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Iʼve been going through some sort of e.l.f (EyesLipsFace) craze lately. I recently found out that my local stores (such as Target, Marshals, Rue21, Ross and Walmart) all carry e.l.f products now!
I couldn’t pass up on the opportunity, because they had mostly everything that I wanted! If you are new to the e.l.f brand, its products range from $1 to around $20 — dirt-cheap makeup that works really well for the price. So, if you ever need a quick mascara or eyeliner check out this brand. I would like to …

When I heard that OCC (Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics) had a new Lip Tar launch at Sephora in Times Square two weeks ago, I was thrilled to attend another one of their events for yet another Lip Tar review!
Check out Evelyn’s swatches of the OCC Lip Tar Sci-Fi Lullabies Collection —> HERE!
Complete with DJ, cake pops and drinks, fans gathered outside to catch a glimpse of the lovely drag queens: Vicky Vox, William and Detox.

Vicky Vox, William and Detox
Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics are 100% vegan- and cruelty-free, and I LOVE how these …

Ever look into your makeup bag and think something is missing, or think “How did I use that much of this? It’s brand new!” Well, over the past few years men across the globe have gained a solid interest in looking better. Not only are they interested in grooming and skincare, but they are consulting their wives, girlfriends and friends to find something… different.

Oh yes, Angelina. Brad so stole your concealer this morning!
It’s a known fact: male celebrities, news anchors and media moguls have makeup artists apply product on their …

Last week, I attended a BEACH PARTY… well, sort of! Too Faced Cosmetics held a beach-themed party at a rooftop apartment in Manhattan to unveil a few new additions to their amazing bronzer line: Bronzed & Poreless, Endless Summer 16 Hour Bronzer, Sweetheart Beads Radiant Face Powder, 2013 Summer Sexy Shadow Collection and Sweet Sun Shines Lip Glosses!

Evelyn wearing Sun Bunny Bronzer
Guests had their makeup done, along with learning some summer beauty tips and having their hair braided at a separate station. Along with the two new bronzer additions, Too …

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 …

Celebrity drag queens Willam, Detox and Vicky Vox become the first faces of Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics. These drag queens are amongst Hollywood’s most famous and can be seen on RuPaul’s Drag Race, Rihanna’s music videos, Nip/Tuck, American Wedding and from their chart-topping singles on iTunes as DWV (Detox, Willam, Vicky).
Check out BeautyStat’s review of OCC Sci-Fi Lullabies Spring 2013 Collection —> HERE!
Making their debut on May 7, 2013, you can find this dynamic trio wearing their favorite matching Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Lip Tars and Nail Lacquers in a collection exclusive …

Available May 2013, Hourglass Cosmetics is launching Nº 28 Lip Treatment Oil ($42.00). Like their Nº 28 Primer Serum, this too is enriched with 14 essential oils, as well as being fortified with vitamins A, B5, C and E.
Oils such as bois de rose, lavender, geranium, lemon, rosemary, vanilla and clove (among others) help create a barrier for your pout that hydrates, rejuvenates and regenerates the delicate lip area by boosting moisture levels, reducing wrinkles and improving lip volume and texture.

This lip treatment combines botanicals, vitamins and three powerful active ingredients in a …

BeautyStat’s ‘Curl Gurl’ is back, but this time, not to indulge you with her hair, but her second best feature: LIPS!
Last week, Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics held their newest color collection for their Spring 2013 Sci-Fi Lullabies Lip Tars ($18.00 for a 33 oz.) at the OCC NYC store located on Ludlow and Houston Street.

Evelyn and OCC Founder David Klasfeld

Evelyn and some models’ pretty pouts
We indulged in vegan cupcakes and wine, while getting a first glimpse at the six new original satin and metallic finishes to the Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics beauty line’s …

Give your skin what it kraves! A makeup and skincare line that focuses on combating oily, acne-prone, dry skin with added bio-active whitening and anti-aging ingredients such as aloe, green tea and grape seed extract? Consider me interested!
Krave Cosmeceuticals is a USDA and kosher certified, THC- and cruelty-free verified organic cosmetic company. All products are paraben-free. Krave Cosmeceuticals is affiliated with organizations such as PETA and NIRC (Natural Ingredient Resource Center), priding itself in providing only the best skin-saving ingredients into each and every product. In 2012, the company went …

Paris Fashion Week is coming to an end, but BeautyStat couldn’t help but share with its amazing beautynista readers the look NARS created for the Roland Mouret runway show in Paris.
Our very own Erin Sutera loved this futuristic smoky eye with grey and black shades, making it modern and so now. NARS went as far as calling it the “blocked-off smoky eye.” Definitely a beauty trend to keep our eyes on!
SHOW: Roland Mouret
LEAD ARTIST: Val Garland using NARS Cosmetics at Roland Mouret

 LOOK: “This look is all about the eyes, with …