Summer 2012

Laura Geller for Summer 2012

Laura Geller goes bold, bright, and light this summer with eye-popping makeup shades that will definitely steal the show. “I love switching up makeup colors as we enter a new season,” remarks NYC Makeup Artist, Laura Geller. “It’s a great way to inexpensively transform one’s entire look and experiment with shades that take you out of your safety zone.” Available at QVC.

Bright Lids, Big City Baked Collection ($39.00)

A collection of three Sugared Baked Pearl Eye Shadows in megawatt shades. Day or night, big-city shindig or impromptu brunch, light up your looks instantly with just a few sweeps of show-stopping color. Transforming your lids into light-catching, dazzling eyes has never been this electrifying.

• Tribeca Blue Satiny electric cobalt
• Upper East Side Purple Luxe metallic grape
• Soho Pink Glimmering magenta

Bright Lips, Big City Collection ($36.00)

This collection captures the vibrant hues of the brightly lit New York City skyline at night in three luminous Lip Pops Waterproof Lip Glosses. Each show-stopping shade goes on creamy and leaves a natural-looking tint on lips.

• Midtown Melon Juicy, electric melon
• Nolita Pink Delicious pink
• Broadway Berry Dazzling raspberry

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shu uemura and Karl Lagerfeld to Collaborate

She uemura and Karl Lagerfeld are proud to announce an exceptional collaboration for the holiday collection 2012 under the name of Karl Lagerfeld for shu uemura.

This unique moment of creation has roots in more than 20 years of relationship and mutual admiration between two of the most renowned talents from the worlds of fashion and beauty. With his artful hands and revolutionary vision Mr. Shu Uemura transformed the image of women through make-up, passionately elevating beauty into a true work of art. Karl Lagerfeld’s illustrious career as a master of fashion design, photography and publishing has presented a worldview so unique he has become one of the most influential creators of his time. Both have propelled their crafts into the future with their untiring quests for innovation and beauty.

“I design with shu uemura make-up because other manufacturers do not offer such beautiful colors.” – Karl Lagerfeld

For two decades Karl Lagerfeld has been using shu uemura eye shadows to illustrate his fashion sketches. Now he merges his world with shu uemura’s to create an entire collection in homage to the brand-the color selection and packaging is entirely designed by Karl Lagerfeld who also photographed the visual campaign.

For this holiday collection, the master of beauty and the master of fashion converge, their talent and passion for beauty evoking miracles for the holiday season.

To be launched in November 2012 in the following countries: ASIA: Japan, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam / NORTH AMERICA: United States, Canada / EUROPE: France, Italy, United Kingdom, Belgium, Ireland / OCEANIA: Australia. Please contact regional shu uemura PR offices for further information.

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Benefit Box o’ Powder Ultra Plush Glosses

New ultra plush glosses that complement our bestselling box o’ powders feel ahhh-mazingly silky & luxurious. These six irresistible shades, from sultry nudes to punchy pinks, come in soft-squeeze tubes with a custom tip designed for perfectly even application.

Box o’ Powder Ultra Plush Gloss ($16.00)

• Bella Bamba Sheer bright watermelon
• Coralista Sheer coral
• Dallas Dusty rose
• Dandelion Soft pearly pink
• Hoola Shimmering golden nude
• Sugarbomb Shimmery pinky nude

Availability: July 2012

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MAC Nail Lacquer Collection for Summer 2012

M·A·C’s first permanent Nail Lacquer collection delivers in 31 colours and 3 finishes. Go dark and cool with Deep Sea and Nocturnelle. Dark Angel and Formidable! are a sultry complement to the poppy-inspired shades of Fiestaware and Morange. Screaming Bright and Discothèque go big with glitter, and sultry Soirée charms with champagne shimmer. Keep it nice and neutral with Skin and Faint of Heart. From trendy to timeless, scorching to sweet, there’s a shade for every mood.

