Doubles Tuesday #2: Estée Lauder Pure Color Long Lasting Lipstick in “Plum Couture” and “Candy” (rave review)

For the second review of the second day of doubles week, I’m reviewing a doubly fine pair of lipsticks. From Estée Lauder.

NEW Pure Color Long Lasting Lipstick

“Plum Couture”

“Candy”

Blurb: Color so incredible, it leaves your lips wanting more. True Vision™ technology takes ordinary color and makes it extraordinary. In a seductive spectrum of shades, from sublime to vivid. TRUE VISION™ COLOR. Maximized color impact. Magnified vibrancy, clarity and dimension. Amplified brilliance. Medium-to-full, buildable coverage. Long-lasting wear. Fade-resistant. Enriched with lip-loving ingredients, including apricot kernel, shea butter and murumuru butter that leave lips soft and creamy smooth.

These two shades couldn’t be more different from each other; and I can’t decide which one I love more. I flipped for these lipsticks when I tried one from their holiday collection (“Extravagant Berry”). They absolutely live up to their promise of gorgeous, buildable color that lasts like you wouldn’t believe.

“Plum Couture” is a deep, moody wine. The more you apply, the more dramatic it looks. It also looks incredibly sexy when smudged on with a finger as a lipstain. “Candy” is a sunny, sweet, delicious pink that’s sexy in a completely different way. It’s kind of “almost innocent.” Both shades deliver beautiful color, a moisturizing feel, and some of the best staying power you can possibly find. A++!

Visit the website (and don’t forget to enter the monthly sweepstakes). Estée Lauder is also available at fine department stores.

Today’s duo is downright dynamic! In this scene, Batman and Robin show off their acting chops as they run the gamut of human emotions (okay, just two emotions). Enjoy!



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Beauty News: Estée Lauder and AERIN (Lauder) LLC

This is pretty exciting - new collaborations and new collections are on the horizon…

Estée Lauder Brand Forms New Collaboration
With Aerin Lauder As She Launches AERIN LLC

Estée Lauder Brand to be exclusive beauty partner with AERIN LLC


The Estée Lauder brand announced a new collaboration with Aerin Lauder and AERIN LLC, her new luxury lifestyle brand, the formation of which was announced earlier today.

Under the arrangement, Ms. Lauder will continue to be actively involved in the Estée Lauder brand, serving as creative consultant and becoming its Style and Image Director. She will also continue as the brand’s global ambassador and spokesperson, a position she has held successfully for many years. Ms. Lauder will also remain a member of The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. Board of Directors, which she joined in 2004.

The Estée Lauder brand will be the exclusive beauty partner to AERIN LLC in launching a beauty line under the AERIN name to be sold at select Estée Lauder counters. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. AERIN LLC is a stand-alone company wholly owned by Aerin Lauder.

Ms. Lauder said, “I’m thrilled to continue playing an active role in the iconic Estée Lauder brand, including serving as global brand ambassador and spokesperson. At the same time, I look forward to pursuing my vision to create the AERIN brand. As I launch this new business, I am excited to have the extraordinary team at Estée Lauder as my partner in creating a beauty collection that will reflect my new brand’s style and spirit. I look forward to our future together.”

William P. Lauder, Executive Chairman of the Estée Lauder Companies, said, “Aerin embodies the entrepreneurial spirit which led to the creation of our Company. I am excited that Aerin is following her vision with her innate style and creativity to expand her brand-building skill to new luxury and prestige products. I am also delighted that as its creative consultant, she will continue to devote her talents to the ongoing success of the Estée Lauder brand and work with us as we establish the AERIN beauty business.”

Fabrizio Freda, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Estée Lauder Companies said, “I am so grateful for all of Aerin’s fantastic contributions to our Company and am delighted that she will continue to be an active part of the Estée Lauder brand. I wish her the very best in achieving her dream as she is incredibly talented and truly deserving.”

Jane Hertzmark Hudis, Estée Lauder Global Brand President, said, “Aerin’s contributions to the creative vision for the Estée Lauder brand have been extraordinary and helped lead the brand into a new era of growth and success. As she launches her new venture, we are very excited that she will continue as global ambassador for the Estée Lauder brand and serve as its Style and Image Director. We also look forward to working with Aerin to introduce the AERIN beauty collection.”

About Aerin Lauder: Prior to today’s announcement, Ms. Lauder was Senior Vice President, Creative Director for the Estée Lauder brand from July 2004, having served since 2001 as its Vice President of Global Advertising. She previously spent four years as Executive Director, Creative Marketing, helping to define and enhance the Estée Lauder brand image. Prior to 1997, she was Director, Creative Product Development for the Estée Lauder brand. Ms. Lauder joined the Company in 1992 as a member of the Prescriptives marketing team. Ms. Lauder has served as a member of the Board of Directors of The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. since 2004. She serves on the Education Committee for the Board of Trustees at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and is a member of the International Committee of the Museum of Modern Art. She is also actively involved in the Neue Gallerie, a museum founded in 2001 dedicated to German and Austrian art from the early 20th Century.

The Estée Lauder brand is the signature brand of The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., one of the world's leading manufacturers and marketers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance and hair care products. The Company's products are sold in over 150 countries and territories under the following brand names: Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Prescriptives, Lab Series, Origins, M-A-C, Bobbi Brown, Tommy Hilfiger, Kiton, La Mer, Donna Karan, Aveda, Jo Malone, Bumble and bumble, Darphin, Michael Kors, American Beauty, Flirt!, GoodSkin Labs, Grassroots Research Labs, Sean John, Missoni, Daisy Fuentes, Tom Ford, Coach, Ojon and Smashbox.

