iMakeupMirror Review - iPhone4 App

This is an independent review by Andrea M. "I was introduced to the iMakeupMirror application today for my iPhone4 and I have to say that I haven't found an app like this one since owning my iPhone. The iMakeupMirror illuminates the screen and enables me to see myself even in the darkest of clubs, bathrooms, or restaurants. As a busy writer who is involved in several local activities I find myself running from place to place when I'm not typing away. From the laptop, to the gym, to a meeting with clients; sometimes I literally pack a bag in the morning and live out of it all day.

This is where the iMakeupMirror has come in handy on numerous occasions. Instead of remembering to pack an extra mirror or compact in my bag that could potentially shatter or break and make a dusty mess in my purse, I simply switch to this app on my phone when a mirror isn't in sight and I need to check myself out. We all know how embarrassing it could be to meet a friend or client after lunch and realize that there's something in your teeth. With this application I don't have to worry about that ever again. I can take a look after every meal when I'm on the go.

I also travel a lot so the iMakeupMirror has been useful when I'm on the plane or waiting for a cab. If you've ever had to go from the airport to a meeting whether it's business or pleasure you want to look your best. The lines are often long for bathrooms, and your make-up bag is tucked away in your suitcase because of TSA regulations. This is when the iMakeupMirror saves the day. You can simply whip it out, do a touch up, smooth fly away hairs, or check your smile before you go. I know that I have had a powder compact burst in my bag a time or two and the experience is messy, costly and overall just a pain. This application completely eliminates the risk of that small tragedy happening.

Excessive clutter in my bag is another reason I love the iMakeupMirror. I like to carry a small bag whenever possible so having this on my phone eliminates the need to try to fit in a separate mirror. If I do carry a large bag and have to carry several items such as a phone, compact, lipstick, wallet, etc., they seem to get lost in the bottom. Having my phone do double duty in this department is great for eliminating another item to clutter the bottom of my bag.

I've also used the iMakeupMirror in a dark club and it worked wonderfully. I was able to reapply lip-gloss without smearing it everywhere and I didn't have to wait in line to use the bathroom mirror. Plus, I was able to carry a sexy little clutch because the only mirror I needed was already in my phone. On a scale from 1-10 on usefulness I'd give this app a 9. It's incredibly handy, and you don't necessarily look like you're looking in a mirror while you're using it (which I love). People assume you're just looking at your phone. If you haven't tried it, please do. Your face will thank you."

ChicsTech Blog Expanded

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December 14, 2011
CONTACT: Tom Cross
Email: cross@gocross.com
Twitter: @beautyapps
Phone: 303-594-1694
Website: http://chicstech.com



ChicsTech Blog Expanded
Expanded Media Coverage of Cool Chics Tech, iPhone/iPad Apps, Fashion, Beauty, Makeup, Skincare Coverage and other new topics


BOULDER - ChicsTech (http://chicstech.com) website announces expanded twice weekly blog news articles on tech, chictech, techpics, techapps, photos & other ideas. ChicsTech is part of a suite of makeup and beauty iPhone apps such as iCompactMirror, iMakeupMirror and Pictagrams - all available on iPhone3/iPhone4/iPhon4s and iPad2. With each of these apps, you can quickly select either the front or rear camera with zoom options, snap the pic and post to Facebook, Twitter, save in iPhone library and email with one-touch.

In addition, ChicsTech.com has expanded its coverage on techtips on tech, beauty, fashion, skin care, blogging, social networking and other topics.
Topics include:
- Cool Chics Tech
- iApps
- Fashion Pics
- Makeup Shopping
- Designers
- Magazines-Media Channels
- Fashion Style
- Skincare & Beauty Advice
- Cosmetic Procedures
- Lifestyle Performance Yoga
- Makeup & Image Artisans
- Hot Models

About

ChicsTech is marketing communications social media group for iMakeupModel, iCompactMirror & Pictagrams for iPhone3/4 and iPad2 beauty apps (http://imakeupmirror.com). Designed for the "girl on the go," iMakeupMirror, iCompactMirror & Pictagrams App turns your phone into a lighted mirror with zoom. With these apps, the always "in hand" iPhone4 eliminates handbag clutter and can be used anywhere you go! iMakeupMirror, iCompactMirror & Pictagrams are available on the new iPhone3/4 and iPad2 brings the portability of a makeup mirror to your phone.

iCompactMirror 2.0 - Now Available on iTunes - One-Touch Pic Post to Twitter, Facebook, Email & Library App

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 30, 2011
CONTACT: Tom Cross
Email: cross@gocross.com
Twitter: @beautyapps
Phone: 303-594-1694
Website: http://imakeupmodel.com

iCompactMirror 2.0 - Now Available on iTunes
New Background Mirror Colors
Improved Feature Access
One-Touch Pic Post to Twitter, Facebook, Email & Library App
& Expanded Media Coverage of Cool Chics Tech, iPhone/iPad Apps, Fashion, Beauty, Makeup, Skincare Coverage and other new topics

iMakeupModel.com (http://imakeupmodel.com) website has daily Chic Tech, Makeup photos & other ideas


BOULDER - iMakeupModel announces new and enhanced version of announced today the immediate availability of iCompactMirror - an iPhone3/4 & iPad2 application. “Essentially you can quickly select either the front or rear camera with zoom options, snap the pic and post to Facebook, Twitter, save in iPhone library and email with one-touch,” noted Tom Cross CEO.
iCompactMirror is part of a family of fashion, beauty, makeup and lifestyle apps and exciting content on the website is iMakeupModel.com. Easily you can quickly select either the front or rear camera with zoom options, snap the pic and post to Facebook, Twitter, save in iPhone library and email with one-touch.

iCompactModel app users express their exciting:
- Sharing an outfit or gift before I buy it with my friends, is really sweet.
- Always on the go, and this lets me check my face and outfit anytime.
- Sharing ideas with friends is such a nice way to be friends.
- I can touch up my face anywhere day, nice, car, anywhere even the mountain top.
- The iCompactMirror lighting options makes checking makeup easy so I can always look my best!
- As real glass mirrors reverse the image, iCompactMirror is the only one that is a real mirror.
- Makes going out even more fun as I can share pics with friends anywhere.
- iCompactMirror is the quintessential makeup mirror."
- iCompactMirror app is always in my hand and I can always look my best.

