L’Oreal Paris Color Riche Extraordinaire Liquid Lipstick

Bright Ideas, Hair, Makeup - Fontana Beauty Expert - December 21, 2014

The liquid lipstick is housed in a gold tube packaging with a colored band along one side of the tube so one can identify shades easily. The bottom part of the tube is colored as well so if you store them upright in a stand, you can still locate shades quickly. The applicator wand is smooth and soft with a smooth fine tip so application is easy and precise. You can use the tip of the wand to clean up the edges while applying. The texture of this lip color is slightly on the thicker side but it doesn’t feel sticky at all. It goes on really smooth on the lips (almost jelly-like smooth and cushion-y!), adds a lovely shine with medium color coverage and plenty of moisture. It is supposed to contain micro oils that nourish and soften the lips making it perfect for the colder season and for dry lipped ladies.

Unlike some of the other liquid lipsticks I’ve tried, this does not dry out the lips or cling to the dry bits. I experienced slight unevenness with the palest color but the other shades wore very smoothly. The wear time is good for a product with this kind of texture and varies with each shade (brighter/deeper shades wore longer). Overall, I really like these and the wearable colors + softening, moist formula makes me reach out for these again and again.

Until next time toodles 🙂

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A Quick Makeup Tip: For Fiery Red Lips, Set Boundaries

Bright Ideas, Hair, Makeup - Fontana Beauty Expert - December 18, 2014

Red lips, like fire, are hard to contain. They’re also hard to resist. Every gal I’ve ever known has wanted to wear red lips at one time or another. Even my staunchly anti-makeup BFF, who will get in her car and drive 50 miles away from me if I approach her with a lip brush, craves crimson sometimes.

Red lips, like fire, are hard to contain. They’re also hard to resist. Every girl I’ve ever known has wanted to wear red lips at one time or another. Even my staunchly anti-makeup BFF, who will get in her car and drive 50 miles away from me if I approach her with a lip brush, craves crimson sometimes.

One trick to controlling the fiery power that is red is containing it within a boundary, like by lining the edges of your lips with lip liner. For a defined, distinct boundary around your red, use a liner shade slightly darker than the red lipstick you plan to apply, then fill your lips with the same liner, except for the middle of your top and bottom lips (to create subtle variations between the color in that middle area and the other parts of your lips for extra dimension).

Now, soften any harsh edges with a lip brush, while keeping that open area in the middle of your lips clear for the next step: your lipstick.

Layer the lipstick you’ve chosen all over your lips now, and blend it seamlessly into your lip liner.

Whoop! Contained, defined, fiery red lips. Ooh-la-la.

Until next time … Be BOLD!

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Brown Lips are In!

Makeup - Fontana Beauty Expert - December 12, 2014

In the ’90s we were used to a defined brown lip liner that looked anything but natural, but now we’re filling our entire lip in with a sultry brown shade for the perfect winter, deep and dark, edgy look.

By now we’re sure you’ve noticed that the brown lipstick trend is back, and better than ever. In the ’90s we were used to a defined brown lip liner that looked anything but natural, but now we’re filling our entire lip in with a sultry brown shade for the perfect winter, deep and dark, edgy look. While a brown lip may sound intimidating, it’s actually one that anyone can pull off, and below, we’re showing you how.

Mascara: Since brown lips are so bold, we’re keeping things on our eyes simple. Skip the shadow and winged liner, but don’t forget the mascara. Apply a few coats of your favourite volumizing mascara to help accentuate your natural lashes and open up your eyes.

Lip liner: Before you go digging in the bottom of your old makeup bag for your brown lip liner, remember we aren’t time traveling back to the ’90s just yet. Instead, opt for a nude lip liner, like L.A. Colors Chunky Lip Pencil

By outlining your lips with the nude liner then also filling them in, you’ll be toning down the natural pigmentation of your lips so the brown lipstick will show true to color, while creating a base for it to stick to so it stays put all day without feathering or bleeding.

Brown Lipstick: Now it’s time for the fun part: the lipstick! Instead of applying the lipstick straight from the tube onto your lips, use a lip brush for a more precise application. For the perfect deep brown lip, we’re currently loving REVLON Colorburst Lip Butter, Brown Sugar

Tell me if you have tried this new trend and whether you like in the the comment box below. Until then XOXO

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Revlon Colourstay: For the Long Days

Makeup, Skin Care - Fontana Beauty Expert - December 11, 2014

I personally love this formula! This foundation has a medium to full coverage and is easily build-able, which I love! Trust me my skin needs so much coverage. It definitely does cover any imperfections and fine lines and it looks so natural! It does give you a sort of matte look. I apply it with my Elf Professional Powder brush and it gives me a nice streak-free airbrushed look. I can definitely agree with the claims, it does not give you a cakey face or feel heavy, sometimes I even forget I’m wearing it. It doesn’t rub off or transfer once you set it your good to go for the rest of the day.

So would I buy this again? YES! I love how build-able this product is and the fact that I can use it as a concealer if I’m in a hurry And it’s not a bad price, especially if you can get it on sale.

Have you used this foundation? Did you love it? Hate it? Tell me in the comments or give me some recommendations of other things to try!

