5 Unexpected Lip Colors To Try This Spring

Bored with the totally expected pink and red pout? Switch things up with these new spring lip shades

5 Unexpected Lip Colors To Try This Spring
This is a TotalBeauty.com makeup article
Your wardrobe definitely brightens up with the weather, so why shouldn't your makeup? Makeup artists are predicting that new lip shades will be all the rage in the coming months -- and the best part is that they're not the usual pinks and reds. Click ahead to see the surprising shades you need to add to your beauty routine.*


*This is sponsored syndicated content from Total Beauty that does not necessarily reflect the opinions of The Shades Of U.

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Bare Minerals Multi Wrinkle Repair

NEW MAC Mineralize Rich Lipstick





M·A·C Mineralize Rich Lipstick
Available online February 28, 2013 www.maccosmetics.com
Available in stores March 7, 2013 in the permanent line


M·A·C’s love affair with lips has led to the launch of a new M·A·C masterpiece. Introducing MAC Mineralize Rich Lipstick – it’s larger in size and scope and lavishes lips with nutrient-rich moisture. Featuring a luxurious formula and gorgeous colour, enhanced with a mineral moist complex that provides lips with nourishment and lasting hydration. Lightweight colour glides on with ease for an intense bright with shade retention.



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Style Surge Neutral coral cream
Luxe Naturale Light beige cream
Glamour Era Mid-tone warm brown frost
Posh Tone Soft warm nude cream
Lady At Play Mid-tone cool tangerine
Lush Life Deep cool plum
Dreaminess Soft cool pink cream
Grande Dame Mid-tone neutral rose cream
All Out Gorgeous Deep warm red
Everyday Diva True red cream
Elegant Accent Mid-tone warm rose cream
Divine Choice Mid-tone cool pink cream
Suggested Retail Price $22.00 US/$26.00 CDN

Available North America March 7, 2013 at all M·A·C locations, 1.800.588.0070 and www.maccosmetics.com. International March 2013 at all M·A·C locations, 1.800.588.0070
and www.maccosmetics.com

NEW MAC Mineralize Moisture SPF15 Foundation







M·A·C Mineralize Moisture SPF15 Foundation
Available online February 28, 2013 www.maccosmetics.com
Available in stores March 7, 2013 in the permanent line
M·A·C expands its innovative collection of foundations with a gorgeous NEW formula full of extraordinary benefits. Its lightweight lush texture feeds skin instantly with mineral-rich nourishing hydration, all day long. The uniquely creamy fluid, ideal for dry skin, blends beautifully, featuring shea butter, emollients and conditioning extracts to keep the face soft and supple. Its combination of powders creates an optical blurring effect that virtually diminishes imperfections and fine lines for a more even tone.



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Mineralize Moisture SPF15 Foundation
NC15, NC20, NC25, NC30, NC35, NC37, NC40, NC42, NC44,
NC45, NC50, NW20, NW25, NW30, NW35, NW43, NW45, NW50
Suggested Retail Price $33.00 US/$40.00 CDN

Brush
130 Short Duo Fibre Brush
Suggested Retail Price $42.00 US/$50.50 CDN

Available North America March 7, 2013 at all M·A·C locations, 1.800.588.0070 and www.maccosmetics.com. International Ex Asia March 2013 at all M·A·C locations,
1.800.588.0070 and www.maccosmetics.com. International Asia February 2014 at all M·A·C locations, 1.800.588.0070 and www.maccosmetics.com

OPI Disney Oz the Great and Powerful Collection Swatches, Review


OPI announces the launch of six limited edition nail lacquers and a new Liquid Sand™ shade, inspired by Disney’s Oz The Great and Powerful. With an all-star cast that includes James Franco and Michelle Williams, this highly-anticipated film opens in theaters on March 8, 2013.

Here are my thoughts on these seven polishes.


OPI Oz
 OPI Don't Burst My Bubble


Maybelline New York Color Show Nail Lacquer Goes Electric!


Limited Edition: Available in March 2013 only!
SRP: $3.99

Oscars Red Carpet Skin: Salma Hayek, Emmy Rossum, Kelly Osbourne, Rosamund Pike

St. Tropez worked with some great celebs this week for the Oscars providing gorgeous skin finishing treatments for a flawless red carpet glow. We sent through tip sheets last night on how to get the look for Salma Hayek, Emmy Rossum, Kelly Osbourne and Rosamund Pike from the red carpet!

