NEW: Korres Milk Proteins Cleansing & Make Up Removing Wipes

I really want to try these new Korres Milk Proteins Cleansing & Make Up Removing Wipes ($12). 25 wipes enriched with softening milk proteins and aloe. It claims to effortlessly eliminate waterproof eye makeup while cleansing the skin. Only at Sephora. Limited edition.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Synthetic Fragrances
- Petrochemicals
- Phthalates
- GMOs
- Triclosan

NEW: Giorgio Armani Radiant Fabrics

Giorgio Armani's award winning Face Fabric cream-to-powder foundation has been reformulated into highlighters and blushes.
Face Fabric Radiance Second Skin Light Foundation ($48)- Highlight skin with a luminescent finish.
Available in:
-1- Fair
-2- Medium
-3- Medium Dark
Blushing Fabric Second Skin Blush ($38)- Brighten cheeks with a flush of natural color. A micro-blend of water soluble pigments that create a transparent, fabric-like finish.
-1- Shimmering Peach
-2- Sicilian Orange
-3- Pink Chiffon

Urban Decay Friends & Family Sale

Review: Make Up For Ever Cream Blush #6

I was at my local Sephora and couldn't resist the new Make Up For Ever Cream Blush ($25). I chose #6- Quickie (salmon pink). It's described as a long lasting cream blush that blends seamlessly with the skin and provides a healthy glow. As you can the pump bottle is small, but a little bit goes a long way. I like to use my fingers. Below is not a full pump, the good thing is it doesn't push out too much product at once, you can push is super slow for small amounts. I really like it, it lasts for around 4 hours I'd say. Maybe more with primer or layered with a powder blush. $25 seems like a lot but strangely I feel justified in buying it and I want another one. :)
face candy grade: A

Review: Shu Uemura A/O Cleansing Oil

I was at Sephora, getting ready to check out, when I noticed all the little travel sized products surrounding the checkout. It's no secret that I love minis. Great way to try things without a huge commitment if you don't like it. The Shu Uemura Skin Purifier Cleansing Beauty Oil was always on my list to try, so I shelled out the $12 and gave it a whirl. It is described as a "anti-aging and antioxidant skin purifier that thoroughly cleanses the skin while protecting it against the internal and external aggressions associated with aging." It's a cleanser and makeup remover in one.

I use... 4-5 drops of this on a dry face and rub it in. Add a bit of water and it becomes creamy. Really massage it in and over the eyes if you're wearing waterproof mascara. Makeup just slips off, it's kind of amazing. It completely eliminates the need for eye makeup remover (sorry Lancome Bi-Facil, I still love you)! Rinse off and because it's an oil, your skin doesn't feel dry or tight. I personally use it as a makeup remover, not a face cleanser, because it's pretty expensive. I use 3LAB Perfect Cleansing Foam in the AM. It's a small bottle (1.6 oz) and I'm glad I tried it and I will say that I just ordered the 5 oz Skin Purifier High Performance Cleansing Oil Fresh ($28, the pink one) from the Shu Uemura website.

L'Oreal has decided to discontinue operations in the US, since it does 80% of its business in Asia. The good news is that us Americans can still purchase through the website. Sign up as a member and you'll get free shipping and special deals and samples with your order.

face candy grade: A

Face Candy News

Hi Everyone!

I wanted to let you know about some upcoming changes to Face Candy!

I plan on expanding into video tutorials, photo tutorials and my own photography.

My husband bought me a pretty sweet HD video camera for Christmas, that I'm trying to get the hang of using, but once I figure it out, we'll be in business. My husband is a lighting technician and electrician for feature films and TV shows, so he is quite insistent on me having good lighting to showcase my products and looks. We are working on setting up a little photo studio for me to use. I personally am getting a little bit scared- I've never put myself out there like that before for everyone to see, so please be kind!

Look forward to new reviews and tutorials and more chances to win products!
Stay pretty!
XOXO
Kyle

MAC - Art Supplies + Reviews

Paint it, scribble all over, Art Supplies is everything you need to paint the ultimate self-portrait: Different styles of art pencils create eye looks that are expressive and individual, for a new kind of PowerPoint presentation. The pencil portion fo the collection focuses on a Greasepaint Stick in eight fabulous, limited-life shades… the ultimate inky colour payoff is an homage to the success we had with Style Black and DSquared2 last season. Use as a Shadow or Liner: ludicrously long-wearing, transfer- and water-resistant, flexible and five-star comfortable. New Pearlglide Intense Eye Liner with an exciting new shimmering sparkle effect, will also launch in limited-life, featuring six slick, smooth, sextronic shades.

