Congrats to Martha, of Corvallis Oregon! She just won over $50 of Jean-Michelle cosmetics, courtesy of Cosmetique.com. Many thanks to all who entered, and thanks to Cosmetique for sponsoring such a generous giveaway!
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To be named “America’s #1 Lip Gloss” is quite an accomplishment. Here’s a statistic that will just blow your mind: Avon sells the equivalent of EIGHT Glazewear Lip Glosses each minute! Wow… that’s a lot of gloss, America! Upon having the opportunity to sample the glosses in this collection, I’m beginning to understand why the ladies here in the USA are so smitten. Firstly, the pricetag is a super-reasonable $6. Secondly, there are three finishes to select from: intense (rich lipstick-like color), Sparkle (high gloss with a shimmer effect) and Shine (super shiny, and super sheer). Thirdly, there are a total of 16 shades in the collection, ranging from a sexy deep red to a perfectly clear top coat! With all of that diversity and a budget-friendly price, it’s easy for me to understand why American women are hooked!
Want a peek at the collection? I knew you would!
Glazewear swatches above (left to right): INTENSE–Crimson, Cherry Liqueur, Intense Plum, Brown Sugar, Sweet Maple SHINE–Mauve Movement, Darling Pink, Tickled Pink
The image above is the same shades. Just wanted to show off how they gleam in the sunlight! Incredible shine!
Glazewear Lip Gloss swatches above (left to right): SHINE–Iced Pink, Island Glow SPARKLE–Mocha Latte, Rave, Apple Cinnamon, Mirage and Dazzling Diamond.
And again… here’s me showing off the shine of these glosses in the sun! Final swatch all the way on the right is an SPF 15 Clear that is the ultimate top-coat for any lipstick!
Retail price is $6 per gloss. Click HERE to shop for Avon Glazewear Lip Gloss at Avon.com!
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.
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What a RELIEF! As the Mom of two young children, I’ve had to ignore my dry hands and continually apply harsh hand sanitizers to keep my household in good health. The good news? Hand sanitizers work! My family somehow coasted through the Winter almost illness free. The bad news? Hand saniziters positively wreak havoc on the hands.
There is another solution! Fusion Brands, Inc.–the creators of CLEAN–have launched CLEAN Anti-Bacterial Moisturizing Hand Cream! Similar to your typical hand sanitizer, this product eliminates 99.9% of germs. But it’s so SO much better than just that! Firstly, this lightweight scent-free lotion moisturizes dry, battered hands effectively. Secondly–providing you don’t wash it off–CLEAN’s latest hand cream can protect you from germs for up for four hours after application!
I’ve never used anything quite like it, and when I received a sample, I immiediately assumed this product would be pricey! But I was wrong! A 1 fl. oz. tube retails for only $10! It’s the perfect purse-companion, all year long!
CLEAN Antibacterial Moisturizing Hand Cream does not contain alcohol, triclosan, sulfates, propylene glycol, mineral oil, artificial colors/dyes, animal ingredients and other harsh chemicals. CLEAN does not test on animals.
Click HERE to buy CLEAN Anti-Bacterial Moisturizing Hand Cream at Sephora.com
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.
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If a picture is worth a thousand words, then the scent In Bloom by Avon is worth a thousand pictures! One sniff immediately sent my brain into overdrive, conjuring images of an outdoor wedding in the Summer, a warm evening, crisp white linens, a youthful bride with a bouquet of lush flowers in hand and flora in bloom as far as the eye can see…
Reese Witherspoon collaborated with a prestigious fragrance designer to create this FiFi nominated scent for Avon, and the result is the ultimate wedding-worthy scent! Her goal was to make the fragrance personal. The use of Magnolia is a flashback to her childhood, and adorns the perfume bottle. Other notes include gardenia blossoms, lush florals, amber wood and peach tea leaves.
Retail price is $34.
Click HERE to check it out at Avon.com
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.
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Actress Zoe Saldana, the face of Eternal Magic, is surely the embodiment of this scent. A touch youthful and sweet and a touch ethereal, the Eternal Magic scent was inspired by the Princess Monaco Rose (a creamy pink rose named after Princess Grace) and a ball gown. Simply put, Avon was clearly trying to conjure up a way for every woman to instantly feel like a princess, even if only for a moment.
Avon’s recently released Eternal Magic is simply enchanting. From it’s pale violet shade to it’s sweet scent. It’s also affordable! A 50mL bottle is $24, and layering elements (shower gel and body lotion) are only $10 each.
Top notes: sheer violet, sicilian bergamot, pink peppercorn
Heart notes: Princess Monaco Rose, orris, magnolia leaves
Base notes: creamy vanilla warmth, transparent woods, fluffy cloud accord
Click HERE to shop for Eternal Magic at Avon.com.
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.
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Shimmering Gloss Palette Swatches Above (left to right): Bellini, Papaya, Berry, Posey, Orchid, Grape.
Beauty addicts everywhere know that Bobbi Brown lipcolor is incredible. I–for one–am a HUGE fan of the Bobbi Brown Shimmering Gloss Palette. Firstly, the streamlined, slender black palette satisfies my eternal desire for makeup selection and portability. Complete with a huge mirror for on the go application and a high-quality lip brush, the Shimmering Gloss Palette is truly a one-stop-shop!
Beyond that however, the shade selection in this limited-edition palette is just perfect for summer. The six shades included in the Bobbi Brown Shimmering Gloss Palette are neutral, yet not naked. Coupled with a buttery smooth feel, these go-with-anything glosses like these are a Summer must-have.
The Bobbi Brown Shimmering Gloss Palette retails for $40.
Click HERE to buy it from BobbiBrown.com
The author of Raging Rouge received a sample of this product. For more information on sample policies, please click HERE to read my full disclosure statement.
