Smashbox Camera Ready Full Coverage Foundation UVA UVB SPF 15

Posted in Celebrity Makeup Foundation on December 21st, 2009 by Nick Brown

Smashbox Camera Ready Full Coverage Foundation UVA UVB SPF 15




What it is:A lightweight yet buildable cream to powder full-coverage foundation that’s good for your skin.What it does:Smashbox Camera Ready Full Coverage Foundation has a luxurious, creamy formula that glides on effortlessly with the semi-matte soft focus finish of a powder. Without being cakey or heavy, this foundation leaves skin looking naturally flawless. It also contains a skin-protecting SPF 15.What else you need to know:The innovative mirrored compact holds a custom foundation brush designed for seamless application at home or on-the-go.

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Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer Light

Posted in Celebrity Makeup Foundation on December 20th, 2009 by Nick Brown

Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer Light




What it is:A water-based, lightweight foundation primer.What it is formulated to do:Perfect for oily, acne-prone, or sensitive skin, this oil-free, 60% water based primer refreshes on contact while oil absorbers provide a smooth, matte finish all day. Light diffusers minimize the appearance of imperfections while vitamin C and peptides help even skin tone and promote collagen production for a flawless future. What else you need to know: Photo Finish Foundation Primer Light comes in a new a square airless pump for freshness to the last drop. It is oil-free, fragrance-free, and paraben-free.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Love It!
I have pretty oily skin that makes it hard to keep my makeup on. I tried the normal primer a while back and it only made things worse! But now that I’ve started using the Light Primer I can tell a huge difference. It does not dry out my skin but keeps it from getting so oily and shiney that my makeup melts off. So, unless you have oily skin this product will probably not make too much of a difference. But if you do, this is a huge help!

5 Stars Absolutely the BEST primer for oily skin and mineral foundation
Absorbs into the skin like a light moisturizer and hides things some powder foundations can accentuate like fine lines and enlarged pores. I’ve tried other foundation primers and Smashbox Photo Finish Light is the best for holding back shine without messing with my foundation!

1 Star WORST PRIMER EVER!!!
I HATE THIS STUFF,I BOUGHT THIS THINKING IT WOULD HELP ME WITH MY SENSITIVE SKIN AND ACNE BUT IT DID NOTHING BUT MAD THINGS WORSE. FOR ONE IT MADE ME BREAK OUT EVEN MORE,TWO IT MADE MY FACE SO OILY TIL IT LOOKED LIKE I WAS RUNNING A MARATHON FOR DAYS,AND THREE IT MADE MY MAKEUP MESS UP. MY FOUNDATION IS PERFECT I DON’T NEED A PRIMER TO SMOOTH IT OUT AT ALL IT ALREADY BLENDS EASY. THE PRIMER MADE IT LOOK LIKE IT WAS MELTING OFF MY FACE. AND MY POWDER IS GREAT TO HELPS ALOT WITH THE OIL,THE PRIMER MADE IT LOOK SUPER OILY AND I HAD THE POWDER FOR SOME MONTHS SO I KNOW THE PRIMER DID THAT. I WILL NEVER BUY THIS STUFF AGAIN. I SPENT 36 BUCKS ON THIS WHAT A WAIST!!! THANK GOODNESS THE SHIPPING WAS FREE.

2 Stars Left white clumps on face
I own this product, but it seems to leave white clumps on my skin, so I don’t really use it.

5 Stars Great way to set your makeup all day!
I first read about this in one of my daughter’s fashion magazines and thought I would try it so I ordered it. I am a “young” 62 but was always bothered by foundation or blush settling into tiny pores and looking dark and even at my age I get shiny before noon and am constantly going for powder. This primer is great for all of the above. It must fill in the little pores as my problem with that is gone. It also makes my foundation go on smoother and much more natural looking. I dust with powder afterwards and it lasts just about the whole day without touchups. I figure what I spend on this primer I will save with powder.

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How To Create Sexy Smooth Lips

Posted in celebrity beauty, Celebrity Makeup on December 20th, 2009 by Nick Brown

Paulina_Rubio_BiopgrahySmooth lips in the winter time can be a real challenge. The cold, dry air can wreak havoc on that cute pucker of yours.

If this has every been a problem for you, one of our featured celebrity makeup artists can certainly help you.

