Complete Makeup Kit by Brands - Givenchy

If you like to wear makeup, then it`s probably in your daily routine to use foundation, blush, eye color and mascara, but also powder and lipstick. It`s my purpose to try to guide you through a bunch of great products in order for you to make the best choices.

Today it`s all about Givenchy.

The famous French brand has many cool products for you to browse and choose from, and we`ll start with the blush.

Prismissime 9 Colors Compact Powder is made, as the title says, of nine pastel shades which aim at a silky, translucent effect. With its long wearing, ultra fine texture and candy-like colors such as peach, lilac, pistachio, soft white and so on, it`s worth to give it a try.

Moving on to their foundation, I opted for two items, a base and a foundation. The base is called Acti` Mine Make Up Base SPF 15 and it comes in different shades suitable for every complexion. With its ultra light and fresh texture and its Chrono Energy Complex to stimulate cellular metabolism, it leaves skin radiant and softened and it prepare it for the a good foundation.

And that foundation is Photo Perfexion Fluid Foundation SPF 20 in shades such as Perfect Sand, Perfect Petal, Ivory , Perfect Linen and the list can go on. It`s an advanced product with a lighter-than-thin-air texture that acts as a smoothing concealer and also as a radiance booster. Imperfections and fine lines are literally gone and the finish is flawless.

What else does a woman has in her beauty arsenal? Oh yes, a reliable powder, Doctor White Illuminating Prisme White Natural Quarter, with four complementary shades and crystal powder, for a fresh and clarified skin and it`s effortless. It restores a brilliant complexion.

A good mascara is a must , so you should give it a go to Phenomen` Eyes Effet Extension Lengthening Mascara. With its Stretch Extension Wax, it coats and visibly extends each lash, while infused almond oil softens and nourishes. It has a small spherical brush that promises to pick up all the lashes.

Last but not least, the lipstick. Rouge Interdit Satin Lipstick, with its nourishing and long lasting formula, it really does smooth your lips and offers comfort. Sexy, light reflective color. Available in a great color palette.

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Top Ten Best Lip Balms You’ll Love

When it comes to lip balms I cannot refuse testing for a new one. I love lip balms and the effect they have on my lips: smooth and moisturized lips after one apply. Because summer is almost gone and colder days will come, I have come up with a 10 best lip balms top to help you prevent having chopped lips this fall/winter.

Shea Butter Lip Balm – L’Occitane is rapidly absorbed by skin and is recommended for dry lips. People with sensitive skin can give it a try because mostly likely this balm will not cause them any harm.

Aquasource Moisturizing Balm Protective Lip Care – Biotherm is perfect for those women who want to have a piece of a spa in their purse. This lip balm with a shiny effect is made of spa water and also protects lips from UV rays. Biotherm lip balm is a must have product in your vacation travel kit.

One of the most famous lip balms on this planet is Superbalm Lip Treatment – Clinique. I believe that it is almost impossible to talk with a ‘balmaholic’ that hasn’t tested this product by now. This balm is super efficient for very dry and discolored lips. I think it does very good to rebuild aggressed skin and prevent lips from chapping.

It is no news that lips are affected by aging and anti-wrinkle products become a necessity if you love excessive sun exposure or if you are +35 years old. Collagenist Lip Zoom with Pro-Xfill - Replumping Lip Balm – Helena Rubinstein deeply hydrates and plumps lips for a youthful look. It is very easy to apply it even though you don’t have a mirror in front of you.

Anna Sui’s Lip Balm gives a subtle shine to your lips and nourishes them in the same time. Use it before you go to bed if you want to have moisturized lips in the morning.

Age Defying Lip Balm – Darphin is a creamy, soft scented balm suitable for all ages. Used for a couple of weeks, it diminishes fine wrinkles.

Conditioning Lip Balm – Origins is a stick balm made of a combination of natural ingredients like cocoa butter, turmeric, jojoba, sunflower, and sesame seed oil. It is suitable for kids and adults, too.

