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[19 Jun 2013 | No Comment | ]
Nail Polish Trends 2013: 3 Top Japanese Nail Art Designs: Natural Clear Base, Tarashikomi Water Paint Design, Business French Manicure

Nail art is all the rage, but let’s not forget that the trend came about from Japan! From oversized crystals to 3D polymer clay designs, nail art has been worn by women of all different types of styles — both conservative and fashion-forward.

Looking for new designs, techniques and inspiration? This summer, SPANAIL by Nail Quick is offering three of the latest nail art designs for nail lovers of all styles.
Feeling natural? Keep it plain with a clear base, or add pops of color with an ancient Japanese-inspired water painting design. …

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[19 Jun 2013 | No Comment | ]
Review, Before/After Mascara Comparison Photos: Physicians Formula Youthful Wear Youth-Boosting Dark Circle Corrector + Concealer, Organic Wear Jumbo Lash Mascara

Any eye look isn’t complete without a great concealer to start and a mascara to finish. Physicians Formula Organic Wear Jumbo Lash Mascara ($9.95) and Youthful Wear Youth-Boosting Dark Circle Corrector + Concealer ($12.99) will have your peepers looking bright-eyed and wide-awake!

Before any eyeshadow or liner, it is important to conceal all of those imperfections: dark circles, fine lines/wrinkles, bags, puffiness, etc. The Youth-Boosting Dark Circle Corrector + Concealer provides long-wearing, hypoallergenic, fragrance- and paraben-free coverage while simultaneously addressing dark circles and signs of aging.
Before

After

The dual-ended concealer has a Yellow …

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[18 Jun 2013 | 5 Comments | ]
Makeup Review, Swatches: Laura Geller Supercharged Fortified Under Make-Up Primer, BB Cream All-In-One Skin-Perfecting Beauty Balm SPF 21, Baked ImPRESSions Matte Bronzer With Brush

With words like SUPERCHARGED and SKIN-PERFECTING, you know Laura Geller has some amazing products in store for us! First up is Laura Geller’s latest addition to her well-loved and award-winning Spackle collection: Supercharged Fortified Under Make-Up Primer ($32.00).

Packed with active skincare ingredients like wine extract, DC detoxdefense (a powerful cocktail of vitamins, minerals and amino acids) aloe, beet root, white tea extract and more to work together to prevent free radical damage, provide healthy looking skin and promote skin elasticity with age-fighting properties.
The lightweight, emollient formula comes out of a …

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[18 Jun 2013 | No Comment | ]
Review, Before/After Photos, Swatches: Ciaté Corrupted Neons Manicure Set: How To Apply Glow-In-The-Dark Neon Nail Polish

Being that I had such a ball with both the Chalkboard and Very Colourfoil Manicure Sets from Ciaté, I actually requested to try out this new Corrupted Neons Manicure Set ($25.00)!
My daughter and I tend to write words with invisible ink like Trust, Faith, etc. on our inner arms, so I already had a black light to see the glowing effect!

Hot neon shades by day light up the night, with the corrupted top coat allowing the polish to glow under UV lights. I know other companies have created cosmetics to …

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[17 Jun 2013 | One Comment | ]
Makeup Review, Before/After Photos, Swatches: Smashbox Heat Wave EyeShadow Palette, Mega-Juicy Lip Gloss Set: Summer 2013 Collection

Turn up the HEAT this summer with Smashbox Cosmetics! Introducing the Heat Wave Eye Shadow Palette ($48.00) and Lip Gloss Set ($29.00) that will have your eyes shimmering with the hottest cool and neutral shades, while your lips look mega-juicy with four turned-up glosses to choose from!

This durable eye palette comes with 10 eyeshadows ranging from semi-mattes to shimmers. A full-sized mirror the size of the palette allows you to touch-up or apply your shadow on-the-go, while the dual-sided brush is perfect for sweeping and smudging.

