BeneFit Benetint Lip Balm SPF15

Those of us who enjoy BeneFit's Benetint Lip Balm will have another choice in the product when they introduce their SPF15 version next month. The classic lip stain is going sheer, balmy, and protective.

You can enter to win your very own on July 7th. Allure is promoting the balm with a giveaway and the first 500 to enter at noon EDT will win a free one - yippee! HINT: You've got to scoop in on that entry early as they go FAST.

Good luck!

Lancome: Crème de Nacres Lacquer

Across the sea, there's been much to do about some of the new products in Lancome's upcoming collections. We talked a bit the other day about their turn toward natural with Juicy Tubes and the India-inspired collection for Fall, Onyx Splendor, designed by the indescribably fabulous Aaron de Mey, Lancome's new Creative Director. Now comes a little something special for nails. Lancome is promoting this as such.

Crème de Nacres: with this varnish duo, Lancome creates a never-before-seen nail beauty ritual. The cream texture of this varnish, enriched with mother of pearl, is accompanied by a unique and innovative application method thanks to the elastomer applicator. In an instant, nails are adorned with a gleaming pearly shine, streak-free, resplendent of silk. Available in one collection, the Golden Apala Crème de Nacres comes in a varnish duo, a sophisticated golden shade and a subtle white pearly shade.

Will they set new trends with this little treasure? We shall see.

SNEAK PEEK: Shiseido Mode Mix Maquillage - Fall 2008 Collection

Sneak peak images from Japan show new face to Shiseido, fashion model extraordinaire Agyness Deyn, amid a bevy of Asian beauties for the Fall 2008 Mode Mix Maquillage Collection.

One of the highlights of this collection is the limited edition Maquillage '08 foundation case designed by Christian Kane set to be released on August 21st.

The Maquillage Fall 2008 collection will also include a new Lasting Climax Rouge for lips (BE305), Forming Shiny Eyes (5 variations), Designer Cheek Colors (two shades), and Soft Brow Liner (3 shades)

More news will follow as available. The collection is currently set to be released in Japan on July 21st; should follow stateside thereafter.

Fall 2008: Makeup Collections

PRESCRIPTIVES - DARING COLLECTION - FALL 2008

The new Prescriptives collection for Fall 2008 is called Daring. The collection is full of browns, plums, sapphire and amethyst tones to create a natural look during the day or a dramatic one for the evening.

FALL DIMENSIONS EYE COLOR QUADS (LE): ($42) These eye shadow compacts contain four powder shadows and are available in four different color combinations:

• Silver Lining, Purple Haze, Buttermilk, Brownie (Y/O)
• Cobalt, Pongee, Relic, Malt Sparkle (R/O)
• Orchid, Chiffon, Plum Smoke, Fig (R)
• Sparkling Rosé, NEW Blue Moon, NEW Black Tea, Rose Powder (B/R)

FALL DIMENSIONS FOR CHEEKS AND EYES (LE): (35$) This is a multifunctional all over face and eye powder compact containing three complementary shades.

SPARKLE EYE PENCIL (LE): ($17.50) This eye liner pencils contain glitter particles that add a soft shimmer and dimension. Available in 2 shades: Midnight Sparks, Plum Sparks.

COLORSCOPE CHEEK COLOR: ($17.50) A super smooth powder formula with concentrated pigments that remains color-true from pan to cheek. Now available in two new shades: pink horizon and cherry blossom.

LASH ENVY VOLUMIZING MASCARA: ($19.50) This mascara is now available in two new limited edition colors: midnight and plum.

The collection will be available beginning August 2008 at Prescriptives counters nationwide and online at Prescriptives.



BOBBI BROWN - THE MAUVE COLLECTION - FALL 2008


"Vintage-inspired hues with a modern twist" describes Bobbi Brown’s latest collection for Fall 2008. The highlight of this collection is the limited-edition Mauve Face Palette, a collection of cool neutral shades for cheeks, eyes and lips.

• Exclusive Navajo Eye Shadow
• New, Exclusive Vintage Eye Shadow
• New, Exclusive Chocolate Mauve Eye Shadow
• New, Exclusive Mauve Blush
• New, Exclusive Dusty Mauve Creamy Lip Color
• New, Exclusive Mauve Lip Sheer
• New, Exclusive Vintage Mauve Lip Color
  

Also in this collection you’ll find:

• Mini Brush Set (LE)
• New Black Mauve Shimmer Ink

Lip Gloss & Shimmer Lip Gloss

• Black Pearl Shimmer Lip Gloss (LE)
• Mauve Lip Gloss (LE)
• Iced Mauve Shimmer Lip Gloss

Lip Color

• Pale Mauve
• Heather Mauve

Bobbi Brown Fall 2008 Mauve Collection is available beginning July 2008 at Bobbi Brown counters nationwide and online at Bobbi Brown Cosmetics




CHANEL - FACETS D'OR AND MORE COLLECTION - FALL 2008


For his premiere collection, Peter Philips, the new Global Creative Director of Chanel Makeup, took inspiration from Mademoiselle Chanel’s legendary apartment on Rue Cambon. There, decorative elements with rich, reflective surfaces - among them, an elegant mirror luxuriously framed in gold - ignited Philips’s imagination. The result: An exquisite colour collection of shimmering tones designed to warm and flatter skin. Glowing with luminosity, eyes, cheeks and lips are mesmerizing.



EXCLUSIVE CREATION: FACETTES D’OR
HIGHLIGHTER - GOLD FEVER (LE)
This sheer whisper of finely milled golden powder brings a delicate sheer glow to the complexion, gently illuminating the curve of the cheek or bringing subtle allover radiance to the face.

EXCLUSIVE CREATION: FACETTES D’OR
NAIL COLOUR - GOLD FICTION (LE)
A flash of colour - the look of 18-karat gold - delivers a precious new way for nails to shine this fall. With unique pigments and the finest sparkles, a brilliant golden lacquer extends the luxurious effects of this chic shade right down to the fingertips.



LIPS:The lip collection expands with a selection of rich, luxurious shades.

ROUGE HYDRABASE Creme Lipstick

• Simply Pink, a coral pink
• Fantastic Plum, a deep purple
• Great Copper, a flattering bronze

ROUGE ALLURE Luminous Satin Lip Colour

• Enthusiast, a rich coral red

AQUALUMIÈRE Sheer Colour Lipshine SPF 15

• Formentera, a beige rose
• Papeete, a sheer cranberry

LÈVRES SCINTILLANTES Glossimer

• Amberlight, a glossy bronze
• Delight, a sheer lilac
• Gold Light, a shimmery gold

LE CRAYON LÈVRES Precision Lip Definer

• Pretty Pink, a flattering pink

EYES:
LES 4 OMBRES Quadra Eye Shadow
Reflets d’Ombre, a sensuous palette of coffee, ivory, dark green, and gold shadows

OMBRE ESSENTIELLE Soft Touch Eyeshadows

• Le Bronze, a metallic brown
• Bois Bleu, a dark teal

IRRÉELLE DUO Silky Eyeshadow Duo
Cristal-Dusk contains a flattering combination of white and brown

LE CRAYON YEUX Precision Eye Definer

• Denim, a grey blue

FACE:
JOUES CONTRASTE Powder Blush

• Rose Dust, a rose plum shade

POUDRE DOUCE

• Almond, a subtly radiant beige

NAILS:
LE VERNIS Nail Colour

• Kaléidoscope, a shiny green-gold
• Fantastic, a deep wine

Available at department and specialty stores and online at Chanel - July 2008.




DIOR - IMPRESSION CUIR COLLECTION - FALL 2008

Dior’s Fall 2008 collection, Impression Cuir, features animal-inspired patterns and textures and rich colors like burgundy, plum and copper.




EYES

• Impression Cuir: (55$) Eye Palette contains 3 shades: brown, bronze and beige
• 2-Colour Eyeshadow: (35$) in Bronzy Look #695 and Silver Look #775
• 5-Colour Eyeshadow: (54$) in Earth Tones #673 and Iridescent Leather #539
• Crayon Eyeliner: (25$) in Iridescent Khaki #363

FACE

• DiorSkin Poudre Shimmer: (42$) in Copper Diamond #003
• DiorBlush: (38$) in Pink Copper #739

LIPS

• Creme de Gloss: (25.50$) in Creamy Burgundy #735 and Delicious Plum #875
• Rouge Dior: (27$) in Western Beige #423, Pink Drama #559, Fantastic Plum #874, Fiction Brown #619
• Ultra-Gloss Reflect: (24.50$) in Lace Beige #587 and Lurex Plum #877
• Dior Contour: (25$) in Mythical Brown #713 and Mysterious Plum #988

NAILS

• Dior Vernis: (19$) in Red Ebony #827 and Mystic Violine #987 (available only at Sephora)

The collection will be available in August at Dior Beauty Counters Nationwide

TREND ALERT: Berry-Lipped Still a Do

Rodarte

I'm crazy about berry shades on lips! I think it has to do with having green eyes. We've learned through our fab MU Artist friends, and of course trial and error, that a purple shade brings out and enhances green like no other.

