May 11th, 2008
Elizabeth Arden’s Color Intrigue Effects Lipstick is the newest ultra-hydrating true-to-color lipstick that is lightweight, yet long lasting. The gorgeous shades above are ones I recently received from the new collection that contain 18 colors overall.
The shades are broken down into reds, corals, pinks, plums and neutral hues. These shades also vary by effect: cream, […]
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April 17th, 2008
How fun do Three Custom Color’s Light Brights Lipstick Collection look? It reminds me of some fluorescent colors I used to wear in the 9th grade (back when I was in love with a mix of New Kids on the Block and Lita Ford) and just like fashion, beauty trends always make their way back […]
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February 27th, 2008
Here’s a great video on Thakoon’s Pixel Pink by Grant Greenberg, the New York City-based filmmaker who directed last season’s charming Peter Som lipstick video for Lancôme, and features the artwork of painter and experimental filmmaker Jeff Scher.
Oh! And although Pixel Pink may be sold out on lancome.com–it can still be found elsewhere!! Yes, it’s […]
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February 9th, 2008
If you are looking for that perfect flushed cheek and lip, then you’ll definitely want to check out Three Custom Color Specialists’ Ski Bunny. It may look like a deep rouge in the compact, but on your lips and cheeks, it is nothing short of amazing.
Chad, co-founder and makeup artist at 3C, used Ski Bunny […]
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February 7th, 2008
The 4th (and final) lipstick from the Pout-a-Porter designer lipstick series from Lancome debuts on Friday 2/8. When I was at the Lancome Boutique during Fashion Week I got the chance to see it up close and personal.
Pixel Pink is a sheer raspberry shade created by emerging designer Thakoon and celebrity makeup artist Gucci Westman. […]
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December 27th, 2007
Ever since I got ahold of Lancome’s Color Fever Shine lip glosses and lipsticks from their L.U.C.I. collection, I have been singing that song “Fever” much to the chagrin of my children (who are sick of hearing it).
Here’s what I’ve tried:
Color Fever Gloss in Sunray (iridescent) and Seashell (fuchsia): Do not be afraid of […]
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December 15th, 2007
If you are anything like me, then you love to jazz up our lips for these holiday parties. I’ve been wearing MAC Cosmetics Viva Glamorous in their cool lips palette since the beginning of November and it does tend to make you feel a bit…glamorous.
Just like Royal Assets, Viva Glamorous comes in a gorgeous antique […]
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December 12th, 2007
We have a winner! Thank you to all of the fabulous readers who entered Urban Apothecary’s Name That Lipstick contest! There were over 100 entries! I just received word on who the winner is….
Lori G. had the winning entry with “Compass Rose.” Lori’s entry said:
I chose “Compass Rose” since it incorporates both the lustrous pink […]
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November 30th, 2007
MAC is giving their brushes the royal treatment with their Heirlooms Collection. Each Heirlooms brush bag includes the antique signature of M·A·C Holiday with a full set of professional brushes. Available in three distinct collections: Face, Eye and Basic.
MAC Cosmetics Finery Collection boasts a petite purse of woven cream fabric with metallic thread and an […]
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November 25th, 2007
I recently discovered MESS New York, a mineral makeup boutique in NY. They use pure Mica in all of their products and I was intrigued by their Lip Varnish, which is supposed to be like a liquid lipstick. I have Murray Hill, which MESS describes as a “Pink Lemonade Glaze with a Fairy Dust Finish.” […]
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