Top Row

The top row includes: …

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[17 Jun 2013 | 5 Comments | ]
Review, Before/After Mascara Comparison Photos, Swatches: elf cosmetics Studio Baked Eyeshadow Palette, Lip Balm SPF 15, Lash Extending, Tone Correcting Powder, Complete Coverage Concealer

Iʼve been going through some sort of e.l.f (EyesLipsFace) craze lately. I recently found out that my local stores (such as Target, Marshals, Rue21, Ross and Walmart) all carry e.l.f products now!
I couldn’t pass up on the opportunity, because they had mostly everything that I wanted! If you are new to the e.l.f brand, its products range from $1 to around $20 — dirt-cheap makeup that works really well for the price. So, if you ever need a quick mascara or eyeliner check out this brand. I would like to …

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[16 Jun 2013 | One Comment | ]
Makeup Review, Swatches: Eye Majic Instant Eyeshadow – How To Apply Without A Brush

Everyone loves the look of a smoky eye, but sometimes it can take a lot of work with all the blending and the need for a light hand. Here at BeautyStat we found these new revolutionary eyeshadow applicators that work just like a tattoo (for your eyes — temporary, of course!).

Get an instant eyeliner and lipstick look with Violent Lips and Eyes appliqués reviewed —>HERE!
Eye Majic ($19.95 +S&H; Kit of 16 applications) is the revolutionary eyeshadow applicator that makes achieving a professional-quality look as easy as one simple swipe. Available …

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[14 Jun 2013 | 4 Comments | ]
Makeup Review, Swatches: CARGO Route 66 Road Trip Kit: TexasLiner Liquid, EyeShadow Singles, Lip Gloss

Now we can all can get our “beauty” kicks on Route 66 with CARGO Cosmetic‘s latest Limited Edition Route 66 Road Trip Kit ($34.00)!

Inspired by a road trip along Route 66, CARGO brings this minimal yet bold look for eyes that are washed in a champagne tone, while lashes and brows are lined with a thick swipe of pure black pigment.
Lashes are both long and strong, and just by seeing the fun wristlet design the products come in brings me back to my college road trip days — flooding my mind with wonderful memories.
The …

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[13 Jun 2013 | No Comment | ]
Preview: Nicole By OPI Tink 2013 Summer Collection: 6 New Shades:Tangerine, Coral, Fuchsia, Pink, Lime Green

Nicole by OPI launches its Tink Collection, featuring six new limited-edition shades inspired by everyone’s favorite fairy, Tinker Bell, including a brilliant glitter gloss and vibrant shades of tangerine, coral, fuchsia, pink and lime green.

“We’re excited to celebrate Disney’s feisty fairy,” explains Suzi Weiss Fischmann, Nicole by OPI Co-Founder & Artistic Director. 
“Big things come in small packages just like Tinker Bell, and this collection packs color with a punch. Our Tink Collection is all about self-expression and having fun with bold colors.
The vivid pigments created for this promotion capture the …

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[13 Jun 2013 | 3 Comments | ]
Makeup Preview, Photos: Rihanna’s RiRi ♥ Hearts MAC Summer 2013 Collection: Duo Powder Blush, Lipstick, Lustre Drops Bronzer

This is more than summer love. Rihanna and M·A·C strike a chord with an online-exclusive color collection created by the global superstar.Bronze and cool coral combine for a Powder Blush Duo in the unforgettable Hibiscus Kiss, while Retro Matte Lipsticks in RiRi Boy, Heaux and the instant classic RiRi Woo make a statement against sheer, shimmering skin highlighted with rose gold Lustre Drops.

Check out BeautyStat’s review with swatches of Rihanna’s RiRi Woo Lipstick —> HERE!
 Available exclusively online June 18, 2013, starting at noon EST in North America, www.maccosmetics.com
#RiRiHeartsMAC

Powder Blush Duo in Hibiscus Kiss ($26.00)

Lipstick in Heaux …