My wonderful beautiful readers of Makeup Minute. I have been procrastinating on this post for a few days now. I tell you this with great sadness in my heart, but today is my last day writing Makeup Minute. It was a tough decision, but there is a lot going on in my life right now and I can only focus on so many things, some being my 4 beautiful sons and own blog A Girl’s Gotta Spa! which brought me to this great company in the first place. I know that whoever will be taking my place will fill this blog with many wonderful makeup reviews and tips, I hope you will welcome her with open arms. I remember when I was first approached by b5media in the summer of 2006 to write a makeup blog for them. I was beside myself. Makeup Minute officially... [Read more]

Prescriptives Director of Artistry, Jillian Veran, graciously gave me some tips to “beat the winter blues.” The best part? Some of the products she mentioned are from their new “spring” collection that launches February 1st. Fabulous! * One problem many face during the winter is dry skin so remember to keep your skin moisturized during these harsh months. I recommend Prescriptives All You Need Moisturizers. They provide continuous moisturization for 24 hours to refuel skin throughout the day for softer, more healthy-looking skin. I also recommend Prescriptives All You Need + For Eyes to help keep the eye area hydrated, smooth and radiant during the cold winter season. [Read more] [Read more]

Robert Moulton, makeup artist and Creative Director of DEX New York, wants you to look your best this Valentine’s Day. And hey, even if you don’t have someone special to spend it with, at least you will look like you do. The sweetheart look: Eyes- Sweep a soft shimmer beige brown shadow on entire lid extending up to the crease. Suggested product: DEX’s Mineral Loose Pigment in City Brass Center Next- use a soft chocolate brown eye pencil on top and wedging between lashes, making a thicker line on outer corner, then blend top line with a soft brush. Suggested product: DEX’s Luxe Cream Eyeliner Cheeks- Use a blush in a red or pink color and apply softly with finger tips on the apple’s of cheeks. Suggested product: DEX’s... [Read more]

If we are about the same age (34 cough cough) or slightly older, then maybe your childhood was much like mine– your daily soap opera was Barbie and Ken hanging out at the Barbie house and driving around town in her Corvette. I dreamed of being as beautiful as Barbie with the perfect life. Well, we may not get the perfect life, but with the Barbie Loves Stila collection now available at Sephora, we can live out our childhood fantasies (or at least mine) and be just as glamorous as our perfect plastic idol. Barbie Loves Stila comes in several different “paint cans:” 2000 Jewel Doll (pictured), 1959 #1 Ponytail Doll, 1971 Malibu Doll, 1980 Foxy Doll, as well as a Talking Palette of eyeshadows (which really talks.) I would act... [Read more]

Benefit Cosmetics has just launched their newest sweep of color with CORALista, a warm coral pink color to brighten and bring a look of warmth to your face this winter. In collaboration with Benefit, we are giving away 3 CORALista powders! All you have to do is submit your information in the entry box below (it is not rented or sold) for your chance to win. Open to all legal US residents 18 years old +. There are no product or cash substitutes.  Retail value is $28 (each.) Giveaway begins January 21st at 8:30am EST and ends January 23rd at 8pm EST. Only one entry per person. Good luck my pretties! [Read more]