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Chicago NARS Cosmetics Event at Barneys
By Carleenp in beauty , on 7 May 2010, 16:10
If you are in the Chicago area, check out this NARS Cosmetics event at Barneys. I just got a peek at the summer collection myself and it is fabulous! Watch for more on that with swatches next week! WHO: Lena Koro and NARS Cosmetics WHAT: Renowned makeup artist Lena Koro will be making a special Personal [...] Continue reading »
MAC Art Supplies Greaspaint Sticks and Pearlglide Eyeliner Swatches
By Carleenp in beauty , on 4 May 2010, 11:30
the MAC Cosmetics Art Supplies collection has a nice choice of limited edition MAC Greasepaint Sticks and MAC Pearlglide Intense Eyeliners. MAC Greasepaint Sticks are intensely colored eye crayons that are great for bold, dramatic looks. They also are quite water resistant, I think you could probably go swimming... Continue reading »
DIY Beauty Products and Recipes
By Carleenp in beauty , on 4 May 2010, 11:30
I love do it yourself beauty. At some point I plan to launch a line a lip balms and scrubs over on Girl Gloss, but that is a bit in the future. I also had quite a bit of fun with the Bramble and Berry Mineral Makeup Kit (link is to previous review). Making your [...] Continue reading »
Sulfate Free Shampoo and Hair Care
By Carleenp in beauty , on 4 May 2010, 11:30
Have you tried sulfate free shampoo? If not, consider giving sulfate free hair care a chance, especially if you have color treated hair. One of the main ingredients in most shampoo is Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS), or Sodium Lauryl Ether (aka Sodium Laureth Sulfate) (SLES). These are surfactants, which in basic terms is... Continue reading »
Make Up For Ever High Definition Foundation
By Carleenp in beauty , on 4 May 2010, 11:30
I am already in love with Makeup Forever Duo Matte Powder Foundation (link is to previous review). Now I equally love their MAKE UP FOR EVER High Definition Foundation. Makeup Forever High Definition Makeup provides beautiful coverage that sits well on the skin, provides a powder feeling finish, and is designed to... Continue reading »
The Hunt For Beauty Buys
By lipstickpowdernpaint in beauty , on 3 May 2010, 07:00
Shopping. We all do it. Men and women alike. True, women spend a whack of cash on cosmetics. You can’t fault us for wanting to look beautiful. However, men drop coin on products to make themselves look and smell good too. According to Health Canada, Canadians spend more than $5 billion a year on cosmetics - that... Continue reading »
Sephora by OPI Modern Flowers Nail Polish Collection
By beautyjunkieinSF in beauty , on 3 May 2010, 14:32
Warmer weather is among us, evidence by my sunburn from hanging out in Washington Square Park this weekend. Sephora by OPI Modern Flowers Collection will help prepare your toes for sandal season and get you in the mood for flowy dresses and bathing suits. Inspired by the beautiful blossoms in an ultramodern... Continue reading »