May 26, 2016

Clinique Super City Block BB Cushion Compact Review & Swatches

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Clinique Super City Block BB Cushion Compact Broad Spectrum SPF 50 ($35) is a new BB cushion that launched for Summer 2016 that provides weightless coverage, SPF 50 protection, and a lasting matte finish to keep skin flawless and beautiful.

Cushion foundations and makeup are becoming increasing popular here in the US and I personally love seeing the evolution of the trend here on my home turf. You might recall Clinique was one of the first brands to introduce their Age Defense BB Cream to the beauty market when BB Creams were just gaining their footing here in the US. With the popularity of their Cheek Pop Blushes I don’t doubt that at some point we just might get a cushion blush from them as well!

It’s always nice to see Clinique embracing current trends because in most cases they get these trends right and that’s the case with their new Super City Block BB Cushion Compact. This isn’t a cushion makeup they just slapped together and quickly brought to market to appease a trend. There’s a good deal of thought that went into it and that shows in the formula and performance of the cushion.

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May 26, 2016

Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance Palette for Summer 2016

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Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance Palette

The new Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance Palette for Summer 2016 has arrived! This stunning palette combines dramatic berry tones along with a selection of neutrals to create modern, chic looks.

The palette contains a total of 14 shades, 11 of which are matte and three metallics as well as a dual-ended brush for application.

Shades include:

  • Tempera- Velvety beige with an ultra-matte finish
  • Golden Ochre- Earthy yellow with an ultra-matte finish
  • Vermeer- Iridescent shell with a metallic finish
  • Buon Fresco- Antique lavender with an ultra-matte finish
  • Antique Bronze- Metallic sable with a satin finish
  • Love Letter- Raspberry with an ultra-matte finish
  • Cyprus Umber- Dark coffee with an ultra-matte finish
  • Realgar- Brick with an ultra-matte finish
  • Warm Taupe- Earthy gray with an ultra-matte finish
  • Venetian Red- Crimson with an ultra-matte finish
  • Red Ochre- Sienna with an ultra-matte finish
  • Primavera- shimmery gold dust with a metallic finish
  • Burnt Orange- deep orange with an ultra-matte finish
  • Raw Sienna- neutral amber with an ultra-matte finish

The palette is $42 and available now at www.anastasiabeverlyhills.com and should launch shortly at ulta.com and sephora.com.

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May 25, 2016

Supernatural Rowena’s Makeup Possibly Revealed?

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I was talking on the phone with Dusty a few months ago and we got into a conversation about how fine Rowena from Supernatural looks. If you’re not a Supernatural fan girl or guy you likely have no idea what I’m talking about but for those who are I’m sure at some point you were left wondering what makeup Rowena was wearing. This is particularly the case for her eye makeup because that girl sports some fantastic eyeshadow looks!

At one point, I felt positive she was wearing Urban Decay Mildew Eyeshadow as across a few episodes she had on this stunning sparkly olive green on her eyes that flattered her creamy skin and gorgeous red hair perfectly.

In more recent, episodes you’ll catch her wearing a fuchsia and purple blue look.

I have to admit I’ve mused what Alanna Masterson wore on Talking Dead and Mercedes Mason’s might be wearing but Rowena aka Ruthie Connell beats both of them out with her dramatic eye looks.

If you follow the Darkness aka Amara aka Emily Swallow on Twitter she actually retweets a lot of makeup tidbits about Supernatural. Recently, she disclosed the shade of greige nail polish she was wearing when stroking Dean’s face. Hey, you know you likely had a brief moment where you wish that was you stroking Dean’s fast but the thought was super quickly overtaken by, “OMG THAT NAIL POLISH IS SO FLEEK!”

Up until now mum has been the word on Rowena’s makeup but recently the makeup artist for Supernatural shared a little bit of what might be on her eyes. Looks like Make Up For Ever and Charlotte Tilbury are two names mentioned. Hm..! There goes my theory about Urban Decay!

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May 25, 2016

Give Me All The New Lush Soaps for Summer 2016

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Heads up, Lushies! Brand new Lush Soaps are winging there way into stores for Summer 2016 and online for purchase now if you’re a bit impatient! One happens to be a mix of peppermint oil and maple syrup. Yeah, mental cringe because how does peppermint and maple syrup even work together!? But knowing Lush it probably smells some kind of wonderful.

Oh, 80’s moment! Some Kind of Wonderful FTW!

Let’s take a look at the new Lush soaps!

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May 25, 2016

The Older I Get, The More I Appreciate Natural Makeup Looks

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Lately, I feel like the older I get the more I appreciate natural makeup looks. I never thought there would come a time in my life where I felt like shimmer and sparkle eyeshadow was too much. But lately, that’s exactly how I feel!

Don’t get me wrong I still love me some sparkly eyeshadow but sometimes a simple wash of matte tan on my eyes is all I need to look fresh and natural. Plus with the warmer weather headed our way lightweight makeup is always a plus!

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