Summer Bag Essentials

SPF Wet Wipes / Wet Tissues
Sun Screen Protection
Lip Balm
Body Mist
Blotting Papers
Water Bottle
Comb

Shu Uemura Gem Glam Makeup Collection for Summer 2010

Gem Glam is the new Makeup Collection for Summer 2010 by Shu Uemura. The collection is already available online and includes eye products, some of them in a Limited Edition.

Gem Glam Summer Makeup collection contains the following products:

Gem Glam Flawless Glow Powder – $55.00

A gorgeous multicolor face duo for the perfect complexion. Achieve a flawless, glowing, multidimensional finish. The fine powder minimizes the look of pores and evens skin tone. Upper set highlights the luminous transparency of the skin while the lower set enhances the natural contours of the face. Set in a luxurious compact inspired by the brilliance of gemstones. Suitable for all skin tones.

Gem Glam Glitter Pressed Eyeshadow – Limited Edition – $24.00

Dramatize eyes with gem-like sparkles. A limited-edition pressed eyeshadow texture to create captivating, dazzling, jewel-like eyes. Use on its own or layer over cream and pressed eyeshadow colors to create an infinite number of multidimensional eye looks.

Available in 3 colors:

•Gold
•Silver
•Rainbow
•Bronze – only in Japan
•Turquoise – only in Japan

Eye Light Pencil – $18.00

Highlight and enhance. Dual-ended soft crayon pencil is ideal for use as an eyeliner or highlighter. Two finishes, matte white and pearl white, to achieve a brightened, lightened and lifted look.

Pro Concealer – $23.00
High but natural coverage. This concealer naturally covers extended areas of blotchiness or freckles and minimizes the look of pores. Subtly color-correct areas with dark shadows and dull skin or create highlighting effects.

Available in 4 shades:

•5 Yr Medium
•5 Yr Medium Light
•7 Yr Medium
•7 Yr Medium Light


Creative Eye Color Cream – Limited Edition – Only in Japan
Available in 4 colors:

•Pink Diamond
•Opal
•Amethyst
•Dark Amber


Colorless Lip Gloss – Limited Edition – Only in Japan

Available in 3 colors:

•Pink Cherry
•Light Peach
•Tea

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Bobbi Brown Denim and Rose Makeup Collection for Fall 2010

Bobbi Brown Denim and Rose Makeup Collection for Fall 2010
Bobbi Brown upcoming collection for fall 2010.

Denim and Rose Palette – Gold Face Palette

Packed with deep, shimmering blues, icy grays and pinks for eyes and fresh rose shades for lips and cheeks, this palette is the beauty equivalent of dressed-up denim. Whether you’re in the mood for fresh pink cheeks or a sparkling , smoky eye, you’ll have plenty of options fo day or night.

Includes the colors:

•Navajo Eye Shadow
•New Gray Denim Eye Shadow
•New Pink Granite Sparkle Eye Shadow
•New Dark Rinse Shimmer
•Wash Eye Shadow
•New Iced Lilac Glitter Lip Gloss
•New Hot Rose Lip Gloss
•New Cool Rose Creamy Lip Color
•New Indie Rose Creamy Lip Color
•New Pink Rose Blush

Denim and Rose Mini Brush Set

Four essential brushes for eyes, lips and cheeks-to go. Evening purse, gym bag or carryon-this professional set in a chic denim case always fits.

•Mini Lip Brush with Cap
•Mini Blush Brush
•Mini Eyeliner Brush
•Mini Angle Eye Shadow Brush

Sparkle Eye Shadow

Bobbi’s grown-up take on glitter. This lightweight formula lights up eyes with a combination of shimmering pearls and fine glitter. Thanks to its creamy, translucent base, it glides on smoothly and won’t crease or fall onto your cheeks.

Available in one shade:

•Denim
Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner

The look of liquid liner with the ease and feel of a gel formula. Long-wearing , water-ressistant color glides on and lets you get it just right begore it driesthen stays without a smear or crease until you take it off.

Now available in:

•Denim Ink
Shimmer Lip Gloss


A pretty finishing touch that makes all the difference. Lightweight and luminescent, this brush-on liquid shimmer catches the light of beautifully defined cheekbones.

