Feed You Skin What You Feed Your Body

Natural, organic products is all the hype these days. We've always been a fan so we're happy that the rest of the beauty industry is taking notice and catching on.
We've just discovered a great, new organic skincare company. Juice Organics is not only made up of certified organic ingredients, it also has a patent-pending organic juice base. What does this mean, you ask? They say, "All other skincare products use water as a base. Juice Organics uses an organic juice base formula naturally rich in potent antioxidants, essential vitamins, vital phytonutrients and powerful hydroxy acids." Basically, you're drenching your face with the same juices and antioxidants that you drink to give your body the proper vitamins and minerals!
The product system works like this:
STEP 1: Cleanse
STEP 2: Treat
STEP 3: Moisturize
It's really as simple as three steps!
There are 2 seperate types of treatments - nourishing for dry, depleted skin and brightening for oily skin.
I've been using the brightening products for a couple of days now, and not only has my skin stayed break-out free, but it actually looks nourished, revitalized and happy! I've even told friends to start using asap as the products are so amazing AND well-priced (9 dollars for a cleanser, 15 dollars for a moisturizer).
I feel like my face just ate a vitamin-enriched meal!!! Well, it sort of did!
The products are also toxin-free, 100% vegetarian and not tested on animals!
So, if you're looking for a new skin care regimine (I mean, what beauty whore isn't?), try the juice organic products... I'm quite certain that your skin will thank-you!

LAST CHANCE!!!

To help us decide the BEST OF SUMMER 2007!
We will post the results tomorrow, September 1st!!!
Here are the categories:

BEST OF LIPS - GLOSS, STICK AND STAIN
BEST OF BRONZERS
BEST OF EYE SHADOWS
BEST OF MOISTURIZER WITH SPF
BEST OF TINTED MOISTURIZER
BEST OF AFTER-SUN BODY LOTION
BEST OF BODY EXFOLIATOR
BEST OF SHAMPOO
BEST OF DEEP CONDITIONER
BEST OF SPRAYS FOR HAIR (SPF'S, WAVE SPRAYS, DETANGLERS)
BEST OF SCENTS

Celeb News and Reviews

***Kate Moss launches KATE fragrance... As for her newly resurrected relationship with coco face, Pete Doherty, well, we are appalled (and actually may not even buy the perfume just so that we do not put drug money into her already over-abundant pocket!)

***Lancome Cosmetics has teamed with Rag & Bone designers to create the Carbon Free T-shirts that retail for a whopping $50.00! All proceeds will go to carbonfund.org. Parisian super store, Colette, will sell the limited edition tee's. Lancome spokes-chick, Shalom Harlow (you remember the 90's supermodel) models. (Girl on the far right of the pic is Isabella Rossellini's daughter... she's cute! We likey...)

***Hero's star, Ali Larter has decided to go "real" for the Emmy's (in conjunction with Dove Hair Care that will follow her journey). In other words, Dove Hair Care is giving her a shitload of money to pretend to do her own hair so that real people will look at her and be like, she's so pretty... I want hair like that too." Then go out and buy the Dove products! (I've tried them--- they're good and affordable but it's not like they make your hair curl when it's straight...)


Have a piece of juicy celeb beauty-related news? Tell us and we'll post it! Email, beautybanter@gmail.com

The Greeks make me feel like a Goddess

One of my favorite beauty products is a little thing called lotion... I just love it!
I slather my hands, elbows, feet and knees at least 10 times a day. And I love thick, souffle-type lotions that have a subtle yet fresh aroma. I'm into vanillas, coconuts, avocados (although I'm not quite sure how an avocado is really supposed to smell - it seems like a pretty odorless fruit!), anything that isn't too perfumed.

My current fave is Korres's Body Butters! They come in four delightful scents - Fig, Guava (my favorite), yogurt and quince - and a splendid pump (I just love products in pumps!) It's not light like most lotions, this moisturizer is heavy duty - it's like a butter but one that pumps easily...

Loving it!

September is....

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. And although this might now effect we women, per say, it can effect the men that we love and cherish.

This just in:

"Anthony Logistics for Men is excited to introduce a limited edition super-sized (32 oz) Sea Salt Body Scrub created to support the fight against Prostate Cancer.

