It could be that I’m just too freaked out about my costume. Mainly because this costume currently exists only in my head. I only just decided to dress up, so now I have to either find or make a genie costume to go with my makeup concept. (The whole reason I want to be a genie is because of the makeup.)
Okay, well maybe Halloween has sort of inspired today’s review. While I was rooting around in all my stuff to plan my genie makeup; I realized that I had yet another unsung, unheralded product that is such a staple that I failed to notice it. It’s from Laura Geller.
Liquid Candlelight Face and Body Glow
Blurb: Liquid light for the face and décolleté. There are so many ways to use this versatile face and body glow. Mix it with your moisturizer or blend it into your foundation for a subtle, all-over sheen. Stroke some on after your makeup to highlight your eyes, cheekbones or décolleté. Advanced skin brightener softly enhances skin tone and luminosity. Exclusive "Mineral Complex" provides light-refractive and skin protective properties. Multi-faceted shading brightens up any skin tone. Hypoallergenic, fragrance free, oil free. Stroke some on after your makeup to highlight your eyes, cheekbones or décolleté...wherever sun or moonbeams would strike. Can be worn alone, under, or over a favorite foundation.This is one of those products I never even thought about. Then I got a sample from Sephora, tried it out and have been using it all the time ever since. It’s one of those perfect, super versatile, super useful products that I want to have forever.
It’s a very thin liquid with a nice luminous shimmer. That’s all. No color, just a sheer wash of shimmer. I usually put it around my eyes for a little bit of a dewy glow. I love it especially when I’m looking little tired at the end of the day. It gives just enough of a subtle boost. I also like using it on my brow bone, or to highlight my cheekbones. It’s a great way to enhance my cupid’s bow (the little indentation above the top lip), and it looks pretty tapped on over my blush. It also looks pretty on décolletage. And it looks pretty tapped on my collarbone. It pretty much just flatters whatever feature you apply it to.
It might seem like an extravagant extra step, but a little bit goes a very, very long way. My tiny sample lasted for a month; and a whole bottle lasts practically forever.
Laura Geller products are available on the website, Sephora, Amazon.com, QVC and Beauty.com.
Happy Halloween!
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Blurb: A mineral rich, luxuriously emollient, time-release cream provides immediate restoration of skin’s protective mantel and encourages optimal hydration balance over time for a soft, luminescent complexion. Unique water-free formulation utilizes Stabilized Bamboo Sap in lieu of distilled water for improved skin vitality. Enriched with HyperAqua-L™ a synergistic, blend of emollients designed to soften and smooth skin while reinforcing skin’s protective mantel to discourage water loss in skin’s outermost layers. AquaSponge Complex™exclusive moisture binding complex encourages skin’s natural hydration response to smooth and moisturize. HyperAqua-L™-a synergistic blend of emollients softens and smoothes skin as it reinforces natural barrier function to protect against water loss in skin’s vulnerable, outermost layer. Sunflower Seed Oil provides effective moisturizing and protective benefits essential to healthy skin. Green Tea Leaf Extractan extraordinary anti-oxidant. Provides protection against damage from free radicals caused by internal and environmental stressors.
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Blurb: Organic yogurt provides ideal hydration and essential skin nutrition. Extra soothing for extremely stressed, overly dry skin. Luxurious, smoothing body butter, clinically proven to offer advanced moisturizing and antiaging action. Yogurt Body Butter is enriched with Shea Butter to soften, moisturize & restructure the skin. A proprietary blend of Sunflower, Almond & Avocado Oils restores skin’s elasticity & smoothness. Quince extract acts as a soothing agent to heal and nourish stressed skin.
Below is more info on the shadows and glosses. (For info about the mascara, check out my earlier 
Sculpt your lips with curve-accentuating high shine and a fun flash of iridescent color.
COVERGIRL introduces a smoke of genius – the colorful smoky eye made easy with new Smoky ShadowBlast: A clever, two-step system for creating big, bold smoky eyes with amazing results! It’s a smoky eye tool plus makeup artist all in one shadow stick. Available in six expertly coordinated shade duos with uniquely desgined ends, Smoky ShadowBlast lets you create a traditional or colorful smoky eye in two easy steps. The new, double-ended stick features expertly coordinated shades and two precision applicator tips – one for base, one for liner/crease – so you can easily apply, smudge and blend shadow to a smoky perfection.
