Top 10 Beauty Products of 2011: 1-5

Top 10 Products that were introduced in 2011

I have to say there were many products that made our Fall, Spring and Summer, these are a few of the BEST (in my humble opinion, but not limited too) Its so hard for a girl to limit herself.

1. NARS ILLUMINATOR

The NARS Illuminator made number one because it’s the best product introduced in 2011.  The Illuminator is a multi use face product that gives skin a refreshed luminosity with make it glittery. It’s designed to highlight the cheekbones, maybe the arch of the brow, warmth to foundation etc. I love to use it a number of ways. 1. Laguna, I mix with my foundation because it gives a beautiful glow to the skin. Super Orgasm is great to place on the cheekbones.  NARS created 4 colors for all shades; Cocapanna, Orgasm, Super Orgasm and Laguna can be used along or in combination. They refresh and enhance the skin for a glorious complete look.  With one little bottle you can reveal a totally new you!!

2. Too Faced Size Queen Mascara

Size QUEEN MASCARA is my NEW BESTIE
A mascara and brush that work together to create brilliant lashes. 
Too Faced has infused keratin, feed the lashes while giving it major curl. Look I know that the bush is a little wide, but its soooooooooooooo worth using it and taking your time until you get used to the corkscrew-shaped brush. The bristles are made to lengthen and add volume Just one coat will totally get you hooked!! Size does matter!! J

3. Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment in Sugar Honey



Sugar Honey Tinted Lip Treatment is a lip treatment with a warm nude tint. The versatile formula allows for buildable coverage to customize a sheer or rich hue and is the perfect partner to the bestselling Sugar Lip Treatment SPF 15. 


The SPF 15 is formulated with natural ingredients that feed and protect the lips from the sun. The Sugar Lip Treatment Brand ensures long-lasting moisture while hydrating while enriched with antioxidant-rich vitamins to defend against wrinkle-causing free radicals from damaging UVA/B rays.

4.  BB Balm: Dr. Jart’s Water Fuse Beauty Balm SPF 25 PA++ 


This one-step skin perfecting balm is taking over the Beauty world. Beauty Balm or BB minimizes the need for foundation and/or concealer. There are rumors that it may be waterproof.  I fell in love with this product using in on a photo shoot and it gave a model a totally new face. My only complaint about this product is that it’s not available in enough colors.  

I read the reason for the models new face was this BB is a moisturizer, sunscreen, and treatment serum, in one bottle. That’s a Make up artist dream. Dr. Jart's Advanced Water Bead Technology is made up of 50 percent water, which helps to hydrate and maintain healthy moisture for a fresh look. This BB includes sunscreen that protects the skin from UVA and UVB rays.

            

 5. Boscia Revitalizing Black Hydration Gel 


After the first use you can see changes in the skin. When we have problems with the skin, we want them fixed ASAP, or at least that’s the way I am. And like so many of the Boscia Product this new introduction to the line has not let me down.

This Hydration gel contains a full range of ultra powerful ingredients. It’s a light and hydrating formula while refining the texture skin.  It also minimizes the look of pores and brightens and clarifies the overall complexion.  The main ingredients are Artichoke leaf extract, which improves elasticity to tighten the pore walls. Charcoal absorbs excess oil and impurities as it detoxifies. Vitamin C helps brighten skin and minimize fine lines. After the first use you can see changes in the skin. When we have problems with the skin, we want them fixed ASAP, or at least that’s the way I am.

Enjoy Beauties Top 5 are on the way!!

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Where to Get these Goodies: Try your vendors or your local Sephora, Ulta or Department store. 

Top 10 Products of 2011 : 6-10

Top 10 Products that were introduced in 2011

I have to say there were many products that made our Fall, Spring and Summer, these are a few of the BEST (in my humble opinion, but not limited too) Its so hard for a girl to limit herself.

10. The new packaging from Smashbox.

This packaging is idea, because it allows you access to your entire product. The old containers are a distant memory and thank goodness so if you loves the Photo finish Primer, but hated the container, give it another try the packaging won’t disappoint. Why this product is worth getting to know.  The Photo Finish Hydrating Foundation Primer is 
a hydrating foundation primer refreshing to the skin. 

Smashbox know that hydration is essential for healthier, younger looking skin and when you skin looks better your makeup looks even better.  Primer fills in any fine lines as pores and provides a protective barrier for the make up to guide on. This primer gives your complexion a moisture boost while remaining oil free and lightweight.

