I am the first person to admit that I am very color-shy when it comes to makeup, so when MAC’s C Shock came out I wasn’t too into it. Although I really still can’t see these colors on myself, I am going to officially change my tune. I went to the website today and saw these superhot pics of Eve rockin’ the C Shock collection. Surprisingly, my fave looks were the ones with bright green and blue eyeshadow, lol. Love it!
Bang on Blue
Eye Popping
Product Reviews
Product Review – Four Floral Scents for Summer
Makeup and Beauty Blog’s SCENTS OF SUMMER series continues with four light floral perfumes which are perfect for humid days and hot nights.
I love perfume but I don’t like wearing heavy fragrance when the temperature heats up. Currently I’m rotating between these four summer scents:[Continue reading…]
Product Review – Four Fruit-Scented Lotions for Summer!
Fruit Scents for Summer!
Bah! It’s so overcast and foggy here. Welcome to summer in the Bay. On days like this, I need a jumpstart to get me in a summer mood. I’m a fragrance person, so I love using scented lotions when the seasons change. For summer, I like light florals and fruit fragrances. I recently road tested four different summer fruit scents for Makeup and Beauty Blog. Here’s the skinny:[Continue reading…]
Product Review – MAC Sheer Mystery Powder
Product: MAC Sheer Mystery Powder in Dark
Use: As a face powder.
Price: $45.00 for a compact; also includes an additional refill
Makeup and Beauty Blog Rating: A+
I got this during my Holiday 2006 MAC frenzy. I haven’t been able to use it until now because the “Dark” shade was too dark for my non-tanned skin color. Now that I’ve got a lil’ bit of color it’s the perfect shade for tanned skin.
I’m not going to lie — it hurt me to pay the $45.00 for this. I may be a cheapo but I’m also a sucker for powder. I figured with the refill (which is included) it would be like buying two powders for about $22.00, which is the normal amount I’d pay for a high-end department store powder. [Continue reading…]
Hurry! Today is the Last Day for Comments for a Cure!
Hi ya’ll, don’t forget to visit the wonderful bloggers at the Beauty Blog Network who are participating in Comments for a Cure. Today is the last day to participate. I’ve left comments dedicated to my mom and for other friends of mine who’ve survived cancer. Leaving just a little sentence – like “This is a comment for a cure!” – helps. You can make a difference today =)
It’s Wednesday and my birthday is just around the corner! Woo hoo! Have a fabulous day, beauties!
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Brown Skin Is Beautiful Skin
Two weeks ago I watched an Oprah episode titled “Children Ashamed of the Way They Look,” which also launched a new campaign to promote self-esteem for younger girls, O Girl, O Beautiful.
Oprah’s guests — celebs and a few regular people — talked about their experiences with beauty and self-esteem within their various cultures.
The story of two of the guests, Tangela and her son Najee, resonated with me, and here’s a copy from the Oprah Website:[Continue reading…]
Drugstore Favorites from Allure Magazine’s Reader’s Choice Awards
It’s summer vacation time which means I’ve got to start saving some money for the upcoming trip to Hawaii.
Although I’m in deep saving mode, I still need to get get my makeup and beauty fix, so I’ve been hanging out at the drugstore (Rite Aid and Long’s are two local faves) and perusing many of the products featured in the 2007 Allure Magazine’s Reader’s Choice Awards. Here’s a quick round of up of the drugstore makeup and skin care products women across America voted as the best of the best.
Makeup
Lips:
L’Oreal Paris Colour Juice Sheer Juicy Lip Gloss in Watermelon Crush
L’Oreal Paris Colour Riche Lipcolour in Sugar Plum[Continue reading…]
Drugstore Product Review – Olay Age Defying Daily Renewal Cream Beta Hydroxy Complex
Product: Olay Age Defying Daily Renewal Cream Beta Hydroxy Complex
Use: As an anti-aging facial moisturizer
Price: $9.49 for a 2.0 oz jar
Makeup and Beauty Blog Rating: C
Why I bought it
My birthday is right around the corner and all I have to say is 25 was a looooooong time ago, ya’ll. I don’t know if the upcoming birthday is the catalyst for all of these anti-aging products that I’ve been using as of late, but hey, it never hurts to get a head start, right?
I’ve been using different AHA (alpha hydroxy acid) products, and although I’ve been mostly happy with the results, I thought I’d try something new with BHA (beta hydroxy acid) product, which is why I picked up this jar of Olay Age Defying Daily Renewal Cream Beta Hydroxy face moisturizer.
What it’s supposed to do
Olay Age Defying Daily Renewal Cream is for normal, dry, oily or combination skin. This oil-free face and neck cream is supposed to significantly reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and lift away dull, dry skin. The beta hydroxy acid, salicylic acid, is the fourth ingredient listed. [Continue reading…]