Available in:

•Raspberry

Extreme Party Mascara

Extreme Build. Endless Volume. Exceptional Separation. The formula stays flexible, so each coat goes on as fresh as the first - immediately or hours later – without clummping, smudging or flaking. Think of it as the world’s first touchup mascara.

Now available in one shade:

•Denim

Highlight Pen

A pretty finishig touch that makes all the difference. Lightweight and luminescent, this brush-on liquid shimmer catches the light for beautifullly defined cheekbones.

Available in 3 shades:

•Bronze
•Opal
•Rose
There is also word out there about a mini collection that includes a beautiful palette. Check out this photo and let me know if you like anything.

Chocolate and Navy Collection – All About Eyes Set

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YSL Solaris Collection for Summer 2010

YSL Solaris Collection for Summer 2010

Terre Saharienne

N° 1 Sand

N° 2 Copper Sand

N° 3 Golden Sand

Fard Lumiere Aquaresistant

N° 5 Golden Sands
N° 19 Riviera Blue

Rouge Pure Shine

N° 93 Pink Lychee (Limited Edition)
N° 94 Blood Orange (Limited Edition)

La Laque

N° 142 Ultra Orange (Limited Edition)
N° 42 Ultra Violet (Limited Edition)
N° 34 Black Tulip (Repromote)

Gloss Pur

N° 7 Pure Sorbet

N° 8 Pure Watermelon

N° 9 Pure Hibiscus

N° 10 Pure Redcurrant

Touche Brilliance

N° 18 Coral Sunset

N° 19 Fuchsia Sunrise

Mascara AquaresistantN° 7 Blue Lagoon

Touche Eclat

N° 3 Light Peach

Ombre Solo N° 6 Pink Nude

Dessin du Regard

N° 6 Hazelnut Brown
N° 3 Oriental Blue

Availability: June 2010

Estee Lauder Pure Color Collection Fall 2010

The LE Pure Color Collection for Fall 2010 features smouldering eyes, shimmering lips and bold nails.

The complete make-up collection includes two distinct looks : Blue Dahlia and Surreal Violet.

Eyes take centre stage in hues of electric blue and vintage violet, while lips shimmer in subtle shades of pale pink and raspberry. Deep navy and iridescent lilac nail polishes complete the look.

Key items include the Pure Color EyeShadow Palettes in Blue Dahlia and Surreal Violet. Each contains five shades presented in a golden, mirrored compact complete with oversized Estée Lauder cartouche.

The lip offer features Pure Color Gloss Sticks and Pure Color Glosses, in shades of raw pink and magenta, for a subdued lip look to balance strong eyes. A deeper berry shade (Midnight Bloom) delivers a stronger pop of colour.

Single eye shadows, in 4 new shade:

Twilight Rose
Sepia Sand
Enchanted Meadow
Emerald Star

Pure Color Gloss delivers lasting shine, maximum moisture and three multi-dimensional finishes. The glosses incorporate multi-functional humectants, plus vitamins C and E, to moisturise, soften and help protect lips. The lightweight formula is comfortable and non-sticky, and fragranced with a signature fig scent.



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Chanel Rouge Allure Extrait de Gloss

Chanel Rouge Allure Extrait de Gloss

Monika Jagaciak is the face for Chanel Rouge Allure Extrait de Gloss fall 2010 campaign

Chanel’s new lip gloss Rouge Allure Extrait de Gloss which is a high coloured, extra glossy and pigmented lip gloss that will last on your lips for a long time. This gloss has a beautiful and chic design plus a unique applicator created for Chanel.

The shade range will vary from pinks to reds. It looks like there are eight or nine shades to be launched, with one being limited edition.

Rouge Allure Extrait de Gloss

• 51 Insouciance
• 52 Génie
• 55 Confidence
• 56 Imaginaire
• 57 Insolence
• 58 Émoi
• 60 Excès
• 61 Fatale

Le Vernis

• Rose Confidentiel
• Rose Insolent
• Rouge Fatal

Rouge Allure

• Confidentielle
• Insolente
• Fatale
• Excessive
• Émotive

Rouge Allure Laque

• Phoenix
• Dragon
• Ming

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Get the Most Out of Your Makeup

5 Quick Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Makeup

1. Eyeshadow as blush. Not getting much usage out of some of your bright eyeshadows? Use them as a blush instead. Brighter colors like peach, orange, red, and pink look beautiful on the cheeks.