Lovely and Lavish! Estée Lauder New Pure Color Nail Lacquers (review)

Yay!!! Estée Lauder just launched a whole bunch of gorgeous treats. 39 shades of new Pure Color Lipstick, 16 new Nail Lacquers, and an awesome new limited edition Pure Color Orange Crush (two shadows and a gloss). I’ve been trying out a few things from the collection, and I’m starting today with…

Pure Color Nail Lacquer-Limited Collection (in “Perfect Storm” and “Wild Blue”) Blurb: Turn your fingertips into fashion statements with a wardrobe of sensational shades to add definition, polish, and style to your fingertips. Designed by Tom Pecheux, world-renowned makeup artist and Estée Lauder Creative Makeup Director. Tom combined today's top trends with timeless classics-all the colors he prefers for photo shoots and fashion shows. Formulated with True Vision™ technology to transform ordinary color and make it extraordinary. Rich, glossy with an intense, mirror-like high shine. Fast-drying. Long-wearing. High-pigment, high-impact brilliance in 3 effects: creme, pearl and shimmer. Resists chipping-even in water. High coverage that won't fade, dull or streak, even in strong sunlight. Specially designed brush shape makes application incredibly easy.

Sigh! These are just fantastic. I love them both, and I think I’ll probably be moseying over to the Estée counter at the mall for a couple more bottles. Both the shimmer and cream formulas go on beautifully, cover well and resist chipping and fading.

“Perfect Storm” is a stunning, dark, charcoal with a beautiful shimmer. At first glance, it looked quite a bit like “Wild Storm” (from a previous collection), but it’s absolutely not. “Perfect Storm” is smoldering, dramatic and very sophisticated (in some lighting, it almost looks like a shimmery black). I got a ton of compliments when I wore this, and I couldn’t stop looking at my hands.

“Wild Blue” on the other hand, is a vibrant, cornflower blue. It looks much brighter in the bottle, but dries to a cooler shade. It’s fun and edgy, but still very grown up – and surprisingly flattering. I can’t wait to sport a Wild Blue pedicure when sandal season comes!

If you’re pondering anything from this collection, now is the time to visit the website. There’s an awesome gift with purchase (photo below) available (as well as the monthly sweepstakes). Estée Lauder is also available at fine department stores.

Have a great week everyone!

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Retro Movie Wednesday: Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Shadow Palette (review)

It looks like the rest of my week is going to be a little rushed. But there’s always time for beauty. Especially if it’s a gorgeous new palette from Estée Lauder.

Bronze Goddess Island Oasis Eye Shadow Palette

Blurb: Shades of paradise. Highlight, define and dramatize your eyes with the shimmering metallics and sunlit satin shadows of summer. Luxurious compact contains 6 complementary shades to wear alone or together-the possibilities are endless.

This yummy, sun-drenched collection of colors is from the Bronze Goddess Soleil Summer Color 2011 Collection. The whole collection is warm, rich and exotic.

The colors in this palette are beautiful and flattering. It’s a range of warm bronzes, glowing golds, a shimmering dark lava (far left), and a pale pearly shade (far right) that reminds me of white sand beaches. My favorite, though, is the gorgeous aqua color. It reminds me of mermaids. Sigh.

Visit the website and check out the whole Summer 2011 Collection. I also recommend playing with the colors on the Virtual Makeup Tool. Estée Lauder is also available in fine department stores.

And since I’m talking about eye candy…how about the photo shoot scene from “Eyes of Laura Mars?” This movie had fashion, danger, mystery and Faye Dunaway (not to mention Tommy Lee Jones looking all studly and earnest).



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Valentine Kisses: Estée Lauder Lip Gelée and Lipstick from the Wild Violet 2011 Collection (review)

Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! I got all cranky last Thursday about the day of romance; so I'm balancing things out today with pretty pink stuff. For looking nice. And kissing people. And...stuff. From Estée Lauder.

Limited Edition Pure Color Lip Gelée (in “Electric Pink” and “Electric Cherry”)

Blurb: Ultra-light, ultra-sheer, clear gel gloss sweeps on a splash of color and wet, luminous shine. Exclusively in the Wild Violet collection for Spring 2011.

NEW Pure Color Long Lasting Lipstick (in “Wild Blossom”)

Blurb: Color so incredible, it leaves your lips wanting more. True Vision™ technology takes ordinary color and makes it extraordinary. In a seductive spectrum of shades, from sublime to vivid.

Whether you’re a lipstick lady or a gloss girl, the spring collection has wonderful kissable things that will make you very happy (and luckily you don’t have to wait for spring).

The Gelées are lightweight ultra sheer glosses with tons of slick shine. They go on smoothly without any heavy or sticky feeling. And I love the sheer color. “Electric Cherry” is a yummy, fresh maraschino, and “Electric Pink” is like a swoosh of candy. On the flip side, the new lipsticks provide dense, vibrant color. They go on like velvet, feel lovely and have wonderful staying power. “Wild Blossom” (a warm pale pink with a bit of gold shimmer) is about as romantic a shade as you can get.

The website has the entire Spring 2011 Collection (Wild Violet). It’s really gorgeous. Check out the colors on the Virtual Makeup Tool while you’re there. Estée Lauder is also available in fine department stores.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

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Many Me’s, One Polish: Estée Lauder Limited Edition Nail Lacquer in “Wild Storm” (review)

Hello everyone – and thanks for being so patient! This is probably the longest break I’ve ever taken. The holidays are always dicey; but this time around, there were a lot of other things thrown into the mix as well. Many of the changes I made in 2010 led to questions about who I am and what I need…which led to more changes…then more questions…then…you get the picture. There’s been a lot of balancing and adjusting; and it all required waaaay more time and energy than I thought it would. Go figure.

