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Archive for the ‘Max Factor’ Category

December 24th, 2007

Makeup Monday: Your Makeup Questions Answered

In lui of a reader question this week, I want to bring up a debate that is happening in the comments of my Max Factor Vivid Impact Highlighting Mascarapost.
One reader says that mascara should only be black, brown or blue-black. Others argue against it and also feel that cosmetics should be fun, which is disagree […]

By Shannon -- 10 comments

November 28th, 2007

MAX Factor Vivid Impact Highlighting Mascara

Have you seen this new product from Max Factor called Vivid Impact Highlighting Mascara? It’s a new double ended mascara that highlights lashes and draws closer attention to the eyes.

Here’s some makeup tips on using it:
Application:
· Step One: Apply the basecoat from the very base of the top lashes to the tip, working the […]

By Shannon -- 29 comments

July 26th, 2007

Unconventional Use: Boots No7 Quick Thinking 4-in-1 Wipes

Today I was bombarded with work and a little distracted…my 8 year old asked if he could use a marker–markers are forbidden in my household–I said no. 10 minutes later my 3 year old comes downstairs with “self-made tatoos” with black being the color of choice. I look at said 8 year old, who admitted […]

By Shannon -- 5 comments

April 27th, 2007

Mix and Match Makeup

I’m not one to stick to a particular brand and just about everyday I mix and match my makeup to suit my mood. I would find it inherently blaaaaahh to just do my face with just Este Lauder or Nars each day. How boring.
Some of my favorite mix and match products are:
* Lumiere Mineral Makeup’s […]

By Shannon -- 6 comments

March 25th, 2007

Max Factor Salutes Hollywood Fashion

The event was hosted by Carmen Electra to benefit Clothes Off Our Back, founded by actors and philanthropists Jane Kaczmarek and Bradley Whitford, to benefit children’s charities.
Hollywood beauties, including Carmen Electra of Epic Movie, Denise Richards of Blonde and Blonder, Olivia Wilde of The Black Donnelley’s, Kristen Bell of Veronica Mars, Nadine Velazquez of My […]

By Shannon -- 3 comments

February 15th, 2007

Pat McGrath Behind the Scenes at Oscar de la Renta Fall 2007

Many thanks to Max Factor’s PR firm for sending me this behind the scenes video of the great Pat McGrath at the Oscar de la Renta NYC Fall 2007 fashion show.
Products featured in this video are: MAX Factor MAXalicious Glitz and Glaze, MAX Factor MAXeye Shadow Exotics Collection, MAX Factor Volume Couture Mascara, MAX Factor […]

By Shannon -- 2 comments

December 30th, 2006

2006 Makeup Review

This blog has only been around a few short months, but why not recap some of the products I loved best in 2006…
1. Twisted Fayte’s Mega Minerals
2. Bourjois Metallic Eye Liner
3. tarte’s Jake and Samantha lip gloss
4. jane iredale’s Pure Moist Lip Colour
5. Esthetic Plus Slanted Tweezers
6. Max Factor Lash Perfection Volume Couture Mascara
7. NYX’s […]

By Shannon -- 6 comments

December 22nd, 2006

Max Factor Lash Perfection Volume Couture Mascara

Max Factor’s Volume Couture isn’t out in stores until January 2007, but I was able to get my hands on it and give it a test drive.
This mascara was chosen to be the exclusive mascara used at Milan’s Fashion Week, so it definitely had some expectations to live up to.
This mascara uses the patent-pending iFX […]

By Shannon -- 9 comments

December 7th, 2006

MAX Factor Complete Couture Collection Kit

MAX Factor has given a few select bloggers and their readers access to their Complete Couture Collection Kit that only goes live to the public on Friday.
Drugstore.com has available for purchase an exclusive MAX Factor Complete Couture Collection Kit featuring products women can use to achieve Carmen Electra’s runway-ready look as seen in the […]

By Shannon -- 3 comments

October 25th, 2006

Max Factor MAXeye Liner

The final product in my reviews of Max Factor products this month, is the MAXeye Liner. I received mine in Night Club, which is a jet black color.
This eyeliner is a mechanical pencil that never needs sharpening. One less step in my beauty regiment! Also? Less mess. I love how this eyeliner’s crayon is thinner […]

By Shannon -- 6 comments

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