Makeup Mondays With Mario: Long Lashes Undermining Your Mascara?

Celebrity makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic is answering your burning beauty questions!!! Every Monday, he will answer a beauty/skin care question as part of a weekly column on Spoiled Pretty, Makeup Mondays with Mario.

Hi Mario!

First and foremost, I'm an epic fan of your work! The advice you give is extremely helpful. So, I was hoping that you could help me out with one particular struggle I have with applying makeup. I have a problem with mascara. My makeup looks hot when I leave the house but 2 hours later I get mascara smudges right below my eyebrows! I don’t know what to do. I have tried every single brand of mascara you can possibly think of! When I go to MAC or any counter they say to use a good primer and this and that and they sell it to me. I use it and still get the smudges. What do you recommend? Or am I stuck with my super long eyelashes and carrying my 224 brush everywhere I go?

Thanks!
Amanda

Hi Amanda,

Thanks so much. The mascara smudges right below your brows are a result of oily eyelids. I’m sure there are a lot of women reading this and wishing they had your "issue," LOL.  As the day progresses, your eyelids begin to produce more oils and your lashes are smudging on the lid because oils break down and melt makeup. I say you stick with your preferred waterproof mascara and try applying a mattyfying cream to your T-zone and also to the area around the brows. I like Max Anti-Shine Mattifying Gel by Peter Thomas Roth.  Follow with a dab of oil-free concealer or foundation and then seal the deal with a translucent setting powder. Instead of using a brush to apply the powder, use a damp sponge and press it onto the skin. Sweep away the access powder with a clean blending brush. Try Luminous Translucent Loose Powder by Motives Cosmetics. This technique will help with creating a barrier between oily skin and mascara. If your skin and mascara are both dry to the touch, there will be no more mess!  

Thanks for visiting Makeup Mondays with Mario!

xo,
Mario

Got a question for Mario? Email your makeup and skin care queries to spoiledprettyquestions@gmail.com, and check back next Monday to read Mario's expert advice!

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Felix Rey Friends & Family

As a special gift to friends, family and fans, enjoy 20% off of your entire purchase made on felixrey.com from now until Friday, December 3, 2010. Simply enter the code CYBER20 at check out.

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TEMPTU Friends & Family Deal

Take 25% off purchases at temptu.com, now through December 4, 2010. Enter FLAWLESS25 at checkout to redeem.

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Cyber Monday Savings at Tarte Cosmetics

Take 30% off regular merchandise and 15% off limited-edition holiday items at tarte.com. Orders of $25 and up receive free shipping and a free charcoal emphasEYES pencil! Enter code CYBERMON at checkout. Valid only today, 11/29/10.

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Urban Decay 15 Year Anniversary Set Sneak Peek!

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Cyber Monday at Clarisonic

On Cyber Monday (and the day after), enjoy the following deals at Clarisonic.com:

Cleanser Sets - These sets include one cleanser for your face and one for your body. Save $10 plus get an additional 20% off.

Brush Head Twin Packs - Brush heads are available in convenient packs of two. Save $10 plus get an additional 20% off.

Skin Care Pairs - Mix and match your favorite Skin Care Systems. Take an additional 20% off for a savings up to $148.

To redeem, use promo code PAIRS at checkout. This code is good for an extra 20% off all Holiday Gift Duos. Enter promo code at checkout. Offer valid only from 12 a.m. PST on 11/29/10 to 11:59 p.m. PST on 11/30/10.

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Shobha Cyber Monday Sale

Be hair-free for the holidays...

This Cyber Monday, all products are buy 1, get 1 at myShobha.com! That’s right, you get 2 for the price of 1 all day.

Free* shipping on all orders! Use code: FSH2010 at checkout (applies to all orders for domestic ground shipping).

* these deals are exclusive to retail items on myShobha.com only.
* the buy 1, get 1 deal does not apply to Shobha® Dollars Cards.
* these deals are not valid at Shobha® Locations.
* these deals are valid for cyber monday only (12:00am EST, 11.29.2010 through 11:59pm EST, 11.29.2010).
* these deals may not be combined with any other offers.

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Three Custom Color Specialists Cyber Monday Deal

This Cyber Monday, Three Custom Color Specialists is thrilled to offer you 35% off all online orders!

Want our best shopping tip? Log on to threecustom.com right now, fill your shopping cart, and hit checkout between 12 midnight EST on Sunday, 11/28 through midnight on Monday, 11/29 (24 hours only!) Use coupon code CYBER at checkout to save!

With 35% off the entire site, you can afford great gifts and a couple of goodies for yourself, too!

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TINte Cosmetics Cyber Monday Discount

Shop tintecosmetics.com and receive 25% off site wide plus free shipping. Promo Ends MONDAY at midnight. Enter promo code CYBER at checkout.

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Video Post: High Street Cosmetics

Hi All!!

Here is my most recent video post on my YouTube Channel about my praise for high street cosmetics that I use quite often. But this time I used them soley to create this night look that I regularly do...

Here is the video post all about it....

