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The Beauty Spotlight Team: Featuring Beauty Crazed Favorite Blue Polishes!!!
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Once Lisamarie from Beauty Crazed starts writing (bad) poetry, you know it's time to put an end to our favorites lists - so please tolerate this last one from her and at least know that you have our next Beauty Spotlight series to look forward to where you will learn all the deep, dark and disturbing (yes, we're talking about Elvira) secrets from all the Beauty Spotlight ladies!
Sunday, October 20, 2013
The Beauty Spotlight Team: Prime Beauty Shares her top Styling Products for Big Hair!
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Prime Beauty's is wrapping up our "My Top" series with 8 hair styling products to pump up the volume in your hair. See what she chose to get BIG hair!
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Top 10 Tuesdays: Beauty Items in my Purse!
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Want to read more Top 10 Purse Beauty Items lists??? Be sure to click on the links below! :)
Top 10 Tuesdays is the blog series for List lovers! Top Ten Tuesdays are a bi-weekly collaborative link-up series where top Beauty Bloggers share their Top 10 Lists for a given topic. This week: Top 10 Beauty Items in my Purse!!!
My Handbag:
I can't dive into listing my beauty items in my handbag before raving a bit about my bag! My go-to purse for the past 3 months has been my Coach Madison Phoebe Leather Shoulder Bag. This gorgeous bag was a surprise birthday present from my husband. He basically told the salesperson at Coach that I was a mother of a toddler and that I needed a large bag. The Madison Phoebe in Cranberry was what they decided upon. I love the gorgeous magenta color and the spacious compartments. This bag is supple and soft. The cranberry color is so versitile. Honestly, this bag is a gorgeous pop of color and I am amazed at how it goes with practically every outfit!!! This is the perfect "Mommy Bag"! I can even fit a few diapers and a travel wipes container inside. The inside features 3 main compartments: a small middle zipper compartment which is perfect for the wallet, keys, etc, and two large and tall side snap top compartments. I have loosely organized one side as the "kid" side and one side as the "me" side. My side has my makeup, brush, phone, etc. The "kid" side holds the diapers, wipes, and a couple toys or snacks. The Madison Phoebe served me well throughout Summer and this color transitions perfectly into Fall!
I can't dive into listing my beauty items in my handbag before raving a bit about my bag! My go-to purse for the past 3 months has been my Coach Madison Phoebe Leather Shoulder Bag. This gorgeous bag was a surprise birthday present from my husband. He basically told the salesperson at Coach that I was a mother of a toddler and that I needed a large bag. The Madison Phoebe in Cranberry was what they decided upon. I love the gorgeous magenta color and the spacious compartments. This bag is supple and soft. The cranberry color is so versitile. Honestly, this bag is a gorgeous pop of color and I am amazed at how it goes with practically every outfit!!! This is the perfect "Mommy Bag"! I can even fit a few diapers and a travel wipes container inside. The inside features 3 main compartments: a small middle zipper compartment which is perfect for the wallet, keys, etc, and two large and tall side snap top compartments. I have loosely organized one side as the "kid" side and one side as the "me" side. My side has my makeup, brush, phone, etc. The "kid" side holds the diapers, wipes, and a couple toys or snacks. The Madison Phoebe served me well throughout Summer and this color transitions perfectly into Fall!
My Handbag: The Coach Madison Phoebe Leather Shoulder bag in Cranberry:
Top 10 Items in my Purse:
- ecotools Retractable Kabuki: A retractable kabuki is a purse must-have! This one by ecotools is super soft, great for powder, blush, or bronzer touch-ups, and retails for only about $7.00! :)
- Neutrogena Deep Clean Long-Last Shine Control Blotting Sheets: Blotting sheets are an absolute must-have for girls on-the-go! You can instantly remove oil and shine without disrupting your makeup just by pressing these on your face.
- Essence of Beauty Secret Woods Fine Fragrance Body Mist: I am body mist obsessed. I have a bit of a phobia of getting sweaty or stinky in public. So, I refresh with body mists throughout the day and always carry a travel size one with me. My current favorite is the super-affordable Essence of Beauty Secret Woods (which is a total dupe for Bath and Body Work's Twilight Woods, which I also love). The scent is so perfect for Fall and is such a warm and lingering scent!
- Neutrogena Shine Control Powder in Invisible: This powder is fabulous! It does just what it says: controls shine. My skin has been super oily with pregnancy and this is certainly my go-to powder. Great for setting my makeup in the morning and for touch-ups throughout the day. I literally never leave the house without a powder in my bag!
