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Makeup&GO! Opening Pop-Up Shops To Accommodate Awards Season Faces

Filed under: Services, Cosmetics and Fragrance

It's awards season in Los Angeles, the time of the year when red carpet appearances for stars are even more frequent than usual. And it's not just the people in front of the camera, the many unsung heroes who make our television shows and movies also get their moment in the sun this time of year. Makeup&GO!, a full service professional makeup studio, has announced two Los Angeles area pop-up locations to provide makeup application to customers throughout the awards season. The stores will are opening January 6 (Beverly Hills) and January 12 (West Hollywood) and will remain up through the end of the awards season.

Makeup&GO! is the first-of-its-kind, full service walk-in studio that provides affordable and fast professional makeup application for any occasion. It offers efficient makeup application by professionals using the newest makeup lines. Because Makeup&GO! doesn't sell makeup, there is never pressure to buy anything, but they do provide how-to sheets with each application, ensuring customers can recreate the looks at home.

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Luxist Giveaway: Two Bobbi Brown 'Beauty Rules' Books and Makeup Palettes

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Filed under: Cosmetics and Fragrance, Books

Beauty Palette for 'Beauty Rules' by Bobbi Brown

It's not every day we get to do a Bobbi Brown giveaway! The fabulous makeup artist whose natural-looking products we love has given us two of her brand new Beauty Rules books and corresponding makeup palettes (above) to give to you.

Bobbi Brown's Beauty Rules

You may remember Teenage Beauty, which Bobbi Brown released ten years ago and which became a New York Times best-seller. This new book is geared at the younger set again and aims to help them with the boatload of new dilemmas the information age presents, like Facebook photos. There are tips on everything from beauty and makeup to eating right and exercise, and advice on being a good friend.

From Bobbi herself:

"I wanted to use real girls in this book because I wanted girls to be able to pick up Beauty Rules and be able to find themselves in the book, no matter what body type, ethnicity, age, etc. It is important for girls to see realistic portrayals of beauty and to recognize that no matter what they may think, everyone is beautiful and has at least one feature that they can play up and enhance."

The corresponding makeup palette is a fabulous collection of fresh eyeshadows, luscious rouges, balms, glosses and a creamy black eyeliner pencil. You can purchase it separately at BobbiBrown.com for $45.00.

But wouldn't it be more fun to get it for free? Here's how:

**UPDATE** This giveaway is now closed. Winners will be notified by email.

* To enter, leave a confirmed comment below.
* The comment must be left and confirmed by October 26, 2010.
* You may only enter once (multiple entries will be deleted).
* Two winners will be selected in a random drawing.
* Two winners will receive both a Beauty Rules book by Bobbi Brown and the corresponding makeup palette, a prize valued at $69.95 each.
* Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are 18 years of age or older.

See full giveaway rules here.

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Paul & Joe Lipsticks With Kitschy Cat Heads

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Filed under: Cosmetics and Fragrance

Paul & Joe Lipsticks With Kitchty Cat Heads

I'd never heard of Paul & Joe till I read about the line in Allure. The line often features quirky beauty products, and this one is unlike any lipstick I've seen. New for fall are three Lipstick C colors with cat-shaped tips (cute or creepy? the verdict is still out ... ). The line comes in three colors (L to R) Claire de Lune, Over the Moon, and Moon Shadow. All are creamy, and slightly shimmery thanks to Paul & Joe's "Secret d'Or," a blend of three champagne frosts that appear different depending on the viewing angle. The tubes are outfitted in the brand's newest fabric prints.

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Dior's Holiday 2010 Minaudiere: Carry Shadow and Gloss in Style

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Filed under: Cosmetics and Fragrance

Dior's Holiday 2010 Minaudiere: Carry Shadow and Gloss in Style

Dior's limited-edition makeup Minaudiere is one of the chicest ways around to tote eye shadow and lip gloss. New for Winter-Holiday 2010 and available in October, it includes three shadows, one each in charcoal, pewter, and champagne, all embossed in Dior's signature houndstooth pattern; two glosses, a clear and a burgundy, both sparkly; and a dual-tipped applicator with a sponge on one end and a brush on the other. A vintage-style kisslock clasp keeps it tightly closed in your bag.

