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Face Makeup: Best Powders

December 20th, 2010

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Of these 13 grease-minimizing face makeup products, which powder do you think secured the No. 1 spot? Was it Chanel? L’Oreal? Read on to find out. When it comes to face makeup, most of us will go to amazing lengths in order to find that perfect product. That one foundation, powder or concealer that completely hides spots, minimizes lines, smoothes texture and creates an overall flawless finish. (Does one such product even exist?!) We will spend a ton of cash — maybe not on one product, but on the hundreds we’ve tested in a lifetime, read reviews until we’re dizzy and, of course, allow makeup artist after makeup artist convince us that their product is the best. That’s a lot of work for a category of makeup that shouldn’t really get noticed, right? Well, in order to put an end to this madness and to hopefully save you a few bucks, we thought we’d share a list of the top-rated face powders according to our readers.

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Eye Makeup Road Test: 11 Best Mascaras

December 16th, 2010

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See which eye makeup products gave our editors lust-worthy lashes. Mascara, for most, is one of those “desert island”-type of eye makeup products — meaning many women tout it as the one thing they absolutely can’t go without. Whether or not you would pack it for your Gilligan adventure, we’re sure you’d agree that it’s a makeup bag staple. Why? Because it almost effortlessly makes you look more awake and feminine, of course.

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Benefit The Porefessional Review, Photos, Swatches

December 14th, 2010

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Quick Review: Benefit The Porefessional

Benefit The Porefessional ($28.00 for 0.75 oz.) is supposed to minimize the appearance of pores. It is a translucent balm that you can apply under or over makeup. Benefit says when applying it under makeup, to apply to clean, lightly moisturized skin, then pat on problem areas and blend with fingertips. For over makeup, pat on lightly over makeup and blend. (Doesn’t sound so different, eh?)

Please note that I did not test this on the face for an extended period of time, due to a sensitivity to dimethicone (second ingredient in The Porefessional). I only applied it to see whether my pores looked minimized. I left it on the back of my hand, and the effect lasted noticeably for four hours.

Porefessional seems to apply a soft focus lens over your skin, which gives it the appearance of a softer, smoother, and less-pore-filled. I wouldn’t say my pores vanish instantly, but they are definitely minimized, which is the goal. It is similar to MAC’s Prep + Prime Line Filler as well as bears some resemblance to face primers in general. It has a silkier texture, though, and it helps to mattify the skin as well. The product works to give skin a little help by minimizing textural issues, which pores can sometimes contribute to. It works pretty well, and it did a nice job of disguising some of the pores on the side of my nose.

Welcome to Swatch-all-idays! To start 2011 off on the right foot (or post, as it may be!), Temptalia is going through a backlog of products we have photographed, swatched, and often tested but in a slightly different manner. Quick reviews may be partially incomplete, such as a blush may only be swatched on the arm rather than shown on the face. It is our hope that what we are able to provide is still helpful!

If you want to know more about how products are evaluated, read out Rating System FAQ! :)

  • Product: 27/30
  • Value: 8/10
  • Ease of Use: 4/5
  • Packaging: 4/5

RECOMMENDATION: For those who don’t already use a face primer on a regular basis, Porefessional may be a nice way to supplement your foundation by softening the look of pores.

AVAILABILITY: Sephora

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Runway Makeup Breakdown: Chanel Paris-Byzance Pre-Fall 2011

December 14th, 2010

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Inspired by the mosaic of Empress Theodora, Chanel Global Creative Director of Makeup Peter Philips created a beautiful, graphic look for the Chanel Paris-Byzance Pre-Fall 2011 Collection.According to Style.com, Philips “re-created the red eye shadow/liner that she wears on the arch of her eyebrows by drawing the shape with Le Crayon Lèvres in Rouge.” He dusted the eyelids with “a game of luminous golds and bronzes” by mixing the gold shades in Chanel’s upcoming Les 4 Ombres Eye Shadow Quad in Topkapi with Joues Contraste blush in Or and Mocha. …

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Vera Wang To Launch Beauty Line At Kohls

December 14th, 2010

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Vera Wang is the latest designer to break into the cosmetics and skincare industry.An addition to Wang’s Simply Vera line at Kohl’s, the new collection will include makeup, skin and body products, along with beauty tools and is set to launch by Spring 2012.Wang, who already has a successful line of fragrances (♥ my Vera Wang Signature Fragrance!), described the new line as “an easy, light, modern and effortless approach to beauty and creativity. Like fashion, makeup is also transformational. I love the artistry of makeup to accentuate, enhance or …

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