- L'Oreal Colour Riche Caress Lipstick in Cotton Pink: I usually carry around at least 5 or 6 lipsticks (lol, I know...excessive!). This one is my current favorite of my purse lipstick assortment (and really the only one I need to carry). Cotton Pink is the perfect princess-y pop of medium pink. I love how light and moisturizing this lipstick feels. It gives great color to your lips and instantly perks me up!
- Laura Mercier Creme Cheek Colour in Rosebud: OMG! I adore this blush! It is the perfect medium-barbie pink blush. I actually can't believe that I haven't given this one a full review just yet! It truly is one of my all-time favorites. I love a cream blush for on the go as application is so easy. Just swipe on with your fingers!
- Aquaphor Lip Repair + Protect SPF 30 Lip Protectant: This lip balm is so hydrating!!! It is my current favorite and I keep little tubes of this everywhere...bedside table, kitchen, desk, and yes...my purse! It instantly hydrates and smooths my dry lips. Plus, it has SPF! Love, love, love it!
- Trish McEvoy Lip Gloss in Irresistible Petal: Like with lipsticks, I usually keep a handful of glosses in my purse. This gloss by Trish McEvoy is my favorite amongst my purse assortment! It is a sheer and shimmery hydrating pink high-shine gloss. It is comfortable and smooth on the lips. Love everything about it!
- Pixi Extra Eye Bright Liner: I always look tired. I use great makeup to combat my dark circle problems (allergies, lack of sleep, heredity). This brightening eye liner from Pixi is fabulous! I just sweep it in my inner eye corners and on waterline to instantly look more awake! I apply throughout the day when I freshen up!
- Bath & Body Works PocketBac Anti-Bacterial Hand Gel: OMG! What did I ever do before anti-bac hand gels? lol! I always have one of these in my purse. They smell great and instantly sanitize your hands. Germs...yuck!
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Want to read more Top 10 Purse Beauty Items lists??? Be sure to click on the links below! :)
Saturday, September 21, 2013
The Beauty Spotlight Team: Lola's Favorite Oils
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Lola's Secret Beauty Blog has, in part, become a forum for Helen's unmitigated obsession with luxury face oils. Therefore, when The Beauty Spotlight Team allowed her to choose up to 12 items to feature she naturally chose 12! Any guesses as to which of these magical golden elixirs made her list?
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Top 10 Tuesdays: Top 10 Eyeliners
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What do ya'll think? Have you tried any of these liners that I listed above? What are your favorites!
Top 10 Tuesdays is the blog series for Top 10 List lovers! Top Ten Tuesdays are a bi-weekly collaborative link-up series where top Beauty Bloggers share their Top 10 Lists for a given topic. This week: Top 10 Eyeliners!!!
These eyeliners are my current Top 10 Favorites! Believe me, I have a drawer full of eyeliners...and these are the ones that I reach for time-and-time again! I have sensitive eyes and allergies. So, my eyes are very prone to tearing/watering. So, I need eyeliners that hold up extremely well! These all prove to be run and smudge-proof for me! Love them all and totally recommend each one. This list represents the full range of price points, too!
- Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencils: These liners are soooo pigmented! Plus, the waterproof staying power is just amazing!!! These truly do glide-on! Plus, they come in a whole range of colors: from vibrant and wild to amazing neutrals...Urban Decay has you covered.
- Laura Mercier Creme Eye Liner: This creamy liner is long-wearing and completely smudge-proof! Plus, it applies like a total dream.
- Pixi Endless Silky Eye Pen: I just adore these fabulous liners from Pixi! The waterproof gel formula glides on your eyes effortlessly, doesn't smudge, and blends beautifully. I find these liners to be quite similar to Urban Decay's 24/7 liners.
- Bobbi Brown Long-Wearing Gel Liner: These gel liners from Bobbi Brown were the very first potted gel liners that I ever tried. So, I am very loyal to them. I tend to compare all other potted liners to these as Bobbi Brown is my gold-standard in gel liners! These are long-wearing and waterproof. I heart these liners! Chocolate Shimmer Ink is my favorite shade.
- essence kajal eye pencil: Love a good cheap-thrill product? Check out these amazing kajal liners from essence! They are only $1.00 and they work great! The shade Teddy has been my standard brown kajal pencil for years!!! While it is not waterproof nor as long wearing as some of the others on this list, it still works great for a softer look and it never smudges on me.
