tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39250873917688969172024-03-12T22:14:34.564-04:00Lipstick and Candy CigarettesA hip beauty blog discussing hot makeup trends, fashion, style and more.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger336125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925087391768896917.post-54236127466668697772016-10-03T20:35:00.001-04:002016-10-03T20:35:08.379-04:00Christie Brinkley Authetnic Skincare<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Christie Brinkley is an iconic model and beauty, but she's also a mother and businesswoman. Her beauty and <a href="http://christiebrinkleyauthenticskincare.com/">skincare</a> collection called Christie Brinkley Authentic Skincare is awesome. My mom loves this brand, and even though I'm still quite young, I really enjoy the great quality products that you can find in this beauty line. Many of the products are ideal for day or night, they focus on smooth clear skin that glows and is radiant. Many products feature anti-aging ingredients that are ideal for any age, I like sing anti-aging products as a preventive measure to ensure my skin stays smooth and supple, and my older sister and mom like the brand because it makes their skin feel clear and fresh and youthful. You can purchase the products separately and add them to your skincare routine or you can purchase a complete set to use daily to improve the overall look and health of your skin.<br />
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The products include bio-copper complex and uv protection to beautify the skin that you're in. Taking care of your skin is so important to overall health. I feel like the products in this line are well made and really do offer positive changes in the texture, appearance, and brightness of skin. I like the firm neck cream, as well as the instant wrinkle reducer and under eye treatment. The packaging is pretty and looks sleek and modern, and you get a nice amount of product for the price! Definitely one of my favorite celebrity lines on the market right now. Check out the entire product line at <a href="http://christiebrinkleyauthenticskincare.com/">Christie Brinkley Skincare</a>.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925087391768896917.post-40620379790875087672016-06-09T18:29:00.000-04:002016-06-09T18:29:04.890-04:00Get the scent of summer with Lavanila Vanilla Coconut Perfume<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's like Lavanila bottled the scent of Summer in a bottle, in their classic yet beautiful <a href="http://www.lavanila.com/products/the-healthy-fragrance-vanilla-coconut">Lavanila Vanilla Coconut Perfume</a>. The scent reminds me of sunshine, days at the pool, a soft fresh coconut hint among the sweet fragrant subtle real vanilla. It's so yummy, I can't stop smelling it. Lavanila is known for using beautiful scents and oils to create a truly wonderful fragrance that is made of more healthful ingredients without a bunch of fillers. I want to spritz this fragrance on my sheets and in my bedroom. It creates a long last scent that has a modern yet nostalgic scent that doesn't smell artificial. The madagascar vanilla is rich and true and the coconut is light and airy and crisp, rather than fake and wimpy. Check out the entire line of fragrances from <a href="http://www.lavanila.com/">Lavanila</a>, but if you want a scent thats perfect for the warmer weather months, Vanilla Coconut is where it's at!<br />
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Have you heard of <a href="https://www.dermaflash.com/">Dermaflash</a>? It's an awesome new technology that allows for gentle but thorough exfoliation of the facial skin and it also removes and smooths away peach fuzz. Ideal for all skin types, and gentle for use. This device is easy to hold, and you simply attach a cartridge, use the skin care prep and cream and is even hailed by Vogue as one of the coolest technology devices for skincare. The device offers light sonic vibrations and refreshes dull skin, giving a smoother, more youthful looking appearance. Best when sued regularly, to maintain and get the best results possible.<br />
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Simply plug in and charge the device. The device is easy to hold, and you softly run it over your skin, it is a relaxing and gentle feeling and using the exfoliator edges, you can smooth your way to a softer complexion. It also removes peach fuzz on the face, gently, without tugging or shaving. This device is really cool, I even had to give one to my mom! This is such a cool new skincare option that is ideal for all people and is formulated especially for the contours of a woman's face. Check out the <a href="http://www.sephora.com/dermaflash-facial-exfoliating-device-P404207">Dermaflash Facial Exfoliation Device</a> at Sephora!<br />
