Beauty Blog

I do love when cosmetic companies issue out some neatly packaged new color palette that basically has the right amount of everything you’ll need for three or four months, even longer sometimes.  I used to indulge frequently in seasonal beauty palettes because not only do they boast great new colors in one set, (along with fancy makeup brushes and pint size lip glosses) but they are also reasonably priced for getting all of that product.  Right now if I were to shell out for one, it would be this Tarte Spring Greening Reusable Straw Palette ($20).

The packaging on this is so cute and summery!  It is a sustainable and reusable straw palette that is filled with a bamboo eyeshadow brush, six new shades of mineral eyeshadow and three lip glosses.  The tray inside is made of post consumer waste and can either be recycled when you’re done using the shadows. The products themselves are all paraben free and the lip glosses are infused with acai, pomegranate, and gogi berry.

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Check out  ecoTOOLS, the premiere mass eco-conscious cosmetic brush and bath accessories collections are not only affordable but chic! These professional make-up brushes do the job of any salon-quality brush at half the price! The ecoTOOLS cosmetic collection features animal-free taklon bristles (made from soft and pliable synthetic hair, with the metallic ferrule made from recycled aluminum cans.) The beauty brushes are housed in reusable pouches and printed with plant-based ink, utilizing resources that minimize the negative impact on the environment.

Some great new products are the Retractable Kabuki Brush ($7.99), which is perfect for applying face powder or bronzer. It also features a sleek retractable case made of recycled aluminum.

TIPS FOR HOW TO GET GORGEOUS  WITH ECOTOOLS!
Perfectly pretty rosy cheeks are a girl’s best accessory this holiday season. The ecoTOOLS Blush Brush ($6.99) is expertly-tapered to apply your blush evenly along your cheekbones. To re-create Reese Witherspoon’s effortless definition, sweep the brush lightly across your cheekbones to gradually highlight your natural features. The slight contrast will make a glamorous difference that will keep you glowing morning, noon and night.

ecoTOOLS products can be found at select Walgreens, Kmart, and Ulta stores or online at Smarter.com, or EcoTools Online.

Real Girl loves, loves, loves beauty products that smell and taste like sugary treats. And I’ve found a line of treaty goodness that I just adore! Bath & Body Works continues to get the Real Girl Beauty stamp of approval, and this line is scrumptious enough to keep me testing there for hours..

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Great brush deal! Professional Italian Badger Brush Set for under a $100 dollars!

Can’t think of a good gift for someone on your list?  I say, give ‘em a cosmetic gift set.  I mean, who doesn’t love to get a pack of shiny lip gloss or skincare products from their favorite cosmetic brand?  The sets come out in droves every holiday season, so there are lots to choose from at lots of prices.

Here are a few favorites:

Lancome Juicy Lipgloss Set, $35

Japonesque Kimono Brush Set, $62.99

Philosophy Few Good Men Lipbalm Trio, $25

Clinique Travel Gift Set,  $24.50 ( I love that bag. So cute!)

Old Price= $96, New Price=$59.95

A lot of women forgo makeup brushes because they can be pricey, and most of us aren’t even sure what all those different sizes are for. I used to feel the same way until I tried some quality ones like these Italian badger brushes with mahogany handles. Now I’m a changed woman, who can’t believe she ever led a brushless life.

A good brush is pretty luxurious, and it really will improve the look of your makeup. I’m a big fan of foundation brushes, which spread on liquid makeup evenly and lusciously. I also love a big powder brush for dusting on a thin layer of translucent powder–it’s the perfect way to set your makeup for the day. And I’m very happy to say that I no longer use those spongy tip wands to apply eyeshadow–a brush work so much better.

More makeup brush talk to come.