9. Urban Decay 24/7 Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner 


UD introduced this precision liquid eyeliner that is Fantastic to say the least. They make the list because of the brush, it assures that you draw waterproof liquid lines that a slick and thin or wide and sharp. The formula is available in long-lasting matte, and with shimmery shades that are true to the color matching packaging. So they are able to find in any style. There are 11 long-lasting, highly pigmented colors to choose from. Just throwing out there that Perversion, a carbon black and Smog reigning among my must haves.  There were a few liners that were introduced this year, but these by far take the cake and live up to their name 24/7. 

8. Laura Mercier Caviar Eye Liner 


Laura Mercier introduced Caviar Eye Liner, a semi-crème eyeliner that is velvety / matte finish that gives pure rich color. This eyeliner made the list because of the quality of the product as well as allowing even a novice to make a smoky eye life a pro. I personally recommend this product because of the texture that helps to prevent fall out. It comes in 3 basic colors: Black, Navy=Midnight and Brown= Chestnut staying true to the traditional LM client, bit it’s a must have for every one. They can be used wet or dry.

7. BareMinerals READY Eye Shadows

BareMinerals has come a long way!!! Especially, when it comes to the eye shadow arena.  BE has started making pressed eye shadow duos with intense color and anti-aging benefits. With these new kits you are getting the best of both worlds. These eye shadows are soft and beautiful and are available in array vibrant colors. Each duo is paired in complementary colors that assure creating the perfect eye. There are over 10 new colors that were introduced in late fall.

6. Bliss: The Youth As We Know It Starter Set 


Bliss is among my top favorites for skin care, but this kit is new even though the products themselves aren’t. So I guess that I kind of cheated.  This set has four turn-back-time products for a complete anti aging skincare regime. Cleanse: Dissolve makeup and impurities with the Anti-Aging Cleanser. Treat: Pat the Anti-Aging Eye cream around the eye area. Moisturize: Safeguard skin the in the morning with the SPF 30 Anti-Aging Moisture Lotion. Renew: Visibly reduce wrinkles with two times the power using the Anti-Aging Night Cream.  “Based on the top 10 anti aging ingredients estheticians at Bliss spas have used during their years of giving great face, this legendary lineup is perfect for anyone battling wrinkles, fine lines, dark spots, and dull skin.” Bliss.com

Enjoy Beauties Top 5 are on the way!!

*Pictures provided by Sephora.com and Bliss.com

Where to Get these Goodies: Try your vendors or your local Sephora, Ulta or Department store.  

TooFaced After Christmas Sale

Who Doesn't LOVE a Sale?? 

Do you have a Product that a Friend has, but you couldn't find it?

Too Faced Cosmetics is having a SALE on all vintage Products!!!! 

These are all products that are no longer available for sale in you local Too faced retailers. 

A Few Fav's: 

Bronzed and Beautiful $19.00

Mirror Mirror Gloss $8.00

There's a ton of goodies for the grabbin'

Enjoy My Beauties!! 

Where to go: www.toofaced.com 

*pictures provided by www.toofaced.com 

On the 1st day of Christmas

On the 1^st Day of Christmas…

My True Love gave to me… Jewelry Box with a Look for Night and Day

LORAC has continued to put the glitz and glamour of red-carpet beauty into the hands of women all over the world. And for Christmas we can expect nothing less, with tons of kits that feature their signature lip-glosses and shadows that have a low destruction rate. I have taken these shadows on shoots and they stand up to travel and my occasional temper tantrum when cleaning my kit. (Don’t Judge Me) J

This year their featured Holiday kit is a keepsake jewelry box that features gorgeous red-carpet makeup that should be on every Beauties wish list. 

Inside you will find a dazzling bronzing powder that I tend to use more as a shadow then a Bronzer. Two beautiful, high-shine high impact lip glosses that will give your lips a look made for the new year in Rose and Peach, both will work on all skin types. They all tend to melt right into the skin. LORAC believes that every Beauty needs brown and black eyeliner in their arsenal and last but not least this kit contains two shadow palettes with over 30 colors that also contains a coordinating blush plus that will allow you to create looks for day and night. 


Now really who can Ask for anything more!!!

Merry Christmas Happy Chanukah Beauties! Enjoy and Be Safe and Be Gorgeous!!

