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Face Technology

SMASHBOX has got your face covered. For foundation, that is. Liquid or powder, these two will give you a flawless complexion. And they are both good for skin!

I’m not one for a liquid these days because they tend to feel heavy but I am floored by this High Definition Healthy FX Foundation ($38). It almost feels like I am not wearing any foundation as it simply sinks in the skin. Here’s the benefits: is oil absorbing, contains anti-aging ingredients, SPF 15, a unique patented moisture time-release system and a new skin cell-energizing ingredient, Ribose. I didn’t know my cells needed re-energizing but I guess they do in order to keep me looking young.
Top your look off with their Function 5 Self-Adjusting Powder Foundation ($36). It’s five kinds of powders in one! Here we go again: non-drying, oil absorbing, contains vitamins A, C, B5 and E, helps calm redness associated with Rosacea, and you can build the coverage you want. Available in six shades. Both @ sephora.com

"This Must Be Love"

Like to get funky with your nail shades? DEBORAH LiPPMANN has a cool a collection of polishes called Vinyl that we missed this past spring. In conjunction with the release of Ms. Lippman’s second CD (didn’t know she was a musician!), each of these 15 tiny bottles is named after a classic song. From You Give Love A Bad Name to Message In A Bottle to Fade To Black. Can’t decide which color? Just paint your nails with whatever tune you’re feeling at the moment. $8.50/.2oz @ bathandbodyworks.com

Red, Red Lips Part II – More To Make Your Heart Pitter Patter

In continuing our fall feature of Red, Red Lips, have you noticed they are everywhere? Keep in mind that looks in the tube can be deceiving and you only truly know a shade’s coverage once you apply it.

Here are our October picks for Red, Red Lips (Clockwise from Left). ~Lisa

1. Intensely dark and mystifying is the color Cassis from BOBBI BROWN. This is a mixture of dark berry red with a touch of claret and brown. This Lip Color Lipstick is a semi-matte with creamy rich full coverage. $21 @ bobbibrowncosmetics.com
2. BOURJOiS Lovely Rouge Satin Lipstick in Rouge Best is a deep cherry red for medium to fair complexions (blue undertones) from the Lovely Rouge Line. It’s super creamy and one of the sexiest reds around! $14 @ sephora.com
3. Berry reds look great with the gray we are all wearing for fall. Carnelian Whisper from ViNCENT LONGO fits the bill perfectly. The Velvet Riche Rejuvenating Lipstick collection brings us emollient lotion like lipstick. Mmm… $23 @ sephora.com
4. Start your engines with Race Car Red from PRESCRiPTiVES Colorscope Lipcolor. This long lasting creamy formula is full of pigment for a vibrant apple red hue. $17.50 @ prescriptives.com
5. I call this a classic Marilyn Monroe red, but its official name from MAKE-UP DESiGNORY is Lady Bug Lipstick. This is a satin formula but it gives a matte full coverage finish. $18.50 @ mudshop.com
6. It’s absolutely FAB. British Red from the L’OREAL Colour Riche collection is one for all seasons. It’s a gorgeous red with a bit of orange that will work with all skin tones. Wear creamy moisturizing color from the sassy gold case. And it has a fragrance that reminds me of lipsticks from long ago… $8.49 @ walgreens.com
7. In the matte category, I am loving FACE ATELiER in Strawberry Lipstick from the Power Play collection. It’s a true intense matte look, but not drying at all! You will get noticed with this color! Blow strawberry red kisses to your fans. $20 @ faceatelier.com
8. Imagine red and brown/brick together. Imagine this color with a stunning mossy green tweed suit. Run right out to get SHiSEiDO The Makeup Perfecting Lipstick in P7 (Red Luxe). Rich with 3 D Powder and Full Saturated Color Powder, this one’s a winner. $22 @ sephora.com
9. ISADORA Cream Intensive Lipstick is fragrance free and color rich! Golden Red is a red/coral shimmer for the days when you want a less intense red. It’s just what it says it is, creamy with intense moisturizing color. $10.49 @ walgreens.com
10. Mineral Shea Butter Lipstick. Yeh baby! Glide on the shade Red Ruby from PUR MiNERALS and you’ll feel the difference. Red Ruby is an intense dark scarlet red. Best for medium to olive skin tones. $15 @ purminerals.com

The ABC's Of Brows

To die for empire waste dress? Check.
New hot stilettos? Check.

