Eddie Funkhouser: Summer 2014

I love receiving packages from Eddie Funkhouser as they are always creatively marked with his handwritten signature and lips. It is my pleasure to review the Summer Look 2014 as it is full of color and sass.

Bright pink cheeks and vivid magenta-rose lips are softened with a shimmering coral and pastel pink eye shadow. 

The Belle De Jour look includes Hyperreal Eye Color Palette in Bedroom Eyes ($ 14.99), Graffiti Liquid Liner in Haze ($ 9.99), Hyperreal Hydrating Lip Gloss in Publicity Stunt ($ 10.99), Chromographic Lip Color in Modern Marvel ($11.99), Ultra Intensity Cheek Color in Peep Show ($ 8.99), Hyperreal Eye Color in Lavender Sky ($ 8.99) and Quattro Variable Lash Mascara in Absolute Black ($ 12.99).

Recreate the look using the face chart below and go to EDDIE FUNKHOUSER and select Rite Aid Pharmacy's for product.....have fun shopping!

"SASSY" Summer Look 2014

All photos courtesy of Eddie Funkhouser.

eos: 24 Hour Moisturizing Shave Cream (available in TSA Approved Size, too)!

Yes, another post regarding shaving! If you do shave, why not have great, affordable and delightfully scented products to use?! 

This summer, whether you are relaxing at home or are on an exciting beach getaway, the eos 24-Hour Moisturizing Shave Creams and eos Travel Shave Cream will keep your legs feeling silky smooth!

Packed with natural conditioning oils, shea butter, and vitamins C and E the eos Moisturizing Shave Creams are a summer necessity for keeping legs glowing all day and night!  They are the only shave creams that keep skin soft, smoothed, and moisturized for 24 hours - even after rinsing! And thanks to the new TSA approved eos Travel Shave Cream, your legs will be smooth wherever your summer adventures take you! Available in Pomegranate Raspberry (pictured in Travel Size and this is the only scent at this size), Vanilla Bliss, Lavender Jasmine (pictured) and Sensitive Fragrance Free ( Hypoallergenic and Dermatologist Tested ).

eos 24-Hour Mositurizing Shave Creamretails for $3.49 and is available at EvolutionOfSmooth.com, Drugstore.com, Target, Walmart and Walmart.

eos Travel Shave Cream retails for $1 and is available at Target.

Birchbox Man + Cool Hunting Collaborate to Launch a Limited Edition Summer Collection Box

You all know how much I love collaborations, so with that in mind I was thrilled to hear Birchbox Man is launching a limited edition summer box in partnership with Cool Hunting beginning tomorrow! 

Birchbox (www.birchbox.com), a leading beauty and grooming ecommerce company, has partnered with the tireless inspiration seekers at Cool Hunting to launch its newest limited edition box: Birchbox Man + Cool Hunting Summer Collection.

"This limited edition box provides every man with his stylish summer essentials.  At Birchbox, we are constantly striving to expose our customers to the latest and greatest products, and our limited edition boxes have become a great vehicle for doing so," says Brad Lande, VP of Birchbox Man.  "Working with Cool Hunting was a natural fit - as purveyors of the ’creative class', their expertise was a powerful perspective!"

"Your summer isn’t complete without a few of our favorite things, and partnering with Birchbox is a great way to make buying them easier.  From a solar powered watch to an outdoor blanket we had made in Morocco exclusively for Birchbox to our favorite cold brew coffee,” says Josh Rubin and Evan Orensten, Founders of Cool Hunting. They add, “This collection pops with color and unmistakably defines our summer style.”

Each limited edition box includes:

Artisan Project | Beach Blanket

Quest & Quality | Solar Watch

Herschel Supply Co. | Packable Duffle Bag

Grady’s Cold Brew | Bean Bags

Ursa Major | Face Wipes

Ursa Major | Face Balm

Juniper Ridge | Crew Trail Soap

Starting on July 1, 2014, customers can purchase this limited edition box exclusively at Birchbox.com for $88 via the following link: Birchbox Man + Cool Hunting Limited Edition Summer Collection Box

Revlon's Most Recent Launches!

As you know, my "SPOTTED" section often depicts drugstore brands as they hit the shelves and sometimes even before their official release dates. With that in mind, a few weeks ago I did catch a glimpse of all of these new launches so now that I have their press materials, I shall share them with all of you now in further detail. Get ready as there are a lot of wonderful new products from Revlon....

Revlon Bold Lacquer™ Length & Volume Mascara
The Ultimate Black, Bold Definition
Break free from the dull shades of grey of traditional mascaras, and go bold with new Revlon Bold Lacquer Length & Volume Mascara. Revlon Bold Lacquer™ is our first mascara with only high-shine black fibers to provide the ultimate black, bold definition for volume & length to the ‘nth’ degree. This is the mascara you’ve been waiting for!

