Showing posts with label BBC Roundup. Show all posts
Showing posts with label BBC Roundup. Show all posts
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Beauty Blog Coalition Roundup!
Sunday, November 11, 2012
BBC Weekly Roundup - 11/11
Saturday, September 22, 2012
Beauty Blog Coalition Roundup (9/22)
- Polarbelle finds a new favorite with Revlon Kissable Lip Balm Stain in the perfect wine color called Crush.
- Is it green? Is it gray? What is is this color?! Lawless Lacquer has a hard time describing this unique and pretty polish from Takko Lacquer.
- Enter to win the entire Karite Special Hair Care line from Stephanie Louise- All Things Beautiful!
- Mimi's Mani's shows another neutral beauty from Zoya.
- Retrodiva's Beauty goes backstage at Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week with TIGI who created the hair for Nicholas K's Spring/Summer 2013 show.
- Fancy topcoats are the latest nail craze! Nidia of Lit From Within reviews the Facets collection from Ninja Polish - three beautiful topcoats over 4 different undies.
- Cosmetically Challenged is all about peace love and happiness and she reviews the new Sation NailStock Collection.
- After an almost two week trial with Armani's new Maestro makeup, the Beauty Professor weighs in on her experience.
- If you want a glamorous fall look, be sure to check out The Dark Side of Beauty's Autumn Glam tutorial featuring Glamour Doll Eyes cosmetics!
- From makeup to skincare to haircare, Christina from Curls N Pearls shares 13 must-try beauty products for fall.
- The Blonds created a "psycho beach party" for their Spring 2013 theme. Advicesisters.net explores the show and backstage beauty from Creative Nail Design, MAC Cosmetics, and Morocconoil.
- Hair guru, Guido -- is responsible for many of the elite hair trends seen during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week!
- Come see the 4 Target exclusive Maybelline Color Tattoo 24 hour eyeshadows swatched and reviewed by Polarbelle.
- The Stepford Witch got her hand's on the Sugarpill Limited Edition Pressed Eyeshadow in @#$%!. Check out her blog for a quick review, photos and swatches!
- Mama Mia! Cosmetics Aficionado is giving away a Clarisonic Mia!
- BeautyTidbits shares the skinny on the new Jane Iredale Glow Time Full Coverage Mineral BB Cream SPF 25.
- Sheila from Painted Ladies test drives and falls in love with Future Derm Time-Release Retinol 0.5.
- The Lacquered Lady is giving away a set of Jessica Custom Color nail polishes. Be sure to enter for your chance to win!
- BeautyJudy shares her Unapologetically Strong Degree Women story...what's yours? You could win $5,000 towards meeting your fitness/personal/career goal!
- Sarah from Scottish Beauty Blog finds out what lies beneath. Her skin that is with the Elemis Skin Lab. The results might look like a petri dish but it's all good. Well, pretty much.
- Midnight Manicures shows you the do's and don't when it comes to Essie's no place like chrome polish.
- Find out the correct way to use some of Mally Beauty's products at Beauty Info Zone. Lisa learned the hard way and wants to save you from her grief.
- Phyrra tells you 'how to shop for wigs online' just in time for Halloween!
Monday, September 10, 2012
BBC Roundup - 9/9-ish
- Destany at Confessions of a Sarcastic Mom tried a new nail art technique, the plastic wrap mani, using Cult Nails polishes.
- This Fall, there’s a whole lot to talk about when it comes to NARS Cosmetics. Alison of The Advice Sisters reports on Fall 2012, NARS new skincare collection, and gives a sneak peek at Holiday 2012.
- BeautyJudy shares swatches and a review of polishes from the new lacquer line that Katie Cazorla, star of The Nail Files show and owner of The Painted Nail, has launched!
- Retrodiva's Beauty is at Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week and has the scoop on the NARS look at the Creatures of the Night show.
- Laura from My Newest Addiction Beauty Blog says Hello Lashes! with a mascara from It Cosmetics.
- Blushing Noir hosts a Back-to-School Giveaway where you can get your hands on goodies like a Danielle Nicole Clutch, OPI Polish, Milani, and more!
- TheFabZilla showcases the return of the vamp for fall ~ dark wine berry lips. See how you can make it wearable to work or at daytime.
- Looking for an ultra shiny, cruelty-free gloss? Making up the Midwest dishes on the one of the best: Youngblood's Mighty Shiny Lip Gel.
- Celebrate a whole month of Birthdays with Midnight Manicures and enter to win one of two prizes which consists of 3 polishes each from the Zoya Fall 2012 Collections.
- Sheila at Painted Ladies has revitalized her curls with Dove's Intensive Repair Daily Treatment Conditioner, and has a coupon so you can try it, too!
- Did you know that your sleeping position can put a crimp in your complexion? Head on over to BeautyTidbits to find out how to avoid 'sleep lines'.
- Beauty from Liz tried out The Body Shop All-in-One BB cream - is it as good as Asian BB creams?
- Miss L from Beauty by Miss L found great budget friendly eye primer from MUA Makeup Academy and reviewed on her blog.
- Does Phyrra love or hate "August's GlossyBox"? Find out!
- Christina from Curls N Pearls takes a look back at some of Jessica Biel's most gorgeous hairstyles and colors. Check the looks out for yourself and vote for your favorite!
- Lola's Secret Beauty Blog has foolproof tips for Fall & Winter-ready skin & hair!
- Trina Turk teamed up with Julep to create nail polish colors inspired by her Fall 2012 fashion line! Mina Slater of Fabulous Awesomeness shares swatches of the September Trina Turk Edition Julep Maven Bombshell box.
