New! NARS Beach Lover & Sun Kissed Gift Sets

Turn up the heat this summer with a bronzed look accentuated by bold pops of color. Inspired by Motu Tané, François Nars’ private island in the turquoise waters of the South Pacific, the Sephora Beach Lover Gift Set comes stocked with NARS cult classics and top-selling Sephora shades. Photographed by Francois himself, the bold, iconic packaging exudes the NARS sophistication and playfulness that the products inside deliver. Medium and smaller-sized products keep the collection light on your makeup bag, perfect for a summer spent on the go.

Products include:

• Medium Laguna Illuminator – brown with golden shimmer
• Mini Orgasm Blush / Hungry Heart Highlighter Duo – gold ivory and peachy pink with golden shimmer
• Skorpios Mini Soft Touch Shadow Pencil – copper
• Medium Laguna Lip Gloss (New Sephora Exclusive!) – bronzed brown with golden shimmer

PRICE: $49

AVAILABILITY: Exclusively at Sephora & sephora.com beginning May 1^st, 2012

NARS introduces a collection stocked with everything you need to take on the summer in style. Inspired by Motu Tané, François Nars’ private island in the turquoise waters of the South Pacific, the Sun Kissed Gift Set comes with must-have products to help you create the season’s most sought-after look – a perfect balance between bronze and glow. Photographed by Francois himself, the bold, iconic packaging exudes the NARS sophistication and playfulness that the products inside deliver.

Products include:

• Medium Pro-Prime Pore Refining Primer
• Medium Laguna Illuminator – bronzed brown with golden shimmer
• Mini Desire Blush / Hungry Heart Highlighter Duo – gold ivory, delicate bright pink

PRICE: $50

AVAILABILITY: May 1, 2012 on narscosmetics.com

YongBlood Cosmetics -- A Review!

I was so excited to get to try out some YongBlood, I have heard so many great things about this company. After trying their products I feel that they are one of my fave brands now!  I have four products to review an show you. So lets get started :)

Crushed Mineral Eyeshadows $20


Are made from 100% pure minerals, these loose shadows give eyes an instant dose of color and brightness. You can use them dry for a subtly elegant look, or wet for a bodly effect. Concentrated so a little sparkle goes a long way! (.07 oz/2g)

These shadows are very blend able an easy to work with. Since they are loose I did have some fall out but not much. They last all day and are great by them self's or paired for different looks. I really loved these shadows. There are 16 shadows to choose from. I'm hoping to get the rest of them:)

Morganite

This is a Shell Pink and peach. I used it on both my lid an brow bone. ( non-vegan) its a nice subtle color.

This is Heather Smoke its a rich satiny violet.  I have used this in my crease for a great smokey eye!

This color is called Rhapsody $23
 its a sheer warm, shimmery red pink. Website says
 " Add long-wearing color and shine to lips, while keeping them soft and supple. Plumping* shades provide noticeable results without tingling or irritation. Contains natural oils and vitamins to condition and care for lips. Non-sticky. (.16 oz/4.5 g)" 


I really like this lipgloss it may not last all day but it does last a few hrs. I also loved its not sticky. There also seems to be a lot of product packed in that little tube too. 




Eye Liner Pencil  in Suede $13


The rich, long-lasting color won't tug or irritate. Sharpens to a fine point for complete precision, or smudges for a sultry, smoky look. (.04 oz/1.1 g)  It stayed really well on my upper lid. Did seem to fade some on my water line even with shadow on top of it but not much. I still really liked it though.

 More YoungBlood coming soon from their Summer Collection!!




Have you tried YOUNGBLOOD?

The" Eve Pearl Method' CONTEST

Hey Beauties
 I thought I would share another contest with you guys. Its from Eve Pearl below is all the info. This is from Eve Peals Youtube page!

The "Eve Pearl Method" Contest

To Enter: Please send your "Eve Pearl Method' Application Video as a 'Response Video' to this page. 

-Sending a response video is quite simple.
Go to box where you would go to leave a comment, once you click into the comment box- on the bottom right pops up, 'Create a video response' or Post .. Click on 'Create a video response'. Then, on the upper left of the new page, gives you an option to 'Choose a video' or "Upload a video" -- click "Upload A Video". You will then see a blue button that says "Start" .. click it. You will then be prompted to upload an existing pre-recorded video from your computer or Record one live and upload it !

Rules: To participate in the Eve Pearl Method Contest:
a. You must be an Eve Pearl YouTube Channel Subscriber
b. The method of makeup application you use must be the 'Eve Pearl' Method - if unsure what steps are within the Eve Pearl Method of makeup application please check our full makeover videos, old and new located on our YouTube channel.
c. Time limit per complete application is 18 minutes -- do not rush, it is plenty of time.

