MAC Cosmetics: Future Face Collection

M∙A∙C forges ahead with a three-in-one force: Powder, Foundation and Tinted Moisturizer altogether. First, Studio Careblend/Pressed Powder blurs the line between skincare and makeup, with a pressed texture that beautifies as it benefits. Gives a sheer to medium, smooth, even coverage for a flawlessly soft and even tone with caring, comforting properties. Studio Fix Fluid and Studio Moisture Tint SPF 15 shade extensions fill in all the gaps. A broad, all-inclusive shade range means M∙A∙C Artists can cover everybody, one beautiful conquest at a time. Call your clients most in need of convincing, and watch what happens!

Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation ($26.50 U.S. / $32.00 CDN)

New shades added to permanent range: N18, NW18, NW22, NW33, NW44, NW46, NW48, NW58

Studio Moisture Tint SPF 15 ($29.50 U.S. / $38.00 CDN)

Medium Plus Tan beige

Dark Plus Neutral tan beige

Studio Careblend/Pressed ($23.00 U.S. / $27.50 CDN)

Light Soft pale beige

Light Plus Pale golden beige

Medium Soft creamy beige

Medium Plus Tan beige

Medium Dark Caramel beige

Medium Deep Rich golden tan

Dark Deep caramel

Dark Deep Rich golden bronze

Brushes

190 Foundation Brush ($32.00 U.S. / $38.50 CDN)

150 Large Powder Brush ($42.00 U.S. / $50.50 CDN)

Available now! 

MAC Cosmetics and Mickey Contractor Collection

This is a collaboration between MAC and its Director of Makeup Artistry for India, Mickey Contractor.

Lipstick ($14.50 U.S. / $17.50 CDN)
Yash Deep neutral (Matte) (Limited Edition)
Gulabi Bright fuchsia (Amplified) (Limited Edition)
Mehr Mid-tone blue pink (Matte) (Limited Edition)
Mocha Peachy yellow-brown (Satin) (Permanent)

Lipglass ($14.50 U.S. / $17.50 CDN)
Flesh Mid-tone nude brown (Frost) (Limited Edition)
Lust Soft muted pink (Frost) (Permanent)

Eyeshadow ($14.50 U.S. / $17.50 CDN)
Athma (Description unknown) (Limited Edition)
Jaan Light neutral with soft gold pearl (Lustre) (Limited Edition)
Vivah Brown with gold pearl (Lustre) (Limited Edition)
Folie Reddish-plum brown (Satin) (Permanent)
Carbon Matte black (Matte) (Permanent)
Oomph Forest green with soft gold pearl (Veluxe Pearl) (Limited Edition)
Marvel Deep purple with soft pink pearl (Frost) (Limited Edition)
Rani Bright fuchsia with soft pink pearl (Frost) (Limited Edition)
Saffron Deep coral caramel (Satin) (Limited Edition)

Fluidline ($15.00 U.S. / $18.00 CDN)
Siahi Deep turquoise blue (Limited Edition)
Ivy Bright green (Limited Edition)

Blush ($18.50 U.S. / $21.50 CDN)
Gana Bright white gold (Frost) (Limited Edition)
Sur Mid-tone rose brown (Satin) (Limited Edition)

Studio Fix Fluid Foundation ($26.00 U.S. / $30.00 CDN)
NC41, NC43.5, NC44.5 (Limited Edition)

Moisturecover Concealer ($16.50 U.S. / $19.50 CDN)
NC23, NC43, NC44, NC45.5 (Limited Edition)

Moisturecover Double-End Concealer ($21.00 U.S . / $24.50 CDN)
Coral Corrector/Yellow Corrector (Limited Edition)

Collection will be available January 6, 2011

Givency Spring Collection

If the world’s first woman were to be born today in the primeval garden, she would no doubt have a different vision of paradise. Nature would be tamed, its energy restrained, creating an ambiance in which she would more likely cut down the Tree of Knowledge than water it. But springtime always manages to awaken desires and dispel gloomy ideas. The impulse to seek gratification is driven by a sixth sense, making us eager for any and all sorts of sensations. A breath of pure air to be discovered or devised. The Must-Have, Blush Gelée, is a rich elixir of youth, illuminating a self-assured candour with fresh energy. NAÏVEMENT COUTURE (“naively couture”) is an autosuggestion of happiness.

