Tantalizing Wednesday: LORAC's New Limited Edition TANtalEYES Palette (review)

I know all about tantalizing. I’m getting ready to go back to my weight loss program after a month of starts and stops. And the last couple weeks were mostly “stops.” Delicious stops. Related to recipe testing, fun events and Easter candy. And Easter waffles. And Mexican food. And...pie. Eeeek!

On Friday, I’m going to set temptation aside and refocus on my weight loss goals. Luckily, I have some wonderful (non-judgemental) support. I also have other tantalizing no-calorie treats to take my mind off of snacks. No-calorie treats in pretty colors. Like this one from LORAC.

NEW! TANtalEYES Palette

Blurb: LORAC TANtalEYES Palette will have you sizzling all season long! Give your sex appeal a boost with 4 shimmering, mineral-infused, ultra-pigmented Baked Eye Shadows for long lasting, sultry eyes and a travel size TANtalizer Body Bronzing Luminizer for glowing skin that shines like the stars' on the Red Carpet.

I actually think LORAC palettes might be more tempting than pie. Might. This one is especially yummy. It contains a travel-sized tube of Body Bronzing Luminizer; and a Baked Eye Shadow quad housed in a golden box that’s both glamorous and practical.

The Body Bronzer is a sheer, shimmery cream that slides on, and gave my skin a shimmery (sheer) bronze glow. I especially loved it on my legs (which always need help – especially at the end of winter).

Of course the outstanding part of this Palette is the shadow quad. The shade on the top left is a pearly highlighter that made my brow bone pop. It also made a gorgeous halo around my inner eye. The top right shade is a pretty golden bronze – perfect by itself during the day, and even more perfect when vamped up with the other shades for evening. The bottom right is a deep copper that looked beautiful in the crease, and made for a really dramatic evening lid. The bottom left shade is my absolute favorite. It’s a golden shimmering olive that looks both chic and exotic. Both bottom shades also looked amazing when applied as liners with either a wet or dry brush.

LORAC shadows are awesome, and these four shades are must-haves in my opinion.

Visit the website and check out the entire Summer 2011 Collection. You can also get some fab Red Carpet Tips, and score some bargains in the VIP Discount section. LORAC is also found at Sephora, ULTA, DermStore.com, and beauty.com.

(ftc disclosure: sample/product received from manufacturer or representative)

Celeb Style: Nicole Richie and LORAC

Check out the gorgeous LORAC products that Carol Shaw used on Nicole Richie for her red carpet appearance at the QVC Red Carpet Style Awards.

Get the Look with Makeup Artist Carol Shaw of LORAC


Complexion:
Primed with aquaPRIME
Breakthrough Performance Foundation in SMS 6
Double Feature Concealer/Highlighter in DF 2.5
Translucent Touchup Powder in TL 2

Eyes:
Red Carpet Reveal Palette
Front Of The Line PRO in Black
Visual Effects Mascara in Black

Cheeks:
Perfectly Lit Luminizing Powder in Spotlight
TANtalizer Baked Bronzer

Lips:
Breakthrough Performance Lipstick in Nude Scene
Couture Shine Liquid Lipstick in Vintage
Lip Pencil in 06

Brows:
Creamy Brow Pencil in Brunette

Legs:
TANtalizer Body Bronzing Luminizer

Wonderful Wednesday: LORAC Summer 2011 Collection

Wonderful Wednesday: LORAC Summer 2011 Collection

Okay…I’m already tantalized (keeping mum on the whole touched/teased part though).

Just LOOK at this sexy, shimmery, bronzed collection from LORAC.

Just. Look. At. It.

Sigh.

