Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Just a Wee Bit of Green



St. Patty’s Day Beauty Guide


Lucky charms, leprechauns and shamrocks galore – St. Patty’s Day is here and it’s always fun to bring out your inner “Irish.” Whether you’re the St. Patty’s Day enthusiast or you just like to have a little fun, here’s a wee bit of green to help you get into the spirit. From dressing up your nails with vibrant green polish to adorning your bathroom with subtle green skincare secrets, feel like a Lucky Lady with these festive yet modest essentials for you and your vanity.



Sula Paint & Peel Polish in Fern

A one-of-a-kind, water-based nail polish formula that allows rich shades to be peeled off the nail in one clean sweep – no harsh nail polish remover required! Created with Sula’s “Big 3-Free” Formulation – free of Formaldehyde, Toluene and Phthalates – finally, a polish that’s safe, and sure to make a statement Price: $9; SulaBeauty.com


BECCA Jewel Dust in Minty Green

A loose powder that will make your eyes pop. This playful color to the eyes creates a rich and exotic tone, providing the highest luster and intensity when worn alone or over neutral eye shadows. Dab some on and around your eyelids to get a flirtatiously festive look.

Price: $24; www.beccacosmetics.com


eos Lip Balm Smooth Sphere in Sweet Mint

eosTM reinvents the lip balm category with its USDA-certified organic, all-natural lip balm smooth spheres. Packed with antioxidant-rich vitamin E, soothing shea butter and jojoba oil, eos lip balm spheres keep lips moist, soft and sensationally smooth.

Price: $3.29; Walgreens


boscia Makeup-Breakup Cool Cleansing Oil

A refreshingly different and extremely gentle way to deeply cleanse skin, breaking up makeup and dissolving impurities. Ingredients including peppermint, eucalyptus, rose hip and more, boscia Makeup-Breakup Cool Cleansing Oil will invigorate the senses and protect the skin from harsh environments.

Price: $21.00; Sephora stores


Tweezerman- Green Apple Slant Tweezer

Positively the finest general use tweezer in the world - top eyebrow artists always recommend Tweezerman's original, award-winning Slant Tweezer for expert brow shaping. The perfectly aligned, hand-filed tips are slanted to grab every hair, every time with the smoothest, true precision. Groom your brows to "Irish" perfection with the Green Apple color!

Price: $20; www.tweezerman.com