Pammy Blogs Beauty: February 2012

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Newly Designed for 2012: Wet n' Wild Megalast Nail Color: And Dollhouse Pink Lipstick (MAC dupe?!)

Hello girls!

Wet n' Wild continues to expand their impressive nail polish selection. For just $1.99 per polish, Wet n' Wild really can't be beat. I am excited about these new Megalast Nail Colors (which are available at Walgreen's). Megalast Nail Polish is not new to Wet n' Wild. It is a makeover of the previous incarnation. There are new bottles and a cool new brush shape (more on that below).

Also, I couldn't resist picking up the lippie in #967 Dollhouse Pink as it is an apparent dupe for MAC's Viva Glam Gaga. (edited: per Turtle Beauty, Dollhouse pink is NOT a dupe for Viva Glam Gaga...oh well! Still a very pretty color). The lippies are on the same end-cap type display as the polish. The lip color is great: a vibrant bright cool toned barbie pink. Love! Its super-duper pigmented and long-wearing. But, it is a bit drying.

Here are the nail color shades that I picked up (it was so hard to choose!): #218A "I Need a Refresh-Mint", #208B "Through the Grapevine", and #213C "On a Trip".

Bella Pierre Cosmetics: Compact Mineral Blush in Desert Rose

Hey there my readers! Many of ya'll know that I have a penchant for blush. It is the the makeup item that I just can't resist. A great blush always perks me! I tend to gravitate towards peaches and pinks so this blush is just right up my alley.

This review is for Bella Pierre Cosmetics's Compact Mineral Blush in Desert Rose. Bella Pierre is a mineral foundation line from SFRbeauty.com that I have been exploring lately.

As much as I do enjoy using mineral makeup. I must admit that loose powder pigments are not my favorite. I much prefer a pressed powder. So, I was thrilled to discover this mineral blush in a pressed pan compact form! You get the benefits of a mineral powder without the mess. This product at-a-glance really reminds me of Pur Minerals. The mineral scent of the product and the texture of the powder are very Pur Minerals-esque. If you like Pur Minerals, then you might want to check out the Bella Pierre brand too.

The Beauty Spotlight Team: What's in Her Makeup Bag?

Check out the 'regulars' as well as the 'guest stars' in Lisa's Mystery Makeup Bag from Beauty Info Zone!

Friday, February 24, 2012

Giveaway: A Beauty giftbag from ABC's new show GCB!

Hello there my lovely readers!

I am excited to be posting a new giveaway for ya'll! ABC contacted me to host this Giveaway in honor of the premiere of their new show, GCB on Sunday March 4th at 10/9c on ABC. They would like you to "Texify yourself with a GCB Beauty Kit" (as in Texas, not texting, lol...it took me a minute).

Have you heard of this show or seen previews? It looks cute and right up my alley! It stars Leslie Bibb, Kristin Chenoweth, Annie Potts, Jennifer Aspen, and Miriam Shor. Kristin Chenoweth is hilarious (I loved her in "Four Christmases"). So, I will for sure check this show out! I am a big fan of chick-flick type movies and this show seems to be in that genre.

Here are the show details from ABC:
Twenty years ago, Amanda Vaughn was the queen bee of Dallas, Texas. Now she's back, and it's payback for being an original mean girl. Will the good women of her hometown welcome her with open arms, or preach the golden rule while stabbing her in the back? Everythings bigger in Texas...even the drama

Check out the preview:

Don't miss out on the show's premiere on Sunday, March 4th 10/9c on ABC!!!

For details on the giveaway, prize information, and the entry form...please keep reading after the page break!

Hey Lovelies!

I have been meaning to post about this cute "surprise" package that I got in the mail a couple months ago! I was totally planning on writing about this sooner. But, alas, having a baby and my blog maternity leave threw me all off schedule! Okay, sorry, I digress! Back to business...

Be A Bombshell Cosmetics sent me a fun little bag of makeup goodies. It came nicely packed in a cute box. I was already intrigued just opening it!

I'm wondering, "Hmm, is this a new monthly beauty sample service?". The answer, no. But, Be a Bombshell does offer personalized suggestions and deals emailed right to you every month if you fill out a beauty profile. The best part, there is no obligation to buy! You can just choose what you want and order or pass. Products end up being about $10 each: 2 products for $19.95, 3 products for $29.95, etc. I have not placed and order from them yet. But, this seems to be the deal. Sounds good! But, the true question is...are these products any good?

Shielo Hair Care

Hello Lovelies!

I love having blonde hair. But, lets face it...keeping blond/highlighted hair looking good takes work (and good products)! I need shampoos, conditioners, and treatment products that soften, prevent damage, reduce frizz, add protein and/or moisture, and keep hair looking shiny. Whew! That's a tall order. It almost seems that most shampoos/conditioners/treatment products that I test out don't work for me (and never "make it" to be reviewed, ya'll know that I mostly like to write reviews about products that worked for me). So, I am always pleased-as-punch to find products that work!

