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“The most modern way to wear bright color is an accent on an otherwise neutral face. “ – Bobbi Brown
Bobbi couldn’t describe her collection any better. I have had the good fortune of working for Bobbi for many years. I have to say, that when I first saw the Spring 2012 Neon and Nudes Collection I was so excited! Neons bring me back to my childhood, when I first started to play in my mother’s cosmetic draw. However, this collection is most definitely for adults: Its fun, colorful and most …

It’s not everyday one gets to have their current makeup look analyzed by a top makeup artist!  So, I jumped at the opportunity to speak with celebrity makeup artist, Tia Dantzler. She has been creating beautiful faces since 2001, starting with weddings and now is the go-to makeup artist for some of the most notable celebrity faces; everyone from Viola Davis to Jennifer Hudson have been blessed with Dantzler’s picture perfect looks.
On the day I spoke with Tia she was looking at the photo I had sent her of my current look. …

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 …

Here’s a preview of 2 new limited edition collections from MAC. Stay tuned for our review, photos and swatches. For more of our MAC reviews and swatches, click…> HERE.
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Try and Buy a delicious, delovely, delectable, divine, degorgeous, de-with-it, degroovy assortment of Eye Shadow x 4 in wearable brights perfect for Spring. Treat yourself to Lipstick in heavenly hues, mouthwateringly Kissable Lipcolour and Cremeblend Blush.

This Spring, shop ‘til you drop with a tongue-in-cheek collection that elevates the everyday into the extraordinary.  Whether it’s detergent or diamonds, produce or Prada, everyone loves to …

Ladies, how many times have we stayed up late working or studying or come home late from partying, knowing that we should remove our makeup before bed, but we’re just too tired and lazy to do so.

During the day, skin is also exposed to pollution, dirt and grime. So at night, “it’s not just make up you want to wash off”, says Dr. Charles Zugerman, Associate Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Northwestern University.
Your skin needs to breathe when you go to sleep, but if it is covered in a thick …

First things first, as long as I can remember I can tell you that I don’t normally go to the MAC counters for their natural, earthy tones. I usually shop for their pop of pigments and exciting colorful looking palettes like the recent StyleDriven collection.

 
Then the new Limited Edition “Naturally” Collection comes a long and I am in a tail spin. The palette is earth tones to make the look quiet and subdued. No aqua, fuchsia or citrine here.  All are “natural” tones and in understated hues .

There are five …

Lancôme’s Artistic Director for MakeUp Aaron Del Mey has launched a new Spring 2012 featuring soft pastel hues that are reminiscent of a bouquet of fresh flowers. Pale pinks and soft greens once again dominate the Spring 2012 palettes.

The two Limited Edition palettes I swatched were Lancôme Color Design 5 Pan Palette and Liner in Rose Romance and Vert Tendresse both retailing at $ 48.00 per palette.

I especially liked the brushes that came with the palettes. The one that was intended to be used as a liner was able to …

German contemporary artist Anselm Reyle has created a limited edition collection for Dior exclusively at Saks. Joseph Johnson, the Dior Show Artist who travels the country spent some time with me.  He also transformed my personal artistry “Before” into his Anselm Reyle for Dior “After.”
What fun we had playing with all of the delightful colors in the camo palette with the signature Dior Cannage pattern along the mirror.

The palette consists of a camo pattern of purple, silver-gray tones and black and all can be worn lightly for the day and …

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 …

“Ingenuity” is a truly dynamic word. And when beauty innovation does happen, it can be unexpected, surprising and utterly gratifying.
When it comes to Laura Geller’s products, throw the word “predictable” out of your vocabulary. From her world-famous Spackle® to her lush, Italian-made baked products that run the gamut from Blush-n-Brightens to Body Frostings, Laura has become a regular presence on QVC.
Clients and customers have come to love and always look forward to her ingenious (and cutely captioned!) kits including “Kiss and Bake Up”, plus the upcoming  “Laura’s All Stars”—a collection …