With this $6 Concealer, You can look airbrushed, NO FILTER NEEDED!

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By: @acevallee

Concealer and foundation are the toughest buys for me. I’m so picky, and even THAT is an understantement. I’ve also always been one to splurge on concealer with the exception of LA Girl Pro Conceal HD Concealer, which is a phenomenal gem. When Colourpop Cosmetics announced that they were releasing Concealers a while back I had to get in on it because so far, I'm in love with a majority of their entire line. 

When they first released their NO FILTER CONCEALERS I picked up a few and I've been using them since and I absolutely love the product. Issa Hit out of the ballpark. I'm obsessed with the soft wide tipped brush on the wand. It swipes on so perfectly and comfortably without skipping or poking me. A little goes a very long way, I’m talking LONG DISTANCE! The coverage is INSANE. You you suffer from Dark Circles either hereditary, or caused by insomnia or life's bullshit... you can use this little fella and look picture perfect. You can still control the coverage if you want or need a bit less, by using as little product as possible and sheering it out to a medium coverage with a bit of facial moisturizer. 

Created using soft blurring pigments, Colourpop's No Filter Concealer will make you look like a well rested ethereal enchantress!

The formula is super creamy and a bit thick yet still featherweight without caking up (HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE? Colourpop please spill these secrets). It is also brightening AF! I love that it leaves this blurring, soft focus effect that although it sits as a matte finish, you are still left airbrushed and glowing. 

My super sensitive skin reacted well to this concealer and although I have mega dry skin, as long as I moisturize really well it will not be a problem for me. 

I picked up 3 shades because purchasing online can be a bit tricky, I went with 3 shades from the Medium skin tone range, 30-Medium, 35-Medium Tan and 40-Golden all though all 3 work well, i found that my perfect match is 35-Medium Tan, which I watched on my hand in this photo.

You can also bump up a few shades for contouring or drop down a few shades lighter for highlighting if that's something you're interested in. For less that 20 bucks you can get 3 shades for a full face of conceal, highlight and contour with high end quality. 

Colourpop staff has stated that more shades are in the works and they currently have 5 shades each for Fair tones, Medium tones and Dark tones. 

This concealer is the perfect purse size and contains a decent amount of product (about 0.14oz) considering you don't even need much for full coverage. The minimal packaging is clean and perfect. 

The recently just restocked and I got myself a few for backup and if you want to try, head over to colourpop.com and grab a few, at $6 a pop you can’t go wrong.

Dose of Colors Desi X Katy Collection Relaunch: Must Haves (and what you can pass on)

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The DesixKaty collection from Dose of Colors relaunches today, Sunday 9/24/17 at 6pm PST!! It launched in mid-August and " sold out in less than a day" (Allure). 

Dose of Colors is an indie brand that is no being sold at Ulta online. The also make my absolute favorite liquid lipstick in the shade Berry Me 2. Every time I think I've found a new fave, I wear Berry Me 2 and I'm hooked all over again. Desi Perkins and Lusterlux (Katy) are each influencer with a large following. They amass  5.5 million followers on Instagram, over 1.1 million followers on Twitter, and 4.3 followers on Youtube. The whole collection features 2 liquid lipsticks, 2 nude creme lipsticks, a gloss, and eyeshadow palette. If you want to know what is a true must-have for this collection, keep reading :)

 

The nude and rose gold packaging is just beautiful. The lipsticks have soft touch outer layer for similar to the feel of a NARS lipstick. Each highlighter and the eyeshadow palette is wrapped in a rose gold shimmer that is shimmers in a way that you can't look away. I'm -a little obsessed.

The GIrls palette is named for their dogs! Each shade is named a nickname for their dog. I have three yorkies, so obviously, I'm a dog person and just love that. The full shimmer palette was made with the idea that most makeup wearers have their go-to matte shades. Some folks did not like that but I really didn't mind. I rather have a palette full of unique shades than yet another -can I say it' dame warm neutrals palette. What I don't love about the formula is that they the shades are made to be used with your finger. I have very small lids so that doesn't always work for me. However, I love the colors. Each shade has so much dimension. They are comparable to a UD Moondust shadow but with more... everything. More pigment in the base shade and tons of sparkles. My favorite shade is Turbosan. Truthfully, I don't think this palette is a must have. I would if I could use it with a brush because I really do love the colors. When I've tried, the colors aren't as potent. Harpoon and Suz are meant to be used wet. When you do, have and asthma pump near by because -stunning. Yeah, just stunning. 

More Creamer Please is the nude lipstick my skin tone has been waiting for. It is a brownish peach shade perfect for deeper medium tones and even deeper. There is a lighter nude called 'No Shade.' The formula of this lipstick is creamy and hydrating. This is a must have! Dose of Colors really does know how to do a lipstick. 

Dose of Colors makes an amazing liquid lipstick formula. The color is so rich! It is a mousse like formula with a comfortable finish. I've been wearing their lipsticks for years and never have a problem. The only application note you need to keep in mind is that you need to let the formula dry down or you will move the color around like I did in the swatch of Hot Fire. You can see in the center wear my lips touch that the color looks lifted but that was pure application error. This almost neon red-orange shade, Hot Fire, is a little bit tricky to get an even finish but you can finish it easier with a brush. Savage though -amazing! It is so dark and vampy. Of course, a fall staple. The lipstick wears down to a nice stain. If I had to choose just one, I would painfully take Savage and just miss Hot Fire with great sorrow. I see myself getting much more use out of Savage. Year round, not just when people are fighting over pumpkin spice lattes (which aren't all that anywayz -needed to be said!).

The DesixKaty collection from Dose of Colors launched with two highlighters. A rose gold  shade called Mirame (Me-rrah-meh - please try to pronounce it. No es tan dificil). As well as Fuego which is a champagne gold. I just picked up Fuego. When I applied it to my cheeks, I immediately regretted being cheap and not getting Mirame as well. It is not just your run of the mill highlighter. Your skin looks wet! It doesn't look like a chunk of eyeshadow on your cheek, it looks like it was always meant to be there. The highlight is a must-have product. 

 

My absolute top two picks from this collection were the Savage Liquid Lipstick and the Fuego highlighter. 

 

What did/will you get from the DesiXKaty Collection from Dose of Colors?

Beauty Horoscope: Libra

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Libra (Septemeber 23 - October 22)

Libra, in your friend group, you are the glue. You bring balance to those around you. Though you may not be a leader, your impartial nature makes you a worthy confidant. A Libra's heart knows its own path because they are a true non-conformist. The beauty trend that is perfect for a Libra is a teardrop. It could be as dramatic as cascading glitter or as subtle as a small pearl centered on your lower lash line. Either way, it signifies that you don't march to the beat of your own drummer, you are your own drummer creating your own paths. 

 

Top Beauty Picks For Libra

Trend: Tear Drop

Skincare

Peter Thomas Roth
Acne-Clear Invisible Dots; $30

Hylamide
Pore Delete Instant Surface Perfector; $23.10

Neutrogena
Oil-Free Acne Wash Pink Grapefruit Foaming Scrub; $9.99

PUR
Melt Away Makeup Emulsifier; $17.10

Kocostar
Sun Flower Mask Sheet; $5.70

Dr. Lipp
Original Nipple Balm for Dry Skin, Luscious Lips & Glossy Bits; $14.60

nugg
Mermaid Marine Peel Off Mask; $12.80

Wet N Wild
Makeup Remover Micellar Cleansing Water; $4.99

Skin79
Apple Mint Skin Clearing Toner; $25.70

NIOD
Neck Elasticity Catalyst; $60.60

Ole Henriksen
Nurture Me™ Moisturizing Crème; $40

Clarins
Mission Perfection Eye SPF 15; $50

Beauty

Coloured Raine
Queen Of Hearts Eyeshadow Palette; $62.30

Bronx Colors
Single Slide Baked Shadow; $4.50

Misslyn
Stay With Me! Matte Fixing Spray; $10.30

Festival Face
Chunky Glitter - Iridescent; $5.70

L.A. Girl
Just Blushing; $10.00

Doll Beauty
Stephanie; $13.60

Inglot Cosmetics
Aquastic Cream Eye Shadow; $17

Fenty Beauty
Match Stix Shimmer Skinstick; $25

Kevyn Aucoin
The Exotique Diamond Eye Gloss - Black Gold Galaxy; $37.10

Jordana
Complete Cover 2 In 1 Concealer & Foundation; $7.10

Milani
Contour & Highlight Cream & Liquid Duo; $9.99

KAT VON D
Everlasting Glimmer Veil Liquid Lipstick; $22

Nail Color: Dusty Sage

Inglot Cosmetics
Nail Enamel 983; $13

Smith + Cult
Bitter Buddist: $18

Zoya
Bevin; $10

Art For Libra

Zodiac Sign: Libra
by Yuhon

Meetpepperb Birthday Shout Out!!!

Thank you Taylor!!!

Content By Taylor

WHAT PRODUCT TAYLOR IS USING FOR LIGHT AIRY COVERAGE THIS SUMMER 2017

Info on Libra from here
All photos are credited to original source.

Previous Zodiac: Virgo

Why IT Cosmetics Challenging The Beauty Industry To Be More Diverse Is Absolutely Ridiculous

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It’s absolute lunacy.

@bufferingbetty 

I have a question for Jamie Kern Lima. How did your images of beauty impact our mothers and our sisters, and how did they impact our daughters? What did you do with the power that is you? 

