tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9732397Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:00:04 +0000A lipgloss junkie's guide to all things beauty.http://productperfect.blogspot.com/jbedrin@gmail.com (Jaime)Blogger381125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9732397.post-134638150379320937Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:58:00 +00002009-11-23T10:00:04.884-05:00The discounts are rolling in. Ok, they're not rolling in, but they are trickling in. Just got the word that Kiehl's Friends & Family kicks off Friday. Time to stock up on some of their best basics and new favorites. At our house we love to bathe Henry with their foaming wash for hair and body. It's a super gentle cleanser that leaves him smelling like a baby. My parents love Kiehl's too. My mom http://productperfect.blogspot.com/2009/11/kiehls-f.htmljbedrin@gmail.com (Jaime)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9732397.post-843675952408271061Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:38:00 +00002009-11-18T11:38:02.740-05:00 http://productperfect.blogspot.com/2009/11/discounts.htmljbedrin@gmail.com (Jaime)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9732397.post-4307433571945572977Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:22:00 +00002009-11-14T20:22:18.628-05:00An update now...I did not make it to Bloomingdale's or Sephora to buy and/or try Philosophy's kiss me lip treatment. Instead I went to Toys R Us to buy Henry a few things. I bought him a musical gloworm like the one he has at my mom's house. We've nicknamed it glObama. I will try and pick up the gloss tomorrow and report back to you ASAP. Here's a question for you: How much is too much for a liphttp://productperfect.blogspot.com/2009/11/update-now.htmljbedrin@gmail.com (Jaime)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9732397.post-9063647761699434316Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:57:00 +00002009-11-13T21:57:52.632-05:00In classic beauty junkie style I am thinking about Philosophy's kiss me tonight intensive lip treatment. Here's how my mind works. I read about a product. I want the product. Where can I get the product? I don't feel too bad obsessing about makeup tonight. I spent 2 1/2 hours at a health clinic waiting for the H1N1 vaccine. A little retail therapy never hurt anyone, right? Do I need it? No. Wanthttp://productperfect.blogspot.com/2009/11/wanting-kiss-me.htmljbedrin@gmail.com (Jaime)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9732397.post-8019429932224072020Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:22:00 +00002009-11-13T13:27:57.048-05:00Dear readers, I must apologize. I missed Sephora's Friends & Family event. What kind of beauty babe/blogger/junkie and I if I can't alert my readers about F&F? That's what mommy-hood does to the brain. As I write this post, I'm sitting on my couch next to my breast pump. The baby is sleeping and I'm multitasking. I just shaved my legs (I used a burp cloth to wipe off the shave cream) and I'm http://productperfect.blogspot.com/2009/11/kiss-me.htmljbedrin@gmail.com (Jaime)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9732397.post-3765425580424546553Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:48:00 +00002009-11-12T14:51:14.221-05:00The holidays are nearing, which means great buys for beauty junkies. I love this time of year. Lots of beauty kits and gift sets. And pfferneuse cookies.BlueMercury is holding their annual makeup madness party. NEW YORK CITY 2305 Broadway, New York, NY 10024 (212) 799-0500 Presale Parties Sun November 22 & Sat November 28 HOLIDAY PARTYWednesday December 2http://productperfect.blogspot.com/2009/11/go-blue.htmljbedrin@gmail.com (Jaime)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9732397.post-6416052724537756547Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:17:00 +00002009-11-10T15:29:42.127-05:00I have always been a big fan of coiffed brows. I recently had the chance to discuss all things brows with Texan beauty Christie Harris. She's created a unique, natural-looking brow system. I'll be writing more about this system in the coming days. But I wanted to post her video, so you can watch her system at work. Harris worked on my brows and they looked amazing. But the best thing is her http://productperfect.blogspot.com/2009/11/brows-have-it.htmljbedrin@gmail.com (Jaime)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9732397.post-7904416003075596856Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:59:00 +00002009-10-29T21:04:29.092-04:00Just a reminder that college students can save money on makeup and other products at Ulta ... the 1st Tuesday of the month.Students will save $5 off a $15 purchase.FYI: A new Ulta just opened near the Bergen Mall in Paramus, NJ.http://productperfect.blogspot.com/2009/10/ulta-savings.htmljbedrin@gmail.com (Jaime)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9732397.post-613585187161349397Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:45:00 +00002009-10-25T19:49:36.903-04:00Folks, it was a beauty-filled weekend.Don't ask me to explain what happened.I got sucked in at Space NK.Got my Poppy King Lipstick Queen lip crayon in Mystery and a new cleanser by Kate Somerville.Will report on these purchases later.In the meantime, if you have a minute or too, check out my friend's blog.It's fabulous.http://productperfect.blogspot.com/2009/10/denim-crisis.htmljbedrin@gmail.com (Jaime)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9732397.post-128574272626933893Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:58:00 +00002009-10-21T20:02:14.633-04:00Mariobadescu is having a contest for acne suffers. Five winners will receive a consultation with one of the company's skin specialists and a customized regimen of Mario Badescu Skin Care products.I've been using MB's acne line. I like the company's acne facial cleanser and glycolic cleanser. Good stuff. I also recommend their masks. Great products, reasonable prices.For details go to http://http://productperfect.blogspot.com/2009/10/beauty-contest.htmljbedrin@gmail.com (Jaime)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9732397.post-7790157067754505813Wed, 21 Oct 2009 02:28:00 +00002009-10-20T22:56:48.626-04:00Tried a fun lip crayon today from Poppy King, Lipstick Queen.Sadly I am not the lipstick queen.Had lunch with a friend near 72nd street so I decided to pop into Space NK on Columbus Avenue. I really liked the crayon called mystery. It looks like a deep plum. But it is sheer and rich at the same time. A very pretty purple.But, it was sold out.Next time.I also tried this Rachel Zoe-endorsed producthttp://productperfect.blogspot.com/2009/10/visit-to-space-nk.htmljbedrin@gmail.com (Jaime)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9732397.post-3701425715684217910Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:24:00 +00002009-10-09T13:25:03.545-04:00My own bottle of Chloe arrived via the USPS yesterday. I can't wait to sneak a spritz. So excited.http://productperfect.blogspot.com/2009/10/shes-here.htmljbedrin@gmail.com (Jaime)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9732397.post-3886676244438309283Thu, 08 Oct 2009 19:22:00 +00002009-10-08T15:34:23.565-04:00An update on my recent post about Chloe. I have been emailing with my friend Amy about the perfume. As I mentioned, she's the one who first introduced me to the fragrance. She told me she also loves the Estee Lauder perfume Beautiful, but that she "can't stop wearing Chloe ... You find something at 16 that works for you -- you keep it, right. How rare."Amy has two adorable little girls, Lucy and http://productperfect.blogspot.com/2009/10/chloe-i-cant-quit-you.htmljbedrin@gmail.com (Jaime)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9732397.post-3451331741507892180Sat, 03 Oct 2009 02:07:00 +00002009-10-02T22:16:48.830-04:00To quote my dear friend Joanna, "I'm sweating Chloe," as in the perfume.I first learned about this perfume from my friend Amy in Charlotte.Poor Amy; whenever I would see her, I'd say, "you smell so nice."Last time I saw her she said she had spritzed up just for me. What a nice gal.I tried to buy it once, but didn't like it on me. But as of today, that is all in the past. A recent Bloomingdale's http://productperfect.blogspot.com/2009/10/you-me-and-chloe.htmljbedrin@gmail.com (Jaime)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9732397.post-7674158296737593022Tue, 29 Sep 2009 23:26:00 +00002009-09-29T20:10:15.203-04:00My friends at Three Custom Color are giving away their amazing products with a fire sale!40% everything online!CHECKOUT CODE: LOVENow through October 1st.Now is a great time to stock up on your old favorites or try on something new for size.One of the things I love most about makeup is that it doesn't come in sizes!I love Three Custom's concealer trio. I use it at concealer and foundation! I alsohttp://productperfect.blogspot.com/2009/09/40-everything-online.htmljbedrin@gmail.com (Jaime)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9732397.post-3464744380764169036Sat, 26 Sep 2009 22:16:00 +00002009-09-26T18:23:25.329-04:00bronzereyeshadownarsI am on a Nars kick. Just picked up a few more products including Morocco lip liner, $20 and a creamy taupe eye shadow called Corfu, $21.Unfortunately, when I opened the box to my new bronzing powder Laguna, it looked like someone had stuck their finger in it. I'll be taking this back to Blue Mercury for an exchange. --JBhttp://productperfect.blogspot.com/2009/09/nars-attraction.htmljbedrin@gmail.com (Jaime)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9732397.post-1780767126118227950Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:00:00 +00002009-09-16T21:21:38.780-04:00Dear readers ... a confession.I bought the Nars Montenegro cream blush.Love it!I'm also enjoying