I’m a sucker for a beauty product with multiple uses and Jemma Kidd’s new Mannequin Skin Illuminating Concealer fits the bill.
Jemma Kidd’s signature collection is sold at luxury boutiques, but this dual ended illuminating cream and stick concealer is a Target exclusive.
While I find both ends useful, the illuminating cream is a particularly nice formula…not too shimmery or glittery, just the perfect bit of light to add to the inner and outer corners of your eye. The concealer is a light, creamy formula that covers nicely, however I needed to layer over a primer to avoid creasing.
The packaging on Mannequin …read more

Sue Devitt is one of my favorite luxe yet under-the-radar makeup brands. Founded by an Australian makeup artist, every product in the line includes amazing treatment ingredients.  Take the thick, richly pigmented Eye Intensifier Pencils.
These eyeliners glide on smoothly for fool-proof application thanks to the inclusion of  Nylon-12, which expands and contracts with facial movements without cracking. What does that really mean? Eyeliner lasts all day without creasing!

If you’re tempted to give these a go or if you have an eyeliner-loving beauty on your holiday list this year, check out this season’s limited edition Eye Intensifier Pencil trio. With three …read more

Tonight, the gracious team at Crest invited me to a memorable dinner at Abe & Arthur’s.  Hosted by actress Malin Ackerman (The Proposal, 27 Dresses + more!), we kicked off the holiday season with some yummy eats, delicious cocktails and of course, some girl talk about fashion and beauty.

While Malin claimed to be the opposite of a girly-girl, she’s definitely doing a few things right when it comes to beauty.  First and foremost, she said, “No makeup can do what sleep and hydration can.” I must agree wholeheartedly – get your beauty rest and drink up, ladies!
Of course, Malin is a …read more

This season, tarte is celebrating Holiday with another version of their annual, best-selling palette – and this time, it’s 30% bigger, with an extra 16 eyeshadows.

This year’s  bejeweled treasure chest kit with mirror includes:

16 all new shimmering tarte eyeshadows
16 all new matte tarte eyeshadows
16 all new lipglosses
tarte’s mineral powder bronzer in park ave princess
all new soft pink luminizer
four new powder blushes

As far as I’m concerned, palettes like this one make amazing gifts for any beauty-loving girl – and tarte’s is a great value at just $52.
That said, if palettes aren’t your ‘thang,’ tarte has two other gift sets, including crown jewels …read more

We’ve already talked a lot about some of the gorgeous collections available at department stores counters for Holiday but if you’re looking for a quick and inexpensive beauty pick-me-up, don’t forget to check your local drugstore for seasonal faves too.
One of the best drugstore lines in my opinion is Milani Cosmetics.  Affordably priced and fun, I always find something to love in the collection and this season is no different thanks to the new limited edition Rock & Glow compacts.  These quads offer up four all-over glitter creams that are great for highlighting the eye area for added sparkle.
There are three …read more

Believe it or not, I firmly believe that blush is the single beauty item that makes the biggest difference in my day to day look. And while I flit around from brand to brand or cream to powder, I tend to stick with just a handful of colors that work for me, in particular, a true pink.
My latest blush find is Anastasia’s Blush Quad. This sleek silver palette houses four feminine and flattering pinks.  The powders are finely milled and apply beautifully, while the compact is a dream to tuck in your bag or travel with. My fave hue is …read more

The holidays are still several weeks away (thankfully…there’s so much to do!) but I’m already firmly in the spirit of things. In fact, I just snagged four new ornaments at Anthropologie yesterday – one of my fave resources for cute, quirky holiday decor each year. But I digress.  Today, I wanted to share a bit of holiday news from professional makeup line TEMPTU which is newly and conveniently sold at Sephora stores.
On tap for the Holidays this season from TEMPTU are the ADORN Temporary Tattoo Kits. You may not know this (I didn’t) but the brand is actually a long-time industry …read more

Thanks to everyone who entered last week’s Walmart beauty giveaway.  It was the most successful contest ever at Makeup Minute with over 280 entries! And with no further adieu….drumroll, please…congrats to Heidi Gall, whose comment was selected via Random.org as the winner.
Heidi, I’ll email you shortly for your address – hope you enjoy the Olay Regenerist and all of the other goodies!

Stay tuned for more giveaways on Makeup Minute, coming soon!

“Perfect” is among the most overused words in beauty marketing and beauty writing – I’m guilty of using and abusing the adjective myself.  But today, I was introduced to Per-fekt, the proper noun and that’s a whole new ball game.
The first Per-fekt product that I’ve tested (there are just three in the line) is coincidentally the newest, the Eye Perfection Gel. This treatment/primer/concealer/brightener (no, really…it effectively acts as all of those things) enhances the delicate under-eye area with the most natural look imaginable.

So what does that really mean? Well, effectively, Eye Perfection Gel smoothes the skin, provides minimal coverage, treats puffiness and …read more

Our friends at Stila have really made a play in social media in recent months (you can follow them on Twitter here) and now, they’re merging beauty and technology with the launch of the NEW Makeup Player.

Part makeup case, part media player docking station with speakers, this portable vanity blends cutting edge technology with Pro Artist expertise, giving you the tricks and tools to create your own looks, on demand.
Downloadable mobile tutorials are available from www.stilabeautytube.com; to replicate the look, simply dock your device into the Makeup Player and unleash your inner artist with the press of a button. Once your …read more