I’ll admit, I am a total makeup snob. “Value” brands utilizing cheap ingredients are no value at all in my eyes.
The ingredients in Avon’s smooth minerals eyeshadow plants them in the “luxe” camp. Formulated with 100% naturally derived pignments, these shadows feel as smooth as silk when applied (a big selling point for me), and the colors are rich, intense and so blendable.
Each shadow is allergy and dermatologist tested. Avon gives smooth minerals eyeshadow a stamp of approval for those with sensitive skin.
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. Great deals abound!
The author of Raging Rouge received press samples for purposes of this makeup review / product review. For more information on sample policies, please click HERE to read my full disclosure statement.
Available in 8 different shades, this inexpensive ($10!) loose-powder mineral blush creates buildable color, so you can swipe once for day-wear, and then add to it for some evening drama. This versatility is so useful during the holiday season, when so many of us dash from the office directly to a party!
Each blush is clinically and dermatologically tested to be suitable for sensitive skin (a welcome fact for any rosacea sufferers who may be reading this). The sifter was recently redesigned so there’s less counter-top mess (and less product wasted).
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What eye makeup would Lois Lane use for a hot date with Superman at his icy Fortress of Solitude? Most certainly Avon’s True Color Eyeshadow Quad in Textured Teal!
Textured Teal is a fairly new addition to the Avon color collection, introduced in Fall 2009 as part of “Tribal Teals”. Though Fall slowly morphed into Winter, this quad is still extremely relevant. Packed with cool, snowy blues an icy gray and ashen taupe, the palette of colors resembles a snow-scape on a clear day.
The price tag of this palette is as compelling as the colors! The true color eyeshadow quad is a mere $8!
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The author of Raging Rouge received press samples for purposes of this makeup review / product review. For more information on sample policies, please click HERE to read my full disclosure statement.
Sorry, all! Technically, yesterday wasn’t a holiday, and I should have posted something for your entertainment! But laziness prevailed, and there we have it!
To make up for my absence, today’s beautiful lipstick review includes a swatch (something I don’t post regularly enough)!
Smooth Minerals Lipstick (a personal favorite) retails for $8. I’ve mentioned this product before in a post highlighting the best lipsticks for Fall 2009, but still love the Malted Mineral shade for Winter (actually, I love this shade for any season!). This lipstick feels so moisturizing, you can tell it’s enriched with conditioning goodies (the formula includes the healing magic of Aloe, Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter). This lipstick is preservative-free, and available in 14 different shades!
Click HERE to shop Avon.com. Great deals abound!
The author of Raging Rouge received press samples for purposes of this makeup review / product review. For more information on sample policies, please click HERE to read my full disclosure statement.
Try as I may, many foundations and concealers are simply lack-luster when it comes to concealing rosacea. My rosy cheeks generally peek through pretty much every product to some degree. It’s just something I’ve gotten used to.
Urban Decay Surreal Skin Cream To Powder Foundation, introduced as part of their (extremely extensive) Fall 2009 makeup lineup, truly masks the problem.
The foundation is housed in a glossy purple compact, and applies easily with an included flat cruelty-free brush hidden in a compartment beneath the foundation. The product applies like a cream, but dries to a powder-like matte finish. Unlike a powder, however, it doesn’t leave the skin looking dry or caked with makeup.
Retail price is $34.
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The author of Raging Rouge received press samples for purposes of this makeup review / product review. For more information on sample policies, please click HERE to read my full disclosure statement.
Of course, you’re all familiar with Urban Decay’s blockbuster Eyeshadow Primer Potion. Even knowing how amazing Primer Potion is, in my mind Urban Decay was still synonymous with a rainbow array of color. After dipping into this year’s Fall 2009 collection, my opinion is starting to change. Urban Decay is quickly becoming the go-to brand for primers: complexion, shadow and even lashes.
I’m positively crazy about Urban Decay’s new Eyelash Primer Potion. The formula immediately adds volume and length to your bare lashes. Then, simply apply your favorite mascara over it and… presto, it’s the same mascara you’ve known and loved… only amped up to the extreme. This potion brings out the wild Mr. Hyde that would normally be a tamer Dr. Jekyll.
Retail price is $20.
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Launched this Fall by Avon, this new shade of Nail Wear Pro is a favorite for the Fall and Winter months. There’s something so appealing to me about this muddy, muted, ashy shade of taupe nail color.
Nocturnal is a shade that goes well with everything. It’s deep enough to stand out, without being flashy. It’s dark enough to be a great pick for a pedi, if you’re planning a beach escape sometime this Winter.
Of course, at a mere $5 a bottle, this acrylic enriched nail enamel is a great pick for those on a budget. No formaldehyde, toluene or phthalates!
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. There are 27 different shades to choose from!
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Funny… before I ever read this fabulous advice on Fall hair color trends from Hallie Bowman, I toned down my usual blonde balyage for a deeper caramel color. My gut told me that a more natural look was the way to go for Fall. Looks like my instincts were correct! Among other advice from well-known stylist Hallie Bowman is to "return to your roots", so to speak. Still struggling with the transition from Summer to Fall? Read on!
“The days of striking, contrasting colors are gone this season,” explains Celebrity Stylist for Pantene, Hallie Bowman. “This fall people will be going back to their roots, or at least making it look that way. We’re going to see natural-looking tones to balance the more extreme hair styles that are going to be big, including mixed textures and nods to the 80s shapes.”
The Color Trends:
Blonde: Platinum blonde is out and warmer, neutral tones are in. If you’re blonde Bowman recommends shades of sable, vanilla or mink. However, if you’re not ready to let go of your platinum locks, soften the look by adding some golden highlights. Brunette: Reddish or bluish browns are out and warmer browns are in. Shades like deep chocolate and chestnut are going to be all-the-rage; it’s all about making your shade believable.
Redhead: Two words – true red. The key is to ask your stylist to stay away from blue and copper undertones, both of which reflect orange in the sunlight. One way to avoid orange is to add some highlights to cool down the shade.
Black: Stay away from blue undertones and go for ebony to keep the shade natural-looking.
Maintenance:
Once you’ve achieved the shade you want, keeping your color looking fresh can be a challenge, but it doesn’t mean you have to spend a lot! Bowman recommends using a shampoo and conditioner system that is developed for color treated hair, such as the ones from Pantene.
“I love the Pantene Expressions collection because it keeps hair color looking fresh, and helps reveal the three facets of hair color: tone, depth and vibrancy,” explains Bowman.
The Pantene Expressions shampoos are formulated with a patented liquid crystal technology that helps repel water and condition hair to keep color radiant. The five collections are custom designed by shade – blonde, brunette, red, midnight and highlighting – to help color-treated hair maintain its vibrancy and multi-dimensional shine in between colorings.
The Pantene Expressions shampoos and conditioners retail for just $5.49 apiece at national food, drug and mass merchandisers, and online at drugstore.com.
Baby, it’s cold outside! There’s something about the sweet and spicy vanilla scent of Jo Malone Vanilla & Anise Cologne that warms me right down to my toes. The fragrance has a hot chocolate affect on my spirit!
MAC Trend has come and gone, but some of the products from the collection are still available on the website! This dusky shadow quad, named “Tone: Grey” is a terrific way to embrace the soot-gray eyes that are so hot this Fall. The deep, blue/gray accent shade is great for a subtle touch of color.