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I have a thyroid condition that gives me annoying facial redness and has really compromised the once super soft and smooth condition of my skin. I always love finding new redness relief skincare products to put to the test! I recently tried the <a href="http://www.jurlique.com/skin-care-products/face/moisturisers/calendula-redness-rescue-soothing-moisturising-cream">Jurlique Calendula Redness Cream</a> and it's really nice! When I try redness relief products, I'm not expecting perfection, but I love when I can actually tell that the product is improving the feel or appearance of my skin problems. This stuff is lovely! It smells good, feels really nice, isn't too heavy or too thin and it's very moisturizing! This cream has soothing cucumber, aloe, and avocado oil. It feels really nice on the skin and allows your skin to drink it up. After cleansing your face and patting ti dry, apply a few dabs of this cream and blend into your facial skin with your fingertips in a circular motion. I've noticed a small amount of redness relief, especially if I use this after cleansing with my skincare brush. You can check out the entire line of skincare products at <a href="http://www.jurlique.com/">Jurlique</a>!<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925087391768896917.post-43638517899652175502016-05-27T01:24:00.000-04:002016-05-27T01:26:08.969-04:00Biore review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I adore <a href="http://www.biore.com/en-US/breakup-with-blackheads/pore-strips-ultra">Biore</a>. They are my go-to pore strip, and have been for years. They're affordable, work well, are easy to use, and are available in drugstores, so you can have clean pore no matte where you are! I tend to get clogged pores pretty often, but these strips are seriously ultra cleansing and do a great job of grabbing onto oil and residue that clogs your pores. Peeling the strip off once it's completely dry, is super easy, and I can see a serious difference even just after one strip. I like to keep these handy, and include them in part of my skincare routine.<br />
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I like to apply, and while waiting for the strip to dry, listening to some music or watch Netflix. I've tried more expensive higher end brands of pore strips, but these work just as good if not better ;)<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925087391768896917.post-14722539316945866962016-05-27T01:17:00.004-04:002016-05-27T01:17:40.084-04:00Blog UpdateI'm been on a bit of a blog hiatus, but I'm back and ready to start blogging beauty again! Stay tuned for new reviews and swatches soon :)<br />
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A very late 80's baby, I wasn't old enough to watch the original run of Jem and The Holograms - but my big sister was! In fact, she suggested "Ashley" to my parents as a name for the baby - based on her favorite Jem character. So technically, I am named from a Jem and The Holograms TV show character. She was one of the girls from the orphanage who wanted to be a singer. Like my "namesake", I sing as well. As her little <strike>stalker</strike> sister, I naturally copied whatever she did; so when she would watch re-runs in the 90's, I watched them with her. I specifically remember the songs and Jerica/Jem's awesome style.</div>
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We were both pretty excited to hear about this collection when the news first came out in the beauty blogging world, and we were definitely not disappointed. These Jerica/Jem worthy products are everything I imagined that a Jem inspired collection would be. </div>
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I am including the full Jem and The Holograms collection in my gift guide. The first post will be about the lip products, and the second will be the eyeshadow palette and the super glam compact mirror.</div>
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My friend showed me a picture of the lipstick tube when it was first released in the promo images. Along with the photo, she said that I "need it". She was right. This is definitely a shade that hot pink lovers need. Being a huge fan of pinks with shimmer/iridescence of any kind, this lipstick was instant love. I love how vivid this shade is, and what a huge pop of a fun and bright pink this is! I don't think I will ever have enough bright pink lipstick - ever. I plan to include this again in my next "Shades Of Lipstick Love" post.<br />
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I love how electric this shade is! It's very cool-toned, but I love blue-based shades so that's actually a huge plus. The matte finish is smooth. I didn't notice any particular drying properties, but I exfoliated my lips with a homemade lip scrub before application. If dryness is a concern, I usually prep my lips with a light coat of Rosebud Salve. Blot, and then apply color. This is definitely a shade that I could imagine the character Jem wearing as she takes the stage. </div>
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This pretty raspberry pink shade showed a subtle shimmer that I LOVED. I really like matte finishes with a slight iridescence that adds a glow to the otherwise matte lip color. I really like the depth and overall dimension the shimmer adds to the shade. To The Rescue photographed a bit lighter than how it appeared in person, but I don't think that really affects how pretty the color is. I love it either way.<br />
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I was super excited to see a vampy dark shade in this set. I love the glow/iridescence! If you want to kick up the glam factor a bit, an application of top coat "Fashion Fame" is exactly what you need. I swatched She's Got The Power + Fashion Fame together a bit later in this review post.<br />
