Wednesday, October 31, 2018
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Last Minute Halloween Picks from Smashbox, Streekers and Mamonde
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Halloween is a few days away, and I thought that I would share some great options that can help you complete your costume, and remove all of that makeup at the end of the night. Check out my top picks from Streekers, Smashbox Cosmetics and Mamonde.
Streekers Wild Weekend Hair Color ($5.98 at Streekers.com): Halloween is the perfect occasion to adorn your tresses with fun temporary colors, and STREEKERS Wild Weekend Hair Color is a great choice. Add the most-have essentials for your costume with temporary hair color from Streekers.
Available in 8 colorageous shades. Streekers lets you create the absolute look without the commitment of permanent color.
According to STREEKERS,
STREEKERS is true temporary hair color with a difference. Instant. Liquid. Washes out when you want it out. Not a mascara, not a crayon, not a paint. But a cool new hair color that uses innovative technology. In 8 vibrant colors: pink, blue, ultra violet, red, green, yellow, orange, purple.
STREEKERS is a stroke of genius at a moment's notice. It's so easy to apply with a sleek, sponge-tip applicator that ensures perfect coverage and control. Streekers can be used over mousse, styling gel or wax and followed by hair spray. Best of all, you can brush your hair after Streekers dries. It won't flake off (unlike other bright temporary hair colors). Your hair will be soft and the color will remain vibrant. STREEKERS shades are vivid on blondes and blonde streaks and show as subtle highlights on darker hair.
According to Smashbox,
A metallic liquid lip that glides on with the full coverage of a liquid lipstick and the high shine of a lip gloss in a single coat.
Available in a range of maxed-out metallic shades, this lightweight and comfortable liquid gel formula has a reflective finish that creates the appearance of more plump, full lips. It's non-gritty and features a foolproof cone-shaped applicator that distributes an even layer of product. Smashbox’s pro artists maxed out the mirror-like shine in this formula by infusing it with four levels of pearls that capture and reflect light from every angle. The result is a magic trick of light to make lips look fuller in any light and every picture.
According to Mamonde,
A cleansing oil and foamy cleanser in one super gentle, rose-infused formula.
Your K-Beauty "double cleanse", simplified! Mamonde's Petal Spa Oil to Foam Cleansing Oil is a transforming cleansing oil with a subtle rose aroma that transitions to a light, airy foam with water for gentle yet effective cleansing.
Damask rose is known for its intensive hydrating and soothing properties and exquisite scent. Early in the morning, from May to June only, trained specialists work tirelessly to hand-pick the highest-quality, 100% USDA-certified organic damask roses.
Through years of loving research, Mamonde has discovered and captured the vital beauty secrets of flowers. Suitable for all skin types. This product is Vegan certified.
Directions: Dispense desired amount on fingers and gently smooth onto dry face. Apply a small amount of water to make a creamy foam and massage. Rinse with lukewarm water.
Ingredients: Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Hexylene Glycol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Sodium Chloride, Lauryl Methyl Gluceth-10 Hydroxypropyldimonium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Phosphate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipotassium Phosphate, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Germ Extract, Tocopherol, 1,2-Hexanediol.
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Monday, October 29, 2018
Shu Uemura La Maison du Chocolat Collection | Review and Swatches
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I recently mentioned that I haven't been in the least bit moved by most of the fall and holiday collections that I have seen– to the extent that I haven't made any sort of effort to even go look at or swatch very many. One of the notable exceptions has been the new limited edition Shu Uemura Holiday Collection, La Maison du Chocolat, which is both breathtaking and utterly delectable. In fact, this collection really excited me at first glance. I should note that Shu is one of those brands with which I have had a long-standing love affair that dates back to being a late teenager/young adult–when my mom first introduced to their makeup. Therefore, I maintain a visceral and emotional reaction to their products, and their products still fill me with wonder and excitement. Very few brands elicit that type of reaction in me anymore, and therefore I am very pleased to share their new collections with you. I have most of the pieces from the launch, but not all.
La Maison du Chocolat Ganache & Praliné Eye Shadow Palette is available in two lovely color stories: Dark Cacao and Framboise Berry– of which I have the former ($99.00 for 8 x 1.0g. / 0.03 oz. from Shu Uemura USA and $115.00 from Shu Uemura Canada):
First, if you haven't experienced Shu's powder shadows, you are in for a real treat. They are ultra-finely milled, creamy and silky to the touch and beautifully pigmented. They glide across the skin effortlessly, deposit color evenly and they blend like a dream. Dark Cacao consists of a combination of shimmer and matte shades that offer a good balance between warm and cool toned colors.
