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Even though we are in the middle of winter, beauty brands are launching their Spring makeup collections fast and furiously. Last year’s Dior Spring collection, Avenue Montaigne was smoky and sultry.  For Spring 2012, Dior’s Garden Party Collection is the polar opposite.
Below I swatched 2 palettes from the Spring collection: Garden Roses and Garden Pastels as well as the Dior Vernis Party Scented Lacquers.

The first palette, Garden Roses includes soft pinks, Parma violet, silver and purple.

The second,  Garden Pastels features shades of pale pink, buttercup yellow and luminous greens. They …

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 …

This year we saw so many new nail polish trends that included Nail Bling, Minx and Cracked Nail Polish.  But another trend that seems to be growing is the launch of nail polishes that are organic, eco-friendly, non-toxic and safer, gentler to nails.

The basic ingredients that go into a nail polish are film forming agents, resins, plasticizers, solvents and coloring agents. But there are three specific ingredients that researchers have found to be toxic and potentially cancer-causing: Formaldehyde, Toluene and DBP (Dibutyl phthalate), aka The Big 3.

But don’t panic!  The …

As a bonafide nail polish lover, I am always looking for the next big thing in the nail polish world. Just when I think I’ve seen it all, a brand takes me by surprise and blows my mind. Such is the case with Julep Nail, a seriously avant garde company.

Julep is the eco-friendly nail polish line that sends you stunning nail polish shades every month that suit your style and mood. Featured in Lucky, Allure, InStyle and US Weekly, Julep is making splashes in the nail polish pool. Pull up …

The past year has been a heated discussion for nail enthusiasts. From Minx that took bling to another level, to Sephora for OPI’s new Embellishment Stickers, the nail art lover has more choices now than ever before.
Sephora now even has a Nail Art display.  Sephora by OPI designed an easy to read nail art guide to create the top trends within a few simple steps curated by Sophy Robson. Their is also a helpful video linked to their QR Code on the front cover of the guide. I opted for …

We announced our First Nail Competition a few weeks ago and we received tons of great submissions.
We think this year is most definitely the year of the lash and the year of the nail. There have been so many terrific nail lacquers and innovations, from the crackle variety to the popular Sally Hansen nail strips that nails now have more beautiful choices than ever before.
Take Chanel for example. Did they simply have to tease us with that glittery Peridot nail lacquer for Fall 2011? It’s enigmatic, strong, powerful. We can’t …

We announced our First Nail Competition a few weeks ago and we received tons of great submissions.
We think this year is most definitely the year of the lash and the year of the nail. There have been so many terrific nail lacquers and innovations, from the crackle variety to the popular Sally Hansen nail strips that nails now have more beautiful choices than ever before.
Take Chanel for example. Did they simply have to tease us with that glittery Peridot nail lacquer for Fall 2011? It’s enigmatic, strong, powerful. We can’t …

Topshop is introducing this anniversary collection of  nail polishes to celebrate the store’s first birthday. Inspired by the antique, metallic leather swatches seen in the Autumn/Winter 2011 collection, these three colors really manage to combine what’s old with what is ever-so-new.
Heart of Gold—a glam but still subtle, rich and totally fab shade of gold.  Went on glossy and slick with just the right amount of sparkle.  I loved it; in an odd way, it’s a neutral, but with more with punch—it goes with everything.  Staying power was pretty impressive too. …

Sonia Kashuk’s new Spring 2011 Nail Colors will definitely brighten up your digits this season.  The colors are so fresh and fun. They were easy to apply and had a nice glossy finish. They did streak a little and it will take a couple of coats to give you that nice, glossy finish.

Check out the photos below of the shades you’ll be sure to rock. Below is Jammin, which is a blue-based hot pink shade, although I know it looks a bit red in this photo. It actually looks like a …

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 week’s giveaways (winners chosen by random number generator).
And the winner of the … (Review & Giveaway): Microdermabrasion at Home? Introducing Personal MicroDerm
is Autumn.  We already contacted you.. congrats!

(Giveaway & Reviews) Hair Masques/Masks: What in The World Are They And Are They Effective?
is Carol.  We already contacted you… congrats!
And the winner of the … (Review, …