Mischo Beauty's Been Tagged: My Beauty Secrets

My fellow beauty blogger, Lianne of The Makeup Girl, tagged me! So here goes with a list of my beauty secrets:

My Foundation: I've grown so use to my freckles over the years that I don't like seeing them covered up, so I prefer a natural look ( I was so excited when I realized that Tamia has freckles and also keeps her look natural!). Right now I'm using MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural in Medium (alone) or MAC Select Tint SPF 15. If I need more coverage, I use MAC Mineralize Satinfinish SPF 15.

My Mascara: Diorshow- hands down! The runner-up would be L'Oreal Voluminous.

My Blush: Too many to name! But, I just fell in love with MAC's Cream Colour Base in Improper Cooper. I get soooooooo many compliments when I wear it!

My Eye Shadow: Again- way too many to name! Right now I'm loving NARS, Make Up Forever, Givenchy, Chanel, MAC and Dior.

My Day Cream: I use these three for the day: REN's Mayblossom and Konjac Balancing Moisturizer, REN's Lipovector Peptide Anti-Wrinkle Eye Cream and Dermalogica's Super Sensitive Faceblock SPF 30.

My Lipstick: Again, too many to name- but this is what's in the makeup bag I carry everyday (I have a huge purse - LOL!). MAC Slimshine Lipstick in Bare & Funshine, MAC Fafi Lipstick in Not So Innocent, NARS Lipstick in Promiscuous, Chanel Glossimer in Bronze Crystal, MAC Lipstick Lacquer in Poco Pink, MAC Lustreglass in Instant Gold (just to name a few).

My Beauty Product Brand: Not a fair question! LOL! There's something I like from just about every brand and I'm sure there are fabulous brands I haven't tried yet!

My Essential Beauty Product: It's not a product, it's a beauty treament! FACIALS! My skin really loves me for it! :)

My Favorite Makeup Product: My eyebrow pencil (thank you Sam Fine for introducing me to Maybelline's Twin Brow & Eye Pencils) I can't leave home without my eyebrows! LOL!

My Perfume: Right now I'm wearing either Gucci's Rush, Marc Jacobs' Blush or Kate Spade.

My Nails: Rescue Beauty Lounge, OPI, Chanel and MAC

My Feet: Lucky for me I still have a lot of my supplies left over from cosmetology school, so right now I'm using: Creative Nails' Foaming Sea Soak, Sea Rocks Soak, Sea Salt Glow and Marine Masque. I'm also using Rescue Beauty Lounge's Citrus Vert Exfoliationg Body Wash and Aveda's Foot Relief.

My Hands: Kiehl's Ultimate Strength Hand Salve.

Three Products To Bring On A Deserted Island: Sunscreen, Jojoba oil (I can use it on my hair, skin and nails!) and toothpaste/toothbrush.

Woman I Adore For Their Beauty: My mother and grandmother, who both are phenomenal women!

Woman With The Best Sense Of Style: Diana Ross of the "60's/70's".

My Ultimate Dream (but I do not believe in selling my soul to the devil for it): Marriage, children, successful business endeavors, giving back to the community and traveling to see the Seven Wonders of the World!

How Do I Define Womanhood: Love, Respect, Talent, Devotion, Brilliance, Strength and so much more!

My Favorite Fashion Publication: Vogue (US, British, French & Spanish), Elle (US, French & British) and Harper's Bazaar.

The rules are that I have to tag 5 other bloggers (but I'm tagging 6!)- so:

Beauty in Real Life, The Makeup Daily, Yummy 411, Spoiled Pretty, Product Junkie Diva and Virtuous Blue are it!

P.S. Aren't you all loving the photo of Lola Falana above? She was so AMAZING in the 60's!!

Mischo Beauty Asks: What are you using to create the perfect nude lip?

So this post was inspired by my fellow beauty blogger, Daneen, of Spoiled Pretty and her "Kim Kardashian 10 step makeup routine" post. Kim's signature look always includes a perfect nude lip, which she achieves by using:

For a glossy nude lip:
MAC Lip Pencil Stripdown + MAC Lipstick in Angel + NARS Turkish Delight Lip Gloss

For a matte nude lip:
MAC Subsculture Lip Pencil + NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Belle De Jour

Love it! Ok, so here's the nude lip I'm wearing at the moment:

MAC Oak Lip Pencil + MAC Slimshine Lipstick in Bare + MAC Lustreglass in Instant Gold

This works for my fair skintone and red hair and I'm loving it! Ok, so tell me what you're using to create yours! Oh, and I promise to learn how to use my camera so I can begin posting FOTD's!

(photo courtesy of officialkimkardashian.com)

Mischo Beauty: Bridal Beauty Week at Spoiled Pretty!

I love weddings- wedding dresses, wedding cakes, wedding makeup, wedding hair- you get the picture! My fellow beauty blogger Daneen, over at Spoiled Pretty, just launched "Bridal Beauty Week" and is hosting a giveaway and one lucky bride-to-be will win the Ultimate Bridal Beauty Basket, valued at more than $1400! Uhmmm- so what are you waiting for? Get over there fast and enter! Please let her know that I sent you! If you're getting married, please share your dress, hair and makeup picks with us!

(photo courtesy of moniquelhuillier.com)

Mischo Beauty Tip: Mally Roncal The Germinator

WWD Beauty Biz reports that Mally Roncal's obsession with staying bacteria-free, after having twins, directly influenced her launch of additional makeup brushes. In the current issue, Mally shared five tips for keeping your makeup bacteria-free:

"1. Wash your hands with antibacterial wash. For my clients I use an antibac that smells like lavendar called Jao Hand Refresher. I put it on my hands and rub them together, then let it dry and put it over their faces. Not only do you kill germs, but you can enjoy a moment of peace.

2. There's nothing worse then looking in someone's makeup bag and seeing dirty, funky, crusty brushes. Either use a brush cleanser or wash your brushes in a gentle shampoo and then condition them.

3. Use Q-Tips whenever possible. In a perfect world, if we were all kajillionaires, we could use our Kevyn Aucoin brush once and throw it away, but we can't. Q-Tips get the makeup on and off and you can just ditch them.

4. Don't blow on your brushes! A lot of women get makeup on their brush and then blow on it. I just see the spit from their mouth on it. To get rid of excess powder, tap on the brush instead.

5. Anything you use in your eye area needs to be cleaned with each use. Sharpen your eye pencil right before or after you use it to take off what you just used on your eye."

I love and agree with Mally's tips! How are you keeping your makeup germ free? I want to know!

(Source: WWD Beauty Biz & photo courtesy of mallybeauty.com)

Mischo Beauty Product Review: L'Oreal Voluminous Naturale

I must admit that I love a well made commercial and after seeing Eva Longoria in L'Oreal's Voluminous Naturale mascara commercial and hearing how much my reader Andrea loves this new mascara, I decided to pick it up and try it. I've been wearing it now for about two weeks and I will say that I like it. It's great for the "look" I wear to work. It gives me "natural" volume, length and definition which results in nicely defined and separated lashes which is all I need during the day. And, I love that it does not clump! As soon as I apply it, it immediately sets and I have no clumping, smearing or flaking. I find that when I want a little more, for let's say a happy hour after work, I layer it with the Voluminous Original mascara and my lashes are perfect!

Is anyone else using it? Any thoughts?

(photo courtesy of lorealparisusa.com)

Mischo Beauty School: Hair Conditioning 101

Which conditioner should you buy? Well it depends on the condition and texture of your hair. Your stylist will know when to use an instant conditioner for detangling only, or when to use a moisturizing or protein conditioning treatment. Let's understand the differences:

1. Instant conditioners/rinses, left on for only a few minutes, smooth the hair's cuticle which detangles the hair.

2. Moisturizing conditioners, which are allowed to work for 10-20 minutes, restore moisture to the hair, balance the hair's pH, and smooth/coat the hair shaft resulting in control and shine.

