Susan Thompson Cosmetics Launches Vegan Makeup Brushes

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Susan Thompson Cosmetics has launched a line of vegan makeup brushes that are high quality and affordable. These beautiful brushes are worthy of your consideration if you are looking to replace  old brushes, or you are looking to find the perfect gift for someone on your holiday gift list.

Susan Thompson Cosmetics Donates 30% of the Proceeds from October Sales to St. Judes

My close friend, and celebrity makeup artist, Susan Thompson, has always believed in giving back, and in October she is donating 30% of the proceeds from the sale of her fantastic makeup line to St. Judes. Click here to shop (Unaffiliated Links).

This is also the perfect time to get your very own Lola's Secret Lipstick (Reviewed HERE)–  that Susan Thompson Cosmetics graciously named after Lola's Secret Beauty Blog! It's the perfect pink lipstick, if ever there was one!

Susan Thompson Cosmetics Partners with Perfect365 to Give Users Flawless Makeovers | 15% Off Susan Thompson Cosmetics

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Susan Thompson, a celebrity makeup artist with her own eponymously named makeup line, has joined forces with Perfect365 to allow customers to virtually try on her makeup after simply downloading their ingenious app. 

Perfect365, a free digital makeover app created by ArcSoft, has been a sensation since its launch, boasting more than 70 million users. Thompson felt this would be the perfect forum for her clients and customers to try on her wide array of makeup virtually before choosing which pieces to purchase.

The new "Flawless" Hotstyle, which features Susan Thompson Cosmetics professional makeup, is available for use through the Perfect365 app, and can be utilized by clients to recreate the looks Thompson fashions for many of her high profile celebrity clients. 

Perfect365 has become the benchmark in selfie apps for everyone wanting to try out different makeup looks, and with over 70 million users Thompson felt that it would be the perfect way to allow the public to "try" her products out before purchasing their favorites. 

Check out this amazing app, which ushers in the "next generation of makeup shopping online", in order to virtually preview the products on your own face before purchasing them.

For more information visit Perfect365. The app is available for iOS (iPhone, iPad), Android (phone and tablet) and Windows 8 devices.

Purchase the Flawless Look and Receive 15% Off all Susan Thompson Cosmetics with Code: STC365

The Flawless Skin Collections $200.00 (Shown above):

HD Light Adjusting Face Foundation 

Liquid Blush

Liquid Concealer

Sheer Glo Illuminating Lotion

Hi-Def Invisible Blotting Powder

Pencil Duo Fixx

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Lola's Secret Lipstick from Susan Thompson Cosmetics | Review

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When my close friend, Suzi, founder and CEO of Susan Thompson Cosmetics, created a lipstick for me I was deeply honored. It is far from an everyday occurrence that someone, let alone a highly acclaimed celebrity makeup artist, creates a lipstick in your honor! When she handed me Lola's Secret she exclaimed that it was the perfect shade of pink for me. I would argue that it is simply the perfect shade of pink!

Lola's Secret Lipstick is a truly divine blue-based pink that is highly saturated and tremendously vibrant. It is a mid-tone shade that can be built up to maximum opacity and impact, or sheered out for a lovely wash of color. It is the quintessential grown-up pink that can be worn across a wide variety of skin tones, and it will appeal to people who love a bold lip or one that is far more subdued.

Lola's Secret boasts a creamy and moisturizing formula that effortlessly glides across the lips and deposits color evenly. It neither feathers, nor does it settle into lip lines, and it wears evenly. Lola's Secret has the perfect amount of cushion, and is very comfortable on the lips. It has a slight sheen, but I find that it has the longevity of a matte formula without the drying that often accompanies matte formulas. I get abut 4 hours of wear from a single application, but even longer when paired with a lip liner. It has a very faint vanilla scent that fades soon upon application, and therefore will not bother people who are sensitive to scent in their lip products.

Given that today is National Lipstick Day, I thought that it was especially appropriate to share Lola's Secret Lipstick with you!

Susan Thompson Cosmetics are:

Paraben Free

Hypo-Allergenic

Allergy Tested

Non-Comedogenic

Fragrance Free

Not Tested on Animals

It has a complexity about it in that the color modulates in the light, and therefore has a chameleon-like quality. It can be worn as a simple wash of color that is barely there, or it can be built up to full unadulterated opacity. It is utter perfection, and the ultimate pink lip nirvana. Naturally, it is my favorite lipstick for the perfect pink pout, who am I trying to fool-- it is my favorite lipstick of all time!! At this rate of use I will finish the tube in record time!

