Layla Softouch Effect Nails

Layla Cosmetics has been on the cutting edge of nail trends and they have certainly not disappointed us this year with their new Softouch Effect line.  This innovative new formula is amazing the nail polish lovers around the world.  Appearing almost matte-like, this is no matte nail polish.  It is, well...soft?  It is truly difficult to find the words to describe this unique nail polish. 

While matte polishes have come off feeling chalky and tend to scratch easily, Softouch is very durable and feels soft to the touch due to wax in the formula.  And with 12 luxurious shades...which one will you choose first?

Marshmallow Twinkle 01

Goldent Touch 02

Stone 03

Neon Pink 04

Cherry Diva 05

Limoncello 06

Queen Bordeaux 07

Fire It Up! 08

Aqua Zen 09

Turquoise Splash 10

Mudhattan 11

Noir Touch 12

Mascara Matters: Lancome Hypnose

Hypnose, a mascara line from Lancome, offers a few distinctly different mascara choices, each with it’s own unique wand. Here is a simple guide to the different wand types and what they will do for your lashes.

Hypnose Custom Volume Mascara:

This mascara is designed to boost volume in your lashes, in a way that you can control depending on how many layers you apply, using the patented POWERFULL brush. Though this hypnose wand may look like a more standard mascara wand, it is great for getting the smallest lashes and making them pop with volume. The brush features 1000 bristles that separate lashes and increases lash volume up to six times.

Hypnose Doll Lashes:

Hypnose doll lashes is meant to give you the wide-eyed doll look. This brush is cone-shaped, making it easy to get some of the hard to reach lashes while creating a ultra smooth application. The unique wand, combined with nylon bristles, will give you thick lashes with precisely separated corner and bottom lashes.

Hypnose Drama:

Get instant lash body from Hypnose Drama! The brush for this mascara has an oversized S-shaped design to achieve full contact with your lashes. The S-shape wand allows you to coat all of your lashes with just one layer. This shape delivers a full fanned out lash. Along with an amazing wand, this mascara also features a deep black pigment for the extra bold look.

 Which of these wands is your favorite?

Beauty Treats Swag Bag

Check out this new all-in-one palette from Beauty Treats!  The Swag Bag has 12 neutral shadows, 4 yummy lipglosses and a 2 blushes in a cute, trendy compact designed to look like a small purse. 

The lightweight, portable design allows you to take the essentials with you in your purse or travel bag for those necessary touch-ups throughout the day.

Buy yourself one today for only $5.95.

CoverGirl Outlast LipStain

Must have beauty product for in your 20's

InStyle Magazine reports that CoverGirl OutLast Lip Stain is one of the must have makeup products for women in their 20's.  This long lasting lipstain has a marker-like precision applicator for easy lining and filling of your natural lips.

 stock photo courtesy of CoverGirl

 

Vibrant shades really pop and they last for hours without drying your lips out for fool-proof kissable lips.

Currently on sale for only $4.50 in Brigette's Boutique, it is a price you cannot afford to pass up! 

Can't find a shade for you?  We have more shades available in Revlon's similar product line-up, Just Bitten Lip Stain and Balm.

Too Faced Smoky Eye Shadow Palette

Following is a review of the Too Faced Smoky Eye Palette from one of our contest winners, Makeup by Remy.  Thank you so much for sharing Remy!

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Today I'm gonna share my review on Two Faced Smokey Eyes palette. This palette is a dream come true for smokey eye lovers.

The palette is in a black printed case which looks really classy. It has three rows of shades from which you can get the perfect smokey eyes.  It also comes with a second compartment at the bottom which contains 2 eyeshadow brushes. Each brush has an applicator and an angled brush.

There are also three guide cards in the palette which guide you in creating the perfect smokey look by using each row.

The colors are so pigmented and I love how they show up on the eyes. Here's a close-up of the colors.

You can create a day look, a fashion look or a night look with this palette.  Here are the swatches from each row:

 Day smoke (Cream, Fawn and Bronze)

Fashion Smoke (Sugar Cookie, Wicked Green and Midnight)

 

 Classic Smoke (Black Suede, Silver and Black Spark)

 

 

These colors last for more then 12 hours.I'm saying 12 hours because I haven't worn them for more than that :) . I love the looks you can create with this palette. All in all, I'm utterly in love with this palette. Here's a look I created.  (From the Classic Smoke Row)

 

EOS - Evolution of Smooth

We were just recently introduced to the Evolution of Smooth products and have absolutely fallen in love with them!  The lip balms come in a regular stick version or the irresistibly cute egg shape that you cannot help but adore.  Although at first glance the oval shape of the egg makes it appear difficult to apply, we found that it was very easy to smooth onto the lips.  

EOS lip balms are 95% organic, 100% natural, and paraben and petrolatum free. These spherical balms also contain antioxidant-rich vitamin E, soothing shea butter and jojoba oil which keeps your lips moist, soft and sensationally smooth.  And even better, they smell SO good!  You will want to try all of the varieties available and now they also come in Lemon Drop which has SPF protection and Tangerine which is medicated.

EOS has now developed a Hand Lotion and a Body Lotion.  Our first trial of the Hand Lotion here at BB had us applying this amazing lotion all day long! As a result, we have ordered and are anxiously awaiting the arrival of the Body Lotions and Shaving Creams, too!  Look for them to arrive later this week.

TRY AN EOS LIP BALM TODAY!