WANT IT: Revlon Super Luxurious Lipstick

Here's something to get excited about. Check it.

I was recently reading the latest issue of W magazine, for the interesting articles of course and not just to peep at Bruce Willis's new wife's boobs, I'd never do that.

Anyway, I was reading happily away and came across an ad for Revlon Super Luxurious Lipstick.

Click to hear a babble or two about boobs and lipstick.

The advertisement has what's her name, wow her name escapes me right now, ummmmmm JESSICA ALBA! Phew, sorry brain fart. Right o, Jessica Alba was wearing the lipstick but that's not what's exciting. It was the shade. Whoa. Likey! She was wearing Revlon Super Luxurious Lipstick in Spicy Cinnamon and it screamed Fall to me. I got so excited I was willing to drop Emma Heming's boobs so I could go out to the drugstore and see if they had some of this shade in stock, loves it! Not the boobs, the lipstick.




Anyone see this ad?

Anyone have the shade?

The Muse wants it in her life please.

Beauty Most Unusual: Nightingale Droppings Facial Cream

Birds nest, crushed pearl powder, all of these are possibly different, unique Asian skincare techniques but Nightingale Droppings Facial Cream falls under the Beauty Most Unusual realm!

Bird poop in your moisturizer? They has it!

Check it after the jump!

I dunno about you but I'm not sure if I'm up for spreading bird sh..ahem...bird poop on my face. I've tried bird's nest and crushed pearl powder as I believe everything and anything that Asian's tell me about proper skincare but I may have to draw the line at Nightingale Droppings.

Supposedly the crap of a nightingale works as an incredible mask treatment for the skin by removing heavy makeup and leaving behind smooth and supple skin. Thankfully it's a fragrance free experience.

Alright, if I'm honest I admit I'm curious......

Now where can I find a nightingale do you think?

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Drugstore Drive-By: June 28th to July 4th

Time to drive by your local drugstore for some steals and deals! Check out what's on sale next week after the jump!


Maybelline Color Sensational Lip Color
$5.99 and Extra $1 Bonus Buck
With CVS Card

Maybelline Pulse Perfection Vibrating Mascara
$12.99 and $3 Extra Bonus Bucks
With CVS Card

Revlon Foundation, Concealer, Powder, or Blush
Buy 1, Get 1 50% Off

Almay Pure Blends Lip Gloss or Eye Shadow
$7 and $3 Extra Bonus Buck
With CVS Card

Maybelline Super Stay Foundation
$10.99 with $1 Extra Bonus Buck
With CVS Card

Physicians Formula Cosmetics
Buy 1, Get 1 50% Off

Spend $15 on Clean and Clear products and Get $5 Bonus Bucks
With CVS Card

Covergirl Cosmetics
Buy 1, Get 1 50% Off


Maybelline
Buy 1, Get 1 50% Off

Rimmel Cosmetics
40% Off


Neutrogena Cosmetics
40% Off

Aveeno Skin, Bath, Hair, or Sun Care
20% Off

Revlon Face and Eye Cosmetics
Buy 1, Get 1 50% Off

Sally Hansen Nail Polish
Buy 1, Get 1 50% Off

Physicians Formula
Buy 1, Get 1 50% Off

Happy Shopping!

Lush Dark Angels Cleanser Review: Incredible!

The good word on Lush Dark Angels Cleanser is about to unfold oily skin chicas. Lush Dark Angels Cleanser is Lush's newest "breakaway" cleanser which is a mud scrub for oily skin types made of charcoal and rasshoul. I told you more about it in a prior post which you can see here.

I'm neither young, nor oily, nor dark skinned as recommended for users of Lush Dark Angels Cleanser however I am a Lush lover and that qualified me to purchase some and try it out!


Click to find out what I think.

I'm sorry but I suddenly feel the need to defend the fact that I'm about to review skincare. It's been said, if you listen to a whisper of news, that if I'm not a scientist or if I can't provide proper proof of my results with an item that I am not qualified to review it for you (another words my freedom of speech is being threatened). The fact is I must give you a disclaimer that no I'm not a scientist and the below results will vary.

