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Get More out of Your Beauty Products with Beauty Spoons

February 8th, 2012 by Sara Cornell

Doesn’t it make you NUTS when you’re trying to get the last valuable drops of your favorite (and super expensive) lotion or potion out of the container but it just won’t budge? I feel like the way packaging is designed these days it is meant to frustrate the consumer and make us wasteful, because there always seems to be at least 4 or 5 days worth of product trapped in the bottle that you just can’t reach.

Well now, thanks to Beauty Spoon you can get every last drop out of your bottle.

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The patent-pending Beauty Spoon® is designed with an ergonomic handle and
flexible stem making it easy to retrieve every ounce of liquid and cream located
at the bottom of your product bottles and containers. The Beauty Spoon® also comes equipped with a contoured spoon for retaining and scooping out as much liquid as possible. When finished, simply wash the Beauty Spoon® with soap and water and start bragging to your friends about all the money you saved!It’s the essential beauty tool that maximizes the use of all your beauty products!

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I was given a bottle of La Mer Concentrate that clocks in at a whopping $375 for 1.7 oz (yes, you read that right…) and thanks to Beauty Spoon, I have extended the life of the Concentrate by at least a week, maybe more, because this handy tool always seems to find just a tiny bit more product tucked in the deep recesses of the bottle! If you are frustrated by tossing bottles and jars that still have days worth of beauty in them, I highly recommend the Beauty Spoon.

Beauty Spoons cost $9.99 for a set of two, and are available for purchase on line at BeautySpoon.com

Posted in Beauty Products, Makeup, Recommended, Skin Care Related Topics: Beauty, Beauty Products, Beauty Spoons, La Mer Concentrate, Makeup

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15 Minute Valentine’s Day Makeup

January 27th, 2012 by Denise Shively

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If you’re pressed for time on Valentine’s Day, this quick 15 minute guide to getting gorgeous will help you save time and still have you looking pretty for that special someone – or for just a night out with the girls!

1. Prime

Start with a clean, moisturized face, and use a foundation primer to help even out your skin tone and keep your makeup flawless. I like e.l.f. Studio Mineral Infused Face Primer ($6, eyeslipsface.com,) but feel free to use your favorite primer for this step.

2. Foundation/Concealer

For light coverage, a tinted moisturizer is best, followed by spot treating problem areas with a bit of concealer. However, if you need full coverage, choose a lightweight foundation like Laura Mercier Creme Smooth Foundation ($50, Sephora) for buildable coverage that lasts. Use a foundation brush or a makeup sponge for a smooth finish.

3. Blush

Impart skin with a rosy glow by dusting CoverGirl TruBlend Blush Naturally Luminous Powder in Pure Romance 425 ($7.29, drugstore.com) over cheeks.

4. Eyes

Because you’re in a hurry, choose one eyeshadow to sweep over lids and in the crease. For a standout look, choose a shimmery neutral like taupe, sand, bronze or something in between. Make sure to line the upper and lower lash line with black eyeliner, such as Prestige Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil ($5.25, drugstores) and coat lashes with one to two coats of a volumizing and lengthening mascara.

5. Lips

For lip color that lasts all night, choose a lip stain that you can simply sweep on and forget about. One to try: NYC Smooch Proof 16 Hour Lipstain, ($4-6, drugstores.) If you prefer a glossy finish rather than a matte look, simply apply the stain and then coat lips in your favorite clear gloss for a shiny, sexy finish.

There you have it! Your 15 minute guide to easy Valentine’s Day makeup that will look just as gorgeous as if you spent hours pulling your look together. Do you have any favorite time-saving tips for getting gorgeous in a flash? Share them with me in the comments.

Posted in Makeup Related Topics: 15 Minute Valentine's Day Makeup, Beauty, CoverGirl TruBlend Blush, drugstore.com, elf mineral face primer, Laura Mercier Foundation, Makeup, NYC Lip Stain, Prestige Waterproof Eyeliner, Sephora, Valentine's Day

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New Beauty Products You Need in your Makeup Bag

January 23rd, 2012 by Denise Shively

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It’s a new year, so why not clean out your makeup bag to make room for some of the latest and greatest in beauty? With so many hot new products to hit the market recently, I dare you to read this list and not covet at least one of the products here!

