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IT Cosmetics Beauty Playground!!! : 52 New Products Coming This Summer!!

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If there is one beauty company you have heard me recommend time and time again, it is IT Cosmetics. I am quite literally OBSESSED with their products for a variety of reasons (some you can see in my Ride Or Die Beauty Products video).

Last night, I attended an incredible event celebrating the launch of 52 (yes, F I F T Y – T WO!!!) brand spanking new products. Most products are already available on ITCosmetics.com and will be launching EXCLUSIVELY in Ulta stores later this summer– so keep your eyes out for them on your next Ulta Haul!

(That’s my friend Melissa, she is a beauty junkie too– check out here site here– she always has the best giveaways!!)

Some of my favorites that I cannot wait to get my hands on are:

  • Bye Bye Redness – This stuff is next level goodness for those of us with red patches, or anyone with roseca–AND feels and smells incredible.
  • CC Airbrush Perfecting Powder with SPF 50+ – If you’ve watched any of my beauty videos you know that my every day begins with my IT Cosmetics CC cream. It is a full coverage CC cream and practically my second skin– so I am super stoked to try out the powder!
  • Perfect Lighting Concealing And Brightening Pen– I love that IT cosmetics are often “double duty” products. This one is a brightener and  concealer and feelt super light when I swatched it on my hand. Like all of the IT products it has some great anti-aging products and green tea extract to make your eyes look bright and awake!
  • Confidence In A Compact with SPF 50+–Full coverage sold serum chock-filled with things that make and keep our skin looking  incredible like: hydrolyzed collegen, peptides, caviar extract and SPF!
  • Confidence In A Cleanser– A cleanser with ultra-hydrating serum, anti-aging ingredients, sulfate free– definitely going to try adding this to my routine!
  • Bye-Bye Undereye Concealing Pot– Bye Bye Undereye is one my favorite IT products. It covers EV-ER-Y-THING– not just undereye. That being said, when I apply it under my eyes, I always added a little moisturizer because it sometimes creased under my 30-something peepers.

Below is a recap of my time journeying through this”IT Cosmetics Wonderland”, swinging on larger than life brush and compact swings, sliding down a brow brush– tube slide, see-sawing with on a brow pencil and falling in love with a product line that I didn’t think could get any better– but oh, IT did!

 

Smashbox Photo Events: Picture Perfect Beauty For The Everyday Woman

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Every woman deserves to experience her very own professional photo shoot that makes her feel like a celebrity and at least one professional photo that she feels captures her beauty– especially when her makeup is on point!

This weekend I had the opportunity to partner with The Menlo Park Mall here in New Jersey to take part in its Smashbox Photo Event, an event that gives everyday women the red carpet treatment and the opportunity to feel like a star.

Smashbox travels around the country hosting these live events throughout the year.

Menlo Park Mall hosts them with Sephora once or twice a year– and I highly recommend checking them out!

During the event, customers who make a minimum purchase of $75 worth of Smashbox cosmetic products have the opportunity to be transformed by a senior makeup artist and have their photos taken by celebrity photographer, Steven Kahn.

So 9:45 Saturday morning, I arrived fresh-faced and ready to let my Sephora senior artist do her thing.

I didn’t have my morning cup-o-joe (which is unheard of for me) but the high-energy atmosphere quickly perked me up– and Starbucks was just a quick escalator ride away.

My Sephora senior artist, Kiara ( who by the way, had the fiercest purple locks and eye make-up!) started our sesh by asking what my make-up style was (bright, glowy and natural/nude hues– always), and getting to know my skin type (currently still grossly-winter-dry) and made her selections for me from there.

(Do you see Zara there in the background? Yep. I did some serious damage there after the event. Zara obsessed!)

Smashbox’s O-gloss (a magic-like gloss that goes on clear and transforms into your own shade of pink based on your skin chemistry) has long been a favorite of mine, but during the Photo Event, I discovered a few other great products as well. My favorite new find– the Brow Tech pencil in Matte Taupe. It matched my brows perfectly and the point on the pencil is so fine it is easy to fill in your brows with small, natural looking strokes.

When make up was done, Kiara provided me with a list of the products she used (linking to some of favorites at the bottom of this post) and then it was time for my close up!

Steven Kahn was a true professional and made me very comfortable right away. He gave great direction on how to position myself, tilt my head, etc. and quickly snapped about 20 shots.

In total, the photo shoot lasted 5 minutes– maybe– and I’m not going to lie, I was skeptical. Not that I doubted Steven Kahns skill, but more doubted myself to have nailed a great professional picture in such a short amount of time– I’m known to be a blinker– ha.

The hi-resolution photos are emailed to you via a download link later that day. I got mine about 3 hours later and I was amazed!!

That is some serious “Mariah Carey approved lighting“, am I right?  I would pay big money for that to follow me around!

You can really see how what a great job Kiara did on my eye makeup in the pictures.  The reddish brown colors from the Photo Matte Eye Pallet really complimented my brown eyes.

Below are some of my all time favorite products as well as the ones that Kiara used on me at the Event.

Local friends, Menlo Park Mall hosts a lot of events through out the year. You can find upcoming events here.

Psst! And don’t forget to sign up to be a Simon Insider and earn rewards back for your shopping hauls. For my serious shopping friends,  the parking perks are AH-MAZING.

If you are interested in attending a Smashbox Photo event in your area, you can see their full schedule here.

