The future of makeup is coming, and it looks great!

 

We live in a very tech savvy world, all of our daily functions are either influenced or supported by a form of smart technology. These advancements in technology will continue to enhance our daily tools and functions. So it is inevitable that the future of beauty will include the merging of makeup and nano technology.

The videos above feature developing concepts for “electronic makeup”. These electronic makeup devices would eliminate the guesswork when applying makeup. This would allow makeup applications to be much easier, faster and more precise, which would enable you to achieve your desired result with more ease.

After watching the videos above leave me a comment below letting me know if you like this concept. Would you try electronic makeup?

xx,

Sophia Lenore

Hey Guys!

Do you need a little help in the men’s beauty department?

If so, it’s OK, I’m here to help.

 

 

Women are very observant. We notice everything about a man’s appearance.

These things influence our decision to date you, or take you as a lover.

 

So, if you want to improve your status with the ladies; or if you want to be sexier for that special lady- this is the post for you.

Here are the basics:

 

Women like men that smell good,

Women like men that take pride in their appearance. 

Women like men that are clean and well groomed.

Guys, if you can follow these 3 basic guidelines to men’s beauty and grooming then there is hope for you!

 

A well groomed man is a sexy man. These male beauty and grooming tips will keep you manly, but make you sexier!

Let’s get started!

 

Tip #1

Get Rid Of Dry, Rough Skin

(hands that are too manly, are not sexy!)

So, your the guy with the “rugged” good looks, but you also have dry, rough hands. Sorry to tell you- but this is not good!

 

Here’s the problem-Although you may be delightful to look at, women cringe on the inside when you touch them with rough hands.

Guys, your hands should not feel like cheese graters. 

Women want to be touched by a man with soft hands. They don’t have to be baby soft, but they should not feel like sandpaper!

 

Guys, you need to find a safe and effective way to moisturize your dry, rough skin.

You don’t need an elaborate skin care regimen. Just warm up a little unrefined coconut oil or jojoba oil in your hands and apply that anywhere you have dry skin. Or, invest in a good moisturizing body-lotion.

Lotioning the entire body is a plus!

 

 

If you want to go the extra mile; you can give the absorption a boost and increase your moisture intake by removing the top layer of dead, dry skin cells from your hands or body first.

Sprinkle a little baking soda into your regular face cleanser or shower gel (also you can add the baking soda to your hands each time you wash your hand instead of putting it directly into your cleanser bottle).

 

 

 

Tip #2

Improve the look of your Skin

(get the skin everyone woman wants to touch)

 

 

 

Smell that, people? It’s the sweet aroma of a fresh New Year on the horizon.

 

Yes, I know we’re still over 2 months away from the New Year; however there is no denying that a New Year is closing in.

I am counting the days to a New Year filled with new and exciting beauty products.

 

Judging by all the great new beauty products that hit the shelves this year, I predict that it will only get better, and 2015 is going to be a stellar year for primping.

 

I’ve rounded up 12 of the best beauty products of 2014. 

l compiled my list based on this years new launches that promises to change the way we do our hair, makeup, and skin care.

These products introduced us to new formulations, groundbreaking technologies, and covetable colors that changed the game in 2014.

So, let’s recap some of the best new beauty products that fell from heavens this year.

 

By the way, if you had the chance to try one of the products on my list, please feel free to leave a short product review. 

I would love to hear your feedback about the product.

Did you love it, or hate it? And why?

 

OK. Let’ get started!

 

1.)

Revlon Parfumerie Nail Enamel

Scented Nail Polish Finally Grows Up!

 

This was the first time fragranced nail polish seemed glamorous (in the past, they tended to be scented and coloured like candy, and were marketed more to our inner five year olds).

 

The line is divided into three sub ranges.

There’s the Fruits & Florals, which are largely bright and cheery shades in opaque finishes.

The Sweets & Spices, which are richer hues, mostly in shimmering finishes.

The Freshes, which are all about the cool pastels and a variety of fun finishes.