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I recently had the opportunity to sample the infamous Shimmer Brick Compact, by Bobbi Brown. I can’t believe that I’ve never snagged one before!
The Bobbi Brown Pink Quartz Shimmer Brick combines complexion-boosting pink, shimmering bronze and champagne highlight shades. The result is an illuminating pink glow. Simply swirl all of the shades together, and apply! Want
I’ve used this product on my entire face, just as blush or atop of blush to enhance the shade. It works wonders in all ways!
Want to ensure a perfect application every time? Bobbi Brown’s Face Blender Brush is great for all-over face application, or just for concentrating on the apples of the cheeks. I’m addicted to this brush!
Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick Compact retails for $38. Face Blender Brush retails for $40.
Click HERE to shop BobbiBrown.com.
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.
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Estee Lauder has launched New Pure Color Gloss in June 2010! The collection of glosses contains three different finishes, and 34 shades to select from!
While applying this product for photographing swatches, the first thing to catch my notice was the super-soft, ultra-cushy sponge-tip applicator wand. Seriously, the tip of this applicator feels like a soft fluffy pillow! Second, I noticed how smooth application is. Estee Lauder’s Pure Color Gloss feels so moisturizing on the lips, and never sticky or tacky. It’s positively addicting, and makes a great addition to your beach tote, to help soothe dry, sun-fried lips.
There are 34 different shades to select from, in three different finishes. Six shades were designed by Estée Lauder Creative Makeup Director Tom Pecheux himself!
Estee Lauder’s Pure Color Gloss shine finish is available in these shades: Tempting Tearose, Shocking Pink, Rose Emotion, Brazen Berry, Nude Rose, Wet Cranberry and Plum Desire. One of the samples I received is the gorgeously shiny Plum Desire (swatch below). It’s my favorite of the bunch, because it works for both Summer and Early Fall. It also happens to be one of the shades created by uber-skilled Tom Pecheux himself. No surprise!
Pure Color Gloss has a whopping 19 shimmer shades to select from: Electric Ginger, Wired Copper, Wild Sugarcane, Pink Innocence, Rock Candy, Pink Kiss, Extravagant Pink, Fuchsia Fantasy, Praline Paradise, Impulsive Coral, Passion Fruit, Peach Sizzle, Garnet Desire, Cherry Fever, Magnificent Mauve, Star Pink, Mod Poppy, Orchid Passion and Plum Divine.
Electric Ginger (swatch above) is almost totally sheer, with just a hint of warm golden shimmer.
And finally, the collection includes 4 Sparkle Shades: Opulent Opal, Frivolous Pink, Blazing Coral and Raspberry Pop.
Opulent Opal (swatch above) is super-shiny, and perfect to use as a top coat for lipstick!
From Tom Pecheux’s personal stash, we have six shades of Pure Color Gloss: The Custom Color Collection by Tom Pecheux. Four of the shades are limited edition, and two are permanent (Plum Desire–mentioned above–is permanent)
Fuchsia Fever, swatch above
Coral Fantasy, swatch above
Click HERE to shop at EsteeLauder.com
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Click HERE to shop Estee Lauder at Macy’s
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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.
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More MAC In The Groove Swatches for you today, readers! Here are descriptions and swatches of three Mineralize Eye Shadow Trios, for your perusal!
MAC In The Groove Swatches Above: Soften The Mood Mineralize Eye Shadow Trio
Eons ago, I wrote a post entitled “The New Neutrals” (over three years ago!) where I explained how pastel blue shades work well with earthy shadow shades, without being too over-the-top. MAC Mineralize Eye Shadow Trio in “Soften The Mood”–part of the recently-launched MAC In The Groove Collection–is a perfect example of this! The pale baby-blue shade actually appears an almost icy-white when applied, with just a tiny hint of blue.
MAC In The Groove Swatches Above: Calm, Cool & Collected Mineralize Eye Shadow Trio
Green-eyed girls, rejoice. This silvery-cool trio of greens from light to dark will really call attention to your eyes.
MAC In The Groove Swatches Above: Making It Easy Mineralize Eye Shadow Trio
The terracotta red neutrals in this trio work with any skin-tone. I like to think of this trio as “bronzer for the lids”. It’s perfect for the Summer season, and wins the title of “must-have” of all of the trios in this collection!
Retail price is $19.50 per eye shadow trio.
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Click HERE to buy MAC at Nordstrom online.
Click HERE to shop MAC at Macy’s.
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.
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MAC In The Groove Photograph above: Mineralize Skinfinish in Comfort (left) and By Candlelight (right)
Lipstick put MAC on the map, but my absolute favorite product by MAC is Mineralize Skinfinish. These marble-veined multi-shaded face powders just make the complexion come to life like no other product! In fact, it is extremely rare for me to actually use up an entire beauty product. Environmentalists everywhere will gag a bit while reading this, but more frequently I throw away partially-used product that has simply expired.
Not so with MAC Mineralize Skinfinish! Any time I get my hands on one, I use them to completion. And, I imagine I’ll plow my way through many more in my day! So, when MAC launched In The Groove, I mostly couldn’t wait to get my mitts on these beauties… and they don’t disappoint! The metallic streaks through this all-over face powder impart the most gorgeous Summery golden glow. Another pro? The versatility! Either of these shades can be used over the entire face, or applied to just the apples of the cheeks as a blush.
MAC In The Groove Swatches above: Mineralize Skinfinish in Comfort (left) and By Candlelight (right)
Retail price is $28 per compact.
Click HERE to shop at MAC online.
Click HERE to buy MAC at Nordstrom online.
Click HERE to shop MAC at Macy’s.
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