 

 

Disclosure: This post was written in partnership with The Menlo Park Mall

Ride Or Die– Best Everyday Makeup Products

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You know those makeup products you simply can’t live without? The ones that if you were to be stranded on a deserted island, you would try realllllly hard to smuggle them all in because it would be like trying to choosing a favorite child?

These are your ride or dies–

and today I shared mine on my YouTube channel!  

If a no-makeup-makeup look is what you’re seeking on the daily, you definitely need to check this one out because over the years I have uncovered some of the best of the best for you au’ natural– seeking ladies.

Trust – You are going to want these products in your beauty arsenal– STAT!

Here’s a little sneak peek you may have caught on Instagram–

Check out the full video on my YouTube Channel

Beauty Gifts + Stocking Stuffers That Will Make Every Gal Swoon!

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When it comes to gifts for her, beauty gifts are always the bomb dot com!

Whether you are looking to check off a perfect gift for the beauty guru in your life that contours like a boss or seeking a last minute gift for your BFF, your mom, a female teacher– any woman, who deserves a little pampering (and don’t we all??)– there are always a plethora of great beauty gift options they will love– no matter your budget.

2016 Beauty Gift Guide 1. IT Cosmetics All That Glitters Brush Set – IT Cosmetic brushes are my favorite! This limited-edition set is available at Ulta and valued at $130. It includes 5 full-size, ultra-plush brushes for face and eyes. What’s more– it comes with a coordinating cosmetics case that doubles as your night-out clutch! 2 gifts in 1! *high fives*

2. IT Cosmetics Confidence In A Cream – Hypoallergenic and paraben-free,  Confidence in a Cream deeply hydrates, reduces the appearance of pores and uneven skin tone – plus how cute is this ornament packaging??

3. Benefit Watts Up! Highlighter– This is one of my go-to highlighters. It’s delicate champagne glow gives you the perfect facial highlights. They’ve even come out with an awesome new cream-to-powder version!

  4. Lash Laptop Decals– These gorgeous lash decals are perfect laptop accent for any girly-girl to express their beauty love.

5. Baby Qusar Plus–  This at-home light therapy tool is touted as a kiss from the beauty Gods and is said to reduce fine lines and wrinkles and build collagen! I will be testing this bad boy out myself. Cannot wait- stay tuned for that!

6. Keihl’s Sleep Set– Nobody wants tired eyes and after a long busy holiday, couldn’t we all use a little R&R. Keihl’s has top-notch skin care products- you cannot go wrong with this gift!

7. It Cosmetic Je NeSais Quoi Pallet– I heart all-in-one palettes not only for their convince but because they allow you to test drive and discover some new products. This pallet leaves you with a youthful glow and airbrushed finish and includes: IT Cosmetic’s new Sunshine in a Compact Matte Bronzer, new Perfect Lighting Luminizer (that features proprietary Perfect Lighting Technology to flawlessly distribute light onto skin), new Bye Bye Pores Blush, and award-winning Bye Bye Pores Pressed Poreless Finish Airbrush Pressed Powder.

 8. Silk Rose Pillowcase– The beauty world is a buzz with the benefits of silk pillowcases! They reduce friction on your hair which can damage hair and cause spilt ends and keep skin hydrated and cool.

 9. Revlon Giftsets– Revlon is one of my favorite drug-store beauty brands and they have some really great gift sets- with really great products– and really great price tags! 😉  Their products are easy to find at your local CVS, Walgreens, Ulta, Target- pretty much everywhere and make great gifts or stocking stuffers. I highly recommend their Gel Envy nail sets and their Just Kissed lip balms– they are perfect for every day color and keep lips rosy and  moisturized!

10. Revlon Steam Roller Set– These curlers heat quickly, condition as they curl and because they use steam to heat, there is NO damage being done to your locks! #NEEDINMYLIFE

L’Oreal Paris Magic Nude Liquid Powder Foundation {60 Sec Makeup Review}

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Recently I was sent the new L’Oreal Paris Magic Nude Liquid Foundation to try out. Because I know our days are busy and we want our info quick, the above video gives you all the scoop in just 60 seconds!

Loreal Paris Magic Nude Liquid Powder Medium Coverage Lightweight Foundation

MSRP $12.99

Not to be confused or compared with full-coverage foundations that are usually a little creamier and heavier, this medium coverage foundation goes on like a liquid and finishes silky smooth like a powder. It is perfect for a light weight “un-makeup”, every day natural look.

Tonight I will be talking more about this foundation and overall beauty routines during the #MagicNude Twitter Party.

Join us at 9pm ET! You can get the deets and RSVP to win prizes here.

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Disclosure: This is a sponsored post by L’Oreal. Product was provided for review. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

{Makeup Monday} As Seen On New Beauty: Beauty Blogger Must Haves

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53436-BEAUTY_BLOGGERS-Corine Ingrassia- ComplicatedmamaMonday’s around here have become known as Makeup/Mani Mondays. It’s a great way to kick off the week and chase away the monotonous Monday blues.

Today, I am excited to share that some of my make up must-haves have been featured on NewBeauty.com!

So, join in the Make-up/Mani Monday fun today by checking out some of my favorite beauty essentials, as well as recommendations from 7 other fab bloggers!

You can find the full article { HERE }

…Oh, and if there is ONE product out of all the products on my list that I highly recommend, it is that Givenchy Mascara! It is all awesome-sauce and really deserves a post all of it’s own. 

 

 

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