Miracle Skin Transformer

Beauty Buzz: Go Naked

By Kirsten|July 18th, 2013|Beauty Buzz|

We’re all already obsessed with Urban Decay’s Naked Palette (and Naked 2 Palette) with good reason. And if you’re not, well, get obsessed. One day, while picking up some essentials from Sephora, I got sucked into the sample section. It’s like the Bermuda Triangle for beauty junkies. Steer clear or risk having no groceries for the next week. Along with a purse size tube of L’Occitane Hand Cream, I snagged a sample of Urban Decay’s Naked Skin Beauty Balm. I mean, why not?

Urban Decay Naked Skin Beauty Balm

The claim is that it’s an “instant retoucher in a tube.” With five different skin benefits including SPF 20 and anti-aging ingredients, this balm is like one stop shopping. As mentioned, I don’t love a lot of makeup on my skin and this beauty balm, goes on so smooth and light that sometimes I feel like I haven’t put enough on. However, when I peer at my reflection in the mirror, my skin literally does look like it’s been photoshopped. It quickly evens skintone and reduces the appearance of pores and fine lines, although you will probably still need a concealer to hide any unsightly behemoth blemishes, like the one I use from Miracle Skin Transformer. The only thing I found a bit odd about this formula was the slightly minty scent. It’s not offensive. It just sort of seems off. If you’re looking for the perfect lightweight summer skin smoother, grab a tube… but steer clear of the samples.

xx,

WhyDid

Beauty Buzz: Hide… Don’t Seek.

By Kirsten|May 30th, 2013|Beauty Buzz|

For years, I’d basically given up on finding a good concealer. When a not so friendly facial visitor would set up shop on my face, I just tried to blend it as best I could then play a little game of smoke and mirrors by piling on the Benetint and upping the eyeliner. I found that most concealers ended up making blemishes look that much more noticeable– like, literally making a mountain out of a molehill. Then one fateful evening before a first date, I peered into the mirror in horror. I was either growing a pimple directly between my brows or I was finally turning into a unicorn. Turns out it was the former. I didn’t really have time to perform “surgery” on it, so I checked to see what samples I had lying around. Well, as luck would have it, I had a teeny tube of Miracle Skin Transformer Treat & Conceal. A tiny dab on my pesky pimple and au revoir! No one would be the wiser. So, next time another blemish decides to make an appearance, I’m fully armed and it won’t set me back a month’s rent like the cult favorite from Cle de Peau.

Miracle Skin Transformer Treat & Conceal Eye & Face

And for the record, the only one who got lucky that evening was me… for finding my new favorite concealer.

xx,

WhyDid

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Beauty Buzz: Poolside Packing

By Kirsten|May 23rd, 2013|Beauty Buzz, Why Did You Wear That?|

You’ve packed your weekender, polished your fingers and toes and gotten that dreaded Brazilian (you have, haven’t you?) Get thyself to a waxer, woman. The next hurdle you’ll face over the holiday weekend is preparing the perfectly equipped beach bag. There’s nothing worse than trotting all the way down to the beach, finding the perfect spot and then realizing you forgot your sunscreen. That’s a valuable fifteen minutes of Vitamin D and boyscouting that you’ll be missing while fetching your forgotten goods. Below I’ve created the First Aid Kit of beach bags so you can spend more time playing beach blanket bingo with that babe on the chaise next to you and less time retrieving your lip balm.