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Working on week two of the Biore Breakout Challenge!!
2008-05-08 16:56:00 Sooooo a week and a half ago, I started the Biore Breakout Challenge…two weeks of using Biore products to clarify my skin. I have been using the Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser and the Triple Action Astringent…and MAN this stuff is really nice! I’m talking…it stopped even my ‘monthly’ breakout! Description: Give blemishes the cold shoulder. Now ... More About: Beauty Products
Cool Heat & Neo Sci Fi swatches!
2008-05-08 15:32:00 HUUUUGE thanks to Erine1881 for sharing these here and here!! You’re enabling me girl! Click the jump for more pics! Copyright © 2008 Specktra Beauty News. This Feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this material in your news aggregator, the site you are looking at is guilty of copyright infringement. ... More About: Beauty Products
Mother?s Day 08 - What are you doing for Mom?
2008-05-07 17:44:00 Mother’s Day is upon us, and there’s always a question…what’s the best way to show Mom we love her, and appreciate her for all those years of bandage application, and booboo kissing, and extra hugs, and reminders to brush teeth, and…well. So on. Anyway, some get beauty products for some pampering, some get stationary, some get ... More About: Mother
Beauty solution - One Handed lippie application - Avon Pro-to-Go Lipstick
2008-05-07 17:40:00 We’ve all had that moment when our lipstick needed a touch up but juggling a purse, coffee, keys, cellphone, AND lipstick application is a bit overwhelming…Avon has given us their solution, Pro-to-Go Lipstick . Open, apply, close, all by pushing a button! Available in 15 super pretty shades, Pro-To-Go Lipstick is all you need this spring for ... More About: Beauty Products
Glam Soup Episode #3 Recap
2008-05-06 19:26:00 Thanks to all of you who joined us Sunday night, whether you tuned in, chatted or called in. We are enjoying having this new form of contact with you guys. If you didn’t get a chance to join us, you can listen archived episodes at Specktra on BlogTalkRadio or download it as a ... More About: Episode , Soup
Say Hello to MAC Cosmetics Holiday ?08 ?Red She Said?
2008-05-06 08:10:00 ?RED SHE SAID? IS ABOUT THE PASSIONS OF RED. Specktra would like to introduce you to the beyond gorgeous promo image for MAC Cosmetics Holiday ‘08 collection Red She Said. Information still needs to be filled in so for now I will share product packaging images. Make sure to have a tissue handy so ...
C.O. Bigelow - Honest. Genuine. Trustworthy.
2008-05-05 16:04:00 My “Genuine” C.O. Bigelow shirt I had the privilege of meeting Ian Ginsberg Saturday, at the Dallas Galleria, for C. O. Bigelow?s 170th Anniversary celebration. Ian introduced me to the brand and let me play a bit with some of the product?man, what I?ve been missing! Bigelow Chapped Hands Soap-Free Cleanser, Bigelow Derma Remedy ... More About: Cosmetics , Beauty Products , Lipgloss
Tutorial Contest Winner April 2008: Kim Kardashian Smokey Eyes With A Twist
2008-05-04 18:17:00 Congratulations to Specktra member GlamYOURUs for winning this month’s tutorial contest!!! Her winning tutorial is called Kim Kardashian Smokey Eyes With A Twist Tutorial . Continue reading for the full tutorial. Copyright © 2008 Specktra Beauty News. This Feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this material in your news aggregator, the ... More About: Contest , April
Naughty Nauticals makeover?