Now that we got passed that boring stuff...on with the good stuff!

If you're a Lush lover you already know this but for the non Lush users allow me to explain the term "breakaway" cleanser. Lush makes several cleansers that are cut from a "roll" and sold by the pound, quarter slice, etc....these pieces are placed in tiny little containers and sold off to Lush fans far and wide by weight. They are entitled breakaway cleansers because you break off a tiny piece from the larger "roll" and proceed to use it. Thus Lush Dark Angels Cleanser falls into this category. To use it, you'll break off a small piece, mix it with a few drops of water, work it into a paste, and proceed to cleanse your face with it. Do keep in mind that I consider these cleansers a type of after treatment. Another words do remove all your makeup prior to "cleansing" with this. That's the way I like to do it and I think it's the best way.






Now....Dark Angels. Let's get to that review.

If you're familiar with Lush Coalface you'll love Dark Angels. It's basically the same product as far as I am concerned but it a different format. Coalface is a solid soap format where as Dark Angels is a breakaway cleanser formula. The difference between the two would be Dark Angels is far scrubbier. It has alot of little tiny, fine pieces of charcoal in it which makes a great dead skin scrub. This could prove a bit much for those with sensitive skin though. A little bit goes a long way and one little drops covers my entire face in black mud. It smells like a mix of charcoal and licorice which I find pleasant but some may find revolting.






The results....

One use makes my skin feel smoother, made it glow, and removed traces of oil. I tried it after a long day and my face was oily on the forehead and by the sides of my nose with dry spots on my cheeks. Although meant for younger, oilier, problem skin it successfully worked on the cocktail of combination skin I had going on. I was scared it would dry my skin out badly but it simply made it feel smoother and removed all traces of oil and dryness while leaving behind a nice healthy, glow. To say I was surprised is an understatement. I honestly though I'd end up drier than I already am after use but nope. If anything it made my skin smoother and more refined. This is of course after one use so I'll proceed to test further and see what happens so far I adore the results.

I imagine Dark Angels has the potential to have incredible results for anyone with oily skin. It seems like the ideal treatment for soaking up oil and mattifying skin. I suggest heading to Lush for a small, free sample and trying it out in the morning prior to a shower. Just wet your hands and work it into a paste and proceed to scrub it onto your face. Afterward step into the shower to rinse. This makes a big mess so it's best used this way rather than rinsing over a sink. It's also beneficial as you'll start your day with a nice matte skin thanks to the cleanser.

Lush Dark Angels Cleanser is so far a winner hands down for me. Pleasantly surprised by this little cleanser by Lush but really I shouldn't be surprised at all because Lush is ace in the skincare department as far as the Muse is concerned.

Loves it.

Anyone try yet?

Loving it?

Tell the Muse!

Too Faced 20% Coupon Code

Omg can't Too Faced have the Fall Collection available for purchase so we can take advantage of 20% off right now?

Oh well at least 20% off applies to the rest of the goods!

Check it, Too Faced has 20% off your total purchase starting today and ending the 28th by using code SIZZLE

Happy Haulin'!

Origins Gloomaway Body Souffle Review

Ok, wait, Origins Gloomaway is back by popular demand? That's what it says on the Origins site but I'm embarrassed to admit I've never even heard of it and thought it was a brand new collection.

Thank gawd I'm hearing about it now because it's awesomezzzzzzzz! FirePower!


Click it for a peep at Origins Gloomaway Grapefruit Body Souffle!

So far I've only tried out Origins Gloomaway Grapefruit Body Souffle but obviously I need to get to Origins quick and snap up the rest of this fine collection! Loves it!




Origins believes everyone needs a pick me up now and again and here you go products to make the gloom go away! I mean seriously who doesn't want products to liven up things and make the day seem brighter? What better blend than grapefruit, orange and mint to get things going when it's all about gloom sometimes.

