Before and After Blog Series #1: Chemical Peel

AmazingCosmetics B&A Blog Series! 

We are super excited to introduce our new Before and After blog series! Over the next few weeks we will be posting great examples of how AmazingCosmetics has helped enhance natural beauty and create flawless looks. Our first example shows how AmazingCosmetics came to the rescue after a chemical peel. We know that chemical peels probably aren't a part of your daily routine but we all have problems with rosacea, dry skin and redness! Here's what Sherri had to say about her experience:

The Day After 

Yesterday I went for my very first chemical peel. OUCH! I am not one for pain, but hey, I’ll do anything in the name of beauty.

As you can see from my before photo, the peel left me more than “a little” red. What’s a girl to do?  Well, luckily I have in my bag of tricks Hollywood’s go-to brand for the “flawless face,” AmazingConcealer. What a difference it made!

The AmazingConcealer has always been my favorite and today it did not disappoint! I love my little black tube because no matter what the challenge it always delivers.

 …so after a few aspirin, drinking lots of water and slathering on the aloe I can’t wait to see my new skin revealed!

Sherri

Products used: AmazingCosmetics Anti-Aging Face Primer to moisturize and calm skin, AmazingCosmetics VelvetMineral Liquid Foundation in Medium Golden, AmazingCosmetics AmazingConcealer in Dark Beige, AmazingCosmetics VelvetMineral Pressed Powder Foundation in Medium Golden, and AmazingCosmetics Powderset to finish off the look.


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Halloween Tutorials

Halloween is approaching fast, have you found your costume? For those of you who need a little more inspiration, we found a few amazing videos to share:

Michelle Phan, known for her extensive beauty tutorials and transformations, shows you how to transform into a Barbie in this video for Halloween. In the tutorial she uses her “favorite” and “must have in my makeup bag” concealer - AmazingConcealer!  If transforming into a Barbie isn’t your style, she also does a (slightly easier) Snow White makeup tutorial in which she says AmazingConcealer is “The only concealer I use, I swear by this tiny tube. It's a miracle in a tube.”

Promise Phan (Michelle Phan’s sister-in-law) is also a makeup maven but is known more for her amazing makeup transformations. In this tutorial she turns into Angelina Jolie and uses our Powder Foundation:

 

 

For those of you who want to see our color products in action, check out this video where Promise uses our Peach blush and transforms into princess Jasmine from the Disney classic Aladdin.

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Fall 2013 Colors - Spotlight on Linden Green

It’s official, Fall is here, but are you? Pantone recently released their Fall 2013 Color Report, derived from trends amongst fashion designers. Their selections are a surefire way to add some color and flare to your Fall wardrobe and lifestyle. Amongst the array of Autumn hues is the slightly muted lime-green shade called Linden Green. This unusual shade is the perfect way to lighten and brighten your Fall look whether it be with complimentary colors or wearing it exactly how it is.

Linden Green is a wonderful compliment to neutral shades (think browns and tans) and makes for a great accent piece. For home decor, try tossing in an accent pillow on your cream colored couch or adding a few linden green pumpkins (yes, you can paint them instead of carve them) to your mantel. To add some spice to your wardrobe, try a linden green scarf against your favorite black top or coat for a bold pop of color. If bold isn’t your look, a linden green scarf also looks great with camel colored boots. If you’re looking to incorporate this color into your everyday makeup look, add a thin line of a muted yellow eyeshadow (our favorite is from our Zang Toi Eyeshadow palette) over your black eyeliner for an added eye pop. If color eyeliner isn’t your style, any brown or neutral shade will do. Be sure to complete your makeup look with a shimmery nude lip.

We’re excited to incorporate these new colors into our lifestyle. Stay tuned for more Fall 2013 color reports!

Amazing Takes On South East Asia

What a busy month! The first week of October we did a little bit of traveling…. to South East Asia! We had the wonderful opportunity to attend a few of the Sephora Holiday 2013 press days in these new markets and what fun it proved to be. These press days are a great way to promote your brand to new markets and to offer samples and sneak-peeks of what’s coming next.

Our first stop was Singapore, followed by Malaysia and ending with Thailand. Each of these events were host to a multitude of makeup brands, fashion leaders, and lifestyle publications (Elle, Cosmopolitan, Wedding & Travel, Shape). There were also a slew of professional makeup artists and beauty and skincare bloggers. Talk about a makeup lover’s dream event!

We had an absolute blast attending these events and showing the attendees what AmazingCosmetics is all about! We are so excited for these new Sephora locations to open up in South East Asia so we have an excuse to go back!

Stay tuned for the announcement of our 2013 Holiday set!

Lipstick Lounge 2013

We were super excited to attend the 2013 Lipstick Lounge, an event showcasing the latest trends in beauty and fashion. The event was hosted by Glam-A-THON, a charity started 7 years ago by Tammy Gail, a breast cancer survivor, to raise money for breast cancer research and treatment. She, along with 20 board members, formed this non-profit organization that brings public awareness to the multitude of women dealing with breast cancer. Each year the events have grown bigger and bigger along with the supporters, sponsors, and attendees. Last year Glam raised $100,000 for breast cancer that benefited the Broward Health Foundation. Events like the Lipstick Lounge, which features confections, cosmetics, fashions, jewelry, and many other treats, have become the trademark of Glam. 

As a proud supporter of Glam-A-THON, we were thrilled to participate. One of our fabulous beauty ambassadors, E. Pierre Pope, gave some of the women in attendance stunning makeovers. We were thrilled when we had people coming up to us again and again say how AmazingCosmetics is a wonderful product that helped enhance their beauty! We had a great time with the glamazons at the Lipstick Lounge as we strutted down the pink carpet and posed for photos. 

Find out more about what Amazing is doing to help the fight against breast cancer and how you can receive either our Hot Pink Lisa Lip Gloss or our Hot Pink Blush: http://amazingcosmetics.com/blogs/industry/9369205-why-pink

International Day of the Girl

This past Friday we had the opportunity to be a part of the Unite for Girls Tour in Chicago, IL. The event was in celebration of International Day of the Girl hosted by Girl Up, a campaign of the United Nations Foundation whose mission is to empower girls throughout the world. More specifically, Girl Up provides American girls the opportunity to become global leaders and to raise awareness and funds for United Nations programs that help some of the world’s hardest-to-reach adolescent girls. 

During the event itself there was discussion of global connection with experiential activities, a film screening ofGirl Rising with guest speakers, mini-spa services (where AmazingCosmetics came in handy!), dinner with mentors and a performance by Megan and Liz. We applied blush and lipgloss to a large number of high school girls (some a little younger, some a little older). It never ceases to amaze us how a little bit of makeup can result in such sheer pleasure from the recipient! We also met Lisa Parker from NBC who had been invited to be the guest host. She came right up to the booth and literally high fived us and said, “I’ve got AmazingCosmetics in my purse right now!”. 

We had so much fun at the event and loved being able to take part of this amazing opportunity for girls. Girl power!

Check out more about Girl Up and International Day of the Girl here: http://dayofthegirl.org/

After Earth

We love that our products were used in this action-packed science fiction film!