Jenulence asked if they could use my previous review of their Alkanet lip balm on their website! Cool! Check it out HERE. If you decide to order some, tell them The Beauty Pirate sent ya!
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Daily Slathering
Another installment of "what I wore today..."
Eye Envy Exotic Kit Collection
These are one of the coolest things EVER. I was skeptical, but they ACTUALLY WORK! Astoundingly easy to use, they come with a setting powder to keep the design absolutely smudgeproof. Heck, if you're careful, you can wear it the next day! I wore the pink zebra on New Years and after greeting the sun, my shadow had not budged. not only that, but you can use each strip twice, it just won't be quite as vibrant the 2nd use. They also make strips that are just plain shadow, but frankly I don't see the point unless you're completely helpless at shadow application. The patterned ones though?!?!? WOWEE ZOWEE! Anytime I use these, I get stopped on the street by people who think I'm some kind of makeup guru. Smile and nod.....
They used to sell them at Sephora, but not any longer. Luckily I found them on Amazon for the same price. YAY! I'd be heartbroken to not be able to find these anymore!
Arcona Reozone 40 is a dream, especially in the summer. It's lightly tinted, so it evens out your skin tone without being too heavy and allows you to forgo other makeup if you're doing the natural thing. It's highly water resistant with full spectrum UVA and UVB protection. Antioxidants protect skin from future damage by neutralizing free radicals before they can cause damage and the high SPF protects even the fairest of skin (ie; mine). It absorbs quickly and is whisper light with next to no scent (unusual for such a high SPF). I like to also rub this onto the backs of my hands since they are freckle city and feel like I'm starting to get old lady hands..I love Arcona, and once again, they knocked it out of the ballpark!
Crazy good prices on it at
Pop Beauty Nail Glam in Orange REALLY ACTUALLY looks on your nails like it does in the bottle. Anyone who remembers my babylike whining about the lack of real neon in Sinful Colors supposedly neon shades can now rejoice with me! This stuff is, as my friend Butch would say, "off the hook!" It dries quickly without smudging, lasts FOREVER, and is very chip resistant. AND did I mention how insanely bright it is? It's like looking at the sun, it'll give your eyes afterburn! LOVE LOVE LOVE!POP Beauty Nail Glam Polish - Orange
Elizabeth Arden Pure Finish Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 20 is delightful for traveling or "I sweated my face off" touch ups because of it's somewhat unique method of dispensation. Instead of being a regular powder that can cause a mess (especially if it opens up in your purse, as I can unfortunately attest), it starts out solid and you twist the dial to powder the exact amount you need. No muss, no fuss. That way, you can also keep a puff with it that won't get grody. YAY! Oh, yeah, and it's a good mineral foundation too! Sheer finish but still good coverage- you can layer for more coverage-, SPF protection, doesn't cake up and gives a nice natural look.
Lancome Color Design Sugared Maple Sheen Lipstick is a lovely neutral. I love Lancome lipsticks more than probably any other brand because of their rich luxurious feel, their long lasting color, their moisturizing properties and how my lips just get softer and softer with daily use. This is a sheerish brown tint. A tiny bit of color but very subtle. Gives a sexy pout because of the slight sparkly effect and works wonderfully with dramatic eye makeup to balance out the face.
e.l.f. Studio Blush Brush #84011 is antibacterial Taklon material (safe for you vegans out there)and is super soft. You can use it flat for wide application such as on the apples of your cheeks, then it has a pointed tip making it perfect for contouring. The bristles stay put, I've had nil shedding. The best part? It's only THREE DOLLARS!!!!!
Eye Envy Exotic Kit Collection
These are one of the coolest things EVER. I was skeptical, but they ACTUALLY WORK! Astoundingly easy to use, they come with a setting powder to keep the design absolutely smudgeproof. Heck, if you're careful, you can wear it the next day! I wore the pink zebra on New Years and after greeting the sun, my shadow had not budged. not only that, but you can use each strip twice, it just won't be quite as vibrant the 2nd use. They also make strips that are just plain shadow, but frankly I don't see the point unless you're completely helpless at shadow application. The patterned ones though?!?!? WOWEE ZOWEE! Anytime I use these, I get stopped on the street by people who think I'm some kind of makeup guru. Smile and nod.....