Founder of IT Cosmetics, Jamie Kern Lima, accepted the CEW Achiever Award and gave an acceptance speech which has gone viral. Kern Lima told the story of how her brand came to be. Despite being rejected by an investor who doubted she could sell beauty because she is overweight, she kept going. As a plus size girl myself, I felt empowered by her success! I did! She proved that age and weight cannot define beauty. After the success of IT Cosmetics, the body shaming investor emailed Kern Lima and admitted he made and mistake and congratulated her. That was some real fat girl vindication right there! 

Jamie Kern Lima goes on to challenge the beauty industry to change the images they use to market their products. As a consumer, I think she is right. I am so tired of false images of women being used to build onto my insecurities so they can sell products. I do want to see women like me, to see women like my friends, and people in my family to be the faces of the beauty industry. Kern Lima said, “I believe the most beautiful women are real. We come in all shapes. We come in all sizes. We come in all different hair textures, all skin tones. We come in all ages.” She wants the beauty industry to realize that the lack of diversity causes people to feel less about themselves. She ends with: "How will these images of beauty impact your mothers and your sisters, and how will they impact your daughters? ...What will you do with the power that is you?”

IT Cosmetics is pushing for diversity? The company who carries 7 shades of foundation. The shades that range from fair to medium. The company who carries 5 shades of light foundation and 2 shades of sorta brown -but on a day when you feel sick -shades of foundation. That is the company who congratulated itself for being diverse. The company that asked brands to look at images of beauty they put forward and change them to bring forth diversity. Jamie Kern Lima gave a speech about having a successful company because of the unique marketing tactic of featuring before and after images of real women. The thing is, ya’ll really left out a ton of real women.  

What actually happened, is that IT Cosmetics showed other beauty brands how successful a company can be without women of color with darker skin tones. That the exclusion of women with skin that is deeper than tan is worth a $1.2 billion acquisition. 

IT Cosmetics did not revolutionize the beauty industry. They capitalized on their target market. When you think of who buys IT Cosmetics, what comes to mind are women in their 40s, moms, small business owners, and executives. They sell an image of success. That is who they believe their consumers aspire to be. Their makeup isn’t glitz and glam. IT Cosmetics is neutral, it’s work wear, it’s great skincare. Let’s look at Urban Decay for their marketing and who their target audience is. Urban Decay is edgy, young, daring, and fearlessly colorful. Hiring actor Ruby Rose to be the face of their Vice Lipstick launch fit their mold. Ruby Rose embodied the UD image. That image is who their shoppers aspire to be. IT Cosmetics made their mold. Who fits in it and who doesn’t. They used target marketing to become successful. They didn’t have to spend money on pulling in different types of consumers. 

Jamie Kern Lima spoke about the models they hired and images they used highlighting real women. There was age diversity but that’s about it. IT Cosmetics didn’t need to hire young models because young makeup wearers don’t fear fine lines. They didn’t use editorially thin models because the average middle-aged woman is not supermodel skinny. IT Cosmetics doesn’t make complexion products for darker women. Dark women of color were not part of IT Cosmetics image of success. Or at least that is the message we received. 

Furthermore, the names they give their foundation shades are deceptive. For their foundation Confidence in a Compact, IT Cosmetics labeled the darkest shade 'deep.' However, the description of the shade is "rich tan." Deep or tan, it can't be both. 

(source) These are 5 of 7 swatches of their Confidence In a Compact. As someone with a medium-tan complexion, I don't believe that of the shades a brand has available, that I should be able to use the deepest.

It’s astounding that IT Cosmetics sends PR packages to dark-skinned bloggers with the hopes of being featured for some low-cost advertising. They have the audacity to request PR from people who can’t even wear their complexion products. Here is the difficult spot beauty bloggers often find themselves in. Speaking up to defend themselves from a brand could mean missing out on getting PR. Those PR packages mean we can create for our followers without breaking our budgets. While as a blogger, I am grateful for any PR from any company. But never will I stay silent when something is as unconscionable as the exclusion of women of color. 

Women of color matter. We deserve to feel and be seen as beautiful. We should see ourselves represented in waves, not in puddles. Never doubt that we have the courage to speak up for ourselves and each other. You can not speak about diversity while excluding darker women.

@jamiekernlima: Today I was fearless, but I said what needed to be said. And on behalf of real women everywhere, I challenged the entire beauty industry live and called for change! Click link in bio to watch and share the video if you agree! #itcosmetics

2,379 Likes, 140 Comments - IT Cosmetics (@itcosmetics) on Instagram: "@jamiekernlima: Today I was fearless, but I said what needed to be said. And on behalf of real..."

