Cosmetic Christmas

Christmas Collection makeup Les Tentations de Chanel Very soon in Europe and other countries will be celebrating Christmas, this holiday, many cosmetic brands create special collections.

 Cosmetic Christmas

Was no exception and DomChanel, has released a Christmas collection of makeup under nazvaniemLesTentationsdeChanel. 1. The collection includes products specifically developed new shades that are perfect for both daytime and evening make-up and combine tradition and fashion trends. 2. 3. We consider each of the products of the collection separately. Shadows LES 4 OMBRES DE CHANEL The updated formula of Shadows allows you to create different effects: matt, powdered, satin and metallic. Moist shade is well suited as a liner. New shades of mosaic Tentation Cuivre: bronze, gold, pale pink, copper and chocolate. 4. 5. Biphasic shadow OMBRE D'EAU An interesting product that allows you to create a light or an intense version of the make-up. Before use, vials should shake to mix the two phases.

Christmas Cosmetic 2010

Les tentations de Chanel ~ Christmas look

Whimsical desires float through the air…A palette with warm tones, dashes with a joyful pink, complimenting coppers and bronze swept over eye lids. On the cheeks, the lips and finger tips, the radiance of ultra feminine fuchsia that is a playful weapon of seduction.

The eyes smoulder under precious eye shadows with metallic reflections: These four gorgeous colors are iridescent and satiny. Beige Lumineux, Rose Fras, Brun Cuivre, and Rouge Noir.

 Les 4 ombres ‘Tentation Cuivree’

How to by Peter Philips: “For dramatic make up, apply damp to create a more ‘femme fatale’ look. For day time makeup and a less sophisticated effect, apply all the shades dry and form an almond shape”.
Faithful to its claims of elegance and absolute comfort, the classic Chanel lipstick is enriched with soft, timeless and wearable shades.

Rouge Coco

Patchouli: a beautiful light copper, both delicate and warm.
Magnolia: a soft and simple feminine pink

Loving this product! Part -- Candy, part jewel. Tweed Fucksia adorns cheekbones that complete the seductive look. Beneath an amazing soft and sheer halo, the complexion lights up in joyful pink, sprinkled with little specks of gold.

Les Tissages de Chanel
Le vernis ‘Pulsion’ in fucksia is a beautiful party like color, that goes well with the candy like blush. I bet this will be your party must nail color.

Le vernis ‘Pulsion’

 

Laura Mercier holiday season items

Every year Laura Mercier launches holiday season items. These items are great gifts for upcoming holiday festive for small prizes. Make a wish…list on following items:
Eye colour sampler
Laura Mercier Eye Colour Sampler contains eight fun and very festive Eye colours in a beautiful convenient compact. You can mix and match with this collection. It lets you create endless looks and unique combinations for every occasion.

 Warm and Cool eye palette

Laura Mercier Warm and Cool eye palette is a pocket size portable compact containing four of the most flattering shades in warm tones.

Mini Lip Glacé Set

Laura Mercier Mini Lip Glacé Set gives lips extra sparkle, gloss and shine, and keeps them glistening throughout the holiday season. This perfect stocking stuffer includes five portable Lip Glacés for every gal on your gift giving list, including you!

 

Laura’s Lip Complex helps keep lips shiny and healthy with anti-aging, anti-oxidant and plumping ingredients. Layer with your favorite Lip Colour or wear it alone for a translucent and sheer tint.

Mini Lip Glacé Set includes: Sparkling, Violet, After Hours, Bare Beige and Rose Lip

Travel Brush Set
Laura Mercier limited edition Travel Brush Set is the must-have brush collection for perfect makeup application. These travel-friendly tools make it easy to perfect your look wherever you are…. The sleek, holiday case accommodates four double-ended brushes and one full-size brush.