Tomorrow I’ll be posting all of the cool Golden Globes info I got, and then Friday I’ll be passing along some great launch and product news. And of course…reviews!!

Tonight, let’s start with a nifty product review. Phase 2 of a giant snowstorm is going on outside of my window right now, and it’s pretty awesome. What’s also pretty awesome is that tomorrow will probably be a snow day!! I think a tie-in is order. How about something called “Wild Storm?” From Estée Lauder.

Pure Color Nail Lacquer (In "Wild Storm")

Blurb: Be among the first to try it and turn your fingertips into fashion statements. All-new formula previewing now in Wild Violet, Spring 2011. Experience the entire new collection in a wardrobe of sensational shades.

This is the first time I’ve tried an EL polish and the quality is top notch. It went on evenly, covered in two coats, and dried quickly. I applied it on Monday, and didn’t need to touch up until Saturday.

The color is a definite win. It’s a satiny pewter with a hint of shimmer. It’s very flattering, and it also manages to be chic, modern and incredibly versatile. It easily works with a black suit, a flowery dress, jeans, a cocktail dress, and/or an edgy evening look.

EL’s whole Spring 2011 Collection (Wild Violet) is gorgeous; and I’ll be reviewing more from the collection later. In the meantime, visit the website to have a look. You may even want to take a peek at the Valentine's gifts sets sets too. Estée Lauder is also available in fine department stores.


And while I'm still feeling thoughtful on a snowy evening, how about something from Snow Patrol? This song always stops me in my tracks; and tonight the words seem especially meaningful (so I'm embedding the version with the lyrics). Good night!




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Get This! Estée Lauder NEW Sumptuous Extreme Lash Multiplying Volume Mascara (rave review)

Even though I’m getting over my little virus; I’ve still got enough zip in me for a beauty review. Especially when it’s something this exciting! From Estée Lauder.

NEW Sumptuous Extreme Lash Multiplying Volume Mascara

Blurb: Lashes seem to multiply, magnify, grow to extremes. Three different high-volume fibers create audacious, false-lash effects. Extreme Bold Volume™ formula is a blend of three high-volume fibers in a mousse-light base. Acts like lash extensions multiplying and growing the look of lashes. Fortified with conditioning Lash-Advancing Vitamin Complex. Unique interlocking fibers build volume + length. Hollow fibers create massive volume, without weight. Ball fibers fill in and fill out even the sparsest lashes. Oversized BrushComber Extreme™ with two types of bristles-flexible fibers carry maximum formula; solid fibers comb and separate for clump-free definition.

The awesome just got awesomer - thank you Estée Lauder!

I’ve been a giant fan of EL’s Sumptuous mascara since I first tried it. Now I’m never without a tube. (I call it my “desert island” mascara.)

Guest what - this new incarnation is even better! It has all the benefits of the original formula, so it lifts, curls and gives me that flirty doe-eyed look. And…it ups the volume! Waaay up. I got loads of sexy, dramatic volume and no clumps. It also feels light weight, and still has the same great lasting power (no flakes or smudges).

Extreme Black was my favorite; and I also loved the limited edition Extreme Indigo (a deep flattering blue). This mascara is also available in Extreme Brown and Extreme Violet (limited edition). Fabulous!!!

As always, I recommend starting with a coat of EL’s Lash Primer Plus. I also recommend you visit the website for special offers, and shop the Holiday Gift Guide. Estée Lauder can also be found in fine department stores.

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New Week, New Stuff: Estée Lauder Re-Nutriv Ultimate Lift Age-Correcting Eye Creme (review)

Well it looks like the weekend is actually over. I spent a hectic Black Friday scoring deals at the mall; and I just don’t have it in me to participate in Cyber Monday. I’m going to let the other bloggers tell you about all the amazing online bargains; and I’m just going to stick to my review. But it’s a fabulous review. Cuz it’s Estée Lauder.

Re-Nutriv Ultimate Lift Age-Correcting Eye Creme

Blurb: Now experience our most dramatic age-correcting results ever around your eyes. The look is strikingly younger and more lifted. Enviably radiant. Astonishingly beautiful and full of life. It's a singular achievement in visible age correction: an ultra-luxurious, all-powerful creme with our ultimate repair technologies and intense hydrators. Lifting, firming, perfecting your skin's appearance like never before. Our multi-patented Life Re-Newing Molecules™ combine proprietary, rare and precious extracts plus some of the most scientifically advanced technology. All brilliantly intertwined to help repair, recharge, and restore skin's energized, radiant appearance.

This is an absolutely gorgeous eye cream! It feels velvety soft, absorbs quickly and moisturizes extremely well throughout the day. Now that the air outside is cold and dry, and the air inside is warm and dry; I really notice the difference. This cream doesn’t feel heavy at all; but at the end of the day, my eye area still feels and looks hydrated and supple. Love this!

Visit the website to learn about the entire Re-Nutriv line. And while you’re there, be sure to take a nice long look at this year’s stunning Glamour is Golden Makeup Set. ($55 with any fragrance purchase - worth over $340.00).

Estée Lauder is also sold in fine department stores.