$85 blow out at the salon? Check.
Brows? Make sure you are saying Check, by using ANASTASIA’s new Best In Brow Pencil Set ($44 @ sephora.com). This burgundy snap case contains the following: Perfect Brow Pencil (3 shade options; Ash Blonde, Medium Ash or Brunette,) a Brow Fix to keep brows in place, Eye Lights Matte cream to powder highlighter in Matte Camillle (the perfect shade for any brow bone) and 1 set of Browstix Arch Stencils.

Beauty That Doesn't Break The Bank

The mission of the DE-LUXE line is quality at affordable prices. I have a few of their products here to try out and the first ones that jumped out at me were the Shea Butter ones. Shea Butter is one of nature’s most prized commodities because of its natural antioxidants and it’s high in vitamins A and E. The Shea Butter Hand Cream ($7.99/5oz) and 100% Pure Shea Butter ($9.99/3.4oz) are not only affordable but very good quality products. It may take a few to really work these creams into the skin, but the end result is worth it. And the light scent is heavenly. I can't stop smelling my arms! These are both highly recommended so treat your skin today. Both @ drugstore.com

Love Your Body, Now Love Your Hair

I swear styling products should be by prescription only. I gotta find me a class or something – Hair Styling 101. I just can’t seem to ever get it the way I want! But when it comes to cleaning, DOVE keeps it real, as in real women, as we’ve seen. I’m impressed that they have taken this stance and now they are going one step further and into the hair territory. We all want Hollywood Hair but as this video shows, it takes a lot of time and money and frankly, it’s pretty unrealistic. I think I’ll just stick with giving it my best shot.

One thing I think I have a good grip on is shampoos and conditioners. DOVE Cool Moisture Shampoo and Cool Moisture Conditioner, both in the Cucumber & Green Tea scent, are very gentle to the hair and that smell, I can’t get enough. This duo is not for those who color treat their strands. $7.99/25.4oz each @ drugstore.com

Finger Paints

New for fall is SCOTT BARNES Crème Color ($24 @ scottbarnes.com). It’s an all in one sheer veil of color for cheeks, lips and even eyes. Choose from eight colors that can be worn alone or combines with others for cool effects. Color picks: Native (medium mauve) and Bloom (pink).

Scrub-A-Dub, Two-In-Da-Tub

There’s nothing better than a good quality face treatments, especially this time of year. Based on the most powerful antioxidant our there, these two grapeseed-based products from CALiFORNiA NORTH’s Appellation Spa collection give you two ways to deep cleaning using this ingredient.

Have a little extra time on your hands? Appellation Grapeseed Clay Facial Mask ($26.50/4oz) is a nice one to wear while in the tub. It firms, detoxifies and unclogs pores using crushed grape seeds.

Need a quick skin pick-me-up? Appellation Grapeseed Scrub ($24.50/8oz) uses round beads to slough away dead skin on the face and then provides nourishment the willowbark, vitamin E and C.
Both are pH balanced and available @ appellation.cc

Fall Color Pick - Mossy Green

I consider greens, as in mossy greens, a very neutral color. They are so earthy, warm and natural that they could take the place of nudes in most cases. Olive, tarragon, and the creatively named products below, all make up our 2^nd Fall Color Pick, Mossy Green.
The way I’m thinking about this piece is if I were to paint a picture of moss using different shades and textures, which ones would I use? Here are our picks to make up our portrait:

