Want the fancy makeup brushes? Oh, so do I. But with luscious materials and designer nametags, nice makeup brushes can be pretty expensive!
So go to EyesLipsFace.com. Almost everything is $1. How is that possible? From their website:
"By developing quality cosmetics and the highest standard of service, but using the internet for branding rather than higher-priced advertising media; by sourcing the best ingredients at competitive prices; and by prioritizing our products, rather than their packaging, e.l.f. always provides you with quality and value."
Sounds good to me! I bought the 12 brush set you see here for $12.00. Shipping took a couple of weeks, but they arrived and are just as good as my more expensive brushes.
It's just another easy way to make life more lux for cheap or free.
Denim line Rock & Republic has taken their urban glitz ethos into the cosmetics arena. Their new line is decked out in black and chromed-out compacts featuring a bold version of the company logo and the color names aspire to Hollywood decadence with names like "trust fund," "train wreck" and a shade of red lip gloss called "cougar." The bronzing and highlighting powder duo comes in a crystal-encrusted compact that sells for $225 in three shades called Private Jet, Villa and Penthouse. Erin Weinger of the LA Times checked out the line and questioned whether or not the products are more flash than substance. Sounds like the cosmetics are right in line with the denim brand's overall style.
Makeup collectors will be swooning over the latest line from MAC. MAC has enlisted designer Manish Arora on a line with a palette brighter than Bollywood. The new Indian-inspired line includes lipglasses, lipsticks, blush and a colorful eye shadow set in a jeweled case. It will be available from October 2008 at Harrods.
Makeup master Bobbi Brown's 24-Carat Gold Luxe Brush Collection could be construed as a monument to your own vanity if bought for yourself. Bought by someone else, however, it implies that your face is a masterpiece deserving to be painted on by only the finest of tools. The collection includes 10 brushes hand-crafted with 24-karat gold accents and ebony handles. The set comes in collector's edition box crafted in genuine leather and includes a portable leather case for travel. It sells for $650.
Finding the right shade of lipstick is not easy to do, and women are willing to pay big bucks for the perfect one. But $62,000?
French cosmetics house Guerlain is releasing KissKiss Gold and Diamonds this week, and for the $62,000 price tag you'll get a consultation with Guerlain's artistic director Olivier Echaudemaison and a lipstick shade customized just for you that comes in an 18-karat gold lipstick tube encrusted with 199 conflict-free diamonds, plus rubies and emeralds. It can be engraved and comes in a black lacquer case with a suede pouch.
Sound good? Get ready to make an appointment, as they will only be available at Bergdorf Goodman via private consultation.
Chanel's unique Lumière d'Artifices Eyeshadow was inspired by the sequins that are featured on so many of the fashion label's hand-detailed couture pieces. The shadow compact contains three colors - cool silver, deep anthracite and warm bronze - all of which are metallic and carry the sequined look even further. The colors can complement any outfits, not just couture, and are a lovely (and affordable) way to incorporate some Chanel into your wardrobe. Price: $75.
We've seen a lot of wearable makeup recently which makes perfect sense given that no one likes to be encumbered with a heavy purse while wearing a cute party dress. Like the Dior charm, the YSL bracelet is an adorable way to keep your makeup with you for touchups without having to rely on a purse. The Yves Saint Laurent bracelet can be worn on the wrist or attached to a belt. The golden case holds a lipstick, gloss and eyeshadow. it sells for $55.
Looking for ways to expand their non-food offerings, Whole Foods is releasing a complete line of over 100 mineral-based cosmetic products, including everything from lipstick to bronzer, into the Whole Body section of their stores. This move is designed to set the apart from other stores that offer a mere nod to natural beauty by offering moisturizers or just, for example, a foundation. The line is called Mineral Fusion and will most likely be available in other stores, such as Sephora, as well. Individual items will generally be in the $15-$40 range.
The appeal of mineral cosmetics is that they are all-natural, with no talc, preservatives or any other kind of chemical. Most feel that it keeps the skin cleaner and fresher than other makeups.
The latest luxury cosmetic from Shu Uemura is a line of limited edition cleansing oils. The company has teamed up with Brooklyn-based artist, John Tremblay on the design of four limited edition cleansing oils. The artwork on each bottle is a meant to reflect the properties and colors of the oil within the bottles themselves. The oils have a mineral oil base and can be used to remove makeup and also to refresh in the morning.
The bottles sell for $60 ($70 for the Effervescence) and a portion of the profits from this collection will be donated to Rx Art, a charity that promotes healing through exposure to original fine art in patient, procedure, and examination rooms of healthcare facilities.
