Merle Norman eye shadow sticks for the stocking of a beauty lover

Hi ya Gorgeous,

Woo hoo ...almost there to Christmas and Hanukkah! If you still need a thing or two for a beauty lover on your gift list, consider a piece or two from Merle Norman Cosmetics. This brand is old skool.

So old skool that when I was in high school, my fellow cheerleader worked at a Merle Norman studio in town and after school I would go see her and let her do my makeup. Many a look and product was tested on my teenage face as my friend learned how to do makeup.

Funny, that years later I would lean towards work in the makeup industry.

Makeup University recently received two samples of eye shadow sticks from Merle Norman.  I used them on my trip to Tucson for the Joe Bonamassa concert which was beyond amazing.

The Merle Norman creme eyeshadow sticks in Toast and Moss are amazing. At first a bit firm and hard to apply, but I switched to warming it up on my hand first with a few swirls and then went back to applying the product directly to my eye lid.

The color is beautiful and the wear was long without creasing or fading. I only wish I could find these on the Merle Norman website to link you to them!  I'm not sure how much they cost - but, no need to take my word for it, you can find a Merle Norman studio near you by visiting the website here

Have fun this holiday season and remember to make some great memories!


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National Nude Day? Really? Keep your clothes on and wear natural tone makeup with Merle Norman

Hi ya Gorgeous!
 
National Nude Day-enough said!
 Geez. I say, keep your clothes on and wear some natural toned makeup.

Here is a quick look you can get using Merle Norman cosmetics:

The key words for pulling together this look are “neutrals” and “naturals” – on this day dedicated to effortless beauty, substitute bold red lips and smoky eyes with these naturally chic products from Merle Norman: 

Eye Shadow: Merle Norman’s soft as suede pressed powder provides stay-true color to brighten and add depth to your eyes! It’s crease-resistant and smudge-resistant color glides on smoothly and evenly for stay-there wear. Shades like Sun Beam, Almond, Bare Necessity and Cocoa Cashmere will help your eyes shine on National Nude Day, no matter what your skin tone! ($12, Merle Norman Studios nationwide)

Purely Mineral Cheeks: Merle Norman’s pressed-powder blush contains skin-friendly mineral ingredients that deliver a naturally radiant glow. Sheer colors like Berry Happy and Rosy Outlook blend easily for a healthy-looking finish. This powder is fragrance-free, oil-free and ideal for all skin types. ($18, Merle Norman Studios nationwide)

Creamy Lipcolor: Supremely cushiony, this moisturizing formula imparts luxurious color in one creamy stroke! Shades like Smoked Mauve, Gold Plated Bronze and Caramel Kiss will pull together the perfect Nude Day look and make your lips look and feel super-kissable any day of the week! ($15, Merle Norman Studios nationwide)

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The Top 25 Best Nail Polish Names Of All Time

From spot-on color descriptors to clever double entendres, we rounded up the best shade names of all time

This is a TotalBeauty.com nails article Sure, the color of nail polish in the glass bottle is a big deal, but the next thing you do is flip the bottle over to read the name written on the bottom. If that name makes you roll you eyes, it's going back on the shelf. If it makes you laugh out loud, there's a good chance it's getting painted on your fingers and toes. We compiled a list of the 25 best nail polish names that are clever, funny, and just simply spot-on. Click ahead to see if your favorites made the list. See polish names