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PurpleLab NYC – HSN Launch

Hey Glossies,

I hope you all are doing well. I have been experiencing some technical difficulties on my plucky blog. ;) . Still working out the kinks to create a new look for the blog.

But on to the good news.   Starting February 18 to February 20, 2010 (1-hour Prime-time specials), Purple Lab Founder and Creatix, Karen Robinovitz will be showcasing Purple Lab’s fabulous double-duty products on HSN.

Purple Lab exclusive HSN Products include:

  • Huge Lips Skinny Hips ($22.00), a lip plumping gloss enriched with hoodia
  • Lashionista Modelista ($26.50), a protein-packed mascara/felt tip liquid liner duo with lash conditioner
  • Silk Sheets ($28.50), a luxe foundation
  • Luvah ($22.50), a compact with lip stain and gloss
  • Luxury Squared ($24.50), highlighter and concealer
  • Cheek Implants($24.00), cream blush complete with collagen

Here are the times and days that Purple Lab will be on the HSN:

  • February 18th at 9am EST
  • February 18th at 8pm EST
  • February 19th at 12pm EST
  • Friday 19th at 7pm EST
  • February 20th at 2am EST

I am very excited about this launch and I have already set my DVR for a couple of the airings. If you want to pre-order, go HSN.Com.

If you are on twitter, please join me @PumpsandGloss, as I will be live tweeting Purple Lab’s HSN visit on February 18 from 8p-9p (EST)

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Beauty Bubble : 22 Top-Rated Facial Cleansers

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22 Top-Rated Facial Cleansers

From foamy to creamy, these cleansers left readers with squeaky-clean faces

Nobody likes to see leftover dirt and grime on their toner-soaked cotton ball after washing their face, right? That’s why readers’ rave about these cleansers, they do what they claim to do — cleanse.

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Prescriptives Custom Blend – Now Online

Prescriptives Custom Blend products are now available for purchase online.

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Beauty Bubble : Top 27 Multi-Tasking Beauty Products

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Top 27 Multi-Tasking Beauty Products

These amazing products pack a lot of punch in one bottle/tube/compact.

Clear out those cluttered makeup drawers and shower caddies — now you can save space, time and money with these multi-tasking goodies.

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Love Lace in Macao

Hey Glossies,

I finally tried NARS foundation and I purchased MAC’s Love Lace e/s.  More on the foundation later.

I do not own any color that is similar to Love Lace…the color reminds me of denim (a combination of navy blue and grey). I totally love the color and the texture.  Veluxe Pearl is my favorite MAC texture and can do no wrong. Initially, I applied Love Lace with no primer and I was pleased with color payoff.  (As long as I have used MAC, I have never sampled the e/s without a primer.)

On to the foundation. I went into a popular chain store to get matched to NARS.  The MA was pleasant.  She did not  the unthinkable, she did not remove the foundation to match my skin to the appropriate shading. I gasped and took the samples and left the store.  I thought, “Who the heck matches foundation without removing foundation? What if the customer/client is wearing the wrong shade to begin with?” Sidear: I am always telling my friends that they have to be active participants in the matching process because some MAs will not do the right thing.  I went to another chain store and tested and received samples of NARS Sheer Glow Foundation and I tried Macao, New Orleans and Benares.  The latter shades are too dark for most of my face, but New Orleans [Who Dat! ;-) ] and Benares work well on the lower part of my face. Macao works well on the rest of my face.

I like the fact that NARS really understands the intricate shading of WOC, even in the descriptions. Macao is listed as Medium-dark 4-Medium-dark with deep yellow undertone, New Orleans is Medium-dark 5-Medium-dark with yellow undertone and Benares is Dark 2 – Dark with golden undertone.

I am very pleased with NARS Sheer Glow foundation, which is neither sheer nor glowy.  The coverage is good, medium buildable. Definitely feels light against skin.  When I looked at my face, I forget that I was wearing foundation…it does look quite natural.  I love it!!

Face

  • MAC Select Cover-up – NC50
  • NARS Macao Sheer Glow Foundation
  • Prescriptives Custom Blend Foundation (Base #5)
  • Clinique Blended Face powder Transparency #5
  • Prescriptives Custom Blend Powder (Base #5)

Eyes

  • Cosmedicine Medi-Matte™ Oil Control Lotion SPF 20
  • Stila Smudge Pot – Gray
  • Purely Cosmetics CTP – Slate Blue
  • MAC Love Lace e/s
  • L’Oreal HiP Duo – Platinum (Side:Black with flecks of silver glitter)
  • Smashbox Eyelights – (Peach side)
  • Shu Uemura Paint Liner – Black
  • Makeup For Ever Aqua Eyes mascara
  • Barry M Kohl Pencil – Black

Lips

  • MAC Tender Tone – Sweet Tooth
  • Revlon Matte – Cocoa Craving

Mix Maven

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Beauty Bubble : 12 Best Bath Products

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12 Best Bath Products

Say au revoir to stress with these relaxing products

TotalBeauty.com readers found so many too-good-to-be-true-yet-they-really-exist bath goodies that we just had to share them with you.

