Guest Post: My Pursuit For The Perfect Lip Gloss

The following is a guest post from one of our best customers and  beauty product enthusiast, Caroline!  In her line of work, she deals with clients face to face on a daily basis.  Read her thoughts on her perfect lip gloss;

I am sure I am not alone in what seems to be the-never-ending pursuit in finding the perfect lip gloss.  As pathetic as it may sound, I have practically devoted a small portion of my life to the search.  My demands are limited. Not too sticky! I don’t want to distract my listener with horrendous strings of lip gloss deposits each time I open and close my mouth.  Moisture is a must.  I prefer not to have my dried, crispy lips flaking off into my drink.  And, if possible, a complimenting shade that will take me from day to night (and day again).  With the stakes at an all time high, I was nervous to try Pure Illumination.   To be honest, my initial attraction was based solely on the cute  little button that illuminates (hence the name) the application stick.  As I continued to swipe on the Wine Berry shade, my lukewarm feelings had immediately changed.  Alas!  My lips felt baby smooth and the color (checked –out in the handy mirror inconspicuously found on the side) instantly brought me from drab to glam.  The perfect solution to crowded handbags and lip gloss enthusiastics everywhere!

 

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Girlactik Beauty is Out Of This World!

We’re proud to introduce a new line to our offerings…Girlactik Beauty!  You’ve probably seen their products featured in magazines such as Allure, Cosmopolitan, Elle, People and more.  You’ve also seen celebrities like Christina Aguilera, Miley Cyrus and Alicia Keys wearing their lip glosses and blushes.  We’re happy to provide you with the same looks the stars have!

Shop All Of Girlactik Cosmetics.

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Just In Time For Summer! Update your look with New Borghese Cosmetics

It is going to be a perfect summer. Inspired by the runways of Milan, Via Lumina is all any woman will need to create an updated look for the summer season.

Start with Powder Milano Mineral Loose Powder Foundation for a look that is believable and natural. With micro-milled spheres, this powder foundation is paraben, talc, oil and fragrance free. Available in 2 shades, Light and Medium, both formulas infuse skin with a subtle glow and provide more radiance and more light while allowing skin to look and feel perfectly natural.

This Collection also includes 6 delectable of shades of Borghese’s NEW Lumina High Shine Lipcolour to take her from daylight to moonlight. Each shade delivers soothing protection to keep lips smooth, color-drenched and kissable. And let’s not forget the eyes! Superiore State-of-the-Art Mascara in Brown gives her the lush, thick lashes she always wanted.

Great colors and perfect products…everything a woman needs to Leap into Summer.

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Thicker, Fuller Lashes? Sounds good to me!

Everyone wants to know the secret to obtaining thicker, fuller eyelashes.  There are many ways to go about this.  You can use false eyelashes, you can use volumizing mascaras, or you can try Line N Grow!

Created by Bella Sole’ Beauty, Line N Grow is the only all-natural way to actually grow and thicken your eyelashes.  It is also the only treatment that is available in a variety of shades, so it looks like you’re actually wearing mascara!

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The Benefits:

Thicker, Darker, Beautiful Lashes in just 4 weeks.

All Natural:  Some of the “lash growing products” on the market will actually change the pigment in your eye.  Line N Grow uses All Natural ingredients that are not harmful to your eye.

Save $$$$!!!!:  While most of the comparable items on the market retail for $129.99, Line N Grow is very cost-effective at only $39.95/each!

Who Is It For?

Line N Grow is perfect for anyone wanting longer, fuller eyelashes, especially beneficial for those with short, brittle and/or thin lashes.  Clinical studies have shown that Line N Grow is safe for contact wearer and/or sensitive eyes.

There are 2 products in the Line N Grow family.

Tinted Lash Enhancer:

The tinted lash enhancer strengthens and repair thin, short lashes, while enhancing the appearance of your own natural lashes.  It is available in Black, Chocolate, Midnight Blue, Eggplant and Olive

How To Use:  Can be worn daily to allow to set before applying additional makeup over it.

