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MAC Styleseeker

Christine — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 16:28:29 +0000

MAC Styleseeker
Available August 23, 2012

M·A·C interprets a vivid fall colour collection in tones influenced by the spirit and style of a global wanderer. Translucent, buildable, Powder Blush adds glow. Eye Shadow Duos create brilliant, sultry effects punctuated with Fluidline. Classic Mattene Lipstick is revived for dramatic, dense colour that lasts for hours. Lipglass gets fresh flair in new shades, and Nail Lacquer in jewel tones and metallics extend the opulence to the tips of the fingers.

EYE SHADOW X2 ($27.50)

Culturalized Brulé Soft creamy-beige (satin) and Retrospeck Mid-tone neutral gold (lustre)
Marché Aux Puces Indie Spirit chestnut brown (matte) and Chessa Mid-tone golden orange (veluxe pearl)
On The Hunt Raving Mad Bronzed red (frost) and Star Myth Bronzed violet (veluxe pearl)
Whims & Fancies Performance Art platinum silver (veluxe pearl) and Shadowy Lady Blackened plum (matte)

FLUIDLINE ($15)

Dark Diversion blackened plum (pearl)
Rich Ground reddened coco with frost (pearl)
Local Wares dirty olive with multidimensional pearl (pearl)
Blacktrack solid flat black

MATTENE LIPSTICK ($15)

Fun Finds light nude pink (matte)
Delectable orange-beige (matte)
Eden Rouge bright blue-red (matte)
Fashion Nomad bright red orange (matte)
Camden Chic rich brick red (matte)

LIPGLASS ($15)

C-Thru peachy beige with shimmer
Eclectic Edge mid-tone clean true orange
Ready to Roam mid-tone true blue red
Restless dark burnt bronze

POWDER BLUSH ($20)

Supercontinental bright cute coral (satin)
Worldly Wealth shimmering peachy bronze (frost)
Hidden Treasure rich burnt red (satin)

NAIL LACQUER ($16)

Styleseeker duo chrome orange red
Mean & Green purple with teal multi-changing pearl (pearl)
Gadabout Girl blackened plum (cream)

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Bobbi Brown Desert Twilight Collection

Christine — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 15:30:47 +0000

Bobbi Brown Desert Twilight Collection

Desert Twilight Eye Palette $60 (Navajo, Twilight Pink Metallic, Twilight Metallic, Cement, Pink Dusk Metallic, Dusk Sparkle, Water Color Pink Sparkle, Chocolate Mauve)
Desert Twilight Mini Brush Set $55
High Shimmer Lip Gloss $23 (Bronzed Heather, Firefly)
Lip Gloss $23 (Twilight, Evening Rose, Pink Sunset, Honeysuckle)
Long Wear Gel Eyeliner $22 (Twilight Night Shimmer Ink)
Long Wear Cream Shadow $24 (Blue Moon)
Nail Polish $18 (Twilight Shimmer, Turquoise)
Bronzer/Blush Duo $36 (Bahama Brown Shimmer Blush, Pink Peony Illuminating Bronzer)

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Conair ExtremeSteam Professional Hand Held Garment Steamer

Christine — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 03:33:24 +0000

Conair ExtremeSteam Professional Hand Held Garment Steamer ($50) has a dual heat technology that provides faster, hotter steam for better results. Providing a dry concentrated steam it allows you to penetrate heavier fabrics and this steamer is effective on all types of fabrics, linens and drapes. The best part is it heats up in 60 seconds so you don’t have to wait long if you’re in a hurry. The water container holds enough water for up to 15 minutes of steam time. The steamer has a low and high temperature option with a built in trigger switch for constant steam. It also comes with 3 attachments: brush, creaser, and soft cushion bush making it easy to steam many different types of fabrics.

The lights on the back of the steamer will indicate when the steamer is ready for use. The orange light indicates that it is one and the green light will illuminate once the steamer is ready. Thick cotton takes a little longer for the steamer to completely dewrinkle but thin and soft fabrics unwrinkle as soon as you pass the steamer over it. I know this review isn’t very consistent with beauty related products but I was looking to buy a garment steamer and wanted to share my experience with this product. As usual Conair’s products never disappoint.

Disclosure: This product was sent for consideration by PR representatives and the above are my opinions not influenced by other parties.

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MAC Ruffian

Christine — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 05:15:18 +0000

MAC Ruffian

Available June 18, 2012

Cult New York designers Brian Wolk and Claude Morais of ruffian bring their infamous swagger to m·a·c in three exclusive ruffian manicures and lipsticks. Each ready-to-wear set includes 24 nails that are Pre-Glued and in assorted sizes to ensure a couture-worthy fit. Touch and go with spectator ovals, an inky spin on the classic french manicure; turn everything to gold with gilded tips à la demilune; or push buttons in five-alarm demoiselle talons. for the power pout: ruffian red, ruffian naked, a creamy beige, and ruffian gold, its 24-carat kin. A triple-threat of color, texture and style.

