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2007-11-24T23:10:00.000-08:00

Author Robbi Gunter at MakeupJournal.com
gave us a great shout out and shared some of my favorite winter time tips!

A BEAUTIFUL BEAUTY JUNKIE
Celebrity Makeup Artist Shalini Vadhera is a first-generation Indian-American. She is A self-professed beauty junkie and a celebrity makeup artist by trade. Shalini decided once that she wanted to bring her pearls of beauty wisdom and discoveries of exotic ingredients to women everywhere. As a result, she developed her line of beauty products - Global Goddess Beauty.

Here are a few of Shalini’s ideas for updating your look:

Toss any makeup or skincare that has changed color, consistency or smells funny. Replace your mascara if you’ve had it longer than three months.

If you haven’t already, switch to a winter foundation. One that is more moisturizing and lighter in color.

Use bronzers sparingly and opt for a pale pink shimmer on the temples, nose and browbone for a more natural glow. Try new colors! Add cream shadows to your makeup routine.

Get out of sheer lipcolors and try some rich creamy colors. Or better yet, mix a darker color with a soft gloss for a softer look.

The key to successfully wearing red lipstick is to make your lips be the feature you want to pop. Red lips pair nicely with a soft bronzer on your cheeks instead of blush. Too much of everything will make you look like a tart!

I Want to be a Global Goddess on Facebook

2007-11-19T07:29:00.000-08:00

GG's! Join us on Facebook in the "I Want To Be A Global Goddess" group to share some of your favorite beauty secrets! We would love to hear from you and know what makes you feel oh-so-glamorous! You'll get a chance to meet other Goddesses on the same quest to look and feel absolutely fabulous! We want beauty secrets!!!

See you there!
Shalini xo

Mr Big's Secret Gift To Carrie a la Global Goddess

2007-11-18T15:16:00.000-08:00

Ladies - If you're as much of a fan of Sex and the City as I am, then you will love what my dear friend Chris Noth did. In October, we put together a beautiful box full of all our favorite Global Goddess products... (you know them... The South Pacific Shimmer, Exotic Eyes Blackest Mascara, Sizzling Serengeti Tribal Quad Shadows in Arusha, Sandstorm Lip Veil, and our cult product, the Upgrade Complexion Face Primer) and wrapped them up oh so pretty with a specially signed copy of Passport To Beauty. As a surprise to Sarah Jessica Parker, Chris presented her the box on the set of their movie as a "secret" gift. Word has it she flipped. And is loving being a Global Goddess!

The Goddesses Asked...And We Shall Deliver

2007-09-02T18:22:00.000-07:00

I hate to say it but our cult item, Coconut Amla Hair Oil, the Indian beauty secret of traffic stopping shiny hair, has officially hit backorder status! We know it's your favorite as it ours too and we're mixing and blending as fast as we can!

In the meantime, you might be able to find a few at our retail partners: Sephora, Nordstrom, or Victorias Secret.

Otherwise, email us to place your name on the Shine List to be notified first when it's back in stock!

In the meantime, don't forget your lashes and brows! They need a little TLC too! Try the Coconut Amla Lash and Brow Conditioner to start batting lush lashes around town!

Get Cleopatra's Eyes a la Sheknows.com

2007-09-02T17:33:00.000-07:00

It always thrills me to launch a new product and get rave reviews. Our Cairo Eyes Liquid Kohl Liners took over a year to develop and lot's of research to find the perfect blend of good-for-your-skin ingredients and high pigment colors that wouldn't smudge. Here is Sheknows.com's guest author Aly's review of our latest and greatest!

This article comes to us from our guest author, Aly, of the fabulous A Little Alytude blog here at SheKnows.com!

I have a bit of a beauty ritual.

When embarking on a night out, I will always first beeline after work to the nearest Sephora. Where else can you dust on some pretty (and spritz on some sexy) yet spend nary a dollar?

Every so often, in between the lash lengthening and cheek bronzing, I’ll come across a new product I have never heard of that I know will be a permanent member of my beauty routine. The most recent such occurrence was with Global Goddess Beauty’s Liquid Kohl Eyeliners.