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This shade is a very neutral pink. It's pretty. This is my idea of what I would consider my perfect "nude". I once read a trick to finding your perfect nude is to find the color closest to your inner front side of your bottom lip. This is a pretty close match, therefore my perfect "nude" shade. I still plan on wearing Like A Dream, even though my usual preference is brighter/bolder shades.<br />
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Besides metallic reds, my other lipstick love is blue based reds. There's just something so glam about a blue red, and the fact that the contrast of the blue undertone makes your teeth appear whiter and brighter is an added bonus!<br />
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My sister has very prominent warm tones and generally didn't wear blue-reds for a long time, but she loves this shade! She has since discovered many more she likes. I love this shade on her, and I like to wear it too. I really like the velvety smooth finish of this shade. In this photo, the color appears a bit brighter in tone (likely due to the flash). In person, I notice the blue undertones appear to be more prominent, and richer in tone. </div>
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My longtime affection for Bite Beauty is well documented. I have reviewed Bite Beauty products multiple times since 2012. Bite Beauty currently offers two sets that would make great gifts to introduce a new Bite fan, but their individual products definitely deserve recognition. Bite Beauty can always be counted on to consistently produce products with opaque color coverage with moisturizing properties. </div>
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Quince is one of my favorites from the nineteen shade selection of the unbelievably gorgeous High Pigment Pencils. These pencils are a huge hit with fellow bloggers, and makeup lovers. This is my favorite kind of pink: super vivid and packed with high intensity pigment. This shade looks great on a multitude of skintones. My best friend is Filipino, and it was actually a photo she uploaded on Facebook of herself wearing this shade that convinced me to pick one up for myself. </div>
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Tannin is another selection from the High Pigment Pencils formula. This
cranberry red shade would make a great lip shade for the upcoming
Holiday season, or even if you just really love red lip colors any time
of the year. The deep blue red is so saturated and beautiful. I think
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Framboise is a different formula (Matte Creme Lip Crayon) than the previously reviewed Quince and Tannin (High Pigment Pencils). This shade has a less prominent sheen than the High Pigment Pencils, but the moisturizing properties are the same and the opaque color coverage. This shade is a bit cooler in tone than Quince, but they are just two of the many gorgeous pinks that Bite Beauty offers. </div>
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In 1910, Elizabeth Arden broke the mold - twice. It was rare for the American woman to wear cosmetics, a practice that most didn't deem "respectable" at the time. It was even more groundbreaking for a woman to open and operate her own business. Elizabeth Arden opened "The Red Door Salon" (the first of what would eventually become many salons) on Fifth Avenue in New York City.</div>
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Two years later; Suffragettes marched on Fifth Avenue, protesting the illegality of a woman voting in an election. Elizabeth Arden joined the fight outside of her salon - providing fellow suffragettes with a shade of red lipstick to wear as a symbol of power, strength and camaraderie amongst all of the women fighting for the cause. I like to think that if I existed back in 1912, I would have been with Elizabeth; handing out tubes of red lipstick to other women as we demanded what was ours. </div>
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I really love the fact that this shade was created as a homage to the shade worn by the women who fought to secure the 19th Amendment into law. Red Door Red has a very glossy, almost jelly-like finish. On my lips, it leans to more of a pinkish red color. It's a very smooth and creamy lipstick. I can't really imagine anybody having any problems with dryness with this lipstick formula. It's so cool to imagine all of the badass women wearing a similar shade; marching together, all the while refusing to relent until they got what they deserved from their country. </div>
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I've said it before. I'll say it again: I LOVE Armour Beauty. Founded by rock star/artist/badass extraordinare Theo Kogan, Armour Beauty features long-wearing and gorgeously pigmented lip glosses in both opaque and shimmer finishes. </div>
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For the Holiday 2015 season, Armour Beauty is currently promoting two of their many great shades: After Hours and Shattered. </div>