3. Protein conditioners are used to strengthen the hair and repair split ends. They are formulated to replace the protein lost in the hair. They should be used according to the manufacturer's directions. Improper use may result in breakage.

Love your hair.

Any questions, comments, thoughts?

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Mischo Beauty: Beauty Blog Network Weekend Read

Can't figure out those false lashes? The Daily Cookie gives her step-by-step on how to apply lashes in a breeze!

A Touch of Blusher loves the Golden Dior pendant. StyleBell uncovers the Top 5 Flat Irons that work best with curly hair.

Beauty Anonymous invites you to the springtime nail colors of OPI 2008 Beyond Chic Collection .

15 Minute Beauty Fanatic check out Kiehl's Vital Sun Sunscreen and decides it has great broad UV spectrum coverage!

Beauty and Fashion Tech creates a great look using items from the new Sally Hansen Natural Beauty Cosmetic Line.

Product Girl asks What's in Your Bag? Check back daily for a new beauty blogger's bag each day!

The Muse gives her first impressions of the coveted MAC DressCamp Collection!

Beauty411 shares her review of Klean Bath + Body's Blue Hawaii Sugar Body Polish, which smells like a tropical island and exfoliates your skin, too!

Forget virgin daiquiris, The Beauty of Life is all about the gorgeous polishes from the new Extra Virgin Collection from Dashing Diva!

Need some luxury in your life? Beauty Junkie in SF finds her current high-end beauty favorites.

Want to take your hair from Flat To Fabulous? Then check out what The Makeup Divas recommends.

Win a gift set packed with Ferro Cosmetics mineral makeup goodies at Bionic Beauty!

Karen from Makeup and Beauty Blog discovers Chanel's Leopard lipstick, a coral color that makes her go rrrrrraooow!

SugarShock Beauty has found a ticket to paradise with the tropically dreamy Lavanila Laboratories' Vanilla Coconut Fragrance.

Beauty Banter discovers a healthy, inexpensive, sun and streak-free way to get your bronzed glow!

Toya of The Life of A Ladybug asks "What's your 'thing' right now?"

Beauty Blogging Junkie recommends these product picks for the most relaxing bath ever.

Makeup Junkie finds a new best friend in Chi's Pink Flat Iron!

Glossypink shares her Holy Grail lipgloss!

Kitiya of Mischo Beauty has a reader who shares her favorite organic conditioner!

Beauty and Personal Grooming shares a few homemade antiwrinkle creams.

Makeup Moxie reviews Oscar Blandi Dry Shampoo Spray.

Spoiled Pretty is giving away five bottles of Guess by Marciano Eau de Parfum. Contest ends Sunday, April 27th. Go get you some!

Mischo Beauty: Total Beauty Weekend Read

The Muse shares her first impressions of MAC DressCamp with Product Photos and Swatches of this sold out Collection!

Laurie at Beauty's Spot gets an amazing massage and energy healing session from a San Francisco-based massage therapist and healer.

Monique at beauty girl musings shares how to save your hair from everyday heat styling.

Girl Gloss finds a great new lipstick from the new Sally Hansen Natural Beauty Cosmetics line

Tink at Casual Lavish talks about At home remedies for whitening your fingernails.

Beauty Anonymous invites you to the springtime nail colors of OPI 2008 Beyond Chic Collection .

Beauty411 shares her review of Klean Bath + Body's Blue Hawaii Sugar Body Polish, which smells like a tropical island and exfoliates your skin, too!

Forget virgin daiquiris, The Beauty of Life is all about the gorgeous polishes from the new Extra Virgin Collection from Dashing Diva!

Periodic Style's Jeanne goes back to school at Sephora University!

Toya of The Life of A Ladybug asks "What's your 'thing' right now?"

Find out which organic shower gel, leaves Christine's hubby in a woodsy lather...at Beauty in Real Life.

Answering the complicated question, "What does organic mean?", A Mom in Red High Heels helps clear away the confusion.

Budget Beauty Love takes a look at the new Sally Hansen Natural Beauty foundation and primer and isn’t too thrilled.

Makeup Junkie finds a new best friend in Chi's Pink Flat Iron!

