Effortless 5 Minute 'Everyday' Eye Makeup feat. Lancôme Grandiose

Today is dedicated to effortless, easy makeup! I've been wearing this combination for the last three weeks straight, and I continue to love it because I feel chic and put together in just five minutes. I know I tend to wear big false lashes in all my videos, so I wanted to share a low-maintenance look that's perfect for school and work and even lazy weekends. I switch off between Lancôme, Kevyn Aucoin, and YSL for my eyeshadows, but the Bronze Amour palette is one of my must-haves this summer. Newer to my routine is the Lancôme Grandiose Mascara, but it's totally awesome! I love how the formula is smudge-proof yet easy to remove, and the swan-neck wand makes it easy for me to grab all my lashes. It also makes my lower lashes look much more plush, so if you have ultra fine and straight Asian lashes as I do, give Grandiose a try!

P.S. Yes, I filmed this video right before I changed my hair color! I promise to share the updated 'do in my next video xo

Products Used:

Lancôme Grandiose Mascara

Lancôme Color Design Palette in Bronze Amour

EM Michelle Phan Scribble Liner in Black Coffee

Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler

Shu Uemura Petal Lash WP Mascara

Makeup Worn:

Koh Gen Do Moisture Foundation in 113

Koh Gen Do Triple Lighting Powders in OC-1 & OC-2

Cle de Peau Concealer in Beige

Cle de Peau Eyebrow Pencil in 204 and Holder

Chanel Les Beiges Multi-Color Bronzer in 02

Cle de Peau Luminizing Face Enhancer in 14 Delicate Pink

Chanel Joues Contraste Blush in Innocence

Bite Beauty High Pigment Pencil in Syrah

Lancôme Juicy Tube Lip Gloss in Simmer

Hair:

ghd Classic 1" Styler

Nails:

Chanel Secret 625

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Summer Lookbook 2014 | My Favorite Summer Trends + Beau

Here's another Summer look book! I have been inspired to step out of my comfort zone recently with trends like destroyed denim and crop tops, so I wanted to share with you some outfits I have been loving. Many thanks to Kassia Phoy for the videography and photos below. Hope you enjoy!

Outfit 1:

Anthropologie Morgana Pullover (XS)

Frame Le Rip Skinny in White (24) [similar HERE]

Valentino Rockstuds in Patent Rose (36)

Ray-Ban Aviator Sunglasses in Green Flash

Marc by Marc Jacobs Hobo Bag in Blue Depth

Hermes Clic-Clac PM Bracelet in Lagoon [similar HERE]

Outfit 2:

Zara Tux Blazer (old) [similar HERE]

Maurie & Eve Glow Jumpsuit (XS)

Anthropologie Bloomhurst Beaded Belt (S)

Dior Tribales Pearl Earrings [similar HERE]

Saint Laurent Jane Sandals in Black (Size 5.5) [Similar HERE and HERE]

Outfit 3:

Floral Print Skort (S) 

Splendid 3/4 Sleeve Shirting Top in White (XS)

Louis Vuitton Vernis Alma BB in Black [Limited Edition]

Saint Laurent Jane Sandals in Black (Size 5.5) [Similar HERE and HERE]

Outfit 4:

J.Crew Jackie Cardigan in Navy (XXS)

Keepsake 3 Dimensions Crop Top in Ivory [Dress version HERE]

ChicWish Lace Print Overlay Midi Skirt (S) [similar here and here]

Saint Laurent Jane Sandals in Black (Size 5.5) [Similar HERE and HERE]

MAKEUP WORN:

Cle de Peau Concealer in Beige

Koh Gen Do Moisture Foundation in 113

Koh Gen Do Triple Lighting Powders in OC-1 & OC-2

Cle de Peau Eyebrow Pencil in 204 and Holder

Cle de Peau Luminizing Face Enhancer in 14 Delicate Pink

Chanel Joues Contraste Blush in Innocence

Tom Ford Bronzer in 02 Terra
Lancôme Grandiose Mascara in Black
Lancôme Color Design Palette in Bronze Amour

EM Michelle Phan Scribble Eyeliner in Black Coffee

YSL Sheer Volupte Candy in 02 [peach]

Giorgio Armani Rouge d'Armani in 400 [red]

Ivory Lashes in Hey Lover
*Use promo code RAE0714 to receive 15% OFF! [Expires Aug 31, 2014]

Hair:

ghd Classic 1" Styler

Nails:

Chanel Secret 625

Pedicure:

Dior Gel in Front Row

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Popsicle Lips and Refinery29 x Regency Beauty Institute #ShareBeautyContest

To celebrate and kick off the first week of the #ShareBeautyContest in partnership with Refinery 29 and the Regency Beauty Institute, I created a cherry popsicle inspired lip look that is perfect for the summer season! I used Shu Uemura's Tint in Gelato in AT 01, a creamy red, with Shu Uemura's Rouge Unlimited Lipstick in M PK 335, a cool cotton candy pink, and topped off the look with Edward Bess' Lip Gloss in Endless Love for that "yes, I really did just eat a popsicle" shine!