1. PORTiCO SPA Clarifying Shampoo $14/6.7oz @ porticospa.com
2. L’OREAL H.I.P. Pure Pigment Shadow Stick in Mesmerizing $9.99 @ walgreens.com
3. PUR MiNERALS Pur Colour Shadow in True Emerald $12 @ purminerals.com
4. URBAN DECAY Smokeout Blending Eye Pencil in Green Goddess $14 @ beauty.com
5. ORLY Nail Lacquer in Green With Envy $3.19 @ head2toebeauty.com
6. CREATiVE SPA Sea Rocks Soak $12/5oz @ prettylikeme.com
7. THE BODY SHOP Shimmer Smudger in Slate Green $13.50 @ thebodyshop.com
8. ASTARA Green Papaya Nutrient Mask $39/2.2oz @ beauty.com
9. BECCA Line + Illuminate Pencil in Fiji $22 @ bergdorfgoodman.com
10. LORAC Front of the Line Waterproof Eyeliner in Green $20 @ sephora.com
11. URBAN APOTHECARY Mineral Shadow in Citrine $10 @ urbanapothecary.com
12. SiSLEY Phyto-Ombre Eclat Long Lasting Eye Shadow in Anis $40 @ sisley-cosmetics.com
13. DiORkiss in Granny Smith 308 $19 @ sephora.com
14. SONiA KASHUK Eye Definer and Eye Smudger in Olive Suede $5.99 @ Target stores
15. PRESCRiPTiVES Colorscope Creamy Eye Color in Jungle $18 @ prescriptives.com
16. GiELLA Nail Polish in Cat’s Eye $25 @ giella.com
17. MiSTRAL Bath Salts in South Seas $5.50/2.1oz @ mistralsoap.com
18. H2O+ SPA Exfoliating Sea Marine Body Wash $18/8oz @ h2oplus.com
19. TARTE Eyeshadow in Peyton Place $17 @ tartecosmetics.com

Bath Season Is On!

Laughter, Soulful, Compelling, Enrapture – all these glorious words make up the bath items in the SPACE NK collection. The UK store just landed in New York and they carry the best lines in the world, well almost. Seeing a gap, they put out their own products and wow, would these make great gifts! Each is not only pleasing to the eye but also the nose. The packaging is quality and the products inside are delightfully rich.
Each above name comes in the following forms: Bath Tablets ($28/4 tabs), Hand Lotion ($28/8oz), Bath Oil ($40/8oz), Body Balm ($30/8oz), Body Wash ($28/8oz), Hand Wash ($24/8oz), Guest Soap Collection ($25/4 soaps), Body Cream ($65/10oz). Read the description of each scent on their site. All @ spacenk.com

Where Have You Been All My Life?

This product comes under the category of “I don’t know how they did it, but I don’t care because it works!” TiGi Bed Head Superstar Volumizing Leave in Conditioner ($16.99/6.76oz @ beautydeals.net) really does what it says it does. It’s a very lightweight leave in conditioner, yet it gives you lots of volume when styling. It detangles and strengthens hair while adding body, shine and fights frizz. If that isn’t a superstar product, I don’t know what is. Spray in towel dried hair and comb through for superstar status. ~Lisa

Beauty With A Message

BALMSHELL is releasing a limited edition Breast Cancer Awareness Lip Gloss called 1 in 8 ($22 @ sephora.com) as in 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Sobering fact. This universally pleasing soft pink color is packaged in the same unique floating artwork tube that makes up all their glosses. Another unique trait? When the gloss is used up, it can be attached to the accompanying key chain component. It’s a gentle reminder to do self-exams each month.

Coming Our Way *Preview* Bites

THIERRY MUGLER will come out with a cosmetics called The Art of Metamorphosis, and five fragrances, grouped under the Miroir, Miroir name. They all fall under the brand Dare the Metamorphosis.

The SEPHORA brand is launching a bath and body line this month. It will consist of six products in seven different scents.

Upscale lingerie brand, LE MYSTERE, is about to launch Le Mystere Skin, a four product skin care line.

Source: WWD

Leave It To The Professionals

I have always thought that the MURAD line was a professional line but I took that back after I saw the new 4some of products that are only available through licensed skin care professionals. The goal of Murad Professional is to strengthen the skin’s immune system using the main ingredient Immuno-Skin Complex. Aging not only affects our body but our skin so these help to specifically target wrinkles, loss of elasticity and discolorations among others. 