2008-05-02 22:23:00 I went into the MAC store at the Parks at Arlington mall today for my Naughty Nauticals makeover. I admit it, I was wrong. I went on record saying I was pretty uninterested by anything in this collection and now I eat my words. EAT THEM I say. Mutiny pigment is amazing, I can imagine ... More About: Cosmetics , Eyeshadow , Makeover , Lipgloss
Tips and Tricks: The Sephora Ultimate Guide Book
2008-05-02 17:24:00 Sephora recently published The Ultimate Guide To Makeup, Skin, and Hair From The Beauty Authority . At $27.95, it is touted to be “your all-in-one beauty guide to looking gorgeous.” With a description like that, I should be able to wake up and just rub the pages on my face. Yeah, probably not so much. I digress….. Below are a ... More About: Cosmetics , Tips , Tricks , Tips and Tricks , Book
Crystal Light On The Go Packets
2008-05-02 01:39:00 I admit - I’ve given in more times than I’d like to admit to the TASTE of good food lately. In ‘06 I shed 30 pounds on Weight Watchers, now in ‘08 almost all of those missing pounds have come back to haunt me as I slipped out of my good habits back into bad ... More About: Reviews , Crystal , Light
Product Focus: Walker Bags
2008-05-01 19:35:00 Above: Walker Nylon Mesh Bags Despite having a growing crop of MAC cosmetic bags, I have a fondness for Walker Bags that often places them square in my handbag, whilst the MAC bags sit untouched in the drawer. After all, what isn’t to love about Walker Bags? Above: Walker Colour Mesh Gusset Bag They come in ... More About: Handbags , Product , Focus , Beauty Products
Neo Sci Fi & Solar Field pics!
2008-05-01 08:15:00 Click the jump for more imagery. What do you think about the packaging? eeee!!! :) i’m not too sure on the Solar Bits, but I can wait to find out! Copyright © 2008 Specktra Beauty News. This Feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this material in your news aggregator, the site ... More About: Field
Classic Dame + Love Alert = HOOTTTTT.
2008-04-30 23:28:00 Tomorrow’s mission: Wearing Melrose Mood with Ms. Fizz. What are your favorite lip combinations? Right now, I’m loving this one, and Hollywood Nights with Ardor slimshine…makes the pink warm up to this amazing color of some of the flowers I saw in Hawaii. Oh, and ladies, looking to get fit? Let me recommend Crossfit. ... More About: Love , Cosmetics , Classic , Alert , Stila
Playing with colors?
2008-04-30 00:15:00 So I decided to test some colors today, just to see their effects… Top: Delft PP with Bright Fuchsia, coppering, and Humid w/Juxt layered over it. Middle: Green Stroke PP with Magic Dust, Sushi Flower, and Bright Fuchsia Bottom: Indianwood PP with Firespot, Waternymph, Waternymph w/Romp over it, and Falling Star Soooo…what do you think? Copyright © 2008 Specktra Beauty News. This Feed ... More About: Eyeshadow , Colors , Beauty Products
Naughty Nauticals Now Available on MACcosmetics.com
2008-04-29 18:02:00 The day is here! Naughty Nauticals is available on the MAC site. They have also created the most adorable promo video, which can be found here. Along with the products and videos, they have posted some suggested looks. Here’s the Naughty Nautical look to get you inspired. EYES Shape up brows with Spiked ...
Skin Sheen Now Available on MACcosmetics.com
2008-04-29 17:57:00 The Skin Sheen line launches on MACosmetics.com today, so it’s time to work those gams! Not being one for tanning, I adore these types of products and am always willing to try a new one. Oh, and I am so lusting the new body brush, #179. MAC describes the Skin Sheen Leg Spray as a smooth-on, gel-based bronzer ...
MAC Pro NYC - So Much Fun, It Should Be Illegal
2008-04-28 18:19:00 I had a great time on Glam Soup last Sunday. I really enjoyed chatting with you guys. For those of you who caught the broadcast (you can catch the archived show here), you will remember that I spoke a bit about MAC’s new NYC Pro flagship store. It is an ... More About: Illegal
LOTD: All the things I want?
2008-04-28 16:17:00 Benefit Thrrrob…Aside from the adorable packaging, I’m all over that pink color. Benefit always has the most adorable packaging, second only, IMO, to Stila’s. Back to the pink…supposedly Thrrrob simulates the color you flush when…uh…your heart starts racing…I don’t know about that, I just know that when I swatched it awhile back, ... More About: Things
LOTD: Lemming of the Day - Betsyville Glamour Girl Train Case Satchel
2008-04-27 21:12:00 I’m traveling quite a bit more now and as a Beauty Junkie the first thing I pack is whatever cosmetics I’m bringing on the trip. I’ve been using my MAC LE traincase from ‘05 which is on the small side so it keeps me from over packing makeup. During trips the traincase is stored it ... More About: Satchel , Girl , Train , Case , Beauty Products
Beauty Slump?& a surprise!
