Laura Geller Glow-n-Behold Set Sneak Peek: Body Frosting, Baked Blush and Concealer

Tune In for an Exclusive Sneak Peek on YouTube:
Laura Geller Shares Her Brand New QVC US Today’s Special Value,
Glow-n-Behold!
Secrets are meant to be shared between friends, and Laura Geller is thrilled to give you a sneak peek into her latest TSV, Glow-n-Behold! This collection of glowing goodies features the customer favorite, Baked Body Frosting in Tahitian Glow, PLUS three brand NEW, exclusive products sure to leave you looking radiant and glowing.
The long-awaited summer months are just around the corner—bring on the lazy days by the pool, alfresco fêtes and rooftop get-togethers. Make sure your skin is looking sun-kissed come Memorial Day with Laura’s Glow-n-Behold Collection. Handpicked by Laura, this exclusive Today’s Special Value collection includes four must-haves, each destined to be your go-to, beauty bag staples all summer long:
• Baked Body Frosting in Tahitian Glow – An all-over Baked bronzer that provides an instant kiss of color while hydrating skin and bestowing antioxidant protection. Use dry or wet for a more dramatic effect.
• NEW Dream Creams Concealer & Highlighter in Porcelain/Fair or Regular/Tan – A revolutionary concealer palette, two years in the making! Dream Creams Concealer & Highlighter features three buildable, blendable concealers for a fully personalized hue and a shimmering highlighter in one convenient compact.
• NEW Baked Blush in Bora Bora – A decadent Baked blush that features a universally flattering shade of peach-pink for a fresh flush with a sateen finish.
• NEW Double Dipped Lipstick in Caribbean Kiss – A 2-in-1 lipstick bullet that allows you to match your lipstick to your mood and easily take your look from day-to-night.
Laura Geller’s Glow-n-Behold Collection will be available on QVC US starting May 4th at midnight EST for only $54.48, a value of $118!

Watch Laura’s upcoming Today’s Special Value sneak peek video!



I am particularly liking the Body Frosting, Baked Blush and Dream Cream Concealer!  They sound really interesting.  But guess what?  Are you ready for a chance to win the Baked Body Frosting in Tahitian Glow?  Check back tomorrow for The Shades Of U Baked Body Frosting Giveaway by Laura Geller!  Stay Tuned!

Bobbi Brown Miami Collection for May 2012

MAC Fashion Sets Lipstick and Lipglass Swatches and Review

Lipstick:


Myth, Snob, Girl About Town, Russian Red

7 Ways to Prevent Hair Damage

7 Ways to Prevent Hair Damage

Want to avoid using the words fried and frizzy this summer? Here are the easiest ways to keep your hair healthy

This is a TotalBeauty.com hair care article When it comes to hair care, it's always easier to prevent the damage than repair it. But healthy hair doesn't have to mean boring hair. Read on to find out how you can maintain strong, healthy hair without giving up your favorite styling tools. Get steps

Video Review: MAC Fashion Sets

Hi everyone! Below is my video review on the MAC Fashion Sets. Photos of swatches and review entry will be on this blog soon so watch out for it!

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Note: Media sample was provided by a representative of the brand for consideration. All opinions are completely mine.

Do Cleansing Conditioners Really Work?

Do Cleansing Conditioners Really Work?

There's something about the suds of a shampoo that gives us the satisfaction that our hair is squeaky clean. But can we have clean hair without the bubbles? We find out

This is a TotalBeauty.com hair care article Lately, the hair care world has been clamoring for the L'Oreal Paris' EverCreme Sulfate-Free Moisture System Cleansing Conditioner, a revolutionary one-step hair care system that's sulfate-free, paraben-free, and 100 percent vegan. It also promises to nourish and transform your hair without the bubbles. So, we asked three reviewers to put it to the test. Does it live up to its claims? Find out

Thakoon for NARS Nail Lacquer: Ratin Jot Swatches and Review

MAC Reel Sexy Lipsticks Lip Swatches: Reel Sexy, Heroine, Pink Popcorn, Watch Me Simmer

Reel Sexy, Watch Me Simmer, Pink Popcorn, Heroine

I posted my review of the MAC Reel Sexy Lipsticks and Cremesheen Glasses three weeks ago, but I missed three of four possible lip swatches. Here are the swatches. For my thoughts and review on these products, check out the link above.


