Posts from — September 2007

On a whim, and looking for a budget buy bronzer, Bionic purchased Revlon SkinLights Instant Skin Brightener in “01 Golden Light”.

The packaging is very pleasing, with a lovely, clean, pump style application. The fluid is slightly creamy. However, application is a bit tough. The makeup does not blend well, and the color is exceptionally strong. On the pros side: the makeup does boast SPF 12 which helps us all.

Due to the poor application, this is not considered a good bargain buy. I figure it can be used up by mixing with a body lotion to make a shimmery leg lotion during the spring and fall transitions.

These past few days, I was overcome by the urge to get my cosmetics organized. I found a fantastic scrapbooking carry-all at Michaels (retail price $19.99) and started moving all my makeup over. As I went, I cleaned brushes, pitched old products, etc.

I also found some “Stackers” at Wal-Mart ($1.89 for 4). Into these little plastic stackable pots- I added my Mineral makeup samples, blushes, and loose eyeshadow pigments. No more struggling with teeny pots to apply the makeup! Photos after the break…

My old cosmetics case (yep, it’s a fishing tackle box)

The new case:

Another photo of the new case’s contents:

And finally… a photo of my new Stackers:

Yes!! Bionic Beauty won the Famous Blogs - Blog of the Day Award!!!

Thanks to all the readers out there. Owe it all to you!

Sally Hansen’s Lip Inflation plumping treatment is meant to remind us of the more famous name brands (such as Lip Venom and LipFusion).

The packaging looks similar to the big boys, however after a week of two tubes lying in a makeup case, they leaked everywhere. The “gold” finish on the handle began wearing off immediately. Not big complaints, but they are worth noting.

The tingling was not extreme, actually it was quite pleasant. Smooch partners did not have their lips lit on fire, either (which is always a bonus). Application is via a small brush (similar to a nail polish brush). The lip gloss is quite sticky, texture is overwhelmingly fluid, and the scent is fruity. Thankfully, the gloss did wear off quickly. Don’t waste your money on the “tinted” versions as they all apply clear.

The lip treatment did seem to plump up fine lines in lips a small amount, and the extreme shine took focus away from fine lines.

Sally Hansen Lip Inflation is available at Walgreens.com (for $5.99) or Duane-Reade (for $5.95).

Overall, Bionic felt this lip plumper fell limp.

VibeVixen is offering a free sample of the Creme of Nature Hair Care. Read on for information about the product…

New Crème of Nature hair care products feature certified organic ingredients and bold new packaging. Shampoos and conditioners that drench your hair with organic ingredients like chamomile or aloe. Relaxers infused with sunflower and organic coconut oils. Hair color with organics that nourish and pamper your hair for true, rich color.

Extracts NY, which focuses on new discoveries in beauty and wellness, holds seasonal “new product” competitions. Extracts awards a win to items that are forward thinking, exciting products in Best of Show, Bath and Body, Beauty Accessory, Cosmetic and Fragrance, and Natural/Organic and Packaging. This years Best of Show went to Color Cosmetics. Read on for a roundup of the other award winning beauty products.

BEST OF SHOW:
Colorlab Cosmetics (Rockford, IL) for its Colorlab Custom Cosmetics, an all-natural collection of custom blended cosmetics, including lipstick, gloss, foundation and mineral powders.

BATH & BODY CATEGORY:
Winner: Dr. Carolyn’s Collection (Encino, CA) for its Dr. Carolyn’s Exfoliating Pumice Scrub, a uniquely formulated foot scrub containing Evening Primrose Oil, alpha-hydroxy fruit acids and real ground pumice.
Finalist: Danielle & Company (Scranton, PA) for its Sweet Kisses Shea Butter Soap.
Finalist: Eurocosmetica NA, LLC (Tallmadge, OH) for its Semeli Anti-Aging Nourishing Night Cream.

BEAUTY ACCESSORY CATEGORY:
Winner: Nougat London LTD (Montreal, Canada) for its Shimmering Body Dust, tuberose and jasmine scented dusting powder placed inside a pink powder puff.
Finalist: Microplane Personal Care (Russelville, AR) for its XL-Pro Foot File.
Finalist: Royal Palm Botanicals (Miami, FL) for its Spa Accessory Robe.

COSMETIC & FRAGRANCE CATEGORY:
Winner: Mommy Makeup (New York, NY) for its Pretty-n-Polished Makeup Kit, a collection of six multi-tasking products that allows a woman to do her entire face in about six minutes, saving time, energy and money.
Finalist: Buddha Nose LTD (New York, NY) for its Heart Spray fragrance.
Finalist: Tinte Cosmetics (Miami Beach, FL) for its Shimmer and Shine Box.

NATURAL/ORGANIC CATEGORY:
Winner: Danielle & Company (Scranton, PA) for its Lemongrass Organic Shea men’s body wash, designed to elevate mood, provide mental clarity and cool the body.
Finalist: Eurocosmetica NA, LLC (Tallmadge, OH) for its Semeli Natural Suncare SPF 25.
Finalist: Nature’s Essence (San Francisco, CA) for its Bamboo Collection – Soy Beeswax.

PACKAGING CATEGORY:
Winner: Chic Baby, Inc. (New York, NY) for its Love, Chic baby scent line, a collection of fresh scents packaged in an elaborate box with hearts and a house to make babies smile.
Finalist: Sumbody, LLC (Sebastopol, CA) for its Medley O’Masks.
Finalist: theBalm (San Francisco, CA) for its BalmVoyage.

L’Oreal has initiated action against Ebay in five European companies for an ever-growing problem. L’Oreal’s cosmetics and perfumes have been faked and are being sold on the popular auction site. More…

“L’Oreal has been facing an increasing volume of illicit trade in fake fragrances and fake cosmetic products on some online auction sites,” the company said in a statement.

Overseas customers- beware as always when buying items on eBay. Be careful, watch for labeling, and ASK questions of the seller!

Source: The Associated Press