Est Brazilian Soaps

Manufactured with the highest cocern of preserving the environment, Brazilian Est, Brazilian cleansing bars are made of plant extracts, vegetable and essential oils and vitamins, and contain no alcohol or animal products. To boot, the packaging is biodegradable. They are known for their "ultra-hydrating effects that leave your skin touchably soft".

Choose from six scents (lemon, lime, pomegranate, rose, lavender, natural); three tied up with a bow make a perfect present. Your skin will not only be hydrated but will also smell downright heavenly.

Available online at www.lamadesigns.com

Makeup Heaven (The Makeup Show New York)

Well, I know I'm a bit late posting as its been a week since I died and went to heaven...Makeup Heaven, that is. Where is this place of pure Utopia, you ask? The Powder Group's Makeup Show NY. If you are unfamiliar with the show, its a 2 day convention full of fabulous speakers, seminars (on everything from contouring to brows) and of course, vendors (I spent a fortune, but its all worth it) in the makeup industry.
I also had the opportunity to share a few laughs with Maxi (one of the finalist from the makeup show Blush. btw- I love him! He is hilarious & fabulous).Whether you are a pro or a novice or simply like to play in makeup, the Makeup Show is a must-attend for all enthusiasts.

Now that I've had a chance to settle down from all the excitement and return to reality, I'd like to share just a few of the items I picked up.

Kissable Couture Lipgloss

Kissable Couture lipglosses are posh and give the look of effortless chic.
I actually picked up a gift set (5 colors- Dreams, Johnny, Dylan, Forest & Honesty) so I could test out several of the colors (and I'm infatuated with them all). They are perfect for your personal makeup kit and are perfect for evenings out on the town because they fit inside even your smallest handbag/clutch. The best thing about these glosses is that they aren't sticky like many of the other glosses out on the market.
www.kissablecouture.com

Lip Tars from Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics

I am always looking for the next big thing in glosses and this jewel, is what a lip product should be! Lip tars provide the smooth application of a gloss with the coverage and longevity of a lipstick.
Please do not mistake this product for a regular gloss. A dab, and I really mean a dab of this stuff goes a long way. The pigments are extremely vibrant and they dry to a satiny finish.
Lip Tars come in 9 different shades and retail for about $12.50 each. I picked up NSFW (for Ruby Woo fanatics), Pageant & Katricia.
Order your Lip Tars here.

Beauty So Clean Cosmetic Sanitizer Mist

I was super excited when I came across this product. You spray the mist onto your powder based products and it eliminates bacteria. It prevent cross-contamination and spreading of germs and especially useful when you are working on multiple clients in a day and don't have time to wipe them down. Pure Genius.
www.beautysoclean.com

More pics from the show

Makeup Show NY

I'm headed to the show guys so I'm sure I'll have lots of great stuff to share when I return...Stay tuned!

A little about the Makeup Show NY:
The Makeup Show New York brings the industry together like no other trade event has before. The biggest brands. Top industry exhibitors. Speakers from every area of makeup artistry. New product introductions. Special Pro-only offers. Seminars, forums and hands-on workshops. The best networking opportunity in the business. It’s a must-attend event for anyone involved in the makeup industry.

The best exhibitors the industry has to offer
Tons of workshops and seminars from the best in the business

Shadow Shields

If you're an eyeshadow enthusiast, I'm pretty sure you've had your run in with a set of "raccoon eyes".
The Shadow Shield is designed to ensure the shadow fall-out that's synonymous with wearing a smokey eye, never hits your face. Shadow Shields are half-moon-shaped stickers that are placed under your eyes prior to shadow application, and their cup traps all the shadow you can throw at them, thereby avoiding the raccoon-eye effect. These bib-like creations of makeup artist Michelle Villenueva, are coated in fabric that they seemingly attract the mess towards them, keeping the color off your face.
Ultimately, you'll save time and effort that would normally required for touch-ups and clean-ups. Works well for use with any powdered shadow application.
May not be a makeup bag must-have for everyone but they're an absolute necessity for the shadow and smokey-eye obsessed. www.ShadowShields.com

MUFE Flash Color

My latest discovery is Makeup Forever's Flash Color. I got super excited when I found them and purchased a bunch from Sephora (should've waited bc there's a palette of 12 colors for $95). Either way, I am extremely pleased with this product. They are vibrant cream-based colors that can be used on the eyes, cheeks and lips or even as a base for powder shadow or glitter. I used them as shadow and face paint during a recent shoot (pics will come soon).

The texture is super creamy so it glides on and blends effortlessly. The pigmentation is excellent so you don't need much. I did find, however, that it does take a few minutes to dry and you need to make sure you are using the right primer underneath. (I've also found that they they work fine without a primer). I was really impressed with the staying power of the pigments. The color will last a good 8+ hr day when set with your favorite eyeshadow.

I simply love this product.
Tried it? Let us know what you think.

Got Juice?

Took another trip to Sephora (my playground) this past Friday. I was looking for a new skin care line to test out and had heard rave reviews about Juice Beauty so I decided to give it a try.
If you've never heard of Juice Beauty, it's a skincare line of products that are 95% certified organic in a 100% organic juice base. The creators of JB, believe that a healthy, organic lifestyle not only applies to what we eat but also, what we put on our face and bodies.
I have combination/oily skin so the Organics to Clear Skin 30 day kit was the regimen of choice. The kit includes Cleansing Gel (for am & pm use), Sensitive Green Apple Peel (for use once a week), Blemish Clearing Serum (for am & pm use) and an Oil-Free Moisturzer (am use)(Oh, and an eco-bamboo headband).



It's important to remember that because these are organic pproducts that most will be more potent that your normal products and can affect everyone differently.
I used the kit for the first time last night and when I woke in the am, my skin looked refreshed. I am excited to see how JB will work for me. I'll do a check-in in 30 days to let you guys know how things turn out with me and JB.