- School is back and you're probably over your wardrobe already. Give it a little face lift with this Free KEDS giveaway from Seventeen magazine. Also check out these cool bloggers.
- Are you ready for Fall? Pammy Blogs Beauty scopes out Laura Mercier's new Fall 2012 lineup! Great products (including her famous tinted moisturizer now in compact form!)!!!
- Cosmetics Aficionado shows you Chanel's Brume D'Or Joues Contraste blush, quite possibly the brown/orange blush of your dreams.
- Lawless Lacquer (formerly Oh So Lacquered) gets fancy with her dotting tools for a fun accent nail!
- Mimi's Mani's shows how to lighten up with Mally's Airbrush Highlighter.
- Polarbelle found five exceptional top coats in the Cult Nails Deceptive Collection especially when laid on top of the rich black polish Nevermore.
- NYC New York Color has just the thing to help you expand your lippy wardrobe without breaking the bank! Mama Fashionista shares the City Duets 2 in 1 Lip Colors!
- Stephanie Louise- All Things Beautiful shows you her Apple Orchard nail art, perfect for fall & super pretty in general!
- Ever a foundation fanatic, The Beauty Professor has swatched all twelve shades of the hotly anticipated Giorgio Armani Maestro Fusion Makeup...it was just released this week!
- Escape to the Amazon in beautiful style with Tarte and Beauty Info Zone. You won't regret it.
Monday, September 3, 2012
Beauty Blog Coalition Roundup - Labor Day edition
- Looking for the perfect staple for your fall makeup routine? Making Up the Midwest recommends Maybelline's new limited edition quads in Cozy Cashmere and Olive Martini!
- Autumn will be here soon, what will you be wearing on your nails? Midnight Manicures suggest Jessica's Spicy Dream Collection!
- Retrodiva's Beauty creates a fun smoky eye look with the Rimmel Glam'Eyes HD quad in Black Cab.
- Blushing Noir shows you how to use the new Make Up For Ever Black Tango Palette to create three sultry looks!
- BeautyTidbits reviews the freshly baked new delicious skincare line: Sweets For Feet and gives you a chance to try it out too. Enter to win!
- Want a soft, feminine, but still bright look inspired by Princess Zelda? Check out Nancy's re-done look inspired by the ever-graceful Hyrule princess!
- Laura from My Newest Addiction Beauty Blog agrees that the August 2012 US GlossyBox is filled with "Pure Luxury".
- Phyrra taps into her Fun side with the bright Urban Decay Holiday 2012 Fun Palette.
- The candy apple red of Cult Nails Evil Queen is a favorite now of Confessions of a Sarcastic Mom!
- CEO/Supernodel/Actress/Wife/Mommy: Josie Maran proves that women can have it all! Read an exclusive interview conducted by Mama Fashionista!
- Always on the hunt for foundation that reflects the perfect balance between matte and radiant, The Beauty Professor shares her feelings on Givenchy's newest base, Eclat Matissime!
- Fact:TheFabZilla's mineral makeups are all in powder form. While she likes the effect,she hates the messy application. Will purminerals 4-in-1 pressed mineral makeup be the answer to her need?
- Calling all Mallynistas or future Mallynistas, Beauty Info Zone wants you to see the beauty of the Plum Chelsea Citychick Smokey Eye palette.
- Mina Slater tamed her wavy, frizzy hair with nuNAAT Ultra Keratin Touch. Head over to Fabulous Awesomeness for her review, photos and a chance to win an at home Brazilian keratin kit for yourself!
- Angela from Lipgloss Break tries out a Np2 nail polish set.
- How your skin looks is partially due to genetics, but what if you could also find a product under $40.00 that claims to make you look ten years younger, in just four weeks? It isn’t science fiction, it’s here now. Alison Blackman of The Advice Sisters, reports!
- Sarah from Scottish Beauty Blog is feeling like an extra in a sci-fi show and it's down to the latest IPL Collagen Booster treatment - it's life Jim but not as we know it.
- Janelle at the Glamorous Mama shares a lip stain that lasts. She has the new Aqua Rouge iconic red to show you.
- Gia of Bottles and Bottles of Polish doesn't always wear purple polish, but when she does, its China Glaze Grape Crush. Check out her pictures and find out what polish you can easily get your hands on as an alternative!
- Looking for the ultimate gentle cleanser that deeply cleans, hydrates and nourishes? Lola's Secret Beauty Blog has discovered that Sponge Gel Katharistiko is the ultimately Holy Grail cleanser, and a true Greek Masterpiece.
- Hello Dollface wants you to care for your sensitive skin with Aveeno!
- It's raining makeup! Not really, but you could win the Urban Decay Naked 2 palette from Cosmetics Aficionado.
- Polarbelle finds the 3d-ish awesomeness of Layla Cosmetic's The Butterfly Effect completely mesmerizing.
- Long-wearing lipstick has come a long way! Sheila from Painted Ladies introduces you to the new Opaque Rouge Lipsticks by Hourglass.
- Miss L from Beauty by Miss L shares her thoughts about The Body Shop Rainforest Radiance shampoo and conditioner that worked very well on her highlighted hair.
- It is Giveaway Time on Pammy Blogs Beauty! Enter to win a "Try Me!" Pack from the new plant-based skincare line from Freeman Beauty: Eclos!
- Stephanie Louise- All Things Beautiful shows off NatureBox, a new foodie subscription service devoted to healthy snacking! Plus...a GIVEAWAY!
- Midnight Manicures reviews the new scünci flower bendi clip. Come check out the latest in hair accessories and enter the scünci giveaway too!
