From the category archives:

Summer 2009

Duri Nail Polish Swatches

Duri Bridal Bells nail polish swatch

I got some new nail polishes! I have never had the chance to try Duri nail lacquers before and it’s always fun to try out new things… so without further delay here are swatches of my new colors.
Bridal Bells is an opaque pastel pink cream that would be perfect for a unqiue french tip or [...]

8 comments Read on...

Bionic Bamboozle: Yves Rocher Couleurs Nature makeup review

Yves Rocher Couleurs Nature makeup collection swatches

Have you ever run across makeup that fell so far below your expectations that you wonder how it got released? Thankfully it doesn’t happen often but I do have an unfortunate experience to report. I was sent the new Yves Rocher Couleurs Nature makeup collection to review on Bionic Beauty.
I set off to my bathroom [...]

7 comments Read on...

Morocco in a Bottle from Bath & Body Works

Bionic Beauty reviews the Morocco body care collection from Bath & Body Works

Here are some more “staycation” spa-inspired products for your showering pleasure! Bath & Body Works has a new body care collection True Blue’s “Morocco”.
I’ve got the Saffron and Fig shower gel, Moroccan Tea and Cucumber shower gel, and the Honey and Date body lotion.

3 comments Read on...

Bionic Review: Hampton Sun’s Shimmer Spray

Hampton Sun Serious Shimmer Cooling Spray in Pearl - review by Bionic Beauty blog

When we gals head out in barely-there summer clothes and swimsuits, we want our skin to look so healthy it glows. Well, just like everything else, you can now fake it. I’m not talking about a sunless tanner- I’m talking about that special shimmer.
Hampton Sun’s Serious Shimmer Cooling Spray is awesome! You shake it up [...]

3 comments Read on...

Product Review: Flirt’s Lash-a-delic Mascara

Flirt Cosmetics Lash-a-delic mascaras - review by the Bionic Beauty blog

The Flirt Cosmetics Lash-a-delic mascaras were sent to me for a test and review. I received the Groovy Blue and Boogie Brown.
First off, I adore the packaging. Bright pink, brilliant yellow, metallic caps- perfect! And at first I thought the application was pretty nice. No flakes, clumps or smudges through the day. But after a [...]

2 comments Read on...

Purely Cosmetics Black Opal

Black Opal cream mineral eye shadow and primer by Purely Cosmetics

Purely Cosmetics has done it again- the brand new Black Opal is a cream to powder eye shadow that also doubles as a eye shadow primer/base for duochrome, iridescent or darker shadows.
First, let’s talk about Black Opal on it’s own. In these pictures, I used Black Opal to create a very simple day look. Don’t [...]

6 comments Read on...

Summer 2009: California Baby Sunscreens Reviewed

California Baby Everyday Sunscreen lotion in SPF 18

Here’s the latest product review from Joycey Couture… Bionic Beauty’s co-editor!
Grab your beach bag kids- it’s summertime! Oh, and um- can I ask you what’s in your bag? Sunscreen I hope, and lots of it!
I’m a big beach person so when I was asked to try a new, all natural sunscreen lotion, I [...]

0 comments Read on...

Summer Must Haves and Ladies Home Journal

Bionic-Beauty.com is featured in the July 2009 issue of Ladies Home Journal

Just a few items from around the web this week…
Check out Beauty Luxe’s Must Have Summer Beauty article. She asked several bloggers (me included!!) to contribute which beauty and cosmetic products were on their list for this season. Be sure to read the article when you have time!
And as many of you know, Bionic Beauty [...]

1 comment Read on...

5 Must Have Beauty Products For Summer 2009

NARS Eyeshadow in Tropic

Today’s article comes to you from special guest contributor, Kimberly. Kimberly is the creator Beauty Luxe and the founder of The HyperLuxe Media Network. Feel free to contact her via twitter @Kimberly4Nicole.
The best beauty collections are released during the warmer months. Think about it. When do you see the most vibrant colors and playful [...]

8 comments Read on...