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Hottest look around right now is dark charcoal eyes. From the runway to celebs-carbon colored eyes are all the rage! According to L’Oreal makeup artist Collier Strong- black eye shadow goes well with every skin tone and eye color! You can’t go wrong with this one ladies! As grungy as black eyelids may seem in theory, they really can look sexy and chic when applied correctly. Start by investing in a good quality shadow/eye pigment. My Beauty Match insider’s pick Lancome’s Color Design eye shadow inThe New Black. Add a little eyeliner and you’re ready to go!
With some many different mascaras on the market claiming to lengthen and strengthen lashes how do you choose? Beauty Match makeup expert says go to the professionals- Revlon! Revlon has been making mascara for as long as anyone can remember, so they obviously know what they’re doing! Grow Luscious Plumping Mascara strengthens and plumps lashes up to 200% instantly! This mascara provides volume and hydration for limp lashes. Revlon attributes this amazing mascara to their precision tapered brush, that touches every lash individually and coats it with think, dark luminous pigment. Mascara so good you don’t even need other makeup!
Wondering how Kim Kardashian got that flawless skin look at her wedding? Well, yes maybe it has something to do with Kris Humphreys but it also has a lot to do with her foundation! According to Celebrity Magazines, Kim wore Hourglass Veil Fluid makeup for her big day and boy did it make a difference! Hourglass provides long lasting coverage while fighting the signs of aging thanks to the ingredient Matrixl. This luminous foundation contains no parabens, no sulfates and no synthetic dyes or fragrances. Hourglass comes in a variety of shades so there is a color for everyone!
Tired of using makeup that contains yucky harmful parabens and chemicals?? Well, now we don’t have to thanks to Bare Minerals Ready Eyeshadow! These pressed shadows come in a variety of colors, but our favorite is The Dream Sequence! These 4 shades allow for the a sexy violet hued smokey eye and are only $30!
My Beauty Match In-house beauty junkies swear by L’Occitane Limited Edition Shea Butter Lip Balm to keep your sexy lips hydrated all Winter long! Shea butter is the fat from a nut and therefore provides intense moisturization. L’Occitane’s limited edition Shea Butter comes in a gorgeous chic tube! This is great as a holiday gift (under $20) or just a gift for yourself!
How many times have we tried to get the perfect sexy smokey eye only to end up with a muddy mess? There is definitely a ‘science’ to getting the perfect smokey eyes. Insiders at My Beauty Match swear by an easy 3-step process. Choose two complimentary colors, one lighter than the other. Use the lighter color on the lid, fill the crease with the darker color blend up with a small brush. To top off the look add a dark liner along the lash line. For an extra smokey look you can line the bottom of the eye and smudge.
Fall season brings leaves changing colors and now your lips too! Gone are the days of soft nude lips. Shiny red lipstick has been seen all over celeb’s lips this season! When applying red lipstick make sure lips are clean and well hydrated. To ensure this take a warm damp washcloth and softly rub dry skin off the lips, then apply a lip balm to seal in moisture. Try lining lips first so the lipstick doesn’t bleed. It is also important to choose the right red for your complexion. Generally neutral/warm complexions look good in warm reds, whereas cool complexions look better in cooler tons of red (which contain more blue). Pucker up!
Now you don’t have to look dull with a whole face of makeup, get that extra ‘pop’ you’re missing! BECCA Cosmetics introduced Shimmering Skin Perfector a few years ago but it has become all the rage with celebs and makeup artists. Just dab a little on cheekbones and brow bones for a highlighted subtle glow. Trick of the trade, dab a tiny bit above your top lip to give the illusion of a full, pouty lip. With clean, angelic faces being seen all over the runway this fashion season, this product is a My Beauty Match must have!
Trend alert: All over the runway this past week at New York’s fashion week blue was seen everywhere! On the nails and the eyes, every shade of blue was represented. For a really fresh but sexy looking eye try a thin line of liquid blue liner across the top of the entire eyelid. Try drawing it out into almost a cat eye for a dramatic night effect. On the nails try a darker navy blue with a hint of sparkle! Check out OPI for the nails and Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye LinerEyeliner) for the eyes.
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Eye shadow should make your eyes pop and not look creased or dry. Revlon CustomEyes Shadow and liner contain jojoba which gives it a very supple texture! Only $9 and comes in a ton of colors! Try mixing a dark shade with a light sparkle shade over the top.
