Category: Makeup

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#MeghanMarkle Royal Beauty Predictions Virtually with YouCam Makeup

Love is in the air this week as Prince Harry is set to wed Meghan Markle on Saturday, May 19th in what can only be described as a modern-day fairy tale to melt your heart.
One look at the smiles of the soon to be bride & groom and it’s hard not to feel all the feels. In an attempt to live to vicariously through the American actress-turned-Princess in the days leading up to her happily ever after, Senior Beauty Editor, Lindsay Colameo has curated a collection of Royal beauty predictions that you can experience virtually in YouCam Makeup.
Channel your inner princess and test the looks as we count down to the royal ‘I dos’.
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Recommended by The Skin Cancer Foundation: Jane Iredale Skincare Makeup

Jane Iredale – The Skincare Makeup® offers Blurring Creams, Lip Tints, 4-in-1s, and even a NEW hand moisturizer, all containing SPF recommended by The Skin Cancer Foundation as effective daily sunscreens. Just add a little mascara, and you’ve got all your bases covered!

Hand Moisturizer: HandDrink® Hand Cream ($29, janeiredale.com)

NEW antioxidant-rich Lemongrass HandDrink® provides broad spectrum SPF 15 while smoothing and protecting skin without feeling greasy. Lemongrass Oils refresh and revive skin, Liposomal encapsulated Apple Extract brightens and evens the appearance of skin tone and White and Green Tea Extracts provide nourishment and antioxidant protection.

Blurring Cream: jane iredale Dream Tint Tinted Moisturizer ($41, janeiredale.com)

Dream Tint is a hydrating, lightweight, water-resistant tinted moisturizer with SPF 15 that gives a soft-focus effect that helps minimize the appearance of fine lines and enlarged pores. It’s formulated with lightweight minerals and is a tinted moisturizer that not only hydrates and provides sheer to medium coverage, but helps prevent trans-epidermal water loss.

Lip Tint: jane iredale LipDrink ($17, janeiredale.com)

LipDrink provides SPF 15 and powerful blend of antioxidants, green tea extracts and Vitamins C and E, to help protect against future damage. LipDrink is lemon scented and available in four shades including Flirt a peachy pink, Crush a tinted sheer berry, Buff a sheer nude, and Sheer, the original translucent shade.  A fifth shade, Tease, a shimmery plum brown, will be launching July 2018.

4-in-1: jane iredale PurePressed™ Base Mineral Foundation ($42, janeiredale.com)

Semi-matte with a weightless feel, it provides broad spectrum SPF 20 that’s water resistant for up to 40 minutes while protecting the skin and minimizing pores and fine lines. Available in 24 shades and also has an eco-friendly refillable compact!

 

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Met Gala 2018 and Sol de Janeiro Glow Oils: Kate Upton, Lily Aldridge, Yara Shahidi, Tiffany Haddish, and Scarlett Johansson

Sol de Janeiro’s NEW Glow Oils debuted tonight at the Met Gala on celebs including Kate Upton, Lily Aldridge, Yara Shahidi, Tiffany Haddish, and Scarlett Johansson!

The company worked with a mix of top celebrity makeup artists to create some seriously ‘Heavenly Bodies’. Tonight’s glowing looks celebrated the brand’s launch of these limited edition Glow Oils – available in TWO gorgeous shades boosting sexy skin kissed by the light.

Please see below for red carpet looks created by these amazing artists with quotes on how to get their glowing bodies.

Sol de Janeiro Limited Edition Glow Oils

Copacabana Bronzing Glow Oil & Ipanema Sunset Glow Oil

Sexy skin kissed by the light from sunrise to sunset on the beaches of Rio. Beautiful Brazilian bodies have a secret to that perfect glow. Brazilians know how to find the best light, day or night. Starting at sunrise, the beaches of Copacabana are packed all day with Brazilians at play, basking in the golden Rio sunlight. As the sun goes down, Brazilian lovers enjoy the romantic sunsets at Ipanema. The flickering light of dusk sets the romantic mood for passionate Brazilian nights.

