If there ever was a season for color, spring would be PINK’s time in the sun! Want to add this natural blushing hue into your makeup arsenal this spring? Here are tips from celeb makeup artist Brett Freedman:
PINK cheeks: Brett hearts PosieTint, a poppy pink cheek stain from Benefit. Dab on apples of cheeks and sweep upward and back toward the temples. A little dab on chin gives an uber natural radiance.
PINK lips: To balance the cheek stain, try a soft pink on lips with Brett’s own Vanitymark Dr. KISS satin finish lip balm. Though the balm is baby blue, it has 4% of that ‘mood lipstick’ ingredient to give lips a little lift of pink color. It’s your personal, customized pink shade!
PINK eyes: What makes pink so healthy on the face can actually work against you around the eyes. The key here is to stay in the family of the pink tone, but with a more solid shade as a base – like taupes with pink undertones. Try this springy custom MAC trio of colors from the hot new Liberty of London collection:
Lid: Give me Liberty of London – a creamy matte shade to set the stage.
Crease: Bough Grey – work from outer corner and sweep arching up and inward. This mid tone should fade to sheer after mid eye.
Shimmery highlight: Dames Desire – Using a tight brush moistened with water, use the shadow as an eyeliner very close to lash line around eye, top and bottom. Set against the matte lid this light catching lilac shadow gives great definition by using light reflective shimmer, not dark pigments.
PINK lashes: Continue the unique, subtle pink hues through to lashes with Givenchy’s Phenomenon mascara in Plum. Curl lashes and apply mascara to top and bottom lashes. Brett’s tip: curl lashes after mascara dries to give extra pop. When using lighter, subtle shadows it’s important to keep lashes very bold and crisp.
Lately I’ve been dating one skincare brand pretty exclusively. Since our relationship has been devoid of drama, I’ve rejected the notion of sampling other brands.
But I simply couldn’t resist trying Liz Earle Naturally Active Skincare, and I’m so glad I took the plunge!
Spring is the season of major damage-control for me. Wet Seattle Winters take their toll on my dry skin. Flaking, peeling, dullness and even irritation are frequent complaints. Liz Earle Gentle Face Exfoliator is ideal for the t-zone of the sensitive-skinned. Extremely gentle, the formula still exfoliates well. After two uses, my peely nose looked NORMAL again! Miracle!
Retail price for a 2.3 fl. oz. pump bottle is $24, and a travel sized 0.5 fl. oz. tube is $9.
Click HERE to shop Liz Earle Naturally Active Skincare.
The author of the Raging Rouge Beauty Blog 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.
Included in the SkinCareRx Beauty Cache, my heart was simply won over by Sea Perfected Lipstick by Marina Cosmetics. Beach Breeze is an appropriately named frosty champagne taupe shade that is perfect for Summer wear!
Marina calls their lip products “the kiss of the sea”. Why? Each of their lip products are infused with marine-based ingredients known to refresh and restore!
Marina Cosmetics are also paraben-free, hypoallergenic, and petroleum-free. Sea Perfected Lipstick retails for $20.
Click HERE to check out Marina Cosmetics at SkinBotanica.com.
Just so you know… you can also just sign up to receive a SkinCareRx Beauty Cache for only $29.95, and a Marina Cosmetics Lipstick will come inside, along with TONS of other goodies! Click HERE to check out the Beauty Cache by SkinCareRx.
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.
Welcome to the Raging Rouge Father’s Day Gift Guide! If you’re stumped about what to buy Dad for Father’s Day, you’ve come to the right place! Don’t forget that Father’s Day is on June 20th, so you should place any online orders immediately!
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Kenzo fragrances are always a favorite choice, and the Kenzo Eau Par Kenzo Pour Homme Father’s Day Gift Set is the perfect pick for the strong, silent type. Citrusy and sensual, this must-have from Kenzo will speak volumes for him! The best part about buying a Kenzo gift set is the price is exactly the same as buying a stand-alone 3.4 oz bottle of fragrance. It’s like getting the full-sized shower gel for free! Click HERE to check it out at KenzoUSA.com. |
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Dad can’t exactly powder his nose to reduce shine, so if excess oil is an issue, the Sea Clear Oil Management System by H2O+ is a great skincare gift! From a foamy, pore-refining cleanser to a mattifying toner, Dad’s skin will never look better! Retail price for the Oasis Shine-Free Hydration System by H2O+ is $38. Click HERE to check it out. You can even add on to the kit with a 10-minute deep cleansing Mud Mask! |
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For an eco-conscious Dad, the brand you shop should be Pangea Organics. Not only is the packaging made from 100% post-consumer paper, but organic seeds that are plantable! Don’t recycle the package, just soak the box in water for a minute and plant it! The Tunisian Olive Oil & Coconut soap is gentle, moisturizing and only $6.99 per bar! Click HERE to buy it from PangeaOrganics.com. |
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The hipster Dad deserves a fragrance as modern as he is. and the latest by Express fits the bill. The recently launched “Honor” has a citrusy energetic zing and a lingering musky masculinity. Top notes: fresh water accord, peppermint and basil. Heart notes: grapefruit, fig and green ivy. Base notes: musk, vetiver and a hint of vanilla.1.7 oz. bottle is $44.90 and a 3.4 oz. bottle is $59.90. Click HERE to buy it from Express.com. |
