Sep 26, 2011

Lancôme Hypnose Doll Lashes

September 26, 2011 By Carleenp Leave a Comment

You know how dolls always have super long, curled, and ultra defined lashes? It isn’t hard to look at a porcelain doll and suffer some serious lash envy! So, what did Lancôme do about it? They went and formulated a mascara inspired by dolls in order to recreate that big lash, wide-eyed look. They also are running a fun Facebook application where you can upload a photo and create and makeup your own doll.

Lancôme has long been one of my favorite brands for mascara. Their various offerings in the Hypnose line have always been quality items that provided good volume, length, and/or definition depending on the formulation.

I was provided with a sample of the new Lancôme Hypnose Doll Lashes to try. The brush with this one is a bit unique. It starts out thick at the base and tapers to a point at the top. This makes it quite easy to get into the corners of your eyes with the mascara and to get nice definition on the lower lashes as well. It also does a nice job of creating volume at the base of the lashes. However, what I noticed most when using Lancôme Hypnose Doll Lashes was the length and definition. This mascara creates long lashes with a high amount of definition. I also noted some decent curl, which is a bonus, even though I always recommend curling your lashes before applying mascara for the best effect. Do be sure to wipe the brush with a bit of tissue before using this one, as the corner of the brush can pick up extra product when it is removed from the tube. Overall, I think Lancôme did a nice job with this new mascara, especially in regard to formulating a product that can recreate that doll type of look.

In connection with the new mascara, Lancôme has also released a fun Facebook app where you can create your own doll using a personal photo and then can apply lashes and makeup, change her dress, or change her attitude. Here is mine. I don’t know that she looks all that much like me, but she does have my eyes, is rather cute, and I enjoyed making her. I love her attitudes!

The 1st Doll Lash Look by Lancôme: a volumized, full lash fringe for a wide-eye look. Lancôme’s most flirtatious mascara lifts, thickens and precisely defines even hard-to-reach corners and lower lashes beautifully. Visit http://www.facebook.com/lancome?sk=app_109522049148774 to create your own Doll avatar.

Disclosure: Compensation was provided by Lancôme via Glam Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Lancôme.

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Filed Under: Makeup, Mascara, Promotions Tagged With: Lancome, Mascara

Sep 23, 2011

Why Lancome Bi-Facil Is The Best Makeup Remover Ever

September 23, 2011 By Carleenp 7 Comments

Lancome Bi-Facil is flat out the best eye makeup remover ever. Actually, lets make that the best all around makeup remover ever. Here is why. See this cute corgi dog?

That is Eve. She is a sweetheart. Except when she is stealing and eating my lipstick! I should have gotten a photo, but imagine the above cute corgi with bright pink (very bright pink) lipstick all over her mouth, paws and my carpet. The cream colored carpet -- the dog wouldn’t eat the lipstick on the old patterned rug now would she?

Enter Lancome Bi-Facil. After cleaning the dog and googling up whether lipstick would harm her (turns out she ate a totally non-toxic brand and she never did have any complications, not even pink poop) I went to work on the carpet. Carpet cleaner wouldn’t get out the lipstick and various cleaning wipes failed as well. Then it hit me – Lancome Bi-Facil has always removed any and all traces of any sort of makeup for me in one swipe. I use it to remove makeup swatches of all sorts from my arms all the time. The stuff is simply incredible and there is nothing that it won't easily remove. Not that I have come across anyway. So, I went and grabbed my bottle of Bi-Facil, dumped some of it (probably more than I needed) onto the lipstick stained carpet and started to rub at it with a damp paper towel. The Bi-Facil cleaned it right off!

So, given that my husband would surely have freaked over pink lipstick all over the carpet, it was Lancome to the rescue on this one! However, I don’t recommend using Bi-Facil as your regular carpet cleaner. It would make for a rather expensive cleaning product. But this does illustrate just what a great makeup remover it is! It really is the absolute best makeup remover that you can get in my opinion.

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Filed Under: Makeup Remover Tagged With: Lancome

Jun 13, 2011

The Best Sunless Tanners

June 13, 2011 By Carleenp 1 Comment

A Review of the Best Sunless Tanners

Sporting a great tan makes you feel more attractive. Your legs and arms will look great, as well as all of your favorite outfits. However, getting that marvelous tan isn’t always the healthiest option. It’s a well-documented fact that damage from the sun will cause your skin to age prematurely and can also cause cancer. Luckily there are sunless tanners that will give you that awesome tan look, without any of the risks involved with soaking up too much sun.

Nordstrom offers an amazing selection of sunless tanners, including many that are rated with 5 stars by consumers.

Clarins Self Tanner

Clarins ‘Radiance-Plus’ Golden Glow Body Lotion provides rich hydration with a bit of color, giving the skin a natural, healthy glow. The lotion contains microscopic mother-of-pearl particles that give the skin a light, golden shade. Fresh botanicals will leave the skin as smooth as silk and feeling healthy and smooth. Great for year-round use, it can be used for all skin tones. The lotion smells good and the subtle color in this self tanning lotion will not create streaks or darker patches.

Estee Lauder Sunless Tanning

One of the best sunless tanners is offered by Estee Lauder. The ‘Bronze Goddess Golden Perfection’ self tanning lotion for the face will extend that natural tan to the sensitive skin on your face. You can protect yourself from the damage of the sun while enjoying a tan that extends from your body to your face. The special formula is designed for the sensitive skin on the face and won’t cause acne. Fast acting, the color will begin to show in as little as one hour. The color deepens as it’s used, so you are sure to get the perfect shade. Use it in the evening after your face is washed for a sun-kissed look in the morning.

Top rated sunless tanners are also available from Estee Lauder for the body. The ‘Bronze Goddess Golden Perfection’ Tinted Self-Tanning Gelee for the Body allows you to get the perfect shade on the rest of your body. The application is smooth and the bronze shimmer will deepen each time you use this gel. The scent is reminiscent of the beach and perfect for warm weather. The color is natural so your friends will never suspect you are using fake tanning cream. Because it gradually darkens with use, you are also sure to get the exact shade you are looking for.

Lancome Sunless Tanner

Lancôme Flash Bronzer uses natural caramel extract along with light-reflecting micro pearls for a natural look that is beautiful and healthy. The color starts developing within an hour and will last for up to five days. The results are never orange or yellow, but look completely natural. Add additional coats as needed until you have the dark color you love. Easy to use and completely fool-proof, this lotion will give you the tan you love any time of the year. With this lotion, pantyhose will be a thing of the past for you.

St Tropez Self Tanning Mousse

St. Tropez Self Tan Bronzing Mousse is one of the best self-tanning lotions available. The mousse is light-weight, soft as velvet and incredibly easy to apply. Aloe vera conditions the skin while the color infusion leaves you with a tan that feels as great as it looks. A subtle fragrance is refreshing. This self-tanning lotion is gentle enough to use on the face, neck and chest. It dries quickly, so you don’t have to wait long before putting on your clothes or shoes. You can also see where it is going on as you apply it, so there are never any darker spots or lines. The tan is natural and true, and can be deepened by using the product over a few days. It can even be applied before going to bed at night for a fresh, tanned look in the morning.

Self-tanning lotions allow you to enjoy a sun-kissed look without risking sunburn or having to spend time at the tanning salon. You can wear your favorite summer outfits knowing that you look great with natural, tanned skin. Be sure to wash hands after applying any self-tanner, and allow the tanning lotion time to dry before putting on clothes, shoes or makeup.