The Revlon Bold Lacquer™ lacquer film technology combines two different polymers that anchor the mascara to the base of lashes, stretching a smooth film to the tips for incredible length and volume. The intense color pigments deliver a buildable lustrous, deep color to lashes.

Our innovative Revlon ™ Lash Stretch™ brush pulls the high-shine, lengthening fibers through lashes for the ultimate black bold look. The mascara is evenly distributed onto every lash to capture volume and length to the nth degree. Finally, mascara that delivers on the promise of big, bold lashes. Revlon Bold Lacquer Volume & Length Mascara intensifies your lash look in 3 shades: Blackest Black (Waterproof and Non-waterproof), Black, and Blackened Brown (Waterproof and Non-waterproof)
PRICE: $7.99
AVAILABILITY: Now at drug and mass retailers nationwide and on Revlon.com.

Revlon, the #1 brand in longwear, improves on the classic fan favorite ColorStay™ Eye Liner collection with new shades and amenities for ease of use. ColorStay™ Eye Liner unveils four new jewel-toned shades and now features a new smudger and improved sharpener. Our popular eyeliner is more versatile than ever!

The ColorStay Eye Liner collection still features rich, intense color that lasts for 16 hours, and comes with a built-in smudger to blend color and an improved pull-out sharpener for precise lines. This waterproof formula glides on effortlessly and stays put all day. It’s hard to improve upon perfection, but we believe we just did with the new and improved ColorStay™ Eye Liner.
FOUR NEW SHADES: Sapphire, Jade, Amethyst and Topaz (all sampled and pictured below). JOIN EXSITING SHADES Black, Black Brown, Brown, and Charcoal
SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE: $7.99
AVAILABILITY: Now at drug and mass retailers nationwide and on Revlon.com.

ColorStay Gel Envy™ Longwear Nail Enamel and
ColorStay Gel Envy Diamond Top Coat™
Two Steps to Total Gel Envy
Revlon, the #1 leader in longwear, unveils the next revolution in nail enamel: Revlon ColorStay Gel Envy™ Longwear Nail Enamel and ColorStay Gel Envy Diamond Top Coat™. This pioneering nail collection provides salon-quality color and life-resistant wear in an easy, at-home 2-step system.

Color + Base
Step 1 is the unique Revlon ColorStay Gel Envy™ Longwear Nail Enamel, a base coat and color in one convenient formula for time-saving application. This high performance gel lacquer contains four nail-hugging polymers and optical brightening pearlescence that result in an ultra-smooth, ultra-glossy manicure look saturated in rich color.
The Revlon ColorStay Gel Envy Color + Base come in 30 vibrant, easy to remove shades. There is no UV light required to dry, and color comes off with your favorite nail enamel remover.

ColorStay Gel Envy Diamond Top Coat™
The finishing touch in the 2-step system is our high-performance Revlon ColorStay Gel Envy Diamond Top Coat™. The top coat was developed to complement the ColorStay Gel Envy shades, providing protective coating and using film smoothing technology to provide long lasting strength and high shine. The result is beautiful glass-like shine and a protective coating allowing you to go about your daily activities confident in your nail enamel’s staying power.
Revlon ColorStay Gel Envy™ Longwear Nail Enamel and ColorStay Gel Envy Diamond Top Coat: a 2-step system to total gel envy.

Revlon ColorStay Gel Envy Longwear Nail introduces these 30 show-stopping, easy to remove shades: All or Nothing, Beginner’s Luck, Cardshark, Lady Luck, Hot Hand, Pocket Aces (sampled), Jackpot, Casino Lights, In the Money, High Stakes, Dealer’s Choice, All In, Full House, Sky’s The Limit, Royal Flush, Up The Ante (sampled), Winning Streak, Showtime, Wild Card (sampled), High Roller, Hold ‘Em, Ace of Spades (sampled), Sure Thing, Black Jack, Double Down, Queen of Hearts, Roulette Rush, Long Shot, Joker’s Wild, and Checkmate.
PRICE: $7.99
AVAILABILITY: Now at drug and mass retailers nationwide and on Revlon.com.

ColorStay™ Moisture Stain
The New Level of Glossy, Wet Color
From the leader in lips comes a new way to wear color, Revlon ColorStay™ Moisture Stain. This luxuriously sexy formula is virtually weightless, gliding on lips with creamy comfort and glossy, wet color.

Formula
Traditional stains are often drying or sticky, which is why Revlon ColorStay™ Moisture Stain uses a formula infused with Vitamin E and Aloe to moisturize without stickiness. Lips are drenched in showstopping color and creamy moisture.