The ultimate Brazilian secret to accentuate your delicious curves and highlight your best features. A skin softening oil with just the right amount of shimmer – not too much, not too little – just enough to reflect light beautifully on all skin tones. Infused with an addictive fragrance so every day you smell, look and feel like a Brazilian goddess.

Tracy Murphy for Kate Upton

o   Final Look: https://www.instagram.com/p/BifuuTaA66B/?hl=en&taken-by=tracymurphymua

o   “I used the Ipanema Sunset Glow Oil on Kate’s arms and legs, really blending it in for an even all over glow. I used a foundation brush and buffed it in around the collarbones, neck and décolletage. The result is stunning!!”

·         Quinn Murphy  for Lily Aldridge

o   Final Look: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bifi1Y0gOWH/?taken-by=quinnmurphy

o   “Before Lily was dressed I used the Copacabana Bronzing Glow Oil all over her body. Then I added the Ipanema Sunset Glow Oil to the places where the sun hits/highlight like the collarbone and center of the chest. The combination gave her that bronze glow that makes a red carpet!”

·         Emily Cheng for Yara Shahidi

o   Final Look: https://www.instagram.com/emilychengmakeup/?hl=en

o   “Once Yara was fully dressed I used a large fluffy eyeshadow brush and applied the Copacabana Bronzing Glow Oil on all the high points like her shoulder, collarbone and arms. Then I used my hands to spread and blend.”

·         Dionne Wynn for Tiffany Haddish

o   Final Look: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bifq0iGAlBT/?hl=en&taken-by=makeupbydionne

o   “I used the Copacabana Bronzing Glow Oil on Tiffany’s jawline, face, and forehead for a super glowy look!”

·         Frankie Boyd for Scarlett Johansson

o   Final Look: https://www.instagram.com/frankieboyd/?hl=en

o   “Scarlett’s glow was achieved using the Ipanema Sunset Oil Glow applied with

  • CREATE A SENSUOUS LUMINOSITY with two universal formulas

o   COPACABANA BRONZING GLOW OIL:

  • A subtle bronze tint with golden shimmer to warm and illuminate your skin.
  • Infused with our signature Cheirosa ‘62 Bum Bum Cream fragrance, leaving your skin deliciously scented with notes of pistachio and salted caramel

o   IPANEMA SUNSET GLOW OIL:

  • A translucent champagne shimmer to create a romantic, sunset radiance
  • Infused with our new tropical dream Cheirosa ‘77 fragrance, with romantic notes of pomelo, wild fig and Brazilian gardenia
  • TOUCHABLE SOFT, BRAZILIAN BABE SKIN:

o   Lightweight oil blends easily into your skin for instant hydration and a dewy finish.

o   Features our signature Brazilian Beauty Blend: Nourishing Cupacu Butter, anti-oxidant rich Acai Oil and conditioning Coconut Oil

$35.00 each, 2.5 fl. oz. / 75mL

Limited edition for Summer 2018, while supplies last

Sephora.com

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Mother’s Day Gift Ideas with Josie Maran Cosmetic Kits and Dr. Whitney Bowe New Book: The Beauty of Dirty Skin

Mother’s Day is almost here, but there’s no need to stress – just yet. If you haven’t found the perfect gift, we have you covered with ideas below from NYC celebrity dermatologist Dr. Whitney Bowe and Josie Maran, providing mom with the gift of gorgeous, glowing skin…because what Mom doesn’t want that?!
Revive, nourish and hydrate skin for an all-day poreless-looking glow with these multi-tasking, argan-infused gift sets from Josie Maran
Josie Maran Argan Beauty Canvas ($45.00 at josiemarancosmetics.com)
Josie Maran Argan Nourishing Kit ($100 at josiemarancosmetics)
The Beauty of Dirty Skin by Dr. Whitney Bowe ($23.00 at amazon.com and barnesandnoble.com)
In The Beauty of Dirty Skin, Celebrity NYC-based dermatologist Dr. Whitney Bowe shows readers that skin health is so much more than skin deep. With simple explanations of science, DIY practical at-home tricks and tweaks to make to your diet and beauty routine, and a life-changing 21-day program, this book is your roadmap to glowing skin from the inside out and the outside in.
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Style + Life + Fashion Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2018 and Activities: Woven Handbag, Mirror Sunglasses, Scented Soy Candle, Plush Robe, and Tassel Earrings

Mother’s Day is approaching soon!  We are only a few weeks away from showing our loved ones how special they are to us.  For me, Mother’s Day is about celebrating moms everywhere.