Salma Hayek, Skin Finish by Makeup Artist Jo Strettel for St. Tropez
Emmy Rossum, Skin Finish by Celebrity Makeup Artist Jo Bake
Kelly Osbourne, Skin Finish by St. Tropez Skin Finishing Expert Fiona Locke
Rosamund Pike, Skin Finish by Makeup Artist Melanie Inlgessis







Selena Gomez wears tarte at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party



Celebrity makeup artist Jenn Streicher created Selena Gomez’s look for the Vanity Fair Oscar Party using tarte products.

Get the Look: Selena Gomez
event: Vanity Fair Oscar Party
makeup artist: celebrity makeup artist Jenn Streicher for tarte
date: 2/24/13

Complexion:
Jenn started by prepping Selena's skin with a few drops of tarte's pure maracuja oil
Then she applied tarte's clean slate flawless 12-hour brightening primer and BB tinted treatment 12-hour primer in medium to even out her complexion
Jenn used maracuja creaseless concealer to brighten under Selena's eyes and swept a little Amazonian clay finishing powder over her entire face to finish the look

Eyes:
Jenn started by lining Selena's eyes with tarte's skinny smolderEYES Amazonian clay waterproof liner in moonstone brown
Then she dusted the shadows "golden peach" and "golden tan" from the femme naturale eye shadow palette over her lids
She groomed Selena's brows with tarte's Amazonian clay brow mousse in medium brown
She finished by brushing her naturally long lashes with two coats of tarte's lights, camera, lashes 4-in-1 mascara

Cheeks:
She dabbed tarte's cheek stain in awakening on the apples of her cheeks

Lips:
Jenn swiped tarte's LipSurgence matte lip tint in hope over her lips to bring out the pink diamonds in her earrings

Body:
As a finishing touch Jenn applied amazon bronze Amazonian clay & annatto body bronzer with the golden gal bronzing buki brush all over her arms and chest to make her glisten

Video Post: MAC Year of the Snake, Pro Longwear Paint Pots, Viva Glam Nicki 2 Swatches

Hi everyone! Below is my video on Video Post: MAC Year of the Snake, Pro Longwear Paint Pots, Viva Glam Nicki 2 Swatches. I also made a short review on the MAC Volcanic Ash Exfoliator which just made its way into MAC's permanent collection. Please check out and subscribe to my YouTube channel if you'd like to see more of these kinds of videos.

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MAC Archie's Girls Veronica's Blush & Flatter Me PearlMatte Face Powder Swatches, Review

 Veronica's Blush PearlMatte Face Powder

MAC Archie's Girls
 Veronica's Blush PearlMatte Face Powder




NEW NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer Swatches, Review

 NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in (top-botto) Custard, Ginger

 






NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

Get a Free Blush Brush From tarte With Purchase of Any Blush



It’s award season and tarte cosmetics is giving away some swag!
Get a FREE blush brush* with any purchase of our award-winning Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush (15 shades available) on tarte.com, now through Sunday, 2/24.

Code: WINNER

Valid: Feb. 22-Feb.24, 2013 11:59pm ET

Use the link below to promote this special offer - expires February 24th at 11:59pm ET.

Get a FREE blush brush with any purchase of Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush* at checkout – code WINNER (valid thru 2/24)

*Only valid at www.tarte.com.com. Must enter promo code at checkout. Cannot be combined with any other promo codes/offers/discounts. Limit of one (1) free blush brush will be added to qualifying orders. Must purchase Amazonian clay 12-hour blush to be eligible for free blush brush. Offer valid while supplies last. Offer not valid on previous purchases. Only valid on in-stock items, not valid on previous purchases. Not valid for cash or credit. Tarte has the right to cancel any orders due to unauthorized use of our website or violation of our Terms of Use. < /span>Offer subject to change at any time and without notice. Free FedEx ground shipping will apply to orders of $40 and up after discount has been applied. Additional fees for tax and/or shipping may apply. Tarte.com can only ship/process orders within the US & PR. Offer begins on Feb. 22, 2013 and expires on Feb. 24, 2013 at 11:59pm ET.

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Video Post: China Glaze Avant Garden & Glitz Bitz N Pieces Swatches

Hi everyone! Below is my video on China Glaze Avant Garden & Glitz Bitz N Pieces Swatches, Review. Please check out and subscribe to my YouTube channel if you'd like to see more of these kinds of videos.

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China Glaze Glitz Bitz N Pieces Swatches, Review

China Glaze Avant Garden Swatches, Review Part 1

China Glaze Avant Garden Swatches, Review Part 2

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