They used to sell them at Sephora, but not any longer. Luckily I found them on Amazon for the same price. YAY! I'd be heartbroken to not be able to find these anymore!
Arcona Reozone 40 is a dream, especially in the summer. It's lightly tinted, so it evens out your skin tone without being too heavy and allows you to forgo other makeup if you're doing the natural thing. It's highly water resistant with full spectrum UVA and UVB protection. Antioxidants protect skin from future damage by neutralizing free radicals before they can cause damage and the high SPF protects even the fairest of skin (ie; mine). It absorbs quickly and is whisper light with next to no scent (unusual for such a high SPF). I like to also rub this onto the backs of my hands since they are freckle city and feel like I'm starting to get old lady hands..I love Arcona, and once again, they knocked it out of the ballpark!
Harajuku Lovers Lil' Angel is an unusual scent for me. It's very sweet but it's also got some pineapple undertones that balance it out. I didn't think I would like it, but after it adjusted to my skin, I found myself sniffing my own wrists every few minutes and falling deeper into the scent. The packaging of Gwen Stefani's signature perfume line should give you the clue- cute, playful, a bit sassy. This is not something that would work on an 80 year old lady, that's for sure! This is a daytime fragrance- very sunshine and puppies- it's too cute for evenings, but perfect for a barbeque, pool party, or day at the zoo.
Pop Beauty Nail Glam in Orange REALLY ACTUALLY looks on your nails like it does in the bottle. Anyone who remembers my babylike whining about the lack of real neon in Sinful Colors supposedly neon shades can now rejoice with me! This stuff is, as my friend Butch would say, "off the hook!" It dries quickly without smudging, lasts FOREVER, and is very chip resistant. AND did I mention how insanely bright it is? It's like looking at the sun, it'll give your eyes afterburn! LOVE LOVE LOVE!POP Beauty Nail Glam Polish - Orange
Elizabeth Arden Pure Finish Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 20 is delightful for traveling or "I sweated my face off" touch ups because of it's somewhat unique method of dispensation. Instead of being a regular powder that can cause a mess (especially if it opens up in your purse, as I can unfortunately attest), it starts out solid and you twist the dial to powder the exact amount you need. No muss, no fuss. That way, you can also keep a puff with it that won't get grody. YAY! Oh, yeah, and it's a good mineral foundation too! Sheer finish but still good coverage- you can layer for more coverage-, SPF protection, doesn't cake up and gives a nice natural look.
Lancome Color Design Sugared Maple Sheen Lipstick is a lovely neutral. I love Lancome lipsticks more than probably any other brand because of their rich luxurious feel, their long lasting color, their moisturizing properties and how my lips just get softer and softer with daily use. This is a sheerish brown tint. A tiny bit of color but very subtle. Gives a sexy pout because of the slight sparkly effect and works wonderfully with dramatic eye makeup to balance out the face.
e.l.f. Studio Blush Brush #84011 is antibacterial Taklon material (safe for you vegans out there)and is super soft. You can use it flat for wide application such as on the apples of your cheeks, then it has a pointed tip making it perfect for contouring. The bristles stay put, I've had nil shedding. The best part? It's only THREE DOLLARS!!!!!
Jingle The Bells With Out of The Box!
