tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-92020992940105734892024-02-20T07:46:27.643-05:00KitschkweenMarissa Rhoades, Makeup ArtistUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger77125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9202099294010573489.post-15465196820451301352011-02-25T13:48:00.000-05:002011-02-25T13:48:08.769-05:00Pick of the Week...Lioele Triple the Solution BB Cream<a href="http://kitschkween.com/lioele-triple-the-solution-bb-cream/">Pick of the Week...Lioele Triple the Solution BB Cream</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9202099294010573489.post-31147542879582840892011-02-22T11:08:00.000-05:002011-02-22T11:08:24.528-05:00Kitschkween's Makeup Videos on Vimeo!<a href="http://kitschkween.com/kitschkween-makeup-videos/">Kitschkween's Makeup Videos on Vimeo!</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9202099294010573489.post-17899644263367923272011-02-18T09:56:00.000-05:002011-02-18T09:56:16.340-05:00Wonder Woman Makeup Tutorialredirect: <a href="http://kitschkween.com/wonder-woman-makeup-tutorial/">Wonder Woman Makeup Tutorial</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9202099294010573489.post-16552197286354034132011-02-06T12:51:00.000-05:002011-02-06T12:51:45.111-05:00Pick of the Week - M.A.C. Gloss Texture<a href="http://kitschkween.com/mac-clear-gloss-texture/">Pick of the Week - M.A.C. Gloss Texture</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9202099294010573489.post-86500565846074872602011-02-01T10:34:00.000-05:002011-02-01T10:34:36.411-05:00Tokidoki Makeup Review & TutorialI've always loved the super kawaii clutter of Tokidoki Designs. Now they have a whole cosmetics line available at Sephora that I couldn't refuse. I really didn't expect much from makeup in packaging so cute it made me want to vomit rainbows and unicorns, but I was pleasantly surprised. My video shows what I love about the eyeshadows, brushes, mascara, lip stain and lip glosses. There are also swatches and an application tutorial. Tokidoki!!! SQUEE!!!<br />
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<p><iframe title="YouTube video player" class="youtube-player" type="text/html" width="480" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/v1QHTXD6t94" frameborder="0" allowFullScreen></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9202099294010573489.post-71355957372677750612011-01-24T13:11:00.000-05:002011-01-24T13:11:22.641-05:00Ask Marissa..."I Hate My Big Nose!"<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Jane Doe:</b> I hate my nose. I think it is big and well just don't like it. Are there any make-up ideas that could draw attention away from my nose and mouth maybe to my eyes instead?</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Me</b>: S</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">hading (or contouring) should do the trick. Use a matte bronzer or brown eyeshadow. Use a fluffy tapered shadow brush like <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/145/265/224-Tapered-Blending-Brush/index.tmpl">M.A.C. #224</a> ($29), and blend the powder on the each side of the bridge of your nose. Make sure you blend well, so it doesn't look like there's makeup there.</span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9202099294010573489.post-3680146111211155462011-01-21T14:30:00.000-05:002011-01-21T14:30:45.987-05:00Marissa's Pick of the Week - M.A.C. Lip PencilsI absolutely love<a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/167/340/Lip-Pencil/index.tmpl"> M.A.C. Lip Pencils</a> ($13)! They glide on smoothly, wear for a long time and have great coverage. I like wearing these more than lipstick because you get more precise results. I like to wear 2 lip pencils; one for the liner and one as the lipstick, then top it with a<a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/166/309/Tinted-Lipglass/index.tmpl"> Lip Glass</a> ($14.50) or <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/177/642/Tinted-Lip-Conditioner-SPF-15/index.tmpl">Tinted Lip Conditioner</a> ($14.50) Some of my favorite combinations are:<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">Bright Hot Pink</span>-<br />
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nPT_QBPsa94/TTnejSEZCLI/AAAAAAAAAv0/F-bbv-jbR8Q/s1600/mac-too-fabulous-lip-pencil.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nPT_QBPsa94/TTnejSEZCLI/AAAAAAAAAv0/F-bbv-jbR8Q/s400/mac-too-fabulous-lip-pencil.jpg" width="258" /></a>Line: <b>Cherry</b><br />
Lip: <b>Magenta</b><br />
Gloss: <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/2496/10184/Viva-Glam-Gaga-Lipglass/index.tmpl">Viva Glam Gaga</a> lip Glass<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04;">Neutral Brown</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4c1130;">-</span><br />
Line: <b>Cork</b><br />
Lip: <b>Subculture</b><br />
Gloss: Soothing Beige Tinted Lip Conditioner<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Red</span>-<br />
Line: <b>Brick</b><br />
Lip: <b>Cherry</b><br />
Gloss: <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/2495/10183/Viva-Glam-Cyndi-Lipglass/index.tmpl">Viva Glam Cyndi</a> Lip Glass<br />
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Line: <b>Stripdown</b><br />
Lip: <b>Oak</b><br />
