The Latest Brand to Make Me Blush

Follow my blog with Bloglovin Everyday I receive anywhere from five to ten packages of beauty products from different companies to try and test so I can tell you about the latest and greatest.  Well, this day was no different, but when I was checking out the new Buxom Lip Tarnishes from Bare Escentuals I was literally blushing.

Wearing their new red shade (Busted) on my upper lip and testing the bubble gum pink (Wardrobe Malfunction) on my lower, I was surprised by the seductive verbiage in the marketing materials.  Obviously these are things I would expect from Victoria's Secret Beauty or Flirt! Cosmetics, but not Bare Escentuals.  The other two colors are called Black Mail and Caught on Tape and the concept behind these new moisturizing and plumping lip stains is to "Get everyone talking because there are so many ways to tarnish your reputation, but so little time."  Dirty.  Almost.

After that caught my attention I noticed a cooling effect on my lips that didn't go away after application like I expected and I liked it.  The formula is made with Vitamin E, and indeed very moisturizing, long lasting and intense.  If you're a lip color girl, I'd give these a go.

*Available in August.

Seen & Heard: Beauty Secrets from Your Fave A-Listers

We all look to celebs to see what they're using and how they get their flawless skin, fabulous locks and overall glow.  Well, we compiled some of their latest tips and tricks to bring you the scoop.  Check it out: Julia Roberts:

“I love eyeliner. I always think if I put enough on, I’ll turn into Sophia Loren.”  I heard her favorite is Lancome Le Crayon Khol eyeliner in Black Ebony, which makes Julia’s stunning eyes pop.

Kim Kardashian:

Her secret is out, “I always style my hair first then pin it back while I do my makeup. Before I apply my foundation I sprinkle Bare Escentuals shimmer powder on my face to get a pretty glow.”

Beyonce:

“I always keep a pair of Ray-Bans handy! And sometimes I put a little gold eye shadow in the inner corners of my eyes—it’s more subtle than white, but it still really makes you look more awake.”

Fergie: Fergie swears by Moroccan oil to keep her strands healthy, "I brush it through my hair and let it soak all night."

Katy Perry: “I pop individual lashes on with tweezers.” Try her favorite - Tweezerman tweezers to apply false eyelashes.

Jessica Biel:

"For Christmas when I was 12, my mom gave me a Lancome cleanser, toner, and moisturizer and said, 'Make a little effort now and it will make a big difference in the long run.'" Jessica swears by consistency for your skin care is the key to keeping your complexion clear.