Posts Tagged ‘Makeup’
Friday, March 12th, 2010
American Idol contestant Adam Lambert is reportedly in talks to develop his own line of men’s makeup.
Adam Lambert is known for his dramatic look. He is always wearing black eyeliner, concealer, eye shadow and nail polish. Now he wants to bring his makeup experience to other men with his own line. Adam Lambert’s men’s makeup line will consist of foundation, concealer, shadow, mascara, lip gloss, nail polish, and eyeliner.
He says that he believes these products will appeal to both gay and straight men.
After some research, Real Style Beauty found that there are already numerous lines of men’s makeup available online. Studio5ive has a large selection of men’s makeup products available including concealer, foundation, and mascara. 4voo has a line that includes body bronzer and shimmer. Any Myego has a line of men’s makeup essentials.
While there is no word on which company he is talking with, but your man may be able to buy Adam Lambert makeup soon. Adam Lambert’s line could stand out because given the right collaboration his products could be available in a store near you.
Tags: 4voo, Adam Lambert, beauty news, Celebrity Beauty, eyeliner, Makeup, men, Myego, nail polish, Studio5ive
Posted in Celebrity Beauty, Makeup
Thursday, March 11th, 2010
A new study out of the UK found that the average woman spends 9,000 pounds (approximately $13,000 Canadian) on makeup in her lifetime.
The study says from the age of 16 women will spend about 26.24 pounds ($40 Canadian) five times each year on makeup purchases such as mascara, lipstick and foundation. They have tallied that number up to the average female lifespan of 65 years old giving a grand total of 8,528 pounds in a lifetime.
They also found that 70 per cent of women never leave the house without makeup on. A fifth of British women admitted that even their significant others have never seen them makeup free.
The average woman apparently spends 20 minutes a day on their beauty routine totaling 330 days. That is almost a year spend getting ourselves beautiful.
The study was done by Superdrug for the launch of their new Make Up Academy products. Sara Wolverson of Superdrug said she isn’t surprised at the results. She said, “Women use make-up as a tool to boost their confidence and as a way to make themselves feel fashionable and youthful.”
Tags: Britain, cost, lipstick, Makeup, mascara, purchase, study, superdrug, UK
Posted in Makeup
Saturday, March 6th, 2010
According to many beauty insiders, blue is the new black.
Your favourite makeup counters are starting to offer more blue makeup eyeliners, mascara, eye shadows and even lipstick. It’s not the pastel blues from the past, this blue is bold and vibrant.
Makeup artists at counters across North America are also adding blue makeup to their repertoire. A recent article in Huffington Post discussed the topic and referenced recent Paris shows as well as advertising campaigns and magazines for starting the blue makeup trend.
You can try this trend easily and discreetly. Add hints of blue to your eyes with blue tinged eye shadow and even glam up your eyes with a navy or blue mascara. You’d be surprised at how much it brightens the eye area.
Some Real Style Network blue makeup favourites include Illamasqua powder eye shadow in Sadist and Victim. Yves Saint Laurent Volum Effet Faux Cils Mascara in Extreme Blue and 5 Colour Harmony for Eyes in 5 Riviera. NARS Glitter Pencil in Bains Douches and Dior Show Mascara in Azure Blue.
Experiment with colour this coming season! You can pick up these makeup favourites as well as many others at high-end department stores or your local Sephora.
Tags: applying makeup, blue makeup, Makeup, spring makeup, spring makeup trend
Posted in Other
Thursday, March 4th, 2010
MAC Cosmetics is thanking Lady Gaga for being the face of their Viva Glam promotion, because the makeup company has seen its sales soar since she took over.
Lady Gaga and Cyndi Lauper joined MAC Cosmetics last year for the Viva Glam products in support of MAC AIDS Fund. In just one month, MAC sold over $1.1 million dollars worth of the Viva Glam line. The first batch of lipsticks sold out in three days.
All proceeds from the sales go to the MAC AIDS Fund so this is an incredible feat for the company. They estimated the Viva Glam line could make up to $35 million this year. That is a $10 million increase over last year.
The Viva Glam products are two lipsticks inspired by the spokeswomen. The Viva Glam Cyndi lipstick is a light coral red and the Viva Glam Gaga is a cool blue-pink. Both of the lipsticks are $16.50 online and in MAC stores.
This is a great cause and MAC customers have pulled through for the cause. Don’t stop now.
Tags: beauty news, lady gaga, lipstick, MAC AIDS, mac cosmetics, Makeup, makeup news, profit, Viva Glam
Posted in Celebrity Beauty
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010
Beauty insiders and consumers are buzzing about the new HD Microfinish Cream Blush by Make Up For Ever. Reviews have been great and many are trying to get their hands on this blush for spring. This creamy blush comes in pump form and promises to give skin a natural, sculpted, rosy glow.
