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I had the wonderful opportunity to attend a party debuting Benefit’s FIRST liquid foundation last week. I was familiar with their powder foundations, as well as concealers, but was excited to try their newest creation. At the event, I walked pass a sign that caught my attention: One small step for complexion, one giant leap for perfection! Okay, I’m hooked.
I sat down with one of the many talented Benefit makeup artists and proceeded to be “swatched”. They have nine shades, I was Champagne. She first prepped my skin with their …

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 …

We’ve had a few contests on BeautyStat to date, and love to see your beautiful faces. No, we really mean it! By now, we’re so grateful for the participation levels in our recent HTC HD7 Windows Phone contest and, of course, our first makeup contest.

Our second makeup competition is on!
We picked finalist based on the 2 categories below:
1) Full Face with makeup: this includes lips, foundation, eye shadow…the works.
2) Eyes Only (creativity and artistry encouraged).
We narrowed down the field by picking those who went for a Spring feel yet made …

Neutrogena is a brand that we’ve grown up with.  We know them as the “Dermotologist Recommended” line that is famous for it’s pioneering anti-aging skincare products, fast-acting anti-acne products and even it’s new natural, purifying cleansers.  But did you know that they have a fast-growing makeup line too?  We asked one of our expert evaluators to test drive the mineral powder and show us the results (with photos!)
 
Neutrogena SkinClearing Mineral Powder is the first and only gentle powder to blend soothing minerals with MicroClear® technology that cuts quickly through oil …

We have to agree with the rest of the world, that the 2011 Oscars were far from the most entertaining show. In fact, at moments, I felt as though I had taken a sleeping pill. But that said, Anne Hathaway’s beauty looks were some that we simply admired to bits during the entire show. Here are here nine beauty looks, as well as the breakdown of how many minutes it took for her to get ready for her NEXT look:

Red Carpet Look:
Anne Hathaway’s red carpet look (the actress wore Red …

There are so many beauty innovations out there, and every day is an adventure. It’s like walking through the Willy Wonka factory and discovering the best of the best everlasting gobstoppers.
M.A.C’s new Future Face is seriously all that: a powder, foundation and tinted moisturizer all in one. We’re about as tickled pink here as can be: think what a time saver this innovation is!

The Studio Careblend/ Pressed Powder blurs the line between skincare and makeup, and it has a pressed texture that makes skin truly beautiful. It’s all about sheer, …

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 first set of winners for 2011 (winners chosen by random number generator).
And the winners of the Review & Giveaway: L’Oreal Paris’ New Magic Smooth Souffle Makeup
are: Patricia and Little Miss H. We emailed you both to claim your prize. Please reply back to us by this Friday evening.
And the winner of …

Last week, I attended the preview of L’Oreal’s spring makeup, or should I say, confections.
We’ll be giving you reviews of all products, bit by delicious bit, drop by drop. First, I wanted to talk to you about the company’s new Magic Smooth Souffle Makeup, which is part of the Studio Secrets Professional collection.
This is an air-whipped, lighter than a feather foundation that glides effortlessly on your skin. It has an airy base and the skin feels comfortable, as though its wearing a second skin. The formula is designed to smoothen …

Just because the cold weather has stolen our sunshine does not mean we cannot sparkle on our own. Celebs, no matter what time of the year, always seem to exude brilliance and with the right foundation and body shimmers, you can too.

Powders, creams, liquids…my head is starting to spin at the options. There is a plethora of foundations calling the shelves of cosmetic stores their home. Foundations are meant to even out your skin tone and the first step in choosing the right foundation is determining your skin type.

Kim …

As every dark-skinned beauty maven knows, finding a concealer perfect for your gorge skin is as tough as finding a man for keeps while you’re speed dating.
As a dark skinned lass, I’ve hunted for cosmetics like a CIA undercover agent, with the vain hope of snagging something that was my perfect shade. And you all know how impossible that can be.
Well, not too long ago, I fell in love with Iman Cosmetics and honestly I’ve been wearing these concealers on a daily basis. I feel they are one of the …