(btw: it hits ULTA on April 10 and Sephora on April 19)

Catching Up: Lorac Multidimensional Beauty Collection for Spring

More loveliness from LORAC! I love their stuff and this new Spring Collection looks thoroughly fab. (It’s available in early February at ULTA, Sephora, and online.) Check it out…

LORAC's 3D Multidimensional Beauty Collection

Multiplex 3d Lashes Mascara: This volumizing and thickening mascara takes your lashes to the next level by instantly delivering 3 times the volume. MULTIPLEX 3D LASHES has a buildable, smudge-resistant and multidimensional formula that creates a dramatic lash look. Featuring beneficial ingredients like silk and keratin to nourish and condition. The professional curved brush easily grabs, lifts and curls for maximum coverage and length.

3d Liquid Lustre: A shimmering top coat that lets you amp up your look. This paraben-free, long-lasting, shimmering coat can be applied over eye shadow or worn alone on eyes and cheeks for a luminous, prismatic 3-Dimensional sparkle and shine.

3-In-1 Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil: Get sexy, smoldering, defined eyes with this no-smudge, no-budge waterproof eyeliner pencil. This new eyeliner features a creamy, velvety-smooth texture and intense rich color that easily glides on for a clean, precise line. This transfer-resistant retractable pencil is equipped with its own sharpener and “smudger” for effortless, versatile application. Available in Ultra Black, Chocolate and Eggplant.

Multiplex 3d Eye Shadow Palette: This Sephora Exclusive Limited Edition Palette contains high-wattage 3-Dimensional color with 6 velvety-smooth shadows infused with luminous, prismatic, holographic lustre, long-lasting pigments and versatile color. The shadows can be worn dry for a soft, natural finish or wet for a more intense color pigment. It can even be worn wet or dry as an eyeliner. The faux animal print palette fits perfectly in your purse or clutch and is very on-trend for the season!

Multipex 3d Lip Gloss Duo: Get two glam and gorgeous shades of our popular Multiplex 3D Lip Gloss for the sexiest lips ever! This innovative, paraben-free lip gloss contains holographic pigments, long-lasting color and high-lacquer shine. The duo features 2 shades – 3D (Rose Bronze with glitter) and 4D (Bubble Gum Pink with glitter).

Multidimensional Beauty Collection: This ULTA Exclusive Collection contains everything you need for MULTIDIMENSIONAL eyes and lips. Featuring 3 prismatic light-reflecting shadows for dramatic shimmering color and MULTIPLEX 3D Lip Gloss in ULTA GLAM for super glossy 3D lips. All enclosed in a metallic mesh makeup case that can double as your evening clutch.

Give and Get: LORAC Box Office Hit Full Face Palette (review)

I’m in shock. In about 70 minutes it will be December. How on earth did that happen? Wasn’t I just finishing up my Halloween costume?

Of course the extremely cool thing about December (besides the weather...ha!) is the gorgeous, fabulous array of holiday collections and awesome pallettes. Check out this one from LORAC and ULTA.

Box Office Hit Full Face Palette

Blurb: An ULTA exclusive! Critics are buzzing about LORAC's Box Office Hit! Create backstage beauty and take center stage with an attention-getting full face collection for eyes, cheeks, and lips. A $210 value. This luxurious Cabernet Croc Palette contains everything you need to create soft, natural looks for day-and sexy, smoky party looks for night: 12 eye shadows, 2 eyeliners, 1 blush, 1 bronzer and 8 lip colors. You are sure to be a Box Office Hit with LORAC!

This ULTA exclusive is part of LORAC’s Holiday 2010 Collection. It’s extremely giftable (and keepable). The packaging is excellent, practical and absolutely lovely. The croc case opens to reveal a really nice collection of colors. I especially loved the shadows (of course) – 12 shades that range from fresh and subtle to dark and smoky. The two pencil liners were very good, and I also loved the lip colors (housed under a genius see-through flap). The bronzer and the pink blush complete the palette very nicely.

What I also loved about this palette is that it snaps securely shut - keeping everything housed in an elegant, and extremely portable little case. It fits easily in most bags and would be perfect for holiday travel (no gels or liquids to get the TSA all agitated).