LIPSTICK ($14.50)

RuffIan Naked pale peachy nude (matte)
RuffIan Gold gold glitter metallic (frost)
RuffIan Red classic rich blue red (matte)

RUFFIAN MANICURE ($25)

Spectator cream with black half moon, black french tip and black ruffian ensignia (creme)
Demoiselle ruffian red with white half moon and black french tip (creme)
Demilune matte black with chrome gold half moon (matte)

Ruffian Gold, Ruffian Naked, Ruffian Red

Demilune

Demoiselle

Spectator

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MAC Nail Laquers

Christine — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 00:33:32 +0000

MAC Nail Laquers

Permanent Collection
Available July 5, 2012

M·A·C’s first permanent Nail Lacquer collection delivers in 31 colours and 3 finishes. Go dark and cool with Deep Sea and Nocturnelle. Dark Angel and Formidable! are a sultry complement to the poppy-inspired shades of Fiestaware and Morange. Screaming Bright and Discothèque go big with glitter, and sultry Soirée charms with champagne shimmer. Keep it nice and neutral with Skin and Faint of Heart. From trendy to timeless, scorching to sweet, there’s a shade for every mood.

Nail Lacquer ($16)

Overlacquer Clear topcoat
Faint of Heart Palest milky nude (cream)
Delicate Pale sheer ballet pink (cream)
Skin Light peach beige (cream)
Quiet Time Beige nude (cream)
Snob Light neutral pink (cream)
Saint Germain Light cool pink (cream)
Fiestaware Mid-tone orange coral (cream)
Impassioned Bright warm pink (cream)
Morange Bright cream orange (cream)
Steamy Bright mid-tone blue pink (cream)
Girl About Town Bright blue fuchsia (cream)
Shirelle Classic bright red (cream)
Flaming Rose True red (cream)
Coffee Break Mid-tone cool taupe (cream)
Spirit of Truth Navy blue (cream)
Deep Sea Deep teal (cream)
Rougemarie Dark blue red (cream)
Vintage Vamp Rich deep wine (cream)
Dark Angel Dark grape (cream)
Nocturnelle Rich true black (cream)
Discothéque Super glitter silver (pearl)
Screaming Bright Super glitter gold (pearl)
Soirée Sparkly light bronze gold (frost)
Girl Trouble Super glitter pink (pearl)
Mean & Green Purple with teal multi changing pearl (pearl)
Anti-Fashion Mid-tone dirty purple with pearl (frost)
Formidable! Teal green with pink multi changing pearl (pearl)
Midnight Tryst Dark cool grey steel with pearl (frost)
Nightfall Blackened frosty gunmetal (frost)
Sparks On Screen (Online Only) Super glitter red (pearl)

Anti-Fashion, Coffee Break, Dark Angel, Deep Sea

Delicate, Discotheque, Faint of Heart, Fiestaware

Flaming Rose, Formidable, Girl About Town, Girl Trouble

Impassioned, Mean & Green, Midnight Tryst, Morange

Nightfall, Nocturnelle, Overlacquer, Quiet Time

Rogue Marie, Saint Germain, Screaming Bright, Shirelle

Skin, Snob, Soiree, Sparks on Screen

Spirit of Truth, Steamy, Vintage Vamp

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NARS Summer 2012 Kit

Christine — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 02:06:14 +0000

NARS introduces a collection stocked with everything you need to take on the summer in style. Inspired by Motu Tané, François Nars’ private island in the turquoise waters of the South Pacific, the Sun Kissed Gift Set comes with must-have products to help you create the season’s most sought-after look – a perfect balance between bronze and glow. Photographed by Francois himself, the bold, iconic packaging exudes the NARS sophistication and playfulness that the products inside deliver.

Sun Kissed ($50)

Medium Pro-Prime Pore Refining Primer
Medium Laguna Illuminator – bronzed brown with golden shimmer
Mini Desire Blush / Hungry Heart Highlighter Duo – gold ivory, delicate bright pink

Beach Lover $49

Medium Laguna Illuminator – brown with golden shimmer
Mini Orgasm Blush / Hungry Heart Highlighter Duo – gold ivory and peachy pink with golden shimmer
Skorpios Mini Soft Touch Shadow Pencil – copper
Medium Laguna Lip Gloss (New Sephora Exclusive!) – bronzed brown with golden shimmer

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Too Faced Better Than False Lashes Mascara

Christine — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 01:53:58 +0000

Too Faced Better Than False Lashes Nylon Lash Extension System ($35) is a three-step lash extension system that includes an activating mascara base and top coat and Flexistretch™ nylon lash fibers to create a 98% increase in lash volume and 42% increase in lash length.

The look of false lashes has never been easier or more affordable with this do-it-yourself system that’s an alternative to messy false lashes and expensive lash extensions. The activating mascara base and top coat is designed specifically to melt and seal the Flexistretch nylon fibers into long, thick, dramatic lashes without the risk, mess, or commitment of other false lash alternatives. Unlike traditional fiber mascaras, Better Than False Lashes allows you to dial up the lengthening fibers so you easily get better, longer, thicker, more dramatic lashes instantly.

