My Beauty Bunny

February 12th, 2012

Get the Look: Lady Antebellum singer Hillary Scott

Photo Credit: AP Photo/Chris Pizzello

Event: 2012 Grammy Awards
Makeup Artist: celebrity makeup artist Terri Apanasewicz for tarte

Overall Inspiration: “Her dress faded from black to burgundy, so I took the colors from her dress and incorporated them into a colorful cat eye-it completely lit up her gorgeous green eyes.” -celebrity makeup artist Terri Apanasewicz

Makeup-complexion
* To begin Terri used tarte’s smooth operator™ Amazonian clay waterproof concealer under her eyes, then applied tarte’s Amazonian clay 12-hour full coverage foundation with Broad Spectrum SPF 15, with tarte’s new airbrush finish bamboo foundation brush.
* Then she dusted Amazonian clay bronzer in park ave princess under her cheekbones to contour the hollows of her cheeks.
Makeup-cheeks
* For the perfect pop of color she brushed on tarte’s Amazonian clay 12-hour blush in dollface, a light baby pink, on the apples of her cheeks.
* She finished by adding luminosity to her complexion with tarte’s Amazonian clay shimmering powder in champagne over her blush.

Makeup-eyes
* She sculpted her brows with emphasEYES™ Amazonian clay waterproof brow pencil.
* She lined the inner rims of the eyes with tarte’s smolderEYES Amazonian clay waterproof liner in fig and then went over it with emphasEYES™ high-definition inner rim eyeliner black pencil.
* Then she drew smolderEYES Amazonian clay waterproof liner in fig along her lash line toward her temple, creating a glamorous cat eye.
* To make her green eyes pop, she dusted matte plum from neutralEYES eye shadow palette over the liner.
* She followed by lining her lower lashline with smolderEYES Amazonian clay waterproof liner in fig to complete the winged effect.
* For extra volume and dramatic separation on her upper lashes, Terri used two coats of tarte’s lights, camera, lashes! clinically-proven mascara.

Makeup-lips
* To complete her look, Terri filled in her lips with tarte’s LipSurgence™ lip luster in buff, then added an extra dose of shine with tarte’s new maracuja divine shine lip gloss in glisten.

February 12th, 2012

Ayurvedic Skincare

Modern medicine focuses on destroying pathogenic invaders from outside the body. Ayurveda focuses on making the body’s defenses as strong as possible through promoting inner balance. Founder of Exquis Skincare, Dr. Kalidas Kale, uses Ayurvedic principles and ingredients in all of his products. The ingredients are more easily absorbed by the liposome technology (more on that here).

Exquis Deep Cleanser Wash

Formulated with 1% salicylic acid, Matricaria and Basil Extract, this gentle cleanser unclogs pores and manages excess oil, while calming and refreshing your skin. The Deep Cleansing Wash refines skin’s texture while gently exfoliating and allowing your skin to breathe.

Exquis Ultra Moisturizer

The Ultra Moisturizer prevents dryness and reduces damage from harsh environmental pollutants. It provides hydration and nourishment for soft skin.

Gentle on the skin — Cooling, soothing and calming. Gentle enough for use around commonly sensitive areas such as the eye area. Overall it improves skin texture leaving skin supple and smooth.
Absorbs rapidly into skin without an oily feel.
Phospholipid Liposomes rebuild the skin’s barrier level and act as a reservoir for the prolonged delivery of natural actives and moisture to the inner layer of the skin.
Contains Ayurvedic natural actives including turmeric, neem, sandalwood and aloe vera. These are best known and proven for their extensive anti-inflammatory, calming and healing properties.
Contains moisturizers, antioxidants and Vitamins C and E to neutralize free radicals.
Excellent for women, men and children.

Exquis Anti-Aging Moisturizer

Creates younger looking skin by controlled micro-exfoliation without any redness, peeling and/or hot spots. Helps to relieve the symptoms of dry skin, Itching and eczema. Skin becomes clearer without monthly hormonal breakouts.

Creates younger looking skin by controlled micro-exfoliation without redness, peeling and/or hot spots.
Phospholipid Liposomes rebuild the skin’s barrier level and act as a reservoir for the prolonged delivery of natural active ingredients and moisture to the inner layer of the skin.
Lactic acid/Ammonium Lactate reduces blemishes and skin inflammation, leaving the skin clear and comfortable. Refines pores and evens skin tone without drying or irritation. (Not vegan.)
Contains Ayurvedic natural actives including turmeric, neem, sandalwood and aloe vera. These are best known and proven for their extensive anti-inflammatory, calming and healing properties.
Contains moisturizers, antioxidants and Vitamins C and E to neutralize free radicals.
Not for children.

PS Glam Sig 100x100 Ayurvedic Skincare not tested on animals cruelty free beauty cruelty free

Jen

February 11th, 2012

What’s In My Makeup Bag?

Makeup Bag Jen Whats In My Makeup Bag? not tested on animals cruelty free beauty cruelty free

Hello my dears! It’s my turn to share the contents of my makeup bag for the Beauty Spotlight Team Mystery Makeup Bag, so here goes! Everything is cruelty free of course!

Curious? Well, come take a peak!

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It’s a Retro Revival!

There have been times when I’ve fantasized about a woman’s life in the 1950s; The singular focus of the health of the home and family without that pesky job distracting you from cooking, cleaning and raising children. Growing up watching The Wonder Years, I always admired Kevin Arnold’s mother with her signature blonde flip, pale pink shimmery lips and a warm, empathetic smile always readily available for her family. In these moments of fantasy, I’ve always thought, I would have been really great in the 50′s!

Retro Revival sells cruelty free and handmade shower caps, aprons, retro towels, and other home goods made with a modern design but a vintage feel. Beginning with a love for vintage tablecloths and retro linens, Cindy began creating her own vision of retro inspired pieces. Remaining structurally traditional, her aprons and shower caps are created with re-envisioned retro prints adding a fun feel that is unique for women today.

I reviewed a retro shower cap with the “Pink Roses” fabric design. Since I have very thick hair, I’ve used a shower cap for many years between washes. I thought the quality of my Retro Revival shower cap was very well made and durable. It seems like it will last a long time and have the capacity to hold up even after several washes. The size of the cap was actually larger than the ones I usually use and I would guess that the size of the cap would cover even a bigger head of hair than my own. Due to the style, the edge of the shower cap comes down really low on my face which was good at protecting hair from getting wet. My only advice would be to throughly wash your face before taking a shower to ensure all make up is removed.

Interested in owning your own Retro Revival apron or shower cap? http://retrorevival.biz/