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THIS BLOG HAS MOVED!!!!!!! 


The Perfectly Imperfect Beauty Blog has finally made the big step to self-hosted domain. Please come and visit the new site at www.perfectlyimperfectbeauty.com . I appreciate your patience and feedback as the new site is still being tweaked and perfected. 


Goodbye Blogger and hello Wordpress!

Beauty Blog Link Love 14/07/12

Phyrra is in love with the cult product inspired by beauty balm creams, Illamasqua Skin Base! She compares shades 1, 2, 4, and Au and dazzles you with their versatility!

Say hello to summer. Fleurissante has swatched the new Dior Diorskin Nude Tan bronzers.

Gouldylox finds a mascara that may permanently end her search for the perfect mascara.

Looking for a product that'll create a smokey eye in under ten seconds? Check out Rae's review of the Sephora Smoky Kohl Eyeliner on theNotice to see if it fits the bill.

Addicted to Beauty shares her Sleek MakeUP palette collection - be prepared for palette overload!

Shannon at Lipstick Musings is captivated by the Limited Edition Ray of Light Nail Lacquer from Deborah Lippmann. Move quickly, because it will disappear soon!

Jenn from Spiced Beauty shows you the New L'Oreal Foundations especially for Women of Color!

Miss Beauty Nerd is inspired to rock a little neon with OPI's Outrageous Neons Mini Pack!

At Eyelining Obsessions Claire investigates when good liners go bad! A cautionary tale.

Beauty Reflections thinks teal eyeshadow and Dior Addict Extreme Lipstick in Riviera is a match made in heaven!

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Beauty Crazed is having a summer giveaway worthy of their name - be sure to come and enter for a chance to win enough makeup to really heat up your summer!

Dior Show New Look Mascara Review

You just can't go wrong with a Dior mascara. The price can do you wrong, but the mascara itself will treat you more than kindly. 

The latest proof is in the wand. The rubber nano-brush of the New Look mascara gives you complete control over application and makes precision a cinch. Even the fine stubborn lashes near your tear duct can not escape the dark side with this brush. You can also work the brush down to the very roots of your lashes for optimal volume and separation that result in va-va-voom lashes. Bigger is not necessarily better when your goal is a full lash effect.

All mascara connoisseurs (aka drugstore addicts) know that "Black" is subjective. This formula had a glossy, almost wet looking, finish due to Dior's trademarked Black Glass Pigment that adds drama by reflecting light. The formula does apply more wet and has a longer dry time than usual, so keep a lash groomer at hand in case some lashes decide to hug each each other. Once this mascara is dry it does not want to move anywhere! For a non-waterproof formula, this mascara will survive even the hottest or dreariest of days without smudging or shedding. 

I think I want to try a "new look" and get this formula in blue.  


Grade: A

Sephora Beauty Insider 500 Point Perk: Lancome's Best of Eyes

I am not sure if this kit is still available at Sephora or online, but it has to be one of the best 500 point perks Sephora has ever put together. It is a wonderful introduction to Lancome's top selling and highest performing eye products.

Includes: 

-Genefique Eye Youth Activating Eye Concentrate. I have almost finished my tiny jar of this miracle worker and I can definitely tell the difference. My undereye area is less puffy and dark and feels super smooth. Performs very well under makeup as it absorbs in seconds and doesn't leave behind any residue.

-Color Design Quad with eye shadows Daylight, Off the Rack, Ciel du Soir and Sultry Mauve. The pigmentation of these shadows is sheer to light, but buildable to medium. This is a classic work/daily life orientated quad that gives a sophisticated and polished look. Sometimes subtle and understated is just what a girl needs.

-Le Crayon Khol in Black Ebony. A solid performing classic eye shadow pencil that can also be used on the waterline or smudged for a smokier look.

-Cils Booster XL Super Enhancing Mascara Base. Adds an extra oomph to your mascara look by adding length and separation. One of the few mascara bases that isn't impossible cover or leave lashes looking rigid.

-Hypnose Drama in Excessive Black. Lancome is known for their stellar lineup of mascaras the Hypnose Drama is one of my favourites. It adds volume and definition to the lashes without clumping or fallout.

-Bi-Facil Double Action Eye Makeup Remover. Probably the best eye makeup remover on the market, I always come back to it. The solution is so gentle and removes every last bit of makeup without any irritation or drying. 

The deluxe sample size of these products is very generous and will last for months.

Grade: A-

Travalo Elite GIVEAWAY and 50% off Promo Code!

I fell in love with Travalp perfume atomizers last October and carry one with me wherever I go (read my review here). Travalo is the ideal travel accessory as it is TSA approved and is great for any summer adventure.  With its size, it is also the perfect way to carry your favorite fragrance with you to the gym or a night out on the town!

Travalo Elite ($19.99), holds 5 mL of any favorite fragrance (65 sprays) and is made of light, yet strong aluminum. Suitable for men and women, like all of Travalo’s products, Travalo Elite features a clear window to gauge the level of perfume or cologne.  Travalo Elite works with any cologne or perfume bottle with a removable nozzle and because of its spill-free internal refill system, no fragrance will be wasted.

Each Travalo Elite comes with a lifetime warranty in addition to the following features

• 98 percent recyclable, environmentally-friendly, lightweight material
• Features a clear window to gauge level of perfume
• Works with removable nozzle bottles
• Available in perfect pink, hot pink, gold and silver
• Spill-free internal refill system; no funnels or other parts
• Holds 65 sprays of perfume or cologne

a Rafflecopter giveaway

PROMO CODE (ends July 31)

50% off Travalo Elite and Elite Gift Sets at www.us.travalo.com when you enter the exclusive promo code PER50.

**With thanks to Travalo for providing prize and exclusive promo code**