Maybelline-Mascara-Volum' Express The Mega Plush (3.4 lippies, 316 reviews)
This was "ok" for me. I didn't like the flimsy wand (bendy and jiggly), the brush was ok, the formula however is a bit too wet for my taste. This didn't really ...
View ArticleL'Oreal-Hair Color-Feria Haircolor (3 lippies, 624 reviews)
I've been exclusively using Feria in 'French Roast' for over 3 years, I dye my hair on average about 4 times a year with it, and it is exactly the right colour ...
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Milan fashion week beauty trend: heavy eyeliner
Dark eyeliner always seems to make itself known during the fall, and during Milan Fall 2013 Fashion Week, this was no exception. Multiple designers (like Roberto Cavalli, below) showed collections...
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Got a cold? Give your skin (and spirit) some TLC with these feel-better tips
It's obviously not fun being sick, as anyone who has hacked and sneezed her way through winter can attest. Yet there are a number of surprisingly enjoyable ways to seek relief and slowly recuperate...
View ArticleWhat do you do with special boxes/containers that hold limited edition beauty...
What do you do with special boxes/containers that hold limited edition beauty products? Not compacts and actual containers but the boxes or containers they come in? I recycle them as much as possible,...
View ArticleNo wonder everyone’s confused about organic!
As long time readers of the Beauty Brains know, one of our pet peeves is the misuse of the term “organic.” From a technical perspective it means carbon-based but in the last several years this original...
View ArticleLove & Toast Honey Coconut Hand Creme Review
I recently visited one of my favorite boutiques on the Oregon Coast, and my sweet husband insisted I pick up a little treat for myself while we were there. It was a tough call, since the shop has sooo...
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Hair tutorial: coda Jasmine
L'acconciatura che vi mostro oggi richiede capelli molto lunghi e possibilmente folti per essere realizzata. E' una coda alta ripresa in più punti e 'aperta' a palloncino, a me ricorda tanto i capelli...
View ArticleMichelle Obama Oscar Controversy?
Iranian media photoshopped Michelle Obama’s dress and are speaking out against Argo win By: Kristen Adams We were delighted to see the fashion savvy Michelle Obama make a surprise appearance at...
View Article5 Heart-Healthy Foods
Snack on these yummy food items and reap the benefits of a happy, healthy heart! By Ashton Darnell Did you know that some of your favorite food items promote positive cardiovascular health? There are...
View ArticleNeutrogena’s MoistureSmooth Color Sticks
The new Neutrogena MoistureSmooth Color Sticks ($8.49 each; available in eight shades). Find it now at drugstores, grocery stores and online. Copyright 2012 by Karen of Makeup and Beauty Blog: Makeup...
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Clear Scalp & Hair Therapy Shampoo/Conditioner Review
Sometimes it’s taking a break from a product that really makes you realize how much you love it. That has definitely been my experience with Clear Scalp & Hair Therapy shampoo &... Please visit...
View ArticleRed Carpet Beauty Inspired by Claire Danes and Jessica Alba: Get a Glam Look...
Chances are the bustling beauty teams that style Claire Danes and Jessica Alba for regal red carpet events won’t be showing up at my doorstep any time soon, because unlike the stars, we mere mortals...
View ArticleSurvey Says… February 27th, 2013
Your skin tone/coloring: Last skincare product you finished? Last makeup product you finished? Last hair care product you finished?
View ArticleOscar Swag: Peek inside the Oscar’s $45,000 Swag Bag!
If you think bloggers get swag, hang on to your hat! Supposedly, the 2013 Oscar gift bags have $45,000 worth of swag inside ranging from airline tickets to spa treatments to condoms and cigarettes....
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How to Achieve Jennifer Lawrence’s New Brunette Hair
Just hours after winning her first Oscar this past Sunday, Jennifer Lawrence made the drastic leap from blonde to brunette. The 22-year old spent her Monday at the Rossatto Ferretti salon in Beverly...
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Trish McEvoy Powder Brush #5 product review
A popular go to beauty brush is the handcrafted Trish McEvoy Powder Brush #5. The bristles are soft and crafted with 100% natural hair causing the brush to never feel rough on the skin. This brush is...
View ArticleGet the Look: Mila Kunis at the Oz the Great and Powerful Premiere
I was very excited to see what my biggest girl crush, Mila Kunis, would look like at the premiere of her new movie, “OZ the Great and Powerful”. Obviously, the answer was amazing! Her makeup was much...
View ArticleMake Your Own Scent Bar
Herbs and flowers are nature’s medicine. Use this key of my favorite scents to create a scent bar! Scent bars are an easy way to incorporate the healing benefits of Mother Nature. I keep these dried...
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Coming Attraction: Giorgio Armani Beauty Flash Lacquer Lip Gloss
Giorgio Armani Beauty will be launching a new lip color called Flash Lacquer ($29), a lip gloss that looks revolutionary. I don't have a great photo, but here's what we know. It will offer the... Click...
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