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YSL Makeup, Even More Portable

by Lisa Palladino (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Cosmetics and Fragrance

If you can imagine such a thing, YSL Beauty has made it even easier to tote your makeup with you. No more fumbling in your purse or makeup bag -- these "Your Lovely Palette" items clip right to your handbag strap or a key ring for instant access. You can be in and out of the ladies room in a flash and still have time for a touchup. Directly inspired by the luggage tag of YSL handbags, the limited-edition palettes comes in two offerings: a deep purple/silvery lavender eye shadow and a rosy lipstick/shimmery gold gloss. All this portability will cost you, though: $65 per duo.

Gallery: YSL Makeup

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Fashion Week Makeup: Get the Look

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Filed under: Cosmetics and Fragrance

We gave you the lowdown on the latest collection from Susan Woo this season. To mirror the stunning clothes, the models wore a perfect makeup palette embodying spring. Backstage, Tina Turnbow, lead makeup artist for Tarte has created the flawless look.

For an effortless, fresh face, achieve the look in three steps: a dewy complexion, kohl-rimmed eyes, and natural lips. After applying your tinted moisturizer, sweep cheeks with cheek stain Dollface. For the smoky-eye look that works all day long, line your eyes with a kohl liner, and smudge with empasEYES waterproof shadow/liner in charcoal to add depth at the lash line. Curl lashes and add several coats of mascara, then brush brows in an upward motion. Finish with a swipe of new LipSurgence, a natural mint-flavored lip stain.

We had the opportunity to sample the LipSurgence in "amused," a wonderfully bright fuschia shade. We can vouch that it adds just the right amount of color to your face without rubbing off on your wine glass.

Tags: beauty-pedia, fashion, lipsurgence, luxist-awards, makeup, new york fashion week, NewYorkFashionWeek, susan woo, SusanWoo

How to Apply Eye Shadow Like a Pro

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Filed under: Cosmetics and Fragrance

Whether you're pulling off the sexy smoky eye look or just want your eye makeup to last longer, the secret is all in your technique. You don't need to spend a lot of money to replicate a celebrity-inspired look, but you do need to apply powder to eyelids using certain color combinations and blend colors in just the right areas.

Get that runway-inspired look you crave with these essential tips for applying eye shadow from the country's top makeup artists:

1. Apply eye shadow wet. Dab a layer of alcohol-free toner onto your lids before sweeping on your favorite shadow to increase the shadow's staying power. The "trick is to mist the eye shadow, not drench it", says celebrity makeup artist Elke Von Freudenberg.

2. Use shimmer powder to enhance the smoky eye look. Combine your dark brown or pewter shadow with gold or silver shimmer for the ultimate celebrity-inspired look. Celebrity makeup artist www.christopherdrummond.com/Christopher Drummond points out that the key to achieving beautiful and sexy, smoky eyes is to "keep the darker shades toward the outer crease and the shimmer highlights toward the inner crease of the eye".

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How to Care for Your Makeup Brushes

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Cosmetics and Fragrance

A good set of makeup brushes can be a girl's best friend, but neglect to care for them properly and they'll soon become your worst enemy. Dirty makeup brushes apply makeup unevenly, cost you time as you struggle to get the look you want, and can contribute to unsightly breakouts and inflammation when bacteria growing in the bristles gets deposited on your skin along with the makeup.

Aside from storing them upright and away from humidity (in the bathroom is not a good idea) the single most important thing you can do with your makeup brushes is wash them regularly. Once a week is ideal but twice a month is the bare minimum, depending on how often you use them and for what. When washing any set of brushes first follow any special instructions that came with them. If you have no instructions then the following methods all work well for both natural bristle brushes and synthetics.

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DEX NEW YORK Modern Minerals Makeup

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Filed under: Services, Cosmetics and Fragrance

Soon after I wrote this post on mineral makeup, I heard from DEX NEW YORK Modern Minerals, and that e-mail has changed my life, cosmetically speaking. I have tried mineral products (Bare Escentuals/Bare Minerals) and mix and match them with other products. While the BE line met most of my expectations, I wasn't entirely thrilled.

I was kindly offered a few samples of the DEX line, and I tried them, and loved them, immediately. As compared to BE, the DEX products are gentler, more moisturizing, and wear longer. I especially like the gel eyeliner, which applies in seconds and then doesn't budge. The eye shadows and blush also stay put all day and night, but everything washed off easily. The colors are fun and vibrant, as you would expect in a mineral line, but you also can get more subdued, natural colors.

All the colors are named after iconic streets (Wall Street Onyx, High Line Metallic Blue, and Schubert Alley Cantaloupe), music-filled neighborhoods (Harlem Nights Sapphire, The Met Star White, Rockefeller Gold), idyllic New York getaway spots (Sag Harbor, Montauk), and even once-existent notorious nightclubs (Twilo, Limelight, Studio 54).

