by Diana Ajih on December 23, 2009
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For the “best of 2009″, here are my favorite blushes and shades for perfect rosy cheeks. Many of the products shown above are quite popular and can work for any skintone (Ex: Benetint, Smashbox O-glow, Tarte Natural Cheek Stain, and Stila Gel Cheek Color); but, which ones are the best at giving your cheeks a nice glow?
I narrowed down my list to 11 blushes which I believe are the best out there based on my own personal experience.
- Benefit Cosmetics Benetint $28
- Benefit Cosmetics Coralista $28
- MAC Cosmetics Pleasantry $21
- Smashbox O-glow (My Favorite) $26
- Maybelline Dream Mousse Blush $5.99
- Tarte Natural Cheek Stain $30
- Bobbi Brown Blush in Apricot $22
- NARS Blush in Orgasm (Very Popular) $25
- Stila Gel Cheek Color $6.50 (at Beauty Crunch)
- Bare Escentuals bare minerals Blush (Several good ones) $18
- Cargo Blu-Ray High Definition Blush/Highlighter $27
Do you have a favorite blush not mentioned on the list? What’s your favorite blush? Discuss!
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by Diana Ajih on November 3, 2009
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Transform Day Makeup to Night — Fast |
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Pump up your blah workday look to create an evening-chic look
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No need to do a full makeup reboot when you need to go from the office to a swanky dinner. We asked makeup pros how to go from a basic everyday face to a sophisticated night look by adding a few (three, to be exact) new products.
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by Diana Ajih on October 22, 2009
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This week I ran across a bottle of Yes to Carrots “Can you C Me Eye and Face Makeup Remover “ at Target and thought I would give it a try. It is basically a milky cleanser. I have used Yes To Carrot’s conditioner on my hair but hadn’t tried any of their skincare products. I have been using Arcona for my daily cleansing routine. I was curious about the brand’s paraben free products and anti-oxidant rich ingredients. The price can’t be beat. I picked up a bottle for $6.99 (8.45 oz); it was marked down from $9.99 at Target. So I thought why not give it a try.
The primary ingredients include carrot juice, pumpkin (just in time for Halloween!), sweet potato and Dead Sea mud. It includes some of my favorite foods and Dead Sea mud is definitely full of vitamin rich minerals. Not to mention that all of the fruits and veggies used in the products are pesticide-free and organic. The products are not tested on animals. What’s not to love?
I am a busy working mom, so time is of the essence and the fact that this product can take off my eye AND face makeup all in one fell swoop is worth sharing. The product is lightly scented and very rich and creamy. I can say that it took off my mascara, eyeliner and foundation/blush very effectively. But I did have to apply the cleanser to a cotton ball to remove all traces of eye makeup. I also used the product for cleansing when I was not wearing makeup in the morning and evening. It is very soothing and not drying at all. I’m quite happy with the product and am now inclined to try other products from the range.
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by Diana Ajih on May 14, 2009
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Readers’ Favorite Blushes
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Was Nars Orgasm blush no. 1? Or did another blush beat it? Find out!
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A good blush gives a lit-from-within, healthy-looking glow, something we all strive for with our makeup. A bad blush gives a streaky, sparkly, clownish look — not attractive. Luckily, TotalBeauty.com readers have tried tons of blushes, and here we share their favorites. Give them a try, they guarantee you wont look like you’re auditioning for the circus.
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No. 19: Paula Dorf Cheek Color, $21
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TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9
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It “was perfect for that just-in-from-the-cold flush” and the blushes “last all day.”
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No. 18: Clinique Soft-Pressed Powder Blusher, $18.50
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TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9
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Readers say this blush is “very natural looking… it’s nearly impossible to make yourself look clownish with it.”
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No. 17: Revlon Powder Blush, $9.79
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TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9.1
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This blush’s greatest asset: its staying power. “I apply it at 5 a.m. and it still looks great at 8 p.m.,” one reader says.
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Want to see what’s no. 1? Click here!
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by Diana Ajih on August 7, 2008
in face
If you are like me with thin eyebrows, then I have some great tips for fuller, sexy brows. My brows are very thin on the ends so I always use a brow liner to make them appear fuller. I was talking to an esthetician the other day and she gave me some great advice on ways to get my eyebrows to look full again.
My secret weapon:
1. When you sleep on cotton pillowcases, it causes the hairs on our eyebrows to get yanked from the root which is why most people have thin eyebrows on the ends of their brows. She suggested changing my pillowcases to silk which can help stop my eyebrows from thinning out. I said to myself, “Wow… I would have never thought of that.”
2. Putting castor oil on the sides of your eyebrows that are thinning which will promote hair growth. You can apply a small amount on your eyebrows right before you go to bed.
So, by using these two powerful tips, you’re eyebrows will grow back in no time. I just bought my silk cases yesterday and the castor oil too. Until it grows back, I will continue to use my brow pencil.
Anastasia Beverly Hills has a great brow pencil called Go Brow which is a Universal brow pencil. It has two ends and they both work together to create perfectly shaped brows. One side of the pencil is a universal brow color and the other is a highlighter. This brow pencil works for any skin tone. It’s easy to apply and it last for a long time. I bought this pencil a week ago and it looks great on my brows. It blends in very well.
So this is a great brow pencil to use if you have thin eyebrows or if you want more defined brows. Also, try using the tips above to get natural thicker brows.
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by Diana Ajih on June 17, 2008
in face
Check out this great brush set from aDesign. This beauty arsenal kit contains six miniature handle brushes with full sized handle brushes. The brush style includes: Powder, Foundation, Baby Buki, Shadow, Angled Liner and Brow brush. It contains everything you need to get your face together. Even thought it’s called a mini brush set, it has the essential makeup tools needed to put your makeup on correctly and it is travel sized so you can take it without you everywhere. Oh, and it comes with a nice, elegant black tie clutch too. Very classy! It’s very cute and I am so glad I came across it in the January issue of Lucky Magazine. You can find this aDesign brush kit and other brush sets at: www.aDesignbrushes.com
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