Please note, dear readers, that it is obviously not Christmas anymore! This is what happens when you lose things on your computer- sometimes they surprise you and get found again! We'll call this Christmas in July ;-)
www.outoftheboxsampler.com
has awesome sampler boxes in different themes every month with tons of wonderful contributors. I have found SO many crafters and artisans I would never have heard of otherwise and everyone I know is guaranteed to get unique, one of a kind gifts from me. Not only that, but the boxes themselves make wonderful gifts for any occasion. You might create a sampler fiend of your own! Below is the Christmas box, to show you the quality and variety in each month's offerings...
lump of coal soap
perfume oil in Kama
rubadubscrub.etsy.com
Seven Sins Gluttony sugar scrub
gift tags and scrapbook shapes
Santa's Rock N Roll Reindeer eyeshadow in ViXXXen
afragrantparadise.etsy.com
Cotton Candy crayon soap
frankincense & myrhh solid perfume, Soap Sample Pack with green clover & aloe, sweet pea, moonflower & gardenia
elodiesshop.etsy.com
tiny Christmas card
animal cracker monkey keychain
origami ornament and set to make another
Aunt Helen's Pumpkin Bread & Julie's Fudge
3D Christmas tree card
cran-orange melt
cookies
Naughty Or Nice lump 'o coal soap in star anise and vanilla syrup
gift bag with lollipop (cherry), hard candy jewels (root beer, egg nog) and logo pen
candied pretzels
Santa notecard
www.helenestreet.etsy.com
Tinkerbell Scrabble tile necklace
Smell Our Tarts
2 large soy tarts
vintage Santa stickers
Muscle Rescue bath salts
sparkly cupcake topper
Warm Strawberry Comfort instant coffee
lavender oat bath infusion
Rustic Coffee soap
Rich Butter Blend in Christmas Joy
gift tags
Holiday Spirit air spray, Bee lip balm
peppermint chocolate wax tart
vintage style gift tag
chamomile bath salt
Jingle Bells body wash, tea light
hand and nail concentrate balm
thegifthutch.etsy.com
satin lavender pouch sachet
Transforming Negatives
bottle cap magnet
musesalchemy.etsy.com
Gingerbread Cottage tart
rockycornersoapworks.com
New England Christmas soap
tokyofactory.etsy.com
Cocoa Milk Ball soap
madamekoiteh.etsy.com
organic shea butter soap
fromnancysheart.etsy.com
gift tag with crocheted snowman pin
blackrosebath.etsy.com
lemon olive oil soap
theuglyducklingdesigns.com
large mochachino tart
smbdesign.etsy.com
Christmas card
mistressrae13.etsy.com
BloodTOUCH.WEBS.COM pin
justscrappinhappy.etsy.com
scrapbook style paper clip
simplylavishbath.etsy.com
Pinky Powder olive oil soap
thisoldbarncreations.etsy.com
3 dimensional gift tag
http://www.etsy.com/shop/mandmcrayons
upcycled gingerbread man molded crayon
hyenacart.com/crystaltree
buttermint candies heart wax tart
www.marvelproduct.com
glycerin soap
www.thechocolatesprinkle.etsy.com
chocolate peanut clusters
bljgraves.etsy.com
engraved print note card
vowangems.etsy.com
vintage style ear baubles
fudge-a-licious.weebly.com
huge bar Dreamcicle fudge
nutsaboutgranola.com
College Staple peanut butter & jelly granola
redsangre.etsy.com
Christmas card
Check out their forum at www.2crazychics.proboards.com for a chance to win a free box!
Gingerbread Cottage tart
New England Christmas soap
Cocoa Milk Ball soap
organic shea butter soap
gift tag with crocheted snowman pin
lemon olive oil soap
large mochachino tart
Christmas card
BloodTOUCH.WEBS.COM pin
scrapbook style paper clip
Pinky Powder olive oil soap
3 dimensional gift tag
upcycled gingerbread man molded crayon
buttermint candies heart wax tart
www.marvelproduct.com
glycerin soap
chocolate peanut clusters
engraved print note card
vintage style ear baubles
fudge-a-licious.weebly.com
huge bar Dreamcicle fudge
nutsaboutgranola.com
College Staple peanut butter & jelly granola
Christmas card
Check out their forum at www.2crazychics.proboards.com for a chance to win a free box!
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