- Oh So Lacquered is obssesed over Kiss the Sky by a new indie brand, Takko Lacquer. It is a purple, shimmering, duochrome dream come true!
- Connie from Mimi's Mani's shows some Zoya love with Salma.
- What's the big news about glue? Nobody is sniffing it, they're using it on their nails! Nidia of Lit From Within does three experiments with glue and glitter. Find out which one wrecked her nails, and which one worked like a charm!
- Get the deets on some cute teal picks and how to share YOUR Teal Toes with BeautyJudy readers during September/Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month!
- Luminous Lacquer shares her first weeks results with Invicible Scars Advanced Scar Therapy.
Saturday, August 25, 2012
BBC Weekly Roundup 8/26
- Clarisonic has just released a new Acne Cleansing Set. For more information, and a chance to win your own, head over to Blushing Basics.
- NARS re-launched their Eyeliner Stylo line with new colors and formula. The Stepford Witch reviews and swatches these for you!
- Retrodiva's Beauty checks out Neutrogena's new Shine Control primer, foundation, and powder. See if it really does keep the shine at bay.
- Cosmetically Challenged has chosen her favorites from the China Glaze Bohemian Collection. Did any of your faves' make the cut?
- Alison of the Advice Sisters wants to tell you why she's in love with Dimitri James (not actually the MAN, whom she's never met, but definitely his SKINN Cosmetics). The Perfect Palette is your perfect travel companion.
- Destany at Confessions of a Sarcastic Mom thought she was losing her mind recently when she forgot the Deborah Lippmann True Blood nail polish she was wearing was scented...
- Emily Hudspeth is Bringing the Beauty to You! Getting great deals and having great hair are 2 things that most girls love. See these great L'Oreal products that Emily scored and how she liked them.
- Do you wear makeup to the gym? BeautyTidbits shares her opinion on troweling on cosmetics before a workout session.
- Connie from Mimi's Mani's shares the anti-aging benefits and her love for Dalton Cosmetics.
- Making Up the Midwest found the perfect yellow nail polish just in time for the transition to fall!
- Stephanie Louise- All Things Beautiful swatches the 4 new shades from the Maybelline 24 Hour Color Tattoo line for fall...which are must-haves?
- Discover an arsenal of beauty goodies that will keep your look bullet proof and that travel well! Mama Fashionista shares her tools for Beauty On The Go!
- Who doesn't love a good beauty bargain? Christina from Curls N Pearls shares her latest makeup counter savings discovery.
- Grab the men in your house! LuminousLacquer's fiance shares his thoughts on August's BirchBox Man!
- TheFabZilla discovers an eye makeup remover that's natural, paraben-free and cruelty- free from an organic food store. Find out if it's a yay or nay.
- The Beauty Professor took the recently-released Kat Von D Lock-It Tattoo Foundation on vacation...read all about her pleasant surprise!
- Glitter.Gloss.Garbage is giving away two Eclos Anti-aging skincare sets!
- BeautyJudy swatches and reviews the summer collection of a new, fashion-based nail polish brand, LVX.
- Rie from Nails and Noms would like to introduce you to Takko Lacquer, a new indie polish brand that has a gorgeous range of shimmer, jelly, and duochrome polishes!
- Lipgloss Break and Alberto VO5 are giving away a huge hair care prize package. Enter to win!
- Make Up For Ever hits the spot with their lasting lip colors, Aqua Rouge. Beauty Info Zone has two of the these beauties to share with you.
- Blushing Noir swatches the new Make Up For Ever Aqua Rouge to prove that a hot red lip CAN last all day!
- Scottish Beauty Blog caught up with amazing Ana Cruzalegui and her team backstage at this year's Edinburgh International Fashion Festival and what a makeup extravaganza it was!
- Fall calls for dark, rich hues! See how Phyrra used Manic Panic Voodoo Blue & Purple Haze to change her hair for Fall.
- Ro's Raving about Fevour Cosmetics, a new mineral cruelty free cosmetics line.
- Lola from Lola's Secret Beauty Blog has found THE Holy Grail face oil- Sponge Ladi Avokanto is heavenly, Cruelty-Free, and a healthy must-have miracle worker in a bottle!
- Oh So Lacquered tries her first Sephora by OPI polish and is completely obsessed with this turquoise glitterfest!
- Sheila from Painted Ladies takes you on a tour of the mascaras featured on the blog recently. Which mascara is the best?
- Is your hair dry and unruly? Then the new Smooth Lock line from Redken might just be for you. Pammy Blogs Beauty tames her long, dry, highlighted locks with this great new line!
- Laura from My Newest Addiction Beauty Blog swoons over the holo sparkles in an Island Girl nail polish.
- Starting blogging but don't know what you should do? Cosmetics Aficionado shows you 5 blogging changes you can make today.
- Ashley from Peek & Ponder shares a frosty purple eye makeup look and shows each step it took to create it.
- Have you tried Pomegranate nail lacquer yet? Nidia at Lit from Within does her interpretation of the 'claw' nail art with Blue Screen of Death and Cyberspace.
- Miss L from Beauty by Miss L reviewed Institut Arnaud Youthful Radiance Day Cream SPF5 that is for women in the age of 25-35 who wish to fight against the first signs of ageing.
- Polarbelle finds a vacation in a palette with the NYX Be Free Palette; nearly everything you need in one box.
Sunday, August 19, 2012
BBC Roundup 8/19
- Making Up the Midwest reviews Maybelline's The Mega Plush Volum' Express Mascara - her new favorite!
