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Our Final August Review � Shine Control Powder

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 18:55:29 +0000

Those of you with oily or t-zone skin tend to be constantly looking for products to help combat or control your oil. Well Neutrogena has come out with a line of 3-products called Shine Control, and they focus on controlling excess oil and shine for up to 8-hours. Earlier this week we tested and reviewed their primer and liquid makeup, and now we've done the same for their powder. So how did it stack up against the other two products? Get the full rundown by reading our Review of Neutrogena Shine Control Powder...

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Our Latest Review � Neutrogena Shine Control Foundation

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:54:36 +0000

Finding an affordable oil-control foundation can be tough, and finding one that's affordable and actually lasts up to 8-hours can be even more difficult. Well, not anymore. Thanks to Neutrogena all of us now have the option of a good oil-free and oil-controlling foundation for under $15. But it's more than oil control! Check out our Review of Neutrogena Shine Control Liquid Makeup to get the full scoop, and to see if it's a great find for every age and skin type.

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Looking for a Primer? Try this One

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 10:03:19 +0000

Makeup primer is a must for many reasons, but if you have oily or t-zone skin then it's a no-brainer. Not all makeup primers are made alike, however, so you have to make sure that it's not going to make the oil worse or break-out your skin. Well, there is a new makeup primer available at your local drugstore promising to control oil and shine for 8-hours or longer without causing skin problems. And lucky us, we've tested it for you! So how did this new and very affordable makeup primer do? Check out our in-depth Review of Neutrogena's Shine Control Primer to get the rundown on whether it's worth a shot or not.

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Bare Minerals to Launch New Solid Foundation

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 15:17:18 +0000

This is a big deal to all of you out there that love Bare Minerals makeup, but hate trying to lug around loose powder in your purse. Personally I don't like that, but I really like their regular mineral makeup. So finally we'll get the best of both worlds, and then some! Bare Minerals is set to launch a new solid foundation on August 30, 2012. But since that's still a couple of weeks away I've already tested it and wrote up my honest and straightforward Review of Bare Minerals Ready SPF20 Foundation. Let's just say the new solid foundation goes far above and beyond just taking the loose powder and making it into a solid compact. The new foundation offers more than you know, and then some. And trust me you'll love every single new addition.

Our Latest Lip Must-Have

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 14:29:29 +0000

To wrap up our reviews for July we're ending with a big lemony bang. This latest lip product is a definite must-have for summer, but it will also follow you into fall, winter, and spring with ease. The reason we're focusing on a lip balm is because without great lips your lipstick, lip liner, lip stain, or lip gloss won't look good because of the dry and dead skin. So if you've been looking for a good lip balm that actually moisturizes, feels good on your lips, and is true to-taste then you're going to love this one! We literally can't get enough of this lip balm since we tested it. Addictive? Perhaps, but it's well worth it. To find out the full details on our new lip balm love check out our full Review of C.O. Bigelow Lemon Lip Balm.

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Celebrate the Olympics with Makeup

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 12:09:33 +0000

The Summer Olympics in London are now in full-swing, and what better way to show off your support than with fun and trendy metallic makeup colors in gold, bronze and silver? Metallics are hot and a must-have now and going into fall, and they come in a very wide variety of shades and products. It just so happens that the Summer Olympics are also going on right now, so now you have two excuses for slathering on the metallic hues. And even if you don't want to wear gold eyeshadow there's always the nail color option. Right now I actually have a metallic bronze on my toes! So don't wait, celebrate! To get some ideas check out our list of Olympic Inspired Makeup Must-Haves.

Our Latest Lip Gloss Review

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 14:46:39 +0000

To continue our week of reviews we've decided to share our latest lip gloss review with all of you. Actually, it was more like we can't keep our review quiet anymore because we loved this lip gloss so much! Seriously, if this lip gloss were a man that man would be perfect. If this lip gloss were an Olympic Gymnast it would get a perfect 10. Need we say more? Why not find out all of the details, and see why we love this lip gloss so much, by reading our full Review of Liplicious Lip Gloss? And if you've already tried this lip gloss and either love it or hate it you can also share your thoughts with us here by leaving a comment!

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Our Latest BB Cream Review

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 12:31:19 +0000

This week we're focusing on product reviews, and to kick the week off we're sharing our latest BB Cream review. The newest addition to the BB cream family comes from L'Oreal, and if you truly love their line of products then you will probably really like this one. However, there are some negatives as well. So get the full scoop on the NEW BB cream from L'Oreal by checking out our Review of L'Oreal Youth Code BB Cream Illuminator. Then you can make the call for yourself on whether you want to shell out the money to give it a shot.

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Made in the USA for Your Eyes Only

Fri, 27 Jul 2012 14:10:30 +0000

Last week we shared our top picks for lip and face products made in the USA. To continue this craze we're sharing our Top Eye Makeup Products Made in the USA. We've also tried to make it more fair by sharing a "splurge" and a "deal" product from mascara to eyeshadow and more. So if you thought that you couldn't by American made products on a shoestring budget then we've got some great finds for you! So start making you list, and then fly your American flag high while wearing these must-have finds from the good old USA.

More Made in the USA Must-Haves

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 08:48:45 +0000

Earlier this week we filled you in on some of our top made in America picks for face products, such as BB Creams and Blush. Now to continue with the idea of buying American we're sharing our Top Lip Products Made in the USA. Just as with the face products we're sharing a list of the top 10 items that we found, which are made in the USA and range in prices so everyone can afford to grab one up. So what are you waiting for? Get your patriotism on while getting a beautifully kissable pout at the same time.

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