Inspired by the timeless gazes of the goddesses and royalty of Egypt, the Cairo Eyes Liquid kohl liners are infused with nourishing Baobab Oil and healing Moringa Oil — the documented beauty secrets of Cleopatra.

Moringa Oil is a favorite in holistic medicine and has excellent oxidative stability, which is probably why the Egyptians placed vases of Moringa Oil in their tombs — it is also light and spreads easily on the skin, making it a bold and dramatic choice in a liner. The colors are intense, and true to the classical figure each is titled in tribute to. I chose Nefertiti — whose name literally meant “the beauty has come” — and the color itself is a soft golden plum whose hue made warmth and glow burst out from my pale, tired skin.

The ancient people of Egypt had a few timeless tricks up their sleeve… as does Global Goddess. The liner that glided on smoothly and sexily stayed put (and unsmudged) the whole night through. That is worth deity status in my book.

NORDSTROM ANNIVERSARY GIFT WITH PURCHASE EXCLUSIVE!!

2007-07-22T12:08:00.000-07:00

It's one of my favorite times of the year. I'm a sucker for retail therapy and no better place than the Nordstrom Anniversay Sale to shop, shop, shop my woes away! Since this is our first Anniversary with Nordstrom, we have a special gift for you!
Here's the scoop:
With your $50 Global Goddess purchase, receive a signed copy of ‘Passport to Beauty.’ A $15 value. Online and in store. Offer ends August 5, 2007, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific or while supply lasts. One per person. Gift will be added automatically in Checkout and can only be shipped to the same destination as your order.

If you're looking for the perfect new item to add to your Fall makeup bag, let the eyes scream drama with our Boho Exotic Eyes Kit and course our coveted Exotic Eyes Blackest Mascara.

See you at the Sale!!

xoxo,

Shalini

Mixing, Judging, And More!

2007-07-03T11:55:00.000-07:00

Hi Goddesses! Happy 4th of July!
So sorry I've been away for a while. It's been a crazy few weeks with developing fabulous new products, traveling, filming TV segments, and judging some great contests, which I'll share with you in upcoming blogs. Speaking of new products - you are going to love our new Holiday shimmer powder I've been developing! I found these great beauty secrets from Eastern Europe. Frosty Peppermint and Soothing Chamomile and lot's of shimmering glitter! This product should be available this Fall and you'll be the first to know when it's out. I've also been getting a ton of beauty questions from you. I'll be answering a lot of your beauty challenges in upcoming blogs. As always, thanks for being a Global Goddess - it's Destination Glamour!
xoxo,
Shalini

Get Kooky with Kukui Nut Oil - My Hawaiian Beauty Secret

2007-05-30T18:13:00.000-07:00

Aloha from the Big Island of Hawaii! I've been enjoying some much needed r&r and my hunt for more beauty secrets in this tropical paradise. This secret is one I found out of desperation. Before leaving NYC I had the most aggressive manicurist leaving my cuticles in dire need of some TLC. By the time I arrived at the Fairmont Orchid I was holding on to my cuticles to stop the pain and the peeling. Not my idea of sexy nails!

The resorts spa was full of great advice and great Hawaiian beauty secrets. Here was my trip and cuticle saver!

Kukui oil is a Hawaiian plant high in essential fatty acids that helps promote healthy skin, and is great for strengthening the bond between upper and lower nail plates. So say aloha more flexible nails! Just rub it in once a day and watch your cuticles and nails love you! (I do it every night before bed)

P.S. - Kukui-nut oil also can replenish hair’s luster and elasticity. So don’t be afraid to give yourself a well-deserved scalp massage with this nourishing oil! I kept a bottle right by my lounge chair and rubbed my way to fabulous looking hair and nails.

Makeovers and Martini's....A Girls Best Friend!

2007-05-21T14:37:00.000-07:00

What girl doesn't love a fabulous makeover while sipping an exotic pomegranite martini? My thoughts exactly! And the reason I partnered with New York's hottest new social networking site, Going.com for our Makeovers and Martinis Party at the uber chic Taj. Great world music, our best makeup artists, Koray - the eyeb row guru, Jon Patrick - celebrity hair colorist, a stellar bar, and only the hippest goddesses in Manhattan allowed.
The favorite item of the night? What else? Our new Sizzling Serengeti Tribal Quad in the ever trendy "Mombasa" finished off with a dusting of our Goddess Glow Shimmer. And trust me, our goddesses were glowing! So much so, the boys were lined up outside to get a sneak peek when the clock struck 9! Here are just a few pics of the evening~ Shyema (the gorgeous beauty editor from Marie Claire) some beautiful Global Goddessess and Omari (one of my favorite artists on our team). For more fun pics of the eve, go to Going.com!

