Redbook September 2013

Beauty Under $25

Sephora Collection Black Magic Makeup Palette

Earth Therapeutics Rejuvenal C Oranges

Butter London Wink Cream Eyeshadow in Inky Six

Klorane Shampoo with Peony

Clark’s Botanicals Ultra Rich Lip Tint in Carlotta Pink

L’Occitane Verbena Shower Gel

The Honest Company Organic Lip Balm Trio

Here is a DIY treatment to cut down on brassiness. Steep two bags of chamomile tea in warm water. Pour over damp hair, leave for 10 minutes, then shampoo out.

If you go overboard with powder, pat a bit of moisturizer onto your face with your palms. Skin will look fresh again without having to start from scratch.

Smelling the roses helps chill you out. Take a whiff or something rose scented. Rose is a comforting francance  - it’s like  getting a loving hug.

Face cream can reduce stretch marks. A cool fact about retinol, an ingredient we already love in anti-agers. If you rub it on new stretch marks nightly, it may help smooth them and fade their color somewhat.

Sugar will de-frizz your hair. On those days when you’re out and about and you realize your hair is a fuzzy mess, mix a packet of sugar with a cup of water, pour a bit into your palms, then run hands over any areas of frizz.

Be a Print & Color Master

1. If you’re not adventurous, start out small by making an accessory one of the contrasting pieces - like pairing  animal print shoes with a plaid skirt. It’ll add interest, but you’ll still feel confident enough to leave your house.

2. Mixing two big prints is overwhelming. It’s best to go with a large one and something micro. The eye is drawn to the big print, then pleasantly surprised by the smaller one.

3. Stay away from pairing that are holiday or season specific, like green and red, orange and black, or red, white, and blue. Unless looking campy floats your boat - then go for it.

L'Ocean Eyeshadow - L-62 Dark Blue Pearl

The L'Ocean eyeshadow is heavy pigmented, velvety, and goes on smooth. The long lasting color though goes on a bit chalky. The eyeshadow is a soft pearlize blue embedded with silver glitter.

Tarte Cheek Stain - Flush

The gel based blush is packed with 5 super antioxidant superfruit such as maracuja, goji, acai, acerola, and pomegranate.  The soft berry blush imparts a soft natural looking flush.  The blush is easy to apply and blend. After application, the blush sets in 20 seconds and doesn't budge. This is one of my favorite blushes as it super easy apply on the go and doesn't really need any additional tools other than my fingers.

Coola Classic SPF 30 Cucumber Moisturizer for Face

This eco-friendly is packed with 70% organic ingredients and protect you against both UVA/UVB rays. It is packed with Vitamin C, strawberry extracts, plankton, primrose, acai, and linseed oil to pamper and protect your skin. I love the plumeria and the unscented version of this and I couldn’t wait to try this scent. The lightweight formula does go on smoothly and evenly. It left my face feel soft, moisturized with a matte finish. The only thing I didn’t like was the supposedly “fresh, spa-like” cucumber scent, I didn't like it very much and could have done without it.

One Directon - Up All Night Collection

I was given the opportunity to try the new One Direction makeup kit before it hit the market. Their makeup line has three collections based off of One Direction's albums, Up All Night, Take Me  Home, and Midnight Memories. Each kit is in a collectable tin and is packed with eyeliner, lipstick, nail polish, mascara, eyeshadow and stencils to top off your look.

The Up All Night kit had a pretty colors, but they were not my taste. I can see how teenage girls and tweens would love the appeal of the trendy bright colors. The products are encased in a nice matte black packaging. I will go into more detail about the products after I have the chance to test  out each product.

For more information about the brand and makeup, please visit -

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