The Hoard Gazette

The rage is on for the new line of MAC cosmetics, Fafi.
A fantastic approach to the female-centric psyche and streetstyle chic makeup look.

For tips, looks & information to this range
http://www.temptalia.com/mac-cosmetics-fafi-for-mac-swatches
http://www.temptalia.com/mac-cosmetics-fafi-for-mac-review

Labels: beauty and makeup

According to product tests results, October 11 2007 by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics:

More than half of 33 brand‐name lipsticks (61%) contained detectable levels of lead

Among the top brands testing positive for lead were:
• L’Oreal Colour Riche “True Red” – 0.65 ppm
• L’Oreal Colour Riche “Classic Wine” – 0.58 ppm
• Cover Girl Incredifull Lipcolor “Maximum Red” – 0.56 ppm
• Christian Dior Addict “Positive Red” – 0.21 ppm




Health Hazards
Exposure to lead can cause:
Learning, language and behavioral problems- lowered IQ, impulsiveness, reduced school performance, increased aggression, seizures and brain damage, anemia, and, after long exposure, damage to the kidneys.

miscarriage, reduced fertility in both men and women, hormonal changes, menstrual irregularities and delays in the onset of puberty in girls.

Pregnant women and young children exposed to lead are particularly vulnerable. Lead easily crosses the placenta and enters the fetal brain, where it interferes with normal development.


A quick list of lipsticks with grossly high amounts of lead:

Lipsticks with lead levels higher than 0.1 ppm
Maybelline NY Moisture Extreme Scarlet Simmer 0.11 LʹOreal CT 08/27/07
Cover Girl Incredifull Lipcolor Maximum Red 0.12 P & G CA 08/23/07
Peacekeeper Paint Me Compassionate 0.12 Peacekeeper MA 08/27/07
Maybelline NY Moisture Extreme Midnight Red 0.18 LʹOreal MN 08/26/07
Maybelline NY Moisture Extreme Cocoa Plum 0.19 LʹOreal CA 08/23/07
Dior Addict Positive Red 0.21 LVMH CA 08/23/07
Cover Girl Continuous Color Cherry Brandy 0.28 P & G CA 08/23/07
LʹOreal Colour Riche True Red 0.50 LʹOreal MN 08/26/07
Cover Girl Incredifull Lipcolor Maximum Red 0.56 P & G MN 08/26/07
LʹOreal Colour Riche Classic Wine 0.58 LʹOreal CT 08/27/07
LʹOreal Colour Riche True Red 0.65 LʹOreal CA 08/23/07


For a copy of more extensive products and information of toxic lipsticks, view this report by: Safe Cosmetics http://www.safecosmetics.org/document.cfm?documentID=107

Usatoday Online

Labels: beauty and makeup, style tips, trivia

Never passe, smokey eye makeup has been a staple classic for awhile now.

But wait a minute, it didn't just come about this decade.

History
Some say that it has been around for ages in what is known as kohl makeup with origins from the Indian culture and far back into the Bronze age.

It was already used in the early 90s period.

And most probably it made its way into the mainstream having been fueled by cosmetics companies' fat ad budgets in magazine spreads and influencing hot girls (opinion leaders) and stylists altogether.


Top: Cindy Crawford in her heydays in the 90s.

I wouldn't call it a revival of the past, as I do believe, that sometimes the mainstream does take its time in adopting a trend.

Whatever it is, its certainly a good thing (unlike those red skinnies which could have really been done away for good)

Why?
Anyhow, I shan't bore you with a debate. Here's one of my fav makeup looks on girls.
Never fails to evoke a sultry, sexy look. And Men love it.

I think the reason being it actually looks like a "morning-after, slept-in" look, I agree.
And Men love that.

How
So anyways here's the how. An example from Amy B.



Here's how you should look:

Above: my favorite Dior ads. Irresistably sexy

And how you shouldn't:

Above:Not recommended for girls and guys that put on makeup

Labels: beauty and makeup

Just for the occasion of Valentine's Day, thought I'd like to share some very useful tips.

I like her makeup tips, very detailed with product introduction.
And best of all, she's fine example of effective makeup beautification.

Which is what makeup is supposed to be!

Labels: beauty and makeup

We like it fast & furious (effective).

With Patience as a diminishing virtue in our contemporary society, we want things in an instant. Noodles, cars, cash, love.

The pursuit of instant gratification has now taken its course on make-up.


Yes. MAKE UP.

In the form of instant eye shadow kits. These press-on eye shadow kits allow instant application of professionally created eye-shadow designs without applicators or mess. And yes, without the usual amount of time or skill, for that matter.

They retail between 18-30USD in kits consisting of several colors/looks.

Australian company - Majic Beauty
USA company - Color On Professional

Labels: beauty and makeup