Hot Mama Daily » Black Radiance http://www.splendicity.com/hotmamadaily Beauty and Fashion Advice for Women of Color Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:49:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 The Right Shadow, Part 2 http://www.splendicity.com/hotmamadaily/the-right-shadow-part-2/ http://www.splendicity.com/hotmamadaily/the-right-shadow-part-2/#comments Tue, 17 Mar 2009 11:37:39 +0000 Tracy Hopkins http://www.splendicity.com/hotmamadaily/?p=3446 Post from: Hot Mama Daily

]]> Yesterday I gave you what I hope were helpful tips from the beauty and brains behind Thevi Cosmetics on which eye shadow shades work best for African-American women and other women of color.  But I didn’t share my favorite brands and shades.   Like Thevi, I’m a fan of gold,  golden brown, and burgundy.

In no particular order, here are my affordable picks, all available at Walgreens:

Black Radiance tk, available at Walgreens for $3.99

Black Radiance Eye Shadow Quartet in Desert Clay, available at Walgreens for $3.99

 

Iman, tk

IMAN Luxury Eye Defining Powder in Bewitched, available at Walgreens for $10.99

 

Black Radiance Velvet and Glow, available at Walgreens for $3.99

Black Radiance Velvet & Glow Color & Shimmer for Face, available at Walgreens for $3.99

 

For more tips on eye shadow and how to achieve a glamourous “Red Carpet” look, watch this video from Iman Cosmetics.

Image credit: Walgreens, Iman Cosmetics

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]]> http://www.splendicity.com/hotmamadaily/the-right-shadow-part-2/feed/ 1 Hot Mama’s Top 5 Beauty Products of 2008 http://www.splendicity.com/hotmamadaily/hot-mama%e2%80%99s-top-5-fave-beauty-products-of-2008/ http://www.splendicity.com/hotmamadaily/hot-mama%e2%80%99s-top-5-fave-beauty-products-of-2008/#comments Mon, 29 Dec 2008 14:24:07 +0000 Tracy Hopkins http://www.hotmamadaily.com/?p=2091 Post from: Hot Mama Daily

]]> The New Year is only a few days away.  That can only mean one thing — it’s time for end of the year lists.  Last week I recounted my fave and not so fave pop culture moments.  So in no particular order, it’s time to revisit my five favorite beauty products of the year:

1) Black Radiance Velvet & Glow (Color & Shimmer for the Face).

This versatile makeup is available at your local drugstore, and can be used to add color to your lips, cheeks, and eyes.  What a life saver.

2) Mariah Carey “M” and “Luscious Pink” perfumes.  These long lasting, feminine and floral scents will keep you smelling ladylike all day long.  


“M” is a deeper fragrance with hints of marshmallow, patchouli, gardenia, and Moroccan incense.  Carey describes her new fragrance, the lighter “Luscious Pink,” as “feminine, flirtatious and fun, and truly reflects where I am in my life now, after an incredible year.” 

3) Dermalogica products have been part of my skin care routine for more than a decade.  I’ve used the Anti-Bac face wash and Dermal Clay cleanser on and off to help combat adult acne.

Lately I’ve been using the Age Smart line to reduce the appearance of fine lines.  I love the Skin Resurfacing Cleanser, the Antioxidant Hydramist toner, and the Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque.  For more info go to www.dermalogica.com.

4) Karen’s Body Beautiful hair products make my hair feel cleaner than it’s ever felt, and they smell great.  

I’m fond of the Chamomile Sage Conditioning Shampoo for dryer or damaged hair, the Egyptian Musk Deep Conditioner, the daily moisturizing Hair Milk, and the Luscious Locks mask for super deep conditioning once a month.  For more info go to www.karensbodybeautiful.com.  

5) Mary-Kate and Ashley Shimmer Plus color stick came in one of the goodie bags I’m super thankful for receiving this year.  Who knew that these tiny twins know what works when it comes to makeup? 

The silver color crayon can be used as a sparkly eyeliner or eye shadow (or perhaps as a space age-y lipstick).  I’m not sure where MK and Ashley cosmetics are sold exclusively, but I’ve seen the Shimmer Plus for sale on Ebay.

