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Our loyal BeautyStat writer Nicole Gordon Levine — with the best-looking nails, ever! — continues her review series of the Sephora brands showcasing some of their new products for the summer from the first-ever Sephora Summer Beauty Fair. Nicole attended the event to keep all of us beautynistas up-to-date with the latest and greatest products soon to hit the shelves! Read on to see what Nicole had to learn about some of the new products Fresh is launching:
Some brands are just consistent in delivering effective yet simple products — and …

Rebel in New York, Saint Germain in Seoul, Morange in Paris, Russian Red in Dubai – The must-have lip shades that M·A·C fans around the world reach for, and fall in love with, over and over again. Colors so globally gorgeous we worked them into 3-piece collections of go-everywhere lipstick, lipglass and nail lacquer trios in 7 classic palettes that are perfectly coordinated and regionally inspired. Wherever you are, tip and lip the scale in your fashion favor.
 

Below is a list of the top selling shades and the countries ranking …

Cleansing, toning, moisturizing…We all know these 3 key steps for our daily skin care routine. We use a lot of beauty products to make our skin smooth, fresh and glowing. Sometimes we use the same products and brands over the years. BUT we forget a key fact and we must ask ourselves, “Is our skin same as it was 10 years ago?”
Maybe not. Our skin parameter changes as we age, the skin needs change also. So, you require a product line specifically designed for you at your age and the …

Mark your calendars! May 13th is Mother’s Day, and it’ll be here before you know it. Why not go above and beyond this year and pamper your mothers with L’Occitane’s NEW Pivoine Délicate Collection — full of gorgeous pink glosses, lipsticks and a delicate peony fragrance — just in time for spring.
 

Lovingly called the flower of a thousand petals, the peony reveals dazzling pink hues and subtle floral scents. The gorgeously packaged Pivoine Délicate products consist of irresistible fragrances and makeup that resembles the peony’s gorgeous pink shades and subtle scents. The …

I love Laura Mercier products, so I was of course excited to see what she was offering this spring. The Belle Nouveau Collection was inspired by Laura’s background as a painter and her love for the Art Nouveau era’s innovative spirit. This collection focuses on soft but daring colors that are playful, yet romantic. That seems to be the running theme this spring. Romance!
The collection has a lot of limited edition shades. Her first ever colored mascara, Long Lash Mascara ($24.00) in Bleu, Nail Lacquer ($18.00) in Lavender Cloud, and …

Forget about boring, solid shades: Spring 2012 is all about glitz, glamour, and fun when it comes to your nails! What better way to get into the fun of nail care than with a healthy dose of competition? Nail manicurist to the stars, Tracylee is back to judge BeautyStat’s Sally Hansen Nail Contest, inspired by her favorite spring trends.
This year was all about colorful, textured, and definitely unconventional nails! Tracylee’s favorite spring nail trends encompass a variety of styles, patterns, and unlikely combinations. Enhance your opaques with bright aqua or …

L’Oréal Paris is proud to partner with brand spokesperson Julianna Margulies to unveil the opening of the Women of Worth awards’ 2012 nomination period.  Now in its seventh consecutive year, Women of Worth has honored and celebrated 60 inspiring women, who are making a difference in their communities. Today, L’Oréal Paris encourages people across America to nominate a woman they admire for her selfless dedication to volunteerism and charitable efforts to help the brand identify 10 more incredible women to join the Women of Worth roster.
 
“As a woman, wife and mother, …

I have been using Mary Kay products ever since I was a little girl. I used to love it when my mom’s friends would come over and take out a treasure trove of color and products. I admit, as I got older and I was able to take the bus to the department stores and read Vogue, I became a product snob — Mary Kay seemed dated and something that my grandma would use. Well, flash forward to 2012 and here I am trying out Mary Kay products, and I …

Do you struggle locking moisture into your skin after a shower? Or maybe your skin gets a little dry and irritated after shaving? Today, I will be reviewing some products from Skinnygirl by Bethenny Frankel — a solution to all of these problems.
The line offers a lot more than just skin care products! The first product I am going to start with is the Skinny Girl Body Solutions Smoothing & Firming Body Wash ($9.97). This body wash is infused with cranberry extract and witch hazel. Since it does have witch …

For spring, we are introducing two all-over face Primers. Prep + Prime Moisture Infusion saturates skin with a concentrated boost of hydration, making it a unique hybrid between skincare and priming. Further upping the ante, the product that quickly became a backstage necessity – Prep + Prime Skin Smoother. A velvety, skin-perfecting Primer that instantly fills in fine lines and wrinkles, while softening the skin. Comes in a convenient compact for all your on-the-go moments.

PREP + PRIME MOISTURE INFUSION SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE $40.00 u.S./$48.00 cdn

PREP + PRIME SKIN SMOOTHER SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE …