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The Best Makeup On A Budget

As much as you might like to spend $30 on a designer brand eyeliner, for most of us, it’s just not an option. But that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice quality! If you know what to look for, you can find a drug store lipgloss, mascara, or blush that you’ll love just as much as the department store brand. In fact, since you’ll be saving so much money, you’ll probably love it more! Here’s our breakdown of the best makeup to buy for your budget.

FOUNDATION

  • Revlon ColorStay $10 All across the internet, this classic makeup is reviewed as being on par with brands like Mac and Laura Mercier. It is oil-free, fragrance-free, provides just the right amount of coverage, and really lasts the whole day. Acne-prone users say it hasn’t caused them to break out.  There are plenty of different shades with different undertones to choose from, so you’re sure to find a color to match you.

CONCEALER

  • Almay Clear Complexion Concealer Stick and Treatment Gel $9.99 This concealer has two ends. One is a cream concealer stick, the other is a spot treatment so you can conceal and treat blemishes at the same time. We like this concealer because the thick formula is perfect for hiding blemishes or red marks, and the treatment isn’t built into the concealer so you can still use this on your under-eyes and other sensitive areas without worrying about the acne treatment causing irritation.
  • Physicians Formula Gentle Cover Cream Concealer $5.49If you prefer more of a liquid concealer, this is your best bet. We love Physician’s Formula because they take extra care to make sure their products are non-irritating and non-comedogenic. This gentle concealer is a thicker liquid so it will stay put but won’t get cakey when placed under your eyes or over a blemish.

BLUSH

  • CoverGirl Cheekers Blush $4.79 We love Cheekers because it comes in 15 super natural shades and adds just the right amount of color. It goes on softly, but it easy to layer for more of a pop. We particularly love the ”pretty peach” color, which seems to look great on everyone.

MASCARA

  • NYX Doll Eye Mascara $4 (Lengthening) This mascara will. not. clump! It’s super lengthening and doesn’t get flaky and leave you with watery itchy eyes.
  • CoverGirl Lash Blast Mascara $4.55 (Volumizing) This mascara gives the illusion that you have about a third more lashes than you do. Apply it by using a side to side motion for the best results. Oh, and it lengthens too!

EYELINER

  • Maybelline Lasting Drama by Eye Studio Gel Liner $6.94 Ladies, if you’re still using your pencil or liquid eyeliner and haven’t tried gel, stop what your doing and head to CVS to get this liner. Bobbi Brown makes basically the same thing, but this is about a quarter of the price. Gel gives you the dramatic, long lasting look of liquid liner with the control of an eyeliner pencil. Plus, it’s blendable, so you can go over it with a smudge brush to give a softer look or layer it on thick for more drama.

EYE SHADOW

  • NYX Cosmetics 10 Color Eye Shadow Palette in Smokey Eyes $9.07 This palette will last forever, all the shades look good on everyone (who doesn’t look good in a smokey eye?), and the color really stays, especially if you use a primer. If you only can afford one eye shadow, buy this palette. You can create looks that are more brown or more grey for variety, but honestly no one gets tired of a classic smokey eye. If you don’t like the smokey eye look, NYX makes a ton of other 10-shade palettes in brighter colors too.

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Summer Makeup Tips

When the weather heats up, there are a few changes you absolutely have to make to your makeup routine to keep looking flawless all through the summer.
  1. Switch to a Lighter Foundation: As the weather heats up, oil glands sometimes go into overdrive to combat the dryness caused by sunburns and heat. Plus all that extra sweat really doesn’t go well with a face full of heavy makeup. Try switching to a tinted moisturizer, or a light dusting of mineral makeup. Summer beauty is low key anyway!
  2. User Bolder Colors: Our favorite summer look is a natural face and eye with a pop of color on the lips. So fresh and festive!
  3. Go Easy on the Eyeliner: Unless you’re going to a formal event, heavy eyeliner in the summer can look a bit too dramatic. Lighten up the look by either wearing it only on your top lid or completely ditching it and wearing mascara alone.
  4. Add a Little Shimmer: Note that we said shimmer and not sparkle. A little shimmer on the cheekbones and decolletage can be really sexy when it catches the sunlight. Just don’t douse yourself in sequins or anything.
  5. Trade Blush for Bronzer: The summer heat and sun are likely to give you a natural blush anyway. So if you even need extra color, go for bronzer instead of blush to avoid looking too red.