Speaking Of Hyper-Pigmentation... And Peach Shadow

2007-05-20T16:07:00.000-07:00

This is one of those things that we wish could magically disappear. I know, because I suffer from it too! A lot of you want to know how to cover it up without looking like you have 5 lbs of makeup on. It's easy! Instead of using a heavy makeup all over your face, use your finger and spot apply the makeup just in the areas you need a little extra help. I use the 2.5 color in the Complexion Perfection and apply a thin layer of the foundation (left side of compact) all over my face. Then I take my ring finger and use the concealer (right side of compact) and spot apply (pat on don't rub) directly on the areas I need more coverage. I then follow with my i-Divine Eyeshadow in Shambala (yes eyeshadow - the peach is such a great color) and sweep it all over my face to counteract any dark areas. So there you go! Say bye bye to nasty spots!

Licorice Anyone?

2007-05-18T14:54:00.000-07:00

I'm not a huge fan of the licorice flavor, but the benefits are another story! A lot of you asked why I put it in our Upgrade Face Primer. When interviewing Russian women for my book, they all told me how they loved to tan. So much so, they were constantly dealing with sunburned skin. Their two secrets? Sour cream all over the body to soothe the burn and licorice. These gals swear by the skin brightening and healing affects of licorice. I was so curious that I asked my chemist about it. She's Romanian and said it's their "secret" too. And one of the best ingredients for soothing redness, brightening tired looking skin, fading discoloration and hyper-pigmentation, and healing any skin problems. What better product to put it in than our primer....where beautiful makeup starts!

Apple Cider Vinegar and Eva Scrivo to the Rescue!

2007-05-17T16:40:00.000-07:00

My visit to the Eva Scrivo Show on Martha Stewart Radio/Sirius Monday evening was chock full of my favorite tips from Passport To Beauty. Eva and I discussed all the great beauty benefits - inside and out - apple cider vinegar brings. Eva known for her famous "Uncut Haircut " and being the guru on hair gave me a great tip on rinsing hair with vinegar for a great shine (the women in Belgium love this tip). I shared my favorite supermodels secret of two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar every morning to rev up metabolism and give you glowing skin.

Here's the recipe for the Apple Cider Vinegar Beauty Elixir:

Glass of warm water
Juice from 1/2 lemon
2 tablespoons of Apple Cider Vinegar
A few drops of Honey

Mix and sip your way to beauty!

The Real Global Goddesses Ask....

2007-05-17T15:55:00.000-07:00

With all my jet set travels, I'm getting to know the flight attendants on American Airlines really well! And these girls are global and goddesses! Using my makeup expertise and love for color, I've been helping some of them pick out the paint for their apartments... and their eyeshadow shades! What else to do on a 5 hour flight?

Here are the rules of shadow~

Green eyes - Plums and Red based browns look best (try the Arusha Tribal Quad or the Kumoan i-Divine)

Blue Eyes - Peach tones, Grays and deep Blues are your shades (Try the Teesta, Batasia or Shambala i-Divine)

Brown eyes - Golds, warm browns and jewel tones make your eyes sparkle (try the Eldoret Tribal Quad or Makabari and Batasia i-Divine).

Global Goddess Gets A Makeover and Lush Lashes!

2007-05-10T12:02:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the new Global Goddess Beauty website! I am thrilled to unveil our new site and our newest products (that haven't even hit our retailers yet)! Our new Coconut Amla Lash and Brow Conditioner has been years in the making. If you love our Coconut Amla Hair Treatment, you will love the lash and brow conditioner even more! The reason? I found this great ingredient called Bioenergizer from France which actually stimulated lash growth! Does it get any better than that? Well Goddesses, it's time to start batting those fabulous lashes around town!