Reel Sexy

NYX Mood Lip Gloss Swatches and Review

"Blue Lip Gloss Smile Brightener


Mood Lip Gloss in Affectionate


Mood Lip Gloss in Sensual

New MAC Fashion Sets

Rebel in New York, Saint Germain in Seoul, Morange in Paris, Russian Red in Dubai - the must–have lip shades that M·A·C fans around the world reach for, and fall in love with, over and over again. Colours so globally gorgeous we worked them into 3-piece collections of go- everywhere lipstick, lipglass and nail lacquer trios in 7 classic palettes that are perfectly coordinated and regionally inspired. Wherever you are, tip and lip the scale in your fashion favour.

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INTRODUCING
M·A·C FASHION SETS
M·A·C Fashion Sets features the best selling and your cult favorite M·A·C shades from around the world. 7 colours so globally gorgeous we worked them into 3-piece collections of go-everywhere Lipstick, Lipglass and Nail Lacquer.

Below is a list of the top selling shades and the countries ranking them as #1:

Spice - #1 classic best-selling lip pencil in Canada, Brazil, Italy, Mexico, UK, Venezuela, Chile, Peru, Argentina, Philippines, Singapore, Spain, Portugal, Thailand, India, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Kuwait, Bahrain, Lebanon, Oman, United Arab Emirates and Travel Retail

Myth – #1 selling lipstick in Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Estonia and Finland

Russian Red – #1 selling lipstick in Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Spain, Portugal, Austria, Singapore and Venezuela

Snob – #1 selling lipstick in Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Peru, Argentina and Travel Retail

Chestnut – #1 selling lip pencil in the US

Rebel – Cult favorite for the perfect sultry, wine colored lip

Girl About Town – A fabulous bright fuchsia, a go-to staple for every fashionista

Now your favorite shades are available for your lips and tips!

M·A·C Fashion Sets will be available starting May 3, 2012 through June 28, 2012.


LIPSTICK
Myth Light neutral nude (satin)
Snob Light neutral pink (satin)
Spice Mid-tone neutral nude (satin)
Girl About Town Bright blue fuchsia (amplified)
Russian Red Mid-tone neutral red (matte)
Rebel Mid-tone cream plum (satin)
Chestnut Rich chocolate brown (satin)
SRP $14.50 U.S./$17.50 CDN

LIPGLASS
Myth Light neutral nude
Snob Light neutral pink
Spice Mid-tone neutral nude
Girl About Town Bright blue fuchsia
Russian Red Mid-tone neutral red
Rebel Mid-tone cream plum
Chestnut Rich chocolate brown
SRP $14.50 U.S./$17.50 CDN

NAIL LACQUER
Myth Light neutral nude (creme)
Snob Light neutral pink (creme)
Spice Mid-tone neutral nude (creme)
Girl About Town Bright blue fuchsia (creme)
Russian Red Mid-tone neutral red (creme)
Rebel Mid-tone cream plum (creme)
Chestnut Rich chocolate brown (creme)
SRP $16.00 U.S./$19.00 CDN

Nail Look: Holographic Nails Using Nfu-Oh Nail Lacquer in No. 64

Hi everybody! Summer is coming and the sun is shining bright and blazing here in AZ. This is the perfect time to sport holo manicures to show off that holo-y goodness on a bright sunshine-y day! I am wearing Nfu-Oh nail lacquer in No. 064, and it is such an amazing pink base with gorgeous, sharp, linear holographic flames. So pretty and mesmerizing.  I bought a bunch of Nfu-Oh holo lacquers and I can't wait to swatch everything for you.  I am in love with how strong the holo is in these lacquers.  I didn't need the aqua base although I did purchase it, just because my nails are buffed and smoothed by my KnockOut Nails UV nail hardening system.  If you have natural nails, I suggest using the aqua base because it makes the surface of your nails even and smooth for the application of holo polishes that are finicky.  Nfu-Ohs, while gorgeous, require a very  smooth surface, otherwise, the holo will not shine as gorgeous as it should be because the nail ridges and bumps will ruin the holo effect.

You can purchase these nail lacquers and the aqua base at Fabuloustreet.com.  I will be posting more swatches of these pretties soon!