Breathtaking lashes are the must-have accessory of the season and flirting with color is all the rage. Book your personalized holiday beauty makeover and experience the extreme elegance of Yves Saint Laurent November 2-7, 2009. Indulge yourself in the luxurious sophistication of sensual textures and beautiful effects at Bergdorf Goodman and prep your look for the upcoming holiday season. Dare to discover glamorous volume, bold length, voluptuous curl and dramatic styling with Yves Saint Laurent's newest lunch: Mascara Singulier.
Yves Saint Laurent's National Make Up Artist Dell Ashley has a special talent for enhancing the natural beauty and radiance of every woman, while always treating his clients with the utmost care and respect. His sincerity and instinctive artistic talents instantly draw women in, but it is his engaging, individualized and expert approach that quickly transforms them into devotees. Whether in store or on camera Dell leaves women with a feeling of naturally radiant beauty, confidence, and YSL sexiness. With more than a decade in the beauty industry, Dell is an on-air and local media favorite, having worked behind the scenes of major fashion shows, photo shoots and beauty pageants. In addition, Dell has 'made up' such gorgeous actresses as Gossip Girl's Leighton Meester.
Blurb: DuWop has unlocked something new! Private Red, a color-changing lipstick that morphs into each woman's personal red, is the first of its kind to transform a single red shade into an endless variety of hues. This silky lipstick goes on smooth, and the rich pigment changes within five minutes to leave behind the ultimate perfect red. Private Red's proprietary formula includes a blend of three naturally derived pigments - annatto, hibiscus, and henna - and the technology behind the classic “mood lipsticks” of the seventies to provide a vibrant red shade that adapts to suit each individual's coloring. Annatto lends a rich pigment base, while hibiscus flowers offer gentle antiseptic properties, and henna leaves behind a long-lasting stain. Additional hydrating ingredients such as beeswax, caster oil and Vitamin E keep the lip color lightweight and emollient. Red is a stunning classic, but it can be the hardest to wear. Private Red offers a provocative answer to the question, “what is my best shade of red?” without the hassle of selecting the perfect shade from amongst an endless sea of choices. Private Red is available in an ENDLESS variety of shades.
From November 2nd – 4th at select Origins Stores in New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boca Raton and Dallas, Origins and illy will help you seamlessly transition to Standard Time by providing you with a complimentary caffeine fix! Origins will even be opening its doors bright and early on November 2nd to help you get that extra pep in your step!
New York Stores (opening at 8am):
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Blurb: A must for allergy prone, fatigued, overworked, under rested, puffy eyes everywhere. Enjoy the cooling and soothing effects of this fresh, transparent, aqua-blue moisturizing gel. Designed for the most expressive yet fragile part of the face, it hydrates, comforts, soothes and protects. Developed to improve the overall health, moisture level and quality of your skin, it firms, tones and tightens the entire eye area while reducing the depth of fine lines and wrinkles. Dark circles fade away into the sunset and puffiness deflates to reveal sleek, refreshed skin. It even helps make-up to stay put! With so many "super star" elements to mention, the formula list reads like a Who's Who of Successful Ingredients.
Blurb: Portrait Collar Neck Crème is wrapped in supporting ingredients that combat sagging tissues, diminish dreadful lines and promote youthful looking skin. The neck area has different hormonal reactors than the face, and as a result, ages faster. It has fewer oil glands and skin is thicker, creating the necessity for a specialized formula dedicated to refining the skin's texture and reinforcing the tissue for a smoother appearance. Marine collagen and elastin strengthen the subcutaneous tissues and promote elasticity. Centella asiatica helps to stimulate collagen and elastin formation while nourishing the collagen fibers beneath dry layers. Vitamin E, beeswax, shea butter, rose hips and ginseng protect this often neglected area and renew its vitality, while jojoba restores softness. The neck crème is richer than face crèmes and has more powerful hormone-stimulating ingredients. This luxurious formula absorbs quickly without leaving a stain or residue. You are now ready for your close-up. Keep Your Chin Up.