1. Hello Kitty Parisienne Palette

This gorgeous Paris-themed palette combines four Charmmy eye shadows and a flattering blush to help you create looks or touch up on the go. Palette includes:

0.07 oz Charmmy eyeshadow in pearlized creamy beige
0.07 oz Charmmy eyeshadow in glittery dark brown
0.07 oz Charmmy eyeshadow in matte bright purple
0.07 oz Charmmy eyeshadow in matte blue/gray shadow
0.3 oz Blush in pearlized medium pink

($36, Sephora)

2. Too Faced Natural Flirt Makeup Collection

This limited edition collection from Too Faced contains everything you need for eyes, lips and face. Packaged in a feminine makeup bag, the collection includes:

Shadow Insurance in Candlelight
Magic Mushroom Eyeshadow
Lashgasm Mascara
Pink Leopard Bronzer
Petite Retractable Brush
Glamour Gloss in This Is Pretty

($45, Dillards)

3. L’Oreal Magic Lumi Concealer

A brand new concealer from L’Oreal, this light-reflecting concealer works to diminish dark circles and helps your skin look lit from within. Whether you want to conceal flaws or attain a more radiant complexion, this concealer is definitely worth a try.

($10, Drugstores)

4. Benefit Cosmetics Chachatint

If you’re familiar with Benefit’s other cheek and lip stains, you may want to try their newest version -chachatint. This mango-hued cheek and lip stain is designed to give skin a sun-kissed glow, perfect for making a pale winter complexion look like you just came back from a tropical vacation.

($29, Benefit)

5. Maybelline Super Stay 14 Hour Lipstick

This lipstick, designed for up to 14 hours of wear, was also formulated to feel creamy and lightweight instead of cake-y and dried out on lips. With a huge selection of shades to choose from, you’re almost guaranteed to find your perfect match.

($8.99, Drugstores)

Which of these new beauty products are you eager to try?

Posted in Beauty Products, Makeup, New Products Related Topics: Benefit Cosmetics Chachatint, Hello Kitty Parisienne Palette, L'oreal magic lumi concealer, Maybelline Super Stay 14 Hour Lipstick, new beauty products, Sephora, Too Faced Natural Flirt Collection

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Get the Look: ‘Paris Pretty’ from CoverGirl

January 21st, 2012 by Denise Shively

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With five inexpensive products, you can get this gorgeous “Paris Pretty” look created by P&G Beauty Global Creative Design Director Pat McGrath. The unexpected pop of color is a great way to liven skin up this winter, and will easily transition into your go-to look for spring as well.

Face

1. Start with a clean, dry face and apply just a small amount of CoverGirl’s TruBlend Liquid Makeup Foundation ($7-8.) I recommend using a foundation brush, but you can also use a sponge or your fingers depending upon what you’re comfortable with.

2. Set foundation with a light dusting of CoverGirl Trublend Pressed Powder ($7.79.)

3. To add a pop of color and give your cheekbones a sculpted look, apply CoverGirl & Olay Simply Ageless Sculpting Blush in Lush Berry ($8.39.)

Eyes

1. Using CoverGirl Intense ShadowBlast Eyeshadow in Forever Pink, ($7.99) apply the shadow to the center of your eyelid and blend thoroughly, especially as you approach the brow bone.

2. Finish your eyes with one coat of CoverGirl LashBlast 24 Hour Mascara in Black on roots of upper and lower lashes, but add a coat of the LashBlast Mascara in Black Brown to the tips of your lashes. ($7.99.)

Lips

Using new CoverGirl Blast Flipstick Lipstick in Perky, apply the creamy red shade to lips and blend well. Then, apply the shimmery shade on the other end to just the center of your lips. ($6.39.)

Voila! You have the perfect “Paris Pretty” look in a matter of minutes, using affordable CoverGirl cosmetics that are all available via drugstore.com. If you try this look, be sure to let us know in the comments!

Posted in Beauty Products, Makeup Related Topics: CoverGirl, CoverGirl & Olay Simply Ageless, CoverGirl Blast Flipstick, CoverGirl Intense ShadowBlast, CoverGirl LastBlast 24 Hour Mascara, CoverGirl Paris Pretty, drugstore.com, Trublend Foundation, Trublend Powder

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Lancome Roseraie Des Delices Spring 2012 Beauty Collection

January 20th, 2012 by Denise Shively

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There are a lot of new beauty collections for spring 2012, but the Lancome Spring 2012 Color Collection Roseraie Des Delices is easily one of my favorites for the season. Below, I’ve highlighted the new products for the spring line, so check them out and make room in your beauty bag for these gorgeous new eyeshadows, lip colors and more.

Eyes

Limited Edition Spring 2012 Collection Eye Palette Eye Brightening All-In-One 5-Shadow & Liner (2 new palettes)

Both palettes in this limited edition spring 2012 collection are stunning, and include “Rose Romance,” a palette of soft pinks, peach and burgundy shadows, and “Vert Tendresse,” a flattering mix of mint and forest greens. Each shadow can be worn alone or combined for the perfect eye look and all of the shadows are designed to wear for up to 8 hours.

($49/each)

Le Stylo Waterproof Eyeliner (two new shades)

Lancome’s Le Stylo Waterproof Eyeliner includes two new shades that are perfect for spring: “Blanc,” a pure white designed to brighten eyes, and “Green Petal,” a frosty, pastel mint green for a bright pop of color.

