Beauty

Lets Get NAKED! (“PG” Version)

by on Saturday, March 8th, 2014 with

The “Naked” Truth About Beauty!
 As we head into Spring, some of your favorite beauty brands are taking the expression “less is MORE” literally and putting it to the test! My March news assignment from the KTLA Morning News Desk was to research the “Naked” trend in cosmetics, skin care and fragrance and discovered the “bare” facts about having a fresh faced, natural glow. To capture this look keep in mind a couple thoughts…
Naked beauty is about…
  • Adding color to your face, fragrance to your body and skin care ingredients to your complexion that give you the “I just rolled out of bed looking this fabulous” feel.
  • It’s meant to make your girlfriend’s a little jealous wondering “what’s her secret? Did she get more sleep!?”
  • Think: “Red Lipstick” or “Blue Eye Shadow” will never going to be part of this beauty story…It’s more about subtle shades
  • It’s “PG” products with a little poke at an “X-rated” vibe, but all in good fun!” 
PRODUCTS:
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EASY D.I.Y. TIP: Classic tip to looking hotter and better naked is to change out the light bulbs in your bedroom and opt for peach and amber bulbs instead of classic white. This shade of light is way more flattering to your body.
BEST “NAKED” MAKEUP:
Urban Decay NAKED Start Getting Naked Ultra Definition Complexion Kit ($49) www.sephora.com This 3 step kit is the perfect starting point for achieving a flawlessly defined complexion.
  • B6 Vitamin-Infused Complexion Prep Spray features the first stabilized form of B6, which absorbs oil, minimizes pores, and reduces redness.
  • Naked Skin Beauty Balm is like an instant retoucher and a relentless age-fighter in one. It features Pepha-Protect (from watermelon extract) and broad spectrum SPF 20 to help guard skin against sun and DNA damage, along with high-tech ingredients like Vitasource and dGlyage to boost skin firmness and elasticity while blurring imperfections.
  • Naked Skin Weightless Ultra Definition Liquid Makeup feels like wearing nothing at all, yet it transforms complexions. Skin looks natural, illuminated, and bright: like the beautiful skin you were born with. It features Matrixyl 3000 (a powerful anti-wrinkle peptide), protective and brightening Litchiderm, antioxidant green tea, and nourishing vitamins.

Physicians Formula NUDE WEAR Shimmer Strips Palette For Face & Eyes ($13.95) Available at Drugstores Nationwide & www.physiciansformula.com Create the perfect nude glow with this multi-functional face-and-eye palette that features 12 perfectly coordinated nude hues… 

  • Can be used individually as eye shadow and liners or blended together as a bronzer, blush or highligher
  • PF uses a micro-smooth pearlescent formula in a range of nude hues to make skin glow
  • By far, the coolest feature is the “Nude Glam Guide” inside the compact with step by step instructions on how to create the complete nude look.
  • It includes a mirror and 2 applicators one for face and the other for eye shadow and liner. The beauty product that keeps on giving. 

Too Faced Cosmetics Better Than Sex Mascara ($23) www.toofaced.com Inspired by the curves of a woman’s body, the hourglass-shaped brush was designed with extra stiff bristles to maximize the performance of this carbon black, collagen-fueled formula. 

  • It’s is an intensely black, volumizing mascara & 1 coat and lashes are full and defined.
  • Two coats and lashes are even more luscious, curled, and dramatic.
  • Three coats help you achieve the most intense, black, multidimensional lashes possible
MASCARA D.I.Y. TIP:
Cover Shoe Scuffs
Use as Emergency Eyeliner
Make a Beauty Mark
Accentuate Your Brows
Cover Gray Hair
BEST GADGET TO LET YOUR FLAG FLY!
Bliss Labs Trim & Bare It ($64) www.blissworld.com Both girls & guys can use this spa-inspired personal grooming system. This kit allows you toshave to your liking with a rechargeable, cord-free trimmer and its four function-specific attachments:
  • Bikini trimmer
  • Micro shaver for extra-close care
  • Precision trimmer for eyebrows and single hairs
  • Facial trimmer.
  • This kit also includes an ingrown eliminating pad for keeping bumps at bay. 

DOES NAKED HAVE A SIGNATURE SCENT?

Nude By Rihanna ($59) www.macys.com In this fragrance, she unleashes her inhibitions with prominent top notes which give fans a glimpse into her native Barbados with…

  • Layers of…Guava Nectar, Mandarin and Pear.
  • The center of the fragrance…opens into a sultry softness with a blend of Orange Blossom, Gardenia Petals and Velvet Jasmine Sambac.
  • The seductive…milky gourmand base weaves together Sandalwood and Second-skin Musk, with the fresh and feminine hints of Vanilla Orchid, rounding out a fragrance that is at once daring, yet accessible.  
BEST FACE/BODY & NAIL PRODUCT TO
GET YOU “BEAR OR BARE” NAKED
Josie Maran Bear NAKED Wipes ($20) & Nail Wipes ($9) www.josiemarancosmetics.com Bear Naked Wipes removes makeup and impurities from face, eyes and nails, nature’s way, with…
  • A blend of: aloe vera, chamomile, cucumber, and vitamin E. 
  • Free of: fragrance, parabens, and petrochemicals. The Wipes are luxuriously soft, biodegradable, and kind to tender eyes and skin.
  • A portion of every package of Bear Naked Wipes sold will go to protect Polar Bears currently an endangered animal.

BEST “NUDE” SKINCARE

Nude Miracle Mask ($48) www.sephora.com A dual action mask with glycolic and exfoliating rice beads to transform tired, dull, and uneven skin

  • Within 24 hours…n-probiotic active cell nutrient helps skin start to produce its own antiaging ingredients.
  • Within three days of use…cells appear significantly younger.
  • Suitable for vegans and all skin types…this product is gluten-free. The fragrance used is 100 percent natural and allergen-free.

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