Review: L’Oreal Paris Magic Skin Beautifier BB Cream
If you’re new to “BB Creams”, don’t let the name scare you it’s simply stands for an all-in-one “Beauty Balm” . A product that works as moisturizer and/or skin treatment, primer and foundation all in one tube. The trend of BB Creams started in Asia and over the last year have gained popularity in the US. 

This all-in-one beauty solution primes, corrects, hydrates and perfects, while resulting in a beautiful bare skinned look. The secret to L’Oreal’s Magic Skin Beautifier B.B. Cream Meet is the Beautifying Beads (see photo adove); encapsulated pigments infused in an ultra-light lotion with antioxidants Vitamins C&E. This multi-tasking skin beautifier delivers 4 beautifying actions in 1: hydrates, corrects, evens and perfects. Instantly transforms to your perfect shade for a flawless, bare skin finish. Over time, leaving you more beautiful skin.

With the L’Oreal Paris BB Cream I can  skip my normal facial moisturizer and my face feels hydrated all day. It leaves a nice matte, yet natural, look to the skin, without feeling heavy or looking cakey. The product goes on white, but as you blend the beads are broken and pigment is released creating your own perfect shade. The cream provided and natural evening out of my skin leaving it perfected but still natural looking. I  would put it in a  light-to-medium category,  but the formula is build able if you need a bit extra coverage.

Magic Skin Beautifier comes in four shades to match a multitude of skin colors. I use Medium, which suits my self- tan well. Choose from Fair, Light, Medium and Deep.

L’Oréal Paris Magic BB Cream retails for $10.95 for 1 fl oz. It is available in four shades and is sold at mass food and drug retailers nationwide. Click here to find out more.

Disclosure: I was sent a complementary BB cream to enable my review of the product this opportunity was give to me via SheSpeaks & L’Oreal No other monetary or compensation was given. These are my honest opinions & how the product worked for my skin type. Your experience may vary from mine.

Natalie looks stunning. Does she love empire waist dresses or might she be hiding a baby bump?

WHO: NATALIE PORTMAN

HAIR BY: CHRIS McMILLAN, LIVING PROOF CELEBRITY HAIRSTYLIST

INSPIRATION: “We kept it really chic and simple. Natalie’s hair had a Richard Avedon, 1960s feel. Her dress was empire waist, so her hair had that same 60s vibe. Kate Young, Natalie’s stylist, had sent me some pictures of ideas she had so we started with that for inspiration. Natalie said that from the front it looked like she’d cut her hair short, and then from the back you saw this beautiful French twist. She called it a fakeout short haircut, which she loved.”

TIPS/TECHNIQUE: “I used Living Proof Prime Style Extender while Natalie’s hair was still damp so that her style would last all night. Then I blew it dry with a round brush from YS Parks – a line of Japanese brushes that’s just unbelievable. I created a classic French twist, using bobby pins and teasing it a bit to give it a bit of a cushion. It wasn’t too high – it was a bit lower on her head, with a really beautiful shape in the back. Last, I used Hold Firm Hairspray to smooth it all down, get rid of any flyaways, and really give it that shiny, smooth, lacquered finish. The whole look – her hair and her dress – looked so chic and modern.”

PRODUCTS: PRIME STYLE EXTENDER ($20), HOLD FIRM HAIRSPRAY ($24)

DRESS: DIOR

RETAILERS: LIVINGPROOF.COM, SEPHORA, SEPHORA.COM, ULTA, NORDSTROM

To learn more about the products used or where to purchase visit www.livingproof.com.

Images: Courtesy Wenn

LIVING PROOF RED CARPET REPORT OSCAR AWARDS 2013

WHO: JENNIFER ANISTON, LIVING PROOF CO-OWNER AND HAIR CARE SPOKESPERSON

HAIR BY: CHRIS McMILLAN, LIVING PROOF CELEBRITY HAIRSTYLIST

INSPIRATION: “The key word is natural. She’ll be one of the only people there who is able to actually touch her hair. Jen’s Valentino gown was such a daring fashion choice, so we wanted her hair to make her feel comfortable. I created a look that would last the entire night, from the red carpet to when she presents. “

TIPS/TECHNIQUE: “First, I washed the hair with Living Proof Full Shampoo and Conditioner. I then applied Prime Style Extender to wet hair and massaged through for a lasting style, while still allowing the hair to have movement. Using a large round brush, I blew out the hair straight with a deep, side bang. Finally, I applied Hold Flexible Hairspray to the roots for height and lightly sprayed the rest of the hair.”

PRODUCTS: LIVING PROOF FULL SHAMPOO ($24), FULL CONDITIONER ($24), PRIME STYLE EXTENDER ($20), HOLD FELXIBLE HAIRSPRAY ($24)

RETAILERS: LIVINGPROOF.COM, SEPHORA, SEPHORA.COM, ULTA, NORDSTROM

To learn more about the products used or where to purchase at www.livingproof.com. 

ABOUT LIVING PROOF
Living Proof is Cambridge, MA-based beauty company founded by a team of biotech scientists, including MIT Institute Professor Dr. Bob Langer who is one of history’s most decorated scientists, expert stylists, and Polaris Venture Partners. We invent and patent breakthrough technologies to solve the world’s toughest beauty problems and we’ve won over 30 awards for our work.

ENGLISH BEAUTY KATE BECKINSALE GIVES THE VANITY FAIR OSCAR PARTY RED CARPET A BRITISH EDGE WITH RIMMEL LONDON

All eyes were on Kate Beckinsale last night as she illuminated the Vanity Fair Oscar Party red carpet in a gorgeous strapless Monique Lhuillier gown complemented by a fresh and glowing makeup look. Kate’s makeup artist Molly Stern worked with Rimmel London to give the actress’ beautiful outfit a Rimmel London edge.

Face:

Molly began by prepping Kate’s skin with By Terry’s Sève de Rose ultra-glow serum and then sparingly applied Chantecaille Future Skin foundation. She then based her cheeks using Rimmel Wake Me Up Instant Radiance Shimmer Touch in Peach Glow. A touch of rose was given to Kate’s cheeks with Laura Mercier Cream Blush in Rosebud and to finish off her radiance Molly dusted the apples with Rimmel Lasting Finish Soft Colour Blush in Santa Rose.

Eyes:

For Kate’s mesmerizing stare, Molly made her eyes pop with a sexy golden khaki hue. She started the look by applying Rimmel ScandalEyes Eye Shadow Stick in Bulletproof Beige and continued to deepen her shadow with NARS Double Shadow in Paramaribo. She then defined Kate’s stare using Rimmel ScandalEyes Waterproof Kohl Kajal Eyeliner in Black to line her eyes super close to the upper lash line as well as just below the lower lash line. For the extra pop Molly lined the inside of Kate’s wet line with Rimmel ScandalEyes Waterproof Kohl Kajal Eyeliner in Nude. To finalize her sexy bold eye look, she then applied two coats of Rimmel ScandalEyes Show Off Mascara in Black.

Lips:

To finish off the look, Molly applied Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick in Pink Blush and topped it off with Rimmel Stay Glossy Lipgloss in Always Lovely.

Check out us.rimmellondon.com to learn more about the products used to create Kate’s look and where to purchase.

I adore Jennfier Lawrence! She looked beautiful last night, I am so glad she won for her role in Silver Linings Playbook!

At the 85th annual Oscars, Jennifer Lawrence, nominated for Actress in a Leading Role for “Silver Linings Playbook,” stole the style spotlight. Below is the breakdown from Dove Celebrity Stylist Mark Townsend on how women can recreate her style at home.

Jennifer Lawrence is a dream to work with, she is so unbelievably fun and inspiring.

1. For her Oscars hair style, I started by applying a few drops of Dove Nourishing Oil Care Anti-Frizz Serum to her damp hair and combed through. This serum is loaded with natural almond and coconut oils to give the hair extra moisture and shine.
2. Next, I added a large dollop of Dove Nourishing Curls Whipped Cream Mousse to her hair and blow dried with a large round brush.
3. To give the hair texture and shine I added a nickel size of Dove Frizz-Free Shine Cream-Serum in my hands and then raked through the hair. Then, I took random pieces from each side and loosely twisted them and pinned them together at the back of the head with eight bobby pins in crosses.
4. Then, I took the remaining hair and gathered it into a loose playful bun and finished as always with Dove Strength & Shine Extra Hold Hairspray.

Learn more about the products used or where to purchase at www.dove.us.

Kerry looked amazing last night! I love the bright pink shade of her dress fun and elegant she has been so fun to watch on the red carpet. Her makeup was beautiful and natural the perfect compliment to her gown.

In a coral Miu Miu gown, Kerry Washington brightened up the red carpet tonight. Makeup Artist Carola Gonzalez used the embellishments on the dress as her inspiration for a radiant, natural look with just a hint of color on the eyes and the cheeks.

Face:

• Giorgio Armani Maestro #10
• Giorgio Armani Fluid Sheer #11
• Lancôme Blush Subtil in Brilliant Berry

Eyes:

• Lancôme Color Design 5-Pan Shadow & Liner Palette in Sienna Sultry
• Lancôme Hypnôse Star Mascara

Lips:

• Giorgio Armani Lip Maestro 202
• Lancôme Rouge in Love in Rose Boudoir

güd, the millennial natural personal care brand from Burt’s Bees, has joined forces with multi-platinum, GRAMMY® nominated singer/songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen. As the brand’s first spokeswoman, Carly glammed-up to shoot her new print ad that takes place in a dream shower turned recording booth. Jepsen belts out her favorite tunes while indulging in the energizing hair and body care products in güd’s new Red Ruby GroovyTM line.The print ad will appear in May issues of leading fashion, beauty and lifestyle publications such as Glamour, Allure, and Cosmopolitan.

“I spent the day getting dolled-up in a little bit of old school fashion and playing with some amazing products,” says Carly of the experience. Behind the scenes, Carly dished about her new single, “Tonight I’m Getting Over You,” which launches today with a video premiere on VEVO.

When güd was searching for the embodiment of the brand, Carly was an obvious choice. Her high energy, sing-along sound which is self-described as “flower-child pop” is a perfect match for güd’s mash-up of indulgent fragrances and natural* formulas with names like Orange PetaloozaTM and Pearanormal ActivityTM.

“To be able to use a brand that you know has natural ingredients but also smells scrumptious is the best of both worlds,” says Carly. “I love these products because I know I can count on them, they’re good for me, and make me feel beautiful.” Fans can visit www.facebook.com/gud to receive a special “güdee” from Carly.