Author: Lindsay

NYX Cosmetics The Face Awards 2014

Looking for the next big thing in the beauty volgger world? Look no further than the Third Annual Fine Artistry of Cosmetic Elites (FACE) Awards, an international competition to find The Beauty Vlogger of The Year. Entrants have the chance to win $25k, mentorship from pro artists and a year’s supple of NYX Cosmetics.

Launched to celebrate the newest beauty “influencers” in the industry, the contest celebrates the importance of digital in our world. And let’s admit it… is there anything better to watch while taking an evening soak in the tub than a beauty video?

The FACE Awards began this year with 2,000 rising stars. It was then narrowed to the top 30 finalists. Right now, we are in the midst of the second round (narrowed to 20 finalists). The top six finalists will be flown out to Los Angeles in August to compete for the grand prize in front of beauty influencers and celebrity judges, as well as NYX Cosmetics founder Toni K. Contestants.

Head over to www.nyxfaceawards.com and check out these amazing volggers and vote for your favorite!

Wednesday On The Web

Hope everyone is having a perfect pre-Holiday week. I am laying majorly low after all the birthday celebrations, taking a stay-cation of sorts. I have been chowing down on all the amazing summer produce (you know how I love beauty from the inside out!) and planning a fun menu for friends on Friday afternoon. While I haven’t been trolling the web a ton, I did have some favorites to share:

Swooning over these new goodies from Everlane.

Amazing comparison of beauty standards around the world – in case you missed it last week.

This plane ticket mistake is pretty epic.

I know this Dermablend video is old, but I just watched it again. I have no words other than stunned again.

And, here are my favorite fashion and beauty finds from my little hobby, online shopping from the month of June:

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Summer Hair Care on MegBiram.com

I’m really loving this series that I have been contributing to over the past couple of months on Meg’s awesome blog. This June, my fellow bloggers and I are sharing our favorite tips for caring for all of your hair. Don’t miss this roundup of some amazing ideas and products right here.

New From Hourglass: Panoramic Long Wear Lip Liner and Extreme Sheen Lip Gloss

It is like Hourglass Cosmetics is in my head, just knowing what I have been craving this summer: a shiny, bold and glossy look with staying power. I’m weighed down by my winter thick and matte lipstick in this weather. Recently released from Hourglass is a lip duo that is my new go-to: Panoramic Long Wear Lip Liner and Extreme Sheen Lip Gloss, both in Muse, a vibrant orange red with just a hint of pink.

This summer, Hourglass added four new shades of Panoramic Long Wear Lip Liner and three new shades of Extreme Sheen Lip Gloss. Just like the original versions, the duo is super long-wear – much appreciated in the humid, sticky Oklahoma summer.

Starting with the liner, I get a creamy and water-resistant base shade. I love the brush on the other end for precise application. Then as a second layer, the shiny and rich Extreme Sheen adds depth of color. Vitamin E provides hydration on my constantly chapped lips. The finish is truly luxury. And I am swooning over the cake batter scent which is surprisingly sophisticated.

I rocked this duo on this week’s TV segment – what do you think?

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New Clarisonic Mia Sonic Skin Cleansing Brush in Neons

Years ago, when the Clarisonic first launched, I purchased a Clarisonic PLUS Face & Body Cleansing in Pink. It has been a trusty friend (and a true asset to my skin care routine). But I was getting a little tired of baby pink – I am not really a girly girl. And the larger size made it difficult to travel with. Plus, I literally never used the body functionality.

In the nick of time, a new Clarisonic arrived in my hot little hands and I love this one even more than the first! Clarisonic Mia has two awesome new shades this summer – the vibrant Electric Pink and limited-edition Electric Blue. This smaller, one-speed edition is exactly what I need in a more compact version. I have the blue shade and its cheerful boldness is perfect in my neutral bathroom.

Those new to Clarisonic: this face brush cleanses the face six times better than hands alone using sonic technology. A little tip for those who found a Clarisonic previously abrasive: make sure you just gently press the head against the surface of your skin. The sonic action will do the work for you. You don’t need to press into the skin hard. The gentle motion is perfect for all skin types and you can use any regular cleanser. I love a foaming variety (I’m currently using mine with this men’s cleanser).

So why is the Clarisonic better than more affordable versions? Those cheaper devices usually spin. The Mia oscillates back and forth at a sonic frequency that produces over 300 movements per second, which gently works with skin’s natural elasticity to extract impurities from skin and pores. Clinical results have shown reduced appearance of pores, fine lines and wrinkles, and improved skin tone. I know it sounds like a huge investment, but given I have been using mine over the last several years, several time a week, and my skin has never looked better… it is a no brainer. Also, it is a huge hit with men – even my dad is an addict (find the men’s version here).

HUM: Beauty Starts From Within

We know that beauty starts with good health and nutrition. Besides picking up fruits, veggies and healthy protein, we can also use supplements to solve loads of beauty hiccups.

California-based HUM is a cutting edge line that will have skin looking better (not to mention putting a little pep in our step). The entire line of eleven supplements are gluten-free, contain no GMOs, or artificial ingredients and recently hit shelves at Sephora.

“Killer Nails” contains high potency vegan biotin to strengthen both hair and nails. “Here Comes The Sun” provides crucial vitamin D3 that can help improve mood. “Daily Cleanse” is a plant-based formula designed to clear skin and body of toxins that can be vital to those battling acne.

You can design your own HUM Nutrition “cocktail” to make sure you are getting all the goodies to help solve your particular beauty issue or assuage any particular beauty concerns like aging, clearing skin and fighting fatigue.

I’d be remiss to not mention a little fashion PSA side note…. make sure to pick up some goodies at Shopbop‘s latest sale – an extra 25% of all sale items.