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Elizabeth Arden's NEW Limited Edition Anniversary Lipstick: Red Door Red!

2010-03-16T10:14:42Z

To commemorate 100 years of beauty innovation, Elizabeth Arden is celebrating with the launch of the NEW Limited Edition Anniversary Lipstick. This limited lipstick is a universally flattering, sheer color with the Red Door Red hue stylishly representing strength and femininity.

In honor of Miss Arden’s belief in the importance of total beauty, Elizabeth Arden is proud to donate all of the proceeds from the lipstick to Look Good … Feel Better ^®. This organization helps to improve the self-image, appearance and quality of life for people undergoing cancer treatments by teaching beauty techniques, which help them to cope with the beauty-related consequences of cancer and boost their self-confidence.

The lipstick is housed in a beautiful, luxurious gold case, very reminiscent of true 1940's glamour. New though, is how this lipstick offers a triple-emollient moisturizing formula that contains vitamins A, C and E, along with aloe, to instantly hydrate lips and cushion them for total comfort.

This beauty is availale for $20.00 right now at Elizabeth Arden counters as well as online. I cannot think of a more perfect way to celebrate the brands true grace and rich beauty history than with this launch. I will be picking one up just as a collectors item.

Bobbi Brown's Pretty Powerful Contest Update!

2010-03-15T17:17:42Z

The end of January, I told you about this fantastic initiative called Pretty Powerful from Bobbi Brown. (Read back if you do not remember). Well, now it is time to vote for who you think should win this video contest and prove why makeup makes her feel pretty powerful.

The fifteen semifinalists were chosen and have created a second round of videos demonstrating flawless and flattering makeup applications using Bobbi Brown Cosmetics' Color Strips Palettes. The gallery of these semifinalists' videos is open, and Bobbi Brown needs our help to select the winners! Of course, Bobbi will also have some say. Once the public has voted and narrowed down the selection to the top 5 videos, she will hand-pick three grand prize winners to be flown to New York to join her for a master makeup class.

Most importantly, by voting, we are making a real impact in the lives of women in need by voting. You see, for every vote cast, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics will donate $1 to Dress for Success, an organization close to Bobbi's heart that provides underprivileged women with interview suits and career development advice. To vote, your readers may head to bobbibrowncosmetics.com/prettypowerful.

Tabloid Beauty from M·A·C.

2010-03-15T10:02:28Z

You know when you read the tabloids and a lot of the "news" seems far from the truth? Then you are shocked to find out that, that "news" is "news" because it is TRUE? Well, that is just what we have hear with this collection from M·A·C. You see, beauty lovers rave about these M·A·C beauties and swear by their somewhat outlandish claims - which are not so outlandish, as a true beauty would know. These are workhorse products from M·A·C - tested, tried and true.

M·A·C says:

"Anyone can make a claim, but not everyone can back it up. These products are a collection of M·A·C faves, each with claims that we’ve clinically tested and proven. And each claim is displayed proudly on each package:

PRO LONGWEAR LUSTRE LIPCOLOUR - Non-transfer fixed, with no feathering for a full 8 hour day!

PRO LONGWEAR LIPCOLOUR - Non-transfer fixed, with no feathering for a full 8 hour day!

PLUSH LASH MASCARA - 112% increase in fullness, 125% increase in curl!

PENULTIMATE EYE LINER - Extremely long-wearing – 12 hours!

PREP + PRIME LINE FILLER - Improves firmness, visible lifting, visibly diminishes lines in eight weeks!

PREP + PRIME SKIN REFINED ZONE - Immediately reduces the appearance of visible pores over time, reduces clogged pores by 25%, shrinking the appearance of pore size by almost two-thirds! 26% improvement in smoothness and skintone, 24% reduction in sebum, 32% reduction in the appearance of pore size!"

These products are definitely part of the M·A·C permanent collection, but you don't know how long they will be in this adorable Tabloid Beauty packaging. Check them out soon online at MACCosmetics.com or at your favorite counter or store.