Gloss: C-Thru Lip GlassUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9202099294010573489.post-33462801017184053242011-01-20T11:33:00.000-05:002011-01-20T11:33:22.362-05:00Ask Marissa...Good Full Coverage Foundation and Masks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nPT_QBPsa94/TS9DUEabwrI/AAAAAAAAAsk/lwxDDSw1T2c/s1600/studio-sculpt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="273" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nPT_QBPsa94/TS9DUEabwrI/AAAAAAAAAsk/lwxDDSw1T2c/s320/studio-sculpt.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Jane Doe</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">: Can you recommend a good foundation for covering up redness and acne scars? Another silly question to is about masks I have never used one are they beneficial for my skin what do they do?</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Me</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">: </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">As for a foundation, MAC <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/158/4386/Studio-Sculpt-SPF-15-Foundation/index.tmpl">Studio Sculpt</a> ($29.50) would be great for those concerns. It's also oil free and sets itself so you don't need a powder.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></span><br />
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</span> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Masks do different things. For a deep cleansing (sucking all the crap out of your pores and preventing acne) I would suggest Clinique<a href="http://www.clinique.com/product/CATEGORY15062/PROD15118/Skin_Care/Acne/Treatment_Specialists/index.tmpl"> Acne Solutions Oil-Control Cleansing Mask</a> ($20). For a moisture boost, I really like Laura Mercier's <a href="http://pompsngloss.blogspot.com/2010/11/marissas-pick-of-week-moisture-mask-for.html">Intensive moisture mask</a> ($32). It's oil free, so it's safe for acne prone or sensitive skin. If you want to brighten your skin, Clinique <a href="http://www.clinique.com/templates/products/spp/index.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY4917&PRODUCT_ID=PROD14315">Turnaround Instant Facial</a> ($36.50) is amazing! It promotes rapid cell renewal (the birth of new skin cells to replace old dull ones), so your skin will be bright and radiant.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</span> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Hope this Helps,</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Marissa</span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9202099294010573489.post-28592385569820618552011-01-19T14:35:00.000-05:002011-01-19T14:35:18.878-05:00Looking Greasy in the Club? In the 6 or so years I've maintained social networking profiles, I noticed a horrible epidemic plaguing a lot of young women: pictures of them in night clubs were REALLY bad. Their heads were whiter than their bodies and their faces were greasy looking. Camera flash is not very generous to our features, but super generous to our flaws. All these pretty girls were looking deathly ill.<br />
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I didn't go to school for makeup artistry, so everything I know is basically through trial and error. Here are some things I've learned about flash photography:<br />
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">DO contour appropriately</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">DO use a foundation and powder a couple shades darker than your skin tone, or cover your neck and shoulders with your normal foundation</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">DO use matte finish foundations, concealers and powders. This includes blush. Eye makeup isn't as important to be matte, but it does make a more beautiful picture.</div><br />
DON'T use shimmery finishes on your face. This will make you look greasy and gross.<br />
DON'T use foundations or concealers with pink undertones. This will make you look pale or ashy.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Here is the difference between a do and a don't:<br />
<b><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">DO</span></u></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nPT_QBPsa94/TSzZ1TldcZI/AAAAAAAAArk/4yUjT_KH-Tw/s1600/IMG_6809.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nPT_QBPsa94/TSzZ1TldcZI/AAAAAAAAArk/4yUjT_KH-Tw/s320/IMG_6809.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used a matte finish foundation, concealer, powder and blush.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A light colored lip gloss with no shimmer and minimal glitter will accentuate you natural lip color.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On my eyes is just a black crayon that I blended upwards. I didn't use a highlighter.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When you contour correctly, there's no need to highlight.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">DON'T</span></u></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nPT_QBPsa94/TSzcalaKaeI/AAAAAAAAArs/c3JBlm4a6HY/s1600/IMG_8064.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nPT_QBPsa94/TSzcalaKaeI/AAAAAAAAArs/c3JBlm4a6HY/s320/IMG_8064.JPG" width="224" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used my normal radiant finish foundation with a satin finish concealer.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used a shimmery loose powder followed by a sheer coral blush and shimmery highlighter on my cheekbones.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You can see that I look really greasy and my face is lighter than my neck. This makeup is beautiful in person, but doesn't translate well in flash photography. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's what it looks like without flash:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nPT_QBPsa94/TSzc5IrQxVI/AAAAAAAAArw/BqeUwg907GY/s1600/IMG_8058.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nPT_QBPsa94/TSzc5IrQxVI/AAAAAAAAArw/BqeUwg907GY/s320/IMG_8058.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Me</b>: </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Which foundation did you use? Have you tried their <a href="http://www.clinique.com/templates/products/spp/index.tmpl?ngextredir=1&CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY4900&PRODUCT_ID=PROD15708">Acne Solutions foundation</a> ($24.50)? It's pretty amazing. I also like <a href="http://www.lancome-usa.com/Teint-Idole-Fresh-Wear/1000412,default,pd.html">Teint Idol Freshwear</a> ($32) by Lancome. I know you don't have a MAC near you, but if you ever make it Louisville, try <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/158/1231/index.tmpl">Studio Fix Liquid</a> foundation </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">($26)</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">. Studio fix controls oil throughout the day and has buildable coverage.</span><br />
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nPT_QBPsa94/TS9BgIP_nLI/AAAAAAAAAsg/Q6RkDJyM6W4/s1600/Studio+Fix+Fluid.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nPT_QBPsa94/TS9BgIP_nLI/AAAAAAAAAsg/Q6RkDJyM6W4/s200/Studio+Fix+Fluid.jpg" width="130" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Jane Doe</b>: </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I can't remember the name of it. It was their last acne one that was in tube. It always separated if it sat for too long. I am sure that's why they got rid of it.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Me</b>: </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span data-jsid="text"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">It was either Continuous Coverage Makeup or Clarifying Makeup.</span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span data-jsid="text"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Jane Doe:</b> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Clarifying. You are on it!</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Me</b>: </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Some people use their brains for money. I use mine for beauty. It's way less shallow. LOL.</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">You would love the new Acne Solutions one then. Its not thick. It's actually kind of creamy. It has a natural finish so you don't look all dry and cak</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">ey. Plus it controls oil and keeps skin clear with salicylic acid.</span></span></span><br />
<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;"> </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Jane Doe</b>: </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Cool. i will have to check it out. Thanks for the advice!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"> </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Me</b>: </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Clinique gives foundation samples now too. :D</span></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9202099294010573489.post-67060523397888972872011-01-18T14:49:00.001-05:002011-01-18T14:50:27.717-05:00Kitschkween JewelryI will be permanently adding my Kitschkween jewelry and accessories to this blog. :D<script src="http://www.etsy.com/etsy_mini.js" type="text/javascript">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">If you don't want to do hair removal, stick to powder foundations. They are less likely to give that shadow. My favorite one is </span><a href="http://www.clinique.com/product/CATEGORY4900/PROD9704/Makeup/Foundations/index.tmpl"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Clinique Perfectly Real Compact Powder Foundation</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> ($24).</span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9202099294010573489.post-68039459683316657082011-01-17T12:50:00.000-05:002011-01-17T12:50:15.021-05:00Ask Marissa...Eye Primer for Red Eyelids<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Jane Doe</b>: I'm looking for a good eye primer but can't decide which one to go for. I want something that neutralizes the skin on my eyes (I have a lot of redness) but also gives my shadows mega staying power.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></span><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Me</b>: </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">It depends on what your main skin concern is. I like different brands for different things.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Jane Doe</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">: </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I have sensitive skin but mainly dry out here in the dessert. Funny, my skin was oily in the Bay (Area) haha. Any good suggestion on moisturizer?</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Me</b>: </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">For the day time, I would stick with Clinique. I love their <a href="http://www.clinique.com/product/CATEGORY22398/PROD13786/Skin_Care/De_Aging/Protect__Prevent/index.tmpl">Superdefense</a> cream for very dry skin </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">($42.50)</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">. Here's my blog about it:</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><a href="http://pompsngloss.blogspot.com/2010/07/marissas-pick-of-week-moisturize-your.