Shades
Revlon ColorStay™ Moisture Stain pulls color inspiration from the world’s hottest cities - think Barcelona Nights, a Milan Moment and that Parisian Passion - and is available in 12 trend-setting shades. Complete your day look with a swipe of London Posh, or amp it up for the night with a pop of Miami Fever! Achieve a new level of glossy, wet color with Revlon ColorStay™ Moisture Stain.

Revlon ColorStay™ Moisture Stain drenches lips in these 12 shades: India Intrigue, Parisian Passion (swatched), LA Exclusive (swatched), Barcelona Nights, Rio Rush, Cannes Crush (swatched), Milan Moment, Miami Fever, Shanghai Sizzle, New York Scene, London Posh, Stockholm Chic
PRICE: $9.99
AVAILABILITY: Now at drug and mass retailers nationwide and on Revlon.com.

Revlon ColorStay Skinny™ Liquid Liner
Super Skinny, Super Cool Color
Mastering the classic cat eye comes easy with Revlon’s latest innovation in longwear color. Introducing new Revlon ColorStay Skinny™ Liquid Liner, an all-day liquid liner with an ultra-fine tip that delivers intensely pigmented color for the ultimate skinny liner look. The 0.1 mm applicator tip of ColorStay Skinny™ Liquid Liner provides mistake-proof control allowing you to apply bold, even color with a master hand. Four intensely pigmented shades enhance eyes with sleek, precise lines for a look that lasts all day. Create fierce, trendsetting beauty looks with effortless ease and precision with Revlon ColorStay Skinny™ Liquid Liner.
SHADES: Black Out, Green Spark, Electric Blue and Mahogany Flame (all sampled and pictured below).
SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE: $7.99
AVAILABILITY: Now at drug and mass retailers nationwide and on Revlon.com.

Lip Colors: Parisian Passion, LA Exclusive 

and Cannes Crush. 

Polishes from Left to Right: Pocket Aces, Up The Ante, 

Wild Card and Ace of Spades.

Maybelline's Newest Launches!

Maybelline New York is proud to introduce several new products that will quickly become the newest beauty must-haves. Check out these six new items that are sure to help you master your beauty routine. You know I have been posting images of these new products on Social Media so it is my pleasure to now officially share the details with all of you...

The NUDES Palette

This palette is the ultimate beauty staple. The 12 long- wearing shades range from sweet vanilla to creamy caramel. A mixture of matte and shimmery finishes will take your from day to night and everywhere in between. $11.99

Dream Wonder Fluid Touch Foundation

A flawless complexion is no longer a dream. This silky, lightweight liquid foundation melts into skin for maximum coverage without the caked-on feel. The unique tear drop applicator is easy-to-use and allows for a clean application. Voila… skin is impeccable, yet undetectable. $10.99

Eye Studio Color Tattoo 24HR Leathers Cream-Gel Shadow

One of fashion’s hottest, year-round trends can now be applied to the eyes for a unique look that lasts and last. This soft, supple, easy-to-apply shadow, stays in place all day and won’t smudge or smear. Available in 5 shades: Chocolate Suede, Creamy Beige, Deep Forest, Dramatic Black and Vintage Plum. $6.99

Master Kajal Eyeliner

Exotic and glamorous, this eyeliner is sure to keep eyes in the spotlight. Whether creating a smoldering eye or classic cat eye, the precise cone-shaped tip can do it all. The creamy formula glides on smooth with no gaps or skipping making eyes appear luminescent against the bold, pigmented color. Available in 4 shades: Charcoal Skies, Midnight Brown, Navy Night and Onyx Rush. $7.99

Baby Lips Crystals

Everyone’s favorite lip balm just got a touch of shimmer. These sweet, shimmery lip balms provide clinical care to moisturize lips, not just while you are wearing it, but over time as well for visibly renewed lips. See results in just one week! Available in 6 shades: Twinkling Taupe, Mirrored Mauve, Pink Quartz, Gleaming Coral, Crystal Kiss and Beam of Blush. $4.49

Color Show Nail Lacquer Jewels & Veils

Life is too short for a boring mani! Color Show Jewels formula contains over-sized particles that encrust nails in a layer of gems. The lacquers instantly create a unique and ornate look that is sure to glitz up any nails. Color Show Veils provides a different dimension of texture, where refined glitters rule and create a luminous nail effect. The easy flow brush on both polishes ensures smooth and even delivery every time. Color Show Jewels are available in 5 shades: Gilded In Gold, Mosaic Prism, Precious Pearl, Platinum Adorn and Gleaming Graphite. Color Show Veils are available in 5 shades: Rose Mirage, Amethyst Aura, Crystal Disguise, Teal Beam and Blue Glaze. $3.99

More pictures and swatches to come!