- Revlon ColorStay Eyeliner: Are you sensing a trend here? I really love long-wearing liners! :) Revlon ColorStay liners are the drugstore standard in a long-wearing liner. I almost always have a black one of these around!
- Trish McEvoy Intense Gel Eyeliner: This is my newest favorite addition to my eyeliner collection. It was love at first sight!!! This liner is possibly the most intensely pigmented out of all of the liners that I own. It glides on absolutely effortlessly while laying down a deep layer of pigment. I am so impressed!!!
- Maybelline Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner: Love potted gel liners but hate department store prices? The good news is that the drugstore carries some great options for potted gel liners! This one is by-far my fav drugstore option for this category of liners! These are long-wearing, waterproof, and smudge-proof...just like the high-end versions! I even like the brush that comes with it.
- Physician's Formula Eye Booster 2-in-1 Lash Boosting Eyeliner + Serum: This felt-tip liquid style liner is absolutely the easiest liquid liner to apply! The super fine point and flow of the tip allow for a goof-proof wing. So easy to use! I reach for this Physician's Formula liner over all the other liquid liners in my collection. A must have!
- MAC Fluidline: MAC Fluidlines are another great gel liner option. The gel formula is long-wearing and smudge-proof. The shade blacktrack is one of my go-to blacks!
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What do ya'll think? Have you tried any of these liners that I listed above? What are your favorites!
Thanks for reading! Be sure to check out the links below to see my fellow "Top 10 Tuesdays" Bloggers' posts! :)
Friday, September 6, 2013
The Beauty Spotlight Team: Top 10 Products for Pregnancy Skincare & Beauty Pampering!
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Beauty Pampering in Pregnancy:
As many of you know, pregnancy can be flat out exhausting! Your legs are aching, your skin is stretching, your skin type and hair type may have changed, and you basically can just feel achy, bloated, and tired...not to mention feeling "big". Plus, it is difficult to battle pregnancy related issues like breakouts with the restrictions of using only pregnancy-safe products. You can't use many of your usual standbys for oily skin and breakouts (no benzol peroxide nor retinol while pregnant) and body aches (Advil is another no-no).
My Thoughts on Ingredients to Avoid:
There are certainly ingredients that you have to avoid in pregnancy. These are ingredients that have been proven to cause problems. But what about the "iffy" ones? The difficulty is that there are no studies or tests of most cosmetic ingredients. Your skin is one of your body's largest organs. Anything applied to your skin has the potential to be absorbed into your system and may pass through the placenta to the baby. I categorize myself as cautiously conservative when it comes to product ingredients in pregnancy. I try to stick primarily to "natural" ingredients and steer clear from ingredients that are unknown. I think that my good friend Christine explained Cosmetic Ingredients to Avoid in Pregnancy best in her Pregnancy Skincare series on her fabulous blog 15 Minute Beauty Fanatic. Christine is a doctor (pediatric) that enjoys digging into skincare research with the critical understanding of a scientist. So, be sure to check out her post/series! :) Also, she just highlighted 8 Pregnancy Skincare Lines on babble.
My Pregnancy Skincare and Beauty-Related Routine Struggles:
I know that every woman and every pregnancy is different. So, I am going to share with you some of my particular beauty-related struggles from my current and previous pregnancies:
So, what is a pregnant girl to do? Throughout my last pregnancy as well as this current pregnancy, I have been scouring the internet, searching through local stores, and shopping my beauty stash to come up with a comprehensive resource of the best pregnancy skincare and beauty pampering products. I am using quite an arsenal of products. However, I am only sharing the best-of-the-best here! After careful deliberation and editing, I have narrowed my list down to the top 10!
So, are you curious? Please click "read more" below to see my Top 10 Products for Pregnancy Skincare & Beauty Pampering!
As many of you know, pregnancy can be flat out exhausting! Your legs are aching, your skin is stretching, your skin type and hair type may have changed, and you basically can just feel achy, bloated, and tired...not to mention feeling "big". Plus, it is difficult to battle pregnancy related issues like breakouts with the restrictions of using only pregnancy-safe products. You can't use many of your usual standbys for oily skin and breakouts (no benzol peroxide nor retinol while pregnant) and body aches (Advil is another no-no).
