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Why We Love Frog Prince Blush by Lipstick Queen

July 13, 2019 · 37 Comments

Did you know that there is makeup that adapts to your body’s pH level and creates the perfect color for you? Our favorites are the shade-shifters from Lipstick Queen, and the one that every Style Chicks gal has in her purse at all times is Frog Prince.

Frog Prince Blush by Lipstick Queen is green in the pan but a custom pink shade on the skin

What it is

Lipstick Queen Frog Prince comes in a Cream Blush (pictured above), a lipgloss, and a lipstick. We love all three! I’ve also used the cream blush as a subtle lip stain when I want just a hint of color.

HOW Lipstick Queen Frog Prince WORKS

So don’t be scared of the gorgeous emerald green color of this blush in the compact: it will turn into the perfect kiss of rosebud pink – ideal for Summer!

The gorgeous pink shade this blush transforms into within seconds of application! This is one thin layer but more layers can be added for a deeper color.

Frog Prince turns to a lovely custom pink on fair skin

Frog Prince turns to a lovely custom shade of pink to match your skintone, as seen here on fair skin

Olive Oil benefits the skin and gives a smooth gel like glide

Why We Love Frog Prince Blush by Lipstick Queen

Frog Prince blush contains natural, moisturizing ingredients such as Jojoba, Avocado and Olive Oils, Vitamin E and Shea Butter.
Paraben-Free.
Sulfate-Free.

ABOUT THE LIPSTICK QUEEN BRAND

Australian native Poppy King created her own range of lipsticks when she couldn’t find just the right one for herself. Twenty years later, her passion for lipstick is still as vibrant and strong as her signature red lip color.

Where to Buy Lipstick Queen Frog Prince

Find the Lipstick Queen line including Lipstick Queen Frog Prince Blush at Neiman Marcus.

BONUS OFFER: Neiman Marcus GIFT CARD PROMO

Neiman Marcus has Frog Prince Blush in stock right now, and a promo offer on qualifying online beauty purchases. Earn a $50 to $500 gift card depending on the size of your NM purchase! Use Neiman Marcus code JULYJC

So if you have been eyeing new makeup, now is a great time to try Frog Prince Blush!

QUESTIONS?

Lipstick Queen Frog Prince Blush

COMMENTS?

Have any questions about the Lipstick Queen Frog Prince blush? The Style Chicks are here to answer them.

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The Quintessential Scent of Summer: Jo Malone London Osmanthus Blossom

July 3, 2019 · 27 Comments

What Is Old Feels New Again in the summer. It’s hard to believe it is already July!

Jo Malone London Osmanthus Blossom, once retired, returned in limited edition in 2017. But like summer, it is quickly slipping away from us.

Jo Malone London Osmanthus Blossom

To us, Jo Malone scents seem both nostalgic and new with each wearing. We love that Jo Malone London scents have the ability to conjure up a unique scent every time by layering two or more together for a fragrance uniquely your own. Osmanthus Blossom is no different.

Jo Malone London Osmanthus Blossom

Fragrance Notes

Osmanthus Blossom evokes osmanthus blossoms after a rainstorm

Osmanthus Blossom evokes a fruity aroma of osmanthus blossoms after a rainstorm

Jo Malone Osmanthus Blossom has the scent of Osmanthus blossoms after a rainstorm, something of a juicy fruity aroma.

There are distinct apricot and ripe peach scents. Also a bitter petitgrain, a citrusy orange, and a note of leather to balance.

It is light and feminine and warms well to the skin.

There is a decided honey note that lingers. Some describe a dewy or raindrop note.

JO MALONE PAIRINGS

Jo Malone Osmanthus Blossom has a distinct ripe peach note that is quintessentially summer

Jo Malone London Osmanthus Blossom feels like spring, summer or fall depending on what secondary scent it is paired with. It has a velvety peach and honey base that plays well with other blends.

Pair it with Jo Malone Blackberry & Bay for a less sweet, greener scent.
Pair with Jo Malone Grapefruit or Peony for a more floral and fruity vibe.
Pair with Jo Malone Honey and Nectar to magnify the sweetness.

Jo Malone Osmanthus Blossom is feminine and warms nicely on the skin, which makes it very suitable for summer and early fall wear all on its’ own.

What are your favorite scents and pairings of Jo Malone?

WHERE TO FIND IT

This limited edition version is in a larger, 3.4-ounce size. Out of stock online at Sephora, Selfridges, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Bergdorf and Jo Malone London.

We recommend scouring the smaller boutiques. If you see it, act fast, you likely won’t see it again.

The Jo Malone London line available at Neiman Marcus, Jo Malone London, and BlueMercury.

