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No. 19: Olay Regenerist Thermal Contour and Lift, $25.72

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No. 18: Maybelline New York Full 'N Soft Washable Mascara, $5.99

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Hey there gorgeous!

Welcome back singer/actress/dancer Kourtney Wallace in an Evolve product test!

The kind people at Evolve sent over a sample of their brushes that are designed for ethnic hair and to be gentle on weaves without pulling or snagging any hairs.

Again-I am so sorry to Miss Kourtney for the unblended Makeup Forever HD powder on her nose! It's one of the best products on the market...when blended and buffed into the skin...all my fault, so sorry!

Now lets get back to the Evolve brushes-my favorite and Kourtney's is the double sided brush which has a comfortable wood handle-and a beaded rubber prong side for detangling and then a firm boars bristle on the other for smoothing and adding shine.

The Evolve line is high quality and affordable-get yours at Walmarts, Targets and Sally's Beauty Supply stores. Stay tuned for updates on Facebook on where you can see or hear Kourtney on stage!

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Beauty Fixation-for beauty on the go-go by Japonesque

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Hello gorgeous!

Today I am sharing a great beauty on the go secret for busy moms and traveling business execs alike!

Japonesque is introducing Beauty Fixation-a new quick fix beauty collection.

In the photo is actress/singer/dancer Kourtney
Wallace modeling for me-now, again, I do apologize for the unblended Makeup Forever HD powder on her nose! So sorry!

Okay, back to Beauty Fixation by Japonesque-

There are several choices such as makeup remover/touchup, tinted lip conditioner, nail polish touchup, pre-tweeze treatment and a cuticle treatment just to name a few!
In the photo Kourtney is demonstrating the tinted lip conditioner and I am definately going to be packing this with me on my snowboard trip!

The secret is to snap the end of the swab and watch the treatment/product drain into the other end of the swab.

While testing the tinted lip conditioner-we both immediately felt a smooth moisture on the lips
also seeing a light rose tint!

These Beauty Fixations will fit perfectly into a purse makeup bag or briefcase for a quick touchup!

You can learn more at www.japonesque.com

and also purchase off of www.aveyou.com

Stay tuned to Facebook for updates from Kourtney Wallace on upcoming performances and where you can hear her sing.

Thanks Kourtney!
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Singer/Actress Kourtney in Valentine's Day smokey mossy green eyes!

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Hello gorgeous!

Makeup Designory has the Valentines Day best beauty look-smokey mossy green eyes!

The Makeup Designory (MUD) shadows are smooth and velvety, blend easily and are long wearing without creasing.

Say hello and please welcome my model-the
lovely and talented singer and actress

plus dancer Kourtney Wallace.

NOW-before I go any further, I ask your forgiveness for if you look closely at the photo you can see some unblended setting powder! Oh the horror!

It is the first cardinal rule of makeup application-
to blend, blend, blend and when you think that you have blended enough-blend some more!

Miss Kourtney I am so sorry! She was a great sport for coming by the studio on a short notice for a fast series of 4 different looks in an hour-that's fast! No wonder I waned on the blending?

Now, back to the MUD (Makeup Designory) Valentines Day smokey mossy eye-
I applied an eyeshadow primer first.

Then the color Tea Tree which is a rich emerald green color all over the lid from the lash line to the crease.

I use the MUD Moss color in the crease and around the corner of the eye and along the bottom lash line. I make a thick smudgy line with

the Moss shadow and then go over it with black pencil. I use the MUD cake eyeliner which is water activated to blend into the consistency that you like to work with along the top lash line with a bold wing effect at the top of the eye corner.

I finish with two thick coats of mascara. Kourtney is wearing Luminess Airbrush foundation in F8, the pink blush from Luminess
her lips are unlined and filled in with a sheer pink gloss.

Two simple hair rolls adorned with a flower complete this Makeup Designory Valentines Day smokey mossy eye makeup look!

You can do this! It's simple and the look fits for casual dinner out or a formal evening.

Makeup Designory also has a great school for teaching makeup artistry - if you would like more information visit www.mud.edu

And to get your Valentines Day smokey mossy makeup go to www. mudshop.com

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