Blush Gelee
Candide Pink

Prisme Yeux Quatour
Candide Garden (No. 78) Earth tones, oranges and browns

Rouge Interdit Shine
Candide Nude (No. 27) Natural

Rouge Interdit
Candide Tangerine (No. 50) Orange

Gloss Interdit
Candide Tangerine (No. 30) Vivid orange

Magic Khol
Coffee (No. 15) Brown

Vernis Please!
Candide Peach (No. 173) Natural

MAC Cosmetics Pro Longwear Collection

Pro Longwear SPF10 Foundation, Concealer, and Lipcreme

With your schedule busier than ever, who has time to reapply their makeup? Introducing a new generation in Longwear technology: Pro Longwear SPF10 Foundation, Concealer and Lipcreme. After hours of overtime, this is the most advanced Longwear M∙A∙C formulations has ever created!

Pro Longwear SPF10 Foundation: This lightweight liquid foundation provides a creamy, buildable comfort, leaving skin smooth and flawless for up to 15 hours.

Pro Longwear Concealer: A blendable, all-over concealer that provides full coverage to create a natural, matte finish lasting up to 15 hours.

Pro Longwear Lipcreme: Full coverage, breathable lip colour that creates a comfortable cushion and subtle shine while staying true up to 12 hours.

The new M∙A∙C Pro Longwear products are available in North America beginning September 16, 2010 and will become part of our permanent selection.

Lipcreme - with shades like “Made to Last,” “Till Tomorrow!” and “Goes & Goes” you get the idea – and the full effect – instantly. Introducing a new generation in longwear technology. Hours later, lips look just the way you left them in the mirror that morning – luscious, lustrous and fresh, in frost or cream texture, with flexible film-former to pvide transfer or resistance for extended-play passion!

after hours of overtime, this is the most advanced longwear formula ever created – now eternally yours!

Pro Longwear Lipcreme

Made To Last Deep plumy brown (Frost)

Till Tomorrow Greyed mauvy brown (Cream)

Sweet Ever After Copper (Frost)

Faithfully Yours Blackened dirty purple (Cream)

Goes and Goes Blue violet (Cream)

Love Forever! Bright blue pink (Cream)

Perpetual Flame Pink cranberry (Cream)

Unlimited Muted dirty rose (Cream)

Overtime Light baby pink (Cream)

Extended Play Blackened brick red (Cream)

Good To Go Loudmouth orange (Cream)

Prolong True red (Cream)

Suggested Retail Price $16.00 U.S./$19.00 CDN

In the world of Pro Longwear, Foundation and Concealer carry the show, with creamy, medium buildable coverage right through to a flawless, natural finish. with medical-grade patch polymers, these formulas get you fifteen+ hours of high performance for epic transfer resistance, concealing flaws and correcting/diminishing under eye circles, spots and discolourations. Marathon makeup to go, made from micronized pigments to promote the smoothest application and colour purity. Matte blendability for perfect comfort.

Pro Longwear SPF 10 Foundation

NC15, NC20, NC25, NC30, NC35, NC40, NC42, NC45, NC50,

NW20, NW25, NW30, NW35, NW40, NW45, NW50

Suggested Retail Price $29.50 U.S./$35.50 CDN

Pro Longwear Concealer

NC15, NC20, NC30, NC35, NC42, NC45, NC50, NW15, NW20,

NW25, NW30, NW35, NW40, NW45, NW50

Suggested Retail Price $16.50 U.S./$20.00 CDN

190 Foundation Brush A professional-class foundation

brush designed to provide a smooth, even finish.

Suggested Retail Price $32.00 U.S./$38.50 CDN

195 Concealer Brush A flexible synthetic fibre flat brush

with slight pointed tip for precision application and

blending of all concealer formulas and other

emollient products.

Suggested Retail Price $22.00 U.S./$26.50 CDN

 

Burberry Cosmetics Collection Launch

Sheer Eye Shadow ($29.00)
Burberry Sheer Eye Shadow comes in twenty beautiful shades from iconic trench to smokey metal. The shadows can be blended to create an infinity of eye enhancing colours. The innovative formula uses silicones for smooth and flawless application and contains micronised satin smooth pigments to ensure long-lasting colour fidelity. The cooler shades catch the light enhancing the natural radiance of the eyes and the dark shades hollow, to give depth.