Tony Sosnick, the founder of Anthony Logistics, has made Prostate Cancer Awareness his cause since launching the brand in 2000, and has become a vocal advocate, encouraging the men that he meets giving skincare consultations all over the country to get PSA tests.

100% OF THE PROCEEDS from the sale of this product will be donated to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City for Prostate Cancer Research program.

The 32 oz pump is adorned with the fight against Prostate Cancer’s Blue Ribbon, further highlighting Anthony Logistics for Men’s support and involvement with Prostate Cancer Research.

The Sea Salt Body Scrub is an Anthony Logistics favorite-- sea salt exfoliates, sea kelp extract nourishes, aloe vera gel soothes, nutmeg oil tones, vitamin C nourishes.

Price: $32.00, Available online September 1st at www.anthony.com"

I urge each and every beauty whore to buy at least 1 BOTTLE for a man that you hold dear. Not only will you be helping by giving back (and as you know, we at beauty banter, LOVE a company that fights a cause!), you will also be helping to turn your man more metro... as in metrosexual! And every man deserves some special one-on-one beauty time!!!

Thanks again to anthony logistics for taking initiative... hopefully, more men's lines will follow in their ginormous footsteps!

WEEKLY MUST-HAVE

What a great way to start off the week, but with a WEEKLY MUST-HAVE!

I don't know about everywhere else in the world, but LA weather has been acting crazzzy... (I'd be an idiot not to assume that it has somehting to do with global warming). It actually rained yesterday and the day before! There's no RAIN in AUGUST... not in LOS ANGELES... come on, weather man!

With the fickle weather comes the fickle skin... one minute it's hydrated and shining, the next it's dry and flakey.

So, I decided to try my brand new Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Plump Perfect Firming Body Souffle. It's a whipped body cream so thick and luscious that even the driest of skin will feel quenched! This cream was designed with anti-aging benefits in mind... not only does it even out skin tone, it also softens the rough spots like feet and elbows, virtually "plumping" your skin with a moisturizing barrier.

The ceramide plumping cream also comes in a facial moisturizer with SPF 30... that'll be next week :)

MAC ATTACKS YET AGAIN... PART DEUX!

The second MAC collection to launch on this glorious summer afternoon is...

BLUESTORM

As we've posted before, blue is the new Fall hue. Bluestorm by MAC is entirely dedicated to that intense, bold blue and purple statement (silvers and plums as well). If you think you're not a blue type of gal, think again... this collection has something for everyone!

"On Fall's horizon, a storm of hues: stratus blues, overcast greys...a thunderclap of shades so intense, your eye becomes the heart of the storm. For lips: light-filled bolts of silver, dusky pink and plums."

With 3 new lipglasses in silver and grape frosts, 5 new eyeshadows in every shade of blue and purple under the rainbow, 2 new kohl eye liners, 2 new nail lacquers (gunmetal grey is to die!!!) and a zoom lash mascara in Zoom black, Fall is all about the dramatics!

I haven't had much of a chance to play around with this collection, but from the looks of it, I'm crazy for the kohl eye pencils - Feline in rich black and Mystery in rich black with green and teal pearl - and the nail polishes! The darker the better!

CLICK HERE to view the entire collection!

MAC ATTACKS YET AGAIN

Two new MAC collections hit stores today! This is cause for celebration... at the very least, casue to get all glammed out and hit the town!

Both collections are for Fall and both were developed backstage at the Spring runway shows by the most competant, creative and artistic MAC make-up artists!

MAC SMOKE SIGNALS is a combination of blues, greys and aubergines with nude lips. With 5 new lipsticks, 4 new lipglasses, 2 new eye shadow quartets, 2 new kohl eye liners, 2 new powder blushes, 3 new pigments and 2 new nail lacquers, this collection screams FALL! Dark, smokey eyes, barely there lips and bold nails...

The inspiration is, "about the seductive nature of make-up. This collection brings to mind sitting in a club, listening to great music, with smoke all around you and the intrigue and glamour that it evokes."

Loving it... (Note to MAC: you can't really smoke in any clubs anymore - not even in London!)

By far, my favorite part of this collection is the EYE SHADOW X4. "A smoking quad of four warmed-over neutrals that at its deepest starts with a rich, dark black. Features three limited edition shades: Next to Nothing, Smoking, and Showstopper, complemented by Satin Taupe."
US$36.00

(I'm literally OBSESSED with the black shadow infused with gold specks... it is GORGE!)