Mikaela Fernandez, who has worked with celebs such as Paulina Rubio, is a co-founder and co-owner of LadyLash Studios in Delray Beach Florida. But just because she’s in the warm and comfy climate of south Florida doesn’t mean she doesn’t know a thing or two about how to keep your lips soft in the cold. Read more »

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Estee Lauder Futurist Age Resisting Makeup Spf 15

Posted in Celebrity Makeup Foundation on December 20th, 2009 by Nick Brown

Estee Lauder Futurist Age Resisting Makeup Spf 15




Medium/full coverage. Luminous finish. SPF 15 protection. For a years-younger look. More than a wonderful makeup, this light, silky formula helps revitalize skin for a smoother, firmer look now and in the future. Vitamins C and E and a plant-derived hydrating complex help protect and moisturize skin, leaving it smooth, soft, conditioned. Non-acnegenic. Dermatologist-tested.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Beautiful
This foundation is perfect for me! The coverage is average, not heavy and not so light that you have to keep applying it. I was tired of trying different foundations located at our usual discount department stores. Like you all, I’m sure, I have several bottles, sticks, and jars of foundation in a large make up bag underneith my bathroom sink. Wasted money of course. You have to at least try this product. I am olive in colour with just a tint of red around the cheeks and the colour that is flawless on me is “blonde”. The foundation glides on your face and honestly, it makes me look younger!! Don’t know how it happens, it just does. Also, having the spf 15 just adds to the excellence of it all. I love it and will continue to buy this product as long as it stays available.

5 Stars Great coverage without looking embalmed
At 70, I still get occasional compliments on my skin, which I attribute to Estee Lauder, whose foundation products I’ve been using since my early or mid-thirties. Futurist covers up a lot but leaves a bit of a glow, even on dry, old skin. It is fairly thick, but not cakey, and it doesn’t need powder over it. One caveat is (and this is probably true of most foundations): Using too much moisturizer or other cream under it will reduce the effectiveness of its coverage. The only drawback to this great product is a strange chemical odor, which is easily offset by Futurist’s benefits. I’ve occasionally tried other foundations — drugstore products in a budget frenzy, Lancome after a department store makeover — but always come back to EL.

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Estee Lauder Maximum Cover Camouflage Makeup For Face And Body Spf 15

Posted in Celebrity Makeup Foundation on December 20th, 2009 by Nick Brown

Estee Lauder Maximum Cover Camouflage Makeup For Face And Body Spf 15




This soothing, natural-looking makeup conceals skin imperfections, including surgical and acne scars, birthmarks, sun spots and varicose veins.Provides long-wearing, waterproof, non-transferable coverage.Ideal for post-surgery use as directed by your physician. Developed and tested in collaboration with surgeons and dermatologists.Non-fragranced. Non-acnegenic. Dermatologist-tested.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Really covers and really lasts!
Recently, this was one of two Estee Lauder products that I tried for the first time. I have had a problem finding anything that would cover some dark spots on my cheekbones. I’ve tried using thick, creamy concealers that didn’t blend well and wore off quickly, as well as two types of mineral powder concealers. This Estee Lauder camouflage makeup is a very thin liquid makeup that easily covers the spots. In fact, a little dab will cover my whole face. The makeup doesn’t come off until I take it off at the end of the day with makeup remover. I’m AMAZED. My skin doesn’t feel as if I have makeup on. One tip–use a big makeup brush to apply this makeup–it soaks in so quickly that it’s hard to apply with fingers or a sponge.

5 Stars Flawless, perfect for Summer
I have used this makeup for a number of years now. I live on the coast, and swim and boat quite a bit. This makeup is waterproof and has SPF 15. Perfect for water-sport days! Also, it gives you a flawless finish. As stated earlier, it does cover brown sport, and you only need a small amount for perfect coverage. I hope Estee Lauder never quits making this!

5 Stars Estee Lauder Maximum Cover Camouflage Makeup
This is a great product! I am very, very fair,and have a problem with redness. This makeup covers exceptionally well. I use it mostly as concealer on trouble spots, but have also used it as foundation. Even the lightest shades of most foundations are too dark, even Estee Lauders regualr line of foundations, but surprisingly this one works for me. A little goes a long way as well and I like that it has the spf 15 in it.