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Here are our picks for the hottest nail polish trends for Summer 2012:

1. Pastels Other Then Pink: We’ve seen all the top nail polish brands like Essie and OPI come out with some really sweet pastel nail polish colors lately. In particular, we’re digging the light purple and pistachio colors. So fresh and summery!

2. Metallic: Metallic Colors are so sexy! A great look for a warm night out or just lounging around at the beach.

3. Matte: We love matte colors because they still look great even after a day in the sand. Shiny colors get dull looking, but since matte colors are already matte, the sand has no effect on them.

4. Orange: Orange nail polish is so yummy. It reminds us of an orange popsicle or a delicious mimosa.

5. Teal: Teal is for a true trendsetter. This statement color looks great on freshly tanned toes and hands.

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Look Beautiful Without Makeup

Obviously since I write for Latest Beauty, I love makeup. Mostly I love that makeup gives me the ability to look different every day, if I want to. Variety is the spice of life, and it’s nice to be able to change up your look depending on my mood. That said, I think most women will admit that wearing heavy makeup daily is A. a pain in the butt to apply and B. causes more breakouts. So on principle, I try to go a day without makeup every now and then. If I have any breakouts then I’ll apply a little concealer, but otherwise I wear no foundation, eye makeup or lip color. That doesn’t mean I don’t spend time getting ready. I follow the 7 steps below to make sure I look fresh:

  1. Get Enough Sleep: Sleep is the best medicine. Get at least 8 hours a night. 9 hours is better. But don’t sleep more than 10 hours–too much sleep can cause grogginess.
  2. Calm Inflammation: If you didn’t sleep enough the night before (or had a little too much to drink) you may have puffy eyes, puffy skin, and redness around the nose and eyes. First, for all of these symptoms, don’t discount allergies. If you’re frequently waking up with red puffy eyes you might want to try taking Zyrtec or buying a air purifier for your bedroom. You can also use Naphcon, anti-histamine drops that relieve redness and itching almost instantly. If it’s not allergies, then what I do is create an ice pack and alternate holding over my eyes and over the rest of my face. Spend just 5-10 minutes with an icepack and you’ll greatly reduce inflammation.
  3. Pinch and Pat: This might sound a bit strange but next you’ll want to alternate lightly pinching and patting your skin for about a minute or two. This will increase circulation which will make skin look brighter and give you a natural “blush.”
  4. Cleanse Gently: If you want to go out without makeup, then using a gentle cleanser that won’t over-dry you is absolutely necessary. Dry skin can look pale and sallow and can also cause redness to be more apparent. My absolute favorite gentle cleanser is Aveeno Ultra Calming Foaming Cleanser. It’s so gentle and leaves my skin super soft. It also contains feverfew, which helps reduce redness and inflammation.
  5. Moisturize: This is the most important step. I suggest applying a large amount of moisturizer, more than a quarter size dollop. Definitely use something non-comedogenic: I love Cerave. Also, if you really want skin to glow, add a couple drops of Jojoba Oil to your moisturizer. Jojoba oil is non-comedogenic and actually helps balance skin’s oil production because it so closely mimics your skin’s natural sebum. I use Now Foods Organic Jojoba Oil and really swear by it: it has this ability to moisturize my skin when it’s dry and mattify it when it’s oily.
  6. Apply Lip Balm: Dry lips can really kill the “no makeup” look.  Try to use a lip balm with shea butter or jojoba oil which will both do a great job of moisturizing.
  7. Curl Your Lashes: Simply curling your lashes will make you look rested and bright eyed.

And that’s it! So, what do you think? Can you go out without makeup? Some women are perfectly comfortable running errands without it, but wouldn’t be caught dead at work with a bare face. If you have any other “no makeup” tips or tricks, please feel free to share them in the comments below! Every little tip helps!

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I’m not the type of girl th at we

ars a lot of makeup.

 Okay, who am I kidding?  Normally, I’m just too lazy to put on makeup.

 But when I do, my routine is fairly simple: Bare Minerals foundation, a swipe of dark brown or black mac eyeshadow for eyeliner, Maybelline’s Full ‘N Soft mascara, and a dab of Vaseline.

 And that’s it.  It takes a total of 5 minutes.

But today, in particular, I want to discuss the mascara, because I think Maybelline’s Full ‘ N Soft is probably the best mascara on the market.

 Believe me, I’ve strayed over the years and I’ve tried plenty of other mascaras, everything from the ones that claim to curl your lashes to the ones that claim to double the length and volume of your lashes–and a few in between.

 Most of them went clumpy and didn’ t fulfill

their promises.

However, the Full N’ Soft mascara has never let me down and I’ ve been using this mascara since middle school!

 My lashes always look flawless and clump-free.

 It’s nothing fancy–it’s not going to make your lashes longer or more voluminous or curl

your lashes.

 But it does the job for darker, thicker lashes.

 (I personally use the waterproof version in “very black.”)

You don’t need to take my word for it.

 Read any of the over 2,700 reviews on Makeup Alley.

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After a brief flirtation with lip gloss, I’ve been moving back to my roots… in other words, lipstick.

And while some ladies might prefer a shiny lipstick, I’ ve alw

ays been a fan of matte.

Unfortunately, matte lipstick isn’t always a pleasure to wear; it can be drying, settle into fine lines and generally feel heavy on the lips.

That’s why I’m so happy to have found my official HG lip color: Revlon’s Matte Lipstick.

Basically, I love everything about this lipstick. First of all, it’ s drug

store-cheap and easy to find. Even the packaging (one area in which drugstore brands often falter) is sophisticated and cool: A sleek black-and-silver tube with clear plastic on top so you can see the color inside.

The lipstick has no discernible taste or smell, and once it’s on, it’s virtually weightless.

It’s long-lasting and genuinely matte, and the colors are beautiful.

At the moment, I have three shades from this line: Nude Attitude (creamy beige), In the Red (true red) and Wine Not (burgundy). The only one that I have any issue with at all is Nude Attitude; it’s so light that it looks a little like I put concealer on my lips!

Still haven’t really figured out how to make that one work for me, but it might look nice topped with a colored gloss or as part of an updated mod look with a strong eye.

But In the Red and Wine Not are my go-to bold lip colors.

In short, if you love matte lips, get thee to a drugstore and sample this line.

I don’t think you’ ll be disappointed.

What are your current lip obsessions

? Sh are in

a comment!

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Ok, I admit I’m late to the party but….have you discovered E.L.F. makeup brushes yet??  I went to Target yesterday and was on the hunt for some affordable makeup brushes.  I am doing my best friend’s makeup for her wedding in two weeks and I want to make sure she looks flawless.  I needed to get a foundation brush and I also thought it would be a good idea to pick up some eyeshadow brushes for her eye makeup.  I have some great ones from MAC that I used for my wedding but since I use them and wouldn’t have time to clean them properly between her application and mine, it is more sanitary to get some new brushes just for her.  Since I’m mainly buying the brushes for a one-time-only affair, I’m not too worried about not getting top of the line brushes that are going to last forever.  I just need some quality brushes that will apply makeup beautifully for this occasion.

I went ahead and picked up a few from the Sonia Kashuk line, since they are pretty great in their own right.  And then I decided to wander through the makeup aisles, as I’m known to do.  I can’t help myself – you never know what fun stuff you’ll find!  And I’m extra glad I did because that is how I stumbled upon E.L.F.  I didn’t realize Target carried this line and I thought I heard awhile back that they were going out of business.  So I was very pleasantly surprised to see their products.  And then I saw how much they cost…..ONE DOLLAR.  Yep.  A dollar a brush.  And not for shabby, stiff, poor bristles.  A dollar for soft, pliable, completely workable brushes.  I am thrilled with the find and stocked up on what I needed.  All for less than the cost of one brush from Sonia Kashuk’s line.  Not to knock the SK brushes – those will certainly last longer and are great quality.  But when you need a brush for a day, you can’t beat this.  And if you are new to brushes and you want

to experiment with applying your makeup

with them, this is

the perfect way to f ind what works for you – before

investing bigger bucks in higher end products.

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I don’t know about you, but I’ve always felt like I had two choices when it came to buying makeup: I could go low-end (i.e., drugstore) or I could go high-end (i.e., department stores/Sephora). Drugstore makeup is super affordable and easy to come by, but higher-end products are usually better quality and better for my skin – not to mention the invariably sexy packaging.

Unfortunately, I’ve more or less resigned myself to buying drugstore makeup lately, with the occasional Sephora splurge here and there…and then I started thinking about beauty supple stores.