I'm also having great fun with the nude lippies - creamy beiges, pinks and golds.

CLICK HERE to view the entire collection and place your order!

And remember, take pics wearing your MAC, email them to beautybanter@gmail.com and enter to win some exciting beauty goodies!!!!

P.S. CLICK HERE to view different looks you can create at home with this collection!

P.S. I am a RED kisser

This is SO fun!

You MUST MUST MUST try it!!

Your Kiss is Red

You are intense about kissing but easily distracted. You kiss for attention, power, and passion. It doesn't take a lot for you to want to kiss someone. If you see a kissing opportunity, you always go for it! Kissing Type: Kissaholic (admit it!) People See Your Kisses as: Seductive You Kiss Best With: An Orange Kisser Stay away from: A Blue Kisser

What Color Is Your Kiss?

***Click on the above link to take the quiz - literally takes 1 minute - and find out what kind of a kisser you are... Then tell us by leaving a comment!
Note to others: I am looking for an ORANGE kisser!!!***

Sentir Ou Ne Pas Sentir...

I love the french language. It's so... sexy. I also love the French parfumerie, Sud Pacifique. It's so... delicious. Their Vanille line is by far my favorite!

Basically, the company starts with a vanilla base and then fuses in another note. Vanilla and apricot, vanilla and pineapple, vanilla and peach... you get the point (14 luscious combos to choose from!). But what I love (besides the strong and bold scent of vanilla) is the light, breezy aroma that lingers on your body. It's not heavy like most perfumes, nor does it feel thick or overwhelming. The Vanille's are sort of erotic and enticing... just enough to leave you wanting more!

My scent of choice: The Vanille Coco; a pleasant mixture of... what else... vanilla and coco! It's richer then the vanilla and citrus based scents and muskier then the vanilla and apricot (a long-time favorite), but it has a sort-of Autumn feel to it (and considering summer is almost over, I'm investigating my fall scent of choice). It makes me feel like I wanna curl up with a great man and a nice bottle of wine and recite poetry... or whatever you do with a hot piece of male ass (I've practically forgotten... it's been THAT long!!!)!

Words Of Wisdom

Question?
What comes out of a sponge when you apply pressure?

Answer!
Whatever you put into it!

Note to Self: The sponge is your brain...

Words of wisdom from, Think Think Think and Think Again by J. Sakiya Sandifer

I keep this quote on my desk... I find it tres tres uplifting....

Got a favorite quote? Let us know! Cause after all, there's nothing more beautiful then intelligence!

A Very ORGANIC Poll...

100% Organic

I've been wanting to do an organic post for awhile now - I was going to wait until Earth Day, but hey, going organic isn't just a trend, it's become a way of life. And now, more then ever, hundreds of companies are realizing just this.

Thanks to my incredibly well-informed fellow beauty whore and recent organic enthusiast, Alex Asher Sears, for her astute knowledge and constant testing of the best organic products on the market!

Here are Alex's recommendations:

www.ethoshealth.info
ETHOS CLARIFYING LOTION
This Austrailian brand will start selling online to the US soon. For now, try Amazon or int'l sellers. The name is a bit misleading as it's actually a spray. Refreshing and toning.
From site:
"Ethos is: 100% free from: artificial colourings, artificial fragrance, mineral oils, parabens, sulphates, Hypo allergenic, pH balanced, Not tested on animals, No animal content."

www.korres.com
Korres Camelia Milk conditioner
I love all things Korres but particularly their conditioners. Never heavy, always nourishing.

www.californiababy.com or at Whole Foods and now Target
California Baby® Super Sensitive™ Shampoo & Bodywash
This is my favorite. Created for "babies, kids and sensitive adults" this shampoo is safe for chemically treated hair, soft on sensitive scalps and not only makes a great body wash it also is a non-drying face wash!

California Baby® I Love You™ Aromatherapy Bubble Bath
This bubble bath smells lovely and won't dry out your skin.
From site:
"No fragrance, scent masking agents, clear formula chemicals, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, or DEA."

www.methodhome.com - or available at Target
METHOD bloq shave cream - eternal optimist | citron leaf
I am fussy about shaving creams as I am something of a pro at cutting myself while shaving. But this lotion is incredibly moisturizing and I have been nick-free.

