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Apr 28, 2013

Beauty Blog Link Love April 2013

Musicalhouses tries out a summer staple (yellow nail polish), and thinks she just might like it!

Phyrra brings you all of the new Silk Naturals Chromatics Cream Eye Colors. Will you fall in love with them?

There’s makeup bases, and then there’s makeup bases. Don’t miss theNotice’s review of the super-cool shu uemura POREraser & Brightening Mousses — these are definitely the latter!

Jude reviews the WrinkleMD Eye Hyaluronic Filler Patch System. Is this really the No-Needle alternative to Botox and fillers?

Bun Bun Makeup Tips wonders why it took her so long to finally try, review, and swatch the awesome Maybelline Color Tattoo Eyeshadows!

Apr 9, 2013

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Diapers for Beauty and USA Spa Week

Would you want to wash your face with a diaper? A cloth diaper can provide a good alternative to Clarisonic style brushes; which some dermatologists now say can cause breakouts. A diaper is apparently the perfect consistency to promote lymphatic drainage and remove cleansing balms.. but would you want to try it? [Allure]

Forget fashion week, all beauty gals should have Spa Week pencilled firmly in their diary. This year you can choose from multiple luxurious treatments at thousands of places country-wide, with services costing no more than $50, a great excuse to treat yourself! [Spa Week]

What does the Gillette factory look like? A question I’d never asked, but one I’m happy to get the answer too. It’s very cool to see what goes into the production of the Venus blades- it involves robots. ROBOTS! [Beautiful Makeup Search]

Uncomfortable reading. To sell hair removal products in China, Veet started a campaign to make Chinese women unhappy with their bodyhair. Seems the bottom line was cold hard cash, and if that can be made from insecurity, why not? For a company which makes so many inroads on good deeds (they are a big Save the Children supporter) it’s a shame this doesn’t come through in their support of women’s mental wellbeing.[BBB]

Apr 9, 2013

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Crowdfunded fragrance and Estee Lauder Cello Shots

Fancy smelling like Downtown Chicago? Hey, it’s more than sweat and deep fried doughnuts nowadays. Tru Blooms Chicago wants you to smell like the cities flowers- extracting fragrances from flowers planted in Chicago’s parks. The scent has a short run, as flowers are seasonal there, and expect it to be a mix of roses, violets and lavender. [AdWeek]

BB Cream? CC Cream? Just when you think you’ve got a handle on what’s going on, then a new acronym comes around. The Beauty Geeks UK deconstruct what these terms mean, and break down brands by coverage, texture and ingredients. [BeautyByThe Geeks]

Cello shot is the new line from Estee Lauder and my, isn’t it lovely? Four cheek stains, six lippies and six glosses that aim to give you a ‘cellophane gel’ look. Think smooth, and HDTV ready rather than Walking Dead zombified. These are designed to give your face a wet barely there sheen, perfect for summer. [Refinery 29]

Crowd-sourcing to create fine fragrance! French perfumer Celine Verlule has created a scent through public funding. Her brand- the Olfactive Studio- used feedback from 5,000 Facebook fans to create a four scent library. Her newest scent, Flashback, makes it to the US this week. [The Cut]

Make your digits Summer-sational with a six shade selection of Zoya PixieDust in bright summer colors. PixieDust combines matte, sparkle and longevity with the one stroke Zoya formula- out in April. [Beauty in NYC]

Apr 7, 2013

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Go Back to School with Chalkboard Nails: Plus more beauty buzz

Adore the ultra retro chalkboard nail kit from Ciate, that we told you about last week? Us too! The chalkboard base coat gives you a blank surface to doodle on, and the four liquid chalk pens let you capture those XO moments. Available April 2013. For those who can’t wait, blogger Phoebe Scott has created a DIY version, using products you own already. Ingenious. [MarketingUndergrad]

Mavala are running a fun nail campaign where they are crowd-sourcing color shades from things that you like. Tweet or Facebook in images of colored things you like- from that perfect teal dress to your favorite brick wail, and the top three voted shades will be turned into varnishes for their That’s My Color Collection.[BritishBeautyBlogger]