Origins Gloomaway is the perfect blend of grapefruit, sweet orange, and mint. Honestly, I don't get the mint but damn straight the grapefruit and orange is in there and cocktail'ed into a fruity, sweet candy-like finish that's sure to please anyone who enjoys bright, sunny blends. The blend starts off with a tart almost sour note of grapefruit but blends into a candy-ish scent due to the sweet orange. A hint of mint can be detected for those with a stronger sense of smell but for the most part it's ever so subtle. It's difficult to explain but it's unique that's for sure and very, very pleasing. I think for the most part the combination of grapefruit and orange makes for a very sweet linger but dominant you'll get alot of orange. Anyway, the point is it's delightful and unique! Loves it!

Origins Gloomaway Body Souffle comes housed in this interesting little container. The bottom portion unscrews and you lift out the secondary container which has the moisturizer housed in it. For those of us liable to lose things this could be a problem as for me I just dig the packaging, dunno why but packaging tends to make me happy.




The souffle is heavily scented so it'll linger quite long once applied on skin. It's highly moisturizing and a luxurious cream, no skimping on this formula. It's ideal for knees, elbows, and legs as it offers a heavy dose of moisture and leaves behind a beautiful blend or grapefruit and orange.




If anything the souffle wet my appetite to try more of the collection. Other items releasing in the collection are as follows:

• Gloomaway Grapefruit Body Mist ($25) This I have to have!
• Gloomaway Grapefruit Gumballs ($5) Got these! Yum!
• Gloomaway Grapefruit Body Wash & Bubble Bath ($21)
• Gloomaway Grapefruit Body-Buffing Cleanser ($20)
• Gloomaway Grapefruit Bath Bar ($13) Wants it!

For fun I also have a pack of the Origins Gloomaway Grapefruit Gumballs, yay chewable optimism for chasing away gloom and doom! They taste like tasty grapefruit and orange!

Nom, Nom!

Overall, I'm quite excited to explore this collection further. I tend not to get too excited about Bath and Body items outside of Lush but this had me at first sniff. Loving it. It's worthy of a sniff at your local Origins counter. But be warned you might become as addicted as I am.

Now I'm busy wishing for a bad day so I can chase it away with Gloomaway!

Anyone sniff this yet?

Do share!

Can't wait to hear your thoughts!

L'Oreal Extra Gentle 2-in-1 Buck's Berrydactyl Shampoo

The Muse is terribly childish, believe me she knows this, but today when L'Oreal Extra Gentle 2-in-1 Buck's Berrydactyl Shampoo popped in my mailbox I got terribly excited. As you know I'm a fond fan of detoxing my locks with baby shampoo but for the most part I was just excited about the art of the bottle featuring Buck from the new Ice Age Dawn of the Dinosaurs film in theaters July 1st.

What?

I'm a big kid at heart!

Along with Buck's Berrydactyl Shampoo, L'Oreal is also releasing Ellie's Orangesaurus, Diego's Man Eating Melon, and Sid's Pineapple Shampoo. Yes, I want to collect all the scents...particularly the orange and pineapple!

A while ago I wrote an article about clarifying your hair with kid's and baby shampoo you can see that article here. Buck will aid me in getting my hair squeaky clean with a bit of a berry scent to go with it plus he's cheap as day old chips with a price tag of $2.99 or less. Likey.

Ok, end childish post.

You may proceed to share your thoughts about Ice Age, kid's shampoo, or other babblings in the comment field.

I'm a listening!

Bobbi Brown Fall Collection 2009: Bobbi Brown Fall Nudes Collection

I've never been much for nude makeup until I got on board with many of Bobbi Brown's palettes. Last year with the release of the Bobbi Brown Shimmering Nudes Palette the Muse experienced neutral, nude shades like she's never done before and loved it too!

Fall comes early this year when Bobbi introduces her new Fall Nudes Collection in July.

Check it out below!

This July, Bobbi Brown Fall Nudes Collection launches with a new limited edition eye palette that features eye shadow duos in a sophisticated and flattering selection of shades and finishes. The shadow duos come in customizable three pan palettes which can be filled with your choice of color options and items.


Also introduced is a brand new shade of Bobbi's popular Shimmer Brick in Nude Shimmer which features pink, gold, bronze, beige, and caramel.