My most recent discovery is Shielo Hair Care. Not only am I happy with the quality of the products, but I am also pleased to discover that the line is cruelty-free, sustainable, and made in the USA.

The brand has 5 lines depending on your hair type: Volume, Color Protect, Hydrate, Antioxidant, and Anti-Aging. Given my hair condition (dry and highlighted), I tested out the Hydrate Shampoo and Conditioner and the Antioxidant Leave-In Antioxidant Protectant. But, the Color Protect line could have also worked for my hair.

New to MyGlam: My First Glam Bag February 2012

Well. ya'll know how much I love my monthly Birchbox beauty sample subscription. So, when I came across MyGlam's version: the Glam Bag, you know I just had to give it a try!

The Skinny on MyGlam:
The concept with MyGlam is very similar to Birchbox. You pay $10 per month for a cosmetic bag aka "the Glam Bag" filled with 4-5 delux sized beauty samples. The MyGlam site has tutorial videos featuring products from the Glam Bag. When you sign up, you take a beauty profile quiz. But, it dosn't seem that the bags are customized from your beauty profile. Everyone gets the same bag each month. You can also upload your own videos on the MyGlam site to feature yourself using your bag.

Do I really need 2 sample subscriptions? Probably not, but I have been so happy with Birchbox that I just wanted to give MyGlam a shot too! Especially after hearing some of the previous month's hyped bags with full-sized "samples". When I went to sign up a couple months ago, I got wait listed. This only increased my anticipation! Another factor influencing my decision: MyGlam was founded by some popular YouTube Beauty "Gurus" (lol, that terminology totally bugs me). So, I felt joining was "supporting the beauty community" on YouTube! You know, I have to give these girls props for making a career out of beauty!

To see my February 2012 Glam Bag opening and hear my first impressions (including comparisons to Birchbox), please keep reading after the jump.

Total Beauty: The 15 Best Beauty Tips We've Ever Heard

The 15 Best Beauty Tips We've Ever Heard

Beauty editors hear thousands of beauty tips a day, but these are the 15 they live by

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Oh, we've heard it all. From live fish pecking at your feet to remove dead skin, to using eye cream to heal chapped lips, the amount of beauty tips we get is overwhelming. But which tips do we actually use ourselves? Here are the 15 we swear by.

Get tips

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Saturday, February 18, 2012

Just Joined JewelMint: Invitation for you!

Hey Dolls!

I know I might be "late to the party" here. But, I just joined JewelMint! I am so excited!!! I just placed my first order.

What is JewelMint? It is Kate Bosworth's jewelry line featured in a "monthly club" format. When you join you complete a style profile. The site generates selections based on your style preferences. Each month you can purchase one credit. One credit = one piece of jewelry. Pieces are all $29.99. But, keep track of your emails as JewelMint frequently emails 50-75% off codes. The jewelry looks fantastic! While I have not gotten my piece yet, the jewelry line in general gets fabulous reviews for quailty. Even though this club is "monthly", there is no obligation to buy and you can always skip the month if you don't feel like purchasing. All the jewelry is guaranteed...plus free shipping. Plus, you can earn credits for inviting friends.

It was hard to choose! So many cute things! Here are the earrings that I ordered:

Here is my link to join: http://jmnt.me/t9x6ff

Any JewelMint members out there? How do you like your jewelry? I am excited to get my first order!

Have a great Saturday Ya'll!
XOXO!

Beauty Spotlight Team: Weekend Links

From beauty blunders to brushes to a cold weather face, The Beauty Spotlight Team has you covered this week!

Prime Beauty channels her glory years--the 70's, with Make For Ever's Spring Collection La Bohème.

Remember your inner gypsy? Styrch has been busy traveling for work, but she managed to review Project Runway alum Althea Harper's Fall/Winter 2012 this week - she's once again in fashion love!

There seems to be universal love for Real Techniques brushes that Pixiwoo created. Lisa from Beauty Info Zone totally agrees with that and shows you just how wonderful they are.

Lisamarie from Beauty Crazed checks out the new range of colours in the Clinique Almost Lipstick line to see if they really deserve the "your lips but better"claim!

Visionary beauty shows us her favourite cream shadow stick formula, By Terry Ombre Blackstar

Atlanta has totally skipped winter this year, so Shannon at Lipstick Musings has decided to start focusing on summer! She's starting with her new favorite sunscreen,Elta MD UV Physical SPF 41. Come share the love!

Modesty Brown shares her first foray into OCC Lip Tars and finally gets what all the fuss is about!

Zuzu's Petals came clean about some of her biggest beauty blunders. Come over to Everyday Beauty to see what they were, and share your mistakes!