Of course, I’ve always been aware of beauty supply stores, and I’ve ducked in once or twice, but I had pretty much written them off as being primarily hair care.

(Why did I think this? I have no idea.) But Sally, in particular, kept popping up on the blogs I read, from Nouveau Cheap’s guest post on an intriguing mint shampoo to RFC’s comparison of the Palladio Dual Wet&Dry Foundation to MAC StudioFix – in which she concluded that they were very close, but

she liked the Palladio better!

So I ducked into my nearest Sally’s, and whoa!

So much cheaper than a trip to Sephora, and everything I bought is awesome! Here’s what I hauled:

I decided to take the plunge and get a club card because there are tons of discounts exclusive to club members listed on the website; plus, they gave me a $5 coupon good on any purchase during the month of October, so it’ s like my member

ship was free!

As for the awesomeness of my purchases, I’m thinking of doing a series of individual reviews, because seriously, they’re all great. The Palladio powder foundation, in particular, is so much better than the Neutrogena Mineral Sheers I’ve been using – and it was about $5 cheaper!

In conclusion, if you haven’t ventured into a beauty supply store

in years, I recommend you take the plunge.

They have cosmetics, skincare and hair products far better than what you’ll find at most drugs tores, but at a fraction of the price you can expect

to pay at the mall.

Love you, Sally!

XOXO.

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Just a quick post about how gorgeous Natalie Portman looked on the opening day of the Venice Film Festival.  Her bold red dress by Rodarte was perfectly offset with her neutral makeup choices.  I love the detail of the shoulders and the neckline on this dress.  And this shade of red is what I’m going to be looking for when I start popu

lating my fall wardrobe.

The one thing I’m not so crazy about is the clutch that is paired with the dress.  Does it look like a makeup bag to anyone else?  Now, don’t get me wrong, I’ve had a few makeup bags in my time that I thought could double as purses….but now I see how that doesn’t really work.  I’m sure this is some gorgeous designer bag but it stands out to me as

something that should have been left at the vanity.

Back to the gorgeousness though:  the lightly lined eyes, with what looks like brown eyeliner to keep the look as natural as possible, is perfection.  The application really makes her brown eyes look otherworldly.  I am a big fan of MAC’s Stubborn Brown Powerpoint Eye Pencil to help achieve this defined yet delicate look.  It looks like a touch of white sh

adow was dabbed underneath on the inside corner of her eye to really make her eyes pop.

I’m feeling inspired to shop for beautiful red shirts and dresses

and bags.

And I’m feeling inspired to play up my eyes and neutralize my lip color.

There were plenty of red carpet looks this week, between the Emmys and the Venice Film Festival:

What looks inspired you

?

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Virtual Makeover

Did you ever want to experiment with different shades of makeup without the hassle of cleanup?  Or you simply didn’t have time to explore the endless options?  Well, now you can explore endless makeup and hair looks right from your computer!  Yes, that’s right, your computer.  Ladies, now, you can see how you look with a makeover, without actually getting a makeover.  You c an prevent

a beauty fiasco before it happens.

Virtual Makeover by DailyMakeover.com

I stumbled upon the Virtual Makeover Studio by Daily Makeover via Sarah at Hair Thursday.  Please post links to your virtual makeover over at Latest Beauty’s Facebook Page or right in the comments section of this post.

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For some reason, I have been obsessed with finding Revlon’s Lilac Pastelle, a cre

amy purple lip gloss.

Unlike most glosses, which have at least a hint of shimmer, this one is absolutely shimmer-free – and, having seen pictures of it on the lips, it’s way more flattering than you might expect.

(There’s also a Lilac Pastelle nail polish, if you’re into that matchy-matchy kind of thing.)

Another drugstore obsession: Sally Hansen’ s Xtreme Wear poli

shes.

I already own quite a few of these (in fact, I’m wearing Blue Me away, a vibrant blue creme, right now!) but the new shades that I’ve seen on a handful of blogs look pretty hard to resist – and, since they’re only $1.99 apiece, why fight it

? There’s a glass-flecked deep crimson called Fireberry Red, a smoky purple/gray with delicate green shimmer called Mystic Lilac, and a glittery purple/silver combo called Purple Gala…sigh. Why haven’t I been able to find these yet?!

There they are… my current drugstore obsessions!

Which aff ordable makeup

or beauty products are you dying to get your hands on

?

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I confess: I’m something of an eyeshadow novice.

