LUSH A Million Kisses Lip Tint $8.95

“Still searching for the perfect lip color? Treat your smoocher to A Million Kisses, our ruby hued lip tint. Paint your pout a deep, just-bitten red- perfect for that unforgettable Valentine’s kiss. We blend an undertone of blue into this one to make your smile appear even whiter, and your lips will taste of zesty lemons, sweet icing sugar and fragrant roses. There now, we think you’re finally ready for that Hollywood kiss!”

Wow. I have to admit, I was not expecting gorgeous pigment like this from a LUSH lip tint. The ones that I do have from LUSH are fairly sheer. Everyone wants a gorgeous red pout for Valentine’s Day. I think I found mine for 2012.

*LUSH A Million Kisses Lip Tint is Vegan!*

Smashbox Camera Ready BB Cream SPF 35  – $39

A 5-in-1 complexion miracle -worker proven to moisturize, prime, perfect, protect and control oil in a single step. This revolutionary tinted formula instantly evens out complexion to create smooth, radiant skin without settling into fine lines and pores while banishing shine without the chalky matte finish. Visibly reduces the appearance of fine lines & wrinkles after only 4 weeks. Wear alone for a sheer look or under your favorite foundation for more coverage.

I have tested this out a few times now. I like that this evens out my skin without being full coverage. During the week I really don’t care to have a full face of makeup. If you have scars or marks this will probably not be enough coverage on it’s own. It has a nice, natural finish, not too glowy and not too matte. It feels a lot like a tinted moisturizer, rather than the thicker texture of BB creams I have tried from Asia. I haven’t used it long enough to see the BB cream benefits, so I can’t comment on that quite yet. The biggest difference between this and the Asian BB creams is the color selection and the texture. I think this will be a big seller in the spring and summer because of the SPF 35 and the quick, even coverage. I will be wearing this out to the pool for sure.

Light and Medium shown on NC25 skin

Smashbox Camera Ready BB Cream SPF 35 is available in four colors: Fair, Light, Medium, and Dark.

*For a limited time you can get a FREE Smashbox Camera Ready BB Cream spf 35 mini with any $25 Beauty Insider purchase from Sephora.com*

*Use code SMASHBB*

What is YOUR experience with BB creams?

February 15, 2012

“The fearless Ricky Martin and Nicki Minaj introduce Nicki’s lipstick in a scene-stealing pink and Ricky’s colourless Lip Conditioner in a Tube that goes from day to dance floor! With every cent of the selling price supporting the MAC AIDS Fund, it doesn’t get any hotter. They’ve teamed up to raise HIV/AIDS awareness among young people around the globe. Nicki and Ricky dare you to be bold. Be beautiful. Be safe.”

• Viva Glam Nicki – Bright yellow pink (Satin) $14.50
• Viva Glam Ricky – Lip Conditioner Tube (Clear) $15

My top picks of the collection…

Hot ‘N’ Saucy Tendertone $15

Tendertones are one of my favorite products that MAC Cosmetics makes. They are moisturizing jelly balms with sheer, buildable colour, and they smell delish!

Hot ‘N’ Saucy Tendertone ( Soft Cherry Red) on NC25 skin

Purring Tendertone $15

Purring Tendertone (Sheer Tangerine with Pearl) on NC25 skin

Wholesome Fluidline (Blackened Brown) $15

The deepest, darkest brown, for days when Blacktrack is just too harsh.

Watch Me Simmer Lipstick (Amplified Creme) $14.50

Watch Me Simmer (Bright-Pink Orange) on NC25 skin

Watch Me Simmer is an Amplified Creme, these are my favorite of MAC lipstick formulas. They are creamy and pigmented, often full coverage, and are not drying.

MAC Shop MAC, Cook MAC will be available on February 9, 2012

Pixi All-Over Magic Radiance Powder in Bare Radiance

Five shades are blended together to create the perfect radiance boost for dull skin. This silky multi-purpose powder applies effortlessly while  brightening cheeks, eyes and body with a hint of natural colour & light. Coated pigments reflect light for a youthful radiance & make you look like you’re glowing from within.

Use a large fluffy brush and buff into skin – swirl onto cheeks, face, body or wherever you want to add some glow, highlight and attract the light. Or wear shades individually on your eyes for added gleam.

