London Drugs Fall Beauty Preview

~ twice a year, the world of beauty experts and beauty vendors collide. known as Fall/Spring previews, both worlds come together to glimpse all the upcoming products that are to be introduced to the market. as you can imagine, the previews are very exciting! we learn about new technology, trend forecasting and are sampled products covering hair, skin and makeup. London Drugs Cosmetics threw their annual Fall Beauty event recently and they invited bloggers, beauty editors, vloggers and more to share with our readers, followers and subscribes whats to come for London Drugs beauty this fall. we're sharing a glimpse of what we'll be reviewing in the upcoming weeks and cannot wait for you to see!

Hair 

~ the Remington T Studio Protect Straightener.  we have not seen a product like this on the market yet, and your hair is going to love you when you pick one up to try! vapor infusion technology re-hydrates, protects and straightens your hair all in one swipe. the ceramic plates prevent static, and offers 90% more frizz control.

~ John Frieda also has added some new products to the Frizz Ease line, specifically the Moisture Barrier Flexible Hold Hairspray, Forever Smooth Shampoo and Conditioner and Anti Frizz Primer.  this entire line claims to give you smoother, frizz- free hair with continued use.  to round out your hair care routine

~ Conair has launched the Infiniti Pro by Conair The Ultimate Brush, an anti-frizz brush with conditioning ions for better frizz control

Makeup 

~ makeup lovers you are going to be some happy campers this Fall season when you peruse your local London Drugs! L'Oreal, NYX, Emani, Annabelle, Sally Hansen, Cargo, Tweezerman, Prestige Cosmetics, Revlon, Cover Girl, and Rimmel did not disappoint~

~ L'Oreal is always on point with what's trendy so I'm sure you've seen or perhaps already tried the new Miss Manga Rock mascara but have you seen the La Palette Nude 2? well that my dears, just you wait and see!

~ NYX has gained some serious social media presence in the last few years by partnering with some well known vloggers {@vegas_nay anyone?} and insta-famous artists and doing so has brought about the attention their understated brand deserves.  Vamped Up Lip Top Coat, Wonder Stick, High Voltage lipstick #6, Prismatic Shadow in Girl Talk, Eye Shadow Base in Black, and the Color Correcting Concealer Palette in #4   

are just a few of the products we will be sampling and reviewing

 
~ Emani is a line that neither Oz or I have tried before and we are super excited to delve into their 100% vegan Perfect 10 Primer Serum and HD Corrective Concealer.  

~ Annabelle stocked us with some great and innovative pieces as well, their Oil Free Eye Makeup Remover Pads are one piece that we keep in our pro kits/set bags for quick touch ups. Pressed Powder Blush in Spring Petal, Smokey Nudes Shadow Palette, Kohl Liner Duo in Tuxedo, Eye Ink Mistake Proof Liner and Corrector in Brown and Black. Stay Sharp Self Sharpening Waterproof Kohl Pencil in Ultra Violet, and Stay Sharp Self Sharpening Waterproof Lip Liner in Glam Red and Lipsies Lip Balm in Cherry.

~ Sally Hansen has long been a go to for new nail trends and the new Miracle Gel Polish and Top Coat is something we are so excited to try!

~ Cargo is launching HD products, specifically foundation and concealer, we are excited to try the HD Picture Perfect Concealer in the next few weeks

 

~ Tweezerman is a brand we both use personally and professionally as their products preform consistently well and have a life time guarantee so you know we are excited to receive the Neon Nail Files, Slant Tweezers, the Grip and Slip Spiral Spring Cuticle Nipper and Tweezermen Gear Deluxe Shaving Brush

 

~ Prestige Cosmetics has a strong brow focused product launch this fall, launching the Ultimate Brow Definer, triple Line Ink Pen, and Velvety Smoky Eye Pencil

~ Revlon's new Ultra HD Lip Lacquer is one product SBDGirl Tarah got to try while at the #LDBeauty Event, and she loved the texture.  we also are looking forward to try the Color Stay Gel Envy Polish, Photo Ready Eye Art for lid, line and lash, Ultra HD Lipstick, Marchesa Runway Collection Slant Tweezer, and Cutex Extra Nourishing Polish Remover

~ Cover Girl is launching a new mascara! you know we love a volumizing mascara and are seriously looking forward to trying The Super Sizer Mascara

~  Rimmel has some great lippies, Keep Calm and Lip Balm, Oh My Gloss and the new Wonderlash Lift Me Up Mascara

.

Skincare

- you know we love our skincare, and the #LDBeauty event did not disappoint! at the top of our list to try is Silk'n ReVit Microdermabrasion Kit. 

 
~ skincare also includes your body and Jergens takes the confusion out of moisturizing while wet by launching their Moistuizer For Wet Skin in Coconut and Green Tea scent.  you apply it directly on wet skin after exiting the bath or shower and then tap all over with a towel to lock in moisture

 

~ StriVectin Intensive Illuminating Serum is an answer to dark spot sufferers!  especially welcome at this time of year, when the sun can wreak havoc on our complexions 

~ Neostrata has reformulated their Level 1, 2 and 3 Glycolic Acid Creams making it more streamlined for first time glycolic users and OG users as well. launching a 5% and 10% Glycolic Acid Renewal Smoothing Lotion.   they have also entered into the Acne Clear arena as well with their Acne Clear Cleanser and Clarifying Solution

~ St Tropez Tan has some awesome newness as well this season, and if you've been following our most recent Bronzing post you know this brand is one of our favorites.  we are excited to try the Self Tan Luxe Face Oil, you can use it on it's own or add it to your moisturizer for a glowing complexion all year round

~ stay tuned in the coming weeks for all our reviews of each product we received and maybe even some giveaways!!!