- Add trendy colors you covet, to your lashes.Until the end of August only, Maybelline New York Great Lash Mascara is being offered in FOUR Limited Edition shades - Go Go Green, Blink of Blue, Totally Teal and Pop of Purple. The Advice Sisters check them out, and report!
- Enter BeautyTidbits giveaway to win a cool ULINX Magnetic Charm Bracelet.
- Retrodiva doesn't allow any heat to touch her hair for 30 days. Find out what she used to tame all that frizz at Retrodiva's Beauty.
- The Stepford Witch reviews The Body Shop Extra Virgin Minerals Cream Foundation - read on to find out what she loves and doesn't love about this product.
- Emily, from Emily Hudspeth hair design and makeup artist has seen great results from Viviscal Hair Repair. Emily has been using this supplement for about 6 weeks and is seeing incredible results. Its almost time for another haircut and she just cut off about 8 inches!
- Confessions of a Sarcastic Mom tries Cover Band Sticks 'n Stones over a few different bases.
- There are affordable and fabulous new beauty products at CVS. Here are two of my favorites!
- Laura at My Newest Addiction Beauty Blog tries out products that hold the secrets to Geisha-like skin!
- Hand-made and based in Scotland, Scottish Beauty Blog catches up with makeup artist Ana Cruzalegui, the lady behind amazing false eyelash brand WE ARE FAUX.
- Lola from Lola's Secret Beauty Blog has Determined that My Weightless Eye Cream is one of the Best Beauty Secrets that Everyone Needs to Know about!
- Phyrra loves the gorgeous Fall 2012 Beauty Trends this year. Which ones are your favorite?
- So you cried a river last night and you have to go to work (or school) today. TheFabZilla shares tricks on how to hide signs of over-crying, a.k.a Makeup after a Breakup.
- Miss L from Beauty by Miss L reviewed eco-friendly Derma E makeup remover this week, which is now one of her new favorite makeup remover.
- BeautyJudy stopped by the Orly booth at Cosmoprof North America last month and saw lots of nail BLING!
- The Lacquered Lady shows off OPI Danke-Shiny Red from the new Germany collection and goes on a dupe search. Will there be a perfect polish match?
- Everyone needs eyeshadow primer! Sheila from Painted Ladies shows you why in the latest Breaking Down Beauty.
- Midnight Manicures is giving away Sea Lore Nail Polishes from the Triton's Daughters Collection. Tell us which one is your favorite and enter to win!
- The NARS Joie de Vivre palette is all kinds of awesome. Cosmetics Aficionado has drool worthy photos and a full review.
- Butter London's Autumn/Winter 2012 nail polish collection is out! Check out a preview from Christina at Curls N Pearls - what's your favorite shade?
- Addicted to "monthly" members-only beauty sample subscriptions? Pammy Blogs Beauty sure is! Just for a change, she tries out JustFab: a monthly boutique shopping site for cute and trendy shoes, handbags, and accessories. Cute stuff for a great price!
- Mama Fashionista loves Julep so much she wants to give you a code so you can try it out for A PENNY! Plus she's giving away an introductory box!
- Beauty Info Zone has another great giveaway. This time you can win 4 fab goodies from Miracle Skin Transformer.
- Hello Dollface tests some great new shampoos and ends up with bigger, blonder, softer hair. Check out the best new haircare here!
- Always a fan of neutral wash of color, the Beauty Professor is thrilled to have discovered Beauty Is Life's matte eye shadow in Camel!
- While still enjoying summer till it winds down and fall fast approaching, Mimi's Mani's shares some Zoya love with Kimber from this summer's Surf collection.
- Polarbelle shows you what blogging was like before blogs...doing it Caveman Style!
- Still lemming Unicorn Pee? Nidia at Lit From Within shows you a few dupes from some Indie polish makers that might just do the trick.
- Stephanie Louise-All Things Beautiful FINALLY duped her beloved MAC shadow in Humid...with a low cost option! Click for swatches & comparison!
- Clarisonic has just released a new Acne Cleansing Set. For more information, and a chance to win your own, head over to Blushing Basics.
Sunday, August 5, 2012
BBC Weekly Roundup 8/5
- KillerLipGloss shares her love for Inglot Gel Eye Liners.
- Ready for some stunning nail polish? The Lacquered Lady showcases her pick from the limited edition China Glaze New Bohemian collection.
- Retrodiva shares her favorite look from Miami Swim Week featuring pops of neon on both face and hair from Make Up For Ever over at Retrodiva's Beauty.
- Have you seen Victoria's Secret Beauty Rush new look? TheFabZilla shares her impressions on the newly-repackaged eyeshadow and glossy tint lip sheen.
- Lola from Lola's Secret Beauty Blog has discovered that Le Métier de Beauté's Color Core Moisture Stain Lipstick in Palm Springs gives the perfect pink pout for the lazy days of summer!
- After a tumultuous past with mineral makeup, The Beauty Professor tries Youngblood Natural Mineral Loose Foundation...will her hopes be dashed?
- Beauty Info Zone is going for the gold this week and hopes to win with this Dior nail polish.
- Spontaneous chick has been a fan of Suki skincare for a while now. Check out the reviews to find out why.
- Polarbelle reveals things to come from China Glaze that she spied in their booth at the Cosmoprof NA show.
- Do you crave new beauty products but your budget leaves little for luxury? Alison of The Advice Sisters has a huge review of beauty booty that you can find easily, and that won't cost a fortune, but will make you look and feel great!
- Cosmetically Challenged thinks she needs to see other Lip Pencils. NYX Slim Lip Pencils that is!
- NARS Storm Bird Nail Polish is a must-have for Fall. Check out The Stepford Witch's review & swatches!