In addition, iMakeupModel.com has expanded its coverage on beauty, fashion, skin care, blogging, social networking.
Topics include:
- Cool Chics Tech
- iApps
- Today's Fashion Pic
- Today's iMakeupModel
- Makeup Shopping
- Designers
- Magazines-Media Channels
- Fashion Style
- Skincare & Beauty Advice
- Cosmetic Procedures
- Lifestyle Performance Yoga
- Makeup & Image Artisans
- Hot Models

Starting at $.99 cents, the iCompactMirror or iMakeupMirror is the best investment a girl can make to keep that fresh appearance all day and night.
iCompactMirror and iMakeupMirror are available on the new iPhone3/4 and iPad2 today.

Click here to buy: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/icompactmirror/id380226946?mt=8

Daily makeup photos and ideas can be found at http://www.imakeupmirror.com.

Follow iMakeupMirror on Twitter at http://twitter.com/BeautyApps

About

iMakeupModel develops iPhone3/4 and iPad2 beauty apps such as iMakeupMirror (http://imakeupmirror.com). Designed for the "girl on the go," the iMakeupMirror App turns your phone into a lighted mirror with zoom. With the iMakeupMirror, the always "in hand" iPhone4 eliminates handbag clutter and can be used anywhere you go! iMakeupMirror, available on the new iPhone3/4 and iPad2 brings the portability of a makeup mirror to your phone.



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iMakeupModel Announces New Version of iMakeupMirror 2.0 One-Touch Pic Post to Twitter, Facebook, Email & Library App

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 10, 2011
CONTACT: Tom Cross
Email: cross@gocross.com
Twitter: @beautyapps
Phone: 303-594-1694

iMakeupModel Announces New Version of iMakeupMirror 2.0
One-Touch Pic Post to Twitter, Facebook, Email & Library App

& Expanded Media Coverage of Cool Chics Tech, iPhone/iPad Apps, Fashion, Beauty, Makeup, Skincare Coverage and other new topics

iMakeupModel.com (http://imakeupmodel.com) website has daily Chic Tech, Makeup photos & other ideas

BOULDER - iMakeupModel announces new and enhanced version of announced today the immediate availability of an iPhone3/4 & iPad2 application. “Essentially you can quickly select either the front or rear camera with zoom options, snap the pic and post to Facebook, Twitter, save in iPhone library and email with one-touch,” noted Tom Cross CEO.

iMakeupModel app users echo the same sentiment:
“this cool app makes touch up easy," Lauren.
"I’m always on the go and iMakeupMirror puts a mirror in my hand anytime," Erin - triathlete.
"At night, in bars, in the restroom, on the plane . . ., I can touch up my face anywhere," Leslie.
"The iMakeupMirror lighting options makes checking makeup easy so I can always look my best!"
“It’s the only mirror that lets you see yourself as you really are, as glass mirrors reverse the image.”

"I can't live without it, let's me see me and spy on the boys around me with my iMakeupMirror,"
"So cool, so fast, so in your face."
"F-- this is an exciting app," this just-in about the new iMakeupMirror app for the iPhone4.
“iMakeupMirror is the quintessential makeup mirror."
"I'm always checking my makeup and the iMakeupMirror app is always in my hand."

In addition, iMakeupModel.com has expanded its coverage on beauty, fashion, skin care, blogging, social networking.
Topics include:
- Cool Chics Tech
- iApps
- Today's Fashion Pic
- Today's iMakeupModel
- Makeup Shopping
- Designers
- Magazines-Media Channels
- Fashion Style
- Skincare & Beauty Advice
- Cosmetic Procedures
- Lifestyle Performance Yoga
- Makeup & Image Artisans
- Hot Models
and other topics Cross CEO.
There are already more than 40 top bloggers, 50 different shopping sites, 20 Makeup Artisans and adding more site links daily.
The website is http://imakeupmodel.com

Starting at $.99 cents, the iMakeupMirror or iMakeupMirror is the best investment a girl can make to keep that fresh appearance all day and night. iMakeupMirror and iMakeupMirror are available on the new iPhone3/4 and iPad2 today.

Click here to buy: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/imakeupmirror/id379186264?mt=8

Daily makeup photos and ideas can be found at http://www.imakeupmirror.com.

Follow iMakeupMirror on Twitter at http://twitter.com/BeautyApps



About

iMakeupModel develops iPhone3/4 and iPad2 beauty apps such as iMakeupMirror (http://imakeupmirror.com). Designed for the "girl on the go," the iMakeupMirror App turns your phone into a lighted mirror with zoom. With the iMakeupMirror, the always "in hand" iPhone4 eliminates handbag clutter and can be used anywhere you go! iMakeupMirror, available on the new iPhone3/4 and iPad2 brings the portability of a makeup mirror to your phone.

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From BeautyDebutante - Red Hot Lips for Red Hot Months with Boots No. 7 Lip Glace, Wild Volume Lipstick

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There are a lot of “rules” for makeup.
Do not use mascara longer than for 3 months
Do not blow on your brushes
Do not match your eyeshadow color to your shirt
Red lips are for winter….

Oh hey…wait. Red lips don’t have to be for winter (and for that matter you can match your eyeshadow to your shirt if you want)! In fact, I recently came across a few lip products from Boots that are perfect for the Summer and Fall months.

Now don’t freak out because I’m suggesting you wear red lips if you never ever wear red lips. I’m just putting it out there that the nude lip is great, but sometimes a red lip will knock your socks off. Think of it. For years women wore mostly red lips all year long. Why has red now been relegated to cold months? Can’t we all have a little fun in the sun and have saucy red lips to boot? Yes we can!

Here are some tips for keeping red lips looking bright and fresh even in the warmer months.

Create a perfect canvas. Make sure your skin looks beautiful. You can use foundation, tinted moisturizer or powder, just try not to have a too heavy/mask like appearance. Red lips will only intensify the heaviness of your foundation.