- Double-ended Secret Camouflage/Camouflage Powder Brush
- Double-ended Flat Eyeliner/Smudge Brush
- Double-ended Brow Definer/Brow Grooming Brush
- Double-ended All over Eye Colour/Pony Tail
- Full-size Finishing Brush
I know what I’ll be having, what about you?
Coming soon:
Available at Skins Cosmetics
Magnolia Antwerp

Black Velvet Collection ~ Bobbi Brown

Feeling fierce? Give Bobbi 5 minutes and she’ll give you an edge!
Bobbi Brown launches Pretty Powerful eyes and lips.

 

MetallicEye Shadow combines rich, high pigment color with intense shimmer. Each shade applies very smoothly ands evenly, and stays crease free all day.

The original silky matte formula is available in two new powerful, almost black shades.

You can layer and blend for drama and definition. Try using it as powder eyeliner, for the fierce smokey eye effect.
Pretty powerful lips:

Two new bold shades: Black Maple and Black Raspberry. Rich colours with a soft matte finish, infused with vitamins C as well as Beeswax, it moisturizes and comforts the lips.

Bobbi thoughts: “Yes sooty lids and gothic lips look great on the runway – but how do you make them work for real life? By infusing plum, cherry and maple tones with black and giving them a translucent texture, I created shades that are strong, powerful and a little shocking – but also wearable and sophisticated”.

Laura Mercier ~ Crème smooth foundation

Crème smooth foundation
Lightweight, Radiant, Flawless

As the creator of the Flawless Face, Laura Mercier has developed one of the best foundations in the industry!

Now Laura Mercier introduces her newest creation: Crème smooth foundation.

This product contains anti –aging benefits and soft focus diffusers that diminish the look of lines and wrinkles. The texture seems to ‘float over the skin’ and does not settle.
Enriched with Dermaxyl known for it’s ability to visibly minimize lines. It provides hydration and a comfortable non drying feel.

The best thing is that this foundation provides a medium to buildable coverage with a radiant and illuminating finish. Available in 12 shades, from fair to dark toned skin.

 

Technique: Apply with fingertips or sponge for that smooth and even finish.
Available at Skins and Magnolia at the end of September 2010

New – Laura Mercier Mystique look

Don’t you just love the mystery and sparkle of a city at night?

This collection called mystique is inspired by the mystery and sparkle at nightfall.
These trendy colours reflect the intensity of jewel stones balanced by the vibrancy of brightness. The look of this fall trend is a sophisticated look, hip and very glamorous.

What I truly love about this look is that eyes are the focus. (As eyes are the windows to the soul.)
To be able to mix and match, start with an eyebasic, so you will be able to blend several shades as you go along. Laura‘s new eye colours in sterling, violetta and peacock, have a soft sparkle that glistens and captivate. The deep impact limited edition shades can be swept over eyes for a stunning day look, or applied with more intensity for beautiful evening glamour.

The cheeks are generously dipped in bright yet translucent shades, like city pink. Only address the apples, not the entire cheek for that ‘gone to the beach’ effect.

To finish this look mix the new lip colours like Sandcastle or St.Tropez with the new lip glace in cocoa lait or pink tulle. The effect is gorgeous and will have you all glammed up for the night.

Have fun!
Available by the end of July 2010 at Skins Cosmetics and Magnolia

Christmas Cosmetic 2010

Beauty secrets of the universe?  Concealers and Correctors!

Correctors brighten the darkest areas under the eyes. This allows concealer to lighten and blend. Concealers should blend into your skin, lightening the dark circles and instantly making you look much better.

Different concealers and correctors are formulated for very specific use. Choose a concealer and when needed a corrector designed for each of your problem areas.

Remember: Concealers are not formulated for use on blemishes or areas of redness.
They are creamier in consistency and lighter than the skin tone. Using under eye concealer on areas of redness will only highlight the imperfections. Yellow toned foundation and / or corrector that matches the skin tone is the best way to adequately cover blemishes, scars, and redness.

The application of an under eye concealer is the most important step in your makeup routine. Concealer is the one product that, when chosen and applied correctly, will instantly brighten and lift the face.