In an interview with Allure, Jamie Kern Lima was asked if she received any backlash since her speech has gone viral. This was her response:

“Every time you do something brave in life, it always comes with haters and critics, and of course anytime you are fearless and speak up against the status quo, the same thing happens.”

It’s not ‘hating’ when you tell someone that you matter. If you truly believe in your message, you would not fear a critic. It’s not brave to be successful while excluding an entire population. And you did not stand up against the status quo. You were right next to them the whole time. 
 

See Jamie Kern Lima's full speech here. 

What are your thoughts? Has IT Cosmetics done enough to challenge the beauty industry on diversity?

On My Radar: Lime Crime's Pocket Candy Palettes

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Lime Crime’s latest product release are Polly Pocket inspired Palettes and I’m squealing in my overalls!!! 

I know Lime Crime still has lingering heat because of it’s well known sketchy past, but I’m willing to look past it because as a quintessential 90s kid, this amount of nostalgia is just cool enough for them to get back into my good graces. I was obsessed with Polly Pocket as a child, definetly one of the top toys from my childhood and with Lime Crime's NEW Pocket Candy Palettes I can relive the best days of my life. 

There are 3 vegan and cruelty free palettes containing vibrant brights and neutral hues that can be used as Eye shadow and Blush and although these travel friendly palette’s can fit in your pocket, they’re each filled with 5 “full sized Supershadows” that are said to be incredibly pigmented and buttery smooth. Released today, September 19th and retailing for $34.00 per Palette and a special $80.00 bundle for all 3 on LimeCrime.com. Would you pick any of them up and relive the glory days? 

 

Even the models are sporting classic 90's hair trends... how cute is this? 

The Sugar Plum Palette is perfect for an Autumnal Cranberry Smokey Eye, My favorite from the 3, 

The Pink Lemonade Palette gives super trendy warm SUNSET VIBES.

The Bubblegum palette is the most playful, with cool shimmering brights and neutrals. 

Credit: @dupethat (Swatches of each Pocket Candy Palette)

Here's a comparison to my favorite Polly Pocket, "Mr. Fry's Restaurant" and The Sugar Plum Palette. I'm clearly excited AF. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Taylor's Little Piece Of Heaven

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Written by Twist.it.tea

 

 

Algenist Perfect Clarifying Pore Corrector Mask has found it’s way into my heart.  Not only does it perform but it exceeds my expectations.  I love to use this mask as a little treat, but I notoriously indulge because it simply brings me so much happiness. When you look in the mirror with this face mask on, I hope you see a beautifully crafted terra-cotta masterpiece as well.  Algenist Perfect Clarifying Pore Corrector Mask contains Alguronic Acid and sulfur so it’s important you figure out your skin type and what works for you before you lay down $55 for this product.  I promise you, it will do everything it says: minimize pores, reduce lines, and brighten skin while evening out the skin tone.  It’s a little piece of heaven in beautiful, minimalistic packaging. 

I really enjoy the whole experience of using this face mask.  From opening the container and seeing this beautiful terra-cotta hue, to the scent and texture, I am treasuring every moment.  I’m greedy so I like to leave this mask on for 30-40 minutes which is way past the recommended 15 minutes.  In my opinion I think the longer you leave it on, the better it works.  But this is all preference because I have more oily skin in the summer, I want this to do it’s job and clean out my pores.  This clay mask texture is unlike anything I’ve used previously. Algenist uses jellified clay as their special formula.  The clay draws out the impurities in your skin, so get ready for that, but I promise you it’s worth it even if you end up with a small blemish. The gel makes sure to hydrate your skin so your left with a saturated feeling post wash. I love the balance of this formula, I get the feeling of a clay mask but the hydration of a gel/water based mask.  As soon as I remove the product I notice immediate results of smaller pores, baby soft skin and hydration so prominent it almost feels like a moisturizer.  I always usually apply it in my T-Zone because it absorbs the oil and dirt right out of my face. That’s why I’ve been obsessed with it this summer, some humid days my face can’t handle the overload of grease/perspiration and I need to reclaim my skin back FAST.  

 

The terra-cotta hue of this face mask is birthed from the extracted red algae of Hawaii, which is meant to radiate the skin while minimizing the appearance of your pores.  This might be a good time to mention that this mask will leave your sink, and counter tops looking quite scary. But the Scream2 scene will be worth the extra effort.  Especially when you look at yourself in the  mirror afterwards in absolute awe because your skin is hydrated, refreshed and smelling of natural beauty.  This mask has such a wonderful, non describable smell that all I can say is it will make you feel nourished.  It’s natural, subtle and comforting.  The scent alone brings me to a place of serene relaxation, which lingers around long after a scrub.  The act of applying this mask to me, is a form of therapy as I lightly message away impurities.  The acai seeds act as a micro-exfoliant that polish the skin and assist in the process of minimizing of pores.  I love to continue to massage the exfoliants into my face while I'm rinsing it off. Luckily for the price tag ($55 for 2oz), a little goes a long way with this product.  And no matter how little you use, the calming effect of the cooling sensation will always be a constant.  The process of the mask drying and lightly tightening while simultaneously cooling my skin, is that of wonders.  I hate washing this face mask off but I do look at my bare skin in amazement after I dry off. 