The last couple of weeks in London have been (below) freezing! London Makeup Girl tells us what products she reaches for when the mercury goes below zero for her Cold Weather Face.

Pammy Blogs Beauty falls in love with L'Oreal's new 24 hour Infallible Eye Shadow. Has she found a new Holy Grail shadow?

Friday, February 17, 2012

Total Beauty: Red Carpet Hairstyles You Can Wear with Jeans

8 Red-Carpet Hairstyles You Can Wear with Jeans

Get the tutorials for the A-list hairstyles you can dress up or down

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Do you ever feel like celebrity hairstyles are pretty, but way too fancy to wear with anything other than formal attire? These looks straight from the red carpet are chic … and casual enough to pair with your skinny jeans.

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Thursday, February 16, 2012

A Totally Different Kind of Shadow: L'Oreal's 24 hr Infallible Eye Shadow

As a beauty-blogger, I test a ton of new products. But rarely is a product so unique that it defies categorization. The L'Oreal Infallible 24 hour Eye Shadows are truly that different! They are honestly unlike any other shadows that I have tried!

Not only are these shadows different, but also they are potentially my new favorites. Yes, Holy Grail potential here!!!

Get Happy with NEW Physician's Formula Happy Booster Products!!!

As a huge fan of the Happy Booster line of products from Physican's Formula, I am *totally thrilled* that they came out with new offerings just in time for V-day! The cute products really do put a smile on my face.

Many of the Happy Booster products that came out last year have become my favorite products or daily staples. Seriously, these blushes, face powders, and bronzers are amongst the "Best of the Drugstore". The Translucent powder is probably my favorite every day "glow" powder (I reach for this more that my Dior Amber Diamond!) and the blushes are totally high quality!

So, with my love of this line, you know that I just had to pick up a couple of the new items to test them out!

February 2012 Birchbox: Spotlight Yourself!

Its that time again...time for my monthly Birchbox "box opening"!

Before the box arrived this month, Birchbox gave me the opportunity to preview a couple of the month's box items: the Violent Lips Lip Tattoos and the Eye Rock Designer Liner Stickers. If you missed that review post, check it out here: Feb Birchbox Preview: Violent Lips and Eye Rock Designer Liners. So, this is the first month that I actually knew what I might be getting. But the rest of the box is a total surprise!

What is Birchbox? It is a monthly beauty sample subscription ($10 monthly) for deluxe beauty samples delivered in a cute box right to your door! Rather than going through the full explanation again, I will direct you to some of my previous posts: Birchbox Introduction and Jan 2012 Birchbox "box opening". I have been a subscriber for over a year now and it is just so much fun!

This month's theme is "Spotlight Yourself". Birchbox included items in the box to highlight your awesomeness and to attract a little attention.

Hey readers! Do you remember my recent review on the ultimate "anti-Valentines Day" skincare system by Skin Authority: Go Gorgeous Sweet Revenge? Well ya'll are in luck because the girls over at Beauty Undercover are doing a Swag-Alert Giveaway for the next 2 days for this skincare system! 20 subscribers can win! So, be sure to head on over to Beauty Undercover to enter!

Good luck!!!

What's in Her Makeup Bag?

Cruelty free beauty blogger, Jen, from My Beauty Bunny, shares her makeup bag with us. Let's see what her essentials are.

Saturday, February 11, 2012

Beauty Blog Link Love: Weekend Links

Lisamarie from Beauty Crazed checks out a new lipstick line - Lancôme Rouge in Love. Check out her swatches and see if it could be love for you, too!

Did polish insomniac find a new HG nail product? Find out in her Sally Hansen Cuticle Eraser + Balm Review.

FabDiva20 attended the MAC Shop/Cook Collection preview event last Tuesday. Check out the goodies she picked up!

Ever been a victim of internet trolling? Bun Bun Makeup Tips shares why people leave negative comments on beauty blogs!

Love is in the air! Musicalhouses shows you her Valentine's Day nails (that aren't pink!), her Valentine's Day eye look inspired by candy hearts, and for those that don't like V-Day, her ANTI-Valentine's Day nail look!

Do you want healthy, radiant skin? Amy Antoinette reviews Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum Foundation which gives just that!

If the color works for you, then Gouldylox thinks this might be the B.B. Cream you are looking for.

Anime Lady Gaga eye - the easy way to try the trend from Addicted to Beauty.

At Eyelining Obsessions, Claire tries out a skin clearing primer from Witch.

Makeup Morsels falls hard for the L'Oreal Infallible Eyeshadow in Sahara Treasure. If taupe-y, golden champagnes sound like your thing, head over to her blog to see it for yourself!

With an army of blemishes to battle Hellcandy reveal's some of her hero products that help reduce, heal and disguise them. Click here to find out more.

