A Purr-fect Illumination

By Bridget Hudzik, Beauty Guru

The shade 'Kitten' by Stila has been around forever. And it continues to live strong as more and more products are rolled out in the shade. It is the most widely known and best selling shades.  We blogged about it as a must have for all makeup collections, and now... Kitten has more then one look....

Stila shadows are known for their high-quality formula and texture, which can be worn wet or dry...

Kitten Glitter Eyeliner can be applied to lids, lashes, and everyplace else to give a touch of sparkle with a unique combination of glitter in champagne, rose gold, bronze, gold and pink. The easy-to-use thin brush instantly lights up your skin with twinkling multi-pearl glitter. This product also contains chamomile to soothe and improve skin's elasticity.

Smudge Pot in Kitten is the true genius of the bunch as it can be used all over in so many ways. This gel eyeliner and shadow is an alternative to traditional powder and liquid formulas. Apply it with a liner brush for precision or smudge it with your fingers for more complete coverage. It can eve be used as a primer or based to hold powder shadow in place. Don't forget to always close the airtight lid to keep the gel soft and pliable.

Smudge Crayon Waterproof Eye Color in Kitten is a gel-based primer, shadow and liner in one. This unique formula is infused with emollients for a smooth, comfortable application that provides long-lasting, bold color that won't fade or crease over time. The waterproof formula contains vitamin E to protect and condition, while aloe soothes and supports healthy skin.

All Over Shimmer Powder in Kitten can be used as an eye shadow, highlighter, cheek color and decollete with a luminous, youthful glow. The micro-fine pearl adheres to your skin, lasting all day, packaged in an easy-to-carry compact with mirror.

Set & Illuminate contains Kitten in powder form to be blended together with Pale Pink and Champagne to brighten and illuminate your skin. This baked trio of light refracting powders, packaged in a compact that evenly dispenses, provides effortless application. It can be worn alone or applied over foundation or moisturizer. A unique baking technique causes the binder to evaporate, creating a velvety finish and a lightweight feel for your skin. This powder also contains Vitamin E antioxidant protection and jojoba oils to help moisturize and condition your skin. Bonus - it's hypo-allergenic and paraben free.

All Over Shimmer Liquid Luminizer is a creamy, skin-enhancing luminizer that gives you a fresh, radiant glow. Soft focus pigments help diminish skin imperfections and minimize the appearance of fine lines and sun spots. It can also be mixed into face lotion or foundation for a touch of glow.

One Step Illuminate's oil-free formula melts into your skin and dries down, creating a gorgeous, illuminating glow. This revolutionary new formula contains three illuminating bronzers: Pale pink to warm the complexion, Champagne to highlight the skin, and Kitten to brighten and illuminate. This innovative triple-swirled helix serum instantly improves skintone, evens out your complexion and helps smooth fine lines and wrinkles for a perfect complexion. Considered a primer, illuminating, and color correcting skincare serum, it contains Stila's Youth Revival Bio-Available Mineral Complex that instantly reduces imperfections, minimizes pores, and controls oil production.

Silk Shimmer Gloss in Kitten contains vitamins A, C, and E to supply antioxidant protection for healthy lips. Silk proteins in the ingredients make for smooth, moisture-rich wear, while ultra-fine pearl provides high shine and maximum comfort.

Lip Glaze in Kitten is a product that allows you to glaze your lips in just a few clicks with the gloss that created a cult following. With vibrant color and ultra-high shine, this is sure to become a staple in your bag.

I'm hoping they create a Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner in Kitten and a Major Lash Mascara in Black with Kitten flecks or something like that. They are also rolling out a new Rewards Program to include more points, more exclusive offers, and more members-only benefits. They also have a section for pro artists...

