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Prescriptives Daring Fall 2008 Colllection

Prescriptives Daring Fall 2008 Colllection

DARING | FALL 2008 | PRESCRIPTIVES

This fall, dare to go soft and neutral or alluring and dramatic with Prescriptives' Fall 2008 Color Collection. Daring, a textured on-trend color collection of sapphire and amethyst jewel tones, features an intriguing range of shades. Eyes take the spotlight with...

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Neutrogena skinID - Customized Acne Care For You

Neutrogena skinID - Customized Acne Care For You

When I first heard about Neutrogena's skinID, I got very, very excited.  I have suffered mild to moderate acne for many years, and it has worsened since owning a puppy (something about dogs...). Despite washing my hands too often, avoiding touching my face, and all the other tricks of the trade--it...

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Spinning, Vibrating, Oscillating... Mascara Is on the Move!

Spinning, Vibrating, Oscillating... Mascara Is on the Move!

What's with all the buzz on mascara? I recently received Spinlash to try out, which I have yet to test (but now I think I better try this stuff ASAP). Today, WWD tells the industry that Estee Lauder is releasing a vibrating mascara, TurboLash ($30.00), July 17th as a Saks 5th Exclusive, but will roll out...

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Looks - Warming Trend & Solar White Make Nice Neutrals

Looks - Warming Trend & Solar White Make Nice Neutrals

I used Solar White eyeshadow (LE) on inner lid, Rose Blanc eyeshadow (LE) on middle of lid, Warming Trend eyeshadow (LE) on outer lid, Romp eyeshadow on outer crease, Rose Blanc eyeshadow (LE) above crease and on brow, Solar White eyeshadow (LE) on lower lash line, Blacktrack fluidline on upper and...

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MAC Cosmetics - Cool Heat Eyeshadows Product Pictures & Photos

MAC Cosmetics - Cool Heat Eyeshadows Product Pictures & Photos

I divided up the posts because there are quite a few photos here!  I feel like these pictures are pretty accurate and true-to-life, so hopefully these will help some of you who can't get to the store yourself. :)  I will probably do a look using Solar White and Warming Trend tonight for my...

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MAC Cosmetics - Cool Heat Slimshines Product Photos

MAC Cosmetics - Cool Heat Slimshines Product Photos

Product photos as promised!  Here are close-ups of all five slimshines :)  I will try to have some lip swatches tomorrow -- too much to do today (namely, my sister's high school graduation--congrats Meagan!!), so I probably won't get around to it.  Hopefully the product photos will suffice for...

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MAC Cosmetics - Cool Heat Collection Review and Comparisons

MAC Cosmetics - Cool Heat Collection Review and Comparisons

OVERALL, Cool Heat is refreshing.  You have colors like Solar White and Warming Trend, which are easily suitable to anyone--neutral and color fans alike; but then you also have Warm Chill, which is a great introduction to color and Gulf Stream and Cool Heat for those who adore bright pops of...

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