Poppy King addicts, rejoice! She’s back with Summer tips and tricks for Raging Rouge readers to enjoy!
Q: Many women prefer to keep makeup light and natural during the Summer months. What Lipstick Queen products can help us achieve that natural look?
A: Saint Natural and all the Oxymoron Matte Lip Glosses shades are very subtle and flattering and perfect for that “no make up” make up.
Q: What is the best way to shield the lips from the scorching sun?
A: Sunscreen and a hat!! Plenty of fluids as well.
Q: What are some tricks to prevent lipstick from bleeding into fine lines?
A: Instead of lip liner..try blending concealer around the outside of your lips before applying your lipstick.
Q: What Lipstick Queen shades do you recommend for this Summer?
A: The Shine glossed are fab for hot summer nights! Saint Pink, Coral, Red and Rose are gorgeous for the day and all easy to wear with minimal make up.
Q: Poppy, you seem to have your fingers firmly on the pulse of the beauty market. What will be the hot lip color come Fall?
A: Thank you! The hot lip colors for Fall are very, very deep shades but in sheer formulations. Think stains.
Q: Can we expect any new product launches from Lipstick Queen for the Autumn season?
A: Absolutely! I have something coming for Autumn that is unique, gorgeous, wearable and right on trend! Stay tuned.
Click HERE to shop Lipstick Queen products online, or head to Barneys!
After reading all of Christina Marcaccini’s great tips on earth friendly beauty that Raging Rouge published this past April, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on some product from her fabulous line RAW Natural Beauty.
Desert colors are sizzling hot this summer. RAW makes color selection and coordination a snap with these two kits containing three eyeshadow colors each.
Each kit contains three complimentary shadow shades in loose mineral powder form. Shake the container when the lid is closed, and a small amount of product will be dispensed through the sifter nested inside. Use a RAWMinerals shadow brush to create your own look, or follow the convenient application instructions inside for perfect results every time!
What you’ll find in these shadows:
ActivSilk to fill fine lines and impart a more youthful appearance.
Soybean Extract to protect delicate eye-area and improve skin texture.
Natural Corn Extract to energize the skin.
VitaFirm Complex to improve skin elasticity, reduce moisture loss and keep skin looking smooth.
What you won’t find:
Parabens.
Chemical dyes.
Chemical preservatives.
Chemical fragrances.
RAW Natural Beauty is a signer of the Compact for Safe Cosmetics, and all packaging is made from 30% post consumer recycled paper!
Tuscany- This trio contains earth-tones with pink like Chardonnay (light pink), Sunset (medium pink) and Terracotta (pink/brown).
Sahara- This shadow trio contains true beige shades like Sand (light brown), Camel (medium brown) and Spice (dark brown).
Click HERE to check out the RAW Natural Beauty website, and to purchase these mineral eyeshadow trios for $35 per set.
There are those among us who absolutely, positively, will NOT use a physical sunblock. There are so many reasons to make this choice. Perhaps you hate that it’s a bit more difficult to massage into the skin. Perhaps you simply don’t need coverage impervious to water-sports, or prefer a sunscreen that allows you to get a little color in the summer.
For my readers in search of a 100% chemical sunscreen, I must recommend Dr. Murad’s Oil-Free Sunblock.
An SPF 30, this sunscreen should be applied 30 minutes prior to sun exposure. You’ll be amazed at the lightening speed with which this sunscreen absorbs into the skin. When it does, it barely feels like you’re even wearing sunscreen. This sunscreen wears like a light moisturizer, making it an ideal choice to wear when you’re headed to the office instead of the beach.
In true Murad fashion, this sunscreen doesn’t just shield from the damaging UVA/UVB rays of the sun! Other than providing broad spectrum protection, Murad Oil-Free Sunblock also hydrates dry skin, and is packed with pure pomegranate extract for it’s antioxidant qualities. Yay, Dr. Murad!
Retail price is $30 for a 1.7 fl. oz. tube.
Click HERE to buy this sunscreen directly from the Murad website.
Click HERE to purchase Murad Oil-Free Sunblock SPF 30 from Sephora.com
Click HERE to purchase Murad Age-Proof Suncare Oil-Free Sunblock SPF 30 from Beauty.com
Is it possible for one fragrance to capture all the fun and joy of the Summer season? CLEAN’s new limited edition fragrance "Summer Eau Fraiche" (rough translation is "Summer Fresh Water") is certainly the closest to success I’ve ever smelled!
CLEAN uses notes of Italian Limoncello (a divine lemon liqueur produced mainly in the Naples region of Italy), Crisp Bergamot, Rose Ice, Mirabelle Plum and Lily of the Valley combine into a light, citrus scent that conjure up thoughts of sunshine, lemonade stands and flowers in bloom. The refreshing lotion contains peppermint and wintergreen leaf extracts to cool the skin while layering this delicious delicate scent.