The 8 shadow palette includes a mirror the full-size of the lid and a small sponge-tip applicator and dual-sided brush. Both tools will suffice for travel, but I much prefer using higher quality full-size brushes.
According to Shu Uemura,
Limited edition palettes feature 8 special eye shadow shades, exclusively designed for Shu Uemura 2018 holiday collection with La Maison du Chocolat.
Mix and match the irresistible shades for festive eye makeup looks. with a package inspired by a box of assorted chocolates, each palette features deliciously fragranced colors with silicone-coated powders that glide smoothly onto eyes.
Choose: Dark Cacao for bold chic looks or Framboise Berry for more sweet elegance.
First, if you haven't experienced Shu's powder shadows, you are in for a real treat. They are ultra-finely milled, creamy and silky to the touch and beautifully pigmented. They glide across the skin effortlessly, deposit color evenly and they blend like a dream. Dark Cacao consists of a combination of shimmer and matte shades that offer a good balance between warm and cool toned colors.
The 8 shadow palette includes a mirror the full-size of the lid and a small sponge-tip applicator and dual-sided brush. Both tools will suffice for travel, but I much prefer using higher quality full-size brushes.
Limited edition palettes feature 8 special eye shadow shades, exclusively designed for Shu Uemura 2018 holiday collection with La Maison du Chocolat.
Mix and match the irresistible shades for festive eye makeup looks. with a package inspired by a box of assorted chocolates, each palette features deliciously fragranced colors with silicone-coated powders that glide smoothly onto eyes.
Choose: Dark Cacao for bold chic looks or Framboise Berry for more sweet elegance.
TOP ROW:
Left to Right: Dark neutral matte brown, warm golden taupe shimmer, cool cranberry shimmer and matte ivory.
BOTTOM ROW:
The packaging embodies the idea of giving or receiving a luxurious box of chocolates.
There is no fragrance whatsoever to any of these beautiful eyeshadows.
Choose: Dark Cacao for bold chic looks or Framboise Berry for more sweet elegance.
I have never been a fan of matte lipsticks because I find most of them drying and unforgiving on the lips. They often feel heavy, thick and imposing and they are most often quite flat and lack dimension and visual interest. However, Shu Uemura has cracked the code on creating a gorgeous matte lipstick that isn't drying in the least and that has a feather-weight ultra-creamy consistency that feels very comfortable on the lips. Furthermore, it glides across the lips effortlessly, deposits color evenly, and it neither bleeds nor settles into lip lines. Additionally it doesn't look flat and dry and it lasts for many hours. These lipsticks also smell and taste like high quality European chocolates, but that does fade after a few minutes. These gorgeous lipsticks are available in 6 luscious colors, and fortunately I have all of them to share with you.
Delicious color matte lipstick with a chocolate fragrance and limited edition package for Shu Uemura x La Maison du Chocolat holiday collection.
A smooth matte finish and all-day comfort that helps to maintain moisturized lips. the hybrid pigments also ensure pure color payoff - the color you see is the color you get.
Available in 6 indulgent colors - deep cranberry / salty caramel / cassis berry / ripe cherry / raspberry syrup / blackberry.
Left to Right:
Deep Cranberry is deep mid-tone red
Salty Caramel is a stunning burnt peach nude
Cassis Berry is a mid-tone raspberry
Ripe Cherry is a blackened deep red
Raspberry Syrup is a deep blue-based raspberry red
Black Berry is a blackened deep vampy wine
Note that while these are matte lipsticks that they are neither flat, nor do they lack dimension.
I am obsessed with this Rouge Unlimited formula, it is truly sublime. These lipsticks have a luminous satin finish, a rich and creamy consistency that hydrates the lips and makes them soft and smooth. The lipsticks glide across the lips effortlessly, deposit color evenly and they neither bleed into lip lines, nor do they pool. They are long-wearing, boast the perfect amount of cushion for comfortable wear, and they are utterly gorgeous! Furthermore, they have the same delectable chocolate fragrance as the Rouge Unlimited Supreme Matte Lipsticks.
