Showing posts with label Kits Pallettes Collections. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kits Pallettes Collections. Show all posts

Monday, June 6, 2011

Almost Back: Summer with LUSH

For some people, Memorial Day weekend was the unofficial beginning of Summer. If you’re feeling the Summer vibe a little bit early, check out some ideas from LUSH…

Kick Off The Summer With LUSH!

Time to fire up the barbecue, break out the bikinis and get ready for fun in the sun! LUSH has all the beach-inspired goodies you’ll need to transport your beauty routine to a summertime state of mind. Check out these seaside staples that should be in every satchel this season:

Ocean Salt Facial & Body Scrub: This stimulating, exfoliating facial and body scrub vigorously polishes to detoxify and remove dead skin cells, leaving the skin glowing. Made with both coarse and fine sea salts, the granules of salt themselves contain minerals which are beneficial to the skin.

Seanik Solid Shampoo: This powerful shampoo bar is packed with sea salt which gives hair much needed volume as it nourishes, while Irish moss and Japanese nori seaweed work to soften hair. (Vegan)

BIG Shampoo: Combine shine-enhancing citrus juices with the beautifying, hair-buffing impact of sea salt and genuine sea water and you’ve got a BIG body-building regimen your fine hair won't sweat over. LUSH has added a massive 50% of sea salt crystals to counteract the effects of soft water, to pump up the volume. (Vegan)

Big Blue Bath Bomb: Bring the splendor of the sea straight to your bath tub with this blue wonder. Packed with detoxifying sea salt, vitamin-rich seaweed, relaxing lavender and fresh lemon, topped with a crust of coarse sea salt, this bright blue bath bomb gives you a deep turquoise bath with pieces of skin-softening arame seaweed floating around in the water. (Vegan)

Beside the Seaside: Beside the Seaside gift is all you need to recreate a beach getaway if you can’t get away. It also makes for the perfect hostess gift if you do go away and are staying at a friend’s beach house! Contains: Sandstone soap, Blue Skies and Fluffy White Clouds bubble bar, Big Blue bath bomb & Happy Hippy shower gel.





Thursday, May 26, 2011

While I’m Away: Merle Norman Summer 2011 Color Collection

Wowee! I’m so excited about this brand! I remember my mom going to Merle Norman and getting a make up lesson while my sister and I watched in complete fascination. I guess this is how beauty junkies are created.

Anyway…Merle Norman is celebrating 80 years of beauty. They’ve given a modern twist to their image and brought out some great new products just in time for Summer…

Merle Norman Cosmetics Celebrates 80 Years!

Fresh and New Products for Summer!

Summer 2011 Color Collection

Colorful watercolor effects reflect a happy warm-weather mood.

This season’s collection highlights vivid combinations of violet, green, and coral with metallic gold and bronze accents, bold pops of fuchsia for cheeks and bright pinks and coral for lips.

Lip Polish: A creamy, long-wearing lip gloss that packs 100 watts of shine! Soft, velvety formula with a subtle vanilla scent glides on smoothly with a brush applicator. Available in 8 fun shades.

Makeup Artristry Brush Collection: Complete line of top quality brushes designed for professional-looking makeup application. Available with natural goat hair and synthetic bristles.

Lip Exfoliator: Gentle micro-dermabrasion lip treatment immediately retexturizes skin to reveal incredibly soft and smooth lips. Allows lip color to glide on smoothly and keeps it from caking. Easy-to-use stick formula

Lip Conditioner (SPF15): Nourishing lip conditioner with effective sun protection. Packed with humectants and emollients to smooth, soothe and seal in moisture.

How It All Began: Since 1931, when Merle Norman opened the first Studio in Santa Monica, her company has provided women across the country the opportunity to be successful entrepreneurs. A woman ahead of her times, she created business ownership opportunities for women and set an unmatched standard of quality service, education and American-made beauty products.

Monday, May 23, 2011

Getting Started: Urban Bride Kit from Urban Decay

Now that the royal wedding has come and gone, it’s time to focus on the weddings closer to home. Check out the new kit put together by UD and Universal Pictures…

The Urban Bride Kit
Bridal Survival Kit!

We’ve partnered with Universal Pictures to promote ‘Bridesmaids’ in theatres May 13. Kristen Wiig leads the cast as Annie, a maid of honor whose life unravels as she leads her best friend, Lillian (Maya Rudolph), and a group of colorful bridesmaids (Rose Byrne, Melissa McCarthy, Wendi McLendon-Covey and Ellie Kemper) on a wild ride down the road to matrimony. With so many bride-zillas, it’s a wonder more people don’t run for the hills when asked to participate in the nuptials of someone near and dear.

