Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Wash Scrub with Pink Grapefruit

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Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash Foaming Scrub, Pink Grapefruit, 4.2 Ounce

Goodbye Acne Hello Grapefruit!

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!

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Physicians Formula Natural Bronzer – Bronze like a Celebrity…

Written by Beauty Match. Posted in Bestsellers | Most Popular Products, Flawless Face

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Celebrity Bronzer

Bronze Like a Celebrity

Top Selling Bronzer – Dermatologist Recommends

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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!

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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.

Quick Tips:

  • Leading Drugstore Bronzer
  • Look Tan with out Sun
  • Create your own color correction

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Norman Sands reveals key holiday 2009 make-up trends

Written by Beauty Match. Posted in Anti Aging Cosmetic, Flawless Face, Make-up Trends

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I think one of the best parts of the holiday season is being able to dress up for all those parties.

Think about it, you get to wear pretty clothing, beautiful shoes and incredible accessories that sparkle. This time of the year is also a great time to really be a bit bolder and more daring with your make-up.

When it comes to knowing the latest holiday 2009 make-up trends, Norman Sands is the master!

He’s going to reveal the top 3 holiday 2009 make-up trends and he’ll also include some great insider’s beauty tips to help you achieve the look at home!

>>>Who is Norman Sands?

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NARS celebrity stylist Norman Sands is no stranger to makeup trends and runway beauty. Having worked behind the scenes at Fashion week, and also having adorned the faces of Leighton Meester, Cyndi Lauper, Elaine Irwin, Chanel Iman and E!s Cat Sadler, Sands knows a thing or two about keeping women glamorous with the latest and greatest that beauty has to offer.

How often do you have a chance to get makeup tips from a Celebrity makeup artist and someone with Norman’s bio? So I do hope you’ll soak up Norman Sands knowledge as much as I do and I hope your holiday make-up will be fabulous!

>>> Here are holiday 2009 top 3 make-up trends!

Review: Smashbox Color Correcting Foundation Primer is a big smash hit with us!

Written by Beauty Match. Posted in Anti Aging Cosmetic, Flawless Face, Make-up Tested & Tried

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Review submitted by our product reviewer Eleni

I didn’t know what to make of this bottle of primer in an overly-pigmented apricot shade when I first got it.

I knew I had to test it in many situations – day, evening, office and exercise, but I was very reluctant to paint a layer of what could only be described as tanning salon fake’n'bake on my face.

I could just imagine walking into my office one Monday morning only to have the cute young 20-somethings snickering behind my back…and my favourite one – Lia, leading the pack and demanding to know why I looked that way! It’s not like she hadn’t already laughed uncontrollably at an early ‘80s pic of me on the beach with a perky figure (back then) and a mahogany tan. It was hilarious trying to explain the SPF only came in a 4 at the time and we actually sat out in the sun for hours.

Has anyone tried the Luminess Air Foundation Spray Wand?

Written by Beauty Match. Posted in Anti Aging Cosmetic, Flawless Face

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Feature by our Editorial Assistant Colleen

I’m sure you’ve all seen those foundation air sprays that make-up artists use on TV whenever you watch any type of makeover show. I remember trying to look for one myself last year because I was so fascinated with it and how it worked.

I also thought it looked so fun to use and there was a different consistency that resulted. When the pros use this product you see how luminous and even the foundation looked on people’s faces. Why wouldn’t you want to try it yourself?

CoverGirl introduces TRUBlend MicroMinerals Collection

Written by Beauty Match. Posted in Anti Aging Cosmetic, Flawless Face

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Feature by our Editorial Assistant Colleen

It seems like mineral-based foundations are catching on and everyone’s trying to create their own version. Well now it’s CoverGirl’s turn. CoverGirl’s got a whole collection called TRUBlend MicroMinerals aimed at giving us the natural look that we all crave.

CoverGirl’s providing a whole slew of cosmetics to compliment their micromineral foundation including blush, bronzer and a finishing veil – this is a translucent powder that is supposed to give your skin an airbrushed look. All of these products come with its own brush so you won’t have to fuss over getting one.

The nice thing about CoverGirl cosmetics is that their site always provides a link to show you how to apply their make-up. I would check it out if you’ve never applied mineral-based make-up before: How to apply your TruBlend MicroMinerals foundation.

1) TruBlend MicroMinerals Foundation

Maybelline Lash Stiletto Mascara behind the scene photos!

Written by Beauty Match. Posted in Anti Aging Cosmetic, Flawless Face

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I’m really partial to Maybelline mascaras. It’s not because they are priced so attractively (regardless if the economy is going up or down), but because they work so well. It’s one thing to buy inexpensive make-up but if it’s crap (pardon my German) then what’s the point?

I’ve been using Maybelline in between other mascaras I test for years. I find that their product delivers every time and there are so many different formulas that you can use.

I believe that as women age, mascara (that is well applied, aka NOT like Tammy Faye Baker) is such an easy way of opening your eyes and your face. I know that so many women have issues with the way their faces and bodies look, but from candid discussions with friends and contacts, women usually feel quite happy with their eyes overall. So I say … highlight your eyes as much as you can!

YSL Beauty launches its new Matt Touch Compact Foundation

Written by Beauty Match. Posted in Anti Aging Cosmetic, Flawless Face

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YSL Beauty is not for the faint at heart because the price tag is reflective of the status of this prestigious French cosmetic line.