 Price: $56.00

How can you get your hands on these Goodies:

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www.sephora.com  

*Pictures provided by Sephora.com   

On the 2nd Day of Christmas...

On the 2^nd Day of Christmas…

My True Love gave to me… Sugar Plum Glam

Fresh is known for the quality of the products and this Holiday season it’s no different. This Four piece will assure to any Beauty is giving their best face.  The Sugar line Lip Treatment is truly a favorite of mine and has been since I laid eyes on these little treasures. There are a number of colors, but the Plum has proven to be the winner in my heart and every holiday season Fresh never lets me down and places it in a kit J

The Sugar Plum Tinted Lip Treatment has a SPF of 15 and is nourishing to the lip, and provides deep plum tint that allows for buildable coverage for a sheer look or a rich pop of color. Supernova Mascara's glossy jet-black formula thickens, and lengthens for life fluffy lashes. Twilight Freshface Glow is a sheer illuminating cream that instantly provides a glow that will look nice on any Beauty’s skin tones and is great to place on the cheek bones. Last but not least perfect make begins with good skincare and the Soy Face Cleanser, is a great way to start. The soy formula is light, but removes residue without over drying the skin. 

Enjoy Beauties and protect those lips from the cold this winter

Price: $28.00

How can you get your hands on these Goodies:

www.fresh.com

www.sephora.com   

On the 3rd Day of Christmas...

On the 3rd Day of Christmas…

My True Love gave to me… The Gift of Gold

Seductive Gold - Argan Oil Infused Color Collection

Josie Maran is the Queen of Argan Oil Beauty. She has created a full line of beauty that is infused with the multi use product. Over the last 5 years or say “we” in the beauty world as well as consumers have become obsessed with this hidden jewel of the earth. Josie is also one of the top producing natural lines that is making great strides with making “good for you” make up inside and out.

Josie has brought us a holiday kit that pays homage to Morocco, the home of Argan Oil. 
 She has packed this kit with top Josie Maran beauty essentials and exclusive gold highlighting oil that’s ideal for getting a gorgeous golden glow this holiday season.

So what Goodies are in this fabulous kit? A Petal Pink Color stick which is a settle pink that can be used on many skin tones. R.E.M. Pen in Glitz shadow, which is nice gold shimmer that’s going to be a beautiful look for New Years.   A girl can never have too many black liners, that’s a rule the I live by and this JM Black Liner is no different, its great for winter, but its not ideal for night out.  Optimism is a great gloss that is sheer shimmery nude and you can finish your look with JM’s Illuminator is a Sheer Gold Glow that will provide your season angelic look. And last but not least if the deal couldn’t get any better there’s a travel sized Pure Argan Oil. The Josie Maran's signature 100% pure cure-all is rich in Vitamin E and essential fatty acids to protect, nourish, and restore skin. You can use this an everyday moisturizer or a quick fix for hair, nails, elbows and knees. It’s a quick cure for split ends, and a healing treatment for cracked cuticles. 


  

Price: $54.00

How can you get your hands on these Goodies:

www.josiemarancosmetics.com

www.sephora.com   

*Pictures provided by Josie Maran Cosmetics  

On the 4th Day of Christmas...

On the 4^th Day of Christmas…

My True Love gave to me… Bronzed & beautiful Gild-y as charged, Year Round!! 

One of the biggest pet peeves about the wintertime is that our skin changes and looses color and it’s just not as vibrant. Right?! The Good people at Benefit have designed a kit to assure that we have the summers glow year round. This years holiday kit is packed full of product that we will be able to try now and if we fall in love its available year round. That’s one reason why I love Benefit; they typically fill their kits with things that are available ANY time. Bronzed & beautiful Gild-y as charged is packed with many of Benefits top sellers like 

High Beam which is a high lighting complexion enhancer, Hoola, which is a bronzed powder that is packaged for travel. It provides a sun kissed tint. It gives a natural finish ensures that you never look like a tan gone wrong. Gilded, (which is one of my new favorite things) is a peachy orange gold highlighter) and lat but not least the signature mascara BADgal on deep brown that will grantee longer lashes.

Enjoy Beauties!!

Price: $38.00

Where can you find it:

www.benefitcosmetics.com

www.sephora.com 

www.ulta.com

*Pictures provided by www.sephora.com