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get even pressed powder

Posted in Celebrity Makeup Foundation on December 20th, 2009 by Nick Brown

get even pressed powder




Why we love it:Double-duty blotting and color correcting face powder mattes shine and helps even out redness and discoloration. Blot your way to beautiful!What else you need to know:Mirrored compact comes complete with washable sponge.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Fresh Face All Day!
Read the other reviews…they sum it up. This is one of the best pressed powders I’ve ever used! I literally only needed to touch-up once during the day (and that was well after lunch). It’s summer time in the South…which means more oil, more powder, more often. The fact my face still looked fresh and matte after 4 hours of wear was amazing! I used Get Even to set my makeup this morning (Boi-ing, Philosophy’s Supernatural, Lancome blush) and didn’t need to retouch until this afternoon! Amazing!

5 Stars This product REALLY works!
I’m always on the lookout for a magic product that will do everything it says, not just partial promises. This product delivers on all counts. It mattifies, it evens out skin tone (I have Rosecea and oily skin). It has cut my beauty routine in-half. I use a good primer (I’ve tried many; and like Avon’s new Magix) and then Get Even. I had to get a medium shade as the light shade made me look ghostly, but I use it under my eyes. I love it and it’s worth the price.

3 Stars Eh…
This powder does a decent job of eliminating shine, but it also somehow draws attention to other things, like small hairs on my face that I never knew I had before but are suddenly super-visible whenever I apply this product. Clinique’s pressed powder is much more superior, and I won’t purchase the Benefit brand again.

5 Stars I found my HG of powders!
For me, this is by far, the best powder I have ever tried. Even if you have to use a heavy concealer under this powder for serious coverage, and you have oily skin, this powder will have you touching your face hours after applied, and still feeling soft without that greasy feeling. I just ordered several more in my color to keep me stocked. Oily faced girls,(even non-OFG’s, as this won’t dry you out)… I hope you try this and love it as much as I do, because I have spent a fortune trying to find something to cover, not cake, not turn orange, not break me out, keep the oil at bay, and at least cover the less than perfect skin without looking obvious!,…I finally found it!

5 Stars great powder
I’ve used this powder for years – since I don’t use foundation I prefer Get Even because it offers more coverage & evens out my skin tone more than other powders. It’s expensive but lasts me approx. 6mos so it’s worth it to me. And the packaging is cute too.

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Iman Second to None Cream to Powder Foundation

Posted in Celebrity Makeup Foundation on December 19th, 2009 by Nick Brown

Iman Second to None Cream to Powder Foundation




Please note that not all computer monitors display colors the same way. What you see on your monitor may not accurately portray the color or shade of the product. We suggest you refer to your monitor owners manual to calibrate your monitor correctly. Iman Second to None Cream to Powder Foundation: The flawless look you want with truly natural appearance Glides on like sheer silk The coverage of cream combined with a velvety powder finish

User Ratings and Reviews

3 Stars confused
OK, when I first received this product I was in love. IT was great coverage, last all day with small touch-ups, and great color match..but then when it started warming up outside, I started turning orange! I don’t know what happened, the first month was great, so now im back on the search..i guess its good for ppl that live in the north, but not so good for texas ppl

5 Stars iman foundation
As a woman of color, it is difficult to find foundations which match my complexion. This Iman foundation is a really good match and I love the cream to powder formulation. I have tried the corresponding compact face powders and I like them also.

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Urban Decay Deluxe Shadow Box

Posted in Celebrity Makeup Foundation on December 19th, 2009 by Nick Brown

Urban Decay Deluxe Shadow Box




What it is:A Deluxe Shadow palette featuring nine decadent Urban Decay eyeshadow shades and a vial of Primer Potion.What else you need to know:The new and improved Deluxe Shadow Box includes a wide selection of Urban Decay’s velvety pigment-rich Deluxe Eyeshadows ranging from bold brights to classic neutrals. The box also comes with the classic Eyeshadow Primer Potion-a tried and tested product to keep eyeshadow looking fresh for hours. The gorgeous compact is wrapped in luxe purple faux suede, and features a decorative shiny silver mesh window. Shades include: Fishnet, Honey, Ransom, Graffiti, Zero, Peace, Shag, Scratch, and Underground.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Definitely Recommend!
I LOVE the colors in this set! They’re highly pigmented and look amazing on. Wide array of looks & worth the price!