2. Eyeshadow as eye liner and vice versa. You can also use your eyeshadows as liner by using a eyeliner brush. It’s perfect for adding pops of color as well as making your shadows work double time.Eyeliner can also work as a great eyeshadow base.

3. Lipstick as creme blush. If you tried to go bold with this season’s new orange and you want to add more mileage to your tube, try rubbing a bit into your cheeks with your fingers for a lovely cream flush. Works with your red and pink lipsticks, too. Tone it down with a dusting of loose (or pressed) powder.

4. Use water to intensify your eyeshadows. If you bought a shadow (especially one from the drugstore) that doesn’t seem to stay put or looks a bit dull, try using a bit of water to apply it to help intensify the color. It also helps to make your shadow last longer.

5. Make lip color combos with your gloss, lipstick, and lip pencils. If there’s frosty lipstick in your stash that you cannot wear alone, try using a lip pencil and a touch of gloss to make it more wearable. You can actually have unlimited options with very few products.

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10 Best Makeup Secrets

Makeup artists have a few tricks up their sleeves when it comes to creating beautiful looks for women.

Vincent Longo, makeup artist shares his best-kept secret comes from the red carpet. "When doing makeup for celebrities before big events, I always make sure to stain the cheeks and lips before applying the foundation," he says. "So if their makeup wears off during the night, the stained cheeks and lips will continue to glow from underneath." It's a foolproof beauty back-up plan!

Now here are ten more makeup secrets, revealed.

Secret #1
A Fresh Face — Resist using face powder every time you refresh your makeup, it will look cakey.

• Instead, use blotting papers to keep makeup intact as you remove excess moisture/oil.

Secret #2
Choosing a Concealer — Follow this rule when picking the right concealer for your skin's undertones.

•  If your skin tends to be ruddy (reddish), use a green color corrective stick.
•  if you have a sallow (yellow) complexion, look for a concealer in shades of lilac or pink.
•  For olive or darker skin tones need a peachy or apricot concealer.

Secret #3
A Natural Flush — Cream blushes and cheek stains will give your face a rosy glow that looks natural.

• Use your fingertips to blend the product into the apples of your cheeks in a circular motion.
• Peaches and golden hues look beautiful on fairer complexions
• Coral shades look best on medium skin tones
•  Mauves and burgundies are most flattering on darker complexions.

Secret #4
Defined Cheekbones — Use this simple contouring trick.

• After applying blush or bronzer to your face, lightly swipe a highlighting powder (a frosted off-white eye shadow will work!) on your cheekbones just above and below the color you've applied. This creates an instant face-flattering effect!

Secret #5
Being a Bronzed Beauty — Fake a bake.

• Sweep golden brown bronzing powder along your forehead, cheeks, nose, and chin.
•  A powder with light-reflective pigment will give an "airbrushed" glow. Just be careful not to go too dark for your natural skin tone.

Secret #6
Subtle, Sexy Eyes — Smoky eyes aren't for everyone.

• If you're fair skinned, the look can be too much. Instead, opt for nude eye shadow (flattering on everyone!) or a pale gold on lids and gray, not black eyeliner.

Secret #7
Perfectly Lined Lids — Unsteady hands can make it a challenge to apply liquid eyeliner.

• To ensure a smooth line, apply your eyeliner by painting little dots along your lash line, as close to the lashes as possible, then connect the dots. Easy!

Secret #8
Long, Lush Lashes — The key to lashes with tons of length and fullness is to use two types of mascara.

• Start with a lengthening mascara (bristles are close together to better grip lashes and spread the product from base to tip).
• Then follow up with a thickening mascara, which has dense bristles to build volume.

Secret #9
Fabulously Full Lips — To plump up thin lips, exfoliate once a week to stimulate blood flow.

• Try a lip scrub or just use a moistened toothbrush to gently slough your lips. Then apply clear gloss to the center of your bottom lips, this helps reflect the light to make your pout pop even more.

Secret #10
Lip Color With Staying Power — Do you want your lip color to last all day???

• If yes apply lipstick with a lip brush, and then add a coat of translucent powder to set the color. Repeat this once or twice and you can be sure your radiant red lips won't budge.