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City Color Cosmetics Be Matte Lipsticks

Makeup - Fontana Beauty Expert - December 8, 2014

Matte lipsticks are perfect for those of us who like a long lasting look without the greasy feeling on our lips. More and more women have accepted matte-wear with open arms and we girls are always looking for even more amazing colours to play around with.

At Fontana we now have matte lipsticks from a fairly new cosmetics line called ‘City Color’. We stock all shades in their new matte lipstick line. If you’re a lover of matte lips like us, check out this video of the swatches.

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The Formula To Growing Long Lashes!

Bright Ideas, Skin Care - Fontana Beauty Expert - November 27, 2014

Long lashes are the envy of every woman in the world. We spend money on mascaras promising to lengthen our lashes and falsies to add that extra oomph to our look.

What if you could create your own all natural mixture to grow not only long lashes but thick eye brows as well?

Well, we’ve found the solution for you! It’s been a long time coming and we know you’ll love it!

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How to: Depot Your Lipsticks

Bright Ideas, Makeup - Fontana Beauty Expert - November 15, 2014

If you’re a budding Makeup Artist and would like a simple way to carry around your lipstick then you should definitely consider depot-ing your lipsticks!

Not only will this make transportation of your lipsticks easier but in a clear case, you will be able to quickly pick out your colours and application is much easier.

If you’re interested, check out this easy tutorial we found. Have fun and feel free to share your pics with us. Xoxo

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L.A. Girl Pro Concealer – Highlighting & Contouring

Makeup - Fontana Beauty Expert - November 13, 2014

For months now we’ve been raving about the L.A. Girl PRO Concealer and how it’s pure AWESOMENESS but do you really know how to use it? Harness it’s full powers and acquire that flawless face just with the use of 2 different shades?

Today we’re going to give you a quick tutorial on how to use the L.A. Girl Pro Concealer and hope it will answer any questions you may still have. Enjoy! Xoxo

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High-end Lipstick Dupes For The Bargain Hunter

Bright Ideas, Makeup - Fontana Beauty Expert - November 5, 2014

Hi dolls!

We’ve gotten a few requests to do lipstick dupes for higher end lipsticks for MAC which is an extremely popular makeup brand.

If you’re looking to spend under $1800 and get the look over a much hyped about MAC lipstick colour, then this is our little secret (Shhh) 🙂

When ‘Heroine’ by MAC came out there was a frenzy, almost a riot. It was limited edition and disappeared quickly off the shelves, only to be made a permanent colour a year afterwards. If your local MAC store has sold out or you want the colour without the cost, you can get Milani’s ‘Violent Volt’. A few coats of it, and you’re good to go!

Moving on to the pinks. Candy Yum Yum is quite possibly the only permanent colour that has been consistently sold out and raved about, years after it’s release. For those who can’t get their paws on it, ‘Rose Hip’ by Milani is a great dupe.

An orange lipstick can look absolutely stunning on all skin types and if you’re decked in all black, THIS is the way to draw attention to your face and seal the look *2 snaps*.

Hello?!?! Can you say twins? Revlon’s ‘Pink Pout’ is an exact dupe for MAC ‘Snob’ and it’s a great light lipstick for an easy night out or just to balance out a bright eye shadow look.

New MAC colour “Instigator” is the new baby of their line. And of course, it’s sold out everywhere. You can get the carbon copy in a cheaper method by picking up Revlon’s ‘Va Va Violet’.

Last but not least we have the triple header, a plum lipstick that wears the Fall Season crown at MAC called ‘Rebel’. ‘Rebel’ is one of those colours you just HAVE TO have and for a few hundred dollars (JMD) less, you can have it in Milani’s ‘Sangria’ or Wet n’ Wild’s ‘Sugar Plum Fairy.

You can contact your nearest Fontana Pharmacy branch to check if any of these or other shades are in stock. Feel free to let us know of other dupes! 🙂

Xoxo

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#FabFinds under $1000 – October 2014

Bright Ideas, Hair - Fontana Beauty Expert - October 30, 2014

On this edition of #FabFinds We’re focusing on hair care.

The bounce, shine and overall health of your hair starts at the root and is maintained with a balanced diet of moisture and protein.

So i browsed the hair products aisle and thought to myself, which one of these products can i pick up to add to my hair regime without going over my $1000? Well i found 3 products that i am sure you girls will love.

1: Beautiful Earth – Soft Shiny Hair & Scalp Conditioner. 100% natural and perfect for the woman (or man) who wants to cut down on the amount of chemicals they put in their hair.

2: Country House – Lemon Grass Shampoo. Lemongrass is known to give you a thicker, more lustrous hair as well as prevent dry scalp and dandruff. This shampoo will be great for those with thin hair, brittle hair, dry scalp or all the above.

3: SoftSheen Carson Dark & Lovely – Curl Cream. Now this is made for kids but for my curly haired sistrens, this is a great product, under $1000 that will have your hair feeling soft and easy to work with.

Let us know if you’ve tried these products and remember to sign up for your Fontana Rewards Card for discounts and more!

Xoxo

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