What do you think of the berry-lipped trend? Yay, nay or undecided? Let us know ...

source: style.com

K. Hall Designs: Good Clean Fun

photo: gorman & gorman

This pure vegetable soap gift set is among Vogue's "Need It Now" items for June. The set features 12 of k. hall designs favorite triple milled soaps in a 2oz bar. The vegetable soap is enhanced with shea butter and olive oil, which we all know moisturizes and protects the skin. 12 colorfully assorted bars in a beautiful damask gift box make it the perfect gift. $65

The soaps are also available individually in half pound oversized bars. They are rich and creamy. Triple milled, this soap will last and last. Individual bars are 8oz, packaged in a display box. $12

SCENTS

• Cocoa Almond
• Cypress & Cassis
• Egyptian Jasmin
• Fig
• Flax Linen
• Grapefruit Mint
• Lavender
• Lilac
• Milk
• Moss
• Nag Champa
• Orange Amber
• Persimmon
• Pomegranate
• Rose Geranium
• Verbena

They strive to be "green and socially responsible" by conducting their company with the goals of a sustainable business, ecology, and society in mind. It's been a part of the family since they began almost ten years ago, and they commit to that being a driving force behind what they design, create, and share everyday.

BeneFit: New Posietint Lip & Cheek Stain

posietint
poppy-pink tinted lip & cheek stain

The cheekiest flush you can get from a bottle. BeneFit's petal-pink stain plants a kiss of see-through tint on cheeks & lips. With hours of smudge-proof, just-picked perfection, you'll be the prettiest bloom in the bunch!

Tips and tricks: Brush three strokes on the apple of your cheek and blend quickly with fingertips. Do the same on your other cheek. Dot on lips & blend with fingertip. For a deeper "pop" of color, repeat.

12.5 ml $28

source: BeneFit

Philosophy Starter Kit

Here's a great little deal for you as well. If you've never tried Philosophy products and want to give them a try, you really can't beat this little "Best Sellers" offer.

The Philosophy starter kit includes:

• purity made simple cleanser 2oz
• hope in a jar moisturizer .5oz
• hope in a tube eye and lip cream .25oz
• amazing grace perfumed shampoo, shower gel and bubble bath 2oz
• the microdelivery peel single treatment
• the microdelivery exfoliatingwash 2oz
• the supernatural lip gelato .5oz
• exclusive philosophy bag

Philosophy is offering this kit to you for $29.95 plus shipping & handling through Philosophy Direct.

Summer Fun with Philosophy

Free Philosophy Tote with any purchase of $100 or more at Philosophy.
Supplies are limited!


Enter promo code HANG10 at checkout
Offer good 6/24/08


For more information on Philosophy's Summer Collection, click the image at top; or click Philosophy for main page.

Macy's & Estee Lauder - America GWP Offer

NEW!
Estée Lauder America

Choose your Gift!

Yours free with any $29.50 Estee Lauder purchase! Plus, FREE SHIPPING with your $60 Estee Lauder purchase.

Choose your favorite lipstick shade from 4 fabulous colors plus the tote and companion cosmetic bag. Also includes NEW DOUBLE WEAR Zero-Smudge Lengthening Mascara and much more. Free with any Estee Lauder purchase of $29.50 or more.

For free shipping, enter promo code LAUDERATB at checkout. Once you have selected qualifying Estee Lauder products, you will be prompted to make your selection at checkout.

One per customer. While supplies last.

For more information or purchasing, click here.

Lancome Riviera Celebration

Now through June 30th enjoy free shipping with any $50 online Lancome purchase plus receive these Riviera Inspired Deluxe Samples while supplies last.

Enter promo code CELEBRATION at checkout.

Click here for more info and purchasing.

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Balenciaga Contest at DailySugar

In celebration of DailySugar joining the Sugar family, they're giving away this gorgeous black Balenciaga Giant City handbag ($1,595) to one very lucky winner. To enter to win, all you have to do is sign up to receive DailySugar emails, and you'll get a chance to win the bag! Yes, it's that easy.

The Sugar networks are among my favorite daily reads. In fact, the first thing I usually do when I boot up my computer is to see what BellaSugar is talking about in the world of beauty. Plus, she's got fab giveaways in collaboration with Sephora going on every day.

Click the Balenciaga image to join DailySugar and enter to win this gorgeous bag!

Sephora: Hot Picks

Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes - Bronze Collection

Want in on some of the best new deals and lemmings of beauty fanatics? Here's a peak at great new products, steals and deals, and just all around fabulous must-have goodies.