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">http://pompsngloss.blogspot.com/2010/07/marissas-pick-of-week-moisturize-your.html</span></a></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nPT_QBPsa94/TS9IkhR7orI/AAAAAAAAAsw/bk4d_qmNTIc/s1600/1-origins-highpotencynightamins.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nPT_QBPsa94/TS9IkhR7orI/AAAAAAAAAsw/bk4d_qmNTIc/s200/1-origins-highpotencynightamins.jpg" width="200" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">At night, I love Origins <a href="http://www.origins.com/product/3858/11341/Skincare/Daily-Essentials/Moisturizers/High-Potency-Night-A-Mins/Mineral-enriched-moisture-cream/index.tmpl?%3F">Night-A-Mins</a> cream ($36). It's really thick, but it won't break you out.</span></div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I know you wanted something less pricey, but you really get what you pay for in a moisturizer. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Cleansing can be a little cheaper though. I like either <a href="http://www.aveeno.com/facialcare/positively-radiant-cleansing-pads">Aveeno Positively Radiant</a> cleansing pads </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">(average price, $7) </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">or Oil of Olay <a href="http://www.olay.com/Pages/FacialCleansingProductDetail.aspx?pid=75609001642&name=">Daily Facial Hydrating</a> cleansing cloths (average price, $6). </span><br />
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</span></div></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9202099294010573489.post-47517229558288170902011-01-14T12:46:00.001-05:002011-01-15T01:09:57.521-05:00Marissa's Pick of the Week - Lioele Pore Clean & Tightening Pack<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nPT_QBPsa94/TS4DdlWBNXI/AAAAAAAAAr8/MgJ2RjZrP3I/s1600/IMG_8103.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nPT_QBPsa94/TS4DdlWBNXI/AAAAAAAAAr8/MgJ2RjZrP3I/s320/IMG_8103.JPG" width="216" /></a></div>A couple weeks ago Promise Phan (one of the most talented makeup gurus on YouTube) posted a link to <a href="http://prettyandcute.com/">http://prettyandcute.com/</a> on Facebook. There, I discovered a magical brand of Korean cosmetics called <a href="http://lioele.com/">Lioele</a>. It's a fairly new company whose business model is the Cinderella story (evident in their packaging). Lioele believes that true beauty can be found in everyone.<br />
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Lately, I've been seeing pores that I never saw before.<br />
"Great," I said. "I'm aging."<br />
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Thus began the search for pore shrinking skincare products that wouldn't dry me out in the winter. On the Pretty and Cute website, I saw the<a href="http://prettyandcute.com/Skin-Care/Pore-Control/Lioele-Pore-Clean-Tightening-Pack-p121.html"> Pore Clean & Tightening Pack</a> ($20). The picture showed 2 tubes so I thought,<br />
"This looks interesting. It's like a 2-step pore tightening system."<br />
Well I was wrong. Only 1 box came. So then I thought,<br />
"Okay? So maybe it's like a gel peel or something."<br />
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What it actually is, is a mask. Yup. Just a mask. I was really disappointed, but then I tried it.<br />
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The clay mask was a dark gray color that had the same consistency as other masks I've used. It did have a distinct smell of leeks. Leeks aren't in the ingredients, but I don't know what else to compare it to. It was very fresh, crisp, and green smelling. Not quite grass. Not quite celery. just plant like.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Here is a list of some ingredients and what it's supposed to do:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nPT_QBPsa94/TS4DGstfQyI/AAAAAAAAAr0/x66yrbHX2Ws/s1600/IMG_8105.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nPT_QBPsa94/TS4DGstfQyI/AAAAAAAAAr0/x66yrbHX2Ws/s320/IMG_8105.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>During application, the scent of the mask started to calm me. I was liking it more and more. When it started to dry, I could feel it going to work. It felt almost as if there were little suction cups sucking all the crap out of my face. It didn't hurt or feel itchy like some other masks do.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(Ever wonder what your skin would look like when you're 80?)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nPT_QBPsa94/TS4FHJgqqHI/AAAAAAAAAsE/ibxH2Qx0l4g/s1600/IMG_8119.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nPT_QBPsa94/TS4FHJgqqHI/AAAAAAAAAsE/ibxH2Qx0l4g/s320/IMG_8119.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Rinsing off the mask was easier than other masks. I didn't have to scrub or rub it off. My skin felt really smooth and soft. I didn't feel any film or oils or anything at all, just my skin. Even though it felt clean, it wasn't squeaky and tight. I could easily glide my finger across my cheeks without skipping. It's hard to explain. My skin just had a nice slip to it without being slippery? My skin looked brighter and more radiant.