Eyeing L’Oreal for Volume and Wear
Posted by girlpaint | Filed under bargain, cosmetics, mascara, wedding
L’Oreal Paris recently released *another* new mascara, this one called Extra Volume Collagen Mascara. It touts lush and luxurious lashes with hydra-collagen (?) for super-duper volume. A pretty, sleek black tube reveals the biggest, fattest mascara brush you’ve seen. Seriously. Thick.
Admittedly, I was skeptical. I had to see just what sort of super-duper volume we were talking about. Well, I was certainly not underwhelmed, but at the same time, I’m not sure it lives up to “12x more impact, instantly.”
Tags: bargain, beauty, economy buster, mascara, wedding
Get ‘em While They Last
Posted by girlpaint | Filed under bargain, cosmetics, skin care
Don’t ya love getting something for free? You’re in luck. Beauty.com and Loiter T-Shirts are featuring some beautiful gifts with purchase and freebies. Of course, time and quantities are limited so if you want ‘em, get ‘em now. Beauty.com Exclusive! Get a free Korres deluxe sample shower gel with your Beauty.com bath and body purchase! [...]
Tags: bargain, beauty, economy buster, freebies, makeup, skin care
Hands on HiP’s brilliant shades that pack real star appeal
Posted by girlpaint | Filed under bargain, cosmetics, eye liner, eyeshadow, wedding
Just in time for summer, L’Oreal Paris has introduced its newest HiP (high intensity pigment) cosmetic launches: Color Presso Lip Gloss and Kohl Eyeliner. Color Presso Lip Gloss is a fun, innovative way to create your own signature shade. Available in a variety of duo-shaded tubes, as the name implies, it smells deliciously of a [...]
Tags: bargain, beauty, eyeliner, lipgloss, makeup, pigments
Face up to it. FACE Atelier’s got the goods.
Posted by girlpaint | Filed under cosmetics, eyeshadow, lipstick, mascara
My absence has given me ample time to try out some new goodies from one of my favorite under-the-radar cosmetics companies, FACE Atelier. If you aren’t familiar with this Canadian-based brand, they’re all about unscented, cruelty-free products that are “a carefully edited collection of versatile, sophisticated makeup and tools that simply work. And work simply.” And they’re devoutly against animal testing. Love that. I’ve actually been a fan for years.
Tags: beauty, eyeshadow, lip plumper, lipstick, makeup, mascara
Primed for Perfection
Posted by girlpaint | Filed under cosmetics, makeup, perfect pores, primer, wedding
I recently had the good fortune to sample Arbonne’s Virtual Illusion Make-up Primer. I’ve used dozens of primers, and frankly never really understood why people wore them. After sampling Arbonne’s, now I get it!
Tags: beauty, makeup, perfect pores, primer, review, value, wedding, young
Beauty Q&A with GirlPaint: Free Advice for A More Beautiful You
Posted by girlpaint | Filed under DIY (make your own!), bargain, concealer, cosmetics, education, foundation, hair, handmade, makeup, recipe, skin care, sun care
Recently I became a member of MakeupTalk forum. I LOVE posting on forums, and not because I want to promote myself or my blog (although that’s a nice benefit if other members like my posts), but because I really, honestly like giving advice, tips, tricks and product reviews. It’s the reason I started blogging in the first place. I was working in an industry that cut me off from the beauty world, and I desparately needed to connect to my makeup-loving sister (and brothers).
Tags: beauty, education.self-improvement, hair, inspiration, makeup, skin care
Makeup tips and skin care help for dry eyelids from ELLE.com
Posted by girlpaint | Filed under anti-aging, cosmetics, eyeshadow, gifts, wedding
Outer-corner creases and under-eye circles are obvious places to dab your eye cream—but your lids and brow bone need love too! And if you wear powder eye shadow, subbing in a moisturizing alternative during the colder months could help. For starters, try Paul & Joe’s Limited Edition Spring Eye Color Palette: The hyaluronic acid, jojoba oil, orange flower water, rosemary extract, and white lily extract in these shadows help smooth out those fine lines on your lids.
Tags: dry skin, eyelids, eyeshadow, makeup, moisturizing, skin care
Beauty for TV Babies
Posted by girlpaint | Filed under anti-aging, cosmetics, education
here are some of my favorite vids featuring some terrific and very easy beauty tips and tricks:
Tags: anti-aging, bargain, beauty, fashion, Hollywood, inspiration success writing education self-improvement, skin care
Economy Busters: Eight Beauty Discounts and FREEBIES Not to Be Missed!
Posted by girlpaint | Filed under bargain, cosmetics, face, gifts, skin care, tools, brushes, gizmos, gadgets
E-gads, can you believe this economy? The news only seems to get worse.
But, just because the economy s*cks doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice healthy, beautiful skin, hair and face! In fact, now more than ever is the time to take care of yourself. The added stresses of these trying times can wreak havoc on your looks, so fight back — in smart style — with these terrific specials on beauty favorites…
Tags: bargain, beauty, discount, economy buster, freebies
How to Apply Eyeliner Easy-and-Quick
Posted by girlpaint | Filed under cosmetics, education, eye liner, eyeshadow
Eyeliner is one of those musts, even for a simple day-to-day look. For some, applying eyeliner — especially for daytime wear — is a mystery.
This video demo offers a quick and easy eyeliner application that anyone can do. All you need is an eyeliner pencil and a coordinating eyeshadow color and brush. Have fun!
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