Blush sparingly or lightly. When wearing red lips, no matter the season, your blush should not fight for attention with your red lips. That means create a soft natural flush with a baby pink blush or a nude blush or sheer matte bronzer. You just want the suggestion of color in your cheeks and you want people to focus on your lips.

Keep the eyes minimal. A sheer wash of shell pink, taupe, apricot, champagne or golden tan is all you need for your eyes. Want something a little more dramatic without looking like a model from a 1980’s Robert Palmer Video?



Try a thin line of black liquid liner (Or gel or cake liner) and add a little wing on the end – such as Boots No7 Liquid Eye Liner – Black. This Marilyn Monroe-esque look is not only classic it helps frame your eyes and give them a sultry look. Winged liner can be tricky. Practice makes perfect!



image from www.pinksith.com

Lastly you want to finish your eye with either a thin coating of lengthening mascara

OK. So now that you have gotten the basics down here are 3 very different options from Boots that you can use to create a red lip that looks great for you.



image from www.us.boots.com

1. Boots No. 7 Wild Volume Lipstick in Forever Cherry. $9.99 This opaque long lasting lipstick promises to plum up your lips with Pea Extract and Senna Extract. I have no idea if it works because my lips are pretty full as it is…not bragging. just a fact…and honestly I think if you have really thin lips nothing will give you Angela Jolie like lips without the help of Plastic surgery. But back to the lipstick. This one is not for the faint of heart.



This almost electric cherry color lipstick smoothes on effortlessly and seems to fill in tiny lines in my lips…giving the appearance of my lips looking fuller.



Now as you can see this is a BRIGHT color so if you are a bit more timid with reds you can blot the lipstick after application and then apply a sheer gloss on top….for example like the one I’m going to feature next!



image from www.us.boots.com

2. Boots No7 Lip Glace – Cherry Kiss $7.49 The sheer shiny gloss is an amazing addition to satin or matte lipsticks. It will give your lips that extra shine and depth, thanks to the micro shimmers in the gloss. The gloss is not sticky and the shimmer isn’t gritty.



The clear and soft silicone tip allow for ease of application as well as keeping the product relatively clean. I love the long thin design of the tube and with the sturdy screw on cap and crimp-less tube design I don’t have to worry about it exploding in my purse or pocket.



The color I use is Cherry Kiss and it provides a very sheer layer of color. Of course you can wear this alone for a very sweet and demure hint of red lip, but I really prefer it over a lipstick. I apply a little dab in the center of my bottom lip and spread it out to create the look of a fuller lip and volume. With most non sticky glosses, this one fades after a few hours of wear, but it’s relatively easy to reapply…even without a mirror. However if you are looking for a gloss and go color then look no further than…

image from www.us.boots.com (Color shown Hollyhock)

3. Boots Botanics Lip Gloss in Cherry. $7.99 This moisturizing shiny gloss has just enough pigment to wear alone for a sweet red lip. Packed with coconut extract to help moisturize your lips, this gloss wears well and never leaves that dreaded white ring or chapped lips in its wake. I like that it’s not sticky and lasts a decent amount of time before I have to reapply.




The soft doe foot applicator also makes application a snap. The cherry color is perfect for that just bitten look that so many people love to emulate (Thanks Twilight!) and it also is perfectly suitable for the warmer months. What’s best is that this gloss is an excellent introduction to red lips for those n00bs out there (That’s geek speak for newbies)!



It’s sheer enough to not overpower, but pigmented enough that people see a red lip. I think this is my favorite product of all three. I reach for this one time and time again.

So there you have it. Three ways to wear red lips in the heat and still be ravishing and you won’t break any rules!

Boots products can be purchased in the US at in person at Target Stores or online when you Shop drugstore.com’s Beauty and Fragrance Category!

iMakeupModel Expands with Daily Fashion Pic and Extended Fashion, Beauty, Makeup, Skincare Coverage and other new topics

Press Contact: Tom Cross 303-594-1694 – cross@gocross.com

iMakeupModel Expands with Daily Fashion Pic and extended Fashion, Beauty, Makeup, Skincare Coverage and other new topics

iMakeupModel.com (http://imakeupmodel.com) Website Has Daily iMakeup Photos, Fashion-Beauty & Cool iDeas

BOULDER - August 30 - iMakeupIdeas expands coverage on beauty, fashion, skin care, blogging, social networking.
Topics include:
- Daily MakeupModel Pic
- Daily Fashion Pic
- Daily iDeas
- Makeup Artisans
- Hot Models
- Fashion Designers
- Magazines
- Blogs-Networking
- Makeup Shopping
- Skincare
and other topics, noted Tom Cross CEO.
There are already more than 20 top bloggers, 30 different shopping sites, 20 MakeupArtisans and adding more site links daily.
The website is http://imakeupmodel.com

About

iMakeupModel develops iPhone4 beauty apps such as iCompactMirror and iMakeupMirror (http://www.icompactmirror.com and http://imakeupmirror.com). Designed for the "girl on the go," the iCompactMirror App turns your phone into a lighted mirror with zoom. With the iCompactMirror, the always "in hand" iPhone4 eliminates handbag clutter and can be used anywhere you go! iCompactMirror, available on the new iPhone4 brings the portability of a makeup mirror to your phone.

Users echo the same sentiment, “this cool app makes touch up easy," Lauren.
"I’m always on the go and iCompactMirror puts a mirror in my hand anytime," Erin - triathlete.
"At night, in bars, in the restroom, on the plane . . ., I can touch up my face anywhere," Leslie.
"The iCompactMirror lighting options makes checking makeup easy so I can always look my best!"
“It’s the only mirror that lets you see yourself as you really are, as glass mirrors reverse the image.”
"I can't live without it, let's me see me and spy on the boys around me with my iMakeupMirror,"
"So cool, so fast, so in your face."
"F-- this is an exciting app," this just-in about the new iMakeupMirror app for the iPhone4.
“iMakeupMirror is the quintessential makeupmirror."
"I'm always checking my makeup and the iMakeupMirror app is always in my hand."

