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Dove Invigorating Dry Shampoo Review

I Bought It

By Wendy Larson

… and a couple of dry shampoo tips.

I’m a fan of dry shampoos. They’re great for refreshing second/third day hair so you don’t have to shampoo so much and they’re fantastic for adding a little grip and texture to the hair for updos.

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I recently picked up a can of Dove Invigorating Dry Shampoo. Let me tell you I have a new holy grail! It sops up oil, adds texture and body, and smells like angels. The scent is a long lasting, strong floral, which I will admit you should probably avoid if strong florals give you headaches. It is mostly colorless, though if you use too much there is a white cast- easily brushed out though.

Quick dry shampoo tips-

· Spray it in before bed. It soaks all the oil up while you sleep and saves a whole bunch of time that you would have spent brushing any white powder out.

· If you spend any time in around smelly environments that trap their stink in your hair (fast food workers, bartenders, athletes) find a dry shampoo whose scent you like and take advantage of the perfumey quality.

· Spritz your clean hair to add body and hold a ponytail holder or bobby pins in place.

· If you have dark hair and brushing out the product isn’t getting the white out, a quick squirt of hairspray on the white parts followed by a quick brush out will usually fix it.

The Beauty Blog Coalition’s Spring $500 Giveaway!

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The Beauty Blog Coalition is a group of Beauty Bloggers who work to bring you the latest on all things beauty. This spring we have collaborated to put together a giveaway of $500. Follow the Rafflecopter instructions below to enter. Giveaway is open to international participants.

Here is a list of the member’s participating in the current giveaway – be sure to check them out for some enjoyable reading:

Blushing Basics
PolishGalore
Clumps of Mascara
Justina’s Gems
Beyond Beauty Lounge
Beauty 101
Cosmetics Aficionado
Just For Trendy Girls
Peek & Ponder
Pretty In Pink
Aquaheart’s Obsessions
InTruBeauty
Beauty Info Zone
Moxie Reviews
Prime Beauty
Midnight Manicures
Geniabeme
Blushing Noir
Beauty by Miss L
Peace Love Lipgloss
TheFabZilla
polarbelle
My Highest Self
MinaSlater.com – Fabulous Awesomeness
george&bear
Lipgloss Break
Painted Ladies

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Press Sample I Bought It

By Sheila Arkee

A look on the lighter side. Sometimes subtle is just what you need. :)

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Face

Hourglass Primer No. 28

Rimmel Clean Finish Foundation #420

Painted Earth HD Concealer in Light Peach

MAC Blot Powder in Medium/Dark

IMAN Afterglow Blush/Bronzer/Highlight

Eyes

Base: Prestige Primed & Ready

Lid: BFTE Salted Caramel

Outer Corner: L’Oreal Infallible Eyeshadow in Cherie Merie

Browbone: MAC Ricepaper

Liner: Urban Decay Demolition

Brows: Make Up For Ever Aqua Brow #15

Mascara: L’Oreal Voluminous Power Volume

Lips

Milani Nude Lip Liner

Anastasia Hydrafull Lip Gloss in Maggie May

Swatching Sunday: MAC Coppering and L’Oreal Cherie Merie

Press Sample I Bought It

By Sheila Arkee

L’Oreal Infallible Eyeshadow in Cherie Merie and MAC Coppering. I thought they were dupes, but Cherie Merie is a tad lighter.

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MAC Coppering and L’oreal Cherie Merie

MAC Coppering and L'oreal Cherie Merie

MAC Coppering and L’oreal Cherie Merie

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Press Sample I Bought It

By Sheila Arkee

I see many looks with Urban Decay’s Moondust shadow in Zodiac in my near future. Here’s the first, with a heaping dose of silver!

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Face

Lumene BB Cream Shade 2

Painted Earth HD Concealer in Light Peach

CoverGirl + Olay Pressed Powder in Light/Medium

Nars Crazed Blush

Girlactik Cabo Bronzer

Eyes

Base: Prestige Primed & Ready

Lid: Sugarpill Tiara

Outer Corner: Urban Decay Zodiac

Browbone: Urban Decay Sin

Liner (upper lid): DHC Liquid Eyeliner EX

Liner (lower lid): MAC Powersurge

Brows: Sante America Brow Pencil and Anastasia Caramel Brow Tint

Mascara: Make Up For Ever Smoky Lash

Lips

Milani All Natural Lip Liner

Anastasia Hydrafull Lipgloss in Maggie May

I’m In A State Of Awestruck Wonder With Urban Decay’s Moondust Eyeshadow in Zodiac

I Bought It

By Sheila Arkee

Having been entrenched in the beauty industry for as long as I have, there are few occasions when I come across products that truly make world spin. That would be the case with Urban Decay’s new Moondust eyeshadow in Zodiac. I mean, just look at it!