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Gifts for Vegan Makeup Addicts: Eddie Funkhouser LuxLight Shadow Palette + Eye Brush Essentials Set

May 9, 2019 · 16 Comments

Eddie Funkhouser has deals on gift ideas for Mom in their Mother’s Day Shop. One is the LuxLight Eyeshadow Palette with Bonus Essential Eye Brush Set.

Eddie Funkhouser LuxLight Eyeshadow Palette

Eddie Funkhouser LuxLight Professional Eyeshadow Palette contains blendable mattes and shimmers

About the Eddie Funkhouser LuxLight Professional Shadow Palette

This palette has ten shadow pans of nude and neutral matte, shimmer and full metallic shimmer shades.
It is a creamy formula and highly pigmented.
Vegan and non-GMO.
Paraben free.
The palette lid has an integrated mirror for touch-ups.

THE Essential Eye Brush Set

There are five brushes in the Essential Eye Brush Set. The brushes are well made; full and soft with shaped bristles. The bristles do not fall out with use or washing. The handles have a nice grip. I find the array of brushes useful for the initial base application, blending and precise product placement along the crease. The set includes some useful basics including a small tapered brush for the crease and undereye shadow application or pressing powder into the eyeliner line. There is also a tapered blending brush and a crease brush.

LuxLight Palette and Essential Brush Set. Brush is loaded with Brushlight, a shimmering copper shade

LuxLight Palette and Essential Brush Set. The brush is loaded with the shade Blushlight, a shimmering copper shade

My EXPERIENCE

There is a significant color payoff with these shades, very pigmented. They blend well.

Highly pigmented and creamy smooth formula shadows

There is fallout during application, especially with the coppery and plum shimmers, but I didn’t have a fallout problem once the shades were blended well. A layer of loose powder on your undereye area or shadow shields are helpful if you are doing a smokey metallic look.

Eddie Funkhouser Eyeshadow Application tip:

“To give your eye makeup a high fashion edge, contour the crease of the eye with a dark shade using an Eye Contour Brush. Apply a second application of the same shade to the crease of the eye using a Crease Brush.”

The LuxLight Palette and Essential Eye Brush Set

The Eddie Funkhouser LuxLight Palette and Essential Eye Brush Set

Where to Buy It

Find the Eddie Funkhouser LuxLight Eyeshadow Palette with Bonus Essential Eye Brush Set at the Drama For Mama Mother’s Day shop and at https://www.eddiefunkhouser.com/products/luxlight-eyeshadow-palette-eye-brush-essentials

Eddie Funkhouser LuxLight Palette

ABOUT THIS POST

The Eddie Funkhouser LuxLight Palette + Essential Eye Brush Set was submitted to StyleChicks for consideration purposes. All opinions and experiences are 100% our own.

Gifts for Mom: Eddie Funkhouser Sexy Mama Bedroom Eyes Palette + All Eye Need Set

May 9, 2019 · 8 Comments

A few gift idea deals in the Eddie Funkenhouser Drama for Mama Mother’s Day Shop this week. The first is the Eddie Funkhouser Sexy Mama Bedroom Eyes Palette + All Eye Need Set.

Eddie Funkhouser Cosmetics Sexy Mama Bedroom Eyes Palette

Eddie FunkhouserÂ Cosmetics Sexy Mama Bedroom Eyes Palette

About The Sexy Mama Bedroom Eyes Palette

The Eddie Funkhouser Sexy Mama Bedroom Eyes Palette features:

Shimmering white, not gray enough to be quite silver.
Lavender rose
Smokey purple
Matte smokey taupe

Close up of the shadow pans

This quad is highly versatile. The colors work for basic day makeup and transition to nighttime and weekend looks.

High pigment and smooth formulation. There is some fallout during application. But once the shadow is on, it stays put, even after several hours. The shimmer shades blend well over the matte taupe. Layering doesn’t look cakey, even when combining matte and shimmer shades.

EddieFunkhouser.com gives product application tips. A suggestion for this palette: “contour the crease of the eye with a dark shade using an Eye Contour Brush. Apply a second application of the same shade to the crease of the eye using a Crease Brush.”

Eddie Funkhouser BONUS

In the Eddie Funkhouser Mother’s Day Shop Buy the palette and get a bonus All Eye Need Eye Set.

The All Eye Need Eye Set contains:

Quatro Variable Lash Mascara has four incremented of dots on the cap. This is the FX Dial with 4 levels from natural (1) to extreme (4). “Click” it to the desired intensity. I really like the wand brush shape as the bristles are highly defined for even application. Long-wearing and BLACK BLACK BLACK lashes. Doesn’t make my eyes itchy and doesn’t flake. Conditioning formula.