Starting at $.99 cents, the iCompactMirror or iMakeupMirror is the best investment a girl can make to keep that fresh appearance all day and night. iCompactMirror and iMakeupMirror are available on the new iPhone4 today.

Click here to buy: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/imakeupmirror/id379186264?mt=8

Daily makeup photos and ideas can be found at http://www.imakeupmirror.com.

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From BeautyDebutante -- Skincare Review: Lily Organics Skincare

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Skincare Review: Lily Organics Skincare

by Joey on August 23, 2010

Lily Morgan has made farming (she’s a seventh-generation farmer!) and eco-friendly skincare her life’s work. Lily Organics, Morgan’s skincare company, was started in 1986 and is the only skincare company in the country that grows its own ingredients on a USDA-certified organic farm and makes its products fresh evert week on an on-site, FDA-inspected laboratory. Impressive, no? The entire line aims to be as unobtrusive on the environment as possible while providing customers with potent products that work without adding synthetic, chemical ingredients.

After reading about Lily Morgan, her farm, and her skincare line, I was eager to try her products. Lily Organics skincare products are separated into three categories: Sensitive Skin Type/Unscented, Dry/Mature Skin Type, and Normal/Oily Skin Type. I received three products from the Normal/Oily Skin Type, plus one additional product:

Seaweed Balancing Facial Cleanser – Lily Organics describes this cleanser as one that tones, detoxifies, balances, and cleanses the skin. It contains water, seaweed, almond oil soap, essential oils (lavender, rosemary, sage, tea tree), vitamin E, lemon juice, and citrus seed extract. I thought this was a nice, basic cleanser. It didn’t really remove my eye makeup, but it didn’t dry out my skin. However, it wasn’t terribly moisturizing either. I preferred to use this during the day, as my morning face wash. I will note, though, that this cleanser has an incredibly strong scent – it smells exactly like Vicks Vapor Rub! This retails for $20.79 for the 3.4 fl.oz bottle, $7.39 for the 1 oz. bottle, and $4.39 for the 1/2 oz. trial sized bottle.



Seaweed Balancing Facial Toner – The toner is described as helping to nourish and tone the skin. I actually found the toner to be more moisturizing than the facial cleanser, which was interesting. It softened my skin wonderfully, and helped clear off excess oils and grime without drying out my skin. My face glowed after I used this! This toner contains purified water, aloe, witch hazel, lily flower, glycerin, essential oils (sage and lavender) and a huge assortment of certified organic plants and flowers, including elderberries and chamomile. This retails for $16.79 for the 3.4 fl.oz bottle, $7.39 for the 1 oz. bottle, and $4.39 for the 1/2 oz. trial sized bottle.

Oil-Free Skin Conditioning Serum – This product was very interesting, I thought. Lily Organics describes it as a serum that conditions and firms the skin while healing and moisturizing, with the added benefit of stimulating cell proliferation. However, it wasn’t very moisturizing. In fact, it felt almost dry on the skin. I attribute this to the aloe vera gel base. The product feels sticky when it’s pumped out onto the hand, and it is cooling on the skin. The serum is absorbed or dries quickly, leaving a dry, matte texture to the skin. There’s none of that plump, soft feeling you get from a normal moisturizer. It does, though, keep my skin from peeling – and it makes a great base for my makeup since it sinks in so quickly. I’m enjoying this more than I expected to. This retails for $31.19 for the 2 fl.oz. bottle.

Organic Moisture Mist – This was actually my favorite product! Similar to MAC’s Fix +, this is a facial spray designed to deliver moisture to the skin and refresh makeup. I love its small, portable size (I tried the 1 oz. bottle) and I love the glow it gives me even more! This might possible replace Fix + for me, which is impressive! This product contains purfied water, vegetable glycerin, and a large assortment of certified organic plants and flowers (like chamomile, calendula, etc.). This retails for $17.79 for the 3.4 fl.oz bottle, and $5.79 for the 1 oz. bottle.

I’m pleased with everything I tried, and I look forward to trying other products from Lily Organics. What are you interested in trying?

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From BeautyDebutante - Motives 2010 Summer Trend Eyeshadow Palette: Social Butterfly

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Hello again! It’s Ivy from Jeweled Thumb. I was recently sent a few items from Motives Cosmetics Summer 2010 Collection and today I’ll be reviewing the Social Butterfly Trend Kit. All of these eyeshadows are shades in Motives Cosmetics regular line of shades, which generally retail in individual compacts for $12 – but for summer, Motives Cosmetics is offering 3 different trend palettes containing 5 eyeshadows and a bottle of their Mine Eau de Parfum for $49.95.



image from Motives Cosmetics

I had never heard of the Motives Cosmetics line before so I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I was very impressed with the quality of the eyeshadows.

Social Butterfly contains “earth-tones and glamorous gold with just enough sparkle” according to the Motives website and features the following shades: Bronze Beauty, Green Tea, Sunkissed, Hazelnut, Goddess. Personally, the only thing missing from this palette for me was a highlight shade (since I’m quite pale and cool-toned, I can’t get away with using any sort of golds on the brow bone).

The Social Butterfly palette contains 2 Pearlized (Bronze Beauty, Sunkissed), 2 Shimmer (Green Tea, Hazelnut) and 1 Glitter (Goddess) shade as described on the Motives Cosmetics website. I found most of the colors easy to work with especially Bronze Beauty (copper) and Sunkissed (peachy gold) which went on like butter and were super pigmented and metallic. Green Tea (goldish khaki) and Hazelnut (brown infused with gold shimmer) were not quite as soft but were easily built up and I’d say of medium pigment and slightly less metallic than the Pearlized shades. The only one I wasn’t a fan of was Goddess, aptly named as a glitter shade, was basically gold glitter in a very light gold base.

individual pans and empty palette

The palette also contains 2 double-ended sponge tip applicators and a wide mirror for travel (I personally used my own brushes for application). I like the Motives logo on the outside of the palette and a window to view the shades.

outside of the filled palette

I tested the shadows out and they lasted through my 9+ hour work day and out in the Maryland humidity with a primer. Here’s a quick eye of the day that I did using Sunkissed and Hazelnut. The shadows blended easily and retained their pigment and metallic quality throughout the day.

