Kelly Petrone

Grand Opening: INGLOT Artist Lounge in NYC

December 24, 2012

Tuesday, December 18th, I attended the Grand Opening of the Artist Lounge for Inglot Cosmetics. The studio lounge and flagship store opened up in Chelsea Market on the 5th floor. This is the 4th location to open in NYC, but the company has over 300 retail locations worldwide.

The company is over 25 years old, owned by creator and founder Wojtek Inglot, a Polish chemist. Inglot’s objective with the cosmetics company was to “produce high quality products at fair and reasonable prices”, and I believe he’s done just that.

Lover of all cosmetics and beauty products, when I entered this event I was so excited, because I’ve never used Inglot cosmetics before. Walking through the studio, I was in awe at all the colors around me. I would say the colors are comparable to MAC, vibrant and highly pigmented. The studio is 6,000 square ft, brightly lit and beautiful.

During the event, Inglot professional make up artists were giving makeovers, so I had to take advantage! I am wearing colors from the “Freedom System”, eyeshadows in #349 and #376 and lipstick in #22. I purchased the lipstick online to wear for New Years Eve, I hope it comes in time!

Have you tried Inglot cosmetics?

Review: EyeMajic Instant Eyeshadow

November 13, 2012

I recently attended a Consumer Product event where I discovered a product by Majic Beauty, instant eyeshadow! The shadows come in a variety of colors, but today I tested out shade #22, a champagney/bronze color since that is my go-to color for my eyes and skin tone. Some colors are fun for a night out, while others are more neutral for an everyday look.

Each box contains 2 pairs of single use applicators, the box is thin and sleek, perfect for travel and can be thrown away after use. The applicator pads are soft and gentle; this is the easiest product to use and came out flawless.

Start by holding the pad on eyelid for a few seconds, then sweep the pad outward and slightly upward to apply color. The box says to use the reverse clean side of the pad to “clean up” any access shadow or to blend colors, but I didn’t even need to!

I applied NARS eyeshadow primer first, then the shadow, finishing off with some mascara (Lancome Hypnose Doll Lashes, for those of you wondering!) to complete the look. The shadow stayed on for the remainder of the day and didn’t crease or come off at all.

Some perks:

-Simple to use

-Saves time

-Saves money

-Saves room

I loved the finished look I got from EyeMajic, and will definitely be using it again! I liked how it’s an easy to use product, with no mess, no eyeshadow brushes or tools needed!

Would you be interested in using an instant eyeshadow like EyeMajic?

Cold sore season is coming… are you ready?

October 2, 2012

This morning, other bloggers and myself met for breakfast at the Trump Soho in New York City to hear about a new product launched from Abreva. The Abreva^®Conceal™ is the brands first introduction to beauty, and fits all needs of the consumer. This product is being introduced throughout drugstores at the perfect time… because cold sore season is upon us, ladies.

Where do they come from? This morning we learned that cold sores are triggered from things such as stress, cold weather, dry air, winter wind, and the common cold. A cold sore is an ugly surprise, an unattractive burden that makes us women feel like we want to hibernate from dates, social gatherings and events. When we pile make up on top of the cold sore, like concealers or foundations, it seems to make the area even worse!

Abreva^®Conceal™ is a new, FDA approved, thin, transparent, non-medicated patch that conceals and protects the cold sore on your skin. The patch provides a sheer, flawless surface that hides the ugly sore and keeps all contaminants out.

Author of 3 Best-selling books and make up artist from TLC’s “What Not to Wear”, Carmindy Bowyer, educated us on the new product and how you can actually apply make up over the patch, concealing the sore with a perfect finish.

“To me, a cold sore is a total confidence crusher!”, says Carmindy. She explained how using make up to cover the sores wind up looking cakey, discolored, and nothing stays put. Using Abreva Conceal, the cold sore will not get infected and your make up brushes will not be contaminated. According to the make up guru, “The Abreva Conceal patch is the best quick fix idea out there.” Carmindy demonstrated how to apply the patch, while adding a touch of foundation to a sponge and watching it disappear on the skin. Then, she even added lip gloss on top and the cold sore was gone.

And the best of all? Carmindy says the Abreva Patch will work on a nasty cut, a bug bite, even a pimple!

Will you be trying the Abreva Conceal?

Get your tan on with B.Bronz for Fashion’s Night Out!

September 6, 2012

Today I joined B.Bronz at Spa Merge for my very first spray tan to kick off Fashion Week! Kelly Richardson, celebrity and international spray tanner, educated me on the benefits of getting a spray tan.

A B.Bronz spray tan consists of a formula that is Paraben free, plant based, no artificial coloring, and has eco-certified organic ingredients. According to Kelly, tanning guru, “a spray tan is a quick flawless service.” The ingredients found in a spray tan include lime, lemon, orange, and a blend of essential oils.

The application was quick and even, and best of all the tan looks natural. There was no mess, no residue, no blotchiness. A spray tan is a perfect way to prolong that sweet summer tan, or even to have a golden glow during the cold winter months. I am happy with the result of my first spray tan experience and highly recommend B.Bronz!

Kelly and the B.Bronz team will be at Spa Merge (located in the Hilton GVC-Manhattan) to celebrate Fashion’s Night Out from 6pm-10pm. There will be complimentary spray tans for all customers to kick off Fashion Week!