Stila sheer color tinted moisturizer SPF 30 oil free

Stila sheer color tinted moisturizer SPF 15 was (still is) immensely popular. Now they have the newer better version of with a higher SPF 30, sheer color tinted moisturizer SPF 30 oil free ($36). The texture is extremely fine and smooth, so it blends in perfectly just like a moisturizer. The tint is very light, so if you are looking for more coverage, you probably won’t get it. But if you are looking for that no makeup look, then this is perfect ’cause it looks so natural on the skin. The SPF 30 is what I love the most. It doesn’t feel any more greasy than the SPF 15 version. It’s an awesome moisturizer for the summer.

Smashbox Bionic Mascara

Smashbox BIONIC MASCARA $19. I just love trying new mascaras. My lashes are tough to tame and please. They are straight, short, and resistant to curling. If a mascara works for me, then it’ll pretty much work for everybody. I think I found another gem to keep. This one’s not new I don’t know why it’s taken me so long to try it. But I love Smashbox Bionic mascara. Just a few strokes and my lashes are significantly lengthened and thickened without clumping. I don’t have to wait a few seconds to put a second coat on as I do with a lot of mascaras. It wears without any flaking or smudging for almost all day. And it’s easily taken off with my regular face wash, no separate eye makeup remover required, perfect for my lazy ass.

Stila It Girl Eye Shadow Palette

Get the Stila It Girl Eye Shadow Palette ($54 value!) for only $10 at Beauty.com. While supplies last. Includes Kitten – the top selling shade, and two exclusive shades Chloe and Lamé! Stila’s award-winning Eye Shadows are known for their high-quality formula and texture which can be worn wet or dry.

RAW Minerals

I recently received these RAW Minerals makeup from DermStore.com to try.  You bet I was happy to try out another mineral makeup as I am a big fan of mineral makeup.  But not all mineral makeup is created equal.  And RAW Minerals is a cut above the rest.  I tried Active Veil SPF 18 ($25) and Mineral Glow ($25).  Active Veil SPF 18 Promotes a radiantly healthy glow with this antioxidant rich formula. This powder veil is specially made to be worn over mineral foundations. Its sheer color contains shimmering particles that diffuse light as the velvety finish leaves your skin feeling silky and smooth.  But you don’t have to worry about it being too shiny.  The shimmering is very subtle and even suitable for daytime.  This lightweight formula contains an SPF 18 and natural botanicals that promote a more youthful and healthy appearance.

Mineral Glow energizes your skin with this bronzer for a sun-kissed glow. This naturally radiant formula gives your complexion color as it shades the contours of your face. It also helps control oils giving you a shine free matte finish. This formula contains nourishing ingredients that reduce fine lines and wrinkles while increasing elasticity and smoothness. Now that I haven’t heard of any other bronzer that does this.

I also got this Blush/Shaping Brush ($35).  I LOVE this brush.  The hair is so so soft and feels feather-light on the skin.  This brush is specially shaped and designed for applying blush to the cheek bones and highlighting the contours of your face. This brush has a full round head which allows easy application of product to the shape of your face. It was very easy to apply blush with just a few strokes to create the apple cheeks that I so love.

Laura Mercier Smooth Focus Pressed Setting Powder Shine Control

Laura Mercier Smooth Focus Pressed Setting Powder – Shine Control $32. It’s summer which means I gotta stay vigilant on shine-control on my face. Sometimes oil-blotting tissues are just not cutting it. I especially don’t like it when they take the makeup or sunscreen along when you blot. This Laura Mercier Smooth Focus Pressed Setting Powder is amazing. It’s unbelievably light, probably the lightest powder I’ve ever felt. The ever-so-slight green tint gets rid of redness without leaving any weird color behind. And it lasts a long time so you don’t have to keep touching up a million times a day.  You’ll have beautiful summer skin armed with this powder and Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20

Delux Beauty

While I was having a play date at a friend’s place, she was showing me her new beauty loot, I discovered this new brand called Delux Beauty. I had never heard of it before, have you? She had some fun products from this brand, I had a good time trying them out. I also liked the packaging, the compacts click together and you can stack them and bring them on the go. And it’s not expensive.

Delux Beauty Liquid Pearl $16. It’s a skin-enhancing luminizing lotion for face and body. It’s not sparkly, it leaves a subtle hint of shimmer on the skin which is super sexy. And it’s very moisturizing. Great for going out at night.

Delux Beauty Liquid Bronze $16. Excellent bronzer for all skin tones. Easy to blend, looks very subtle. If you want to try something besides a powder bronzer, try this one .

Delux Beauty Crush Lip & Cheeck Stain $6. I tried the pink cheery shade, it was very pretty on both lips and cheeks. It’s very easy to blend and because it’s a stain, it’s very natural-looking.

Delux Beauty Cream Powder Eyeshadow $9. The two shades that I tried on were Antique Blue and Lavender. Gorgeous colors. The texture is super smooth and fine, I just used my finger to put it on and blend. It felt creamy at first, then it came to a powder finish. And it stayed put.