 

Find Out The Top Products Every Women Of Color Needs! Fall 2017

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Being a women of color who not only works as a writer in the industry but does make-up. I do feel as though there could be more options. There are lines that don't get enough recognition for being "Inclusive" Keep In mind being inclusive has nothing to do with a brands price point it has more so do with the range they offer and who they target.  I decided to put together a list of items that should be on your radar. Some of these items vary in price point. This list also includes lines that cater to all skin tones but I feel may have nailed the shade or function for WOC. 

 

Comment Below and Share with Us some of your favorite products for WOC...

Artisian Baked Bronzer From Black Radiance 4.49 

http://www.blackradiancebeauty.com/makeup/face/artisan-colortm-baked-bronzer-caramel

Black Up NFL Foundation 41.50

http://www.blackupcosmetics.com/foundation/124-matifying-fluid-foundation.html

 

 

 

 

True Color Soft Velvet Finshing Powder 9.95 https://www.blackopalbeauty.com/shop/true-color-soft-velvet-finishing-powder?t=t

AJ Crimson Matte Lip in Boy Bye

https://ajcrimson.com/collections/24-hour-long-lasting-liquid-lip/products/copy-of-new-matte-lip-number-2

The Saharan Palette by Juvias Place 25.00 

https://www.juviasplace.com/products/the-saharan-palette

Illuminating Viel Radiance 21.00

https://www.danessamyricksbeauty.com/product/illuminating-veil-raiance/

Makeup forever Step 1 Primer in Caramel 37.00

http://makeupforever.com/us/en-us/make-up/face/primer/step1

Perfect Brow Pencil Iman Cosmetics 8.00

http://imancosmetics.com/shop/products/eyes/browpencil/blackest-brown

Milani Cosmetic Bella Rosa Baked Blush 8.99

https://milanicosmetics.com/Baked-Blush.html

Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Lip Balm 4.99

Lancome Idole Ultra Wear 47.00

https://www.lancome-usa.com/makeup/face/foundation

Rihanna Matchstick in Rum 25.00

https://www.fentybeauty.com/match-stix/shimmer-skinstick/FB30004.html

Smashbox Lid Primer - Dark & Deep 21.00

https://www.smashbox.com/product/6031/17797/eyes/eye-primer/photo-finish-lid-primer/studio-artist-favorite#/shade/Dark

The Lip Bar Lipgloss HBIC

https://www.thelipbar.com/collections/lip-gloss/products/hbic-1

Fenty Beauty Just Dropped And Here Is Everything You Need To Know

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@bufferingbetty here! I love Rihanna so when I found out she was launching a cosmetic brand -I fangirled! Here is what you need to know about Fenty Beauty!

Fashion icon, Rihanna, just dropped her very own cosmetic line. It is nothing like we have seen recently with other celeb makeup lines that exist only in low quantities on one website. Fenty Beauty launched in 17 countries. On its own website, sephora.com and harveynichols.com (UK), and in stores at Sephora and Harvey Nichols. Go ahead -fangirl!

Fenty Beauty's products price in ranges from $54 for a trio, $34 for a single at max item to $10 for a refill. Honestly, that is way more affordable than I expected. However, it shouldn't be. Rihanna designed this line with inclusion in mind. That begins with skin tones but it must also involves accessibility. If her prices were too high, she would be alienating part of her fan base. She was very hands on with this whole project, she even hand picked the models. 

Launch party dress; photo from here

On her Facebook Live, which covered Fenty Beauty's launch party, when asked what was most important to her about creating her cosmetic line Rihanna said, "I wanted girls to feel included. I wanted all my friends to feel included." She goes on to talk about how her friends all talk about having a hard time finding something that works on their skin and she wanted to make sure that she had something for everyone. That social responsibility that Rihanna felt, a responsibility so many beauty brands negate, is why Fenty Beauty is calling itself "Beauty for all."

Swatch of Fenty Beauty's Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer from Harveynichols.com

 

Rihanna was asked if she had to pick one item from Fenty Beauty that everyone needed to have, what would she choose. She threw her head back and pressed her hands together, you could tell she didn't want to choose just one! She finally answered: Killa Watt. Her Freestyle Highlighters

Fenty Beauty isn't just liquid lipstick and liners. It is 40 shades of foundation, it a primer, powder and stick highlighters, it is tools, it is travel-friendly. It is was obvisouly designed by someone who knows makeup and is passionate about it. Crafted to bring something to the beauty industry and not just to reap the benefits of its name. 