I’m now a fan of urban decay

5 Stars Wonderful collection
I have had endless enjoyment using this palette (and the mild glitter, which I love, shouldn’t give the impression this is only for the very young – I’m over 50.) The combinations and ranges of colours, only a few very intense (and well suited for the crease area, or for using as a liner), allow for a splendid combination. I dislike neutrals and love vivid colours, but these are not extreme or hard looking, and blend beautifully. Since ‘a little goes a long way,’ it is a very good value.

5 Stars Lovely & Lasting
These colors are beautiful and not overpowering. I have many sheer shadows that only appear in flash photography for some reason so I was looking for colors that would really show without having to layer it on or without looking like Mimi from The Drew Carrey show. These are soft, matte, and nicely pigmented. Unlike other shadows that end up dusting my cheeks as well, these stay put, even without primer. The bonus is that many youtube makeup gurus use these colors in their tutorials so you can do a search using the palette or shadow name for looks and ideas.

5 Stars Amazing deal, must have
This collection of shadows is a must have for any makeup lover. The colors will suit any person, as there is a wide variety of choices to pick from. These ones aren’t like the other urban decay shadows which have a tendency to become glittery. These are just shimmery but nothing like the others. Also the primer that comes with it is a must have as well, it makes your shadows stay put all day with no creasing especially if you have oily lids. I’ve got almost every urban decay box set since they have the silver ones containing the whole face kits, and i have to say i’ve never been disappointed.

5 Stars AMAZING
these are the shadows every person needs, they’re extremely vibrant and smooth. You can use these shadows for any type of style whether you like neutrals or wild looks. The little primer potion that comes with it is a plus, you’ll need it as it helps the shadows stay on the lid all day.

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Clinique Dewy Smooth Anti Aging Makeup SPF 15

Posted in Celebrity Makeup Foundation on December 19th, 2009 by Nick Brown

Clinique Dewy Smooth Anti Aging Makeup SPF 15




Ultra-moisturizing, Clinique’s fresh new take on foundation glides on even the driest skin, for a comfortable, supple feeling that lasts. Plumping skin too, so yesterday’s lines seem to disappear. Evens out skin tone. Protects with SPF 15.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars So good for my older skin
I hate to say it, but I’m older. : ) And this makeup works well with my skin. It covers without being too heavy, and it helps with a few red spots that I have from psoriasis. The cool thing is that my makeup doesn’t feel caked on or heavy, but light and natural. I’ve looked for a lot of different makeups, but this is the first time I’ve tried something in a long time and knew I had found my “forever” product.

2 Stars Not for dry sensitive skin
I’ve always used Clinique Superbalanced foundation, but info on this “dewy anti-aging” makeup mentioned that it had more/heavier coverage than I’d been using. I wanted to try heavier coverage due to some breakouts I’d been having during a stressful time. This makeup did have more coverage, I think, but seemed to dry to a matte finish and really dried up my already-dry sensitive skin. As I think another reviewer mentioned, a drying formula is not ideal for “anti-aging” and is also not “dewy” as the name of this makeup suggests. I will stick with my Superbalanced Clinique (I use the “fair” color for my pale skin)as it doesn’t dry my skin out.

5 Stars Great makeup
I am older but have a nice complexion, a few spots and blemishes. What I love about this makeup is that is has good coverage but does not cake, goes on very smooth. Also, the SPF15 is good for being in the sun.

Judy

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Clinique Repairwear Anti Aging Makeup SPF15

Posted in Celebrity Makeup Foundation on December 19th, 2009 by Nick Brown

Clinique Repairwear Anti Aging Makeup SPF15




Please note that not all computer monitors display colors the same way. What you see on your monitor may not accurately portray the color or shade of the product. We suggest you refer to your monitor owners manual to calibrate your monitor correctly. Natural line-smoothing finish, continuous repair. Skin looks flawless, vibrant, now and into the future. This luxuriously moisturizing makeup helps block and mend the look of lines and wrinkles instantly, and over time. Provides all-day hydration with SPF 15 plus antioxidants help protect against damaging UVA/UVB rays and environmental assaults. Moderate to full cover. Oil-free.

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