A Closer Look At Napoleon Perdis Beauty

Nude makeup has always been my thing, so when I discovered the gorgeous products in Napoleon Perdis line, I knew I had to have it all. I had heard of this brand prior to trying these goodies above and mostly knew of them from their stunning bronzer ads. I was always intrigued and you can clearly see why. Keep reading to see what I tried and loved.

Swap With The Lovely Adrienne From Popular U.K. Beauty Blog "The Sunday Girl'"

Having this blog has given me so many amazing opportunities. It began as just a way to express my passion for beauty and fashion and then emerged into something far greater than I expected. The best part about the blog? Being able to meet so many amazing people from all over the world. One of the first friends I made was the lovely Adrienne over at The Sunday Girl. She's a blogging machine and definitely someone I love chatting with. We decided to swap so that she could get some USA goodies and I could get some UK ones.  Here what's I received in my part of the swap. You can see what she got here.

Piret & Tamara "A Night In Paris" Fall Collection 2011 Launch

The makeup experts, Piret & Tamara are launching their Fall 2011 collection with a Paris theme. All the products are inspired by a gorgeous night in Paris that takes you on a romantic journey.

"An alluring collection of makeup inspired by an enchanting night spent in the city of love. This fall, Piret & Tamara take you on the next stop in their world tour of beauty, romantic Paris. Imagine strolling down the Champs-Élysées on a beautiful fall evening or gazing into his eyes over a glistening flute of bubbly, tucked away at an intimate cafe. A Night In Paris from Piret & Tamara captures the spirit of the city, with a gorgeous range of makeup for lips, cheeks and eyes giving you magnetic French appeal, that 

unique Je ne sais quoi.

Collection includes:

 Eye Silk in Violet and La Vie en Rose ($39):  Get luminous, creamy color that’s waterproof, creaseless and budge-free in Violet, a deep purple with silky matte finish and La Vie en Rose, a versatile blush shade that works on eyes and cheeks.

“Pop this little multi-tasker in your purse for that crucial mid-date touch-up,” says Piret.

Violet

La Vie En Rose

Lip & Cheek Stain in Rouge ($39): This silky smooth cherry red imparts a natural falling-in-love flush to lips and cheeks and the creamy texture makes for easy fingertip application 

       “There’s nothing sexier than a wash of rosy color for lips and cheeks,” says Tamara.

 Lip Slip in Cherié ($25): A sultry berry gloss that delivers the perfect pop of color to your pout, this rich moisturizing gloss gives lips luxe luminosity.

“The ultimate in kissable color, Lip Slip is smooth and never sticky,” says Piret.

Available September 2011 at www.piretandtamara.com

Have you ever tried Piret & Tamara products?

Stila Lip Glaze Haul

I'm always on the hunt for the best lipgloss out there and I've always heard great things about Stila's lip glazes. I decided to try a few out for myself. Lately, I've been more into lipstick but I normally always top my lips off with a gloss. Stila's lip glazes are pretty thick, but come in beautiful shades. I'm not a huge fan of the sticky texture, but I loved the colors none-the-less.

Retail: $22 at Sephora/Stila

In my opinion, I wouldn't pay full price for these glosses. The texture is not the best and the colors aren't great on their own. They work well on top of a lipstick. I would only ever buy the sets they normally sell around holiday and new launches like this one below that retails for only $12.

Have you ever tried Stila's lip glazes?

Josie Maran Haul: Argan Oil, Eyeshadow & Lip Gloss

(Disclosure: Products seen above were sent for consideration from PR)

I've been tempted to try a few of Josie Maran's cosmetics products for a while now. I played with a few of her products but have yet to actually purchase anything. Josie Maran's PR dept was kind enough to send me some samples to try out. The best product in the entire line was the Argan Oil. I received these products a while ago, but wanted some time to test out the Argan Oil on my face.

Josie Maran is a supermodel who turned her love of cosmetics into a successful beauty brand. Throughout her career in the industry, she learned all about the power of makeup and what ingredients work well in products. She realized that their was something missing in the world of makeup. She wanted a brand that was eco-friendly and natural, but also with luxury. She decided to create her own makeup brand - Josie Maran Cosmetics. Her motto: "I'm going to change the world one lipstick at a time."

I've met her in person and she's an absolute sweetheart and very passionate about her brand. She says that she herself uses all the products everyday and she wouldn't ever promote something she didn't love. Her skin is beautiful also!

The first product I tried from the package was Argan Oil, which is the best selling product from Josie Maran. You can use it on your face, body and hair. I've been using it on my face for about two weeks and I can definitely already see a difference in my skin. My skin is more hydrated, more radiant and I have less breakouts. Argan Oil is grown organically in Morocco and became famous from the brand, Moroccan Oil. 

Retail: $48 at Sephora/Josie Maran

Next, I tried out the eye shadows which was very easy to work with. They were long-wearing and easy to blend. They can be used wet or dry. I was sent Pinkalicious & Maple. Pinkalicious is a shimmery baby pink and Maple is a matte soft brown.

Retail: $20 at Josie Maran

Lastly, I received a lipgloss. Optimism is a sheer, shimmering golden beige. I loved the color but wasn't too excited when I read that it was a plumping gloss. I already have naturally full lips and severely dislike plumping glosses because they tend to burn. I have to say this one didn't bother/burn at all. The color was very natural -- almost your lips but better kind of color. It's also infused with Argan Oil (as most of the products are) so my lips felt very soft after a few wears. I definitely recommend this gloss for anyone looking for a plumping gloss. Another plus: It's flavored with "dulce de leche." Yummy.

Retail: $20 at Josie Maran

All and all, I recommend Josie Maran cosmetics to anyone looking for a more natural brand or anyone who just loves great products at a great price. They also just launched their new Fall 2011 line, which looks beautiful!

Have you ever tried Josie Maran Cosmetics?