The collection also includes gel liner and creamy lip color to compliment the Bobbi Brown Nude Palette and Bobbi Brown Nude Shimmer Brick.

All the items will be available from Bobbi's site and at counters starting in July.

As I mentioned I'm not one for nudes but Bobbi has a knack for making nudes exciting and different. I look forward to seeing the shimmer brick and eye palette in person.

Anyone excited about this release?

Wanting to haul it?

Tell the Muse!

Beauty News: Tarte Launches YouTube Channel

The Muse is excited to hear that Tarte has launched it's own YouTube Channel. The channel will feature Tarte makeup artists and members of the executive team giving tutorials.

Additionally they'll be providing trend, celebrity, and seasonal makeup tips and looks. And on occasion a guest celebrity makeup artist and Tarte's Creator and CEO Maureen Kelly offering advice, tips, and tricks.

If you're a fan of Tarte you'll want to have a peep for yourself. Visit the Tarte YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/user/tartecosmetics

SOLD OUT Fresh Sugar Rose Tinted Lip Treatment SPF 15

Sheesh I went to hit submit on my Fresh Sugar Rose Tinted Lip Treatment order and it's sold out. God guys couldn't you wait until I got my order before snapping all of them up for yourselves?

Greedy little buggers.

Now I have to wait till it comes in stock no fairs!

24 hours after my post and it sells out, Who says I don't influence your purchases teehee?

Steal It: The Body Shop Cosmetics

Steal some of The Body Shop Moroccan Rose Collection and a slew of other cosmetic goodies for the bargain price of any three items for $10 bucks! Sweetness! They even have that sparkle palette I was ga-ga over from the Holiday Collection.

More News On The Balm Cabana Boy

Alright, I admit I'm a little obssessed with Cabana Boy. Sue me. My last update I was biatchin' about the fact that the Balm refused to take my phone calls or return 'em. They obviously caught on that I'm stalkin' their site and Sephora's for any word on Cabana Boy.

Anyway.

That brings me to the fact that I got a little carried away and started googlin' Cabana Boy in my spare time. It's rather sad when you're googling and trying to locate something and all the links that pop up for said searched item are pointing to your own website. Sigh.

After a little hard work, FINALLY (after weeding through my own numerous posts that popped up on google), I located someone selling Cabana Boy. Chocolate Lotus, whom I've never heard of, has the Balm Cabana Boy in stock! Bless be.


Not so blessed be.

They are on vacation and not shipping until July 13?

W
T
H
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I swear I must have seriously pissed off the gods somehow because something is preventing me from buying this bloody powder.

I'll keep you in the know as news progresses as the saga of Cabana Boy continues, that is if you aren't already bored hearing about it 100 times already. I won't rest until I have it in my greedy hands!

Kat Von D Angeleno Case

I just want you to know I'm willing to have my head examined and shell out $150 for this gorgeous train case from Kat Von D.


Exclusively at Sephora the Kat Von D Angeleno Case is a luxury train case for storing or traveling with beauty. With an interior material that's soft-textured and passionate red in color this lush case is $150. Five compartments and four built in pouches make up the entire case with a built in mirror and a beautiful, signature, tattoo inspired exterior.


Am I the only one loving on this?

It's available @ Sephora now if you're wanting to indulge.

Beauty News: Bobbi Brown Cosmetics “The Bobbi Brown Experience”

If you happen to live abroad, lucky you, you'll be happy to know that this Spring, Bobbi Brown is opening two new free-standing stores in Paris at 1 Bis, Rue des France Bourgeois, Le Marais, Paris and in Japan at 3-46 Kita-Aoyama, Minata-ju, Tokyo.


Jump ahead for more information.

The Studios are an expression of Bobbi Brown’s unique brand culture, and a way for consumers to discover and enjoy Bobbi’s products and services first-hand.