The skin under the eye is very thin, so the blue of the fine veins just under the surface tend to shine through. A lighter yellow toned concealer mixed with a corrector will mask this blue discoloration and brighten the skin.

Jouer Cosmetics

About Christine:

Christina Zilber, Founder and Creative Director of Jouer, builds her brand with her unique stylist approach to beauty. Her one-of-a-kind “no makeup artist required” philosophy empowers and inspires her clients to create fool-proof looks in a truly customizable way. With her fresh, editorial view of makeup to complement individual fashion sense and lifestyle, Christina designs her collections to be simple, chic, fashion-relevant and modern, yet timeless and approachable.

Her absolute Must-haves are luminizing moisture tint to protect and add healthy glow, concealer for my dark circles, Petal tint for a quick pick-me-up, Lip Enhancer and mini travel brush for on-the-go application. These are truly my everyday essentials!

I absolutely adore the shimmering lip gloss. As if I didn’t have enough lipsticks and glosses yet. As a make-up artist I am always trying new textures and colours.
I do love the luminizing moisture tint, but personally the illuminating tinted moisturizer by Laura Mercier has the best glow I have even seen.

Nevertheless I wanted to share these great little must have gadgets with you.

Because we do adore stylish beauty!

Lip pencil application

Some lip color products are long  lasting but often far to dry. Here are a few techniques that provide extended wear.

Tips for long lasting color:

Use a lip pencil that matches the natural color of the lips to line and completely fill in the lips. The base helps to hold the color in place. Layer lipstick on top!

Blotting lipstick with your fingers presses color into the lips and will create a stain that will last.

Try using lip pencil on top of lipstick to create a barrier.

A bit of powder or blush patted on top of  the lipstick will keep it longer.

Because it’s so much easier to match the lip color than to use a dark color that has to be blended.

Celeb Watch…Bright Lips

A bright lipstick is the easiest way to update your look for summer. Red is the obvious choice whether it is a classic red, or has blue undertones, or an orange base like Cameron’s, it will smarten up an otherwise frivolous summer outfit.

Alternatively, experiment with a juicy orange or punchy pink like Kirsten and Lauren. If the dense shades of a lipstick applied with a lip brush or straight from the bullet are a little too much, then work a pastel pink into your lips with your finger to create a softer, stained look that is effortless but still has the impact you are looking for.

 

H&M is going luxury: Lanvin make-up or…?

You have probably heard the exciting news that Alber Elbaz will design a Lanvin collection for H&M which will hit the stores on 23rd of November. This means luxury for an affordable price but what make-up to wear?

For starters, I would buy a nice ‘luxury’ for the holidays since Christmas is coming close! The new winter looks are the perfect match with a black Lanvin dress…. 

Tips for Lips, Eyes, Face, and Hair…

Lips: Try using fierce and bold colours such as soft purples, plums, or burgundy.

Eyes: Wearing hot lips? Keep the eyes subtle and nude, unless your going to a party.Don’t forget a great building & thickening mascara.                                                

Face: A subtle highlighter on the high points of the cheekbones always works for parties and dining outdoors.                                                                                                 
Hair: Go for that classy and sophisticated look! Straight hair with a pony or subtle waves is favourable.

And I have one last thing I would like to share with you: Killer black strass pumps in your closet always works and goes with every skinny jeans or dress….

Christmas Beauty

25 Best Beauty Gifts

Talk about metal urges: silver- and gold-trimmed holiday gifts you'll buy for others - but want to keep!

Clockwise from top

1. AMOUR IN THE AIR Aphrodisiac ylang-ylang heats things up. Estée Lauder Private Collection Amber Ylang Ylang Eau de Parfum, $120.