Kitiya of Mischo Beauty has a reader who shares her favorite organic conditioner!

Beautiful hair needs an expert.

Celebrity hairstylist Jamal Hammadi, whose clientele includes Kirsten Dunst, is the creator and founder of Hamadi Beauty, a line of hair products and lip balm made with 100% organic extracts and essential oils. They are biodegradable with no artificial ingredients, perfumes or colors. I love the slogan on his website "Tested on Actresses; Never on Animals", and after chatting with friends who've experienced great results with the products, I've decided to place an order! I'll let you all know my thoughts.

Is anyone using Hamadi Beauty products?

(photos courtesy of hamadibeauty.com & miumiu.com)

Mischo Beauty Closet

Butter London's Fashionista Favorites Spring/Summer 2008 (DBP, Toluene and Formaldehyde Free) + Stella McCartney's Multibeaded Platform Sandal (check out Stella's organic skincare line) = ECO BEAUTY

Check out Butter London's "Turn In Your Toxins" campaign!

Any thoughts?

(photos courtesy of butterlondon.com & stellamccartney.com)

Because You're Worth It!

Weekend in San Francisco at the W Hotel. While there, head to Indian Springs (Calistoga, CA - about 45 minutes away) for a Volcanic Ash Mud Bath + Mineral Bath + Massage. End the day with a swim in the Mineral Pool.

The last time I was there it was AMAZING... has anyone been?

Don't forget to enter TotalBeauty.com's Totally Green Sweepstakes!

(photos courtesy starwoodhotels.com & indianspringscalistoga.com)

Mischo Beauty News

According to Women's Wear Daily, Gucci Westman, celebrity makeup artist and former international artistic director for Lancome, has joined Revlon as their global artistic director. I'm sure you all know that Halle Berry has been a Revlon spokesmodel for years now, and she's now joined by Jessica Alba and Elle Macpherson. In all honesty, I haven't bought Revlon since college- I use to love their nail polish and lipsticks. Hopefully Gucci will be able to do for Revlon, what Pat McGrath has done for MAX Factor and catch up to L'Oreal!

Is anyone using Revlon? If so, what are your picks?

(Source: WWD.com & photo courtesy of revlon.com)

Mischo Beauty Reader Favorite: Giovanni Smooth As Silk Conditioner

My reader and fellow beauty blogger, "Dominican Enigma over at BeautyLogic, wrote in the tell me about a conditioner she loves. It's "Smooth As Silk" conditioner by Giovanni. She states: "I like it because it's organic; there are no harsh ingredients in it, and my hair is left incredibly shiny and so lustrous- not weighed down at all! I constantly get compliments on my hair when I condition with this!" I love it! Thank you "Dominican Enigma"!

Giovanni Smooth as Silk Conditioner

Are you using a "natural" or "organic" conditioner? If so, please tell us all about it!

(photo courtesy of drugstore.com)

Mischo Beauty Product Review: Tom's of Maine Natural Long-Lasting Deodorant Stick

I've been using Tom's of Maine toothpaste for years now, and while it took a while to get used to (it doesn't contain artificial sweeteners), now I find that I won't use anything else! In an effort to make informed changes with my personal care products (isn't there a saying "when you know better, you should try to do better"- I'm guilty, but I'm trying!), I recently decided to search for a "natural" deodorant. I'd tried Tom's of Maine Natural Long-Lasting Deodorant Stick a few years ago with no luck and after that I went back to my regular brand. Well after visiting their website and learning that they'd "improved" the formula by adding an ingredient called "Hops" (which inhibits the growth of odor-causing bacteria) I decided to give it another try. I picked up the "Apricot" fragrance (love it!) and prepared myself to have it with me at all times so that I'd be able to freshen up throughout the day. Surprisingly, since I've started using it, I haven't had the need to reapply it! I know body chemistry varies, but I'd recommend it if you're searching for a natural deodorant.

