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Eve Pearl Moisturizing Primer

williammiranda — Thu, 28 May 2009 00:31:39 +0000

A Multi-Functional Primer and Moisturizer. Applied to face and neck for use under makeup or alone. This light and breathable, non greasy primer will help your skin feel smooth while it helps keep the makeup applied last throughout the day. Created for most skin types, including sensitive. Contains a light almost non existent fragrance.

Eve Pearls Priming Moisturizer came highly recommended to me by my friend and talented colleague Jenise Lockett. She bought it at the Makeup Show a couple years ago and hasn’t shut up about it since. So I bought it this year at the Makeup Show and I now understand what all the noise has been about. This stuff is awesome! It glides on effortlessly, is light weight and leaves skin so smooth and ready for makeup. This is definitely one of my new favorite products too.

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The Nalu Waver

williammiranda — Thu, 28 May 2009 00:08:00 +0000

Nalu is the Hawaiian word for wave, and—like waves—no two curls are ever alike. This iron was designed to enable a stylist to create hair that looks naturally curly. By weaving the hair through the barrels a stylist can add volume and create many different curl shapes and formations.

The Nalu Waver is perfect for those unstructured day at the beach waves but you can comb it out for a more sleek 1940′s body wave too!

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The GHD IV Styler

williammiranda — Wed, 27 May 2009 23:58:55 +0000

The unique ceramic technology heats up to its maximum temperature in seconds and locks in moisture, natural oils, and hair color for total hair protection. The new ghd styler makes it even easier to create curls, twists, flicks, and waves, while retaining its unrivalled ability to achieve straight and sleek hair too.

The GHD IV Styler is insanely expensive but so worth the money. I generally use it for straight styling but you can do all sorts of curls and waves with it too. It has an unprecedented ability to make even the most unruly of curls submit to silky, sleek straightens. It’s frightening how well it works…

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Lip Tar from OCC

williammiranda — Wed, 27 May 2009 23:46:40 +0000

A stunning new innovation in lip color, OCC Lip Tar combines the longevity of a lipstick, with the ease of application of a gloss. Goes on slick and moist, and dries down to a satin finish. Ultra-saturated in color, OCC Lip Tar contains an unprecedented amount of pigment, so a little goes a very, very long way. An intense yet featherweight layer of color that stands up to the scrutiny of Hi-Def Video and Digital Photography, without ever looking (or feeling!) heavy. Meant to be mixed, OCC Lip Tars come in concise range of colors (and black and white!) for a limitless selection of shades made by you!

Like all OCC products, Lip Tar is 100% Vegan and Cruelty-Free, and is also free of parabens and other harsh preservatives. A simple, elegant formula that contains only Castor Oil, Hemp Oil, Peppermint Oil, Vitamin E, and intense color pigments, OCC Lip Tar feels as good on the lips as it looks!

Fun! Maybe not for my bridal clients but great for fashion and editorial. The colors are outrageous, they really do have a ton of pigment, and feel great on. My friends at OCC have so much integrity and are creative geniuses.

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The Obsessive Compulsive Compressor

williammiranda — Wed, 27 May 2009 23:00:11 +0000

The most powerful compact model on the market, OCC’s proprietary compressor combines the best qualities of a studio unit with the convenience of a portable. Offers you the most versatility for all cosmetic applications, ranging from beauty makeup to basic body art, and more!

I was in desperate need of a a powerful yet compact compressor and OCC answered my cries with there newest compressor. It’s cute, compact, AND powerful! Thanks OCC — you guys are awesome!

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DiorShow Black Out Waterproof Mascara

williammiranda — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 13:00:51 +0000

A better-than-ever version of the best-selling DiorShow waterproof mascara.

Dior’s sensational new DiorShow Mascara knocks out any waterproof mascara you’ve ever tried. Never sacrifice intense color and thickness for waterproof protection again. Creamy new Black Out Waterproof creates incredible black kohl intensity and spectacular volume, stroke by stroke.100% smudge proof. 100% waterproof. 100% amazing.