2008-04-27 06:36:00 I’ve been in a bit of a beauty slump this week….probably because I’ve been doing construction in and out of my house (oh yeah…I’m using powertools. That’s right baby…) and haven’t felt the need to put on makeup or do anything like that all week long. Today I changed that and went ahead and ... More About: Beauty , Eyeshadow , Beauty Products , Slump
Glimpse at MAC Cosmetics products releasing in July and August ?08
2008-04-26 05:03:00 Our lovely lian_qui just brought us some exciting pics of products that MAC plans to release in July and August ! You can see our discussion here. The first product is an MSF Skinfinish Duo that appears to be half MSF Natural and half shimmery MSF. This one looks like it might be Shimpagne. ... More About: Products , Cosmetics , Glimpse
Must-Have Product Recommendations from the Pros at MAC
2008-04-25 23:06:00 When I was at the Pro Store in NYC recently, I had a chance to meet Nicholas Gavrelis, who is the Executive Director of Global Product Development. Not only is he incredibly friendly and charming, but extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the MAC products he helps create. He took some time to go over some ...
LOTD: Lemming of the Day - L.A.M.B. Ombre Patent Manchester Bag
2008-04-25 18:16:00 The L.A.M.B. Ombre Patent Manchester Bag I admit I am a makeup slut. I move from product to product with the abandon of a desperate, drunk, cologne-soaked frat boy 5 minutes before the nightclub closes. I do, however, tend to go for long-term steady relationships with my purses and bags. I find what ... More About: Handbags
Anastasia Brow Studio arrives at Nordstroms
2008-04-24 22:10:00 Anastasia is bringing her legendary Beverly Hills style boutique to Nordstrom’s across the nation with Anastasia Brow Studio . Guests to boutiques can receive services from brow experts such as brow arching, brow reshaping, brow sculpting and waxing. To celebrate the launch of the new in store boutiques Anastasia has teamed up with Allure to offer ... More About: Promotions
Tendertones - Specktra Brings You the Goods
2008-04-24 21:09:00 I have a confession. I wasn’t too crazy about Tendertones when they first came out. They were nice, it just wasn’t that instant attraction or addiction you feel with the Parrots and Stereo Rose of the MAC line. That said, you know I still bought a few to try out though, ... More About: Goods
Getting Married? Special Event? Say it With Lipgloss!
2008-04-24 19:04:00 The geniuses at Tarte Cosmetics have come up with the cutest idea. They have taken their gorgeous Double-Ended Lipgloss and made them even better. You can now customize your Tarte lipglosses for your event. As bridal/prom/graduation season approaches, these would make such a cute sentiment to mark the occasion. Here’s the details on ... More About: Event , Special , Beauty Products , Getting Married
I?ve got a Cherry Crush?
2008-04-24 07:16:00 Beauty is just a bowl of cherries with stila’s latest cherry crush lip and cheek stain. This revolutionary multi-tasker not only moisturizes and protects skin with all important anti-oxidants (cherry and pomegranate extracts), but it beautifully reacts to pH levels in your skin and creates a personalized blush and pout. It’s that perfect shade every ... More About: Cosmetics , Stila , Cherry , Beauty Products , Crush
Colour Forms Collection at Nordies - Ouch My Wallet Hurts!
2008-04-23 18:14:00 Once again, the supreme awesomeness of our lovely Erine1881 shines through. Erine has provided the dish for the upcoming Colour Forms collection. Ummm….this collection is absolutely massive. I am so excited for this. The colours and even the names are absolutely intriguing me. The pigment list is breathtaking. I got a chance to ... More About: Ouch , Wallet
Earth Day Beauty Promotions
More articles from this author:2008-04-22 17:17:00 Specktra Beauty News has received several Earth Day promotions in our inbox so here’s a couple of the best for you. Physicians Formula will be giving away Organic Wear Bronzers to 1,000 people who visit the following URL: http://www.physiciansformula.com/EarthDay Giveaway/. The site won’t be live until the promotion starts, which we’re told is 12PM. Good Luck! Visit origins.com today ... More About: Earth Day , Promotions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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