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[2 May 2013 | 3 Comments | ]
Review, Ingredients, Swatches: Dior Capture Totale One Essential – Serum Eliminates Toxins, Wrinkles, Restores Firmness

The first universal skin-boosting serum from Dior — Dior Capture Totale One Essential ($95.00)! Fifteen years in the making and ten patents later, Dior has launched its first fundamental age-defying step in skincare that targets fine lines, wrinkles, firmness and gives an overall radiance.

It’s Dior‘s first-ever skin-boosting serum that is intended to be a powerful anti-aging serum that eliminates toxins to give your skin a brighter, more rejuvenated and youthful appearance. Dior suggests using this before any other treatment, but, I am already on the regimen of using Chanel Sublimage products, so …

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[26 Apr 2013 | 5 Comments | ]
Review, Swatches: Chanel Sublimage Collection – Le Fluide Ultimate Skin Regeneration

The Chanel research team went to the farthest reaches of Madagascar in order to create this new collection called Sublimage — The Infinite Power of Regeneration. They unearthed the precious Vanilla Planifolia plant, which was known to possess age-defying properties. Purified in an exclusive process in order to use its full potency, the anti-aging elixir Planifolia PFA is the secret to the regenerating power of Sublimage.

This new collection addresses fine lines and wrinkles, as well as loss of elasticity and dullness in overall skintone. Zinc Precipheres ™, an exclusive and …

Makeup »

[25 Apr 2013 | 12 Comments | ]
Makeup Review, Swatches: Chanel Summer 2013 Collection: L’été Papillon de Chanel – Stylo Fresh Effect Eyeshadow, Eyeliner, Sheer Lipshine, Glossimer, Nail Polish

Chanel brings color center stage with their latest Summer 2013 Collection: L’été Papillon de Chanel! Inspired by the dazzling colors of butterfly wings, creative director of Chanel Makeup, Peter Philips, envisioned electric shades of gold, pink and platinum to set the eyelids aglow, and lashes fluttering with whimsical colors of aqua, lime and blue hues.
Crisp peach and bright raspberry grace the lips while nails are finished off with glimmering shades of intense coral, deep blue-green and heavenly blue.

Stylo Eyeshadow Fresh Effect Shadow ($34.00 Limited Edition) is a smooth gliding pen applicator …

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[27 Mar 2013 | No Comment | ]
Review, Swatches: Deborah Lippmann Romantic Rapture Nail Polish Collection: Careless Whisper, Groove Is In The Heart, Moon Rendezvous

Careless Whisper, Groove Is In The Heart, Moon Rendezvous… Names of 80′s songs? Yes. But, they are also the names of Deborah Lippmann‘s latest shades, which make me pine for days of yore.
Romantic Rapture is a collection of three gorgeous shades which includes Moon Rendezvous, a faded slate-blue — think the Tin Man from The Wizard of Oz; Careless Whisper, a shimmery nude — the perfect color to wear while drinking champagne with George Michael on a yacht somewhere glamorous. And, my favorite, Groove Is In the Heart, a bright, …

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[26 Feb 2013 | 3 Comments | ]
Makeup Review, Swatches: Chanel Hong Kong Collection Spring 2013 – Eyeshadow, Chocolate Nail Polish

A limited-edition capsule collection was recently released from Chanel that was inspired by the colors of Hong Kong, which happens to be the newest city to have a Chanel boutique, says Yahoo News. The new line of metallic beauty products was inspired by one of Asia’s financial and cultural hotspots: Hong Kong.

This limited-edition collection features the Ombres Matelassées Eyeshadow Palette in Pearl River Shade ($80.00) comprised of five gold-infused shadows that were created to recall the luminous beauty of Hong Kong, reflected in the China Sea. The two darkest shades may be …

Hair »

[29 Jan 2013 | Comments Off | ]
Spring/Summer 2013 Hairstyle Trends: Knotted Buns, Plaited Braids, Textured Waves And Hair Accessories

The new year may have only just begun, but the Spring/Summer 2013 hair trends have already been unveiled! If you want to keep your hair on the cutting edge of fashion, consider trying out some of these brand-new styles.
Choose from the sophisticated ease of the bun with a new addition: intentional knots for dimension; get your low ponytail on with some simple hair accessories to add a new flare to the classic look, or try rocking some flowing waves for a carefree yet on-trend hair look. Read on to find …

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[21 Jan 2013 | One Comment | ]
Skincare Review: L’Oréal Ideal Clean Foaming Gel Cleanser For All Skin Types

When introducing this new Ideal Clean Foaming Gel Cleanser, L’Oréal promises quick and easy makeup removal with a “deeply purifying formula” that “removes dirt and oil for an incredible clean.”
They also claim that the product will leave no residue and cause no tightness. Additionally, the product is oil-free, suitable for sensitive eyes and for contact lens wearers, dermatologist and ophthalmologist tested for safety and non-comedogenic.
I used this for a week or so and am happy to report that the cleanser is all that and more! It has a lovely, light formula …

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[14 Jan 2013 | Comments Off | ]
2013 Golden Globe Awards Makeup Trend Photos – How To Get Jennifer Lawrence, Jessica Chastain Beauty, Hair Looks

BeautyStat couldn’t help but pick our two favorite makeup looks from last night’s 2013 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards. Jennifer Lawrence rocked the red carpet with warm hues on her eyes (consisting of brown shades), nude pink lips and a pop of healthy color on the cheeks. Jessica Chastain’s fair skin was the main focus of her look, with soft washes of color on her eyes and a bold berry lip to offset her soft, feminine look. Read on to find out how to capture these looks for yourself at …

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[20 Dec 2012 | Comments Off | ]
Makeup Review, Swatches: Chanel Spring 2013 Collection Printemps Precieux De Chanel – Lipsticks, Eyeshadow Quads, Liners, Nail Polish

Maybe this may sound materialistic to those of you who don’t know me personally, but I have aspirations of someday owning the famous black quilted Chanel handbag. It’s been on my visionary board for years; one day I decided to treat myself to one from a wonderful thrift store in my neighborhood and found out later that day that my partner at the time had lost his job.
Of course, I had to resell it and will own it someday when I reach a point that I feel comfortable with spending …

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[8 Dec 2012 | 2 Comments | ]
Tutorial Makeup Review, Photos: How To Get A Smoky Eye, Red Lip: Michelle Phan Lancôme Hypnôse Star Mascara Collection

Want to learn how to get dramatic, bold eyes? Michelle Phan was on hand giving out for tips at the Sephora Times Square store in NYC today to showcase the new Hypnôse Star Mascara Collection ($34.00) exclusively at Sephora and Sephora.com. While I had her attention, I did ask her about the recent ads showcasing the first comic heroine Betty Boop, alongside longtime Lancôme model Daria Werbowy, too.

In order to get the smoky eye shown in the ads, you’ll need the Artliner Precision Point Eyeliner ($29.50) in Noir, Color Design Eye Shadow ($18.00) in …