Stand Out Products From Fenty Beauty

Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation; $34

Medium buildable coverage for all skin types, formulated with 'climate-adaptive technology that’s resistant to sweat and humidity.' Girl, I needed this is July!

Match Stix Shimmer Skinstick; $25

Made to be fun! Embrace a color you wouldn't typically wear as a highlight. At the Fenty Beauty launch party, Rihanna repeated said, "It's makeup, have fun. Play and don't be serious!" Her products 100% cruelty-free!

Heart went into this line! I can't wait to try some myself. Thank you, Fenty Beauty for remembering the importance of inclusion! It would have been easy to release 10 shades of foundation and call it a day but you went above and beyond! Good luck and I'm excited to see what else you come up with!

This Powder Leaves You Poreless Without Dimming Your Glow

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By: Amanda V.

Me being me, how could I not review Glossier's newest sensation. As a gal with dry combo skin, I avoid setting powders. I honestly think I had one my entire 29 years of living and that was early last year when I purchased Hourglass's Ambient lighting Powder in Dim Light. I personally think that Glossier's WOWDER is a better version of that powder. It will give you this blurred, poreless, glowing effect with a shade that adapts to your tone. Most settings powders will be described as "translucent" but the for someone my complexion and darker, it will look a little too light and not at all invisible. This powder is super lightweight and comfortable and super impossible to over do it and even if you do, it will not cake up, it's that damn sheer. This is a great for the sensitive, parched gals like myself who feel the need to mattify their dew once in a while without losing their glow. It lasts throughout my entire workday, just adding a touch up if going out for post work activities. With that being said, Although for all skin types, I'm not exactly sure how it would work on those that need to really control their oily skin type. 

The packaging is ace. I don't know how exactly they got the packaging to be mess-free but they did it. The powder doesn't release until you tap on the netted area in the center. LOVE!

You can purchase this Gem on Glossier's Website for $22!!! I kid you not, TWENTY TWO DOLLARS!!! THAT IS A STEAL!!! You can purchase the Wowder Duo That comes with the powder and a gorgeous metallic millennial pink Wowder brush for $35! 

You can click the link below for 10% off of your first purchase 

http://bff.glossier.com/f5DRe

 

 

You can match this powder to your Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint. My Skin Tint is in the shade "Dark" so I purchased Wowder in  Dark Deep. 

This Highlighter Will Give You A Fade Free Yoncé Glow That Will Last During an 8+ hours FaceTime Session

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By Amanda V.

Glow queen here, doing glow things... This MAKE UP FOR EVER Pro Fusion Highlighter in Golden is a stunning gel-powder formula will drive that golden summer glow into the fall. I have not stopped using it these past couple of weeks. I love that the glow does NOT contain major chunks of glitter and glides on leaving a soft luminescent, heavenly glow onto the skin. This highlighter is talc-free (yes lawd) and is super seamless in texture and a smooth and silk like finish. It was comfortable to wear even on a hot humid day! 

What is major about this highlighter is that you can see my beam from a mile away at every turn of my head and it lasts more than 8 hours for me. It stood glowing on my face from about 3pm - 12am while on FaceTime with my Best Friend. It didn't budge until I wiped it off before I went to sleep. That glowing longevity is what I live for y'all!!!

The golden shade is the most flattering and will work amazing on all skin tones especially medium to dark. 

The MUFE Pro Light Fusion Highlighter is available in 2 shades, The Golden shade from this review as well as a light golden pink that would be even more flattering on the fairer skin tones. You can purchase this incredible product for $39 at Sephora Stores, Sephora.com and MakeUpForEver.com

Your hair has never been this clean before, R+Co's Oblivion will wipe out all!!

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By: Amanda V.

Long story short, I have had so many hair mishaps that I am extremely picky with what I use on my hair. My scalp is extremely sensitive and can be irritated easily and my hair is more on the dry, unruly side. Most of the summer i have been leaving my hair in its natural curly state but during the month of August I've dealt with a few blowouts and that lead to product buildup (thanks to dry texturizing spray and massive amounts of dry shampoo) which lead to an irritated scalp. Even after a regular triple wash my hair never felt clean. I recently took a walk to my local Bluemercury to invest in a new scalp scrub by one of my favorite brands, R+Co but sadly it was already sold out. Since I didn't want to leave the store empty handed, I decided on getting their OBLIVION clarifying shampoo and conditioner. This just so happened to be the best purchase decision i have made in a very long time. 