Yes to Carrots Mint Lip Balm is made exclusively from natural ingredients. It contains no parabens, petroleum or phthalate. It smells delicious and gives a tingling sensation when you apply it.

Eucerin Accute Lip Balm is one of the Europeans’ favorite when it comes to lip balms. It provides intensive moisture to dry lips and it perfect for using it on cold winter days. It has no smell which is a good thing for those that cannot stand scented lip products.

Aroma Solutions Nourishing Lip Balm – Decleor smells delicious. The combination of vanilla, cinnamon, macadamia, and tonka bean makes me want to eat it. It has UV protection and repairs lips in a short period of time.

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8 Foundations for a Natural Look and Full Coverage

Skin imperfections are every woman`s nightmare. Thankfully there are a lot of quality products on the market ready to come to our rescue.

Take for example Anywhere Multi Purpose Makeup Stick by Prescriptives with its ultra-creamy formula. The aloe vera extract and Vitamin E have a soothing effect, the formula instantly melts into your skin. It has also got UV protection and it`s formulated for long wearing use. For a smooth and velvety complexion.

Protective Fluid Foundation by Anna Sui is also perfect as a moisturizer and it covers imperfections perfectly offering full coverage. For a luminous appearance.

Illuminating Foundation SPF 12 by Guinot is an enhancing teint foundation that covers all imperfections while providing strong UV protection. If you want flawless translucence, then this should be perfect for you.

Photo Perfexion Fluid Foundation SPF 20 by Givenchy is an advanced foundation made of intelligent compounds and it works as a smoothing concealer and also as a radiance booster. It also reduces the appearance of fine lines, for a perfectly flawless, glowing look.

If luxury is what you`re after, try using Skin Caviar Concealer Foundation SPF 15 by La Prairie, with its caviar extract for a firm and nourished skin, it covers imperfections perfectly, while offering a smooth look. Available in eight amazing shades.

Face Architect Smoothing Fluid Foundation by Shu Uemura contains 40 % Depsea Water for optimum hydration and a refined texture. Provides sheer to medium coverage. For a fresh and smooth complexion.

High Definition Healthy FX Foundation SPF 15 by Smashbox formulated with energizing corn extract promises a fresh and revitalized complexion. Enriched with Vitamin C and sun screen, it provides hydration and firmness, while leaving skin unified and healthy looking.

Non Fiction Liquid Foundation by Benefit is a light coverage liquid foundation that delivers long lasting look and glow while covering imperfections.

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Girly - Girl Makeup Sets for Trendy Teenagers

When you were little girls, you were probably fascinated with your mom`s makeup kits, weren`t you?

Nowadays the offer is so diverse that you probably get confused and don`t know what to choose among so many cool things. Let me give you some suggestions.

Lip Color Collection XA (5 Color Compact Lip gloss in Anna Sui Cosmetics Bag ) consists of five shades: Clear White Shimmer, Coral Pink, Sheer Bright Pink, Rich Berry Shimmer and Shimmering Pinky-Nude with a smooth texture and long wearing formula, for a glossy look. I also includes a lip brush for easy application.

Guerlain Volga Princess Eyes and Lip Palette from Guerlain provides you with 2 pieces of lipstick and two eye shadows in an elegant black velvet cosmetic bag.

Pupa are the uncrowned masters of makeup sets. Here are some examples: Make Up Set Beauty Bag consists of one cream foundation, one bronzing powder, two compact blushers, two all over creams, one cream concealer, twelve compact eye shadows, one mascara, one eye pencil, four glitter-packed lip glosses, four cream lip colors, one lip pencil and two eye-shadow applicators.

Beauty Bento Box by Scott Barnes consists of two pieces of hydrating mask, four eye shadows Illumineye (Maharishi, Urban Legend, Lily and Velve) , one lash varnish mascara in Black, one pressed powder in Beyond beige, two chic palettes (Posh, Samba), one pressed bronzer (St. Tropez), two lipsticks (Suggestive and Provocative), four brushes (retractable powder, lip, eye, contour) , one puff and one mirror. It seems like nothing`s missing here for a beauty queen, right?