- Phyrra is pretty as a bird with her 'Sugarpill Eclectus Parrot tutorial'.
- Sarah Tolan from Scottish Beauty Blog road-tests the latest Dark Self Tan range from St Tropez, perfect for bringing the summer sun to you the safe way, by faking it.
- All You Magazine has released their "Best Beauty Buys" Winners! Pammy Blogs Beauty is reviewing some items and giving away an assortment of winning products! Come check it out!
- Making Up the Midwest sees just how naked she can get with a review, swatches, and tutorial using the NYX Butt 'naked' Eyes Palette.
- Emily Hudspeth, hair design and makeup artist has some great hair styling tutorials on the blog and the YouTube channel. Emily will show you what this Sock Bun rage is all about and how to DIY. As a bonus, Emily includes links to videos on how to style your hair with a curling iron or hot rollers.
- Sheila from Painted Ladies finds out that good things come in little packages - like Jordana's Color Tint Blush Sticks.
- Geniabeme accepts the Cult Nails Challenge! Take a look at her mani and FOTD inspired by some beautiful colors from Cult Nails!
- Laura from My Newest Addiction Beauty Blog shows us the new Anastasia Beverly Hills She Wears It Well palette!
- Do you want a bright and flirty look for summer that is fit for a forest fairy? Nancy will show you how to use Sugarpill and Unbound Eden Cosmetics to get a pink, purple, and yellow eye with soft purple lips!
- This week, Christina from Curls N Pearls test drove the New Matrix Biolage ExquisiteOil Replenishing Treatment. Check out her review to see if ExquisiteOil lives up to this hairdresser's expectations.
- I love L'Oreal Paris and so does Giuliana Rancic. Hello Dollface is giving away some products so you can love L'Oreal Paris too!
- NYC's Island Escape palette has colors reminiscent of the tropics, but does it deliver? Find out at Cosmetics Aficionado.
- Happy Birthday Julep Maven Program! Check out what Jeanie received in her August Maven Box and details on how you can become a Julep Maven.
- Stephanie Louise- All Things Beautiful reviews & hosts a giveaway for a new type of subscription box (similar to Birchbox & Glossybox) that revolves around gourmet foods! Plus, enter to win!
- Miss L from Beauty by Miss L shows this week her cool mani inspired by laserlights.
- Mina Slater of Fabulous Awesomeness shares her review & swatches from the August 2012 Julep Maven It Girl box full of chrome and metallic nail polish!
- Nidia paints three different flower mani on Lit From Within. Find out why they're one of her favorites to create - and why you should try them, too!
- Media Maven absolutely loves the Smashbox Shades of Fame Palette. Check out her chic review and 3 complimentary "get-the-look" tutorials.
- In the quest for perfect skin, Mama Fashionista is testing AHA Brazilian Peel Clear. Find out the details of this revolutionary skin clearing system!
- BeautyJudy got the Cosmoprof North America scoop on what's coming this fall (Halloween and Breast Cancer Awareness) and Holiday from OPI!
- Need a good new polish for conservative everyday...with a little extra oomph!
- Check out MixedMama's three color water marble with a link to her step by step tutorial.
Sunday, July 29, 2012
Beauty Blog Coalition Weekly Roundup 7/29
- Bailey, from Making Up the Midwest, isn't done with summer brights and decides to explore some new color launches from the L'Oreal Infallible Eyeshadow collection!
- Retrodiva at Retrodiva's Beauty learns how to take a busted up old palette and salvage it with the help of cute pink Unii case.
- Phyrra gets smoky with the Urban Decay Smoked Palette. Check out her looks!
- BeautyTidbits reviews the new Jurlique Rose Moisture Plus with Antioxidant Complex, a dual-benefit, high performance skincare range for luxurious hydration and antioxidant protection against environmental damage.
- Ashley from Peek Ponder Publish shares her likes and dislikes of the products from this month's Birchbox.
- Join Nancy to see what her favorite and least favorite products are from Illamasqua. She shows us all her Illamasqua products, along with swatches.
- Have you seen the new American Apparel Sheer Nail Lacquers yet? Check out how Jessika from polish insomniac uses them in her latest Syrup Mani!
- New brand alert! Oh So Lacquered reviews a few polishes from an exciting new brand, Pomegranate Lacquer.
- Laura from My Newest Addiction Beauty Blog shows us another installment of Taupe-Tastic Tuesday. Cargo Yukon is the definition of taupe.
- Emily Hudspeth is Bringing the Beauty to You! This week's styling tutorial shows how I style my hair with hot rollers and how creates a different look from last week's video on styling with a curling iron.
- Midnight Manicures brings you the Zoya NYFW 2012 Diva Collection. Six metallic polishes that are sure to turn a few heads!
- There are nice brands, and there are those she continues to patronize. TheFabZilla shares her Top 3 Liquid Foundations.
- Miss L from Beauty by Miss L tried Garnier BB cream and now shares her thoughts about it.
- Hello Dollface wants you to sun worship the healthy way...with a good sunscreen like this one from Pevonia!
- MixedMama will help bring out the inner animal in you with a simple step by step tutorial on how to achieve gorgeous and fun leopard print nails.
- The Foundation Fairy Series Continues! Pammy Blogs Beauty finds her perfect foundation stick with Pixi's Flawless Beauty Stick!
- Sapphire Kharyzma takes on the ultimate beauty challenge to show readers how to achieve that flawless Golden Goddess Glow.
- Destany from Confessions of a Sarcastic Mom brings coverage from Cosmoprof North America, which was held in Las Vegas earlier this week!