Birchbox: Limited Edition Summer Themed Modern Mermaid Box

Birchbox is thrilled to launch their newest limited edition box - Limited Edition: Modern Mermaid. Inspired by the beauty of these mythical creatures of folklore, this limited edition box is stocked with products to help you channel your inner sea goddess. 

Available exclusively on Birchbox.com starting today for $44.00, this box is the perfect way to infuse some fun into your scaled back summer beauty routine. 

Modern Mermaid includes RUFFIAN Endless Summer Collection, Vasanti Kajal Eye Pencil, Anastasia Beverly Hills Mascara Topcoat, Coola SPF Lip Lux, Captain Blankenship Mermaid Sea Salt Spray, Atelier Cedrat Enivrant and a Stephanie Johnson Mermaid Mirror.

Want to purchase it?  Buy It Here

Tarte Cosmetics: More Limited Edition Summer 2014 Products

Yes, I still wear my Amazonian Clay 12- Hour Blush in Amused nearly every day as it adds a pop of color to the apples of my cheeks plus lasts the whole day long. I happened to be perusing the " What's New" section of Sephora online and saw that Tarte just launched a neutral colored lip liner that has the same long lasting formula, so I must try that next...

Now that the warm weather is here, boy was I in need of both the Not So Slick Oil Absorbing Blotting Papers ($ 10) as well as the Smooth Operator Amazonian Clay Pressed Finishing Powder ($ 32)?! I used them both upon receipt and I was mesmerized by the look and smell of the Maracuja Bronzing Serum ($ 47-Sephora Exclusive). All other products are available at www.tarte.com , Ulta/www.Ulta.com , Macy's and Sephora/www.Sephora.com . 

I don't generally have oily skin yet suffer from it during the warmer months and the powder and blotting papers keep the oil at bay. Take a look....

The Marucuja Bronzing Serum is meant to hydrate, brighten, help fight signs of aging as well as delivering a natural-looking sunless golden tan. It is meant to give you a gradual, radiant tan and is powered by maracuja and it's nourishing plant extracts.

Please remember to wash your hands immediately after application and happy self tanning! 

Tarte cosmetics are always formulated without parabens, mineral oil, phthalates, triclosan, gluten nor sodium lauryl sulfate.

Maybelline: Dream Wonder Powder and More!

When Maybelline shows love, they truly show love! Just look at the generous amount of beauty products that were sent my way and you shall get an overall feel of the latest launches.

I decided to swatch it slowly and use the products daily to get a true feel for the collections. 

Today I chose the Dream Wonder Powder in Porcelain Ivory ( $ 9.99), Maybelline New York's New Face Studio Master Hi-Light in Pink Rose ( $ 9.99) and Maybelline New York Expertwear Eyeshadow Quad in Luminous Lilacs ( $ 6.25). Note there are 48 new shades added to this popular Expertwear Eyeshadow Collection!

There are 16 shades available in the Dream Wonder Powder collection and my Porcelain Ivory applied effortlessly. The Dream Wonder Powder uses wet process technology that has an ultra fine creamy texture that leaves your skin looking silky soft. 

There is also a Master Glaze Glisten Blush Stick ( $ 8.99) that gives a dewy gently glazed look to your cheeks. I chose to use the Face Studio Master Hi-Light Blush ( $ 9.99) as I was attracted to all of the colors in the product and wanted to see how they meshed together on my cheeks. Available in 4 Blush Palettes, my cheeks shimmered but not too much. The balance of color to shimmer enhanced my all- over natural brightness. I was not too sparkly and the pop of color was lovely on the apples of my cheeks. There are also 2 Bronzer Palettes for those of you that want a warmer overall radiance. 

The 48 NEW shades added to the popular Expertwear Eyeshadow Collection are available in singles ( $ 3.75), duos ( $ 4.50), trios ( $ 5.50) and quads ( $ 6.25). The new packaging is sleek and the formula has perlite complex to control oil and allow for up to 12 hours of wear! The colors are extremely rich and the possible eye looks endless.

The lippy's I swatched on my inner arm as you all know I generally wear my signature red lippy! They are lovely and nude. The new collection of raw, real nude lipstick is called In The Buff and are available for $ 7.49 each. 

There are 10 born to be naked shades available and the colors are creamy, bold and impact ful thanks to their honey- nectar infused formula. Colors swatched are Bare All, Truffle Tease, Touchable Taupe, Untainted Spice and Espresso Exposed.

More to come on their Spring 2014 and Summer Collections...soon! XO