My Thoughts on Ingredients to Avoid:
There are certainly ingredients that you have to avoid in pregnancy. These are ingredients that have been proven to cause problems. But what about the "iffy" ones? The difficulty is that there are no studies or tests of most cosmetic ingredients. Your skin is one of your body's largest organs. Anything applied to your skin has the potential to be absorbed into your system and may pass through the placenta to the baby. I categorize myself as cautiously conservative when it comes to product ingredients in pregnancy. I try to stick primarily to "natural" ingredients and steer clear from ingredients that are unknown. I think that my good friend Christine explained Cosmetic Ingredients to Avoid in Pregnancy best in her Pregnancy Skincare series on her fabulous blog 15 Minute Beauty Fanatic. Christine is a doctor (pediatric) that enjoys digging into skincare research with the critical understanding of a scientist. So, be sure to check out her post/series! :) Also, she just highlighted 8 Pregnancy Skincare Lines on babble.
My Pregnancy Skincare and Beauty-Related Routine Struggles:
I know that every woman and every pregnancy is different. So, I am going to share with you some of my particular beauty-related struggles from my current and previous pregnancies:
- Body Aches and Fatigue: As you can imagine or relate to, pregnancy brings on the body aches and pains. Your body is expanding, your ligaments and skin are stretching, and you are adjusting to ever-increasing weight. Not to mention, your energy is zapped! Typically, I turn to expercise (walking, running, yoga, etc) to relieve body aches and pains (I have Fibromyalgia). However, my routine has been WAY off between pregnancy, moving house, and running around after a toddler. I know, I know...excuses! Needless to say, I am feeling achy and exhausted. Baths with bath salts and massages are essential for my ache-fighting pregnancy beauty routine! Side note: somehow I was much better with my fitness routine last pregnancy. I think that running around after a toddler should count as exercise, right?!?!
- Oily Scalp/Hair: I have had quite a dilemma! While my hair itself is dry and damaged from highlighting, my scalp has become very oily. The only times in my whole life that my hair/scalp becomes oily is with pregnancy. I do not have a particular product to share with you to combat this issue. I simply wash my hair more frequently and rely more heavily on dry shampoos. Normally, I wash every 2-3 days. However, with the 1st trimester of pregnancy (when I seem to have the most oil in my scalp) I wash every day (what a pain!!!).
- Oily Skin and Hormonal Breakouts: My skin seems to break out like crazy on my chin during pregnancy. Also, I become very oily in the t-zone. Typically, breakouts are rare for me. However, when I am pregnant, I am constantly battling zits. Plus, with pregnancy skincare ingredient restrictions, breakouts can be hard to treat. I will share with you my "secret weapon" for pregnancy breakouts!
- Stretching Skin: Like all preggies, I am dealing with stretching skin. Everything seems to get bigger in pregnancy...not just my belly! Stretchy skin can feel very tight, dry, and itchy. Good lotions and oils are the key to keeping the skin comfortable while it stretches. Also, I want to do whatever I can to minimize the impact of stretch marks. I was lucky and didn't get any with my first pregnancy. I know that stretch marks are primarily determined by heredity. However, I still want to moisturize as much as I can! Who knows, maybe that helped prevent their appearance from my last pregnancy!
- Lack of "Beauty Sleep": Now we all know that a good night's sleep is essential to look your best! However, the various issues of pregnancy prevent sound sleeping. While I don't have a cure-all for good pregnancy sleep...I have an amazing positioning pillow that I am going to share with ya'll!
So, what is a pregnant girl to do? Throughout my last pregnancy as well as this current pregnancy, I have been scouring the internet, searching through local stores, and shopping my beauty stash to come up with a comprehensive resource of the best pregnancy skincare and beauty pampering products. I am using quite an arsenal of products. However, I am only sharing the best-of-the-best here! After careful deliberation and editing, I have narrowed my list down to the top 10!
So, are you curious? Please click "read more" below to see my Top 10 Products for Pregnancy Skincare & Beauty Pampering!
Sunday, August 11, 2013
The Beauty Spotlight Team: Pink Sith's Top 10 Red Lipsticks
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Saturday, July 27, 2013
The Beauty Spotlight Team: Top 10 Self Tanners
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Summer is flying by, but there is still time to become a gorgeous beach goddess. No, it's not about slathering on some zero SPF Hawaiian Tropic and pan-frying yourself poolside. Lisa from Beauty Info Zone shares her top ten recommendations for self tanners that will get you bronzed up for the day, or for a few weeks. Check it out and discover ten different ways to instantly earn that beach goddess status!
