Seven Beauty “I Dos” for Your Special Day

March 2, 2010 By 1 Comment

You have the dress. You’ve hired the caterers. The flowers are ordered, and your family is flying in from all over. But before the Wedding March starts to play, take some time to plan your beauty regimen for your special day.

Having everything you need in your makeup kit will make everything go much more smoothly on the day of the wedding ceremony. After all, you don’t want to be rooting around for the perfect eye shadow while your groom is waiting at the altar.

To look flawless on your wedding day, we at Beauty Collection suggest the following beauty tips:

1. Keep it loose. Today’s brides are ditching the fussy sculpted updos of weddings past for a much looser, natural look. Think Milla Jovovich, who wed director Paul W.S. Anderson last year sporting loose waves. Swirled open chignons and half-up hair styles with do-it-yourself charm are also popular picks. But no matter how you wear your hair, don’t forget J.F. Lazartigue’s Hair Volume Tonic Styling Spray to boost volume and keep flyaways at bay.

2. Banish blemishes. Wedding jitters do more than just mess with your head—they can mess with your skin, too. Just in case a pesky pimple appears overnight, have a concealer at the ready. Try Murad’s Acne Treatment Concealer, which is formulated with Salicylic acid to treat the blemishes it disguises.

[Hot tip! If you are prone to acne, keep blemishes at bay with the Murad Acne Complex Kit, designed to reduce the signs of acne in just four weeks. The kit includes a cleanser, an exfoliating gel, a spot-treatment solution, and a skin-perfecting lotion.]

3. Polish your look. Save the wild, sassy nail colors for your bachelorette party! On your wedding day, your nails should be beautiful, but subtle. Choose a shimmery—not glittery—lacquer in a neutral shade, such as Essie’s Nude Beach, for perfect nails that don’t steal the show.

4. Cry, if you want to. Don’t worry that those tears of joy will ruin your makeup halfway through the ceremony. Stila’s Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner gives your eyes the smudge-proof definition you desire, while Stila’s Lash Visor Waterproof Mascara keeps your lashes looking lovely no matter how many tears you shed.

[Hot tip! Even if you have a later ceremony, skip the smoky eyes, which can be susceptible to smudging. Instead, go with a pastel shade like Ballet Pink or Mint from Smashbox’s new Heartbreaker collection for a fresh and pretty look.]

5. Set the tone. Give your skin a radiant, sun-kissed look with CAUDALIE Fresh Complexion Tinted Moisturizer, which is also designed to protect your skin. Then refresh and hydrate your skin throughout the day a spritz of Dermalogica’s Multi-Active Toner.

6. Groom your groom. Help your future hubby get ready for the big day with The Art of Shaving: 4 Elements of the Perfect Shave Kit, featuring a pre-shave oil, a shaving cream, an after-shave balm, and a badger shaving brush. If he’s worried about hair loss, suggest Billy Jealousy Hair Raiser Follicle Revitalizer to help strengthen hair and promote future growth.

7. Smile for the birdie. Flashing those pearly whites is a full-time job on your wedding day, so keep a tube of Supersmile Quickie on hand to periodically brighten your smile. This magic whitening polish freshens your breath while whisking away stains from coffee, red wine, and other culprits. You’ll thank us later when you are paging through your wedding album.

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Under The Radar Beauty Items You Should Know About

February 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment

We’re constantly scouring websites, blogs, magazines, twitter and more for the latest developments in beauty news. That also means we get to uncover beauty products you may not have known about but definitely should. Here are four beauty products that may be flying under the radar but shouldn’t go unnoticed any longer.

Rodial Glam Balm

For the past few months just about every celebrity we can think of has been spilling their secret for phenomenal skin: Rodial. Just recently, Kim Kardashian confessed to using the Glam Balm for her glamorous red carpet looks.

EMK Placental Face Cream

We were a little skeptical of this line since every product stems from human placenta. However, after many customer requests and celebrities such as Eva Longoria and Simon Cowell professing their love for this line, we dug a little deeper. It turns out the products practically perform miracles on aging skin.