In fact, after eschewing the product for years in favor of my trusty old (and, admittedly, boring) black eyeliner/ black mascara combo, I only started branching out into the world of shadows earlier this year.

Sure, I’d swiped a wash of color on my lids from time to time, but I’m just now learning how to use multiple colors at once, accent the crease, blend up to the brow bone, and so on.

I’ve actually never used a mineral eyeshadow before, so forgive me if any part of this review is marred by user error or plain old ignorance.

Lily Lolo is a UK-based brand of mineral makeup, and LB recently received a few adorable little pots of their loose powder eyeshadow for review. The shades I tried, both part of the new Summer Essential line, were Vanilla Shimmer (described as “a softly shimmering pinky-beige”) and Moonlight (“a rich, luxurious and glistening chocolate brown”). Vanilla Shimmer is recommended as a base color or for highlights, while Moonlight is intended to add depth or function as an eyeliner.

I wouldn’t have chosen either of these colors for myself, as I tend to prefer shades that are dark and/or bold, but they both looked perfectly lovely in their pots and swatched on the back of my hand.

These shadows are smooth and light as silk, and the shimmer is soft yet noticeable – sounds great, right

?

Unfortunately, I’m going to have to give them a thumbs down overall because they had virtually no staying power whatsoever! Now the website claims that these shadows have “strong colour pigment to give long lasting wear,” but my experience was exactly the opposite.

The colors looked nice when I first brushed them on, but when I attempted to blend at all, they simply faded away.

(I tried this on my hand as well, and they really do seem to vanish on me after just one or two swipes!) I was unable to create any sort of look with these shadows, which is too bad, because they really did look pretty in the pot.

However, I didn’t use a primer or base, so I suppose that could make all the difference, or this could just be

the nature of mineral shadows.

In conclusion, Lily Lolo seems like an intrigu

ing new brand, and I would be interested in try

ing some of their other products, but these shadows were not my bag, baby. What do you think of mineral eyeshadows

? Do you have any brands that you swear by

?

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Wedding Makeup: Part Three

After our fabulous guest blog by Sheila from the Painted Ladies, I don’t need to get too into detail about eye makeup for your wedding day.  Check out her blog and you’ll have a great guide.  I agree that primers are a must and I love her trick with the cream base to really may your shadow pop.  Since most brides wear white on their wedding day, you have a little liberty with your eye makeup.  You can choose to keep it really natural with natural tones, like tans and browns or you can play

with color.

  Pinks and lilacs are a great way to up the pretty if you want to experiment with color.

  It all depends on how adventurous you feel on your wedding day.  It also depends on what you are planning to do with your lips…

For your lip color you can go bold or you can keep it natural.  But whatever you do, enhance the natural pigment of your lips so they don’t get lost in pictures.  I highly recommend putting on a stain under whatever lip color you ultimately decide on.  Even if you are using a long lasting lip color, you don’t want to be concerned with double checking to make sure everything has stayed in place.  With a lip stain, you will have a beautiful flush no matter how many kisses or drinks you’ve had throughout the day.  I use Cover Girl’s Outlast Lip Stain as a base for my lips on a daily basis.  The clever magic marker tip makes application really easy.  If you want a more traditional stain, you can’t go wrong with Benetint.  I love their Pocket Pal stain because it comes with a handy lip balm all in one package.  Perfect for when you want to add a little shine as the night goes on.

Last but not least, don’t forget your cheeks!  You will need some sort of blush in order not to look washed out.  Remember that matte is key but there is nothing wrong with a little dash of bronzer to help create that “in love” glow.  Again, I’m a fan of Cover Girl and love their Cheekers bronzer.  It comes in two shades and is not overpowering.  It gives just a light flush that looks very natural.   Use a larger blush brush, like MAC’s #168 large contour brush, to get the right application.

If you still need a little more guidance on how to properly apply all of your makeup goodies, set up an appointment with one of the makeup artists at any MAC store.  That is what I did when I got married.  The woman who helped me showed me the exact products I would need to create the look I wanted.  Then she made a step-by-step guide that was personalized for me on one of their face maps.  I don’t know the actual name for that….my memory fails me!….but I had it out on my wedding day and followed her instructions.  It was like having my own personal makeup artist with me, which

was pretty sweet!

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The following post was written for LatestBeauty by Sheila from the fabulous Painted Ladies. It’s an awesome primer on how to craft an eyeshadow look with maximum impact.

Enjoy, visit her blog, and leave your thoughts in a comment!

XOXO,

The LatestBeauty Team

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Breaking Down Beauty: How to make your shadow go KABLAM!


By Sheila Arkee

Hello, Latest Beauty readers!

My name is Sheila and I am the creator of the Painted Ladies beauty blog. We are a group of makeup aficionados and makeup artists, and wh at

we like to do is to talk about all aspects of beauty from a very honest and real person perspective.

I have a regular section called “Breaking Down Beauty,” where I post tips and tricks I’ve learned through the years. So, here for you is a very special “Breaking Down Beauty,” one that I have not even shared with my own readers!

I firmly believe that every person who uses eye shadow must include a primer or base under their color.

It’s a must, and essential for their shadow to stay on your lids and not underneath

your eyes, AKA my entire first two years of wearing makeup.

My favorite primers are MAC’s Paint Pots – they wear like steel and your shadow will not budge!

Here’s a little trick for you all… if you want to make your shadows REALLY stand out and get maximum impact from them, use a little cream shadow on top of the primer, before shadows.

When worn on their own, I am not a fan of cream shadows whatsoever. Do not expect a cream shadow not to crease, and yes, Revlon, I am talking about you!

My favorite cream shadows are also by MAC, check out their Cream Color Bases.

However, if you keep the cream base localized right underneath the crease area, you are in luck.

Avoid the crease AT ALL COSTS!

You don’t even have to use a cream base, you can even utilize your eyeliners to help give your shadows a boost by scribbling them on your eye and then blending with a brush or your finger.

See? In this example I’m wearing MAC’s Expensive Pink shadow on with just a primer.

In the second photo, I’m wearing the same shadow with a coordinating cream base (MAC’s Virgin Isle) underneath. What a difference!

You can do so much with a cream base and a powder shadow, transforming them to totally unique colors that you customize as you wish. Now THAT’S empowering!

When it comes to cream shadows just remember these tricks:

  1. Always use your no-fail primer underneath.

  2. Do not under any circumstances get your cream shadow near the crease.
  3. You don’t need globs of product; just a small amount will do it.

Now, go have some fun with your makeup!

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Wedding Makeup: Part Two

I posted yesterday about the basics to start with for your wedding day makeup in Wedding Makeup:  Part One.  I recommended the use of MAC’s Select Foundation.  I noted that it had SPF in it and my bestie wrote to me right away.  She thought everything looked good but she had read somewhere that using makeup with an SPF is bad for photos.  This was news to me so I quickly did some research and….

Turns out she was right!  I had never heard of this before but I found a lot of info.  The titanium dioxide that is used as SPF in makeup is formulated to reflect light in order to protect the skin.  Which means that you can end up with a washed out look when using flash photography.  You learn something new everyday.  I checked out MAC’s foundation and sure enough, it has titanium dioxide.  So I have to amend my previous post’s suggestion!

So what kind of foundation is best?  When I got married, I used Cover Girl’s TruBlend Foundation.  It covered evenly and looked great in photos.  But I just went over to their site and it looks like they have changed their formula and people aren’t thrilled.

I don’t like recommending something I haven’t used personally yet but since MAC has never let me down, I feel comfortable suggesting you check out their Face and Body Foundation.  It doesn’t have SPF and it is water resistant.  That could come in handy for the teary moments you may encounter on your wedding day.  And the sweaty moments – which will hopefully happen when you’re dancing!

Since today was a day of learning and an amendment to yesterday’s post, I’ll have more for you tomorrow on the best eye, lip and cheek products to try, in Part Three.  This could be a week-long series!

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Wedding Makeup: Part One

My best friend is getting married in September and she is planning on doing her own makeup!  I love this idea because it gives you the opportunity to go and buy quality makeup that will last you long beyond one day.  But which products do you buy?  With wedding day makeup, you have to be sure to get products that photograph well and this where some hard and fast rules come into play.  Today, let’s take a look at the basics:

Use a Primer

Primer is brilliant because it gives you a blank slate to start as the foundation of your entire look.  My favorite primer that has never let me down is Prime Time by Bare Minerals.  One pump is enough to smooth over my entire face and it helps to make my pores look smaller and fine lines smoother.  But the real reason behind my love is that it makes my makeup last all day.  And that is what you need on your wedding day.  Knowing that your foundation is going to stay put gives you one less thing to worry about!  And speaking of foundation….

