Beauty Tools

Drugstore Chic: Gillette Fusion Razor

Eternally in search of a better shave, The Art of Shaving store at our nearby mall lured my husband in like a siren’s song. After talking to the baby-faced store manager who likely didn’t need to shave more than once weekly, we learned an interesting fact. Some of the most fabulous razors offered by The Art of Shaving actually use a Gillette Fusion Razor (with a whopping five blades!)

Well, my husband isn’t one to really need a $250 razor, so rather than invest at The Art of Shaving, he took his business elsewhere, to purchase a Gillette Fusion power razor. He’s been raving about this product ever since, and his face feels silky soft after each shave.

The results I saw on my husband’s face led me to purchase one for myself (but I chose the manual, non-vibrating version of the razor).

Click HERE to purchase a Gillette Fusion razor at drugstore.com

adesign Makeup Brushes

makeup brushes, adesign In the quest to find a perfect gift for women, the hunt invariably turns to brushes. Brushes are–really–the most important part of our makeup regimen. Why? Without a good brush, even the highest quality makeup can look amateurish. Yet so many women refuse to splurge on a decent set of brushes for themselves, so they make an excellent holiday gift.

I've been so thrilled with the brushes by adesign that I've sampled, including this defining and detailing collection of eye makeup brushes. I wanted to call this set to your attention for a very good reason. You can currently buy it for only $19.95 on the adesign website! It includes the aDesign All Over Eye brush, Eye 2, Eye 4 and Eye 5, contained in a sleek moc-croc stamped brush case that is the perfect size for on-the-go brush storage. Shop these brushes individually, and you'll see what a screaming good deal this is… How surprised your Mom or Sister would be, if you were to wrap up some adesign brushes for them this holiday season!

The crown jewel of this collection is the All Over Shadow brush (that retails for $22 if you were to buy it on its own) that is so amazingly dense and fluffy, it makes applying your base shadow fast and fabulous at the same time.

Retail locations include many glam boutiques like Lily Cosmetic Boutique in Whistler, BC (I'll have to head there, the next time I'm in the area), skoah in Vancouver, BC, Humber in Toronto, Stella Nova in Charleston, SC, honey in Atlanta, GA and JuvEsssentials in San Francisco, CA.

Click HERE to check out the Eye Set online.

adesign Kabuki Brushes

adesign, professional quality makeup brushes, beauty blog It’s been quite some time since I’ve reviewed makeup brushes here at the Raging Rouge Beauty Blog, and I couldn’t think of a more fantastic brand with which to re-open that door than adesign! I recently had the chance to sample two Kabuki brushes from the extensive adesign line of makeup brushes, and wow… they rank among the most amazing I’ve ever used.

Shana King, Co-Founder of adesign, had extensive experience as a professional makeup artist prior to developing this line. She knew professional results required incredible tools, and these brushes are the realization of that vision.

As a recreational artist, I must concur with the pros at adesign: high-quality application tools are absolutely essential. Adesign’s luxe brushes are made from cruelty-free animal hair like goat, pony, ox, boar and Chinese sable. They also happen to be incredibly sexy in appearance. A sleek glossy black handle looks so modern, and individual leather pouches protect them during storage or travel.

Click HERE and scroll to the bottom of the page to buy the kabuki set from adesign. You can even conveniently pay with PayPal!

Mother’s Day Shopping With Raging Rouge

Motherhood is the most rewarding, most gratifying, most thankless job on the planet! Be sure to treat Mom a little extra recognition this year with these luxe beauty treats. Mother’s Day Gift Guide.

Sephora’s own Chocolate Croc Prestige Brush Set is truly a treat fit for a Queen. 12 high-quality brushes for powder, blush and shadow application are included in a luxe mock-croc case. Retail is $150. Click HERE to buy it from Sephora.com.

Keep her organized in a glam way with this white patent leather train case by Marc Jacobs. Two drawers, three trays and two pockets will keep all of her beauty supplies in order and easily totable. Retail is $85. Click HERE to buy it at Sephora.com.

If Mom ranks among the tress-obsessed, this limited edition bag by ghd is packed with a ghd IV styler and three full-sized hair care products designed to give hair body and shine. This set even includes a “how to” DVD! Click HERE to purchase the ghd Designer Bag ($412 Value) for $295.

This set of three whipped moisturizers is sure to please even the most discriminating bathing enthusiast. The set includes three different scents: Groove Shea Souffle, Mango Melange Souffle and Almond Cookie Shea Souffle. Click HERE to purchase Carol’s Daughter Souffle Trio for $32.

Four petite versions of Prada’s famed fragrances will be sure to satisfy her every fragrance need. For $50, you can treat Mom to three fragrances for her, and one for Dad! Click HERE to buy the Prada Coffret

I love the Jaqua sisters, and every product of theirs that I’ve sampled! Share some of their girlish pampering products with Mom this year with this Jaqua Pink Palace Kit. For only $39.50, Mom can luxuriate in the amber and white floral scent of the Pink Potion Shower Creme, Exfoliating Body Polish and Luscious Lotion!

Travel-sized versions of some of Ojon’s greatest products are a perfect introduction to the brand or for a Mom on the go. For $45, Ojon’s Ultra Hydrating Shampoo and Conditioner, Restorative Hair Treatment, Shine and Protect Glossing Mist and Revitalizing Mist can adorn Mom’s vanity. Click HERE to buy Ojon Try Me , 5-piece Hair Ritual Kit

Summer 2008: Urban Decay Good Karma Brush, Big Buddha

Big Buddha, Urban Decay, Raging Rouge Beauty Blog With my pregnant belly growing as it is, I got quite a chuckle from the name of this new brush by Urban Decay, to be introduced as part of their Summer collection.

This immense brush just happens to be perfectly named. Big Buddha is roughly the size of a small hand, with the brush hair measuring at a whopping 2 1/2 inches long. Similar to the rest of the Good Karma brush collection, Big Buddha is 100% animal friendly, and made of synthetic fibers. Don’t let the synthetic fibers scare you off! This brush is amazingly soft… perhaps the softest applicator brush I’ve ever felt on my skin!

The unique white and purple colors will certainly capture your attention, but the best quality of this this brush is the huge size. Décolleté, legs, arms… Big Buddha is large enough to apply bronzer anywhere that might be a bit too pale to bare unassisted this season.

Keep an eye out for this $36 all-over body brush at beauty stores like Sephora.com, Beauty.com, Ulta and Urban Decay. Should be available by the end of April!