Available in: White, Porcelain, Golden Ochre, Chestnut, Almond, Taupe Brown, Khaki, Rosewood, Antique Rose, Tea Rose, Rose, Lavender Blue, Lavender, Slate Blue, Pearl Blue, Grey, Black, Plum, Midnight Blue
Effortless Mascara ($28.00)
This versatile mascara provides effortless volume and beautiful coverage for all looks from the most natural to the most sophisticated. Burberry Volumising Lash Enhancer contains marine plant glycogen that accelerates fibre growth and strengthens the lashes, whilst providing effortless definition. A protective film forms on the surface of the lash and shields against humidity, rain and heat.

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Eye Definer ($27.00)
Burberry have created five Eye Shaping Pencils that work with your natural eye colour to enhance and intensify. Formulated using natural conditioning waxes and emollient oils, Burberry Eye Definer glides on effortlessly to highlight the eye colour and shape. Water resistant and long-wearing.

Available in: Black, Brown, Ash Brown, Midnight Blue, Plum
See lip, cheek, and face products! Lip Cover ($30.00)
Burberry Soft Satin Lipsticks add a touch of luminosity and radiance. The lightweight combination of nourishing oils and gel dispersed pigment ensures intense moisture and long lasting colour fidelity. Burberry Soft Satin Lipstick contains anti-aging ceramides for fuller lip definition. For a understated but striking look apply like a normal lipstick. For a more effortless natural beauty, apply to the finger and press into the lips.

Available in: Nude Beige, Cameo, Cameo Pink, Rosewood, Heather Pink, Nutmeg, Tea Rose, Blush, Rose, Antique Rose, Sepia, Heather, Purple, Plum, Claret, Union Red, Ruby Red, Brick Red, Hibiscus, Burgundy
Lip Glow ($27.00)
This light reflecting Natural Lip Gloss adds a hint of colour for a fresh and moisturised glow that enhances the lips natural radiance. The formula uses nourishing oils and ceramides that leave the lips hydrated, supple and naturally plumped. Apply with the applicator directly to the lips, or on top of a Burberry Soft Satin Lipstick.

Available in: Rosewood, Heather, Sepia, Blush, Tea Rose, Cameo Pink, Cameo, Nude Beige, Nutmeg, Rose, Mocha
Lip Definer ($27.00)
Burberry soft and smooth Lip Shaping Pencil adds natural definition to the lips, enhancing the shape and colour. Formulated using natural nourishing oils and amino acid derivatives, the pencil adds firmness to the lip contour and smoothes fine lines. Natural colours compliment the Soft Satin Lipstick range for an even, immaculate finish. Outline the lips before lipstick application to for a precise lip line. Part of the Burberry Lips collection.

Available in: Nude Beige, Rose, Sepia, Bright Plum, Brick Red, Nutmeg
Light Glow ($42.00)
An airy lightweight blush that gives the skin a bright fresh glow. Burberry Natural Blush contains silicones for effortless and even application and wild rose extract for moisturising benefits. The complexion glows with natural looking radiance. Apply to the hollow of the cheeks to slim the face or apply to the cheek bone to highlight. Trademark Burberry Check case. Part of the Burberry Glow collection.

Available in: Blossom, Cameo, Peony, Rose, Russet
Warm Glow ($48.00)
Burberry Natural Bronzer warms the complexion to give a glowing sun-touched look. The lightweight formula leaves the skin feeling supple and smooth and looking naturally bronzed. Micronised pigments reproduce the skin’s natural colour producing a flawless and perfectly blended finish. Apply with the Burberry Beauty Brush in a circular motion from the check to the hairline. Lightly dust across the rest of the face for a sun kissed look.

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Beauty Brush ($52.00)
A Beauty Brush made from natural hair for extreme softness and precise application. This brush gives flawless coverage and can be used with all Burberry Glow products.



Sheer Foundation ($52.00)
Burberry Luminous Fluid Foundation gives the skin a natural fresh looking radiance. The lightweight formula allows optimum light diffiusion achieving a look of natural luminosity. The fluid foundation hydrates the skin whilst providing long lasting coverage.

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Sheer Foundation ($55.00)
Burberry Luminous Compact Foundation gives the skin a flawless, natural glow. The lightweight formula blends effortlessly and contains orange derivatives to refine the grain of the skin, leaving it looking fresh and feeling smooth and supple. The innovative formula helps to minimise shine resulting in a pure matte complexion. For a sheer, natural look apply with the sponge and for maximum coverage and a velvet finish, apply with a damp sponge.