If you’ve been reading my site for a while then you know that Yves Saint Laurent Beauty is the first line of make-up I bought as a teenager with my allowance money. The colours were perfect then and they still are now.

Now, when it comes to foundations … alas, YSL’s shades don’t suit all shades of skin. I’ve found their dark shades to be a tab bit too ashy or too light or too something.

Review: Micabella Blush

Written by Beauty Match. Posted in Anti Aging Cosmetic, Flawless Face, Make-up Tested & Tried

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Review submitted by our product reviewer Eleni

I was asked to do a review on a blush from a cosmetic line that I had never heard of – Micabella and I said “why not?” Blush is normally a straightforward product to play with. I would say I’ve used it every day since the age of 15, so I know what I like and what works for me.

Before beginning the review, I wanted to read a bit about this company and found out that Micabella products consist of all natural powders which are made of 100% pure mica and minerals and that sounded great to me. They don’t pack their products with any preservatives, chemical dyes, talc, oils, or other fillers so all skin types should do fine with this makeup. In addition, Micabella claims that “their makeup has a high antioxidant level to help protect skin from future damage, premature aging and reduce the appearance of damaged skin.” I liked that and I was ready to give it a go.

CoverGirl & Olay introduce a new generation of foundation for women over 35!

Written by Beauty Match. Posted in Anti Aging Cosmetic, Flawless Face

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Feature by Assistant Editor Colleen

If you’ve seen the Simply Ageless Foundation, you probably thought it was odd to see this new foundation with clear white swirls in it. Well, this combination in a match made in heaven in the form of partnership between CoverGirl and Olay to create a foundation that will de-emphasize your wrinkles and fine lines.

The secret addition to this foundation is Olay’s Regenerist serum (this is a combination of vitamins, skin conditioners and anti-oxidants) found within the product that makes it stand out from other anti-aging foundations.

Review: Is MicaBella Blush worth the high price?

Written by Beauty Match. Posted in Anti Aging Cosmetic, Flawless Face, Make-up Tested & Tried

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Review submitted by our product reviewer Eleni

I was asked to do a review on a blush from a cosmetic line that I had never heard of – MicaBella and I said “why not?”

Blush is normally a straightforward product to play with. I would say I’ve used it every day since the age of 15, so I know what I like and what works for me.

Before beginning the review, I wanted to read a bit about this company and found out that MicaBella products consist of all natural powders, which are made of 100 per cent pure mica and minerals and that sounded great to me.

If you’re not wearing primer before applying your foundation … your makeup is simply not complete!

Written by Beauty Match. Posted in Anti Aging Cosmetic, Flawless Face, Make-up Tested & Tried

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I know Paula Begoun, author of “Don’t Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me”, snubs primers and thinks that you should only need a good moisturizer, but I bet you a pair of Christian Louboutin shoes that the makeup artist who prepped her for the “CityLine” Show I saw her on surely used a primer.

You can read more of my beef with some of Paula’s views here: I don’t agree with Paula Begoun author of “Don’t Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me”.

I don’t know too many professional makeup artists who don’t swear by primers because they see what it does for their clients’ skin and as long as a primer helps my skin look flawless … I’ll be the first one to whip out my credit card to buy a tube.

Primers are fantastic and they actually do make a huge difference in not only how easily you apply your makeup by they also make a difference in how smoothly your makeup stays on throughout the day.

I would never dream of applying makeup before an important event without using a primer first (PERIOD!).

CoverGirl TRUblend minerals Mineral Blush is a winner with women over 35!

Written by Beauty Match. Posted in Anti Aging Cosmetic, Beauty at Any Age, Flawless Face, Make-up Tested & Tried

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Review submitted by our product reviewer Eleni

I checked out this product recently and immediately noticed that it felt light and the colour was a natural, believable shade of sunny sand (I tried #430 in Shimmering Sand).

This loose mineral powder can be used all over or just as a natural-looking blush on the apples of the cheeks.

You’ll never get great results by using the puff/applicator that comes with any product, so please forego that and always use a good brush – it does make a difference.

Laura Mercier Secret Brightener will hide tell-tale signs of tiredness and fatigue

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Say bye-bye to dark circles … that’s what I did when I discovered Laura Mercier’s Secret Brightener Pen.

I get to try so many different brands of skincare and make-up and most of them are good, but every now and then there is a product that really stands out that you just have to tell all of your girlfriends.

Laura Mercier’s Secret Brightener Pen is a great little makeup trick that you can quickly and easily use to instantly open the eye area and brighten your entire face. On top of all of that, this magic pen will also give you that smooth and youthful appearance because it reflects light away from darkness while boosting radiance.

Mineral Makeup is NOT for me!

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Mineral makeup is all the rage. You cannot turn on the telly without seeing an ad with B-list celebrities promoting a new brand of mineral makeup.

For months now, I’ve wanted to try mineral makeup, but every single time I run to a cosmetic counter to try this new wonder makeup I’m always told the same thing: “I’m sorry, but we don’t have your shade”.

Some companies have shades that will only suit very fair skins and when companies do have darker shades, they are either too red or too ashy.

Jurlique Rose Silk helps deal with excessive facial sweating

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Jurlique Rose Silk Finishing Powder
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Summer is synonymous with so many great things and it’s also synonymous with a few things that are not so great.

In the world of beauty, I’d say that facial sweat in the middle of a heat wave (and I’m not talking about menopause) might be what I would qualify as not being all that pleasant.

Since most of us gals love our makeup … wearing it during summer months might make things a bit complicated and sweaty.