Author Archives: Anita Rivas

Kate Middleton: Makeup Tips for a Princess

The adage that less is more is true – this holiday Kate Middleton not only captured the heart of a prince, but the hearts of makeup junkies everywhere, including mine. During the Royal couple’s photo shoot with Mario Testino, the soon to be Princess of Wales applied her own makeup. I couldn’t stop gushing over theContinue reading “Kate Middleton: Makeup Tips for a Princess”

Natural Glow Facial Towelettes by Yes to Cucumbers

  After testing eye makeup for days at a time and eye allergies my eyes need some tender love and care.  I’m too lazy to cut cucumbers, and sometimes can’t make it over to the bathroom sink – I’m either too busy blogging or watching General Hospital ( Brenda’s back).    To remove eye makeup IContinue reading “Natural Glow Facial Towelettes by Yes to Cucumbers”

Intensify your lashes with Talika

I became intrigued with the idea of Talika’s heated  eye lash curler.  I was sceptical at first, believing that if I didn’t follow directions I would surely burn my lashes.  Not a chance, the controlled temperature made this beauty device easy to achieve gorgeous more dense lashes.  I’m in love with this amazing beauty tool, it’s safe, gentlyContinue reading “Intensify your lashes with Talika”

Naturally swollen stained lips by Poppy King

My sister Wendy is a tinted lip balm junkie, from drug store to department store she owns them all. She recently gave me Medieval by Poppy King – a gorgeous sheer cherry red that is infused with Vitamin E and other healthy ingredients. Poppy King is known as the Lipstick Queen, and is well-known forContinue reading “Naturally swollen stained lips by Poppy King”

Rio Rio by TopShop Cosmetics for the Holidays

Everyone who knows me knows I’m obsessed with Red Lipstick – especially a Red so gorgeous it reminds me of taking a vacation. My recent travels have yet to take me to Rio – this Holiday Season I can dream of a warm tropical climate with Rio Rio by Topshop Cosmetics. I loved the silky texture,Continue reading “Rio Rio by TopShop Cosmetics for the Holidays”

Nourishing eye cream by Colbert MD

In a former life Dr. David Colbert was a dermatological research consultant for Chanel Skincare, now he’s known as the dermatologist to the Stars, with countless featured editorials in magazines such as Vogue, Allure, Self, Bazaar, Elle and Glamour – the list could go on and on.   Dr. Colbert is the founder and head physician of TheContinue reading “Nourishing eye cream by Colbert MD”

New blemishes no more* w/ Dr. Brandt

  I’m like most women, I tend to experience acne during that time of the month.  I mask and cleanse  and still it’s not enough to prevent the acne breakouts around my jaw line and chin.   I’m vain and now that I write a beauty blog am under pressure to have great skin.  What productsContinue reading “New blemishes no more* w/ Dr. Brandt”

New Blushable Creme Blush by New York Color

I love this Blushable Creme Stick by New York Color.  The color melted into my skin, it was easy to blend and the color was soft and gorgeous.   It’s oil-free and drys to a silky powder while nourishing the skin with Vitamins.  I loved the  long-wearing wearable coverage that gave me that soft radiant glow allContinue reading “New Blushable Creme Blush by New York Color”