The Glamtastic

Gone in an Instant: Shiseido The Skincare Instant Eye and Lip Makeup Remover

TheGlamtastic — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:00:00 PST

When was the last time you woke up with mascara smeared below you eyes and faded berry lipstick on your lips. You touch your eye lashes and your once soft and sleek mascara now feels crunchy like a bag full of Baked Lays.

It's common knowledge that one of the best ways to keep your skin looking young and healthy is to wash your face, removing all makeup before your head hits the pillow. Some makeup removers partially do the job, removing some but not all makeup, dirt and residue. Some leave your face feeling sticky, oily or dirty.

Then I fell for Shisedo's Instant Eye and Lip Makeup Remover. This dual-action, super soft makeup remover helps me remove all of my makeup without stripping my skin of moisture or leaving my face feeling like an oil slick. This moisturizing, multitasking makeup remover is on a my A-list this holiday season. This sensatve makeup remover is a must, especially during the holiday season!

Waking up with racoon eyes...never again!

What's your latest beauty life saver?

Shiseido The Skincare Instant Eye and Lip Makeup Remover/4.2 oz. $26 - Saks Fifth Avenue

A Definite Denim Do: Bobbi Brown's Denim and Rose Face Palette

TheGlamtastic — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 02:39:26 PDT

Please note: All products reviewed were purchased by me or provided as samples for review.

Inside this palette you'll find:

Eyes:

Navajo Eye Shadow (a creamy pink mixed w/white)

Grey Denim Eye Shadow (a medium cool grey) LOVE, LOVE, LOVE

Pink Granite Sparkle Eye Shadow (a marble swirl)

Dark Rinse Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow (a bright blue)

Cheeks:

Pink Rose Blush (a medium rose)

Lips:

Cool Rose Creamy Lip Color (a pink shimmer

Hot Rose Lip Gloss (a bright hot pink) MY FAVORITE

Iced Lilac Glitter Lip Gloss (a silver pink)

Indie Rose Creamy Lip Color (a neutral rose)

Designer denim has become more than just an obsession, it's a lifestyle and everyone from NYC to L.A, has their I just-can't-live-without-them pair of jeans. Now, designer denim worshipers have a new muse with Bobbi Brown's Denim and Rose Face Palette ($60).

This super cute denim compact for eyes, lips and cheeks provides sparkly shades, natural tones with touches of vibrant color that pop off of the palette.

This set contains all of the assets needed to create a variety of simply sexy or soft and shimmery looks on-the-go or in your office bathroom before a hot date.

How many looks can you create with this denim do? Share your favorite color combos with us! Dare to impress.

Denim & Rose Face Palette $60 - Bobbi Brown

Celeb Makeup Artist Tina Turnbow & Tarte's NEW Flower Child Natural Eyeshadow Palette

TheGlamtastic — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST

Please note: I did not receive a press sample.

Celebrity Makeup Artist Tina Turnbow

Tarte Flower Child Natural Eyeshadow Palette $44 - Sephora

Working in the beauty business, I have the opportunity to meet with a ton of fabulous celebrity hair stylists, makeup artists, manicurists, etc. Whether it's behind-the-scenes at New York Fashion Week or at a blogger Q&A session, I absolutely love hearing it from the experts.

All beauty experts have their secrets to create an A-list celebrity's luscious locks, voluptuous lips and flawless nails. I love having access to some of the industry's trendsetting beauty insiders and now, you can too!

Eco-chic, A-list makeup artist Tina Turnbow and Tarte have partnered to create the new Flower Child Natural Eyeshadow Palette. This adorable palette comes with 10 eco-friendly gorgeous shadow shades, the Brush with Greatness double-ended eyeshadow brush and the double-ended eye liner that will allow you to create a laundry list of fabulous eye looks.

In addition, Tarte has also included a sample of their clinically proven Lifted Natural Eye Primer with Firmitol, to help keep the sexy cat eyes or smoky eye that much longer, as it works to decrease the look of fine lines and wrinkles. It's never to early to start fighting the aging process!

The inspiration for this darling palette? This eyeshadow kit was inspired by a combination of rich earthy hues, as well as Spring runway and red carpet trends. The palette is blossoming with buds of color and offers a wide variety of tones that can help you seamlessly transition your look from the boardroom to the bar. Love that!

All eyeshadows are also free of parabens, sulfates, synthetic fragrances or dyes...the list goes on! None of us need additional chemicals in our lives!

Check out this eye palette at Sephora!

What's your favorite eye shadow of all time? Tell us about it!!!

Time for the Royal Treatment

TheGlamtastic — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 05:49:45 PDT

Guerlain Volga Princess Eye & Lip Palette $69 - Bergdorf Goodman

We all need to feel like a princess sometimes...

Give yourself a taste of the royal treatment with the new Guerlain Volga Princess Eye and Lip Palette. Inspired by the luxe parties held along the banks of the Volga River (full of excess and divine beauty I'm sure), this lavishly lovely eye and lip palette is the perfect beauty book to makeover your look.

Romantic soft pinks, taupe and champagne make up this princess perfect palette. Add a pinch of pink to your lips and an elegant edge to the eye area. Oh la la!

It's purse-perfect and unlike other palettes, it's sturdy case kept the eye makeup safe from breakage. If you're looking for a new lip and eye duo this Labor Day, go royal with the Volga Princess Eye and Lip Palette.

What's your oh la la lip color? Tell us about it!