Lola's Secret is an antioxidant rich formula packed with Vitamin E.

Left to Right: The first three swatches are applied with varied degrees of intensity tot illustrate its ability to be opaque and sheered out. The last two swatches compare this version of Lola's Secret (left) with the original formula (right; reviewed here). While the colors are nearly identical, the new formula is even more spectacular than the original.

     As you can see, Lola's Secret is a very wearable shade whether you prefer a bold or an understated lip. 

About Susan Thompson Cosmetics,

Susan Thompson Cosmetics originated as a makeup line developed for professional use in high fashion and entertainment.  The products are formulated to integrate light adjusting and soft focus particles to create flawless skin without fine lines, wrinkles and large pores.  All products are cruelty-free, paraben-free, hypo-allergenic and fragrance free.

Thompson is active in several charities including The Red Cross, ASPCA, and 10% of her earnings and profits from her makeup line are designated to charity.

Ingredients: Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Oleyl Oleate, Mica, Lanolin Oil, Octyldodecanol, Propylene Glycol Ricinoleate, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Isopropyl Lanolate, Oleyl Alcohol, Lanolin, Ozokerite, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cera Alba, Paraffin, Polybutene, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Silica, Lauroyl Lysine, Ethyl Palmitate (and) Tibehenin (and) Sorbitan Isostearate (and) Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Prunus Armeniaca ( Apricot) Kernel Oil, Vanillin, Butyl Stearate, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate. May contain (+/-): CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 15850:1, CI 15850:2, CI 77200, CI 19140, CI 45410:2, CI 15985:1, CI 15850, CI 42090.

Overall Assessment: If you buy one pink lipstick this year, then it should be Lola's Secret! A+
Thank you, Suzi for making a very special lipstick named after my blog! xoxox, Helen

$25.00 for oz. from Susan Thompson Cosmetics (Unaffiliated Links).
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Susan Thompson Cosmetics Liquid Blush in Unrestricted | Review

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If you love liquid blushes, then you need to become familiar with Susan Thompson Cosmetics since they have created the best Liquid Blush to end all liquid blushes. Their gorgeous and complex shades can be worn separately, mixed together to customize the color, worn on the lips and eyes, or used on the body. These little beauties are tremendously versatile whether you are using them for everyday wear, HD or Red Camera Projects, or on the Runway. They were developed to effectively be applied in seconds which is crucial for the fast-paced makeup and wardrobe changes that are necessary backstage at fashion shows, for TV & Film, and for all other forms of production work. Furthermore, women on the go, students, and anyone fighting the clock to get out the door will appreciate that these blushes can be applied in no time at all, and that they can change an entire look with nearly no effort.

Susan's Liquid Blushes are far more natural looking than powder blushes– which is of great importance for HD and Red Camera Projects, but also more flattering for everyday wear. One of the most astounding characteristics of this formula is that it reactivates itself throughout the day through the warmth of the touch. All you need to do is rub the area with warm clean fingers– rendering reapplication unnecessary. One of the most remarkable things that I noticed is that these blushes neither settle into pores,  nor do they emphasize fine lines– both of which are traits that often occur with liquid and cream blushes.

Susan Thompson Liquid Blush in Unrestricted is a stunning complex berry with twinkling golden flecks. This lovely deepened berry shade may look intimidating, but trust me when I tell you that it sheers out to the most elegant natural glowing flush. It glides across the skin smoothly and effortlessly, and deposits color evenly. The finish is perfect every time whether you apply it with your fingers (my preferred method) or with a sponge applicator. As with all of the Susan Thompson Cosmetics Liquid Blushes, they are quite buildable if you prefer intense pigmentation.

According to Susan Thompson Cosmetics,

This ultra-blendable blush glides on so smooth and easy you may never go back. Light reflecting pigments will give you an all-day beautiful glow. Packaged in our conveniently light airless pump bottle so you can take it anywhere with no mess or fuss.

Directions: Apply 1/2-1 pump on apples of cheeks with clean fingertips or sponge applicator.

Tip: You can also use your liquid blush as cream eyeshadow. Apply with cream eyeshadow brush or clean fingertips and blend.

Susan Thompson Cosmetics are:

Paraben Free

Hypo-Allergenic

Allergy Tested

Non-Comedogenic

Fragrance Free

Not Tested on Animals

 Unrestricted Left to Right: Heavy swatch, lightly blended and then sheered out.