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The Color of Monday (Extravagant): Estée Lauder Pure Five Color Shadow Palette and Long Lasting Lipstick from the Holiday 2010 Collection (review)

It’s getting kind of late (okay more than kind of), but I absolutely cannot go to sleep until I get my beauty rave on. Estée Lauder’s holiday collections are amazing; and this year’s is no exception. And…I got to check out two fabulous items!

Pure Color Five Color EyeShadow Palette in "Extravagant Gold" (Limited Edition)
Blurb: Eyeshadow that makes eyes come alive. Versatile 5-color palette allows you to play with intensities, mix and blend shades, express different attitudes-soft to bold. Holds 5 varying color intensities and finishes: matte, satin, shimmer or metallic. The highlighter is the magic touch. Use it to brighten the look and widen eyes instantly. The deepest shade structures and defines the eyes. Ophthalmologist-tested. Fragrance-free.

Pure Color Long Lasting Lipstick in "Extravagant Berry" (Limited Edition)

Blurb: Pure impact. Pure luxury. Pure emotion. Pure Color. Lead a Colorful Life. Intense, long-wearing color creates maximum impact. High fashion shades with medium-to full coverage. Luxurious formula pampers, comforts with Vitamins C and E plus natural moisturizers. Delicately fragranced with a delectable fresh fig scent. Dramatic. Provocative. Perfect. We've got your color.

I reviewed one of the 5-color shadow palettes in July and fell in love. The packaging (gorgeous, sleek, and portable) and the formula (velvety, easy to blend, luxurious, and long lasting) are excellent. And the colors in this limited edition palette are superb. A series of tawny/golden shades ranging from palest champagne to a deep cocoa (which also worked as a beautiful liner). The colors are versatile, sophisticated, and can be worn for subtle effects during the day, then dialed way up for evening.

This was my first time trying a Pure Color Lipstick and I was blown away! The shade is a yummy berry with a hint of gold shimmer – absolutely lovely. The color is deep, highly saturated, and the finish is just the right balance of elegance and shimmer. The formula is incredible – rich, luscious and velvety. It softened my lips, felt amazing, and lasted like you wouldn’t believe. Not only did it stay put; but when it did start to wear off, it left a lovely berry-hued stain behind. A truly fabulous lipstick!

There’s an entire Extravagant Holiday Collection to be browsed on the website. And you can also check out what's new and visit the promotions page. Estée Lauder is also sold in fine department stores.

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Special for Sunday: Estée Lauder Holiday 2010

Woo hoo! Check out the two new collections from Estée Lauder. I’ll be reviewing a couple of items soon from the “Extravagant” collection soon. In the meantime, take a look at the loveliness…

Estée Lauder Introduces Holiday 2010!

This holiday season, Estée Lauder introduces two new limited edition collections: Pure Color Extravagant and Fall/Holiday Compact Collection

Pure Color Extravagant by Estée Lauder Creative Makeup Director Tom Pecheux:
New Lip and Eye Palettes in Precious Golds and Deep Winter Reds for an Extravagant Indulgence

Whether you're getting ready for a romantic dinner or a night out on the town, our limited edition Pure Color Five Color Lip Palette in Extravagant can help you create the perfect look. From a neutral nude to a bold berry to a classic crimson, there are infinite options for any celebration.

The Pure Color Nail Lacquer in Extravagant Pearl was used on the models at the Derek Lam Spring 2011 Runway Show!

Fall/Holiday Compact Collection!
An Exquisite and Timeless Collection of Limited-Edition Solid Perfume and Powder Compacts

For quick makeup or fragrance touch-ups throughout the day and night, look no further than the new lavish Collectible Compact collection. Each compact is expertly crafted and beautiful designed with enamel and Swarovski elements to highlight the holiday season.
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Special for Sunday: Estée Lauder Re-Nutriv

More awesomeness. Once again, Estée Lauder has made a great thing even better.

Estée Lauder Reinvents Luxury Skincare
NEW Re-Nutriv Ultimate Lift Age-Correcting Collection

Today, Estée Lauder introduces the ultimate skin-renewing breakthrough that lifts, firms and perfects skin’s appearance with the NEW Re-Nutriv Ultimate Lift Age-Correcting Collection. Brilliantly combining proprietary, rare and precious ingredients with some of the most scientifically advanced technology all meticulously sourced from across the globe, it delivers a revolution in luxury skincare with Estée Lauder’s most dramatic age-correcting results ever.

Re-Nutriv has represented a world of transcendent luxury for over 50 years, where precious ingredients and the latest in advanced skincare combine to create breathtaking results. From the first moment in 1956, Re-Nutriv was exceptional. From its remarkable ingredients to its extraordinary efficacy to its elite price, Re-Nutriv was the world’s first true luxury skincare collection.

In creating Re-Nutriv, Mrs. Estée Lauder held nothing back. Working in a “secret vault” and entrusting the complete formula to only one other employee, she infused her creme with 26 of the world’s costliest ingredients and some of science’s most powerful advances. Re-Nutriv even came in a golden jar, reflecting the richness and importance of the precious creme inside. With each new addition to the collection, Re-Nutriv transforms the world’s perception of what a skincare or makeup formula can achieve. This ongoing success is based on three principles originally established by Estée herself:

- The Most Precious Ingredients
- The Most Innovative Science and Technology
- An Unsurpassed Sensory Experience

Inspired by the field of epigenetics, Estée Lauder Research further advances its decades of scientific expertise and innovation with their exclusive Life Re Newing Molecules™ in the NEW Re-Nutriv Ultimate Lift Age-Correcting Collection. This extraordinary infusion is the secret strength behind Re-Nutriv, helping repair, recharge, and restore skin’s energized, radiant appearance. The Life Re-Newing Molecules™ combine proprietary, rare and precious extracts from sea plants plus some of the most scientifically advanced technology - all meticulously sourced from across the globe, then brilliantly intertwined to create a skin-renewing breakthrough. Each Ultimate Lift Age-Correcting formula contains these exclusive Life Re Newing Molecules™, plus the most advanced lifting technologies and precious Black Tourmaline, a charged mineral known for its energetic properties, delivering Estée Lauder’s most dramatic visible age correcting results ever.