Passing on to Laura Mercier`s Flawless Face Kit, this one offers a foundation primer, a tinted moisturizer SPF 20 in Nude, an Undercover Pot, a Secret Camouflage Brush, a Camouflage Powder Brush, a Velour puff and also a sponge.
Pretty cool, isn`t it?

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Top Products For Perfectly Defined Eyebrows

Eyebrows give expression to your face, that`s why they need to be perfectly shaped. I will try to make some suggestions to you about the right eyebrow pencils.

Guerlain`s Eyebrow Definition Pencil helps to groom and shape your eyebrows in a flash, it also provides a soft color for a natural brow look. It defines and shapes and it`s available in three colors, Blond, Chatain and Brun.

Givenchy`s Eyebrow Show Powdery Eyebrow Pencil has got powder compact in the tip of the pencil for easy gliding. For perfectly defined eyebrows and a long lasting effect.

Helena Rubinstein comes with her own suggestion and that is Silky Eye Crayon Eye Liner, a multi use eye contour pencil with an ultra refined texture to ensure dramatic effects. It is suitable even for sensitive eyes.

Lancôme`s Sourcils Design Superfine Automatic Brow Pencil is a high precision drawing pencil enriched with natural waxes. It improves the appearance of thin and far-apart eyebrows while offering a long lasting result.

Clarins comes with a couple of excellent products. The first one is the Eyebrow Pencil that provides soft and simple color while quickly smoothing your eyebrows.

The second one is called Retractable Brow Definer that instantly shapes, contours and highlights your eyebrows. It is refillable and it has a retractable tip. Enriched with Coconut Oil and Vitamin E for nourishment.

Brow Definer by Chantecaille is a pencil that darkens and fills in brows for a well defined eye makeup. Non greasy and enriched with Vitamins C and E and also with vegetable oils. It has a precise tip for neat application. Long lasting formula you will definitely adore.

Elizabeth Arden`s Duo Perfection Brow Shaper & Eye Liner has got a dual formula for different looks. Using it dry, it nicely shapes your brows. It comes with two brushes especially conceived for easy and professional application.

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Eyeshadows For a Dazzling Look

Many of you ladies simply adore eye shadow and couldn`t imagine living without it. Browsing through a huge amount of this beauty product, I selected a few that you might want to try any time soon.

Le Prisme Perles 4 pearly Eyeshadow from Givenchy contains four coordinated shades for a vibrant, luminous color. With an illuminating effect, it creates amazing highlights for a plyfu, inspiring look. Since Givenchy are masters in eye color, here`s another suggestion : Prismissime 9 Colors Eyeshadow with pastel shades for a translucent and silky finish, has a long wearing, fine texture, with hues such as pistachio, lilac, rose, pink, peach, aqua, soft white and cream.

Bobbi Brown Pastel Eyeshadow Palette contains four metallic eye shadows in Champagne Quartz, Ice Blue, Rockstar and Platinum and another three eye shadows in Mahogany, Ivory and Baby Pink plus one brush. Velvety hues of superfine pigment particles and long lasting color will make this one one of your favorites.

Tempting Glance Intense Eyeshadow from Calvin Klein is a single matte and shimmer eye shadow that creates either a light and sweet or a deep and seductive look. Long wearing, sheer color. Available in a multitude of lovely shades.

Color Surge Eyeshadow Duo by Clinique is made of two blendable colors that help you create a dramatic effect. It offers perfect coverage and long lasting color with its creamy texture. Suitable for the most sensitive eyes.

If you`re into rock star eyes, Graphic Color Eyeshadow Quad can do it for you, with its flattering trio and also a surprise pop shade, it creates dramatic effects. Smooth, refined texture. Available in lovely color combinations.

