Tag Archives: bronzer

Beauty Test Drive: NARS Super Orgasm Blush

Winona Dimeo-EdigerJuly 12, 2012 //
BTD: Avon Glimmersticks
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BTD: Contour Palette
Napoleon Perdis blush photo
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BTD: Liquid Eyeliner
Winona test drives Maybelline's Master Precise Eyeliner. Read More »
BTD: CoverGirl Gloss Balm
Jessica is a big fan of CoverGirl's Gloss Balm. Read More »

My friend Aileen and I popped into Sephora a couple weeks ago so I could grab a new face powder, and of course we ended up staying for two hours and testing every single product and fragrance in the store. When our epic cosmetic journey brought us to the NARS section, I spotted their new blush, modestly titled, “Super Orgasm,” and laughed. Their “Orgasm” has been hugely popular for years thanks to the claim that it mimics the natural flush of a woman’s cheeks post-orgasm. “What the hell is a Super Orgasm?” I asked as I swiped some on my cheek. Then I looked in the mirror, stopped asking questions, and spent 30 bucks on blush (which I have totally never done before). Here’s why…. Keep reading »

Let The Sun Shine In (On Your Skin)

Julie GersteinJune 12, 2012 //
Makeup Bag: BB Creams
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Choosing A Bronzer
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Finding the right bronzing powder for your skin tone can be a bit of a trick. Too dark, and you look Snooki-fied, too light, and it won’t show up at all. That’s why I am falling all over myself for Fresh’s “Here Comes The Sun” face palette. The palette actually includes two different shades of bronzer — plus a blush — so that you can custom blend the glow you desire. Feeling less tanarific? Go for the “resolute gold” shade and skip the “intense bronzer.” Want more of a deep glow? Add a thicker swath of “intense bronzer” on your face and then finish with “here comes the sun” blush. Any way you look at it, you can mix and match a color that makes sense for you. [$45, Fresh]

Choosing A Summer Bronzer

Ami AngelowiczJune 1, 2012 //
BEAUTY TEST DRIVE

It’s not quite summer yet, but I’m ready for that summer glow. I’m not one for self-tanners, so I think bronzers are a great way to get the sunkissed look of a tan without spending hours in the sun, which, having had skin cancer, I’m under strict orders from my dermatologist not to . But there are so many bronzing products it’s hard to know where to begin when choosing. I know I want to go for a liquid or a lotion since powders tend to dry my skin out.  I tested a three liquid bronzers — by NARS,  Benefit and Smashbox respectively — to see which one gave me the exact hint of bronze I was looking for. Here are the pros, cons and my overall ratings of the products.

10 Products for a summer-proof face
Makeup Bag: 10 Product Picks For A Summer-Proof Face
Makeup Bag: 10 Product Picks For A Summer-Proof Face
Makeup Bag: 10 Product Picks For A Summer-Proof Face
Makeup Bag: 10 Product Picks For A Summer-Proof Face
Makeup Bag: 10 Product Picks For A Summer-Proof Face
Makeup Bag: 10 Product Picks For A Summer-Proof Face
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Beauty Test Drive: Napoleon Perdis Ultimate Contour Palette

Jessica WakemanMarch 15, 2012 //
BTD: PixiGlow Face Palette
Gorgeous glimmery Pixi makeup fit for a fairy! Read More »
BTD: Beach Tint
Jess tries this cheek stain from BECCA. Read More »
BTD: Fairy Dust
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Cheek bones: all of of us have got them, but some of us need do so some heavy lifting with the makeup brushes to make ‘em visible. I’ve got the random collection of blushes, bronzers and highlighters that women can accumulate over time and I know just which ones — all different brands, in different compacts of course — work best for me. Napoleon Perdis’ Ultimate Contour Palette is a three-in-one palette that’s made packing up my makeup bag so much easier.  Keep reading »

Beauty Test Drive: BECCA’s Beach Tint Cream Stain

Jessica WakemanMarch 4, 2012 //
BTD: PixiGlow Face Palette
Another great selection from the Target line! Read More »
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BTD: Cheek Tint
Jessica loves Benefit's Cha Cha Cheek Tint. Read More »

