Beauty News
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Olivia Pope Pink Lipstick on #Scandal: Get Her Look 6 Ways
Without fail, I receive numerous requests for “Olivia Pope Pink Lipstick.” You can find all the information I’ve gleaned thus far in this post. I’ve compiled information about Olivia Pope’s mauve, pink and nude lip looks from the hit Scandal TV show. First up, let’s review lip liners from Laura Mercier, MAC Cosmetics and Chantecaille: Laura Mercier Lip Liner in Hazelnut Tea MAC Pro Longwear Lip Pencil in Nice ‘N’ Spicy Chantecaille Lip Definer in Discreet Nice ‘N’ Spicy debuted in MAC Cosmetics’s Fall 2011 Styledriven collection but is now permanent. It is a “pink cinnamon stick,” but beauty blogger Temptalia offered a more authentic description: A medium-dark brown with warmer,…
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Shop Small, Buy Black: Our Shade of Brown Mother’s Day Special
Editor’s note: My Shade of Brown is now Our Shade of Brown. I’m back momentarily to share a great deal from Our Shade of Brown. The founder, Meki Adefris, in preparation for the May launch, thought it would be an excellent idea to offer a Mother’s Day special in which the first 50 people can try this premium beauty service for just $5. Simply sign in, clear your account, and click the “Join Monthly” button to get your discount. If My Shade of Brown is not a hit with mom, simply log back in and cancel your subscription. Looking at this as an outsider, this is a great way to appeal…
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Lead in Lipsticks: Kiss Me Deadly?
I’ve read the entire FDA Analyses of Lead in Lipsticks Initial and Expanded Surveys and spotted 4 shades that I have out of the 400 listed: #5 NARS Semi-Matte 1009 Funny Face (I originally purchased Manhunt, also on the list at #184 with a lead content of 0.95) with a lead content of 4.93 (expanded survey) #34 CoverGirl Queen Collection Vibrant Hues Color Q582 Cherry Bomb with a lead content of 2.27 (expanded survey). #292 CoverGirl Queen Collection Vibrant Hues Shine Q920 Shiny Port Wine with a lead content of 0.49 (expanded survey). #396 MAC Cosmetics Satin MAC Red with a lead content of 0.03 (expanded survey).
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Sanaa Lathan for Pantene
Revealed in the beauty news section of the February issue of Essence Magazine, Sanaa Lathan is the face of Pantene’s Nature Fusion line! I am personally excited because I was so over the Relaxed and Nature collection but actually fell in love with the Nature Fusion collection a couple of years ago. And now that Sanaa Lathan, one of my favorite actresses, is now the face of the line, I want to show my support by buying some Pantene! I love how the ad spotlights her natural beauty and her soft, lush locks. I especially love the tagline: “It’s in our nature to be strong and balanced.” Sanaa Lathan for…
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Thandie Newton for Olay Total Effects
Early Wednesday morning, I caught Thandie Newton’s (modified) Olay Total Effects commercial. Transfixed by Newton’s refined cheekbones and marvelous complexion, I mused, “She’s a Olay spokeswoman?” Olay tapped Newton as the new face of their Total Effects collection in the UK last year. The “Beloved” beauty was also appointed as the face for Total Effects in North America this past Monday. Her most coveted beauty secret is Olay Total Effects 7-in-1 Daily UV Moisturizer, a multi-tasking, time-saving, anti-aging facial moisturizer that fights seven signs of aging. It is one of Newton’s top beauty picks for maintaining younger-looking, hydrated and gorgeous skin. “As an actress and busy mother of two, it’s important for Thandie to keep…
