Valentine’s Day Beauty: MAC Shade of Red for Every Heart Collection

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, MAC has put together the A Shade of Red for Every Heart Collection! Rather than release new collection of products, the brand has created a well-edited collection of red …

Beauty Lust: NARS Pure Radiance Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30

NARS is one of my fave beauty brands, so when I heard that the line was releasing a new tinted moisturizer, my interest was piqued. When I found out that the new NARS Pure Radiance …

MAKE UP FOR EVER Full Cover Concealer Swatches + Pics

I thought I’d share some pics and swatches of one of my fave concealers, MAKE UP FOR EVER Full Cover Concealer, $30. Just as the name says, this is a great full coverage concealer that …

My Total Rockstar Look + Win a Trip to NYC Fashion Week!

You’ve rarely seen Outfit of the Day posts on this blog, as my crappy camera combined with my less than glamorous surroundings, isn’t exactly a recipe for hotness. That is unless you find the backdrop …

Best In Beauty: 2012 Golden Globe Awards

There weren’t many brown bombshells working the red carpet at this year’s Golden Globe Awards (shocker), but the ones who were there certainly represented! Let’s talk beauty and see who turnout out the best look …

Beauty Review: Maybelline Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner

I received a couple of Maybelline Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliners a while back and I can’t believe I haven’t reviewed them  yet! They’ve been out for a while now, but they’re amazing so …

Shhh! Eve Pearl is Having a “Phantom” Promo!

Happy Monday, Bombshells! I’ve got a juicy scoop on one of my favorite beauty brands, Eve Pearl Cosmetics! If you follow my YouTube channel then you’ve seen me rave about Eve Pearl’s products before (seriously, her …

Before You Buy: Quick Swatches of the MAC Me Over Collection

I was near a MAC boutique yesterday, so I decided to pop in and take a few quick swatches for you guys! The jewel colored lipsticks  jumped out at me so I swatched those, as …

New Foundations for Deeper Skin Tones from Chanel and MAC

Beauty brands are gearing up for their new fall product releases and it looks like brown girls are going to have some great new foundation options!

In late September Chanel will be releasing Perfection Lumière Foundation, …

Ask Amber: Clinique Black Honey Dupe + Products for Short Natural Hair

It’s time for another Ask Amber! Today we’ll be dishing about makeup dupes and products for short, natural hair. Let’s get to it!
Q: Do you know of any dupe for Clinique’s Black Honey? I love …

Beauty News: Celeb Stylist Rachel Zoe to Launch New Lipstick Line ‘Exude’

Word on the beauty street is that Rachel Zoe, Hollywood’s most powerful stylist (clients include Joy Bryant, Nicole Richie, Paula Patton and Eva Mendes), is set to launch a new line of lipsticks called Exude …

MAC Bloggers’ Obession Collection: Review + Swatches

I’ve been enjoying my MAC Bloggers’ Obsession Collection items for a couple of weeks and love them! The collection has been sold out since pretty much the first week, but MAC announced this week that …

Summer Beauty: Coral Lips from Three Custom Color

The gloomy weather is (finally) gone, and it looks like warm weather is here to stay! I love to rock a strong red lip, but when summer comes I find myself reaching for other bold …

Beauty Review: black|Up Cosmetics Matifying Base and Sublime Powder

I’ve been anxious to try black|Up cosmetics since I first posted news of the Parisian brand’s return to the U.S. I mean, a high-end collection of cosmetics created for women of color? Sign me up! …

The Perfect Nude Lip: Three Custom Color Nude Attitude

If there is one beauty essential every woman needs, it’s the perfect nude lip color. Because of it’s ability to work equally well with a bold, smokey eye as it does with a natural, “no …

Vintage BBB: Spring Clean Your Beauty Routine + 2011 Updates!

Though Fall is my favorite time of year, Spring comes in at a very close second!  For me, shedding layers of heavy clothing in favor of lightweight blouses and sundresses, is trumped only by the …

Beauty News: Inglot Cosmetics Lauches Online Store!

I’ve got great news for my beauty lovers! Remember Polish cosmetics company Inglot Cosmetics that I raved about a while back? Well, Inglot is now available online in the U.S.! Previously their pigment-packed eyeshadows, nail …

Bombshell Beauty School: How to Wear MAC Viva Glam Lady Gaga 2 Lipstick + Lipglass on Brown Skin

MAC and Lady Gaga are back at it! Every year MAC releases a Viva Glam lip shade(s) to benefit the MAC AIDS Fund, which supports those affected by HIV and AIDS. Last week Lady Gaga …

Beauty Review: Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat

When I saw this new ad with model Jourdan Dunn over on The Fashion Bomb I realized that I’ve been using Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat, $40 for as long as I’ve been writing this …

Amber’s Beauty Essentials: Vol. 1

Hey Bombshells! Anyone who knows me, or has visited my home knows that I have tons of beauty products. Seriously. It’s products for days over here! Some of them I receive from beauty companies, and …

Ask Amber: My Fave Makeup Primers + Makeup For Seasoned Bombshells

Greetings beauty lovers! It’s been a while since I’ve done a beauty Q&A, and I got some great questions from readers recently. So lets jump right in! Our first question comes via Twitter (be sure …

Beauty News: Black Up Cosmetics to Return to U.S.

I have vivid memories of perusing through the vast beauty department at Macy’s Herald Square, back during my college days in New York City. Every brand you could possibly think of was in that glorious …

Word on the Beauty Street: MAC to Release a Nicki Minaj “Pink Friday” Lipstick

Word on the beauty street is that MAC will be releasing a fuschia lipstick to coincide with the release of pink-loving Nicki Minaj’s debut album, “Pink Friday”.
According to the scoop over at The Style and …

New Beauty: Cover Girl Lip Perfection Lipstick

More and more lately, I find myself reaching for lipstick instead of lipgloss. I just feel the creamy, sophistication of a lipstick is so fitting for this time of year. Lucky for me, Cover Girl, …

MAC Cosmetics ‘MAC Me Over’ Contest

Calling all MAC fans! If you’ve ever wanted to be featured in one of their stunning ad campaigns, here’s your chance!
MAC is looking for a real person to be the face of the Fall 2011 …

Brown Bombshell Beauty Guide to Lip Stains

Hey Bombshells!
You’ve probably noticed over the last few months that every brand in the beauty game has released a lip stain in some form or other. And with good reason! Lip stains are a fresh …