Thursday, May 21, 2009

Get Pretty In 7 Minutes With Cargo's New 7 In 7 Kit

You can get out the door and look pretty in 7 minutes flat, with Cargo's new 7 in 7 kit.

Now that's what we call using your beauty time wisely!

We've written about Cargo makeup before, and we adore this Canadian cosmetics company for its really good makeup, easy-to-follow applications, and great value.

In the new 7 in 7 kit, you are getting $170 worth of Cargo cosmetics for the budget-savings price of only $59. And these are 7 full-size Cargo best-sellers.

Here's what you get:

CARGO 7 in 7 Kit - (Application instructions are included with a convenient static-cling decal that you can stick on your bathroom mirror).
OneBase™ (02)
Essential Palette (Warm Neutral)
Eye Pencil (Brown)
Lash Activator
BeachBlush™ (Sunset Beach)
Reverse Lip Liner (01)
Classic Lip Gloss with Timestrip Technology (Tobago)

The kit is available in 3 shades:

Light medium
Warm medium
Deep medium


Nothing too loud or over-the-top in this Cargo makeup kit. Just warm and natural colors to give you a polished, pretty look as you head out the door.

For more information, visit, http://www.sephora.com/. And by the way, this item ships for free!

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Sacha Cosmetics Perfect For Yellow Based Complexions


Are you wearing the perfect foundation shade for your skin tone?

We will be honest here. Unless you have a professional makeup artist at your side, picking the right foundation shade is very difficult. And if you have a yellow-based complexion, it's even tougher, because there aren't too many yellow-based foundations being offered these days.

Thank goodness for Sacha Cosmetics. The company has been chosen in the past, as the 'official cosmetics for the Miss Universe and Miss USA Pageants'. And those beautiful participants always look so gorgeous, their skin and makeup flawless.

So what does yellow-based foundation have to do with a woman's makeup? Plenty, if you realize that the majority of us do have yellow in our complexions. According to the Sacha Cosmetics website:

"Most Caucasian and all Asian, African and Latin women do have yellow skin undertones."



And the website offers a wide variety of makeup, including lip glosses and eye shadows. The Sacha Cosmetics people also give you valuable advice when it comes to choosing the perfect foundation:

"Apply foundation evenly along the jaw line and blend. The foundation should perfectly match the color of your neck without any silica residue. Testing our Sacha foundation on the back of the palm is also a quick substitute, though not as accurate as the jaw line test!"






Should every woman wear foundation?

Most makeup artists say, yes, even if your skin is almost flawless. First of all, foundation covers imperfections and also adds a bit of warmth to your complexion. And it also provides protection from the strong rays of the sun.

But you don't have to pile gobs of makeup on. There is a right foundation for all types of skin--oily, dry, mature, young, large pores, blemishes, scars, rosacea, etc:

"If you have fairly flawless skin, go right ahead and wear our liquid foundation. If you have normal to dry skin and require extra coverage, our Cream Foundation will be perfect for you. If you have normal to oily skin, then we recommend our Dual Activ Powder Foundation. If you have severely blemished skin, then we recommend our Kamaflage Foundation."

For more information, visit their website at http://www.sachacosmetics.com/.

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

How To Quickly Tighten Sagging Neck With 3-Step Routine


The neck is a delicate area of skin. It receives its share of sun damage through the years. And it can show quite a bit of aging in the way of loose skin, neck creases, and general sagging.

The neck needs lots of tender loving care, and many of us ignore this region to concentrate on our faces. And that is where we lose the ball. In other words, we should all develop a neck skin care routine when we are young. Yes, in your 20s would be a good time to begin. And even if you are in your 70s, it is never too late to stop further damage from the sun, or just general aging.

So we are suggesting a simple and effective 3-step routine for the neck. Just 3 products, used daily, can help tighten this beautiful area of your body. And the experts at SkinBiology.com can help you get there.

Dr. Loren Pickart, a skin pioneer and biochemist, has developed these wonderful beauty products that are available at his website, http://www.skinbiology.com/. And he assures you, that you can smooth and tighten your neck.