Prizes:

1st place - $350
2nd place - $250
3rd place - $150

(Offer valid and redeemable only in EVE PEARL merchandise. Prizes cannot be redeemed for Cash..)

Runners Up - will receive 40% off in Eve Pearl Products. That means everybody who competed (with an accepted video), will be entitled to one purchase at 40% off regular priced EVE PEARL items. (details will be sent on ordering)

Winners' Prizes will be in a virtual credit form to be redeemed in store or online for regular priced EVE PEARL products. Total $$ amount will also go towards the shipping costs.

Video Rules -- please start each video with a Before and After. Before (without makeup) After (with makeup- please no retouching) . Please introduce yourself and start your application. Remember to walk us through your steps.

In video details and info please include:

-The Blogger/Vlogger (if applicable) that sent you to our channel
-Your name
-How you prefer to be reached
-And anything else you would like to add 

Please note: 
If you were informed about this contest from a blogger or vlogger please put their name in the 'Video Info' section of your video. Make sure it is within the first line of details info.

Winners will be chosen by Eve and The EVE PEARL Team,
We will be looking for process of application. Ability to narrate (when necessary), the steps you are doing, and of course, end result.


ENTRIES MUST BE SUMMITED BY JULY 1ST.

THAKOON FOR NARS NAIL COLLECTION “OUR LIPS ARE SEALED” FACEBOOK CONTEST

Beginning May 22, fans can enter the “Our Lips Are Sealed” contest on the “NARS FB Exclusives” tab (http://on.fb.me/JzjJuU) on the NARS Facebook page, www.facebook.com/narscosmetics, for a chance to win a one-of-a-kind scarf designed by Thakoon, inspired by the vibrant colors found in Indian spice markets. Created exclusively for NARS, the scarf features a print last seen on the runway of the designer’s SS2012 collection.

To enter, fans can upload a photo of themselves showing off their favorite NARS lip and nail combinations to Instagram (available on the iPhone and Android), using the hashtag #NARSThakoon. NARS will select five finalists, and fans will vote for their favorites.
First Prize: Exclusive Thakoon Scarf, set of 6 limited edition Thakoon for NARS Nail Polishes, and $500 USD worth of NARS cult classics Second Prize: Exclusive Thakoon Scarf, set of 6 limited edition Thakoon for NARS Nail Polishes Third Prize: Exclusive Thakoon Scarf


THE FINE PRINT:
One entry per person. Enter from 9:00 AM EST May 22 until 11:59 PM EST May 28. Fans can vote on entries from 9:00 AM EST May 29, 2012 until 11:59 PM EST June 5, 2012. The three entries with the most votes will win. Winners will be announced at 12:00 PM EST on June 6, 2012.  Visit Facebook.com/narscosmetics for more details and a full list of T&Cs.

New Hard Candy Products Review,Photos & Swatches

Ok So I have always been a fan of Hard Candy. Not only because they are affordable but because I am such a sucker for cute packaging and that is exactly what they have even if I don't care much for a certain product I'm liking the packaging. I do know however that isn't what every one looks at when buying makeup. I know there is always a question of "well yeah its pretty and looks great an affordable BUT does it work?" Below are two new products and here are my photos and thoughts!

Take it off Make up Wips:


Prices vary depending on the store. You get 25 to a package. I was hoping for a bit more in these wipes as far as getting off waterproof or even glitter makeup. They don't do a bad job you just have to scrub a little harder, when it comes to waterproof or glitter. Other then that these wipes are great. Scent isn't over powering either and they are a pretty decent size. Depending on the type of make up on your face one wipe should get the job done.

GlowAway Bronzer +HightLight Duo ($6)


I was hoping for more in this product. I love 2 in 1 products because they are so quick an easy to use. There is a bronzer on side in the shade Bora Bora and a marbleized Highlighter on the other end.

 I thought the bronzer to be too warm and way to shimmer for my skin to use has a bronzer but I was playing around an found that it works great for a blush, More of a cream blush but it worked great for that.

The Highlighter is a light pearlized with pinks an purple coloring. It creates a get glow for your cheek bones. I'm not sure how this would work for any one with darker skin tone then mine it might not look that great more ashy then what it should look because its quit white. I do wish they made it in other shades because this of this.  Both of these products blend out great and look really pretty on the skin.

Over all I did like these products. Like a lot of drugstore products there are hits an misses. I recommend looking up reviews  for products you want to try so you aren't wasting your money on something you may not like. ( just my opinion)

What Hard Candy products have you tried and liked?

DISCLOSURE

This post contains product(s) sent from the company or their PR team for editorial consideration. All opinions are my own.