This palette is only avaible at Ulta. Visit the website if you want to know more. You may also want to check out the Special Offers section and take advantage of free shipping on all orders of $25 or more (use code: 512213). You can also visit the LORAC website to see more of the Holiday offerings.

(ftc disclosure: sample/product received from manufacturer or representative)

Special for Sunday: LORAC Visual Effection Collection and Holiday 2010 Collection

One of my favorites just sent out info about an awesome value set and their latest Holiday Offerings! Check out the goodness…

Visual Effection Collection

This Limited Edition Collection is available at ULTA and includes 2 full size Visual Effects Mascaras, one in Jet Black and one in Midnight Blue, PLUS a travel size Behind The Scenes Eye Shadow Primer. You’ll have everything you need to curl, separate, and lengthen your lashes With LORAC’s Visual Effection Collection! Don’t miss out on this great set for only $20 (with a $47 value) at ULTA for a limited time!

Holiday Offerings

Tie Dye For Lip Gloss: A set of 5 lip glosses that have a trio of colors swirled together to create one-of-a-kind shades. They are packed with powerful antioxidants like Acai Berry and Pomegranate to keep lips nourished. Makes the perfect Stocking Stuffer or Grab Bag gift!

Box Office Sensation: Sephora Exclusive Limited Edition Train Case to make every girl feel like a makeup artist! The kit includes everything you need for your eyes, cheeks and lips including 36 eye shadows, 3 blushes, 1 bronzer and 9 lip colors.

All That Glitters (sparkle shadow/liner pencils): A collection of 5 dazzling pencils that can be used as a liner or shadow to add shimmer to your eyes. Great for creating the perfect party look for New Years Eve. (At ULTA only.

Box Office Hit: An ULTA Exclusive Limited Edition Full Face Palette with everything you need to create natural looks for day and sexy, smoky party looks for night. The palette contains 12 eye shadows, 2 eye liners, a blush, bronzer and 8 lip colors.
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Labor Day Loveliness: LORAC Rock The Red Carpet Collection

Yet another yummy (limited edition) collection from LORAC. Take a look…

LORAC – Rock The Red Carpet Collection!

Available exclusively at http://www.LORACcosmetics.com, LORAC’s ROCK THE RED CARPET COLLECTION contains this season’s must-have beauty essentials hand-picked from Celebrity Makeup Artist, Carol Shaw. This limited-edition set features seven products all tucked into a chic makeup bag for ONLY $25 (with a $100 value!) and includes:

- 5 Mini Couture Shine Liquid Lipsticks in Haute, Couture, Glam, Sheer Luxe and Lavish
- Mini TANtalizer Baked Bronzer
- Bronzed Bombshell Eye Shadow Trio in Sand, Serenity and Bronze
- Purple Croc Makeup Bag

Don’t miss out on your all-access pass to Red Carpet beauty! Be sure to scoop it up while supplies last - it’s only available at LORACcosmetics.com for a limited time!
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Your Thursday Face: Lorac Perfectly Lit Oil-Free Luminizing Powder (review)

My Thursday face is feeling just great today! Last night I got a huge treat. A friend of mine who likes to play amateur scientist invited me over to be his test subject (yay!). All I had to do was set my busy thoughts aside, eat stuff, drink stuff, then sit back and let him try out his various concoctions on me. He comes up with tons of great ideas for skincare and bodycare, then makes everything himself (using all natural ingredients). My two favorites were a face cream, and an awesome(!) warming solution. There was also a cool hand treatment. (I wish I could get recipes to share; but they're not for public consumption.)

Since I'm all hydrated and moisturized now; I'm going to talk about something pretty that goes on after the skincare. Today's Thursday facial item is from Lorac.

Perfectly Lit Oil-Free Luminizing Powder

Blurb: Instantly puts your face in its best light, giving your skin a luminous Red Carpet glow! This oil-free, velvety powder brightens and evens out your skin tone, helping it appear naturally radiant. Optimizing the effect of light, this unique luminizing powder helps diminish the appearance of imperfections for a youthful, luminous, glowing complexion.