The contest will run from 07.08.2014 to 08.13.2014, and Refinery29 will post a new beauty challenge each week. This means you have five opportunities to showcase your creativity, so get started now! Check out all the details and other contest entries HERE.

One grand prize winner will receive a $2,000 prize including:

$1000 Sephora Gift Card

Beauty Makeover - Makeup* 
Manicure/Pedicure*
Facial Treatment*
Hair Blow Out*
Spa Treatment*
(*location of services dependent on winner's home address)

HOW YOU COULD WIN:

1. Recreate your own version of the "Popsicle Look"

2. Take a cute Instagram photo snap of your look

3. Hashtag your photo entry with #ShareBeautyContest

Stay up to date on all contest news!
Refinery 29 FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | PINTEREST
Regency Beauty Institute FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | PINTEREST

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Summer 2014 Beauty and Fashion Haul feat. Remington, GlamGlow, Anthropologie, Moroccanoil + more!

This haul is Beau's second appearance in one of my videos! I know many of you would like to see vlogs, so I plan to start filming them once he is a couple months older and can go on outdoor adventures with me. Until then, please follow Beau on Instagram! Now, I tried to pack as much into this haul as possible, but there were several products I had to leave out. I've posted all of my recent acquisitions on my Instagram account, so if there is anything in particular that you're interested in, just let me know! I only showcased the best and most compelling products in this video and focused more on variety instead of simply highlighting new beauty products. Happy shopping! xo

Products Reviewed: 

Remington iLight
*Promo code ilightBM2 for 15% OFF

GlamGlow POWERMUD Treatment 

Anthropologie Mint Morgana Pullover in XS 

Keepsake Royal Blue All Through the Night Dress in S 

Moroccanoil Moroccanoil Treatment 

Moroccanoil Boar Bristle Classic Brush 

*Also mentioned: Mason Pearson Handy Mix Brush 

Diptyque Do Son Eau de Toilette 

Natura Bisse Diamond White Protection SPF 50 PA+++

NUDESTIX Lip + Cheek Pencil in Whisper
NUDESTIX Eye Pencil in Bronze
NUDESTIX Magnetic Eye Pencil in Moon
Laneige Pore Control BB Cushion in N21 and HERA UV Mist Cushion in C23
*Comprehensive Cushion Review HERE

Makeup Worn:

Chanel PL Velvet Foundation in 20 Beige [Review HERE]

Chanel Les Beiges Multi-Color Bronzer in 02 

Cle de Peau Concealer in Beige 

Cle de Peau Eyebrow Pencil in 204 and Holder 

Chanel Joues Contraste Blush in 160 Innocence 

Cle de Peau Luminizing Face Enhancer in 13 

Chanel Glossimer Lip Glosses in 191 Songe & 189 Rose Reve 

Shu Uemura M 851 Eyeshadow 

Guerlain Maxi Lash Waterproof Mascara 

Chanel Ecriture de Chanel Eyeliner Pen in Black 

Kevyn Aucoin The Eyeshadow Duo in 202 

Shu Uemura Drawing Pencil in ME Green 51  

*Use promo code EYELOVERAE for 15% OFF + free shipping

Velour Lashes in Oops Naughty Me 

*Use promo code RAEVELOUR to receive 15% OFF

Earrings:

Dior Tribal Pearls [Similar HERE + BaubleBar GIVEAWAY]

Top:

Wildfox Couture Little Huskies Baggy Beach Jumper

Nails:

Dior Vernis Gel in Pandore

Hair:

ghd Classic 1" Styler

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Shu Uemura Summer 2014 | Drawing Pencils, Pret-A-Palette, Petal Lash Mascara & Tint in Gelato

I created a bold and edgy, graphic liner look in collaboration with Shu Uemura for the reformulated Drawing Pencils launch last month, but it is more of a daring, special occasion makeup. So for this tutorial, I decided to showcase a more wearable, toned-down version of the look using all the same products! I haven't worn a traditional white, silver, and black smoky eye in what feels like ages, so it was fun to get blending and see myself with more makeup on.. especially because I have had my hands full with my puppy Beau in the last week, meaning no time for eyeshadow!

