New Release: NARS Pure Sheer SPF Lip Treatment

Ad Campaign of NARS Pure Sheer SPF Lip Treatment

NARS Pure Sheer SPF Lip Treatment nourishes and hydrates chapped lips, while giving a sheer yet noticeable tint. Infused with SPF 15, the rich and creamy texture protects lips throughout the day. Wild Mango Butter, with superior moisturizing benefits, leaves lips feeling soft and supple, while repairing dry or scaled skin. Vitamin E, Polar Berries and Acai Oil provide antioxidants and long lasting hydration for the lips.


NARS Pure Sheer SPF Lip Treatment

Pure Sheer SPF Lip Treatment is available in six deliciously sexy and subtle tints- Aurore (seashell pink), Greta (mauve), Paloma (cantaloupe), Lara (pastel pink), Angélique (strawberry) and Bianca (pearl). Can be worn alone or paired with your favorite NARS lip products.

The convenient slim-stick can be applied directly to lips or with the NARS Retractable Lip Brush for more control. No matter the usage, NARS Pure Sheer SPF Lip Treatment is sure to provide kissably soft lips.

Price: $25.00 - 0.06 Oz. 1.7 g

Availability: May 2010 at
narscosmetics.com

Source: NARS Cosmetics


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Product Review: La Mer The Regenerating Serum

La Mer The Regenerating Serum

As a loyal fan of La Mer, I was very excited to learn about the latest skincare product, The Regenerating Serum, launched in the US last month.

The Regenerating Serum is an anti-aging powerhouse that helps reduce the appearance of pores, lines and wrinkles caused by internal and external stressors, and further boost the production of collagen and elastin to promote a more youthful look.


La Mer The Miracle Broth™

The serum combines the legendary formula, The Miracle Broth™, in Crème de la Mer, with the new The Regenerating Ferment™, derived from plant stem cells of a marine plant Eryngium Maritimum that features stress-resistant properties.


La Mer The Regenerating Ferment™

The texture is lightweight and thin lotion-like. It is in creamy off-white pale green, and features La Mer's signature oceany scent that smells crisp and refreshing. The serum is easy to spread. It goes on light and smooth, and soaks into skin fast.

My experiences with The Regenerating Serum have been enjoyable. I have been using it regularly every night for one month. The serum gives sufficient moisture, and leaves my skin soft and supple. I wake up looking well-rested and clear in the morning.

In 2 weeks, the fine lines on my forehead were slightly less visible, and those pores on my cheeks shrunk a little. I do notice that the skin has appeared smoother, firmer and slightly plumper in one month.



Summary

Ever since I began my journey with my first Crème de la Mer moisturizing cream 9 years ago, La Mer's skincare and base makeup products have never let me down, and always live up to what they claim. The Regenerating Serum is no exception. It gives me great results in diminishing my pores, fine lines, and firming the complexion.

The price of The Regenerating Serum ( USD$250 for 1 oz. ) is at the high-end range. However, if you do have money to spare, this is a good anti-aging serum to pamper yourself with luxurious skin care that actually works.

[Photo credit: www.cremedelamer.com]

*The sample is provided by La Mer. However, this review is solely based on my personal opinions after using this product.*

Sonia Rykiel Summer 2010 Makeup Collection

Sonia Rykiel's summer 2010 makeup collection will be released on May 1st in Japan. All the items in this collection are limited editions. The lineup includes:


Ombre D'Été: 5 variations


Gloss D'Été: 3 shades


L'Atout Éclat Sublime 2010: 1 shade (SPF30 PA+)



Poudre Visage D'Été: 1 shade (SPF20 PA++)



Shiny Nail Color 2010: 3 shades

[Photo credit:www.soniarykiel-cosmetics.com]

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Shu Uemura Summer 2010 Makeup Collection

Ad Campaign of Shu Uemura Summer 2010 Makeup Collection

Shu Uemura's summer 2010 makeup collection is now available in the US. The theme of this collection is the dazzling brilliance of precious gems like sapphire, emerald, ruby, amber stone, amethyst...etc.

