the new Aloft Hotels by Starwood as part of Destination Pretty.

Love Alicia Keys' look from the BET Awards? Find out how to re-create it for yourself at Makeup Bag.

Marina from Makeup Loves Me thinks Sonia Kashuk's new super sheer liquid tint is better than any department store brand she has tried recently.

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Happy Birthday America!

Teri, editor, Beautiful Makeup Search — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 11:12:41 +0000

One of the most beautiful things is our great country, the United States of America. And on today as we celebrate this special day, let us not forget those who have fought for us and to keep our nation free.

The Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key

O! say can you see by the dawn's early light
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming.
Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight,
O'er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming.
And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.
Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

On the shore, dimly seen through the mists of the deep,
Where the foe's haughty host in dread silence reposes,
What is that which the breeze, o'er the towering steep,
As it fitfully blows, half conceals, half discloses?
Now it catches the gleam of the morning's first beam,
In full glory reflected now shines in the stream:
'Tis the star-spangled banner! Oh long may it wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!

And where is that band who so vauntingly swore
That the havoc of war and the battle's confusion,
A home and a country should leave us no more!
Their blood has washed out their foul footsteps' pollution.
No refuge could save the hireling and slave
From the terror of flight, or the gloom of the grave:
And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!

O! thus be it ever, when freemen shall stand
Between their loved home and the war's desolation!
Blest with victory and peace, may the heav'n rescued land
Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation.
Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just,
And this be our motto: 'In God is our trust.'
And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!

All About the Eyes: SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Eye Complex.

Teri, editor, Beautiful Makeup Search — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:16:46 +0000

The first signs of aging seems to always appear around the eyes. Take out the sun factor, the squinting, rubbing etc.. I am talking about internal processes that are naturally occur as we age. Some internal factors include hormonal shifts and metabolic slowdown. This unfortunately results in puffiness, sagging, creping, and an overall thinness.

One cream that helps penetrate this delicate eye and target these internal factors is from SkinCeuticals called A.G.E. Eye Complex.

This very thick, almost balm-like cream is a unique treatment. It provides three dimensions of action and results.

On the surface, the optical diffusers in the cream immediately improve the look and gives off a slight radiance to the eye area. It diminishes the look of the fine lines, dark areas, and capillaries.
Just under the skin, specialized ingredients such as haloxyl and flavagrum improve the lymphatic drainage to start to eliminate puffiness and dark circles.
Within the skin, 4% blueberry extract pauses the internal reactions that occur within the collagen and elastin fibers along with 5% Proxylane to improve and strengthen the elasticity of the skin.

In studying the before and after pictures, (which I had trouble scanning - sorry) there was noticeable improvements after 4 weeks of using this cream and a pretty remarkable difference at the 12 week mark. My 66 year old mother is going to take this eye cream to the test and I will be posting her follow-up results.

SkinCeuticals products can be found through med spas, spas, physician's offices or online at SkinCeuticals.com.

For the Lippie Lovers: MAC Euristocrats2.

Teri, editor, Beautiful Makeup Search — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:52:22 +0000

As I made a quick trip through Nordstrom last night, I had to stop and do a double-take as I passed by the MAC counter. Ooh - my favorite Dazzleglasses were in a special little display. I had to investigate.

These new beauties, all seven of them were screaming my name, along with seven new lipsticks and four new lip pencils. Alas, this was the newest collection from MAC, just out yesterday. Take a look at Euristocrats2 to see why I am swooning.

Euristocrats2:

While “a kiss on the hand can be quite Continental,” a modern girl does the kissing now, knowing she has the drop-dead drama of these hot new Dazzleglass shades.

Before I give you the rundown, I will say that I picked up two of the Dazzleglass Lip Gloss and one of the new Lipsticks. The first Dazzleglass I picked was Euro Beat, which is a beautiful coral shade with gold pearl. I also selected Roman Holiday, which is a deeper coral, more on the brown side, but with a pink pearl finish to it. The Lipstick I just had to have is Naked Paris. It is a pin/coral shade with an almost color-changing pearl to it. It looks different in each type of light, but each look is gorgeous. It looks really bright in the tube, but is absolutely beautiful on the lips.

