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NEW YORK, NEW YORK May 17, 2013 — Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) celebrated this year’s breakthrough beauty products today at the 19th Annual CEW Beauty Insiders’ Choice Awards. This year, CEW awarded 36 products across 30 product categories, plus Best Seller Awards, the Indie Beauty Award, Eco Beauty Award, and QVC Beauty Quest Award. The award-winning products included bath and body care, cosmetics, hair care, skin care and the newly-added skincare tools and lip treatment categories. The full list of the winning products is included below.
The CEW Beauty Awards is …

L’Oréal Paris has extended their Colour Riche line with the launch of Colour Riche Eyeliner ($8.95) by Pencil Perfect in Cobalt (pictured/sampled), Violet (pictured/sampled), White, Sea Green, Black (pictured/sampled) and Black/Brown. A new classic, wooden pencil with a creamy formula and dual-ended stick has been born!
Cobalt

Create a clean, smooth line for a defined look or use the smudging tool for a softer, sensual appearance. Please Note: White and Sea Green are limited-edition shades, so if you see them and want them, buy them while supplies last! They shall be hitting mass, food …

When it comes to choosing our favorite skincare and cosmetic brands, there may be one important and vital reason for why we don’t choose to use ANY of their products. And that one reason is animal testing.
Many of you lovely and loyal BeautyStat readers know that we love reviewing L’Oréal Paris’ innovative and exceptional, high-performing products. But, some say that the brand has tested and perfected its latest products’ formulas on animals.
We got in touch with L’Oréal who have released a video found on their website that goes into great detail …

No doubt that this summer’s hottest nail polish color is YELLOW! Whether you want to rock a mellow yellow or a neon citrus shade, BeautyStat has compiled a list of the best yellow nail polishes to wear this summer.
Your favorite brands including Dior, O.P.I., Deborah Lippmann, NARS and more offer some bright and sunny shades for you to paint your fingers and/or toes. Surely to put a smile on anyone’s face!
Read on to see which yellow nail polishes are our favorite! Not a fan of a full-on yellow nail look? …

From sequins to snakeskin, caviar to feathers — nail textures are trending and the new collection from China Glaze is no exception. Recently launched and available at fine salons and beauty supply stores nationwide comes China Glaze Texture Collection ($6.79 each)
This unique new lacquer applies like a cream yet dries with a 3D-textured effect, as you can see sampled with Of Coarse!, which is a bright, cobalt blue with textured grit.
Bump & Grind

It’s also a one-step application, similar to OPI‘s Liquid Sand where you simply polish the nail and no top …

The UJA-Federation of New York’s Professional Women’s Philanthropy hosted Women of Influence. The event honored four remarkable women for their professional and philanthropic accomplishments and for being role models for future generations of professional women:
Elana Drell-Szyfer, chief executive officer, AHAVA North America and deputy chief executive officer, AHAVA Dead Sea Laboratories
Bonnie Fuller, founding president and editor-in-chief, HollywoodLife.com
Leandra Medine, author and founder, The Man Repeller
Charlotte Ronson, fashion designer

Elana Drell Szyfer
In addition to her role as CEO/GM of Ahava North America, the leading global innovator in Dead Sea mineral-based skincare products, Elana Drell Szyfer has been named Deputy CEO of …

Mineral cosmetics are a big deal in the beauty industry these days, and many companies are working their hardest to provide mineral-based products that will suit the needs of their consumers. Gabriel Cosmetics has taken part in this revolution by including eye and lip primers as a part of their April 2013 Gabriel Color line.
The Eye Primer ($13.55) is said to be soft, smooth and creamy with a formula that evens the skintone and makes the eyelid a blank canvas to prep for the color you apply. The formula is made …

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Summer is almost here! And that means a lot more exposed skin and fun in the sun. We all know that wearing sunscreen every day, regardless of the season, is important to prevent skin cancer, wrinkles and premature aging. BeautyStat urges its readers about the importance of continuous sun protection with our countless sun care articles and this year’s article, Top 30 Best Sunscreens to use this summer season.
Since May is National Skin Cancer Awareness Month (with May 6th being “Melanoma Monday”), let’s take the time to …

M·A·C captures the steamy nocturnal scene in a vivid summer color collection. Powder Blush sets the tone, Eye Shadow Quads smoulder and Powerchrome Eye Pencil illuminates with molten metallic. Lipstick and Lipglass speak volumes as lacquered nails glisten in the night.
Take back the night with M·A·C Bronzing Powder as Pro Longwear Bronzer stays stunning all evening long, Bronzing Oil’s botanical blend transforms skin with lush moisture and Strobe Liquid flashes its sexy afterglow in a new shade.
Available online May 16, 2013 www.maccosmetics.com

Available May 23, 2013 through July 4, 2013

Makeup Bag ($34.00)

Bronzing …

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 …