Wowza! Whip Hand!

Is it normal to have a crush on a beauty line? Because I am mad digging on Whip Hand Cosmetics,

GIVE GOOD FACE Rosewater Tonic

I don't really understand what hyaluronic acid is or why or how it "hydrates the skin, plumping and toning your complexion", but it just DOES. I'm officially capital "A" addicted to this stuff. Not only does it smell awesome and is fun to spritz, it 100% made a noticeable difference in my skin. In the slow crawl through a brutal winter's cold, wind and snow, when most of us women struggle double time to keep our epidermis in top form, I caught myself checking out my complexion in the mirror because it looked DEWY. And HEALTHY. Insanity! In the very best way. 

SET THE STAGE PRIMER

Goes on like a soothing lotion all over the face to fill, smooth and re-texturize skin before applying foundation and other concealer. It's unscented, non-irritating and easy to blend in. Again, this product delivers a noticeable difference- pores become invisible, skin becomes balanced and smooth, and foundation glides on like a dream. Fun fact: This product is even used on-set by the Good Morning American make-up and beauty team! 

LIMITED EDITION LOOSE PIGMENT EYE SHADOW: CAMO COLLECTION 

Special Forces: Shimmering peachy gold is a great highlight and all over lid base color. 

Locked + Loaded: A gorgeous gun metal gray with the perfect amount of shine and staying power. Truly my new favorite color. 

LIP CREME in Coven

A pretty bubblegum pink that you can build from lovely light stain to more heavier, saturated coverage. Oh and it doesn't budge one bit. 

Beyond the addiction inducing products, the packaging is flippin' bada$$ too. Oh and did I mention that Whip Hand is also a local Detroit, MI made and manufactured company? The amazingness is almost too much! So what are you waiting for?! Get out there and Whip Hand! Whip Hand it good!

Motor City Magic

We at Brainy Beautys have sincere Detroit pride and therefore seize any opportunity to get our paws on some homegrown product! Enter: Purely Pro Cosmetics!

Founder Margery Krevsky boasts that her products are designed as long stay solutions, with versatile options and often multiple purposes. I am convinced that once you give this line a try, that you will never again run to your local drug store when you find your eye shadow at tray scraping status or when you're wiping your cheek stain compact in hope of one last hurrah. The quality, longevity, and luxury of these professional quality cosmetics will hook you and turn you.

A few of my faves:

5 WELL EYESHADOW PALETTE: Available in 15 combos, this silky shadow comes in a family
perfect for blending.

LIP GLOSS: Quality lip gloss, at it's finest. Long lasting and no stickiness!p I am rocking a natural pink hue called "petal" and can't wait to get my hands on some more statement making shades.

FACE HILITES: Is it a cheek stain? Is it an eye lid highlighter? Is it for body shimmer? Is it a bronzed booster? Yes, yes, yes, and yes! I love, love, love, the versatility of this light weight, creamy, feminine must-have. I am a huge fan of the shade "pop tart".