By-My-Bedside: Too Faced “The Secret to No Makeup Makeup” Palette

Posted on March 13, 2013 by BeautyFrosting

Pssst. I have a secret for you. You want in on it? Here you go.

By-My-Bedside: Too Faced The Secret to No Makeup Makeup Palette

I’m not saying that I’m “one of those kinda girls”, but if I was, this would be my bedside lifesaver.
Perfect for the morning after, or the morning of, this Too Faced
“The Secret to No Makeup Makeup” Fresh & Flawless Face Palette ($39) is my pick for pretty, polished, fresh morning skin.

As it claims, it doesn’t leave you looking “makeuppy” but rather ethereal, angelic and refined. See!

And it comes with a guide to doing 3 looks with 3 steps in under 3 minutes. With “Wake Up Makeup”, “Nude Radiance” and “Red Carpet Contour”, you’re good to go anytime day or night!

Also comes with a guide to 3 Looks with 3 steps in under 3 minutes!

With subtle brighteners, flattering neutral skin-based hues and subtle contouring shades, it’s perfect for that “sneak-out-of-bed-and-brighten-up before your partner wakes up trick” we all know so well!

Add a bit of the bronzer in your crease and on my lower lid for a no-fuss, defined look!

Pores look smaller, contours stronger and highlights oh-so-candlelit! So you’re left looking, and feeling, fresh-faced, bright and ready to take on the day or night!

You’re not “that kinda girl”? Well, it’s also a great go-to for a little pick-me-up for a big morning meeting or after-work cocktails.

Get your no makeup makeup look on!

xoxo,
BF

BF Secret Tip: I like to add a bit of the bronzer in my crease and on my lower lid for a no-fuss, defined look!

*Photos by Maddi Mobley & Dawn McCoy

Skincare Superhero: Dermalogica Ultrasmoothing Eye Serum – POW!!

Posted on March 7, 2013 by BeautyFrosting

I had the pleasure of being one of the first to try Dermalogica’s new Ultrasmoothing Eye Serum at the launch party in Santa Monica last week. Between delicious bites, vino and the charming Dermalogica staff, I was utterly delighted to sample this exciting new product!

At the Dermalogica Ultrasmoothing Eye Serum Launch Party in Santa Monica

I have tried hundreds of eye treatments in my day but this one was different with dramatic results. With a pin-sized application, my delicate eye area was immediately left feeling lifted and tightened. And with the cooling and soothing effect, my little bags underneath seemed to instantly vanish.

The folks at Dermalogica are such perfectionists that they had this product ready in 2011 but after a few people had a reaction to it, they knew they had to rework it to work for their most sensitive of customers.

Now, they have created the perfect Ultrasmoothing eye serum ($50) for those who need the effects of antiaging properties while being sensitive to those with sensitive eyes.

By my Bedside: Dermalogica Ultrasmoothing Eye Serum ($50)

The magic ingredient of yeast – the same ingredient found in the old pageant standby, Preparation-H, contains hexapeptides that reduce lymphatic fluid. Lucky for us, that means our baggage can be checked and stowed away anywhere else but under our eyes.

Also, the cross-linked hyaluronic acid attracts 5000 times more moisture than other ingredients alone. Other ingredients that pack the pow in this powerful product?
Carrot oil (MVP when it comes to reducing sensitivity and redness and is a a natural form of retinol), vitamin C (brightening & lightening), algae (which retains a lot of moisture and is soothing to sensitive skin) and seaweed and golden chamomile all pack the power.

As for the unique bottle, the needle nose delivery can confuse people but but it’s designed to keep the product contamination-free. Don’t untwist the grey lid – just the white cap on top!

Ideal for women, and men alike, this serum dries fast and is the perfect priming surface for your eye cream. I seriously saw immediate results with no irritation to my sensitive skin.

I deem it the superhero of my skincare regimen today! POW!!!!!

xoxo,
BF

By-My-Bedside: NATRA Rx DNA Eye Firming Cream

Posted on February 21, 2013 by BeautyFrosting

I am delighted when I get to try products that are new to you, me – well, us!

I had never heard of NATRA Rx DNA Eye Firming Cream until I received it in a gift bag a few months ago.