Mischo Beauty Loves Thandie Newton

I was browsing TotalBeauty.com's "Top Toxin-Free Beauty Brands" in an effort to continue to educate myself on eco-friendly beauty products when I stumbled upon their "24 Celebs Who Will Save The Earth". I was happy to see Thandie Newton mentioned, as she's one of my favorite actresses, since seeing her performance in "Beloved"! According to the website, not only does Thandie wear recycled clothing and drive a Toyota Prius, but she backs the Volvic 1L for 10L partnership which works to provide clean water for African countries. For every liter of Volvic Natural Mineral Water or Volic Touch of Fruit purchased, 10 liters of drinkable water is generated for villages in Ghana, Malawi, Mali and Zambia. I love it! Go Thandie!

What are your thoughts on celebrities lending their "celebrity" to help make positive changes around the world?

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(photo courtesy of totalbeauty.com)

Mischo Beauty Asks The Body Shop

So I'm still listening to Estelle's "American Boy" and loving the fact that she's teamed up with The Body Shop to help with HIV and AIDS prevention awareness. You can still purchase the limited-edition Guarana Lip Butter and the sale of each will raise at least $5 for funding HIV and AIDS prevention awareness projects for young people across the world.

This campaign, along with The Body Shop's corporate values, confirms again why I've been a fan of The Body Shop for so many years! Very recently The Beauty Blog Network was given the opportunity to have questions answered by Chase Aston, celebrity makeup artist for The Body Shop, and here's his response to my question regarding "must-haves" for a successful skincare regimen:

"For a flawless complexion you'll need to start with a good skincare regimen. Using cleanser, toner and moisturizer every day will make a huge difference to the way your skin looks and will also affect how make-up looks on your face. Make sure you choose products suitable for your own skin type (e.g. dry, combination, oily etc.) and try out a facemask every so often for an extra boost.

When it comes to choosing a foundation, make sure you get both the colour and texture correct. The colour shoud be tested on your jaw line and you'll need to base the texture on your skin type. You may want to use a foundation primer before applying the foundation to help your look last longer and also to help blend the make-up evenly on your face.

After applying your foundation you'll need to use concealer to cover up any spots or dark bags that your foundation missed. Go for a concealer a shade lighter than your foundation and you'll be left with a much fresher, youthful look. Use loose powder to set the look and finish it all off with a touch of bluser for a sunkissed glow"

A special thank you to Chase for taking the time out of his busy schedule to answer my question! Stay tuned for a list of the links to questions from other members of the Beauty Blog Network.

Mischo Beauty Pick: NARS Orgasm Nail Polish

You might remember my post, after my return from Fashion Week, about the upcoming launch of the NARS Orgasm Nail Polish. Well it's finally here! I was so late with finally getting around to trying the cult-fave Orgasm Lip Gloss (which I love wearing with the Promiscuous Lipstick), that I was determined to stay on the ball with the launch of the nail polish. Like the lip gloss, the nail polish is also a peach-pink shimmer shade. While I have not tried it yet, I have very high hopes for it! It's Toluene, Formaldehyde and DBP Free and only available at Sephora as part of a gift set, which includes the Orgasm Lip Gloss. If you've tried it, please let us know what you think!

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(photo courtesy of sephora.com)

Mischo Beauty Alert: TotalBeauty.com Totally Green Sweepstakes

I couldn't let you miss out on this contest because it's just too easy! Here's all you have to do:

1. Search for your favorite (or not-so-favorite) beauty products on TotalBeauty.com

2. Write and submit a review and see if you're an instant winner! Prizes include Earth Day inspired daily prizes, conflict-free diamond jewelry, and eco-spa trips.

3. Each time you write a review you will be entered to win a 2008 Saturn Vue Hybrid filled with beauty products from Origins, Suki, Sephora and RAW Natural Beauty.

Easy, right! Please let me know if you win!

Today is Earth Day and I'd love to know what changes you're planning to make in your daily life. Please share!

Mischo Beauty School: "Natural" and "Organic" Beauty Certifications 101

We all know that tomorrow is Earth Day and I felt it only appropriate to provide definitions for those who aren't clear on the terms "Natural" and "Organic" certifications as they relate to beauty products, since I'd previously discussed the "Biodynamic" certification. My hope is that you'll be even more empowered to make informed choices depending on your beauty needs.

