This has to be one of my favorite products I have tried this year. I detest my pores they are so big and I have tried a ton of products that work great for awhile and then seem to lose their effectiveness. Well if I can’t get rid of them I want to at least hide them. I nearly ripped the package open with my teeth when I got this sample I was so excited to try it. I just use a cosmetic puff and use this powder before and after my foundation. Okay here is what to love 1. It hides my pores 2. It evens out my skin tone. 3. It keeps my combo skin from getting the mid day shine. My skin has never looked so polished, I seriously love this product if I get stranded on a desert island this little baby is coming with me!

Too Faced Primed & Poreless Powder

What it is:
A silky, translucent finishing veil that adjusts to any skintone while minimizing the appearance of pores and fine lines.

What it does:
Primed and Poreless Powder contains a high-resolution, reflective powder technology that transforms skin by visually minimizing pores, fine lines, and imperfections for an airbrushed-looking finish. Our weightless powder can be worn alone, or under and over foundation to prep skin, lockdown makeup, and control shine for a complexion-smoothing, flawless finish.

What else you need to know:
Achieve perfect results using the new Powder Pouf Brush created specifically for Primed & Poreless Powder application.
Size: 0.16 oz

$28

I am in love with the Too Faced Naked Eye Kit! I was so excited to check out this sample when it arrived and the colors are even better in person.  Along with a great set of eye colors you get 3 look cards to help you get some fabulous eye looks. My favorite part is how long wearing this product is, yesterday and applied the “day look” at 7am for a meeting and  at 7pm last night I had a birthday dinner and my eyeshadow still looked fabulous I just needed a lipstick and mascara touch up. Make up that looks this good and lasts it a must have!

Naked Eye Soft & Sexy Eye Shadow Collection ($73 Value)

What it is:
A gorgeous collection of 9 essential matte neutrals and soft shimmer eyeshadows, complete with 3 Get-The-Look cards and an applicator tool.

What it does:
Looking like you rolled out of bed flawless and fabulous is a celebrity secret, and one that careers have been built on! Now, you too can look like you were “born perfect” with this gorgeous collection of naturally nude shadows that will have you looking super neutral yet drop-dead-gorgeous for any occasion. Shhh! Nobody needs to know you didn’t wake up that way.

What else you need to know:
The collection contains everything you need for a range of on-the-go eye looks in one easy-to-pack palette. The pure-pigment shadows provide a range of essential matte neutrals and soft shimmers for the perfect balance and variety. Plus, Jerrod’s three easy-to-follow, step-by-step instruction cards show you how to create the perfect naked eye look for any occasion. This is a kit that will work for shadow novices and makeup addicts alike!

Shades include: In The Buff (matte ivory), Pillow Talk (light taupe sheen), Like A Virgin (matte taupe), Birthday Suit (beige shimmer), Satin Sheets (golden champagne shimmer), Unmentionables (steel gray shimmer), Pink Cheeks (pale pink), Lap Dance (silvery taupe shimmer), and Stiletto (matte black).
Size: 3 x 0.07 oz eye shadows/ 6 x 0.03 oz eyeshadows

$35

I was lucky enough to get my hands on a sample of the amazing new Amazonian collection from tarte. I received the taupe collection and love the  packaging girl  the box looks very natural and has the history of the Amazonian line, even better the eyeshadow comes in the cutest little wooden palette.

The color collection is perfect for transitioning your look to Fall and the makeup is infused with Amazonian clay to bring out your natural radiance. Such a great kit and you can get it under $40 today on QVC as the special value on the premiere. Check out more info on air times of the collection or see it online here.

tarte Amazonian Clay 6pc Passport to the Amazon

Giving new meaning to the term “natural beauty,” the Amazonian clay properties being used to infuse the tarte high-performance naturals™ product line have been all the rage this year, with many selling quickly and earning impressive customer reviews! Amazonian clay has been shown to help reduce dryness and flakiness, help remove surface oil and dead skin and also improve clarity and elasticity. Now, Maureen Kelly, CEO and Founder of tarte cosmetics has created an Amazonian clay collection ESPECIALLY FOR QVC at an unbelievable one-day-only value on Friday, September 10!

With an MSRP of over $190, this offering is a steal at under $40 for one day only! Tune-in and don’t miss the tarte Amazonian Clay Six-Piece Passport to the Amazon collection, complete with brushes. Catch several presentations throughout the day, order online at www.qvc.com or call 800.345.1515. See this AMAZING value and more from the line during tarte beauty: high-performance naturals on QVC Friday 10 at 12AM, 9AM and 6PM (ET).

tarte Amazonian Clay Six-Piece Passport to the Amazon with Brushes
QVC Item #A210964 Approximately $48.00 TSV PRICE UNDER $40!
Today’s Special Value Price is valid from 12 AM – 11:59 PM (ET) on September 10th

With purchase of the TSV, receive:
· Amazonian clay-infused cheek stain – NEW Perfect Rose shade
· vitamin infused lipgloss – NEW Paradise shade (sheer berry pink)
· lights, camera, lashes! four-in-one natural mascara
· Amazonian clay brow mousse
o Available in Taupe, Medium Brown or Deep Brown
o Also receive the double-ended brow brush
· Amazonian clay-infused eye shadow trio that includes:
o Shimmering Light Pink, Shimmering Cocoa and Shimmering Sand
· Amazonian clay waterproof clay shadow/liner – Blackened Plum shade
o Also receive the double-ended eyeliner brush

TODAYS SPECIAL VALUE ON QVC UNDER $40 check it out here.

I am not sure the connection between mascara and gloss on the same tube but I love the colors. Anyone tried Prrrowl yet?

Benefit Prrrowl

why we love it:
Walk on the wild side with sparkling peacock-blue lashes & pearlescent pink lips. Rowr!
product details
double-ended wand includes:
iridescent (peacock-blue) mascara topcoat 7.5 g Net wt. 0.26 oz.
shimmering lip gloss 6.5 mL / 0.22 US fl. oz.

Stroke iridescent mascara topcoat over mascara or wear alone for iridescent lashes. The glide on shimmering lip gloss. Rawr!

I’m excited about the new Vintage Vixen collection from China Glaze, the perfect color collection for Fall. I just tried a sample of Foxy (pictured above) I love the ruby red color with the hint of sparkle. I am on my 3rd day of wearing the polish and no chips…. I am in love!

One of the industry’s hottest brands introduces their fall 2010 collection with an array of shimmering new hues from dark browns to rouge pinks. SRP $6.50 each at Sally Beauty Supply

Step out with these multi-faceted jewel tones, rich reds, titillating taupes and smoldering sands. This collection deliverers a high octane 40’s era glamour with a sophisticated edge! The 12 colors in this collection include:

Goin’ My Way Brown frost with copper shimmer
Riveter Rouge Deep red shimmer
Classic Camel Khaki crème with gold micro glitter
Emerald Fitzgerald Turquoise green frost with shimmer
Midnight Mission Navy blue frost with silver micro glitter
First Class Tocket Deep purple frost with shimmer
Jitterbug Grey chrome with silver micro glitter
Bogie Plum frost with shimmer
Hey Doll Rose frost with shimmer
Foxy Burgundy frost with shimmer
Ingrid “Greige” crème with copper micro glitter
Swing Baby Taupe frost with silver micro glitter
Availability: The China Glaze Vintage Vixen collection starts shipping June 6th internationally and July 6th, 2010 domestically. All 12 colors will be available as open stock, in 6 piece box collections, a 12 piece counter display and a 36 piece rack. China Glaze is free of DBP, toluene, and added formaldehyde.