2. ETERNAL FLAME Indonesian Makassar ebony tree intoxicates. Voluspa Metal Candle Bowl in Makassar Ebony & Peach, $18.

3. INK MEETS PINK A smoky-eye palette in a girly-pink case. MAC Infatuating Rose Compact, $38.

4. BRITISH INFUSION A downtown take on a classically woodsy cologne. Burberry The Beat for Men Eau de Toilette, $55.

5. SPLURGE ALERT Amethyst adorns this Bulgarian rose - infused scent. Ralph Lauren Love Luxury Edition Parfum, $2200.

6. HAVE A BALL Who knew storing hair elastics could be this much fun? Bumble and Bumble Bb.Bandball, $20.

7. METRO SEXY A solid perfume
to stash in a New Year's clutch. Bond No. 9 Perfume Token in Chinatown, $85.

8. BETTER OFF RED Deep conditioners enrich lips - pre- and post-mistletoe. Lancôme L'Absolu Rouge in Absolute Rouge, $29.

9. GOLDEN NUGGET Aromatic pendant or exotic ornament? Both! L'Occitane Mini Pomander, $20.

10. GOLD BLUSH Peachy tones juice up this party palette. Sephora Luxe Noir Eyeshadow Palette, $10.

11. THREE KINGS' RANSOM A triple-milled soap in a trio of Gold (shown), Frankincense, and Myrrh scents. Fresh Oval Soap Gift Set, $45.

12. MAMSELLE'S BELLE Scented body glitter, upgraded. Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Shimmering Touch, $65.

13. NAUGHTY BY NATURE Burnt amber vamps up this racy remake. Calvin Klein Secret Obsession EDP, $55.

14. BOWED OVER Carry this makeup case  as a clutch to streamline your look. Yves Saint Laurent Bow Collection Multi-Usage Make-Up Palette, $90.

15. CUBI-COOL A remix of floral and leather notes
makes this a minimalist's must-have. Jil Sander Scent 79 Man EDP, $90.

16. GONE PLATINUM Peptides and platinum lend lift to skin in this pricey-but-potent cream. La Prairie Cellular Cream Platinum Rare, $1000.

17. OCEAN SPRAY This sea-salt-infused room spritzer brings the beach to you. Frette Acqua di Sale Room Spray, $55.

18. BARBER SMOOTH Red currant adds zest to any shave. C.O. Bigelow After Shave Balm in Elixir Red, $10.

19. SHEEN ON This mother-of-pearl highlighter glosses up your holiday pics. Dior Black Diamond Diamond-Effect Powder for Face & Decollete, $80.

20. DOCTOR'S ODORS McDreamy designed this fresh men's scent with warm cardamom. Patrick Dempsey Unscripted Fragrance, $32.

21. GETTING LIPPY Kissable glosses for the tween in you. Shu Uemura Gloss Unlimited Mini Trio in Delicious Rose, $40.

22. THE BOMB Moisturize with the fashionista's choice of scents. Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Bomblicious Body Crème, $90.

23. TULLE DIE FOR Named for Lanvin's founder, sweetened with pear nectar and peony. Jeanne Lanvin EDP, $70.

24. MORNING AFTER Cucumber-steeped eye gel sends hangover puffiness packing. This Works Holiday Eyes, $12.

25. SPICE MARKET Egyptian musk for the well-traveled manly man. Narciso Rodriguez for Him EDT, $55.

Christmas Beauty Special – All the Best Make-Up for the Party Season!

The days are getting shorter, which means the nights are getting longer and the party season is drawing perilously close.  We’re all feeling the pressure to look preened, plucked and pretty for that super important Christmas party, work ‘do’ or family bash, and it doesn’t end with finding the perfect dress.  Having a good selection of cosmetics and beauty products on hand can be the finishing touch to your party outfit, and we’re here to show you that it doesn’t have to cost the earth:

A: Silky Eyes Eye Shadow Quad,* £2.99 GBP by W7 at Kelkoo.  Smokey, sexy eyes on a budget!  The Desirable Beauty Team have tested the W7 eye shadows personally and can tell you they have an incredible glossy sheen – perfect for a night out!