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I love anything shimmering, glittering, and metallic - especially a red lipstick or red lipgloss! I'm always amazed at how reflective Armour Beauty glosses are. These glosses feature an ultra shiny high fashion finish that any makeup lover can get their hands (and lips) on. I swatched this color on its own without a base of lip liner or lipstick. The color is buildable to customize your perfect coverage. To me, more is more. I love the glitter! </div>
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<b><a href="http://armourbeauty.com/?product=after-hours-shimmer-gloss">After Hours</a></b></div>
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(aubergine/deep purple shimmer)</div>
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This vampy shade packed with shimmering glitter feels like it was tailor made for someone like me who is instantly attracted to glitzy glam shades. Like "Shattered" (and every other Armour shade I have ever fell in love with), the high gloss factor is super reflective. I also swatched this color on its own without a base of lip liner or lipstick. I applied a few layers for maximum color impact, because that's just what I love. </div>
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-Ashley</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925087391768896917.post-3196403350036091022015-11-02T22:19:00.001-05:002015-11-02T22:19:31.993-05:00Holiday Gift Guide 2015!<div style="text-align: center;">
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The holiday season is here! So is my Holiday Gift Guide. From now until the New Year expect to find plenty of reviews, holiday gift ideas, and more! :)</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925087391768896917.post-37463609248444804432015-11-02T01:12:00.001-05:002015-11-02T01:14:31.318-05:00Shades Of Lipstick Love: Metallic Red<div style="text-align: center;">
I would be majorly lying if I said that I haven't on more than one occasion bought a lipstick that closely resembled another shade in my collection. There are just some colors that I love so much that I can't resist a new formula/texture/basically any excuse I can come up with to buy it. I don't think I will ever have enough shimmering reds in my collection. So bring it on, beauty brands! You keep making these gorgeous ruby jewel-toned reds, and I will keep buying them. </div>
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*I recently swatched and reviewed Lipstick Queen's Red Metal lipstick in my first <a href="http://lipstickncandy.blogspot.com/2015/10/swatch-my-collection-part-i-lipstick.html">Swatch My Collection</a> post. </div>
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<b>M.A.C Port Red</b></div>
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(yellow red with gold pearlized pigments) </div>
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Sadly, this shade is no longer available. I have two precious tubes of this lipstick, and I had to track down both tubes on eBay. I didn't pay an outrageous price either time - more than it originally retailed for, but nothing outrageous or unjustifiable. This was my introduction to red metallic lipstick colors. Port Red holds a special place in my heart; because it created a love that is going strong to this day. </div>
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<b>M.A.C Queen's Sin</b></div>
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(intense red with red pearl) </div>
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This shade is also no longer available. Queen's Sin was first introduced to makeup lovers everywhere in the 2007 Antiquitease holiday collection. I missed out on it when it originally launched, but swatches and rave reviews made me fall in love with the color. I accepted that I would never own "Queen's Sin" - until one day, I decided to take a chance and purchase it on eBay. "Queen's Sin" has a bit of a prominent pink tone, in comparison to the rest of my shimmering reds. </div>
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(bright pearly red) </div>
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Finally, a shade that is available! This was the second metallic red I ever owned, which only confirmed that my love for a shimmering red lip was true. My sister also loves this lipstick. My best friend always compliments it. I love this shade on its own (pictured above), but one of my favorite ways to wear this color is with a clear gloss on top. The gloss really brings out the micro-glitters in this shade! </div>
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(blue red frost)</div>
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Another discontinued shade, but worth mentioning. Viva Glam Rihanna is very similar to Port Red. My sister and I did a side by side comparison, and the difference was hardly noticeable. This shade looks great on every skintone I have ever seen it on. My mom wore Viva Glam Rihanna to my cousin's wedding, and it really suited her!</div>
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<b>Milani Cherry Crave</b></div>
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(red pearl metallic) </div>