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's how I knew it worked:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nPT_QBPsa94/TS4FKThZn4I/AAAAAAAAAsI/XI2aCH9VXgk/s1600/IMG_8121.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nPT_QBPsa94/TS4FKThZn4I/AAAAAAAAAsI/XI2aCH9VXgk/s400/IMG_8121.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After I completed the process, I noticed a little blackhead and blemish that I didn't have before. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Here's a tip</b>- <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: yellow;">If you use a deep cleansing mask for the first time and you don't have any new blackheads or blemishes, then it's probably not working all that well.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">In the end, I really liked this mask. I would have never tried it, if it wasn't for the misleading picture and mysterious lack of info on the website. I already have a couple masks that I like, but this mask is definitely a favorite. It's fresh, gave great results, and is perfect for my acne prone skin that turns dry in the winter. *Two thumbs up*</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9202099294010573489.post-56824852694340116362011-01-13T12:10:00.000-05:002011-01-13T12:10:31.852-05:00Ask Marissa...Balancing Extreme Combination Skin<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Jane Doe</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">: I have normal / combo skin and in winter it usually gets a little dry...but this winter it's behaving very differently. My skin is very dry in the cheeks and around the eyes, enough to where it is tight and uncomfortable most of the day. But my t-zone is just as oily as it would be in the summer and seems to be more prone to breakouts than usual. Any suggestions for how to tackle this? My current system is to cleanse with a normal cleanser, use a mild alcohol-free toner and moisturize with philosophy hope in a jar / eye hope for the eyes. I also exfoliate 4x a week and do an at home peel every other week.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nPT_QBPsa94/TS8xaQuanuI/AAAAAAAAAsQ/u0hsa8i_yXc/s1600/_5819745.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nPT_QBPsa94/TS8xaQuanuI/AAAAAAAAAsQ/u0hsa8i_yXc/s200/_5819745.jpg" width="130" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Me</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">: </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I would say stop using Hope in a Jar. Any oil on your face will make the oily areas worse. I don't want you to waste your money though, so just use it at night with an oil control lotion on your t-zone. During the day, I would suggest MAC's <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/178/1130/Studio-Moisture-Cream/index.tmpl">Studio Moisture Cream</a> ($32). It's safe for oily skin, but is very moisturizing. It gives time released moisture throughout the day and has spinach to help circulation. It will also add radiance to dry dull skin. Keep using your cleanser for normal skin, but switch to one with a toner in it. A toner's main purpose is to pH balance your skin after using a cleanser that is too acidic. All of MAC's cleansers a pH balanced, so you don't need a toner. No tone r= no irritating dry skin and no under-toning oily skin. Try MAC's <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/179/1479/Cremewash/index.tmpl">Creamwash</a> ($19.50) or <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/179/330/Green-Gel-Cleanser/index.tmpl">Green Gel cleanser</a> ($19.50). Both are ok for all skin types.</span></span><br />
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</span> </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Jane Doe</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">: </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Perfect thanks! I haven't tried any of MACs skincare maybe it's time to give it a go. I think I'll have to grab something from the Champale collection too.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Jane Doe</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">: </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I love everything in that collection, I really want the quad though. It reminds me a little of my fav MAC quad Liza eyes which is really really old but just very pretty neutrals. Does the MAC skincare smell good?</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Me</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">: </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Some of it has no fragrance. I don't remember what Studio Moisture cream smells like, but the Green Gel cleanser is very crisp and clean. It's got green tea and algae extract.</span></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9202099294010573489.post-6714786908753542702011-01-12T23:23:00.001-05:002011-01-13T00:11:18.324-05:00Ask Marissa...Acne Scars & Rosacea<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Jane Doe</b>: </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I have horrible skin and I have tried a lot of cleansers and toners ect for it I look forward to trying a mask I hope it will help, 'cause so far nothing works and it is embarrassing. I have even had women tell me you need to wash your face more. It's Rosacea and acne scaring I tell them but still get the looks of question .</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Me</b>: </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I can only really tell you how to cover up and soothe rosacea. Only dermatologist prescribed treatment can cure or control it.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></span><br />
