By Cailin on September 23, 2009
Because I hold the misconception common to bloggers that every word that comes out of my mouth is interesting and important, I’ve started a series of YouTube videos called Video Makeup Diaries. The plan is to show you the makeup I wear and the beauty products I use each day and chat about ‘em. I [...]
Posted in Makeup Reviews, Makeup Tips | Tagged eyeshadow, l'oreal, lip gloss, makeup video, nail polish, Videos
By Cailin on September 15, 2009
Some stars are outrageously secretive when it comes to their beauty rituals, but Kim Kardashian is one celeb who’s been very forthcoming about her makeup routine. Kim sported all MAC makeup at the MTV Video Music Awards this Sunday (she’s off to an all-star afterparty in the photo on the right — ah, the good [...]
Posted in Celebrities, Makeup | Tagged Celebrities, celebrity makeup looks, celebrity makeup tips, eyeliner, eyeshadow, Kim Kardashian, mac cosmetics, MTV VMAs
By Cailin on August 12, 2009
I’m an art fanatic, so I was SO stoked to see this season’s M·A·C collection is chock full of artsy goodness for graphic designers and Dadaists alike. M·A·C celebrates the idea of makeup as art form with three artists who exemplify this idea through both the subjects they choose, and the wildly individual styles and [...]
Posted in General, Makeup | Tagged beauty, eyeshadow, lip gloss, mac cosmetics, makeup, Makeup Tips
By Cailin on May 11, 2009
“Eye makeup can backfire if you choose a shade that competes with your eye color,” says Bobbi Brown. A good rule of thumb if you want to stay safe: steer clear of anything very dark or very bright. Here’s a guide on finding the right eye-popping hue for you:
Posted in Eye Makeup Tips, Makeup Tips | Tagged beauty, beauty tips, eye makeup, eye makeup tips, eyeshadow, makeup, Makeup Tips
By Cailin on April 9, 2009
Eyeshadow and anti-aging products are the beauty equivalent of chocolate and peanut butter: you don’t really expect them to go together, but when they do they’re a great combination.
Global Goddess I-Divine Eyecolor uses white tea’s antioxidant properties to stymie premature aging — an innovative inclusion for any eye makeup. I tried the shadows in the [...]
Posted in Makeup Reviews | Tagged 8 of 10, beauty, eye makeup, eye makeup reviews, eyeshadow, makeup, Makeup Reviews
By Cailin on September 7, 2008
18 Life-Changing Beauty Products
TotalBeauty.com members say you can’t live without these makeup and hairstyle wonders from MAC, Clinique, Paul Mitchell and more
Instead of showcasing the latest innovations or celebrity favorites, we’re paying homage to the products TotalBeauty.com members consider staples in their makeup bags and bathroom cabinets. See which goods earned enough glowing [...]
Posted in Makeup Reviews | Tagged beauty, beauty tips, eyeshadow, mac eyeshadow, mascara, max factor, nars blush, petroleum jelly
By Cailin on September 3, 2008
I love Urban Decay – yay for intense colors! – so I was super happy to see how well these shadows fared with the reviewers. See for yourself:
Urban Decay Deluxe Eyeshadows
Guest review by TotalBeauty.com editor Sarah Carrillo
Made for the daring, most of the 12 Urban Decay Deluxe Eye Shadow powders are intense and [...]
Posted in Makeup Reviews | Tagged Beauty Product Reviews, cream eyeliner, cream eyeshadow, eye makeup, eyeshadow, Eyeshadow Reviews, makeup, Makeup Reviews, Urban Decay Reviews
By Cailin on July 30, 2008
Since you ladies loved our posts on DIY beauty uses for petroleum jelly, Q-tips and olive oil, I thought I’d give you a host of beauty tips on another common household item: aloe vera. Read this list and discover fifteen amazing ways to use aloe vera for your overall beauty!
Posted in Makeup Tips, Skincare Tips | Tagged aloe, aloe vera, amino acids, beauty, beauty tips, brow gel, combination skin, cosmetic science, DIY, dry skin, enlarged pores, eye makeup, eyeshadow, facial cleanser, hair, moisturizer, petroleum jelly, skincare, stretch marks
By Cailin on July 28, 2008
If you’re a Gossip Girl fan, you probably a) can’t wait until September 1st for the Season 2 premiere and b) love to hate Blair Waldorf. Her personality may be lacking at times, but beauty is one area in which Blair can claim flawlessness. Leighton Meester’s look as the Park Avenue princess is both classic [...]
Posted in Celebrities, Makeup, Makeup How-Tos | Tagged Anastasia Beverly Hills, beauty, beauty tips, Blair Waldorf, blush, browbone, Burgundy, eye makeup, eyeliner, eyeshadow, fashion, Gossip Girl, Jane Iredale, laura mercier, Leighton Meester, makeup, Makeup Highlighter, mascara, Waldorf
By Cailin on July 25, 2008
Everyone loves a good makeup palette, especially when it’s from Bobbi Brown. Bobbi’s Mauve Collection is a limited edition line with refreshingly neutral colors; when it seems every cosmetics company is debuting intense pigments, it’s nice to get quality colors that are still wearable.
The Mauve Collection’s palette is a black, sleek, modern affair with a [...]
Posted in Makeup Reviews | Tagged 8 of 10, beauty, Beauty Product Reviews, beauty tips, blush, Blush Reviews, bobbi brown, bobbi brown makeup, Bobbi Brown Reviews, eye makeup, eyeshadow, lip color, lip sheer, Lips, makeup, palette
