Archive for January, 2010
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Submitted by Beauty Brains Blog
Mary muses…I recently decided to switch from my drugstore brand makeup to the Body Shop makeup, thinking that I would be doing myself and the planet a favor (less nasty chemicals, no animal testing, etc.) However, ever since I started using their makeup I have been having teenage-style breakouts. Yikes! I [...]
Are You Tasty?
Submitted by Beauty Brains Blog
Did you know that some people in the world are more tasty to mosquitoes than other? This and other fascinating facts have been found by studying the field of biomimicry. Many of the cosmetic and personal care products you use everyday came as a result of studying nature. Here’s a story [...]
The Beauty Brains Blog Blast
Submitted by Beauty Brains Blog
It’s Friday and time for some more ever-lovin’ link love!
Perfume Posse sings the praises of sandalwood.
Product Girl tells the tale of two mascaras – and the secret of the “S” shaped wand!
Pursebuzz is excited about the new fashion TV shows for 2010.
Scrangie is all lacquered up over the new nail polishes [...]
Beauty Science and Public
Submitted by Beauty Brains Blog
The Beauty Brains blog was recently selected as one of the top 3 beauty blogs to watch in 2010 by Pierce Mattie, one of the top Public Relations companies in our industry!
We’re thrilled to have this honor bestowed upon us by such a prestigious Public Relations firm but it occurred to [...]
Pure&True Uplift :: The Definitive Answer To Gravity.
Submitted by Organic Beauty View Blog
Lord knows you’re probably doing your fair share of internal detoxing after all the parties, delicious libations and gourmet foods you’ve consumed this holiday season, and no doubt wheatgrass shots are high on your list of good things you’re going to do for yourself in 2010, but don’t forget your [...]
Estee Lauder Love Your Lips Limited Edition Lip Collection
Submitted by British Beauty Blogger
Launching on February 1st at Debenhams and online, this limited edition lipgloss and lipstick arrives just in time for Valentine’s Day. Twelve colours of Estee Lauder Signature Hydra Lustre Lipstick shades and four new Kissable Lip Glosses feature in the range. I love the stamp on the lipstick bullet featuring a [...]
Paul & Joe Spring Wild Flowers 2010 Make Up
Submitted by British Beauty Blogger
Finally, I’ve found some images via www.joseibi.com of the new limited edition spring Sparkles collection from Paul & Joe. Wild Flowers is highly decorative (what little interest in technology I have is sparked by how they managed to suspend shots of colour in the form of butterflies in the gloss) and [...]
Urban Decay Alice In Wonderland Palette Limited Edition on Ebay
Submitted by British Beauty Blogger
Via the all knowledgeable @LondonMUgirl on Twitter, it seems the Ebay stampede for spring’s beauty must-have has already started. At the time of writing, an Urban Decay Alice In Wonderland Palette has reached $101 with 24 hours to go. It launches at Debenhams on 1st March.
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YSL Gloss Volupte and YSL Long wear Foundation
Submitted by British Beauty Blogger
Gladly back on track after years in the no-samples-or-return-of-phone-calls freelance wilderness with the YSL press office (even the Top Secrets range passed me by completely), I’ve now got my hands on a few bits to ease back into the brand. Firstly, Gloss Volupte, £20, a gloss to beat all glosses. It’s [...]
Mir Skincare: Review
Submitted by British Beauty Blogger
In an absolute first for me, I was sent some product from a Twitter friend…@MirSkinCare. Mir Skincare focusses on using botanicals to create a gentle, kind to skin range that is effective and non irritating. Given that almost nobody’s skin is playing nicely thanks to Christmas followed by Polar snap, I [...]
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