Natural Certification:

The natural beauty certification is not regulated by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) or the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (Department of Health & Human Services). It often includes products that are formulated with plant-based and natural ingredients with few to no dyes, synthetic fragrances, petrochemicals, phthalates, sodium lauryl sulfate and parabens.

Organic Certification:

The organic beauty certification in the U.S. is regulated by the USDA's National Organic Program (NOP) which regulates organic foods and ingredients used for personal care products. It includes products who's ingredients are grown free of pesticides, herbicides, and insecticides.

There are four levels of USDA Organic certification, based on percentages of organic ingredients:

1. "100% Certified Organic": Product must contain 100% organic ingredients certified by the USDA and can bear the USDA Organic Seal.

2. "Certified Organic": 95% or higher Certified Organic Ingredients (with strict restriction on the remaining 5%). Product certified by the USDA and can bear the USDA Organic Seal.

3. "Made with Organic Ingredients": 70-94% Certified Organic Ingredients (with strict restrictions on the remaining 30%). Product certified by the USDA but CANNOT bear the USDA Seal.

4. Less than 70% Organic Ingredients: Organic Ingredients can be denoted with an asterisk. Only ingredients are certified by the USDA (NOT the finished product), and the product CANNOT bear the USDA Seal. Product CANNOT call itself organic and the word "organic" may appear on the side or back of the package only.

Love your body.

I'd love to hear your comments and what changes you plan to make to help save the earth!

* For more information on the various activities to set standards and certifications rules for what constitutes "natural" or "organic" personal care products, please visit "The Style Page"!*

(Sources fda.gov, usda.gov & sephora.com)

Mischo Beauty Has Been Tagged!

I've been tagged by "Beauty In Real Life" and "The Style Page"! Here are the rules:

1. Link the person who tagged you.

2. Mention the rules in your blog.

3. Tell about 6 unspectacular quirks of yours.

4. Tag 6 random bloggers by linking them at the end of your post.

5. Leave a comment on each of the tagged bloggers' blogs letting them know they've been tagged.

6. Once your post is up, notify the person who tagged you.

Here are my boring quirks (LOL!):

1. I, like The Style Page, love foreign fashion magazines! I buy French Vogue every month and can't speak or read French (though I'm teaching myself with Coffee Break French!)...

2. Because I'm always up late working, I have a fear of oversleeping. I set 2 alarm clocks every morning for 5:30am and never get up until 7:00am...

3. I still watch "Sex and the City" like the reruns are new episodes on the CW Network and I set my DVR to tape the reruns on TBS...

4. I take the same congested route to work everyday, telling myself I'm going to take a better route tomorrow...

5. I love the "Daily News" e-blasts I receive from British Vogue, but I never have time to read them- hence I have about 100 of them sitting in my email in-box...

6. I have a ton of canvas bags that can be used for shopping. Each and every time I go to the grocery store I forget them at home. This has got to stop!

I'm tagging All About The Pretty, Brown Girl Gumbo, Beauty 365, Shop With A Vengeance, The Makeup Daily, and BeautyLogic.

(photo courtesy of vogue.fr)

Mischo Beauty Alert: Misikko Contest

Submit a product review by April 27th and WIN $200 in prizes! Click here for details.

(logo courtesy of misikko.com)

Mischo Beauty: Beauty Blog Network Weekend Read

15 Minute Beauty Fanatic finds a great new gel eyeliner!

makeup loves me is helping you get ready for wedding season, by giving away 10 sets of french manicure fake nails!

StyleBell tries the CHI 44 Iron Guard Thermal Protecting Spray and loves it!

A Touch of Blusher is putting gold on the lips.

The Makeup Divas reviews and falls in love with La Mer foundations and powder.

Beauty Anonymous loves the natural-looking makeup from Physicians Formula Matte Collection Quad Eye Shadow.

Girl Gloss loves the all natural classic flavored lip balms from the Badger Company.