Cosmoholic Liquid Lipstick in Passionate Peach

The “it” color this spring is peach. Peach and coral lips decked the New York Fashion Week runways and since then everyone has been on the search for the perfect peach shade. Cosmoholic liquid lipstick is the best of both worlds – one part gloss, one part lipstick.

LaLicious Body Butter

After Cher specifically requested this upscale bath and body line available in-stores, we quickly became obsessed ourselves. Our number one product we love is the body butter because it smells too good to be true and is irresistibly moisturizing.

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Top Five (Appropriate) Beauty Tips For A Working Gal

February 2, 2010 By Leave a Comment

After reading this article in Allure asking readers how much makeup is too much for work and agreeing to sponsor a professional image seminar for young graduates at Pepperdine, I started to raise my own questions. Can the corporate and beauty worlds peacefully coexist or will one always be fighting against the other?

In my world both beauty and work can peacefully coexist. But there are certain boundaries that should never be crossed (i.e. donning the smokey eye at work and red lipstick at the same time).

After careful consideration I’ve outlined five beauty tips to carry with you everyday on your way to work.

1. Always look in the mirror before leaving home

You’ve seen those women. The ones who have royal blue eye shadow, cotton candy pink cheeks, and over-the-top red lips. And you wonder, “How could they leave the house looking like that?” This is why it’s crucial to give yourself a once-over before parading out the door each morning. While you’re giving yourself a glance make sure to ask yourself, “If the CEO were to walk into my office today, would I look presentable?”

2. Pick one area and stick to it

Just like we mentioned in tip number one sometimes you can get carried away with too many distracting looks at once. Bright lips? That’s okay. Blue eyeshadow? Forgiveable. Very pink cheeks? We’ll let it slide. But not all at once ladies! The key is everything in moderation!

3. The less the perfume, the better

Nowadays people are allergic to just about everything. That includes your perfume too! Instead of spraying on a strong scent and enduring passive-aggressive glares and sneezes all day, opt for a solid perfume. Rub a small amount on your wrists and neck and it’ll stick all day without being too obtrusive to your neighbors. Try Fracas Parfum Solid to start.

4. Look Yourself

There’s a time and a place for fuchsia nails and glitter eye shadow. Work is not one of those places to try out new beauty trends. While you may be tempted to dabble in the latest and greatest of beauty trends, remember to keep it simple and look yourself at work. Keep your ‘after-five’ look to weeknight cocktails and Saturday evenings out on town.

5. Don’t Go Bare

Wearing too much makeup is just as unprofessional as wearing absolutely none. It doesn’t send a good message to coworkers and superiors if you roll out of bed sans makeup one day and are all gussied up the next morning. Be consistent, look your best and put your best face forward!

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A New Year, A New You

January 19, 2010 By 4 Comments

Ring in the new year with a whole new look. This year’s trends are taking 2009 fads to the extreme-colors are bold and playful and hairstyles are sexy and brazen. Whether you’re looking for that perfect hair accessory to complement your goddess hairstyle or the latest bright-colored eyeliner for a night on the town, Beauty Collection has everything you need to keep your beauty resolutions for 2010.

Here are 10 hot tips to keep you looking gorgeous all year long:

1. Let down your hair. The long-locked look is here to stay for 2010. Whether you wear your hair loose and long like Giselle or go for a 1940s wave style à la Katharine Hepburn, pump up the volume with the Fekkai Advanced Full Blown Volume collection, featuring a shampoo, conditioner, and lifting spray.

2. Accessorize. Bold hair accessories are back in a big way this year. Bands featuring flowers, feathers, or a little bling off to one side are a must. To accentuate those long, flowing locks, the Lavender Girl Hippie Couture collection features a braided gold chain adorned with filigreed flowers.

3. Rock those red lips. Rich reds are all the rage for lips this winter-and the darker, the better. Try Cosmoholic’s liquid lipstick in Rockstar Red, or go with Besame’s Red Velvet. Use soft, natural colors for your eyes and face to really draw attention to those luscious lips.

[Hot Tip! To pull off those ruby red lips, go easy on the eye color. The Natural Eye Kit from Too Faced has the neutral shades you need to give your eyes a pretty, sexy look. For the finishing touch, apply plenty of Too Faced's Lash Injection mascara.]

