Essence Magazine and Ciara – Anniversary Special
Ciara on the cover of Essence Magazine, click on the link to read more: Ciara Graces First Essence Cover
Category: Beauty
Mascara Favorites for Reasonable Price – Top Three Brands
Can we talk about the use of mascara? I’ve discussed on this website my obsession with the product due to having small eyes. After months of testing various wands, I want to share my top three favorite brands. All of the products featured are under the price of $25.00 and can be picked up at any beauty store.
This is the ultimate mascara and has nothing to do with the great price! After visiting numerous Youtube videos, a fellow vlogger shared her love for this mascara. I decided to test it out for myself and discovered that my eyes looked amazing without faux lashes. Maybelline Lash Sensational can be purchased everywhere from Target to Rite-Aide.
LOreal Voluminous Superstar was second in demand. This particular mascara has a two-step process for any makeup enthusiast. Start with the primer on your lashes for volume and apply the super-lifting mascara. My lashes appeared much longer with the use of this brand.
Elizabeth Arden Grand Entrance was sent for a product review. This mascara made the list because the wand is small which decreases clumps, flakes, or smudges. The Elizabeth Arden brand is a bit more expensive but does yield amazing results.
If you have a favorite brand of mascara that’s not listed here, please feel free to share in the comments section below!
Martha Stewart Weddings Big Day Beauty Guide
For the fifth year in a row, Martha Stewart Weddings has unveiled its Big-Day Beauty Awards, where they surveyed more than 500 recent brides to find their tried-and-true favorites for that special day.
From skin prep and hair products to cleansing products and cosmetics, Martha Stewart Wedding’s editor Amy Conway shared a few of the 42 best products that brides swear by. Below are a few of this year’s winners and here is the limited online feature
LIP COLOR WINNER: Chanel Rouge Coco ($36)
Available in 29 shades, this lipstick lasts, looks beautiful, and feels amazing. Brides say: “Gorgeous, moisturizing color in one perfect package.”
STAY-PUT SPRAY: TRESemme TRES Two Extra Hold Hairspray
This humidity-resistant, water-free hairspray holds updos with grace and keeps down-dos in place with our compromising touchability. Consider this product an insurance policy for your hair.
ALL OVER COVER-UP: MAC Cosmetics Pro Longwear Concealer ($21)
Offering up to 15 hours of foolproof production and available in 16 shades, this concealer is a necessity for a long day of celebrations. Brides say: “It’s one and done . . . even if you apply it in the morning, it lasts well into the night.”
SHINING GLORY: Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector ($41)
Whether dabbed on cheekbones or mixed with foundation to fake a dewy complexion, this creamy creation is worth of a white carpet. Brides say: “Red-carpet magic in a bottle.”
SUPER SHADOW: Urban Decay Naked Palette ($54)
With more than twice the votes of the runner-up, making for its third win in our beauty awards, this palette remains brides’ choice for eye-popping appeal. While everyone has her favorite (there are four iterations), one things is certain: you’ll get tons of mileage from each 12-shade pan.
MAJOR MASCARA: Maybelline Volum’Express The Falsies Waterproof Mascara ($6)
This mascara is waterproof, clump-free, and dramatic – which is exactly what you need on your big day. Brides say: “Creates length and volume without much fuss. . . I’m often asked if my lashes are real because they look so dramatic, and who doesn’t love that?”
Wildfox and Nordstrom Fragrance Event – Walk on the Wild Side
Stop by Nordstrom Montgomery Mall during their Beauty Trend Week for an exclusive Wildfox Fragrance Event! Take a walk on the wild side by dropping by the Wildfox counter to experience a scent journey that’ll leave you feeling dreamy. For an added bonus, layer Wildfox body crème frosting plus a spritz of Wildfox juice. See complete details below:
Nordstrom Montgomery Mall
Saturday, April 16th – 10am-9pm
7111 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 365-4111
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Sally Hansen x PRIV App – Airbrush Legs Makeup
This spring, Sally Hansen® is bringing bare-legged beauty to your fingertips. The brand is teaming up with PRIV, a popular on-demand beauty app that allows users to order their favorite beauty services right to their doors. The partnership will bring the brand’s revolutionary Airbrush Legs® Leg Makeup directly to women in select markets across the country. Beginning in April through August, consumers in New York, NY, Hamptons, NY, Los Angeles, CA and Austin, TX will receive a professional application of Airbrush Legs® Leg Makeup from one of PRIV’s top stylists with any beauty service ordered through the app or on PRIV.com.
The coveted product will be applied right in the consumers’ own homes by an expert makeup artist, who will also teach fans how to use the spring essential with a step-by-step tutorial during application. As an added bonus, fans will also receive a complimentary bottle of Airbrush Legs® Leg Makeup.
One of Sally Hansen’s best-selling products, Airbrush Legs® Leg Makeup is a lightweight leg makeup that leaves legs looking smooth and sexy all day long. The formula infused with Palmaria Extract, helps cover imperfections like veins, freckles or bruises and stimulate microcirculation. This long lasting, fast drying formula is transfer and water resistant. The spray-on formula blends seamlessly into skin for gorgeous and flawless legs. It is available in six natural-looking shades with a luminous finish: Fairest Glow, Light Glow, Beige Glow, Medium Glow, Tan Glow, and Deep Glow and is also available in a Lotion form.
PRIV is a one-stop destination for every beauty and wellness need. The app brings together services from every aspect of the industry, allowing fans to order their favorite services like blowouts, massages and haircuts directly to them anytime and anywhere in multiple markets across the US and UK.
