Naturally Beauty Collection & After Christmas sale by TooFaced!

Hey everyone,
Too Faced is officially launching Spring 2012 Natural Beauty Collection on Toofaced.com this Thursday 12/22/11!!!

We’ve also introduced the first in a new series called ‘Mystery out of Makeup’ on YouTubewhere Creative Director, Jerrod Blandino, walks you through everything you need to look…

More exciting Too Faced news:

Our annual After-Christmas Sale starts December 26^th through January 4^th! …get what youreally wanted for Christmas on TooFaced.com!

Here are some beautiful graphics you are welcome to include on your blogs to tell friends about our SALE!

So girls what you you getting for yourselves??

Liz Earle Sheer Skin Tint- Review, swatches & photos

Liz Earle recently launched it's Sheer Skin Tint which is it's first step in 'COLOR'. Many of you might have used this skin tint already & there have been a number of reviews on many blogs. I've always loved using Liz earle skin care products, & I was very excited to know that they have launched something in their makeup range as well. But donno why I hadn't used this till now but surprisingly a few days ago, I found this in my mailbox!! Maybe some sort of a Christmas gift in advance from Liz Earle!  

Anyways, let's move on to see what are my thoughts about Liz Earle Sheer Skin tint.

Liz Earle Sheer Skin Tint

It is more of a tinted moisturizer, which can be used to give a natural glow to your face & hide light imperfections as well. Has SPF 15 & consists of many useful ingredients.

A Christmas gift!!

What Liz Earle says..

The perfect way to enhance your skin. Our rich and creamy, yet lightweight formula leaves all skin types looking naturally dewy, even and radiant. With mineral UV SPF15, it’s enriched with our own blend of natural source vitamin E, borage and avocado, specially selected to work in harmony with our skincare range.

Net weight

40 ml

Price

GBP 21/ $33/ INR 1700 ~

Shades available

Sheer skin tint is available in three shades- 

Bare 01, Beige 02, Beach 03

Ingredients

Aqua (water), Cyclopentasiloxane, C12-15 Alkyl benzoate, Zinc oxide, Titanium dioxide, Sorbitol, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 dimethicone, Isononyl isononanoate, Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, Talc, Disteardimonium hectorite, Sodium chloride, Squalane, Borago officinalis (borage) seed oil, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Propylene glycol, Alumina, Aluminum stearate, Silica, Isostearic acid, Stearic acid, Aluminum hydroxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sodium dehydroacetate, Methicone, Tocopherol (vitamin E), Persea gratissima (avocado) oil, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Methylparaben, +/- CI 77891 (titanium dioxide), CI 77491 (iron oxides), CI77492 (iron oxides), CI77499 (iron oxides).

Packaging

The packaging is really beautiful & elegant. The outer carton is Navy blue in color & has the shade name & number stuck at the back bottom side. The inner tube is shiny navy blue in shade & looks really beautiful! On opening the twist cap, there is a nozzle through which small amount of contents can be pushed out. Very convenient to use & travel friendly as well!

In the mirror of my own experience

I've used many liquid foundations from various brands, most of them having medium-high coverage. Yet I wanted to try one like a tinted moisturizer, which would give light-medium coverage & something that i could apply anytime I go shopping or for a small occasion. I had read many reviews about this skin tint from Liz Earle & wanted to try it. This Christmas, Liz Earle was really kind enough to provide me with this Sheer Skin tint & I've already mentioned that finding it in my mailbox was really astonishing & unexpected! Although I haven't used it on my face as yet, but I really liked the effect it gave to my skin on swatching. It glides into the skin quickly giving an even glow without leaving any dry patches. It is also capable of hiding small imperfections on the skin & a great fact about this tint is that it gives more coverage than a tinted moisturizer. Feels really light weight on the skin & gives a feeling that nothing has been used on the skin!   The texture is very moisturizing also & no other moisturizer is required underneath. Sheer Skin tint also has SF 15 so, you may skip a sunscreen.

Good points

Love the beautiful packaging which is so easy to use and very travel friendly.

The texture is moisturizing but never feels greasy after applying.

It gives a light and beautiful coverage to the skin.

Perfect for daily use.

Blends very nicely and looks like a part of the skin.

Very light weight.

Conceals the light spots on the skin.

Has SPF 15.

Bad points

May not be suitable for super oily skin.

Limited shades available.

Finally...

Overall it's a great daily wear tint & I would love using it often as if also contains useful ingredients which'll not harm the skin at all. Another fab Liz Earle product!!! I would love the fact if they launch more products in their makeup range...isn't it?

Rating

4.5/5

Recommendation

Yes of course! I would highly recommend this lovely product to all my readers!

Disclaimer- Product sent by PR. Opinions expressed are 100% honest & original.