Extreme PM Lash Lengthener

Extreme PM Lash Lengthener rapidly strengthens and repairs thin short lashes while you sleep.

How To Use:  Apply nightly before going to bed to maintain beautiful healthy lashes.  Apply to clean, dry eye area.  Using the applicator brush, wipe of excess on brush, apply to lash line starting from the inner corner to the outer corner of the eye.  Avoid direct contact with the eye.

New Items! Physicians Formula Healthy Wear

Physicians Formula is one of our best-selling cosmetic lines.  One of the great things about Physicians Formula is that all of their products are dermatologist tested and all are hypo-allergenic.  If you have any allergic reactions or skin conditions, Physicians Formula is the right cosmetic line for you.

 

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Healthy = Beautiful

Healthy Wear is beauty’s response to a thinning ozone layer. Each product in this revolutionary line delivers maximum broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection while providing a natural looking complexion.

 

Protects

SPF boosters and mineral-based Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide provide SPF 50 protection and help skin stay protected longer without residue or greasiness.

Prevents

Potent antioxidant blend helps to prevent future UV damage and premature signs of aging.

Restores

Licorice Extract and Tomato Derivatives help brighten skin and diminish the appearance of sun spots.

 

High-Performance Formulas
  • Long-wearing
  • Perspiration-resistant
  • Water-resistant

The Healthy Wear line is available in a Foundation, Tinted Moisturizer and Pressed Bronzer.  They are $11.69/each.

Stript Mineral Makeup 100% Paraben Free

Stript LogoStript Mineral Makeup is a natural make-up line that is comparable to Bare Escentuals.  Stript Mineral Makeup is 100% Paraben Free and is also Vegan.  The following is some information about Stript:

VEGAN Stript does not condone animal cruelty or animal testing. Stript offers a wide range of vegan and vegan-friendly cosmetic and animal fur-free applicator brushes. A percentage of each brush sold is donated to ASPCA.

100% PARABEN-FREE Stript products do not contain parabens. Parabens are commonly used as a synthetic preservative, but are elieved to disrupt normal hormone function. Parabens are currently under scrutiny within and outside the U.S.

NATURAL PRESERVATIVES Stript is 100% naturally preserved using plant-derived Natural Broad Spectrum Microbial Growth Inhibitors such as Naticide (almond derived) and Japanese Honeysuckle.

TALC-FREE NATURAL MINERALS Stript ingredients are pharmaceutical grade and provide sheer to full camouflage coverage. Shades blend with virtually every skin tone and offer non-greasy, water resistant physical sun protection and a line-minimizing, soft-focus optical effect with no chalky appearance.

ARTIFICIAL FRAGRANCE-FREE All-natural fragrances such as Vanilla Bean Extract and Sweet Almond Blossom add a light scent to Stript products.

ARTISTIC VERSATILITY Stript marine minerals can be blended with water or moisturizer to create long-wearing liquid mineral formulas.

ECO-FRIENDLY PACKAGING Stript products are packaged in recyclable plastic containers. Our unit cartons contain recycled and post consumer materials and are printed with soy ink. Stript applicators have wooden handles made from sustainable forestry trees. We also use biodegradable packing materials.

FAIR TRADE Stript advocates standards for equitable international labor practices and strives to obtain ingredients from fair trade sources.

CAUSE MARKETED Stript supports numerous charities including ASPCA, Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital.

We LOVE Stript for their packaging and the products!  Their Kabuki brushes are incredible.  Also check out their Face Makeup, Lip Makeup and Eye Makeup.

Stript has been featured in many publications including Shape, Launchpad, American Spa, Cosmopolitan and Women’s World.

Give it a try, We’re sure you’ll love it too!

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How To: Smokey Eyes

According to AOL.com, Smokey Eyes is considered “cool” by 77% of young women.  While 77% of young women consider this trend to be “cool”, many of them do not know how to achieve Smokey Eyes themselves. 

We found a tutorial of Too Faced Makeup Designer Jerrod that will take you step-by-step on how to create  a smokey eye look using the “Too Faced Smokey Eye Palette“.