Delicious satin lipstick with a chocolate fragrance and limited edition package for shu uemura x La Maison du Chocolat holiday collection.
This satin lipstick comes with a vivid color payoff and a layable, light texture that is buildable. infused with moisture lock cream, it helps your lips to stay smooth and moisturized.
Left to Right:
Caramel Toffy is a warm, burnt caramel
Hazelnut Ganache is a blackened burgundy with a touch of brown
Raspberry Purée is a dark, blackened raspberry
Framboise Sorbet is a dark, rich strawberry
Available in 4 irresistible colors - caramel toffy/raspberry purée / framboise sorbet/hazelnut ganache.
If you love metallic lips for the holidays, then behold the most glorious examples from Shu's Maison du Chocolat collection. Called a lip liner, you apply this with a brush-laden wand like a lip gloss, but it is thin and immediately adheres to the lips and imparts serious metallic luminosity. I tried it alone and it was too intensely metallic for my daily use, but found that wearing it under a gloss offered the type of cushion and shine that I really like. It is available in two shades, and I have both to share with you. Additionally, there is no flavor or scent to either of them.
With its limited edition package for Shu Uemura's 2018 holiday collection with La Maison du Chocolat, the magical lip liner accentuates your lips with delicious metallic colors. it to contour your lips and give a twist to your festive look.
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Star Dust Rosé is a gorgeous metallic rose gold
Star Dust Gold is a metallic yellow gold
Available in 2 sparkling shades - star dust gold star dust rosé.
La Maison du Chocolat Creamy Dome Blusher in Passion Fruit Macaron ($30.00 from Shu Uemura USA and $36.00 from Shu Uemura Canada):
This lovely and emollient cream blush has a lovely emollient texture that effortlessly glides across the skin, depositing color evenly, and without settling into, or emphasizing, pores and fine lines. It sets quickly, and I find that it doesn't budge once it does. However, my cheeks aren't in the least bit oily, and therefore your wear-time might vary. Available in two shades, of which I have Passion Fruit Macaron, this blush offers a natural finish which is neither flat, nor too luminous. Instead, it offers a lit from within glow without any glittery particles.
This lovely and emollient cream blush has a lovely emollient texture that effortlessly glides across the skin, depositing color evenly, and without settling into, or emphasizing, pores and fine lines. It sets quickly, and I find that it doesn't budge once it does. However, my cheeks aren't in the least bit oily, and therefore your wear-time might vary. Available in two shades, of which I have Passion Fruit Macaron, this blush offers a natural finish which is neither flat, nor too luminous. Instead, it offers a lit from within glow without any glittery particles.
Exclusively created for 2018 holiday collection with La Maison du Chocolat, cream blush with its cocooning texture and macaron-inspired colors brighten up your cheeks for the festive season.
Available in 2 colors - rose petal macaron and passion fruit macaron.
Passion Fruit Macaron is a clear and vibrant light orange shade.
La Maison du Chocolat Shimmery Powder in Luster Gold Dust is stunning pale gold.
La Maison du Chocolat Shimmery Powder in Luster Gold Dust ($36.00 from Shu Uemura USA and $40.00 from Shu Uemura Canada):
There is something magical about a little extra shimmer during the holidays, and Shu's Shimmery Powder in Luster Gold Dust is a finely-milled shimmery powder that can be dusted on your face, on your body, and it can be used as a highlighter, added to blush or used as an eyeshadow. You can apply it with your fingers, or a brush, and for a foiled effect silly use a damp brush, makeup sponge or finger.
There is something magical about a little extra shimmer during the holidays, and Shu's Shimmery Powder in Luster Gold Dust is a finely-milled shimmery powder that can be dusted on your face, on your body, and it can be used as a highlighter, added to blush or used as an eyeshadow. You can apply it with your fingers, or a brush, and for a foiled effect silly use a damp brush, makeup sponge or finger.
A loose type shimmery powder with the limited edition La Maison du Chocolat packaging, it adds a sprinkling of gold dust to your face, by using it as a blush, highlighter or even eye shadow.
Available in 2 shimmery shades - luster gold dust and luster rosé dust.