Adorn Perfect Pout Mineral Nude Lipstick- Review, Swatches and FOTD

Hello beautiful ladies,

Light color lipsticks are my passion and even a weakness. I have a good collection of light lip colors.Most of then are pinks or light browns. I love nude lipsticks too but my nude collection is not big so this time I added a new nude color lipstick from Adorn Minerals in it. I noticed that every nude color gives me a different effect. I never used Adorn Minerals lipstick before so I was quite excited to see its effect on me...hey but first I want to write a review of this lipstick for you.

Adorn Perfect Pout Mineral Lipstick

The lipstick is completely nude in color but it looks a lovely combination of pink and nude which is really beautiful and different from other nude lipsticks.

Skin Care Tips for Fall (Guest Post)

Skin Care Tips For Fall 2011

The cool weather affects your skin differently and to make your skin glow as it did in
summer, you must switch to new skin care products that are much more suitable for
the cooler season. Given below are few skin care tips for Fall 2011 following which
you can be sure that your skin gets the same love that it got in summer.

Replace your summer lotions with oil-based creams - The cooler weather
leaves skin drier and therefore, you must now replace your summer creams
with other lotions and creams that contain hydrating oil. Your skin will be
protected against the moisture stealing weather.

1. Use Oil-based scrubs – It is essential to exfoliate regularly in the winter
season too. Using oil-based scrubs ensures that your skin gets the goodness of
oil and is exfoliated too.

2. Moisturize everyday - When the leaves change color, your skin begins to
lose its moisture too. Fall is also the time when the air from the heaters dries
skin causing it to flake. Protect it using a good shielding lotion that helps skin
to maintain its natural oil barrier thereby retaining the moisture and oils in it.
Moisturize well everyday to keep it soft and glowing.

3.Use a Sunscreen – Just because the sun is not as scorching in winter as it used
to be in summer, it is no reason for you to stop using sunscreen. The winter
sun is just as potent. Use a sunscreen with SPF of at least 15 to keep your skin
protected against the harmful radiations of sun.

4.Nourishing Cream for hands and feet – Don’t forget your hands and feet
that do so much of your work. Keep them moisturized with a nourishing
lotion. Your feet too develops cracks that can be painful is not treated
immediately. Massage them with a cuticle cream that moisturizes your feet.
To make you own intensive care moisturizing lotion for hands and feet take a
lemon and squeeze its juice in plain yogurt. Massage your hands and feet well
with it. Leave it on for ten minutes and then rise it. Follow it with a nourishing
cream.


5. Body Lotion – Summer sees most people use body lotion and washes with
fragrances. These fragrances are made from chemicals that dry skin. Replace
your fragrant body wash with a natural wash that moisturizes and hydrates
skin. You can make your own body wash scrub by mixing a cup of sugar
and half cup of extra virgin olive oil and scrubbing your body with it. It will
exfoliate and pamper your skin.

6. Lips – Don’t forget your lips, which become chapped in the cool weather.
Apply lip balm as many times as you need in a day to keep them moisturized.

7. Apart from these, you must not forget to drink plenty of water even if you do not feel
thirsty. Give yourself homemade facials using pumpkin and other natural ingredients
and keep your skin glowing in the Fall.

Post by Guest Blogger Brenda Lyttle

*Images from Google

Essence- Legends of sky-Preview

essence trend edition “legends of the sky”

I want to go away, I want to fly away! With the new " legends of sky" trend 

edition, essence is taking off to dizzying heights in January 2012! Not only will you find

unlimited freedom above the clouds, but also the coolest looks for adventurous aviator

girls! The new brown and khaki shades for your eyes, lips and nails look ultra-cool with a

sweet retro-glam wave in your hair. Get in the spirit of adventure and share a love of

liberty with the hip 40’s look made by essence!

essence legends of the sky - eyeshadow palette

Eight legendary colors – you don’t need more than that for the ultimate

retro style! Technology meets trend when the various eyeshadow

textures ranging from pearly to semi-matt to matt fall into the hands of

creative stylistas. The practical applicator ensures a perfect application

and makes it easy to achieve great finishes and awesome color effects

on your eyelids. Comes in a gorgeous vintage metal box in the color

combination 01 from zero to hero. Around 3.79 €*.

essence legends of the sky – liner and shadow stick

Final call – for the lightest and most nonchalant eye make-up look of the

season! This liner offers twice the fun: one end has an eyeshadow stick

– totally practical with a retractable mine - that conjures-up shimmering

effects on your eyelids to complement the accurate, long-lasting eyeliner

on the other end. The result: eyes so gorgeous, the whole world will be

flying loops in the sky! Available in 01 biplane’s flight, 02 like leo’s pilot

jacket and 03 i am a viator. Around 2.79 €*.

essence legends of the sky - lipstick

A creamy application, a gentle scent and all-in-all, a stylish high-flyer:

the two irresistible lipstick shades in pearl tones will turn the airfield into

a catwalk so every lady-pilot can show off her cool style in even the

stormiest weather! Available in 01 i am a viator and 02 flying higher.

