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Corinna B March 28, 2011

MAC Prep + Prime and Quite Cute

Here are some new releases from makeup power house MAC.

M∙A∙C owns the primers category. Now they’re taking Prep + Prime further than ever. Use it under, over, during, after makeup application, and marvel at the ease with which it can accept concealer, cooperate with color.

And now, with NEW PREP + PRIME VIBRANCY EYE, P + P advances eyes, focuses potential. A lightweight, quick fix AND long-term solution for puffy, tired-looking creases and bags that targets the three main causes for dark under eye circles – pigmentation, visibly weakened capillaries and shadowing – while illuminating the eye area with optical effects for instant luminosity. Vibrancy Eye provides pick-me-up power and hydration. One step and you’re prepped for makeup magic. A wonderful NEW shaded highlighter debuts with this collection – PREP + PRIME HIGHLIGHTER is lush and cushioney, yet lightweight – in wonderful hues that provide a sheer wash of color to highlight, brighten and perfect. The click “pen” allows for exact application.

MAC Quite Cute. Available April 7, 2011 through May 2011.

I bet this shoot was crazy fun!

QUITE CUTE via MAC Cosmetics:
“CUTE!” The most fanciful, fun and flattering compliment a young, modern trendsetter could ever want! Their version is the girliest kind of international glam possible, a style ride that combines postage-stamp-sized puppies with pixie swizzle-stick fashion and butterfly kisses for cute boys and even cuter shoes!

Cupcake icing colors, vintage romance, an ATM card with Hello Kitty on it – and a way of life that says “yes!” to everything adorable! Come on, get happy, with the multi-culti cutie, from Tokyo to Toronto to Paris with love! Pastel shades for Eye Quads, Lipstick, Plushglass and Nail Lacquer…And, due to popular demand, we’re completely cute-ifying three favorite Lip Pencil shades from last season that will join the fun and frolic. Flash! You’ll ♥ the Mineralize Blush with the sweet heart baked right into it. If it shines, shimmers and pops it’s completely, contagiously, cute!

Corinna B March 16, 2011

Ellis Faas Skin Veil Foundation

There’s a lot of fabulous buzz going on about this foundation.

Ellis Faas Skin Veil Foundation

Since the launch of innovative dutch makeup artist Ellis Faas‘ eponymous collection, her Skin Veil foundation has become a cult favorite.

Ellis Faas believes that foundation should illuminate the skin without feeling or appearing like a mask.
With an exceptional balance of high quality ingredients Skin Veil’s rich liquid formula glides on in a thin layer, giving excellent coverage, while blending into the skin.

The Skin Veil minerals diffuse light, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It has moisturizing ingredients that nourish the skin, as well as an SPF 15

Fabulous non?

Available at Bergdorf Goodman, Woodley and Bunny, Space NK and www.Ellisfaas.com www.ellisfaas.com

Corinna B March 10, 2011

Update Your Look For Spring

Spring is finally here, and after a long cold winter there is no time like the present to update your look.

Here are 5 ways to Update Your Look For Spring

Bright eyed and bushy tailed
Its hard to look bright and alert if your eyes are dragging!
Wake up and enliven your under eye area with skynICELAND Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels.

10 minutes under the eyes and you look bright and alive, depuffed and hydrated. Magic!

While we’re on the subject of bright eyes, nothing draws attention to the eyes quite like a luscious fan of gorgeous lashes!
Paint wonder product LATISSE along your lashline nightly, and watch those lashes grow!!

Round out your eye with a beautifully groomed yet understated eyebrow.
The pale brows seen on the spring/summer 2011 runways are way too pale for most of us, but a constructed,

Bold red lip and soft brow at Gucci, Spring/Summer 2011

defined and well shaped brow will open the eye, and create an alluring dimension to the face.

Go all out on your lips!
If you are scaling back your eye makeup, spring 2011 is all about a gorgeous, bold, exciting lip. Look for a bright, fire engine red, or my favorite, a hot fuchsia.