When I saw the handsome visage of Edward Bess in the October issue of W, I was intrigued. This handsome boy, a mere 20 years old, wants to sell high-priced make-up? I have to admire his brio, no small indie line for Edward Bess he is starting off by launching the Edward Bess Lip Wardrobe,a high-priced collection of ten lipsticks and five glosses in a black lacquer case. The luscious lip collection has a scent of wild fig and sells for a cool $350 only at Bergdorf Goodman. Want to check out the well-cheekboned Mr. Bess in person? He will be at Bergdorf Goodman on October 19th.
Fred Segal Beauty has a new selection of beauty luggage, cases made specifically for sorting and carrying your makeup and makeup accessories. This Give Leather Train Case measures 5.5 x 7.5 x 9.25 and is made of supple Italian leather, in either yellow or brown. It is full of pockets to keep everything in its proper place. Dubbed the "Bentley of beauty luggage," the bag has an elegant, timeless look to it and is sure to provide many years of use. The case doesn't have to be used for travel, although we are now permitted to take some things on planes again, and can instead be used to keep your things organized in the bathroom. Price: $300.
When Tom Ford first partnered up with Estee Lauder I had my doubts. The king of sexy fashion teaming up with a makeup line headed toward a bit of a dowager image didn't seem like a natural fit. I stand corrected. Ford has managed to turn the old product lines of Youth Dew and Azurée hot again. While Azurée is a summery beachy line with coral tones, the new Youth Dew Amber Nude makeup line for fall is warmer with a touch of gold in the makeup for a gilded look. The look stresses a neutral mouth with a dark and dramatic eye. The Minaudiere limited edition comes with The Face and The Lip Polish and sells for $550.
We've seen some crazy diamond-studded ideas before but this may be the most ridiculous or the most fabulous depending on your viewpoint. H. Couture Beauty sells makeup that comes in bejeweled cases and have sold the world's most expensive mascara and lipstick for $14 million. A customer requested a blue, white and pink diamond version -- made in solid 18-karat gold -- of the company's Swarovski crystal and gold-plated lipstick and mascara set. The mascara casing will have 2,500 blue diamonds and the lipstick casing will have 1,200 pink diamonds.
Their mascara generally retails for $589 and the lip color retails for $150. The high-priced makeup include concierge service, 24/7 customer service and complimentary lip and lash refills for a year. There is also a lip plumper for $348 which comes with one free refill and lip liner for $120, which also comes with one full product refill.
With celebs playing up dark-rimmed eyes with heavy lashes, it's not surprising to see false eyelashes more prominently displayed. The limited edition Fantasy Eyelashes from shu uemura are decorated with real feathers to give the wearer a very unique look. One pair is chocolate brown, with white speckles, and the other option is for jewel-toned blue, black and green lashes that are reminiscent of a peacock's feathers. Price: $50 each pair.
Paul Frank has teamed up with Urban Decay to create the Swiss Glamour Camping Kit, perfect for urban campers, if not necessarily the most practical thing for a week in the wilderness. Packed in a Paul Frank Travel Bag with detachable mirror, sunglass case and zip pouch, the kit includes a limited edition, numbered pair of Paul Frank optometrics sunglasses and over $125 worth of Urban Decay cosmetics, including bronzer, lip gloss and eyeshadows. Only 750 of these limited edition kits are available. Price: $299.
Want the fancy makeup brushes? Oh, so do I. But with luscious materials and designer nametags, nice makeup brushes can be pretty expensive!
Looking for ways to expand their non-food offerings, Whole Foods is releasing a complete line of over 100 mineral-based cosmetic products, including everything from lipstick to bronzer, into the Whole Body section of their stores. This move is designed to set the apart from other stores that offer a mere nod to natural beauty by offering moisturizers or just, for example, a foundation. The line is called 
When Tom Ford first partnered up with Estee Lauder I had my doubts. The king of sexy fashion teaming up with a makeup line headed toward a bit of a dowager image didn't seem like a natural fit. I stand corrected. Ford has managed to turn the old product lines of Youth Dew and Azurée hot again. While Azurée is a summery beachy line with coral tones, the new Youth Dew Amber Nude makeup line for fall is warmer with a touch of gold in the makeup for a gilded look. The look stresses a neutral mouth with a dark and dramatic eye. T
With celebs playing up dark-rimmed eyes with heavy lashes, it's not surprising to see false eyelashes more prominently displayed. The limited edition 