Keep in mind that when I used this on my hair I had a week old blowout with tons of product buildup and reside from finishing creme, dry shampoo, dry texturizing spray, hairspray as well as the natural oil my scalp produces... GROSS, I know. Even during the summer the chlorine from the pool and hard water from my shower head can lead to build up but after a triple wash with this shampoo my scalp was squeaky clean I mean C L E A N!! Not stripped completely from moisture but stripped from all of the buildup and residue from products and pool sessions. The lather was so comfortable and soothing which I think was due in major part to the ingredients like coconut oil, rosemary leaf extract, witch hazel and tea tree oil. My hair didn't feel like a parched brillo pad at all. It feels like a Detox but for my hair. I feel like my scalp has received a brand new lease on life. The restorative gel conditioner serves as the perfect companion to make this one powerful duo. This conditioner is an oil-in-gel hybrid that hydrates your hair while incorporating nutrients back into it. About 80% of this conditioner is made up of Coconut, Almond, Moringa Seed and Peach Kernal Oils but in a gel form to attach to the strands better. Although it won't lather like your average creamy conditioner, which might turn some people off, but it gets the job done perfectly and my hair is left moisturized and hydrated with superb shine. When would a basic clarifying product leave your hair like this? Never!! At least not that I know of. This lightweight conditioner left my normally dry, and kinda thin hair frizz-free and shiny without any weigh down. Also While Blowdrying my hair it smelled fresh and like the subtle scent on this shampoo and conditioner, THAT'S HOW YOU KNOW THIS CLEANSING DUO LEFT MY HAIR AND SCALP CLEAN AF! I'm 3 days into my blowout and my scalp feels great and my hair still smells clean. It feels so good to finally touch my scalp and not get grossed out. 

The vegan and cruelty-free Oblivion duo is also gentle and mild enough for daily use which is a major plus to those with parched hair like mine. 

R+Co's Oblivion Duo is smaller than the other shampoos and conditioners, Both are 6oz rather than 8oz like the rest of their line. The shampoo retails for $24 and the conditioner retails for about $25. These are worth the splurge for me and I and it to be a worthy investment, whether you just purchase the shampoo or both. You won't realize how clean your hair can actually get until you use this. Totally recommend this duo for the dry, frizzy and thin haired babes. 

Can be purchased at Bluemercury.com and Bluemercury stores as well as RandCo.com and Birchbox.com.

B. Scopes September 2017

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Virgo August 23 – September 22

Full Virgo B. Scopes Here

Libra

Milk Makeup
Tattoo Stamp; $12

Shea Moisture
Peace Rose Oils Complex Nourish & Silken Treatment Masque w/Date Palm & Camellia Extract; $3.49

BECCA
Liquid Crystal Glow Gloss; $22

Scorpio

LANCER
Caviar Lime Acid Peel; $90

CINEMA SECRETS
Ultimate Eye Shadow 5-in-1 PRO Palette Chroma Collection; $40

FORM
Polish. Pomade; $26

Sagittarius

MILK MAKEUP
Ubame Mascara; $24

KAT VON D
Lock-It Concealer; $25

Capricorn

KEVYN AUCOIN
The Loose Powder Brush;  $78

BLACK UP
Matifying Tinted Moisturizer; $39.50

TATCHA
Indigo Soothing Rice Enzyme Powder; $65

Aquarius

L'Oreal
TrueMatch Lumi; $12.99

MADAM C.J. WALKER BEAUTY CULTURE
Dream Come True Wonderful Deep Conditioning Masque; $32

KIEHL'S SINCE 1851
Blue Herbal Spot Treatment; $18

Pisces

MARC JACOBS BEAUTY
Eye-Conic Multi-Finish Eyeshadow Palette; $49

VERB
Sea Spray; $14

TOM FORD
Cream Color For Eyes; $46

Aries

BENEFIT COSMETICS
’Hello Flawless!’ Powder Foundation; $34

NATASHA DENONA
Lip Color Shiny; $24

KAT VON D
Lock-It Concealer Crème; $26

Taurus

CLARINS
Multi-Active Night Cream - Normal to Combination Skin; $57

RMS BEAUTY
Signature Set Pop Collection; $44

CIATÉ LONDON
Liquid Chrome; $18

Gemini

SURRATT BEAUTY
Prismatique Eyes; $38

TARTE
Smooth Operator Amazonian Clay Tinted Pressed Finishing Powder; $34

NATASHA DENONA
Blush Duo; $38

Cancer

NARS
Powermatte Lip Pigment; $26

PETER THOMAS ROTH
Skin to Die For™ No- Filter Mattifying Primer & Complexion Perfector; $28

WANDER BEAUTY
Unlashed Volume & Curl Mascara; $24

Leo

BEAUTYBLENDER
beautyblender swirl; $20

MAISON MARGIELA
’REPLICA’ Beach Walk Dry Body Oil; $60

URBAN DECAY
Naked Heat Palette; $54

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Beauty Horoscope: Virgo

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Virgo (August 23 - September 22)

Virgo, a perfectionist to a fault. Nothing excites a Virgo beauty lover like finding a more practical way to store their collection of blushes. #JustVirgoThings. Your aesthetic is stimulated by both minimalist cleanliness and the chaos of a garden. According to Elle, based on looks from Fall 2017 fashion shows, a makeup trend to keep on your radar is a graphic look. Graphic looks can strike a perfect balance for Virgo. A clean line across the eyelid that is slightly where no one expects it to be is both minimalist and chaotic. Virgos are tagged with blushing sweet innocence but a bold graphic liner reminds admirers and haters alike of the true strength and courage it takes to be so peaceful.