As the video states, here are the following products used to create this look....
- EYES -
Front Cover Eyeshadows
L'Oreal MascaraNo7 Eyeliner
Collection 2000 liquid liner

- FACE -
MAC Studio Fix
Rimmel stay matte powder
No 7 & Maybelline Blush

- LIPS -
Nivea lipbalm
Collection 2000 lipstick 'sweetheart'
Bourjois Lipglos 'Rose 4'

You can view the Aqua Couture dress I am wearing in a previous post here like I promised!!!Comment below and tell me about your favourite high street cosmetics?

Doma-Nikki...x

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Review: Paprika Dress

Hi All!!

I was offered the chance to be gifted an item from the new Paprika range at Rare Fashion to review for you guys. I decided to choose something different to what I usually wear again and went for this....

One sleeve dress

It arrived very quickly and I was so excited when I saw the packaging, this is a bonus from Rare as you always know if your order has arrived when you see this bag....

I wore it out last night to an engagement party and its so floaty and flirty and very comfy to be out and about it. I teamed it up with a waist belt and shoe boots to add that something extra to it....

This photo actually makes it look huge on me and if I had of tried it on in store I might have ordered it a size smaller but this was a size 8 already that I did order and lets face it i'm no size 6. I'm not too sure whats going on with the sizing?! But I can assure you it didn't look ridiculous on me, I had taken a photo when it first arrived...

The shoeboots I wore.....

The downside of this dress is that now that it's Winter I had to wear a coat and ear muffs too hehee....

What do you think?

Doma-Nikki....x

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My last day at Boots: Leaving Gifts!

Hi All!!

I had my last shift at Boots last week Sunday after seven years of service!!! It was an emotional day but it had to be done as I can no longer hold down two jobs and work six days a week solid for the rest of my life.... I need a break! I have not had weekends since I was 16years old so you can imagine I took full advantage of a lazy Sunday today; my first day off from Boots!

The girlies at work all pitched into a collection and bought the following as a fairwell gift....

Front Cover Nail Varnish Gift Set

Statement Ring

Feather Earrings

How sweet were they? I love them all and I will miss every single one of them, they were like my very own Sunday family!! I will also miss my staff discount card too :o(

Doma-Nikki....x

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Currently Loving: Gianmarco Lorenzi

Hi All!!!

I stumbled across this designer on google and all I have to say is WOW to these shoes......

♥ I AM IN LOVE ♥
I just wish I could afford these for a mere $3000.... ha!!

I decided to search for more heels from the range and also liked these...

I am a big fan already, shame I cannot and will never be able to afford these!

Doma-Nikki...x

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New Hair Regime: Aphogee Products

Hi All!!

I don't tend to do many posts about my hair and actually I don't think I've ever done a post about what I use in my daily/weekly regime. So I thought I would as I have been using some new products. I have started using products from the Aphogee hair range which I have research online via reviews and youtube videos.

This product is supposed to be amazing for people who suffer from damaged hair and get quite alot of breakage. Not only is this brand a great way of regaining healthy hair but also maintaining it.

Here are the following products that I have added to my hair routine and what they do:

Two Step Protein Treatment


What the website states:
"This unique treatment is formulated with magnesium and modified proteins which fuse into the hair with the application of heat. The result is that breakage is drastically reduced. ApHogee Two-Step Protein Treatment is a salon service product unlike any product available for at-home use. During the process, ApHogee treatment hardens into the hair, dramatic evidence that something special is occurring. For best results a hooded dryer is required. After rinsing and moisturizing with ApHogee Balancing Moisturizer, clients are astounded with the results. ApHogee Two-Step Protein Treatment can help improve other salon services as well.

This remedial process is highly recommended for hair that:
- Is too weak or fine to take a perm or relaxer. (use the week PRIOR to service)
- Is over-bleached.
- Will not hold color. (use PRIOR to color application)
- Breaks when combed or brushed.
- Is mushy when wet and brittle after drying."



Balancing Moisturiser


What the website states:
"Apply on clean hair in shower and rinse to provide and seal in moisture, which is essential for the strength and elasticity of healthy hair. Balancing Moisturizer contains ApHogee’s exclusive Pro-Phytamine complex, a blend of collagen amino acids, emollients, vitamin derivatives and herbal extracts. It helps protect styles in humidity and is recommended as a regimen for processed hair, dryness and the ends of long hair. It is a MUST for use following ApHogee Two-Step Protein Treatment"


Shampoo for Damaged Hair


What the website states:
"This rich, luxurious shampoo cleans gently and will not harm color, perm or relaxer services. Proteins, emollients and vitamins restore sheen and pliability to hair damaged by chemicals and heat. ApHogee Shampoo for Damaged Hair is recommended for everyday use on color treated and damage-prone hair. Safe for daily use as well as on extensions, weaves and hair color"


Keratin Green Tea Restructturizer"


What the website states:
"Apply to wet or dry hair without rinsing. This one step formula combines the strengthening properties of keratin protein with the antioxidant benefits of green tea. It helps reduce breakage and split ends and adds body to limp, lifeless hair. Active ingredients bond into the hair shaft with natural body heat or heat from styling tools. ApHogee Keratin & Green Tea Restructurizer is especially recommended for at home care of relaxed or permed hair and may be used between shampoos during touch up styling. It also protects hair color"

I have to say I am impressed with these products already and I have only used the shampooing products about 2/3 times. But I have used the spray almost everyday. I will write a complete review of this is in about 6 weeks time as this is how long I believe it will take to see a big change in the growth and the regain of a full head of health hair.