Another Acne break out just is not an option! But some of the Acne washes on the market smell so gross and medicinal. For a delicious change try My Beauty Match Insider Favorite Neutrogena’s Oil-Free Acne Wash in Pink Grapefruit! Clears up Acne and breakouts and is #1 recommended by Dermatologist!
Lipgloss should stay on our lips not on our napkins! Lipgloss wasters look no further…
This unique Maybelline Super Stay 2 Step Lip Color comes in 24 shades that don’t fade and never come off on your napkin. My Beauty Match insiders tried this lip gloss over and over again and LOVED what they saw!Lip color actually moisturizes your lips and will not flake or look cakey – which is very important at the end of our dinner date…pucker up!
The best part about it – it’s less than $10!
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Remember to wait a full 2 minutes after applying your color and then apply your balm to seal it in.
What did we do before there were bronzers?? Old fashion sunshine, I guess, but who really has the time for that these days… Thank fully there are Physicians Formula Bronzers!
Physicians Formula is a true pioneer in the bronzer category. They really are the creators of the bronzers as drug stores really just sold mainly blush before this was available. According to My Beauty Match insiders, this bronzer will contour your face and help your skin look healthy. The collection is really user friendly as it allows you to build your on colors and routine. You can find this bronzer collection at any major drugstore chain for around $15.00.
L’Oreal Paris – need we say anymore… This product has been around for more than 20 years and is a top pick of most celebrity makeup artists around the globe (and a My Beauty Match Insider favorite), but don’t just take their word for it as there are over 40 thousand units sold everyday – that’s a lot of mascara!! It’s only $7.00 and you can find this mascara at any major drugstore around the world.
The Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer is a real favorite among Celebrity makeup artists. A lot of tinted moisturizers do not give you enough coverage and tint, but this is not the case with one of Laura Mercier’s best selling beauty products. It can be used as a foundation as it is oil free and has a Sun Protection Factor of 20. It has won numerous beauty awards such as In Style Magazine Best Beauty Buy for Best Tinted Moisturizer. It is so popular that there are over 2800 units sold every day!
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-Oil Free Tinted Moisturizer with SPF 20
-Celebrity Makeup Artist Favorite Tinted Moisturizer
If you feel like you are on the cutting edge when it comes to ingredients in skincare products then you probably have heard of “Apple Stem Cells”. If you haven’t, these are naturally derived stems cells that come from the skin of a rare Swiss apple. They are derived as a natural plant extract and used in various skincare formulas, mainly in topical serums. The stems cells are cultivated for their extraordinary longevity and their ability to stimulate aging skin stem cells, resulting in skin that has a more radiant and youthful appearance.
Q:There are quite a few stem cell serums available on the market these days, but how do you know which stem cell serum to buy?
A: This is a tough question to answer as most product choices are based on personal preference, cost, referrals, etc. Not to mention most purchase decisions (whether you know it or not) we make are heavily influenced by the marketing, advertising, and overall brand images of manufacturers. However, we recommend that you look for pure products, with natural ingredients, proven results, and backed by a physician (i.e. Dermatologist) or professional scientific organization. Below is a brief review of some Stem Cell Serums that we thought you should definitely know about:
Although it is very expensive, the Emerge Swiss Apple Stem Cell offers a nice lifting serum that can be used to hydrate and nourish your skin, promote collagen production, and combat chronological skin aging. In addition to Swiss Apple Stem Cells (Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture), it has some really great other natural active ingredients such as various Peptides, Matrixyl 3000, and Squalane. The product was designed to enhance the results achieved from in office medical procedures.
Priced at $128.00, the GM Collin – Phyto Stem Cell serum is an all around treatment serum that protects and maintains the function of your skin stem cells. Founded in 1957 in France, G.M. Colin is a longstanding developer of high-end skincare products for both men and women.
Much more affordable, priced at $75.00, is the Stem Cell Skin Serum from Goldfaden Skincare. Created by world renowned Dermatologist Dr. Gary Goldfaden, this stem cell serum is as pure as they come. With only a handful of ingredients and no parabens, this unique serum combines apple stem cells with organic red tea extract to give you results. Red Tea is an amazing natural ingredient and is approximately 50 times stronger than Green Tea as an anti-oxidant. This is the serum to choose if you want a great bang for your buck!
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