*Press sample submitted by brand or brand rep.

The Latest LashBlast Mascara from COVERGIRL: LashBlast Fusion.

2010-03-12T11:19:40Z

LashBlast girls listen up! COVERGIRL just announced the newest LashBlast mascara – LashBlast Fusion. It’s COVERGIRL’s first ever volume and length mascara. Seeing how great both LashBlast and LashBlast Length are, I couldn't think of a better marriage of the two with this new beauty. If your lashes want and need it all, they can have it.

COVERGIRL Global Creative Design Director Pat McGrath previewed LashBlast Fusion exclusively during Fall/Winter 2010 New York Fashion Week. Watch the video below to see a behind-the-scenes video of Pat backstage at the Anna Sui show using her new favorite mascara.

LashBlast Fusion will be available in-stores for $8.99 this April, but you can get it before anyone else beginning on March 12th, during the exclusive online pre-sale. From March 12th - April 5th, you can order (plus get free shipping) from selected e-tailers. Visit www.Facebook.com/COVERGIRL beginning March 12th for all the details.

If you pick it up, let me know what you think. I cannot wait to try it.

The Sheer Blonde Entourage Comes to a City Near You with a FREE Concert and Hair Makeover.

2010-03-11T15:39:59Z

We've always heard that blondes do have more fun. Being a not so natural blonde, I can attest that I always feel more full of life and fun the brighter my blonde. Now, the John Frieda team is out to prove this fact with the Sheer Blonde Entourage, a series of events and perks available for blondes. How fun! I am so excited and am honored to be at the inaugural event next week.

Here are the details I know so far. The blonde VIP program begins on March 18^th in New York City at the Highline Ballroom with a private performance by Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and blonde icon Natasha Bedingfield (whose third album drops this spring, by the way). This elite and one of a kind event lets all girls experience the benefits of being blonde with the royal treatment, from makeovers at hair stations to complimentary food and beverages—all set to the music of Natasha Bedingfield.

The concert is completely free for all who sign up at: www.forblondesonly.com. If you are not in the New York City area, don't fret. The tour will be making it's way around the country with stops in the cities of Miami, LA, San Francisco, Chicago and Philadelphia. Check out the website for all of the details and to sign up.

The Latest from La Mer: The Regenerating Serum.

2010-03-09T19:54:08Z

When looking for the latest in anti-aging technology, La Mer is constantly a brand I look to. With it's fine reputation over the years with powerhouse products used by women of all ages trying to prevent and trun back the hands of time, it is no wonder they have developed this next step in a wrinkle fighting serum.

The labs at La Mer have long thought or wrinkles as "micro-scars", and in treating them as such, has developed The Regenerating Serum. Made with it's new and exclusive Regenerating Ferment, this ingredient helps skin trigger its natural production of collagen, elastin and other "youth proteins", all in order to helps the skin's own renewing abilities.

Just listen to this line-up of ingredients: Miracle Broth, the original fermented elixir at the heart of all La Mer products; The Regenerating Ferment, this new bio-ferment containing very potent plant stem cells; The Marine Peptide Ferment, another one of La Mer's anti-aging ingredients; Colloidal Gold, a super-conductor that helps attract all of the ingredients deeper into the skin; and Lime Tea, used as an antioxidant.

The Regenrating Serum is to be used twice a day after a regular cleansing and toning routine, before moisturizing. A 1 oz. bottle is $250, which, yes, is on the expensive side, but that does not scare me from this. You can pick up a sample at your closest La Mer counter to see just how well this works and be sold.In just the few short times I have tested it, my skin feels softer, smoother and more firm than it has in a long time.

For more information and to purchase, visit LaMer.com.

*Review sample provided by brand.

Sandra Bullock Wins the Oscar with CHANEL Beauté.

2010-03-08T13:32:43Z

Congratulations to the extremely talented, likeable and Academy Award winner for this years Lead Actress, Sandra Bullock. She glowed in gold as she glided down the red carpet with grace and accepted her award with poise - all while looking her Oscar best.

