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Tabs has some serious eyeliner game! I begged him for his secret — he claims it’s Laura Mercier’s Flat Eyeliner Brush ($25) and Eye Liner in Black Ebony ($22), both from Laura’s new Scarlet Passion collection for fall.
Happy late mornin’, ladies. 🙂 Here’s some good news to go with your afternoon tea or coffee — the makeup world’s latest gift to oily gals, Benefit Matterial Girl ($24).
Previously only available in Asia, it’s a loose, blendable mattifier — an ultra-sheer beige powder to camouflage even the greasiest patches (I use it on my forehead and nose) and create a fresh, matte look for use from dawn till dusk.
The pink bows on the jar had me at hello…
For starters, I love how compact it is (it fits in my palm) and that it doesn’t take up a lot of space in my makeup bag.
This bad boy takes me back…
I remember dancing to Madonna’s Material Girl (I had that shizz on tape) as a kid, rewinding for DAYS. I still hold out hope of one day being carried across a stage in a pink dress, le sigh. 🙂
Although it comes in just one shade, it was developed to flatter a rainbow of skin tones. I’d call it a sheer beige tint. I bet it’d work well for most gals, but I’m guessing pale-to-medium skinned beauties will be able to rock it hard.
But if your coloring is similar to mine or darker, well, you may have to get a little creative with how you use it.
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Sometimes a bubble bath works wonders for the soul.
I remembered this while I was in the tub today, as I marinated in a mound of frothy bubbles long enough for my fingers and toes to resemble raisins.
My weapon of choice? Philosophy’s Field of Flowers 3-in-1 Shower Gel.
Its fresh, freesia scent and big, squishy bubbles — which seem to last forevah — cheer me up instantly and get me squeaky clean.
I’m thinking it’s time to spread the Philosophy Field of Flowers love, so how about another giveaway? 🙂
One lucky lady will take home one bottle of Philosophy Field of Flowers 3-in-1 Shower Gel (a $16 value).
Entering is easy. There are two different ways, and you can do both of them for two chances to win.
First, you can enter by leaving a comment at the bottom of this post — a comment about anything at all. Tell me about your day, what you’re eating for dinner or what makeup you’re wearing. 🙂
For dinner I’m eating portobello mushroom ravioli. Yum!
Second, enter by following me on Twitter and retweeting (RT) the following message:
RT @karenmbb: RT to Win Philosophy Field of Flowers 3-in-1 Shower Gel http://bit.ly/14Zv0y
I’ll pick the winner at random from among the people who enter by 11:59 PM PST on Wednesday, September 2.
Kasmet!
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Some random MAC eyeshadows in a drawer!
An elephant standing guard in Sausalito, California.
Heya, chicas. Hope your day’s been a good one so far.
Things are much better on this end. A pint of Haagen-Daz Dulce de Leche fro-yo, a long bath and some Sex and the City episodes from season deux (remember when Carrie dates the new Yankee?!) helped lift me out of my funk. 🙂
Earlier while I was chillin’ in the tub, I got to thinking about the different things that comfort us when we’re feeling out of sorts. For me, most of the time a relaxing activity, like watching a movie, helps a lot, but I also have those moments when a long run or walk does the trick.
What cheers you up when you’re feeling down? Please share a few of your favorites in the comments.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Hi gals,
Hello and good morning — oops, more like good afternoon. I’ve been MIA because I spent the morning plastered to the couch watching The Family Stone with Tabs, my favorite blanket and a box of Kleenex.
Last night I got nada for sleep, and this morning I woke up with a migraine and an overwhelming feeling of weepy, PMS-y yuckiness. You ever have one of those days? Ugh.
I’m sure it’ll pass quickly, but for now I think I need to let it work through my system. I swear tears sometimes feel like fibrous roughage for the soul.
Of course, I couldn’t leave you hanging without a beauty fix, which is why I wanted to quickly share my new favorite lip product, Benefit Benetint Lip Balm SPF 15 ($20).
It tints lips with a hint of shiny red color, creating an effortless, easy look in seconds — perfect for minimal makeup days when you’re running errands, or when you need a mental health day involving the couch, the remote and your trusty cat/dog/iguana/etc.
Even with jacked-up hair, hella sketchy breath and ratty jammies (which, coincidentally, are covered in crumbs and Nutella), I feel a little better with this lightly tinted, non-sticky, ultra-moisturizing balm on my pucker.
I hope your Tuesday is treating you well. BRB in a few …
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Daily Makeover wants to know your makeup and beauty buying habits, and they’re willing to pay you for your time.
How much are we talkin’?
What about $5 just for registering and answering a 29-question survey? It took me about 7 minutes from start to finish, with questions like, “Which of these best describes your hair type?” Answers: 1) Oily, 2) Normal or 3) Dry.
NOTE: In the comments, some of you said that you were asked more questions than I was (I had 29), so it looks like the number of questions varies based upon your answers along the way.
New surveys will appear from time to time (I’m not sure how often, but I’ll let you know when I find out), so check the site on a regular basis. Each survey you answer will earn you more cash.
For every $25 earned, you can elect to receive your cash securely through Paypal or redeem it for gift cards from Amazon or Nike — or even have your earnings donated to charity. 🙂
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen