tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51862973146936259282024-03-18T21:20:32.503-07:00Blushing Artisan's Blogtutorials, hauls, reviews, swatches, & more...Kat W. | Freelance Makeup Artisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07535484732892369348noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5186297314693625928.post-56921184737473870182012-07-27T16:22:00.002-07:002012-07-28T00:14:24.727-07:00@Naturopathica Skin Care Haul [normal to oily skin]<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">"Naturopathica performance-based skin care solutions combine active, certified organic and anti-aging ingredients to deliver powerful results. Developed by clinical esthetician and herbalist Barbara Close to nurture and promote a better beauty™."</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Naturopathica was having a 24 hour sale for 24% off your total purchase. I was eyeing some products and decided to take advantage of the sale. This was my first time ordering from Naturopathica and I picked up four items (all for normal to oily skin). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I placed my order Monday night (7/23/12) and received my order today, Friday (7/27/12). I am very pleased with the packaging of my order and delivery speed. Everything was packed well and nothing was damaged during transit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I first heard about this brand from a rep that contacted me to participate in a 30 day skin care challenge (blog post here). After trying out their kit for oily skin, I was impressed enough to keep a shopping list in mind for their next sale.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Here are the items i purchased [retail prices are listed]:</span><br />
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<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Pore Refining Clay Mask </b><i>[normal to oily skin] [1.7oz $48]</i> - "</span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This refining mask blends purifying Rhassoul Clay with clarifying Myrrh, Frankincense and Tea Tree to deeply cleanse pores and absorb impurities."</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Pumpkin Purifying Enzyme Peel</b> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><i>[normal to oily skin] [1.7oz $56]</i> -</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"> "</span><span style="background-color: white;">Formulated for dull or congested skin, this refining mask exfoliates with pumpkin enzymes to promote a clear and radiant complexion." <i><span style="color: purple;">I am most excited to try this peel. My esthetician uses a pumpkin peel on me all the time and I love it. I'm hoping this one is just as good.</span></i></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><i><span style="color: purple;"> </span></i></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Neroli Clarifying Serum</b> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><i>[normal to oily skin] <span style="color: red;"><b>[limited edition - available until 7/31/2012]</b></span> [.5oz $40] </i>- </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">"</span><span style="background-color: white;">An antioxidant rich serum blended with purifying Neroli, Juniper and Petitgrain to balance and clarify the skin."</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Rosemary Lemon Clarifying Mist</b> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><i>[normal to oily skin] [1oz $26 - special price of $8 right now!]</i> - </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">"</span><span style="background-color: white;">A refreshing blend of purifying Rosemary and Willow Bark helps tone and clarify the skin while awakening the senses."</span></span></li>
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<br />Kat W. | Freelance Makeup Artisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07535484732892369348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5186297314693625928.post-20449782113350528092012-06-26T02:01:00.003-07:002012-06-26T22:52:09.946-07:00Dr. Scholl's For Her Ball of Foot Cushions Review<br />
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this product to try and review as part of the influenster VoxBox
program. It was sent for free [along with other products] and a
mandatory survey is required after testing/trying all the products.<br />
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I was super excited to receive this in my VoxBox. I have purchased these in the past and love them. They are super comfortable. I used them in my heels and they made them more cushioned and comfortable. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="company">Dr. Scholl's<sup class="symbol">®</sup></span> <span class="brand">For Her</span><span class="type"> Ball of Foot Cushions</span></span></h1>
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Created uniquely for women's shoes, the slim design of Dr. Scholl's<sup class="symbol">®</sup>
For Her Ball of Foot Cushions prevents your feet from sliding forward,
so you avoid “toe scrunch”. Plus, they fit comfortably and discreetly in
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<li>Helps prevent ball of foot pain</li>
<li>Immediate Massaging Gel<span class="symbol">™</span> comfort for the ball of your foot</li>
<li>Only ball of foot product made with unique FabuSTEP<sup class="symbol">®</sup> gel</li>
<li>Prevents toe scrunch</li>
<li>Stays firmly in place</li>
<li>Removable without damage to your shoes</li>
<li>Discreetly fits all women's shoes</li>
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<span class="title">Available in:</span><br />
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<li>One size fits all</li>
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<span class="title">Designed to fit:</span><br />
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<li>All women's shoes</li>
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<li>Made with FabuSTEP<sup class="symbol">®</sup> gel to prevent feet from sliding forward</li>
<li>Gel waves cushion the sensitive ball-of-foot area</li>
<li>Massages your foot with every step</li>
<li>Small design prevents toe scrunch</li>
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<span class="title">How to use:</span><br />
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<li>Place on top of your current insole</li>
<li>No trimming required</li>
<li>Replace every 6 months or at first signs of wear</li>
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</div>Kat W. | Freelance Makeup Artisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07535484732892369348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5186297314693625928.post-49625764338307324082012-06-26T01:41:00.000-07:002012-06-26T01:41:11.474-07:00Sheer Cover Duo Concealer Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I chose the Medium/Tan concealer. It like how they give two shades. This makes the concealer good for all year, especially if you are different shades in the summer vs. winter. You can custom blend the two shades to get the perfect match. </div>
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I like the consistency of the concealer; It is smooth. The coverage is also buildable. But I noticed that it doesn't hold up as well as I would like on my super oily skin. I got a little creasing under my eyes. I also used it for spot concealing and redness around my nose. My oily skin did break down the concealer.</div>
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<span style="color: #8e7cc3; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Sheer Cover Duo Concealer</span><span style="color: #e01569; font-size: 14pt;"></span></h1>
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<span style="color: #333333;">Sheer
Cover® Concealer is perfect for all skin types and tones. Our
concealer is a customer favorite offering a custom blend for the various
shades on your face and covers up imperfections. It not only covers up
the look of dark circles, blemishes, redness and age spots, it also
moisturizes with Jojoba and Allantoin. <br /><br />It instantly conceals
blemishes, dark spots, hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone – we’ve
got life’s little imperfections covered!<br /><br /><strong>KEY BENEFITS:</strong></span></div>
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<li><span style="color: #333333;">Instantly covers skin imperfections for a flawless, natural look.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333;">Variable
coverage – sheer and creamy perfect for under eye circles or more
opaque for blemishes, dark spots and hyper pigmentation.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333;">Easy application – glides on, won’t pull or tug at fragile skin.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333;">Enriched with natural, moisturizing Jojoba to help nourish and restore the skins’ natural moisture balance.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333;">Allantoin helps calm and soothe sensitive, irritated skin.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333;">Provides antioxidant protection from free-radical scavengers.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333;">Dermatologist-tested.</span></li>
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<span style="color: #333333;"><strong>HOW TO USE:</strong><br />Using
fingertips, concealer brush or a cosmetic sponge dab a small amount of
concealer on area to be covered. Blend well. Start sheer, adding layers
to increase coverage. Wear alone, under or over makeup. Let dry before
applying makeup.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;">Customers can visit <a href="http://www.sheercover.com/" target="_blank">www.SheerCover.com</a> or call 1-877-489-2035 to purchase Sheer Cover. <br />$29.95 for the concealer (non-member price) and $29.95 for the introductory system, which also includes the Duo Concealer. </span></span></div>
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<br />Kat W. | Freelance Makeup Artisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07535484732892369348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5186297314693625928.post-76618439775442731262012-06-26T01:00:00.000-07:002012-06-26T01:13:33.371-07:00influenster Spring Beauty VoxBox May 2012<br />