Well, just in case you notice a transformation in your Mrs.-to-be, dodge her s**t list by giving her Urban Bride, a gorgeously packaged, gift-ready box holding Urban Decay’s best-selling beautifiers.

• Perfect for a bride, bridesmaid, mother-in-law and anyone else who’s making an appearance in the wedding photos, its contents SET THE BAR REALLY HIGH for products designed to WORK OVERTIME. Leave nothing to chance, prime face and eyes for the camera, make lips more luscious and set your look so it lasts until the final guest leaves.

• Wrapped in pearlized white paper and embossed with a foil lace/flowers/dripping chains design motif, the words “Urban Bride” are featured languidly on the lid as a nod to 19th-century romanticism. Open the box to reveal the products in a removable tray graced with lush watercolor roses. Displaying vibrant sweeps of color, this keepsake box can be used to store anything from makeup and jewelry, to photos and personal mementos.

• Razor Sharp Ultra-Definition Finishing Powder - (3.75 g mini) diffuses lines for a flawless airbrushed look, and the translucent shade suits all skin tones. The photographer and the DJ can flash their brightest lights her way because she’ll still look AMAZING.

• Eyeshadow Primer Potion - (Full Size) ensures her eyeshadow stays vibrant, true and CREASE-FREE throughout the ceremony, pictures, dancing and well-after her garter comes off.

• Supercurl Curling Mascara - boosts, separates and conditions lashes, while its supersculpting polymers hold the curl. Even if she throws a tirade at some point, no one will be able to hate her with those lashes.

• Lip Junkie Lip Gloss in Midnight Cowboy - (Travel Size 3.6 ml) gives her all the shine she wants without any tacky stickiness. This soft, cushiony-textured gloss endures, and the sheer nude sparkle of Midnight Cowboy can be worn alone or over any shade of lipstick.

• All Nighter Long-Lasting Makeup Setting Spray - (15 ml spray bottle; perfect for her purse!) is a weightless mist that sets makeup for 16 hours. It utilizes temperature control technology to prevent makeup from melting off when it’s hot and humid outside or from becoming dehydrated when it’s cold and dry.

• Marshmallow Sparkling Lickable Body Powder - (Travel Size 10g) a glistening, edible body powder to highlight her shoulders and décolletage beautifully, as well as treat her other half to a little dessert too!

Urban Bride (SRP $42) is available at ULTA and select Macy’s. Or, online at ulta.com, Sephora.com and urbandecay.com

Monday, May 9, 2011

Waking Up My Monday: Pixi Week of Wakeup Makeup Palette (review)

Oy. To the vey. This day began very well, and quickly slid downhill. I ended up coming home from work with a bad headache, and an even worse attitude. Thank goodness for my cozy home…and science. Cozy home for my attitude, and modern pharmaceuticals for my headache.

And to help get myself back to my happy place, I’m going to talk about a whole big weekful of beauty. From Pixi.

Week of Wakeup Makeup

Blurb: Deluxe kit decked out with gorgeous shades of peaches, pinks and nudes – specifically designed with a complete & coordinated look for each day of the week. Stuck in a makeup rut? This kit is your makeup wakeup call. We have combined our foolproof rise and shine essentials with a few fresh additions to create a seven-days-a-week go-to kit. Now it’s easy to be fresh-faced & focused on a Monday, free-flowing & fabulous on a Friday and soft & subtle on a Sunday! A whole week of awakening makeup solutions, all in one organized kit – no need to be bored with your makeup anymore!

Pixi, you continue to rock - beauty junkies live for this kind of thing! This palette has 21 shadows, 7 cheek colors and 8 glosses. And as you can see they’re all laid out to suggest a look/color palette for each day of the week (my favorite is Friday – no surprise there). I am smitten!

The quality is excellent. The blushes are finely milled, very natural-looking and easy to blend. The glosses have great texture and are nicely pigmented. The shadows were my favorites. The quality is wonderful, the colors are lovely, they have good staying power, and a few of the darker shades (in “Wed/Thurs/Fri”) worked very well as liners when applied with a wet brush. The colors lean mainly toward softer/neutral shades. There are a few pops of boldness in the shadows – and there's promise of a smokey eye on Thursday night.

It goes without saying that this palette is perfect for travel. It closes securely to a very tidy, portable 5" x 6.5" secure little package that easily tucks into a purse, backpack, or even a briefcase. (If you do take it traveling, remember to keep the plastic film on that covers each section.) And even if it never leaves home, the variety and versatility make this an awesome “go to” kit.

Head on over to the website for a closer look. Right now they have some really nifty web exclusives, and you can get 20% off of your order (use code: TWENTYOFF). And if you want a super close look, you can find Pixi at Target.

