Belle Belle Beauty Blog

CEW Names Best Beauty Products of the Year

May 18, 2012 news

Today, in New York City, the Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) recognized the most innovative beauty products of the year. The winners were selected by beauty industry insiders (over 4,600 of em). Since these ladies are literally the pulse of cosmetics, I trust their judgement imensely. And this is a huge honor for the winners. It [...]

Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil Shampoo

May 18, 2012 bath and body

For some reason, I was expecting this to be like the facial cleansing oil by Shu Uemura – an oil based, non-foaming cleanser. But that isn’t what Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil Shampoo is at all. The formula actually quickly forms a foam that delicately (and intelligently) removes build-up without striping the natural oils. The result [...]

Stephanie Johnson Malibu Cosmetic Bags

May 16, 2012 news

I just can’t get enough of these candy-colored Malibu bags from Stephanie Johnson. The crinkle patent comes in all these vibrant shades, cheering me up every time I look in my purse or luggage. The exterior is shiny and durable. They have an easy to clean sapphire liner and her signature gold studs. The hard part [...]

La Prairie Cellular Radiance Cream Blush

May 15, 2012 face

This is splurge-y. Yes, I know. But it is just that darn good. October of last year, it won Allure’s ’Best of Beauty’ award for Best Top Splurge Blush. I’ve been using the Cellular Radiance Cream Blush in Peach Glow for a couple weeks. I invariably toss this in my purse because I want it with me [...]

CoverGirl Eyes

May 14, 2012 eyes

I’ve found a new drugstore duo from CoverGirl that can’t be beat for summer days. I love the crease-proof, sheer look of CoverGirl Intense ShadowBlast Eyeshadow in Brown Bling. No need to fuss with a primer – it is already built in! This is perfect for those long, hot days. Not only is it water-proof but [...]

Kiehl’s Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate

May 11, 2012 skin-care

I was just at the dermatologist yesterday, fretting about sun damage. Her suggestion: start on some form of Vitamin C stat. Unfortunately, the lauded C E Ferulic® from SkinCeuticals causes some sort of redness on me. So I am anxious to try one of Kiehl’s best-selling product: Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate. Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate uses a 10.5% concentration [...]

RGB Nail Color in Coral

May 10, 2012 nails

With my golden accent nails intact from my LuckyFABB manicure (glitter polish lasts FOREVER!), I scoured my stash for a color to finish my nails. What stood out was the very on-trend coral from a brand new line to me: RGB. I was thrilled with the formula and wear of the RGB polish. It lasted for a [...]

Recover from a self-tan job gone wrong: Laura Mercier Body Bronzing Makeup

May 9, 2012 bath and body

Recently I was prepping for a very big event. My selected outfit was a dress… meaning my winter white legs were going to be on display. Naturally it was self-tanner to the rescue. The next morning, I woke to discover I was a little hasty with my self-tanner application and had some spots where I [...]

Cover FX Total Coverage Cream Foundation SPF 30 GIVEAWAY

May 8, 2012 face

My search for a compact is finally at an end! I have been on the hunt for a cream foundation that can double as a concealer on the go. And Cover FX had the ticket and it can be yours too! Their Total Coverage Cream Foundation comes in over 30 shades and has the perfect [...]

BB Creams – My Favorites for Each Skin Type

May 7, 2012 face

A BB Cream (initials for “Beauty Balm” or “Blemish Balm”) is a moisturizer, sunscreen, and skin care treatment all in one. They were first popularized in Asia and have since taken the US by storm. They are literally EVERYWHERE. As a beauty editor, the questions I most often get are “How do I pick a BB Cream?” [...]

NEST Fragrances

May 6, 2012 bath and body

Two main reasons why I appreciate Laura Slatkin (other than her outstanding home fragrances). First, she’s a Wall Street girl turned luxury goods expert. I too have some Wall Street years under my belt, so I know how hard it can to be to transition out of that world. Secondly, she’s bringing her award winning [...]

LuckyFABB Nails

May 5, 2012 nails

My Monday spent at LuckyFABB was full of blogging advice, seeing old blogging buddies and making new friends and connections. I never expected my manicure to get a facelift. At the LeSportsac booth, my manicure got “blinged”. On top of my original Chanel Paradoxal, she used Essie’s As Gold As It Gets and Sephora by OPI It’s Real [...]

benefit Sun Beam

May 4, 2012 face

I have a sweet nostalgia for benefit Cosmetics. While living in San Francisco, I was around the corner of benefit boutique. Loads of Saturdays were spent browsing their retro goodies and the store on Chestnut was the home of many brow waxes. The roots of this company are solidly in the Bay Area. In 1976, [...]

LORAC Wild For TANtalizer® Collection

May 3, 2012 eyes

For my recent trip to Los Angeles for LuckyFABB, I brought along this summer kit by Lorac. I knew for a conference that was held literally at the shore, I needed a summer look that was still natural. The set contains: Wild For TANtalizer Eye Shadow Palette with shimmering gold and bronze eye shadows Wild For [...]

SIRCUIT® Skin Lavish™ | multi-use therapeutic dry oil GIVEAWAY!

May 2, 2012 bath and body

I’ve always been a fan of using oil after a shower for hydrated and soft skin. I’ve used everything from good ole baby oil to almond oil from Whole Foods. But I was recently introduced to Lavish™ | multi-use therapeutic dry oil from SIRCUIT® Skin that took everything to a whole new level. First, a little about [...]

Nuance Salma Hayek Anti-Aging Tinted Eye Brightener

May 1, 2012 eyes

I was already hooked on the Nuance Salma Hayek Oxygen Activated Foaming Face Wash reviewed here. But a new batch of products, including the Anti-Aging Tinted Eye Brightener, was recently added to the lineup. Add this to my list of drugstore superstars. This is a pen with a brush at one end. You twist the bottom as the [...]

Kate Somerville DermalQuench Liquid Lift Advanced Wrinkle Treatment

April 30, 2012 skin-care

If you visit the blog often, you probably know that I am a huge fan of Kate Somerville’s products. But I never could possibly expect a product that could do this. Literally, I was checking out some new lines on my forehead, wishing I had a solution but knowing it was just a reality of [...]

3floz.com

April 27, 2012 bath and body

One of my all time favorite websites is 3floz.com. When I first discovered it years ago, it was a “why didn’t I think of that?” moment. Everything beauty related is made travel friendly. They have an amazing selection of products that are perfect to pick up for a trip or try out at home. But [...]

Laura Mercier Foundation Primer Radiance

April 26, 2012 face

For a long time, I was on the fence about primers. I just didn’t see their value. Until I gave Laura Mercier’s Foundation Primer a shot. My foundation lasted hours longer. And I was a convert. Laura Mercier, the queen of the flawless face, is known for her complexion items, especially her tinted moisturizer. But [...]

DERMAdoctor KP Duty

April 25, 2012 bath and body

Dr. Kunin developed DERMAdoctor to target common (but often overlooked) skin conditions and concerns. While she has tons of products, it was the KP Duty line that really jumped out at me. My Keratosis Pilaris has continuously worsened with age and no doctor or dermatologist recommended anything that would help. Thankfully that all changed after I bought the KP Duty Body Scrub and Dermatologist Moisturizing [...]

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