Products Used/Worn:

Sulwhasoo Snowise Serum BB in 02

Cle de Peau Concealer in Beige

Chanel Vitalumiere Powder in 20

Cle de Peau Eyebrow Pencil in 204 and Holder

Chanel Les Beiges Multi-Color Bronzer 02

Cle de Peau Luminizing Face Enhancer in 13

Shu Uemura Eyeshadow in M 851

Shu Uemura Drawing Pencils in G Silver 92, M Black 01, M White 91, P Black 01, M Gray 05

Shu Uemura Ready to Wear Prêt-À-Palette in Black and White

Shu Uemura Petal Lash Mascara in Black

Shu Uemura Tint in Gelato in AT 01 Puffy Chocolate

Velour Lashes in #WINGing

*Use promo code RAEVELOUR to receive 15% OFF

Brushes Used:

Shu Uemura 18R Goat Powder

Sigma Diffused Crease E38

MAC 208 Small Angled

Hakuhodo B J142

Hakuhodo B J004G

Hakuhodo S146

Wayne Goss 16

Blouse:
Paige Denim 'Audrey' Mixed Print Silk Shirt [ON SALE!]

Nails:

Dior Vernis Gel in 257 Incognito

Earrings:

Dior [Similar HERE]

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YSL Summer 2014 Bleus Lumiere and Couture Palettes Review + Friends and Family SALE Product Recommendations

The stunning YSL 'Bleus Lumiere' Summer 2014 collection is largely sold out, but if you manage to find the BL Couture Eyeshadow Palette and/or the Bleu Celadon nail polish, scoop them up! I did not expect to fall so deeply in love with this collection, which is why I did not review it immediately. I apologize for the oversight because this is one of the best YSL collections in years.

The campaign ad went for a bit of shock factor appeal with opposing textures and high contrast color, like where the orange tones were intensified to a metallic molten rust. I love the editorial looks, but I wanted to combine both warm and cool colors from the Bleus Lumiere palette, so I took the minimal approach with subtle nods to color! I will be wearing this combination all summer long because I am that obsessed with it. It's an easy pastel combination that shakes up my neutral routine without looking completely gaudy or feeling awkward when I step out in public. Give it a try with products you already have in your stash! 

P.S. If you want an aqua similar to the YSL eyeshadow I'm wearing, try the coordinating Bleu Acqua Waterproof Pencil that was released with the Bleus Lumiere palette xo

Makeup Worn:

Sulwhasoo Snowise Serum BB in 02 

Chanel Vitalumiere Powder Compact in 20

Cle de Peau Concealer in Beige

Chanel Les Beiges Multi-Color Bronzer in 02

Cle de Peau Eyebrow Pencil in 204 and Holder

Cle de Peau Luminizing Face Enhancer in 13 Sand Beige

YSL Babydoll Kiss & Blush in 12 Moca Garconne

Swatches of MORE Kiss & Blush HERE

Eye Makeup:

YSL Bleus Lumiere Summer 2014 Couture Palette [Sold Out]
YSL Couture Eyeshadow Palette in 04 Saharienne

Eyeko Visual Eyes Liquid Eyeliner in Black

Guerlain Maxi Lash Waterproof Mascara

Shu Uemura Gel Pencil in M Brown

Velour Lashes in Cluster-holic [Medium and Long]

*Use promo code RAEVELOUR to receive 15% OFF!

Eye Brushes Used:

Bobbi Brown Angle Eye Shadow

Bobbi Brown Eye Blender

Bobbi Brown Eye Sweep

MAC 252 Large Shader

Hakuhodo J142

Nails:

YSL Bleu Celadon Summer 2014

Earrings:

House of Harlow White Sunburst

Please note, the YSL Friends and Family Sale has just started! If you're interested in any of the products I used in the video tutorial above, take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy 20% OFF any order of $75 or more with complimentary shipping until June 30, 2014. Sign up for your unique coupon code HERE and don't forget to check out my recommendations below. I've always had a soft spot for YSL, so I have tried just about everything from the brand and these are my favorites. Happy shopping xo