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I qualified for the Spring Beauty VoxBox [May 2012] from <a href="http://www.influenster.com/" target="_blank">influenster</a>. Check out their site for more info. I received everything for free. A mandatory survey is required after you have tested/tried all the products sent. Also, certain brands will have challenges [usually promoting their products via blogs or video reviews and/or following their social media] where you can win more items.</div>
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The items included with this VoxBox [descriptions from http://influesnter.com]:</div>
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<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><b style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.sheercover.com/" target="_blank">SHEER COVER - DUO CONCEALE</a></span></b><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 9pt;"><span style="color: black;"> Ideal
for hiding blemishes, age spots, redness, scars and other imperfections
without heavy, cakey coverage. Duo shades can be blended to perfectly
match any skin tone. <i style="color: #3d85c6;">I chose Medium/Tan since I received Light/Medium in one of the myGlam bags. </i></span></span><i style="color: #3d85c6;"> </i><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><b><i style="color: #3d85c6;"> </i></b></span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><b></b><a href="http://www.sallyhansen.com/" target="_blank"><b>SALLY HANSEN - SALON EFFECTS</b></a></span> <span style="color: black; font-size: 9pt;">Real
Nail Polish Strips! This product wears like nail polish because it IS
nail polish (with no drying time). Apply and you’re ready to go. <i><span style="color: #3d85c6;">I received #360 Laced Up.</span></i></span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #b0317b; letter-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.drscholls.com/drscholls/home/index.jspa" target="_blank"><b>DR. SCHOLL’S FOR HER</b></a></span><a href="http://www.newyorkcolor.com/"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> <b> - BALL OF FOOT PADS</b></span></a></span><span style="font-size: 9.5pt;"><span style="color: black;"> Whether you have on-going foot discomfort, or just a soft spot for the most stylish shoes in the store, you’re go</span><span style="font-size: 9.5pt;"><span style="color: black;">ing to love the Dr. Scholl’s</span><span style="font-size: 9.5pt;"><span style="font-size: 4.5pt;"><span style="color: black;">® </span><span style="font-size: 9.5pt;"><span style="color: black;">For Her line.</span><span style="font-size: 9.5pt;"><span style="font-size: 4.5pt;"><span style="font-size: 9.5pt;"><span style="font-size: 9.5pt;"><span style="color: black;"> Take a few steps towards happier feet today!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; letter-spacing: 0px;"><b><a href="http://www.aveeno.com/" target="_blank">AVEENO - DAILY MOISTURIZING BODY WASH</a></b></span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 9pt;"><a href="http://www.colgate.com/app/Softsoap/US/EN/HomePage.cvsp"><span style="color: #333333;"> This
body wash cleanses & moisturizes for visibly healthier skin every
time you shower. It’s lightly fragranced, soap free, dye-free &
hypoallergenic so it’s gentle enough for sensitive skin.</span></a></span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><u style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.chapstick.com/" target="_blank">CHAPSTICK - LIP SHIEL</a>D 365</span></b></span></u><span style="color: black; font-size: 9pt;"> This
new product offers all season protection & moisturization for
year-round exposure to the sun, wind & cold. With SPF 50+, it helps
to protect from the sun’s damaging UVA/UVB rays. <i style="color: #3d85c6;"> I absolutely hated this product. It did not moisturize my lips at all. It also left a white cast on my lips. It's so bad that I'm gonna toss it; I wouldn't even give it to anyone to try.</i></span></li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 9pt;"></span><span style="color: #b0317b; letter-spacing: 0px;"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/home/index.jsp" target="_blank">BATH & BODY WORKS - FINE FRAGRANCE MIST</a></span></b></span><span style="color: #404040; font-size: 9pt;"><span style="color: black;"> Discover a better, more delicate fragrance experience </span><span style="color: #404040; font-size: 9pt;"><span style="color: black;">with the NEW Fragrance Mist Collection. With over 20 Signature fragrances to choose from, it’s love at</span><span style="color: black;"> first mist! <i style="color: #3d85c6;"> I received the Paris scent. I didn't really care for the scent; it was too sweet. </i></span></span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #404040; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;"><span style="color: #404040; font-size: 9pt;"><span style="color: black;"></span></span></span><span style="color: #b0317b; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0px;"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://soyjoy.com/" target="_blank">SOYJOY - BAR</a></span></b></span><span style="color: #404040; font-size: 9pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> Enjoy
SOYJOY with all-natural real ingredients like real fruit and whole soy!