Unique bristles define and separate while coating and combing every lash

Unique wand brush bristles define and separate while coating and combing every lash

Creamy Graffiti Creme Eye Pencil has a built-in smudger and sharpener. It is a VIVID JET BLACK. Create a softer line with a light hand and using the smudger tip. The black tones of the two liners match. This is ideal for filling in bare spots on your basic line or for touchups. Still perfecting your eyeliner game or are out of practice? This pencil is basically goof-proof. It is long-lasting for such a creamy formula. Built-in sharpener keeps the line crisp.
The Ultra Definition Eye Lining Stylus is truly excellent for drawing an even, precise liquid line. There is no skipping or tugging. The flow is even and continuous. The brush tip is thin but can deliver a thick line when angled. Once it is dry, it stays put.

One of my biggest liquid liner pet peeves is an uneven flow. I find it results in some thicker line sections that require the rest of the eye to be re-lined in to even out the line.

I was able to draw a very thin and even line with the Ultra Definition Eye Lining Stylus using the tip straight on. It is just the right amount of liner for the office to look awake and alert. Using the Ultra Definition Eye Lining Stylus on an angle does a thicker cat-eye top line. Ideal for filling in between lashes with tiny dots for a lusher looking lash line.

It wears well without major touchups. I am not gifted at the art of eyelining and value a product that makes it easy to get it right the first time. I particularly like the precision of this liner. I can get my line as thin (or thick) as I want without lots of fuss.

ABOUT EDDIE FUNKHOUSER COSMETICS

EDDIE FUNKHOUSER Cosmetics create high-quality products that are cruelty-free, vegan, and paraben-free.

WHERE TO BUY IT

This set makes an excellent gift! Eddie Funkhouser orders over $40 get a free Cosmetic Travel bag (a $25 value).

Find the Eddie Funkhouser Sexy Mama Bedroom Eyes Palette + All Eye Need Set in the Eddie Funkhouser Mother’s Day Shop and at https://www.eddiefunkhouser.com/products/bedroom-eyes-all-eye-need-set.

Eddie Funkhousen Sexy Mama Bedroom Eyes Palette

Eddie FunkhouserÂ Sexy Mama Bedroom Eyes Palette

ABOUT THIS POST

The Eddie Funkhouser Sexy Mama Bedroom Eyes Palette + All Eye Need Set was submitted to StyleChicks for consideration purposes. All opinions and experiences are 100% our own.

YSL Touche Eclat High Cover Concealer

April 2, 2019 · Leave a Comment

It’s finally here!

Yves Saint Laurent Beauty debuted a Touche Eclat High Cover Concealer. It boasts Touche Eclat consistency with high pigment coverage.

ORIGINAL TOUCHE ECLAT IS NOT A CONCEALER

It is the beauty product every makeup artist loves. YSL Touche Eclat brightens up a dark under-eye. It hides imperfections and highlights the brow bone and lip line area. A dot blended under the nostrils lifts the face. But it doesn’t do everything.

As makeup artist Wayne Goss points out, YSL Touche Eclat is not a true concealer. This is especially so for under eye circles. It brightens but doesn’t hide well.

Read Style Chicks best use eclat article here for making the most out of this iconic highlighter.

When YSL announced a TE concealer, we obsessively checked YSLbeaute.com daily to see if it arrived yet. We gave it a test run in all kinds of lighting situations.

OUR EXPERIENCE WITH Touche Eclat HIGH COVER

It’s like your tried-and-true YSL Touche Eclat, but with concealing properties.

It promises extra pigment and buildable coverage, and it will not get cakey. YSL TE High Cover contains delicate eye skin-loving treating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and caffeine.

We love Hyaluronic and caffeine in an eye product. But what if these ingredients alter the beloved TE consistency?

We found the consistency to be smooth and silky. It is not the best coverage for red spots or acne, I do like it on the eye area. My circles are dark, it does not conceal as well as some concealers, but it is not detectable on my skin, which I love. The wear is not especially long-wearing, but the brightening effect seems to remain. It dries down enough so that mascara doesn’t run but it doesn’t highlight flakey or dry skin. The color runs similar to my current YSL shade, but darker. Both products in the photos below are in the shade Ivory, but the High Cover seems darker out of the tube and in application.

Ivory shade in YSL High Cover Concealer (top) and YSL TE classic

YSL High Cover Concealer (top) and YSL TE classic, both in the shade Ivory

OTHER YSL TE HIGH COVER FEATURES AND FACTS

Available in 16 shades, vanilla to ebony. Some shades are familiar, some new.

At YSL, you can get it monogrammed, but that takes an extra few days, and we couldn’t wait to get our hands on it. But the next one we get, we are monogramming it with the date so we know when its’ time to reorder.

WHERE TO BUY IT

For now, find YSL Touche Eclat High Cover Concealer at Yves Saint Laurent Beauty for $35