Blog Posts of the Week.. 1/6/12

Bare Escentuals The Cliff Hanger Ready Eyeshadow Duo by Temptalia

The brand new Bare Minerals Ready Eyeshadows have gotten a wonderful write-up over at Temptalia, and one of our favourites, The Cliff Hanger, gained a high score of A-. The gorgeous combination of matte grey-beige and dark purple with hints of teal and silver shimmer is great for both casual everyday looks, and super smoky evening looks. “I’m a huge, huge fan of the Ready Eyeshadows. The formula is soft, dense, and feels almost creamy, and it applies smooth as silk against the skin…” – Christina (Temptalia).

Guerlain Fall 2012 Makeup Collection: First Look at Smartologie

Smartologie is amazing for compiling up-to-the-minute information about fashion, beauty and lifestyle, and this first look at the upcoming Guerlain makeup collection for autumn is no different. We’re especially excited about the arrival of the Rouge G L’Extrait de Guerlain, a liquid lipstick that is presented in the same enviable packaging as the Rouge G Lipstick, and the Guerlain Rose aux Joues blush duos.

DIY Beauty at I Am Into This

If you need a quick-fix beauty treat but don’t have the pennies for new products, Sam from I Am Into This offers some handy tips for creating your own. From honey face masks to brown sugar body scrubs, there’s a whole roster of recipes with which to create a beauty apothecary in your own home. I’ll be trying out the protein-packed avocado hair mask to repair by dried out, post-holiday hair.