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Walking into their Chelsea space in NYC made my mouth water. All I could see was color, tables upon tables of lipstick, eye shadow, face powder, nail polish, etc. in almost every color, plus this holographic-like lip gloss that made my heart beat even faster. If you are a beauty lover like I am you totally understand what I mean. Inglot cosmetics are now in Macy’s Herald Square, with another free standing store location, but, my beauty crystal ball tells me Inglot is going to be a huge success, with …

We often get questions from members of the BeautyStat.com community about the ingredients found in makeup, skincare and hair care products. So we decided to put together a glossary or dictionary of the most common ingredients found in beauty products.

Commonly used cosmetic ingredients
Here is a list of cosmetic ingredients that we come across in daily.
Vitamins
Vitamin A: It is known as Retinol. It normalizes skin’s texture and smoothes out fine lines. The more stable form is Retinyl Palmitate.
Vitamin C: The chemical name is Ascorbic Acid. It is an antioxidant, skin lightening …

Ladies, below is just a preview of the new MAC Vera collection. See more MAC reviews, photos and swatches HERE.

Brilliant butterflies, flashy florals and gorgeously geometric graphics…A colourful collaboration between M·A·C and the artist known worldwide as Vera, who merged fine arts with linens, murals, textiles and silk scarves in her punchy, painted patterns. Now in shades plucked straight from her most lavish prints, M·A·C Vera embraces the luxe, lighter-than-air spirit that delivers the kind of startling, look-at-me statement that defines what it means to be an instant classic. Limited Edition.

CRUSHED METALLIC PIGMENT X4
ALOHA
Lantern …

At the end of each year, we do a round-up of the best of the best beauty products.  In 2010, we saw so many great makeup launches and 2011 was no different. We test drove hundreds of makeup and cosmetic products. And below are what we consider best in show:
FOUNDATION: Bobbi Brown’s Skin Foundation Mineral Makeup SPF 15. A lot of other name brands that we have tried, tended to leave our skin looking dry in patches and dull. This new formula provides translucency and also shine free coverage.

The formula in …

Yes, we all know and love M.A.C and L’Oreal, but there is another cosmetics line that features a wide range of intense, yet wearable shades that can be found at your local drug store. Allow us to introduce you to Milani Cosmetics. While several makeup brands have tag lines that under promise and over deliver, Milani’s tagline,” Color With Impact,” stays true to their marketing.

When we got samples of their new collection, our product tester, Antonella, jumped at the chance to test them out.  Read what she had to say when she tried …

We here at BeautyStat have promised to give you the chance to win the hottest new beauty products to hit the market, and we are aiming to please. So without further adieu, below are the winners of last month’s giveaways (winners chosen by random number generator).
And the winner of the:  Photo, Video Review: Fall-Winter 2011/2012 Hairstyle Trends Plus Win A Free Haircut At Celeb Stylist, Michael Angelo’s NYC Salon is: … Shay.  Shay, we just emailed you to let you know that you won… Congratulations!

 
And the winner of the: (Giveaway) …

Learning the language of social media is not merely worthwhile—it’s a key factor for every beauty brand’s success.
A “one size fits all” approach has never been the key to success. Luckily, the social media arena holds many options for successfully interacting with consumers and advocates.
Real-time responses to consumer input/questions break down a lot of walls.

And, luckily for beauty brands across all categories, new tools are being developed every day, and they are designed to better engage consumers and increase the impact of social outreach. This article intends to shed some …

There are several reasons why women could splurge a little bit extra and shop for their beauty goods at Whole Foods. Here are some:

a) Natural Soaps: Soaps in and of themselves are considered drying and stripping, but natural soaps like Lux impart a truly heavenly smell.
b) Brands that truly work with organic farmers:  Lux Natural soaps have organic ingredients that come from the sources of the Whole foods Market, a market that depends on hard- working organic farmers.  Just thinking about how hard these farmers work makes ME want to …

Chances are, if you’re in the beauty industry, you’ve heard of Birchbox, a monthly service that gives you 4-5 deluxe samples of beauty products from skincare to cult beauty tools. If subscribers are into the samples, then there is an option to purchase directly from Birchbox and also earn loyalty points by filling surveys and referring friends. The site also offers an online magazine with tips and advice and video tutorials as well. We reviewed them initially here.
We caught up with the founders Katia and Hayley and asked them some …

QUESTION:
Can I use the same self-tanner I bought last year?
ANSWER:
“As long as you store your self-tanner at room temperature, it should have a 12 month life span.” says cosmetic chemist and founder of BeautyStat.com, Ron Robinson.  While DHA (the ingredient in self-tanners that darkens the skin) isn’t harmful after that time, it definitely becomes less effective, upping the chance for it to leave streaks or cast an unnatural, orangish skin tone. If it’s been less than a year but your self-tanner has a strange smell or different color than when …