La Maison du Chocolate Ultim8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil ($43.00 for 5.07 oz and $91.00 for 15.22 oz. from Shu Uemura USA and $49.00 for 5.07 oz. and $99.00 for 15.22 oz. from Shu Uemura Canada): This ultra-luxe rich and emollient cleansing oil has a luscious lightweight consistency that leaves skin soft, smooth, supple and luxuriously hydrated. While it can be used by all skin types, I suspect that it will be coveted by people with normal to dry skin. When water is introduced, this cleansing oil also transforms into a rich and creamy milky emulsion that gently removes every trace of dirt and makeup without ever stripping the skin, and it leaves skin velvety soft and smooth without leaving behind a greasy residue. It has a warm and creamy aroma that I find intoxicatingly delicious, but it doesn't smell like chocolate as the collection name might lead you to believe.
According to Shu Uemura,
Shu Uemura's best-selling cleansing oil is transformed into a special package for La Maison du Chocolat holiday collection.
Cashmere skin quality: ultime8 complex delivers softer, smoother and moisturized skin for an exquisite makeup finish. The precious essence of 8 exquisite botanical origin oils has been merged together. These oils, carefully sought out from Chinese medicines and beauty oils all over the world, are proven to have the highest skincare efficacy. Utlime8 cleansing oil effortlessly removes all make-up and impurities.
Shu Uemura's best-selling cleansing oil is transformed into a special package for La Maison du Chocolat holiday collection.
Cashmere skin quality: ultime8 complex delivers softer, smoother and moisturized skin for an exquisite makeup finish. The precious essence of 8 exquisite botanical origin oils has been merged together. These oils, carefully sought out from Chinese medicines and beauty oils all over the world, are proven to have the highest skincare efficacy. Utlime8 cleansing oil effortlessly removes all make-up and impurities.
1. take 3-4 pumps of cleansing oil onto the palms of hands.
2. gently smooth over the face.
3. wet face to emulsify cleansing oil.
4. rinse thoroughly with water.
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Sunday, October 28, 2018
Boxwalla Beauty Box October Breast Cancer Awareness Featuring 5YINA
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Boxwalla enthusiasts know that Boxwalla's green beauty boxes are an extraordinary value, and that the products themselves are nothing short of spectacular. Their carefully curated beauty boxes are a tremendous value, with steep discounts, and they feature truly covet-worthy luxury organic beauty products.
This month, to raise awareness for breast health, Boxwalla is thrilled to announce a very special collaboration with a skincare brand that they have used and loved for a while now: 5YINA. They are trained in Traditional Chinese Medicine and formulate their products based on this ancient science.
Featured in this special purchase:
5YINA: Guiying Décolletage Treatment ($65.00 for this one-time box):
A luxurious treatment balm from 5YINA, created to nourish the skin on the neck, chest and breasts. Specially formulated using carefully selected Chinese medicinal plants to promote lymphatic circulation and prevent stagnation. These plants help with breast distention, minor lumps, and promoting lymphatic drainage in addition to improving elasticity and skin texture.
With this new product, 5YINA hopes to inspire more women to pay more attention to their breast health. All proceeds from this sale will go to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
SPECIAL OFFER: When you purchase GUIYING (until October 31st), from the Boxwalla website (under one-time boxes), you will also receive 2 of their exquisite and very hydrating DIVINE ALL SEASONS Biocellulose sheet masks (value of $40). We hope this encourages you to slow down, MASK & MASSAGE & pay attention to your breast health. We also hope this encourages you to get regular check-ups AND give yourself regular ‘self-exams’. FREE U.S. Shipping.
About 5YINA:
5YINA was founded by practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Angela Chau and Ervina Wu. Angela is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist who studied plant biology in UC Berkeley and then went on to do a Masters in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Ervina received a Ph.D. in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with an emphasis on Dermatology from Zhejiang Chinese Medical University.
Known for their exquisite skincare that combines modern research with TCM, 5YINA recently launched a very special décolletage treatment balm: GUIYING. The creation and formulation of Guiying took two years in the making. Ervina herself is a breast cancer survivor and this was a very special and meaningful project for the 5YINA team, inspired by women, to celebrate women.
Guiying is named for a legendary heroine from the Song Dynasty and is a luxuriously luscious pink balm that was created to be used on the décolletage. This treatment is a way to not only nourish and treat the delicate skin on the neck, underarm and breasts, but also to inspire women to massage and pay attention to their breasts and their breast health. It has been specially formulated with Chinese medicinal plants to help with breast distention, minor lumps and to promote lymphatic drainage, in addition to improving elasticity and skin texture.