For a luxurious treat, splurge on Ombre Eclat 1 Shadow Eyeshadow by Guerlain and you won`t regret it. With its silky soft formula, it offers a luminous and even color, while nylon micro spheres provide a smooth application. My favorite is No. 190 L` Instant Indigo.

Lancôme are also among my favorites when it comes to eye shadow. Color Focus Eyeshadow Duo from Lancôme offers two compact complementary shades. Fine texture for a luminous, brilliant color. For the glamorous in you.

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Best Ten Lipsticks You Should Try

A good lipstick is a must for all ladies, so here are some suggestions to figure out what suits you best.

Payot Rouge Seduction Moisturize and Smooth Lipstick formulated with polymers provides color hold during the day while moisturizing. With its refines texture, it makes your lips supple and sexy.

Guerlain Kiss Kiss Extreme Lipstick provides full coverage and it delivers a semi-matte finish to the extra amount of powder in its composition. Sensual texture for beautiful and comfortable lips throughout the day.

Givenchy Lip Lip Lip! Lipstick is a must have classic with an extra softening formula for a comfortable feeling and luminous, charming lips.

Shiseido Maquillage Glossy Perfect Rouge is infused with multi-colored micro shimmer that reflects light while giving a dewy, pearly look, it provides radiant shine and it is available in a wide range of lovely colors.

Here are two excellent products from Chanel, first Aqualumiere Lipstick, enriched with shea butter to nourish and soften lips, also with Spf 15 against damaging sun rays, vitamin E against aging and incredible shine in semi-sheer shades. The second one I want to talk about is Rouge Coco Hydrating Cream Lip Color, which is the reinterpretation of a classic lipstick as a tribute to Coco Chanel. Hydra tender complex renders moisture, while enhancing softness and smoothness. Lips look plumper and healthier. Shades range from matte to pearl to soft shimmer.

Clinique Different Lipstick promises to keep lips soft and smooth, with emollients for a comfortable wearing, for a glamorous, gleaming look.

Lancôme Color Fever Shine is a lovely lipstick with a creamy, feather-light texture, a true radiant color statement. With reflecting pearls to multiply light reflection, it literally dresses your lips in a sheer veil of color for a luminous effect.

I want to finish my list with Mac Lipstick which provides high color, enriched with vitamins C and E, it has a smooth texture and a yummy vanilla flavor.

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Interesting Nail Polish Colors to Wear this Summer

A nice pedicure is a must have in the hot days of summer months. In order to make a good impression you have to look good from head to … nail toes. To make your life easier, I have come up with a Nail Polish Colors Guide for the 2010 Summer which I’m pretty sure will help you to compare and review the nail polish you need.

From all the colors in my list, the one that really impressed me is No. 91 from Orlane. This superb brown nail polish with golden iridescent is a hit for this summer and can be worn with gladiator sandals to get the best from a boho look.
The Paradise Green Vernis Anti Choc Shock Resistant Nail Enamel from Bourjois is a soft color that can be worn with colorful maxi dresses or with all-white outfit.

Pink-fans have two stylish options: 04 Blush from Stila and Ballet Brilliant Glamour Nail Varnish from Lancaster. Both of them give a glossy touch and dry pretty fast. So, if you are in a rush, but you still want to have nice toe nails, you can use one of them and no one will notice if you were a little bit clumsy when you applied it.

You haven’t had fun to your full potential this summer if you haven’t lived ‘the red week’. The red week is the week when you feel sexy and you tend to wear this color very often. One idea is to paint your toe nails in a beautiful red color, like for example, No. 226 Clarins long lasting nail polish. Unleash yourself for at least one week and live your life to the maximum. Another option is Nina Ricci’s Mauve Taffetas Brillant Lacque. It is neither mauve nor red, but more like burgundy.

My last two options are for those of you who like wearing bold colors. I consider Fantasy Beige from Christian Dior and No. 84 Couleur ET Brillance from Guerlain more for evening events, but you can wear them to office too if you’ll match them with high heels peep toes.