Hey, I’m kinda cheered up now. :)

(ftc disclosure: sample/product received from manufacturer or representative)

Monday, May 2, 2011

May Monday Marvelousness: Bobbi Brown Almost Bare Collection

Wow…

Bobbi Brown - The Almost Bare Collection

“You – Only Better”
May 2011

“From bronzers to the light shimmery glosses, The Almost Bare Collection creates the gorgeous sun kissed look you get after a day at the beach, one of my favorite sources of inspiration.” -Bobbi Brown

New, Limited Edition Bronzing Powder: Formulated for all skin types, Bobbi’s Bronzing Powder has just the right mix of red and brown – the colors you’d find in a true tan – to give skin a warm tint of healthy-looking color. What makes it so wearable? The lightweight mica-free powder applies smoothly and evenly and feels ultra-comfortable on skin. Now, this makeup bag essential is available in two limited edition shades ideal for darker skin tones. Available in 2 shades: Deep Chocolate, Rich Cocoa

New, Limited Edition High Shimmer Lip Gloss: Because there’s nothing sexier than glossy lips paired with luminous skin, Bobbi introduces her most high shine gloss ever. This ultra shiny formula glides on smoothly and offers medium to full coverage that makes lips look lush and full. Available in 3 shades: Pink Tulle, Citrus, Bellini

Almost Bare Fragrance: A Bobbi Brown classic, this fresh floral eau de parfum features a delicate balance of inspiring Italian Bergamot blended with Violet Leaves to relax and soothe the senses. The scent is enhanced by a note of Soft Muguet and gentle Jasmine Petals with a Soft Cedar and Warm Amber background.

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Tantalizing Wednesday: LORAC's New Limited Edition TANtalEYES Palette (review)

I know all about tantalizing. I’m getting ready to go back to my weight loss program after a month of starts and stops. And the last couple weeks were mostly “stops.” Delicious stops. Related to recipe testing, fun events and Easter candy. And Easter waffles. And Mexican food. And...pie. Eeeek!

On Friday, I’m going to set temptation aside and refocus on my weight loss goals. Luckily, I have some wonderful (non-judgemental) support. I also have other tantalizing no-calorie treats to take my mind off of snacks. No-calorie treats in pretty colors. Like this one from LORAC.

NEW! TANtalEYES Palette

Blurb: LORAC TANtalEYES Palette will have you sizzling all season long! Give your sex appeal a boost with 4 shimmering, mineral-infused, ultra-pigmented Baked Eye Shadows for long lasting, sultry eyes and a travel size TANtalizer Body Bronzing Luminizer for glowing skin that shines like the stars' on the Red Carpet.

I actually think LORAC palettes might be more tempting than pie. Might. This one is especially yummy. It contains a travel-sized tube of Body Bronzing Luminizer; and a Baked Eye Shadow quad housed in a golden box that’s both glamorous and practical.

The Body Bronzer is a sheer, shimmery cream that slides on, and gave my skin a shimmery (sheer) bronze glow. I especially loved it on my legs (which always need help – especially at the end of winter).

Of course the outstanding part of this Palette is the shadow quad. The shade on the top left is a pearly highlighter that made my brow bone pop. It also made a gorgeous halo around my inner eye. The top right shade is a pretty golden bronze – perfect by itself during the day, and even more perfect when vamped up with the other shades for evening. The bottom right is a deep copper that looked beautiful in the crease, and made for a really dramatic evening lid. The bottom left shade is my absolute favorite. It’s a golden shimmering olive that looks both chic and exotic. Both bottom shades also looked amazing when applied as liners with either a wet or dry brush.

LORAC shadows are awesome, and these four shades are must-haves in my opinion.

Visit the website and check out the entire Summer 2011 Collection. You can also get some fab Red Carpet Tips, and score some bargains in the VIP Discount section. LORAC is also found at Sephora, ULTA, DermStore.com, and beauty.com.

(ftc disclosure: sample/product received from manufacturer or representative)

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Tuesday Treats: Urban Decay Summer 2011 Preview

Take a look at fabulousness as only Urban Decay can do it. I'm pretty smitten with the whole Quinceañera thing.

Urban Decay Summer 2011

15 Year Anniversary Quinceañera Makeup Bag: It’s our birthday and we’ll sparkle if we want to! Help us celebrate 15 years of beauty with an edge, and - according to Latin American tradition - our entry into womanhood. Introducing the second of our limited-edition 15-Year Anniversary items: the Quinceañera Bag. Flashy in the coolest of ways, our Quinceañera Bag glitters purple and holds a sh*t ton of your favorite stuff!