Motives Eyeshadow on



All in all, I was quite impressed with the shades I tested, and would recommend the Motives palette for those with a warm complexion!

Motives Cosmetics eyeshadows are Gluten Free, Paraben Free, fragrance and oil free and are not tested on animals. The full range, including the Summer Trend Kits can be purchased at the Motives Cosmetics website.

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From BeautyDebutante - Nail of the Day: Essie Berry Hard

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Essie Berry Hard is a deep brown toned red which I didn’t think would look good with my skin tone, but it works. I also have no idea why I decided to wear this in the summer, it’s definitely more of a fall/winter color. You could get away with three coats, but I used four. I had no problems with the formula and can’t wait for fall to use it again!

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From Denim Debutante - Sample Sale Alert for August 16

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Put the fact that this is Kmart out of your mind, because some of these products are extremely intriguing visually.



The Fall 2010 Apparel collection is based on the latest trends, pulling from current styles in the fashion world like the Military-inspired Sgt. Pepper Jacket with shoulder embellishments, a Rocker Chic Bomber Jacket and Distressed Skinny Denim. Fall wardrobe basics like the skinny cargo pant complement bolder looks like the high-waisted peplum military jacket. Where Kmart really stands out is in the details. Fine stitching, fully lined jackets, and streamlined silhouettes.





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From BeautyDebutante - Skincare Review: Trilogy Certified Organic Rosehip Oil

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A little while ago I was sent some Trilogy Certified Organic Rosehip Oil from Beautorium.com. to test. I decided to do a little research into this product before I put it on my face.

First of all Beautorium.com is a site where you can do one stop shopping for your entire natural and organic beauty needs. They have a ton of products to choose from and the site is mapped out very well. Each product comes with a wealth of information from ingredients to how to use to its organic certification and more. I like the upfront information and the ease of searching.

OK. Where does Rosehip oil come from? Well Rose Hips of course! You have probably hear of rose hip tea and rose hip enhanced vitamin c pills…well rose hips are the seed pod left after all the rose petals fall off the flower. The oil from rose hips, often called rosa mosqueta, is very nutritious. It is unique among vegetable oils in containing retinol (Vitamin A), and is also high in vitamin C. Rose hip seed oil is high in the essential fatty acids – linoleic acid or omega-6, and linolenic acid or omega-3. It is commonly used in skin care products.



Rose hip oil is used for a variety of skin conditions such as acne, eczema, sun burnt skin, wrinkles and used to heal scarring and diminish photo-aging. Since the rosehip oil contains Vitamin A it can help delay the effects of skin aging and assist with cell regeneration and promote collagen and elastin levels. Rosehip oil also contains a high amount of essential fatty acids and Vitamin E, which further promotes healthy skin.

The Trilogy Certified Organic Rosehip Oil I received is very gentle on the skin and it can be used undiluted (unlike some other essential oils) on the skin with little to no adverse reaction.. It can also be added to lotions, creams, and shampoos. This Trilogy Certified Organic Rosehip Oil easily absorbs into the skin and does not leave behind a greasy residue.

When I applied directly to the skin on my face, I used my fingertips to massage it in until it is completely absorbed. I did this twice a day for a month on my face but made sure to use sunscreen every day on top of the oil.

The results?
Well I certainly had softer skin, but I found that I experienced a few break outs while using the oil. That’s because I have VERY oily skin and I think this oil may have clogged my pores a bit, however, have very acne prone skin and I break out just typing the word ‘Acne’…whoops. There’s another pimple!…so I cannot say for sure it was the Trilogy Certified Organic Rosehip Oil that broke out my skin. I did not notice a significant decrease in old acne scars, but I did notice that my face seemed to glow a bit more. Perhaps it was the extra hydration for my skin…because even if you have oily skin, you can still have dehydrated oily skin. Ugh. Trust me. It can happen. The skin on my face felt more balanced be the end of the day and I didn’t feel like I was as much of an oily mess as I am used to being. Perhaps because my skin was getting essential fatty acids it didn’t feel the need to produce as much oil as it normally does.

What I really liked about Trilogy Certified Organic Rosehip Oil is that it comes in a small dark glass colored bottle. This helps keep light off the product which can cause the relatively short shelf life of rosehip oil to degrade even more. I also really like the little eye dropper that is in the cap. I can get a measured amount for each application and I don’t have to introduce any stray bacteria or other debris from my fingers and hands into the Trilogy bottle. This means I can extend the purity of the product and make sure that I don’t turn the oil rancid by the mere act of dispensing the product. It is recommended that most rosehip oil is kept refrigerated, but the documentation that came with this bottle didn’t mention that.

The Trilogy Certified Organic Rosehip Oil bottle holds 20 ml / .67 fl oz. that’s quite a lot when you only need a couple of drops for your face, so I started to add it to my regular lotion when I apply it at night and I started to massage some into my cuticles every night as well. Because I don’t want to run the risk of the oil turning rancid if I add it to a big bottle of lotion, I pump out some lotion into my hand and add a few drops of Trilogy Certified Organic Rosehip Oil to the product and mix it together for that one time usage. Basically I add it when I need it.

So far the results have been good. While I haven’t used it long enough to see marked improvement, I do like the fact that my skin feels softer and looks better overall. I also like the fact that I’m not adding any unnecessary chemicals or pesticides to my skin. Trilogy products contain 100% natural active ingredients. The rosehip oil is certified organic by Bio-Gro of New Zealand. This product contains no parabens, petrochemicals, PEGs, pesticides, synthetic colors or fragrances, GMOs , or harsh surfactants. Since the product is certified organic I can feel safe using it. If I ever do run out, and trust me a small bottle goes a long way, I’ll be sure to buy some more. This is a great addition to my daily beauty ritual.

