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Archive for the ‘fix it’ Category

March 18th, 2008

Chad Hayduk of Three Custom’s Concealer Tips

I’m sure you all know by now that I am in love with 3 Custom Color Specialists. I’ve probably made that more than obvious, right? While you are waiting on my review of 3C’s Concealer Trio (heaven!), I asked Chad Hayduk, MUA and co-founder of 3C to share his concealer tips–
Concealers can be used to […]

By Shannon -- 1 comment

March 3rd, 2008

Shadow Shields

When I was backstage at Jason Wu’s show for Fashion Week, MAC’s MUA Gina Bettelli was giving a great tip for catching that residual eyeshadow that sometimes sprays off your lid and onto the area below your eye–wet a round cotton pad and hold it under your eye as you apply the eye shadow. I […]

By Shannon -- 2 comments

January 7th, 2008

Makeup Monday: Your Makeup Questions Answered

“I was just wondering how to cover up acne and redness on your face without you breaking out more?” Anonymous
Ok readers, it’s your turn to put your beauty knowledge to the test. Can you help out this anonymous reader? Please be sure to post your reply in the comments.
If you have a makeup question you […]

By Shannon -- 9 comments

December 19th, 2007

Makeup Monday: Your Makeup Questions Answered

Ok, so it’s not Monday, sorry I’m late with this!
“My question is about hyper pigmentation. I have one on my lips, it is green. I don’t know how to cover it up. What color or base can I use? If you can help me, thanks!” Lucy
If you are able to help Lucy, please provide her […]

By Shannon -- 5 comments

June 30th, 2007

Coastal Scents Glossi Glazes & Concealer A

When Coastal Scents alerted me of their free samples a few days ago, I got a little caught up looking through their website. And fabulously enough, today I got to try their Glossi Glaze and Concealer A.
The Glossi Glaze is pretty unqiue. Their website states that it can go between being a lip gloss and […]

By Shannon -- 3 comments

June 24th, 2007

Urban Apothecary Got Blot & Make Under

My shine follows me everywhere like a bad habit. So thankfully the generous Cheri at Urban Apothecary reads this blog to know how my shiney complexion boils my blood. She sent along Got Blot and Make Under to see if she could resolve this problem child for me.
Got Blot is a transparent powder (do not […]

By Shannon -- 5 comments

June 20th, 2007

Benefit Cosmetics Introduces D’finer D’liner

Benefit Cosmetics has a new product out meant to stop your lipstick from feathering. D’finer D’liner is a smooth pencil that melts into the lines in your lips to create a barrier to stop feathering.
Since its a new product, they are also offering free shipping when you purchase it. Just use the code DFINDLIN at […]

By Shannon -- 1 comment

April 25th, 2007

Jane Iredale Lemon Lid Primer

I received the Jane Iredale Lemon Lid Primer as part of her new The Power of Pink Collection, of which I reviewed on the Beauty Pro.
Here’s what Jane says about this product:
A subtle, versatile eyelid primer and highlighter that doubles as a shadow for a smooth, fresh look, day or night.

• Maintain smooth, soft color […]

By Shannon -- 1 comment

April 2nd, 2007

Benefit Cosmetics Boi-ing

Benefit Cosmetics concealer boi-ing came in sample size as a part of my Realness of Concealness kit. It comes as #2, which is medium. boi-ing is supposed to be a concealer for under your eyes to cover up your dark circles, but I found that it was also good at being a concealer along the […]

By Shannon -- 8 comments

March 31st, 2007

Tarte Cosmetics Little Blot Book

Review from 8/2006:
When I was in Manhattan, a friend had mentioned that tarte’s Little Blot Book was the ultimate in shine control. As a girl whose shine sometimes affects even those wearing sunglasses, I knew I had to try it. Shine, with me, has been a never ending battle.
When I received my Little Blot Book, […]

By Shannon -- 7 comments

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