Tuesday, December 29, 2009

The 13 Best Makeup Tools

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The 13 Best Makeup Tools

See which brushes, tweezers and eyelash curlers Total Beauty Readers love


Even if you use your fingers to apply most things, all of us have a few tools in our makeup arsenal that we wouldn't want to live without. TotalBeauty.com readers shared their favorite makeup tools, maybe it's time to add a few to your stash?

See tools

No. 13: Shiseido Eyelash Curler, $19

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9.1


Readers call this "the most perfectly designed eyelash curler …"

No. 12: Too Faced Kabuki Brush, $30

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9.3


It "provides fuller coverage than the usual brushes that eat up your powder …"

No. 11: Bare Escentuals Maximum Coverage Concealer Brush, $20

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9.3


It is best when you want "skin tone perfection," as it allows …

Want to see what's no. 1? Click here!

Sunday, December 27, 2009

Origins GinZing Eye Cream for Dark Circles and Puffiness Review

Origins GinZing Eye Cream for Dark Circles and Puffiness Review. Truth be told most women have dark circles and eye puffiness. Especially if you're a beauty junky like me, we tend to touch our under eye area every time we wear makeup and eventually you may develop dark circles. Although this isn't the case for everyone it does occur very often. So what's a girl to do when she has dark circles and wakes up with puffy eyes? Enter in Origins GinZing Eye Cream for Dark Circles and Puffiness.

What Orgins Say It Does: 86% brighter appearance 80% reduction in puffiness Late night? Long flight? Look tired all the time? Prepare to become one of the perky people! Nature’s clinically-proven morning-after eye cream instantly reduces dark circles. Unsightly bags and puffiness virtually disappear. And Origins proprietary complex of Caffeine from Coffee bean, Panax Ginseng, Magnolia Extract and natural optic brighteners rapidly wakes up, refreshes and restores radiance to tired eyes. Gently dab around eye area with fingertip in the A.M. or as needed.
What I Say It Does
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Origins has a great line of organic skincare so with that being said this product is amazing. If you 're having skin care issues check out their website and you might find something to help out your little issues or even big issues.



The thing that I love about this eyecream is that it has caffeine from coffee in it as well as ginzeng. As soon as I put it on my dark circles, they fade away. I think it has something to do with the caffeine. When I first purchased the cream I used it every day for about a week and my under eye area was much brighter, then gradually I stopped using it because I don't like putting on eyecream everyday. So now I pretty much only use it when I want a brighter look under my eyes if my dark circles are really bad. As far as the puffiness goes, my eyes don't really get puffy so I can't tell you much about that but for dark circles it rocks. Also be sure to only use a little because if you use alot you'll get white circles instead of dark. Overall this eyecream is great for instant use and for consist use as well for giving you a brighter look.


Friday, December 25, 2009

Merry Christmas Beauties

Merry Christmas Beauties. Hey guys I just wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and whatever you might be celebrating today. Hopefully you got some great makeup and beauty gifts :). I also just want to thank you guys for reading my blog and I look forward to bringing you more reviews, collections and lovely swatches in the future. Love you guys and stay beautiful.



Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Drug Store Beauty - Maybelline Eye Studio for Spring 2010: Natural & Baked

Drug Store Beauty - Maybelline Eye Studio for Spring 2010: Natural & Baked. Many drug store brands are joining the baked movement and I'm so loving it. Who doesn't want baked makeup at a discount? Revlon has already come out with baked foundation, blushes, and bronzers and I can't wait to see what Maybelline has in store for us. Afterall they are one of my favorite drugstore bands. You can look below for a sneak peak of what might hit stores, eye quads, liners a new mascara and hopefully blushes too.


Sunday, December 20, 2009

MAC In the Studio Collection

MAC In the Studio Collection. In The Studio is a small collection hitting stores Dec 26th, the same day as Warm & Cozy as well as Love Lace. ( I just put up more pics from the collection so be sure to check out the links to drool over the collections :) See what Mac has In The Studio Collection below.



Dramatic, daring Lashes have been a chic and urbane part of the modern Artist’s persona since Edie and friends made it all happen Downtown, on block-print canvas or grainy 16-millimetre film. Multi-media, counter-culture, the ultimate cool. In The Studio is the epitome of the look updated, featuring new Studio Fix Lash in Black Fix or Studio Brown, with the latest thermoplastic synth-rubber moulded brush, designed to kill clump as it separates lashes. The perfect complement? Studio Fix Powder, a powder and foundation-in-one, combining complete coverage with ease of application, goes on dry with a matte, velvety texture. Silica keeps the matte flat and absorbs oil, and talc smoothes it out. Go for the bold stroke, as they do In The Studio.