Want the same earthy, natural effect as Laura Mercier or Bobbi Brown but can’t reach quite so deep into your pockets? BECCA Cosmetics is a less pricy brand that’s just as gorgeous — and their Beach Tint cream stain has already gotten me a compliment from my boss. Beach Tint comes in a tiny tube (you don’t need a brush!) and can be blended onto your cheeks like blush/bronzer or swiped across your lips — or both. Keep reading »

5 Paychecks To A Better Makeup Bag

Jessica WakemanJanuary 31, 2012 //
highlighters
undereye concealer
makeup primer
cream eyeshadow pencil
bronzer
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Real talk: when it comes to shopping, a single, professional lady’s eyes are usually bigger than her stomach. I am not just referring to coveting $250 sandals that you really don’t need. I’m taking about the way we try to tackle huge style or beauty problems all at once. We watch too many chick flick movies growing up with “ugly-swan-to-princess” makeover scenes and get the idea — the wrong idea, that is — that kickass personal style, gorgeous hair or the perfect beauty routine for you will come at the snap of your fingers.

The reality, which is a lot less sexy, is that these things develop over time. Few of us have a bunch of Benjamins to blow on a whole new wardrobe all at once, or stock a whole makeup bag at the beauty counter. We acquire these things over time and usually there’s lots of trial and error involved.

I’ll leave developing a better style to the folks on “What Not To Wear.” (I love you, Clinton!) But one think I do know about is makeup and how, over time, you can develop your own Big Girl Makeup Bag. I’ve chosen five types of products and two price points — one around $25 or below, and one above $25 — depending on what fits in your budget for each product. Five paychecks from now, you’ll be looking fiiiiine, girl.

Get Your Glow On

Amelia McDonell-ParryJanuary 20, 2012 //
BTD: Cheek Tint
Jessica loves Benefit's Cha Cha Cheek Tint. Read More »
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BTD: Eyeshadow
Sephora's moonshadow baked eye palette is very dramatic. Read More »

There was once a time, long ago, when I — desperate to maintain a yearlong tan — used bronzer made for African-Americans. I finally figured out that wasn’t the most “natural”-looking way to go, and have tried many bronzers since, but didn’t find the perfect one until now. LORAC’s bronzer, first of all, comes in a big ass compact, that way when you swirl your brush in the color it’s more distributed among the bristles, leading to a more even application. The color is incredibly warm and natural, giving just the right amount of “Did she just get back from Mexico?” glow, and is never garishly orange or “dirty” looking. While I wish I had just gotten back from Mexico, this is the next best thing — for my skin anyway. [$28, Sephora]

What’s Happening Here? Bronzer Face Edition

Julie GersteinSeptember 20, 2011 //

It’s weird enough that this model is walking the runway at the Carlos Diez Spring 2011 presentation in an adult size onesie covered with hairpieces. But then he’s also got a face full of bronzer like there’s no tomorrow. Like he fell face down in a pile of bronzer. Or cake batter. Or maybe mud? Not a good look. [La Gazette du Mauvais Gout]
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How To Bronze Without Channeling An Oompah Loompah

Lily QApril 23, 2010 //

The second Sprign rolls around people start to think it’s the perfect excuse to go batsh*t crazy with bronzer. Dude, it’s barely 60 degrees out, no one believes you’ve magically become ten shades darker in this weather. So skip the unrealistic, Oompah Loompah stage of your bronzing and keep it classy with a few bronzers that’ll make you glow, not blind. The ladies over at Elle UK have a few suggestions, and so do we. Personally, when the urge not to look like the undead strikes, I turn to NARS bronzer in Laguna with its slight shimmer and great looking packaging. Keep reading »

Becca Bronzer Is Bitchin’

Lily QMay 30, 2009 //

I’ve been scared to use bronzer since an experiment went so terribly wrong for me circa freshman year of high school: I thought I was using bronzer sparingly, but pictures from back in the day reveal I looked like an oompa loompa. The mere thought of returning to those months of orange-y glow is a tad traumatic. But we’d do anything for a good beauty test drive, so I gave Becca’s Mineral Powder Bronzer a go. And I loved it.

As long as you’re careful with the quantity—one or two brushes per cheek, please—you’ll look subtly tan and not at all like you belong in Willy Wonka’s factory. Warning though: if you’re looking for a dark bronzer, this isn’t the one for you. Putting on a ton of it will just make you look silly.

But let’s be honest, any really pale girl trying to look sexily South American with the help of powder and a brush is going to look silly. [$38, Becca, Amazon] Keep reading »

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