Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Collection for Spring 2012

Every modern woman wants to know how to do her makeup quickly and how to get it to stay on. Our long-wear collection is perfect for the busy woman who has just a few minutes to do her makeup in the morning—and needs it to look good all day long.

Intensifying Long-Wear Mascara ($24.00)

Our longest-lasting mascara not only delivers lush, thick lashes but also ultimate lash definition without smudging or clumping. A specially designed brush applicator fully coats each lash for maximum lengthening, curling and volume for up to 16 hours. Best of all? It removes easily with warm water.

• Black Black

Long-Wear Eye Pencil ($24.00)

Say good-bye to eyeliner that ends up everywhere except where you want it to be. Bobbi’s new Long-Wear Eye Pencil is formulated with special polymers that melt at skin temperature, breaking it into a fluid line upon application for precise and transfer-resistant wear. The densely pigmented water-proof formula imparts a rich color on the lids that’s easy to apply, and stays put for 12 hours without fading.

• Jet Blackest black
• Smoke Charcoal gray
• Black Navy Deep midnight
• Mahogany Rich brown
• Black Plum Rich eggplant
• Hunter Deep emerald green

Long-Wear Cream Shadow ($24.00)

Don’t be fooled by its creamy texture. This formula resists creasing and smearing—and looks flawless at day’s end. Bobbi’s Long-Wear Cream Shadows are made of a buildable formula that delivers rich color with a soft, velvety finish. Easily applied with fingers or a brush, these shadows stay on for up to 12 hours without transferring or creasing.

• Velvet Plum Rich shimmer bronze plum
• Smoky Topaz Golden shimmer pewter
• Cool Lilac Cool shimmer pink lilac
• Berry Noir Brown shimmer berry
• Black Violet Deep shimmer eggplant

availability: Now @ Bobbi Brown; all products/shades are new and being added to the permanent line

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NARS Summer 2012 Collection

The Summer 2012 campaign was designed and photographed by NARS Founder and Creative Director François Nars. Once again, the inimitable Ginta Lapina personifies the look.

To begin, St. Moritz Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer SPF30/PA+++ was applied to the center of the face with the fingertips and blended outward, then set with Eden Loose Powder to create an immaculate complexion. To lend the skin a light bronzed look, Laguna Bronzer was dusted onto the face in the shape of a ‘3’, starting at the forehead, swept on to the cheek, and then along the jawline. The apples of the cheeks were warmed with Liberté Blush and the face further defined by softly dusting Taos Blush along the hairline.

A mixture of the silver and icy peach shades of Ramatuelle Trio Eyeshadow were brushed onto the lid and blended up into the crease. The apricot shade of the Trio was added in to the crease, with the silver shade swept along the lower lash line. The upper and lower lids were lined with Via Veneto Larger Than Life® Long-Wear Eyeliner. After curling the lashes with an eyelash curler, two coats of Larger Than Life Volumizing Mascara were brushed on to the lashes.

Finally, the lips were lined and filled with Borneo Lip Liner Pencil—blending with a finger to soften the color. Moscow Pure Matte Lipstick was applied, then topped with Risky Business Lip Gloss for shine.

Eyeshadow Trio ($45.00) (Limited Edition)

• Ramatuelle Silver, icy peach, matte apricot

Eyeshadow Duo ($34.00)

• Marie-Galante Iridescent orchid / regal blue

Soft Touch Shadow Pencil ($24.00)

• Calabria Shimmering plum

Lipstick ($24.00)

• Vendanges Sheer grape

Blush ($28.00)

• Liberte Burnished apricot

Velvet Gloss Lip Pencil ($24.00)

• Buenos Aires Nude beige pink

Velvet Matte Lip Pencil ($24.00)

• Never Say Never Lilac rose

Pure Matte Lipstick ($25.00)

• Moscow Strawberry red

Nail Polish ($18.00)

• Trouville Seashell pink

availability: April 15th, 2012 at narscosmetics.com

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Tom Ford Beauty – Spring 2012 Collection

For Spring 2012, TOM FORD introduces a collection of smoldering, molten-toned color inspired by the beauty of a radiant, bronzed face. “I have always loved the look of tanned, glowing skin, whether it is achieved with bronzing powder or with a natural tan,” says Ford. Designed to achieve the look of sensuous, warm radiance, this limited edition collection has the ability to create a spectrum of high definition effects: eyes are given depth with alluring, glistening metals, lips are glossed with a gold-bullion sheen, nails are lacquered with captivating, metallic shades. A woman can enhance her natural glow, accent an existing tan, or create a complete, color-charged look of liquid-metallic seduction.

Cream Color for Eyes ($40.00)

A new introduction, the TOM FORD CREAM COLOR FOR EYES delivers four pure and luminous, metallic shades—Platinum, golden Guilt, burnished red Illicit, and shimmering Spice—with an ultra-smooth, non-creasing and long-wearing finish. Its highly reflective, ultra-pigmented formula combines advanced color technology with antioxidant-rich ingredients.