Simply baked in their Southern California bakery into SOYJOY </span><span style="color: #404040; font-size: 9pt;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">bars for REAL energy-sustaining deliciousness. </span><i style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> I received the strawberry bar. This was absolutely delish! I was very skeptical at first because I hated the other bars that I received in previous VoxBoxes. If you like the outside cake part of a fig newton, you'll like these bars! So yummy! </i></span></span></span></li>
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<br />Kat W. | Freelance Makeup Artisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07535484732892369348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5186297314693625928.post-32640117418083615642012-06-01T15:06:00.003-07:002012-06-01T15:10:26.670-07:00Palladio Herbal Tinted Lip Balm [Product Fail!]<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I purchased this tinted lip balm around the same time the Revlon Lip Butters first came out. I picked up two colors, Berry [the one I tested] and one more...that is sitting in the bottom of a bag in the corner of my makeup room. I thought maybe this could be a less expensive alternative to the Lip Butters, but I was soooooo wrong. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">First off, I expect a "lip balm" to be moisturizing! I have chapped lips and this did nothing for me. It didn't moisturize my lips at all. After it was applied, you could see the product clinging onto dry skin on my lips. It actually accentuated the dryness! =T</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The tint was okay. It wasn't super pigmented, nor was it sheer. The color payoff was decent for a tinted "lip balm."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Another problem I had was the feel of it. It didn't feel comfortable on the lips. Not only was it not moisturizing on the lips, but it felt thick...so it should have been moisturizing, right???? WRONG!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This might work on people with better lips, but I can't say for sure. Purchase at your own risk.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So for the longest time, I couldn't find a lash curler that would work for me! Urban Decay came out with this "new" style of lash curler a while ago. I had to pick it up because of all the hype. The difference with this lash curler is that it doesn't have the "cage" on the sides of the curler. I thought this would be helpful for my kit, so I picked it up.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To be honest, I didn't really like it when I tried to use it on other people. I found the opening too narrow (it wouldn't open up as much as I would like). My fave lash curler for my kit is by Kevin Aucoin [I will post a review on it later].</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have suckie lashes! They are stick straight [except for the lashes on the outer corner of my right eye - they bend inward and it's SUPER annoying!] and will not curl...or so I thought. In makeup school, I told the instructor the same thing. She didn't believe me and had me sit for a demo. After she tried to curl my lashes, she finally believed me when I said they don't curl.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>[what i used before i found this lash curler]</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Since a traditional lash curler didn't work, I moved onto heated lash curlers. I found two that I really like; One made by Yaby and another by Blinc [both purchased at IMATS]. They were great, but it took too long as times.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>[why i love the UD lash curler]</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It actually curls my lashes in seconds! I don't know why this one does the trick, but it does! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Let me know if you tried this lash curler and your thoughts! =]</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Kat W. | Freelance Makeup Artisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07535484732892369348noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5186297314693625928.post-32284365029906551802012-04-27T12:22:00.000-07:002012-04-27T12:38:56.066-07:00[LUSH SOLID SHAMPOO BAR] KARMA KOMBA<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I got this bar about 5 months ago durning the holidays. I was soooo skeptical at first, but loved it after trying it once. I used up the whole bar in about 5 months [side note: I try to wash my hair every other day] and the cost is only <b><span style="color: lime;">$10.95</span></b>. I would say that is rather inexpensive compared to some shampoos I have purchased in the past. Also, these are soooooo travel friendly. When I fly, I never check-in my bag. So I love how this is a solid shampoo! It won't spill in my bag and I have more room for makeup/beauty stuff in my "liquids" baggie. =]</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>[How to use]</b> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Just run the shampoo bar across your damp hair. The LUSH website says about 3 passes, but I usually run it across my hair about 6 times. I guess it's because I have longer hair? Or maybe I just want a really good lather. By the way, this little bar creates such a good lather...surprisingly! =]</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>[Features - as stated on the LUSH website]</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">No more knots - Fantastic at detangling wavy, curly hair.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Lavendin - Contains lavendin that is soothing, calming, and works to calm the emotions.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Flake bar - Essential oils keep dandruff at bay.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>[My hair type]</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have super oily hair with dry scalp...how annoying [and opposite] does that sound?!?!?! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>[Would I repurchase?]</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">YES! I currently picked up 2 other solid shampoos from LUSH to test, but this one is definitely a keeper.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Let me know if you tried any solid shampoo bars from LUSH...and your thoughts. =]</span>Kat W. | Freelance Makeup Artisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07535484732892369348noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5186297314693625928.post-58984740599655524792012-03-03T19:40:00.000-08:002012-03-03T22:14:22.056-08:00March YouTube Giveaway: Kat Von D True Romance Palette in Truth<div style="text-align: center;">
