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!

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 and free kabuki brush ($24 value)! You don’t need a promo code – all orders qualify. Hurry though – quantities are limited.

Lisa’s Red Hot Tip:
Hey ladies, always apply your foundation to clean, moisturized skin. This will ensure a more flawless finish and even coverage. Using your Kabuki brush dip into the powder gently, tap it and swirl around in circular movements over your entire face. Start lightly – you can always add more. It’s also important to wash your foundation brushes every so often to avoid spreading bacteria and getting a breakout YUCK!

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

Is one of your New Year’s resolutions to save money? What about to start purchasing cruelty free products? You can do both with these cute Stila and JANE palettes from Nordstrom Rack! The Jane palettes are $8.97 for a set of three and the Stila palettes are just $10 each. They don’t seem to be available online, so you’ll have to go to a location near you.

The Ravishing on Rodeo palette lip gloss (far left) is called Opulent – a warm gold pink. Eyeshadows from left to right are: Posh, Lavish, Elegant and Grand.

Ravishing on Rodeo Stila Palette

The Fashionable on 5th Avenue palette has a very pink lip gloss (Splendor) along with four pink/wine colored eyeshadows (Bottom to top of hand): Couture, Ritzy, Midtown, Boutique (the top two colors look a little blue-ish in this twilight shot, but they are much warmer in real life).

Fashionable on 5th Avenue Stila Palette

Majestic on Michigan Avenue has a brick red gloss (Magnificent) along with four warm reddish/brown earthy shades (again the light was a bit off – they are warmer than they appear). Top to bottom of hand: Magnificent lip gloss, Pier, Skyline, Midway, Windy.

Majestic on Michigan Avenue Stila Palette

The JANE bronzer (10 Sedona) has a lot of shimmer and isn’t as dark as it looks. Great for fair-skinned gals like me – you can layer for more coverage. The 02 Browns eyeshadow palette includes: Sungloss, Goldie Looks, Browny Points and Dream Cream. The 16 Paris palette includes: It’s a Girl, Eggplant, Dazzle and White Lies.

JANE bronzer and eyeshadow palettes

Jen

Wow–talk about a sweet deal!  From December 6th through the 12th, shop Urban Decay and save 25% on just about anything.  Want even more incentive?  Spend just $15 and your order will automatically ship for free (via USPS Priority Mail).

Every beauty junkie who’s into with cruelty-free cosmetics will find something to fill her stocking; speaking for yours truly, I can’t wait to try this De-Slick Oil Control Makeup Setting Spray:

I love me some shine-busters, and since I’ve had nothing but great luck with each Urban Decay product I’ve tried, I hope to update with yet another stellar review.  Stay tuned….

Jen#2

Images courtesy of Urban Decay Cosmetics.

Viva Glam I

As beauty junkies, do we really need a reason to buy another product? Absolutely!

With the creation of the first Viva Glam lipstick and the eponymous AIDS fund in 1994, M•A•C has demonstrated a desire to provide education and offer support to all people affected by HIV and AIDS across the globe.  Every cent of the sale price, or 100% of the retail profit, is donated to the charity–which has raised over $150 million.  Impressed?  I am, too; each lipstick costs about $14.50.

In honor of the company’s commitment to celebrate individuality, creativity and diversity, M•A•C has selected a different spokesperson for each of the successful Viva Glam ad campaigns–currently Cyndi Lauper and Lady Gaga.  Still, the choice of models has little to do with why I choose to support this cause; above and beyond the obvious, I happen to love the lipsticks.  My personal favorite (pictured above): Viva Glam I

I don’t wear dark shades that often, but when special occasions warrant, this gorgeous matte brick-red shade is the one I choose.  I like how it delivers maximum impact–without overwhelming the rest of my face.  The only other products I need to complement the look are powder and mascara.

Last–but certainly not least–let me assure you, dear readers, that M•A•C is cruelty-free (we recently had some questions regarding the company’s stance on the topic).  You’ll also find parent company Estée Lauder on the same Caring Consumer list.

Who says you can’t be a philanthropist and look good?

Jen#2

Visit the M•A•C AIDS Fund page to learn more about the Viva Glam project, and how you can help.  My Beauty Bunny.com  is not affiliated with this charitable organization.

Product image and info courtesy of M•A•C and Caring Consumer.