• Platinum Silver (Limited Edition)
• Guilt Gold (Limited Edition)
• Illicit Burnished red (Limited Edition)
• Spice Shimmer (Limited Edition)

Lip Lacquer ($30.00)

• Gold Dust Clear, lustrous gold (Limited Edition)

Nail Lacquer ($30.00)

• Silver Smoke Silver (Limited Edition)
• Gold Haze Gold (Limited Edition)
• Burnished Rouge Red (Limited Edition)
• Burnt Topaz Copper (Limited Edition)

availability: Now @ Neiman Marcus

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Kiehl’s Rare Earth for Earth Day 2012

In honor of Earth Day, Kiehl’s Since 1851, the venerable New York-based purveyor of fine quality skin and hair care is proud to donate $100,000 to Recycle Across America (RAA), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to delivering society-wide solutions that eliminate public confusion, stimulate the environmental economy and expedite progress. These funds will be used to create 150,000 standardized recycling labels to offer to select K-12 schools in the United States. Extending outside Kiehl’s hometown, through “Kiehl’s Gives” initiatives to date, the brand has raised over $2,000,000 for environmental issues worldwide.

To commemorate the philanthropic success of Kiehl’s Limited Edition Label Art series by “Friends of Kiehl’s,” 100% of net proceeds from the fourth Earth Day campaign will benefit Recycle Across America. “Recycle Across America is the ideal partner for Kiehl’s 2012 Earth Day campaign. Their mission to introduce solutions that make recycling more simple, comprehensive and effective in the United States is perfectly aligned with our Recycle & Be Rewarded program. Since 2009, Kiehl’s has collected 500,000 empty Kiehl’s bottles from our shoppers and recycled them on their behalf, while also rewarding them with free products. It’s proven that by simplifying the process, we can truly create change,” said Chris Salgardo, President, Kiehl’s USA.

The Limited Edition Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque series features Earth-inspired designs by socially conscious influencers, depicting their vision of social responsibility. 2012 partners include Florence Welch, Mark Ruffalo, Rosario Dawson and Spike Lee. To support the launch, celebrity photographer Timothy White will capture each personality in his unique style.

Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque retails for $23.00 and the Limited Edition Label Art versions will launch April 2012.

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Florence Welch

Spike Lee

Mark Ruffalo

Rosario Dawson

Butter London Lippy Launches

butter LONDON, the cult phenomenon of the nail industry, built their reputation on cutting edge colour. Their 3 Free nail lacquers are create backstage at Fashion Week and have made their way from catwalk to sidewalk in record time. This season, butter LONDON will expand their hold on colour with the launch of LIPPY, a range of long-wearing, lacquer-like lip glosses in shades to match their famous nail lacquers.

As a backstage fixture, the brand noticed a growing trend for S/S 2012 in “matchy-matchy” manicures, pedicures, and lips. This elegant, classic look is making a comeback, but modernized with fresh new colours. The LIPPY colours are rich and densely pigmented for a look that’s deliberate, high fashion, and luxe, just like the brand’s nail lacquers.

• Primrose Hill Picnic Happy, punchy, tropical fuchsia pink
• Snog Bright, happy hot pink
• Teddy Girl Pale retro bubblegum pink
• Trout Pout Opaque shade of cantaloupe, pale, & retro
• Yummy Mummy Medium beige colour that is a trude nude

availability: butterlondon.com and speciality retailers; each shade retails for $17.00

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Becca Balearic Love Collection for Spring 2012

Stolen glances with an enigmatic stranger, a forbidden embrace in the fading sunlight; this season BECCA invites you to dream of distant shores and unguarded temptation with the Balearic Love Collection. Eyes are undeniably sexy, shaded in rich, sensuous hues of bronze, plum and violet while lips are nude with a soft hint of pink. A warmed complexion is sculpted by natural matte bronze for shape and definition.

Balearic Love Palette ($65.00)

• Atlas Mauve taupe
• Romal Bronze plum
• Marcella Deep bronze violet

Eye Tint ($24.00)

• Romanticism Mauve bronze

Line and Define Pencil ($23.00)

• Cabrera Metallic bronze / deep violet

Mineral Blush ($32.00)

• Bolero Natural demi-matte bronze tone

Sheer Tint Lip Colour ($24.00)

• Valentina Nude pink

Nail Colour ($15.00)

• Pasa Doble Black plum
• Tempranillo Wine red
• Cala Blanca Sandy nude

availability: Now @ Becca Cosmetics

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YSL Rouge Pur Couture Vernis a Levres Launches

Rouge Pur Couture Vernis à Lèvres. The answer for women who want it all. Those who refuse to compromise. Women who want to have lips infused with the most gorgeous colors and a totally new kind of shine. To reveal the true beauty of their lips with sublime sophistication
and transparency.

