Archive for April, 2008
Top Toxin-Free Beauty Brands
- Author: BeautyDiva
- Filed under: Site News
Apr 29,2008
Better for the planet and better for you, choosing products from these companies are any eco-friendly choice. Check out what makes them special:
Top Eco-Friendly Beauty Brands
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For Sensitive Skin: T’Fivve Anti-Aging Eye Repair Serum
- Author: BeautyDiva
- Filed under: Product Reviews
Apr 27,2008
Anti-aging products are an ever expanding beauty category. It seems like there is a new miracle ingredient that launches a new product line daily. If you have sensitive skin, you may not be able to use anti-aging products. Retinols and other ingredients can irritate non-sensitive skin - so those with sensitive skin often get left out. The T’Fivve product line from Skin Scientifica is an anti-aging line designed specifically for those with sensitive skin.
I don’t have sensitive skin - irritation is rarely a problem for me, but since I’m pregnant I shouldn’t be using retinols. I’m also steering clear of new anti-aging ingredients - not isn’t the time for me to be trying out new ingredients - just in case. They are also paraben-free and parabens are a pregnancy no-no. So I was very excited to be able to try out this line of products.
The serum is more of a thick creamy gel in consistency. It has a light scent and a little goes a long way. The formula is rich and absorbs quickly. It doesn’t leave any grease behind and has worked great under make-up. I think it’s actually helping my under eye concealer last longer. I’ve been using the product in the morning and at night for a week now, and while it’s too early to say if its anti-aging properties are working, I’ll definitely keep using this product.
The best part of this product so far, has nothing to do with the product, but with the packaging itself. Twist the purple top and the pump emerges. Great for traveling and it keeps the product in the nozzle from hardening. The bottle itself is a generous 1/2 ounce of product. I find it hard to stomach paying for the tiniest bottles of serum. And with as little of this product as you need, that 1/2 ounce is going to last a long time.
Have you tried this product on you sensitive skin? How do you like it?
Product Review: shu uemura Rouge Unlimited Crystal Shine
- Author: BeautyDiva
- Filed under: Product Reviews, Site News
Apr 24,2008
I’m already a big fan of shu uemura’s lipsticks. It goes on soft, comes in great shades and is one of the most moisturizing lipsticks I’ve ever used. The just launched a new line called the Rouge Unlimited Crystal Shine Collection. The product says it has and “innovative fusion of multiple light-reflective pearls, together with shimmering ’spectral booster’ oils.” I’m a bit weary of shiny or sparkly sounding lipsticks, worried that I’ll end up with teeny-bopper lips or look like I’m headed to the club. But this lipstick has a subtle shimmer that gives your lips a nice glow that gently catches the light - no blinding flecks of glitter.
The only bummer about this line, is that the lipsticks don’t have fun names, they have numbers. Maybe that’s okay though, since Sonoma Sunset doesn’t exactly tell you what a color is any more than a number does. I was surprised to find out that the color I’ve been loving is actually considered one of their orange shades. Maybe I need to reconsider orange for my complexion. Although this shade - OR 563 S - is more like a pinky-coral than an orange (it’s the shade in this picture). There are 17 great shades to choose from - good luck deciding on just one.
I also got this great info on the many ways to wear this fun new lipstick:
shu uemura Principal Makeup Artist Jason Hoffman has given some tips on how to get the best look with the product.
-For a light glossy stain, apply directly from the tube.
-If you want a slightly heavier shine, use a brush to apply. The brush will pick up more product and blend it evenly on the lips.
-For more color depth and long lasting wear, pair the crystal shine with a pencil. Try to use a pencil that is similar in color and remember to fill in the lips, avoiding the outline left alone when the shine wears off.
-As with all of our lipsticks, crystal shine is great for eyes and cheeks. Use a synthetic foundation brush and apply on the apples. (The colors look very fresh and the shimmer offers a beautiful sheen)
-For the eyes, use a synthetic concealer brush. Beiges and browns will be the easiest to wear on the eyes as reds and oranges can often make you look tired.
Every woman should own the shade WH (white) 002S. It is so versatile! It can be used alone for a light glossy finish or layered over ANY lip color. It will lighten the color and give it a hint of pink shimmer.
The shade BG (beige) 901S is also a must have for anyone who likes wear a smoky eye. It is the perfect beige that compliments browns, purples, greens, blues and black.
Which shade is your favorite?
Test Your Beauty Knowledge
- Author: BeautyDiva
- Filed under: Site News
Apr 22,2008
This fun quiz tests your knowledge on some of the biggest beauty myths. Find out if you have the right knowledge on everything from tanning beds to cellulite. Plus get the truth behind the myths:
