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Fashion Kitty's Summer Face: A Makeup Guide - a list by LaurenMessiah
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Memorial Day has just passed, which means ... it's summer! Sure the real summer doesn't officially begin until the end of June but it's the unofficial start, which means I officially break out my summer cosmetics. I have actually received the compliment "Wow, your makeup looks so good" with this face. So follow this list and you can be a summer hottie too.
Qualifications:
I have mastered this summer face and lived to tell about it
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Loreal Hip High Intensity Pigments Concentrated Eye Shadow Duo, Playful
First to recommend
4 people recommended this item
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I usually stay away from drugstore beauty products but last week as I was nosing around CVS while waiting for a prescription to be filled I saw that Loreal's HIP cosmetic line was buy one get one free. Since I am not one to pass up a sale I picked up 2 of the eyeshadow duos. There weren't many colors left but I managed to find 2 that I liked.
Playful was something that I usually wouldn't buy, when it comes to eye shadows I always buy crazy colors. I am glad I got this one though because since I bought it I have been wearing it almost everyday. The color goes on smooth and the color is nice an intense. Perfect for my summer face.
Updated May 28, 2008
Hourglass Cosmetics- Blush Duo
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I am not usually into blush because its so darn hard to put on. Because of my fear I usually go with a cream blush or a blush stick from Tarte. However, I got this nice blush palette by Hourglass as a Christmas present and hello I am in love.
The kit comes with a darker shade and a lighter shade which helps define your cheek bones. I sweep the darker shade along my cheekbones and then dab the lighter shade on the apples of my cheeks. The power goes on pretty dark so blending is required, but the make up doesn't feel heavy on the face at all.
You can choose between two different color combinations: Brazilian for darker skin (which is what I use) and Burlesque which has peachier and pink shades for more fair complexions. (via We Love Beauty)
Updated May 28, 2008
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Urban Decay Primer Potion: Concealer/Shadow Base
22 people recommended this item
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I tested this primer out on my hand yesterday with a bit of black eyeshadow. The shadow stayed on ALL day. I am talking ALL day, through hand washing and vigorous typing at the computer (haha). I am going to pick up a tube of the stuff today at Sephora if it ever stops raining.
Updated May 28, 2008
MAC Viva Glamorous
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2 people recommended this item
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Viva Glam cosmetics from MAC are the best gift you can get yourself or someone else this holiday season. Why? Because ALL proceeds go towards MAC's AIDS fund. Just recently MAC raised $100 million, lets help them raise $100 million more.
Updated Nov 19, 2007
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Smashbox High Definition Healthy FX Foundation SPF 15: Liquid Foundation
3 people recommended this item
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I have super-sensitive skin, so it's hard for me to find makeup that isn't irritating, but this one works really well for me. It's really light, but gives great coverage since it blends to match your skin tone. Plus it has vitamins and SPF 15! People comment on how great my skin looks when I wear this, and when I used it on my younger sister for her prom makeup, her skin glowed in all the photos.
Updated Nov 16, 2008
Smashbox Function5 Self Adjusting Powder Foundation: Powder Foundation
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3 people recommended this item
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As much a I hate to turn my back on MAC ... this powder is the best. Used it for the first time yesterday and just like all of Smashbox's face products, this one is a real winner. Apply dry with a brush for a light amount of coverage or we with a sponge for maximum coverage. Try this stuff and you won't be disappointed.
Updated Jan 31, 2008
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Smashbox Camera Ready Full Coverage Concealer
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Best concealer ever! EVER! Dark circles ... gone. Scars ... gone. Blemishes .... gone. Not sure how I lived without this product but I promise you that not a day will go by without using stuff. Also is great to have after those late party nights ... you can't go around looking like you have partied all night.
Updated Apr 8, 2008
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CoverGirl LashBlast Mascara, Black 805
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13 people recommended this item
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***Update!! Oprah and I live the same mascara. Oprah has declared this the best mascara for Spring 08. We are like this me and that Oprah. ****
I got this mascara as a freebie at NY Fashion Week and who am I not to try out free mascara? I have tried a lot of mascaras in my day so I am not even going to try to crowd favorites or second runner ups but I will say that I really like this mascara. The wand is pretty neat, the black is really black, and it made my lashes look super long. One word of warning is to make sure you don't have too much on the wand or you may end up with spider eyes. I did my first eye perfectly and by the time the second eye came around I was a little dip happy and got too much on this new patented brush. Aside from that this mascara was a winner.
Updated May 12, 2008
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Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes: Eyeliner
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2 people recommended this item
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After going to Sephora in search of my Chanel waterproof eyeliner only to find that Sephora doesn't carry Chanel eyeliner in the store, I had to settle for something else.
I am glad I did.
I was pointed to Make Up For Ever's waterproof eyeliner pencil and I love it. Not only was it $10 cheap than Chanel's it seems to me like it's just as fabulous.
Today was my first day using it. I put it on at 9:00am and here it is past 3:00 and my liner is still in place. My eyeshadow is all creased but that is an issue all on it's own (damn you MAC-- just kidding MAC I still love you).
Make Up For Ever says this eyeliner will last throughout the most extreme conditions. We will see about that, I am going to give this liner a run for it's money tonight. I will let you know how it goes.
Updated Mar 28, 2008
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Smashbox Artificial Light Luminizing Lotion
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This product was given to me by a friend and when I first got it I didn't really know what to do with it. Last week I finally got it right and started mixing 2 parts of this luminizing lotion with one part of my Smashbox liquid foundation. I love the glow it gives me, it extends the life of my foundation and it makes my makeup feel lighter, which is perfect in the hotter months. I highly recommend this product.
Updated May 28, 2008
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