Update on Beauty Products

We have updated our beauty products section a bit, so we figured that we would share a few links with you to some of the new pages.  It is not yet 100% fabulous, but moving in the right direction.  If you are interested, you can check out what we have started.

Decorative Cosmetics - yes, the subcategory of cosmetics that is decorative in nature is "makeup".

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Remember, you are absolute beautiful even without makeup.

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Luxury Wellbeing Kit

Luxury accessories brand STOW is delighted to introduce their latest collaboration in partnership with word-renowned make-up artist and wellness expert Bobbi Brown. STOW's stylish Luxury Wellbeing Kit belongs to the brand's coveted See-View family of ultimately versatile accessories. Ideal for day-to-day use and to have with you at all times, the kit includes six well-being beauty products,each hand-picked by STOW founder Carol Lovell and Bobbi Brown to reflect their philosophy of wellness and beauty on the go ensuring you feel your best at all times.

Celine Bernaerts Makeup Artist Tutorial

Lilumia Makeup Brush Cleaner

Lilumia International launched ZOË, the first fully automated makeup brush cleaner that can wash up to 20 makeup brushes in 5 minutes. 

ZOË dries them too. A first in beauty tech, ZOË is the easiest and fastest way to get rid of built-up dirt, oil, and makeup in your brushes on a regular basis.

Plumping Lacquered Lip Ink

Dior Addict Plumping Lacquered Lip Ink

Get addicted to the Dior lip ink.  This provides long-wear color and volume-boosting effects.  Shop for this beauty product at Saks Fifth Avenue.

At Saks Fifth Avenue Style code: 0400098216931

What Makes You Glow with Beauty

Step one, where to find the tips & tricks to maintaining a beautiful glow.  Do you want to know the secret?  We suggest you visit the Saks Fifth Avenue and look for the Beauty Spring 2018 catalog.

Pro-mastered Eye Shadow Palettes

We have some incredibly exciting news.  Cinema Secrets Pro Cosmetics (known for the bright blue Makeup Brush Cleaner every professional swears by) has launched their FIRST EVER custom blend, HIGHLY pigmented, pro-mastered eye shadow palettes! 

Cinema Secrets Pro, a brand favored by professionals in the industry for over 30 years, has exciting new launches ahead in 2017! These palettes, The Natural Collection and (one of our personal favorites metallic palette) The Chroma Collection are just the beginning of a very amazing year for CS! 

Eye Shadows that FEED The Metallic Frenzy.

Pro-mastered Eye Shadow Palettes

We have some incredibly exciting news.  Cinema Secrets Pro Cosmetics (known for the bright blue Makeup Brush Cleaner every professional swears by) has launched their FIRST EVER custom blend, HIGHLY pigmented, pro-mastered eye shadow palettes! 

Cinema Secrets Pro, a brand favored by professionals in the industry for over 30 years, has exciting new launches ahead in 2017! These palettes, The Natural Collection and (one of our personal favorites metallic palette) The Chroma Collection are just the beginning of a very amazing year for CS! 

Eye Shadows that FEED The Metallic Frenzy.

Pro-mastered Eye Shadow Palettes

We have some incredibly exciting news.  Cinema Secrets Pro Cosmetics (known for the bright blue Makeup Brush Cleaner every professional swears by) has launched their FIRST EVER custom blend, HIGHLY pigmented, pro-mastered eye shadow palettes! 

Cinema Secrets Pro, a brand favored by professionals in the industry for over 30 years, has exciting new launches ahead in 2017! These palettes, The Natural Collection and (one of our personal favorites metallic palette) The Chroma Collection are just the beginning of a very amazing year for CS! 

Eye Shadows that FEED The Metallic Frenzy.

Pro-mastered Eye Shadow Palettes

We have some incredibly exciting news.  Cinema Secrets Pro Cosmetics (known for the bright blue Makeup Brush Cleaner every professional swears by) has launched their FIRST EVER custom blend, HIGHLY pigmented, pro-mastered eye shadow palettes! 