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<li><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Only open to U.S. and Canada residents. </span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">You must be at least 18 years old or have parent/guardian consent to enter. I will need your address to ship the prize if you win.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> One entry per social media site. Up to 5 entries per prize (subscribe/follow/add <a href="http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=blushingartisan&src_vid=Bfp345Itc8c&feature=iv&annotation_id=annotation_991364" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, <a href="http://facebook.com/blushingartisan" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://twitter.com/blushingartisan" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://blushingartisan.com/" target="_blank">Blog</a>, + <a href="http://beautylish.com/blushingartisan" target="_blank">Beautylish</a>). Make sure I am able to verify you are a subscriber on each social media site.</span></span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Winner announced at http://blushingartisan.com on January 16, 2012.</span></span></span></li>
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<br />Kat W. | Freelance Makeup Artisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07535484732892369348noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5186297314693625928.post-29522807171174556012011-12-18T16:09:00.001-08:002011-12-18T16:09:53.418-08:00Bloglovin'<a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/3289959/blushing-artisans-blog?claim=3cx8dwpfgy5">Follow my blog with Bloglovin</a>Kat W. | Freelance Makeup Artisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07535484732892369348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5186297314693625928.post-34188398835140977792011-10-31T12:50:00.000-07:002012-01-08T16:18:09.508-08:00MAC PENULTIMATE BROW MARKER<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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"A liquid, pen-style marker for colouring and styling the brows to a well-defined, natural-looking finish. Easy to control. Tapered tip provides precision and helps create the feathery strokes needed to fill in and perfect the brows. Flow-through, quick-drying formula means no smudges. Long-wearing." - maccosmetics.com</blockquote>
I was really intrigued when I first saw this product. Before discovering the brow marker, I only used pencil (some with a waxy consistencicy) or powder. The main concern with this product was the "universal" color. How could one color work for everyone? I was also concerned about the actual marker! Will it look like the infamous "sharpie" brows?<br />
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To my surprise, the "universal" color worked fine. At first it looked a bit light and on the redish side, but it looked fine after it dryed down. With the precision tip, I was able to make feathery natural strokes (no sharpie brows here!). I really love using this brow marker! I think it looks really natual and it's easy to use. I can define my brows without the edges looking too harsh (sometimes it looks really harsh when using a pencil).<br />
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I will try to film a short demo on how I like to use this product soon. I know I saw at least one other brand that made brow markers. Let me know if you have tried one (from MAC or any other brand) and your thoughts!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sorry for the lack of content on my blog and YouTube channel. Gosh, when I decided to start making videos for YouTube, I never really knew how much work these ladies put into making videos. Recording alone takes a while (if you wanna get things right) and editing can take even longer! For anyone that uploads content regularly, I have to give you credit for all your time and effort.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Since it's already Halloween...HAPPY HALLOWEEN!...I missed the Halloween tutorial boat (maybe next year?). So I still have 3 or 4 birchboxes that I haven't shared. I'm not sure if I want to post those since the months have passed and everyone probably doesn't care anymore. I have accumulated 3 New Beauty Testtubes...which I need to post because I've been trying to not use them until I filmed my videos. And has anyone heard of insflunster.com? I got my August Voxbox I need to share. Influnster.com is a marketing program for companies to get market research (product reviews). They will send full sized products for you to try (for FREE!) in exchange for a mandatory product review survey. These videos are in the works and I will try to get them out ASAP.</span>Kat W. | Freelance Makeup Artisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07535484732892369348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5186297314693625928.post-91093690477862351242011-06-03T00:05:00.000-07:002011-06-03T00:07:55.907-07:00Birchbox #1: May 2011 + Intro<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgisb_9ZYtb_U5iZJx95s1JfZ2uO1Xe9eR-qm1wxpR6t2zSyoshoZYNR7iaxCe794SlRML4DUeuNZKEyJ2w8Hs9u5p_1iUX_LGTGy-ES-aBkJ-OOkTu23pU0-qc4MeXQOr2FRYuIwQ-PREB/s1600/IMG_0482.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgisb_9ZYtb_U5iZJx95s1JfZ2uO1Xe9eR-qm1wxpR6t2zSyoshoZYNR7iaxCe794SlRML4DUeuNZKEyJ2w8Hs9u5p_1iUX_LGTGy-ES-aBkJ-OOkTu23pU0-qc4MeXQOr2FRYuIwQ-PREB/s400/IMG_0482.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75;"><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">from </span><a href="http://birchbox.com/"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Birchbox.com</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">:</span></i></span><br />
