Spring

Estee Lauder Pure Color Wild Violet!

Allow me to introduce you to Estee Lauder Pure Color Wild Violet. Estee Lauder Spring 2011 makeup and fragrance collection–scheduled to land on a counter near you in January of 2011–contains bouquet beautiful colors for the eyes and lips!

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The Eye and Nail shades in Pure Color Wild Violet include neutral shades punctuated with vibrant violet.

Eyes:
Pure Color Five Color EyeShadow Palette in Wild Violet $42.00
Pure Color EyeShadow in Sugar Cube $20.00
Pure Color EyeShadow in Untamed Violet $20.00
Double Wear Stay-in-Place Eye Pencil in Untamed Violet $19.00

Nails:
Pure Color Nail Lacquer in Wild Storm $19.00

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The lip colors in Pure Color Wild Violet are bright bursts of color. Perhaps the collection uses the flower “violet” to describe them… but these lip shades remind me more of Gerbera Daisies!

Lips:
Pure Color Lip Gelée in Electric Violet $20.00
Pure Color Lip Gelée in Electric Coral $20.00
Pure Color Lip Gelée in Electric Pink $20.00
Pure Color Lip Gelée in Electric Cherry $20.00
Pure Color Long Lasting Lipstick in Wild Violet $24.00
Pure Color Long Lasting Lipstick in Wild Coral $24.00
Pure Color Long Lasting Lipstick in Wild Blossom $24.00
Pure Color Long Lasting Lipstick in Wild Fire $24.00

Fragrance:
Estée Lauder Wild Elixir 1.7oz./50mL $55.00

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Pink Makeup Fun, Courtesy Of Brett Freedman!

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.

Liz Earle Naturally Active Skincare: Gentle Face Exfoliator Reviews

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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.

Marina Cosmetics Sea Perfected Lipstick Review

marina cosmetics lipstick, review, swatches, skincarerx 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.

Father’s Day Gift Guide 2010!

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!

	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.
	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!
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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
	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.
	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!
	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.