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Archive for the ‘mineral makeup’ Category

January 11th, 2008

Makeup Find: Aromaleigh Cosmetics

Searching around tonight hoping to find something interesting and new, I came upon Aromaleigh Cosmetics. This is a fabulous mineral makeup company with an online forum, photo galleries, free makeup samples with every order (!) and the coolest part? The owner, Kristen, comes from Scranton PA! That sealed the deal for me (and for those […]

By Shannon -- 5 comments

January 1st, 2008

Ada Cosmetics’ Top Ten Synthetic Ingredients to Avoid

Ada Cosmetics, one of the first mineral makeup companies born for women of clolor, has comprised a top ten list of synthetic ingredients in your makeup to stay away from.
“Our extensive research has led us to make the following recommendations. It is important to know the possible causes of skin irritation so they may […]

By Shannon -- 7 comments

December 7th, 2007

Ferro Cosmetics Mineral Makeup

Newly launched Ferro Cosmetics found its way into my mailbox this week and I could not wait to try them out. This luxurious mineral makeup brand leaves out the talc, preservatives, petroleum by-products and bismuth to give you less things to irritate your skin and more ways to look gorgeous.
I got to try their Ultimate […]

By Shannon -- 6 comments

November 25th, 2007

MESS New York Lip Varnish

I recently discovered MESS New York, a mineral makeup boutique in NY. They use pure Mica in all of their products and I was intrigued by their Lip Varnish, which is supposed to be like a liquid lipstick. I have Murray Hill, which MESS describes as a “Pink Lemonade Glaze with a Fairy Dust Finish.” […]

By Shannon -- 4 comments

November 11th, 2007

Chocolate Fix: Mode Cosmetics Mineral Powder Foundation

The girls at Mode Cosmetics sure know what it takes to grab my attention–add some cocoa to the makeup and I am all over it.
Their new full coverage Mineral Powder Foundation is infused with antioxidant rich cocoa and comes in 6 shades (and it’s only $6!!!)
Mmmm, I wonder if it smells delicious. Have you used […]

By Shannon -- 7 comments

August 3rd, 2007

Coastal Scents Pink Friday Sale

Coastal Scents is having a Pink Friday Sale! Do you like pink? I know I sure do. If yes, this is your day to stock up on pink brushes, pink eye shadows & pink mica powders!

“This is a sale of great magnitude when it comes to the introductory prices we are offering. This is […]

By Shannon -- 6 comments

July 29th, 2007

MAC Cosmetics Rush Metal Eyeshadow Pigments

The pigment eyeshadow colors in MAC Cosmetics Rush Metal collection is actually very Fall oriented. I don’t really mind so much, as Fall is one of my favorite seasons (the other is Spring) and I love wearing those warm colors.
 
Here the rundown of the pigment colors:
Rushmetal: Rich copper sparkle
Revved-up: Icy rose with reflects
Gold Mode: […]

By Shannon -- 6 comments

July 17th, 2007

Treat Introduces Candy Color Mineral Lip Stain

Yum. Yesterday I got the announcement from Treat Beauty about the launch of their newest product: Candy Color Mineral Lip Stain.
How owner Marnie Massie describes it:
Candy Color Mineral Lip Stain from Treat is a juicy red stain that depending on how it is applied can go from a sheer light wash to a bright pop […]

By Shannon -- 2 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 25th, 2007

Coastal Scents Mineral Makeup: Free Samples!

Coastal Scents just notified me of a brand new line of their mineral foundation product line and they are giving away free samples (you just pay for shipping). See the details they sent below:
“Our exclusive CS Bare Cosmetic Minerals in Honey Glow has an added bonus for those who do not want a matte finish. […]

By Shannon -- 4 comments

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