- Can't get enough of holos? Me either. Cosmetics Aficionado reviews Jade Fascinio Violeta, a gorgeous purple holo.
- Lola's Secret Beauty Blog has made the discovery that Rouge Bunny Rouge's As If It Were Summer Still…Bronzing Glow Liquid Bronzer does not Oxidize or Turn Orange on the Skin- Making it a Delightful Choice for Those with Cool-Toned Skin!
- The Beauty Professor shares her pre-surfing skincare and makeup routine!
- BlushingNoir shows you how to be royal this Fall with the NARS High Society Trio Eyeshadow.
- Geniabeme has a fun blue and purple gradient NOTD using Cult Nails and Sation!
- Blue eyeshadow isn't just an 80's thing with Rouge Bunny Rouge Long-lasting Eye Shadow in Mysterious Tinamou. Swatched by The Stepford Witch.
- Polarbelle talks about what CosmoProf North America is and why she went.
- Beauty Info Zone along with 14 other blogs had a Makeup War. Find out what these lady's picked for their favorite summer lippy.
- Always a sucker for hair products, Christina from Curls N Pearls tried the Puffy Pony this week. Check out her review to see how her Puffy Pony experience panned out.
- French, organic beauty pioneer Melvita has the goods to pamper your whole family from head to toe! Mama Fashionista shares her All Star picks!
- It's holographic polish week at Lit from Within! Check out what she calls the best bang for your buck - holos full of rainbows, with saturated colors, and none of the finickiness!
Saturday, July 21, 2012
BBC Roundup!
- BlushingNoir celebrates July by giving away a Melie Bianco handbag and a Le Metier de Beaute blush!
- Making Up the Midwest shows you Jemma Kidd's On Location Palette and the interview look she created with it!
- TheFabzilla shares her grandma's morbid but true beauty advice "Never go to sleep fugly! ". Find out why she won't be caught dead with bacon undies and effing ugly!
- Midnight Manicures shares with you the hottest new Independent polish company - Sea Lore and it's first release, Triton's Daughters Collection.
- Kiehls has a great new collection of Aromatic Blends that take you around the world, in fragrance. Bath and Body products to die for! The Advice Sisters take you on a guided tour!
- Destany at Confessions of a Sarcastic Mom is loving the new Zoya Gloss collection!
- Lola's Secret Beauty Blog has once again found brush nirvana- this time with the Rouge Bunny Rouge Blusher Brush 002- because it really is that great!
- Want to supercharge your anti-aging regimen? Check out the review of Paula’s Choice RESIST Intensive Wrinkle-Repair Retinol Serum over at BeautyTidbits.
- On the lookout for the best argan oil hair products out there, Spontaneous Chick posted a Macadamia oil review.
- Love to drool over holos? Cosmetics Aficionado reviews Jade Energy. Get your bib ready.
- Laura from My Newest Addiction Beauty Blog is having a GIVEAWAY! 3 lucky readers will win a Smashbox Softbox Palette!
- From Dior's Summer Mix Collection, Polarbelle picks a brightly colored Ulta-Gloss Glow Lipgloss to show you.
- So far she's flashed her boobs, bared her bottom and aggravated the French far right, it can only mean Madonna is on tour and she's coming to Edinburgh. In her honour, Scottish Beauty Blog asks MAC's senior makeup artist, the lovely Lesley Keane, to explain how to recreate four of Madonna's iconic looks. Everyone ready? VOGUE.
- Can a matte lipstick look radiant? Perilously Pale shows us that Yves Saint Laurent proves they can with their new Rouge Pur Couture The Mats for Fall 2012.
- HelloDollface takes a look at the newest and best from L'Oreal Paris. Afforadable beauty just got better.
- Emily Hudspeth, hair design and makeup artist, shares what came in July's Sample Society box. The biggest success from this is figuring out MY way to use the Vincent Longo lip duo lip pencil, it was such a mystery!
- Beauty Info Zone loves two things lately - hair without frizz and something for free. Find out about both of those by reading about Simply Smooth Xtend Magic Potion. Yes, we said free!
- The Beauty Professor talks about her latest lip discovery--La Prairie Cellular Luxe Lip Enhancer--it is time for this product to recieve some well-deserved attention!
- Is Guerlain by Emilio Pucci Terracotta Khol Kajal as good as it looks? Check out The Stepford Witch's review and swatches to find out!
- polish insomniac gives you the dish on the "new" GOSH Holographic!
- Pammy Blogs Beauty channels her inner "Palette Princess" as she embarks upon a new Palette Review Series with her review of Jemma Kidd's Backstage Palette.
- Phyrra wants you to show some skin with Urban Decay Naked Skin Weightless Ultra Definition Liquid Makeup. Which shade is your match?
- Mama Fashionista has started a new series: Mama's Mani Madness (the title is a work in progress :) ). This installment features some shades from Avon's nailwear pro+ collection. What brand should she feature next?
- Stephanie Louise- All Things Beautiful is hosting a Become Giveaway! Enter to win aBecome Beauty Tinted Mineral Foundationquick!
- Mai continues with her Sugarpill obsession by featuring another look using the Heartbreaker palette!
- Christina from Curls N Pearls shares a sneak peek of OPI's fall collection, and asks if the OPI Germany Collection be your favorite fall 2012 accessory?
- Amber from Amber Did It takes a nail art request for Avengers Nails.
- Lit from Within celebrates Cult Nails all week long! Come see swatches and nail art from the current and past collections.
- Sheila from Painted Ladies was incredibly amazed by Milani's Marbelized Baked Eyeshadows ...click over to find out why!