Ingredients: Dimenthicone, Polysilicone-11, Isononyl Isononanoate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Talc, Lauroyl Lysine, Phenoxyethanl, Ethylhexylglycerin, [+/- (May Contain): Mica (77019), Bismuth Oxychloride (77163), Titanium Dioxide (77891), Iron Oxides (77491, 77492, 77499), Carmine (75470), Ultramarines (77007), Manganese Violet (77742), Red 6 (15850), Red 7 Lake (15850,1), Red 28 Lake (45410:2), Red 30 Lake (73601), Red 33 Lake (17200), Red 34 Lake (15880:1), Red 36 (12085), Yellow 5 Lake (19140:1), Yellow 6 Lake (15985:1), Blue 1 Lake (42090:2), Ferric Ferrocyanide (75510).

Overall Assessment: Exceptional quality, flawless finish, and a gorgeous color.

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Susan Thompson Cosmetics Concealer Pot | Review

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Finding a good concealer has always been a bit of a challenge for me. They often crease, or they look unnatural, or they wear off far too quickly. There are some that have given me milia due to high concentrations of occlusives like petrolatum and mineral oil, and  others still that have dried out my delicate eye area. Furthermore, I am prone to dark circles when I don't get enough rest, and therefore I like for a concealer to offer buildable coverage for the times that I need more concealing, and that can be sheered out for the rest of the time that little concealment is indicated. My latest concealer discovery to have satisfied my wish-list of attributes was found in a humble little pot from Susan Thompson Cosmetics.

Susan Thompson Cosmetics Concealer Pot in Light is a luxuriously silky smooth cream concealer that offers full opaque coverage, but that can easily be sheered out when less coverage is desired. It has a natural nearly matte finish that doesn't announce that you are wearing a concealer, as many do. It spreads across the skin with ease, without tugging, and doesn't settle into fine lines. It can be applied with a finger or with a synthetic brush, and both ways offer a perfect finish. I am able to get all day wear out of a single application, but it may also be set with a finishing powder to increase its staying power. Not only do I get the perfect natural finish with this concealer, but it neither irritates my eyes, nor does it ever give me milia. Rather than drying my skin out, I actually find that this concealer imparts  a bit of added moisture without being so emollient that it undermines its ability to adequately conceal.

Susan Thompson products are:

Paraben Free

Hypo-Allergenic

Allergy Tested

Non-Comedogenic

Fragrance Free

Not Tested on Animals

Available in five shades: Fair, Light, Medium, Warm Tawny and Deep. Shown in Light.

Ingredients: Isohexyl Caprate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Nylon-12, Paraffin, Quartz, Octyldodecyl Stearate, Ozokerite, Cera Microcristallina, Isostearyl Behenate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Silica, PPG-12/SMDI Copolymer, Cera Carnauba, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopherol. May contain (+/-): CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499, CI 77007.

Swatches applied with a synthetic brush. The swatch on top was blended out and the bottom swatch was only partially blended.

Overall Assessment: This is my go-to concealer. It gives me the coverage that I need whether or not I have dark circles, and it never gives me milia. I love the natural finish, and the fact that you can't tell that I am wearing a concealer. A+

$28.00 for 0.21 oz. from Susan Thompson Cosmetics (Unaffiliated Links).
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Susan Thompson Cosmetics Dual Powder in Light | Review

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One of the new, and sensational creations, from Susan Thompson Cosmetics is the wonderful Dual Powder. As a celebrity makeup artist, Susan Thompson knows the importance of multitasking and  hard-working makeup that can survive the long hours on the set, but that also works perfectly for daily use for the rest of us.  

Dual Powder is a medium to full coverage foundation and finishing powder in one ultra finely milled silky powder. It has a smooth and creamy consistency that glides across the skin effortlessly, and it neither settles into fine lines, nor does it emphasize pores. Unlike some powders, I do not find this one at all drying for my normal/combination skin. However, if you have very dry skin it may best be used as a finishing powder lightly applied over your foundation.

Susan Thompson Cosmetics Dual Powder can be applied with a makeup sponge or a brush to achieve a perfect airbrushed finish, but my favored method of application for the perfect airbrushed finish is, without question, The Artis Oval 10 Brush (reviewed here). 

I am obsessed with this brush, and it really enhances application of this high quality powder. Furthermore, the Artis brush fits over the Dual Powder compact perfectly, picks up exactly the amount of powder that is needed, and spreads it across the skin quickly, and buffs it out for a perfect natural finish in seconds.

Available Shades: Fair, Light. Medium and Deep. I use Light.

Features:

Foundation and powder all in one

Medium to full coverage

Use as a foundation with brush or sponge use for touch ups

Will not settle into fine lines

How to Use:

Use on top of any liquid or cream foundation to set or add coverage

Use dampened sponge for full coverage foundation (for oily skin) 

  Susan Thompson Cosmetics products are:

Paraben Free

Hypo-Allergenic

Allergy Tested

Non-Comedogenic

Fragrance Free

Cruelty-Free

 Underneath the powder there is a roomy compartment that houses a very useful sponge applicator.

Susan Thompson Cosmetics Dual Powder pairs perfectly with The Artis Oval 10 Brush for the perfect airbrushed finish.

Swatched Below: Dual Powder in Light is a perfect match for my skin.

Ingredients: Talc, Mica, Dimethicone, Nylon-12, Aluminum Dimyristate, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Zinc Stearate. May contain (+/-): CI 77891, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499, CI 77288. Made in Canada.

Overall Assessment: Susan Thompson Cosmetics Dual Powder is a really wonderful two-in-one foundation and finishing powder that provides a natural flawless finish. It is an ultra finely milled luxury powder that is absolutely perfect on the set and for daily use. Bravo, Suzi– you made a truly praiseworthy finishing powder.

$40.00 for 10 grams from Susan Thompson Cosmetics (Unaffiliated Links).
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Susan Thompson Cosmetics Blush Perfect in Miami | Review

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Susan Thompson Cosmetics has created gorgeous triple-milled powder blushes that boast highly saturated colors that are lusciously pigmented. The colors can be sheered out or built up with ease, but the more pigmented colors should be applied with a light-hand in order avoid over-doing it.

Miami is a bright and bold coral-leaning orange hue that embodies the feeling of Miami Beach sunsets. It applies smoothly and evenly, and neither accentuates, nor settles into pores.

According to Susan Thompson Cosmetics,

This new highly pigmented, intense color blush can be used to shade, brighten, enhance and define the shape of your face. The formula glides on soft resulting in a picture perfect finish.

While Miami is an assertive rich color, don't let it scare you. It can be sheered out for those who prefer a more subtle wash of color on their cheeks.

Triple milled fine powders

Highly pigmented

Use after face powder

Lightweight texture glides on smoothly and evenly

Susan Thompson products are:

Paraben Free

Hypo-Allergenic

Allergy Tested

Non-Comedogenic

Fragrance Free

Not Tested on Animals

 Ingredients:

Overall Assessment: Susan Thompson Cosmetics Blush Perfect in Miami is a coral-orange lovers blush dream-come-true. Now I need to try one of the pinky shades and I'll be set for the summer!

$25.00 for 0.1 oz. from Susan Thompson Cosmetics (Unaffiliated Links).
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Susan Thompson Cosmetics Contour Palette 6-Well | Review

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With the tricks of the trade becoming mainstream, it isn't surprising that contour palettes have gained considerable traction recently. Every makeup artist carries them in their kits, and now makeup enthusiasts flock to add them to their daily routines because the benefits are many. They provide a convenient selection of products to create chiseled features and the ability to direct the way that light dances on the high points of the architecture of the face. A good contour palette creates the perfect chiaroscuro effect that produces the effect of light and shadow modeling where it either does not exist, or where it needs to be further accentuated and enhanced.

Susan Thompson, a professional celebrity makeup-artist in Los Angeles, added an amazing contour palette to her eponymously named makeup line, and the quality is breathtaking. Susan Thompson Contour Palette 6-Well features 3 powder highlighter shades, 2 powder contour shades and one powder bronzer shade. All six are ultra-finely milled, boast the creamiest consistency, and effortlessly glide across the skin. They neither settle into fine lines, nor do they accentuate pores.

 The compact itself is huge and features a very generous amount of product.

The mirror on the inside of the lid, unlike many compact mirrors, is very large and easy to use.

Top Row Highlighters (Left to Right): beige neutral (Matte), creamy yellow (Matte) and beige (Semi-Matte).

Bottom Row Contours (Left to Right): Sun-kissed warm mid-tone brown (Matte), cooler leaning mid-tone taupe brown (Matte) and mid-tone neutral bronze (Bronze).

STEP ONE- CONTOUR: Depending on skin tone, begin with contour shades 4 or 5. Apply contour shade to sides of nose, jawline and underneath cheekbones.