High-definition makeup has been around for a couple of years now, but formulas are getting better and better and Make Up For Ever HD Microfinish Cream Blush is a perfect example of that. The idea behind high-definition makeup is to create a flawless, even, refined face that’s ready to be seen in even the most critical of lights.
The new Make Up For Ever HD Microfinish Cream Blush combines mattifying and reflecting powders to create a soft-finish effect for a radiant complexion. Unlike other cream blushes that can be heavy, the HD Microfinish Cream Blush is lightweight and applies like silk to skin. Its enhanced with evaporating oils that help it blend seamlessly. No need for a brush, just pump and blend into your cheeks for a natural look.
Make Up For Ever HD Microfinish Cream Blush comes in 14 shades, is dermatologist tested and can be found at Make Up For Ever cosmetic counters in fine department stores nationwide. You can also pick it up at your local Sephora. It retails for $25 a bottle.
Tags: cream blush, hd microfinish cream blush, make up for ever, Makeup, new blush
Posted in Makeup
Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
MAC Cosmetics and the fashion line Rodarte are joining forces to create a new makeup collection.
According to WWD, MAC and Rodarte will create a limited edition collection based on the Rodarte Fall/Winter 2010 clothing line.
Rodarte debuted the collection at New York Fashion Week just yesterday. The makeup in the show featured pale skin, a smoky eye and pale, glossy lips. The clothing colours were mainly nudes and browns. Those themes should be expected in the new makeup line. The makeup will launch in MAC Cosmetics stores around the world in September.
MAC Cosmetics is also teaming up with celebrity manicurist Jin Soon Choi according to Style.com. A new nail polish line will be released at the end of the summer. MAC previewed a gray shade from the new nail polish collection at New York Fashion Week in the Doo.ri show.
[photo via Kari Estrada]
Tags: collection, fall makeup, mac cosmetics, Makeup, nail polish, New York Fashion Week, Rodarte
Posted in Makeup
Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
If you thought Alice In Wonderland themed makeup was a strange idea, just wait. OPI is now taking their inspiration from another movie.
OPI will be creating Shrek 4 inspired nail polish colours according to beauty bloggers. The new Shrek Forever After collection has six new shades. The colours are yellows, purples and blues… but no greens. Strange for a line based on a movie about a green ogre.
The nail polish colours are Funky Donkey (dark purple), Rumple’s Wiggin’ (light purple), What’s With The Cattitude? (light blue), Ogre-the-Top (dark blue), Fiercely Fiona (light yellow), and Who The Shrek Are You? (dark yellow).
There is no release date yet, but Shrek Forever After has a release date of May 21st, so expect OPI to release the nail polish close to that date.
We will keep a look out for prices to let you know when they are announced.
Tags: Beauty, Makeup, movie, nail polish, opi, Shrek
Posted in Makeup
Monday, February 8th, 2010
Bobbi Brown Cosmetics has teamed up with The Heart Truth to help raise money for women’s heart health outreach and research.
The Heart Truth Campaign has partnered up with makeup expert Bobbi Brown Cosmetics to create a limited edition Shimmer Brick in Bronze to help raise money.
The Limited Edition Heart Truth Shimmer Brick in Bronze set will give you a deep, bronzed glow for that sun-kissed look. It comes in a heart shaped package with a mini brush blender. According to StyleList, there are only 500 of these sets. You can pick one up now on the Bobbi Brown website for $40 with free shipping.
The Heart Truth’s 2010 Fashion Show will be kicking off New York Fashion Week this Thursday. It features celebrities modeling red dresses. The designer dresses will be auctioned off to raise funds. Bobbi Brown has been the official makeup partner of The Heart Truth for five years now.
Tags: bobbi brown, bronzer, fashion show, Makeup, New York Fashion Week, red dress, shimmer brick, The Heart Truth
Posted in Makeup
Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009
Last night, Jessica Simpson stepped in New York City to hook up with little sister Ashlee and surprised paparazzi by wearing no makeup. Believe it or not, Jessica looks young and sweet without makeup. Sometimes she runs the risk of being too made up and barbie-like, but last nigh we thought she looked great. Take a look here.
Tags: jessica simpson, jessica simpson no makeup, Makeup
Posted in Celebrity Beauty, Makeup
Thursday, December 17th, 2009
In today’s beauty news, 2010 is set to be the year of mood-enhancing makeup. Feeling good and natural will be all the rage.
According to the National Post, Consumer and Marketing Consulting firm Mintel is staing that the four trends for 2010 will be “mood beauty”, “nu natural”, pro-tech”t” and turbo beauty 4g. The report said 2010 will see more consolidation in the beauty industry and the evolution of old trends as well as new ones as consumer confidence returns. Recent product evolution has seen actual ingredients that will enable consumers to enhance their mood through makeup and skincare in 2010, going beyond aromatherapy and use of scent.
Expect to see new ranges of makeup next year focused on natural, mood-enhancing and technologically advanced makeup. Sounds good to us!