You can purchase a 20ml bottle of Trilogy Certified Organic Rosehip Oil for $20 USD from beautorium.com

Just in from Beauty Debutante - Skincare Review – High Sierra Botanicals

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Skincare Review – High Sierra Botanicals
by Joey on August 17, 2010

Holly Beatie is a former competitive athlete from the Sierra Foothills who, after her retirement in 1997, decided to take a journey of self-discovery and healing. Her reevaluation of her life lead her to the study of flowers, herbs, and the development of all natural products for the body and skin – High Sierra Botanicals was born. Using either wild-crafted or organically-grown products, Beatie handmakes her own products from scratch. Her products all contain pure therapeutic essential oils, organic herbs, healing/nutritional oils and butters, and flower essences. I was sent five products from her line.



A summary of my thoughts: These products are effective but highly moisturizing, so much so that the majority of them aren’t appropriate for the humid, muggy NYC summer. My dry skin will love them come the fall/winter, though. The packaging isn’t the most aesthetically-pleasing, but the products that they contain work, and work well.

Glisten Up: Glisten Up is a toner/cleanser that comes in a bottle that requires you to shake it onto a cotton pad. The smell is pleasant. I was surprised at how moisturizing this toner was; it didn’t dry out my skin, but actually added a layer of moisture to it while still giving it a clean, fresh feeling. My skin was not red after using it, which usually indicates minor irritation (my skin is very dry and sensitive). I found that I could only use this product at night, though – NYC summer is very humid and muggy, so despite my dry skin, I have to use very little moisturizer. Using this product at night ensured that I would wake up with soft, glowy skin. Once the weather cools down, I can use this twice a day. This retails for $11 (2 fl. oz).

Ingredients: Rose hydrosol, Witch Hazel, Elder Flower & White Grape Extracts, Apple Cider Vinegar, Polysorbate 20; Avocado, Olive, and Jojoba oils; Essential oils of Lavender, Grapefruit, Geranium, Rosemary, Thyme; 6 Flower Essences.

Wrinkle Wrangler: Wrinkle Wrangler is an extremely potent moisturizer, housed in a small screw-top jar. It contains over 50 ingredients, including numerous oils and butters. Beatie describes this as being soothing and luxurious, and she’s right. It’s just too luxurious for the weather right now! I only need the tiniest amount of this moisturizer (at night only!) and my skin is moisturized for hours and hours. I like to really rub it into my skin to help improve circulation, and decrease any inflammation. This moisturizer is good for a year if stored in a cool environment, so I’ll be sure to put this away for the winter, when it’ll be a godsend! I’ve also been using it on my body as well, and it’s great for softening up rough skin. This retails for $12 (for 15 ml) or $33 (for 50 ml).

Ingredients: Oils: Apricot, Hemp, Olive, Coconut, Jojoba, Grapeseed, Wheat Germ, Rosehip; Lanolin; Aloe; Cocoa, Shea, Mango butters; Mimosa wax; Manuka Honey; Raw Silk; Rosewater; Herbal extracts: Angelica seed, Selfheal, St. John’s Wort, Comfrey Leaf, Seaweed, Horsetail, Rosemary; Citric Acid; Essential oils of Elemi, Frankincense, Geranium, Lavender, Myrrh, Neroli, Orange, Fennel, Jasmine, Sandalwood, Cedar, Carrot seed; 14 Flower Essences.

Mudslinger: This is such an appropriate name for this mask. It’s goopy, it’s messy, and it looks exactly like mud. I was turned off initially by the texture and scent of this mask (it smells very herbal), but then I used it. WHOA. Let me describe this first. This mask is so…un-masklike! Most masks are pretty drying for the skin, and leave the skin red or irritated – at least that happens to me a lot. Mudslinger is so comforting for the skin, yet it left my skin looking clearer and cleaner than it was before I used it! This mask contains clay, which helps draw out impurities from the skin. It contains mild exfoliators, which also help draw out impurities but also helps to brighten the skin by removing dead skin cells. Also, it has oils to moisturize. It is a facial in a jar, and I’m glad I gave it a chance despite my very turned-off initial reaction to it. Once a week usage (again, at night) refreshes my skin and leaves me looking as if I had a relaxing vacation! My only gripe about this product is the packaging. This mask is very oily, and it’s contained in a jar – the jar leaks! I think this would be best in a squeeze tube. This retails for $33 (50 fl.oz).

Ingredients: Raw silk, Squalene, Rose hydrosol, Shea Butter, Oils: Avocado, Pumplin seed, Jojoba, Wheat germ, Raspberry seed, Rosehip,Vitamin E; Clays: French Green, Pascalite, Rhassoul, Canadian glacial, Moroccan Red; Aloe, Oats, Lecithin, Manuka honey, Royal jelly, Nettle, Alfalfa, Chlorophyl, Rosehips, Irish Moss, Aloe, Marshmallow, Rosemary, DMAE, MSM, CoQ10, Essential Oils: Geranium, Palmarosa, Ylang Ylang, Carrot; 10 Flower Essences.

Harmoneyes: Interestingly, this was also the one product I was able to use during the day! Beatie describes this as a creamy serum which helps nourish and bind moisture to the eyes, among other benefits. This was more of a slightly gritty, runny cream; despite the texture, it sank right into the skin underneath my eyes. I enjoyed this because it moisturized but created a velvet surface which was perfect for applying makeup onto! At night, I’d prefer something more cushy and oily. This retails for $15 (10ml).

Ingredients: Aloe, Beta Carotene, Rosehip, Raspberry, Evening Primrose Seed Oils, Polysorbate 20, Algae, Cucumber, Green Tea Extracts, Ellagic & Hyaluronic Acids, Raw Silk, Squalene, DMAE, Citric Acid, Essential oils of Chamomile, Carrot Seed; 10 Flower Essences.

X-Zit: This is a roll-on blemish treatment, which I like because I can carry it around whenever a stupid pimple pops up on my face. It is antibiotic and anti-bacterial, and helps to kill blemishes without making my skin red or peel-y. It does take a few days to work, but it does work! This retails for $8 (10ml).

