Sephora’s Genius Report on Fall Beauty Trends 2008 has some interesting information about what we should expect to see this fall!

#1: Drama
With sultry smokey eyes, ultra thick lashes, and even brick red semi-matte lipstick, the drama queen is back. Sephora’s picks are Bare Escentuals’ Rocker Eye, Givenchy’s Phenomen’eyes, and NARS Shanghai Express.

#2: Pop Art
Bright bursts of color will be found on lids, softly blended, but still vibrant. While eyeshadow is bold, lashes are kept feathery rather than super thick and lengthy and lips a matte and neutral. Try Pop Beauty’s Lid Neon, Fresh’s Firebird, and NARS Honolulu Honey.

<#3: Perfect Complexion
When is good skin NOT in style? Sephora recommends Cosmedicine’s Speedy Recovery Acne Treatment System and Philosophy’s Never Let Them See You Shine.

#4: Scent Vacations
Fragrances that take you to different places and eras take center stage. Consider Emilio Pucci’s Vivara (green floral) or Kenzo’s Vintage Edition (unisex, reminiscent of the 70s).

#5: Metallic Sheen
Nails are going to be metallic, industrial. Look for heavy metals, matte grays, textured blacks. Check out Sephora by OPI (54 sahdes).

#6: Go HD
To perfect the skin canvas, try Make Up For Ever’s HD Foundation and HD Powder.

LUSH’S LATEST | I know we have some Lushies on Temptalia, and I love me some Lush myself.Â� Here’s some recent happenings with the brand!

Porridge Soap ($5.95 for 1/4 lb) uses wholesome oats to help soothe your skin and scented with molasses.Â� This product is great for those who suffer from eczema, because of oats’ soothing qualities.Â� It’s also an exfoliator, but the bits aren’t too rough or hard.

RETRO LUSH IS HERE!Â� This summer, when you order online, you can purchase some of your favorite discontinued LUSH products.Â� You can give the gift of Retro ($49.95), which includes Uluru and Bon Bomb Bath Bombs, Pineapple Grunt Soap, Red Rooster Soap, Slammer Shower Gel, and Freezer Shower Gel.Â� Or else browse the four pages of old favorites brought back.Â� Can I just say this gift is awesome?Â� I received it, and it’s so cute and fun to get.Â� Bath bombs are ridiculously fun – make me feel like I’m 5 years old in the bath tub.Â�

To celebrate the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympic Games, LUSH has picked out four products perfect for the athlete in you! These include Wiccy Magic Muscles Massage Bar ($8.95) with cinnamon leaf oil and aduki beans; Fair Trade Foot Lotion ($19.95) to keep your feet in tip-toe condition; Demon in the Dark Soap ($8.75) with mint to help with inflammation; and Running to the Embassy Body Butter ($11.95) to help soften callusses, cracked heels, and feet.

Stila’s Rock the Vote Red Lip Color ($17.00) goes on sale today at www.stilacosmetics.com.Â� 25% of proceeds from the first 500 sold will be donated to Rock the Vote in support of their efforts to mobilize young people to get involved in the political process. Stila will also feature a “Register to Voteâ€� icon on their website. Even if you are not yet a registered voter, it is simple to get the process started with the click of a button.Â� Stila says, “Going to the polls has never been so glamorous.”Â�

Cute concept, what do you think?

Kiehl’s has recently launched these two new products to their Brightening line — Brightening Botanical Spot Treatment and Brightening Botanical Hydrating Mask.

Kiehl’s Brightening Botanical Hydrating Mask ($40.00)

• With Vitamin C, Calcium Pantetheine Sulfonate, and White Flower Extracts
• Delivers optimal hydration and overall luminosity to skin
• Diminishes the appearance of skin discolorations by reducing the production and accumulation of melanin
• Alcohol-free formulation with the highest concentration of Calcium Pantetheine Sulfonate
• Provides a calming sensorial experience

Kiehl’s Brightening Botanical Spot Treatment ($50.00)

• With Ellagic Acid, Calcium Pantetheine Sulfonate, and White Flower Extracts
• Reduces the look of brown spots and freckles
• Visibly minimizes the appearance of discolorations
• May be used on targeted spots or all over the face
• Utilizes potent, natural ingredients
• Concentrated treatment with Ellagic Acid boosts the intensity of the Kiehl’s Brightâ„� regimen

What do you think?Â� Have you tried any of Kiehl’s Brightening products?

Introducing Prescriptives All Skins Mineral Makeup SPF 15

The proven purity and healthy benefits of mineral makeup meet the exact foundation expertise of Prescriptives – introducing Prescriptives All Skins Mineral Makeup SPF 15.

• What’s in it for you? Vitamins, minerals, gems, sun protectionâ€�all helping your skin look naturally radiant and unbelievably healthy.
• What’s not in it for you? Oil, talc, fragrance, pore-clogging ingredients – all the things that may make you hesitate about wearing makeup.
• Why gems? Prescriptives All Skins Mineral Makeup is the only mineral makeup that features R.E.C. (Radiance Emitting Crystals – a unique complex of Amethyst, Rose Quartz and Calcite). R.E.C. helps absorb light and gives skin extra radiance and luminosity. The semi-precious gems and minerals help give the makeup a luxuriously silky feel, while the energies of Calcite help give skin a soft, luminous finish as if it were “glowing from within.”

For easy application, use with Prescriptives Round Buff Brush. This short-handled brush easily grabs hold of powder foundation and effortlessly glides across your face.