 

Each shade is inspired by a certain smell – and the colour corresponds to the smell.

For instance, the color “Wild Violets”, is a glamorously dark purple that really does smell like the pretty powdery flower.

It also has a gorgeous retro feel to it – like you’ve dipped your fingers into a vintage pot of violet-fragranced face powder.

 

If you try it-

It helps to start with a base coat, and then apply two very thin layers to get the most intense effect. 

Skip the top coat if you want to get the full effect of the scent.

If  you use a top coat, you’ll probably find that the perfume has trailed off after 24 hours or so.

This isn’t meant to be a long-lasting formulation. So, I would suggest using this product on special occasions, when you want to smell fabulous all over, even down to your finger tips.

 

 

 

2.)

 

Bare Minerals 7 Day Skin Detox 

Presenting The Dummy-Proof Peel 

 

Younger, brighter skin in 7 days? Yes, please!

And that’s exactly what BareMinerals 7-Day Detox Mineral Brightening Peel promises to deliver.

 

According to BareMInerals, this week-long series of treatments will deliver your best skin ever – brighter, clearer, smoother and more evenly toned.

Each vital targets a specific skin need and then builds upon the previous day’s benefits. The system is comprised of BareMinerals’ proprietary ActiveSoilTM Complex and uses ingredients such as exfoliating acids, hydrators and Kombucha Black Tea.

The overall process claims to rapidly detoxify, reinvigorate and reinforce your skin’s support network for visible results.

 

Sounds fantastic, right? But does it really work? Or is was it just another hyped-up product? Here’s my review…

 

Yes! It works! Upon purchasing we (me, and my test dummy-girlfriends) saw that BareMinerals claims in their studies that 100% of women saw results after trying the 7-Day Skin Detox Mineral Brightening Peel. And to be honest, we didn’t believe them. But boy did they prove us wrong.

After our own product testing, we have to agree, and also conclude that 100% of us saw results in just 7 days. In fact, we started see results right away!

 

We each had varying skin issues, and some had more peeling with the system than others. But the overwhelming conclusion is that we do indeed have brighter, clearer and more evenly toned skin after using the products for 7 days.

 

And that’s it – brighter skin is just 7 days away!

 

 

 

3.)

 

Purely Perfect Cleansing Creme

Claims to be: The First Shampoo that won’t F*uck up your hair!

 

Purely Perfect Cleansing Creme is an un-shampoo.

It is formulated without a trace of detergent. It contains pure Aloe Vera, and essential oils for smoother, silkier, shinier hair.

Purely Perfect Cleansing Creme works awesomely on all hair types – fine, thick, course, curly or straight. It is amazing on color treated hair – practically zero fade!

 

It is simple to use, and over time it restores hair to a state that most people can only dream about.

All that, and it is biodegradable, so it doesn’t pollute our water! 

 

So a little background on this product:

• It’s not technically “shampoo” so it doesn’t produce any suds.
• It IS, however, meant to replace your shampoo. And conditioner.
• It doesn’t have any sulfates, so it won’t strip your hair of it’s natural oils and nutrients like regular shampoo will over time. (Seriously – no matter how expensive and luxurious your shampoo is, it WILL strip your hair eventually)

 

If you try it:

This product has a an extremely powerful minty scent.

If you have allergies, or if your sensitive to strong scents, be very careful, or keep some Benadryl nearby.

Once the hair is dried, there is zero mint smell left behind. Which is a plus!

 

If you have very thin hair, after using this product your hair may become stick-straight, and lacking in volume. But if you add a few spritzes of Bumble & Bumble sea-salt spray into the hair after shampooing, allow hair to air dry, and your volume/wave is easily restored. 

 

 

 

 

4.)

Redken Pillow Proof Blowdry Express Primer

Redken Got A Major Makeover This Year!

 

For thick-haired people whose blowouts take foooorever (or for anyone in a hurry), a few spritzes of this blow-dry primer really does cut drying time: It shaved ten minutes off our curly-haired tester’s blowout.