Method bloq body wash
Also good. I think I'm just a sucker for cool packaging.

www.purenecessities.net
Pure Necessities Shea Butter Hand Foot Balms
My aunt turned me onto this local line a year ago and I fell in love with their shea butter. Smells fabulous and keeps my feet sandal ready year round. This company sells online but has a store in Westlake Village.

www.drhauschka.com and other sites but I generally get mine at Whole Foods.
Dr. Hauschka
Rose Day Cream
For dry, sensitive or mature skin
-I have to credit my grandmother for this one. She's been devoted for years and buys three or four tubes at a time. I use it in winter when my skin needs more moisture. They've just released a lighter version which I may switch to.

Dr. Hauschka Translucent Bronze Concentrate
Add a dab of moisturizer or sunscreen for a subtle glow that looks natural. I thought a good bronzer would be a hard find but this is fabulous. I'm very fair but it's ideal for all skin types.

www.juiceorganics.com - drugstore find
Juice Organics Apple Exfoliating Peel - once a week for soft skin. This surprised me because I thought the stronger stuff I used would be hard to replace.
Juice Organics DAILY NOURISHING MOISTURIZER - I use this after the exfoliating peel as well.

Weleda Calendula Baby Cream
Makes a great face cream for adults with sensitive skin. Also worth checking out is their Skin Food for something a little more emollient.

Rosebud Salve isn't an organic but it's ingredient list rates low in toxicity with the environmental working group. It's not perfect but close. A good reminder that using the EWG's www.cosmeticsdatabase.com (to read more about the cosmetic database, CLICK HERE) is helpful in choosing the best products. I'm searching now for a great organic mascara. And since I pretty much think the world of mascara, this will be interesting....

Thanks to Alex for these incredible organic finds... I, for one, can't wait to try them out!

And remember, organic is better for you and better for the environment! No toxins, no animal testing and no synthetic ingredients!

What are your favorite organic products? Leave a comment in the comment box below!

(above picture taken by Alex Asher Sears)

Hair, Hair and More Hair!!!

Beauty 101 Presents: Fall Hair!

Have a listen!





What's your fall hair style of choice?

Morning Poll!

Subject: Menacing hair (down there) everywhere

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO...

HAPPY 49TH TO THE MATERIAL GIRL AND QUINTESSENTIAL BEAUTY WHORE!!!

Ouchless Waxing... AT HOME!

The coolest thing just arrived at my house... my very own professional waxing system!

If you've ever waxed, then you know what a pain in the ass (no pun intended) the task is. And if you haven't, then just imagine hot wax being smeared over sensitvie areas like your upper lips, eyebrows or bikini line, then RIPPED off with the force of an avalanche. The things we do for beauty...

Hair on your head is awesome. Hair in practically every other place on your body is brutal. So, we must get rid of it! And now we can, without leaving the comfort of our own home!!!

The Completely Bare Wax Works Kit is not only convenient, it's also necessary. Just think, you've got a hot date in less then an hour... no time to rush to your overcrowded waxer's office, but that upper lip hair is less then attractive... what to do? What to do?

Plug in the wax works wax heater, take out a spatula, smear some wax over your upper lip, pull it off and... voila! You're hair free (and much more kissable!)

The kit includes:
Completely Bare Ouchless Professional Wax
A Professional Wax Heater
Wax Strips
Completely Smooth, Completely Bare's 2-in-1 Moisturizer and Hair Inhibitor
Instructional DVD

AND, if you live in the New York area, you can actually attend waxing classes with your kit! Wax works classes are offered every Sunday at Completely Bare Downtown - 103 Fifth Avenue!

To buy the kit, CLICK HERE!

Happy Waxing!

WE STILL NEED YOU...

My fellow beauty whores, you've been divine... those who have so generously given us their summer 2007 picks are tres fab, those that haven't are... well, less then fab.

Please, help us decide the BEST OF SUMMER 2007! We will post the results on September 1st... so, get typing, hotties!