I will say that I am mainly doing this as the left side of my hair is in poor condition to the rest of my hair. Madness I know but I have more breakage there then anywhere else and this is my only answer to sorting it out basically.

So give me some time and I will get back at you with a full complete review of the product and my results. If you do need some reviews on the products NOW then check out youtube, this is where I started!!


Doma-Nikki...x

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Get Party Perfect With P&G Beauty and Grooming

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. The holidays are a time to do for others. But just because you’re busy showing others how much you care doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t take the time to spoil yourself pretty.

You don’t have to worry about looking less than lovely this holiday season. P&G Beauty and Grooming brands like COVERGIRL, Clairol, Olay and Pantene offer the following dependable (and affordable!) products so you can look fabulously festive for any occasion – planned or impromptu.

Olay Regenerist Anti-Aging Eye Roller is a concentrated anti-aging treatment featuring a pen-shaped applicator that gently massages skin to fight the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in the delicate eye area. It sends your under eye bags packing in 30 seconds, so you look fresh and radiant all season long.

When the occasion calls for looking beautiful at a moment’s notice, makeup should never disappoint.

COVERGIRL’s Simply Ageless Foundation provides a flawless finish without settling into fine lines and wrinkles throughout the day. The lightweight yet buildable formula goes on sheer - making imperfections seem to disappear while improving skin condition over time.

Shopping, cooking, decorating and entertaining rarely leave time for hair color throughout the season. Clairol Perfect 10 by Nice ‘n Easy gives hair high gloss, high shine and gorgeous color in just ten minutes. Got grays? No problem, silver belles! Perfect 10 delivers 100 percent, long-lasting gray coverage.

The holidays are prime time for unexpected photos, and you shouldn’t hide behind dry, frizzy locks. Pantene Pro-V Restore Beautiful Lengths Shine Enhance Replenishing Mask has an advanced formula to treat rough, dull hair and leave it looking and feeling smooth and silky.

So even when the weather outside looks frightful, thanks to P&G Beauty and Grooming, you’ll look and feel delightful.

For more holiday beauty tips and enter to win a luxe NYC getaway, visit MustHaveIts.com.

This post was sponsored by P&G Beauty and Grooming.

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Holiday Deals & Steals at Sephora

Free Shipping on Philosophy's Limited Edition Hope in a Jar chosen as one of Oprah's Favorite Things 2010. (Ends 12/14, use coupon code: HOLIDAYSHIP at checkout)

Sephora Collection Bath SALE - including the Holiday Sets - Get to 50% off now!

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Smashbox Friends & Family 2010

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LORAC Cyber Monday Collection

LORAC has a kit available on their website (loraccosmetics.com) for Cyber Monday. It’s called CYBER MONDAY COLLECTION and it contains 5 products including 2 shades of Baked Matte Satin Eye Shadow, On Screen Duo Highlighter/Cream Liner, a Lotsa Lip Gloss and Lotsa Lipstick all in a chic black makeup bag. The products were hand-picked by Celebrity Makeup Artist and LORAC Founder, Carol Shaw. It’s a steal for only $25 with a $100 value! Available on Monday 11/29, while supplies last.

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Elizabeth Arden Thanksgiving Deals

To kick off this beautiful holiday season, ElizabethArden.com is offering exclusive discounts and exciting beauty sales! The best part? You can avoid the crowds (not to mention the middle-of-the-night lines!) and order all of your beauty must-haves from the comfort of your home.

On Friday November 26th, kick off Black Friday with up to 25% off Makeup, Skincare and Fragrance (with free shipping of course!) on any order on www.elizabetharden.com. This promotion ends on November 30th, so shop away all weekend!

Cyber Monday, is filled with deals, steals and even free gifts! With any $65 purchase, we're giving you a 31-piece Black Tote with a retail value of over $300! This bag is the ultimate makeup kit, it includes everything from blushes, to mascara, to glosses and more! Keep it for yourself or use it as the perfect gift for the beauty maven in your life. Use coupon code CYBER65 at check out to redeem this offer.

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Holiday Deals at Benefit Cosmetics

Get free US standard shipping on any Benefit Cosmetics order. Enter GLAMSHIP at checkout. Offer valid 11.24.10–11.29.10.

Get free international shipping on any $85 Benefit Cosmetics order. Enter DEALDAY1 at checkout. Offer valid 11.25.10–11.29.10.

Cyber Monday, November 29th only at Benefit Cosmetics! Get 20% off top rated pics from Annie & Maggie. Enter FORDPICS at check out. Offer valid 11.29.10.

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