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Confessions of a B-List Beauty Blogger
Monday, December 31, 2012
Happy New Year!!!
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Monday, December 24, 2012
Sunday, December 23, 2012
Saturday, December 22, 2012
Friday, December 21, 2012
Beauty Blog Advent Calendar Day 21 - Brush with Revolution
I have stopped buying makeup brushes for the time being because I figured with every money I spend on some set that has that new specially designed brush, I could be saving the $$$ on a set that actually retains its quality and integrity. I am talking about synthetic brushes!
Synthetic brushes? Yes, synthetic because with the technology available today, the line of brushes called Revolution by Royal and Langnickel perform just as well or even better than the animal hair brushes available today. Not only that, these are made for pros which means the materials used such as the glue and the handle are made to withstand the chemical cleaning used by some makeup artist in special FX. These can't easily fall apart (like some brushes I have used). They can be washed thoroughly and used with creams, liquids, powders, and alcohol based face paint.
The first set of Revolution Pro Complexion (retail for $107.99 USD). A six piece set of brushes for the face, varying in function from buffing in creams and powders to contouring the cheeks.
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These are pure pro quality and cruelty-free and animal-free. The makeup brushes of the 21st century.
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Hypercolor Hair Powders by Anastasia
If you thought Anastasia was just all about neutral eyeshadows and brows, well think again. Not only is Anastasia a brow and cosmetic guru, she is now a hair guru! Lauching exclusively at ULTA stores on Dec. 26th, 2012 (perfect timing for the New Year's Eve soirées) and sold there exclusively for the first few months are the fun and funky Hypercolor Hair Powders!
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Flashin' My Bundt
This post is off my usual makeup posts. I figured you should take a peek at how I spend my time off the net. I am baking!
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
The Heroine of All Taupes
I get weird cravings for makeup. During the spring/summer months I want bright shimmery/metallic colors. I guess I just want to look as pretty as the hummingbirds flying around. During the fall winter, I crave for neutrals and I craved for a taupe. I decided upon Illamasqua Heroine (£15.50 - $20USD), a nice neutral taupe.
Monday, December 17, 2012
Wantable.co - Is this Monthly Subscription Worth it?
Many of you subscribe to those monthly subscription boxes and maybe many of you aren't happy with the products you received because they aren't exactly catered to your tastes. Or you just aren't happy with the minimal amount of makeup products received. Well, if you are more of a makeup lover than anything else, here is a great monthly subscription box that will not disappoint.
Sunday, December 16, 2012
Up & Coming Beauty Bloggers Weekly Report
Harriet at Little Miss Student Beauty is holding her MAC Christmas Giveaway!
Lola at Lola's Secret Beauty Blog tells us what's on her Holiday Wish List!
Olivia of The Unknown Beauty Blog says "Out with the old and in with the new!" with MUFE Aqua Brow!
Rachel from Rachel's Makeup and Skincare swatches the many items from the Lorac Eye Candy Full Face Collection.
Emily at Mrs. WASP shows us the awesome green manicure that is Julep Cindy.
Lindsay at The Beauty Think Tank has a special challenge for you all, The Official Run a Mile with Lindsay Day 2012!
Submissions for The Up & Coming Beauty Bloggers Weekly Report is going on hiatus until after the Holidays! So stay tuned in the future for more great posts, from great bloggers!
Saturday, December 15, 2012
Friday, December 14, 2012
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Out with the Old, In with the New-Make Up For Ever Aqua Brow
Recently, Make Up For Ever revamped one of my holy grail products, the eyebrow gel in the squeeze tube by adding the name Aqua Brow to go with the already expanding product line of "Aqua" products. With the Sephora VIB gift card and the fact I was running low on this product after several years, I decided to buy the renamed version.
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Just Plum Crazy - Manna Kadar Eyeshadow Palette
Silky smooth, wearable, and high quality is what you can expect from Manna Kadar's Plum Crazy eyeshadow palette. Retailing for $45 and housed in a sturdy mirrored compact, this palette contains five very wearable colors for many skin tones.