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</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">As for acne scarring, you might want to try <a href="http://www.strivectin.com/sd.html">Stri-Vectin</a>. It's pretty pricey ($135), but it lasts a long time and works wonders. Within 2 weeks of using stri-vectin, my purple stretch marks turned white. Stretch marks are scars too. For something less expensive, start out with <a href="http://www.mederma.com/">Maderma</a> (you can get it at <a href="http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/mederma-skin-care-for-scars/ID=prod4690-product">Walgreens</a>, $30) until you notice results are not improving anymore, then move up to stri-vectin. You will need to use a very good moisturizer on top of Maderma and Stri-Vectin, because there is a lot of retinol in it and will make your skin feel dry and uncomfortable.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">When you cover up acne scars, always wear a makeup primer underneath your foundation. This will fill in any lines, wrinkles, pores and acne scars so that your skin will have an even texture. Since you have a lot of redness, I suggest using the <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml;jsessionid=2VS2OMOMF0KXICV0KRRQIGQ?id=P243316&_requestid=149239">Sephora brand green corrector primer</a> ($15). The green hue will neutralize any redness. Follow with your foundation, and setting powder.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Jane Doe</b>: </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Ok I will do when I can find one in my area and TY for the advice. Doctors are way to expensive for me right now to go to for skin care. I used to have a face wash with tea tree oil in it that worked wonders for the Rosacea but it is no longer made I have looked for a new one to try but can't find anything like it. Never thought of using Maderma on my face I have some and will be using it thank you.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Me</b>: </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">If you can find pure<a href="http://pompsngloss.blogspot.com/2010/01/beauty-on-budget-tip-3-tea-tree-oil.html"> tea tree</a> essential oil, one drop in your cleanser and/or moisturizer should do the trick.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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Remember the Kitschkween (that's me for those of you who don't know) motto: "Like what you like and don't be sorry for it."<br />
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A person shouldn't have to prove their authenticity to anyone. If they like Britney Spears AND Siouxsie and the Banshees, leave them alone. If they have torn clothing with safety pins all over the place AND like to wear Nike shoes, leave them the hell alone. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: yellow;">We are all trapped in a world where if a subculture is discovered by a greedy corporate monster, they will find a way to make it mainstream.</span> So please. If you shop at Hot Topic because you don't know where else to find awesome clothes and accessories or discover music you can't hear on the radio, then don't be ashamed. You can just quote the above highlighted statement when someone busts on you for being a poser.<br />
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Here are parts 1 and 2 of my review:<br />
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Since you can't really get a full sense of the swatches, here are some pictures:<br />
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Jay (hair guy for Pomps n' Gloss) was who first told me about Kerli. Knowing my love for gothic-lolita style he said<br />
"You have to check her out on myspace. You would just DIE!!!"<br />
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nPT_QBPsa94/TSx2aY2J9VI/AAAAAAAAAq0/D5nx2phLrXs/s1600/l_4e198bb377f740dabf146a38bcad1c60.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nPT_QBPsa94/TSx2aY2J9VI/AAAAAAAAAq0/D5nx2phLrXs/s1600/l_4e198bb377f740dabf146a38bcad1c60.jpg" /></a>And I did. I swear I couldn't stop squealing. Then something magical happened. I pressed PLAY on the music box thingy, and it was all over. Not only was she the closest thing to my perfect doll, but her music was awesome too! I was hooked- a Kerli fan for life.<br />
As I did a little more Kerli Googling, I found that I was drawn to her makeup (which she does herself). It was so clean, yet fantasy like. Everything she wore (which she mostly makes) and sung (which she writes all of) was an inspiration to me.<br />
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Now for the icing on the cake...<br />
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nPT_QBPsa94/TSx4oPlxqaI/AAAAAAAAArA/Ra1XzDD22aE/s1600/Kerli%252BPNG.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nPT_QBPsa94/TSx4oPlxqaI/AAAAAAAAArA/Ra1XzDD22aE/s200/Kerli%252BPNG.png" width="119" /></a>Kerli started the movement of The Moonchildren. A Moonchild is "one who belongs to a community of integrity, love and unity." She is very spiritual and grounded. She is crafty and resourceful. She is original and generous.<br />