Lip Love: From the mighty Lisa Rinna bouche to the barely-there Kate Hudson pout, all lips need love. Shower your kisser with the finest affection and prove your love with Lip Love Honey-Infused Lip Therapy by Urban Decay. With a honey scent that guarantees you’ll be getting’ some sugar, Lip Love conditioning lip oils keep your lips smooch-able while increasing fullness and giving a hint of tint for that perfect “no-makeup” makeup look we all crave.

Rollergirl Nail Kit: Don’t accessorize your hands and feet… wardrobe ‘em! Starring purples, pinks, and shimmery, glittery neutrals, the Rollergirl Nail Kit by Urban Decay defines summer 2011. So flaunt what yo’ mama gave ya, and paint your nails funky with six primo polishes in mini commitment-free bottles!

Meltdown Makeup Remover: Having trouble getting all of your long-lasting makeup off? Does your waterproof eye makeup seem more like it’s tattooed on? Don’t have a meltdown a la Anne Heche circa August of 2000. We have enough people claiming to be God and promising us a short spaceship ride to heaven. Instead of opting to be a hot-mess, take it all off with Meltdown Makeup Remover by Urban Decay.

Urban Defense Tinted Moisturizer: You have to multi-task all day, so your makeup should too! Introducing Urban Defense Tinted Moisturizer, a product that does it all: featuring light moisture, just enough color coverage, zero parabens, anti-free radical agents, and SPF 20!

Rollergirl Palette: Foxify yourself for summer with the Rollergirl Eyeshadow Palette by Urban Decay. Four shadows, an eye pencil, and a lipgloss provide high-maintenance looks in a ‘toss-it-in-yourpurse-and-go’ kit. Ya dig?

Baked Face and Body Bronzer: Be mistaken for a naturally bronzed goddess, not George Hamilton, or worse yet, an Oompa-Loompa! Get baked minus the munchies, and flaunt a glowing tan sans the damaging effects of the sun, with Urban Decay’s Baked Face and Body Bronzers now available in new packaging reminiscent of a bohemian Moroccan getaway.



Tuesday Treats: The Wedding Kit from Liz Earle

Liz Earle has created a fabulous kit in honor of the Royal Wedding (on April 29). Perfect for any bride, bridesmaid, mother of the bride (or wedding guest for that matter)…

Prep Like a Princess!

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Maximum Adorability! jane iredale My Steppes™ Makeup Kit (review)

Right now I’m supposed to be getting things tidied up and organized so I can pack for my trip tomorrow night. But that didn’t sound fun. What did sound fun was playing with some of the beauty products I plan on taking with me. Like this one from jane iredale.

My Steppes™ Makeup Kit (in “Warm” and “Cool”)


Blurb: Designed around a color selection that's perfect for your skin's undertone, this all-in-one compact contains two lip glosses, a blush, a bronzer and a mirror for effortless touchups on the go. Features and Benefits. Innovative and convenient packaging makes My Steppes ideal for travel and on-the-go touchups. Contains perfect color selections for warm or cool skin tones.

These fabulous kits are part of the gorgeous Spring 2011 Collection (named “Just for Me”). I’ll be reviewing more items from this collection in the coming weeks, but I had to start with these awesome (portable) little kits.

If I wasn't already a makeup junkie, these would have turned me into one. They’re that yummy and gorgeous. There's one kit for warm and one for cool skin tones; but I think the colors in each kit are universally flattering.

The glosses are fabulous: beautifully pigmented, moisturizing, non-sticky and long lasting. All four shades are lovely; and my favorite was “Pomegranate” (from the cool kit). The “Barely Rose” blush (cool kit) is very nice; and I really loved the “Whisper” blush (warm kit). Both kits contain So-Bronze 3 Bronzer – which is a subtle, and very natural-looking. All of the makeup is excellent quality; and the packaging is soooo adorable.

Visit the website to see the entire Spring 2011 collection. You can also get some tips and check out the makeup artist gallery. And of course, you’ll want to visit the where to buy section.

(ftc disclosure: sample/product received from manufacturer or representative)

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Wonderful Wednesday: LORAC Summer 2011 Collection

Wonderful Wednesday: LORAC Summer 2011 Collection

Okay…I’m already tantalized (keeping mum on the whole touched/teased part though).

Just LOOK at this sexy, shimmery, bronzed collection from LORAC.

Just. Look. At. It.

Sigh.

(btw: it hits ULTA on April 10 and Sephora on April 19)


Wednesday, March 9, 2011

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).



(ftc disclosure: sample/product received from manufacturer or representative)

Monday, February 28, 2011

Go Get This! Stila Travel Palettes - Fabulous in Fiji + Trendsetting in Tokyo (review)

I’m jumping right to the review so you can jump on this spectacular deal. From Stila.