Euristocrats2 lineup:

DAZZLEGLASS - $18
Date Night - Soft blue purple with pearl
Euro Beat - Peach coral with gold pearl
Internationalist - Yellow pink with blue pearl
Local Colour - Neutral yellow pink with gold pearl
Roman Holiday - Medium brown coral with pink pearl
Rue d’Rouge - Light red with pink pearl
Via Veneto - Light violet with blue pearl

LIP PENCIL - $13
Magenta - Vivid pinkish-purple
Cherry - Vivid bright bluish-red
Subculture - Underground pink
Whirl - Dirty rose

Lipstick - $14
Costa Chic - Frosty light coral
Naked Paris - Sheer pink brown with multi-dimensional pearl
Patisserie - Sheer creamy neutral pink
Milan Mode - Sheer deep pink with multi-dimensional pearl
London Life - Sheer deep berry with multi-dimensional pearl
Saint Germain - Clean pastel pink
Cockney - Sheer yellow red with multi-dimensional pearl

It is on counter like I said, but it's also available in MAC stores as well as online at MACCosmetics.com

A Bronzer for the Body - Orlane Bronzing Pressed Powder.

Teri, editor, Beautiful Makeup Search — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:45:09 +0000

Meant to be just a beautiful bronzer for the face, I could not help myself in applying this all over. The compact is HUGE and I honestly thought it was meant for the body.

Take a look at this Bronzing Pressed Powder from Orlane.

Big right? Beautiful? Yes!

The powder is softly scented - love that - and is one of the softest milled powder I have ever used in a bronzing powder to date. I am using the shade Soleil Cuivre 02, which is the perfect, natural looking golden tan color. It features a very subtle goledn shimmer to it for the perfect glow.

The powder seems to be moisturizing which makes it perfect to be used all over the body. It never looks powdery, fake or overdone.

Check out Orlane Bronzing Pressed Powder online or at Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and select Bloomingdales for $40.

Beautyfix 3 for $19.99!!!

Teri, editor, Beautiful Makeup Search — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:12:26 +0000

I did not know that this special was still going on or I would have mentioned it yesterday with the launch. First time subscribers can start their Beautyfix membership for just $19.99!

Yes - the latest addition to Beautyfix is something you want in your life - and for this low price, it really is too good to pass up. Not only will you get the great bag filled with the latest beauty products, you get to interact with other Beautyfix members, panelists and experts in the exclusive Beautyfix community. It is so fun to learn from each other, dish about the best in beauty and more.

Scoop it up now - Beautyfix 3 for $19.99.

All About the Eyes: The Easiest Way to Discover a New Mascara.

Teri, editor, Beautiful Makeup Search — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:27:42 +0000

Yes, I have my favorite mascaras. At the same time I must say I am forever on the search for yet another winner. I change up my mascara often; much more often than the standard 3 month shelf-life they have. You have no idea how much mascara I must waste. Ugh -

Much to my delight, I stumbled upon this great discovery set of mascara samples that are right up my alley. Now, when I say sample, these are large sample sizes products. Most of them are more than 1/2 of the size you would normally get.

This is one of Sephora's new Sephora Favorites sets. As each set contains some of Sephora's best selling products all in one great set, this one contains 11 mascaras to try. Here is Lashstash Mascara Deluxe Sampler.

The mascaras included in the set:

- 0.1 oz Anastasia Lash Lifting Mascara
- 0.1 oz Tarte Lights Camera Lashes
- 0.1 oz Sephora Atomic Volume Mascara
- 0.24 oz Stila Multi Effect Mascara
- 0.14 oz Benefit Bad Gal Mini
- 0.2 oz Bare Escentuals Buxom Lash
- 0.13 oz Too Faced Mini Lash Injection Pin Point
- 0.12 oz Smashbox Bionic
- 0.07 oz Lancome Cils Booster
- 0.085 oz DuWop Lash Venom
- 0.14 oz Korres Provitamin B5 and Rice Bran Mascara

Can you believe that I have only used two of the mascaras in this set? I can't and I can't wait to try the rest.