Although all the items in this collection are limited-edition for the US market, some of them are actually regular items in Japan.

The lineup includes:

Gem Glam Flawless Glow Powder


Gem Glam Pressed Eye Shadow N:
G White Rainbow, P Green 450, G Silver, G Gold & G Bronze
(G Bronze is exclusive to Asia, and all the five shades are regular items in Japan.)

Gem Glam Cream Eye Shadow:
P Pearl Light Pink, P Pearl Ivory, P Pearl Light Purple & M Dark Brown (M Dark Brown is exclusive to Asia, and P Pearl Ivory and P Pearl Light Purple are regular items in Japan.)


Gem Glam Vinyl Unlimited: OR521, PK327 & BG921
(BG921 is exclusive to Asia, and all the three shades are regular items in Japan.)

Elégance Summer 2010 Makeup Collection

Kate Summer 2010 Makeup Collection

Weekend Beauty Reads from the Beauty Blog Network

Enjoy the weekend beauty reads from the Beauty Blog Network!

  1. 15 Minute Beauty Fanatic found a short cut to creating perfect beachy waves!
  2. StyleBell found afrobeat inspiration in the hair styles of the cast of FELA On Broadway!
  3. Beauty Anonymous reviews Lunasol Lip Palette EX01 from Skin Modeling Eyes Starter Kit!
  4. The Makeup Divas is having another giveaway! Enter to win Elizabeth Arden's New Spring Fragrance Pretty Eau de Cologne Splash.
  5. Elke shares the latest video makeup tutorials from Eco Beauty.
  6. Beauty and Fashion Tech looks at a variety of sulfate free shampoo from both the drugstore and the salon.
  7. The Makeup Blogger reviews the nourishing new summer kit, The Argan Naturally Sunkissed Bronzing Collection by Josie Maran.

Lip Palette EX01 from Lunasol Skin Modeling Eyes Starter Kit

Lip Palette EX01 from Lunasol Skin Modeling Eyes Starter Kit

Lip Palette EX01 from Lunasol Skin Modeling Eyes Starter Kit was released in mid March in Japan. Apart from Lip Palette EX01, the starter kit also comes with Skin Modeling Eyes palette in #01 Beige Beige. This review focuses on Lip Palette EX01 and I will provide another review on Skin Modeling Eyes palette in #01 Beige Beige later.

Lunasol Lip Palette EX01

Colors from the top down in the picture above:
  • Full Glamour Lips S17 Shining Beige: pink nude beige
  • Full Glamour Lips S22 White Beige Pink: light pink beige
  • Full Glamour Lips G24 Natural Beige: terracotta beige
  • Full Glamour Lips G15 Beige Pink: mid-tone rosy beige
The top two shades are from the Full Glamour Lips S range, while the bottom two shades are from the Full Glamour Lips G range. Full Glamour Lips S (launched in Fall 2008) and Full Glamour Lips G (launched in Spring 2008) are the current two lipstick ranges in Lunasol's point makeup line.

The four shades are beige-based with fine, multi-colored shimmer. The pigments are so sheer that the color differences between each shade are not very noticeable.

I love the fact that they have a supple, buttery consistency. It is easy to spread and blend the colors. The texture is moist and weightless like a smooth lip balm.

With one layer, it imparts a translucent finish with a subtle sheen. However, the colors can be layered to provide a hint of color with a dewy glow while the pigments stay true.

Full Glamour Lips S and Full Glamour Lips G lipsticks are very moisturizing to my dry lips. They are among the most moisturizing lipsticks I have ever tried. The lasting power is good for a lipstick with such a moisturizing and smooth texture.

Lip Palette EX01 from Lunasol Skin Modeling Eyes Starter Kit

Summary
I think Lip Palette EX01 features four wearable beige-toned lipsticks that are flattering on all skin types for daytime and night makeup.

