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[14 May 2013 | 3 Comments | ]
Nail Polishes/Trends 2013: 9 Best Yellow Lacquers For Summer – Dior, NARS, OPI, Zoya, Clinique Swatches

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? …

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[13 May 2013 | 2 Comments | ]
Makeup Trends/Swatches 2013: The Best Orange, Coral, Red & Tangerine Lipstick, Gloss Shades For Every Skintone – Old Hollywood Inspired

I have always been obsessed with the ‘50s and ‘60s glamour icons Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, Grace Kelly…The list goes on and on. I never quite felt comfortable with bright red lips.

Dorothy Dandridge
Since I’m not blonde, I didn’t quite like bright pinks either. Tomato reds, corals — that is where I found my comfort zone. When I discovered these glamour queens of old, I felt like I had acquired a different beauty look.

Grace Kelly

Marilyn Monroe
I’ve compiled a list of the ultimate glamazon-inspired lip shades! These shades range from the palest …

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[13 May 2013 | One Comment | ]
Makeup Review, Swatches: China Glaze Texture Collection – Nail Polish Trends Summer 2013

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 …

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[13 May 2013 | No Comment | ]
UJA-Federation of New York’s Professional Women’s Philanthropy Host Women Of Influence – Beauty Executive, Elana Drell-Szyfer Of AHAVA North America

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 …

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[12 May 2013 | 3 Comments | ]
Review, Ingredients: Kiehl’s Skin Rescuer Stress-Minimizing Daily Hydrator – How To Prevent Stress From Ruining Your Looks

Kiehl’s has come out with their latest and most innovative product to date — Skin Rescuer Stress-Minimizing Daily Hydrator ($40.00). Imagine a moisturizer that reduces visible signs of stress which apparently translates into inflammation, skin fatigue, redness and flare-ups.
Did you know that according to the American Academy of Dermatology, of 50% of people who claim they have sensitive skin, only 20%-35% actually do?!
Stress can cause an inflammatory response to the entire body, and, with skin being our largest organ, most of our stress can show up on our face in …

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[10 May 2013 | 6 Comments | ]
GIVEAWAY, Review, Swatches, Ingredients: vbeauté Lip Spread Anti-Age Hydrating Lip Gloss – 5 Of The Best Lip Plumping Shades

With names like Naked, Truth, Vain, Dare, Virgin and Vixen — how could one not want to try these newly launched lipglosses from vbeauté? I was so taken with founder, Julie Macklowe, that I reached out via to review her new Lip Spread Anti-Age Hydrating Lip Glosses ($28.00 each).
I started seeing ads for the brand in both Vogue and Allure Magazines, and was even more intrigued! The picture of her attending the 2013 Met Gala put me over the edge. She looked simply amazing! I had to know more about …

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[10 May 2013 | 4 Comments | ]
Skincare Review, Before/After Photos: Lancome Génifique Youth Activating Second Skin Mask – Best Plumper, Smoother In One Application

Exclusively from Asia, Lancôme introduces the new Génifique Youth Activating Second Skin Mask ($80.00). According to the manufacturers, it takes only a single application to “see more radiant, luminous and smoother skin.”
Each mask contains the same amount of product, as half of a 1 oz. bottle of Génifique Concentrate. Combining Lancôme‘s patented Génifique complex and expertise in bio-cellulose technology, Lancôme claims this mask “treats your skin to a new kind of indulgence.”

Because the pre-cut mask adheres to the contours of your face, it provides a “harmonious and intense infusion of …

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[9 May 2013 | 5 Comments | ]
Makeup Review, Swatches: Estée Lauder Pure Color Cheek Rush, Day Wear UV Base Advanced Anti-Oxidant & UV Defense SPF 50

Pure Color Cheek Rush ($28.00) is a blush described as a “rush of cellophane-sheer gel color.” I was really surprised when I pumped-out the product — it was so intense and bright, I couldn’t imagine it blending out to become sheer… but it did!

This unique formula is a sheer, buildable, water-light gel. It is weightless and super-easy to blend and wears for hours.
There are four see-through shades to choose from: Hot Fuse (sheer red; swatched), Pink Patent (sheer pink), X-Pose Rose (more purple than pink) and Techno Jam (deep, but …