Spring is coming and this season it’s all about bright, bold, and beautiful pops of color that will make people stop and stare! (In a good way, of course). Cruelty free brand, Youngblood, has come up with a fun Spring collection that not only highlights and subtly enhances your own natural beauty, but also gives you that perfect dose of gorgeous color that will make you stand out in a crowd.

Go bold and try the Youngblood lipstick in Tangelo, a sheer, creamy coral-orange (pictured top). You know how I love me some orange shades!

And, I LOVE the Youngblood Luminous Crème Blush – available soon in four shades (top to bottom):

• Rose Quartz (a silvery petal-pink)
• Taffeta (a lustrous bubblegum pink)
• Tropical Glow (a peachy-pink tone with golden shimmer)
• Champagne Life (a bubbly taupe with a shimmery sheen)

I’m not usually a cream blush kinda girl, but I actually love these. They go on sheer (I put A LOT of product on my arm in the swatch pic so you can really see the colors) and they don’t make my face feel greasy. I have combination skin and I can wear these natural-looking, fun colors with no problems.

They also have an Eye-lluminating Duo – a dual-ended pencil with two neutral tones (Matte, a pink-nude; and Shimmer, an iridescent champagne-beige) that you can use to highlight under the brow, on upper or lower water lines or even the tops of your cheeks!

These products will be available for purchase on March 1st.

Jen

Lisa’s Red Hot Tip:
This formula is the greatest! I searched high and low and found one that really STAYS PUT. I love having gloss on my lips at all times and got frustrated when they always wore off. But finally… a gloss that stays on for hours. I think you will enjoy the shade selections and your new kissable lips! MUAH! XX

And, just a reminder that Red Hot Makeup is having a crazy awesome sale right now. Buy any product of $8 or more and get a free blush/highlighter and free kabuki brush ($24 value)! You don’t need a promo code – all orders qualify. Hurry though – quantities are limited.

Check out the other Red Hot video tutorials on Concealer, Blush/Highlights, Eyes and Mineral Foundation!

Sweek Hook

I only recently found out that budget nail polish brand, China Glaze, is cruelty free. I tried a few from their new ’80s inspired Electropop collection: Sweet Hook (a pastel purple), Make Some Noise (a dark pinky coral) and Aquadelic (a fun, sippin’ drinks by the pool teal blue). What do you think? Would you rock these colors?

Make Some Noise

Aquadelic

Jen

Lisa’s Red Hot Tip:
Ooooh this is one of my favorite items! The perfect combination of blush and highlighter all in one. You can use as much as you like and never go wrong – hey we like that! Just dip in a blush brush or Kabuki brush and apply to the apples of your cheeks. Gently sweep back into the hairline and onto your forehead too. This will give you a nice sexy glow – and you know what I’m talking about!

And, just a reminder that Red Hot Makeup is having a crazy awesome sale right now. Buy any product of $8 or more and get a free blush/highlighter and free kabuki brush ($24 value)! You don’t need a promo code – all orders qualify. Hurry though – quantities are limited.

Check out the other Red Hot video tutorials on Concealer, Lips, Eyes and Mineral Foundation!

The Zoya Spring 2012 “True” collection is here! I’m loving the pale, minty green, Bevin, and the sparkly purple, Tru. Which shades would you wear?

Zoya is cruelty free and was the the first to remove toxic ingredients such as toluene, camphor, formaldehyde and DBP (dibutyl phthalate) from its formulations. Zoya Nail Polish has been awarded as the longest wearing natural nail polish by an independent panel in Women’s Health Magazine. Support cruelty free companies! Be sure to follow Zoya on Twitter and like them on Facebook.

Zoya Nail Polish – Cho

Zoya Nail Polish in Cho is an opaque yellow-toned light soft peachy beige with a hint of ultra fine silver shimmer. A light, creamy nude especially nice for skin tones with olive or yellow undertones.

Color Family: Beige, Neutral

Color Finish: Cream

Color Intensity: 5 ( 1=Sheer – 5=Opaque )

Color tone: Warm

Cho

Zoya Nail Polish – Farah

Zoya Nail Polish in Farah is an opaque light khaki-beige with subtle sandy, greenish undertones and a cream finish. An always appropriate neutral to add to your polish wardrobe.

Color Family: Beige, Nudes, Neutrals

Color Finish: Cream

Color Intensity: 5 ( 1=Sheer – 5=Opaque )

Color tone: Warm

Farah

Zoya Nail polish – Bevin

Zoya Nail Polish in Bevin is a dusty, medium sage green with teal tones and a creamy opaque finish.? A stylish and unique shade for when you want something different from the usual mint green.

Color Family: Green

Color Finish: Cream

Color Intensity: 5 ( 1=Sheer – 5=Opaque )

Color tone: Cool

Bevin

Zoya Nail Polish – Skylar

Zoya Nail Polish in Skylar is a medium steel blue with a softened, dusty look and speckled by visible gold and silver shimmer flecks. A soft blue that’s bold without being too dark, bright or flashy.

Color Family: Blue

Color Finish: Metallic

Color Intensity: 5 ( 1=Sheer – 5=Opaque )

Color tone: Cool

Skylar

Zoya Nail Polish – Tru

Zoya Nail Polish in Tru is A saturated, red-toned grape purple with speckled shimmer that reflects gold, orange and red. Bold and saturated warm color made even more interesting with color-shifting shimmer.

Color Family: Purples

Color Finish: Metallic

Color Intensity: 5 ( 1=Sheer – 5=Opaque )

Color tone: Cool

Tru

Zoya Nail Polish – Lotus

Zoya Nail Polish in Lotus is a very soft, dusty blue-toned amethyst purple with colorful shimmer that reflects pink, red and gold. A dreamy smoky shade for purple lovers that looks both soft and luminous.

Color Family: Purples

Color Finish: Metallic

Color Intensity: 5 ( 1=Sheer – 5=Opaque )

Color tone: Cool & Warm

Lotus