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No. 12: Avon Bubble Bath, $5.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.9

“Your mother used it, her mother, her mother, and, ok, you get it! And over the years, it has only gotten better …”

No. 11: Arbonne Unwind Bath Salts, $20

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9

“The smell is so perfect. It’s a light and calming scent that’s not overbearing in any way …”

No. 10: Victoria’s Secret Secret Garden Collection Sumptuous Bath Bubbles, $7.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9

“Just a dollop in a tubful of water makes for a sweet-smelling, bubble-filled escape …”

Want to see what other products made the list? Click here!

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Deep Dark Chocolate

Hey Glossies,

There has been a lot of discussion lately on P&G about foundation.  Finding the right foundation can be elusive at times, but there are some brands that have shades for the medium dark to deep dark WOC, so don’t be afraid to try brands that are not too popular..does not mean they are not good.

I am always trolling Sephora’s sale page and I have been noticing a bit of foundation for the deep dark beauties at discounted prices.

Napolean Perdis Foundation Stick Look 8 – This foundation is great.  I use Look 7 foundation stick very lightly on my roseacea areas as a cover-up and the coverage is AWESOME! The coverage is full, but the foundation feels light on the skin, which I love.

Napolean Perdis Foundation Look 8

Napolean Perdis China Doll Foundation Look 7 - The foundation is sheer. I have tried Look 6  and it works well on the non-rosecea part of my skin, which is from the apple of the cheeks to the forehead. It is light and not too matte, but not dewy at all…just right.

Napolean Perdis China Doll Foundation Look 7

Cargo Foundation Oil-Free Foundation – F 100 – I have not used this product, but fellow beauty homies like this product.  They said the coverage is sheer.  One of them raved about that she looked natural, but had a glow without looking dewy or greasy.

Cargo Oil-Free Foundation F 100

Some Sephora stores still have some CARGO items, so get there ASAP!  So go forth and test.

Mix Maven

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Beauty Bubble : Quiz: What Foods Will Give You Better Skin and Hair?

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Quiz: What Foods Will Give You Better Skin and Hair?

Test your knowledge on the best foods for your beauty, and get expert tips to eat smarter

Sure, you may know to eat fruits and veggies and all that other good stuff for your health, but did you know that there are foods out there that are not only good for your insides, but will make your outsides look better too? Take this quiz to see which foods you should add to your diet for clearer skin, shinier hair and more!

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Seeing Stars

Hey Glossies,

The saga continues….

I finally wore my updated Prescriptives Custom Blend (CB) foundation.  I have learned that Custom Blend is as good as the blender.  The second MA did a much better job than the initial MA.  The color shade is not suitable for my entire face, so I have decided to only use the CB Foundation on my Roseacea spots (parts of the cheek and jaw areas) and only using the powder there as well, unless I use MAC 162 brush for the apple area and above. I am resigned to the fact that one foundation shade can and will not satisfy my needs, which I already knew, but a lady can always dream, right? ;)

Face

  • MAC  Select Cover-up – NC50
  • Prescriptives Custom Blend Foundation
  • Prescriptives Custom Blend Powder
  • MAC MSF Natural – Dark

Eyes

  • Cosmedicine Oil-Free Lotion
  • Indianwood Paint Pot
  • Urban Decay Secret Service e/s
  • Wild and Crazy You Rock e/s
  • TheBalm Shady Lady – Caught in the Act Courtney e/s
  • Urban Decay Blaze e/s
  • LA Girl Mark My Eyes liquid e/l
  • Urban Decay Zero e/l
  • Makeup For Ever Aqua Eyes mascara

Lips

  • NYX pinky l/l
  • Revlon Icy Violet (very pretty) (75% off @ CVS)
  • MAC Hello Kitty Mimmy l/g

The Eye Shadow –

I am really like the Arissa Baked Eye Shadows.  They are similar to the MAC’s mineralized eye shadows. The pigmentation is pretty good and as I stated in the Baked Holiday Goodies post, that the shadows work best with a sponge-tip applicator.  The baked shadows really pop when used with MAC Paint Pots, L’Oreal HiP Color Cream Crayons and/or Stila Smudge Pots.

Here are swatches of the Arissa Baked Eye Shadows:

Arissa Baked Eye Shadows: L-R - Black Hole, Twilight, Constellation, Galaxy

Arissa Baked Eye Shadows: L-R - Black Hole, Twilight, Constellation, Galaxy (no base)

Mix Maven

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Evenly Gorgeous

Hey Glossies,

I love my share of body washes and shower gels and I want to add Caress Evenly Gorgeous body wash with Burnt Brown Sugar and Karite Butter to that list.  Sidebar: Who remembers the commercials for the 1980s, “before you dress, caress!”

The wash is a mid-tone gold/copper with bits of sugar granules. The scent is similar to cocoa butter.  The texture is smooth and creamy even though the body wash exfoliates, the granules do not feel scratchy on the skin. I am not a huge fan of the scent, but the scent is not oppressive like other body washes with similar scents.  The lather is sudsy and a little goes a long way. My skin always feel soft and supple after use…definitely good stuff!!

The only thing that product is missing is a bit of leftover shimmer on the skin. :-D Other than that, I like the body wash a lot. Definitely worth the price.

Overall Rating: 4
Results: 4
Price [Value]: 4
Packaging Quality: 4

Would you buy this product again? O0h, yes!!

Mix Maven

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