If you know nothing about this amazing artist, you can learn more about her on her <a href="http://iamamoonchild.net/">Moonchild Academy</a> website where my <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzrnN9p6rsE">makeup tutorial</a> was featured. She offers free downloads of her music and you can see all her videos (all the concepts are hers) on youtube. She makes music videos, craft tutorials and video logs.<br />
I hope you all fall in love with her like I did. She really is amazing. There is something for everyone to like about Kerli.<br />
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/16316201">Kerli Inspired Gothic Lolita Makeup Tutorial</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/kitschkween">Marissa Rhoades</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9202099294010573489.post-45718362403944282222010-12-01T09:59:00.000-05:002010-12-01T09:59:12.094-05:00Buy a lipstick for World AIDS Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nPT_QBPsa94/TPZh6S-fu4I/AAAAAAAAAqM/4TLRtYQC2Js/s1600/img_viva_glam_vI.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="171" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nPT_QBPsa94/TPZh6S-fu4I/AAAAAAAAAqM/4TLRtYQC2Js/s200/img_viva_glam_vI.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Today is World AIDS Day. I know not everyone has time to volunteer, but it only takes a couple minutes to buy a lipstick. One <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/168/966/Viva-Glam-Lipstick/index.tmpl">MAC Viva Glam lipstick</a> ($14.50) can really make a difference. 100% of every Viva Glam Sale goes to the <a href="http://www.macaidsfund.org/">M.A.C. AIDS Fund</a>. Here are just some of the things <b>1</b> lipstick can contribute to men, women and children affected by HIV/AIDS:<br />
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<b>ONE</b> Viva Glam Lipstick= <br />
8 home cooked meals<br />
1 b-day or x-mas party pack for a child who lost a parent to HIV/AIDS.<br />
A year's worth of school supplies for a child affected by HIV/AIDS in Africa<br />
3 boxes of a weeks supply of fruits and veggies in Canada<br />
2 meals for 2 children at an orphanage affected by HIV?AIDS in South Africa<br />
1 weekly grocery shop (4 bags of food) for 2 people affected by HIV/AIDS<br />
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to see more info, visit <a href="http://www.macaidsfund.org/">www.macaidsfund.org</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9202099294010573489.post-2549072725503894132010-11-19T11:25:00.001-05:002010-11-19T11:25:59.096-05:00Marissa's Pick of the Week - Moisture Mask for Acne Prone Skin<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nPT_QBPsa94/TOajhC66FnI/AAAAAAAAAqI/GtjNo4rdlS8/s1600/intensive_moisture_mask.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nPT_QBPsa94/TOajhC66FnI/AAAAAAAAAqI/GtjNo4rdlS8/s200/intensive_moisture_mask.jpg" width="122" /></a></div>"Moisture" is a scary word for people with acne prone skin. The fact is, that even the oiliest skin needs it. Finding the right balance can be difficult, though. Too much moisture causes breakouts. Lack of moisture causes excess shine. Well, for those of you who always have at least one breakout somewhere on your face, but feel dehydrated at the same time, Laura Mercier has the perfect moisture mask for you.<br />
Laura Mercier's<a href="http://www.lauramercier.com/store/shop/Exfoliators-and-Masks_Intensive-Moisture-Mask_prod210004"> Intensive Moisture Mask</a> ($32) is an oil free water-based hydrating formula that will leave your skin feeling baby soft. It's a green gel that feels super light weight, so you can pile it on as thick as you want and won't breakout. After cleansing your face, wear the mask for 5-10 minutes then rinse or towel off with warm water. After using this mask, not only did my skin feel soft and extremely comfortable, I was also more radiant. I've broken down some of the ingredients so you all can see that this mask is truly for all skin types and addresses all concerns.<br />
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<b>moisture</b>:<br />
sunflower oil<br />
sweet almond oil<br />
shea butter<br />
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<b>clarity/radiance</b>:<br />
grapefuit extract<br />
rice protein<br />
saxifragra extract<br />
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<b>soothing/calming</b>:<br />
cucumber extract<br />
barley extract<br />
wheat germ extract<br />
rose water<br />
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<b>antioxidants</b>:<br />
tomato extract<br />
vitamin e<br />
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<b>firming</b>:<br />
coneflower extractUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9202099294010573489.post-33213424288717985552010-10-15T12:59:00.001-04:002010-10-15T13:07:56.307-04:00Marissa's Pick of the Week - Pure Vitamin C<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nPT_QBPsa94/TLiHMJclUgI/AAAAAAAAAqA/gdrPaO3kuQg/s1600/kielhs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nPT_QBPsa94/TLiHMJclUgI/AAAAAAAAAqA/gdrPaO3kuQg/s200/kielhs.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Freelancing for a wedding last week really opened my eyes to a truth I thought I wouldn't realize for at least another 4 years; I'm aging. We all are. Everyday. The whole day I thought the bridal party was my age. They were young and fun and radiant. Later that night I asked how old they were, and as it turned out, they were a few ears older than me. Smoking, having 3 kids, living an emotionally stressful life, staying up late, bad eating habits...all of those factors can be read on a woman's face. Women know that looking 25 is very different from 29 even though it's only a 4 year gap. At that moment I decided it was time to step up my skincare from basic prevention to early correction. Aging is inevitable and irreversible, but it can be slowed down, and it can be corrected.<br />
