Now you — and your lashes — can party all night with the M·A·C EXTENDED PLAY LASH. A curling, lifting, defining, volumizing mascara that’s so lightweight… flips up any downward tilting lashes, stretches their volume and defines them in a chic shade of endless black. 16 hours of wear!  Despite its style and double tenacity, removal is swift and easy: a 20-second soak with warm water and a gentle wipe is all that’s required. Available May 24, 2012 in the permanent line.

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 HSN has partnered with Universal Pictures to create a 24-hour Snow White and the Huntsman event. The event will take place on Wednesday, May 30th, across all of HSN’s platforms, including TV, HSN.com and HSN mobile.

In the epic action-adventure Snow White and the Huntsman (in theaters June 1st), Snow White is the only person in the land fairer than the evil queen who is out to destroy her. Join HSN on May 30th as they celebrate this breathtaking new version of the legendary tale with an HSN Snow White and the Huntsman Collection from your favorite brands inspired by the movie.

ybf Beauty Collectible Pewetertone Lipstick Case ($28.80)

ybf Complexion Perfection Loose Finishing Powder ($28.50)

ybf Beauty Mascara & Lash Primer Duo with Bejeweled Lash Curler ($24.80)

ybf Luxury Eyeliners Set of 2 ($24.00)

ybf Regal & Royal Crown Compact ($24.95)

“HSN is the perfect partner to bring the look and feel of Snow White and the Huntsman to life through fashion and lifestyle items inspired by the film,” said Stephanie Sperber, President, Universal Partnerships & Licensing.“We know this 24-hour event featuring unique clothing, jewelry and accessories alongside Snow White and the Huntsman footage will build anticipation for the film’s opening on June 1.”

Check out some of our top picks from ybf’s Snow White and the Huntsman Collection and shop the collection on May 30th.  Special features, videos and community boards maybe found at HSN.com/snowwhite.

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We all know stress is bad for both the body and soul. But, did you know stress can actually cause wrinkles? Stress triggers the release of cortisol, a hormone that results in clogged pores and inflammation. When collagen becomes inflamed, the skin’s matrix breaks down and creates a wrinkle. And if that’s not bad enough, stressed, inflamed skin can also become dry and itchy as a result of poor circulation caused by constricting blood vessels.

RoC MULTI CORREXION NOURISH Stress Repair Night Cream ($24.99), has been, in the words of its creators, “clinically proven to reverse the look of stress-related aging and unwind wrinkles while nourishing dehydrated skin for a more youthful, radiant look.”

I used this product nightly for about two weeks. At first, I confess, I was not wowed. The cream had a very gloppy, sticky feel — kind of like the white paste of my childhood — and I had no faith it would actually be absorbed by my skin. But by morning, it had magically disappeared: leaving no slick, slimy residue whatsoever; my skin felt soft and refreshed. I can’t say it made any difference as far as wrinkles were concerned, but given its price point and the absorption factor, I’d say this is a good, solid product that I might turn to again.

You can find this and all RoC skincare products at your local drugstore. Find out more information on this product at www.rocskincare.com.

- Yona McDonough

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INGLOT cosmetics, which I have reviewed before, added Colour Play Mascara ($10.00) to their vast line in 5 eye-popping colors (01, 02, 03, 04 and 05; pictured in order). Their booth was among the most crowded; they offer what is known as the Freedom Palette (prices vary to size) in which you can choose your own shades to create your own customized palette to suit your color choice needs. INGLOT cosmetics are also available in Macy’s Herald Square, too. Read about their story on www.inglotcosmetics.com. I must add that some of their eye shadows sell for $5.00 per shade in Macy’s and that in itself was impressive as they are beautifully pigmented, have amazing shine, sparkle and come in a decent size.

- Nicole Gordon Levine

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Before wrapping The Makeup Show reviews up, I must mention the lovely CEO of Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics (OCC ) David Klasfeld, who took time out of his busy schedule to introduce me to the Garden Collection. This new collection, including his famous Lip Tars ($14.00), was colorful and bold yet still could be worn by anyone.