I snapped one up last week when Sephora was offering it as a Sweet Deal ($9 instead of the usual $32…sweet). Had it not been for the special offer, I may have overlooked it. Luckily I bought one, and I am glad – I love it!

It's a very fine, light-weight powder that feels almost creamy on my skin (no worries, though, it's oil free). I really loved the texture. It goes on as lightly and evenly as if it were a liquid. And the effect is lovely. The finish is glowy and shimmery (without looking overdone or glittery). I especially like it on the tops of my cheekbones; and it's great for highlighting eyes, brow, and cupid's bow. It's wonderful for daytime – especially for days when you want to skip the foundation. And of course it's perfect for glamming up an evening look.

The shade offered during the "deal" was just right for me ("Spotlight"); but there are two other shades available as well ("Luminous" and "Radiant"). As always, I'm pointing you towards the website to have a look. While you're there, check out Carol Shaw's red carpet tips, and sign up for the VIP list to take advantage of discounts and special offers. You can also shop Lorac at QVC and Sephora.
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(ftc disclosure: purchased myself)

Sweet Steal at Sephora: Lorac's Perfectly Lit Luminizing Powder

Check out LORAC’s latest “Sweet Steal” (through August 10th)

LORAC's Perfectly Lit Luminizing Powder (in "Spotlight") is offered at $9 (originally $32) exclusively at Sephora stores and Sephora.com.

Blurb: The luminizing powder gives you a radiant glow to make it look like you are glowing from within. It optimizes the effect of the light to diminish imperfections, even your skin tone and brighten your complexion.
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Dear Beauty Fairy…Lorac Private Affair Palette

Coming from Lorac! This totally caught my eye – six rich, shimmery neutrals, a double-ended brush and primer in a gorgeous croc palette (with a little drawer no less!). Take a peek…

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Snap It Up! Lorac Sale on Hautelook.com

Hautlook.com sales are awesome; and today through Saturday morning, there’s a fabulous Lorac sale going on!

Lorac Cosmetics Sale On Hautelook.Com

Get your favorite Red Carpet makeup essentials hand-picked from Celebrity Makeup Artist, Carol Shaw. Available for up to 85% off the Original Retail Price for a limited time only!

Sale will begin 7/8 at 8am PDT and end on 7/10 at 8am PDT

Items Include:
Eye Shadows
Lipsticks
Lip Gloss (Lip Polish & Mocktails)
Palettes
Mascara
Highlighter/Brighteners
Lip Gloss Kits
Full Face Collections
On Screen Duo (Cream Eye Shadow/Powder Highlighter)
Glam Rocks (Loose Metallic Eye Shadow)
Oil-Free Makeup Foundation

Be sure to take advantage of this great offer while you can!
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Eye Candy: Lorac's Little Black Palette

Take a look at the info I got about the Little Black Palette from Lorac. I've been eyeing this for weeks. Check it out and you'll see why I've been so tempted…

Everyone Needs A “Little Black Palette”

Celebrity Makeup Artist & Creator Of Lorac, Carol Shaw And Fashion Authority, Allen Schwartz Of A.B.S. Share How To Make The Most Of Your Look

This season fashion and beauty collide with the latest launch from LORAC. LORAC is thrilled to offer you the equivalent of the little black dress (LBD!) in cosmetics with the introduction of the LITTLE BLACK PALETTE – an accessory featuring 4 color-coordinating, silky-smooth wearable BAKED EYE SHADOWS and a mini BEHIND THE SCENES EYE SHADOW PRIMER. Just like every glamour gal needs a go-to black dress that she can wear day or night and feel confident in, every girl must get her hands on this makeup essential.