Aveeno's leave-in treatment. It helps keep my hair manageable and soft. Also, I'm looking forward to trying Aveeno's Positively Ageless skin care line. The products arrived in the mail today! I also received a sample of Banana Republic's new fragrance for women. I'll let you know what I think about http://productperfect.blogspot.com/2009/09/blush-mush.htmljbedrin@gmail.com (Jaime)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9732397.post-5388854386190421717Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:24:00 +00002009-09-09T20:25:15.506-04:00Somebody tell me what lipgloss Michelle Obama is wearing tonight. She looks amazing.http://productperfect.blogspot.com/2009/09/darling-michelle-o.htmljbedrin@gmail.com (Jaime)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9732397.post-426638990429463305Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:42:00 +00002009-08-30T20:50:57.085-04:00I've never been a big blush fan. I mean, I like it on other people. But not on me. Thar's mostly because I have so-called rosy cheeks and don't need a lot of extra color. But every now and then a blush calls out to me. That's what happened with Nars' Angelika. In the container the blush appears very pink. But it's actually very flattering and not as bright as it appeared in the container. It's http://productperfect.blogspot.com/2009/08/angelika.htmljbedrin@gmail.com (Jaime)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9732397.post-5369448194568348996Sun, 23 Aug 2009 23:25:00 +00002009-08-23T19:50:15.166-04:00I heart Yves St. Laurent.One of the hottest beauty products right now is YSL's gloss stick.Trouble is the coveted shade frozen plum is out-of-stock everywhere!(The gloss pictured is NOT frozen plum)I hate when this happens. You read about a cool product, you decide you want it and it's sold out.I guess that's the real meaning behind supply & demand.The gloss stick, by the way, reminds me of Bobbihttp://productperfect.blogspot.com/2009/08/i-heart-ysl.htmljbedrin@gmail.com (Jaime)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9732397.post-2991556801463766400Sat, 15 Aug 2009 13:39:00 +00002009-08-23T19:51:41.790-04:00Three Custom Color Specialists’ Debut on QVC! Tune in as Trae Bodge, Co-Founder and Creative Director of Three Custom Color Specialists, debuts the brand’s signature CRÈME CONCEALER/FOUNDATION formula on “Beauty Newsmakers Face-to-Face” on QVC, Tuesday, August 18th from 10-11PMhttp://productperfect.blogspot.com/2009/08/three-custom-color-on-qvc.htmljbedrin@gmail.com (Jaime)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9732397.post-8897860155454971848Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:50:00 +00002009-08-10T21:22:50.487-04:00I've been waiting for the new CVS at 93rd & b'WAY. It opened while we were away. So far I'm a bit underwhelmed. Problem is I'm comparing it to the mega-CVS on West End Ave. Oh well. It's still convenient and the store did have a nice selection of haircare products.And speaking of product, from the makers of Boudreaux's Butt Paste, a lip balm for babies. I've decided to test this out on my lips http://productperfect.blogspot.com/2009/08/boudreaux-baby-kisses-cvs.htmljbedrin@gmail.com (Jaime)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9732397.post-8213758661693837526Mon, 03 Aug 2009 01:23:00 +00002009-08-02T21:27:08.406-04:00I can't wait to try out my new Fresh Sugar Rose lip balm/gloss.It's in the diaper bag (so are my wipes).Will report back.I love sheer lip products.So excited.http://productperfect.blogspot.com/2009/08/fresh-new-rose.htmljbedrin@gmail.com (Jaime)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9732397.post-1170278953805084149Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:39:00 +00002009-07-30T21:12:34.195-04:00Last night was a rough one. Our 5-month old son Henry got up a lot in the middle of the night.We suspect he's teething. Anyway, in order to lull myself back to sleep I started thinking about makeup. I'm not kidding. Somewhere between 12:45 and 5a.m. I was thinking about all of the makeup I want to buy or at least try. I found myself experimenting with different shades of nars lip liner. Did I http://productperfect.blogspot.com/2009/07/henry-teethes.htmljbedrin@gmail.com (Jaime)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9732397.post-1869092690051152961Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:59:00 +00002009-07-28T21:06:02.205-04:00I am happy to report that Dove's new Ultimate Visibly Smooth Wild Rose deodorant WORKS!It did help to slow my underarm hair growth. It did not stop the hair from growing, but I noticed a change.I liked the mild scent (better than B.O.) and the way the product glided on smoothly.I will post a picture as soon as I get a jpeg. (That's a picture of the deodorant, not my pits!)Please note that this http://productperfect.blogspot.com/2009/07/dove-keeps-underarm-hair-at-bay.htmljbedrin@gmail.com (Jaime)0