Hey Glossies,

I hope you all have been having a great summer.  I am having a great summer and getting my energy up.

A few weeks ago,  I received my first ever Chanel quad, while the heavens did not opened and there no were choirs of angels singing in the background, my heart was filled with glee. The Chanel Enigma quad (19),  from the fall 2010 collection, is comprised of ( top – pinkish peach, a brown gray {smoky taupe}) and (bottom – gray plum and violet purple) – All with small flecks of glitter. (Not in a glitterbox kinda way!) The colors are great for fall and will allow the creation of a soft  daytime  smoky eye that can be intensified into night time smoky.

Chanel Engima Quad (Fall 2010 Collection)

The pinkish peach shadow is a bit sheer while the other shades are a tad deeper, but definitely buildable. Do not let the colors fool you, this quad is by no means drab.  The hint of glitter morphs each shadow into magical eye candy adding luxury and glamour. I definitely like this quad!!

Face

• Laura Mercier Primer
• Iman Foundation stick – clay 5
• Estee Lauder – Double Wear – Truffle
• Face Atelier translucent powder
• MAC Iridescent Powder Loose – Golden Bronze
• MAC  MSF – Dark and Medium Deep

Eyes

• Cosmedicine Oil Control Lotion
• Dirty Greasepaint Stick
• Purely Cosmetic Cream to Powder – Bronze
• Chanel Quad – Enigma
• MAC Naked Deep Dark pigment
• Tarte EmphasEYES™ Waterproof Clay Shadow / Liner – Black
• Chanel Inimitable mascara

Cheeks

• NARS Multiple Tint – Cadaqués

Lips

• MAC Double Dare Creemsheen Glass
• NYX Current lip liner

Mix Maven

Hey Glossies,
I hope that everyone is having a great summer thus far.

I want to give a big shout out to all the lovely Canadian people, Happy Canada Day to you and your family. Please check out some of my favorite Canadian beauty brands like Cover FX, CARGO and Face Atelier.

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Tarte Cosmetics is having a wonderful sale starting today til July 5, 2010.  30% Off sitewide. Enter the code FIREWORKS. Stock up today!!!

Mix Maven

Hey Glossies,

Recently, I went to the first holiday party of the season.  It was fun times with fabulous friends!!

I planned to do a smoky look with my newly-acquired NARS Night Breed, but I decided to use the L’Oreal HiP Duo in Electrified. Electrified duo =  plum-infused silverish-taupe and metallic plum.  I love this combo!!!

I also wore the FACE Atelier Diamond Pink lipstick.  I love pink lipstick because every woman, regardless of skin tone, can wear a shade of pink.   I like the Diamond Pink color because it is sheer yet buildable. The texture is great and when the color, finally faded, my lips were left soft and supple.

Face Atelier Diamond Pink Lipstick

On my face, I wore

• MUFE HD Foundation 177
• Clinique Clinique Perfectly Real Liquid Foundation – 47
• Napolean Perdis Foundation Stick #7
• FACE atelier’s Ultra Loose Powder – Translucent
• MAC MSF Natural – Medium Deep

I really liked the FACE Atelier Loose Powder. A little goes a long way, so to my Women of Color, do not fear this product does not ash.  Since the MSF Natural products do not reduce shine, I suggest wearing the Loose Powder under the MAC MSF Natural.  The Loose Powder kept shine at bay for hours and I love that. My skin is not oily in general, but since the weather has turned cold, the heat goes up and the sweat can begin. lol

Have a wonderful holiday season!

Mix Maven

I was introduced to the cosmetic brand,  FACE atelier via Specktra.net.  Some of the members loved the products, especially the foundations.  I was re-introduced to this brand at The Makeup Show in Los Angeles.  The Pro-Team was quite helpful. FYI: FACE atelier is the official makeup sponsor of Madonna’s Confessions Tour.

I was matched up to the Ultra Foundation PRO in Cocoa #10, which happens to be the darkest shade FA carries in the line.  FACE atelier needs to create darker shades because it is the right thing to do, BUT FA does offer products called Zero Plus and Zero Minus to foundation darker or lighter.  The foundation costs $30 for the size is a bit steep, but I love it.

I really like the coverage and the liquid does not burn or tingle my face like some other high-end brands. I love the fact the foundation is unscented. There is no SPF in the products, so users can always add the desirable number of SPF.

Sidebar: Use the Beauty Blender sponge for smooth application.  All beauty mavens  should be using the Beauty Blender and cleanser, which is the best EVER!!!

Face Atelier products can be found online as well as in salons and boutiques around the world. I wish that FACE Atelier was available in more stores.

FACE atelier PRO Foundation #10

Mix Maven

FACE atelier is looking for representatives to join the Pro Team for the Los Angeles IMATS on June 20 – 21, 2009.

Candidates need to:

• Have retail experience and familairity with the FACE atelier brand
• Have resumes and references
• Email information to Simmy Lipsman at slipsman@faceatelier.com

If you are interested, please contact ASAP!!!

To applicants – I wish you all the best!!

Mix Maven