 

The formula doesn’t weigh down hair or make it feel greasy, plus it can help you get an extra day out of a style.

 

WHAT IT DOES:
Cuts down drying time and protects hair from heat damage.

 

If you try it:

This spray can be drying on coarse hair, leaving it more stiff than silky.Make sure you use a rich conditioner before using this product.

Don’t be put off by the scent: It’s not the most pleasant (a somewhat chemical floral) but it’s gone by the time you’re finished blow-drying.

 

 

 

 

5.)

 Almay Smart Shade CC Luminous Primer

Alphabet Creams Get Even More Effective

 

For a primer that has “luminous” in the name, I was expecting a glowing, radiant finish.

Instead, Smart Shade CC Luminous Primer SPF 15 sets to a more muted matte, pink tone that is supposed to “help skin look brighter and combat the appearance of dull skin”.

 

To a minor degree, the pinkness does even out sallow skin, if you consider the whitish-pink cast it leaves.

However, the biggest difference I noticed was that the skin looked lighter, and slightly pink, which isn’t necessarily flattering for all over use, plus it doesn’t work for all skin tones, especially darker skin.

 

Pros:

• Enlivens sallow skin.
• Semi-matte finish has slight blurring effect on imperfections.
• Fragrance-free formula.
• Mineral-based broad spectrum sunscreen is gentle for use all over the face.

La Prairie Cellular Swiss Ice Crystal Cream

Skin Care Goes All Survival-Of-The-Fittest 

 

When you look at the label for this pricey cream, you might wonder what exactly makes this different from the other anti-aging moisturizers sold by La Prairie.

 

Well, according La Prairie, this product harnesses the power of “Swiss Cellular Ice Crystal” technology.

La Prairie claims that taking the extracts from flowers able to survive in the harsh environment of the Swiss Alps, and putting them in this formula will infuse your skin with the same environmental resilience these flowers exhibit in their natural habitat.

 

Hmm…

 

OK. This product does have an array of beneficial ingredients, including emollients, antioxidants, amino acids, and skin-identical ingredients.

These ingredient are definitely capable of making your skin look and feel younger. 

 

I found the product to be ultra hydrating and really nice to use.

The cream is thick, yet silky, so it applies quite nicely and absorbs into the skin rapidly.

 

 

Pros:

• Contains a good mix of emollients, antioxidants, amino acids, and skin-identical ingredients.
• Good for all skin types.

 

If you try it:

Be aware of the price. It is $300 for a 1 ounce jar. So, see if you can get a free sample first.

It is a really great product, however I know that the price is not for everyone. 

 

 

 

7.)

Sally Hershberger Hyper Hydration Spray Serum

You Can Spray Your Hair Into Health.

 

This is the first spray serum with SMART Keratin and brilliant shine.

SMART Keratin specifically targets hair strands that are dry and damaged, giving deep penetrating conditioning where it’s needed and keeping weight off the rest.

 

Sally Hershberger Hyper Hydration Spray Serum is a leave-in conditioning spray for hair.

After using this product, the result is a high gloss, smooth, polished style that looks healthy — never greasy or sticky.

 

Unlike many conditioning treatments, this spray feels light, but it’s powerful enough to hydrate dry, damaged, and color-treated hair.

Features

• Smoothing serum complex contains Active Argan Oil infused with Superfruit Indian Gooseberry to revitalize and brighten dry, distressed hair.
• Natural sunscreen locks out humidity and the damaging effects of heat and UV.

Directions

 Pump into palm. Use sparingly, a little goes a long way.

For a smooth blow dry: Apply to damp hair for supreme smoothing and frizz control.

 

If you use it as an oil Treatment: Apply to damp hair to soften, revitalize and rejuvenate.

 

For a more defined style: Apply to dry hair to smooth frizz and define style.

 

 

If you try it:

You should love it! 

 

 

 

8.)

John Frieda Colour Refreshing Gloss

Your At-Home Hair Color Never Looked So Good.

