TREND Beauté: MAC Rainbow Pop Colors
January 16th, 2010 § 2 Comments
We know spring will be the season for eye candy. Bright, vivid shades of green, blue, hot pink, yellow and purple are going to make a bold appearance. So consider adding some pop to your makeup bag with these eight just-launched eye shadows from MAC:
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Winkle: midtone cornflower blue |
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Sunny Spot: light acid green yellow |
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Atlantic Blue: bright violet blue |
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Lucky Green: frosted midtone lime |
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Vibrant Grape: bright magenta violet |
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Free to Be: bright true coral |
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Red Brick: orange red |
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Goldenrod: bright marigold yellow |
So “grab your greens, push your pinks or bolster your blues” with a rainbow of colors. And enjoy free standard shipping on any order when you use the code: POP. Offer is valid through 11:59 pm EST MONDAY, JANUARY 18th, 2010.
Favorite Things Giveaway 4: Z Palette
December 7th, 2009 § 6 Comments
Walk on the wild side or look pretty in pink with Z Palette’s newest additions. If you’re a makeup artist or makeup lover, you’ve probably heard of Z Palette. It’s the “ultimate customizable makeup palette” with an open magnetic base to fit any size shadow, blush, bronzer and some foundations. You can even condense makeup from different brands into the palettes, which is why it’s one of our favorite things.
Some other reasons why we love Z Palette:
- Sleek and slim
- Made of high quality matte paper which is easy to clean and 70% recyclable
- Eco friendly because you don’t have to purchase product in plastic or metal packaging
- Cost effective because refills made for palettes are much cheaper than the shadows in pots
- You can see the contents when the lid is closed, so no guesswork or digging for single colors
So tis the season to find your inner artist! Customize your makeup palettes to your own taste or add some flair to your kit with the newest colors. Enter for your chance to win just in time for the holidays! Complete the form below or send an email to blendedbeaute@gmail.com. Giveaway open to U.S. residents only. Palettes don’t include colors pictured above.
Special thanks to fellow makeup artist and Z Palette creator Zena Shteysal for contributing to Blended Beauté’s Favorite Things giveaway.
HOLIDAY DEAL: To introduce the new colors, Z Palette is offering an online special when you visit www.zpalette.com. Take 10% off if you spend $40 or more with special code ZPALHOL1, or 15% off if you spend $60 or more with special code ZPALHOL2. And there’s FREE SHIPPING anywhere in the US. (special runs 12/6/09-12/20/09)
Congrats to Christy, Mary, Lola and Nina. Winners in the “Luscious Lips” giveaway.
Beauté Spotlight: Z Palette Introduces New Colors
November 9th, 2009 § Leave a Comment
credit: ZPalette.com
If you’re a makeup artist or makeup lover, you have probably heard of Z Palette. It’s the “ultimate customizable makeup palette” with an open magnetic base to fit any size shadow, blush, bronzer and some foundations. I especially love that you can condense makeup from different brands into the palettes, which come in two sizes: small ($14) and large ($20). And just in time for the holidays, Z Palette has added two new colors. Fabulous Pink and Zebra. These super cute additions will be available mid-November in the large size only.
- Sleek and slim
- Made of high quality matte paper which is easy to clean and 70% recyclable
- Eco friendly because you don’t have to purchase product in plastic or metal packaging
- Cost effective because refills made for palettes are much cheaper than the shadows in pots
- You can see the contents when the lid is closed, so no guesswork or digging for a single colors
And if you have de-potted shadows, blushes or bronzers that were not meant for magnetic palettes, Z Palette has you covered with pre-cut adhesive back magnetic squares. Just peel & stick onto the back of the pans.
“Life is complicated enough. Why not simplify things when you can.” — Zena Shteysal, makeup artist and ZPalette creator
I couldn’t agree more!
Think Pink: Raising Awareness for Breast Cancer
October 5th, 2009 § Leave a Comment
“Breast cancer is the second most prevalent cancer worldwide and is the most common cause of cancer-related deaths among women. The good news is that mortality rates are declining. This is believed to be the result of early detection.”
My mother is a breast cancer survivor and early detection was key in her beating the disease. I count my blessings every day because she is still here. In support of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Blended Beauté is going “Pink” to show our support for this worthy cause. Many of my favorite cosmetics companies are also showing their support by offering limited edition items.
The Pink Ribbon Collection ($40) from Bobbi Brown is a limited-edition lip set featuring an exclusive new shade, Blush Pink Creamy Lip Color and a limited-edition Pink Crystal Glitter Lip Balm, in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month. Your purchase of this collection contributes to Bobbi Brown’s donation of $35,000 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF). It ships for free all month as their thank you for your support.
Prescriptives mixed three best-selling shadows, two flattering blushes, and an exclusive eye color to get the Pink Ribbon Palette ($48.50). Purchases support the brand’s $20,000 donation to BCRF.
Clinique has created a limited-edition Great Lips, Great Cause Lipgloss Key Chain ($18.50) featuring a pink ribbon charm, Clinique “C” charm and three mini Long Last Glosswear SPF 15 in Air Kiss, Kissyfit and Whisper. $10 of each purchase of Great Lips, Great Cause will be donated to BCRF during October. The key chain is available exclusively at Sephora.com.
Blended Beauté is also supporting BCRF through the sale of the Artemis Woman Microdermabrasion system ($50). A portion of the profits already supports alternative treatments and screenings for women’s cancers. But in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Blended Beauté is going to donate $10 from the sale of each unit to BCRF. Read more about the system here. Simply complete the form below to place your order.
For more information on other companies going “Pink,” visit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
“Go Pink. Get Screened.”
Makeup Shelf Life
October 4th, 2009 § Leave a Comment
I received another great question from a reader that I think we ALL can benefit from.
Q: I’ve collected makeup from so long ago and barely use because I never really wear makeup. Should it be thrown out?
There’s definitely a shelf life for cosmetics, and knowing when to toss something depends on the kind and type of cosmetic product.
A good general rule of thumb: If it smells or has a distinct odor, throw it away! Why keep something that stinks AND put it on your face? Yuck! And if you can’t remember when you purchased it, trash it! It’s better to be safe than sorry when it comes to your health and skin. Consider the following guideline when cleaning out your makeup bag.
- Oil-Free Foundation: 1 year
- Cream or Compact Foundation: 18 months
- Concealer: 12-18 months
- Powder: 2 years
- Blush and Bronzer: 2 years
- Cream Blush: 12-18 months
- Powder Eye shadow: 2 years
- Cream Eye shadow: 12-18 months
- Eyeliner: 2 years
- Liquid eyeliner: 3-6 months
- Mascara: 3 months (Tip: I write an expiration date on it so I never have to wonder how old it is.)
- Lipstick: 2 years
- Lip liner: 2 years
- Lip gloss: 18-24 months
For more timely tips on when to toss old makeup, check out this iVillage article, “Are your cosmetics past their use-by date?
Have a makeup or beauty question that you’d like to have answered? Email blendedbeaute@gmail.com or complete the form below with your question. If it’s featured in a future blog, you will receive a gift from Blended Beauté.
