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My adrenaline must have been pumping as I entered The Makeup Show at The Metropolitan Pavilion this Mother’s Day, so much so that my palms were sweaty. The Makeup Show travels internationally from L.A., NYC, Chicago, Europe and Orlando bringing each destination over sixty beauty brands to showcase.
This show is open to makeup professionals only and is the one show a year that gathers many top celebrity makeup artists such as Frances Hathaway, Ricky Wilson as well as the show’s founders James Vincent, Danessa Myricks, Esterique Aidan, Jon Hennessey and Orlando Santiago. …

I’m always up for a challenge to try to tan my pasty Irish skin. I have tried St. Tropez products in the past, and have not used it for years. I stopped tanning, however, I was excited to give it a try when I received a goody box from St. Tropez.
First, I wanted to try the Self Tan Bronzing Spray ($35.00). My number one complaint always is that I can’t reach my back. Well kids… problem solved! This spray has a 360-degree angle! So, you can get every crease, your …

First of all, I want to say how much I love Illamasqua products: the pigments, the packaging, their multi-use element. This cult line needs to be brought out of the underground and and into the mainstream.
The Human Fundamentalism line is “An explosion of your alter ego. It’s becoming who you are, and not who you’re told to be. Because beauty isn’t conformity, but the fundamental human desire to express your inner self on the outside.”
The colors in this collection are bold, and not for the wallflower, natural type. Pictured below …

“Millions of anti-aging micro-droplets in a foundation: absolute perfection visible repair” was the tagline on this product. I sampled Classic Ivory (123), Natural Buff (129), Sand Beige (135) and Classic Tan (141) — and they all had this lovely liquid-cream texture that melted into the skin instantly.
There are twelve foundation shades being introduced beginning July 2012 in mass, food and drug retailers nationwide for $14.95. These all have broad spectrum SPF 16 and also an innovative formula that is also found in the Revitalift collection named Pro-Xylane — a proprietary …

Introducing the newest addition to the L’Oréal‘s award-winning True Match collection. This product has a mineral-infused formula, so it is said to help your skin even after it has been washed away…
Available in fifteen true-to-you shades, this liquid foundation contains skin-improving antioxidants such as vitamins E and C as well as broad spectrum SPF 20 protection. Women who tested the product noticed that they saw visibly improved skin in week one; by one month their skin was more clear, healthier looking and overall more luminous. Immediate results were that their …

Love this packaging… as of now, we can see the color we are choosing to buy! L’Oréal Paris introduces Colour Caresse by Color Riche Luminous Lipcolour as “the new generation of luminous lip colors.” No one wants cakey, thick lipstick that leaves a residue on your lips — these new lipsticks won’t. They are super-creamy and glide on the lips with ease.
They are lightweight and can be layered, but all you need is one swipe. These will be available for $9.99 in sixteen modern pops of color and will …

I love London… the city, the style and of course THE MAKEUP!! I was excited to get products from Rimmel. As I opened the box there were so many goodies for me to try. Any brand that has Kate Moss as a spokesmodel definitely gets my attention.
Speaking of Kate Moss, I will start with the lipsticks (pictured above). Lasting Finish Lipsticks – Kate Moss Collection ($5.19) to be exact. I love the funky packaging, with Kate’s signature on the tube.  I received three shades to try: a “Kate Moss” red, …

As the weather is starting to get warmer, more and more summer collections are coming out — and the Bronze Diva Summer 2012 Color Collection from Lancôme is a stunner. It’s a limited edition collection and is available now at all Lancôme counters and online at www.lancome.com. This collection includes deep bronze and gold for the eyes (I am especially in love with the metallic shades, as they are my go-to daily colors), peach and pink shades for cheeks and sheer hues for lips to create a glowing sun-kissed look.
This collection …

Truth be told, I went to three Sephoras searching for the Illamasqua Body Electrics Limited Edition 4-Colour Liquid Metal Palette — and all were sold out! Not that it was a new Illamasqua palette, but the fact is that their pigments in this palette blew me away and I thought they would be great for summer.
 

Most Sephoras don’t even have the palette available to swatch
 
Fortunately, I was able to swatch them from their display and much to my surprise, got the palette from friends and am the happiest beauty …

Nicole wearing  Cyprus Lilac Cheetah
 
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 Sultra is launching:
We’re wrapping up this review series with some hair talk, ladies! …