If you like sheer-pigmented, light-textured lip colors with subtle, fine shimmer, Lip Palette EX01 from Lunasol Skin Modeling Eyes Starter Kit is a good choice. The pigments are on the sheer side, but these colors are buildable for a hint of color.
The refined shimmer and the gloss-like texture naturally plump up my lips, and imparts a soft, dewy shine.

The colors last well without fading or feathering. Of course, I still need to touch up the lip colors after drinks or meals.
Furthermore, these lip colors are very moisturizing for my dry lips.

This is my first time to try Lunasol 's Full Glamour Lips S and Full Glamour Lips G lipsticks. I definitely will keep an eye on
Lunasol's lipsticks in the future.


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RMK Summer 2010 Collection

RMK Summer 2010 Makeup Collection

Due out on May 7th in Japan, RMK's summer 2010 "Gorgeous Rich & Cool Gorgeous" themed collection focuses on the brilliant shine and shimmer of silver and gold.

The star items are Mix Colors for Eyes palettes and Mix Colors for Cheeks palette. Mix Colors for Eyes features four sheer eyeshadows in different finishes from sheen, satiny, pearl to sparkle, and will be available in silver and gold variations.

Mix Colors for Cheeks features four shades in beige brown and coral orange tones.

The collection includes:

Mix Colors for Eyes(Shiny): EX01 Silver & EX02 Gold (limited editions)


Mix Colors for Cheeks(Shiny): EX01 Orange Glow (limited edition)


Nail Color EX: 30 shades



Nail Art Liner


Base & Top Coat


Nail Care Gel Oil


Nail Remover EX


[Photo credit: www.iswii.net]

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Weekend Beauty Reads for the Beauty Blog Network

Enjoy the weekend beauty reads from the Beauty Blog Network!
  1. Enter for a chance to win “Sothys Spring Renewal” package worth over $80 including Cellu-Guard® Face and Body Self-Tanning Cream & Soins Soleil Age-defying tinted care lotion at Beauty and Personal Grooming.
  2. 15 Minute Beauty Fanatic checks out Clinique's Instant Lift for Brows, was it as easy to use as they claim?
  3. StyleBell loves the Keratin Complex by Coppola Smoothing Hair treatment plus get an insider deal from Coppola.
  4. Phyrra's Indie Spotlight for April is Glamour Doll Eyes. Find out all about Vee, the owner of GDE.
  5. The Makeup Divas has two giveaways going on right now. So head on over and enter for a chance to win some fabulous products. Perricone MD Advanced Eye Area Therapy($95 value) and The Tria Beauty Skin Clarifying System ($475 value).
  6. Elke shares her latest beauty 'pet peeves'.
  7. Beauty and Fashion Tech compares acne treatment devices from Zeno and Claro.
  8. Beauty Anonymous reviews SK-II Cellumination Essence (Hydrating Serum).
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Coffret D'Or Summer/Fall 2010 Makeup Collection

Coffret D'Or Summer/Fall 2010 Makeup Collection

Coffret D'Or will launch its summer/fall 2010 makeup collection on June 16th in Japan. The theme of this collection is "Beauty Curve", and it is designed to enhance the natural curves and contours of face.

The collection includes:
  • Beauty C Curve Eyes: 5 variations
  • Moist Beauty Rouge: 10 shades
  • Gloss Coat Stick: 5 shades
  • Dual Beauty Blush: 3 variations

[Photo credit: www.nikkei.co.jp]

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Paul & Joe Summer 2010 Makeup Collection

Paul & Joe's summer 2010 makeup collection will be available in two parts. Part 1 is due on May 1st in Japan, and Part 2 will be released on June 4th in Japan.

The items in Part 1 include:

Finishing Powder: 2 variations (limited editions)


Lipstick S: 3 new shades (limited editions)


Lip Pencil Duo: 5 variations


Lip Gloss G: 10 shades


The items in Part 2 include:

Shimmering Body Lotion (limited edition) & Blotting Paper 2010 (limited edition)


Emery Board 2010 (limited edition)

Also, there will be 3 limited-edition shades of Nail Enamel in the second part of Paul & Joe's summer '10 makeup collection. Do Head over to The Beauty Look Book for close-up images of this collection!

