Beauty | Fashion Pulse Daily - Part 157

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August 6, 2010

Tarte Park Ave Princess Matte Waterproof Bronzer (CollegeCandy.com Guest Post)

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From our friends at CollegeCandy.com:
Is it just me or is there another “revolutionary” new makeup product introduced every freaking day?! Just walking into Ulta or Sephora (or even Walgreens!) sends many chicas into fits of hysteria, reaching for the nearest brown bag to regulate their breathing. It’s all so overwhelming.

So how can you know which product – among the sea of thousands – is the best? Which does what you need it to do? Which ones are worth the extra money? Let me help. I don’t know every beauty product out there, but I’ve tested a lot of them and I’ll let you know which are worth the money and which are not.

(Disclaimer: This product was provided to me for review purposes)

What it is: Tarte Park Ave Princess Matte Waterproof Bronzer

Why this should be in your bag: Like I’ve said before, bronzer is a total pale-face lifesaver. A swipe of bronzer can literally make you go from dull to glowing. I myself use bronzer in my makeup routine every day of the year and enjoy testing out different formulas. Tarte (along with a few others) have developed waterproof bronzers, designed for use on the beach and at the pool, but also for those humid summer days. I’ve definitely experienced makeup meltdown, despite the use of heavy-duty primer, so I would find a waterproof bronzer insanely useful.

How to use it: For a glowy beach-friendly look, you’re going to want to round up a bunch of other waterproof makeup, like eyeliner and mascara. You may also want to increase the staying power of your concealer by using an eyeshadow primer prior to application. Use the classic “E-3″ application technique with the Tarte Park Ave Princess Matte Waterproof Bronzer: get some powder on your brush (I love using a kabuki brush), and swipe in it on your face making an “E” on one side and a “3″ on the other. This way, you hit the spots that the sun naturally does. I also swipe a bit on my nose!

(Left: heavy swatch. Right: after water.)

CC Rating: A-

Take a look at the swatches; this bronzer is definitely “waterproof” to a degree. Swatch #1 is the bronzer after heavily applied on my hand and #2 is once I lightly brushed water over it. You’ll notice that its blended out a bit, but the pigmentation is still mainly in place. I’d say this stuff would hold up in humid weather or through some water sports, but as for full-on submersion, I’m not so sure.

However, as a regular matte bronzer, I really enjoy this stuff. It’s totally comparable to Hoola, with great pigmentation. The added bonus of the “waterproof”-ness is great and probably makes this a better pick for the humid summer heat. Tarte has also re-done their products, which are now very natural. Most products, like this one, are formulated without parabens and other nasty chemicals.

I’ll be keeping this one around for a while and when it comes time to buy a new bronzer, it may just jump to the top of my list.

August 5, 2010

LVMH New Beauty Products: Emilio Pucci, Guerlain, Givenchy, Kenzo, & Acqua di Parma

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I recently checked out the  latest products from mega luxury brand conglomerate, Louis Vuitton Moet Hennesy, with those that were my absolute favorites, la creme de la creme of luxury beauty items, below:

Guerlain

Les Voilettes Mineral Loose Powder – infused with minerals and has a very cool, exclusive opening system so you never end up with excess powder on your brush (and your face!) Available in five shades, $56, and becomes available in September 2010

Shalimar Eau de Parfum – you are correct if this name sounds familiar; the ‘juice’ has been around since 1925, however the bottle design has been recreated by Jade Jagger (daughter of rocker Mick Jagger). Also available in September, price range $72-$123

Acqua di Parma

Colonia Essenza – The storied Italian brand introduces a new fragrance for fall, arriving in specialty stores come August 13th, called Colonia Essenza, a citrus woody scent, which although is meant for men, I easily could see myself wearing it! Price range: $90-$125. In case you’re not familiar with the brand, it originally launched in Italy in 1916 and sold in men’s tailoring shops meant to be used as a spray on the collars of shirts.

Kenzo

Flower by Kenzo-again this may sound familiar to you, BUT the major difference for fall is that Kenzo is selling an eco-friendly refillable pouch at a lower price point than buying an actual new bottle ($72 for 100ml verus $92 for the bottled version).