The pigments in this powder are designed to reflect the light away from imperfections on the skin, like wearing your own soft focus lens. It looks very subtle, but is buildable. I like to use a large powder brush and sweep it across the forehead and cheekbones. It adds a nice, natural glow, comparable to MAC Mineralize Skinfinish powders, without being at all shimmery. I noticed I didn’t need blush or bronzer after applying this. I think it will be a great all-in-one powder for spring and summer to add a nice all-over glow on those days when you really don’t want to wear a full face of makeup.

I think this may be my first time trying a product from this brand. Pixi is available at Target stores. Have any of you tried any products from Pixi?

Pink Friday, Did it on Em, Fly, Metallic 4 Life, Save Me (glitter), Super Bass (shatter)

Pink Friday

Pink Friday with Save Me

Pink Friday with Super Bass

Did it on Em

Did it on Em with Save Me

Did it on Em with Super Bass

Fly

Fly with Save Me

Fly with Super Bass

Metallic 4 Life

Save Me

I will be giving away a complete full-size set of the OPI x Nicki Minaj Collection. To enter simply leave a comment telling me your favorite Nicki Minaj song and tweet the following for an extra chance to win:

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Make Some Noise – Rock the mic in tangerine

Make Some Noise with Techno

Wicked Style – Party cocktail tropical punch

Wicked Style with Techno

Fuchsia Fanatic – Fuchsia pink for the rocker diva in us all

Fuchsia Fanatic with Techno

Gothic Lolita – Steal the show on girls night out in seductive purple

Gothic Lolita with Techno

Dance Baby – Hit center stage in cotton candy pink

Dance Baby with Techno

Sweet Hook – Blow a kiss in dreamy lilac

Sweet Hook with Techno

Where heavy metal meets rocker chic, China Glaze introduces the Spring 2012 collection, ElectroPop. Inspired by all things girly, edgy and fun, the 12 shades of ElectroPop bring out the inner rock star in all. For flash and glam this spring, China Glaze hits the stage in style!

All of these applied like a dream. Great pigmentation and coverage. Each swatch photo shows two coats. The Techno photos show one coat of Techno. What are your favorites?

Techno – Glitter confetti polish for a dazzling topcoat finish or all over finger tip bling

Kinetic Candy - Touch the sky in light blue crème

Kinetic Candy with Techno

Electric Beat – Periwinkle nails for a wink worthy performance

Electric Beat with Techno

Aquadelic – Pool blue for nighttime gigs and daytime fun in the sun

Aquadelic with Techno

Gaga for Green – Green lacquer for the girl craving the limelight

Gaga for Green with Techno

Sunshine Pop - Shine in the spotlight in bold yellow

Sunshine Pop with Techno

Where heavy metal meets rocker chic, China Glaze introduces the Spring 2012 collection, ElectroPop. Inspired by all things girly, edgy and fun, the 12 shades of ElectroPop bring out the inner rock star in all. For flash and glam this spring, China Glaze hits the stage in style!

All swatches show two coats of color. These applied nicely and evenly. I’m loving Kinetic Candy, Electric Beat, and Aquadelic. Techno can be worn over pretty much any polish so it’s very versatile. Which will you be stalking the stores for?

Come back tomorrow for Part 2!

Deborah Lippmann Candy Shop

Her famous multi-color glitter from Happy Birthday in a base of bubble gum pink.

Doesn’t get much sweeter..

Deborah Lippmann nail color is available at DeborahLippmann.com, Nordstrom and Barnies

LUSH Red Dragon soap

“To celebrate the Year of the Dragon, we’ve created a beautiful, limited edition soap with our best-selling Karma fragrance. Part myth and part legend, we thought that the spicy blend of patchouli, lavender and pine perfectly captured the passionate, creative spark, and free spirit nature of the Dragon. Intense, earthy, and confident: have a wash with the power of our Dragon soap and your ambitions for the year ahead may deliver you with good fortune. At the very least you’ll be nice and clean, and smell scrumptious.”

Red Dragon really is a beautiful soap. The gold shimmer washes off after the first couple uses with hands, after the first wash with body, but you are still left with a beautiful Red Dragon. The smell is pure Karma; I LOVE that scent. The scent thankfully lingers, so prepare to be smelling your hands or arms just to catch another whiff. Red Dragon is a limited edition product, so go get it while you can.