*a special thank you to London Drugs Cosmetics and Hartley PR for having us*

Beauty Favorites: {Drug Store Favorites}

~ there's something to be said for being a savvy beauty junkie. it doesn't always mean having the most expensive products in your makeup kit. Rather, it means knowing what products are investment pieces and which ones you can save on.

~ being makeup artists, we go through A LOT of product. there are certain make up items that we are always replenishing and sometimes it just doesn't make sense spending so much on items that you go through so quickly and frequently. we practice this philosophy with our personal make up kits also. absolutely there are items that we will spending some of our hard-earned money on and feel no remorse or guilt whatsoever {we're looking at you Tom Ford lipsticks} but there are some things we just can't bring ourselves to spend all those dolla bills on for the following reasons:
1. we don't use them too often {like foundation ~ Oz is a tinted moisturizer kinda girl} 2. the lifetime of the product just isn't worth it {most mascaras because we go thru them so fast} 3. trendy items {certain shades of lipsticks or eyeliners are only popular for so long, no sense in spending so much money if they're only being used a few times} and lastly, 4. tried, tested and true {these products are just as good as their luxury counterparts!}

~ we've chosen 6 of our favorite drug store products that we think you'll love just as much, starting off with Oz's selects.
we would love to hear your favorites also in the comment section!!

1. Maybelline Baby Lips ~ i probably have 10 of these in all my coats and purses. they're so hydrating and impart a hint of color that can actually be used in lieu of lipstick or gloss. as an added bonus, they visibly renew the texture of your lips leaving behind super soft lips

2. Cover Girl Full Lash Bloom ~ mascara is something i thru a lot! i'm a minimalist when it comes to my every day makeup routine
3. L'Oreal Infalliable Gel Lacquer Liner 24 Hour ~ this gel liner is amazing. ah-may-zing. it glides on super smooth without tugging at your skin, the brush gives you a lot of control with flexibility {for those winged eyeliner days} and it stays. like on. for a very long time. it is also a favorite of many a celebrity make up artists
4. L'Oreal True Match Concealer ~ i don't know about you but i like my makeup application to be quick and foolproof but have me looking beauteous. this easy to use concealer that blends in seamlessly with color match perfection is a great on-the-go product to have for quick, cell-phone camera touch ups
5. Eco Tools Brushes ~ i'll be honest with you, i like fancy brushes. they bring me lots of joy when i use them on myself and my clients. i came across these brushes by accident: i went to a makeup gig not realizing that i had misplaced my brushes in a different kit {fortunately it was a friend and i got there super early and we were close to London Drugs}. while i could have easily done a full makeup with my hands and fingers {fashion makeup artist yo!} i do hold myself to a level of professional decorum. my salvation: eco tools brushes. they are really nice. really nice. and trust a makeup artist when they tell you if brushes are the bomb.com or not. these beauties are now my mainstay personal brushes
6. Revlon Colorstay Foundation ~ if and when i wear foundation {very rarely if ever} i like a foundation that works with my combination skin, gives me a decent amount of coverage, but most importantly, stays on my face. fortunately, this one does all of that and doesn't make me feel like my skin is caked on with makeup {yes, i am a makeup artist who doesn't like to wear foundation. we do exist}

Tarah's selects are coming up and she's a glam girl so be sure to check back soon!

xoxo

Glam at the 2015 Grammy's

- excuse us for being away for a moment, we have been working on some fun Love Day ideas! however, we took a break to indulge in some 2015 Grammy's action and the glitterati did not disappoint. the ladies pulled out their glam squads and took their red carpet action up a notch if you ask us. below is our picks for the best glam of the night:

Madonna

~ say what you will about her outfits, her men ( boys), or her music, but you can't deny that her makeup artist @ginabrookebeauty slays her glam on every red carpet.  never without her Chantecaille Rose de Mai Hydrating Mist, she also incorporated the brands Future Skin foundation and new for Spring 2015 The Glacier Eye Shadow Trio (which we will be picking up for ourselves after seeing it!). the Madonnator sported a rose lip, her signature porcelain skin, strong brows and bold cat eye liner with the most gorgeous shade of gold glitter shadow

Katy Perry

~this girls makeup is on point at every event thanks to her beauty boy @byjakebailey.  as a Cover Girl spokesperson he incorporated a few signature products into her look for the Grammy's, such as Cover Girl's newest addition to their mascara family: Full Lash Bloom Mascara.  a few of our other picks to complete her look are Cover Girl's Bombshell Intensity Liner and Notice Me Nudes Eyeshadow Quad. shine on Miss Katy, shine on

Kim Kardashian- West

~ now this pick may be frowned upon by some of you, but there is no denying @makeupbymario talent for bringing out the best in Mrs. West's features with his signature glam.  using Anastasia Beverly Hills shadows on her eyes in a mix of golds, greens and browns, Tom Ford Gloss in Naked, and his custom highlighter Eye M Glam by Giella.  this gives Kim a fantastic glow with out being overly shiny, and a wonderful take on  modern mermaid colors