B: Merry Cranberry Body Smoother,* £8.80 GBP at The Body Shop.  Get in the festive spirit and buff that skin at the same time with this lovely cranberry scented body smoother.  The granules will exfoliate and remove dry skin, and the cranberry will give your skin a lingering lush Christmassy smell.  Mmm!

C: Black Velvet Apricot Heatable Feet Hugs,* £20.00 GBP at The Body Shop.  Soothe those sore feet after a night of dancing or standing in sky-high heels with these microwaveable slippers.  The heat beads will give warmth to your chapped and blistered feet and the black velvet apricot scent will soothe your tired nerves.

D: Sparkle Roller Ball,* £7.00 GBP at The Body Shop.  This magic roller ball stick can highlight even the most tired of faces – apply it to any area of the face or decolletage that you want to brighten and you’ll sparkle and shine all night.

E: One Hot Minute Face Powder,* £23.50 GBP at Benefit Cosmetics.  This rose-gold tinted loose powder can be used as a blush or eye-shadow, or as a finishing powder to give an all-over glow.  Look party-perfect in seconds with this uber glam powder.

F: Silky Blush Blusher,* £3.99 GBP by W7 at Kelkoo.  Catch that sunlit glow with this lovely gold-toned blusher from W7.  Swipe a single layer for a hint of warmth or layer for a sunkissed tan.  Ideal for evening parties.

G: Lash Venom Mascara,* £20.00 GBP by DuWop at Cult Beauty. This clever water resistant mascara contains teeny tiny fibres that bond to your lashes, lengthening and thickening and ultimately giving you a wide-eyed super glamorous look.

H: Gold Leaf Eye Shadow,* £26.00 GBP by Belmacz Blitz at Cult Beauty.  This is the ultimate in luxurious eye shadow, containing 24ct gold leaves that can be used to give an intense sparkle to your eyelids, cheekbones or any other area you want to highlight.  Go on, treat yourself!

I: Watercolours for Cheeks in Pink Hyacinth,* £15.00 GBP by 3 Custom Color at Cult Beauty.  This fuschia splash of colour is right on the money with the 80s trend at the moment, and could be used as a pale blush (use sparingly!), as a lip colour, or even around the eyes.

J: Three Kings Scented Candle, £30.00 GBP by Jonathan Ward London.  Get yourself in the mood or set the scene for your own party with this frankincense and myrrh scented candle with a burn time of up to 45 hours!  Presented in a minimalist, classy glass container, this candle is guaranteed to get you feeling the festive cheer.

K: Aromachology Soothing Shampoo,* £11.75 GBP by L’Occitane.  After layers of hair-spray, gel, mousse and dye and hours spent tonging, blowing and straightening your tresses into perfection, your hair is bound to need a bit of TLC.  The Aromachology Soothing Shampoo is formulated to calm your tired and stressed locks, giving back that bounce and life that you’ll be needing for the next party!

L: Flora EDT 50mL Spray,* £44.00 GBP by Gucci at Garden Pharmacy.  Make yourself memorable with Flora by Gucci, one of the best perfumes to be released over the last few years.  Fresh, fun and very classy, don’t leave home without a spritz or three.

M: Red Pro 230 Hair Straightener,* £100.00 GBP by BaByliss at Debenhams.  This straightener comes with inbuilt de-frizz and shine functions and has been proven to keep locks straight for twice as long as its competitors!  Perfect for getting your party hair just right.

N: Gosh Nail Lacquer in Gasoline,* £4.89 GBP by Gosh Cosmetics at Superdrug.  Go dark, alluring and glamorous this Christmas with this lovely nail varnish from Gosh.  This sparkly dark violet hue will look perfect with your LBD.

O: Double Wear Zero-Smudge Liquid Eyeliner,* £17.00 GBP by Estee Lauder at Debenhams.  This eyeliner lasts for hours (up to 15!) without smudging or shifting, keeping that just-applied look throughout the day.  Perfect if you’re going from work straight to a party, or if you’re planning to spend the night out on the town.