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Last month, ELLE Cosmetics held a cosmetic launch in the Style Suite at the Shoreham Hotel. Truly a makeup lover’s dream event, I could not wait to be in attendance! The new ELLE Cosmetics collection, which is sold only at KOHL’S department stores and Kohls.com, introduces ELLE Cosmetics‘ highly anticipated fall Face Primer ($30.00).

This primer promises to help you “put your best face forward” with a lightweight, oil-free and silky formula, which instantly preps skin for a flawless makeup application. ELLE Cosmetics Face Primer brightens complexions for an overall look that leaves …

Forget the translucent nude polish, ombre style or wild designs of summer… This fall, nail art is simple, bold and mysteriously dark. Models on the fall runways flaunted the smoky nail trend while September’s blockbuster magazines have the sultry look splashed across their beauty pages. Shades ranging from gunmetal to metallic set the tone for this season’s modern monochromatic story. Those with fairer skin should go for steely tones, while those with darker complexions will want to choose paler versions. No matter what color your skin tone may be, BeautyStat …

‘From the runway to your vanity’ was the tagline of last night’s ELLE event. Launching their first ever cosmetic collection, I was in awe of all of the various color palettes. Available EXCLUSIVELY at Kohl’s and Kohls.com nationwide this April 2012, the ELLE cosmetics collection includes:
Eyes:
Eyeliner: A smooth, creamy formula that glides on the lids with great pigment and available in eight matte and metallic shades. It’s up to you how you want to wear them: either for a more quiet, demure look or a smoky effect by applying a more dramatic …

Our favorite South American stunner, Shakira launched S by Shakira Eau de Florale this month. This new S is a light floral scent with sweet succulent  hints of berries and musky vanilla. This  floral blend lasts a long time, leaving a nice top note of sweet berries. In short,  it is another side of Shakira that we’re glad to see — and sniff. It is her softer, more girly side bottled up for the world to keep. As a fan of  florals  and having tried it, I can confirm that two hours …

Having oily skin means not only battling the constant sheen and tendency to break out, it also means dealing with enlarged pores. All of these issues perpetually conspire against smooth skin. Thankfully, beauty companies began to introduce pore refining treatments.

The latest one to take a shot at overcoming the look of enlarged pores is GoodSkin Labs’ Z-Pore Instant Pore Refiner. This product promises to instantly refine the look of pores, control oil and reduce shine to leave skin flawless.  It works by combining special silicone polymers and optical diffusers to …