Here are the categories:

BEST OF LIPS - GLOSS, STICK AND STAIN
BEST OF BRONZERS
BEST OF EYE SHADOWS
BEST OF MOISTURIZER WITH SPF
BEST OF TINTED MOISTURIZER
BEST OF AFTER-SUN BODY LOTION
BEST OF BODY EXFOLIATOR
BEST OF SHAMPOO
BEST OF DEEP CONDITIONER
BEST OF SPRAYS FOR HAIR (SPF'S, WAVE SPRAYS, DETANGLERS)
BEST OF SCENTS


So PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE, tell us your favorites (by leaving a comment in the comment box below)!!!

Stay BEAUTY-FULL!!!

Decadence leads to Beauty...

Can you believe that summer is almost over? Get ready for short days, long nights, brisk breezes and NEW FALL COLLECTIONS!!!

Here is a peak at Smashbox's Fall 2007 Collection, Decadence.

Where to begin? We ADORE this collection - all of it - from the colors, to the products, to the chrome casing, to the brushes! Ah, those make-up brushes - 7 glamorous, all-purpose, professional brushes that are just like magic with your make-up. If you ask for one girft this year, ask for this brush set. I am telling you, it will change the way you apply your make-up. I'm in love, what can I say.

Anyway, lets get to the colors! Ah, the colors! Rich with a hint of shimmer, beautiful pinkish berry glosses, a golden blush, 2 sets of triple eye shadows and a wet cream black liner infused with specs of gold and silver.

The Products:
DECADENCE BLUSH - Ecstacy - Warm Gold
DECADENCE EYE SHADOW TRIOS - Indulgence - Shimmery champagne, Slate, Graphite
DECADENCE EYE SHADOW TRIOS - Opulence - Shimmery cream, Copper, Chocolate brown
DECADENCE JET SET WATERPROOF EYE LINER - Lust - Black with gold and silver flecks
DECADENCE LIP ENHANCING GLOSS - Vixen - Sheer deep berry
DECADENCE PHOTO FINISH LIP LUXE - Socialite - Sandwash pink lipstick & Shimmery nude gloss
VANITY BRUSH COLLECTION - 7 full-sized professional chrome brushes in a faux fur brush roll

And here's a make-up tip from Samshbox Makeup artist Lori Taylor on how to apply the jet-set liner: "Jet-set gel liner applied with the #21 in the inner rim can pump up any look and add dimension to the inner eye. Followed with a thick coat of black mascara."

To view the entire collection and place your order, CLICK HERE.

In the meantime, we're gonna play with our products and hopefully have some pics to post!

What's your FAVORITE Smashbox product? Tell us in the comment box below!

WEEKLY MUST-HAVE

Soap is harsh for our skin, we know that, that's why companies have come out with soap-free cleansers. But how about our hands? Don't our hands deserve the same TLC as our face and body?

Well, the uber chemists over at C.O. Bigelow believe just that. They've created a soap-free hand cleanser that cleans and conditions without stripping your hands of their natural oils.

C.O. Bigelow
Chapped Hands Cleanser is a must-have for anyone who suffers from dry hands, nails, cuticles... and everyone who wants to look hip and avant-garde ("Where's your hand soap?" "Oh, it's in the jar!")

A word (or several...) from the company:

You're in good hands with our richly textured, emollient, soap-free cleanser. We've combined ultra skin-conditioning aloe and moisturizing jojoba oil to thoroughly cleanse and soothe rough, dry chapped hands without harsh detergents. This highly moisturizing cleanser will liquefy on contact with the skin, helping hands feel soft, smooth and protected all day.

We love our new hand soap-free cleanser! And it looks so cutting edge perched atop our sink!

WEEKEND POLL

Take a minute to let us know what you think...

Beauty 101

Friends and Fellow Beauty Whores!

Here is a new feature that will be available on a weekly basis. It's a beauty 101 live chat where you can hear me talk about all things beauty!

On todays show, the topic of conversation is:

What Is Beauty To Me?

Have a listen, and let us know what beauty is to YOU! Leave a comment in the comment box!

The Blues...

Today's been a rather dull day thus far. Woke up to "that time of month" and a nice little pimple on my chin (just in case the bed-ridden cramps wasn't enough of an indicator...).

So, I've decided that if I were a color, today I'd be blue!

MAC Cosmetics has come out with yet another new product! Painterly are pots of cream eye shadows. Available in 12 bold colors, Painterly hits MAC counters nationwide this month but will stay a part of the permanent collection.