Each also has aromatherapy benefits by including essential oils of orange, eucalyptus, fir needle and cedarwood.

Activating Cleansing Emulsion ($65/3.4oz)
Immuno-Skin Inhibitor ($150/1oz)
Daily Moisture Charge SPF 30 ($100/1.7oz)
Nightly Hydro-Lock ($120/1.7oz)

So if you’re serious about challenging your body’s internal clock, get over to muradprofessional.com

Fall Color Pick - In A Blue Mood - Nails

I’ve never really been a fan of blue on the nails but this season, they have really grown on me. I am as shocked as you! I never thought I would sport the blue on my tips and toes. Here are some picks to complement your Blue Mood.

Clockwise from Left:

1. TROPEZ Royal Pearl $1.99 @ walgreens.com
2. LUSCiOUS COSMETiCS Midnight Cove $17.50 @ lusciouscosmetics.com
3. CND Jiggy #258 $2.99 @ head2toebeauty.com
4. CHiNA GLAZE Drinkin’ My Blues Away $2.99 @ head2toebeauty.com
5. HARD CANDY Vintage Nail Polish in Sky $7 @ sephora.com
6. OPI DS Fantasy $7.25 @ head2toebeauty.com
7. BARiELLE Berry Blue $8 @ barielle.com
8. WET N WiLD Eggplant Frost $.99 @ walgreens.com
9. NAiLTiNI Navy Grog $12 @ nailtini.com
10. MiLANI Breezy $2.99 @ walgreens.com
11. ORLY Blue Collar $1.99 @ head2toebeauty.com

Fall Color Pick - In A Blue Mood

When I think of blue in cosmetics, I think of the eyes and the many unique looks that can be created. Want to create a smoky eye? Try blue as an alternative to black. Did you know that Fall is the number one season for color cosmetics? Here are some picks to get you going in your Blue Mood:

1. SHiSEiDO ‘The Makeup’ Eyeliner Pencil in Blue $16 @ nordstrom.com
2. RED EARTH 2V Mascara in Blue $13 @ ulta.com
3. KNEiPP Sparkling Herbal Bath in Juniper $3.50 @ kneippus.com
4. SiSLEY Phyto Khol Perfect Eyeliner in Navy $44 @ sisley-cosmetics.com
5. FACE ATELiER Eye Shadow in Sapphire $15 @ faceatelier.com
6. MAKE-UP DESiGNORY Eye Color in Midnight $9 @ mudshop.com
7. MAKE UP FOR EVER Pearly Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil in 3L $16 @ sephora.com
8. TROPEZ Smoky Eyes in Electric Blue $1.99 @ walgreens.com
9. H2O+ Deep Sleep Recovery Cream $54/1.7oz @ h2oplus.com
10. L’OREAL H.I.P. Color Truth Cream Eyeliner in Teal $11.99 @ walgreens.com 
11. MiLANI Eye Shadow in Atlantis $3.49 @ walgreens.com
12. BLACK RADiANCE Fine Line Liquid Eyeliner in Blue Black $2.99 @ walgreens.com
13. URBAN APOTHECARY Eyecicle in Hush Money $10 @ urbanapothecary.com
14. LORAC Eye Shadow in Rhapsody $16 @ beauty.com
15. BOURJOiS Metallic Eyeliner in Bleu $12 @ sephora.com
16. PUR MiNERALS Mineral Eye Defining Pencil w/Smudger in Sapphire $16.50 @ purminerals.com
17. DiOR ‘Addict’ Body Lotion $35/6.8oz @ nordstrom.com
18. BENEFiT COSMETiCS California Kissin’ $16 @ benefitcosmetics.com
19. SEPHORA Liner Electro–Glitter Eye Pencil in Electro Marine $6 @ sephora.com

Sparkly Smile

One in peppermint and one in iced cupcake. Wear alone or together for a sparkly scrumptious dessert.
TESS Shimmer Smile Peppermint Healing Lip Gloss ($14 @ sephora.com)
BLUE Q Miso Pretty Iced Cupcake Lip Gloss ($11.99 @ blueq.com)

Quad 411

HARD CANDY has two new Eye Shadow Quads ($28 @ sephora.com) on the scene! Their Quads are some of my favorite ever. The colors are so unique and the quality is fantastic. For some reason I am just not as drawn to their single shadows as I am to these palettes. Big recommendation!

