Showing posts with label Givenchy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Givenchy. Show all posts

April 30, 2010

READER BEAUTY QUESTION - PURPLE LIPS

In this new installment of "Reader's Beauty Questions" my lovely friend and model muse, Shauna emailed me that she needed my professional guidance on purple lips.  She loved the look but wanted some direction on what colors to pick. Below are my "cream of the crop" choices when it comes to wearing purple on the lips - whether in gloss or lipstick.

(FYI: Purple lips "ruled the runway" at the Vena Cava spring 2010 show).

DEEP - use for dramaticly dark and seductive pout
Lipstick:
MAC "Cyber" - Intense blackish-purple (satin)
Victoria's Secret - Perfect Lipstick in "Vixen" - plum ($12)
Gloss:
Three Custom Color -  "Drifter" Lip Gloss for Rescue Beauty Lounge - a modern and sexy deep plum gloss. ($22.50)
Urban Decay - Pocket Rocket Gloss in "Jesse" -  blackberry with warm sparkle. ($19)

MEDIUM - bright/vibrant yet wearable level of color
Lipstick:
Tarte - Lipstick in "Zinfandel" - plummy wine ($16)
Givenchy - Rouge Interdit Satin Lipstick in "10 Paradise Pink" - pink mauve  ($28)
Gloss:
Kat Von D. - Lightning Sheer Lip Gloss in "Bam" - sheer grape with pink and gold glitter (sale - $9)
 Estee Lauder - (Limited Edition) Bronze Goddess Exotic Lip Gloss in "Wild Orchid" ($18)

LIGHT - soft dose of color that's perfect for daytime
Lipstick:
MAC - Amplified Creme Lipstick in "Up The Amp" - Lavender violet ($14)
Benefit - Silky-Finish Lipstick in "Swoonderful" - pearl/ silver mauve  ($18)
Gloss:
Victoria's Secret - Limited Edition Spring 2010 Lip Gloss ($10)
Benefit - Lip Goss in "Kiss You" - clear fuchsia  ($18)

May 27, 2009

GET GLOWING GIRL!

Spring is finally here and summer will be upon us shortly so now is the time to get gorgeous glowing skin. Here are my picks of the most beautiful bronzer products out there for all skin tones and types in a range of prices from high to low. Go get yours now!

POWDER:
Givenchy - Prismissime Mat & Glow (A checkerboard array of colors to add a sunny glow to the face. Choose your texture—matte or pearly—to personalize your luminous look. Blend, shade, or apply in touches for a variety of sculpting, illuminating, and perfecting effects.) $53


CARGO – Bronzer (A powder bronzed that uses just the right amount of shimmer to create gorgeous, glowing skin. It comes in a variety of shades to cover just about everyone. This is one of my favorite products!) $25Physicians Formula - Baked Bronzer (A bronzing and shimmery face powder baked on Italian terracotta tiles that can be used wet or dry. Sparkling bronze pigments are marbleized into a matte powder to create a radiant sheen.) $11.95

**NOTE: This brand has a wide variety of bronzing products in a various formulations and they are affordable! Next time you’re in a chain drugstore or Wal-Mart check them out. You won’t be sorry!
CREAM:
NARS - The Multiple (The original all-in-one, cream-to-powder, multi-purpose makeup stick that highlights, sculpts and warms the skin.) *New Bronzer shades: Tuomota, Malaysia and Rapa Nui. Original Bronzer shades: Palm Beach, South Beach and St. Barts. $37


Josie Maran - Cream Bronzer (An ultra-light cream bronzer that gives you a natural bronzed glow. This innovative formula contains natural and organic ingredients and no fragrances or parabens.) $30
Maybelline – Dream Matte Mouse Bronzer (Air-whipped soft mousse bronzer that blends into the skin like a dream.) $5.99
LIQUID:
Fresh - High Noon Freshface Glow (A liquid bronzer that illuminates and plumps the skin while camouflaging small imperfections. It instantly revives the complexion, delivering a hint of sun-kissed radiance to variety of skin tones.) $36

Sugar Cosmetics - Tropic Tan Illuminating Liquid Bronzer (A waterproof liquid body bronzer that gives your skin a shimmery glow that won't budge—whether you're in the water or not. Perfect for the beach or pool!) (Original Price $35) $17.50
Organic Wear - Liquid Bronzer (Lightweight tinted moisturizer that hydrates and evens out skin tone with sheer, natural coverage) *Comes in 3 shades $10.95
SPRAY/MIST:
Guerlain - Terracotta Spray SPF 10 (An ultra-light mist bronzer that gives you a temporary sunny radiance.) *Comes in 2 shades (001Light & 002Medium) $59
Fusion Beauty - GlowFusion Micro-Nutrient Face & Body Natural Protein Tan (A revolutionary new self-tanning technology that delivers your perfect shade of sun-kissed skin via a clear, all natural, fast drying, and odor-free self-tanning mist.) * Comes in 2 shades (Light & Medium) $58
Sephora Brand Body - Self-Tanning Tinted Bronzing Mist (A tinted self-tanning mist for use on the entire body.) $12
GEL:
Clarins - Self Tanning Instant Gel (A lightweight and non-oily self-tanning gel that promotes a natural, golden tan for face and body without sun exposure.) $32

Boots No7 – Instant Sunshine Shimmer Gel (A pot of glimmering gold gel that set your skin aglow.) $11.99