Travel Palettes - Fabulous in Fiji + Trendsetting in Tokyo

Fabulous in Fiji

Blurb: Sit back and relax as you escape with Ali to fabulous island of Fiji. Inspired by the tropical colors of this serene getaway, this palette will make you sparkle like the crystal clear ocean.

Trendsetting in Tokyo

Blurb: Experience the bustling, fast-paced metropolis as you follow Zoe through her Tokyo adventure. Inspired by the neon lights and classic geisha trends, this palette will have you looking fashion-forward.

These travel palettes are completely and thoroughly awesome. They’re pretty, chic, portable, and the packaging is excellent (a secure magnetic flip top). Each has a lovely convertible (lip/cheek) color, and four shadows (at least one is a darker shade that can double as a liner with a wet brush). There’s a good sized mirror; and the slim palette closes easily, and fits almost anywhere (measures 2.5” x 4.5” when closed).

Fabulous in Fiji features tropical shadows and a bronze convertible color. Trendsetting in Tokyo has edgier pink/purple/gold/black shadows and a convertible color in Sakura.

In addition to wonderful Stila quality, these palettes are also an amazing value. Normally, they retail for about $10 each (I know - wow). And right now, Stila is offering both of these together as a set for…$9. That’s right – 9 bucks for two palettes! I ordered two sets, and I’m keeping one and saving the other two for gifts. I’m actually thinking of stocking up. They would make incredible hostess gifts, bridesmaid gifts, or even stocking stuffers (if you're thinking that far ahead).

The Set is available on the website. You can also enter the Light Up The World Contest and check out the Tips and Tricks page. There are 3 other Travel Palettes too. Each is $10 (still an amazing value), and Stila is also available at Sephora.

(ftc disclosure: purchased myself)

Friday, January 28, 2011

Catching Up: Lorac Multidimensional Beauty Collection for Spring

More loveliness from LORAC! I love their stuff and this new Spring Collection looks thoroughly fab. (It’s available in early February at ULTA, Sephora, and online.) Check it out…

LORAC's 3D Multidimensional Beauty Collection

Multiplex 3d Lashes Mascara: This volumizing and thickening mascara takes your lashes to the next level by instantly delivering 3 times the volume. MULTIPLEX 3D LASHES has a buildable, smudge-resistant and multidimensional formula that creates a dramatic lash look. Featuring beneficial ingredients like silk and keratin to nourish and condition. The professional curved brush easily grabs, lifts and curls for maximum coverage and length.

3d Liquid Lustre: A shimmering top coat that lets you amp up your look. This paraben-free, long-lasting, shimmering coat can be applied over eye shadow or worn alone on eyes and cheeks for a luminous, prismatic 3-Dimensional sparkle and shine.

3-In-1 Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil: Get sexy, smoldering, defined eyes with this no-smudge, no-budge waterproof eyeliner pencil. This new eyeliner features a creamy, velvety-smooth texture and intense rich color that easily glides on for a clean, precise line. This transfer-resistant retractable pencil is equipped with its own sharpener and “smudger” for effortless, versatile application. Available in Ultra Black, Chocolate and Eggplant.

Multiplex 3d Eye Shadow Palette: This Sephora Exclusive Limited Edition Palette contains high-wattage 3-Dimensional color with 6 velvety-smooth shadows infused with luminous, prismatic, holographic lustre, long-lasting pigments and versatile color. The shadows can be worn dry for a soft, natural finish or wet for a more intense color pigment. It can even be worn wet or dry as an eyeliner. The faux animal print palette fits perfectly in your purse or clutch and is very on-trend for the season!

Multipex 3d Lip Gloss Duo: Get two glam and gorgeous shades of our popular Multiplex 3D Lip Gloss for the sexiest lips ever! This innovative, paraben-free lip gloss contains holographic pigments, long-lasting color and high-lacquer shine. The duo features 2 shades – 3D (Rose Bronze with glitter) and 4D (Bubble Gum Pink with glitter).

Multidimensional Beauty Collection: This ULTA Exclusive Collection contains everything you need for MULTIDIMENSIONAL eyes and lips. Featuring 3 prismatic light-reflecting shadows for dramatic shimmering color and MULTIPLEX 3D Lip Gloss in ULTA GLAM for super glossy 3D lips. All enclosed in a metallic mesh makeup case that can double as your evening clutch.




Catching Up: FACE Stockholm Spring 2011 Collection

This looks like another awesome, awesome collection from the always…wait for it…awesome FACE Stockholm. Check it out…

For Spring 2011: A Bohemian Rhapsody

Spring breezes in with a Bohemian twist on a classical theme, inspired by the ethereal, innocent beauty of the paintings of the Pre-Raphaelites.