 

I couldn’t get over how easy this stuff was to apply!

You put it on in the shower, kind of like a second conditioner, with each treatment taking only three minutes…no waiting with a timer in hand and towel around your neck required.

 

It looks like a thick, colored gel, but unlike some harsh at-home dyes, the formula didn’t irritate my sensitive scalp or leave icky chemical smells lingering in my locks. Bonus! 

 

After just a couple treatments, I noticed a big boost in shine and overall smoothness.

My color didn’t look altered in any way, just perkier and fresh, leaving me breathing a little easier while in between actual hair color appointments. 

 

What it does

The John Frieda Colour Refreshing Gloss is meant to be a supplement to be your regular hair colouring routine.  

It helps to restore the look of your hair post-dye by helping to re-add the pigments that are typically washed out after colouring.

It promises to refresh your hair when your in between color appointments for a boost in colour and shine.

The product is designed to be used as a weekly “at-home-salon” treatment. 

 

Bonus: It’s ammonia and peroxide free!

 

If you try it:

Be aware, that this is not a dye! It is a treatment.

 

After applying this product, you must wash your hands with soap.

The product does have some pigmentation to it, and as with hair dye, it can stain. 

 

 

 

 

9.)

Neal’s Yard Remedies Lengthening Mascara

A Natural Mascara That Really Delivers

 

Dial up the drama with this natural curl-enhancing and lengthening, mascara.

Neal’s Yard’s mascara is made from 100% natural ingredients and is 78% organic.

 

This product is formulated with argan oil, aloe vera and coconut oil, this luxurious formula glides on clump-free thanks to the fine-toothed application comb and seriously lengthens lashes.

 

After using this product my lashes looked, natural yet impressive, as my lashes certainly look far longer.

The bonus of using this natural mascara left my lashes beautifully nourished, conditioned and protected.

 

If you try it:

Expect natural looking lashes.

If you are looking for that thick, full faux lash look, this is not the product for you.

 

 

 

 

10.)

Shu Uemura Lightbulb Fluid Foundation and Sponge

Full Coverage Finally Looks Like Skin.

 

If you’re looking for the fresh and dewy look, this is the foundation for you!

You can skip the highlighting powder with this foundation because it’ll instantly give you that effect.

 

 

Shu Uemura Lightbulb Fluid Foundation lasts fairly well throughout the day (about 8-9 hours) even without a setting powder.

However, I find that this foundation can slightly highlight my pores, and by the end of the day the foundation will have faded a bit.

 

The product does give a skin-like finish. Not just any skin. Dewy skin.

If you have dry, dull skin, and you want something that can add a glow and KEEP a glow for hours, under any lighting condition, this is the product for  you!

 

Wear

This isn’t a long-wearing foundation, and isn’t designed to be, unless you have dry skin, in which case an oil-based foundation will actually adhere to the skin and look better longer.

The soft focus effect and conditioning formula will also soften and plump up the skin, so this could be a very nice one for mature skins.

 

If you have normal skin and like a strong glow, it works too. Dust a little translucent powder onto the T-zone and under the eyes and just leave the rest of the face glowy.

 

While Shu lists this as being suitable for all skins, the formula is designed not to set and “dry down” the way oil-free formulas do, so it will have a tendency to slide and crease on oily/combination skins.

The glowy finish is probably also not that good if you have raised blemishes because any sheen will highlight uneven textures and bumps.If you only have blemishes on select areas, make sure you mute the sheen in those areas with the pointed end of the sponge, and powder.

Life is too short to deny yourself the occasional party!

However, when a harmless night out with friends turns into a shot slamming, wine chugging night of debauchery, and you still have to work the next morning, what do you do?! How do you conceal the visual signs from last nights girls night out?

Well, you’ve come to the right place for advise.

Here’s how to get your shit together!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step 1: Get going

Since there’s no time for dilly-dallying, take a power shower with a super invigorating body wash like Pink Grapefruit Shower Gel from The Body Shop. The wafting citrus scent will wake you right up!

