natural beauty: Korres Pomegranate Mattifying Primer

Korres Pomegranate Mattifying Primer was put on my radar recently, and because i like and use their products regularly {and have featured their products in past posts, too}, i find myself both curious and excited about it.

i do have to offer full discloser, though…

i've been obsessing over primers lately {Mary Kay, e.l.f., Smashbox, Laura Mercier, and L'Oreal are among a few many in my rotation}. it's kind of strange, since i'm a huge proponent for primers and have always used them, i can't help but find myself being drawn to buying more and more these days…

but i digress…  

i have yet to try Mattifying Primer for myself {i hope to soon}, but from the info i've been given about it, i knew i couldn't keep it to myself. Korres already has a fabulous reputation for their range of healthy beauty goodies, so it's no surprise to learn that their primer boasts a 94% natural, water-based, antioxidant-rich formula {to improve tone, balance and appearance of the skin}, includes ingredients like pomegranate, willow bark and witch hazel water, and is perfect for every skin type {yes, even sensitive and blemish-prone}. it's non-comedogenic and free of parabens, sulfates, synthetic dyes, petrochemicals, GMOs or tricosan.

clinically proven, the universally-flattering nude Pomegranate Mattifying Primer promises to blend to an invisible matte finish; rice starch aids in absorbing excess surface oil and its light texture allows skin to breath while helping to keep your gorgeous makeup in place.

sounds fabulous, right? have you tried it? 

find out more by visiting korresusa.com {outside the states? click here}, your local Sephora or sephora.com.

info and image provided to me by featured brand's PR company

natural beauty: Korres Quercetin & Oak Antiaging Eye Primer

i recently received a sample of the Korres Quercetin & Oak Antiaging Eye Primer courtesy of BeautyStat.com, and i after using it for about 2 weeks, beauties...

i.

just.

love.

love.

l-o-v-e it!

yes, i've used a few eye primers that i have had great experiences with {not to mention i still have yet to test out a few more before the year ends}, but as of this moment Quercetin & Oak Antiaging Eye Primer is my must have!

as i said, i received this a sample, but i just ordered myself the full-sized product.

yes. it works that well.

plus, i love that the formula is natural, free of the yucky chemicals, contains antioxidants {to keep eyes youthful, yay!} and does what it's supposed to do: keep my eye makeup looking fab and in place all day. and fyi, i've been sick for a bit, so i can report that it withstood many naps and eye drop-taking...

visit Korresusa.com for more info about Quercetin & Oak Antiaging Eye Primer. try it for yourself and tell me what you think!

lippie du jour: Korres Cherry Full Color Gloss

who doesn't love a fabulous lip gloss?? Korres Cherry Full Color Gloss has been applied to my pout a lot these days, and i love it! this one, though named Light Purple, is a gorgeous mid-tone mauve with just the perfect amount of shimmer. i applied it just before my morning's spin class to give my lips glamified hydration before getting my sweat on-- yes the non-sticky formula lasted through the hour-long session.

you'll also be happy to know that Korres is all-natural and packed full of vitamins and antioxidants to love and nourish those gorgeous lips! the cherry oil gives it light scent and a hint of flavor.

visit korres.com for more info.

Get Her Look: Vera Farmiga at 'Up In the Air' Premiere

makeup artist Tina Turnbow gave actress Vera Farmiga a simple, yet still gorgeous, look for the los angeles premiere of her new film, "Up In the Air" (also starring George Clooney, swoon).

Tina says: "Vera's look was simple glamour: her dress was ephemeral– a white, almost grecian Dolce & Gabbana, and i wanted her makeup look to shine forth her beautiful features, while keeping that simple, effortless air."

using mostly natural makeup, Tina shares how she created the look:

face:

Tina Says: "Vera has a beautiful, fair complexion, so i kept it simple – with a lightweight foundation and finished with a light, rosy blush."

foundation: Almay Pure Blends Mineral Makeup in Fair - "i love that this foundation is 97.4% natural."

blush: Revolution Organics Freedom Glow Beauty Balm in Blushed - "it's a beautiful cream stick that creates very natural-looking rosy cheeks."- and Mineral Fusion Blush in Trace, "a soft, baby pink to highlight cheek bones."

powder: Tarte Provocateur SPF 8 Pressed Mineral Powder & Compact in Fair

eyes:

Tina says:"i kept the eyes nude, with a bit of pearly shimmer smudged on the lids and beautiful lush lashes. it was also important that her brows were defined and framed her face."

eyeshadow: Jane Iredale Liquid Eyeliner in Silver (smudged on lids)

lashes: Origins Full Story Lush Lash Mascara

brows: Clarins Pro Palette Eyebrow Kit. "this all-in-one kit has everything i need to create the perfect brows – from highlighter to powders to even a holding wax to groom them brows."


lips:

lip prep: Korres Guava Lip Butter to prep lips "offers creamy hydration and is a great primer for lipcolor."

lipstick: ZUZU Luxe Lipstick in Vino D'amour


Tina finished Vera's look with ARCONA Lavender Hydrating Mist "to set the makeup and give a little finishing glow"

xo

photos: Kevin Winter/Getty Images

Just in Time for the Holidays: Enjoy 30% Off Korres!

hello beauties! i'm thrilled to share that Korres is extending a fabulous gift of 30% off their products and free shipping on orders over $35 using promo code BEAUTYGIRL just for you-- just in time for the holidays!

if you're like me, you like to get as much of your holiday shopping done as soon as possible. if you're not, that's ok, too. just be sure to take advantage of this opportunity! need some suggestions? here are some great picks to consider:



limited edition Sugar Plums color collection-- this set features a Cherry oil lip gloss in Plum, Plum lip butter and Sunflower and Evening Primrose shimmering eyeshadow in Plum. all three products are gorgeous, all-natural and would make a fabulous gift for any beauty-lover.




