DiorShow Mascara

Not born with the cat-walk worthy lashes we desire, and (previously) skeptical of the multitudes of lash “conditioners” on the market, you can bet that the ladies at Peace, Love, and Lipstick have spent a pretty penny searching for the perfect tube of mascara.

While many volumizing formulas clump after just one coat, Dior’s DiorShow Mascara leaves your lashes looking fat, full, and absolutely fabulous. A favorite amongst makeup artists around the globe, and we understand why. This fast drying mascara lengthens as it thickens, giving you flirty fringe that may cause many an admirer to wonder if “they’re real.”

0.38 oz/Retails for $24.00 at www.sephora.com

Murad Renewing Eye Cream

When the ladies of Peace, Love, and Lipstick discovered Murad’s Renewing Eye Cream, we were skeptical of their claim to combat puffiness, crow’s feet, and dark circles. But…being fans of many of Murad’s other skin-care products, we (hesitantly) gave it a try. We were pleasantly amazed when after only one week of use we saw our dark circles disappear and our delicate eye area looking lifted and firm.

Applied twice daily, this triple threat instantly reduces under eye puffiness as well. 

Use Murad Renewing Eye Cream twice daily around theeye area and say “buh-bye” to bags.

0.5 oz/Retails for $73.00 at www.murad.com

Smashbox Limitless Long Wearing Lip Gloss

The ladies of Peace, Love, and Lipstick know that protecting our pout is (almost!) as important as looking pretty during the hot summer months.

We love that Smashbox’s new long-wearing lip gloss gives us the best of both worlds! Their Limitless Long Wearing Lip Gloss gives us nonstop gorgeous color and shine for six hours, while SPF 15 protects our precious pout.

The brand new formula is available in six shades, and nourishes lips for a silky-smooth texture that’s never tacky or dry.

0.10oz/Retails for $21.00 at sephora.com

Murad Acne Treatment Concealer

When the ladies of Peace, Love, and Lipstick heard that our beloved Galactic Shield! Concealer was being discontinued by Benefit, we stressed (which of course lead to a bevy of breakouts!).

Thankfully, we soon discovered Murad’s Acne Treatment Concealer. This 2-in-1 treatment comes in three shades and provides long-lasting coverage while fighting acne with 2% salicylic acid. 

One dab of this blemish banisher and our nerves (along with our red inflamed skin) seemed to vanish. Read more

Urban Decay Primer Potion

There’s nothing worse that creating the perfectly sultry smoky eye for a long night on the town only to find that halfway through your evening your shadow that was once daring and dramatic, has since disappeared.

The ladies at Peace, Love, and Lipstick have found a product that solves this problem. Urban Decay’s Primer Potion comes in a genie shaped bottle that magically fulfills all of our wishes: eyeshadow that lasts, with absolutely no creasing.

Apply a small amount of the Primer Potion to eyelids before shadow application and come midnight (or morning) your makeup will stay put.

0.34 US fl. oz./ Retails for $17.00 at urbandecay.com

 

 

 

Rock and Republic Extremist Mascara

 

If you’re anything like the ladies of Peace, Love, and Lipstick and are one of the many gals who weren’t born with the long, luscious lashes that we all seem to love, than you’ve probably tried (almost) as many of the mascara brands on the market as we have.

While many formulas felt stiff or clumpy, Rock and Republic’s Extremist Mascara leaves your lashes looking full and flirty, without ever flaking. Their volumizing formula is ultra- conditioning and water resistant, so it’s perfect for all day wear no matter what the weather. 

We love that it coats each and every one of our lashes from root to tip, and takes us from flaky to flirty with a simple sweep of a magic (mascara) wand.

Retails for $28.00 at neimanmarcus.com

Nars Lip Gloss

The ladies at Peace, Love, and Lipstick can’t seem to get enough of the sexy, smoky eye that has been popping up at many a holiday party this season. To offset such dark, dramatic eye makeup, we sought a lip gloss that would look naturally nude without washing us out.

While many other light-colored lip glosses left us looking pasty rather than pretty, we found that Nars Lip Gloss in Turkish Delight gave us the perfect pale pout. Its peachy-pink color looks good on virtually any skin tone and its highly pigmented formula doesn’t disappear. We love that it’s ultra shiny and leaves our lips feeling smooth, not sticky.

Use Nars Lip Gloss alone or over lip liner for a pale, party perfect look.

0.28 oz/Retails for $24.00 at sephora.com

Cargo Bronzer

In the winter months it’s often tough for fair skinned girls that crave a little color to look “sun-kissed” without looking silly. Although bronzer is a great way to add warmth to pale skin, the ladies at Peace, Love, and Lipstick have found that far too many leave us looking orange, obvious, and awful.  

Unlike others on the market, Cargo’s natural looking bronzer brightens up the face without ever looking fake, and has just enough illuminating powders to give skin a soft, subtle glow.  

We love that it comes in four fabulous shades for even the palest of skin, and takes us from pasty to pretty in seconds flat.

8.9g/Retails for $25.00 at sephora.com

Nars Nail Polish

This holiday season there’s nothing quite as pretty as a pair of polished paws to get you Christmas party perfect. Although we usually follow the uber trendy, ultra dark shades that debut every fall, this year the ladies at Peace, Love, and Lipstick are remaining loyal to the classics.

Come the holidays, we will be toasting the joys of the season wearing Nars Nail Polish in Jungle Red.  Its rich red color is never too bright but definitely not boring. The longwearing formula provides a tough, chip-resistant finish and has recently been reformulated for an extra glossy shine. We love that the polish dries quickly and looks fresh for days.

Get a manicure, grab a martini, and go have some holiday fun.

0.5 oz/Retails for $16.00 at sephora.com

 

Powder FX Mineral Powder Foundation by Cover FX

If your skin is sensitive and prone to acne or rosacea, foundation can often be the enemy (hello, breakouts!). But with the vast array of mineral based makeup lines on the market, you now have many more options for perfecting your problematic skin. The ladies at Peace, Love, and Lipstick have discovered Cover FX; a mineral makeup line of complexion perfecting products that offers custom coverage for every skin type and shade.

We swear by their Powder FX Mineral Powder Foundation. Use this pressed powder foundation for medium coverage and oil control without ever worrying about flare ups-it’s safe for even the most sensitive skin! We love that this gentle, soothing foundation is oil, fragrance, and paraben free and comes in a convenient compact.

No more irritation, no more mess. Now that’s friendly.

0.42 oz/Retails for $32.00 at sephora.com

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