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Spectacular! There really is no way to do this shimmering, 3D, multicolored shadow any justice. It’s green, it’s blue, it’s irridescent, and it’s an extremely richly pigmented shadow. In fact, I would say these brand new shadows more akin to a pressed pigment.

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There are seven Moondust shadows and I chose Zodiac as my first mainly because I was blinded by its gorgeousness.

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The shadow glides onto your skin and blends beautifully, which is a huge plus. One thing to watch out for, though, is the fair amount of fall out that occurs upon application. I did not experience any problems removing the shadow, and found it came off without any problem.

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Urban Decay Moondust shadows retail for $20 and are available online and at Sephora stores.

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Press Sample I Bought It

By Sheila Arkee

A brief update on the Painted Ladies redesign:  After dealing with possibly the most unprofessional situation I have ever had, I made the decision to walk away, which is possibly the best decision I have ever made. So, we are back at square one, and I have to admit I am bummed because I was really looking forward to a site facelift. It’s going to take me a while to be able to start the process again, but in the meanwhile the wonderful JM Tolman is helping me fix the logo to include the fabulous Penelope Painted Ladies.

Ah, well … now on to today’s look!

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Face

Hourglass Primer No. 28

Make Up For Ever HD Foundation #153

Painted Earth HD Concealer in Light Peach

MAC Blot Powder in Medium/Dark

Jordana Blushed Cream Stick & Milani Tickled Pink Eyeshadow

Hourglass Illume Bronzer/Highlighter

Eyes

Base: Prestige Primed & Ready

Inner Lid: Anastasia On Set Shadow Duo

Outer Lid: Milani Olympian Blue

Outer Corner: Girlactik Golda

Browbone: Girlactik Ballet

Liner (upper lid): Milani Ultrafine Liner in Emerald Glisten

Liner (lower lid): MAC Powersurge

Brows: Sante America Brow Pencil and Anastasia Caramel Brow Tint

Mascara: Jordana Best Lash Extreme

Lips

Milani  All Natural Lip Liner

Red Apple Lipstick in Secrets

Sheila’s Favorite Things Friday: A MAC Giveaway!

I Bought It

By Sheila Arkee

And now, a little treat for you, from me. MAC will always be  a mainstay in my makeup life, and there are a few items from their permanent line that I will forever repurchase. I want to share these with you, and so I thought a little giveaway would be a nice treat!

One lucky person will win two sweet treats from MAC – Nymphette lipglass and Expensive Pink eyeshadow. I truly love these two colors – pink and gold together are just all kinds of right! These are also universal shades that will look amazing no matter who wins the prize.

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This contest is open internationally and will end on 5/18/2013 at 12:00. To enter, use the Rafflecopter widget and answer the following question in the comments: what are your MAC favorites?

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Press Sample I Bought It

By Sheila Arkee

Lately I’ve been making an effort to use some products that have been collecting dust, as the case of today’s lips. It’s always nice to shop your stash and find stuff you’ve forgotten about!

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Face

Hourglass Primer No. 28

Rimmel Clean Finish Foundation #420

Painted Earth HD Concealer in Light Peach

CoverGirl + Olay Pressed Powder in Light/Medium

MAC Peachykeen Blush

Eyes

Base: Prestige Primed & Ready

Lid/Crease:Outer Corner: Rimmel Glam Eyes HD set in Green Park

Browbone: La Femme Candlelite

Liner (upper lid): Urban Decay 24/7 Liner in Zero

Liner (lower lid):  Rimmel Taupe Kohl

Mascara:L’Oreal Voluminous Power Volume 24 Hour Mascara

Lips

Milani Spice Lip Liner

Maybelline Color Whisper in Pin-Up Peach

Rimmel Glam’ Eyes HD Eyeshadow Quads Are Bargain Friendly Wins

Press Sample

By Sheila Arkee

Let’s hear it for supremely pigmented eye shadows that come in unassuming, bargain-friendly packages. Today that applause is reserved for Rimmel Glam’ Eyes HD Eyeshadow quads in Purple Reign and Green Park.

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Before partaking of these quads, it had been a quick minute (or two …or three) since I’d done anywhere near the Rimmel section at my local drugstore. Although I wasn’t sure what to expect, I was looking forward to test driving these.

Purple Reign is a beautiful set of purples and pinks that are perfectly pigmented and perpecutally pleasing.
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Green Park is equally lovely with golden, khaki, and oive green shadows.

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These shadows are pretty darned great with smoothness, high pigmentation, and quality that belies the price tag. My only complaint is that its hard to get the eyeshadow out from those tiny angles in the design. There is some serious brush manipulation that has to happen!

At $5.99, you can’t lose! Now, go forth and purchase!!!!