Peter Thomas Roth Fab Four SPF Protection & Anti-Aging Kit

I love Peter Thomas Roth’s sunscreens because not only do they provide excellent sun protection, but they also are almost always loaded with anti-oxidants, which are anti-aging. If you like their sunscreens, you’ll love this Peter Thomas Roth Fab Four SPF Protection & Anti-Aging Kit ($80 Value) Fab Four SPF Protection & Anti-Aging Kit ($35).
This set contains:
- 2.0 oz Anti-Aging Cleansing Gel
- 2.0 oz Anti-Aging Buffing Beads
- 1.0 oz Max Sheer Moisture Defense Lotion SPF 30
- 0.32 oz Instant Mineral SPF 30
The cleansing gel is an excellent deep cleanser, it’s very gentle. The buffing beads combine ultra-gentle jojoba beads with glycolic and salicylic acids to exfoliate dead surface skin cells and help smooth fine lines. You don’t need to use it everyday if you don’t have oily skin. But everybody can benefit from regular exfoliation. The Max Sheer Moisture Defense Lotion is the perfect day lotion. It hydrates and provides lightweight, oil-free UV protection. The Instant Mineral SPF30 is a silky-smooth, transparent mineral powder. Just dust lightly after you put on the Max Sheer Moisture Defense for double the sun protection. So there you have it, cleanse, exfoliate, moisturize, and sun protection in one awesome anti-aging kit.

Tarina Tarantino beauty collection

Tarina Tarantino’s jewelry is amazing, but I love the most is her hair accessories. Her ultra elaborate headbands pretty much led the rest of the pack for eye popping costume-y hair accessories. Now her dramatic aesthetics have created a beauty collection that comprises of expressive, high-pigment shades, shimmering, opalescent finishes in luxurious packaging. I’m dying to get my hands on these.

TARINA TARANTINO Pearl Glow Primer $32, a two-in-one primer that provides a luminous complexion for all skin types.

TARINA TARANTINO Dollskin Cheek Carved Rose $25, a silky powder blush that imparts a natural glow with true color payoff that wears all day long.

TARINA TARANTINO Gem Gloss $19, an ultralight, high-shine, low-tack gloss that delivers true, even color.

TARINA TARANTINO Fleur De Lash Black Opal $19, a superior mascara formula that dramatically thickens and lengthens lashes. The extra-thick and extra-long brush has many levels of bristles, so that it captures every lash.

TARINA TARANTINO Sparklicity Pure Crystal Pure $19, a touch of luxurious, crystalline sparkle for eyes, cheeks, and lips.

TARINA TARANTINO Tulle Flower Anywhere Clip Fuchsia $30, a chic hair accessory that adds a touch of sparkle to your hairstyle or outfit.

Benefit’s Confessions of a concealaholic

confessions of a concealaholic ($36). Have you seen a concealer this darling? Just the packaging alone is enough to make me want this baby so badly, besides the fact that Benefit’s concealers always work wonders. This kit has got everything you need to conceal flaws and brighten your face.

It contains:
* “that gal” 7.5mL / 0.25 US fl. oz. – brightening face foundation primer.
* erase paste (02) 3.2g Net wt. 0.11 oz. – concentrated, creamy, blendable concealer instantly brightens & camouflages all-in-one. The three brightening neutral shades give every gal correction perfection.
* boi-ing (01, 02) 2 x 1.3g Net wt. 2 x 0.04 oz. – industrial-strength concealer camouflages dark circles, shadows & discoloration for a seamless, natural-looking finish without creasing or fading.
* lemon-aid 0.9g Net wt. 0.03 oz. – wakes up your eyelids with this warm yellow correcting cream. It helps to hide redness & discoloration on your eyelids.
* eye bright 0.9g Net wt. 0.03 oz. – brightens tired eyes for that young, wide-awake look.  With a smooth, creamy texture and its perfect shade of brightening pink, eye bright helps conceal and brighten the shadows in the corners of your eyes while lifting the outer corners of the eye, making you look wide-awake and radiant!

Get FREE US Shipping with your order of confessions of a concealaholic at Benefit. Enter FESSUP10 at checkout. Not valid with other offers. Ends 2.23.10.

Try Pur Minerals for free!

Darlings, if you haven’t tried Pur Minerals (which I said many times before about how fab it is) but are curious about it, now there’s a perfect chance for you to try it for free — A FREE TRIAL on their signature, award-winning 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup Foundation Travel Size $17. You just have to pay for the shipping. The cost of standard shipping on the site is $5.95.

Some terms to note:
1) This opportunity is only available to NEW Pur Minerals customers

2) Only 1 free trial per customer

3) This offer is only available for a limited time: 2/8-2/14

4) Must use promotion code: FREETRIAL2010 to redeem offer.