At first, when looking at the colors, one can feel a bit intimidated, yet, when applied in the correct manner… all are wearable! Don’t be fooled by their names such as Arsenic, Chlorophyll and Kava Kava (named after poisonous flowers, as the OCC team has a great sense of humor). Their products are 100% vegan and cruelty-free. Read all about their story at www.occmakeup.com. If you are in NYC, you can stop by their own store or find them, along with Kevyn Aucoin and other fabulous brands at the Wonderland Beauty Parlor.

- Nicole Gordon Levine

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Ready for a revolutionary mascara that does it all? I am! beautyADDICTS launched the perfectly named SHOWOFF Mascara that has a curled brush: When using the wand in upwards strokes, it hugs lashes adding volume; turned upside down, the brush adds length. Jeanine Pizza from the beautyADDICTS company also added that it contains argan oil, which is meant to protect and condition the lashes. Please visit them online at www.beautyaddicts.com to see their entire collection of makeup for the face, lips, eyes, cheeks, etc. Many celebs wear this line such as Zooey Deschanel and Stacy Keibler, among many others.

- Nicole Gordon Levine

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GLAMCOR, a professional cosmetic tools and products company, introduced Hygienic Hand Palettes along with their GLAMCOR VEIL foundation and concealer collection (available in five shades). Seriously, what an ingenious creation for us cosmetic lovers! Instead of having swatches all over your hands, literally, GLAMCOR introduced disposable adhesive palettes for your hands! — no more dirty hands when applying our makeup! You can mix, swatch, blend on them and then toss the palettes in the garbage when finished. Thinking back now, I should have bought a box, or two! To find out more, kindly visit them online at www.glamcor.com.

- Nicole Gordon Levine

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My adrenaline must have been pumping as I entered The Makeup Show at The Metropolitan Pavilion this Mother’s Day, so much so that my palms were sweaty. The Makeup Show travels internationally from L.A., NYC, Chicago, Europe and Orlando bringing each destination over sixty beauty brands to showcase.

This show is open to makeup professionals only and is the one show a year that gathers many top celebrity makeup artists such as Frances Hathaway, Ricky Wilson as well as the show’s founders James Vincent, Danessa Myricks, Esterique Aidan, Jon Hennessey and Orlando Santiago. So many beloved brands were there and I was also introduced to many new ones. Being that this event was so large, I will highlight some of the previews I personally found of interest. Of course Smashbox, NARS, M·A·C, Stila, FACE atelier, MAKEUP FOR EVER and the other larger known brands were present — and booths were BOOMING with MUAs clamoring to buy products with their Pro discounts — so I will showcase some names you may not be as familiar with. If you know them already, I apologize, and hope you find something new in my articles to adore…

Armour Beauty‘s Theo Kogan was on hand to debut two new shades of rock ‘n’ roll lip gloss in Lucy and Marilyn. Lucy is a bright opaque orange with a lot of pigment, while Marilyn is an iridescent silver shimmer with tons of sparkle. These shades are perfect for the spring, especially the summer. For lip glosses, they are so incredibly pigmented and definitely worth their quality. I was drawn to this line as their collection was as colorful as their rockstar founder, Theo Kogan. You can find more about this line by visiting their website at www.armourbeauty.com.

- Nicole Gordon Levine

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Summer will be here before we know it, but the warmer months doesn’t mean we have to neglect moisturizing our skin! This summer season, Vaseline® has the perfect line of moisturizers to keep our skin refreshed and moisturized without weighing our skin down in the heat!

Have you ever purchased a body lotion because it absorbed quickly, only to discover later on it didn’t provide long-lasting moisture? Unfortunately, women sometimes feel they have to make a tradeoff between a lotion that feels good, and one that works well. Offering a solution to this skin dilemma is NEW Vaseline® Total Moisture® Lotion. Now better than ever, Vaseline® Total Moisture® Lotion feels good on skin, while doing good for skin.

Vaseline® Total Moisture® Lotion is non-greasy, fast-absorbing and offers Stratys-3 TM multi-layer moisture complex, infusing moisture at the top, core, and deep down layers of skin. Available in three variants, new Vaseline® Total Moisture® meets a variety of skincare needs:

· Vaseline® Total Moisture® – Clean feeling lotion for healthy soft skin.
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