What the heck is painterly, you ask?
Straight from the mouths of the MAC genius's, "A highly pigmented eye colour that goes on creamy but dries to an intense, vibrant finish. The next generation of a popular M·A·C formula, Paint Pots maintains all the intense traits of its inspiration. Long-wearing, colourfast. Creates seamless coverage without weight or caking. Blends smoothly over the lids. Cream-based, can be mixed with M·A·C shadows and liners."

How do you wear painterly, you ask?
Well, Senior MAC make-up artist, Fatima Thomas says this to beauty banter:
"Paint Pots, being creamy, are best applied with a firm, flat brush like
MAC's #252. Start by loading the brush with a small amount of product,
blend it on the lid starting at the lash line, moving up and out. Or use
Paint Pot as a liner using the #266 brush. I love using them as a base
for powder shadows as well."

Deleft, a deep teal frost with gold pearl, is the perfect blue that I've been craving!!!

I'm gonna try it tonight and have pics up tomorrow!

Until then, check out the entire new Painterly line by CLICKING HERE. The colors are brazilliant!

CLICK HERE to find out how to wear blue eyeshadow without looking like you have a black eye!

"I Have to Have it"

Check out glam icon Sarah Jessica Parker's new commercial for her newest fragrance, Covet.




The commercial rocks, but how's the perfume? Anyone tested it???

Check out this thorough write-up of the perfume from expert perfume blogger, The Scented Salamander. CLICK HERE

Nails with a Purpose

Breast Cancer Awareness Month might not be until October, but that doesn't mean that the problem doesn't exist just because it's August.

We, at beauty banter, love a company that gives back. Our most recent find, Nubar Nails is dedicated to helping find a cure for breast cancer.

Their most recent nail package, Collection for the Cure for 2008, will donate 10% of the retail price of $28.00 to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Cancer Treatment Research Foundation and the City of Hope.

What They Say:
"Nubar offers products that are free of harmful ingredients such as; Toluene, Formaldehyde or DBP (Phthalate). Your purchase is a commitment to help support education, outreach, research and all of our critical programs throughout the country."

This convenient collection offers 2 pink shades, Pink Cami and Je’Taime, a foundation base coat and Diamont Seal & Shine.

Just think, nails with a purpose... other then being well manicured! WE LOVE IT!

Beauty Banter on Angel Lust!!!

Check out this great write-up that my girl Kristen wrote on her blog, www.angellustpr.blogspot.com

Her blog is the coolest! "Dedicated to the creative ambitious talent out there with no cash to afford fabulous PR. This is a PR site for the broke yet devastatingly talented."

It's a daily must-read!!! So many interesting and inspiring write-ups!

CLICK HERE TO READ!

Thanks, Kristen!

3D LIPS

Leave it to MAC Cosmetics to invent such a thing as 3D lip gloss. That's the new MAC, limited edition line, IN 3D, 12 new lipglass glosses and 9 new lipglass pencils.
I had the pleasure of testing the 3D gloss, and let me tell you, my lips were pretty f*^%ing 3 dimensional! And super shiny! But without that sticky, gooey feel!

Here's how it works:

"A combination of Xirona pearls and extreme glass shine gives lips a three dimensional look. Lightweight oild with vitamins A, C & E give moisture and emolliency to the lips."

3D Glass Colors:
Racy: Sheer cherry red with pink and red pearl
IN 3D: Sheer peachy pink with blue pearl
Optical: Warm caramel brown with pink pearl
Synched Up: Creamy tan with pink and white pearl
Energy: Sheer baby pink with white and pink pearl
Algorithm: Sheer dusty rose with light pink pearl
Touchpoint: Sheer blue mid-tone pink with blue pearl
Lightswitch: Sheer metallic pink with white pearl
Backlit: Soft white gold with yellow and white pearl
Wondershine: Warm tangerine with gold and red pearl
Apex: Sheer orange with green pearl
Boundless: Intense pinky red with soft blue pearl

$14.00 each.

So the common theme here is "pearl" thus lips are left sparkling. I suggest using alone OR over your favorite lipstick for an added hint of color and shine. As always, I love to layer all of them together!!! TOUCHPOINT is my current choice for everday wear!

What are your favorite colors?

Light's, Camera, Rimmel

Bristish make-up giant, Rimmel (you know, the company that calls Kate Moss their spokesperson...), well, they've just come out with a very convenient and functioning lip gloss... Light Beam Lip Gloss!

