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Reader Review of the Day: Smashbox Photo Op Under Eye Brightener
I get darkness under my eyes, so I'm a fan of brighteners, which liven up the under-eye area in a flash. Instant refreshment. Reader Laratf highly recommends Smashbox Photo Op Under Eye Brightener, and here's why:
It's by far the best brightener/concealer I've used.
Reader Review of the Day: Smashbox O-Plump Intuitive Lip Plumper
Over the past few years, both lip plumpers and products that change color based on your skin chemistry seem to be all the rage. Smashbox's O-Plump Intuitive Lip Plumper ($24) includes a Goji Berry-C Complex and promises to turn your lips into a customized sheer pink shade. Reader Laratf wasn't completely feeling it, though.
Bella Bargain: Beauty Blowout Sale at Smashbox
When it comes to quality makeup with a sleek image, Smashbox can stand on its own, well . . .
Get the Look of Twilight's Bella Swan
There's always been something magnetic about vampires, and with the upcoming release of Twilight, you can expect fang fever to hit a high not seen since the days of my beloved Buffy. Bella Swan, the heroine played by Kristen Stewart, has a fresh, natural look that's simply gorgeous.
"Bella’s description in the novel is very pale and extremely beautiful with large chocolate brown eyes, so she wore colored lenses every day," says Jeanne Van Phue, the movie's head makeup artist.
Beauty Mark It Results: First Date Fabulous
Last week I told you about my newly single friend who was looking for some advice. She's back in the dating scene and wanted some guidance on how to present herself as the complete package — both brains and beauty.
My pal didn't want to come across as overly done up, but she didn't want to look like she made no effort at all.
Smashbox Gets Wicked Lovely For Fall
Smashbox wants us to think of the naughty/nice paradigm with its new collection, Wicked Lovely, but instead, I keep thinking of Boston slang.
Annnnyway: Smashbox's Fall collection is out on the early side, and as you'd expect, the mood is more intense than that of Summer makeup. But don't be fooled by the Siouxsie Sioux bent of the ad campaign; although there are dark cherry lip glosses and sooty eye shadows for smoldering looks, there are plenty of lighter color options for a softer style.
How-To: Gina Gershon's Sexy Stage Makeup Look
Meow. Sex kitten Gina Gershon knows how to turn heads with her killer smile and effortless sex appeal. She looked stunning at the 2008 Tony Awards channeling old Hollywood with a beautiful diamond-brooch hair accessory and hint of edgy New York spark with her two-toned hair.
Trend Alert: Multi-Color Powder Bronzers
Summertime always breeds safe, fun, sunless bronzing products and I've noticed that a few of the new bronzing-powder compacts contain more than one shade in them. The idea is to create a healthy-looking glow, and I suppose the gradation of colors is a way to achieve that look. Instead of having a flat tan all over your face, the variation of shades creates a more natural effect.
Bella Bargain: Smashbox Let's Do Lunch
Here's a lovely way to spend your lunch hour today. Smashbox is offering a free gift with any purchase made between the hours of 9am and 2pm PST. Not only that, but right now shipping is free for for all orders.
Bella Bargain: Smashbox Clearance Sale!
I'm not a big fan of cold weather, especially when I'm outside so much at New York Fashion Week. But I do love this season for its great Winter sales! I live for a great deal, and there is nothing better than scoring some loot from my favorite brands at a great discount.
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