Jump Into Spring Color With New Le Prisme From Givenchy

Not all that long ago, cosmetics companies started offering compacts with many colors intended to be swirled together. This introduction made for colors that looked more realistic in powder and blush colors and gave depth to eyeshadows. Not only do these make for great colors to wear, but some of the compacts are just too [...]

Get That Sun-Kissed Look With Erno Laszlo Multi-pHase Blusher & Bronzer

I got samples of Erno Laszlo’s Multi-pHase Blusher & Bronzer a few weeks back. The set contain a blusher and bronzer that are both made up of 5 shades of the same color. The blush is a mosaic of light pinks and the bronzer of tan shades. I’ve used blushes like this before and always [...]

Great New Products From Revolution Organics

I’m a huge fan of Revolution Organics products – check out my reviews of the Organic Skin Cream and the All-Over Body Balm. I was thrilled to see that they added more products to their line. With a cream and a balm that can be used just about anywhere, that doesn’t leave a lot of [...]

Get Artistic With The Muse Spring Collection From Smashbox

I recently got some samples from Smashbox’s Muse Spring Collection. I asked a friend to try them out for me and here’s what she had to say:
Blush Rush in Masterpiece, a warm peachy coral that comes in a unique mirrored compact: This was a great blush, though I didn’t find anything that set [...]

Bring On The Drama: shu uemura Instinct Mode Color Collection for Fall 2008

I get so excited every season that shu uemura comes out with a new makeup collection.  They always have such fun colors that push the envelope just a little, but are still very, very wearable.
This fall’s Instinct Mode Makeup collection takes full advantage of darker colors that come out every fall.  These though are pretty [...]

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Guest Review: Nars The Multiple

Rated a 7.5 by TotalBeauty.com Editor Kristen Oldham-Giordani

Nars The Multiple is a cream-to-powder formula that can be used anywhere (though it leaves lips feeling a little too powdery). The jumbo stick glides [...]

Fresh and Flirty with Stila Cherry Crush Lip & Cheek Stain and Multi-Effect Mascara

As much as I love to play with makeup, I really don’t wear that much. I prefer a natural look. Not a nude look, but a look that helps me look young and fresh. I’ve found a great combo to help with this: Stila’s Cherry Crush Lip & Cheek Stain and Multi-Effect [...]

Review: Avon’s Mineral Makeup

It seems that every makeup brand is jumping on the mineral makeup bandwagon these days. If you’ve ever tried mineral makeup, you’d know why. The finish on your skin looks amazing and you can build up as many layers as you need. I was surprised the first time I tried mineral foundation – I didn’t [...]