STEP TWO - BRONZE: Follow with contour shade 6. Apply to nose, cheeks, chin and forehead to add warmth to complexion.

STEP THREE - HI-LITE: Depending on skin tone, use hi-liter shade 1, 2 or 3. Apply to bridge of nose, cupids bow, above lip, above cheekbones and brows.

The darker shades for shading and defining while the lighter shades for sculpting and enhancing features.

Susan Thompson Cosmetics products are: Paraben Free, Hypo-Allergenic, Allergy Tested, Non-Comedogenic, Fragrance Free, and are Not Tested on Animals.

Ingredients: Talc, Mica, Boron Nitride, Zinc Stearate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Octyldodecyl Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sorbic Acid. May contain (+/-): CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 15850:2, CI 15850:1, CI 45410:2, CI 42090:2, CI 19140, CI 15985:1, CI 77163, CI 77288, CI 77289, CI 77510, CI 77742, CI 77007, CI 77861, CI 77400, CI 77000.

Overall Assessment: This is a fantastic high quality contour palette, and really the only one that I need! Absolute A+ product!

$80.00 for 36 g./1.269 oz. from Susan Thompson Cosmetics (Unaffiliated Links).
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Susan Thompson Cosmetics BB Cream in Light | Review

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My close friend, Susan Thompson, has recently expanded her eponymously named makeup up line, and it has everything that a makeup enthusiast could ever dream of having!

Susan Thompson Cosmetics, "originated as a makeup line developed for professional use in high fashion and entertainment. The products are formulated to integrate light adjusting and soft focus particles to create flawless skin without fine lines, wrinkles and large pores."

Susan Thompson Cosmetics BB Cream is a described as part skincare, part makeup. It is hydrating and offers sheer radiant coverage. It produces a very natural, no makeup look, and yet it perfects skin tone for a flawless finish. The soft focus particles capture the light effortlessly, and soften the appearance of pores and fine lines.

I chose Light since it was the closest to my skin color, and while it swatches as a warmer yellow-based shade– once it warms up with my body chemistry it matches perfectly despite the fact that I have cool-toned skin.

The texture of the BB Cream is light, silky and creamy, and it glides across the skin effortlessly. It never settles into, or accentuates fine lines or pores, and it leaves skin luminous and hydrated. Unlike many products that contain soft focus particles, the effect is very subtle and natural– rather than glittery and unnatural.

While this is certainly in the category of a BB Cream, it clearly leans closer to the finish of a tinted moisturizer than to that of a full-coverage foundation, and while it is more sheer than opaque it does offer some buildable coverage.

I am also quite impressed that once applied it stays put all day on my normal to combination skin, and the only time that I need to touch up is when I reapply sunscreen.

Available in 4 shades: Fair, Light, Medium and Dark

Directions: Apply 1-2 pumps on kabuki foundation brush or clean finger tips.

For brush users: Rotate the cheeks in circular motion covering the face to blend for an airbrush effect.
Clean Fingertips: Dot foundation or BB cream once on each cheek, dab on forehead, nose and chin and blend to desired coverage.

All Susan Thompson Cosmetics products are:

Paraben Free

Hypo-Allergenic

Allergy Tested

Non-Comedogenic

Fragrance Free

Not Tested on Animals

About Susan Thompson Cosmetics,

Susan Thompson Cosmetics originated as a makeup line developed for professional use in high fashion and entertainment. The products are formulated to integrate light adjusting and soft focus particles to create flawless skin without fine lines, wrinkles and large pores.  All products are cruelty-free, paraben-free, hypo-allergenic and fragrance free.

Top swatch is blended, but not to the extent that it would be on the face.

Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Benzophenone-3, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, PEG-40 Stearate, Plymethylsilsesquioxane, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Squalane, Cetyl Alcohol, Lecithin, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Xanthan Gum, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Stearic Acid, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Aluminum Hydroxide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Silica, Sodium PCA, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Caffeine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Allantoin, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Disodium EDTA. May contain: Iron Oxides, Titanium Dioxide. (Made in Canada)

Overall Assessment: I have worn this every single day since I received it, and have to say that I'm quite impressed with it. During the warmer months, NARS Tinted Moisturizer has been my go-to finishing product for several years, but now it is collecting dust thanks to this lovely BB Cream.

$45.00 for 1.35 oz. from Susan Thompson Cosmetics (Unaffiliated Links).
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