Beauty411 reviews Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cleanser and Toner and has the 411 on the upcoming Kiehl’s Earth Day promotion!

Find out why the Muse is loving Givenchy’s Perfect Again! Corrector Palette!

Cybelesays helps you get stick straight hair with this 6″ Powerhouse.

Stylish Opinion finds cosmetic bags that are actually eco friendly.

The Beauty Blog Network welcomes and interviews it’s newest member, Beauty 411.

Elke reviews the “Gilette Venus“. Is it worth the hype?

The Beauty of Life smiles pretty after discovering the tartly terrific Lemonade Smile Toothpaste by GoSMILE!

Karen from Makeup and Beauty Blog checks out Goldrush, Dior’s newest summer makeup collection, and gives you pictures and swatches!

Want lashes as sharp and precise as hi-def TV? SugarShock Beauty gives you the lowdown on Cargo’s blu-ray Mascara.

The Daily Cookie digs shu uemura’s new Rouge Unlimited Crystal Shine lip colors - check out why!

Beauty Blogging Junkie knows you’ll love this news: no need to drop $300 on a T3 Hair Dryer anymore. The brand has come out with a $119 version that works JUST AS WELL but takes just a bit longer to dry.

Mischo Beauty shares her recommendations for an at-home skincare regimen to maintain the health of your skin in-between facials.

Kia of Yummy411 tries out MAC’s Mineralize Skinfinish Loose Foundation.

The Beauty Bug reviews the best exfoliating cleansers that all leave your skin soft, retexturized, and glowing!

Beauty Junkie in SF discovers great things come in small packages.

Beauty Banter asks super hot Rock Mistress Alison Sudol of A Fine Frenzy to dish on her favorite skin products for a pore-free complexion!

Glossypink has found an amazing sunscreen that doubles as a makeup primer!

SPINLASH - the mascara with a rotating brush - promises to simultaneously separate, shape, coat, lengthen and volumize eyelashes. Does it deliver? Spoiled Pretty finds out!

Toya interviews her first beauty lover of color - Angie! Do you want to be interviewed, too?

Pursebuzz.com teams up with Beauty from the Earth for a fantastic contest. The winner will win 10 jars of multipurpose mineral makeup of your choice! Click here to enter. Good luck!!!

Makeup Moxie craves a luxe tropical vacay after trying Elizabeth Arden Mediterranean Breeze Body Shimmer

Mischo Beauty: Total Beauty Weekend Read

The Beauty of Life smiles pretty after discovering the tartly terrific Lemonade Smile Toothpaste by GoSMILE!

Canadian Beauty gives away a gift basket worth over $200!

Tink at Causal Lavish wants to make sure you are summer ready with a cooling SPF!

Beauty's Spot discovers Korres Natural Products for a brilliant Spring Fever Face Mask at home.

Beauty411 reviews Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cleanser and Toner and has the 411 on the upcoming Kiehl's Earth Day promotion!

Jeanne at Periodic Style is a mascara mad scientist! Help her decide which mascara to try for her next experiment...

Toya interviews her first beauty lover of color - Angie! Do you want to be interviewed, too?

Check out a snippet from a Q&A with The Body Shop international artist Chase Aston on The Daily Cookie!

Mischo Beauty shares her recommendations for an at-home skincare regimen to maintain the health of your skin in-between facials!

Kia of Yummy411 tries MAC's new Mineralize Skinfinish Loose Foundation.

The girls at Beauty in Real Life let you in on the secret to getting your makeup to stay put all day and still look natural.

A Mom in Red High Heels finds an eco-friendly nail polish that is even safe for pregnant mamas! Discover the brand and fun color names like Crave!

Meredith at Daily Dose of Coffee checks out the new summer fragrance Bronze Goddess from Estee Lauder.

Mischo Beauty Closet

Jessica Nail's "Cleopatra's Rule" nail polish + Jil Sander's Patent Leather Sandal = SO PRETTY IN PINK

What's your favorite shade of pink nail polish?

(photos courtesy of jessicacosmetics.com & jilsander.com)