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A Canvas For Your Masterpiece: shu uemura Face Architect Remodeling Cream Foundation

Sunday
Sep 7,2008

shu uemura’s Face Architect Remodeling Cream Foundation is more like an art supply than a foundation.  It comes in a pot with a little scoop and encourages you to build layers until you reach your desired coverage.  It reminds me a bit of clay modeling.  But the formula isn’t clay like at all.  It’s actually a smooth, kind-of runny foundation.  As fun as the pot and scoop are, I found it a bit messy to use and would have prefered the formula in a squeeze bottle.

Although I was worried about the oil content of this foundation on my acne-prone skin, I was curious to see what building layers felt like.  The foundation goes on smooth and has a nice finish that has a hint of sheen to it.  It is one of the more natural looking sheens I’ve seen in a foundation and didn’t make my skin look oily.  I liked that it contains an SPF for sun protection and anti-oxidants are a bonus you get with wear.

The foundation stayed smooth all day and didn’t crease or dry out.  It did feel a bit moist on my face and at the end of the day I came out a bit oilier than usual.  But if you have normal or dry skin, I think you’d really enjoy this foundation.  It’ll help hydrate and give you the bonus of the SPF.  The buildable layers is a nice feature so that you can wear a light layer or heavier coverage depending on your skins day to day needs.  It just might take some practice to use the little scoop.

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    • FREE! 1oz bottle of Lisa Hoffman’s Day Cream SPF 15 - a $75 value!

    • Author: BeautyDiva
    • Filed under: Deals
    Sunday
    Sep 7,2008

    Lisa Hoffman is giving away free bottles of her Day Cream with SPF 15 (read the review I posted last week).  This cream is luxurious and not inexpensive!  Here’s how you get it:

    1. Send an e-mail to info@lisahoffmanbeauty.com.

    2. For the subject line type: “Friend of BeautyisEasy.com - complimentary Day Cream”.

    3. Include your name and mailing address in the e-mail.

    Be sure to act quick - these are only available while supplies last!

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    • Brighter Complexions: Biore Daily Recharging Skincare Collection

    Saturday
    Sep 6,2008

    Earlier this year, Biore released a new line of products aimed at detoxifying and renewing skin.  They are also, very nicely, oil free.  I tried the Nourish Moisture Lotion with SPF 15, the Restore Skin Boosting Night Serum and the (not new, but still awesome) Purify Self-Heating Mask.

    Both the Moisture Lotion and Night Serum contain vitamins A and C to provide antioxidant protection and natural extracts of celandine, rose hip, chamomile and aloe to moisturize, strengthen and soothe with anti-inflammatory properties. They also contain humectants and emollient ingredients to keep skin moist.  The Moisture lotion also has oil-absorbing silicone to help keep shine down.

    I tried the Night Serum alone and under my usual night lotion and both mornings woke up with soft skin that was a little on the greasy side.  The Moisture Lotion was nice during the day and did seem to help keep my skin from getting shiny.  They were both super light formulas with a subtle fresh scent.  I’m not sure if I looked more radiant after a week of using these products, but I certainly liked them as oil-free moisturizers.

    I’ve been using the Self-Heating Masks for years and love them!  They come in individual packets that you rub on your damp face after you wash.  It warms on contact with your skin and stays warm as you rub it in.  Rub around for a minute and then rinse off.  The heat is aimed at helping to open pores so they can be cleaned out.  They are great for when you feel like your skin could use a little TLC, but you are short on time.  They are also great for travel - throw one or two into your makeup bag and have a mini facial while traveling!

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    • Help for Your Colored Hair: Avon Advance Techniques Lock-In Treatment and Grey Root Touch-Up

    Friday
    Sep 5,2008

    I don’t currently color my hair, so I gave my sister Avon’s Advance Techniques Lock-In Treatment and Grey Root Touch-Up to test out for me.  The results?  One was awesome - the other, not so much.

    The Lock-In Treatment is a silicone based product aimed at maintaining your color while keeping hair soft and strong.  My sister loved this product.  She said it has made her hair super soft and didn’t leave a greasy film on her hair or hands like some other silicone serums do.

    The Grey Root Touch-Up is a mascara-like wand that comes in colors for light brown, brunette and black hair.  You brush it on areas where your roots are starting to show, to cover them up between colorings.   My sister said, “I didn’t like it.  I can see were it would be great for short hair, but it just left my hair a bit matted and greasy along my root line.  But the color was nice and didn’t brush out, but washed out when I showered.”

    Have you tried either of these products on your colored hair?  What’d you think?

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