Ingredients: Glycerin, Aloe, Rose Hydrosol, Witch Hazel, Jojoba and Wheat Germ oils, Polysorbate 20, Essential oils of Lavender, Bergamot, Petitegrain, Cypress, Cedar, and others; 5 Flower Essences.

So, bottom line? I really enjoyed the products, but the majority of them aren’t appropriate for my skin at the moment. I will love these more when it gets colder. Also, after reading about the rest of the products, I really want to try Headcase Aura Spray (since I have chronic migraines) and Stressless Tresses Hair Tonic! What are your thoughts?

From Denim Debutante - Sample Sale Alerts for August 18th

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- 7 For All Mankind – in almost all of its possible incarnations – will be available today at Billion Dollar Babes. From men’s jeans to fashion
, shoes to women’s denim, there’s a little bit of everything, and it will all go on sale starting at 11am EST. Stick to your standard 7 For All Mankind sizing and head over to the 7 For All Mankind review and posts for more details about the brand itself.

- Modnique is having a Hollywood Million Denim sale starting today at 10am EST. This brand is fairly unfamiliar to me – I’ve never tried it before – but the deals should be decent, particularly if you like jeans with embellishments.

- I have faith that there might be a pair or two of denim in the Marc by Marc Jacobs sale that starts today on Gilt Groupe. Be there at 12pm EST, because even if there isn’t any denim, the sale itself will still be one you won’t want to miss.

- There are a couple pairs of jeans in ideeli‘s Fall Essentials sale (including brands like James Jeans, 7 For All Mankind and more) as well as great items you can’t say no to (Linea Pelle, anyone?). We missed this baby yesterday, so be sure to check it before it’s gone!

- The sale that is bound to actually break the bank (but only if you buy a TON of pairs)?!? Hautelook is having a Les Halles blowout, and this line’s fun 70′s/80′s throwback feel will definitely fit perfectly into your fall wardrobe. Sale starts at 11am EST, so be ready.

Any sales I missed? Leave a comment and I’ll be sure to add them to the list ASAP!

Love,
JP

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- James Jeans, another personal favorite of mine, will be on Rue La La today at 11am EST. It looks like they’ll only be having the women’s line… the guys, however, can snag something from the Monarchy sale that will be going on at the same time!

- Paige Premium Denim will be on Hautelook today at 11am EST. For most Paige styles, we recommend sizing up… and don’t shop for anything over $70! The discounts you can find online will beat that “bargain” anytime.

-Rock & Republic Jeans for Women will be popping up on Beyond the Rack starting at 11am EST. This sale is exclusively for their US members (sorry, Canada!), so keep that in mind while you’re shopping.

Any sales I missed? Leave a comment and I’ll update the list!

Love,
JP

From BeautyDebutante - Sothys Sun Care Progressive Sunny Glow Lotion, Sun-Sensitive Areas Care

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Sothys Sun Care Progressive Sunny Glow Lotion, Sun-Sensitive Areas Care

by Krystal on August 16, 2010

Howdy again from Krystal at PolishGalore! I had the privilege of reviewing a unique line of Sun Care products from Sothys. Despite living in South Texas where it’s 100 degrees for weeks in August, I am not a tanned individual. Sothys has several beauty lines available but the two I am reviewing are the Progressive Sunny Glow Lotion and the Sun-sensitive Areas Care High Protection SPF 30.

Sothys began as a beauty institute in Paris, that features products created by a medical biologist. Their main focus is on results, which is something I have always been concerned with in regards to skin sun care. This line is called Soins Soleil Cellu-guard, which Sothys explains is a mixture of purified calophyllum oil and fruit polyphenois. Its dual tissue protection protects collagen fibers and the elastin of the skin and limits the inflammatory process. It also offers triple protection to the cell membranes, DNA and preserves proteins.

Sothys “Progressive Sunny Glow Lotion” ($40 for 5.07 FL. oz) says to apply daily on face and body to gradually build a natural looking tan. I actually used my very pale legs for this review, only putting the lotion on one leg.




The lotion is a creamy yellow colored lotion that has a very pleasant smell to it. I couldn’t place my finger on the smell, but it almost reminded me of fresh corn tortillas. The lotion went on smoothly without any irritation or unevenness. The instructions say to wash your hands after application which I did, but a friend who wanted to also try the lotion, did not and she said her cuticles were stained in the following days. I used the lotion every other day for a week, and after just one application, I was surprised at how much darker my lotioned leg looked against my non-lotioned leg. It took overnight for the lotion to darken my skin into a soft bronze tan without any streaks or missed spots (another fear of mine). That was part of the reason why I went every other day – the lotion did a lot in just one day. By the end of the week, I felt that my 4 applications was enough for me to feel tanned enough for shorts. I’m curious to see how long term use of the product (months) would affect skin tones.

Next is the Sun-Sensitive Areas Care – High Protection SPF 30 ($40 for 1.69 FL. oz). This is a hypoallergenic and fragrance free lotion that states it will protect from photo-aging during intense sunlight exposure.

I decided to use this on the backs of my hands and forearms since those are the areas that receive the most sun and least protection for me. The lotion was quite thick and creamy and took a few minutes to rub into my skin. It wasn’t very greasy feeling, but did have some shimmer in it that left my hands and arms sparkly.

While this is a salon brand that is more expensive than drug store products of the same claims, I highly recommend it if you want great results: the Progressive Sunny Glow Lotion is worth the money. As for the Sun-Sensitive Areas Care – High Protection SPF 30, it was definitely the thickest sunscreen I’ve ever used, and since I’m only using it on the backs of my hands (and probably my face), the bottle may last the whole summer. I would like to take photo-aging pictures of my hands and face and be able to compare before spending so much on a sunscreen, but my first impression was that this is worth the money.

Order Sothys Soins De Soleil Progressive Sunny Glow Lotion online, or use their Find-A-Salon feature to locate a salon near you that carries Sothys.

