Makeup2Beauty Is Officially Closed

I have decided to officially close Makeup2Beauty. 

I thank everyone who read and supported my blog for the last year and a half.

I wish you all well. 

Agostina

Makeup Artist

Stila’s Rock the Vote Red Lip Color

I'm a firm believer that as an American we must exercise our right to vote.
And to help inspire you to register, Stila Cosmetics as teamed up with Rock The Vote to bring you a limited edition lipstick.

Stila’s Rock the Vote Red Lip Color will go on sale today (July 19th) at www.stilacosmetics.com.

25% of proceeds from the first 500 sold will be donated to Rock the Vote in support of their efforts to mobilize young people to get involved in the political process.

The long lasting pink-red hue guarantees you get noticed in more ways than one as you cast your ballot on November 4th.

Going to the polls has never been so glamorous.

Stila Rock the Vote Red will retail for $17 at www.stilacosmetics.com

Looking For A New Natural Lip Color?

As a celebrity makeup artist I'm always looking for new natural lip colors - lip pencils, lip glosses and lipsticks.

Well, after working on the fall advertising for Desperate Housewives with Nicolette Sheridan this week, I've decided my new favorite natural lip liner is Cameo by Wallett Cosmetics.

Cameo's not to brown and not to orange, with more of a blue undertone, for a more natural lip color.
The texture's beautiful too, it glides on the lips, with a smoothness that's firm enough for lining and filling in lips.

This pencil can hold it's own next to any of the best lip liners on the market.
(It's replacing my MAC Whirl lip pencil - which tends to be a little more brown.)

Now you maybe wondering who's Wallett Cosmetics?

Wallett Cosmetics is a small cosmetic company that only deals in lip colors - lip pencils, lip glosses and lipsticks.
Their have an incredible range of natural lip colors - something for everyone, it seems.

Wallett Cosmetics website also offers a very informative Product Guide Section, which helps you choose lip colors according to your hair color, as well as basic makeup application tips.

You can check out Wallett Cosmetics at: http://wallett.com

TotalBeauty.com Summer Spa Sweepstakes

Don't miss out!

There's still time to enter for your chance to WIN* fantastic prizes in the TotalBeauty.com Summer Spa Sweepstakes!

Write and submit a product review and you could be an instant winner!

When you enter for your chance to win fabulous daily giveaways you'll also be automatically entered for a chance to win the grand prize:

An all-inclusive spa trip to the serene Ceiba del Mar Beach & Spa Resort in Riviera Maya, Mexico.

To enter the TotalBeauty.com Summer Spa Sweepstakes go to:
http://www.totalbeauty.com/

(Ends August 4, 2008)

Stylist's Homemade Hair Treatments

With summer in full swing, it's good to know you can turn to your kitchen for hair remedies.

So, who better to get homemade hair treatment advice from, then 3 top hair stylists, Danilo, Orlando Pita and Robert Hallowell.

1) Rescue Remedy Mask

Danilo's Frizz-Fighting Frappe

6-ounce tub plain yogurt

3 tablespoons olive or wheat-germ oil

Sprig of rosemary

Sprig of mint or 1/2 teaspoon peppermint oil

Use a blender to whip ingredients to a fluffy consistency.

Apply liberally to prewashed towel-dried hair.

Wrap head in a hot, moist towel and seal in heat with a second towel on top.

Relax for 20 minutes.

Then for coarse hair, rinse throughly.

For fine hair, use a gentle shampoo.

2) Summer-In-The-City Spritz

 

Orlando Pita's Salty Sea Breeze

Large fistful sea salt

Water

T3 360 degree Polish

Spray bottle

Mix sea salt and water in a spray bottle.

Apply a dollop of both T3 360 degree Boost and Polish ($38 each) or your favorite polish on dry hair, then spray the salt mixture all over.

Blow-dry hair while scrunching it to get a beachy look.

Salt spritzes create great texture, but they can be drying. 

Be sure to start with a hair polish and do regular conditioning masks.

3) Clean & Shine Mask

Robert Hallowell's Honey Highball

2 tablespoons vodka

2 tablespoons honey

1/2 ripe avocado

1 egg yolk

Mash ingredients together in a glass bowl with a fork until creamy.

Apply mixture to freshly shampooed towel-dried hair and leave on for 30 minutes.

Rinse well with warm water.

Shampoo and condition lightly, then style as usual.

Vodka removes buildup of scalp oils and products, honey and avocado moisturize, and egg yolk smoothes and conditions the hair shaft and scalp.

I found these 3 excellent hair treatment recipes today in Bazaar/July.

The article is called, "Stylist's Homemade Hair Cocktails" and it was written by Annemarie Iverson.

Join The Clinique Insiders Club - Hurry, Time Is Running Out

Calling All Beauty Addicts!!!!!! 

Apply Now for membership to the Clinique Insiders Club.
(And don't wait you only have until July 17th to submit your application.)

What's the Clinique Insiders Club?
An awesome program where Clinique will be selecting 20 women to be "Clinique Insiders" for the next 12 months.

As “Insiders” you'll get an exclusive sneak peek at the latest Clinique Skincare, and Makeup products

Insiders will then have the opportunity to give product reviews and opinions on the Clinique products.

Your product reviews and opinions will then be seen, heard and read on Clinique.com! 

Insiders will also be invited to special upcoming events.

All Insiders will receive a special welcome kit 

which includes, full-size Clinique products and a Flip Video digital camcorder!

Interested in applying for the "Clinique Insiders Club"
Then just click the link below:
https://www.clinique.com/templates/user/sweeps.tmpl?OFFER_CODE=InsidersClub08

Summer Hair Styling Tips For Curly Hair

Is the heat and humidity killing your curls? 

Did you know that using the right hair products could make all the difference in the world? 

Well, it can.

Harry Josh, Creative Consultant for the John Frieda Collection offers some great summer hair tips for curly hair.

"Start with a shampoo and conditioner like the Weather Works by Frizz-Ease Weather-Proof Shampoo and Conditioner from the John Frieda Collection." 

"This shampoo and conditioner adds a protective barrier to the hair that will shield out unwanted moisture and lock in the needed moisture so your hair stays healthy and shiny.

It also, protects from UV rays that can damage hair."

"Once hair is toweled dry, I applied a dime size amount of the Weather Works by Frizz-Ease Weather Proofing Style Sealent Creme from root to end to help control the frizz and make hair more manageable."

"Next I blow dry the hair, wrapping pieces around my fingers to give it a natural curl."

"Now that the hair is completely dry, I'm going to rub a small amount of John Frieda Frizz-Ease Thermal Protection Serum between my palms and apply it to the ends."

"This product is perfect to add instant shine and a finishing touch to your hairstyle. The result is healthy looking hair with an ultra shiny finish."

"Also, if your a blonde, try spraying a bit of the John Frieda Sheer Blonde Tousled Tresses Fine Mist Wax for the perfect undone look."

"If your a brunette wearing the style, add a small amount of John Frieda Brilliant Brunette Shine Shock Perfecting Glosser to add extra shine and illuminate the brown tones."

I personally feel that John Frieda Hair Products are a steal for the money. 

And hair tips from a celebrity hairstylist - priceless!

Thank you Harry Josh for these great summer hair tips for curly hair.

For more information or retail stores where John Frieda Hair Products are sold, go to: 

http:www.johnfrieda.com