[Photo credit: www.cosme.net & www.joseishi.net/voce]

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Nars Summer 2010 Makeup Collection

Nars Summer 2010 Makeup Collection

The NARS Summer 2010 Campaign was created and photographed by NARS Founder and Creative Director François Nars. Once again, François turned to his dear friend Amber Valletta and transformed her, drawing inspiration from longtime muse Catherine Deneuve’s portrayal of Sèverine in the movie Belle de Jour.


Campaign Ad of Nars Summer 2010 Makeup Collection

François began by applying NARS Makeup Primer to Amber’s face, followed by NARS Fiji Sheer Matte Foundation. For a fresh finish he set it with NARS Eden Loose Powder. NARS Orgasm Illuminator was applied to her cheeks, forehead and center of the chin to give her skin a subtle radiance. For a natural flush, François started with NARS Enchanted Cream Blush on the cheeks, followed with NARS Orgasm Blush blended toward the temples to further highlight the complexion.

On her eyes, he applied the iridescent ocean-blue shade of NARS Burn It Blue Duo Cream Eyeshadow to the eyelid, blending upwards toward the base of the brow bone. Next, François swept the left side of NARS Pandora Duo Eyeshadow across the lid, and brushed the rich teal shade of NARS Cleo Duo Eyeshadow into the crease. Eyebrows were defined with NARS Blondie Single Eyeshadow, using the NARS Brow Shader. He lined the eyes with NARS Mambo Eyeliner Pencil followed by NARS Nuits Blanches Eyeliner Stylo creating a full lash line. NARS Larger Than Life Lengthening Mascara finished the look.

Lastly, he prepared the lips with NARS Angélique Pure Sheer SPF Lip Treatment and topped them off with NARS Love Devotion Lipstick.

Nars Summer 2010 Collection Behind-the-Scenes Image

The Summer 2010 Collection is a range of bold and bright hues and creamy textures. François Nars looked for inspiration from the character Sèverine, played by Catherine Deneuve in the iconic film Belle de Jour. “Her character is incredibly beautiful and elegant,” says François. “Her look is effortless—she has an incredible inner sophistication.”

The collection is designed to look striking on a wide range of skin tones and let women’s natural beauty shine through. “I designed the makeup to bring a natural-looking glow to the skin, while allowing women to have fun with color. After all, summer is a playful season, nothing should be
too complicated!”


Below are details on the collection, available April 15th at narscosmetics.com.

Enchanted Cream Blush ($26): A soft-peach cream blush that delivers a hint of shimmer and smooth, silky color

Burn It Blue Duo Cream Eyeshadow ($32): This iridescent ocean-blue paired with turquoise creates a lively duo cream eyeshadow


Cayenne Cream Eyeshadow ($22): A spicy, deep brown cream eyeshadow that is intensely rich yet carries a weightless texture

Love Devotion Lipstick ($24): A nourishing, long-lasting sheer guava lipstick
Coup de Coeur Lip Gloss ($24): Just like the French phrase it’s named after, this shiny, sheer apple-brandy tinted lip gloss is sure to yield love at first sight

Lamu Multiple ($38): A fresh, glazed-apricot shade with gold sparkles to create shimmering accent

Versailles Nail Polish ($16): Regal and opalescent, this champagne-gold nail hue shimmers, creating a light-catching tint and gilded sophistication

Source: NARS Cosmetics


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Product Review: SK-II Cellumination Essence (Hydrating Serum)

SK-II Cellumination Series
[Photo credit: L'Officiel Singapore Magazine]

SK-II Cellumination series is the latest skin brightening line from SK-II. The series was launched in the US in March 2010, and currently consists of two items, including Cellumination Essence (Hydrating Serum) and Cellumination Cream (Illuminating Moisturizer). (The lineup also includes Cellumination Essence-In Foundation in Asian markets.)

