flawless beauty: HD Complexion Travel Kit

when it comes to makeup, HD is where its at. my favorite brand for these formulations? Make Up For Ever, of course. i love this line! my last purchase: the HD Complexion Travel Kit.

in this kit you'll find three MUFE travel-size, best-selling HD products: HD Elixir (a gel serum that boosts skin's moisture and keeps it hydrated all day), HD Microperfecting Primer #0 Neutral (this oil-free, silicone-free base helps support foundation for a long-lasting, smooth effect) and HD Microfinish Powder (made of 100% mineral silica powder, gives skin the best soft-focus effect).

all of these products work well on their own, but together are a winning beauty team! the sizes are small, but worth the price. so, if you've been curious about trying any of these gems, this kit is the way to go.

fing the MUFE HD Complexion Travel Kit is at Sephora and sephora.com.

xo
pic taken by me :)

Make Up For Ever HD Microfinish Blush

when i attended this year's The Makeup Show in los angeles i bought this gem-- HD Microfinish Blush from Make Up For Ever. i had heard a bit about it before going, and since i am such a fan of the HD Foundation, it was on my radar of must-try items. once i did, well... :)

first, i have to say a little goes a long way. and i don't mean just a pump. i mean like 1/4 of a pump. i mean a don't-even-press-down-for-a-full-pump-or-you'll-have-to-share-with-your-neighbors long way. it's very pigmented but still manages to look sheer and natural when applied.

take a look...




typically, i use this much for both cheeks. really.




i dot, dot (on each cheek), then blend. if more is needed, then i apply a little more to work with. so far, this amount has been sufficient for me.

the texture of HD Microfinish Blush is light, blends beautifully and stays put. it washes off easily and i'm thrilled that it will last me forever (not really, but you know what i mean). p.s., the color i have is #9 In the Spotlight.

Make Up For Ever HD Microfinish Blush is now available at sephora.com

xo
pics taken by me :)

Make Up For Ever Debuts at Fashion Week Swim

one of the hottest makeup brands, Make Up For Ever, recently announced that they have partnered with Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim! the event, being held right now, in miami until july 19, will feature the coolest swimwear on the runways, while Make Up For Ever will be backstage creating the looks that will compliment them. some of the top shows (TIBI, L*Space by Monica Wise, Mara Hoffman and V Del Sol, just to name a few) will be using the brand's hottest colors and highest performance formulas on the market.

Make Up For Ever is the leader when it comes to long-lasting make up, so it is fitting that the brand will be highlighting their waterproof Aqua range of products, which includes the award-winning Aqua Eyes as well as Aqua Lip, Aqua Smoky Lash, Aqua Black and Aqua Creamliner.


left to right, Aqua Eyes #7L, Star Power #960, Eye Shadow #7

from this range, the "it" color of the season is turquoise Aqua Eyes #7L (worn by the model, above). it's the perfect pick for a splash of color to brighten up any look for the office, the beach or the club. if you desire additional pop, top it off with a shimmery shade of turquoise Star Powder #960 (closest right of the eyeliner) or matte turquoise Eye Shadow #7.

want to get the model's look? created by Dany Sanz, Make Up For Ever creator and artistic director, the model wears MUFE Aqua Eyes #7L, Aqua Smoky Lash, Aqua Black, Aqua Lip #15C, HD Microfinish Powder and UV Prime.



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review: Make Up For Ever HD Microfinish Powder

i picked up a sample of Make Up For Ever HD Microfinish Powder a few weeks ago thanks in part to my desire to experience for myself the latest in makeup technology. this stark white powder looks invisible when applied (seriously, it disappears), feels incredibly smooth, and sets my foundation beautifully. on top of this-- yes there's more-- it manages to mattify my skin without leaving it looking flat--let's just say, i'm ready for my close-up!

made from 100% mineral silica powder, Microfinsh Powder was created to give skin a softer look-- HD cameras see everything-- and helps to "blur" (for lack of a better word) imperfections.

you can find Make Up For Ever HD Microfinish Powder at all Sephora locations as well as online

xo

available now: Make Up For Ever HD Elixir

the digital switch happens tomorrow-- are you ready? Make Up For Ever wants you to be with their new HD Elixer. this new beauty serum was created to hydrate like no other, making the surface of the skin makeup-ready, and thus camera-ready once all makeup is applied.

"everyone wants to look natural and have beautiful, firm skin," says creator and artistic director Dany Sanz. "i designed this product with the everyday woman in mind who has normal imperfections. if it's good for HD camera then it's good for everyday light!"

in a unique, non-oily, non-sticky, light-weight gel, HD Elixer is instantly absorbed by the skin and can be applied to entire face or to dehydrated problem areas such as the eye orbital area. key ingredients include d-panthenol and glycerin for hydration, dermican for firmness and tonicity, argatensyl for rapid tightening and fucogel for combating environmental factors like pollution. clinical tests reveal that the product increases skin moisture 520% after just 15 minutes, and continues to hydrate for up to six hours.

HD Elixer is applied after cleansing, and once the formula is fully absorbed, then apply your primer, foundation, etc.

"a lot of things around us are changing...technology is changing," said Sanz. "and we have to go with the [new] rules. it's not just the [makeup] brush!"




you can purchase this right now exclusively on sephora.com and it will be in stores later this summer.

xo