The store's main goal is to offer a welcome environment for the consumer to try products at their own leisure or with the help of a Makeup Artist. When visiting The Studios you'll have the freedom to design your own shopping experience. You can gather with others at an artistry table to exchange tips and ideas, watch a video of Bobbi's seasonal inspirations and how to's, or you can choose from a menu of specialized services. The Studio stores will also offer exclusive, limited editon items on a seasonal basis.

Oh my god jealous! I want to visit a Bobbi Brown Studio Store!

The Communal Artistry Table is a focal point of the stores inviting consumers that are either shopping alone or with friends to enjoy an environment where they can test products on their own or have a on the spot makeup lesson with an artist!

The entire studio experience is to get customers more hands on with Bobbi's products and also to teach them how to use the products to their full advantages. Numerous services are offered in the shops.

This is the first I've heard of this and it appears we even have one across the bridge in Jersey. Perhaps the Muse needs to stop in for a peep!

Have you ever been to a Bobbi Brown free-standing store?

What was it like?

Tell us about it!

Lush 13 Soap (Unlucky for Dirt)

Only Lush would think it would be a good idea to combine oregano with rose. Is it me or does that somehow remind you of pizza for some odd reason or another?


Lush 13 Soap is a mix of rose and oregano and gets it's name from a 1931 film about soap. I looked that up and didn't see anything about it but I think I'd love a movie about soap...or cosmetics...or shower gels...hmmmm.

Lush 13 Soap is made with oregano because it supposedly kills MRSA bacteria, I dunno about that but from what I'm hearing from Lush fans it smells heavenly. But do go right ahead and count me skeptical...I'm still thinking pizza...must be the oregano.

It's available now from Lush UK and soon after I'm sure it'll come visit our side of the pond where we can enjoy it with pizza.

If you could create a Lush soap what ingredients would you use?

Beauty News: Victoria's Secret Beauty Rush Wet/Dry Shadow

Just a little update on Victoria's Secret Wet/Dry Shadows. These are finally making an appearance on the VS website and after trying to figure out exactly how many shades are available it's finally verified. It appears there are a total of twelve shades! I've only been privy to about 8 or so. Nice to see they have all the shades listed with swatches now on the site.

I reviewed these last week if you missed it have a clickie here.

Anyone have a chance to try these out yet?

If so what did you think?

10 MAC Lip Glosses You Should Own

Somehow, someway MAC Lipgloss wiggled it's way into my heart. My first try with MAC gloss was a nightmare and I ended up hating it for ever after because of the terribly sticky, tacky formula. As you know I've since made peace with the formula and even give it props for being tacky enough to stay in place for hours at a time.

I'm now the pride owner of one too many MAC lip glosses. Is that a good thing or a bad thing? Who knows but the fact remains I can't get enough of them and I look forward to new shades with each release.


Check out my list below fro 10 MAC Lip Gloss shades I think you should own or at least consider adding to your collection!



















MAC glosses come and go through my life as collections release. The shades you see above are ones that stick out in my mind and I consider favorites! The Muse thinks you should think about adding one or two of these colors to your collection, loves 'em!

Anyone own any of these shades?

What are some MAC gloss shades that stick out in your mind?

Tell the Muse!

Product Musings: Milani Runway Eyes Wet Dry Eye Shadow in Beach Sand

It's been a while since we product mused together hasn't it? Today I'm musing about the joys of Milani Runway Eyes in Beach Sand!

Check it after the jump.

I hauled Milani Runway Eyes Wet Dry Eyeshadow in every shade a while ago and I'm always so delighted by the quality of these shadows. Great pigmentation, a gorgeous yet subtle sparkle, and a pretty price tag keeps me a happy Muse indeed.

As Summer comes forth I'm reaching for the shade Beach Sand daily. It's name is ever so fitting and complimenting of it's shade as truly it reminds me of the golden sparkling sands of a beach on a hot day. Such a gorgeous shade of sparkling golden beige to compliment a Summer bronze look or to light up your eyes with just the minimal amount of makeup!




Beach Sand is gorgeous in both color, finish, and it's beauty on a budget price makes it even better!

Does Milani Runway Eyes Wet Dry Eye Shadow in Beach Sand grace anyone's collection?

Loving it?