Pat McGrath’s spring 2009 make-up trends for CoverGirl!
***Ladies, you can download the Beauty Look Book for spring 2009 at the end of this post***
It’s that time of the year again where Pat McGrath features her best looks for the season.
CoverGirl has always been a great make-up line, but now with the recession and the super-affordable CoverGirl prices, I have a feeling a lot more women will gravitate towards this make-up line for their spring look.
Pat McGrath’s Beauty Look Book for spring 2009 reveals key trends based on the return of glamour make-up … these are looks that were feature on the catwalks of London, New York, L.A., Paris, Milan, Montreal and Toronto last fall during the international fashion weeks.
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Review: Micabella Blush
Review submitted by our product reviewer Eleni
I was asked to do a review on a blush from a cosmetic line that I had never heard of – Micabella and I said “why not?” Blush is normally a straightforward product to play with. I would say I’ve used it every day since the age of 15, so I know what I like and what works for me.
Before beginning the review, I wanted to read a bit about this company and found out that Micabella products consist of all natural powders which are made of 100% pure mica and minerals and that sounded great to me. They don’t pack their products with any preservatives, chemical dyes, talc, oils, or other fillers so all skin types should do fine with this makeup. In addition, Micabella claims that “their makeup has a high antioxidant level to help protect skin from future damage, premature aging and reduce the appearance of damaged skin.” I liked that and I was ready to give it a go.
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Clarins Instant Gloss reacts on contact to create your own unique lip colour!
Feature by Assistant Editor Colleen
Hmm … I’ve got some more lippy goodness news coming your way. Imagine my delight when I heard that Clarins has created an Instant Gloss that transforms into my very own lip colour! I was ecstatic. As I’ve mentioned in my last review of MAC Cosmetics Creme Team Lipstick … I am a big fan of lip glosses.
What’s behind the concept?
Well it all depends on your very own lips and how it reacts to this product:
* The gloss itself is completely translucent when you open it.
* You apply it to your lips and it looks like a clear shade but soon another colour will emerge transforming it into your very own customized shade.
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CoverGirl & Olay introduce a new generation of foundation for women over 35!
Feature by Assistant Editor Colleen
If you’ve seen the Simply Ageless Foundation, you probably thought it was odd to see this new foundation with clear white swirls in it. Well, this combination in a match made in heaven in the form of partnership between CoverGirl and Olay to create a foundation that will de-emphasize your wrinkles and fine lines.
The secret addition to this foundation is Olay’s Regenerist serum (this is a combination of vitamins, skin conditioners and anti-oxidants) found within the product that makes it stand out from other anti-aging foundations.
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CoverGirl’s LashBlast is back with Luxe
Feature by Assistant Editor Colleen
Mascara’s not the only thing back! Have you seen the new Drew Barrymore ads yet? Drew Barrymore is looking as beautiful as ever with some nice black and long lashes to boot.
Nope, she’s not using the LashBlast anymore. She is back to promote the latest in the CoverGirl LashBlast series: the LashBlast Luxe mascara!!!
This mascara comes with an extra little surprise that the old version never had.
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Here are a few products from MAC Cosmetics that perfectly finish your makeup
The last few posts where I talked about MAC makeup being suitable for women over 35 created a bit of controversy because younger readers felt there was no age limit to using MAC Cosmetics. I could not agree with them more and although a large chunk of my readers are over 35, I’ve found lately that many readers are in their early 30s and a number in their 20s.
So, moving forward, I’ll open up things more to include all of my readers!
So back to MAC Cosmetics!
I quite like MAC. It’s not only a line that offers every possible shade of makeup on the planet, it’s always been recession-proof, the quality/price ratio is unsurpassable and since it’s THE ULTIMATE Canadian success story, you can see why I never hesitate to feature MAC products!
I’ve been using a few new MAC products that I thought I’d share with you!
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For the love of God, do we really need a $75 eyeliner?
No seriously, who needs a $75 USD eyeliner in this economy?
I sincerely thought that the first time I heard about Serge Lutens’ “Fard” Kohl eyeliner that the price was $7.50, but surely not $75. I thought there might have been a typo, but no … the eyeliner actually cost a staggering $75!!!
Serge Lutens is well known for his luxury fragrances and he’s now venturing out in the luxury makeup market at a time where most women are recycling what they already have in their makeup case.
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MAC Cosmetics Launches Well-Defined Foundation and Creme Team lipstick!
Feature submitted by our Assistant Editor Colleen
As a proud owner of one of the MAC Comestics Lustreglass series, Instant Gold to be exact, I definitely have my eye on MAC’s newest collection of lip glosses, the Cremesheen Lipglass line (come to me Partial Pink!). I have always been a loyal fan of the lip glosses that MAC offers and I have no doubt that Cremesheen will be just as great.
The latest lipstick formulation by the MAC team is supposed to be even moister than their previous line with promises of leaving a sheer finish. There are a total of 8 different shades to choose from, most of which fall within the purple-pink colour categories. Luckily, I’ll be able to treat myself to one of them as a birthday present (today! Feb 7)!
The Cremesheen Lipglass series will be available now until the end of March so if you’re a lip gloss fan like me, it might be a good time to snatch up some now, otherwise you just won’t get the chance.
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Have you heard, Dolce & Gabbana Launches a New Cosmetics Collection?
February is a perfect month to launch a new cosmetic line and that’s exactly what Italian designers Dolce & Gabbana have done.
They are joining the ranks of most top designers and they are branching out their brand in the cosmetic and beauty arena.
The collection was a collaboration with top international makeup artist and International Creative Director for P & G Beauty, Pat McGrath!
During a recent interview co-creator Stefano Gabbana had this to say about this new venture:
“We see makeup as another thing for women, like a dress. We worked on the makeup line like we work on a clothing collection – you can change makeup like you can change your clothes, depending on your mood”.
The packaging will be gold just like YSL Beauty! The shades will expectedly be bold and bright.
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MAC Cosmetics launches the Hello Kitty Collection on February 12th!
Did you know that the Hello Kitty brand is almost 35?
For a lot of women who favour eye makeup, they’ll fall head over heels for this new Hello Kitty Collection which has a huge focus on the eyes!
Don’t think for a second that you are too old or too young for this Hello Kitty Collection. It has been created for girls 14-75 who like playing with makeup! It’s obvious that a 20 year-old won’t approach her makeup in the same way a 55 year-old might, but this new collection from MAC Cosmetics (like other collections) allows you to pick and choose what works best for you … at any age!
Hello Kitty Kouture is about makeup and accessories!
The accessories collection is both cool and affordable.
Also, you’ll be able to get your hands on an EXCLUSIVE limited edition luxe line done with Swarovski crystals!!!
You can also get an the adorable Hello Kitty Plush Doll, and there’s also a black bracelet with three charms, makeup mirrors, a brush holder, makeup bags, and a tote that’s printed in a Pucci-esque pattern (inspired by Italian designer Pucci).
Hello Kitty Kouture is perfect for Spring 2009!
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