Roz Lip Pencil
Romance Lipstick
Lip Gloss #1
Rio Crème Blush
Black Eyeliner
Sophisticated Matte Shadow
#26 Pearl Shadow
Sensitive Eye Dust
#28 Nail Polish

All products available at all FACE Stockholm locations from 888.334.FACE and
www.facestockholm.com.

Catching Up: Bobbi Brown Pretty Powerful Collection & EXTRA Repair Serum

Just in time to still talk about this…look what Bobbi Brown has for us in January!

Pretty Powerful Collection

“I really believe that when you feel good about yourself, there’s no limit to what you can do in your life—and that’s pretty powerful stuff.” - Bobbi Brown

The launch of the Pretty Powerful Palettes marks the first anniversary of Bobbi Brown’s iconic Pretty Powerful Campaign. Inspired by her favorite look—a fresh and healthy one—Bobbi’s palettes are designed to be universally flattering.

“I’ve always loved a natural look but that doesn’t have to mean nude color, and it certainly doesn’t mean washed out color. The Pretty Powerful Palettes are filled with pink tones that range from soft to warm and even a shot of bright to create a healthy look because nothing is more beautiful to me than a healthy complexion,” says Bobbi.

Offered in two shade ranges designed with all complexions in mind, each palette contains four neutral eye shadows and complementary pink shades for lips and cheeks.

EXTRA Repair Serum

“I created Extra Repair Serum for women who want moisturization and repair in one. It not only feels great the moment it goes on but also helps skin look better day after day.” - Bobbi Brown

TLC for winter-weary complexions, Bobbi’s new Extra Repair Serum is the ultimate solution for dry skin. With its luxurious milky texture, this skin nourishing serum gives an immediate feeling of comfort on contact.

Over time, it works to help improve skin’s texture and moisture barrier. Infused with anti-aging ingredients, it helps smooth the look of lines and wrinkles while giving skin a firmer, more lifted appearance.

Ingredients & Benefits

Wheat, Bran & Olive Extract Complex helps strengthen skin’s natural barrier, improving its ability to lock in moisture and prevent future damage.

Vitamin C and a powerful peptide help soften the look of lines and wrinkles while firming skin.

Clary Sage Extract encourages skin cell turnover and sweeps away dull surface cells to reveal a fresh, radiant surface.

Magnolia Bark Extract, Sucrose and Caffeine help reduce visible redness caused by irritation.

Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin and Meadowfoam Seed Oil infuse skin with moisture—instantly and over time.

How to Use: Apply to clean, dry skin in the morning and evening. Follow with your choice of Extra moisturizer.

Available January 2011 from Bobbi Brown counters and
www.bobbibrown.com.

Catching Up: Borghese’s Romantic Whispers Gift Set

How gorgeous is this? And it’s never too early to start dropping Valentine’s Day hints. Just sayin…

Valentine's Day gift Idea - Borghese's Romantic Whispers

This Valentine’s Day “whisper” that you love her with this romantic gift set. Borghese created Il Bacio (Italian for the kiss) to celebrate the joy of love with its fruity, floral and sensual fragrance. The Romantic Whispers Set contains three intoxicating Il Bacio products that will stir the senses and delight the heart: Eau de Parfum Spray, Bath and Shower Gel, and Body Lotion. And there’s more, a Labbro Più Paffuto Lip Plumper, Lumina High Shine Lipcolour in Milano Merlot and B Gloss Lip Gloss in Crimson Kiss plus Superiore State-of-the-Art Mascara in Black. Packaged in a Bowler Bag, she wouldn’t miss the message…even if it’s only a whisper. A $132.00 value for $39.50.

GIFT INCLUDES:

• Il Bacio Eau de Parfum Spray, 1.7 fl oz
• Il Bacio Bath and Shower Gel, 3.4 oz
• Il Bacio Body Lotion, 3.4 oz
• Mini Labbro Più Paffuto Lip Plumper
• Lumina High Shine Lipcolour – Milano Merlot
• B Gloss Lip Gloss – Crimson Kiss
• Mini Superiore State-of-the-Art Mascara – Black
• Bowler Bag

Villa di Borghese Spa at Home Products -
http://www.borghese.com/villadiborghese_spa.cfm?c=v

Borghese on Twitter:
http://twitter.com/BorgheseBeauty

Borghese on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Borghese/55505708773?ref=s#/pages/Borghese/55505708773

Borghese on Flickr:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/borghese/

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Give and Get: LORAC Box Office Hit Full Face Palette (review)

I’m in shock. In about 70 minutes it will be December. How on earth did that happen? Wasn’t I just finishing up my Halloween costume?

Of course the extremely cool thing about December (besides the weather...ha!) is the gorgeous, fabulous array of holiday collections and awesome pallettes. Check out this one from LORAC and ULTA.