Cinema Secrets Pro, a brand favored by professionals in the industry for over 30 years, has exciting new launches ahead in 2017! These palettes, The Natural Collection and (one of our personal favorites metallic palette) The Chroma Collection are just the beginning of a very amazing year for CS! 

Eye Shadows that FEED The Metallic Frenzy.

The History of Makeup

Schiffer Publishing, Ltd., would like to re-introduce you to Gabriela Hernandez's Classic Beauty: The History of Makeup. This illustrated history of facial beauty ideals and the evolution of cosmetics from ancient times offers product development timelines and color-correct vintage palettes for each decade, from the 1920s to today, as well as corresponding application guides.

Ideal Reference for the Professional Makeup Artist in Classic Beauty: The History of Makeup

The definition of a beautiful face has never been constant. See how political and social climates have molded accepted beauty rituals and the evolution of cosmetics from ancient times through today. This updated and refreshed reference book chronicles historic trends for the eyes, lips, and face, and offers in-depth aesthetic reviews of each decade from the 1920s to today. Follow the fascinating history of cosmetic trends through vintage ads; detailed makeup application guides; and profiles of famous makeup innovators, connoisseurs, and iconic faces. Over 450 images, timelines, and detailed vintage color palettes show the changing definitions of beauty and document makeup innovations (the first mascara, lipstick, eyeshadow, etc.). This is an ideal reference for the professional makeup artist, cosmetologist, educator, student, and general makeup enthusiasts.

About the Author

Gabriela Hernandez, founder, and CEO of Bésame Cosmetics is an accomplished artist, photographer, and cosmetics historian. Her photography has been published in Bon Appétit, L.A.Times, and Shape. Gabriela lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two children.

Size: 8 1/2″ x 11″ | 450+ color and b/w images | 224 pp

ISBN13: 978-0-7643-5300-0 | Binding: hard cover | $49.99

About the Publisher

Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. is a family-owned, independent publisher of high-quality books. Since 1974, Schiffer has published thousands of titles on the diverse subjects that fuel our readers' passions. From our traditional subjects of antiques and collectibles, arts and crafts, and military history, Schiffer has expanded its catalog to publish books on contemporary art and artists; architecture and design; food and entertaining; the metaphysical, paranormal and folklore; and pop and fringe culture, as well as books for children. Visit www.schifferbooks.com to explore our backlist of more than 5,800 titles.

InstaCurl Lash Mascara by MAC

With InstaCurl Lash, you don't have to play it straight. This innovative mascara curls lashes upon application, holds all day, boosting your look with plenty of oomph. A customizable curved brush fits every eye shape hugging your lashes from corner to corner, while a quick twirl provides style, volume and length. 

Curl up to every lash! 0.38 oz. Imported.

You can find the MAC InstaCurl Lash Mascara at fine retailers such as Saks Fifth Avenue.

Learn more about MAC Cosmetics at http://www.maccosmetics.com/

Loubilaque Lip Lacquer by Christian Louboutin

Sleek, bold Lacquer in 8 shades, including Rouge Louboutin.

Find Loubilaque Lip Lacquer by Christian Louboutin at Saks Fifth Avenue.

Christian Louboutin's latest beauty creation draws inspiration from his longstanding love affair with lacquer. Not only did red nail lacquer inspire the red sole, but he has long admired the mirror-like surface of Chinese and Japanese lacquers. For his designs, he has often turned to the most brilliant of leathers, patent, to create iconic accessories with the shiniest of finishes. Now, for the first time, this inspiration enters the world of lip color with Loubilaque. High coverage, high shine, and high drama, it bottles the esprit of lacquer. POD Formulated with advanced pigment technology, Loubilaque delivers patent leather shine and full bodied, true color in just one coat. Non-sticky and exceptionally comfortable on lips imparting highly dimension shine and high impact color. The doe-foot applicator provides a sensual pleasure with a highliy precise and effortless application.