After expressing my aging concerns, friend of mine who works for <a href="http://www.kiehls.com/">Kiehl's</a> gave me a sample of their <a href="http://www.kiehls.com/Powerful-Strength%20Line-Reducing%20Concentrate/595,default,pd.html?start=4&cgid=face-lines-wrinkles">Dermatologist Solutions Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate</a> ($56). I know you all probably think I'm crazy and don't need an extra-strength anti-wrinkle serum, and you're right. I don't. What drew me to this product was the continuous delivery of 10.5% Vitamin C, or L-Ascorbic Acid. Kiehl's was able to stabilize the highest dose of Vitamin C available without a dermatologist's prescription. Since my second pregnancy, I've been looking for a product that gave retinol results without the retinol. This Concentrate tested the same against retinol without the sensitivity and irritation. That means this is a safe anti-aging treatment for pregnant women.<br />
So why would a 25 year old need this? Vitamin C (aside from correcting wrinkles) improves skin texture and radiance; my 2 main concerns. Since using this Line-Reducing Concentrate, I noticed a brighter, more youthful complexion. I look healthy and energized. I actually feel like I look my age.<br />
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</tbody></table>You can wear this serum day and night under a moisturizer. I suggest wearing a SPF of at least 15 on top of the Concentrate because of the rapid exfoliation taking place. There is also a formula available for the eye area, which I also love. Your eyes are where you see the first signs of aging, so I highly recommend the <a href="http://www.kiehls.com/Powerful-Strength%20Line-Reducing%20Concentrate/595,default,pd.html?start=4&cgid=face-lines-wrinkles">Dermatologist Solutions Line-Reducing Eye-Brightening Concentrate</a> ($40) as well.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9202099294010573489.post-51584802972045634572010-10-14T12:01:00.000-04:002010-10-14T12:01:55.587-04:00Beyonce Inspired B.B. Homemaker Makeup TutorialHere's my latest makeup tutorial based on one of Beyonce's looks in her <a href="http://vimeo.com/11465235">"Why Don't You Love Me?"</a> video. I have it on<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fq23HNeYTBY"> YouTube</a>, but they disabled my audio due to licencing issues, so I had to replace the soundtrack with one of their pre-authorized songs. The Vimeo version has the original soundtrack; a tribute to Miss Eta James.<br />
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/15823744">Beyonce Inspired B.B. Homemaker Tutorial</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/kitschkween">Marissa Rhoades</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9202099294010573489.post-52463716908083649592010-10-01T15:36:00.003-04:002010-10-01T15:47:16.796-04:00Marissa's Pick of the Week - Lip Stain!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31dFIMT-RxL._SL500_AA300_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31dFIMT-RxL._SL500_AA300_.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><a href="http://a248.g.akamai.net/7/248/8278/20080923031308/www.sephora.com/assets/dyn/product/P1272/P1272_hero.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://a248.g.akamai.net/7/248/8278/20080923031308/www.sephora.com/assets/dyn/product/P1272/P1272_hero.jpg" width="200" /></a>On my venture to buy makeup for my Drug Store Beauty Queen Tutorial, I found a precious gem.<a href="http://www.target.com/Maybelline-Color-Sensational-Stain-Collection/dp/B003PE74R0/ref=br_1_2?ie=UTF8&id=Maybelline%20Color%20Sensational%20Stain%20Collection&node=726913011&searchSize=30&searchView=grid5&searchPage=5&sr=1-2&qid=1285952512&rh=&searchBinNameList=subjectbin,price,target_com_primary_color-bin,target_com_size-bin,target_com_brand-bin&searchRank=pmrank&frombrowse=1"> Maybelline Color Sensational Lipstain in Cherry Pop</a> (Target.com, $6.49). I've tried department store stains like<a href="http://www.benefitcosmetics.com/Benefit-benetint/dp/B000FBK5HW?ie=UTF8&id=Benefit%20benetint&field_availability=-1&field_launch-date=-1y&field_browse=51084011&searchSize=12&searchPage=1&searchNodeID=51084011&searchKeywords=benetint&field_keywords=benetint&refinementHistory=brandtextbin,subjectbin,color_map,price,size_name&searchRank=salesrank"> Benefit's Bene-Tint</a> ($28), but I like this one better for 2 reasons; convenience and price point. To me it looks just like the product that costs $21 more, except instead of having a messy loose liquid, it's all contained in a little pen. The coverage is buildable, so you can keep coloring until your lips are as dark as you want it. It stays on all day. I've even slept with it on and my lips were still red the next morning. Color Sensational Lipstains are perfect for someone who doesn't like to reapply lipstick or gloss though out the day and wants a natural looking lip. I like to wear it with a moisturizing lip balm on top. Even Chapstick would work. Love it!<br />
Maybelline Color Sensational Lipstain Demo:<br />
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