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Sheer Powder ($45.00)
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Addicted to Dior Summer Collection

Here is a small collection from Dior for summer 2010. This will be available in May.

Addicted to Dior
Addicted to Coral (001)
Addicted to Pink (002)

5-Couleur Eyeshadow
Ready-to-Glow (649)
Crush Glow (659)

1 Couleur Eyeshadow
Golden Spotlight (616)

Dior Addict High Shine
Rose Trendsetter (574)

Dior Addict Crystal Gloss
Crystal Gloss (001)

Dior Nude Glow
001

MAC Cosmetics Pret-a-Papier Collection

Craft Paper Couture – an inspired idea cut like a pattern and whipped up into a frisky little “funny face” frock. Then, strip it back to its essence for Summer 2010 for a Pret-a-Papier colour collection. It was a Project Runway challenge of sorts, with paper as the source, the instigator of ideas, the beginning of something simply, basically beautiful. Lipstick, LipGlass, Eye Shadow, Paint Pot, Chromografic Pencil, Studio Fix Lash, Impeccable Brow Pencil, Sheertone and Mineralize Blushes, and Nail Lacquer in a seamless spectrum of parchment-to-vellum beiges, with an occasional, clever colour spill, coral among the most au courant.”


Chromagraphic Pencil
NC15/NW20
NW25/NC30

Impeccable Brow Pencil
Dirty Blonde Blackened dark neutral-brown
Taupe Mid-tone dirty taupe

Studio Fix Lash
Black Fix Black

Blush
Instant Chic Mid-tone muted coral (Sheertone)
Garb Light golden suntan (Sheertone)

Mineralize Blush
Light Over Dark Light yellow brown / dark peach (Frost)

Paint Pot
Coral Crepe Soft coral
Groundwork Mid-tone neutral taupe

Lipstick
Archetype Sheer light gold (Lustre)
Dressmaker, Dressmaker Creamy light peach coral (Lustre)
Made to Order Creamy mid-tone dirty coral (Lustre)
Kraft Creamy mid-tone warm brown (Amplified)

Lipglass
C-Thru Peachy beige with shimmer
Fold and Tuck Mid-tone bright coral with soft pearl
Pret-a-Papier Dark reddened bronze with pearl

Eyeshadow
Tissue Weight Frosted pale peach (Frost)
Bamboo Light beige with peach (Matte)
Cut to Fit Frosted red bronze (Frost)
Gazette Grey Dark green-grey with gold pearl (Velvet)
Memorabilia Dirty purple (Matte)

Nail Lacquer
Brown Bag Mid-tone warm dirty beige
Originality Sparkly copper bronze

How much is your face worth?

A fellow beauty blogger and addict did this and I thought it was very interesting, so I thought I would try it and share.

This is my routine, not on a daily basis, but on days where I have the energy/care.
I usually only wear a few things when I am going to work, but on the weekends I go all out and use everything listed.

Face
Nivea Moisterizer $9.99
Make Up Forever HD Primer $37.00
Make Up Forever Concealer $36.00
MAC Studio Fix Foundation $35.50
MAC Prep + Prime Finishing Power $25.00
Urban Decay Eyeshadow Potion $22.00
YSL Touché Éclat $50.00 – for touch up threw out the day/evening

Cheeks
NARS Blush $30.00
NARS Bronzer $38.00
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish $32.50

Eyes
MAC Eyeshadow $17.50 x 2 colours $35.00
Cover Girl Lash Blast Mascara $9.99
Talika Eyelash lipocils $40.00

Lips
Rosebud Lip Salve $7.00
MAC Lip Gloss $16.50
MAC Lip Stick $16.50
Dior Lip liner $26.00

Grand total without tax…
With lip gloss $424.48
With lipstick and liner $450.48

On a day where I am just going into work my grand total without tax is $184.98. There is a huge difference between the days/nights where I get all dolled up and days that I do not. What can I do? I just love make up!

How much is your face worth?

Beauty 101 - Foundation

Picking the right foundation is one of the most important things when it comes to beauty. It can also be very difficult since there are so many out there. Here is a breakdown of the all the different types...