Bleeding Heart Cosmetics

By Bridget Hudzik, Beauty, Guru

Gluten Free - Paraben Free - Fragrance Free - Animal Cruelty Free
Love reading that about a beauty brand. Bleeding Heart Cosmetics prides themselves on those 4 simple statements. And they have all of the major categories covered with their all-natural products:

Baked by Italian artisans with natural sunlight in Terra Cotta pots, their long-lasting Baked Mineral Eyeshadow provides the perfect color trio. Formulated with natural minerals and ingredients such as Lavender Flower Extract, Safflower Seed Oil, Thyme Extract, Rosemary Leaf Extract, and Magnolia Bark Extract to create the smoothest, gentle combination. Anti-Oxidants Jojoba Seed Oil and Green Tea Extract, pampers the tender skin around the eyes. Can be used wet or dry for different affects.

Their "Fairy Dust" Loose Mineral Wet/Dry Shimmer work as a quadruple action Shimmer Eyeshadow, Eyeliner, Nail Polish, and Lip Color!  Mix over any with some “Fairy Dust” and, along with an all over shadow, you have a matching ensemble.

Panthenol in their "The Magic Wand" Mineral Mascara will condition and lengthen lashes without clumping, breakage, or dry-out. Made especially for sensitive eyes, without harmful chemicals or toxins.

Create voluptuous, kissable lips with their "Fat Lip" Volume Lipstick. This mineral lipstick moisturizes and conditions while adding color and enhancing volume. Rich color offers the purest mineral ingredients and the healing benefits of Shea Butter, Avocado Oil, and Jojoba Seed Oil.

The sheer, multi-tasking Organic cream-to-powder "La Vie En Rose" Organic Lip & Cheek Veil blends onto cheeks and lips for a natural glowing complexion and berry stained pout. It provides the softness of a powder with the smoothness of a cream formulated with Shea Butter, Jojoba Seed Oil, Olive Extract, Rosemary Leaf Extract, and Magnolia Bark.

Another product baked by Italian artisans with natural sunlight in Terra Cotta pots, "After Glow" Sheer Swirl Blush combination provides a highlight to cheeks formulated with pure minerals and nourishing oils which will not dry out or irritate your skin.

"One Love" Baked Mineral Mosaic Blush gives the perfect hints of color exuding sheer beautiful highlights.

Unlike other color correctors that use a single color focusing on one problem area, "Totally Baked" Mineral Correcting Powder has the perfect blend of green, lavender, beige, yellow, and pink to hide a multitude of imperfections. Formulated with pure minerals and nourishing oils which will not dry out or irritate your skin. It is also baked by Italian artisans with natural sunlight in Terra Cotta pots. Bleeding Heart calls this "a melodic mélange of colors" that hopes to rid complexions of redness, dark circles, and blotchiness resulting in a flawless finish.

"Totally Baked" Mineral Foundation can be used either by itself as a full coverage foundation, or to set and smooth after applying liquid foundation. It is marbleized light and dark shades which automatically detect what needs to go where. Baked by Italian artisans with natural sunlight in Terra Cotta pots, and formulated with pure minerals and nourishing oils which will nurture, not dry out or irritate your skin.

"Foreplay" Tinted Primer should be applied before foundation for a silky smooth sheer color base. It aims to minimize the appearance of pores and fine lines, all while helping to avoid blotching and buildup for flawless results. It makes foundation lasting longer, and reduces fading to stay fresh throughout the day. It also contains healing and anti-aging properties.

Get sheer moisturizing coverage with "In the Buff" Tinted Moisturizer and SPF 15. Wear it alone or as a base for under foundation. It's perfect for everyday makeup when full coverage isn’t what you're looking for. You can also apply it on your legs for a smoother even tone.

Their all over "The Glow Job" Mini Face & Body Glow provides sun kissed warmth and a moon-kissed highlight. With a subtle shimmer, this powder draws light to beautify the décolleté, cheek bones, shoulders, and legs. Made of pure mineral ingredients, and milled extra fine for maximum softness and a smooth application.

Great products, right? Their mission is to raise awareness of gluten allergies and the effect it can have on health, and to rid the products applied to our skin from harmful toxins. A big thanks to Bleeding Heart for recognizing these important factors and doing something about it.