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http://www.misshaus.com – $29.00

I have never had an interest in BB creams as I don’t have a skin problem.  I didn’t feel that I needed a blemish balm, but I educated myself anyway and was very surprised to find out the BB creams are treatments.

I received a sample tube of a well known brand and tried it.  It was very runny, I didn’t like the smell and it was gray toned??!!.  It was not a good start and not something I would purchase.  I next tried a drugstore brand and the texture and smell were better, but  it changed the color of my makeup.  Back it went.

When I received my GlossyBox last month there was a travel size tube of M Perfect Cover BB Cream in #23, natural beige, in the box.  I had never heard of Missha, which is a Korean company, before so I was excited to give it a try.  I discovered that I liked everything about it.

From the website –

Blemish Balm, also called BB Cream, is known to have been formulated as an after-treatment cream to help patients who have gone through laser skin surgery to soothe and regenerate the skin.

The M Perfect Cover BB Cream gives an even and natural-looking coverage with the soothing, moisturising properties of a cream. It is suitable for all skin types including acne-prone skin, and can be used as a makeup base or foundation.

Whitening + Anti-Wrinkle + UV Protection (SPF 42 PA+++)

In addition to the big pluses above, I found that I liked the texture, almost like a whipped mousse.  I liked that there is only a slight scent and I was lucky that the product I received was perfect for my skin tone.  It did not change the color of my make up and best of all it hid the sun damage on my face.  NOTHING has ever covered the sun damage without looking like I had a pound of concealer or foundation on.

Missha makes three different BB Creams and I liked this one so well that I may be trying the other two.

Live and learn:-))

Peace

http://www.qvc.com – $35.00

I have really fallen in love with tarte as it is a line of product that for me, so far, delivers as advertised.  I especially like the Amazonian Clay products which are great for the skin and eco-conscious as well.

These Amazonian Clay liners provide nourishment to the lids, are an easy application and have long wear.  The pencils have a soft texture and pure pigments for a bold look.  Use them along the upper and lower lash lines for a bold look or use the smudger for  a softer look.  The liners wear well and stay put – don’t migrate, smear or wear away.  They absolutely are waterproof.  As I have mentioned several times in past posts, I have allergies all year round so I am always searching for products that do not cry off.  This stays put.

When I saw the new trio of SmolderEYES eyeliners, I had to purchase to add to my growing collection.  The colors in this collection are copper, palm green and fig.

These liners will bring you many compliments.  Enjoy!

Peace

From: http:/www.qvc.com – $36.00

The Details:

This limited edition palette features eight full sized Amazonian Clay shadows.  The Amazonian clay works to nourish the lids and reduce surface oil.  It also improves texture and allows for an easy application and longer, truer wear.

Colors Included:

• Meow – shimmering gold
• Jungle – shimmering bronze
• Wild – shimmering plum
• Instinct – shimmering champagne
• Primal – soft matter gray
• Roar – matter cobalt
• Call – rich petal pink
• Lynx – soft matte taupe

The Bottom Line:

I enjoy wearing Tarte eyeshadows because the shadows are on until you remove them.  This collection is a group of neutral colors that can be blended for the perfect daytime look or, surprisingly, a fabulous evening look.

The shadows not only blend easily, but there is no tugging on the lid when applied.  The Amazonian clay allows you to skip the primer, if you choose, as it will absorb any oil on the lids.  I love the shimmer shadows in this palette as it is just enough to be visible, but I don’t look like an old lady trying to be 20 years old again😊  The Plum and Bronze are my favorite shimmers and the cobalt is great for a sexy smokey eye.

The shadows are encased in spotted animal print, gold tone patent leather like material – including a full size mirror for application.  If pretty coming out of your handbag is important, you will love this.  It is a great compact for travel whether it goes into your handbag for day to day wear or on vacation.  You will find both looks and more with this beautifully versatile palette.

Peace

From:  http:/www.qvc.com  – $31.12

The Details:

This is for anyone looking for the perfect canvas for makeup application.  It is long wearing, oil free, antiaging tinted treatment primer that offers light to medium buildable coverage that helps even skin tone and imperfections.  The silky formula goes on smooth and blends easily giving a natural looking flawless finish.  The BB Primer helps to diffuse light and minimize the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and pores.

The Bottom Line:

I had never tried a BB cream until Tarte as I really didn’t feel the need.  I use antiaging product, a primer, I have a favorite foundation and tinted moisturizer so I was good.  I love the Tarte line, so when I saw this I thought perhaps I would start here.  Comes in three options: light, medium and tan.  I chose medium as that is what I normally purchase in foundations and tinted moisturizers.