WHAT AIRBRUSH LEGS COSTS: $13.99
WHERE TO FIND IT: Drugstores nationwide
Lotus Bliss Therapeutic Massage and Wellness Center – Spa Week
It’s been a while since I’ve indulged in a good spa service. Life can get very busy and we often forget to take time out for ourselves!
Luckily, we can (all) visit the spa and still splurge on a new pair of pumps. Spa Week is a great time to check out local wellness or beauty centers. Anyone can sign up on the website and find discounted treatments. A few of the $50 services include Eucalyptus Mint Massage, Cat-Eye Lash Extensions, Aloe Vera Jelly Pedicure, or Chemical Peel Treatment.
I was invited to visit Lotus Bliss Therapeutic Massage and Wellness Center. The service I received was the Custom Lotus Bliss Massage.
Prior to starting my treatment, the owner (Nicole Stokes) shared a few facts:
- The center specializes in wellness and all of the products used are organic (bath salts, lotions, candles.)
- The services also include special enhancements such as sinus relief massage, scalp massage, thermal softening treatment, and custom aromatherapy.
- The practitioners have a medical or science background which enhances the total spa experience.
Lotus Bliss Spa Review –
My massage started with selecting a few essentials oils, depending on my personal preference. I made the selection based on relaxation. From there, I was able to smell the aroma while Nicole created a special lotion. My treatment also included a stimulating face massage (infused with essential oils.) The steam instantly relaxed my facial muscles and allowed for easier breathing.
Nicole also shared information about the Chronic Pain and Lymphatic Massage. This particular treatment is encouraged (or suggested after doctor recommendation) for those suffering with specific illnesses such as fibromyalgia.
The experience of visiting Lotus Bliss Therapeutic Massage and Wellness Center was truly an educational session. I learned a lot about aromatherapy and the health benefits associated with receiving a massage. The center also sales products to their customers that will enhance their body treatment at home such as bath salts, essential oils, or massage balls.
Visit their website to learn more and book an appointment.
Loreal Root Cover Up – Beauty Tip
Let’s have a realistic conversation about our hair and color system. Personally, I am not 18 years old and have perfectly colored roots. Over the last few years I have noticed a few strands that are not pleasing to the eye (smile.) We can’t turn back the hands of time but we can definitely select a product that will benefit our beauty routine.
After reading Instyle Magazine I discovered that Loreal had a new product to help with this unsightly problem. The Loreal Root Coverup is said to cover up your roots in exactly 3 minutes. It’s a temporary gray concealer and perfect for in-between salon visits.
The product comes in six different shades and it’s for all hair types. It’s also stated to be lightweight, smudge proof, and peroxide free. I’m looking forward to testing the product on my hair to hide a few discolored strands!
Wildfox Fragrance and Nordstrom Beauty Trend Week
Next Saturday – April 9th – stop by Nordstrom Towson Town Center during their Beauty Trend Week for an exclusive Wildfox Fragrance Event! Take a walk on the wild side by dropping by the Wildfox counter to experience a scent journey that’ll leave you feeling dreamy. For an added bonus, layer Wildfox body crème frosting plus a spritz of Wildfox juice.
See complete details below:
Nordstrom Towson Town Center
Saturday, April 9th – 10am-9pm
700 Fairmount Ave, Towson, MD 21286
(410) 296-2111
Link: Nordstrom Beauty Trend Week Spring 2016
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Sally Hansen, Rimmel London and NYC New York – Going Green
NYC New York Color 24 Hr Waterproof Eyeshadow in Madison Square Park ($2.99) – This chubby, waterproof eye shadow delivers vibrant color for up to 24HR wear.
Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in On Pines and Needles and Greenlight ($7.99) – Seven benefits of a salon manicure in one bottle. Now infused with Keratin Complex for up to 64% stronger nails.
Rimmel Exaggerate Waterproof Eye Definer in Emerald Sparkle ($6.49)- Glide-on full color definition! Soft creamy texture in a retractable pencil with built-in smudger for subtle blending and sharpener for high precision line Waterproof formula for up to 10 hours long lasting wear.
Nordstrom Beauty Trend Week Spring 2016
Grab your best girls and indulge in a week of all things beauty at the Nordstrom Spring 2016 Beauty Trend Events, happening February 28th – June 11th! You’ll get the scoop on the newest trends and products, insider Eps and tricks, skincare and fragrance consultaEons, free samples and exclusive giHs with purchase (while supply lasts). Save your spots now for the store’s exciting events, master classes and facial services: http://shop.nordstrom.com/c/springLbeautyLevents
About Beauty Trend Event Week: Join Nordstrom Beauty for oneLonLone Eme with savvy beauty experts. They will share the latest fall beauty Eps and tricks while you’re pampered with a free makeup or skincare consultaEon. AHerwards, get access to FREE deluxe samples and exclusive giHs with purchase (while supply lasts). Admission is free — so don’t miss it! *This season enjoy the perk of scheduling appointments throughout the entire week!
About Beauty Trend Event Show: Here, you’ll watch top industry insiders reveal fall’s best beauty trends during a highLenergy runway show hosted the Saturday ending the Beauty Trend Event Week. Then, get complimentary makeup, skincare and fragrance consultaEons full of DIY Eps and tricks. Plus, score an exclusive (and free!) Nordstrom tote bag – just for a%ending! Tickets at $20 and redeemable toward your beauty purchase day of the event. The show starts around 8am, so don’t miss out!
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