Monday, December 10, 2012
A Review of December Starbox-Monthly Subscription of Starlooks
If you are one who likes surprises and likes makeup more than skin care products then Starlooks could be for you. Starlooks not only offers their own line of cosmetics, they also offer a monthly subscription Starbox for a low monthly fee of $15 plus $1.98 shipping. (For international customers, it will be higher.) Each month a box will contain 3-4 FULL SIZE makeup products for you to enjoy. I recently started subscribing to this and this is what I got. Is it worth it?
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Winner of the Smashbox Giveaway
I thank each and every one of you who entered the Smashbox Giveaway. I truly wish I had enough to give everyone who entered one and maybe someday if I win the lottery I can. However, I have not won any lottery and therefore can only have one winner.
Up & Coming Beauty Bloggers Weekly Report
Lola from Lola's Secret Beauty Blog tells about her Top Pick Holiday Lip Sets!
Rachel from Rachel's Makeup and Skincare reviews her Winter Wantable Box.
Olivia from The Unknown Beauty Blog kicks off the holiday's with the Beauty Blog Advent Calendar 2012!
If you would like to be featured in a future Up & Coming Beauty Bloggers Weekly Report, please e-mail Lindsay at beautythinktank(at)gmail(dot)com.
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Friday, December 7, 2012
Another Quick Look at Physicians Formula Eyeliners
I recently did a post on the Physicians Formula Liquid Metal Eyeliner Trio in nude. I only did swatches and didn't have a time to show how it would look on the eyes. This post shows the result.
More Holiday Shopping Deals and Ideas for the Makeup Addict
The holidays can make one's head spin from just making decisions and keeping within a budget. Here are two sites that can help in those decisions for the makeup addict. Prestige Cosmetics and LWT Custom Cosmetics.
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Artisan Naturals Annual Sale
Another sale worth mentioning is Artisan Naturals sale. Enjoy 25%off and free shipping on orders of $25 or more! Check out my reviews on their products here.
Three Custom Color Specialists Holiday Sale
Three Custom Color Specialists are having a 40% off sale on gift sets from now until December 14th. You can check it out here. All the products in the set are full size and not to mention professional quality. Also, if you spend $100 or more you get all 12 lipliners free. (Did a post on them here.) The lipliners are full size! This is a $198 value alone! This offer is valid until December 31st. Happy Shopping!
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Dream Out Loud
Makeup artistry is a trade that fascinates me especially the SFX or special effects area. Becoming one of those artist not only takes great talent; it also takes patience and major attention to detail. Those alone can make a great artist but to be admired by one's own peers is an accomplishment well beyond the usual bits of artistry and latex. The admiration usually results from the harmonious effect of the artist, actor, character, and makeup. This is the zen moment in SFX artistry and an artist who has this gift is Kazuhiro Tsuji.
Monday, December 3, 2012
Soap Hope Beauty Gifts for the Natural Beauty on Your List
Maybe, you have someone on your list who is into natural products but you don't have a clue what to give that person. Well, don't fret because Soap Hope can help you avoid the holiday frenzy while your purchases help empower women.
All Roads Lead to Taupe
I know many of you are taupe addicts. I am one also. The taupes I am addicted to are the matte or satin matte textures. I am always looking for that taupe that can work on my mature skin without making me look washed out and dead.
Sunday, December 2, 2012
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Up & Coming Beauty Bloggers Weekly Report
Lola of Lola's Secret Beauty Blog brings us an exclusive look at Susan Thompson Cosmetics Limited Edition Holiday Sets!
Jeneille of the Vincy Beauti Blog shows us how to get awesome Red Lips, her fave!
Rachel from Rachel's Makeup and Skincare finds a fairy godmother who bestows Guerlain Meteorites on her.
Olivia of The Unknown Beauty Blog shows us how to bring some shimmer into our holidays using Manna Kadar's Sheer Glow.
Emily at Southern Gorgeous waxes poetic about OPI's You Only Live Twice Nail Polish.
Kelly over at The Reasonable Blonde shares her thoughts on the new Revlon nail polish Midnight Sparkle. And check out her bathroom makeup storage for gals on a budget!
Harriet at Little Miss Student Beauty shows you how to make your own natural skincare products!
Lindsay at The Beauty Think Tank shares her current beauty product lemmings, complete with ridiculous exposition!
If you would like to be featured in a future Up & Coming Beauty Bloggers Weekly Report, please e-mail Lindsay at beautythinktank(at)gmail(dot)com.
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