LITTLE BLACK PALETTE is a must-have accessory on and off the Red Carpet, featuring gorgeous shimmering BAKED EYE SHADOWS in rich gold and dazzling bronze shades and a long-wearing BEHIND THE SCENES EYE SHADOW PRIMER that keeps your eye makeup picture-perfect all day long. Mix these neutral hues to add a subtle hint of shimmer to your lids for day or create a sexy smoky eye for night. Packaged in a sleek, black patent leather case – this palette not only transforms your look, it transforms your wardrobe -- evening wear designer Allen Schwartz of A.B.S agrees!

Red Carpet Authorities – Makeup Artist, Carol Shaw, and Allen Schwartz, Designer and Founder of A.B.S., share their secrets on how to change up your look in a cinch this summer season!

“You can always depend on LORAC’s LITTLE BLACK PALETTE and a little black dress from A.B.S. to look and feel great,” says Carol Shaw. ”Creating a smoky eye with my LITTLE BLACK PALETTE will take your little black dress from day time to glam time – instantly,” says Shaw.

Makeup can be used to accent fashion as shown by LORAC’s LITTLE BLACK PALETTE. “You can wear one of my dresses a number of ways by simply changing up your makeup from a casual-chic day look to a glamorous style perfect for night,” says Allen Schwartz. Timeless, classic looks are always in style and can easily be achieved with this versatile palette. “The beautiful, universally flattering nude and bronze warm tones reflect what’s happening now in fashion,” says Schwartz.

By pairing Allen Schwartz’s chic little black dresses and LORAC’s LITTLE BLACK PALETTE, you’ll create a chic and elegant look that will never go out of style!

LITTLE BLACK PALETTE retails for $32 (with a $72 value!) at Sephora, ULTA, LORACcosmetics.com, Sephora.com and ULTA.com.
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Great Big Spectacular Lorac Sale On Hautelook.Com!

Fire up the keyboard and head over to Hautelook for the big Lorac Sale (today through Thursday morning only)! Mind-boggling!

Get Your Favorite Red Carpet Makeup Essentials
Hand-Picked From Celebrity Makeup Artist, Carol Shaw

Available for up to 80% off the Original Retail Price for a limited time only!

Sale will begin 4/27 at 8am PDT and end on 4/29 at 11am PDT

Items Include:
- Single Eye Shadows
- Lipsticks
- Lip Gloss Sets
- Palettes
- Gloss Sticks
- On Screen Duo (Cream Eye Shadow / Liner W/ Highlighter)
- Loose Metallic Eye Shadow (Glam Rocks)

Be sure to take advantage of this great offer while you can!
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LORAC – Hollywood Insider Collection

Take a look at the latest glamorous set from LORAC – the Hollywood Insider Collection (available exclusively at Sephora for Beauty Insiders only)…

Lorac’s Hollywood Insider Collection
Available Exclusively At Sephora To Beauty Insider Members Only

The new Collection contains this season’s must-have beauty essentials hand-picked from Celebrity Makeup Artist, Carol Shaw. The limited-edition set features five full-sized products for ONLY $39.50 (with a $142 value!) and includes:

- Perfectly Lit Oil-Free Luminizing Powder in Spotlight (warm beige)
- Baked Matte Satin Blush in Hollywood (bronzed rose)
- Bronzed Bombshell Eye Shadow Trio in Sand/Serenity/ Bronze
- Special Effects Conditioning Primer/Defining & Lengthening Mascara
- Couture Shine Liquid Lipstick in Vintage (light neutral beige)

Don’t miss out on your all-access pass to Red Carpet beauty! Be sure to scoop it up while supplies last - it’s only available at Sephora now and sephora.com (starting 4/20) until May 12th!
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LORAC Summer 2009 Collection (review)

A few weeks ago I got all googly-eyed over the VIP discounts at LORAC. (you would too – these are some mighty fine deals.). And today, I'm all googly-eyed over LORAC's Summer 2009 Collection.

TANtalizer Baked Bronzer
Blurb: Baked on terra cotta, this silky-smooth, luminous bronzing powder keeps you looking bronze and beautiful long after the sun has set and the cameras have gone. Swirling sun-kissed shades deliver Red Carpet radiance in an instant. Extend the summer with this all-in-one compact containing a bronzer in the top compartment and a brush and mirror in the lower compartment.

This was really fun for me. I haven't tried many bronzers, so it's great to get a good one right off the bat. I loved the packaging – it comes with its own cool little brush and mirror. The brush worked well (for more coverage, I used my trusty kabuki brush). I tried this on my cheeks, shoulders, collarbone, legs and arms, and got a really nice subtle, burnished glow.

Baked Matte Satin Blush in “Exposed”
Blurb: LORAC’s Baked Matte Satin Blushes are silky-smooth, long-wearing, highly pigmented and blend easily and evenly for natural, Red Carpet Radiance. Look fresh and fabulous all day with LORAC’s Baked Matte Satin Blushes!

Love this blush! It's highly pigmented (so use sparingly), and it gave me a golden pink/peachy flush with no shimmer or sparkle. It looked exactly like I'd gotten a little extra sun on my cheeks.

Baked Matte Satin Eye Shadows
Blurb: Easy to blend and easy to wear, LORAC’s Baked Matte Satin Eye Shadows are richly pigmented, long-wearing, and silky-smooth. Create countless award show looks with these concentrated, pure matte satin shades that can be used wet or dry according to the intensity you desire.

Two unexpected colors, "Posh" (pale peach) and "Chic" (a sheer white), were pretty as highlighters and "Posh" made a lovely pale shadow. On the flip side, "Insider" (shown) is a gorgeous hot, smoky, blue. I loved this as a shadow (dry) and loved it more as a liner (wet). It's an awesome bad girl color. At least once, we should all wear it with a big pair of hoop earrings and way too much mascara.

This whole collection reminded me of hot summer days, bright blue skies and "Thelma and Louise." And while my plans don't include driving off of any cliffs; I am seriously considering putting on a big pair of sunglasses, removing them and squinting meaningfully (and attractively) into the horizon.

P.S. The collection also includes another bronzer: TANtalizer Baked Matte Satin Bronzer.

P.P.S. To see more Googly Eyes, check out Googly Eye Watch (yes, it's a real blog).
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It’s Monday and I’m Lovin the LORAC!

LORAC! You are killing me with your tempting VIP discounts today! If you’ve never tried LORAC eyeshadows, just take my word for it that they rule.

Let’s get the blurb out of the way.

Blurb: LORAC eye products create the looks you see walking down the Red Carpet from that classic sexy, smoky eye to that clean, fresh, natural look. LORAC’s highly-pigmented, versatile Eye Shadows can both be used either wet or dry. LORAC Eye Shadows are an industry standout and available in a versatile range of colors. The unique, long-lasting, formula is gentle, non-irritating, and infused with soothing botanicals such as Calendula and Cucumber.

Two of my everyday, can’t-live-without eye shadows from LORAC are:

Lilac (lilac with shimmer) , and

Spice (café au lait with shimmer)

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These are my main “go to” colors, but there are about 40 shades from "White” (shimmery white) to aquas, corals, plums, greens, purples, etc. This eye shadow glides on, looks beautiful and stays put all day. It’s also infused with botanicals to keep your eyelids happy. And right now 17 of their shades are in the VIP discount eyeshadow section. That means instead of the regular price ($17.00), you can snap them up for 4.99 each! Wow! They also have a whole slew of nifty palettes! Visit the whole VIP section and check out the amazingness! All you have to do is sign up to become a LORAC VIP.

Right now I’m ogling the Pink Python Palette ($12.99!)
and the Croc Mocktail Collection ($12.50!)
Did you ever?!? Could you just?!?

Now take a look at their What's New Section. Their ‘09 Summer Collections includes TANTalizer Baked Bronzer, Baked Matte Satin Eyeshadows and Baked Matte Satin Blushes. Ooooh.

Happy Monday, all!

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