($25.50/each)

Face

La Roseraie Illuminating Smooth Powder

This gorgeous rosy pink and pastel shimmer color compact is a great all-in-one compact for cheeks and face, and will impart a subtle shimmer and rosy glow to brighten even the dullest complexions.

($42)

Lips

L’Absolu Rouge Nu (two shades: Sweet Marmalade and Rose Petal)
Le French Touch Absolu Nu (Cotton Candy)
Color Fever Gloss (three shades: Green Petal, Tangerine Petal and Rose Petal)

By far my favorite offerings from Lancome’s 2012 makeup collection are the lip colors. With two new lipsticks to choose from and a new lip gloss, you can find something for everyone. All of the shades are perfect for spring, but the lip gloss is definitely my favorite with their sheer pastel shades and their moisturizing, never sticky, application.

($26.50-35/each)

Which products are your favorite from the spring collection?

Posted in Beauty Products, Makeup, New Products Related Topics: Color Fever Gloss, Eye Palette Eye Brightening All-In-One 5-Shadow & Liner, L'Absolu Rouge Nu, Lancome, Lancome Roseraie des Delices Spring 2012 Collection, Le French Touch Absolu Nu, Le Stylo Waterproof Eyeliner, spring beauty collections

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Meaningful Beauty Delivers Meaningful Changes

January 14th, 2012 by Sara Cornell

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Cindy Crawford for Meaningful Beauty

As the seasons change, so does our need for adapting our skin care regimen. Unless you live on the equator where the temperature and climate is pretty consistent, chances are you have noticed that there are seasons when your skin is drier or oilier, more vibrant or less youthful. In the winter months it’s easy to think “Oh, I’ll just add more moisturizer…” but sometimes a complete change up to your skin care products can be just what the dermatologist ordered.

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Meaningful Beauty, Cindy Crawford’s skin care system in partnership with Dr. Jean-Louis Sebaugh, is a great place to start if you are thinking about changing products or systems. A 7-step system focusing on anti-ageing, the Meaningful Beauty System gets to the root of your skin concerns. In clinical studies, after 6 weeks of use:

85% of participants reported their skin visibly improved.
91% of participants noticed an overall improvement in the healthier appearance of their skin.
76% of participants noticed a decrease in skin dullness and dryness.
85% of participants would recommend the product to a friend.
100% of participants reported no irritation.

One of my skin concerns in winter is redness. Meaningful Beauty’s products work deep within the skin to help smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, add radiance and brighten your complexion and protect skin from environmental aggression and free radical damage.

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You can learn more about the Meaningful Beauty system on their web site, where the complete system is available for purchase. At a cost of $39.95 per month Meaningful Beauty’s price is well below many of the big name brands, and we think you will be happy with the results.

This post was sponsored by Meaningful Beauty, but Fashionable Media only reviews products that we know and use ourselves. Our opinions are our own, regardless of how the product was obtained.

Posted in Aging / Wrinkles, Celebrity Fashion, Face, Fashion Advice, Makeup, Rosacea, Skin Care Related Topics: Beauty Products, Celebrity Fashion, Meaningful Beauty, Skin Care

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Mally Roncal to Give Away Two Exclusive Fashion Week Trips!

January 11th, 2012 by Amanda Davis

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Renowned makeup artist Mally Roncal is giving away two exclusive trips to New York Fashion Week! One fan will have the chance to assist her and her make up artistry team backstage at the Tracy Reese show and another fan will have the chance to attend the show as a guest.

From January 5th, 2012 to January 20th, 2012, aspiring makeup artists start by creating a video showing Mally their “amazois” makeup skills. The entrant will need to log onto Facebook.com/mallybeauty to fill out the entry form. The Mally Beauty team will select the finalists on January 21st, 2012; the finalists’ videos will be uploaded to youtube.com/mallytvproductions on January 23rd.

As a fan, all you have to do is subscribe to Mally’s YouTube Channel, Mally TV Productions, and comment on any of the finalists’ videos. The winning commenter will be chosen at random and will win a trip to NYC and a ticket to the Tracy Reese show; the aspiring makeup artist will be selected by the Mally Beauty team, based on makeup artistry and talent, and will be backstage at Tracy Reese show. The winners will be notified on January 26th, 2012 and announced on the Mally Beauty Facebook, Twitter and Youtube channels.

Not only is this an exciting contest, but aspiring makeup artists will also have a once a lifetime chance to utilize Mally as a mentor and learn her tricks and tips first-hand!

Posted in Contests & Giveaways, Makeup Related Topics: Makeup, Mally Roncal, Mally Roncal Makeup artist, new york fashion week giveaway, trips giveaway