Nail Lacquer ($16.00 U.S. / $19.00 CDN)

• Overlacquer Clear topcoat
• Faint of Heart Palest milky nude (Cream)
• Delicate Pale sheer ballet pink (Cream)
• Skin Light peach beige (Cream)
• Quiet Time Beige nude (Cream)
• Snob Light neutral pink (Cream)
• Saint Germain Light cool pink (Cream)
• Fiestaware Mid-tone orange coral (Cream)
• Impassioned Bright warm pink (Cream)
• Morange Bright cream orange (Cream)
• Steamy Bright mid-tone blue pink (Cream)
• Girl About Town Bright blue fuchsia (Cream)
• Shirelle Classic bright red (Cream)
• Flaming Rose True red (Cream)
• Coffee Break Mid-tone cool taupe (Cream)
• Spirit of Truth Navy blue (Cream)
• Deep Sea Deep teal (Cream)
• Rougemarie Dark blue red (Cream)
• Vintage Vamp Rich deep wine (Cream)
• Dark Angel Dark grape (Cream)
• Nocturnelle Rich true black (Cream)
• Discothéque Super glitter silver (Pearl)
• Screaming Bright Super glitter gold (Pearl)
• Soirée Sparkly light bronze gold (Frost)
• Girl Trouble Super glitter pink (Pearl)
• Mean & Green Purple with teal multi changing pearl (Pearl)
• Anti-Fashion Mid-tone dirty purple with pearl (Frost)
• Formidable! Teal green with pink multi changing pearl (Pearl)
• Midnight Tryst Dark cool grey steel with pearl (Frost)
• Nightfall Blackened frosty gunmetal (Frost)
• Sparks On Screen Super glitter red (Pearl) (Online Exclusive)

Availability: July 5th, 2012 at Nordstrom, August 2nd, 2012 at all other MAC locations; September 2012 for International

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MAC Ruffian Collection for Summer 2012

Cult New York designers Brian Wolk and Claude Morais of Ruffian bring their infamous swagger to M·A·C in three exclusive Ruffian Manicures and Lipsticks. Each ready-to-wear set includes 24 nails that are pre-glued and in assorted sizes to ensure a couture-worthy fit. Touch and go with Spectator ovals, an inky spin on the classic French manicure; turn everything to gold with gilded tips à la Demilune; or push buttons in five-alarm Demoiselle talons. For the power pout: Ruffian Red, Ruffian Naked, a creamy beige, and Ruffian Gold, its 24-carat kin. A triple-threat of colour, texture and style.

Lipstick ($14.50 U.S. / $17.50 CDN) (Limited Edition)

• Ruffian Naked Pale peachy nude (Matte)
• Ruffian Gold Gold glitter metallic (Frost)
• Ruffian Red Classic rich blue red (Matte)

Ruffian Manicure ($25.00 U.S. / $30.00 CDN) (Limited Edition)

• Spectator Cream with black half moon, black French tip and black Ruffian ensignia (Creme)
• Demoiselle Ruffian red with white half moon and black French tip (Creme)
• Demilune Matte black with chrome gold half moon (Matte)

Availability: June 18th, 2012 online at maccosmetics.com (North America); September 2012 at select MAC online locations for international

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Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Launches OCC Skin: Conceal

More than just a concealer, OCC SKIN: CONCEAL may be the only product you’ll ever need for complexion perfection! Tested behindthe- scenes by the artists at OCC for over two years prior to its release, it’s passed the pro’s test for ease of use, coverage and endurance. Formulated from the finest vegan ingredients available, OCC SKIN: CONCEAL also nourishes and hydrates the skin with Cocoa Extract, Aloe Leaf Extract and Vitamin E for coverage that feels as good as it looks! Perfect for any medium from Digital Photography and Hi-Definition TV to everyday use and wear!

PRO TIP: Mix a drop of OCC SKIN: PRIMER into CONCEAL and apply with our #003: Concealer Brush.

• Available in 12 multi-ethnic, internationally calibrated skin-tone shades.
• Hydrating base allows for superior blendability while also staying put!
• Paraben-Free and also free of Silicone, Petroleum and Fragrance.

Availability: June 22nd at IMATS, occmakeup.com, $20.00 (8g)