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I was almost positive that this shade was still available, but it appears to be discontinued. I'm surprised, because several of the Milani Color Statement lipsticks from the initial launch are still available. Luckily, this shade is still available on Amazon or eBay. I love the smell of Milani Color Statement lipsticks! This lipstick tends to look a bit warmer on my lips, but I have noticed it looks a bit different on other bloggers/makeup lovers. </div>
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For years, I overlooked M.A.C "Auburn" lip pencil. Recently while feeling nostalgic for the 90's, I decided to look through the M.A.C website for a color that was reminiscent of the era. Even though I was a little kid during the 90's, I always stalked my older sister and her taste in movies, music, fashion, etc. I have always loved the 90's aesthetic. </div>
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"Auburn" caught my attention this time. I immediately took to Google to look for reviews. Like most beauty addicts, I'm eager to see swatches and hear different opinions on products I'm interested in. Sadly, I couldn't find as many reviews than I would have if I did a search for "Cherry" or "Nightmoth". It seemed like others were possibly over-looking "Auburn" as well. I decided to take a chance, and bought it around my birthday. </div>
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(intense reddish-orange brown)</div>
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I'm so glad
that I finally gave this shade a try! I regret not trying "Auburn" sooner. It's unlike
any other lip liner I currently own. It's an earthy mix of red/orange/brown that
is reminiscent of the 90's aesthetic, but also modern enough to rock in
2015. It contrasts nicely with my skin, and flatters my copper-red hair nicely. I sometimes put this lip liner on with no other makeup, simply because I really love the color on. </div>
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-Ashley</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925087391768896917.post-56776321168131015522015-10-29T06:56:00.003-04:002015-10-29T06:57:35.992-04:00Swatch My Collection [Part III: Kat Von D Liquid Lipsticks- Sephora Collection]<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Sephora's house brand is exceptional. I really love the Kat Von D liquid lipsticks. Last January, I saw four gorgeous swatches of upcoming metallic liquid lipsticks. I'm still waiting on those beauties! Hopefully there will be a Holiday release? I need them like yesterday! </div>
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All swatches were taken (without lipliner) in artificial light with a flash. Like all liquid lipsticks currently on the market, a coat of lip balm before or after would suffice to combat any dryness you may encounter. I prefer to coat my lips in Rosebud Salve first, blot any excess product, and then apply color. </div>
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This coral pink is such a gorgeous shade. I tend to love my corals with a pink undertone, so this kind of shade is exactly the kind of coral that I gravitate to. I was so impressed by the first shades I previously ordered, that I immediately placed another order for even more shades. </div>
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The color description for this shade is definitely on point. The strong blue undertone is so striking and contrasts so nicely on many different skintones. It's the perfect Barbie pink with that matte finish that I can't get enough of.</div>
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I love how this shade is the perfect mix of red and bright pink. It's such a face brightening shade, and I think this color would instantly perk up any complexion. This shade is so pretty and tropical. It makes me think of Summer! I think Bachelorette would look beautiful in Spring/Summer, but it could also warm up even the chilliest of Fall and Winter months.</div>
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(bright crimson)</div>
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Out of the two original reds (Underage Red and Outlaw, also reviewed in this post), this one tends to lean on the cooler side rather than the warmer Outlaw. Does any red even need an explanation? Red lipstick is always glam, whether it's in a tube or in liquid lipstick form.</div>
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This alternative to Underage Red is warmer, but certainly no less pretty or flattering. There is a red for everyone in this line. Since the original launch, there have been several new additions - including a few new reds, giving even more options!</div>
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<b><a href="http://www.sephora.com/everlasting-love-liquid-lipstick-P384954?skuId=1552371">Bauhau5</a></b><br />
(deep raspberry)<b> </b></div>
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This was the first shade I tried from the Kat Von D liquid lipsticks, and I immediately bought a bunch of shades after my first swatch. I'm so impressed by this color and the velvety finish that all KVD liquid lipsticks share. This shade tends to look a bit more berry in natural light/outdoors, but photographs slightly pinker in artificial light.</div>