Tinted Moisturizers: Sheer, minimal coverage. Great option for warmer weather.

Mineral Foundations: Medium to full coverage. Work great on sensitive skin - pigment is derived from the minerals rather than synthetic ingredients.

Oil-free and matte liquid foundations: Medium to full coverage. Work best on oily skin, but all skin types can use them for a matte finish.

Standard liquid foundations: Water is the first ingredient. Work best on normal to dry skin.

Powder- based foundations: Good for normal to oily skin because of their light texture.

Cream-to-powder foundations: A cross between a pressed powder and liquid foundation. Leave a matte, powdery finish.

High- definition foundations: Designed with high-definition lenses in mind. Reflect light instead of absorbing it, blurring fine lines and imperfections.

Airbrush foundations: Applied with a fine spray. With practice, they won't streak or cake; they leave a light, even coverage for a natural finish.

I hope this helps!

xo

YSL Holiday Look 2009

This collection is a tribute to ultimate sophistication, featuring sensual textures and beautiful effects. To get the look, pick up these fabulous products…

Face:· New Teint Resist Long Wear Transfer Resistant Foundation
Touche Éclat Radiant Touch #1 Luminous Radiance
Limited Edition Mini Touche Blush #11 Sparkling Beige

Eyes:· Dessin du Regard Haute Tenue Eye Pencil #1 Intense Black
Ombres Duolumières Eyeshadow Duo #1 Heavenly Beige / Astral Brown
Volume Effet Faux Cils Luxurious Mascara #1 High Density Black

Lips:· New Fard à Lèvres Rouge Pur Lipstick #150 Sublime Red

xo

MAC Cosmetics: MAC in HD

Cameras everywhere, media madness, instant images flashed around the world in seconds...You ARE being photographed! Better be optimum-optic, high frequency fabulous, these are modern times! The In High Def collection is makeup designed for the new-technology demands of the professional world. The sharp tone, colour and picture clarity of Hi-def TV. For girls and boys who want to look god no matter who's looking. Face and Body Foundation formulated for flawless replication; at last, you can achieve the perfection expected on screen at all times. A complementary collection of Lipstick, Lipglass, and Mineralize Skinfinish/Natural applied with the 187 Du Fibre and 188 Small Du Fibre Face Brushes fool the eye, and the camera. The very best in the new look of Hi-Def, made easy.

Lipsticks
· Close to Real - Light, neutral peach pink (Lustre)
· High Def - Mid-tone neutral coral (Amplified Cream)
· Sharp Focus - Deep brown plum (Lustre)
· Resolutly Red - Deepened claret (Lustre)

Face: Face & Body Foundation

A water-based, water-resistant foundation that provides long-lasting, natural coverage for face and/or body. Ideal for all skin types. Face and Body Foundation provides sheer, natural looking coverage in an easy to blend, water-resistant formula. The long-lasting formula is available in a wide range of colours and contains several emollients to help moisturize and condition the skin. It delivers professional looking results that meet the exacting standards of beauty photography and is ideal for perfecting the face and body.
· N1 - Soft alabaster
· N2 - Porcelain beige
· N3 - Creamy natural beige
· N5 - Caramel beige
· N7 - Warm bronze
· N9 - Deep warm bronze
· C1 - Soft ivory
· C2 - Golden creamy beige
· C3 - Golden sandy beige
· C4 - Golden natural beige
· C5 - Pale golden honey
· C6 - Rich golden honey
· C7 - Warm caramel

Mineralize SPF15 Foundation - Loose

A lightweight loose powder mineral foundation that provides the skin with a smooth, radiant, natural finish. Brushes on the skin for medium-buildable coverage. Special mineral complex helps keep skin healthy and nourished while the blend of moisturizers and conditioners in the formula help create a smooth, flawless application. Provides everyday SPF 15 sun protection.
· Light - Soft pale beige
· Light Medium - Pale golden beige
· Medium - Soft creamy beige
· Medium Plus - Tan beige
· Medium Dark - Caramel beige
· Medium Deep - Rich golden tan
· Dark - Deep caramel
· Deep Dark - Rich golden bronze

Tools

#187 Duo Fibre Brush

A large full circular brush used for lightweight application and blending of face powder or pigments. Use to create soft layers or add textures. Made from a soft blend of goat and synthetic fibres.