Blurb: This intoxicating hand crème leaves a soft veil of almond and coconut fragrance lingering on the skin. Beautifully absorbed, this special formula was developed to maintain the health, beauty and suppleness of your hands, while delighting your nose with a decadent aroma. This succulent recipe of nourishing and protecting sunflower, grape seed and jojoba oils combined with moisturizing and healing aloe, wheat proteins and natural sun filters develops into the perfect treat, anytime of the day. You'll never gain an ounce of fat, just one big serving of hydrating heaven! Luxe Hand Crème contains sun filters for UVA/UVB protection to maintain skin tone, while helping protect and keep hands soft, supple and younger looking.
Blurb: Last call with a lemon drop to give hair tons of volume and shine. If you have fine or frizzy hair, make friends with Cynthia. This shampoo's special recipe includes organic Irish stout and lemons. The stout adds weight to hair and smooths cuticles, while lemons give amazing shine. As a bonus, your hair will smell delicious all day, but please refrain from drinking your shampoo if you shower at night.
Cheers and Happy Monday!
Fall Green Smoothie Recipe
As we switch from season to season our bodies can become more sensitive and it can be easier to get sick. The high content of Vitamin C in kale also helps with immunity, and kale’s naturally rich sulfur content helps boost the body's detoxification enzymes and provides a great cleansing response in the body to wash the system of toxins.
Blurb: This rainbow of shades is the ultimate kit: the right balance of neutrals and brights for any look. Need to modernize your little black dress? Try bold strokes of gold, green or blue shades for some exotic flair. Wearing that bold-printed tunic? Try smoldering layers of neutral Eye Pencils to add depth and gleam without competing. Use them in combination, use them alone, give a few away. (Okay, don’t do that.)
Bring out your best bubble beard!
The Trend Show features a morning event highlighting the newest in makeup, skincare and all things beauty. Industry experts will share secrets and talk about the latest trends. And all day long, the brands pull out all the stops: makeovers, mini-facials, fabulous GWP's and general amazing girly fun. (I think they even served cocktails at the last one.)
Frédéric Fekkai, whose name is synonymous with sophistication and style, announced today that he will name the Melrose Place Salon the official West Coast based flagship Fekkai salon.
Blurb: Kairos Balancing Breakout-Controlling Conditioner is a unique dual-purpose complex that clears blemishes and helps to prevent future breakouts while balancing and nourishing hair - leaving it soft, smooth, and tangle-free. This medicated formula combats the acne-causing factors linked to hair and hair products, effectively controlling and managing acne. With regular use of Kairos Balancing Breakout-Controlling Conditioner, users report: blemishes heal, excess oil on the scalp, hair and face is reduced, frequency, number, and intensity of breakouts lessen, and future breakouts are prevented. The carefully chosen cocktail of natural botanicals nourishes and balances hair for salon-quality results without acne-irritating aftermath for your complexion.
Blurb: Kairos Heat Protectant Clear Style Thermal Spray is a high quality blend of natural ingredients that protects hair from the heat of styling tools for softer, healthier hair. Imparts extra shine and smoothness without acne-irritating aftermath for your complexion.
Blurb: Kairos Spiking Clear Style Hair Glue is a no-flake, high quality blend of natural ingredients that grips hair for ultimate hold and style. Gives maximum control over wet or dry looks without acne-irritating aftermath for your complexion.
Ellen Pompeo, Sandra Oh and Katherine Heigl share ‘a thing’ for the Korres lip butters. While Ellen is more of a quince girl, Katherine loves the newest addition to the line - Jasmine, and Sandra opts for the darker shade of Plum. The Korres lip butters melt on the lips and offer a shiny, tinted finish, while the mixture of Shea Butter and Rice Wax offers deep hydration and softness.