This is my newly crowned king of mascara. It’s the blackest black mascara I’ve ever seen and it literally coats and volumizes each lash individually. Forget about false lashes; you won’t need them with DiorShow Black Out Waterproof Mascara.

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L’Oreal HiP Cream Shadow Paint

williammiranda — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 20:58:29 +0000

Paint a new world of color with HiP high intensity pigments™ Cream Shadow Paint. Use the perfectly smooth shadow alone for luminous all over color or use as a base under HiP shadow for a more intense look.

Creamy, luminous color.
Stunning, intense shadow.

This technology inspires the artist within.

HiP high intensity pigments™ Cream Shadow Paint comes in a custom compact with an application well and a professional brush so shadow goes on smooth and even.

And, like all HiP™ high intensity pigments products, every shade packs more pigment—so every look is a work of art.

Rich, creamy shadow comes in 6 neutral shades.

Here is a drugstore brand product that even the biggest makeup snob can appreciate. There really is a ton of pigment in that little tube! It glides on smooth and evenly but once it sets, it doesn’t budge, which makes it great for your wedding day…

I’ve been looking for a good gray/black cream shadow for a few weeks now, and was disappointed by what some of the other brands had to offer. Many companies don’t even make a gray/black cream shadow, and even those who do, don’t put enough pigment or staying power in there. I would rate L’OREAL HiP Cream Shadow Paint on par with what I found at MAC. My only complaint is that with the exception of Steely and maybe Nervy, the color selection is pretty neutral. Nonetheless, this is a fabulous buy, and I recommend it to makeup professionals and enthusiast alike.

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CVS Cleansing & Makeup Remover Towelettes

williammiranda — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:11:22 +0000

“Now textured! Deep cleans & removes impurities with chamomile, Vitamin E & triple tea antioxidant complex. Compare to Pond’s Clean Sweep (This product is not manufactured or distributed by Unilever, owner of the registered trademark Ponds clean sweep.). CVS/pharmacy Facial Cleansing Towelettes are the easiest most effective way to get a complete skin care regimen. Use daily to deep clean skin and thoroughly remove make-up, dirt and impurities. Your skin is refreshed and toned (to minimize the appearance of pores), while also nourished and moisturized. No rinsing necessary. With chamomile, Vitamin E & triple tea complex. Fresh clean fragrance. Alcohol & oil free. Hypoallergenic. Dermatologist & ophthalmologist tested. Safe for contact lens wearers.”

I’m not in the business of removing makeup, but I keep a pack of CVS Cleansing & Makeup Remover Towelettes handy just in case. These towelettes are very moist, work quickly and do not irritate the skin.

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Supremo Magic Move

williammiranda — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:08:36 +0000

This cult favorite from Japan is a miracle worker, offering malleable hold and a fresh matte finish to all hair types.

Supremo Magic Move lives up to it’s name. This product can manipulate any texture or condition hair into shape, and hold until washing. It’s a little labor intensive, but if you have thick or corse hair that refuses to hold a curl, this is stuff will do the trick.

How to use it: Give yourself plenty of time to work with Magic Move; relatively speaking it is pretty labor intensive. First you will need to take a small amount out of the jar. I like to use my pointer finger to scoop it out like it was icing. Put what you have extracted in the palm of your other hand. Rub your hands together to warm up the product and make it malleable. Grab a section of hair and make sure you coat the section as evenly as possible. Comb through with a fine toothed comb and then wrap the hair around your curling iron. Use a substantial amount of heat and hold it there for about 20 to 40 seconds. Once you have removed the iron, pin the curl in place and let it cool completely before releasing and styling.

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Kerastase Nutritive Lumiere Nutri-Sculpt

williammiranda — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:05:54 +0000

This leave-in hair cream enhances hair’s brilliance and shine.

Kerastase Nutritive Lumiere Nutri-Sculpt is a little pricey but worth the expense. It adds shine and definition to hair without weighing it down.

How to use it: Simple, one squirt in the palm of your hand should be plenty. Massage the product all over your hands and in between your fingers too. Then just run your fingers through your hair giving extra attention to areas that have many fly-aways or more volume than you want. The result is sleek sexy hair with subtle shine and definition.

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