#188 Brush

A flat-topped, full circular brush used for lightweight application and blending of any formula colour – fluid, cream, powder or pigment. Ideal for creating soft layers or adding textures. Made from a soft blend of goat and synthetic fibres.

This collection is available for a limited time September 10, 2009!

xo

Professional Devices @ Home: Silk'n and Temptu

These two products really caught my eye. They can be used in the comfort of your own home and depending on how well they work, they can save you loads of money and give you a flawless face. The first is Silk'n...here are the details...

Silk'n SensEpil™ is an over-the-counter innovation that delivers the clinically proven effectiveness of the well-established, market-leading Silk'n™ sold by physicians. This breakthrough product harnesses the power of proprietary Home Pulsed Light™ (HPL™) technology to create a cutting-edge, safe, user-friendly hair-eliminating solution. Look no further if you want a quick, gentle, safe, and affordable way to diminish unwanted body hair. This must-have device and replacement cartridges provide a lifetime of personal treatments at a fraction of the cost of physician office visits.

The next item is Temptu. I really, really want to try this! Here are the details for Temptu...

Welcome to the next generation of makeup. Professional makeup artists have always turned to TEMPTU for unparalleled airbrush technology and flawless, superior-quality results. Finally in the comfort of your own home, you can easily achieve long-lasting pro results every day. The innovative TEMPTU® AIRbrush Makeup System's sleek, compact design delivers power and control, giving you steady, precise application that's completely adjustable and results that are truly flawless. The user-friendly instruction guide and how-to DVD will steer you in enhancing your complexion to its true flawless potential.

You can also pick up pods that contain highlighter and blush! Love it!!

xo

MAC Cosmetics: Upstarts

These packs are so much fun! MAC Cosmetics has created 3 fabulous Upstarts kits. Here are the details...

Upstarts: Lined and Lashed

This kit includes Zoomlash, Prep + Prime Lash, and promo sizes of Pro Eye Makeup Remover and Nightsky Softsparkle Pencil in a clear make up bag.

Upstarts: Well Prepared

Includes regular sizes of Prep + Prime Skin, and Prep + Prime Translucent Powder, and promotional sizes of Cleanse Off Oil and Fix + in a clear make up bag.

Upstarts: Flawless

Includes two regular-sized Mineralize face products, Mineralize SatinFinish SPF 15 Foundation in your choice of shade, and Mineralize SkinFinish in Soft & Gentle (my fave!), and two complementary M∙A∙C skincare products, Cleanse Off Oil Tranquil, and Charged Water in Revitalizing Energy, each in promotional sizes.

xo

MAC Cosmetics: Baby Bloom

For those of you ladies who like to opt for natural looks and take excellent care of your skin - this is the collection for you! Here are the details for MAC Cosmetics Baby Bloom collection...

Studio Moisture Tint SPF15
Light - Soft pale beige
Medium - Warm beige
Medium Dark - Caramel beige
Dark - Deep caramel
Deep - Dark Rich golden bronze

Suntints SPF20 Liquid Lip Balm

Just A Smidge - Soft, pastel yellow with multi-coloured pearl
Lilt of Lily - Soft, creamy pale pink
Pink Tinge - Bright clean yellow-pink with gold pearl
Full of Grace - Soft, sheer rose
Moist Plum - Light lilac with very fine pearl

That is the entire collection and it is available online now!

PS. The Studio Moisture Tints are here to stay!!

xo

Illamasqua: Make Up for Your Alter Ego

Introducing a new line of make up exclusive to Sephora - Illamasque. Here is a blurb from Sephora about the brand...

Known for their intense colors and dramatic makeup, Illamasqua is your go-to brand for nighttime makeup—whether it's an evening out at the opera or the dance club. Conceived amidst the dark drama of Berlin in the 20s, Illamasqua was developed by professional makeup artists and launched in 2008 in the U.K. Embraced by celebs and alternative cultures alike, their colors allow you to express your most daring, boldest, and most intense sides with professional nighttime makeup that's richly pigmented and long lasting. Are you ready to release your night-vixen alter ego?

