Dior DiorShow Heat Curl Heating Lash Curler: Eyelash Curlers. (1 oz. / 30 ml) Pure 100% Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizer Gel -(D) AntiAging, Firming Serum from Amazon Marketplace. Matte Velvet Fall Nail Polish Collection. What's all the Fuss about BB Creams from MAC, Clinique, Maybelline New York, Garnier Skin Renew, Marcelle and Boscia? If you haven’t already heard some of the buzz on BB creams, you will — you’ll be seeing a lot of them over the next several months.
So, what are BB creams? If you think of this stuff as a miracle cream, you’ll be underwhelmed. But if you think of it as a one-step makeup time saver — great. BB Creams are simply a mash up of several products you’re probably already applying. Based on a formula developed in 1968 by German derm Dr. Over the last year or so, several BB Creams have popped up in North America. The Western formulas are a bit different from the brands that are popular in Korea — those tend to be a bit more opaque, with cooler undertones (Monica of BeautyParler.ca reviewed Missha Perfect Cover BB Cream here). BB creams can be used on their own, or as a base (like primer) for regular foundation. I’ve tried the Boscia and Marcelle versions. Marcelle BB Cream ($22.95, drugstores): This one does not have SPF. Of course, it’s added a step to my back-of-the-cab routine. Top Five Pencil Eye Liners You Need to Try.
I’m doing a makeup-bag makeover next week on “The Marilyn Denis Show“, so of course I looked at my own.
And right away I plead occupational hazard. In addition to perhaps a few extras I don’t often use, my makeup kit is overrun with waterproof eye pencils. I’m addicted to eye liner, although it’s not obvious by the way I do my looks-natural makeup. I’ve mentioned before that I always line my inner top rim to make my sparse lashes look thicker, and then do a quick winged-liner move before mascara. And anytime I come across a creamy, pigmented, sets-to-stay-put liner that doesn’t need a layer of shadow over it to keep it in place, into my kit it goes. Current liner loves: Sally Hansen Natural Beauty Inspired by Carmindy Forever Stay Eye Pencil in Deep Jade ($11, Shoppers Drug Mart).
Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil in 0L ($19 at Shoppers Drug Mart, Sephora). Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Zero ($22, select Shoppers Drug Mart Beauty Boutiques). PIN IT UP, GIRL - thebeautydepartment.com - StumbleUpon. Our email box is literally flooded with requests for updos so here’s a fun one to get us all going!
This is always a favorite for attending an event. This updo looks gorgeous on any hair color but particularly amazing with hilighted hair because it gives the hair lots of depth and dimension. For lack of a better word, I love the way it becomes “swirly”. Best thing is; it’s easy to do, gorgeous and keeps your hair out of your way for the night. Goody Summer Wave Rollers: Two Easy Looks. Pretty hair is just getting easier and easier to achieve on our own without a peck of talent, thanks to clever styling aids such as the Goody Spin Pins, Mini Spin Pins and Bun Spiral.
Oh, and these soft blue-and-pink things. The Goody Summer Wave Rollers (above, $11.99/15 pk) are sleep-on-’em friendly, and, depending on how agreeable your hair is, can be used on dry hair sans product, and sans blowdryer, too. For extra hold, you might like to spritz hair with something like Bumble & bumble Setting Lotion before popping the rollers in. Or you can dampen the sponges before wrapping hair around them. Then try a quick once-over with your blowdryer, do your makeup, and take the rollers out. Here’s the video how-to, plus a very quick change-up ’do. And if you want to add extra sparkle to your hair, how about these little crystal-topped spiral pins from the Goody Luxe collection? Ideal to dress up an updo, or to wear for maybe a beach wedding, hmm?