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Top Ten Tuesday: Top Ten Products for Summer!
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Today marks the launch of a new collaborative blog series: Top Ten Tuesday! I love lists. I love making them and reading them. Part of the fun of reading beauty blogs is discovering great products. Top Ten Tuesdays is a collaboration with other top beauty bloggers. We pick a topic every other Tuesday and generate a list of up to 10 of our very favorite items for each list.
We are kicking off this series with the "Top Ten Products for Summer". So, get your pencil, paper, or notes app ready to make your own list as you read through my list and my fellow Top Ten Tuesday bloggers's lists.
Top 10 Products for Summer 2013:
1. Skintimate Shave Gel in Strawberry Tangerine Twist: Smooth legs are a must in the Summer. This shave gel smells sooooooo yummy! If you love strawberry scents, then you will love this!
2. Physician's Formula Healthy Wear Pressed Powder in SPF 50 in Translucent Light: A powder with SPF 50, yes please! Plus, the silky formula, great color match, and great coverage make it a win-win-win!
3. EOS Lip Balm in Lemon Drop SPF 15 Great lemon scent plus SPF. A pool-bag must! The shape makes it easy to find when digging through your bag.
4. MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Cream Shadow: As you know from my Best Waterproof Makeup post, I adore these Aqua Cream Shadows from MUFE. The shade, 13, is my go to wash of color for almost every single Summer day.
5. Fusion Group International Mesh Chignon from Sally's Beauty Supply: It is too hot in GA to wear my hair down in the Summers. When I want a look that is "more chic" than my standard pony tail, I reach for this to create a perfect doughnut shaped bun that lasts all day.
6. Anastasia Lash Genius: This waterproof top-coat makes any mascara waterproof. Genius indeed!
7. Algenist Ultra Lightweight UV Defense Fluid SPF 50 A super high facial SPF is a must for the Summer. I love the lightweight and non-greasy feel of this one from Algenist.
8. Clean & Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets: I have been a fan of these blotting sheets for ages. You just dab them on your skin to soak up any extra oil.
9. Spa Sonic: In the Summer, nothing beats the deep clean feeling that you get from a sonic brush! This brush by Spa Sonic is a very effective and totally affordable!
10. Aruba Coconut Fine Fragrance Mist by Bath & Body Works: I love the lightness of body splashes for Summer. This blend of coconut, lychee, and musk is so Summery.
Top Ten Tuesdays: A new link-up blog series!!!
We are kicking off this series with the "Top Ten Products for Summer". So, get your pencil, paper, or notes app ready to make your own list as you read through my list and my fellow Top Ten Tuesday bloggers's lists.
Top Ten Tuesday:
Top 10 Products for Summer 2013:
1. Skintimate Shave Gel in Strawberry Tangerine Twist: Smooth legs are a must in the Summer. This shave gel smells sooooooo yummy! If you love strawberry scents, then you will love this!
2. Physician's Formula Healthy Wear Pressed Powder in SPF 50 in Translucent Light: A powder with SPF 50, yes please! Plus, the silky formula, great color match, and great coverage make it a win-win-win!
3. EOS Lip Balm in Lemon Drop SPF 15 Great lemon scent plus SPF. A pool-bag must! The shape makes it easy to find when digging through your bag.
4. MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Cream Shadow: As you know from my Best Waterproof Makeup post, I adore these Aqua Cream Shadows from MUFE. The shade, 13, is my go to wash of color for almost every single Summer day.
5. Fusion Group International Mesh Chignon from Sally's Beauty Supply: It is too hot in GA to wear my hair down in the Summers. When I want a look that is "more chic" than my standard pony tail, I reach for this to create a perfect doughnut shaped bun that lasts all day.
6. Anastasia Lash Genius: This waterproof top-coat makes any mascara waterproof. Genius indeed!
7. Algenist Ultra Lightweight UV Defense Fluid SPF 50 A super high facial SPF is a must for the Summer. I love the lightweight and non-greasy feel of this one from Algenist.
8. Clean & Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets: I have been a fan of these blotting sheets for ages. You just dab them on your skin to soak up any extra oil.
9. Spa Sonic: In the Summer, nothing beats the deep clean feeling that you get from a sonic brush! This brush by Spa Sonic is a very effective and totally affordable!
10. Aruba Coconut Fine Fragrance Mist by Bath & Body Works: I love the lightness of body splashes for Summer. This blend of coconut, lychee, and musk is so Summery.
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