I love finding new shades of Red Lipstick. I didn’t get excited at first, thinking it was a berry red.
Colors are deceiving until you try them on. It turned out to be a deep true red, so beautiful I started hyperventilating.
I especially loved how the light reflected from the pigment, creating a gorgeous shade of Red.
Matte Winter Red by The Makeup Gourmet gets a TEN!
$15
* Lipsticks are available in 14 beautiful shades
I loved the fact that my mascara didn’t run or smudge, even after applying my eye drops.
It dried quickly, it didn’t clump and it lasted all day. I especially loved the fact that my eyelashes had even separation, my eyes looked softer and it melted completely away during cleansing. I was impressed.
The brush is unique in that it features two specialized zones, one for lengthening and the other for volumizing. It was easy to create buildable drama and I love drama.
Lashes to Die For Mascara by Peter Thomas Roth gets a TEN!
$22
Pure Beauty
2124 Fillmore Street
San Francisco, Ca 94115
415-346-2511
I’ve applied Glyone Acne Gel nightly for the past week, I’m trying to treat my New blemishes without picking at my skin, often causing regret and hyperpigmintation.
I made a vow to leave my skin alone and visit my dermatologist if things got out of control. So far so good!
Glytone Acne Gel is a benzoyl peroxide treatment that fights acne bacteria and excess oil, it helps keep skin blemish free. It aides in the exfoliation process, and neutralizes the bacteria that causes acne.
After a week of treating my skin with Glytone Acne Gel my blemishes are almost gone!
Glytone Acne Gel gets a TEN!
$18
* Glytone makes various skincare treatments for all skin types.
I’m surprised I liked this lipstick color, it was created for Christina Applegate. Jane Iredale makes cosmetics that compliment all skin tones, which explains why this color worked well with my complexion.
PureMoist comes in 32 fashion colors, from matte to shimmer. The state-of-the-art liposome formula gives intense moisture, color and staying power. No FD&C dyes or preservatives.
I loved the Mint & Vanilla scent, plus the SPF 8 is an added bonus. Give your lips a drink with Jane Iredale PureMoist.
PureMoist by Jane Iredale gets a TEN!
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Pure Beauty
2124 Fillmore Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
415-346-2511
I’ve tried a lot of hand creams in the past, but I have never experienced having moisturized and hydrated hands for two days after one application. My friend Vanessa kept touching my hands because it was too good to be true.
I tested the Lavender Hand Cream, it was just like dipping into total relaxation. I applied it at night, right before bed and the smell of Lavender helped me fall fast asleep.
HollyBeth products are 95% organic, no parabens, sulfates or artificial dyes and fragrance. Packaging is made from recyclable glass jars and recycled materials.
Another favorite scent of mine is the Marigold & Sweet Basil, a natural luxury containing Shea Butter.
$22
HollyBeth’s Natural Luxury gets a TEN!
Available at Whole Foods
*Cruelty Free
I’m obsessed with affordable price points, I’m addicted to the art of playing with color and texture.
I loved the opalescent sheer color of Fairy, it can be worn alone or over other lip products. I wore it over nude lipstick for that hint of sparkle.
Blossom is a gorgeous sheer pink that can be worn alone for those hot summer days in the city.
Luscious Liquid Lipstick by E.L.F Cosmetics gets a TEN!
$1
Available at Target
I never thought I would say this, but I love this big tub of cream. All my friends know I abuse beauty products and can’t follow directions to save my life.
I sometimes keep facial masks on for longer then necessary. The results are often severe dry skin.
My skin was recently rescued by First Aid Beauty, my skin immediately felt relief from dry, cracked and chapped skin. I was so happy my recent beauty mishap lasted 24 hours instead of the normal 72 hour turn around.
Ultra Repair Cream is intense therapy for dry, itchy, scaly skin due to eczema, cosmetic treatments, and harsh weather conditions.
The benefits are deep hydration, the skin is calmed and restored, providing immediate relief and signs of visible improvement.
This rich cream can be applied anywhere on the body, hands, feet, elbows and in my case my face.
If you suffer from beauty challenges like I do, then I recommend Ultra Repair Cream by First Aid Beauty.
Ultra Repair Cream by First Aid Beauty gets a TEN!
$28/ 6oz.
I take turns eyebrow mapping, eyebrow waxing and eyebrow tweezing. I generally tweeze stray facial hair . My beauty tool of choice is Tweezerman! It’s the best in precision and it’s guaranteed to grab unwanted facial hair every time.
I’ve bought other tweezers over the years, often trying to economize but I always go back to Tweezerman. I found that tweezing with Tweezerman I eliminate grabbing and pinching my delicate eye skin, while keeping my eyebrows properly groomed.
On the plus side, Tweezerman sharpens their beauty tools free of charge and replaces bent tips for $5 – No shipping and handling charges, simply send in an insured padded envelope and allow 4-5 weeks for delivery.
Tweezerman Service
235 Blue Bell Road
Houston, TX 77037
Available at all Pure Beauty Supply Stores.
This is another great book to have in your fashion library. It’s great for inspiration and its a guide to wearing iconic looks while showing you how to make them your own.
This is good information if you find yourself in a rut or simply don’t know how to update your already existing wardrobe. Fashion is all about having fun while you’re in your twenties and finding your ideal style after that.
Kim France and Andrea Linett show us 10 iconic looks – I’m a big fan of the American Classic, California Casual and Bohemian, what’s your style?
The Lucky Guide gets a TEN!
I was worried about the texture being to thick and heavy, but this foundation completely melted into my skin giving me a youthful and dewy complexion.
Hissyfit Saving Face is a unique foundation that has anti-aging botanical extracts that help combat the signs of aging. The plus side is that it also has an SPF 50 with a broad spectrum of UVA/UVB ray protection. This is a great product with summer being right around the corner.
I love that Hissyfit Saving Face delivers intense moisture while helping renew the skin’s surface. This unique foundation is available in 8 carefully selected shades, one for every skin tone, not just light, medium and dark.
Hissyfit Saving Face works to perfect your skin while you work – indoors or out.
Protect – Renew – Perfect
Hissyfit Saving Face gets a TEN!
$49
City Girl in Red Lipstick 