by Diana Ajih on March 23, 2010
in beauty
Rihanna using NARS Orgasm Illuminator
Looking to achieve that glow like all the Hollywood starlets? Enhance your skin’s glow with skin illuminators. Skin Illuminators are used to brighten skin and to add a healthy glow while highlighting you best features.
Illuminators contain very small particles that captures light for endless sparkle.
So How Do I Choose the Best Skin Illuminator?
Illuminators come in several different types such as: liquid, powder, and cream form. Choosing a skin illuminator shouldn’t be difficult. It all depends on your skin type.
- Powder- Oily/Acne Prone Skin
- Cream- Dry Skin
- Liquid- All skin types for all over glow
To use illuminators, you can apply to these areas:
- Forehead
- Cheekbones
- Lips
- Brow Bone
- Down Nose bridge
- Inner corners of the eyes
- All over body
For just a hint of glow, another trick is applying it under your foundation. It will truly brighten the face.
First time using one? Check out these skin illuminators!

- Clarins Instant Light Complexion Perfector $28.50
- Maybelline Mineral Powder Illuminator All Over Sheer Loose Powder $11
- Stila All Over Shimmer $22
- Boots No.7 Skin Illuminator $16
- NARS Orgasm Illuminator $29
- Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 Illuminating $42
- Clinique Uplightening Liquid Illuminator $22.50
by Diana Ajih on February 10, 2010
in Spring

I got the scoop on the hottest Spring beauty trends for 2010. Here’s the breakdown on hair, eyes, nails, cheeks and lips for spring. I’m just itching for spring to arrive. I miss wearing my sandals!
1. Ballerina Buns
It’s one of the biggest hair trends this spring. Buns were also one of my favorite looks at the LANVIN Spring 2010 show. It’s time to start investing in bobby pins!
2. Lower Lash Lines
False lower lash lines trend is giving your eyes a new look for spring. The look can be very dramatic and bold. Is this trend a go or would you pass on this one? Shu Uemura Premium Radiant Blue False Eyelashes $50
3. Braids
I always loved the fish tail braids. It’s an easy and inexpensive way to add style to your look. The hair style can be messy but still chic.
4. Crimped Textured Hair
I remember watching the Diane Von Furstenberg Spring 2010 show and I was really excited to see crimped hair on the models. Crimped textured goddess hair is so in for spring!
5. Purple is Still On
Believe it or not, purple is still a favorite beauty trend rolling into spring.
6. Bright Lips
Bright lips at the Marc by Marc Jacobs Spring 2010 show was the look. Pink or Red Lips? Both are great colors for spring but remember to keep the eye makeup subtle.
7. Give Me Shimmer
Spring is all about the shimmer. Pair it with a pink lip gloss… ooh la la! NARS Orgasm Illuminator leaves your skin luminous and radiant. Remember, a complexion that glows…goes! $29
8. Pastel Eyes
The 80′s trend is in full effect and will surely give your eyes some pop with shades of purples, blues, and cotton candy shadows.
9. Peach Lips
Coral peachy colors adds a soft touch to your face. It’s a shade that’s appropriate for any occasion. A bright peach lip was seen all down the runway last fall. A very popular spring beauty trend!
Check out more spring fashion and beauty trends for 2010!