The Re-Nutriv Ultimate Lift Age-Correcting Collection is available at select Estée Lauder counters and http://www.esteelauder.com/ .
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Happy Autumn Appreciation Day: NEW Estée Lauder Sensuous Noir (review)

Before you start firing up the Google; I should tell you that there isn’t really an official Autumn Appreciation Day. I just made it up (so what else is new?). I’ve been going through the gloomy “Summer is Over” phase; and about 45 minutes ago, I suddenly got all happy that Autumn is here. Outside it’s dark and crisp, and I’m sitting in my snug apartment enjoying the coziness.

I’m thinking about Halloween costumes, hot cocoa, pretty leaves, cozy comforters, more hot cocoa, stockings and high heels, rich colors, hot baths before bed time, and…cocoa. Besides an excuse to enjoy chocolate in liquid form, Autumn is also a sensuous time. Nights are longer and darker, and the chilly air makes everyone want to get a little bit closer. How about we talk about a sensuous fragrance then? Here’s one from Estée Lauder.

Sensuous Noir Eau de Parfum Spray

Blurb: Sensuous after dark. The ultimate in sensuality. Feminine. Intensely rich. Mysteriously seductive. A deep heart of Molten Woods, Creme Noir and Patchouli, surrounded by rich florals including Spiced Lily, Purple Rose and other night-blooming florals. Like the soft seductive curves of a feminine silhouette, Estée Lauder Sensuous Noir embodies the warm, fluid sensuality of the woman who wears it.

This is a lovely fragrance for welcoming in the longer darker nights of Autumn. This fragrance is luxurious, soft, dark, sensual and feminine – with a nice bit of spice. The purple rose and jasmine are very prominent in the beginning, and are set off by a spicy whiff of black pepper. It’s a little bit intoxicating, and then it begins to warm up. The heady swirl settles down, and the darker, more earthy notes of the patchouli and melted woods start to come through. Finally the warm, creamy notes of the amber and vanilla and appear with more of the florals.

It’s really lovely. What I like most about this scent is the combination of femininity, mystery and earthiness.

You can read more details on the website. And you can check out what's new and visit the promotions page. Estée Lauder is also sold in fine department stores.

I’m going to keep the celebration going for another 6 minutes and 12 seconds with the help of Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong. Have a listen…



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Night Night: Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye and Time Zone Night (review)

Yowza! The night came fast today. Suddenly the day is almost over (as I’m typing this, I have only 3 minutes left of Wednesday). But before I turn in for the evening, here’s some fabulous night time beauty from Estée Lauder.

Advanced Night Repair Eye

Blurb: All the proven repair of our #1 Serum. You'll see a reduction in the look of every key sign of aging around your eyes—fine lines, wrinkles, dark circles, dryness, puffiness and uneven skintone. Keeps the entire eye area looking fresher, rested and revitalized.

Time Zone Night

Blurb: One night is what it takes to start looking 10 years younger. Inspired by the science of cellular regeneration, Estée Lauder Research takes you to a younger time zone-overnight. In fact, every single woman tested woke up to smoother, more hydrated, comfortable skin. And in just 1 week, women thought their skin looked younger.

Estée Lauder has come out with some truly amazing new launches for fall. But I think these two items may be the most impressive. A couple of weeks ago, I shared the launch info; and was really impressed by some of the breakthrough science behind these products. Happily, I got to try them out; and then I was impressed by the way they performed.

The Night Repair Eye cream is fabulous. Right away, it soothed, softened and made my eye area look brighter and more supple. After about 2 weeks, I noticed that the area generally looked smoother and more hydrated throughout the day.

The Time Zone Night cream is also really special. First, it has a calming lavender fragrance, and the cream is absolutely luscious. (The pampered feeling alone is enough to relax a few lines.) But I also loved the way my skin felt. The cream absorbed quickly and left my skin, soft, dewy and smooth. And in the morning, my skin looked glowy and gorgeous.

Sorry my review is so speedy! But if you want more info, check out the website. Besides these two awesome items, there’s a whole collection of amazing color for fall. (And don’t forget to check out the special offers). Of course the best way to check anything out is up close and personal. (Thank goodness Estée Lauder is available at fine department stores.)

Good night!

P.S.: for those of you insomniacs who aren’t quite ready for bed – how about a little night music?




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Friday The 13th Fun: Estée Lauder NEW Pure Color Eyeshadow

More new and beautiful things from Estée Lauder…

Estée Lauder Introduces New Pure Color Eyeshadow by Tom Pechaux
A Collection of 48 Brilliant Shades and 4 Dynamic Finishes Inspired By Visionary Style

"I think eyeshadow brings to a woman a lot of self-confidence and power. The new Pure Color EyeShadow shades and finishes are sensual and powerful and I love them. These are definitely my babies." – Tom Pecheux, Creative Makeup Director, Estée Lauder.

