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#23 Kitten Brush – The Ultimate Multitasker

The #23 Kitten Brush is the ultimate multitasker—especially for spring and summer as we introduce more shimmers and stronger shades into our routine. The bristles swoop up just enough powder to achieve a perfectly even and subtle application with the option to build. It’s also entirely foolproof, which is always a big bonus! Here are some of our favorite products to pair with the Kitten Brush.

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All of our blushes pair well with the #23 Kitten Brush, but we particularly love this sweet shade of pink on Felicity Jones, which can be achieved by applying Leigh Luminous Shimmer Blush right onto the apples of the cheeks. The Kitten Brush provides a softness that looks effortless and healthy.

Using the Kitten Brush with Bronzer gives you the control to apply a soft or more defined sun-kissed look as you build. By sweeping Belize Bronzer up the cheekbone to the temples, you can add warmth to the skin just as Gwyneth Paltrow so gracefully achieved at the Michael Kors Golden Heart Gala.

Dolce Luminous Shimmer Powder can be used as a golden highlight along the cheekbones, bridge of the nose, cupids bow, and décolleté. The Kitten Brush helps guide you so that won’t overdo the shimmer but gorgeously glow just as Jessica Alba does here.

For one more day, the #23 Kitten Brush is on sale for $20 (regularly $27) when entering the code ‘MEOWMEOW ’ at checkout. Lucky you!

Staff Picks for Spring

Alima Pure Staff Makeup trends picks for spring

Top row, left to right: Dolce Luminous Shimmer Powder, Sospiro Luminous Shimmer Blush, Leigh Luminous Shimmer Blush. Middle row, left to right: Atlantis Pearluster Eyeshadow, Whisper Luminous Shimmer Powder, Chai Luminous Shimmer Eyeshadow. Bottom row, left to right: Sahara Luminous Shimmer Blush, Brown Sugar Luminous Shimmer Eyeshadow.

When there are more than two partly sunny days in a row, spring is coming to Portland! That doesn’t mean we won’t have more rain and hail showers between now and the real arrival of spring, we’re used to the intermitent quality of spring here in Oregon. But with those first glimpses of blue sky comes the urge to change up the beauty routine. We asked some Alima Pure staff what are their favorite products for springtime? A couple of trends emerged–it seems we are gravitating towards a bronzed eye and a bit more shimmer. But the biggest trend of all, a POP of brighter color somewhere on the face leaves no question, spring is definitely in the air!
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Satin Matte Foundation Troubleshooting Tips

Since our semi-annual Satin Matte Foundation sale is going on now, let’s take a moment to talk about what to do if you think you have your foundation shade, but you’re not quite sure.  Or maybe you have found the shade you love, but you notice that some days, the coverage isn’t what you want.

Alima Pure Satin Matte Mineral Foundation
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Indulge in Love Stories for Valentine’s Day 2013

Immerse yourself in some of history and literature’s greatest love stories this Valentine’s Day with the limited edition eyeshadow collection Love Stories.  This collection features four full-sized eyeshadows in our all new, pink signature Alima Pure cosmetics bag. The collection is available only for a limited time, and for the value price of $36.
Alima Pure Valentine Limited Edition Mineral Eyeshadow Collection Love Stories
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What we’re loving: Skincare treatments, body and more

The final installment in our skincare series is the “everything else” category.  From serums and eye creams to body lotion and assorted products you may have laying around that can be used for skincare, this post will give you a few more of the Alima Pure staff favorites.

Eye Creams

Hannah (normal to sensitive skin; prefers vegan, cruelty free and organic products) uses different eye creams for day and night.  ”For day, I like John Masters Organics Firming Eye Gel.  It works well under makeup.  I also like Suki Eye Repair Balm, but this is a heavier formula that I only use at night or in the winter when I have lots of dryness.  I’ve found it is too heavy to wear under makeup.”
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Searching for gift giving ideas?

Holiday shopping can be a challenge. Everyone dreams of giving a gift that will bring tears of joy to the eyes of the receiver; or at least make their list of favorite gifts. Ideas for such wonderful gifts can be a little tricky to come by, so in the spirit of helpfulness, we assembled a few Alima Pure staffers and asked them some holiday gift questions. Perhaps one of their answers will inspire you to give the best gift ever!

What is on your wish-list this holiday season?

Candice: A watch.
Brian: Tickets to watch the (University of Oregon) Ducks in the Fiesta Bowl, new jeans and a Macy’s Gift Card.
Portia: Presser feet for my refurbished sewing machine. (We’ll bet that’s one that you didn’t think of, savvy reader!)
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“Holiday Kisses” is a perfect gift

Alima Pure Gift Holiday Kisses Limited Edition Organic Nourishing Lipbalm Set
Looking for a thoughtful gift idea that’s under $20? Something more thoughtful than a gift-card and more original than a bottle of wine or a candle? Our Holiday Kisses trio of Organic Nourishing Lipbalm is only $18, and a perfect gift for teachers, hostesses or baby sitters!
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