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May 17, 2016

The EcoTools Essentials: Makeup & Hair Brushes

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[Starter Set brush kit and Expert Thermal Styler hairbrush]

Calling all newcomers to EcoTools: there are two new great introductory products that may very well have you hooked!  The brand prides itself on being a leader in the world of eco-friendly beauty products, and carries a range of bath-friendly items  to hair brushes and cosmetic accessories.

Your first foray into the makeup brush side of EcoTools should be the Starter Set brush Kit . The set covers all of the essential makeup categories (some brushes can double up for various kinds of makeup): Blush, Shading, Angled Eye-liner, Concealer, and the LashBand Brow Groomer. At only $12.99, it provides a great value and even comes with a travel sized cosmetic bag to protect your brushes, wherever they may roam.

The second noteworthy brush is the Expert Thermal Styler hair brush. This tool enables professional-looking blowouts a reality for anyone, and comes in two sizes (large and small) for use, depending on your hair length. The brush is designed to create long-lasting style and volume, and even reduces dry time by up to 20%, which also reduces the exposure to heat damage. The large size, for medium-to-long hair, is priced at $13.99, and the smaller size, for shorter hair, is priced at $12.99.

EcoTools products are always available online and in select retailers worldwide, such as Ulta.

December 8, 2011

Introducing Maybelline New York’s Newest Products: Long-Lasting Makeup

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[image via Maybelline.com]

We’ve all experienced it — you spend a good half an hour meticulously applying foundation, blush, shadows, mascara and lipstick only to devastatingly discover how quickly your  look has vanished upon arrival at your destination. Tragic, perhaps, especially after spending absurd amounts of money on products that promise extended-wearability. Maybelline understands this concern and are excited to announce their newest products devoted to long-wearing makeup! Captivated yet? Read on for details…

[Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush]

FACE:

At last night’s product launch, Maybelline unveiled a “Dream” team trio of long-lasting coverage from a foundation, concealer and a blush. The Dream Nude Airfoam foundation brings air-infused technology to your face. The Dream Lumi Touche highlighter and concealer is a two-in-one gel based imperfection hider. Finally, the Dream Bouncy Blush is as fun as it sounds, while it melts right into your skin. Plus, all application can be done by hand – no brushes needed! Say goodbye to touch-ups; you won’t be missed!

[Illegal Lengths Mascara, $8.95]

[Check out those 4mm fibers!]

[24 Hour Color Tattoo Cream Shadows]

EYES:

For mascara, Maybelline shifted focus from volume to length with their new Illegal Lengths mascara. At just $8.95, you’re getting firm, long lashes with innovative 4 mm fibers. The brush, fibers, and formula may prove to make even extensions jealous! Is mascara not enough? Don’t fret, they’ve launched 24 Hour Color Tattoo Cream Shadows to compliment your newly elongated lashes. Thanks to intense pigments and true color payoff, these shadows will not crease or migrate, as cream shadows tend often do. With 10 rad shades from neutral to statement hue varieties, there’s definitely something for work and/or play. Feel free to layer, blend, and line (as I will with the Painted Purple!) for a quick all-eyes-on-you look.

[Maybelline Super Stay Stain Gloss, $8.99]

[…and its fancy inner reservoir applicator!]

LIPS:

Last, but not least, get ready for luscious lips! The longest wear lipstick on the market, Maybelline just launched Super Stay 14 Hour Lipstick in 20 shades of red, plum, pink and nude. At just $8.99, you’re guaranteed a lightweight flush of color that will move with your lips and never tighten. If gloss is more your vibe, you get the best of both worlds with the Super Stay Stain Gloss (also $8.99). The 10 shades of gloss dry rapidly to a stain with a fresh, “barely there” feel. You’ll be in awe over the applicator (not marker-like at all!) with its cool inner reservoir designed to deliver the precise amount of product needed. Go over your lips once and you’re done!

Thanks to fresh technology, sheer genius, and a bit of makeup-problem empathy, Maybelline has produced a wearable face with staying power. After all, our makeup should last as long as our nights!

All Maybelline products mentioned will be available in January of 2012.

-Alana Quagliariello

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December 7, 2011

Paraben-Free; a Natural Approach to Skin Care

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There’s been a lot of questions regarding what parabens are, and why they should be avoided, so we decided to pull together some definitions and products to help to shed light on the subject. When’s the last time you looked at the ingredients in your face soap or moisturizer? Maybe it’s time to start paying attention and deciding what you want and don’t want on your body.

What are parabens? A paraben is any of a group of compounds used as preservatives in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and the food industry (dictionary.com).

What products have parabens? Shampoos, moisturizers, lipstick, foundation, concealer, toothpaste, deodorant, shaving and cleansing gels to name a few. Without parabens, bacteria would begin to develop in the product, potentially harming users.

Why should we avoid parabens? Recently, health concerns are popping up as we are being told to steer clear of paraben products. They are being linked to cancer and/or hormonal disruptions. Whether or not they are incredibly harmful remains in question, but for those who wish to err on the side of safety, we’ve found plenty of products that do not contain parabens.

1. Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Oil-Free Lotion: A lightweight moisturizer designed to leave a balanced appearance, priced at $24.50.

2. Neutrogena Naturals is a line devoted to pure, natural skincare. Prices range from a $2.99 lip balm to a $7.49 cleanser.

3. Tarte 24.7 Natural Lip Sheer, SPF 15 gives lips a “treat-mint” with vitamin E and a breath freshening burst, all for $16. Available in 5 shades at Ulta.com.

4. bareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation, $25, gives flawless coverage without any harmful substances. Made from only pure, crushed minerals, this powder feels like a cream. Check out the entire Bare Escentuals line available at Sephora.com

5. Laura Geller Sugar Free Blush and Brighten Boysenberry, $29.50 The matte finish of this blush provides a warm, natural-looking flush to the skin, while the color palette is just exquisite to look at.

The preservatives may help shelf life, but these paraben-free products are more concerned with real life. If the results are real, why not take a natural approach to skincare? To find a range of products and brands specifically paraben free and/or made mainly of natural ingredients, most beauty e-tailers now offer sections dedicated just to that classification at places like Sephora, ULTA, and Drugstore.com.

-Alana Quagliariello

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November 17, 2008

Beauty Buzz: bareMinerals Be Blushing Collection, $9.99 at Ulta

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As girls with super-pale skin, we’re always looking for the next best bronzer to get that sun- kissed, non-freckly look. However, sometimes we end up overdoing it and looking like we just got a bad fake tan. As a remedy we’ll layer some blush over the bronzer, but we normally just turn out looking like a mess! But alas, we made a discovery, and perhaps our   cries for help have been answered. We just got the bareMinerals Be Blushing Collection complete with the Compatible Blush Duo and the Tapered Blush Brush, and it helped us achieve the ultimate look we’ve been striving for. The jar comes with a bubblegum pink blush called sorbet on one side, and a bronzer called Joyous Jennifer on the other. The two are made to perfectly compliment each other. We first swept the bronzer over our cheeks and then finished it off with the blush resulting in a completely natural look. The kit is priced at $40, but you can get it on sale at Ulta (search “Be Blushing”) for $9.99!