Recommendation: This mascara duo gives you longer lashes with it’s fibers in the small white tube but the black mascara in the gold tube applies like regular mascara in my opinion. Too Faced should just sell the tube of lashes by itself as I got better results with different volumizing mascaras as the second coat. If you like applying fibers to lengthen your lashes you will like this product but there are other products that have fibers already in the mascara saving you an extra step.

Rating: B
Available: Sephora

Suggested Usage:

Prime: Use 1-2 coats of the activating mascara to create a base to adhere the weightless, nylon fibers.
Build: Brush on 1-2 coats of the Flexistretch nylon fibers to build outrageous length and volume. Focus the fibers where you want extra length or volume.
Seal: Finish by sealing the Flexistretch nylon fibers with 1-2 coats of the ultra-black activating mascara to create that “better than false lashes” effect. This final coat surrounds each nylon-coated lash and melts the fibers into a long, thick, dramatic lash

Disclosure: This product was sent for consideration by PR representatives and the above are my opinions not influenced by other parties.

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Introducing Simply Vera by Vera Wang

Christine — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 03:38:27 +0000

Simply Vera Vera Wang Cosmetics Collection

Available now at Kohl’s

Beautiful hues and glowing radiance inspire confidence and individuality, whether dressing for your wedding day, modeling on the runway, or creating an everyday makeup look. With the launch of Simple Vera Vera Wang Cosmetics, the focus is simple: a beautiful skin canvas embellished with color to allow a woman to express her personality. Available now exclusively at Kohl’s. The collection is inspired by Vera’s own personal makeup philosophy; the collection is a fresh and modern take on beauty – effortless and timeless with a blend of whimsy and refinement.

Products:

Simply Vera Vera Wang Skin Brightening Primer ($39.50)
Simply Vera Vera Wang Soothing Balm ($18.50)
Simply Vera Vera Wang Illuminating Primer ($19.50)
Simply Vera Vera Wang Smoothing Lip Primer ($32.50)
Simply Vera Vera Wang Lash Enhancing Serum ($39.50)

Following the steps of other famous fashion designers like Burberry and Dolce & Gabanna you can fashion designer inspired cosmetic products. I expected the prices to be a little lower since most of Kohl’s’ cosmetics brands are not very pricey. The price ranges from $19 to $40 so you can still purchase a product that won’t break the bank. I believe Kohl’s has testers also so you will be able to try products before you buy them unlike drugstore brands.

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MAC Announces Collection with Carine Roitfeld Fall 2012

Christine — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 06:26:02 +0000

M·A·C Cosmetics announced today a limited edition line of cosmetics with fashion visionary and muse Carine Roitfeld, to launch in Fall 2012. Carine collaborated on all creative aspects of the collection; package design, product names and colour palettes. The M·A·C Carine Roitfeld Collection features 20 pieces with a focus on eyes and brows that reflect Carine’s signature look: smoky eye, bold brows and nude lips.

A specially created Good Luck Star stencil makes its debut and can be seen in the collection image for which Carine was photographed by Mario Sorrenti. This marks the first time M·A·C has worked with the legendary photographer.

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MAC Fashion Sets

Christine — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 06:04:03 +0000

MAC Fashion Sets

Available May 3, 2012

Lipstick ($14.50 U.S./$17.50 CDN)

Myth light neutral nude (satin)
Snob light neutral pink (satin)
Spice Mid-tone neutral nude (satin)
Girl About Town bright blue fuchsia (amplified)
Russian Red Mid-tone neutral red (matte)
Rebel Mid-tone cream plum (satin)
Chestnut Rich chocolate brown (satin)

Lipglass ($14.50 U.S./$17.50 CDN)

Myth light neutral nude
Snob light neutral pink
Spice Mid-tone neutral nude
Girl About Town bright blue fuchsia
Russian Red Mid-tone neutral red
Rebel Mid-tone cream plum
Chestnut Rich chocolate brown

Nail Laquer ($16.00 U.S./$19.00 CDN)

Myth light neutral nude (creme)
Snob light neutral pink (creme)
Spice Mid-tone neutral nude (creme)
Girl About Town bright blue fuchsia (creme)
Russian Red Mid-tone neutral red (creme)
Rebel Mid-tone cream plum (creme)
Chestnut Rich chocolate brown (creme)

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A Beauty Addict

MAC Styleseeker

MAC Styleseeker Available August 23, 2012

Bobbi Brown Desert Twilight Collection

Conair ExtremeSteam Professional Hand Held Garment Steamer

MAC Ruffian

MAC Ruffian

MAC Nail Laquers

MAC Nail Laquers

NARS Summer 2012 Kit

Sun Kissed ($50)

Beach Lover $49

Too Faced Better Than False Lashes Mascara

Introducing Simply Vera by Vera Wang

Simply Vera Vera Wang Cosmetics Collection

MAC Announces Collection with Carine Roitfeld Fall 2012

MAC Fashion Sets

MAC Fashion Sets

Lipstick ($14.50 U.S./$17.50 CDN)

Lipglass ($14.50 U.S./$17.50 CDN)

Nail Laquer ($16.00 U.S./$19.00 CDN)

MAC Styleseeker
Available August 23, 2012