Emilio Pucci

Miss Pucci – I had written about the launch of this in FPD’s Tidbits of Fashion News a few weeks ago, but can now verify that the perfume smells absolutely delightful. A both floral and musky fragrance, it slightly reminded me of another beloved favorite, Marc Jacobs Daisy, with top notes of elegant magnolia and Sicilian water lemon. Available in August, price range: ($53- $89)

Givenchy

Le Prisme Eye Quad-I absolutely love the texture and the color palettes of Givenchy eye shadows, and for fall 2010 six new color ‘harmonies’ launch, including Purple Show (my favorite), Midnight Look, Pastel Model, Khaki Egerie, Blue Collection, an Siena Silhouette. Available in August, price: $56



July 1, 2010

In Our Makeup Bag: Make Up For Ever Aqua Creams (CollegeCandy Guest Post)

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From our friends at CollegeCandy.com:

Is it just me or is there another “revolutionary” new makeup product introduced every freaking day?! Just walking into Ulta or Sephora (or even Walgreens!) sends many chicas into fits of hysteria, reaching for the nearest brown bag to regulate their breathing. It’s all so overwhelming.

So how can you know which product – among the sea of thousands – is the best? Which does what you need it to do? Which ones are worth the extra money? Let me help. I don’t know every beauty product out there, but I’ve tested a lot of them and I’ll let you know which are worth the money and which are not.

(Disclaimer: This product provided to me for review purposes.)

What it is: Make Up For Ever Aqua Creams in #1, #6, #15 & #21

Why this should be in your bag: Waterproof makeup is a summer essential! Hot temperatures + humidity = makeup running down your face and disappearing in a matter of minutes! However, if you’re like me, I still like to sport a little bit of makeup in the summer and this is where Aqua Creams come in. They’re invincible and require quite a bit of scrubbing to remove at the end of a long day. They’re also seriously crease-resistant and require no base or primer. You can even take a dip in the pool or partake in that neighborhood water-fight with these suckers on!


(Left to right: #1, #15, #21 & #6)

How to use it: MUFE (Make Up For Ever) designed these Aqua Creams originally for the French Federation of Synchronized Swimming, as a way to create a whole-face look that is totally waterproof. Each shade is designated as either an eye or lip shade, but the formula in them is identical, so feel free to change it up! I was immediately drawn to #15 as an all-over eyelid color, or a base for other shadows. #1 & #21 were liners for me and #6 was a lip-color. However, I’ve seen girls rock #6 on their lids and it looks grand! I like to use my finger for broader eye and lip application. Despite warnings of contamination, I prefer to use my fingers and always make sure they are squeaky clean before dipping in. For #21, I used a slanted eyeliner brush and it worked wonderfully. However, I apply liquid liner in this fashion every day, so it make take some practice for newbies!

(Left to right: #6 on my lips, #15 on lids, #21 as liner)

Spend the cash or simply pass? I’ve heard lots of complaints about the prices of these ($22 a pop!), but I honestly think they are going to last me FOREVER and are so great for long-wear. Even if I wore #15 every day, I think it would last me at least 6 months. I think everyone should have a great go-to shadow color, and if you can find one that is completely waterproof and crease-resistant, then $22 is a steal! If you’re enticed, I would recommend checking them out at your local Sephora and picking up one that you can wear all by its lonesome on your lids and maybe another as a fun liner (#21 all the way!). I wasn’t crazy about the lip/cheek colors, as I like things a bit more matte on my cheeks and bit more shiny on my lips. However, I love these! I truly can’t wait to pick-up more and I’ve already got #17 (plum) waiting in my Sephora.com cart!

June 28, 2010

FPD is Loving: TopShop Beauty Video Tutorials

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I accidentally was viewing the U.K. version of the Topshop site the other day, and stumbled upon the TopShop Beauty Video Tutorials. I was immediately taken with the cool vibe and simple how-to nature of the videos. TopShop only recently launched a makeup line, so  there aren’t that many videos yet, however I hope to see more looks from makeup artist Hannah Murray soon. My two favorites are “Midnight Eye” and “Glitter Cascade” — how about you?  The Virtual Makeover is also a fun little tool to upload your pic and see how glam you can get!

-Julia DiNardo

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