With 8 shades to choose from ranging from nude to bright, including the brand's iconic Rouge Louboutin shade, there's a shade to flatter all skin tones, moods and styles. Specially formulated to reflect light, the formula takes on brilliant dimension — almost as if a mirrored surface. In keeping with Christian's vision of beauty as objet d'art, the bottle is designed with thick clear walls carved with an intricate mermaid tail pattern to encapsulate the opulent colour like an elixir. Loubilaque is encased in a jewelry-like box with a hand stitched silk ribbon. 0.16 oz.

Shop at http://www.saksfifthavenue.com 

Learn more about Christain Louboutin at his company website.

Saks Beauty Products for Spring 2016

Shop at Saks Fifth Avenue for amazing beauty products.  Visit their site to learn the secrets.

Chinese New Year Luxurious Beauty

Giorgio Armani

Chinese New Year Highlighting Palette

LIMITED EDITION. Celebrate the Chinese New Year with a Highlighting Powder of light gold shimmer, bronze and champagne pearls. The Highlighting palette is stamped with a graphic monkey pattern as an ode to the year of the Monkey. Natural and Transparent Glow. Soft and Fine Texture. Made in France.

Yves Saint Laurent

Chinese New Year Palette

Celebrate the year of the monkey: a year of ambition and charm. Inspired by handcrafted metal work, this glamourous limited edition gold palette is reminiscent of Yves Saint Laurent's appreciation for bringing artwork to life. Create a YSL signature look using warm pink and beautiful taupe shades for an illuminated eye look. YSL wishes you a lucky start to the New Year. Made in France.

Shop for all of the above at Neiman Marcus.

Thank you for taking the time to read our luxury beauty product blog post. We hope that you have found this news to be informative. 

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Holiday Glitter Trend Begins with Neanderthals

Did you know that glitter began with the Neanderthals? Recently anthropologists have found seashells stained with crushed pyrite (fool's gold) which they're thinking functioned as the very first makeup compacts.

At CRC, they are the beauty experts and have reviewed 15 of the top consumer publications in the last month to investigate the biggest beauty trends this holiday season.

As Marc Jacobs has said, "Shine is my favorite color" and everyone always takes it uber serious at Christmastime. And not just in the traditional glittery gown way you'd expect...

Here are just a few of the glittery trends we've picked up on that are upping the ante on making this sparkly season even sparklier:

Gold leaf hair - what?

Gilded Lids (but also lipstick) - because what glitters like 24-karat gold?

"Glamouflage" - a minimal version of the chunky sparkled eyes we love on the runway

The Sparkly Red Lip - an extra something to the classic hue

Rose - a subtle way to sparkle by giving you a fairy-take flush 

Sparkly Lashes - because the feline flick was not enough

Snow Globe Manis - shake things up (literally or not) with this new take on holiday-ready nails

Glowing - the next step to contouring that'll luminize your face with the subtlest sparkles

It's hard not to envy how the Neanderthals only had one way of wearing glitter - there are too many to choose from! 

There is one way to get an idea of which trends work best for you. The free beauty app YouCam Makeup (iOS/Android) allows you to try on makeup looks in real time via its live Makeup Cam that identifies your facial features. They have all of the above looks and more, including some specifically formulated for this holiday season and New Year's.

Learn more about YouCam at http://www.perfectcorp.com/

Thank you for taking the time to read our beauty app blog post. We hope that you have found this news to be informative. If you have comments or questions, please add your thoughts in the discussion area below.

Star Wars Collectible Mascara

 Are you ready for Star Wars beauty?

The Force Awakens.  Get the look.

Become a Covergirl Jedi.

If cosmetics is not your thing, you may want to check out the limited edition Star Wars Ugg boots.

Beauty Basics at a Fair Price

Holiday finances getting you down?  Yeah, me too... It is fun shopping for friends and family during the holidays but it certainly takes a toll on the pocketbook. 

Suggestion: try to save some money when you buy the basics.

Yes, you can find makeup at Walmart.

If you save money buying cosmetics at Walmart, you can possibly later afford to purchase fashion or makeup at luxury retailers such as Barneys New York or Bloomingdale's.

By the way, another place to look for beauty products would be Ulta.  They offer a nice selection of both prestige & mass cosmetics, makeup, fragrance, skincare, haircare, etc.