Estée Lauder and Creative Makeup Director Tom Pecheux introduce the new definition of high-impact color with a vibrant collection of eyeshadows that envelop the eyes in raw attitude and style. Long lasting pigments, fade resistant formulas and four buildable finishes are fused with bold, rich hues to create infinitely versatile eye looks. From natural to smoldering, this couture collection of shadows is expertly crafted and specially formulated to maintain the highest quality of color performance, uniting beauty and fashion. Revel in the variety of rich shades from plush purple and antique gold, to smoky graphite and sweet sugar… the new Pure Color for Eyes.

48 Brilliant Shades
• Exclusive True VisionTM Technology incorporates intense, highly pigmented shades for a saturated, color rich application
• A crystalline laminate polymer intensifies color clarity and vibrancy in one easy stroke
• A subtle to high impact color palette ensures a shade for all skin tones and desirable eye looks
• 48 powerful shades create endless color combinations and eye looks

4 Dynamic Finishes: From a rich matte to a modern metallic, these four, multi-dimensional finishes animate the eyes for a boldly rich statement:
MATTE: Jet milled coated pigments provide a contemporary, suede-like finish
SATIN: A low lustre texture combined with a refined luminosity creates a soft, sophisticated sheen
LUMINOUS: Prismatic light-reflecting pearls provide a chic, lustrous sparkle
METALLIC: Flattened and round pearls are paired to create intense, vivacious drama

High Performance Formula
• Technologically advanced reflective pearls provide an exclusive ultra brilliance
• Buildable coverage from a slight whisper of color to a dramatic flush. Wear alone or layer shades for a customized look
• A perfect blend of spherical and smooth powders deliver a flawless, smooth application
• Color-true formula will not fade, flake or crease

Modern, Chic Design
• A sleek, golden mirrored compact with oversized Estée Lauder cartouche for a luxurious presentation
• The jeweled-like compact, incorporates a mirror for ease in application
• The new, specially designed sponge-mitt applicator was created to work with all four finishes
• Delivers exceptional adhesion and application on the entire eye area
• Specially designed micro pores apply each formula evenly and smoothly

The Pure Color EyeShadow will be available at all Estée Lauder counters nationwide and www.esteelauder.com starting in August 2010.
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New And Awesome: Estée Lauder Time Zone Night Anti-Line/Wrinkle Crème & Advanced Night Repair Eye

Check these two amazing skincare launches from Estée Lauder. I can't wait to give them a try!

Estée Lauder Introduces Time Zone Night Anti-Line/Wrinkle Crème

Inspired by the Science of Sirtuin Activation, Tri-Hyaluronic and Amino Acid Technologies for Proven Visible Skin Age Reversal – Overnight

In 2009, Estée Lauder broke new ground in skincare science by re-inventing the anti-wrinkle moisturizer with Time Zone. Guided by Estée Lauder’s unprecedented Age Measurement Study and inspired by the revolutionary science of cellular regeneration, it was the brand’s first moisturizer to target and measurably reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles and reverse away the years by helping skin look and behave in a younger way. Now, Estée Lauder introduces NEW TIME ZONE NIGHT ANTILINE/WRINKLE CREME, a powerful formula that works to hydrate skin and dramatically reduce the look of lines and wrinkles for radiant, younger-looking skin.

Every night, skin needs to recover, replenish and rebuild collagen to retain a smooth, youthful look. In addition, skin loses more moisture at night than during the day. To address skin’s critical night-time recovery process, NEW TIME ZONE NIGHT ANTI-LINE/WRINKLE CREME features the following targeted night-time anti-line and wrinkle technologies, to actually reverse skin’s apparent age for a yearsyounger look:

I. Exclusive Sirtuin EX-1 Technology helps support skin’s natural restorative activities and allows cells to optimally utilize other active ingredients in order to help reverse skin’s visible age while optimizing skin’s natural behavior.

II. A NEW Amino Acid Complex helps optimize skin’s natural, nightly replenishment of collagen to fight the appearance of lines and wrinkles during the restorative hours of sleep.

III. A NEW, concentrated Tri-Hyaluronic Night Complex counters night-time dehydration with deep, lasting moisture.

New Signature Night-Time Scent

NEW Time Zone Night Anti-Line/Wrinkle Creme has a light, modern night-time signature scent that lulls your senses into a restful mood with top notes of lilac, freesia, and pink marshmallow, tempered with a heart of white orchid, purple iris, and lily of the valley. Completed with Tahitian vanilla, creamy sandalwood, white cedar, and a gentle finish of soft musks, this comforting scent is perfect for bedtime.

Estée Lauder Introduces Advanced Night Repair Eye Synchronized Complex

The Groundbreaking Repair and Protection Technologies of Advanced Night Repair Now Targeted for the Eye Area to Reduce the Look of Every Key Visible Sign of Aging In 2009, Estée Lauder’s pivotal research in genetic aging provided a new discovery and technology that revolutionized repair with Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex. Today, NEW Advanced Night Repair Eye Synchronized Complex delivers the same revolutionary repair and comprehensive protection as Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex, now targeted specifically for the delicate eye area. With this powerful, new eye gel-serum, a dramatic reduction in the look of every key visible sign of eye aging—fine lines, wrinkles, puffiness, dark circles, dryness and uneven skin tone—is now possible.

Skin around the eyes is 40% thinner than the rest of your face, making the eye area the first place to show the visible signs of aging and significantly more vulnerable to environmental damage. NEW Advanced Night Repair Eye Synchronized Complex includes three powerful technologies to address every key visible sign of aging around the eye:

I. Exclusive Chronolux™ Technology helps support the natural synchronization of skin’s repair at exactly the right time. Consequently, the look of the fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes is reduced over time.

