Jennifer Lopez Oscars 2010 Makeup
8Mar10
Last night Jennifer Lopez glowed at the 82nd annual Academy Awards thanks to NARS Cosmetics and celebrity makeup artist Matthew Vanleeuween. “Based on her dress, I wanted to create an ethereal movie-star look. I kept the cheekbones high and highlighted with the NARS Enchanted Cream Blush for a soft and supportive look”, Vanleeuween explained.
What I loved about Jennifer Lopez’s makeup was how soft and sophisticated the look was and yet so wearable for the everyday woman. NARS also took the opportunity to showcase their latest Cream Blush, ‘Enchanted’ which will not be available until their Summer 2010 Collection.
Here’s the official list of NARS products makeup artist Matthew Vanleeuween used:
- Orgasm Illuminator
- Enchanted Cream Blush (NEW for Summer 2010)
- Desire Blush
- Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base (NEW for Summer 2010)
- D. Gorgeous Single Eyeshadow
- Brousse Duo Eyeshadow
- Larger Than Life Volumizing Mascara
- Cruising Lipstick
- Sweet Dreams Lip Gloss
For more information visit narscosmetics.com
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Revolution Organics Freedom Glow Beauty Balm: You Make Me Blush
9Feb10
The Freedom Glow Beauty Balm (in Sunkissed) was my introduction to Revolution Organics, a very impressive product. This versatile balm can be used on lips, eyes, and cheeks; all in a one convenient stick.
Great for medium skin tones, Sunkissed is the perfect shade for me! It’s peachy-pink with a light shimmer, that lets you build color to adjust to your desired shade. For cheeks (my primary use for the balm), I apply a small amount during the day along my cheekbone for a nice, sun-kissed natural glow. For more of a classic blush look, I apply a stronger stroke, which brings out more of the pink tones to the peach. Plus it’s easy blend formula makes it effortless to keep cheeks even (and wipe off any excess if you apply too much). For eyes, I like to use a single stroke under my eyebrows for a nice highlighting shimmer effect, which not only brings out my eyes, but more
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For the Girl Who Wants it All
22Nov09
If you’re looking for a gift for a makeup maven, or are one yourself, don’t miss out on these two limited edition palettes. From beginners to pros, if you’ve ever asked yourself, ‘I wonder if I can pull off wearing…,’ here’s your chance to find out. These two sets can be mixed and matched to create endless looks. So much fun! Lets face it, not every color is going to look great on you, but that’s half the battle when experimenting to find your perfect look. Once you’ve figured out your best looks, you can go back for the full size versions feeling more confident.
Sephora Brand’s Ultimate Blockbuster
Set Includes:
- How-to Guide
- 3 qty Blushes
- 60 qty lip glosses
- 2 qty Lip liners
- 3 qty Eyeliners
- 6 qty Cream Eyeliners
- 84 qty Eyeshadows
- 6 qty Matte Eyeshadows
- 6 qty Sparkling Eyeshadows
- Double-ended eyeshadow applicator/ eyeliner brush
- Double-ended sponge-tipped applicator
- Lip brush
- Powder brush
Price: $48 ($400 value)
Tarte Treasure Chest
Set Includes:
- 16 qty Full-Sized Shimmering Eyeshadows
- 16 qty Full-Sized Matte Eyeshadows
- 16 qty Lipglosses
- Mineral Powder Bronzer In Park Ave Princess
- Pink Luminizer
- 4 qty Powder Blushes
Price: $52 ($686 value)
A combination of all new colors and best sellers, these products have all been dermatologist tested and does not containparabens, petro-chemicals, phthalates, sulfates, GMOs, Triclosans, preservatives, gluten, talc, glycols, MEA/DEA/TEA, and formaldehyde donors.
Compact and beautifully packaged, this bejeweled kit, which includes a mirror that folds to be amazingly compact. I’m slightly enamored.
For More information on both sets visit Sephora.com
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Birthday Makeup by Paul Labrecque
28Oct09
In anticipation of my birthday this week, it triggered the usual, ‘What do I wear? How should I wear my makeup?’ freak-out. Fortunately, I received a complimentary makeup application at Paul Labrecque Salon and Spa in the gift bag from Nicole Williams‘, Girl on Top book launch. No time like the present to use it!
Considering the reputation of the salon, and the many beauty awards they’ve received (everyone from Vogue, and InStyle, to Allure Magazine), I plopped myself down on the chair and placed my complete trust in them. I gave no guidelines on the application or makeup look, just a description of my outfit to my big event so the stylist could make sure they matched.
Without any hesitation, my lovely stylist Salome, who has been with the company for over 8 years, gave me a gorgeous bronzed glow, using product by NARS Cosmetics and Cle de Peau.
But see for yourself:
My birthday look:
EYES:
NARS Duo Eyeshadow in Pandora, Kilimanjaro, and Isolde
Cle de Peau Intensifying Cream Eyeliner in #101
Cle de Peau Mascara in Volume in Black #101
FACE:
NARS Liquid Foundation in Sedona
NARS Face Powder in Mountain
NARS Concealer in Toffee
NARS Multiple Stick in Palm Beach
CHEEKS:
NARS Blush in Exhibit A
LIPS:
NARS Lipliner in Papau
NARS Lip Gloss in Turkish Delight and Stolen Kisses (NARS)
The staff was so great and warm, I had such a lovely experience and my makeup lasted all night, without any touch ups.
Thank you Salome and Paul Labrecque for making my day so special!
For more information onn Paul Labrecque Salon and Spa click HERE
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Hard Candy: They’re Back and Exclusive at Walmart
5Oct09
Exclusively at Walmart, the former prestige beauty brand, Hard Candy, resurfaces this week for the masses, priced at $5 – $10. An impressive price point considering they will launch with 261 items ranging from nail polish, bronzers, tinted moisturizers, to lip stains, lip glosses, and a variety of eyeliners, eyeshadows, mascaras, and more.
The Hard Candy for Walmart launch party
Founded in 1995 by Dineh Mohajer, Hard Candy is one of those brands that takes me back. That’s the year Clueless hit theatres and every female teen from that generation, become instantly obsessed with Alicia Silverstone. Well at least I did, so when she more