DiorKiss Luscious Lip-Plumping Gloss


Cocktails, anyone? Indulge in every one of Dior's succulent lip-plumping "cocktail bar" shades this summer with lip gloss from the new DiorKiss collection. Designed to dazzle with a delicious scent and translucent multi-effect shine plus intense care and lasting wear, it comes in a sleek new tube, with an exclusive curved applicator that fits perfectly in the contours of the lip for ultimate precision. 8 shades/cocktail flavors - $19.50




Hollywood Heat Set ($100 Value)
LORAC's Hollywood Heat kicks off your summer with everything you need to get that sunkissed glow. Turn up the flames and sizzle this summer with the makeup Carol Shaw uses to heat up Hollywood! This special limited-edition, Sephora-exclusive set includes a shimmering 0.35 oz Bronze Bombshell Eye Shadow Trio, a mini 0.12 oz Hot & Spicy Blush/Bronzer Duo, a travel-size 1.52 oz TANtalizer Body Bronzing Luminizer, and a mini 0.185 oz Mocktail Flavored Lip Gloss in Tropical Dream, all packed in a sleek, metallic makeup bag. - $35










TheBalm Read My Lips Lipstick
A vitamin-packed jojoba and olive oil-based lipstick; The Balm Read My Lips Lipstick's creamy formula is infused with hydrating ingredients like vitamins A and E, leaving behind a press-worthy pout; Like your favorite daily paper, Read My Lips tubes are 100% recyclable and the lipsticks are infused with a delicious vanilla- mint scent that will have you hooked. 6 shades - $16









Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes Bronze Collection
A set of five shimmering metallic mini eyeliner pencils; these Aqua Eyes eyeliner pencils highlight the eyes beautifully with unique metallic-flecked shades of color. A waterproof formula ensures long wear that won't rub off until you remove it; this limited-edition set includes #2L Pearly Brown, #10L Copper, #9L Gold, #8L Silver, and #1L Star Black. - $35










Make Up For Ever Camouflage Cream
A moisture-rich concealer in a convenient pot; Looking for a way to make imperfections blend in? Make Up For Ever Camouflage Cream Pots hide every type of blemish while still looking natural on the skin; All Make Up Forever Products are dermatologically-tested; 10 shades including correcting colors - $18










Sephora Zebra Shadow Palette
A perfectly packable, portable eyeshadow palette; the palette contains six travel-ready shades in silver shimmer with silver glitter, pale gold shimmer, opalescent charcoal gray, metallic teal with gold sheen, and vivid bronze gold with gold glitter with a sponge-tip applicator brush - $26









LAVANILA The Healthy Lip Shine
LAVANILA The Healthy Lip Shine uses 100% pure apricot, jojoba, and sunflower oil to give lips a healthy high shine. Powerful antioxidants nourish with essential vitamins, minerals, and amino acids, and 100% pure shea butter locks in moisture and reduces the appearance of fine lines. A sheer wash of color gives lips a youthful, luminous glow; The Healthy Lip Shine is infused with LAVANILA's signature scent for lips that taste as good as they look and feel. It's free of menthol, phenol, camphor, and salicylic acid (common lip balm ingredients rumored to cause damage to the lips). 4 shades/flavors - $14










Laura Mercier Bronzing Duo
Laura Mercier Bronzing Duo is an innovative two-shade bronzer that allows you to custom blend the perfect amount for a healthy, sunkissed look—all without exposing skin to the harmful effects of the sun and environment. The soft golden sheen adds an additional glow to the skin. Oil-free and extremely long-wearing, Bronzing Duo contains color pigment that blends evenly into the skin for a natural bronzed look without changing color or fading throughout the day; comes in two shades - coral and pink - $32


source: Sephora

Alexander McQueen Unleashes Some Feminine

Model - Kim Noorda, Photo - Mario Madeira

In the new men’s wear collection he showed in Milan, in order to play up the significance of the cruise season, Alexander McQueen included 14 women’s looks. McQueen showed his women's pre-spring collection on the runway alongside his Spring menswear "because they both go into the shop together," but also to mark the season's commercial importance - crusing. "Über-partying, über-glamour" was McQueen's theme.

The shapes are sexy and form-fitting, with distinctive color-blocking, often in muted shades, with hints of neon brights against black.The designer also developed a new, labor-intensive smoke motif that began as a smoky pattern on silk jacquard trenchcoats, then continued as tromp l’oeil embroidery on shirts and pants and finally turned into a print on a T-shirt.



source: WWD and style.com