Deal Alert – Sephora Brand Mascara Fantastic Color

Sephora Brand Mascara Fantastic Color Brown $12 on sale for $5!! Frame your eyes with Sephora’s vibrant, color-rich, professional mascara. The slim, precision wand deposits the perfect amount of color for effects ranging from dramatic to subtle, and the unique squeeze tube provides easy access to the very last drop of each lush shade.

Deal Alert – Sephora Brand Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15

Sephora Brand Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15 $18 on sale for $9!! This oil-free tinted moisturizer goes on sheer, with just enough coverage to enhance your complexion, without feeling like you’re wearing a mask. The natural, satin finish is infused with vitamins A, C, and E, plus a protective SPF 15 – it’s all you need to face the day, beautifully.

Enviius

Hey my Canadian darlings, I want to introduce you to Enviius. It is the first Canadian, Member-based, private sale online retailer featuring designer fashions and accessories at savings of up to 75% off retail. Go ahead and sign up! Currently they are offering all new Members a $10 credit in their account! And of course they also ship to U.S. as well.

And this week, for every order, Enviius will make a $2 donation to assist humanitarian relief efforts in Haiti.

I’m looking at the Lotus Pure Organics sale and I’m quite intrigued. The price point is actually lower than al lot of organic cosmetics out there. “Lotus Pure Organics combines the best of both worlds: an elegant line of 100%-USDA-certified organic products that deliver exceptional results but without the use of animal testing, synthetic preservatives, petrochemicals, parabens, fragrances or FD&C dyes…
Pure, organic skin care and cosmetics. Lotus Pure Organics is the first brand to offer a full line of USDA Certified organic skin care and 100% pure bio-mineral makeup. All products contain only organically produced ingredients that meets the strict standards required for USDA organic certification. Shop these beautiful products made with luxurious organic ingredients to keep you looking and feeling great, while saving 40% on everything.”

Hi-Def Finishing Powder SPF 30 $27.50 Retail CAD $16.50 CAD

Organic Face Wash $22.00 Retail CAD $13.20 CAD

Organic Face Moisturizer $37.40 Retail CAD $23.54 CAD

Loose Mineral Foundation SPF 20 $33.00 Retail CAD $19.80 CAD

Cream to Powder Mineral Blush $26.40 Retail CAD $15.84 CAD

Organic Lip Gloss $14.30 Retail CAD $8.58 CAD

Loose Mineral Eye Shadow $16.50 Retail CAD $9.90 CAD

Glow

Just discovered a new beauty site called Glow.com (probably not new to you, haha) and I think it’s going to be a nice addition to all the other beauty sites that I frequent because it’s got a TON of popular boutique and department store brands as well as some hard to find ones. The website is pretty user-friendly. You can shop by brand or by catergory which are pretty typical of beauty websites’ layout, but you can also shop by skin concern and skin type. It ships to Canada with very reasonable shipping rates (free shipping within the U.S. you lucky State-siders .

Glytone Fading Lotion (2 fl oz.) $36. I picked up this fading lotion hoping to reduce the freckles that I got on my face and hands during my pregnancy due to hormone fluctuation. It’s said to reduce hyperpigmentation and brighten the face. Hope it works well. I don’t want old woman hands .

Was very tempted to get these makeup but I resisted. I need to clean out my makeup drawer first, it is overflown with stuff. These definitely are on my wishlist though.

Rapid Lash Eyelash Renewal Serum (0.1 fl oz.) $49.99. Grows longer and fuller lashes.

Too Faced Shadow Insurance – Anti Crease Eyeshadow Primer (0.35 fl oz.) $17, a creamy, moisturizing formula that prevents shadow fading, creasing, blurring, flaking and melting for a fresh, lasting finish. Vitamin E conditions and supplies antioxidant protection, tocopherol moisturizes and unique binders secure pigment. It also makes shadows easier to blend and enhances their color for a more vibrant appearance.

Raw Natural Beauty Native Essence Pure Pigment Cheek Color (0.18 oz.) $26. Formulated with conditioning bamboo extract, illuminating pearl powder and antimicrobial Japanese honeysuckle, this nourishing blush improves skin health while offering sheer, long-wearing color.

Pop Beauty Eye Class (0.59 oz.) $42. 24 shadow shades and a dual-ended brush to help you go from office to dinner in one adorable clutch-like compact with mirror.

Poppy King Lipstick Queen Saint

Poppy King Lipstick Queen Saint $18. Inspired by the allure of old-time Hollywood and the vigor of the contemporary, Poppy King has created the perfect matte lipstick brand with her electric sense of fun and glamour. Here, Lipstick Queens unite to explore their “Saint” side with a moisturizing sheer lipstick using just 10% of the pigment for a tint of color on the lips. Choose Saint Wine for a touch of a wine stain; Saint Pink, a sheer and pretty hint of ballet pink; Saint Rose, a sheer touch of rosebud; Saint Red, for just a touch of ‘bee stung’ red; or Saint Natural, the closest to nothing with a hint of natural lip color. Be sure to express the ‘Sinner’ side of your personality, too, with non-drying, long lasting and gorgeous lip color.