Leave it to Jane Iredaleto take the guess-work out of eye makeup. Jane Iredale’s New Eye Steppes come in three color pallets, one for brown, blue and green eyes.
Each compact features 5 carefully selected shades that flatter and help getting ready easier in the mornings.
Jane Iredale makeup is long wearing, crease proof, hypoallergenic and dermatologist tested.
The gorgeous compacts have interchangeable shelves, where you can mix and match from your favorite eye steppes colors for unimaginable color. I love that my eye steppes fit inside my makeup bag and they’re great for travel too!
Jane Iredale, for makeup that feels as good as it looks.*
Megan Pais Gallinger - Marketing Coordinator Cargo Cosmetics
Megan has a strong background in marketing and has delivered the message of Cosmetics throughout her career through various forms. Megan is the marketing communications manager for Cargo Cosmetics, a Makeup Company known for their innovative Blu_Ray makeup collection.
Megan has a busy schedule, with a new husband and successful career she took time to sit with me and answer a few beauty questions.
Anita: What are your top five favorite beauty products and why?
Megan: I am very sceptical when it comes to miraculous fixes, but there are a few products that I can’t live without – No bias intended! My top 5 are: 1. Cargo’s OneBase – because I can dot and blend without having to cake my face with makeup if I’m in a hurry.
2. Cargo’s blu_ray Pressed Powder and Blush in Pink – they are lightweight and natural, and always make me look perfect without effort.
4.Dior Nude Foundation – Silky and light in texture, perfect for my oily/combo skin.
5. Bio Oil – this is an amazing product, it smooths the skin and removes unwanted minor scars that you absolutely dread.
Anita: What are your favorite non-Brand beauty products/why?
Megan: I like simple things like yogurt, Vitamin E, Cucumber, lemon things that when you let your skin sit in or eat – make you feel magnificent on the inside and out.
Anita: What’s your favorite shade of Red Lipstick?
Megan: If you’re going to go Red – go with Dior’s Positive Red. The ultimate luxury.
Anita: If you only had five minutes to get ready in the morning what beauty products would you use?
Megan: My 7 in7 by Cargo – it’s a pack of Cargo 7 workhouse products that will get you ready and out the door in 7 minutes! The pack contains my OneBase, a bronzer/blush, gloss, mascara, eyeliner and lipliner. It doesn’t get any better than that!
Megan: Be as natural as you can with your look or image. I find that so many women paint their faces and it’s too bad because what’s so beautiful is what you’re covering up – YOU!
Anita: I look forward to our future conversations, Thank you Megan!
I brought along Leaf & Rusher skincare with me on my summer vacation in Maui. My skin was kept clean and clear throughout the week. I liked it so much my younger sister started using it too, and as far as I’m concerned that’s giving it the seal of approval.
Leaf & Rusher skincare products are jam-packed with a melody of ingredients called DNA Resolve, marine enzyme extracts that deeply nourish, protect, repair and hydrate the skin.
Sophisticated, and highly intuitive skincare that seems to work with our skin, revealing healthy gorgeous skin. Leaf & Rusher skincare is the brainchild of Dr. Norman Leaf, a board-certified plastic surgeon and Rand Rusher a skilled registered nurse, who is well-regarded for his skin-enhancing programs.
I love Leaf & Rusher skincare products, they helped keep my skin blemish free, and existing acne under control.
By far this is one of my favorite shampoos – Harmonic Shampoo by Intelligent Nutrients is a multi-tasking shampoo that contains antioxidant and anti-aging properties.
I’ve been in love with my hair, its tangle free, silky smooth and managable. My hair is left moisturized and nourished, noticably frizz free and amazing volume.
Kira Kohrherr - Founder and President of K Public Relations
Kira has an amazing philosophy that she brings into her work and lifestyle. As the Founder and President of K Public Relations, Kira and her team only work with brands they can breathe, live and believe in.This same philosophy applies to the beauty products in her medicine cabinet and makeup bag. Kira has a busy schedule, but took time to sit with me and answer a few beauty questions.
Anita:I’m excited, I always want to know what beauty products everyone is using – What are your top five beauty products and why?
Kira: 1. Bare Escentuals Mineral Makeup Foundation – love the light coverage and it helps blend away every flaw.
2. MAC Lusterglass in Starnova – gorgeous color, not sticky and the perfect amount of shine without being too glossy.
3. Neocutis Journee– amazing anti-aging moisturizer with SPF 30, I never leave home without it.
4. Ole Henriksen Walnut Complexion Scrub – it makes my skin amazingly soft and glowy, and the smell is fantastic!
5. Arrojo Texture Paste – light hold for my short hair, quick and easy. Wait, I have one more! Essie – Damsel in a Dress, a really deep purple with a touch of silver, this is my go-to color for fall because its sexy and sophisticated.
Anita: What are your favorite non-brand beauty products?
Kira: 1. Lip Balm/Chapstick, 2. Nail Polish, 3. Mascara, 4. Moisturizer with an SPF ( a must!) and 5. Mineral Makeup.
Anita: If you only had five minutes to get ready in the morning what beauty products would you use?
4. Ganache for lips Chapstick in Chocolate Hazelnut (I’m Obsessed!) with a bit of lip gloss on top.
Anita: The question I’ve been dying to ask, what’s your favorite shade of Red Lipstick?
Kira: I actually look horrible in Red Lipstick, I can’t find one that works with my skin tone, Anita do you have any recommendations? I stick to berry/plum tones like Bare Escentuals “Venus” Which is unfortunately discontinued, I’m rationing out my last few samples.
Anita: I recently tested an amazing Red – Runway Red by Arbonne Cosmetics, it’s a great shade that works on all skin tones, I’m obsessed with it! – any last-minute pearls of wisdom?
Kira: I’m a big fan of mixing – a lipstick with a lip gloss, different lipstick shades, a number of different eyeshadows, my mother taught me that if you can’t find a color you want, Make it!
Anita: I’m so happy we had this opportunity to get to know each other better, I can’t wait to have another conversation with you, Thank you Kira!
Arbonne Cosmetics created a unique Optlight Technology that works by light diffusing and creating a soft focus effect. The ingredients in their makeup allow the skin to breathe, and give that light-as-air feeling.
I love this shade of red – Runway Red by Arbonne Cosmeticscomplemented my skin tone, enhancing the natural beauty of my skin. My skin was radiant and glowing. I especially loved that the color was light enough that it didn’t look heavy, and the soft shimmery texture looked gorgeous in natural light.
A perfect shade of Red for everyday, and just in time for the Holidays!
I recently had the most amazing hair experience at The Color Design Salon – Yosh for Hair. Anyone who knows hair color knows that Yosh is the authority of hair color in San Francisco, if not the world.
The Color Design Salon’s staff is from the original Yosh Salon, that was once housed on Maiden Lane. All the Color Specialists worked with the legendary Yosh for decades and are highly skilled color specialists.
I had the pleasure of meeting Carmen Lara who opened The Color Design Salon in 2007- and Yosh still drops in 4 days a month to maintain the tresses of San Francisco’s élite.
I was lucky, I sat inVictor Camarillo’schair and he created a symphony of color, my new hair color complemented my skin tone, enhancing the natural beauty of my skin. I especially loved that the color was light enough that it didn’t look heavy, and the soft highlights looked gorgeous in natural light. I finally have rich girl hair!
Victor used a combination of formulas, it was like watching a mathematician/ conductor create a symphony of gorgeous, rich natural looking color. He mixed several ingredients to customize a color for me that worked with my lifestyle and skin tone. My skin was radiant and glowing, I look fresh and vibrant.
The Color Design Salon uses the best and latest in Color Technology products that are mild and safe for all hair types. The Color Design Salon also specializes in the Ombre effect that we are now seeing on celebrities and hipsters alike.
If you aren’t happy with the condition of your hair color or simply looking for a new Color Specialist I highly recommend The Color Design Salon – Yosh for Hair, they are the color experts.
The Color Design Salon – Yosh for Hair gets a TEN!
CoffeeBerry* Perfecting Minerals is a mineral foundation that helps problematic skin, its makeup that behaves like skincare for troubled skin. I loved that it could be layered for sheer to full coverage creating healthy skin within a two-week period.
Clinically proven to reduce skin redness, dryness, and the overall appearance of your skin. CoffeeBerry contains an SPF of 25, and is highly recommended by the Skin Cancer Research Foundation.
Available in 6 color shades, improving the appearance of hyperpigmentation, broken capillaries, rosacea and sensitive skin.
Finally help for traumatized and problematic skin – I loved that my flaws were minimized and that I was able to achieve a more polished and radiant complexion.
Pevonia Botanica’s restore neck and bust cream absorbed easily into my skin, over a period of 3 to 4 weeks I was able to see improvement in the firmness of my bust, decollete and neck.
One of my main concerns was that this amazing bust cream would leave a sticky residue on my hands, not a chance, the cream absorbed everywhere leaving behind smooth and soft skin.
The key ingredients are Kigelia Africana, Elastin, Vitamin E – they help promote skin texture and help reduce the signs of premature aging.
Although I have yet to test this New Product by Ponds, I felt I should give it an Honorable Mention.
New Ponds Clarant B3 is for normal to dry skin, if used as a daily moisturizer it can even out your skin tone in two weeks, revealing a clearer and more radiant complexion.
Enriched with Vitamin BC and C, Hypoallergenic and Dermatologist tested this formula enhances and rejuvenates the skin.
I had to buy it on my last trip to Target and definitely needed to mention it – it’s an affordable beauty bargain.
Kira: 1. My moisturizer, 
City Girl in Red Lipstick 