Sandra's makeup was created with the hands of Makeup Artist Angela Levin.

Beauty Inspiration:
"Tonight was Sandra's big night and she was in a happy, ethereal mood. I wanted her to look like the true movie star she is, so we went with modern classy Hollywood - dewy skin, soft eyes, and a bold classic red lip."

Beauty Tip:
Angela prepped Sandra's skin with CHANEL Sublimage Fluid. She then used a foundation brush to apply CHANEL Vitalumiere Satin Smoothing Fluid Makeup in Shell all over the face. Angela created a structured brow with the soft brown powder in the limited edition Les Regards de CHANEL Palette. She
lined Sandra's eyes with the darker brown shade in the same palette. Finally, she applied three coats of CHANEL Inimitable Waterproof Mascara in Noir for sexy, glamorous lashes. To create the real focus of Sandra's look - a gorgeous, bold red lip - Angela applied CHANEL Rouge Coco Lip Colour in
Paris. She finished the look by gently dabbing a bit of the same lip colour on the apples of Sandra's cheeks - Angela's signature makeup trick.

Sandra's whole look, especially her lip, was a stunner, don't you think? (Though it looked much more pink than red in all of the photos. Stay tuned for more info on her Lip Colour, as it is the latest CHANEL launch called Rouge Coco. It is definitely something you want to learn more about.

A Miracle Mask from SK-II.

2010-03-03T16:57:42Z

Looking for a mask that works? As in hydrates and plumps out lines like no other? Then you want to know about this mask called Facial Treatment Mask* from luxury brand SK-II.

This was my first introduction to a skin care product from SK-II, and it left me only wanting more. All of their products use an ingredient called Pitera. When I looked up Pitera, I found that it is a yeast fermented from Sake. Yes, that Sake. Here is what SK-II says about this ingredient:

Absorbs quickly into skin - Facial Treatment Essence's instant application begins your SK-II journey
Instantly replenishes skin's moisture - Rich in amino acids and minerals, Facial Treatment Essence increases skin moisturization immediately.
Helps smooth your skin's surface texture - Facial Treatment Essence helps make skin texture even and helps smoothes the skin's surface.
Helps moderate the skin's surface renewal cycle. - Facial Treatment Essence enhances skin's natural exfoliation rate to improve skin's appearance.
Helps make skin tone brighter. - Facial Treatment Essence helps make skin more translucent giving you a youthful and luminous glow.

I say that Pitera is a miracle ingredient, because the way it smoothed out my skin and kept it looking visibly more fresh and young for days, says it all.

This is a mask that is made of cotton soaked with the product. It opened easily and contoured to my face well. I left it on my skin for about 15 minutes before removing and rinsed it off. I cannot express how happy I was with the results. The lines around my eyes and mouth were notably diminished. I believe that my skin was so plumped of moisture that they were gone for almost a few days, when I witnessed them coming back.

These masks do not come cheap, as a box of 6 sells for $85 and a box of 10 is $120, but I figure that $12 a mask (when purchasing the box of 10) is well worth it, when used when needed. If I could afford it, I would use a mask every few days, but for now, I will use them preceding a special event, and I might even work them into my weekly routine.

SK-II products are sold online at sk-ii.com and are also available at Saks Fifth Avenue.

*Press sample submitted by brand for consideration.

Bobbi Brown NEW Color Strips Palettes.

2010-03-01T17:04:36Z

If you have ever struggled with pairing up coordinating products, Bobbi has effortlessly made this easier for you. With the new Bobbi Brown Color Strips Palettes that just launched, you cannot go wrong when mixing or matching any of it.

I think these are genius as each palette contains one bright eye shadow color, along with coordinating neutral shades - plus, 3 perfect shades of Pot Rouge cheek and lip colors.

Take a look at all three.

Aquamarine Palette

Bonfire Palette

Orchid Palette

Each Color Strip Palette retails for $60.00 and are available at Bobbi Brown counters as well as online at BobbiBrown.com. I will be picking up the Aquamarine palette as soon as I can.