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I was so in love with the pretty purple swatch I saw on the Sephora website, but it had the dreaded "out of stock" next to the product name. I decided to check eBay because I needed that purple on my lips immediately; and on eBay, I snagged one for myself. It was out of stock for several more weeks, but when it came back, I bought another two. The swatch shows a bit of a sheen in the photo, but it actually dries very matte. I probably should have waited a bit before taking the photo, but patience is just not my forte when it comes to makeup.<br />
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<a href="http://www.anastasiabeverlyhills.com/">Anastasia Beverly Hills</a> and eyebrows are pretty much synonymous in the beauty industry. Lately, the brand has made waves by introducing highly coveted contour palettes and liquid lipsticks. I haven't gotten around to trying the contour palette (yet!), but I'm a huge fan of the liquid lipsticks. I managed to snag a few at the initial launch on the Anastasia Beverly Hills website, and a few more from the Spring/Summer launch.</div>
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I recommend coating your lips with Rosebud Salve (or any super moisturizing lip balm of your choice) while you do the rest of your makeup. Blot, leaving a thin veil of balm on your lips. Then, apply your color. You could also apply balm after your color if you prefer, although it might slightly compromise the matte finish.<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.anastasiabeverlyhills.com/makeup/lips/liquid-lipstick.html">Sad Girl</a></b> </div>
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This was my first liquid lipstick from the brand I tried. The shimmer really sets it apart from other liquid lipsticks currently on the market. Currently, this shade is sold out at the official ABH website and <a href="http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/anastasia-beverly-hills-liquid-lipstick-a-macys-exclusive?ID=1914670&CategoryID=65894#fn=sp%3D1%26spc%3D44%26slotId%3D11%26kws%3Danastasia%20beverly%20hills%20beauty">Macy's</a>. I highly recommend frequently checking both websites though for a re-stock. It's so worth it! On my lips, one layer gives me a shimmery medium to deep berry color. The color intensity is buildable to your liking.</div>
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This was the second liquid lipstick I tried. It's such a gorgeous purple! It's darker than other purple liquid lipsticks on the market currently, but it's still gorgeous. The matte finish is so beautiful. It's a really fun and vivid purple with a perfectly matte finish. I have several purple lipsticks, but this one is my favorite. This shade is in stock on the official ABH website, and in stock on Macy's as well. </div>
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This shade tends to look different on everybody, based on what I've observed from fellow bloggers. It's a vivid medium berry pink on my lips, and I really love it. It's a super pretty color, and I think this would look beautiful on any skintone. Sadly, this shade is not in stock on the official ABH website or Macy's at the moment.</div>
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This is a beautiful shade of pink with a prominent blue shimmer. I love colors with an unexpected iridescence of blue/turquoise/purple/etc. It catches the light so beautifully. Anybody who loves pink lipsticks should give this color a try. Like I stated previously, shimmer is somewhat rare in a liquid lipstick formula - so this shade really stands out. Sugar Plum is currently in stock on the official ABH website. </div>
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I don't believe that one can ever have enough red lipstick - ever (regardless of the finish or texture). This is a beautiful blue-toned red that looks beautiful on both warm and cool toned bloggers/customers/makeup lovers. I bought this along with "Sugar Plum" for my birthday last Summer, and I'm very happy with it. Sarafine is currently in stock on the official ABH website. </div>
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I love seeing the new and super cute collections Sephora offers from their namesake brand to their exclusive brands Kat Von D and Bite Beauty! How adorable were the Disney Princess compacts that recently came out?! Even though I'm in my 20's, being a Disney Princess is still kind of one of my life goals. </div>
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I was too young to watch Jem and The Holograms when the show originally aired, but my sister was a huge fan. In fact, when my parents were discussing baby names, my sister suggested naming me "Ashley" after her favorite character on the show! </div>
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This set features four opaque matte shades and a shimmery shade that would make an awesome top coat for any of the other shades or on its own. I'm majorly crushing on the pinks and the purple in this set!</div>
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I love cute compact mirrors (hello, Sephora's Disney Princess collection!), so this naturally caught my eye. However; when I noticed the "out of stock" notification, I was like: </div>
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I always love a good niche brand, and Lipstick Queen is one of my favorites. Catering to all things lips from tinted balm to lip liner to lipstick to gloss, Lipstick Queen is one of those reliable go-to brands. I tried my first Lipstick Queen lipstick in 2009, and it's been a constant love affair since. I love seeing new product launches, and the creative concepts behind Poppy's latest creations. <br />
