Let’s face it: lip liner is usually obvious, even if you match your lip liner to your lipstick.
That’s where It Cosmetics Reverse Lip Liner comes in. A reverse lip liner, occasionally called a barrier lip liner, is a waxy crayon or pencil that goes on clear.
It Cosmetics Reverse Lip Liner
I line my lips with It Cosmetics Reverse Lip Liner just outside the lip line. It provides definition to the shape of the lips and prevents seepage of lip color in fine line.
My only quibble is that it requires sharpening. I would have preferred a twist-up mechanism.
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The Style Page is excited to host a giveaway of two Rouge Bunny Rouge cosmetics assortments.
Rouge Bunny Rouge logo
What is Rouge Bunny Rouge? Simply put, it is a high end cosmetics and fragrance brand, but there’s more to it than that. Alexandra de Montfort founded Rouge Bunny Rouge in Moscow (yes, Russia) in 2006 and subsequently moved her base of operations to the UK. It has a romantic back story, featuring Princess Rouge, a rabbit (of course!), and the Enchanted Garden – something that you’d associate with a fragrance rather than a cosmetics line. This is the first time that I’ve tried Rouge Bunny Rouge, but beauty bloggers in the know, know. 🙂
Each Rouge Bunny Rouge assortment comprises 8 pieces and may include:
eye liner
lip pencil
lip gloss
eye shadow
eye liner
mascara
Enter the giveaway to win an assortment of luxe products from this cult brand. I’m hosting the giveaway via Facebook: to enter, go to http://tinyurl.com/nftdzez.
Terms & conditions:
Giveaway ends Saturday, May 9, 2014 11:59 PM Eastern (UTC – 4h). Open to US residents only. You should be 18 or older to enter. Winner will be selected at random and will be notified by email. Winners have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is selected. The companies responsible for media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, WordPress, etc.) are in no way associated with this giveaway. By providing your information in this form, you are providing your information to me alone. I do not share or sell information and will use information only for the purpose of contacting the winner.
PR for Rouge Bunny Rouge sent me a huge assortment of RBR products, and I’m sharing the wealth with you!
Makeup Artist Margina Dennis shares her picks for a Radiant Orchid look:
Radiant orchid is a great color for the season because it is a universally flattering color like coral. What makes it work for everyone is the hint of red that is in it. The key to keeping this color looking fresh is to use it as an accent color or soft muted. If the lips are the focal point I like to use it as gloss, lip stain, or hydrating lip color.
OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE COSMETICS Lip Tar – Matte in Hoochie is a soft matte look.
Pur Minerals Chateau De Vine Lipstick – Show Off is a great option for deeper skin tones.
Then keep the rest of the face simple. A nude eye or just a bit of black or grey liner as a simple wing eye or lots of mascara. For a muted look use Benefit Lolli Tint- a cheek and lip stain that is a universally flattering sheer wash of color. Pairing with soft pink in a sheer wash can be an instant fresh look.
Laura Mercier Second Skin Cheek Colors in Soft Iris and Violet Orchid, work for most skin tones. Again, keep the rest of the face muted. If you want to go a bit bolder with the trend and wear a radiant orchid inspired eyeliner, like STILA Sparkle Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner Royal, this can look great as a winged or dramatic cat eye, just keep the rest of the face simple and let the liner be the focus.
For eye shadow you can use MARC JACOBS BEAUTY Style Eye-Con No.7- Plush Shadow as a great palette for a radiant orchid smoky eye. Keep cheek and lips in a pinked nude tone to keep the focus on the eyes.
While I was disappointed with IT Cosmetics Hello Lashes mascara, I was delighted with IT Cosmetics YSBB™ Your Skin But Better™ CC Cream with SPF 50+. I received a sample of the CC Cream in the package containing Hello Lashes and the reversible lip liner and liked it so much that I took advantage of the recent F&F event to buy the full size.
It Cosmetics YSBB™ Your Skin But Better™ CC Cream with SPF 50+
When I first applied IT Cosmetics IT Cosmetics YSBB™ Your Skin But Better™ CC Cream with SPF 50+, it felt very soothing. Redness is my main skin complaint, and IT Cosmetics CC Cream covers the redness beautifully. It makes skin look radiant, but not shimmery, as many luminizing foundations do. The CC Cream also blends seamlessly with my skin: too often, when I use liquid foundation, I get edges that don’t blend, no matter how much I tap-tap-tap with a dampened Beautyblender.
In addition, IT Cosmetics YSBB™ Your Skin But Better™ CC Cream with SPF 50+ s a UVA/UVB broad spectrum physical barrier sunscreen, with titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, but it doesn’t have a whitish cast. While it’s rated SPF 50+ , you probably won’t apply enough to get those benefits. I recommend wearing a colorless sunscreen under the CC Cream: I use LaRoche-Posay Anthelios 60 Ultra Light Sunscreen Fluid, which is a chemical sunscreen.
In short, IT Cosmetics YSBB™ Your Skin But Better™ CC Cream with SPF 50+ delivers on what a BB/CC/DD cream (these sound like cup sizes! 🙂 should be: sunscreen, makeup, and skin care in one multitasking product.
While I’m often typed as “light,” I actually went against the received wisdom and chose Medium. MUA Robert Jones actually recommends slightly deeper makeup for older (cough, cough) women.