• COUTURE PALETTE Eyeshadows in 4 Saharienne + 2 Fauves + 11 Ballets Russes: These pigmented, smooth, and long-lasting eyeshadow palettes are my favorite eye release this year! YSL has done at outstanding job with the reformulation. Very minimal fall out and easy to blend textures in a variety of shades.. there's a little something for everyone! I'm totally tempted to collect them all because the quality is so consistent, but I exercised restraint and ordered just 2 and 11
• VOLUPTÉ SHEER CANDY Lip Balms in 2 Papaya + 4 Pomegranate: These are my favorite tinted lip balms and by far, my most worn YSL lip products. I love the silver bullet with gold filigree, and the formula is lightly hydrating with a gorgeous glossy finish. Women always stop to ask me what I'm using when I reapply on the go. The ultimate treat for everyday use!
• LA LAQUE COUTURE Nail Polishes in 25 Rose Romantique + 22 Beige Leger: Both are perfectly ladylike colors suitable for any occasion. I adore the slightly rounded edge of the brush that makes getting close to the cuticle (without flooding it) rather easy. 
• TOUCHE ÉCLAT Highlighting Pen: This bestseller from YSL is worth a try if you are looking for a brightener! I love this highlighter because it looks so natural, and it never cakes. If you have faint dark circles, you can actually wear it alone. Try tapping it along the top of the cheeks to create the illusion of higher cheekbones! I use shade 2.
• BABYDOLL Kiss & Blush in 12 Moca Garconne + 8 Pink Hedoniste: I love these versatile soft-matte colors! The whipped mousse formula can be used on cheeks or lips, though I really only wear mine on the lips. The brighter colors may attract the eye initially, but I reach for complexion boosters like 12 and 8 most because they're so flattering!
• SOUFFLE D'ECLAT Loose Powder in 3: This brand new release is just in time for the summer! I meant to use this in my YSL Summer 2014 video, but I had already packed it away. I will be sure to use it in another tutorial soon! I love how the soft yellow undertone of 3 diffuses the redness on my cheeks while the Mother-of-Pearl provides a natural glow. This airy powder is perfect for setting liquid foundation or BB Cream on even sensitive and/or dry skin! The Souffle D'Eclat is replacing my beloved La Mer Loose Powder, which is apparently being discontinued.
• ROUGE VOLUPTÉ Lipsticks in 30 Faubourg Peach + 1 Nude Beige: These classic, full-coverage creamy lipsticks are irresistible. Even though they make my super sensitive lips peel, I still wear them because the colors are too beautiful to ignore! Considering how opaque this looks on the lips, the formula feels lightweight. The color options are nearly endless, so give one a try!
• GLOSSY STAIN Rebel Nudes in 105 Corail Hold Up + 112 Dangerous Pink: The Rebel Nudes are the latest additions to the Glossy Stain line-up, and they can be worn alone or layered on top of the classic shades for a 3-D effect! This long-wearing formula tends to be hit or miss since they feel a little sticky, but I absolutely adore them. When worn over clean lips, they do not bleed into the lip lines, and the darker shades will leave a pretty stain behind! 

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Bronze Diva Summer Giveaway! Feat. Clarins, Tarte, Amika

To celebrate the arrival of summer, I wanted to host a giveaway for all my readers who love to tan! Please wear sunscreen and protect your skin whenever possible. To promote the message of safe and healthy tanning, I wanted to share 3 of my favorite self-tanning products for the face!

I highly recommend the Clarins Radiance-Plus Golden Glow Booster ($30 USD), which is a unique made-to-measure self tanning product for the face that is meant to be mixed into your daily and/or evening moisturizer. The Glow Booster makes radiant, sun-kissed skin so easy to achieve! The Tarte Maracuja Bronzing Serum ($47 USD) is a skin care product that creates a gradual tan. You can spread this multitasking elixir on both face and neck, and it will also help the first signs of aging for a brighter and smoother complexion. The convenient Tarte Brazilliance Skin Rejuvenating Maracuja Self Tanning Face Towelettes ($21 USD) are a diva's must-have this season. Throw these into your beach bag or pack them into a carry-on for your upcoming summer vacation. These towelettes are perfect for those who do not have time for a gradual treatment and need some color immediately!
These 3 amazing self tan goodies will allow you to maintain a gorgeous, sexy tan that looks totally natural without incurring any sun damage. Furthermore, you'll be able to avoid that awkward bobblehead look with a super tan body and pale face!

To complete this 'Bronze Diva' summer giveaway, I wanted to include the Amika Perk Up Dry Shampoo and Undone Texture Spray. These two lovely purse-sized products are ideal for touch ups to your tousled goddess hair while on the go, and the best part is that they smell amazing! Last but not least, always remember to pack a travel-sized makeup remover when going away on holiday, like the Shu Uemura Fresh Cleansing Oil included here in the Bronze Diva Summer Giveaway!

This contest will end on Monday, June 30th, 2014 at 11:59 AM PST. I will announce the winner here and on Twitter! Please make sure to keep an eye out and claim your prize if you are the winner. Best of luck xo

THE WINNER IS Emmy P. Congratulations and thanks to all those who entered! xo

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