Box Office Hit Full Face Palette

Blurb: An ULTA exclusive! Critics are buzzing about LORAC's Box Office Hit! Create backstage beauty and take center stage with an attention-getting full face collection for eyes, cheeks, and lips. A $210 value. This luxurious Cabernet Croc Palette contains everything you need to create soft, natural looks for day-and sexy, smoky party looks for night: 12 eye shadows, 2 eyeliners, 1 blush, 1 bronzer and 8 lip colors. You are sure to be a Box Office Hit with LORAC!

This ULTA exclusive is part of LORAC’s Holiday 2010 Collection. It’s extremely giftable (and keepable). The packaging is excellent, practical and absolutely lovely. The croc case opens to reveal a really nice collection of colors. I especially loved the shadows (of course) – 12 shades that range from fresh and subtle to dark and smoky. The two pencil liners were very good, and I also loved the lip colors (housed under a genius see-through flap). The bronzer and the pink blush complete the palette very nicely.

What I also loved about this palette is that it snaps securely shut - keeping everything housed in an elegant, and extremely portable little case. It fits easily in most bags and would be perfect for holiday travel (no gels or liquids to get the TSA all agitated).

This palette is only avaible at Ulta. Visit the website if you want to know more. You may also want to check out the Special Offers section and take advantage of free shipping on all orders of $25 or more (use code: 512213). You can also visit the LORAC website to see more of the Holiday offerings.

(ftc disclosure: sample/product received from manufacturer or representative)

Monday, November 8, 2010

The Color of Monday: The Jewelry Box Palette from Tarte (review)

Since today was cold and rainy; I thought a giant splash of color might liven things up. Here’s some beautiful beauty sunshine from Tarte (by way of Sephora).

Holiday 2010: The Jewelry Box

Blurb: An exclusive, limited-edition palette packed with 32 new eyeshadows, eight lip glosses, a mineral bronzer, a new shimmering powder, five deluxe long-wearing eyeliners, and a detachable necklace. This versatile palette is a veritable treasure trove packed with new and limited-edition products and shades along with such Tarte bestsellers as a full-size of Park Avenue Princess Mineral Powder Bronzer. As an added bonus, this festive jewelry box comes with its own "off the chain" gilded trinket, guaranteed to be your go-to accessory for holiday parties and year-round.

This set is exclusive to Sephora, and I was ogling it forever before taking one home. It’s one of the best sets of the season.

To begin with, it’s an amazing value. It contains 32 full-sized shadows (16 each of shimmering and matte), 8 glosses, a full-sized mineral bronzer, a highlighting powder, 5 liners and cute gold and black necklace. They’re all housed in a gorgeous, well made, quilted gold box.

I loved the lip and cheek products. The glosses are pretty, and the Park Avenue Princess Bronzer is outstanding. I also thought the eyeliners were excellent. But the real stars of this palette are the shadows.

These are wonderful, excellent-quality Tarte shadows in 32 fabulous chic colors. This is an eye shadow lover’s dream! There are soft pastels, lovely neutrals, metalics, deep smoky shades, and intense jewel tones. The variety is dizzying. Not only are they fabulous shadows, but they also do double duty as liners when applied with a wet brush. The possibilities are endless. This is more of a collection than a palette. It’s truly extraordinary!

This can only be purchased at Sephora; but I suggest visiting the Tarte website if you get a chance and reading up on their skinvigorating ingredients and learning a bit more about their commitment to Green Beauty.

And check out this video (all about the Jewelry Box)…



(ftc disclosure: purchased myself)

Sunday, November 7, 2010

Hair Care Friday (on Sunday…ooops): shu shu sleek from Shu Uemura Art of Hair (review)

Ooops. It seems like Hair Care Friday is happening on Sunday this week. (Sorry.) I wish I could blame it on the time change; but that only just happened a few hours ago. Instead of blogging, I spent a lot of time having buckets of girl talk. I also did laundry and we watched post-girl-talk “Talladega Nights.” I am beginning to believe that girl talk and Will Farrell movies are quite possibly the most effective cures for just about anything.

Of course, none of this has anything to do with hair care. What does have to with hair care are the three fabulous items I’ve been trying out. From shu uemura.

shu shu sleek Collection for Coarse and Unruly Hair

Blurb: Debuted in exclusive, high-end salons, this at-home ritual is a collection of smoothing formulas for coarse and unruly hair, enriched with black cumin oil, to replicate the aspect and touch of precious japanese shusu on hair. Provides deep nourishment and disciplines the hair fiber with a fluid touch.