Yes, this is really my bedside!

Let me tell you. I like it. I realllly like it.

The price is right, the texture is universally appealing and it does what it promises to do!

So, now for the specifics.

Front and center: NATRA Rx DNA Eye Firming Cream ($65)

The price is right? Yep. A cool $65 for a generous 1 ounce. And when I say generous, I mean generous!! Most eye creams are marketed at only .5 oz so you’re gettin’ a deal here!

Why universally appealing? Because as much as I loooove heavy creams, I’ve found that most of you guys don’t. And when I say “you guys”, I mean you girls AND “you guys” (Tadd McCullough, I’m thinking of you as I write this). It’s creamy enough for emollience lovers like myself while being light enough for those of you do not like your eye cream to feel like frosting. What’s so wrong with that, I ask?

It works, you say? Indeed. It minimizes the appearance of those pesky fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes, restores the dermal matrix for improved skin health and resiliency and improves skin firmness. Yay, yay and YAY!!

And how exactly does it work? Well, it’s specially formulated to reduce the appearance of those foes – crows’ feet – and improves elasticity by micro-injecting fine lines (don’t worry, no needles here) with penetrating neuropeptide and DNA molecules, helping to restore the dermal matrix. Renewed organization of collagen fibers in the dermal layer cause skin to appear firmer while the Biomimetic Peptide Growth Factors heal and repair external damage. That scientific enough for ya, brainiac?

All I know, and all you need to know, is that in the weeks since I’ve started using it, I’ve seen a marked difference in those wry little wrinkles around my eyes. It takes just a small amount so the bang for the buck is BIG!

xoxo,
BF

BF Asks: Do you like your eye creams do be heavier creams, lighter gel creams or lotions?

By-My-Bedside: Atopalm Moisturizing Hand Treatment

Posted on January 17, 2013 by BeautyFrosting

What’s by my bedside right now during this, ahem, “cold” spell in Los Angeles?

Atopalm Moisturizing Hand Treatment ($18)

It may not have the most precious name or the prettiest packaging but the pretty is reserved for how pretty it makes your hands feel!

Moisturized, supple and PRETTY!

Paraben free and suitable for the most sensitive of skin, this hand cream provides antioxidant protection while moisturizing on multiple layers.

Your pretty paws will look moisturized, younger, brighter and feel waaaay softer.

Pretty protection & perfection for these frigid, drying months!

And the price tag is pretty too – only $18 for 4 generous ounces!

xoxo,
BF

BF Asks: How do you keep your pretty paws moisturized during the drying winter months?

By My Bedside: Eos Lip Balm Smooth Sphere

Posted on August 2, 2012 by BeautyFrosting

Sometimes nothing satiates the sweet tooth besides something, well, sweet.

But, let’s be honest. When it’s 10 pm at night, the last thing we need to be reaching for is a sugary snack. Sweet lip balm is a sweet, and smarter, choice.

Which is why I keep Eos Lip Balm Smooth Sphere (my pick this month is the new Strawberry Sorbet) next to my bed.

Bedtime sweet treat

Its cute little pink egg-shaped packaging honestly makes me happy every time I look at it.
Seriously, look at it. How cute is it?

Too cute: Eos Lip Balm - Smooth Sphere in Strawberry Sorbet ($4)

And besides being attractive to two of my senses (sight and smell, people), I loooove what it does for my lips.

Its clear formula hydrates my dry lips with shea butter and vitamin E all while being 95% organic and free of many of the things we don’t want (Gluten, Petrolatum, Phthalate and Paraben-free).

And, seriously, it couldn’t be cuter if it tried. These cute little, colorful, twist-off lip, egg-shaped lip balms are perfect party favors for teens or pre-teens and make great Back to School gifts. Try slipping one in your 12-year-old’s lunch; I can pretty much bet you’ll be the coolest mom that day on the playground.

These happy little Eos eggs go everywhere you do. Perfect for the office drawer, in the console of your car, in your purse or carryon bag.

xoxo,

BF Asks: Where do you keep your lip balm(s)? In your purse, on your bedside table, in your backpack, in your office drawer? Spill it, sister!