1. Super GHK Copper Cream or Copper Peptide Serum ($33.95).
Apply a light amount to the neck skin in the morning.
2. Emu Oil S ($29.95).
Apply a thin layer on top of the copper peptides for moisture and a tightening effect


3. Exfol Cream ($14.95)
Apply the exfoliator at night.
As Dr. Pickart explains at his website, this small 3-step routine:

"Smooth and tighten neck skin while diminishing creases with the use of strong skin remodeling copper peptide products, such as CP Serum, TriReduction Cream, or Protect & Restore BND Cream.
It is also important to follow up with the consistent use of a reasonably strong hydroxy acid, such as Exfol Cream or LacSal Cream, for exfoliation.
Copper peptides help trigger the signal for repair in the skin which makes our products especially successful for reducing hyperpigmented neck lines or neck creases, tightening sagging neck skin, and improving overall elasticity in this very important, delicate skin area. Those with sensitive skin should always start off with Super GHK-Copper Cream first."

Monday, May 18, 2009

Want Big, Full Angelina Jolie Lips? Apply This And Grow!

Big, full Angelina Jolie lips. Sure, those lips are sexy. Are they 100% natural? Who knows.

We'd all be fools if we said we didn't want at least plumper lips than we have at the moment. And yet, how do we achieve them without the sharp pain from a collagen-filled needle?

Hmmm. That's the question: Is there a way to achieve bigger, fuller lips the natural way?

The makers of Cushy Lips, say, yes, you can!!

We haven't tried the product yet, but we are intrigued. The price isn't that bad, either, $19.95 for a full month's supply. Plus there is a 100% money back guarantee.

If you've tried lip plumpers, there are probably a gazillion on the market and many are highly priced. Some work well. Others do not and merely sting your lips with some bizarre synthetic formula. Others dry out your lips making them feel very uncomfortable.

What's so special about Cushy Lips?

According to the information we found, the product is made with natural ingredients. And what you get is a lip plumper and lip gloss-all-in-one.

The formula is safe and easily absorbable. It includes macadamia oil, castor oil, menthol, and vitamin E. Cushy Lips is a product that moisturizes and leaves lips very soft.

We learned more from writer Blake Allen
http://ezinearticles.com/?Cushy-Lips---Lip-Plumper-Superstar&id=1616471

"CushyLips will give both an immediate and lasting plumping effect to the lips. Women should use this lip plumper twice a day for maximum results, applying the lip-plumper first and then the lip gloss for added moisture and color. Within several weeks, they usually see an average increase of 1-3 mm to their lips. Another benefit to using CushyLips is that the plumper's increase of blood flow causes lips to appear pinker. With continued use, lips may appear so pink that women decide to discard their lipsticks."

We're not promising you huge lips, and we can't exactly give you 100% Angelina Jolie lips, but the product appears to give you fuller lips in a natural way. So it seems like a simpler, safer way to achieve a sexier set of lips.

For more information on Cushy Lips, visit their website: http://www.cushylips.com/.

Sunday, May 17, 2009

LA Stylist To The Stars Ken Paves Knows A Cheap Great Hairbrush


His clients are A-listers. People like Jennifer Lopez and Jessica Simpson. And it would be no surprise that a super stylist like Ken Paves would use only the best and most expensive styling tools to create the unforgettable manes of Hollywood.

But there have been times when Ken Paves has lost his luggage, or some of his hair essentials never made it to a photo shoot. And that is when he has had to pick some cheaper hair tools.

We have learned from InStyle magazine, that Ken Paves loves to visit beauty emporium ULTA, and stock up on some of the cheaper but great hairstyling needs.


Today, we are looking at one of the most important hair tools-----the hairbrush.

Let's be honest, a fine hairbrush is key to a beautiful head of hair. It adds body, shine, and strength to your hair. And the right hairbrush stimulates blood flow to the scalp which increases blood flow to the hair roots.

Ken Paves' pick for a cheap, great hairbrush:

DCNL Porcupine Cushion Hairbrush ($24.99, ULTA stores and at Ulta.com)
http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?skuId=2114612&productId=xlsImpprod620022&navAction=push&navCount=1&categoryId=cat120074#details

He loves this good-looking brush with the bright red cushion. " Works just as well as other mixed-bristle brushes that are far more expensive," Ken Paves says.