One of the best parts about this kit is the price. $39! Yes - $39! Lashstash is available only at Sephora and Sephora.com.

All About the Eyes.

Teri, editor, Beautiful Makeup Search — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:01:04 +0000

This month, I want to take some time and focus on the eyes. Many people say that the eyes are the window to your soul, it is also often the first thing people notice when looking at you. Yes, it is all about the eyes - the perfect name for my new feature.

As I am constantly on the search for the perfect mascara that does not clump or flake; the perfect eye liner that glides on gracefully with ease and stays put all day; an eye shadow that looks as good taking it off as it did when applied. Most importantly, I am always on the lookout for the perfect eye cream to work it's magic. Without the entire eye area looking as good as it can, the makeup will never look as nice.

Stay tuned as I bring you some of the best eye products. From eye creams to mascara, eye liners and shadows, to the most gentle eye makeup removers, masks and eye treatments, each day (in addition to regular posts) I will have a new post "All About the Eyes".

Beautyfix 3 - the Summer 2009 Edition is here!

Teri, editor, Beautiful Makeup Search — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:00:40 +0000

I can't believe it is July 1st. I mean, this first half of this year has flown by, hasn't it?

One thing that has kept me busy so far this year is my involvement as a panelist on Beautyfix. I am so proud and lucky to be one of the "experts" in the know that actually help to select the products to be in each quarterly edition. This edition, the Summer 2009 Edition also known as Beautyfix 3 is the best yet.

Can you imagine - all of those products inside that great Beautyfix bag? For $49.99? Believe it, beauties. It is pretty awesome looking isn't it?

Here is the rundown of the products in this edition:

Skindinavia Makeup Finishing Spray - FULL SIZE 2 oz.
pur~lisse pur~lip comfort - FULL SIZE .5 oz.
Cures by Avance Age Defyer Eye - FULL SIZE .5 oz
Degree Women Body Mist - FULL SIZE 3 oz.
Decleor Instant Radiance Moisturizer - TRAVEL SIZE .5 oz.
Spa Ritual Nail Lacquer (one of two colors) - FULL SIZE .5 oz.
Spa Ritual Instinctual Moisturizing Lotion - TRAVEL SIZE 1.7 oz.
me! Bath Shower Sherbet - FULL SIZE 16 oz.
me! Bath Bath Ice Cream - FULL SIZE
Juara Tamarand Tea Toner - TRAVEL SIZE 1.1 oz.
Bliss The Youth As We Know It Concentrate - FULL SIZE 1 oz.
iQ Derma Firmeceuticals Body Firming Gel - FULL SIZE 6.75 oz.

12 products in all? 9 of them being full size? I can't even begin to comprehend the value here. Seriously, just look at the price of a few of the products alone. The Bliss Concentrate sells normally for $70. The Skindinavia Finishing Spray retails for $29. The pur~lisse lip balm is regularly $22. The Cures by Avance Eye Cream retails for $50. I could go on, but I really don't think I need to. These products in Beautyfix3 are worth over $325!

Membership is limited each quarter, so get in early ladies. To learn more and order, visit Beautyfix.com.

Stay tuned for individual product reviews coming up over the next few weeks too. You will love this latest edition - I just know it!

Introducing Hairstylizing.com.

Teri, editor, Beautiful Makeup Search — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:34:27 +0000

I am pretty much hair obsessed. Almost as obsessed as I am with makeup! To satisfy my passion, I have launched another site all about hair. Introducing Hairstylizing.com.

Hairstylizing will be the style guide for hair.

Each day I will update the site with the latest in hairstyles, hair products, hair tools, celebrity hair styles, hair tips, and the rundown and tutorials on how to "get the look" from those most known in the biz.

Honestly, I started the site with a local hair guru, but she has since figured out just how much work goes into writing and maintaining a website, that she is no longer a contributer. I will go to her for tips and tutorials now and then though, and it will still be fun to at least collaborate with her on those.

Please check it out and let me know what you think.

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