Gossip Girl’s breakout star Jessica Szohr has singled out two Korres products. She brightens her eyes with the Soft Eyeliner pencil in Light blue - idea for use on the inside of the lid. The gentle formula moisturizes and protects the sensitive skin of the eye thanks to Jojoba oil and vitamin E. Vanessa also uses the Korres Pomegranate Wipes to remove her make-up after a long day of shooting. The Pomegranate extract, rich in antioxidants, tightens the pores while refreshing the skin. Plus, the handy re-sealable packet is perfect for any girl on the go.
Blurb: Earthy orange garden smoothes skin and leaves it supple. Ashy or scaly skin? Nevermore with Figs and Leaves handmade soap. Tiny fig seeds brimming with nutrition and gentle exfoliation yield to a creamy, aloe vera conditioning lather and a bouquet of fresh garden aromas. The scent of oranges and earthy ylang ylang linger on your silky, smooth skin as a tempting reminder of sweet cleanliness.
Blurb: A pearl mask sheet for clearer skin. What is Pearl? A rare, precious stone rich in calcium which helps illuminate, clarify and hydrate lackluster skin. The concentrations of pearl in this gentle mask sheet are effectively absorbed to clarify and refine skin.
Blurb: A collagen mask sheet for firm, hydrated skin. What is collagen? An essential factor in the strength and elasticity of skin, collagen constitutes over 90% of deeper dermal layers and is responsible for keeping skin firm and hydrated resulting in smoother facial contours. The concentrations of collagen in this gentle mask sheet are effectively absorbed into skin to leave it firm and hydrated.
Rodial skincare brings the ultimate in skincare by combining its laboratory's scientific expertise and clinical testing with unique knowledge of natural skin treatments and offers exclusive discounted rates on its products courtesy of Hautelook.
Miko and Titi Branch, celebrity stylists and creators of Miss Jessie’s® (www.missjessies.com) line of curly hair products, will be hosting a one day only event at Wilshire Beauty (www.wilshirebeauty.com) a beauty apothecary and salon in Los Angeles, CA on Sunday October 25th 2009 from 11:00am-4:00pm. Titi, Miko, and their team of natural hair experts will be doing product demonstrations, a meet and greet with customers, and individual customer consultations and styling. Every hour a raffle will be held and the winner will receive a basket containing the entire Miss Jessie’s® line!
A day of curly education! Model demonstrations, Q&A sessions, and raffles every hour will be part of the festivities. In addition, customers will have a chance to experience a free one-on-one hair consultation performed by the Miss Jessie’s styling team. The Miss Jessie’s stylists will test a section of hair and give the customer an in depth analysis of their particular hair composition and product needs. Food and drink will be offered during the duration of the event.
Deemed Silver, Gold, Platinum, Life Threads come together to represent the various roles, stories and threads of our life.
From scent to sight...see snippets of the lives of Silver, Gold and Platinum-wearing women in fragrance fantasies on www.lifethreads.com. Artistically shot with an accompanying narrative describing the scene unfolding before the viewer’s eyes, the short films address the topics of love, passion, career, family and choices women face daily.
"Blue it" is a deep royal blue with lots of electric shimmer. It's edgy and modern, but it's also pretty and flattering (especially on my toes).
"Strawberry Icing" is the other "extreme." A super pretty, sweet, yummy, sparkly pink. It makes my fingers and toes look almost edible.
Natural, shimmering elements come together in this beautiful new palette. Inside the chrome-accented compact you’ll find six exclusive high-shimmer eye shadows, four exclusive creamy lip colors, a mini Eye Shadow Brush and mini Lip Brush.
Sure to be a favorite among all Bobbi Brown devotees. This ultra luxurious Beauty Trunk is a refined and luxurious way to house and display your makeup. Interior features a mirror and several levels to organize beauty essentials, tools and skincare.
Anyway, back to the pretty part. If you read only one of my mask-related posts, this should be it (so far). Today I’m reviewing a hair mask from 
Blurb: This incredible treatment formula works overnight to repair, condition and replenish damaged hair. It renews and repairs with expertly blended ingredients, resulting in silkier, shinier locks. It also helps to enhance color for a richer and more vibrant hue. Damaged, dry or unmanageable hair becomes healthy, soft and resilient. Repairs damaged hair, deeply conditioning, softens and smoothes, enhances shine, promotes rich, vibrant color.