IT Cosmetics YSBB™ Your Skin But Better™ CC Cream with SPF 50+ comes in 5 shades (Fair, Light, Medium, Tan and Rich) and costs US $38.00 for 1.08 fl.oz. It is available online from itcosmetics.com, qvc.com, beauty.com, and ulta.com. IT Cosmetics has recently announced that it is now in all Ulta stores.
Have you tried IT Cosmetics YSBB™ Your Skin But Better™ CC Cream with SPF 50+? How did you like it? Do you have a favorite BB/CC/DD cream?
I was turned off by It Cosmetics after trying its opaque yellow-tinged loose powder Bye Bye Pores, which I described as the most god-awful product that I’ve ever tried. Marcia at beautyinfozone.com (see 6 beauty sites to follow) likes the product and applies it with a fan brush, which would provide a more diffused application.
Hello Lashes mascara from It Cosmetics
In fact, it was because of the raves of Marcia and Lisa at BIZ that I decided to take a second look at It Cosmetics. BIZ listed It Cosmetics’ Hello Lashes mascara among its top 10 mascaras and published other articles on Hello Lashes. What clinched the deal for me was that Paula Begoun’s Beautypedia team named Hello Lashes among its 10 Best Products of 2013:
If you’ve been disappointed in the past about mascaras claiming to make regular lashes look like falsies, then this mascara will change your mind. Hello Lashes doesn’t flake or smudge and is water-resistant, with an innovative brush that can reach all lashes (even those baby lashes on the lower lash line!). The end result is a mascara that exceeds expectations in volume, length, and separation.
Here is how It Cosmetics describes Hello Lashes:
Developed with leading plastic surgeons, Hello Lashes 5-in-1 Treatment Mascara revolutionizes and takes the place of five products–volumizing mascara, conditioning lash primer, lash-enhancing serum, lash tint, and a lash comb/curler! Hello Lashes offers the blackest of black color that lasts and doesn’t flake or fade. The triple-brush lengthens, curls, and separates lashes while the innovative Magic Wand lash ball detailer tip is designed to reach every last inner and outer corner lash. Utilizes technology to infuse a blend of lash-enhancing and conditioning ingredients, including peptides, collagen, proteins, acai, jojoba, green tea, and vitamins A, C, E, and B5. Paraben, fragrance, phthalate, and sulfate free. Made in the USA.
I have to say that I was disappointed with Hello Lashes. As a volumizing mascara, Hello Lashes doesn’t compare to L’Oreal Paris Voluminous Mascara, which is still my favorite volumizing mascara. BTW makeup artist Sam Fine recommends L’Oreal Paris Voluminous Mascara as a less expensive alternative to Chanel.
You may buy Hello Lashes for USD $24.00 through the It Cosmetics website. One thing that I do like about shopping the It Cosmetics website is that there is a relatively low threshold (USD $25.00) for free shipping, so you might want to add another product to qualify for free shipping. Hello Lashes is also available from www.aswechange.com (for the menopausal :-), qvc.com, beauty.com (no affiliate links), ulta.com, and select Ulta stores.
This must be the ultimate in multi-tasking! Imagine putting on your face and using your iPad or iPhone at the same time!
The Beauty Station
Here is how the Beauty Station is described:
The Beauty Station is a complete makeup organizer, display center, and universal docking station for iPhone, iPad & most phones & tablets. Display and viewing space for over 30 makeup products, including the [detachable] hand mirror [at right] and multiple mobile devices. The Beauty Station is chiseled and handcrafted from natural, eco friendly bamboo. The surface is glazed with a protective, stain-resistant sealant.
The Beauty Station by iSkelter costs US $89.00. You may purchase it from Grand St.
DHC. Quick – what do you think of? Its mail order catalog? Its Deep Cleansing Oil?
DHC is rolling out a new collection of color cosmetics this month. Take a look! The new collection includes 6 shades of Premium Lipstick GE, 4 shades of Face Color Palette EX blush, BB Mineral Powder, and Q10 Moisture Care Face Powder.
I’ve swatched the lipsticks on my arm (thanks to Mr. Style Page for the staging and post-processing).
DHC Premium Lipstick GE swatches
From L to R:
Rich Raspberry (RS107)
First Blush (RS105)
Bold Persimmon (OR112)
Rose Gold (BE111)
Velvety Red (RD109)
Petal Pink (PK102)
There are no wash-out nudes or vampish dark shades among them: just simply complexion-flattering shades There’s a slight but appealing sheen to the lipstick, which is apparent when applied to the lips. DHC Premium Lipstick GE keeps your lips soft and supple with emollient ingredients such as macadamia, olive, and rice bran oils. If that doesn’t prove the power of makeup, I don’t know what does.
DHC Premium Lipstick GE costs $19 per tube and may be purchased via catalog or DHCcare.com.
Disclaimer: DHC Premium Lipstick GE and other cosmetics in DHC’s new collection were provided by PR.
Call me skeptical, but several years ago, Target introduced skin and body care brands from all around the world. After a lot of fanfare, shelf space for these products gradually diminished and ultimately, Target discontinued the brands.
As for me, I hope that the new concept will succeed. One of the brands to be introduced is 29 by Lydia Mondavi. I felt honored when Lydia Mondavi called me from the floor the day her 29 Cosmetics line was launched at Neiman Marcus in San Francisco. Congratulations, Lydia, on the expansion of your brand.
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