Studio Fix Lash

* Black Fix Black
* Studio Brown Brown

Studio Fix Powder


* NC35

Friday, December 18, 2009

OPI Suede Nail Polish Collection Review and Swatches

OPI Suede Nail Polish Collection Review and Swatches. If you're looking for something new to add to your collection that OPI Suede finishes don't disappoint. I wanted some new colors for my birthday ( which is the 28th by the way :) and I decided to try these on since they give such a nice finish. I ended up buying four shades, We'll Always Have Paris, Russian Navy, OPI Ink, and Lincoln Park After Dark. You can see the swatches below of course if you're dying to see how they look on.

OPI Suede
you might be wondering what that is and basically it's a matte glittery finish with no shine. The pictures truly don't do the colors justice since there is a glare from the flash. In person the finish is much more matte, and the polish dryes on the nails super quick. Almost instantly as it touches the nail so you have to move fast. The suede of course don't last as long as regular polish, so two days tops so it's best to wear for special occasions when you want to show off your look. Overall I love this collection and OPI doesn't disappoint!

Sometimes you just wanna scream



Wanna See the Swatches?




Really ? Okay: )





Product Pictures





Swatches of
Lincoln Park After Dark, OPI Ink, Russian Navy, We'll Always Have Paris,






From Left To Right The Shades On My Nails ,
Lincoln Park After Dark, OPI Ink, Russian Navy, We'll Always Have Paris



Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Weekly Style News Network Blogs




The Sensual Versace Women Perfume
- the sweetest aroma
Emma Roberts Goes Blonde- who wore that
2010 Prom Dress Trends- promstylingtips
2010 Teen Hairstyles- teen trends and tips
Celebrity Body Shape Guide- real women have curves blog
Nicholas Kirkwood Does Rodarte For Spring and Summer 2010- real women wear heels
Pink and Husband Carey Hart & Huntington Clothing Line- the fashion looks
Best Hairstyles For Heart Shaped Faces- hairstyles 53
Sonia Rykiel Collection For H & M Ads- the chic explosion
2010 Spring Louis Vuitton Cruise Collection- handbagstylenews
How To Get Cassie's Makeup Look- who wore that
Celebrity Baby Bump Fashion - Gisele Bunchen Rocking Jeans and Blazer- pregnancy baby blog
Lily Allen As A Chanel Mannequin- fashion devo
Christmas Dresses and Fashionable Finds- imageandstylenews
Newest Faces For Mac Lady Gaga and Cyndi Lauper- addicted to lipstick
Celebrities With Hourglass Shapes- real women have curves
Agyness Deyn Hairstyles- hairstylenewsblog
Why Using A Natural Skin Care With Collagen Can Help Get Rid of Wrinkles- glowingskincarenews
Get The Look Nikki Reed's Makeup at the Twilight the New Moon Premiere- who wore that
Robin Thicke and Wife Paula Patton To Have First Child- pregnancy baby blog
Prom 2010 Hairstyles- hairstyles 53
Make a Strong Fashion Statement In Vintage Costume Jewelry- kandy for the neck
Zoe Kravitz As The New The Vera Wang Princess- the sweetest aroma
New Years Eve Hairstyles- imageandstylenews
Michelle Obama Covers Glamour Magazine for Dec 2009- fashion devo
Natalie Portman Does V Magazine- the chic expo
Good Hair Products for Hair Loss- hairstylenewsblog
Christian Louboutin Designs Barbie Dolls- real women wear heels
2010 Weight Loss and Diet Tips- fit and living life
Bobbi Brown Cabana Corals Collection- addicted to lipstick
Fashion Trend Watch Cut Out Dresses- styles that work for you blog
Get The Look Moto Style Jeans- sales alert shopping
Best Clothing For Inverted Triangle Body Type- real women have curves blog
Looks of Sequin Dresses- sales alert shopping
How To Treat Dry Skin In The Winter Months- glowing skincare news
Nicole Richie for A Pea in the Pod- pregnancy baby blog
Lily Allen The Face Of Chanel’s New Handbag Collection Coco Cocoon-handbagstylnews
Fashion Find Military Style- sales alert shopping
2010 Prom Hairstyles- imageandstylenews
Bead Jewelry Making Basics- kandy for the neck
Ashlee Simpson Dyes Hair Black Again- hairstylenewsblog
Emo Hairstyles- imagenadstylenewsblog
Trend Alert Peplum Dresses- the chic expo
Prom Dresses 2010- image and style news
Alicia Keys New Haircolor and New Haircut- trendy hairstyles 4 me
If You're Trying To Lose Weight Curves Weight Loss Center Is Perfect For You- fit and living life
2009 / 2010 Winter Formal Dresses and Dress Trends- imageandstylenewsblog
How to Apply Makeup With Your Fingers- makeup and stilettos
Estee Lauder Blacker Than Black Collection- addicted to lipstick
Alicia Keys Jewelry Line The Barber’s Daughters Jewellery-kandy for the neck
2010 Fashion Trends- image and style news
Kourtney Kardashian Has Baby Boy Mason Dash Disick-pregnancy baby blog
Sex and The City 2 Movie Poster- the fashion looks
Tarina Tarantino Beauty Collection Launches March 2010 at Sephora Stores- the fashion looks

