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Lighten up this summer season with the NEW Essie 2013 Neon and Resort Collections ($8.00 each). Each collection adds brightly colored hues of greens, pinks and corals to your nails. First up is the Neon Collection:
“After an icy, dark winter season,  I love to shake things up with fresh, fun color,” explains Founder and Creative Director, Essie Weingarten. “For me, these fluorescent shades are just the thing to wake-up my wardrobe and make a striking look for a night on the town.”

These neons are unlike any other I’ve tried before. …

Nothing says summer like rocking out your favorite shades all season long! At BeautyStat, we sure do know our beauty… but, we also love an accessory that highlights some of our favorite makeup collection looks.
Summer 2013 has brought us some of the brightest and most classic palettes, lip shades and nail colors to date! Why not treat yourself with a new pair of sunglasses to accentuate your perfect summer makeup application?
Are you a bright-eyed gal who loves a classic aviator style? How about unleashing your inner pin-up with a retro-styled …

I am a native New Jerseyan, and not being sure that the Jersey Shore will be up and running this summer makes me sad. However, this new Revlon Pacific Coast Collection by Gucci Westman brings the shore to me! All of the shades are exotic and beachy, bringing faces around the world an island vibe!
The products in this collection include two Colorstay 16 Hour Eye Shadow ($7.49), Colorburst Lip Butter ($7.49), Colorstay Longwear Nail Enamel ($7.99), Baby Stick For Lips and Cheeks ($8.99) and Colorstay Crème Gel Eyeliner in White …

Every once in a while one of the drugstores roll out a product before a launch date, and I happened to be attracted to this display from Revlon immediately upon first sight!

 I had to know more about this colorful packaging of the Revlon Lash Potion Volume + Length Mascara by Grow Luscious  ($7.99). The wand looked different, and I also wasn’t used to seeing a full-colored wraparound label on a product (can you tell I am a VP of a marketing company, too? ). It all caught my eye — …

Want to be a tribal goddess this spring? Laura Mercier has conjured up the Folklore Collection that evokes Talitha Getty lounging in a gorgeous caftan in Morocco on holiday in the ’70s. Grab your scarf and join me as I show you three products to get your socialite groove on!
Sun Glow

Fire Glow

First in the collection are the Illuminating Eye Colours ($24.00) that come in three shades: Fire Glow (pictured), a gorgeous coppery shade; Sun Glow, a gilded gold which is perfect for brightening the lid (pictured) and Earth Glow, a …

No blizzard can keep New York Fashion Week from happening! BeautyStat braved the arctic chill to report on some of the bright (and unexpected) Fall/Winter ’13 makeup trends!
Revlon and NARS Cosmetics were onset to provide pops of color for a 60′s mod effect, extreme eyeliner, muted grey/glitter eyes and hooded lids for designers such as Altuzarra, Alexander Wang, Lisa Perry, Thakoon and Rag & Bone. Read on to see which products were used backstage to get the look for yourself.
Who: Revlon Global Artistic Director, Gucci Westman, backstage at Lisa Perry
What: Revlon Global Artistic Director, Gucci Westman, captured …

New year, new shows, new wardrobe and definitely NEW COSMETICS! Revlon did not let us down this year. They are launching five new fabulous products you will want for your makeup bag this Spring. PhotoReady BB Cream, ColorStay Concealer, Nearly Naked Makeup and Pressed Powder, PhotoReady Primer, Shadow + Sparkle and, last but not least, ColorStay Ultimate Suede Lipstick. So many shades — something for the neutral and glam gal!
BB creams are all the rage in the cosmetic department, and Revlon has finally made one in this fast-growing category.  Upon touch, PhotoReady BB …

The new layout of the Revlon eyeshadows really grabbed my attention! Finally, cosmetic companies are getting it right by helping the consumer apply the shadows correctly. Revlon PhotoReady Primer, Shadow + Sparkle ($9.99) comes in the shape of an eye and has directions on the back to help you achieve your most glamorous look!
Bohemian

Impressionist

First, I would like to mention that each palette comes with a priming powder to even out the lids and create a smooth finish. Another great thing about these shadows: you can use them wet or dry to …

To give you the right balance with your shimmery eyeshadows, launching for Spring ’13 is the Colorstay Ultimate Suede Lipstick ($9.99). At first glance, these reminded me of the matte ones from back in my high school days.
However, I was wrong. They are elegantly packaged and click as you twist the bullet-like lipstick, so you never twist too high. There are two words that really best describe this whole collection: lightweight and comfortable.
From Top to Bottom: Womenswear, Silhouette, Muse, Preview, Front Row and Runway

I couldn’t get over the texture of …

Time release formulas aren’t for your antihistamines anymore! Now, this technology refers to your makeup! Revlon ColorStay Concealer ($9.99), which can be used for any issue on your face, uses time release technology to continually balance your skin throughout the day. This lightweight texture doesn’t rub off  and will conceal your flaws for up to 24-hours.
I really like the texture of this concealer. But, does it last for 24-hours? Well, I will be honest, I haven’t worn it that long; it did last through breakfast, lunch and a nap! So, …