Triple Threats Little Gift Set-- this limited edition value set includes three travel approved shower gels in scents of Jasmine, Gauva and new Japanese Rose! each shower gel is enriched with Active Aloe®, wheat proteins and vitamins C, E & zinc.

visit korresusa.com, browse around, and you just might find that perfect gift for that special person! if you do, don't forget to enter code BEAUTYGIRL at checkout. :)

xo
products featured sent to me by Korres

review: Korres Jasmine Lip Butter

i admit, i'm a lip product junkie. i always have to have something on my lips, even of i'm just going to bed. it's not that bad of a habit-- my lips are always soft. :) so, of course, when Korres sent me their Jasmine Lip Butter to try, i was ecstatic!

i've known that Korres made fabulous products, and this Lip Butter didn't disappoint. natural ingredients like shea butter and rice wax have been keeping my lips moisturized and feeling good-- just like the packaging said it would. Jasmine is a light pink shade that goes on sheer, and is perfect on its own or over another lipcolor.



Korres Lip Butter is available in 6 other colors-- Mango (sheer peach), Guava (clear), Pomegranate (sheer coral), Quince (sheer rose), 27 Plum (sheer lavender berry), and Wild Rose (sheer deep red)-- and can also be worn as a cheek stains. Jasmine and Guava may not work out so well in that department though, ha!

visit Korresusa.com to order some of these fabulous Lip Butters, and anything else your beauty-loving hearts desire, and receive 30% off your purchase when you use code BEAUTYGIRL at checkout! this offer is good until september 15 and cannot be combined with any other offers-- happy shopping!

xo
pics taken by me :)

Emily Deschanel at Arcona Launch Party for Book, Eco-Beautiful

makeup artist Spencer Barnes gave Emily Deschanel a fresh, glowing look for her attendance at wednesday night's ARCONA launch party for Eco-Beautiful: A Guide to Natural Beauty & Wellness authored by celebrity makeup artist Lina Hanson. the event was held at Vie Eco Boutique in west hollywood and featured ARCONA mini facials, as well as eco-friendly makeovers (sounds so divine, doesn't it...?).

Spencer played up Emily's gorgeous sea green eyes by creating a subtle smoky, yet luminous, look. he kept the rest of her face neutral and fresh, with a hint of a raspberry cheek and sheer raspberry shimmer on her lips. the overall look was inspired by Emily's vibrant vintage dress and her own natural, glowing skin.

here's how how the look was achieved:

skin: Spencer prepped Emily's skin by first cleansing it with ARCONA's Triad Pads. he then spritzed ARCONA's Mineral Magic and applied ARCONA's Magic White Ice to hydrate her skin thoroughly.

foundation: Spencer kept Emily's foundation to a minimum, only evening her skin with Jane Iredale Liquid Minerals in Latte. he set her foundation with ARCONA's Sunsations Mineral Makeup in Almond for a healthy-looking, radiant finish.

undereye: Spencer dabbed a bit of ARCONA's Peptide Eye Serum to retain moisture.



eyeshadow & liner: Spencer created Emily's subtle, smoky eye look beginning with a neutral bronze shimmer (Nvey Eco Organic Eye Shadow 167), topped with Jane Iredale Eye Shadow in Cloud Nine (a trio of shimmery purple and lavenders) on her lid. he then lined her eyes with Inika Mineral Eyeliner Midnight Blue, smudging Brown Nvey Eco Organic Cake Eyeliner.

mascara: for seductively lush and lengthy lashes, Spencer applied Korres Natural black mascara.

lips: Spencer added a hint of raspberry color with Aveda Sheer Mineral Lip Color in Rhubarb 601.


xo

hot beauty trend: indigo liner

i love indigo liner as a fun spring/summer alternative to black liner. it adds color to your face without being too bright or overwhelming. try it for yourself, and see your eyes take on a new vibrancy!

for fair skin: e.l.f. Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner in Midnight (1) and CK Calvin Klein beauty Eye Definition Defining Eye Pencil in True Navy (2).

for medium skin: Benefit Kohl Pencil in Royale (3) and Givenchy Magic Khôl Eye Liner Pencil in Indigo Blue (4).

for dark skin: Korres Eyeliner Pencil in Blue 8 (5) and Max Factor MAXeye Liner in Jean Jacket (6).



don't be afraid of color! it is so pretty...and remember that you can always start subtly if you are a newbie to it all (think: blend, blend, blend!).

have fun and be fabulous!



xo


source: allure