BareMinerals Complexion Rescue Gel; Review & Swatches of Shades

Bare Escentuals/Bare Minerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydration Gel Cream SPF 30

BareMinerals Complexion Rescue Gel &
Smoothing Face Brush ($29 Each)*
*QVC is currently selling the pair for $39

New for Spring 2015

Price: $29* for 1.18 oz

(Approx $25 per ounce)

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BareMinerals new tinted gel, claims to bring the best of tinted moisturizers, CC Creams, and BB Creams together in a manner that will provide the ultimate "complexion rescue."

It certainly has some positive attributes and alot going for it, but is it really an all-in-one miracle product?

Revlon Photoready Airbrush Foundation; Review & Swatches of Shades

Revlon Photoready Airbrush Effect Foundation; SPF 20 Liquid Makeup

Reformulated for Spring 2015

Price: $13-$15 per ounce

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Revlon is revamping their "Photoready" line up of products. They finished out 2014 with the release of their Photoready Insta-Fix Foundation Stick & their Photoready Anti-Shine Balm. 

They discontinued their Photoready Airbrush Mousse Foundation & Photoready Foundation but instead of scratching the two off their roster they sort of merged the two and named it the "Photoready Airbrush Effect Foundation."

Wet 'n Wild Come Correct Concealer; Review & Swatches of Shades

Fergie & Wet 'n Wild Come Correct (Full Cover) Celebrity Concealer

New for Spring 2015

Price: $5 for 10 ml

(approx $.50 per ml)

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Wet 'n Wild has recently released their new Come Correct Concealer which is a part of Fergie's "Glam-Maker" collection.

Let's face it; Wet 'n Wild has never really excelled with concealers like they do with eye & lip color. Up until now, the only concealers in their stable were the CoverAll Concealer Stick & the CoverAll Liquid Wand Concealer. 

Both of these concealers leave something to be desired so I think that my initial skepticism was warranted when I saw the new Come Correct Concealer.

Luckily, (for those of us who have been waiting for this type of concealer to be available in drugstores), I have never been happier to report just how wrong my initial impressions were!

Come Correct promises celebrity worthy results & ultimate full coverage for under-eye darkness and it achieves both of these brilliantly, BUT, even the most perfect product isn't for everyone...

Nars Radiant Cream Compact Foundation; Review & Swatches of Shades

Nars Radiant Cream/Creme Compact Foundation

 Price: $38* for 11.76 grams
(Approx $3.23 per gram)
*Compact sold separately for $10

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Nars Radiant Cream Compact is certainly on the extreme end of cream foundations! The texture and formula are truly one of a kind and will undoubtedly prove to be a perfect match for some.

Keep reading to find out if Nars has created your perfect cream foundation!

Best Cruelty Free Eye Liner Sets Under $50 for 2014!

The Best 2014 Eye Liner Gift Sets Under $50

Price: $4 to $7 per pencil

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2014 Holiday Season seems to be the year of the eye liner sets! 

Liner technology has come so far the past few years and it seems that nearly every company is releasing some value set collection but how do you know which ones are your best bet for performance and your wallet?

Luckily, you can find the best options if you're shopping for yourself or a loved one if you keep reading! (And, they happen to be Cruelty Free!)

Smashbox Always Sharp Waterproof Eye Liner; Review & Swatches of Shades

Smashbox Always Sharp Waterproof Kohl Eyeliners

Price: $20 each* 

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Smashbox Always Sharp Eye Liners really changed the way we think of eye liner maintenance. When the Always Sharp Liners were released we no longer had to chose between a pencil that required sharpening after every use or automatic pencils that couldn't produce an ultra-fine line.

Marc Jacobs Highliner Eye Crayon; Review & Swatches of Shades

Marc Jacobs High-Liner Gel Crayon Eye-Liner, (Automatic Waterproof Pencil)

Price: $25

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It's absolutely no secret that I have been really impressed by Marc Jacob's line of cosmetics so far. I adore all of his complexion products and think he's done a really good job of creating a line of high-performance, luxury products.

While I believe that most foundations can be workable for most people, Eye-Liners are a different story altogether. They're much more of a cut & dry product- they either work or they don't.

Mally Liquid Face Defender; Review & Swatches of Shades

Mally Shaded Liquid Face Defender

Price: $40 per ounce

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When Mally created her original EverColor Poreless Face Defender, she did something that rarely happens by revolutionizing the beauty world and the way we set our makeup.

Her Liquid Face Defender uses the same technology as her original, is available in four tinted shades and provides similar benefits to the original but requires slightly different technique!

Sunday Riley Start Over Eye Cream: Review

Sunday Riley Start Over Active Eye Cream (PR Sample)
Price: $85 per ounce
(Standard eye cream size is 1/2 ounce)

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Sunday Riley is a skincare company you may or may not have heard of but they are certainly expanding and growing exponentially in the beauty world!

Sunday Riley put together a super team of chemists in 2007 and began laying out her vision for what skincare should be- concentrated, pure, and effective!

Her Start Over Active Eye Cream claims to be formulated with ingredients that will "repair, protect and nourish the under-eye area," and will deliver "anti-oxidant, anti-wrinkle, and anti-pollution protection," and is perfect for use throughout the day and night.

bareMinerals Prime Time BB Primer; Review & Swatches of Shades

BareMinerals Prime Time BB Primer Cream Daily Defense SPF 30

New Shades for Fall 2014

Price: $26 per ounce

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BareMinerals Prime Time primers come in an assortment of options. Selecting the best one for you may appear to be a bit of a daunting task for those who aren't primer-savvy but their BB Primer Cream is certainly an interesting option that may be worth considering!