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<blockquote><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Birchbox delivers the best products and the best insider secrets, without any fuss. Every month Birchbox members will receive a curated box of luxe beauty samples. Each box will span beauty categories and deliver exciting products that fit into both your day-to-day routine, and into those days when you want to turn up the drama a notch.</span></blockquote><blockquote><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Each month, you'll receive a selection of 4-5 samples that we’ve tried (and retried) ourselves. You'll receive anything from skincare to makeup to cult beauty tools, from well-known brands as well as emerging gems. </span></blockquote><blockquote><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>Membership Benefits</b></span><br />
<ul><li><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Monthly Birchbox with 4-5 luxe beauty samples</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Website filled with expert tips, tricks, and tutorials</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">$10 off full-size products for every 100 Birchbox points</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Points for referring friends, buying products, and more</span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #351c75;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">cancel at any time</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">transfer any time</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #351c75;">I received 4 samples + 1 treat.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75;">This was the one item I was praying for! Lol. I saw on youtube that not everyone got this eyeshadow. I got the shade Mimosa, but everyone else I saw had different colors. Overall, I am happy with this one because this is a full size shadow in palette form and I don't have a color like this in my collection. This alone is worth $18 and a bonus is that Stila makes large eyeshadows. It's 0.9oz whereas a MAC shadow is 0.5oz.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75;">I am the most disappointed with this sample. It is the standard sample vial of perfume. I looked in my drawer of samples (from Sephora and Ulta) and found 2 more of these; You can probably get this for free at a counter. This is not a deluxe sample and I really don't care for the scent. It smells "old" to me. For reference, my favorite scent is Light Blue by Dolce & Gabana.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="color: #351c75;">#3 Archpelgio Pomergranate Soap</span></b></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75;">This soap smells good. I haven't tried it out yet. I rarely use bar soap and prefer liquid soap (my good 'ol target brands does the job!). My main concern is that it will dry out my hands. I'll update this after I test it out. Its a good size sample though. I would say 3-4 times larger (thickness) than the slim soap bars in most hotel rooms.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="color: #351c75;">Treat: Tiny Prints Card + coupon code</span></b></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75;">This is just a small blank card. The design on the front is okay; Nothing too special. It's really just a marketing tool for them since it isnt beauty related. They gave a coupon code for 50% off: Birch50.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75;">Overall, the Stila eyeshadow made this box worth it. Since the full size pan cost $18 and I only paid $10 for everything, this box gets a thumbs up from me. =]</span><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Giveaway ends January 1, 2011 <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjJOJkmd5qQ#">11:59</a> pm (pacific standard time)<br />
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01. must be a subscriber to this youtube channel: BlushingArtisan (click the yellow subscribe button or link within the video)<br />
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02. post a comment and vote for brush belt #1 #2 or #3 and tell me why you picked that one. ("enter me" comments are automatically disqualified)<br />
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BONUS PRIZE: MAC HOLIDAY BRUSH SET WITH CASE<br />
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I will include this brush set if ANAK wins "Breakout Star of the Year."<br />
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2. Make sure to click the SMALL CIRCLE in RED next to their picture "ANAK"<br />
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Check them out and subscribe:<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Overall, I must say I like the NARS smudge proof eye primer the best! It is pricey at $24, but it works! I have extremely oily skin and it makes it sooooo difficult to have my makeup stay without any sort of primer. I have tested Urban Decay primer potion, TooFaced shadow insurance, MAC prep + prime eyeshadow primer, and the generic eye and lip primer from Beauty from The Earth.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I think I need to film a demo video comparing all the different eye primers listed above (it's on the to do list now). It took me a long time to actually find one that I loved. I honestly don't wear makeup too often, so I don't mind paying a premium for a product that will work on my oily skin/lids. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What's your favorite eye primer? Is there one you recommend that I don't already own and will it work for oily skin?</span><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">AND THE WINNER IS...</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></div><a name='more'></a><span style="font-size: large;">triixSAYS </span><br />
<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Congrats Girl! </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">PLEASE send me a youtube msg with you address so I can ship you the prizes.</span></b></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></b></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Claim your prize by Thursday, August 19, 2010 11:59 pm (PST) or I will have to draw another winner. =]</span></b></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