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NYX One Night in Morocco Eyeshadow Set and more...
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• NYX One Night in Morocco Eyeshadow Set
• Rene Furterer Sun Care Haircare: Nourishing After Sun Shampoo & Mask
• Sales for August 13th
• More Recent Articles
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NYX One Night in Morocco Eyeshadow Set

I have always been a fan of eye shadows. In the past, I had not branched much further out than basic pressed powder shadows. This is mostly because I did not want to spend a lot on a color that I might only use a few times. The eye shadows that I had used never required a base coat or an actual makeup brush. It was all just pretty basic. When I was given the NYX One Night in Morocco eyeshadow set to review, I was actually quite pleased to see eight shade options to create a nice smokey look with.
I decided to start with the four shades on the left, because I wanted something a little brighter for during the day. The first step was to put on the base coat. I used a larger brush for the base coat and placed a thin coating all the way up to my eyebrows. The base coat was pretty velvety and not as sticky as I thought it would be.
Next I put on some brown eye liner, just at the base of my eye lashes. Then I started with the shadows. The first one that I used was the white. I used the white to highlight just under my eyebrows. Then working my way down, I used the gray for the crease and the dark brown just above the eyeliner. Last was the cream color that I used to color my eyelid and a little glow in the inside corner of my eye. Next, the most important part was to blend.
The best part about this shadow set is that the eyeshadow base coat keeps the color in place, but also that the powder is a semi-loose powder that blends very easily. Using brushes for this eyeshadow set is certainly recommended because it blends the shadows very nicely. The end result was a beautiful nice daytime smokey look.

After wearing the eye shadow all day at work, I was quite pleased to see that the color had stayed pretty well.
The following evening, I decided to try out the four colors on the right. This is a little bit more of an evening smokey look. Again, these colors blended very well. I really liked the darker smokey look, it was very sultry and great for an evening out. With the darker colors, you do have to be a little more careful, I used small brushes for the dark colors, because once the colors touch the base coat on your eye, they tend to stick and stay right where you placed it. It is hard to erase mistakes without re-doing the entire eye. However, this does make the color stay well. I never got any clumps of shadow in the creases on my eye after wearing the shadows all day. What beautiful color!

In the bottom level of the makeup, there are two lip glosses. A lovely bonus to the great shadow set. Just keep in mind that you don’t want to make your lips too dark. When you are wearing the smokey look on your eyes, you want your eyes to be your focus, not your lips. The lip glosses included are sheer and great to wear along with the shadows, just don’t put it on too thick. I hope that you enjoy the NYX One Night in Morocco eyeshadow set, I know that I will!

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Rene Furterer Sun Care Haircare: Nourishing After Sun Shampoo & Mask
Hello my lovelies. Hillary from Byhillary here and I have a confession to make. This isn’t my natural hair color. You’re in shock I know. I have been dyeing my hair various shades of red for about 17 years now starting the summer before I started high school. Red is by far the hardest color to maintain. (I speak from experience!) I swear it starts fading before you have even washed the dye out of your hair. There are things I do to try and maintain it. I use color deposit shampoos and don’t wash it daily, but it still fades before the roots even grow in. The sun is the worst. I usually get frustrated in the middle of the summer and swear I won’t dye it again until fall hits and the harsh summer sun goes to bed for the winter. I always break down and end up dyeing it because I get embarrassed by the sad faded shade it ends up becoming. From the years of dyeing and heat styling my hair is like hay. It’s dry and prone to breakage.
Then I discovered hair care products with SPF! The lovely people of Rene Furterer sent me a variety of their Sun Care to review.
From Rene Furterer:
“Sun protection is an essential step in both you skin care and hair care routines. The sun’s powerful rays can be damaging on strands, especially those that have been highlighted or colored, making them dry, rough, and difficult to style. To protect hair against the harmful effects of the sun, Rene Furterer has created the first, exclusive sun protection system for hair, with a Keratin Protection Factor (KPF) that scientifically measures the amount of Keratin it protects.”

I gave it a month of using the products so I could know for certain if they were actually working. I washed with the Nourishing Sun After Sun Shampoo (retails for $23 for 5.1 oz.). It cleaned gently but effectively removing all products and left my hair clean without stripping it. Every few days I would apply a healthy sized dollop of the Repairing After Sun Mask (retails for $42 for 6.7 oz.). I applied it after washing and let it sit for 5 minutes and would comb it before rinsing. It did everything it claimed. It left my hair insanely “soft, shiny and supple” and had a pleasing delicate smell. My one small complaint is that I wish the Sun Mask didn’t come in a jar. It is very difficult to open the jar in the shower, hold it in one hand and scoop product with the other and then recap it. I would put it in a a bottle or tube like the shampoo that you can squeeze and easily snap the cap back on like the shampoo. After towel drying my hair I would spray some No Rinse Moisturizing Spray (retails for $23 for 5 oz.), It detangled my hair which is something that most conditioners can’t do. You can see from the photo above how much I loved it in the short time I have been using it. You have to shake it before use.When left to sit, it separates in two parts a clear and a milk white part on top. It also didn’t weigh my hair down at all like many leave in conditioners do. When I knew I was going to be in the sun for more than a minute, right after I applied my body SPF I would give my hair a spray with the Waterproof Moisturizing Fluid SPF 90(retails for $23 for 4.2 oz.). It is meant to block UV ultraviolet rays. It is non oily and leaves a natural look and doesn’t weigh it down. Since it is waterproof it will protect you hair all day even after swimming.

This is my hair after 3 weeks of use with no other product in it in this photos. I actually air dried my hair in 95 degree heat, high humidity and with the car windows down! I have not been able to air dry my hair in what feels like years. It didn’t frizz even with the extreme humidity and it stayed soft and untangled. I haven’t dyed my hair in over a month but my color is still good. I have had friends who had no idea I was testing hair products tell me how much they were loving my hair. While these products are not cheap I see them as a great investment if you have colored hair. If I was to only buy one I would buy the Repairing After Sun Mask. It just made my hair feel so great I looked forward to using it.
Rene Furterer products are available at Beauty.com, spalook.com as well as fine salons and spas nationwide. Call 1-800-522-8285 for a location near you.

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Sales for August 13th

Tammy Fender restorative skincare is for sale on Hautelook. And I’m away on a minibreak – let us know if we missed any sales!
Happy Shopping!

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