Check out Sephora.com to see their bold and beautiful products!

xo

Perfekt Beauty Perfection Gel

I got a lot of wonderful presents for my birthday this year. One of my gifts included Perfekt Beauty’s Skin Perfection Gel to Go. My friend Sarah has been obsessing about this product for so long and wanted to me to try it. The texture of this product is amazing. It glides on effortlessly and it feels incredible. It is kind of like a low coverage concealer and foundation in one. It improves skin tone, reduces redness and helps minimize the appearance of large pores. It also contains antioxidants such as alpha lipoic acid and vitamins A & E to help protect your skin. I found it to be really moisturizing and I have extremely dry skin. It did give my skin a nice glow but because it does not cover it up as well as concealers and foundations you may have to go over it to gain a completely flawless look. This product is really great for summer time when you don’t want to have a ton of make up on. It is also sweat-resistant and water-resistant which is a huge plus. Perfekt Beauty’s Skin Perfection Gel is a bit on the pricy side so if you are unsure, try purchasing the smaller size to see if it is the right product for you. I love it so much just because of the texture and how soft it makes my skin feel, I may have to purchase the large size…

xo

Estee Lauder Nutritious Mineral Make Up

Estee Lauder has perfected mineral make up! How can you not love it?! It looks so natural, goes on beautifully and is great for your skin - total win win situation! Best part is that you can get it in powder and liquid form. Check out their website for more details!

Joe Fresh Beauty

I am completely blown away. I just found out about Joe Fresh's new beauty line. I never expected this. Just like their clothing, every single one of their beauty items is so inexpensive. Budget beauties locate your closest Loblaws retailer and go wild. I have never seen such amazing prices! Most expensive item is $14! Yup, that's right, $14!! I have yet to check out this goldmine, but the first chance I get I will be visit my nearest Loblaws to inspect. I hope they do not disappointed. Here are a range of their products and their prices....

Cream Lipstick - $6

Matte Lipstick - $6

Lip Gloss - $6

Eyeshadow - $4

Brow Powder - $6

Eyeshadow Trio - $6

Mascara - $6

Liquid Eye Liner - $6

Cheek Tint - $4

Bronzer - $8

Pressed Powder - $6

Blush - $6

Duo Concealer - $8

Cream Foundation - $8

Assorted Brushes - $8 to $14

Talk about recession approved beauty!

Estee Lauder Vivid Garden Spring 2009

Hi ladies! Today I am going to show some love to Estee Lauder. Estee Lauder has released a really lovely spring line called Vivid Garden. Here is what the collection includes:

Face

Double Wear Stay-In-Place Make Up SPF 10

Vivid Garden Illuminating Powder (Limited edition)

Eyes

Estee Lauder Signature Eyeshadow Quad with Golden Blossoms in Jasmine Garden (Limited edition and so so pretty!

TurboLash All Effects Motion Mascara (available in their regular line as their first vibrating mascara)

Duo Tone Eye Pencil in Onyx Pearl (Limited edition)

Lips

Pure Colour Crystal Lipstick in Sweet Lychee (Limited edition)

Pure Colour Illuminating Gloss in Lotus Blossom (Limited edition)

Nails

Pure Colour Nail Lacquer in Lotus Blossom

Phillip Lim Spring 2009 at New York Fashion Week

Want to look model hot? Follow these simple steps that I found on the NARS website and you could achieve the look of the models that strutted down the runway at Phillip Lim's show at New York Fashion Week.

Face:
Apply NARS Concealer as needed, to cover any imperfections
Apply NARS Firming Foundation only if needed, to keep a clear base
Use NARS Multiple Bronzer in Cap Vert over entire face to tan
Apply NARS Multiple in Orgasm over cheeks, forehead, nose, and chin
Layer NARS Blush in Zen to create a dusty look
Finish with a minimal amount of NARS Loose Powder to set the base
Eyes:
Apply NARS Multiple in South Beach to entire lid, blending up to brow, and directly below lower lash line
Apply a generous amount of NARS Eyeliner Pencil in Kitty around entire eye, on inner rim, and in between lashes, blending into South Beach with finger
Layer NARS Eyeliner Pencil in Black Moon
Apply two more alternating layers of Kitty and Black Moon, blending colors into lashes
Use NARS Single Eyeshadow in Grenadines on entire lid, blending up to brows, and beneath lower lash line, smudging with finger
Curl lashes with NARS Eyelash Curler
Apply several coats of NARS Mascara in Black Orchid to top and bottom lashes
Brush brows up and fill in with NARS Eyebrow Pencils, if needed
Lips:
Apply NARS Lipstick in Shrinagar to entire lip with finger