You may also have interest in viewing our article about the History of Makeup.

Too Faced, Drybar & Toppik Helping Your Holiday Look

Nothing says Happy Holidays better than a fresh face with a festive flair! We’ve got you covered with all of the essential items needed in order to achieve an easy and quick look without all of the fuss. 

Candlelight Glow Highlighting Powder Duo/ $30.00/ www.TooFaced.com

Never settle for bad lighting—create your own! Two Faced revamped their bestselling highlighter by popular demand—and added a gorgeous new shade. Candlelight Glow amps up the wattage with PHOTOLITE technology, which diffuses and refracts light for glowing, lit-from-within skin under all lighting conditions. The sheer dual powders can be combined for a versatile, customized shade that looks gorgeous anywhere you apply, or use one at a time for the perfect soft-focus glow.

Chocolate Bon Bon Palette/ $49.00/ www.TooFaced.com

Discover a candy-coated confection of heart-shaped delights with 16 matte and shimmer shades in cool pops of color, sugary brights, and beautiful go-to neutrals—all infused with our chocolate-scented, antioxidant-rich cocoa powder formula. Chocolate Bon Bons is the third palette in their bestselling Chocolate Bar Eye Shadow Collection (and some might say the cutest!). They have included their signature Glamour Guide with three beauty looks to get you started, but don't stop there—the looks are limitless.

Melted Chocolate Liquefied Lipstick/ $21.00/  www.TooFaced.com

Their bestselling Melted and Melted Metal Liquified Lipsticks went through the candy factory for a delectable makeover in six new cocoa-powder-infused shades. Each mouth-watering tube comfortably coats lips in bursts of intense, high-impact, saturated color, while an innovative, angled velvet tip allows for precise application. Exclusive technology inspired by the molten form of lipstick during lab production keeps lipsticks melted for the most high impact color and rich shine possible.

Toppik Brow Building Fibers/ $19.95 / www.Toppik.com

Toppik Brow Building Fibers make even the thinnest brows instantly thick, full and natural-looking. This unique, never-before-seen 3-piece set includes Brow Building Fibers, Brow Conditioning Wax and a Custom Dual-End Brush. The Brow Conditioning Wax sets and defines the shape of your brows. Brow Building Fibers give brows long-lasting density and color you can’t get from a pencil or powder. The Dual-End Brush ensures simple and precise application.

The Four Pack/ $39.00 / www.Thedrybar.com

Keep your blowout merry and bright this holiday season with their hand-selected four pack of styling faves. This flawless four pack is travel-size and great for on-the-go! The kit contains: Detox Dry Shampoo, Money Maker Hair Spray, Sparkling Soda Shine Mist, & Triple Sec 3-in-1.

Texas Tease- Big Hair to Go / $28.00 / www.Thedrybar.com 

The Scoop: A collection of Drybar essentials to deliver the perfect DIY blowout, with an extra helping of volume. Features a mini assortment of products to cleanse, dry, style and preserve your blowout.

Thank you for taking the time to read our beauty industry blog post. We hope that you have found this news to be informative. If you have comments or questions, please add your thoughts in the discussion area below.

Winter Gala-Inspired Makeup Looks

Looking for a new way to get in the holiday spirit? Want to end 2015 with a bang? We have just the thing!

Beauty app YouCam Makeup has just launched its new winter collection of six looks for users to show off their festive spirit! It's a fun way to spice up your holiday look for all of those parties, whether you're hosting or simply attending. 

Users can now virtually try out winter gala-inspired looks with fitting names such as "Glitzy," "Jolly" and "Luxurious." For the second stage, users will be able to ring in the New Year with glamorous looks such as "Twinkle," "Intrigue" and "Gilded."

In addition to releasing the new looks, the app has also announced a makeup contest for users to enter their best holiday or New Year's looks for the chance to win a collection of seasonal cosmetics. To participate, simply download the free YouCam Makeup app, log into Beauty Circle and share your photo through the "contest" tab. The celebration will run from November 18, 2015 to January 6, 2016.

Learn more about Perfect Corp, the owners of YouCam Makeup.

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