- Miss L from Beauty by Miss L swatched and reviewed MUA Going for Gold limited edition eyeshadow palette created to celebrate London 2012 Olympics.
- Its that time again. Check out what Geniabeme got in her Little Black Bag for July!
- BeautyJudy gives you the 4-1-1 on following for news out of CosmoProf this weekend/early next week, and shares with you her very overpacked travel makeup bag!
- The Lacquered Lady shows off her favorite polish from the China Glaze On Safari collection!
Sunday, July 15, 2012
BBC Weekly Roundup
- Laura at My Newest Addiction Beauty Blog discusses her addiction: Taupes. First in her Taupe-tastic Tuesday series: Addiction Flashback!
- In the on going search for her Holy Grail skin care products, Mama Fashionista discovered Carol's Daughter Acai Skincare Collection. Is the search over?
- Jessika from polish insomniac gives Glossybox a second chance. Will she cave and order her first subscription box? Click to find out!
- Bailey, from Making Up the Midwest, takes inspiration from the beach to create a fun summer look using the Naked 2 palette!
- Jeanie from Midnight Manicures shows you why Jessica's Gelato Mio Collection, Summer and Italian Ice Cream all go together!
- Mina from Fabulous Awesomeness joined the Revlon Expression Experiment! Check out her photos and products used in the Bright Eyes Challenge, Perfect Canvas Challenge & Red Lipstick Challenge!
- Harshleen from BeautyTidbits can’t stop raving about her latest summer-proof makeup find for eyes & lips - Skinn Cosmetics Smudge Sticks
- Straight hair without flat iron? Can someone explain the mystical transformation of TheFabzilla's long, tangled and wavy hair? Ever since she used Organix Hydrating Dry Styling Oil, her monster-of-a-hair became straight and tangle-free! Read her hairy tale with before & after pics
- The Stepford Witch shares with you her newest lipstick favorites from Edward Bess. Check out her review and swatches of Midnight Bloom, Night Romance and Forbidden Flower.
- The Body Shop is known for natural products that give back to social causes. Alison Blackman of The Advice Sisters checks out a new store model for The Body Shop, and reports on the latest and greatest Body Shop products for Summer 2012.
- What's in your makeup bag? Illamasqua's key makeup artist Mika Johnson wants to find out and will be sharing his own makeup must-haves.
- Want beautiful, healthy looking skin without the pricetag? Spontaneous Chick posted how to make sugar scrubs and added a few of her favorite recipes as well.
- Ever on the hunt for the perfect peachy pink lip color, the Beauty Professor shares her review and swatches of two Le Metier de Beaute lip cremes that just might fit the bill!
- Minx #1 nail stickers make having pretty nails easier than ever - no drying time required! Sheila has all the details over at Painted Ladies.
- Who needs to wait for Fall? Perilously Pale shows us why the Chanel Rouge Allure Extrait de Glosses in Caprice and Troublant from the Fall 2012 Les Essentials de Chanel collection are too beautiful to not wear year round!
- Fall is in full swing and Brooke from BlushingNoir has Premier Regard, the latest quad from Chanel!
- "pop of color" "gloopy" "cakey"--Kiss & Tell lists 30 beauty phrases to ban from your vocabulary
- Check out Beauty and Fashion Tech's under $20 look and video in the Makeup Wars $20 Challenge!
- Girl Gloss reviews CoverGirl Trublend Shimmering Sands Blush.
- Amber celebrates her One Year Nail blogging anniversary with a sparkly gradient and Zebra Stripes.
- Emily Hudspeth wants to thank you for all your support in the recent Smashbox contest. I WON! And that means that I want to share the prize with you. Enter to win the first giveaway!
- Retrodiva checks out the new Fall 2012 collection from Make Up For Ever, Black Tango. See what she thinks of it.
- Cosmetically Challenged graduates to Swatches with the Class of Sation 2012 Limited Edition Nail Polish Collection
- Can you make a "fantastic look with only $20"? Phyrra shows you how!
- Sporting her best natural curls to date, Polarbelle would like to tell you about the Marc Anthony Dream Waves collection of products that can leave you with fabulous beachy looking wavy hair.
- Birchbox and Glamour Magazine team up for the July 2012 Birchbox! Check out Pammy Blogs Beauty's July Birchbox Box Opening!
- BeautyJudy can't afford to go to Hawaii, so she decided on an EOTD using some of Inglot's new Hawaiian Bar eyeshadows and blushes!
- Are your feet on display this summer? If so you want to get some Lush to make them (and everyone else) happy.
- Destany from Confessions of a Sarcastic Mom thinks the cremes from the Zoya fall 2012 NYFW Designer Collection are perfectly pigmented!
- Have you ever tried Artdeco Lash Sensation Mascara? Miss L from Beauty by Miss L did and shares now her thoughts about it.
- Nidia from Lit from Within turns her nails into stained glass windows with this fun and easy colorblocked mani, and there's a step-by-step tutorial so you can do it too.
- Lola from Lola's Secret Beauty Blog declares that Rouge Bunny Rouge Scrumptiously Devious Lipstick & Cherry Clafoutis Glassy Gloss are the perfect Matchy Match Made in Heaven!
- Christina from Curls N Pearls test drives Maijan Pure Moroccan Argan Oil for body, skin and hair. Did she love it or leave it? Check out her review!
- Stephanie Louise- All Things Beautiful swatches & reviews Tuilleries by LEX Nail Lacquer, a gorgeous glitter with a great backstory!
- Clare @ cclarebear.com is making waves that are easy, gorgeous and glamorous using GHD Curl Hold Spray.