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</div><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I am so excited for this collection. I heard about it a while back and it felt like such a long wait and it is! I going through Temtalia's site (link below) and making my shopping list now. Hopefully I can get a local MAC store to reserve what I want. This is really going to hurt my bank account. =(</span><br style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;" /><br />
<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.temptalia.com/mac-venomous-villains-overall-round-up-recommendations">Visit Temptalia's post here...</a></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">MY SHOPPING LIST:</span></div><br />
<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><strong></strong><strong style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.temptalia.com/mac-venomous-villains-cruella-de-vil-review-photos-swatches" target="_blank">Cruella de Vil</a></strong></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b><em> </em></b></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><strong>Wicked Ways</strong></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><strong>Heartless</strong></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><strong>Darkly My Dear</strong></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><strong>Her Own Devices</strong></div><br />
<strong></strong><strong style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.temptalia.com/mac-venomous-villains-evil-queen-review-photos-swatches" target="_blank">Evil Queen</a></strong><br />
<div style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><strong>Hot House</strong> </div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><strong>Toxic Tale</strong></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><strong>Vile Violet</strong></div><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><strong>Bite of an Apple</strong></span><br />
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<strong></strong><strong style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.temptalia.com/mac-venomous-villains-maleficent-review-photos-swatches" target="_blank">Maleficent</a></strong><br />
<div style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><strong>Wrong Spell</strong></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><strong>My Dark Magic</strong></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><strong>She Who Dares</strong></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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<div style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><strong>Brash & Bold</strong></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><strong>Push the Edge</strong></div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><strong>Truth & Light</strong> </div><div style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><strong>Cajun</strong></div>Kat W. | Freelance Makeup Artisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07535484732892369348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5186297314693625928.post-2832361939758578222010-08-08T11:24:00.000-07:002010-08-08T11:25:21.911-07:00Giveaway Winner!!!<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The winner will have one week to contact me with a youtube message to claim the prizes! In the message, please include your shipping address.</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="color: magenta; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>If the prize isn't claimed by August 15, 2010 11:59 PM (PST), I will announce another winner...so subscribe to this blog <span style="color: #351c75;">(link to the right)</span>, <a href="http://twitter.com/makeupbykat">follow my twitter</a>, and/or<a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=31228565&id=94601482#%21/pages/SF-Bay-Area/Blushing-Artisan-Makeup/224966512008"> like my facebook page</a> to get updates on this giveaway!</b></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">AND THE WINNER IS...</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">CONGRATS! YOU HAVE ONE WEEK TO CLAIM YOUR PRIZE! CONTACT ME SOON...</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><3 kat</div>Kat W. | Freelance Makeup Artisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07535484732892369348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5186297314693625928.post-33719379189906576942010-07-17T18:47:00.000-07:002010-07-17T19:14:09.071-07:00OCC Lip Tar: Review + Swatches<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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I <3 these so much that I plan on getting more next week! =]<br />
I think I will pick up clear, black, white, hush, pageant, and petty beige. </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Lip Tars and my Zuca case were my favorite buys at IMATS. The video goes through the seven colors I picked up. </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Keep reading for pictures!</div><br />
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<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>What I like:</b></div><blockquote style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">So I must say I <3 these lip tars soooooo much. They are HIGHLY pigmented and have a great finish. Since the color pay off is so great, you will only need a tiny drop to cover your entire lip area and it will not be a sheer application; they are really opaque! The finish can look kinda matte later on, but it still has a nice sheen when first applied. They come in small plastic squeeze tubes. This makes its easy to work with (unlike typical lipgloss tubes). </blockquote><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>What I don't like:</b></div><blockquote><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I could only point out two cons about this product. First, the lip tars can feel kinda drying on the lips. I would definitely recommend prepping the lips with something before application. If you use some kind of gloss over it, that will also help keep your lips moisturized. The second con is that these are so pigmented that it may stain your lips for a bit. </span></blockquote><ul><li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Grade: A</li>
<li style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Would I purchase again? YES!</li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Great for kit or personal use? BOTH!</span></li>
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