Confused: Obama calls attorney general Kamala Harris the ‘best looking general’. Sure, she’s smoking, but should the leader of nation really be making statements about people’s appearances? There are enough issues about strong women in business and the continual struggle for equal pay, without the president bringing looks into the mix. Weird taste in mouth about this- thoughts? [HuffPo]

Lip-tastic alert. Artist Agnes Kisonaite built a lipstick sculpture with 5,000 lipstick tubes. The reasoning? That this stunning piece of beauty-art would make people think more about product wastage. The problem? She’s targeting this at consumers, when it is companies that should be offering us way to recycle. [Makeup Museum]

Selfie Style. Want to look super sexy in those selfie Snapchats? Or, at the least, manage to avoid duckface and screen glare? Here’s a lighthearted look at how to take selfies that will get people talking. Better they laugh with you than at you, right? [The Gloss]

Has perfume lost its class? A look back at the history of celebrity scent collaborations an how the scent houses have adapted. It gets traced back to Audrey Hepburn and Givenchy in 1957. Pretty intriguing… [Ad Week]

Mar 18, 2013

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Beauty Blogging Links: Bloggers and Brands plus Clarins cool

Phyrra & Ana discuss brand relationships & bloggers.

The weather’s getting warm, so Musicalhouses introduces you to Biore’s latest Aqua UV Watery Essence sunscreen!

Have you tried out the new Clinique Chubby Stick Intense lip colour range yet? If not, don’t miss Rae’s swatches, photos, & review on theNotice — this is one product that you NEED in your stash!

Jenny falls head over heels for the YSL Glossy Stains over at My Funny Valentine.

At Eyelining Obsessions, Claire tries desperately to get into a Spring mood (despite the weather!) with a bright lip courtesy of LUSH.

Just when you thought you didn’t need another palette in your life, Jude reviews this little beauty from Clarins at Love, Lust, and Fairy Dust.

Jan 19, 2013

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Beauty Blogging Link Love January 2013

Krasey Beauty has the scoop on the (old) new Herbal Essences range!

Phyrra shares her first impressions of the Urban Decay Naked Skin Beauty Balm with you. See if it’s a must have!

A great red lip is never really “out of season”. Check out the super-comfortable, gorgeously opaque YSL Rouge Pur Couture in Le Rouge at theNotice!

Jenn from Spiced Beauty found the best concealer ever under $2.00! Check it out!

At Musing on Beauty, Mariella “accidentally” bought a Benefit Fine One One at Adorable On Your Vanity.

Does winter have you down? Pammy Blogs Beauty shows you how to “Get the Look” for summery/beachy waves with a clipless curling iron.

Dec 19, 2012

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Beauty Blogging Link Love December 2012

Looking for a luxurious shower gel for winter? Read all about this fabulous one from

Phyrra shares her gift ideas for beauty lovers, from novice to expert!

Find out which cute video game mascots Angela created with LUSH FUN, plus many other uses for this multi-purpose moldable soap.

See what products Beauty Reflections uses when it’s bitterly cold outside!

Jenny finds beauty inspiration on the Giorgio Armani S/S 2013 runways, and creates a silvery blue, grey eye makeup look on My Funny Valentine.

Addicted to Beauty discovers a museum dedicated to hair. Cool or creepy?

Smashinbeauty shows you how to conceal acne with a drugstore product.

Read on as Krasey Beauty dishes on her gym bag beauty staples!

It wouldn’t be Christmas without beautiful products from Lush. Yule
love this box of bubble bars — Beauty Info Zone sure does.

Love neutrals and drama? Kim Porter thinks the IT Cosmetics Luxe Eyeshadow Palette would be perfect for you. Find out why.

Keep your skin hydrated this winter by using Lulu’s Timebomb Youth Juice. See Sophie’s review on Makeup Wonderland here!

Struggle with winged liner? Need a few extra tips? Midnight Violets has put together an informative post with everything you ever wanted to know!

Are these the perfect eyeshadows for the holidays? Anita seems to think so! Check out her review of the new limited edition Laura Mercier Illuminating Eye Colours over at Pleasureflush!

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