Step 2: Salvage your skin

Instead of tussling with your face cream, primer, and foundation, rely on an all-in-one BB Cream, like Garnier’s Skin Renew Miracle Skin Perfector. It’s a tinted moisturizer that covers redness and unevenness just as well as a full-blown foundation.

Next, add a healthy wash of color to the apples of your cheeks with Dream Bouncy Blush by Maybelline. Available in 10 bright and beautiful shades, apply the lightweight gel formulation using a tapping motion with your fingertips for a seamless, natural-looking finish.

Step 3: Energize your eyes

Did you know that excessive alcohol consumption dehydrates your eyes? That’s precisely why they feel dry and look bloodshot after a wild night out on the town. For instant relief, lubricate them with two drops of your favorite redness-banishing eye drops.

Chances are your eyes are swollen and saddled with dark circles as well. De-puff and brighten your peepers with Lancome Beinfait Multi-Vital Eye SPF 28. Enriched with vitamins, minerals, and essential fatty acids, using just the tiniest amount of this treatment will help mask the unsightly effects of last night’s debauchery.

Your primping pièce de résistance? YSL Touch Éclat Radiant Touch. Loved by many industry professionals, this miracle concealer is the ultimate beauty essential—a click and a few swipes underneath each eye illuminates the shadowy area, leaving you looking like you caught much more than a few hours of shut-eye last night.

For a little bit of oomph, doll up your gaze with the length- and volume-inducing Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill Mascara. It gives your eyelashes a sexy false lash effect with just two coats.

Step 4: Master your mane

Don’t bother fussing with your hair; that’s what impeccable ponytails are for. Dampen your locks and palm a handful of Redken Hardwear 16 Super Strong Sculpting Gel from your hair line to the nape of your neck. Brush hair into a low ponytail using a boar bristle brush, and tautly secure the base with a tress-tone elastic. Not only does it hold hair in place for hours on end, it also imparts a high, healthy-looking shine.

 

What are your tricks to erasing the visual signs of a great party, or a wild night out?

Share some of your beauty tips for concealing the signs of a hangover? Share. Help a girl out!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For more product suggestions based on hair type, or skin type, ask me by leaving a comment.

If your the type of trendy mama who likes the look of a lipstick, but you want a little more moisture, try this totally chic long-lasting lip stain. Tarte LipSurgence Natural Matte Lip Stain to be specific.

It’s a matte lip color in crayon form.  If your like me and you love the look of a perfectly stained pout, this is a great product to try.  Never before will your lips felt so cushioned and minty from something so matte. In addition to drastically boosting the moisture content of your lips by a whopping 6000% after 28 days of use (seriously), the stains are ultra-flattering and a delight to wear, thanks to a peppermint oil-infused formula.

And the color intensity compared to lipstick?  Out. of. this. world.  Colors Fiery and Lively look AMAZING on brown skin complexions and it is sooo easy to apply. In a nutshell: you need this product! Try them today: you won’t regret it!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you cannot find Tarte LipSurgence Natural Matte Lip products here are some other suggestions

1. Nars Velvet Gloss Lip Pencil ($24, Narscosmetics.com)
This product is my total fave, and I swear by its moist but long-wearing color. It has a subtle shine; not too glossy, yet the color doesn’t budge through a power dinner.

2. Clinique Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm ($16, Sephora.com)
Next on my hit list is this buttery smooth balm, which leaves a hint of shine and lovely light color.

3. Urban Decay Super-Saturated High Gloss Lip Color ($19, Sephora.com)
This color is creamy and sparkly and smoothes around lips like a liner, and then glides on to fill in the lips with rich shades of love.

4. Buxom Buxom Big & Healthy Lip Stick ($18, Sephora.com)
This is a great 3-in-1 product that acts like a liner, a lipstick and plumps up your pout at the same time.

It is trendy and smart switch to a stick, it will save you time and money.

If you did not know…now you know.

xoxo,

Sophia Lenore