Smashbox Halo HD Foundation; Review & Swatches of Shades

Smashbox Liquid Halo HD Foundation SPF 15

Price: $42 per ounce

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Smashbox Halo HD Foundation is another liquid foundation that's riding the "high definition" trend of cosmetic companies. The thought behind the HD concept is that if you use small enough pigments you can create a "soft focus" effect which will help to diffuse the look of flaws with minimal product.

Some companies manage to make this concept a workable one and some don't. 

Keep Reading to see where Smashbox falls!

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Compact; Review & Swatches of Shades

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Creme Compact SPF 25

Price: $42 for 7 grams

($6 per gram)

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Laura Mercier is known for her array of impressive foundations and her Tinted Moisturizers. Both Laura's Original & Oil-Free Tinted Moisturizers have a ginormous cult following that's rarely seen with that type of product and they are known for providing some of the best coverage levels you can get with a Tinted Moisturizer or American BB Cream.

Because of this, it wasn't surprising when
Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Creme Compact was released a few years ago when it claimed it's place one of the first cream compacts in the United States to call themselves a "Tinted Mosturizer compact or BB Cream Compact."

Revlon Insta-Fix Foundation Stick; Review & Swatches of Shades

Revlon Photoready Insta-Fix Stick

(Multi-Use Foundation & Touch-Up-On-the-Go Makeup)

New for Fall 2014

Price: $14.99 (for 6 grams?)

Approx $2.50 per gram

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Revlon has decided to follow the current beauty trend and has actually decided to...wait for it....release a Foundation Stick again!!!

(They just used the term "Multi-Use Makeup".)

This is a HUGE deal in the world wide web of makeup because in addition to the fact that cosmetics are making a comeback, Revlon's new PhotoReady Insta-Fix Foundation & Touch-Up Stick will (at least for the moment) be the only Cruelty Free Foundation Stick that is readily available at national drugstores!

If all of this wasn't enough, Revlon really decided to go out on a limb and create a stick foundation formula that is actually pretty darn unique...

Mally Starlight Waterproof Eyeliner; Review & Swatches of Shades!

Mally Starlight Waterproof Eyeliner

Price: $15 each OR

$29 for 5 Piece Mini Set

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Mally Evercolor Starlight Waterproof Eyeliners claim to bring rich color that won't fade, smudge, or chip away and will last all day!

1D Limited Edition Mascara, UV Gloss & Nail Kit; Review & Swatches of Shades

One Direction & Markwins
-Liquid-Lights UV Glow Gloss,
-ElectroGlam Mascara, &
-Rock Me Nail Varnish & Glitter Kit
LIMITED EDITION 2014 HOLIDAY COLLECTIONS
Price: $16.50 per set

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I recently posted about Markins' partnership with musical sensation One Direction to release a limited edition line of edgy, trendsetting, vibrant makeup for the 2014 Holiday Season!

Today I'm happy to report that the makeup IS of the typical fabulous Markwins quality we were hoping for, and you can find full reviews & swatches for the ElectroGlam Mascara, Rock Me Nail Kit & Liqui-Lights Glow Gloss!

KISS InstaWave Automatic Hair Curler Review!

KISS InstaWave Automatic Hair Curler
Price: $59.99
(Available at InstaWave's website)

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Do YOU have trouble maneuvering a curling iron like I do? Is your best case scenario some uneven curls that look like a 5 year old's doll? Mine was. My worst case scenario ususally resulted in something along the lines of schorched hair, short-circuited electrical outlets, (and in rare cases fire.)

Needless to say, I really don''t venture in to the world of hair-curling very often (I would choose flat, straight, lifeless hair over the above options). I was shocked when KISS chose me to be part of their InstaWave testing group. I wanted to be excited and believe that I could finally have curls (that I did myself) but I was skeptical at the same time....

NEW One Direction & Markwins Makeup & Giveaway!

One Direction Makeup (Made by Markwins)
Limited Edition for Fall/Holidays 2014

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One Direction has teamed up with Markwins and created a fabulous assortment of Limited Edition Collections for the 2014 Holiday Season!

You do want to beware though because the One Direction cosmetics are NOT for the tame or timid & designed to make a BOLD statement!

If you've got an adventurous heart, keep reading to see how you can win your own One Direction Makeup Set!

Marc Jacobs Remedy Concealer Pen; Review & Swatches of Shades

Marc Jacobs Remedy Concealer 

Price: $39 for .08 ounce

(about $20/ml/gram)

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The Remedy Concealer Pen claims to be one of Marc Jacobs' personal favorite products. It features a patented palladium applicator to help ease signs of puffiness & cool skin on contact. Remedy Concealer also claims to possess everything you need to "fix the sins of a carefree youth."

Tarte BB Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20; Review & Swatches of Shades

Tarte Amazonian Clay BB Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20

Price: $36 for 1.7 ounces

(About $20 per ounce)

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Tarte's BB Tinted Moisturizer is a great option for those looking for a standard tinted moisturizer, tinted sunscreen, or American BB Cream (which is essentially a tinted moisturizer.) Tarte has combined the best of all worlds (yet again) and created a product that will suit the needs of most people who want to combine makeup and skincare products to save themselves a step.

Hard Candy Cheeks & Balances Stick Duo; Review & Swatches of Shades

Hard Candy Cheeks & Balances Highlighting, Contour & Blush Stick

New Shades for Fall 2014

Price: $7 for about 1/4 ounce

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According to Hard Candy, when you use their Highlight & Contour Cheek Duo- "Contouring has never been easier. Now you can create a multi-dimensional look with just one swipe! Cheeks & Balances provides a dual-toned stick that is designed to deliver the perfect amount of highlighter, and blush/bronzer to sculpt, color and illuminate cheeks."