I was very impressed.  The product went on very smoothly and felt like velvet to the touch.  It just melts into the skin without feeling heavy and sticky. I wore it alone on a no make up day and it gave my skin a near flawless look.  It is a matte finish that lasts all day without any touchup.  It is not a concealer, but did a great job of covering some darkness I had near the eyes.  It, given the name, may be worn under foundation, but that is not how I will be wearing it as I like a natural look and never build on my foundation application.  However, because this feels like silk on the skin, I think it would be perfect, without being heavy, when used under foundation for extra coverage.

The only thing I did not like about the product was that there is no SPF and I need to add my own.  There are lots of western BB creams available with SPF so I will probably try one of those the next time around, but if SPF is not important to you, I would highly recommend as it delivers as advertised.

Peace

I saw a Dior advertisement in a magazine the other day for a new 5 Couleurs, Khaki Designer, I instantly fell in love and had to have it for the Fall.

From: http://www.dior.com – $59.00

What it is:

A sleek compact containing five expertly coordinated shades for the ultimate modern eye.

What it does:

Dior re-invents the classic 5-Colour Eyeshadow with new formulas and shades! These versatile palettes can easily create a range of customized looks for day and night. The incredibly soft, melting texture glides over the eyelid, creating a smudgeproof application. The highly pigmented formula creates an ultra-graphic look that’s buildable in color intensity.

Five different textures have been brought together in a single case to create eyeshadow styles through layering.

• 1-BASE light
• 2-COLOR iridescent
• 3-SHADE satin
• 4-SHINE pearlescent
• 5-LINER matte

My Take:

Khaki Designer has a dark grayish green, a sheer glittering green, olive, cream shimmer and matte black cream liner. It is a beautiful configuration of colors.

The colors are like velvet and go on very smoothly, no tugging of delicate skin, whether you use your finger or a brush. They last all day without fading and without creasing when used with a primer. The 4 colors are workable and can be used to created multiple looks from a sheer wash that builds to my favorite, the smoky eye. I love the eyeliner’s matte finish. I usually wear a gel eyeliner and the blackest black. This is a completely different look and feel for me and the best part, it lasts all day long without fading. This particular 5 Couleur was launched for Fall 2012, but it is a classic that can be worn at any time of the year no matter what is trending. The compact is elegant and sophisticated, but that is Dior.

All in all – fabulous, fabulous, fabulous.  You will find that it is a great addition to your beauty bag.

Peace

Who isn’t always on the hunt for the perfect foundation?  I am one of those people who absolutely hates the feel of makeup on my skin and I have spent way too much money trying to find something that not only feels good, but looks good.

Every once in a while I would find a foundation that I thought was it, but as time passed, it just didn’t work.  Another short term find – powders, compact foundations and liquid foundations – in the give away bag.

I found Naked Skin by Urban Decay by accident while looking for something else at Sephora, so I decided to give it a try.

There are many shades available so you should have no problem matching your skin tone.  I have a light olive toned complexion and I purchased 4.5 which is a medium-light shade, beige with rose undertones and it is perfect.

From http://www.sephora.com – $38.00

What it is:
A weightless and virtually invisible liquid foundation that creates a luminous, demi-matte finish.

What it does:
This formula helps skin achieve a natural, illuminated and bright finish— like the beautiful skin you were born with. Naked Skin is formulated with light-diffusing spheres, transforming you to look professionally retouched. Buildable coverage allows women to customize their look.

It is also peptide infused.

My Experience

Naked Skin has a very thin texture so make sure you shake the bottle well.  I find that 1/2 pump is more then enough for me.  My fingers are my best tools and this goes on very easily without having to tug and pull at the skin. Occasionally, I will apply and buff with a brush.  It is a beautiful semi-matte finish no matter how you choose to apply.  Best of all, you do not feel it –  really is weightless.

I found that it did even out the skin tone and gave my skin a glow and to my eye, it didn’t look like I had foundation on.  So many foundations claim to do this, and do, but 4 hours later the skin looks blotchy.  Did not happen with Naked Skin.  It not only evened out the tone, but covered the redness around my nose and lasted all day and into the evening – even in the 100 degree temps and high humidity that this Summer is throwing at us.

One thing to note, there is no sunscreen in this foundation; so please, after you moisturize, put your own sunscreen for the face on and once that dries, put on Naked Skin.

The other day I was at the Dior counter purchasing a little goody for the Fall.  The woman who was helping me kept staring at me to the point that I started to feel uncomfortable.  I thought there was something wrong and she just didn’t know how to tell me.

Finally, she said “your skin is beautiful”.  That is so much nicer to hear then ‘what makeup are you wearing?’.

A big recommend for everyone.  You get semi-matte, flawless coverage, glow-y skin that lasts all day and people trying to figure out why your skin looks so good.

Who doesn’t like that?

Peace

http://www.urbandecay.com