4. Emphasize your brows. Gone are the pencil-thin brows of the 1990s. Natural, fuller brows, like Megan Fox‘s, frame the eyes and bring out their color. To accentuate your natural brow line, the Anastasia Five-Piece Brow Kit has everything you need.

5. Get creative with color. This year’s eyeshadow palettes are colorful, sexy, and playful. You can’t go wrong with icy blues, purples, and sorbet colors, such as Stila’s Jade, Mystic, and Charm. To bring out those gorgeous eyes, use a subtle shade for your lips.

6. Brighten those eyes. Bright-colored eyeliner made quite a splash on the runways last fall. Experiment with bright blues, greens, or pinks from Too Faced to add extra pop to those candy-colored eye-shadows.
[Hot tip! To electrify smoky night eyes, go with silver or even white eyeliner. Feeling daring? Apply colored eyeliner to your lower lids as well to get that dramatic, off-the-runway look.]

7. Keep it natural. The soft, natural look is especially popular in spring and summer, and “barely there” makeup helps bring out those full red lips or candy-colored eyes. Use DDF Dramatic Radiance TRF Cream to give your skin a natural, glowing look for any time of year.

8. Get wet. Gelled, slicked hair is back-and it works equally well for both shorter and longer hairstyles. Comb slightly damp hair straight back, then apply a clear gel, such as Fekkai COIF Extra Control Styling Gel. Separate the gelled hair loosely with your fingers, then style the rest of your hair in loose waves for a sexy, just-out-of-the-pool look that lasts all day.

9. Braid away. While milkmaid braids remain a favorite of celebs like Drew Barrymore, look for long side-swept braids to hit the scene in 2010. To get this look, use a BioIonic iBrush Nano-Ionic styling brush to pull your hair loosely to one side. Then, create a low braid, and tie it off with a rubber band. Keep the rest of your hair loose and just this side of messy for an effortless, carefree look.

10. Go blonde. While redheads took center stage last fall, peroxide blonde is back in a big way this year. This bold color is perfectly suited to both longer and shorter styles-and can particularly complement the wet look and braids. Keep treated hair well hydrated and healthy with Jonathan Product Hydrating Shampoo.

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Five Skincare Routines To Make A Habit In 2010

January 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment

It’s a new year and we all have renewed energy and a fresh outlook for the months. 2010 means making positive changes in our lives – whether we’re trying to eat better, lose weight, be a better person, and more.

Since we’re all feeling invigorated to make a change why not vow to keep skin in tip top shape this year?

Here are my five skincare rules that I’m sticking to as one of my resolutions. You too should follow these five basic skincare rules for your best grade-A skin yet!

1. Never sleep with makeup! Always wash your makeup off – no matter how tired or tipsy you may be. There’s nothing worse than waking up in the morning with a blemish because makeup wasn’t removed. Wipe off your makeup every night with Natura Bisse Eye Make Up Remover.

2. Wear SPF every single minute of your life! (Okay, not literally but you get the idea). Do you hate large pores, wrinkles, and saggy skin? The sun is partly to blame for all of those wretched things. Take care of your skin by wearing a sunscreen everyday. Try Murad Resurgence Sheer Lustre Day Moisture SPF15.

3. Moisturize – duh! Hydrate your skin once a day. Not enough moisture on your face is the same as not giving your body enough water when you’re thirsty. It’s imperative to keep skin moisturized if you want it to look good for years to come. Lather on Rodial Glam Blam to feel moisturized and at your best.

4. Give your skin a treat. There’s a lot of hard work that goes into making your skin look and feel good. That’s why it’s also necessary to take it easy every once in a while and apply a face mask. Masks help cleanse skin and give it renewed look and feel. Peter Thomas Roth Sulfur Cooling Masque is designed to exfoliate and clear acne.

5. Lips matter. Your lips should not go unnoticed; they’re a part of our face after all! Just by using a cream or balm everyday really makes a difference and can help prevent premature aging. Apply Kinerase Lip Treatment at least once daily for supple and smooth puckers.

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