II. A patented technology encapsulating Alkyl Guanine Transferase (AGT) continuously repairs the appearance of damage to the eye area from smoke and pollution, in particular toxins and chemicals, putting this new eye gel-serum at the forefront of repairing the look of damage from all known major environmental assaults.

III. A new anti-irritant blend plus a proprietary blend of antioxidants and high levels of proven Hyaluronic Acid work together to create the optimal environment for the natural protection and repair of the delicate eye area, and thus helps reduce the look of dark circles, puffiness and crepiness around the eye.

Results:

NEW Advanced Night Repair Eye Synchronized Complex delivers both immediate and long-lasting results over time to help reduce the look of every key sign of visible aging around the eye area.

Immediately:
▪ The eye area receives a burst of hydration to refresh eyes and soften fine dry, lines.
▪ Eyes look brighter and more radiant.
▪ 90% of environmentally generated free radicals are neutralized before they can cause your skin to look prematurely aged2.

Over time:
▪ In just one week, skin is more moisturized and smoother.
▪ Skin looks healthier, while the appearance of fine lines and crepiness is diminished. The eye area skin looks firmer and more youthful.
▪ Fine lines, wrinkles, puffiness, dark circles, dryness and uneven skin tone around the eye are dramatically reduced.

Advanced Night Repair Eye Synchronized Complex is Dermatologist-tested, Ophthalmologist-tested, Non-Acnegenic, Fragrance Free, and can be used on All Skin Types.

Introduces Time Zone Night Anti-Line/Wrinkle Crème & Advanced Night Repair Eye Synchronized Complex are available at Estée Lauder counters nationwide and www.esteelauder.com.
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Endless Possibilities: Estée Lauder Pure Color Five Color EyeShadow Palette (review)

If you scroll down, you'll see that I posted the entire awesome new Fall 2010 Collection. It's gorgeous! I'm thrilled that I'm going to be trying out some of the items! You've done it again, Estée Lauder!

Pure Color Five Color EyeShadow Palette (in "Surreal Violet")

Blurb: Eyeshadow that makes eyes come alive. Versatile 5-color palette allows you to play with intensities, mix and blend shades, express different attitudes-soft to bold. Holds 5 varying color intensities and finishes: matte, satin, shimmer or metallic. The highlighter is the magic touch. Use it to brighten the look and widen eyes instantly. The deepest shade structures and defines the eyes. Ophthalmologist-tested and Fragrance-free.

How could I not jump at the chance to try out this palette? Purple is my favorite color, and this palette is jaw-droppingly gorgeous! It comes in a beautiful, slim compact with a very generous-sized mirror. I like using my own brushes, but the ones that are included are great for travel. The formula is wonderful: velvety, easy to blend, and lasts all day without creasing, fading or changing color.

And the colors…just heavenly. I have a lot of purple on my vanity, and these colors still managed to stand out. They range from the softest, most neutral grey/purple to a deep smoky eggplant (which also looks great as a liner). There's also a pale, gossamer highlighter, a shimmery violet, and a satiny lilac. They're all gorgeous and can be worn in infinite combinations! I plan to see just how many I can come up with.

You can check out the whole Fall 2010 collection on the website, as well as get application tips (and enter the Monthly Sweepstakes). I suggest going to your nearest beauty counter and trying them out, though.
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(ftc disclosure: sample/product received from manufacturer or representative)

Whoa! Estee Lauder Fall 2010 Collection

Blues and purples…yay!

Ahem…I'm going to be reviewing quiete a few new EL items over the next few weeks. And today I'm featuring one of the new shadow palettes (the purple one of course). But be sure to take a look at the whole amazing collection right this minute…

Fall 2010: The Blue Dahlia Pure Color Collection

The blues and purples in the collection are iconic colors for autumn and winter. I like to give women choices in the way that they look. From a neutral to a smoky to a fashionable, strong look, these shades can be used with them all. – Tom Pecheux, Creative Makeup Director, Estée Lauder

Introducing the new vision in color for the Fall 2010 season, the Blue Dahlia Pure Color Collection for smoldering eyes, shimmering lips and bold nails. Estée Lauder Creative Makeup Director Tom Pecheux debuted his inspiration for this collection backstage at the Derek Lam Autumn/Winter 2010 Fashion Show. At the “Myth of the West” themed show, Tom created a strong, intensely energetic look that perfectly tied together the design and fantasy of the clothing. The complete makeup collection includes two distinct looks as well as two complimentary lip products that create a visionary, avant-garde look with a touch of whimsical glamour.

In this intensely seductive collection, eyes take center stage in electric blue and vintage violet, lips are shimmering in subtle shades of pale pink and raspberry shine while rich nail hues of deep navy and iridescent lilac complete the look.

Rich, Striking Eyes: The Pure Color Five Color EyeShadow Palettes in Blue Dahlia and Surreal Violet are a powerful mix of cool, mysterious shades that mimic the fiercely theatrical world at the edge of night. Housed in a sophisticated golden-mirrored compact with oversized Estée Lauder cartouche, each palette holds five mesmerizing shadow and texture combinations to create endless looks that are both enticing and alluring. Layer the different shades and textures for optimal intensity.

Highlight and illuminate your eye look with four new shades of Pure Color EyeShadow in Twilight Rose, Sepia Sand, Enchanted Meadow and Emerald Star for a standout pop of color.