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<b><a href="http://www.lipstickqueen.com/let-them-eat-cake.html">Let Them Eat Cake</a></b></div>
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How gorgeous is this?! Only Poppy could combine lavender pink and gold to create a shade this beautiful. This stunner is a part of the Lux collection. The tube is heavy and super luxurious. I also really like the nod to Marie Antoinette as well. </div>
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I applied this swatch heavily to show how buildable this shade is. One swipe lends sheer color, but a few layers gives a slightly iridescent soft red color. The finish is glossy and translucent. I would very much recommended this shade to anybody looking for a good "starter red" that isn't too overwhelming upon first swipe, but can be built up with more layers to customize color coverage to your liking.<b> </b></div>
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This was the first Saint lipstick shade I tried back in 2009, and my first introduction to the brand. I loved it then, and I love it now. After I tried it, I was so eager to try the more opaque version of this shade. I swatched Rose Sinner as well in this post. <b> </b></div>
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This was the second Saint lipstick shade I tried. This is the perfect nude pink for my skintone. It's such a soft and pretty color, like something I imagine Juliet (Romeo + Juliet) or Ophelia (Hamlet) would wear. (Major Shakespeare/theatre fan here). I know this is a popular shade amongst brides and bridal makeup artists - and for good reason. It's so pretty! <b> </b></div>
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<b> (show-stopping purple with a flash of shimmering turquoise)</b></div>
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I remember ordering it as soon as I received the email from LQ about its launch, based on the color description alone. Since Poppy is the queen of creating memorable shades, I knew I had to have this! I love bold shades with an unexpected flash of blue or turquoise! This is another buildable shade from Lipstick Queen. I layered it on heavily to show the beautiful shimmer. Named for its nod to the gorgeous Marlon Brando's famous line in "A Streetcar Named Desire", this color makes a huge statement.
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<b>(inspired by the rosebud-painted lips of antique dolls)</b></div>
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Since Lipstick Queen accomodates fans of sheer and opaque color in the Saint/Sinner line, this is the more opaque version of "Saint Rose" (swatched earlier in this post). This is one of my favorite lipsticks. It reminds me of the shade that Kate Winslet wore in "Titanic" during the famous dinner scene. I believe that everybody needs to have a face brightening shade in their collection - something that really wakes up their face and contrasts nicely with their skintone. You can find that shade for your complexion in the Sinner lipstick line. Mine happens to be "Rose Sinner". </div>
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I was so excited when the Metal lipstick line launched, because anything metallic in lipstick is exactly the kind of finish I love. The gold in this shade is very prominent on my barely pigmented lips without lipliner. Bold shades are my favorite, but the best kind of light/medium shade for me is one with an unexpected flash of color to give it that extra special something.</div>
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This was the first shade in the Metal line that first caught my eye, because it's a) metallic, and b) red. One can never have enough red lipstick, in my opinion. I love the metallic finish of this shade, and how pretty it looks in natural and artificial light. This shade has a special sentimental meaning to me because I received it on the day my halo brace was removed after I fractured my spine in a car accident. So in a way, this shade is a celebratory one for me. <b> </b></div>
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Click <a href="http://lipstickncandy.blogspot.com/2013/11/review-lipstick-queen-scarlet-red.html">here</a> to see other Lipstick Queen swatches I've done of Scarlet Red Sinner, Velvet Rope Lipstick in "Brat Pack", and Jean Queen! </div>
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So, I basically love, nay, am obsessed with metallic reds. I emailed <a href="http://www.anastasiabeverlyhills.com/">Anastasia Beverly Hills</a> earlier in the year and mentioned how much Id love if they came out with a Metallic red liquid lipstick, so I was thrilled to see one of their newest shades is indeed a gorgeous bright metallic red. Candy Apple is gorgeous, shiny, and full of metallic panache! I'm smitten. Can't wait to try this shade and many of the other new shades in the line. Great for the holidays!<br />