A few special touches include sending cards or flowers to my family and friends because we are truly a small cult.  Ultimately, we understand each other’s trials from teething to high school navigation.

And there’s a variety of mom types.  We have traditional moms, stepmoms, foster moms, and so forth.

Lastly, don’t forget to acknowledge those that have lost their mother.  Try to find a small token to celebrate them as an individual on this day.  A thoughtful option is to schedule a coffee date or spa treatment.

Mother’s Day is truly about celebrating the sisterhood of all women!

The Best Mother’s Day Activities:

  1.  Visit the local spa for a massage.
  2.  Get a manicure and pedicure.
  3.  Attend brunch with family.
  4.  Participate in Paint Nite.
  5.  Plant a garden.
  6.  Go to the movies.
  7. Take a mini-vacation.
  8. Attend afternoon tea.
  9. Do crafts together.
  10. Have a picnic.

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#Beychella 2018: The Fashion, Music, and Return of Destiny’s Child…Update

Beyonce performed for the annual Coachella Festival 2018.  This was a highly anticipated event-based upon her name alone.

The performance was streamed on Youtube with the hashtag #Beychella or #DestinysChild.

Kelly and Michelle joined the stage wearing camouflage inspired costumes.  Some are saying that it was the performance of the decade!

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Mother’s Day Gift: The RESCUEHER for Busy Moms

The RESCUEHER kit in basic black, pink or white is the perfect gift for the busy mom.

Chock full of 34 high quality, must-have cosmetic, personal, and beauty essentials for the on-the-go mom, RESCUEHER ensures she is never left in a pinch.  With products like BB cream, lip gloss, a contour pallet, makeup wipes, Advil, tweezers, earring backs and crazy glue for that broken heel or nail, she’ll be covered thanks to your Mother’s Day gift.

This versatile bag is perfect to keep in the car or at work or in her suitcase while traveling; it even doubles as a cross-body bag for a night out with leftover room to fit her smartphone, credit cards, and other basics.

 

 

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3 Body Luminizing Highlighter Alternatives for Fenty Beauty’s Body Lava

While we eagerly wait to purchase Fenty products I wanted to share three perfect body highlighter alternatives from the mineral makeup brand, jane iredale;  the leader in high-quality, professional makeup products, Mehron Makeup; and the world’s first zero-waste beauty brand, Ethique that will give you the same gorge color you’re craving — with clean ingredients!

  • jane iredale Golden Shimmer Face and Body Lotion ($32, janeiredale.com) A lightweight moisturizer that imparts an irresistible golden glow, designed to warm and smooth the complexion. Infused with Diamond dust, a unique mineral pigment from Mica delivers significant shimmer while Grapefruit and orange peel extracts brighten and illuminate the skin leaving a refreshing citrus scent.

How to use: Apply all over the face and body with fingers or a brush. To highlight the face, dab a small amount over foundation. To highlight the body, apply to décolleté, shoulders and legs.

  • Mehron Aura Bronzing Gel™ ($25.99, Amazon.com)  A unique, lightweight bronzing gel for all over body coverage. Aura Bronzing Gel™ gives any skin tone a beautiful, even, natural-looking glow that mimics the look of a day in the sun without the damaging effects.  A skin soothing gel blend of hydrating extracts of lemongrass, ginseng, chamomile, comfrey, cucumber, aloe vera and Japanese green tea with a generous helping of golden bronze shimmer will leave skin beautifully radiant. Complements all skin tones. Plus it’s free of oils and parabens.