- Come enter to win a T3 Styling Iron on Blushing Basics
- Geniabeme tries Revlon Photoready Airbrush Mousse Foundation and likes it!
- Drool over the swatches, enter to win the Bombshell Cosmetics Summer Giveaway with Glitter.Gloss.Garbage
- Oh So Lacquered is super excited about one of the nen Nails Inc Sprinkles Effects polishes, Sweets Way!
- When presented with the opportunity to work with Revlon, Media Maven jumped at the opportunity to collaborate with the renowned beauty brand to help empower women beyond their self imposed beauty limits!
- Need a quick manicure? This 6-in-1 Manicure Tool has all the tools you need! Enter to win one on Lipgloss Break!
- Hot weather calls for lightweight makeup and the Tinted Beauty Balm from Too Faced may be the perfect choice. Ashley from Peek Ponder Publish shares the details.
- The Lacquered Lady shows off some new Polish and Co. polishes.
Sunday, July 1, 2012
BBC Roundup - 6/30
- Who doesn't love FREE beauty loot? Mama Fashionista and Use Me! Products are giving away a styling product worth $25 to one lucky reader!
- Looking for easy summer makeup? Retrodiva checks out the lastest from Anastasia Beverly Hills: the See and Be Seen Kit. Find out which products she's super crazy about.
- Olympic Skater Nancy Kerrigan wore her designs at the Olympics, and so have a gazillion brides, but now Vera Wang has created a brand new collection that we can all afford. It's for your FACE, not your body. Alison Blackman of the Advice Sisters takes a first look at the Simply Vera by Vera Wang makeup collection.
- Not sure how to use a palette full of polka dots? Brooke from BlushingNoir shows you how to use MAC Powder to the People from Beth Ditto from your eyes to your cheeks!
- Jessika aka polish insomniac hates brown polish... until a new polish from the land down under changed her mind!
- Ro reviews Milani Infinite Liquid Eye Liners and shares why they've become a permanent part of her beauty routine.
- Miss L from Beauty by Miss L shows her favorite eye brush set and tells why she likes it.
- Confessions of a Sarcastic Mom highlights some great browns from Milani.
- The Lacquered Lady tries out Yes to Blueberries Brightening Facial Wipes.
- Lola from Lola's Secret Blog is embarrassed to confess that she was confounded by the Hakuhodo Mizubake Brush for the longest time- that is until she tried it for the first time. This may just be one of the greatest foundation and liquid blush brushes ever made!
- Blushing Basics may have turned 31 but MAC sent her a birthday gift to make her smile. Come check out some pics of the new Heavenly Creatures Collection out July 5th.
- The FabZilla tests products from Sircuit Skin Cosmeceuticals specifically targeting her greasy face: pomegranate acai at-home peel and sulfate-free facial wash. Yay or nay?
- Polarbelle has a bright new reason to smile thanks to the Smile Brilliant LED system.
- The Pink Sith thinks she may have found her childhood holy grail lip color and it just might be the new Chanel Fall 2012 Rouge Allure Extrait de Gloss in Troublant.
- The Body Shop launches a new and cruelty-free makeup line with Model/Activist Lily Cole. Pammy Blogs Beauty checks out this super cute collection!
- My Newest Addiction Beauty Blog gets Color Minded with Bumble and Bumble.
- Cosmetically Challenged takes you to California with swatches from the California Gleamin' Collection by Sation.
- Beauty Info Zone reviewed two winners: Reviva Labs Willard Water and Collagen Fibre Eye Pads. Find out not only why they are so loved but see how you can win these two items for yourself.
- Beauty and Fashion Tech looks at 10 Things That Will Ruin Your Complexion.
- Girl Gloss has a Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Naturale Lipstick Review.
- Hot weather skin woes? BeautyTidbits has got you covered with tips to Summerize your Skincare.
- Nothing goes together better during summer than a tan and bright colors. Curls N Pearls has you covered with perfect turquoise jewelry to sport this summer.
- Grab a sneak peak of the latest Sigma Beauty Expert Brow Design Kit to be released on July 23rd!
- Need tools for perfect brows? Head to Spontaneous Chick for the billion dollar brows giveaway.
- Phyrra is in love with the cult product inspired by beauty balm creams, Illamasqua Skin Base!
- Oh So Lacquered reviews two super cute polishes from a new indie brand called F4. But be warned, these polishes might make you hungry!
- Wendy from Painted Ladies reviews the Smashbox Photo Finish Color Correcting Foundation Primer ... in haiku.
- Get your nails ready for summer! Take a look at Geniabeme'ssummer inspired gradient nails!
- BB Cream. What is it and why would you want it? Emily Hudspeth, hair & makeup shares her favorite and why you will love it.
- As a devotee to dark statement lips, the Stepford Witch tries out Tom Ford Lipstick in Black Orchid.
- See what Janelle from Glamorous Mama thinks of her first purchase from Jewelmint!
- Gia of Bottles and Bottles of Polish shares her favorite lip products of all time- NARS, MAC, Aquafina and more!
- Mina loves Pacifica Color Quench All Natural Moisture Lip Tint! Check out her review and swatches of the new shade Sugared Fig at Fabulous Awesomeness.
- Looking for the quintessential bronzer? The Beauty Professor sings the praises (and provides plenty of swatches!) of Rouge Bunny Rouge Bronzing Glow Powder in Netherway Cove.
- Ashley from Peek.Ponder.Publish shares a simple flower nail design created with a bobby pin! Check out this cute mani.
- Do you remember the first time you purchased a nondrugstore polish? BeautyJudy shares her first OPI, Route Beer Float! Swatches and sentimentalism in this week's "Stash Attack!"
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