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Ha-cha! Whoopee! And all that jazz...! Chicago is one of my favorite musicals, so it's kind of awesome and totally fitting that glam lipstick brand <a href="http://www.lipstickqueen.com/">Lipstick Queen</a> has come out with a gorgeous line of metallic lippies for the Fall/Winter season. Poppy King is at it again, fusing gorgeous color with pops of shimmer. I absolutely need these new <a href="http://www.lipstickqueen.com/shop/all-that-jazz.html">All That Jazz Lipstick</a>. Choose from four gorgeous colors at $30 each.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925087391768896917.post-90891964278457613242015-10-25T19:03:00.001-04:002015-10-25T19:03:14.775-04:00Back in Action!It's been quite a blog hiatus for me, but I'm back and ready to start sharing more beauty news, reviews, and more. So stay tuned! :)<br />
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I'm loving the new <a href="http://ca.sallyhansen.com/nails/nail-polish/color/complete-salon-manicure%E2%84%A2-sequin-overcoats">Sally Hansen Sequin Overcoats</a>. They're full of glitter in different shapes, and offers a clear base. They can be used alone, or as a topcoat over a base color. The new Over the Rainblue color is so pretty, and is sucha pretty shade of bright blue with silver reflects. The color is part of the Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure line, which adds a pop of color to your nails, works as both color, base, and top coat, and it has a precision tip brush for easy application. Check out the entire line at <a href="http://ca.sallyhansen.com/">Sally Hansen</a>!<br />
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I'm really into choosing sustainable and healthy bath and body products and cosmetics. So when i first heard about the brand Little Twig, I was so curious to try their product line. I thought it was geared toward children and babies, but their products are ideal for the entire family. They offer shampoo, conditioner, lotion, shower gel, and more. All without added colors, parabens, or harsh detergents. With calming scents like lavender, or Unscented for those who prefer it. I recently tried their body lotion and shower gel, and it's rich and lush and smells so lovely. It feels good for my skin because it is!<br />
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Their products are pH balanced, and are wheat and soy and nut-free. So it's good for those with skin sensitivities. Each product is made with natural extracts, vitamins, skin softening oils and aloe. So great for the whole family, and a great addition to your bath and body skincare routine for the new year! <br />
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<b>Products available at <a href="http://www.littletwig.com/">Little Twig </a></b></div>
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I have been wanting to try a microderm skincare system for awhile now, particularly because I do have dry skin that often feels dull. Also, even though I'm relatively young, I am trying to do what I can to keep my skin supple and youthful. So when I got the <a href="http://getpmd.com/product/pmd-personal-microderm-us-canada/">PMD Personal Microderm System</a> around Christmas, I was thrilled! I love the design of the system, all of the accessories, and the luxury design of the skincare tool. I'm all abut quality skincare devices, and PMD is it. I even got one for my mom! She's been wanting to try this device for awhile now, and I was so excited to see how the system would work on my skin, and how her system would work on her more mature skin. We have a winner! This microderm system is awesome. I use it with the Clarisonic skincare brush, to make my skin feel supple, soft, and sleek. The system offers exfoliation which helps get rid of dead skin cells, boosts blood flow and stimulates natural collagen in the skin. The system is easy to use, with easy to understand instructions, and the device is fun to use.<br />
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The system is also great for dull skin, or skin that get red due to a thyroid condition (as is my case) or rosacea. How do you use this device? Simply attach one of the different discs, make sure the cap is secure, and turn the device on. Moving it over your facial skin, in an upward motion. I love that you can have radiant skin at home using this device, which is ideal for those who love getting facials or peels but can't afford to go to the spa all of the time. This device is such a great investment!</div>
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This system is so easy to use, easy to set-up, and so far it's giving me great results. I like the way it makes my skin feel, refreshed and renewed. My skin feels smoother, my pores seem smaller, and the texture of my skin has improved. I can't wait to keep using this system to see what other ways the PMD transforms my skin. </div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3925087391768896917.post-67286226098496775952014-08-26T10:55:00.001-04:002014-08-26T10:55:26.610-04:00Blog UpdateHi everyone! So the past year has been pretty crazy for me, and because of that I haven't been updating the blog very much. I hope to get back on the ball and start posting regularly again. So thank you for reading and for sticking with my blog! I also might be changing the blog name soon, which will mean a new URL, so stay tuned! :)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1