REVIEW & DEMO: BEAUTY FOR REAL_Illuminating Lip Gloss

Beauty For Real (BFR) created by Leslie Munsell, a more than 20 year veteran in the makeup industry, is a modern new make up company. They offer straightforward products  in wearable colors combined with innovative packaging that's both fun and practical. BFR believes all women are beautiful so they use "real women" not celebrities or models to represent their concept that beauty is attainable to all women, not just a lucky few.

Please click the video enclosed below to see my review and makeup demo using Beauty For Real's "See The Light! Illuminating Lip Gloss":


PRODUCTS REVIEWED:

"See The Light! Illuminating Lip Gloss" Spring Colors ($22) available in:

"All Fired Up" - sheer, rich coral with light shimmer.

"Kiss Me" - honeysuckle, blushing pink with just a hint of shimmer.

As I mentioned in the video, I first saw Beauty For Real at The Makeup Show last year and was intrigued. I'm so glad that I got a chance to sample products from this line!  BFR's "See The Light! Illuminating Lip Glosses" are not only ingenius but also beautiful. Every woman that wants luscious looking lips without pain or a high price tag needs to head over to their website ASAP! I know I plan on purchasing several more colors myself. I absolutely LOVE them!


* Product sample(s) were provided for review but I am not affiliated with the company, nor was I paid to review any of the products mentioned in this blog post.  See my  "Disclosure Policy" for further details.

REVIEW & DEMO: KEVYN AUCOIN_Making Faces Kit

Kevyn Aucoin was a celebrity Makeup Artist who created his magic on some of the most legendary faces from the worlds of fashion, music, television and film. He was also a best selling author and beauty entrepreneur.  His self titled cosmetic line, Kevyn Aucoin Beauty, is a direct result of his years making "the beautiful people" even more beautiful.  I purchased this incredible beauty find, "The Making Faces Kit", on the discount designer website, HauteLook.

Please click the video enclosed below for my review and makeup demo using Kevyn Aucoin's "The Making Faces Kit - Vol. 1":

The Making Faces Collection Vol. 1 includes:
• A full set of eye, cheek and lip products in a book-style flip pallete
• Step-by-step instructions for learning Kevyn Aucoin’s makeup artistry techniques
• Large mirror

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Top Row (eyeshadow):"Whisper", "Goddesss" and "Aubergine"

Middle Row: "Neolita" powder blush and "Nuelle" cream moist glow

Bottom Row (lipstick): "Guilty", "Gently" and "Control"

And for all you beautiful fashionistas, here's my personal invitation to join HauteLook: (http://www.hautelook.com/invite/697606)
HauteLook brings the thrill back to shopping with their 48-hour daily sales with discounts of 50 to 75 percent off the world's top fashion, accessories, beauty, kids and home brands!

JOSIE MARAN COSMETICS: HAUL VIDEO & REVIEW

Here's video review of my latest haul from "earth-friendly" Josie Maran Cosmetics created by supermodel Josie Maran.




PRODUCTS REVIEWED:

Argan Color Stick in "Petal Pink"  (neutral pink) $22
An argan oil-infused, sheer color stick that gives a lasting, natural flush to cheeks and lips.

Magic Marker Lip and Cheek Stain in "Mambo" (toasted beige) and "Flamenco" (cherry red)   $19
A long-wearing natural lip and cheek stain packaged in a portable pen for effortless touch ups on the go.

Argan Lip Gloss in "Compassion" (rosy pink)$18
This conditioning lip gloss comes in sheer, easy to wear shades that highlight your natural lip color with a sophisticated touch of shimmer.

Eye Shadow in "Cacao" *   $20
* (This shade is discontinued but you can try "Cappuccino" - a dark warm brown shimmer)
Vibrant, velvety shadows for the eyes.

Whipped Argan Oil Body Butter in "Sweet Citrus" $35
A velvety, lightweight and hydrating body butter is whipped to perfection, so you can spread the love with Josie Maran’s signature ingredient, Argan Oil.

I have to say I'm a big fan of this brand. I love that Josie Maran Cosmetics uses high quality, botanical ingredients in their products. I especially love all the products I've tried from the Argan Oil line.  Commonly referred to as "liquid gold" or "the gold of Morocco," Argan Oil is a wonderful source of vitamin E and essential fatty acids. It has incredible healing, conditioning, and anti-aging properties that help keep skin and hair nourished. But don't just take my word for it...try one of Josie Maran's cosmetic products for yourself and let me know what you think!



* Products were provided for review but I am not affiliated with the company, nor was I paid to review any of the products mentioned in this video.

REVIEW & GIVEAWAY: Sleek MakeUP_Sparkle i-Divine Palette

Hello Lovelies,

Here's a video review of Sleek MakeUP's new "Sparkle" i-Divine Eye Shadow Palette that was featured in my blog post, "2010 Holiday Gift Guide for Girls". Sleek nails it yet again with this Limited Edition collection of 12 glitter laced, velvety-smooth eye shadows. 

Here's detailed color swatches of the "Sparkle" i-Divine Eye Shadow Palette:

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Top Row: Cranberry, Dream Maker, Galactic, Twinkle, Star Light, Noir
Bottom Row: Illusion, Festive, Mistletoe, Glitz & Glamour, Gold Ribbon, Tinsel

And to celebrate the New Year I'm giving away a "Sparkle" i-Divine palette and Wanderlast Lip Colour in "Purity" to one lucky "Karen's World of Beauty" Reader! Make your New Year sparkle with Sleek MakeUP!!!

Here’s How to Enter:
1) To enter to win you must subscribe to KarensWorldofBeauty.Blogspot.com. To subscribe just click the "Follow" button located on the Right Column of my Blog. Once you join (via Google Friend Connect) your username/pic should show up in my list of Followers.

2) Leave a comment with your user name and email address by the contest deadline of 12am on Friday, January 14, 2011.

3) For those Readers who are already subscribed to my Blog just leave a comment stating "I'm a Karen's World of Beauty Subscriber" and include your user name and the email address you used to sign up for my blog.

4) You can Tweet about this Contest, link it on FaceBook or your own blog for extra chances to win! Just make sure you leave individual comments so all of your entries count. (That’s extra chances at winning!)

Other Contest Info:
** US Residents only (and your comment must be in English).
**Winner will be chosen at random.
**Comments posted after the deadline won’t be included in the drawing.
**If you win, you must respond to my email with your mailing address within a week after the end of the drawing in order to receive your prize. I am not responsible for anything that happens once prizes are mailed out. If it gets lost, damaged or melts, etc., I'm sorry but I can’t replace it.


Thanks for being a "Karen's World of Beauty" Fan and good luck to you all!!!

Smooches!
Karen (aka MakUpDiva)

PRODUCT REVIEW - MAI COUTURE Blush and Bronzer Papers

Here's video review of blushing and bronzing papers from innovative cosmetic brand, Mai Couture.

Blush Papers ($16) - 50 sheets  ($28) - sheets and case
Add color to your cheeks anytime with these remarkable blush papers.

2 in 1 Oil-Blotting and Bronzing Papers ($22) - 100 sheets  ($36) - sheets and case
These lightly powdered bronzing paper eliminates oil and has just the right amount of shimmer to give you a glowing and flawless complexion.

Me and Mai Tran of Mai Couture at The Makeup Show in New York.