Frigid – electric lavender * golden seafoam with sparkle * bronze * pale lavender
Sushi - deep metallic green * light greenish-gold with sparkle * shimmering champagne * olive

Magic Wand for Eyes

Wonder woman LAURA GELLER has come up with Wonder Wand Eye Brightener Powder. A unique black case holds the sponge applicator and wand with a sheer, light reflective powder that highlights wherever you put it. Line your bottom lower lid of your eye and the soft, silvery pink powder brightens your eye and keeps eyeliner from fading and bleeding down. It’s subtle, but effective. You can also dab it in the inner corner of the eye, or you can accentuate a shaped, heightened eyebrow. See the magic for $17.50 @ sephora.com ~Lisa

"Pump Up the Volume, Pump Up the Volume..."

I have to rave about the latest mascara find from BOURJOiS. This one is from the Fall Color Collection and the name says it all: Volume Glamour Ultra Black Mascara ($13.50 @ sephora.com). I was seriously amazed at the extra volume and length of my lashes after a few coats of this product! And the dark mineral pigments give you the “ultra” black we mascara aficionados look for. Their claim is “50%” more volume, and I have to say, it lives up to its claim. Get two tubes because you won’t want to run out! ~Lisa

Cranberry Never Felt So Good!

How many times has your best friend complained to you about her large pores? Next time she opens her mouth about it, tell her about ARCONA Cranberry Gommage ($42/3.4oz @ arcona.com). This one uses enzymes to clean, exfoliate and tone the skin and really get into those pores to clean them out. As with any scrub for the face, don’t overdue it and strip your skin. It’s recommended for use a few times a week.

Baby Your Lips

I love not only when I can get a good color lipstick but one infused with good-for-lip ingredients? Yowza, I’m in! ViNCENT LONGO new Baby Balm Lipstick SPF 12 ($23 @ sephora.com) is 7 sheer shades that will add a veil of color and lippy nourishment. Color picks: Tawny Mauve and Fawn Nestle.

Smilin’ n’ Stylin’

We finally caught up with the FREDERiC FEKKAI line and the new Coiff collection. It’s eight multi-tasking stylers. From forming wax to texturizing spray gel, basically everything you need to get your hairs in order. And they claim no build-up!

 

Coiff Defense UV Protectant ($25/5oz)

Coiff Oceanique - Touseled Wave Spray ($23/5oz)

Bouffant – Lifting & Texturizing Spray Gel ($23/5oz)

Defense – Pre-Style Protectant ($25/5oz)

Perfecteur – Anti-Frizz Silkening Crème ($25/3.4oz)

Controle – Ironless Straightening Balm ($25/3.4oz)

Magnifique – Ultra-Light Finishing Crème ($23/1.7oz)

Nonchalant – Piecing & Forming Wax ($23/1.7oz)
All @ sephora.com

Kick Start Your Life

Imagination, memories, fantasy – fragrances can conjure up a vast array of emotions. Tap into your edgy feminine side with DiESEL’s new ‘Fuel for Life’ Femme Spray ($49.50/1.7oz). Notes include florals, jasmine, black pepper, fresh black currant and a base of musk. And the crocheted lace case around the bottle is a really nice touch. Hold on, there’s one for the men too. ‘Fuel for Life’ Homme Spray ($44.50/1.7oz) is definitely masculine. It is top notes of anise and grapefruit, middle notes of raspberry and lavender and base notes of heliotrope and dry woods. This one is encased in a tough guy canvas-type cloth that reminds me of a canteen. Both available in Shower Gel, After Shave (men) and Body Lotion @ nordstrom.com