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]]> http://www.splendicity.com/hotmamadaily/hot-mama%e2%80%99s-top-5-fave-beauty-products-of-2008/feed/ 1 And the Hot Mama Daily Hat Challenge Winner Is… http://www.splendicity.com/hotmamadaily/and-the-hot-mama-daily-hat-challenge-winner-is/ http://www.splendicity.com/hotmamadaily/and-the-hot-mama-daily-hat-challenge-winner-is/#comments Tue, 16 Dec 2008 04:09:25 +0000 Tracy Hopkins http://www.hotmamadaily.com/and-the-hot-mama-daily-hat-challenge-winner-is/ Post from: Hot Mama Daily

]]> Meghann Early from New York City!  For submitting her winning photos and descriptions, this Thrifty Fashionista (that’s the name of her cool blog) won a pair of “Flirty Eyelashes” and Tahitian Sunset shimmer from Tropez and “Precious Metals” eye shadow by Black Radiance.  You see mamas, you have to play to win.

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Here’s what Meghann had to say about her fave winter hats:

Blue Hat: I bought the hat at H&M it cost me $5.90. I like it because it has the pom pom in the back and the dark blue color is versatile.

Purple Hat: This one is from H&M also and it cost $0.99 (on sale in the spring time). I LOVE this hat. It’s big, so I can cover  my whole head if it’s really cold or wear it slouchy (like in the pic).  The color is beautiful and it can add a POP of color to any outfit.  And I love pops of color!

Photo credits: Meghann Early

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]]> http://www.splendicity.com/hotmamadaily/and-the-hot-mama-daily-hat-challenge-winner-is/feed/ 2 The Hot Mama Daily Hat Challenge…There’s Still Time http://www.splendicity.com/hotmamadaily/the-hot-mama-daily-hat-challengetheres-still-time/ http://www.splendicity.com/hotmamadaily/the-hot-mama-daily-hat-challengetheres-still-time/#comments Sat, 13 Dec 2008 15:18:09 +0000 Tracy Hopkins http://www.hotmamadaily.com/the-hot-mama-daily-hat-challengetheres-still-time/ Post from: Hot Mama Daily

]]> Earlier this week I issued the first “Hot Mama Daily Challenge.”  The challenge is simple. Email me a photo of you wearing your fave fashionable hat.  I set the deadline for today by noon, but I’m extending that ’til Monday at noon.

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If you want to take the challenge, email me a photo of yourself wearing your fave, funky hat.  I have a thing for slouchy, bohemian knit hats like the one Brandy is wearing in the above photo.  What’s your hat style?

Here’s your chance to flaunt your hot mama-ness. On Tuesday, I will post the best photos that are emailed to me by noon EST Monday, Dec. 15.  And as an added incentive, the best photos/descriptions will win a pair of groovy fake eyelashes, eye shadow, or lipstick from Black Radiance. 

Along with your photo, please submit the following:

Your name? Age? 

City? 

Why your hat rocks? 

Where you found it and how much it cost? 

I’m looking forward to your submissions!

Photo credit: Newscom 

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]]> http://www.splendicity.com/hotmamadaily/the-hot-mama-daily-hat-challengetheres-still-time/feed/ 1 Makeup Tips for Darker Skin Tones http://www.splendicity.com/hotmamadaily/makeup-tips-for-dark-skin/ http://www.splendicity.com/hotmamadaily/makeup-tips-for-dark-skin/#comments Fri, 05 Dec 2008 15:30:31 +0000 Tracy Hopkins http://www.hotmamadaily.com/makeup-tips-for-dark-skin/ Post from: Hot Mama Daily

]]> African American women often have a hard time finding the right makeup.  Some brands that shall remain nameless give us a gray or orange finish.  So it’s important to find the perfect foundation, powder, blush and eye shadow to compliment your complexion. Often that means blending a couple different shades to customize your doll face.

A few of my go-to brands for quality foundation and press powder are Black Radiance and Black Opal, found in your local drugstore, and Clinique and Christian Dior, found in your local department store.

And when it comes to eye shadow and blush, I can always count on Wet n Wild and Black Radiance.  For lipstick and lip gloss, I’m fond of Boots No. 7, MAC, and Revlon in sheer and warm, rich shades. 

But when you have adult acne and dark spots, applying makeup can get even trickier.  For professional tips on concealing acne and dark spots on darker skin tones, I found this helpful video on TotalBeauty.com.  

So watch and learn. 

 

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Looking fierce in fuschia, Christina Aguilera is red-carpet ready with the latest trend in lip color.  Hot pink.  Are you ready to be pretty in pink?

Try it for yourself with these chic, affordable shades:

Black Radiance Perfect Tone Lip Color in Purple Passion, $.99get-attachmentaspx.gif   

Wet n Wild Silk Finish Lipstick in Noveau Pink, $.99 get-attachmentaspx.jpeg  

Tropez Moisturizing Lipstick in Palatial Pink, $.99get-attachment-2aspx.jpeg

Wet n Wild, Black Radiance, and Tropez can be found at drugstores nationwide.

Photo Credits: Newscom, Cmmpr.com

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