Here’s the thing, readers… CLEAN Summer Eau Fraiche is only for sale during the month of JULY at exclusively at HSN. So, if you’re interested you have to act now! Click HERE to purchase this product at the Home Shopping Network!
Retail is $50 for a 2.14 oz. bottle of the fragrance, and 2.0 oz. tube of the lotion (including shipping).
While I’m ranting and raving about CLEAN again, I feel I should inform you that I just spotted the CLEAN Wellness collection at both Sephora.com
and Beauty.com
. When I last wrote about it, it wasn’t yet available at these retailers! Do check it out!
I know many people who protect their faces with sunscreen, but leave their bodies exposed to the harsh rays of the sun. Why? Pale extremities are considered so undesirable, people are willing to risk their health to achieve a darker shade for the summer months.
Rather than risk sun damage, try glominerals body bronzer! Applied as simply as a lotion, this bronzer imparts an instant, risk-free, temporary shimmering tan.
Once again, this is a product I would normally be afraid to use… but the second I tried gloBody Bronzer, I was hooked. This incredible body lotion is tinted with a metallic bronze tone that can be layered to create the shade of tan you desire. Best of all, even the palest of legs (mine) can look naturally tan in an instant!
But there’s much more! This body bronzer by gloMinerals also evens the skintone of the legs and conceals unsightly veins! Your legs have never looked so good.
Tip: This product seems to apply more heavily on rough or calloused skin, so be sure to exfoliate thoroughly prior to application! Allow for some drying time after application, to minimize the transfer of color onto your clothing. But don’t worry if you get a little on your clothing. It washes off easily.
Check out glominerals gloBody bronzer online at the glominerals website. gloMinerals gloBody Bronzer retails for $33 at Dermstore.
During a scorching hot day, I slathered my son with a waterproof SPF 50 that my husband and I both used. Hours later, my son developed a rash on his cheeks that lasted for days.
The solution for protecting the skin of sensitive skinned babies and toddlers is California Baby’s SPF30 Sunscreen. The active ingredient titanium dioxide protects baby’s skin and all natural ingredients selected for the most sensitive of skin will keep baby’s dermis from complaining.
My son has used the scented and unscented versions of this product, with great success!
A 2.9 oz. tube retails for $17.99 on the California Baby website. Or, click HERE to buy California Baby at drugstore.com
Dewy, bronze skin is coveted by all this summer. Colorescience responds to the demand with Wild To Mild Skin Bronzer, a creamy mousse-like bronzer. This product can be used as a foundation primer, or to replace your foundation altogether!
My skin is extremely fair, so I generally shy away from cream-based bronzers, afraid they would look too severe. The versatility of this product makes it perfect for most skin tones. I personally used Wild To Mild as a primer, applying my favorite foundation over its amazing bronze tone. The result was an incredibly healthy looking, natural bronze color. Those less fair can replace their foundation with this product entirely, to achieve a natural and healthy glow.
Wild To Mild is actually the Colorescience "Line Tamer" product with an added bronze tint. So rather than simply bronze the skin–the way most bronzers do–this product minimizes pores and conceals fine lines (and does so incredibly well, may I add). Added zinc and titanium dioxide also help prevent sun damage!
Click HERE to read more about Wild To Mild on the Colorescience website, or to find a retailer near you, or check it out online at Dermstore. This product is not to be missed this summer!
Retail price of this product is $45. I know… seems a bit pricey. But Colorescience has recently increased the bottle size by 50%, to ensure the price is worth your while!
I’ve sampled many a bronzer leading up to this summer season. Here are my picks for this year!
 Urban Decay’s new "baked" bronzer in Gilded Gold is a great choice for those with fair skin, or looking to add a metallic sheen to their complexion. Coverage is streak-free, and looks beautifully natural. Retail is $24 at Sephora.com , Beauty.com, Ulta and Urban Decay. |
 If you’re looking for some serious bronzing power, tarte Mineral Powder Bronzer should be your choice for this season. "Park Avenue Princess" is a deep, dark bronze… perfect to mimic a Caribbean escape, or for use on darker complexions. And who can resist the luxe gold crocodile-stamped case, complete with gold chains! Retail price is $28 at tarte and Sephora |
 Smashbox would prefer you to not refer to Fusion Soft Lights as a "bronzer", but this amazing mosaic of 5 different bronze shades makes the skin look both tanned and radiant, earning it a slot in this list! Retail price is $30, and can be found at smashbox or Sephora.com . |
 The ideal product for cheek contouring, Hourglass Blush Duo In Brazilian contains two bronze shades. Each can be used as blush, or as an all-over face color! This palette was my introduction to the Hourglass brand, and I am hooked! Hourglass Blush Duo in Brazilian retails for $58 at Sephora . |