Monday, December 14, 2009

bareMinerals BEautiful in Pearls 10-piece Collection Review and Swatches

bareMinerals BEautiful in Pearls 10-piece Collection Review and Swatches. Every year Bare Escentuals comes out with a holiday collection that is simply put gorgeous and this years Pearl collection is no different. Featuring an array of colors that make any girl sparkle and glow for the holiday season. You can only pick up the collection at QVC and and you get 10 pcs including brushes, blush, eyeshadows, eyeliner, mascara, and a lipgloss for only $49. Plus I also suggest going on the auto - delivery plan so that you can get new shades throughout the year. Many of the BE products are perfect for beginners or advance users since the colors are so easy to blend, and they truly work great with all skin tones, and types including the acne prone. ( Note all swatches look better on since when it comes to BE products less is always more)

Product Packaging ( so pretty and fyi I don't remember which brushes came with this set since I have so many BE brushes. )







Swatch of Precious Pearl Blush





Swatch of Eyeshadows Blissful Pearl and Magnificent Pearl





Swatch of Flawless Definition Mascara and Big & Bright Mineral Eyeliner Pencil ( I love this mascara since it makes my lashes look so huge , but don't it on days when you think you might be crying since it smudges easily)





Swatch of Brightening Pearl Mineral Veil ( Perfect for brightening the complexion and setting makeup. Looks scary in the pic but applied with a light hand works on all complexions)





Swatch of Lipgloss Sugared Strawberry ( The perfect highly pigmented pink gloss)





10 New Holiday Makeup Looks

TotalBeauty.com
10 New Holiday Makeup Looks

Steal a style from one of these celebs for your next big -- or small -- bash


A holiday party is no time to stick with your everyday makeup routine -- you need to shake things up! Have some fun trying a new look, and watch heads turn in your direction as you enter the soiree. Bonus: all the looks in this gallery are super-simple to do with the makeup you already own!

See looks

Saturday, December 12, 2009

Estee Lauder Blacker Than Black Collection

Estee Lauder Blacker Than Black Collection. As many of you already know black is so in style this season and it truly was a hit during the fall season. With that being said Estee Lauder introduces their version of the black trend with Blacker Than Black Collection. Perfect for those smokey eye days. Already In stores!



A Luxurious Collection of Rich, Intensely Saturated Black Mascaras and Sultry, Smoky Accents for Big, Bold, Dramatically Alluring Eyes.

Now beautifully bold, dramatic eyes are just a wave of the wand away. Don’t be shy, make your eyes the center of attention with Estée Lauder’s new Blacker Than Black eye collection. This unique collection features six of Estée Lauder’s most popular mascara formulas each in a richer, more concentrated, more dramatic black shade for eyes that appear bigger, bolder, more dramatic!

Because the mascara is so concentrated, it creates a contrast that defines and frames the eyes for a look that is at once highly sophisticated and utterly alluring. And, whether your look calls for lashes that are lengthened, defined, volumized, lifted, curled or a combination, you can achieve the look you want as each of these luxurious mascaras offer the same unique benefits as their original formulas, but now with the deepest, intense jet black effect.


What's Featured In The Collection
* Double Wear Zero-Smudge Lengthening Mascara in Blacker Black
* Sumptuous Bold Volume Lifting Mascara in Bold Black
* Projectionist in Jet Black
* TurboLash in Turbo Black
* More than Mascara in More Black
* Magnascopic in Black
* Black Smoke Signature Eyeshadow Quad
* Onyx Double Wear Eye Pencil



Thursday, December 10, 2009

MAC Baroque Boudoir Swatches and Review

MAC Baroque Boudoir Swatches and Review. Baroque Boudoir collection as many of you know is Mac's annual couture collection which means higher quality ingredients in the products and stylish packaging. It also means higher prices for the items :( . In the beauty world this collection has raised alot of questions are the higher prices worth it for the this particular collection. I'm not quite sure how to answer that but always Remember you get what you pay for and this collection is no expectation. Yes the products are more expensive but if you're a serious Mac collector like myself it's worth having it in your collection.

With that being said I skipped the Mystery Powders ( since they don't even match my complexion) and I only picked up lip glosses and lipsticks. The colors are basic pinks, and nudes with a hint of glimmer that is gorgeous. See my swatches below.

Product Packaging





Swatches of Lipsticks Prive and Treasured





Swatches of Lipglosses The Lap of Luxury and Preciousness




Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Dior Boudoir Look Collection

Dior Boudoir Look Collection. Lace designs is all the rage this season with Mac just having their Boudoir collection and now Dior is giving their point of view for spring. The collection is obviously inspired by lace with the designs of the eyeshadows to the exquisite lace packaging. Check out what the Dior Boudoir look collection has in store for us this spring.


Poudrier Dentelle: Peach Lace, Pink Lace





Eyeshadow Palettes: Coquette (743), Pearl Glow (059)





Eyeshadow Duo:
Boudoir Look (945)



Creme de Rose




Lip Polish: Petal Pink



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