How to use: Apply to clean dry skin and wait for 1-2 minutes before dressing.  Aura Bronzing Gel™ can be applied with a sponge or fingers.  Wash hands carefully after application.  Use alone or mix into a cream foundation for a natural, radiant glow.

  • Ethique Bombshell – The World’s First Natural Self-Tanning Bar ($32, Amazon.com) The world’s first solid self-tanning bar! Bombshell will leave you with kissably smooth, golden skin with no streaks. Bombshell contains a bronzer for those who want instant gratification in addition to its self-tanning properties. Each bar is equivalent to over two bottles of liquid tanner and comes in a box for easy storage in your bathroom. Color develops from 4 hours and is complete at 24 hours, and will last for up to 10 days if the skin is kept hydrated.

How to use: Ensure skin is freshly exfoliated (within 24 hours). Best results if the skin is moisturized 30 mins prior, or when just out of the shower so skin is still warm but dry. Slide bar several times down each leg (or area to be tanned.) Use less than you need. Massage in well and wash hands after application. Leave on. Color will develop from 2-4 hours and the final result will be present within 24 hours.

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Spring 2018 Beauty Products: Daily Routine and Travel Companions

Every year I like to share my list of spring beauty products.  With Easter being next weekend, this truly marks the beginning of the season!

Temperatures are becoming more humid and beauty products have to reflect the new season.  For example, moisturizers tend to be lightweight to counter-act sweating and environmental debris.

Featured Photo from Allure.com

My beauty products must also be good travel companions.  The warmer season generally includes family vacations, weekend trips, and packing a handbag for social events.

SPRING 2018 BEAUTY PRODUCTS LIST:

  1.  NIVEA Soft Moisturizer – I can. not. live. without this product.  The texture is smooth and perfect for my sensitive skin.  It’s also affordable and small enough to fit in my tote bag while shopping.
  2. Rimmel London – I purchased this amazing reddish-orange lipstick on a trip to the drugstore.  The color did not disappoint and complimented my skin-complexion.
  3. Arbonne Skin Firming Body Cream – This particular product was shipped to me.  I became a huge fan of Arbonne products after using the company’s face lotion for a few months.  Can’t wait to see results especially with the upcoming season’s skin-bearing shorts, skirts, and dresses.
  4. L. Jones Silky Regrowth Oil – This is another must-have product.  My hairstylist and good friend has an amazing hair care collection.  I suffer from dry skin and that includes my hair follicles.  She recommended this oil and I can not believe the health and shine of my hair.
  5. Jane Iredale Snap Happy Makeup Kit –  The company shared this goodie with me!  In terms of travel and packing fast, this three-tiered makeup kit is mineral based.  It includes powder, blush, and eyeshadow.
  6. Essie Nail Polish – When life gets too busy for a gel manicure, I always run to my signature nail polish.  Essie has two shades that work with my ever-changing wardrobe.  I’m generally wearing the color Watermelon or Truth or Bare.

Sidenote:  Don’t forget to purchase a new Spanx for those lightweight spring dresses!

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Cardi B’s MUA Reveals Her Under $20 Flawless Foundation/Contour Routine

Makeup artist Nichole Ray shared how she created rapper Cardi B’s glam beauty look she sported last weekend at the iHeartRadio Awards. She spilled she used Mehron Makeup’s Celebré Pro-HD™ Cream Foundation  – and revealed that she used the palette for Cardi’s flawless foundation and striking contour.

Mehron Makeup’s Celebré Pro-HD™ Cream Foundation is infused with powerful antioxidants of pomegranate and vitamin E combined with aloe vera that offers buildable coverage while leaving skin looking naturally flawless.

Mehrobn Celebré Pro-HD™ Cream Foundation 12 Color Contour/Highlight Palette ($69.88, Amazon.com)

Mehron Celebré Pro-HD Cream Foundation ($12.88, Amazon.com)

Satin-smooth foundation provides a wide variety of shades that offer buildable coverage while leaving skin looking naturally flawless.

Powerful antioxidants of pomegranate and vitamin E combined with aloe vera help soothe the skin.