Get this! The gloss actually has a little flashlight attached to the outside of the wand so it's perfect to use in those dark clubs and bars! It's really quite genius if you think about it. No more painting by numbers!

My only problem: The gloss isn't super glossy. It took a couple of dips to get the wand lathered up with enough gloss to make my pout puckerable!





Light Beam is available in 6 shades:

In the Mix – pale pink
After Hours –cherry red
Spotlight – pale purple
In the Limelight – gold
Disco Ball – clear with silver shimmer
Strobe Light – metallic silver

Since we're already talking about Kate Moss, here's some exciting beauty news! Kate is set to launch her very own perfume for Coty! (Source)
First her Kate Moss for Top Shop line... now this... what's next? Kate Moss candy?

We'll let you know all of the details once they materialize!

Me and my MAC (part due)

I know I promised pics ages ago, but I had some computer glitch that wouldn't allow me to take the pictures from the photo booth and upload them to my blog. But alas, we have fixed the problem!

As promised, here are my favorites from the new MAC lines, Rushmetal and Flashtronic:

The Light Look



On Sarah, Pigment Cocomotion on eyes, Frenzy on lips and Northern LightMinerlaize Skinfinish on cheeks.

The Light Look Close-Up



I also lined the top eyelid with a thin line of liquid black liner. ***make sure to make the line grow in thicknessas you get further from the inner corner***

Summer Drama



Sarah is wearing Pigment Gold Mode over the entire eye lid, By Jupiter eye shadow in the crease. On lips, Fast Lane and Electro-Lush Lip Glass. And Gold Spill Mineralize Skin Finish on cheeks.

Summer Drama Close-Up



***I always fill in my brows when going out at night. I feel that it completes the face. Always use a shade LIGHTER then your actually hair color so that it doesn't look like you painted on your eyebrows.***

Bold and Gold



Sarah is wearing Rushmetal Pigment over the entire eye lid with Tectonic eye shadow in the crease. Lips are a mixture of Fast Lane, then Frenzy, then Thrills, topped with a dab of Electrolush Lip Glass. On cheeks, Gold Spill and over face, a light brush of Northern Light!

Bold and Gold Close-Up



***I really love the mixture of Fastlane Lipstick with Elctrolush Lip Glass. It's a great deep pinkish plum color that looks fabulous with bronzed skin!***

Bold and Gold Even Closer-Up





Have pics of you in your MAC??? Send them to beautybanter@gmail.com! Include the specific products that you used to achieve the look!

GapBody Introduces Bath & Skin Products

It was only a matter of time before insanely popular mainstream clothing company, The Gap, launched a bath line. After all, look at how successful Victoria's Secret bath line has become...

Welcome GapBody's Bath & Skin Collection. With 8 scents and 9 products (that makes 72 total!), these skin nourishing wonders are going to leave you begging for more! And the packaging looks hand-crafted and subtle, perfect to display on your tub or shelf, not hide away in the medicine cabinet!





Here are the Products:
mini hand cream ($4.50)
shower gel ($9.50)
hand cream ($10.50)
body scrub ($11.50)
body lotion ($12.50)
bath salts ($14.50)
body cream ($16.50)
body mist ($16.50)
bath oil ($18.50)

Scents:
raincheck (cactus flower, hyancinth petals, crushed green leaves)
sugarsnap (pear flower, lotus, white woods, musk)
loveshack (raspberry, passion fruit, honeysuckle, jasmine water)
peacetrain (lavender, chamomile, green tea, sandalwood)
nightfall (tiger lily, ambers, oriental incense, dark woods)
island hop (coconut water, pineapple puree, hibiscus, white amber)
moonwalk (creamy paperwhites, vanilla orchid, nubuck suede, clean musk)
sunnyside (white peach nectar, pink grapefruit tonic, honeysuckle, blonde woods)

I tried the raincheck bath salts and shower gel and the moonwalk body cream. The bath salts were by far my favorite... they provided a beautiful bath time with a great aroma. The body cream and shower gel were a little too potent for my liking so I mixed them with Vitamin E (a little trick to dillude the scent) and they suited my taste much better!
Next to try: the body oil!

Let us know if you've used any of the products and, if so, what you thought?