DEX Modern Minerals are hypoallergenic, cruelty-free, and eco-friendly, using already recycled packaging materials and refillable, magnetic portfolios for repeated use. The mineral powder makeup formulations are talc- and paraben-free. There are products for skin, eyes, and lips, as well as brushes and accessories. Prices range from $16 - $100.

Special -- Get 30% off through February 22 when using Lucky Magazine's "Local Breaks" code. If shopping online or at the store, use the code "lucky3" to save. When booking an appointment, mention "Lucky."

Click "Read More" below to learn more about the line -- which was created by Dexter Phillip -- as well as the extensive DEX photo studio and Beauty Atrium. I'm headed there on January 28 and can't wait to see it and buy some products!

Gallery: DEX NEW YORK Modern Minerals Makeup; Beauty Atrium; and Studio

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Lancôme Selects Julia Roberts as "Global Ambassadress"

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Filed under: Celebrity Shopping, Cosmetics and Fragrance

Main Entry: am·bas·sa·dress
Pronunciation: \am-ˈba-sə-drəs, əm-, im-\

Function: noun

Date: 1594

1 : a woman who is an ambassador
2 : the wife of an ambassador

Lancôme has bestowed the first definition on Julia Roberts in the ongoing epic "Another Day, Another Celebrity Endorsement." Cynicism aside, Lancôme has, through the years, had a bevy of beautiful women endorsing its products -- Isabella Rossellini, Kate Winslet, Anne Hathaway, and numerous models. Roberts is the newest, according to a WWD exclusive:

"By her remarkable personality and career, Julia Roberts is an emblematic woman of her time," said Youcef Nabi, president of Lancôme International. "Her exceptional talent, her radiance, and her strong commitments perfectly echo Lancôme's values. We are convinced she will embody the brand in the most sublime way possible."

Lancôme executives declined to share details on the relationship between Roberts and the brand, including the amount the actress is being paid to sell the products, the length of her contract, and specific duties, saying more would be revealed early next year.

Roberts, who is said to command salaries upward of $20 million for her acting projects, is in post-production on two films - Eat, Pray, Love, and Valentine's Day.

The WWD article goes on to say that "getting Roberts - or any other star of her caliber - to appear in U.S. advertising a decade ago would have been a longshot, although many stars consented to appear in product advertising outside the U.S. ... however, the celebrity culture has become ubiquitous, and the stigma once associated with selling products to middle America seems to have disappeared."

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What Is Mineral Makeup?

by Lisa Palladino (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Cosmetics and Fragrance

Mineral makeup is not a new concept but has only in the last few years exploded in popularity. The loose powder foundations and blushes, the most popular items, are light, finely ground loose minerals that are buffed into the skin using a wide, fluffy brush. The main ingredients (minerals such as mica, zinc oxide, and titanium dioxide), have been the basis of most makeup foundations for decades, but many dermatologists report that because mineral makeup frequently eliminates classic irritants such as fragrances, binders, synthetic dyes, talc, and preservatives, it is considered purer and can be kinder to the skin.

Because titanium dioxide and zinc oxide have anti-inflammatory properties, certain mineral makeups can also have a calming effect on the skin, particularly important if you suffer from inflammatory problems such as rosacea or acne. Mineral makeup also is known for being noncomedogenic, and many manufacturers claim it also offers sun protection. This is mostly due to to the high content of titanium dioxide and zinc oxide -- two ingredients commonly found in traditional sunscreen. But mineral makeup does not replace sunscreen, rather, it adds a modicum of extra protection.

Many consumers say they are initially drawn to try mineral makeup because of skin health claims -- more specifically, that its pure formulations are safer and better for sensitive and acne- or rosacea-prone skin. Those who love it rave about the light, natural, long-lasting glow. Others, however, complain that it's drying, irritating, and accentuates wrinkles. Some say the colors have an ashy undertone that is a particular problem for ethnic skin types. Others says it's messy and expensive, but fans say the containers last an inordinately long time, and if you're careful when applying, it's no messier than any other makeup.

The bottom line is that mineral makeup is another option that, like all makeup, will be loved and used by some but not by all. While there are several "boutique" lines available -- BareMinerals, Sheer Cover -- mineral makeup can now be found as part of many major brands' lines and can be purchased in a drugstore or big box store.

Source: WebMD. Read the full article for more.