SK-II introduces the Cellumination series with a new skin whitening concept called "Aura-Lucency," which is
the balance of the colors of red, green and blue (RGB) light transmission in skin. SK-II discovered that the more balanced the RGB light transmission is, the more translucent and radiant the skin is. The analogy of SK-II's new whitening concept is the quality of color and vividness of picture depends on how well the RGB transmission through the display panel (such as plasma TV, LCD display...etc).

SK-II believes whitening care is not just about spotless, blemish-free and fair skin. The SK-II Cellumination series aims to boost the transmission of diffuse light within the skin surface to achieve a luminous, glowing and even-toned complexion.

Skin Technology
The serum is formulated with Aura Bright Complex, which is an ingredient cocktail containing Centella asiatica extract as well as Nicotinamide W and concentrated Pitera™, to refine the skin texture and even out discoloration.



SK-II Cellumination Essence (Hydrating Serum)
[Photo credit: SK-II]

SK-II Cellumination Essence (Hydrating Serum)

The serum has a milky white color , and features a subtle, fresh-smelling floral scent. It has a lightweight lotion-like consistency, but not runny nor watery. It is easy to spread. It goes on light and smooth, and absorbs very quickly. The serum leaves my face moisturized and looking dewy instantly.

Unlike most of the skin whitening products I have used, Cellumination Essence (Hydrating Serum) not only doesn't dry my skin, but also provides an effective skin brightening ability and long-lasting moisturization. It can be used for day and night. But I have been using it only at night for nearly a month.

The serum is one of the best brightening products I have tried. I was surprised that my face was soft, moisturized with a soft glow the next morning after I first used it. In a week, it did make my face slightly more even-toned and translucent.

After almost one month, not only it has lightened my sun spots on the cheek bones and my past acne scar, but also clarified, brightened the skin tone, and refined the skin texture for a more even-toned, luminous and brighter appearance.

Summary
This skin brightening serum is very successful in evening out skin discoloration, refining skin texture and lightening age and sun spots to promote the translucency and brightness of the skin.

As the weather is warming up and the summertime is approaching, SK-II Cellumination Essence (Hydrating Serum) is definitely worth trying out if you are looking for skin brightening products.

*The sample is provided by SK-II. However, this review is solely based on my personal opinions after using this product.*

Information updated on April 12th, 2010


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Essie Summer 2010 Resort Collection

Essie Summer 2010 Resort Collection

Essie will release summer 2010 Resort Collection in May. Inspired by the vivid colors, sights and sounds of the world's most exotic beach resorts, the collection consists of four bright, playful yet wearable nail colors with a crème finish.

The collection includes:
  • Lapis of Luxury: ocean blue
  • Splash of Grenadine: magenta pink
  • Playa del Platinum: sandy gray
  • Turquoise & Caicos: tropical aqua

Head over to All Lacquered Up for the swatches and review of this beautiful collection!

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OPI will release Summer Flutter Collection for summer 2010 in May. The collection consists of four shades in pink, orange and blue with crème and pearly finishes.

OPI Summer 2010 Summer Flutter Collection

Upper Left: Wing It! (pearly finish)
Upper Right: Catch Me In Your Net (pearly finish)
Bottom Left: Flower-to-Flower (crème finish)
Bottom Right: Flit a Bit (crème finish)

I will update this post when I have the descriptions about each other.

[Photo credit: www.lushiousbeauty.nl]

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Majolica Majorca Summer 2010 Collection

Ad Campaign of Majolica Majorca Summer 2010 Makeup Collection

Majolica Majorca will release its summer 2010 makeup collection on April 21st in Japan. The collection is themed with purple with a touch of pink.
All the items are limited-edition.


The lineup includes:
  • Blooming Dream Eyes: 2 variations
  • Lash Enamel Glamour Volume On: 1 shade
  • Perfect Automatic Liner: 2 shades
  • Artistic Nails (Speedy & Glossy): 11 shades

[Photo credit: www.iswii.net]

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