Skin-deep color and a wet look that lasts and lasts. Not exactly lipstick, not exactly gloss, and so much more than a simple lip stain, Yves Saint Laurent is a whole new way to make up lips.

A technological breakthrough, Rouge Pur Couture Vernis à Lèvres is a must-have with an exceptional hold. Fresh and light, the texture does not run, streak or fade. Lips are infused with color. The pleasure is reinforced by an extraordinary feeling of comfort.

Shades

• No. 1 Violet Edition
• No. 2 Brun Glace
• No. 3 Brun Cachemire
• No. 4 Mauve Pigmente
• No. 5 Rouge Vintage
• No. 6 Camel Croisiere
• No. 7 Corail Aquatique
• No. 8 Orange de Chine
• No. 9 Rouge Laque
• No. 10 Rouge Philtre
• No. 11 Rouge Gouache
• No. 12 Corail Fauve
• No. 13 Rose Tempera (Nordstrom Exclusive)
• No. 14 Fuchsia Dore
• No. 15 Rose Vinyl
• No. 16 Pourpre Preview
• No. 17 Encre Rose
• No. 18 Rose Pastelle
• No. 19 Beige Aquarelle
• No. 20 Rouge Enamel (Sephora Exclusive)

availability: April 2012, $32 each (spotted at Nordstrom already)

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Illamasqua Human Fundamentalism Collection for Spring/Summer 2012

Human Fundamentalism is an explosion of your alter ego. It’s becoming who you are and not who you’re told to be. Beauty isn’t conformity, but the fundamental human desire to express your inner self on the outside. To rise above mainstream limitations and exist in a world where individuality is received with celebration not derision, and breaking the mould is a sign of strength not instability.

We stand for freedom of expression, embracing our glorious imperfections and showing the world we’re not ordinary but extraordinary, even if society refuses to accept it. We’re beyond conformity. Beyond control. Beyond hiding who we really are. We are not a religion, but the singular opposite. We are Illamasqua.

“Human Fundamentalism is the unique spirit and fundamental human drive for individuality. It’s a belief, a movement and an emotion. A connection with the spirit of the age and its global motifs. You are your own human hybrid, a unique nomad of street cultures and global trends.” — Alex Box, Illamasqua Creative Director.

Get ready for a startling celebration of humanity’s connection with colour. Introducing the Human Fundamentalism collection, where blinding flashes of pigment provide a sharp contrast to neutral tones, creating a saturated palette that catapults your alter ego to new levels of self-expression. Mix contrasting textures to express your true self, spiraling from rich metallic to pale matte shades. This is nonconformity at its most fundamental. At its unpredictable best.

”Human Fundamentalism to me is physical expression of your self-belief, sharing your opinions with colour that shape the narrative of your thoughts and inner self. It is a statement of conviction and colour confidence, it states, this is me and now see what I see, be tinted by how I express colour and behold an oblivion to social convention and constraints.” — David Horne, Illamasqua Director of New Product Development.

Fundamental Palette ($42.50)

The Fundamental Palette is a playground for self-expression. Experiment with contrasting textures, from glistening Liquid Metal in molten pewter to matt Cream Pigment in mint green, to express every inch of your alter ego. Coupled with two vibrant Powder Eye Shadows in Hype (Bold Yellow) and Inception (Rich Violet) this palette demands bold levels of nonconformity.

Neutral Palette ($42.50)

Create sculpted highlights and stark contours anywhere on your face and body with these four fundamental Powder Shadows. From new matt shades in Stealth (Creamy Buttermilk), Wolf (Chocolate Brown) and Vintage (Antiqued Gold) – a shade exclusive to this palette – to the glistening metallic accents of Obsidian (Rich Black), express your inner light and darkness in a rich riotous glamour.

Precision Ink ($27.50)

Precision Ink in pure white Scribe is the ultimate anti-liner. Subvert expectations and highlight the unconventional, creating white-lined eyes and white-out brows with Precision Ink’s super-fine tip. Waterproof and extremely long-lasting, Precision Ink also makes the perfect nail art pen. Simply apply then seal with Illamasqua Top Coat for nails that transcend conformity.

Nail Varnish ($14.00)

• Stance Bright mauve
• Nomad Bright jade

Lipstick ($22.00)

• Box Deep scarlet red (Matte)
• Apocalips Teal (EU only) (Matte)

Intense Lipgloss ($20.00)

• Fierce Bright blue purple

Powder Eyeshadow ($20.00)

• Burst Blue green
• Pivot Yellow green
• Cancan Lilac purple
• Sex Pure white
• Obsidian Rich black (EU only)
• Vernau Yellow ochre (EU only)

availability: March 15th @ illamasqua.com, March 20th @ sephora.com

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