Smoothing Shampoo

Smoothing Conditioner

Smoothing Treatment

This collection is awesome. I love dedicated collections, and this one works extremely well. Both the shampoo and the conditioner are rich and creamy; yet there’s no heaviness or oiliness. Together, they thoroughly cleaned, de-tangled and conditioned. The first time I used them; I let my hair air dry just to see what would happen; and I was very impressed with how well-behaved my curly hair was. It was smooth, soft and there were no fly-aways.

Of course, these products are for taming hair and making it sleek. So the next time, I used the shampoo and conditioner, then finished with the smoothing treatment. I LOVED this Treatment. It has the same richness (and wonderful fragrance) as the other two products; and after I rinsed it out my hair was like silk. When I blew it out, my hair was shiny, smooth and obedient. I also tried it as a leave-in (when I wore my hair back); and it performed fabulously.

You can read more about this collection (and some of the amazing ingredients) on the website. I also suggest visiting the lovely Ceremonies page, and browsing the salon locator.

And just in case you're in need of a boost after your weekend; here’s some silliness from Talladega Nights. (I wanted to post the dinner scene, but it’s a little too much for Sunday morning).

Enjoy today and the week ahead!






(ftc disclosure: sample/product received from manufacturer or representative)

Friday, October 29, 2010

Happy Fabulous Friday! Bobbi Brown Smoky, Sultry, Smoldering Collection/November '10

Yay! I love this whole concept! It’s hot, dramatic, intense and very versatile. Check it out…

Bobbi Brown Smoky, Sultry, Smoldering Collection

“Women think they’re either eye girls or lip girls—but why limit yourself? This collection is all about what mood you’re in. Whether you want a pale eye with a strong, sexy lip or feel like a dramatic smoky eye with a nearly-naked lip, these shades let you switch it up.” - Bobbi Brown

Choose Your Glam
Smoky, Sultry, Smoldering Collection
November 2010

New Long-Wear Eye Paints (Featured in each Eye Palette): Introducing Long Wear Eye Paints, Bobbi’s new high-pigment metallic eye shadows that can be worn wet or dry. Apply them with a damp Cream Shadow Brush for a strong, luminous and long-lasting pop of shimmering color that won’t crease. Or layer and blend your favorite shade with an Eye Shadow Brush until you’ve reached just the right intensity.

Limited Edition Eye Palettes: From classic charcoal to rich plum to warm gold, Bobbi’s got three new ways to go all out on your eye makeup with the new Smoky, Sultry and Smoldering Eye Palettes. Each one features a base and an eye liner color plus a bold metallic and a dramatic shade of Bobbi’s new Long-Wear Eye Paint.

Smoky Eye Palette: White Eye Shadow, Tin Metallic Eye Shadow, Storm Eye Shadow, Onyx Long-Wear Eye Paint
Sultry Eye Palette: Bone Eye Shadow, Antique Gold Metallic Eye Shadow, Caviar Eye Shadow, Brandy Long-Wear Eye Paint
Smoldering Eye Palette: Ivory Eye Shadow, Heather Lilac Metallic Eye Shadow, Charcoal Eye Shadow, Port Long-Wear Eye Paint

Limited Edition Glitter Eyeliner: Like paillettes for your eyes. Glitter Liquid Eyeliner contains a blend of sparkling pearls to create brilliant shine and intense metallic color—great for transforming your daytime into a party-perfect look. Bobbi’s superfine applicator tip makes it easy to line your eyes like a pro. Plus, it’s longlasting and waterproof, so it will stay put until you’re ready to call it a night. Shake well before use.

Pretty Powerful Lips: Always on a mission to make tricky shades more wearable, Bobbi designed four new shades of Lip Color and Metallic Lip Color—each one inspired by retro, screen-siren lips. Swipe on straight from the tube for the most coverage or, for extra precision, use a Lip Brush and follow with Lip Liner. Want a sheer stain? Press on your lips with fingers.

Lip Color: Introducing three new shades of Bobbi’s Lip Color in Vixen Red (LTD), Vintage Red (LTD) and Hollywood Red.

Metallic Lip Color in Jewel Red

Lip Gloss: Now available in two beautiful new shades of red. Wear on its own for sheer color or swipe on top of lipstick for extra shine. Bonus: Infused with soothing botanical extracts to keep lips healthy and soft. Now available in Red and Scarlet.

Red Lip Liner: For a flawlessly precise red lip, apply Lip Liner after lipstick. It’s long-wearing, glides on smoothly, and comes with its own sharpener.

Limited Edition Mini Brush Set: Four professional-quality brushes—downsized to fit your sleekest evening clutch. Set features two brushes to define eyes plus a Lip Brush and our multi-purpose Face Blender Brush, which can be used to apply powder, bronzer and blush.
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