This luxurious treatment balm features carefully selected Chinese medicinal plants that help with breast distention, minor lumps, and promoting lymphatic drainage in addition to improving elasticity and skin texture. With this new product, we hope to inspire more women to pay more attention to their breast health.
Nourish delicate skin on your neck, chest, and breasts with this luxuriant and revitalizing treatment balm. Formulated with potent medicinal plants to promote lymphatic circulation and prevent stagnation. Infused in nourishing botanical oils and butters to restore skin elasticity, repair free radical damage, and stretch marks. A daily ritual keeps your skin firm, radiant, and luscious.
Directions: Apply a small amount on neck, chest, and breasts. Taking this moment to relax and indulge in the sensual, revitalizing fragrance of GUIYING. Massage around the décolletage region in circular motions, paying extra attention to the breasts and underarm areas. Use daily for smooth, healthy skin and tissues.
Ingredients: Butyrospermum parkii (Shea) Butter*, Sesamum indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil*, Cyperus rotundus (Xiang Fu) Extract, Forsythia suspensa (Lian Qiao) Extract*, Spatholobus suberectus (Ji Xue Teng) Extract, Vaccaria segetalis (Wang Bu Liu Xing) Extract, Lycopus lucidus (Ze Lan) Extract, Arnebia euchroma (Zi Cao) Extract, Ricinus communis (Castor) Seed Oil*, Theobroma grandiflorum (Cupuacu) Butter+, Astrocaryum murumuru Butter+, Citrus junos tanaka (Yuzu), Monarda fistulosa (Wild Bergamot)*, Leptospermum scoparium (Manuka)+, Nelumbo nucifera (Lotus), Magnolia denudata, Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract*, Geraniol**, Linalool**. *Organic. + Wild-crafted, ^ EcoCert compliant, **Naturally occurring in essential oils.
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Instantly awakens and rejuvenates your skin with the Divine Biocellulose Mask. Inspired by ancient wisdom of Chinese Medicine and created with modern alchemy, this mask delivers a spa quality facial with holistic herbs and skin-plumping peptides to help protect, brighten, and firm your skin in 30 minutes. A single application yields a visibly hydrated, luminous, and supple complexion.
For all skin types during all seasons.
Directions: 1) Start with clean, dry skin. Unfold and remove white backing from cellulose mask.
2) Press mask gel-side down gently onto face, aligning cutouts to the eyes, nose, and mouth. Remove blue mesh backing. 3) Leave mask on 15-30 minutes. Take this opportunity to breath, relax, and meditate. 4) Peel mask off and massage the remaining botanical serum gently onto face, neck, and décolletage. 5) While skin is still damp, follow up with your seasonal 5YINA beauty oil to seal in moisture. Skin feels instantly rejuvenated.
Featured Bioactives:
• Schisandra Berries: prized adaptogen that addresses damage and creates a healing, protective barrier.
• Goji Berries: A nutrient dense berry packed with super-oxidants and beta carotene that helps to repair and impart a healthy glow to skin. Known to promote longevity.
• Peony Root: A powerful anti-inflammatory botanical that conditions, protects and illuminates skin.
• Job's Tears: An ancient grain with anti-allergy properties to calm and clarify skin.
Ingredients: Aqua (Water), Glycerin, VP Copolymer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium hyaluronate, Caprylyl glycol, Allantoin, *Calendula officinalis flower extract, *Aloe vera, Schisandra chinensis extract, Lycium barbarum (goji) berries extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate (licorice) extract, Centella asiatica (gotu kola) extract, Hydrolyzed rice extract, Evening primrose oil, Cellulose, Caprylyl glycol, Zingiber officinale (ginger) root extract, Ziziphus jujuba (jujube) fruit extract, Prunus mume (Japanese apricot) extract, Cnidium officinale (Japanese chuan xiong) root extract, Angelica acutiloba (Japanese angelica) root extract, Coix lacryma-jobi ma-yuen (job's tears) seed extract , Eugenia caryophyllus (clove) flower extract, Bletilla striata (Chinese ground orchid) root extract, Trichosanthes kirilowii (Chinese snake gourd) root extract, Paeonia albiflora (peony) root extract, Rubus coreanus (Chinese raspberries) extract, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Pentapeptide-18, Acetyl octapeptide-3. *Certified Organic.
$65.00 from Boxwalla (Affiliate Links).
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