It Cosmetics' Your Most Beautiful You Collection

I love discovering indie brands, it's like discovering buried treasure. Before lines like Bare Escentuals & Kate Somerville were well recognized brands I had been working with the products for years. It Cosmetics is one of those brands to watch- if you're not familiar with them, you soon will be. Having met the founder & president, Jamie Kern a few times makes me happy for her- as she's a doll. This Saturday they're unveiling a new lipgloss launch(& my Beauties know how I love some lipgloss) which is included in their TSV for QVC.

The kit includes one of the two cult favorite products that first landed It Cosmetics on the map, Bye Bye Under Eye Concealer. It's a full coverage, yet non cakey under eye concealer that boasts some serious skin care benefits. You only need a tiny bit of Bye Bye Under Eye its coverage is so good- the jumbo sized tube in this kit will last you eons. 

The other product that help build their brand was their original universal brow pencil. Well meet the upgrade- their YBBB Brow Pencil (Your Brows But Better.) This one actually is formulated to condition the hair & stay put.  I love the super skinny pencil which helps mimic actual strands of hair for natural looking coverage.

This TSV marks the debut of It Cosmetics' Vitality LipFlush Hydrating Gloss Stain. In the tube, the Je Ne Sais Quoi looks milky white & very light. When swiped on it gains intensity.

On super lazy days, I always tell clients as long as your skin is good condition & brows are groomed you can get out of the house with lipgloss & mascara. LipFlush develops into a lovely pink on my pucker that wakes up my entire face without being overpowering. Unlike some stains that feel drying or even crumbly in texture, this is a hybrid gloss stain infused with 9 types of butters & oils that feels very moisturizing on throughout the day.

Hello Light Anti-Aging Creme Luminzer rounds out the stellar line-up of products. I dab this highlighter above the bow of my mouth & the outer corners of my lower lip for some lift. It looks lovely on the collarbones, as well. For brightening & concealing of my hyperpigmentation on my cheek bones- I sometimes blend the Bye Bye Under Eye & Hello Light using the Heavenly Luxe Airbrush Foundation/Concealer Brush to apply. Speaking of heavenly- if you haven't tried It Cosmetics brushes- they're divine. As a professional make-up artist, I have some brushes in my kit that cost close to $100 on their own. TWO amazing tools of the trade are included in this collection. Hop over to QVC tomorrow & ask for item no. A235134- it will be at a one day price of $59.96. Happy weekend Lovelies.

Peace. Love. Lipgloss.

Files From the Brow Whisperer

With how hot it is at the moment, everyone is streamlining their make-up. What's the point in putting on a full face, when half of it is sliding off in the humidity!

Whip your brows into shape & your face is instantly pulled together!

Peace. Love. Lipgloss.

Mally Sneak Peek: Easy on the Eyes

In just a few hours, everyone's favorite make-up maven Mally Roncal will be unveiling her new TSV for QVC- her Easy on the Eyes Collection. I have been chomping at the bit to get my hands on the In the Buff 2 option shown above.  Featuring 11 neutral eyeshadows & eye primer in the scene stealing palette, the kit also in includes a dual ended shadow brush, 3 Evercolor Starlight Waterproof eyeliners (Midnight, Dark Chocolate & Dusty Plum), her Perfect Prep Under Eye Brightener in Lighter & the beloved mascara I wear every day- her Volumizing Mascara in Black.

For those more adventurous, the I Love Color option, featuring a bolder shadow palette is right up your alley. If you haven't tried Mally Beauty, this is a great sampler set to experiment with. Making its debut tonight at midnight for under $50, it's a steal of a deal when comparing it to the well known Urban Decay Nakeds palette that's $50 on its own. Will you let your eyes have it? I think you deserve it!

Peace. Love. Lipgloss.

Polish Pic{k}s

It's pedicure season & a fun pop of color works well with this fair skin of mine.

QRS is a polish line I actually wasn't familiar with & was pleased to find very affordable. Violet Pink is a bright blue undertoned pink that is just shy of neon & perfect for a pair of sandals!

Peace. Love. Polish.

Files From the Brow Whisperer

Most clients have to fill in the tail end of their brows with pencil or powder to give it a little more presence. With this client, it was the exact opposite- in fact the tail was closing in her eye a bit, making them look a little droopy.

By balancing out the proportions of her brows- her face had a whole new lease on life & her eyes looked more lifted. She instantly appeared more awake & refreshed. Who doesn't want to look like they've had more sleep!

Peace. Love. Brow Whisperer.

Manicure Monday

 I feel like Selena Gomez has been in my life a lot lately. Besides being on the cover of my InStyle & not being able to get her song, "Come & Get It" out of my head for a week- she's been on my fingers & toes, too!

Her polish that is. I spotted Selena's namesake shade in her collaboration with Nicole by OPI at Ulta. I was a good girl & didn't get it since I already have enough polish to last a decade. However I couldn't get the perfect peachy shade out of my mind. I feel like it's a great summery color for my pale skin tone- so of course I acquiesced & bought it. I'm glad I did.

Peace. Love. Polish.

Files From the Brow Whisperer

I've been working with some of my clients for over a decade. Nothing makes me happier than when I get new clients via word of mouth. For a while one of my regulars was saying I just had to get my hands on her friend & that she was going to get her in to see me come hell or high water!

This client's brows had a fair amount of cowlicks & some patchiness in them. I spent some time explaining how important brow gel or even brushing hairspray through her brows would be to keeping her shape in place. I had to even out some natural gaps in her brows,  as she hadn't been waxed in years. I streamlined their overall shape to open up & lift her eyes. 

Peace. Love. Brow Whisperer.