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Would You Pay $60 for Mascara?

by Lisa Palladino (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Cosmetics and Fragrance

Seeing that Barney's New York is the exclusive vendor of the Serge Lutens Mascara Comb, that gives us a glimpse of the type of upscale customer who would indeed purchase this product. Lutens is a fragrance and make-up guru and creates his cosmetics collection of "exquisitely textured gems of color and deluxe formulations." This mascara has a comb wand, lash-by-lash applicator that purports to lengthen, refine, and shape lashes.

So, are you buying this claim, either figuratively or literally? Tell us in the poll below.

Would You Pay $60 for Mascara?
Yes, if it works for me.	84 (32.9%)
No way. That's just too much for mascara.	171 (67.1%)

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Why Good Makeup Brushes Matter

by Lisa Palladino (RSS feed) —

Makeup brushes tend to be overlooked, perhaps because many makeup products include a puff or brush or some sort of applicator. As poor quality as some of these applicators are, many women balk at the idea of buying separate tools -- the brushes that come with the products are smaller and more portable, and good brushes can indeed be pricey. But here's a good line I read recently: Your skin is like a delicate piece of silk. Your makeup brushes shouldn't feel like they are brooms sweeping across your skin. Quality brushes also will make applying makeup easier, faster, and more pleasurable, because they are made in specific shapes and sizes for the job at hand (e.g., blush brush, powder brush, eyeshadow brush).

Before purchasing a brush or brush kit, check that each brush head is soft and full. Run your hand through the bristles. It is a bad sign if they come out readily/shed or feel coarse on your skin. The handle should feel comfortable and seem solid. Keep your brushes in a protective case or upright in a decorative glass or container on your dresser, not in the bathroom, where moisture accumulates. Every few weeks, or at least once a month, gently wash them in a mild liquid detergent or baby shampoo. Do not soak them. Pat each brush dry, especially around the area where the brushes meet the handle, and lay them flat over the edge of a table or counter so that the bristles are open to air on all sides, and reshape the brush head.

I'm not endorsing this brand, but BareEscentuals offers a good selection of brushes. Take a look simply to see what shapes and sizes of quality brushes are available, and their cost.

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Temptu Creates Makeup of the Future

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Filed under: Cosmetics and Fragrance

Temptu Airbrush Makeup System and AIR Pods

Temptu has designed a home airbrush makeup kit which is safe and easy to use, and the results are virtually flawless.

It's not very often that we feature makeup on this site (unless it's a makeup bracelet), but this is a development that must be covered: For 28 years, Temptu has been airbrushing makeup onto celebrities, models, and socialites for movies, TV shows, magazine covers, fashion shows, and more, and now? You're going to have that luxury available in your own home -- you're going to be able to airbrush yourself.

This is no under-the-table, infomercial-fueled waste of time; the kits will be on sale at Sephora in September with the tagline "Flawless pro results, without the pro" and an educated staff member to show you how to use it.

I had the pleasure of not only seeing the kit demonstrated but of being airbrushed myself, and I have to say: there is a difference. No lines that need blending, no excess makeup -- you can easily adjust the spray-level to apply more or less makeup -- and the coverage is truly flawless. Airbrushing is not only the method Temptu used to make "The Stepford Wives" look perfect, they also created Rebecca Romijn's Mystique in "X-Men" (in which she was all blue and scaly). Airbrush makeup is serious. And it doesn't look like makeup.

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Chantecaille Launches Le Tigre Collection

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Filed under: Cosmetics and Fragrance

I've swooned over Chantecaille's artistic cosmetics for good causes before (like the ocean-floor-inspired Protect Paradise compacts). Now they've released their holiday collection Le Tigre, a tiger-inspired line which donates a portion of the proceeds to TRAFFIC, an organization that monitors the illegal trafficking of tigers. There are now fewer than 2,500 wild tigers in existence. Chantecaille celebrates the Royal Bengal Tiger with this limited-edition collection and an event at Bergdorf Goodman, 5th Avenue, New York on November 17 – November 22.

The event includes:
* Holiday Look Master Class with Olivia Chantecaille
* Aromacologie facials by Esthetician Anna Becker
* Private color consultations with a national makeup artist
* Special presentation on tiger conservation hosted by founder, Sylvie Chantecaille

*All appointments must be reserved, call 212.872.2725 for more details. You can also order online. The all-in-one face palette has a tiger-embossed palette that includes a radiant peach cheek shade, a soft gold highlighter, and four eye shades in jungle green, pale silver, dark brown and a golden copper. It sells for $117.

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