Check out this video posted on YouTube, where the very pretty model Megan is given a retro makeup application by Amy B. Continue reading ‘Retro Makeup for Grandma Party’
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Givenchy Matissime Powder Foundation - This Week’s Must Try!
by 10:00 am, July 21st, 2008 , 2 Responses
We ladies all want to have that perfect shield against the hot and sticky summer weather. We all want to look perfect, no matter how humid the day is. One thing that could help us is the ideal foundation for our skin… and we might just have found it with the much-talked about Givenchy Matissime Powder Foundation from the Givenchy Summer 2008 collection.
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My recent trip to the mall has been quite an interesting and curious one. Couldn’t help but notice a lot of make-up companies now engaged in manufacturing high definition make-up. Yes, this type of pancake make-up is back and I couldn’t help but wonder if they’re going to be a hit or a major miss this season!
Continue reading ‘Will You Wear High Definition Makeup?’
As the hot days arrive, we start to review not only our closets, but our makeup bags too!
But when it comes to getting a new foundation or powder for the new season, look no more, my friend! I’ve just discovered the best foundation out there, wich will be particularly great for the summer wear!
The name i-i-i-is…. Gurlain’s Parure Powder Foundation! It’s not that it looks nice, or smells nice, or the description from Guerlain.com sounds impressive, the thing is that THIS foundation REALLY lives up to its description!
It really feels like you wear no makeup at all, and it looks like you just happen to have a perfect skin! It’s fantastic!
When my friend told me about this powder foundation, I was a bit sceptical, because, I’ve already spent a fortune on Dior, Chanel, Estee Lauder, Givenchy, Clinique (you name it!) powders and foundations that did not work, but when I put Parure on, it felt and it looked like heaven!!! It covers imperfections and at the same time it gives you the most natural yet perfect looking skin. It’s just unbelievable!
This Foundation also has an SPF 20 protection and it’s really easy and quick to apply and its natural look makes it perfect for vacations, travelling and all the fun we have in summer!
The only problem is that it’s pretty pricey ($58!), but it definitely costs every penny, my friend! Just make sure you get the right shadow - it’s better to try it on in a store before purchasing!
At this day in age, anyone and everyone can experiment with just about any kind of makeup - from the sultry smokey eye to shimmering lips. That said, there are still basic guidelines to follow according to skin tone, hair and eye color. In terms of foundation and powder, that is obviously a no-brainer - it should closely match your skin tone as much as possible - so close that it literally looks like it disappears into your skin. To test for the right shade, simply apply a streak of foundation and/or powder along your jaw line. To determine the right colors of eye and lip makeup, read further to find out…
Continue reading ‘Your Personal Cosmetic Palette’
I mentioned a month or two ago that I was branching out from my mineral makeup. I had become very comfortable in it, and I really needed to try some of the new foundations on the market - especially the anti-aging ones. Darn it.
It has been a long time since I have used liquid foundation on a regular basis, but I have started out with Elizabeth Arden’s new foundation, Intervene. This is an extension of their successful Intervene ...
To achieve a flawless complexion (or at least closer to one), its imperative you start with a good base. Take a look at these five stellar foundations and you’ll be one step closer to beautiful-looking skin.
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Here, again, I thought I'd juxtapose the gorgeous MAC photography with the "real life" application. I tend to prefer excess and drama when it comes to makeup, and subtle shades usually go right beneath my radar, but something about this soft look actually thrills me.
The Mineralize eyeshadow is made up of four colors that swirl together under the brush--so even though the color is far from bold, it has pearly depth and interest. This also ...
It seems the gorgeous creatures in the MAC PR department are reading your comments here, as they've just sent me all kinds of shiny, pretty things for review. I'll get to the subtle beauties later, but the first thing that caught my eye (literally as you can see) was the bright blue peacock-inspired summer eyeshadow from the C Shock line. I thought it would be fun to put the splendid MAC photography next to the "real life" ...
The sequel to my foundation odyssey, in which I venture at last to the MAC store...
I have long shunned the MAC store, not because I don't like their products--I do--but because a publicist was once really snooty with me when I was writing for the LA Times, and I took it personally. But that was, what, ten years ago? And MAC is supposed to be some kind of foundation Valhalla. So, get over it, I said to myself. ...
I like powder foundation, even though my skin is dry, for the soft, blurring matte effect I associate with movie stars from the 40s and 50s. It may clash with my 70s hair, but what the heck. I recently broke my much loved and abused Tarte Provacateur Compact, and was tempted to go buy another, but decided that as a responsible beauty blogger I should get out and try new things, if only for the edification of you, ...
Guest blogger Nancy Rommelmann writes...
At the risk of having Jack convene some sort of cosmetic intervention, you are looking at my entire cache of make-up. Oh, I have a few eyeshadows in the sorts of colors with which you'd paint a nursery, as well as a bunch of lip-glosses Hill gave me last year, but I don't really use them. Nor, I am half-sorry to report, did my lipstick idyll work out. But last week, in ...
Over the last several weeks we have tested an array of foundation and tinted moisturizers trying to find the perfect blend of SPF, moisture, and light coverage without looking oily.
Our skin is particularly ornery, as we’re dry around the nose and mouth, yet oily in the t-zone. This makes it difficult to find one suited [...]
Do you remember last week when I asked you to help me find a brand new medium coverage foundation to replace my old Prescriptives one? Although I think this one is great, the time has come to replace it. You gals did a phenomenal job of finding many more options for me. To see all of the beauty marks for a new, medium coverage foundation click here.
I have chosen three very ...
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