How to Fix Annoying Skin Problems

How to Fix Annoying Skin Problems

From breakouts to dullness, here's how to finally put an end to the most frustrating skin issues

This is a TotalBeauty.com skin care tips article Only a lucky few of us have a naturally flawless complexion. For the rest of us normal folk, dealing with skin issues like under-eye bags, acne, and wrinkles can be frustrating daily battles. But before you give up on perfect, glowing skin, check out our experts' 12 fast fixes for the biggest skin care woes. Solve skin problems

Zoya Summer 2012: Surf Collection Swatches and Review

As I said in my previous Zoya Summer 2012 Beach Collection Swatches and Review, Zoya comes up with two new collections called Beach and Surf, with Beach being the collection of cream finishes and Surf of comprising of shimmer finishes. This entry will feature the big, bold, bright and dazzling shades of Zoya Surf.

Zoya Summer 2012: Beach Collection Swatches and Review

Zoya comes up with two new collections called Beach and Surf, with Beach being the collection of cream finishes and Surf of comprising of shimmer finishes. For this entry, we are going to talk about the Beach collection.

The Beach collection features six springy and summery shades that are perfect ways to herald the coming of warmer weather.


Tracie



I am really liking Tracie. It is a nice spring green shade that has your typical cream but with an unusual glass-like finish under natural light. The moment sunlight hits it, it morphs into a shimmery light green with frosty yellow-white shimmer. Very pretty.


Wednesday



Wednesday is a nice aqua cream that is your perfect pedi by the poolside. This is not a very bright turquoise, though, but it is on the dustier side. Unusual and I'm glad is not a super bright aqua. It is very wearable because of the dusty component.


Arizona



Arizona- my home state, yay! - is a nice bright neon-ish orange cream. Not a fan of oranges, but this is a fun one and it looks nice on my tips. This would also make a great pedi shade.


Shelby



I never cared for bubblegum pink creams, but Shelby is such an amazing shade on my skintone. When I swatched it, I couldn't stop looking at my tips. It is a bit cool-toned but it goes with my warm tones nicely. So weird.


Lara



Lara is your medium Barbie pink shade. Nice shade but I have a lot of similar shades, so this didn't excite me as much.


Reagan



Reagan is a nice medium-dark fuchsia cream. This is a pretty shade for summer, and would also look great on a wide variety of skintones.

The formula of these creams is really nice- a little thick but quite easy to control. They are also pigmented and are opaque in two coats. I am liking the "dustier" theme of Zoya this spring and summer, and I am liking their dustier versions bright shades like Bevin from the Zoya True collection and Wednesday. My favorites from this collection are Tracie, Wednesday and Shelby. I think I have seen the pinks before, but I really like Shelby. So if you are tired of pinks, just get the non-pinks in this collection because they are unusual and really nice. I also like the formula and how easy it is to apply.

I will be coming up with swatches and review of Zoya Surf collection soon so stay tuned!

The Shades Of U Rating: 4.0 out of 5

Note: Media sample was provided by a representative of the brand for consideration. All opinions are completely mine.

MAC Extra Dimension Skinfinish and Eye Shadow Video Review

Hi everyone! I posted my swatches and review of the MAC Extra Dimension skinfinish and Extra Dimension eye shadows three weeks ago, but I am supplementing them with a video review.

See my video review below on Extra Dimension. Please subscribe to my YouTube channel if you like to watch more of these video reviews.

Inglot Freedom Eye Shadow System, Blush, Gel Liner and Makeup Base Video Review

Hi guys! Last week I went to Inglot Cosmetics store at the Forum Shops in Caesar's Palace in Vegas, and I was just like a kid in a candy store. It was my first time to try out their makeup and I am totally loving them! I bought their Freedom System shadows, blushes, a couple of gel liners which are fantastic, and their makeup base. I plan to get some more of their shadows and blushes and face products. You can check them out online at the Inglot website.

Below is a video review with some swatches of the products that I got. Please subscribe to my YouTube channel if you like to watch more of these video reviews.

10 Quick Ways to Burn Calories While You Sit

10 Quick Ways to Burn Calories While You Sit

Who really has the time to blast calories after a long day at work? Not us! Here's how to lose weight while sitting down

This is a TotalBeauty.com workouts for women article No matter what your day-to-day is like, you probably spend a little -- OK, maybe a lot -- of time on your behind. Add that to a busy schedule with no space for gym visits and you've got a recipe for health disaster. Break the cycle with these 10 surprising tricks that'll help you burn calories while sitting (yes, sitting). Burn calories