Additional Benefits:

• 18 shades
• Suitable for all skin types
• Oil-controlling
• Sweat and humidity resistant
• Water resistant
• Non-acnegenic
• Dermatologist tested
• Ophthalmologist tested

Technology:

• Minerals, including Calcite and Mica, and semi-precious gems, including Amethyst and Rose Quartz, provide luminosity and a lightweight feel.
• Squalane and Lecithin provide skin conditioning benefits.
• Silica helps keep skin shine-free.
• Contains antioxidant 2CME, a molecule that combines Vitamin C and E which boosts their effect.
• Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide provide broad spectrum UVA/UVB SPF 15 protection.

Usage: Tap a small amount of All Skins Mineral Makeup SPF 15 into the lid. Swirl the Round Buff Brush in the lid and tap away excess. Apply in a circular motion:

• Start application at the outside of the cheekbone, moving toward the nose and then back.
• Continue from cheekbone downward to jawline and back.
• Follow along the side of the face, forehead and down the nose.
• Repeat for more coverage.

Availability/Pricing: Beginning July 2008 at all Prescriptives counters nationwide, www.prescriptives.com and Holt Renfrew in Canada.

• All Skins Mineral Makeup SPF 15 $32.50 U.S. / $42.00 Canada
• Round Buff Brush $30.00 U.S. / $38.00 Canada

Ahh, the beauty of pre-order at Nordstrom gives us these high-res images to drool over!�� Pre-order yours at Nordstrom.com!

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Since the opening of the first Beauty Boutique in Tokyo in 1983, each year a limited edition Boutique Birthday Collection of the season’s most festive beauty items is created in celebration.Â� This year, to mark the 25th anniversary, Mr. Uemura created the most special and unique collection yet, one which truly embodies shu uemura’s core values of nature, science and art.Â� Three 100% natural origin fragrances formulated with Despea Water and spectacular makeup products packaged in the designs of Tokyo-based artist Gwenael Nicolas.

Today, Mr. Uemura would have celebrated his 80th birthday.� To celebrate, for summer 2008, shu uemura introduces a limited edition collection called HANA-BI, which means fireworks, to celebrate the season full of energy, excitement, and festivals.� The HANA-BI collection is inspired by three fundamental elements of nature:� terre (earth), rose (flower), and source (water).�� Each element has its own fragrance ($85.00), and each element also has its own limited edition palette ($65.00).� You can view the full collection here.

When I first heard about Neutrogena’s skinID, I got very, very excited.Â� I have suffered mild to moderate acne for many years, and it has worsened since owning a puppy (something about dogs…).Â� Despite washing my hands too often, avoiding touching my face, and all the other tricks of the trade–it still plagues me a bit.Â� I’ve never tried ProActive, though I have been tempted, but this is something I can’t wait to try.Â� Neutrogena makes a host of good products, and they are one of the drugstore brands that I trust.Â� You’ll definitely hear from me about this in the future!Â� www.skinid.com

In a clinical trial testing 500 people with different skin, acne and lifestyles, 100% of people using skin iD got clearer, healthier-looking skin. skin iD is currently the only non-prescription acne solution on the market that has conducted a double blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial — the “gold standardâ€� in testing methodology. This clinical trial demonstrated skin iD’s power to work significantly better than the top selling acne regimen in treating 16 different signs of acne.Â�
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skin iD was developed by Neutrogena� Dermatologics with a group of leading dermatologists, scientists and market researchers, charged to create a customized skin-clearing solution specifically designed to treat acne on a case-by-case basis without a prescription.� skin iD is comprised of a skin evaluation, an exclusive product line and a comprehensive Web site to treat each individual’s acne needs.�
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Exclusively available on skiniD.com, and showcased through a series of infomercials, skin iD is the first proposition of its kind on the market. “We wanted to create a highly effective acne solution to meet the needs of individuals who are not satisfied with their existing acne regimen,� states Jim Colleran, President, Neutrogena Corporation. “skin iD was developed with an innovative one-on-one approach.� We determined that offering consumers access to skin iD through a dedicated Web site or by phone would allow for the dialogue necessary to evaluate their unique skincare needs and provide a personalized regimen.�
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skin iD utilizes a breakthrough skin and lifestyle evaluation tool, which contains a patent-pending algorithm that provides a personalized skincare regimen based on the specific skincare needs of each individual consumer.� skin iD is formulated with two leading acne-fighting medicines, Salicylic Acid and Benzoyl Peroxide, included in more than 25 customized acne skincare regimens that cleanse, treat and protect for significantly improved skin.

Thanks to Bjooti.net for these images!Â� The site is in Swedish (it is one of my favorite sites to look at, though, ha!), so I don’t know if the text has more description.Â� Nonetheless, I presume that the mineral makeup is the same as or similar to the previous mineral makeup foundations that came out (the packaging is the same).Â�Â� I’d like to say those are MSFs, too…Â� No real word on this, and it could end up being an international only launch, too (since US already launched the mineral powders!).

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MAC PRO launched six new neon pigments that are matte in texture!Â� (Thanks to KrasevayadancerÂ�for these images!)Â� Unfortunately, SF PRO is closed for the night (I always order through them, because then the package arrives next day, practically!), but I did call up South Coast Plaza PROÂ�(makes meÂ�miss living in Irvine — cause you know your girl would be driving there right now!)Â�to get color names!Â� Since I own so many pigments, I imagine I’ll probably order them all tomorrow morning.Â� Whether I’ll wear them is a different story.Â�Â�

What about you?� Would you wear these?

• Red Electric
• Full Force Violet
• Green Space
• Neo Orange
• Magenta Madness
• Kick-It Yellow

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