It’s almost Valentine’s Day and a gift is in order. Beauty Info Zone shows you a terrific Baby Love set from Votre Vu that your valentine will flip over. Of course, you’ll flip over it, too!

Makeup, Beauty and More shares a great pick from Stila's Spring 2012 collection that helps create a super quick smokey eye effortlessly!

Got brown eyes? Want to make them look their best? Check out Midnight Violets' latest look!

Are you suffering with the winter blues? Check out Anita's haul from the Dior Spring collection for gorgeous blooms and pretty spring colours to cheer you up and remind you that spring is coming!

Its time for monthly favorites! Pammy Blogs Beauty reveals her star products for the month of January.

Kajal Couture shares her cheap and quick drugstore brow solution.
--- Confessions of a Glitterholic celebrates its one year anniversary with a huge giveaway! Five lucky followers will win fabulous prize packs including products by Physician's Formula, Mineral Maven and more!!

Friday, February 10, 2012

Pixi Endless Silky Eye Pen: Taster Trio

Do you love the look of liquid liner but love the ease of a pencil? Well, then these liners from Pixi might just be for you! There were so many cosmetics value sets released around the holidays. This set is for sure one of my faves!

Pencils are just so easy to use in general. But, when you combine the pencil ease with a lovely creamy gel-like formula application truly becomes a breeze.

Ever since I tried Urban Decay's 24/7 liners, I have been totally spoiled. You can get the look of liquid today in a pencil form! These Endless Silky Eye Pens by Pixi are very, very similar to Urban Decay's 24/7 liners at a more reasonable price. Plus, this limited edition 3-pack "Taster Trio" gives you an even better deal!

So, what's the skinny on this trio set?

Feb 2012 Birchbox Preview: All About Stickers! Violent Lips and Eye Rock Liner

Hello lovelies! I have a little Birchbox preview for you today! Thats right! Birchbox sent me a few items to give ya'll a sneak-peek of what will be inside your Feb Birchboxes!!! Now, don't quote me...I don't know if everyone will be getting these in your Birchbox as the boxes do vary a bit. But, you might!

What is Birchbox? It is a monthly beauty sample service. You get deluxe sized beauty samples beautifully wrapped in a gift box with lots of beauty tips and product info for only $10 per month. I won't go into more detail as you can check out my previous monthly Birchbox Openings and my Birchbox Intro to find out more! :) I am a huge fan of Birchbox. Its just a lot of fun to open the box every month and sample new products.

Sticker-shock:
Hmm...I sense a theme here with the upcoming box...makeup stickers! Sounds hokey, right? I'll admit it. When I opened up my package and saw the products, I thought "gimmick". Makeup stickers??? These can't be comfortable to wear? How can they last? Or look natural? Well ladies, natural is not the idea here with these. These are *bold* products meant for "fun" wear. Most women just don't go for glitter lips and wild liner everyday. But for fun occasions...maybee!?!?

New for 2011: Revlon Colorstay Eye Shadow Quad (Moonlit)

My "New for 2011" makeup reviews continue with this Revlon Colorstay Eye Shadow Quad in Moonlit #555. I really adore neutral shadows. So, this particular quad really jumped out at me from the Maybelline display. But, there were many gorgeous quads to choose from.

NOTD: This Manicure Makes Me Feel Smurfy! ;)

No, there isn't an actual Smurf painted on my nails (cute idea, right!). But this color sure does evoke images of the Smurfs!!!

NOTD: Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Xtreme Wear Nail Color in #420 Pacific Blue

Anti-Valentines Skincare: Skin Authority's Revenge Kit

Even though I am a Valentine's -Day-Lover at heart, there are certainly a few years when I wished that the holiday didn't exist! So, when my friends over at Beauty Undercover told me about this Anti-Valentines Day themed Go! Gorgeous Sweet Revenge Kit from Skin Authority, I knew that I was going to have to check it out!

Skin Authority wants you to treat yourself to some good skincare this Valentines Day. No matter if you have a honey or not, looking good and *feeling good* about yourself will give you a boost. Take care of yourself and your skin. You are bound to feel better! But, if you are out for revenge (wink, wink) or just want to make a certain someone turn their head...Isn't looking good the best way to do it?

All kidding aside, this Go! Gorgeous Sweet Revenge Kit from Skin Authority skincare contains some great items! For my first impressions of this kit, please keep reading.

Total Beauty: 14 Best Eye Creams Ever

14 Best Eye Creams Ever

Are you starting to see the signs of too much work and too little sleep under your eyes? It's time to try one of these super-effective eye creams

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Do you wish our modern society would accept under-eye bags and crow's feet so that you wouldn't have to spend so much time covering them up? Ditch the concealer and repair your skin with one of these top-rated eye creams.

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No. 14: Boscia Enlivening Amino-AG Eye Treatment, $38

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.1