Greasepaint Stick ($17.50 U.S./$21 CDN)
-Uniformly Blue- Blackened navy
-Zinc Zone- Dark gunmetal
-Slick Black- True carbon black
-Greengrease- Blackened forest green
-Dirty- Blackened taupe with pearl
-Charred Mauve- Blackened violet
-Below Ground- Blackened bronze
-Brown, Now- Blackened burgundy

I tried Slick Black, Dirty and Below Ground. I had the original black greasepaint stick from Style Black or D2 I forget, but I didn't like how hard and unblendable it was. Well, they changed the formula and addressed both issues. They apply with ease and without tugging at your eyelid and they are creamy enough to blend. All 3 are nice colors to have but Dirty is my favorite for sure. It's a gorgeous shimmery taupe.

face candy grade: A

Pearlglide Intense Eye Liner ($14.50 U.S./17.50 CDN)
-Almost Noir- Dirty plum
-Industrial- Periwinkle gray
-Designer Purple- Iridescent violet
-Undercurrent- Blue teal
-Petrol Blue- Deep navy
-Black Line- True black

I LOVE pearlglide eye liners. I have a Black Russian one that I love too much to bear to use it.
I tried Almost Noir and Black Line. Both of them are, for lack of a better phrase, the shit. They glide on and shimmer like no other. I want them all. If you've never tried one, GO! NOW! You'll be in love.

face candy grade: A+

Just as Art Supplies for Eyes invokes the vision, Art Supplies for Lips speaks to the ultimate in sensuality… Luscious lips drawn from innovative new Lipstain Markers and Lip Pencils to use like a modern multimedia artist would- design and discover! Incorporating the concept for art tools into the world of MAC makeup, these pencils and markers create dramatically different lip looks. New Pro Longwear Lipstain Marker has the doodle fun of a pen, but with sophisticated, light and long-wearing results. It’s all about artistic freedom!

Pro Longwear Lipstain Marker ($16 U.S./$19 CDN)
-Full of Flare- Bright yellow-coral
-Stylesetter- Hot pink
-A Classic- Rose red
-Purposefully Red- Dirty red-coral
-Modern Mocha- Light brown
-Point of View- Light neutral
-Tomorrow’s Coral- Mid-tone blue-red
-Runway Ripened- Berry plum-red
-Sunset- Coral brown

I received Stylesetter, Purposefully Red and Sunset. I was quite impressed with Stylesetter and Purposefully Red. Let's face it, making a lipstain marker is not the easiest. I was unimpressed with Cover Girl's, but these are bright, true to color and non-drying. They aren't moisturizing by any means, but they're not taking anything out. Color applies evenly and did not bleed into the fine lines around my lips. If you have deeper lines, you may want to use a clear liner or primer beforehand. Obviously if you lick your lips or eat/drink they will wear of sooner. If you don't- I'd say you've got 2-3 hours before there's any fading. I like to use 2 coats and layer clear gloss on top. They can be great as a base for lipstick too. Finally, they smell yummy, vanilla-y but they taste yucky. Sunset was okay, I just don't like brown lips. If you like lipstains, I recommend you try this, if you don't, skip it.

face candy grade: A+

Clear Lipglass ($14 U.S./$16.50 CDN)

*Samples were provided by PR Company or Manufacturer. It did not change my opinion of these products.
See Disclosure Policy.

What's In Your Beauty Rotation?

Here's what I've been using recently:

Shampoo: Head & Shoulders
Conditioner: Herbal Essences Tousle Me Softly Conditioner and Macadamia Nourishing Leave In Conditioner
Styling Products: Macadamia Healing Oil Treatment, Jonathan Create Smooth Anti-Frizz Volume Serum, Jonathan Dirt, Shu Uemura Essence Absolue Nourishing Protective Oil
Shower Gel: Olay Body Wash Plus Spa Exfoliating Ribbons and Caress Evenly Gorgeous Exfoliating Body Wash
Body Moisturizer: La Roche-Posay Lipikar Bath Oil
Deodorant: Secret Clinical Strength- although I have reservations about its effectiveness
Face Cleanser: 3LAB Perfect Cleansing Foam and Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil
Exfoliator: Face: Prescriptives Instant Gratification and MAC Volcanic Ash Exfoliator
Body: LaLicious Scrubs
Serum: Lisa Hoffman Vitamin A & E Serum, Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair, MAC Prep + Prime Skin Brightening Serum
Moisturizer: Day- Bobbi Brown Protective Face Lotion SPF 15
Night- Embryolisse Liat Cream Concentre or MAC Care Blend Oils.
Primer: Korres Face Primer or Smashbox Hybrid 2 in 1 Luminizing Primer
Foundation: Jouer Luminizing Moisture Tint in Golden, applied with fingers.
Concealer: La Mer The Radiant Concealer SPF 25 in Medium
Powder: Clinique Almost Powder Makeup SPF 15
Blush: Jouer Powder Blush in Bloom (dirty peach), MAC Cremeblend Blush in Joire-de-Vivre (hot pink)
Bronzer: Senna Cosmetics Sun & Sand Bronze Duo
Highlighter: MAC Liberty of London Beauty Powder in Shell Pearl (golden shimmering medium coral pink)
Eye Shadow Base: Urban Decay Primer Potion or MAC Paint Pot in Soft Ochre
Eye Shadow: Clinique Quick Eyes Cream Shadow in Truffle (shimmery taupe)
Eye Liner: MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack or MAC Black Russian Eye Liner
Curler: Cyber Colors Eyelash Curler and mini Shu Uemura Curler
Mascara: L’Oreal Waterproof Voluminous Mascara
Lipstick: Lipstick Queen Rouge Saint (deep berry)
Lipgloss: MAC Liberty of London Lipglass in Perennial High Style (coral)
Nail Colour: Barielle Swizzle Stix Nail Polish (pale blue)