Stunning, Juicy Lips Drenched In Shimmer: Ethereal shades of raw pink and magenta adorn the lips in a soft, sensual shine. Swipe shades of Pure Color Gloss Stick in Rose Dusk, Night Bloom, Orchid Dream and Mauve Mirage and layer with Pure Color Gloss in Rock Candy, Twilight Petal, Raspberry Pop and Star Pink for a subdued lip look that perfectly balances strong eyes for a lasting impression.

Super Chic, Luxe Shades For Nails: Complement lustrous lips with perfectly polished nails in mythical shades. Estée Lauder’s Pure Color Nail Lacquer in Blue Dahlia and Surreal Violet perfectly pair with the collection to finish off nails and toes in dramatic, fearless color.

Dynamic Complimentary Shades For Lips: Give your pout a punch of color with a deep berry shade of Pure Color Gloss or Pure Color Gloss Stick in Midnight Bloom.
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Amazing Event on Thursday! Estée Lauder Samples

Check it out – Estée Lauder will be distributing free samples at all of their beauty counters. Choose either a 10-Day supply of their new Advanced Night Repair Eye or a
10-Day supply of Advanced Night Repair. Read and mark your calendar…

Estée Lauder to Distribute 360,000 Samples on July 22nd at ALL Counters Nationwide.

On Thursday, July 22nd Estée Lauder will kick off its largest sampling program to date – America’s Night to Repair. To anniversary the success of last year’s first annual America’s Night to Repair, for 4 synchronized hours – from 5:00pm – 9:00pm (all local times) – Estée Lauder Beauty Advisors will be distributing a total of 360,000 deluxe samples.

Choose either a 10-day supply of NEW Advanced Night Repair Eye Synchronized Complex or Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex at ALL Estée Lauder department and specialty store counters nationwide – one sample per customer while supplies last. Visit http://www.esteelauder.com/AdvancedNightRepair/ for additional information.
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Temptingly Nude: Estée Lauder’s New Pure Color Gloss in Tempting Tearose (review)

Hmmm…my brain seems to keep “going there” this week, doesn’t it? No idea why (really...I swear).

But if you’re reading this, Mom, no worries! I’m talking about lip gloss. Innocent, wholesome lipgloss. Cause I think I’ve found the absolute perfect nude gloss for summer. New and shiny from Estée Lauder.

NEW Pure Color Gloss (in "Tempting Tearose")

Blurb: Lip Gloss with the power to light up your face. True Vision™ technology transforms ordinary color and makes it extraordinary. Imagine what it will do for your lips. In a wide range of wearable shades with lasting shine for a lasting impression. You'll want them all. Maximized color impact. Magnified vibrancy, clarity and dimension. Amplified brilliance. Each Pure Color Gloss shade comes in one of three distinct, multi-dimensional finishes.

The picture looks a tiny bit pinker than the actual gloss. It’s actually a rich taupe/mauve – and it looks awesome! Those of us with brown or olive complexions can have a really hard time finding a sexy nude gloss that doesn’t make us look washed out. Well this one looks amazing! The subtle pink/mauve tones are just enough to make it flattering. It’s chic, understated and thoroughly gorgeous. Perfect for either a natural, casual summer vibe, or a dramatic smokey-eye/nude-lip look.

Even if you aren’t looking for a nude shade; there are over 30 colors in the collection (from quiet to vibrant). And the formula is wonderful: great pigments, lots of moisture, luscious feel and tons of shine that really lasts!

If you haven’t visited the website for a while, it’s gotten pretty fancy (check out the Virtual Makeup Tool). And if you want to take an up close and personal look; visit the Estée Lauder counter in a nice department store (there are also 6 additional Custom Color Collection shades available exclusively at Nordstrom).
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(ftc disclosure: sample/product received from manufacturer or representative)

History Making and Record Breaking: Estée Lauder

About two weeks ago (Friday June 4th), Estée Lauder Global Makeup Stylist Rick DiCecca broke the Guinness World Record for Most Lipstick Applications in 1 hour! Rick applied lipstick to 303 people (wiping out the previous record of 180). Read all about it…

Estée Lauder Global Makeup Stylist Makes Cosmetic History With The Help Of 303 Puckered Lips

New Guinness World Records Achievement Set by Rick DiCecca at Macy’s Flagship Store in Downtown Chicago on Friday, June 4

Estée Lauder broke the world record for Most Lipstick Applications in One Hour at Macy’s historic State Street location in downtown Chicago. Record-breaker and Estée Lauder Global Makeup Stylist, Rick DiCecca, applied lipstick on 303 participants to successfully break the previous record of 180 applications.

Chicagoans lined up at 12:00 pm on the ground floor of Macy’s on State Street and puckered up for DiCecca to work his magic. The feat was witnessed by an official Guinness World Records Adjudicator, Danny Girton, who verified that the attempt adhered to the strict guidelines of the record category and presented DiCecca with a certificate documenting his new world record.

“I am ecstatic to now hold the very first Guinness World Records achievement for Estée Lauder,” said DiCecca, who travels the world as a brand ambassador and creative consultant. “As a makeup artist, I’m used to working under pressure and this success was definitely a new and different way to challenge my skills.”

Guidelines for the record category stipulate that the lipstick must be applied consistently on the lower and upper lip of each model and the color must be within the lip lines. A different lipstick for each model must be used although any variety and color of lipstick is permitted. DiCecca needed both precision and speed to smash the previous record of 180 applications set by a European makeup artist in Madrid, Spain, on March 3rd of this year.

The record attempt kicked off at approximately 12:00 pm for exactly sixty minutes and was followed by the official certificate presentation by the Guinness World Records judge.
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