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Tags: 2010 makeup, Makeup, mintel research, mood enhancing makeup, national post
Posted in Makeup
Tuesday, December 1st, 2009
The Olympic spirit has hit Lancôme! Lancôme is set to launch a new limited-edition collection titled Gold Fascination. The new makeup collection is a gold inspired collection and is takes its inspiration from the upcoming 2010 Vancouver Winter Games.
The Gold Fascination Collection has been created with famed fashion photographer Raphael Mazzucco and features four special makeup items. Expect to see the new Lancôme Gold Fascination collection at The Bay on January 1, 2010.
Tags: gold fasciantion makeup, lancome, lancome gold fascination, lancome makeup, Makeup
Posted in Makeup
Sunday, November 15th, 2009
In today’s beauty news, according to Glamour Magazine the infamous cat eye is back. It could be argued that the cat eye look never really went away (its been popular on and off for decades), but its making a comeback with celebrities on the red carpet.
The cat eye is a sexy look, simple, yet sultry. It looks easy, but can be a bit tricky to do. If your interested in trying it out, check out Glamour online for a step-by-step guide.
Tags: Beauty, beauty news, cat eye, cat eye makeup, eye makeup, glamour, glamour magazine, Makeup
Posted in Makeup
Monday, October 12th, 2009
In today’s beauty news, Jemma Kidd, one of Europe’s top makeup artists and founder of the Jemma Kidd Make Up School beauty collection, is releasing her own beauty book. Jemma is a formal top model and sister of former supermodel Jodie Kidd. She’s also a high-profile member of the British aristocracy due to her marriage in 2005 to the Earl of Mornington.
”Millions of women throughout the world wear make-up, but few of them have been taught how to apply it.” This is what inspired Jemma Kidd’s vision for her new book, Jemma Kidd Make-Up Masterclass: Beauty Bible of Professional Techniques and Wearable Looks. In a natural and relaxed way, the new book acts as a guide to demystify the art of make-up and shows women how to enhance their best features. Jemma’s professional advice, insider secrets, tutorials on the hottest makeup trends, fantastic photography and step-by-step instructions are all within this new beauty bible.
Jemma Kidd Masterclass: Beauty Bible of Professional Techniques and Wearable Looks arrives at bookstores on October 13, 2009. For more info and to purchase, check out Chapers.Indigo.ca. If you’re a member of The Brands Club, you’ll get 3% cashback on purchases made at Chapters.Indigo.ca. If you’re not a member, join now for free.
Tags: Beauty, beauty advice, beauty bible, beauty news, insider beauty secrets, jemma kid makeup, jemma kidd, Makeup, the brands club, thebrandsclub
Posted in Makeup
Sunday, October 4th, 2009
Smasbox Cosmetics has released a new collection of makeup designed specifically for night. The After Hours Beauty Collection is perfect for achieving the smoky, sexy looks that are part of this fall’s must-have makeup.
The After Hours Beauty Collection includes 18 of the hottest makeup shades for eyes, cheeks and lips. It’s an all-in-one solution and one of the most economical kits we’ve seen. $59.00 will get you the following:
- Lash DNA Mascara in Jet Black
- Lip Enhancing Gloss in Velvet Rope
- Eye Shadow Quad in VIP
- Baked Blush & Loose Shimmer Pot in Candelit
- After Hours Cream Eye Liner Palette
- Double-Ended Definer & Precision Liner Brush
- Rich Burgundy Zip Up Clutch
For those of you that need autumn inspired makeup, the After Hours Beauty Collection is worth a closer look. If you’re a member of The Brands Club, you’ll receive 5% cashback on all Smashbox purchases. If you’re not already a member, join for free today and get your beauty products with cashback.
Tags: after hours beauty collection, after hours makeup, beauty collection, blush, eyeliner, fall makeup, lip brush, lipgloss, Makeup, mascara, smashbox, smashbox makeup, the brands club, thebrandsclub
Posted in Makeup
Friday, October 2nd, 2009
Recently Japanese beauty company Shu Uemura launched limited-edition Shu Uemura Cleansing Oils packaging. The renowned gentle cleansing oils get a bright new look with “Tokyo Kamon Girls” bottles designed in collaboration with manga artist and beauty expert Moyoca Anno.
While it might sound odd to use oil to clean your face, cleansing oils protect the skin’s delicate moisture balance while removing makeup and impurities in a single step. Shu Uemura Cleansing Oils blend rich botanical oils, including avocado and jojoba and natural phyto ingredients. Six different options are available for a variety of skin types.
Unique and fun, the new packaging is synonymous with style and beauty. If you’re a collector of beauty items or need a great gift idea, these cleansing oils might be your perfect solution. In Canada, Shu Uemera can be found at Holt Renfrew stores in Vancouver and Toronto.
Tags: cleaning, cleansing, cleansing oil, facial cleansing, Makeup, oils, shu uemera
Posted in Skin Care
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