The DCNL Porcupine Cushion Hairbrush features nylon bristles with boar bristles.

And right now, you can pick up the hairbrush at Ulta.com for only $19.99 with their 20% off promo code 27164.

Hairbrushes can be quite expensive. And this cute red-cushioned number closely resembles the famous Mason Pearson Boar Bristle & Nylon Hairbrush for $169. It might not be as durable as the Mason Pearson, but it can get the job done.

Times are tough these days, and we're all looking for beauty bargains. And if LA's Ken Paves says this is a very decent hairbrush, we believe him.

Saturday, May 16, 2009

Maxim Men Like Megan Fox And Women Want Her Eyes


Actress Megan Fox is quite a stunning woman, and apparently most men would agree. The men's Maxim magazine has just revealed its Top 100 hot women for 2009. And we are not surprised that Megan Fox is on the very short top of the list. Actually, she placed 2nd, but who's counting?

Men love Megan Fox, and women want her sexy eyes.

We can't hand over her smoky eyes to you, but, we can give you some makeup brands she wears. And then you can create your own sexy eyes. Take a look at the first photo of Megan at the 2009 Golden Globes Awards show with her elegant and modern take on the french twist.

Here's the makeup her artist used:

Eyes: Diorshow mascara in Brown, Dior 2-Colour Eyeshadow in Nude Look, Dior Eye Show in #622, Dior Night Diamond as highlighter
Face: Dior Night Diamond to highlight Megan’s face; Dior Pro Cheeks in Hip Peach for blush
Lips: Dior Addict High Shine Lipstick in Nude Silhouette #214

Meantime, if that's just too much time in front of the mirror, you can get amazing, Megan Fox eyes, with one simple beauty product: a great kohl pencil. And of course, some mascara to further enhance the eye shape and show off those long, dark lashes.

And we have found a super eye pencil to get the job done. We discovered this cool kohl pencil from a beauty website called Ask a Makeup Guru. And it's a wonderful buy, according to Danica Jardien:

Stila Eye Kajal $18.00, at your local Ulta or Sephora or major department store.

According to Danica Jardien, this Stila pencil glides along the eyes smoothly and will give you those sexy, smoky Megan Fox eyes.

To learn more about Stila Eye Kajal, visit Danica's website:
http://askamakeupguru.com/blog/tag/megan-fox-eye-makeup/

Friday, May 15, 2009

Take Celeb Derm Dr. Brandt Home With You, Almost


He's a celebrity dermatologist. And he is rumored to have recently placed some Sculptra into the legendary face of Madonna, to enhance her striking features and add strategically-balanced volume to keep her forever youthful.

We're talking about Miami and New York City-based Dr. Fredric Brandt. He has the fine skills of an artist and can create quite a younger appearance by using Botox, Restylane, Sculptra, and other products for non-invasive procedures.

But if you can't get to this skin pioneer, you can "take the doctor home with you."

Dr. Brandt has some wonderful beauty treatments you can use to protect your skin and restore its youthful appearance. His website, http://www.drbrandtskincare.com/ is an excellent place to learn about your individual skin care needs. And what we like about Dr. Brandt is his integrity. He stands behind his products and he invites the customer to ask any questions he or she might have, and includes the phone number and address to his Miami practice.

His skin care lines might be a little high in cost, but the beauty treatments are very good and you see results that are real. In fact, Dr. Brandt's 'House Calls' products are quite popular, because these special items have been formulated to 'mimic' the very same office procedures he is famous for.

There are 5 House Calls treatments in this particular line:

1. Dr. Brandt Microdermabrasion Body ($45). A new, super exfoliating cream for the body.

2. Dr. Brandt Microdermabrasion ($75). A very effective skin polisher for the face and neck.

3. Dr. Brandt Crease Release ($150), Made with GABA complex, helps to relax expression lines. Smooths over deep wrinkles. This is one of his celebrity favorites.

4. Dr. Brandt Contour Effects ($185). This is a nourishing cream that plumps and firms the skin, giving it a youthful buoyancy.

5. Dr. Brandt Laser-a-Peel System ($75). A 2-part treatment that tightens pores and improves the skin's elasticity. Made with lactic acid, glycolic acid and QuSome.