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Products from The Real Shaving Company are great gift choices for Dad! My husband loves the super-thin consistency of the shave gel, and the ultra moisturizing formula leaves his skin feeling baby-soft post shave! Best pf all, the formula is paraben-free! The Real Shaving Company is available at many drugstores, including Duane Reade and Rite Aid… so you can grab a gift for Dad while you run your errands! Retail price for each is a mere $5.99. Click HERE to visit realshaving.com to find a retailer near you. |
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C.O. Bigelow’s Apothecary-inspired products are a great choice for the no-nonsense Dad in your life who likes things “just so”. C.O. Bigelow’s “Barber Collection” includes various “Elixirs” named by color. Elixir Green cologne is a woodsy scent sure to please Dad (and only $19.50!). I’m also very fond of the Hair and Body Wash ($10). It can be used all over in the shower, and a muted scent lingers… It’s wonderful! Click HERE for store locations |
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If Dad’s got a major case of the wanderlust, or if you’re buying on a budget, then look no further than the tiny zen-like Kenzo Ryoko! This small pebble-shaped bottle is great for travel, and a 0.7 oz. spray bottle retails for only $29.Click HERE to check it out at KenzoUSA.com. |
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For a bit of “old world” charm–as well as a luxe splurge–Anthony Logistics offers the “Whisker Lifter”, a cruelty-free brush that lifts beard hairs away from the skin pre-shave. Anthony’s Whisker Lifter retails for $80 and can be found online at Anthony Logistics, or Sephora.com . What a great gift for the shaving enthusiast! |
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When in doubt… let him pick it out! Unlike other gift certificates, Sephora’s Collector’s Edition Fragrance Sampler is actually a wrappable gift in itself, filled with deluxe samples of Canali, Diesel, DKNYMEN, Givenchy Play, Guerlaine Homme, Ralph Lauren Polo Black and Versace. Dad can sample them all, and when he chooses a favorite he can head over to Sephora with the enclosed voucher to exchange it for a full-sized bottle! Click HERE to buy it at Sephora.com |
The author of Raging Rouge received some 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.
On Friday June 4th, Estée Lauder Global Makeup Stylist Rick DiCecca broke the Guinness World Record for Most Lipstick Applications in 1 hour!
Rick totally blew away the previous record of 180 when he applied lipstick to 303 people in one hour? His weapon of choice? Pure Color Lipstick.
2010 marks the FIFTH anniversary of La Mer’s partnership with Oceana, the world’s leading international ocean advocacy organization.
To celebrate, La Mer has created a limited-edition 100 ml World Oceans Day “blue” Crème de la Mer jar and will make a $200,000 donation to Oceana. This is the first time the look of La Mer’s signature Crème de la Mer jar has been changed; “going blue” signifies the brand’s continued commitment to the oceans.
La Mer also sponsored a World Oceans Day dive with Oceana Spokeswoman January Jones. CLICK HERE to check out the video. It JUST went live!
Retail price of the limited-edition 3.4 oz. jar is $310.
Click HERE to check it out on LaMer.com!
Tell me the Pure Color Night Collection by Estee Lauder doesn’t look positively stunning!
Well, I regret to inform you that this limited-edition collection–inspired by Paris at night–is only available in a few areas of the world. If you’re lucky enough to live in Paris, London, or New York, hopefully you can manage to get your hands on this makeup!
The collection is housed in special blackened-blue packaging, and contains the following products:
Pure Color Ombre Effect EyeShadow in Naughty Black creates a smokey eye with smoldering impact. Featuring a textured trio of matte, shimmer and sparkle, these dramatic black/ brown shades can be used alone or together. $20.00
Pure Color Luminous Powder is an incredibly refined and lightweight powder with a luxurious creamy texture. The Highlight shade adds a sensual glow to skin making it look young, healthy and dewy. $40.00
Pure Color Lip Gelée in Kiss Me saturates lips with a nude rose tint, giving the mouth a just-bitten wet look. Water-like high shine polymers amplify the glass like finish, ensuring a coveted seductive pout. $20.00
The collection can be found in May 2010 in Paris at Bon Marché Rive Gauche, Galeries Lafayette Haussmann and Printemps Haussmann. Limited quantities will be available in New York at Bergdorf Goodman and in London at Selfridges Oxford Street.
In June 2010, Bergdorf Goodman in NYC will also have limited availability.
Best of luck to you, makeup addicts!
This barely-there shade is named so appropriately! Tissueweight is an eye-opening pale peach shade that will quickly become the most-used shadow in your makeup arsenal!
Tissueweight is the ideal shadow-choice for a fair-skinned woman who generally wouldn’t wear shadow, or for use as a highlight on those with darker skin.
Described by MAC as a “Frosted Pale Peach”, Tissueweight is part of the limited-edition Pret-A-Papier collection… So grab it while you can!
Retail price is $14.50 per shadow.
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The author of the Raging Rouge Beauty Blog 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.
Time for a great Smashbox Friends & Family Discount! Through May 28th, enter promotional code FF2010 to earn a 20% discount off of your favorite smashbox items!
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