Around 1.99 €*.

essence legends of the sky – powder blush

Fasten your seatbelts please and let’s head up into the air! The most

gorgeous accessory an adventuress can possibly have is a touch of

apricot on her cheeks. This delicate powder blush settles on your skin

softly and has a pleasant airy feel. For a fresh and radiant complexion!

Available in 01 no better way to sky. Around 2.49 €*.

essence legends of the sky – nail polish

No matter whether you’re flying long distance, making a short stop over

or conquering new air space – the legendary, long-lasting essence nail

polish can handle even the most daring maneuvers! The subtle colors

ranging from khaki to apricot have great coverage so that this polish can

break all records in terms of style! Available in 01 i wear my flying

goggles at night, 02 like leo’s pilot jacket, 03 i am a viator, 04 no better

way to sky, 05 take my red way and 06 flying higher. Around 1.79 €*.

essence legends of the sky – ring

You definitely need this accessory if you want to catch the attention of

cute pilots and wave a ladylike “goodbye” at the gate: the cool ring

perfectly complements your legends of the sky style and is sure to fit

every style-pilot thanks to the stretch band. Available in 01 stretch me if

you can. Around 2.99 €*.

essence “legends of the sky” will be available in stores in January 2012.

* recommended retail price

So girls what is your favorite?

Liz Earle Mineral Sun Cream- Review, photos

I have been highly impressed by Liz Earle skin care products. I have found their products quite impressive till now so when they asked me to try out their Mineral Sun Cream, I agreed without hesitation. I was sent this Sun Cream a month ago. I wanted to give it some time to get some effects from it and now I'm ready to write its review.

Liz Earle Mineral Sun Cream SPF20

It's a sunscreen to save our skin from the harmful sun's rays. After applying your regular moisturizer, you can apply this cream for making a thin shield between the sun and your skin.

What Liz Earle says...

Designed to reflect rather than absorb harmful UVA and UVB rays, we consider mineral sun creams to be the safest for your skin and less likely to cause sensitivity. Using cutting-edge technology, we’ve created a new and improved formulation that is light, non-whitening and easy to apply, offering great protection for the face and body. Perfect for all the family – including those with sensitive skin.

Weight

It comes in two size tube.150 ml and 30 ml tube as well.

Price

150 ml tube  £19.25

30 ml  £6.75

Ingredients

Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Citrus aurantium amara (orange) flower water, Zinc oxide, Titanium dioxide, Aqua (water), Glycerin, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Vitellaria paradoxa (shea butter), Cetearyl alcohol, Cetearyl glucoside, Lactic acid, Tocopherol (vitamin E), Panthenol, Punica granatum (pomegranate) seed extract, Camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract, Sorbitan olivate, Sorbitan palmitate, p-Anisic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Glyceryl caprylate, Sodium lactate, Alumina, Aluminum stearate, Xanthan gum, Isostearic acid, Methylisothiazolinone, Benzoic acid, Dehydroacetic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyaminopropyl biguanide.

Packaging

The sun cream comes in a light purple sturdy and practical plastic tube with flip- flop cap. The packaging is cute and easy to carry out.

Texture

The texture is thick and a bit sticky. It's quite like tinted sunscreen. It can even cover your light spots because the shade of the cream is light beige.

In the mirror of my own experience

I have been a fan of Liz Earle products & have great expectations with all it's products. The texture of this sunscreen is thick and takes some time to blend well. You'll have to make sure that it has blended well while applying to avoid that white sunscreen cast. At first I applied it when the weather was quite warm, I loved its smell & the texture too is not much sticky. For winters it's really good & it moisturizes the skin also. The problem with this cream is that it has SPF20 which is not sufficient in a warm country like India. I think Liz Earle should increase the SPF to 30 to 40. However It's a mineral sunscreen full of beneficial ingredients. So ladies who find their skin exhibiting sensitivity to chemical sunscreens could surely go for this cream. It never broke me out while I've been using it. 

Good points

Nice sturdy packaging, travel friendly.

It's totally a mineral sunscreen with very useful ingredients.

It can cover light spot on the skin like a light tinted moisturizer.

A tiny amount is enough to cover up the whole face and neck.

It hasn't broken me out ever.

Very goof for the chilly weather.

Bad points

The texture is a bit thick.

You have to blend it properly. Don't apply it while you are in a hurry.

SPF is not enough for my country.

Finally....

Overall it's a good product, but not as awesome as other Liz Earle's products. I love the light texture of this sunscreen which didn't make my skin oily and gets absorbed it quickly. Apart from this I would love a sunscreen with high SPF. In India the weather is very hot sometimes so a high SPF sunscreen is necessary to save our skin from the hot sunrays.

Rating

3.80/5

Recommendation

The ladies who have sensitive skin and want to stay away from chemical sunscreen should try it once especially in the cold weather of India.

Availability

This sunscreen can be purchased from Liz Earle website.