 

Top Beauty Picks For Virgo

Trend: Graphic

Skincare

Clinique
Pep Start Double Bubble Purifying Mask; $24.50

REN
Flash Defence Anti-Pollution Mist; $38

Koh Gen Do
Gommage Gel; $45

SheaMoisture
Beauty Hack 100% Pure Sunflower Oil; $9.99

Lush
Sunnyside bubble bar; $11.95

Sisly - Paris
Gentle Eye + Lip Makeup Remover; $77

Algenist
Genius Liquid Collagen; $115

PHYTO
Phytoplage Protective Sun Oil; $30

GLAMGLOW
BUBBLESHEET™ Oxygenating Deep Cleanse Mask; $9

Fresh Beauty
Fresh Life Body Oil; $48

Kiehl's
Daily Reviving Concentrate; $46

The Body Shop
Oils of Life Sleeping Cream Mask; $39

Beauty

Dose of Colors
The Girls Palette; $28 (pic)

Em Cosmetics
Matte Gel Liner; $15

Colourpop
Super Shock Highlighter in Highly Waisted; $8

Estee Lauder
Set + Refresh Perfecting Makeup Mist; $36

Winky Lux
Whipped Cream Primer; $19

Charlotte Tilbury
Cheek to Chic; $40

SEPHORA COLLECTION
MOSCHINO + SEPHORA Bear Eyeshadow Palette; $48

Hourglass
Ambient® Lighting Powder; $46

The Lip Bar
Lip Gloss in Basic Bish; $14

Dose of Colors
Eyedeal Duo in Maple; $25

YSL
All Hours Concealer; $34

Smashbox
Photo Finish Primerizer; $42

Nail Color: Grey

Floss Gloss
Dimepiece; $8

Zoya
London PixieDust: $10

Jamberry
Icebreaker Nail Wrap; $15

Etsy
Hand painted Nail Art; $34.95+

Etsy
Matte Dark Grey Swarovski Crystal Accent Press On Nails; $17

Etsy
Marble and Matte Gray Press On Nails; $15+

Etsy
Barely There Gray Lola Nail Wraps; $8

Art For Virgo

Virgo
by Jonquelart

Books
by Carlos ARL

Meetpepperb Birthday Shout Out!!!

Thank you Danyelle!!!

Content By Danyelle

Info on Virgo from here
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Previous Zodiac: LEO

ON MY RADAR: PAT MCGRATH LABS UPCOMING UNLIMITED COLLECTION IS TO DIE FOR!!!

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By Amanda V.

The beauty industry's fairy godmother, Pat McGrath has done it again, this time not with dazzling glitter lips or holy halo highlights but with PALETTES! Yes, that's right, P A L E T T E S! Not 1, not 2 but 3 that will be PERMANENT!!! Hallelujah!!! Can you hear me screaming in your ear? 

The MOTHERSHIP Palettes, are the centerpieces of her first ever upcoming Unlimited Collection. Each stunningly fashion forward palette includes 10 luxurious pressed powders that are gorgeously packed with powerfully pigmented, glimmering metals, both bold and neutral along with rich mattes. Each set is going to be like getting a glimpse through the iconic makeup artist's 25 year career that shook the beauty and fashion worldthrough her editorial work, global runways and the red carpet. 

I think it is AMAZING as well as humbling that Pat herself, being a fan of art beyond beauty, found mega talented young artists on Social Media to work with her on the packaging of her new Pat McGrath Labs collection. 

Mothership I: Subliminal

Mothership II: Sublime

Mothership III: Submersive. 

All of us at MeetPepperB.com love and admire Mother Pat and we are so excited for this Collection to launch on PatMcgrath.com in September and at Sephora.com and select Sephora stores in October. Each palette will retail for $125.

 

... and not only is mother releasing the 3 stunning palettes, but there will also be LuxeTrance lipsticks added to the collection along with the MatteTrance lipsticks that she released earlier this summer as well as Dark Star Mascara, PermaGel Ultra Glide Eyeliners and Lip Pencils!!! I'm excitedly shaking as I type this, honestly. 

Which Mothership palette from the Pat McGrath Labs Unlimited Collection is on your wish list?