Be the Envy of Many with NVEY at NIMLI
Posted by girlpaint | Filed under anti-aging, eyelid, eyeshadow, gifts, holidays
Available at one of my favorite stores, NIMLI is online retailer devoted to providing natural, organic, and sustainable lifestyle products, while embracing style and aesthetic. NIMLI offers a lovely selection of makeup including the beautiful organic line, NVEY ECO, and I’m in love with NVEY ECO’s Creative Eye Color System. Soothing Chamomile and antioxidants Vitamin C, E & A, make for a smooth and soft formula excellent for dry and sensitive skins. A natural base of corn silk and jojoba oil adds depth of colour, ease of application and long wearing ability.
Tags: all-natural, beauty, discount, dry skin, eyelids, eyeshadow, gifts, holidays, makeup, organic, winter blues
Cotton Swabs Aren’t Just for Babies
Posted by girlpaint | Filed under bargain, eye liner, eyeshadow, tools, brushes, gizmos, gadgets, wedding
Originally called “Baby Gays” (seriously), Q-Tips entered the market in 1923. These days, you might find a cheaper cotton swab, but there’s no substitute for the real thing. Fluffy tufts of cotton wrapped around a sturdy paper shaft. Genius. Over the years, Q-tips expanded their uses to include ear health, cuts ‘n scrapes hygiene, fixing [...]
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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 [...]
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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
Cease Eyeshadow Creases and Release Your Lids with Lock Down
Posted by girlpaint | Filed under eyeshadow, primer, wedding
Finally a fool-proof cream eye shadow. I’m loving Too Faced’s new Lock Down Ultimate Creaseless cream eyeshadows with their famous Shadow Insurance lid primer already built in. So easy to apply and they last, last, last…plus, they’re water resistant, making them the perfect shadows for weddings! If you read the product info on Too Faced’s [...]
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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
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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Got the Economy Blues? Beat ‘Em with These Beauty Values
Posted by girlpaint | Filed under bargain, blush, concealer, cosmetics, education, eye liner, eyebrows, eyeshadow, foundation, gifts, lipgloss, lipstick, tools, brushes, gizmos, gadgets
It really doesn’t cost a fortune to look beautiful, or have the latest and greatest beauty buys from some of the best around….
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Take 10 Years Off Your Age Right Now, Pt. 1
Posted by girlpaint | Filed under anti-aging, blush, concealer, cosmetics, education, eye liner, eyebrows, eyeshadow, foundation, lipgloss, makeup, mascara, primer, self-improvement, skin care, sun care, tools, brushes, gizmos, gadgets
Properly applied make up can make you look fabulous. But unless it’s done the right way and using the right amount, make up can actually add years to your face.
Take 10 Years Off Your Age Right Now, Pt. 2
Posted by girlpaint | Filed under anti-aging, blush, concealer, cosmetics, education, eye liner, eyebrows, eyeshadow, foundation, lipgloss, makeup, mascara, primer, self-improvement, skin care, sun care, tools, brushes, gizmos, gadgets
A few more simple tips to follow that will help you look younger starting today