Buy Matte

When it comes to foundations, powders and concealers, buying products that have a matte finish will give your skin the polished and beautiful look you want in your wedding pictures.  This is an important note for women who wear mineral makeup on a daily basis.  I am one of those women!  I love my Bare Minerals for everyday looks but every time I’ve been a part of a professional photography shoot, the makeup artists have advised against minerals.  Minerals tend to reflect light and you can end up looking a little oily in photos.  Because of this, Bare Minerals did create a matte formula for their foundations.  So if you are set on minerals, then this is the one to check out.  But if you feel like you’ll be more comfortable with a liquid foundation that has a matte finish, I’d recommend checking out any of MAC’s Select Foundation.  It comes in 18 shades and SPF 15 and f

inishes with a m

atte look.

Now that we have the canvas of your look prepped for photos, let’s add on the right layers for the pops of color on your cheeks, eyes and lips….tune in tomorrow for Part Two!

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Salma Sizzles

Isn’t Salma Hayek’s sizzling hot wh ite

and red ensemble just the most summery, retro sexy outfit ever?! I’ m in love with it.

Just goes to show that you don’t need a lot going on in terms of detailing or accessories – you just need to create a compelling combination of elements.

Specifically…

  1. A white strapless dress with a bit of structure.

  2. An eye-catching red belt to nip in your waist and add a bold pop of color to break up all that white.

  3. Bold red suede platform heels.
  4. A boxy black clutch to reinforce the retro vibe.

  5. And, of course, a vibrant red lipstick to tie everything together, like NARS Jungle Red.

Keep the rest of your makeup and accessories to an absolute minimum (I think Salma could have added some red polish without going over the top, but she looks lovely with nude nails too), and you’re ready for some hot summer nights!

Oh, and feel free to try out a mysterious, Veronica Lake-inspired h airstyle for

a little extra drama.


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Snow White Evil QueenDisney certainly h as a ravenous fan b

ase, which should come as no surprise to anyone.

But what you may not be aware of is the following that some of the most sinister Disney characters – i.e., the Disney villains – have.

Perhaps it won’t come as such as shock when you consider the fierce physicality of some of these evildoers.

Take, for instance, the Queen from Snow White:  Sure, she’s asking her henchman to find and murder an innocent young girl simply because she’s a little bit prettier, but check out those perfectly arched brows, those shadowed lids, that ruby pout!  Then there’s Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty, who not only turns herself into a dragon, she also rocks purple eyeshadow, tomato red lipstick and some sort of horned headpiece as an accessory.

Kind of makes you want to take a walk on the dark side, if only for a night, right

? Well, you’re in luck – or you will be, come September (just in time for Halloween!), because that’s when MAC is set to launch their Venomous Villains line. The collection, which was created in conjunction with Disney, will include lipstick, lip gloss, blush and powder in shades inspired by four specific villains – although MAC isn’t spilling the beans on which baddies will be represented just yet.

maleficent

Are you looking forward to MAC’s Venomous Villains line

?

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TokiDoki Comes To Sephora

tokidokiFans of adorable packaging, take note: Sephora is now carrying TokiDok

i Cosmetics! What is TokiDoki, you ask

? The line is the Japanese-inspired brainchild of Italian art

ist Simone Legno, and it features

an array of colorful products in what is quite possibly the cutest little containers EVER.

Here’s a glimpse of what they have to offer:

  • Glitter-infused eyeliner
  • Eyeshadow that comes housed in the brand’s trademark heart-and-crossbones compact
  • Magic Marker-like lip stain
  • Waterproof liquid liner with a chiseled tip that is said to make for more precise application
  • Lipgloss – including shades like purple and green – with little snowglobes on top of the caps
  • Colored mascara

Prices fall into the $14-$42 range, with most of the cosmetics coming in at under $20. What do you think of TokiDoki

?

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Ulta BOGO Sale!

ulta-bogoStop by Ulta’s website and check out their BOGO (Buy 1, Get 1 Free) sale - there are tons of great deals to be had on Ulta brand cosmetics (including minerals) and beauty tools. You can browse through seven pages of deals, to be exact, on everything from eyeshadow and lipstick to callus shavers and cuticle nippers! Whatever you need, Ulta probably has it…and now, you can get 2 for the price of 1. Yay!

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