Laura Geller Signature Superstars Collection Giveaway

Bigger IS better when it comes to Laura Geller Beauty! The Signature Superstars SUPERSIZED collection features the best in Baked, plus the award-winning Spackle® Under Make-Up Primer—all enclosed in a beautiful, limited edition gift box.You’ll love the skin-pampering ingredients of these Signature Superstars that deliver big, beautiful results.

Laura Geller Beauty truly is the Baked Authority. Made by Italian artisans, their Baked Collection starts as a cream baked for 24 hours on terracotta tiles and is then hand finished into silky domes of powder. The result: makeup that flatters all skin types, with unparalleled coverage, blendability and superior color-correcting benefits.

Bronze-n-Brighten Supersized Baked Color Correcting Bronzer is the very first product that launched Laura Geller Beauty’s celebrated Baked collection! Bronze-n-Brighten features swirls of color-correcting pigments that combine to deliver even, sun-kissed color. It is infused with skin-loving antioxidants Centella Asiatica and White Tea Extracts. Read more

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Shannon Nelson in beauty, bronzer, giveaway, highlighter, Makeup, Primer 9 Comments

A Girl’s Gotta Spa! Featured in Spry Living Mom Makeover

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When Spry Living Magazine asked me if myself and two A Girl’s Gotta Spa! bloggers would be interested in making over our moms, we didn’t hesitate to say yes. Myself, Ashley and Hillary all participated in Spry Living’s Take Year’s Off Your Looks Instantly (web and print) story and Making Over Mom with tips.

Each of our moms had challenges that prevented them from updating their look. My mom had hair loss/thinning hair, sagging skin, etc. all related to bariatric surgery she had two years ago. Ashley’s mom has nerve damage and a disability when it comes to the use of her arm. Hillary’s mom was nervous since losing all of her hair so long ago (but it has since grown back.)

From skin care to hair care to makeup, here’s the breakdown of the products used to transformed our moms.

Paula (my mom): Read more

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Shannon Nelson in anti-aging, beauty, blush, bronzer, brows, concealer, DIY Beauty, eye shadow, eyeliner, foundation, highlighter, lip gloss, lipstick, Makeup, makeup tips, mascara, Nail Polish, Primer, salon, skin care 1 Comment

Beauty Blogger Essentials on NewBeauty

While I’ve had the opportunity to review a multitude of beauty products over the last 8 years, there are always certain ones that stand out and remain a favorite well past their posted review. These are products I continue to use and recommend to others.

Today those products are featured on NewBeauty.com in their Beauty Blogger Essentials post. When you have a moment, check it out!

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Shannon Nelson in anti-aging, bath and body, beauty, beauty interview, Hair Care, Makeup, Primer Leave a comment

Cover FX Anti-Age Smoothing Eye Primer Review

Primer is something you just can’t live without. It creates a flawless canvas to apply your makeup, but best of all, when using an eye primer, it will help your eye shadow stay intact all day.

COVER FX Anti-age Smoothing Eye Primer works miracles. For those of you who have mature skin, have a hard time with eye shadow sticking to your lids, and eye shadow that creases, you will absolutely love this product! Read more

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Ashley Smith in anti-aging, beauty, Makeup, Primer 2 Comments

Hard Candy CC Correction Creme Review

Drugstore brand, Hard Candy, launched a new Correction Creme (CC) last month. CC creams are the next generation of BB creams that are an all-in-one product designed to moisturize, prime, color correct, brighten, and even the complexion. This multi-functional CC creme aims to provide better skin coverage to treat and cover uneven skin tone more effectively than a BB Cream – plus the benefit of daily skin protection of broad spectrum SPF 15. Essentially, they are a merge of skin care and cosmetics.

Hard Candy CC Correction Creme ($8) has light optic pearls that neutralize the undertones of your skin. Hard Candy claims their CC cream: Read more

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Cindy in anti-aging, beauty, concealer, foundation, Makeup, Primer, skin care Leave a comment

L’Oreal Paris RevitaLift Miracle Blur Review

I’ve been hearing buzz about L’Oreal Paris’ latest RevitaLift debut, Miracle Blur, ever since my friend and celebrity makeup artist, Billy B. raved about it one day on Facebook. If he thinks it’s amazing, I knew I had to check it out. Thanks to Aprill at Glitter.Gloss.Garbage, she had an extra one she sent my way.

First things first, I was initially confused as to what exactly Miracle Blur is. Were you? Read more

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Shannon Nelson in anti-aging, beauty, Makeup, Primer 1 Comment

Urban Decay Glinda Palette Review

The Glinda Palette from Urban Decay is rather new & absolutely lovely. With some duochrome shimmers, neutral shades, & a gorgeous taupe I’m one happy girl. For this look I went with something wearable but with a pop of purple liner for some fun. For this look you’ll be using 4 of the 8 shades included along with the liner. I also used the Urban Decay Super-Saturated High Gloss Lip Color in Glinda which is an ultra wearable mauve toned pink.

To recreate this look: Read more

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Stephanie Louise in beauty, eye shadow, eyeliner, lip gloss, Makeup, makeup tips, Primer Leave a comment

Laura Mercier Foundation Primer Radiance Review

As I get older and the fine lines, deep wrinkles, small scars and discoloration under my eyes become more apparent, I quickly realize that I cannot live without a foundation primer. I’ve tried many, but most are either too slick and greasy, clog my pores or just don’t meet my expectations. Read more

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Shannon Nelson in beauty, Makeup, Primer 2 Comments

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