NARS Pro-Prime Instant Line & Pore Perfector

I cannot wait to get my hands, I mean face, on this item as it launches February 1st at NARS boutiques and www.narscosmetics.com.

It is the latest innovation and newest addition to NARS' complexion offering. It is a targeted primer that features a lightweight formula that both smoothes and preps the skin with a single stroke creating the ideal canvas for your daily makeup regimen.

It's formula features pore filling microspheres with hyaluronic acid to instantly provide a smooth plumping effect as well as having spherical line smoothing powder that visibly reduces the appearance of wrinkles to help create a seamless look.

Available for $ 28 February 1, 2014 at NARS boutiques and www.narscosmetics.com.

Vitamins A, C and E provide antioxidant protection as well!

Any NARS devotees out there? I also caught a glimpse at their Spring 2014 Color Collection High Seize and I think you will love it! Available January 15, 2014 at NARS boutiques and on www.narscosmetics.com. I see it as DROOLWORTHY! See below....

IMAN Cosmetics Newest Launches

I remember when Iman was first discovered in 1975 and she has certainly made her mark on the fashion. as well as beauty, industries ever since.

IMAN Cosmetics newest launches include 5 new shades of Luxury Moisturizing Lipstick ($ 10) as well as 5 new shades of CC Correct & Cover Powder to Crème Concealer ($ 15). 

The new Luxury Moisturizing Lipstick features a new, longer wearing formula containing a moisturizing complex that both nourishes and conditions the lips for a more luxurious finish. The new shades are Hot, Scandalous (bottom right), Taboo ( bottom left), Flirtatious ( top left) and Kinky Pink ( top right).

Taboo and Scandalous 

Iman is shown on her site, www.imancosmetics.com , wearing Taboo and looking as gorgeous as ever.

Also new is the CC Correct & Cover Powder to Crème Concealer that is a spot concealer which starts off velvety- textured powder to the touch and dissolves into a hydrating, soft focus, line filling concealing Crème upon application. This can be used for skin imperfections such as blemishes, under eye darkness and hyperpigmentation. Available in Sand Medium, Clay Medium, Medium

Deep, Earth Medium and Deep.

 

Products are available now at Walgreen's. 

What lipstick colors best suit your personality and style? 

Do you have areas that require spot concealing? I know I do! 

 

New from Anastasia Beverly Hills: Dipbrow Pomade and Beauty Genius

The Queen of Brows has more amazing products to be coveted! Newly launched is the Dipbrow Pomade available in 5 shades: Dark Brown, Auburn, Blonde, Chocolate and Ebony ($ 18 each) which help define and sculpt the brow in a precise way that lasts all day as well as a finely dual sided #12 Brush ($ 18) and Beauty Genius ($ 18) described below.

I am already a huge fan of her other brow products, as well as her entire collection of shadows and such, so this product in particular can be used to truly frame your face. If eyes are the windows to your soul, then your brows are their window treatment!  Anastasia's IG page featured this picture created using the #12 Brush ($ 18) and it gained my attention right away. Sometimes a picture speaks one thousand words! Just look at how this strong brow was created...it's like a piece of art to me.

These are the 5 shades available:







The #12 Brush is created with high quality synthetic bristles on one end and a spooley brush for both grooming and blending on the other. Ideal for use with Dipbrow Pomade.







Also new from Anastasia Beverly Hills is Beauty Genius ($ 18) which is a clear, waterproofing gel that bonds, seals and waterproofs powder makeup, loose shadows, loose glitter, micas and loose pigment! You can mix Beauty Genius with these loose powders and such to create your very own waterproof eyeliner or to use as a primer before applying the eye shadow, glitter or lipstick!

 

 That is genius, indeed!







Anastasia Beverly Hills is available at Sephora, Ulta, Nordstrom and www.Anastasia.net .

 

 

What products have you fell for from Anastasia's line?

 

 

 

 

 

Let's talk about rocking Red Lips!

As many of you already know, my go to color for red lips is Aqua Rouge No. 8 from Make Up For Ever. It can be worn matte or glossy and does not smudge, budge nor move until you want it off! I believe it was created with Madonna in mind with help by her make up artist Gina Brooke.

Many others have become back ups such as Loni Alpert's suggested Hot  Passion from www.covergirl.com. I looked in six stores before finding it and yes, it was worth the wait! Another favorite is from the infallible collection from L'Oreal Paris in Cerise. I still have the one that Beyonce collaborated with the brand in Beyonce's Red! 

Another one I fell for was Cherry Blossom from www.revlon.com when Gucci Westman launched the original collection. 

Rubino from Dolce & Gabanna is also a creamy lipstick as opposed to some of the others mentioned above that are considered lip stains.

Ruby Woo from www.maccosmetics.com is also a longtime favorite, too. Red Velvet from Model Co. has a delightful richness to it as well as The Lipstick Queen in the newly released The Metals. 

My usual red lippy's! Hollywood Glam!

Lip pencils are also a wonderful underlay to keep your lippy from feathering or moving. I often use the corresponding Aqua Lip liner in No. 8c from MUFE. I also love the ICON line from Hourglass Cosmetics sold in www.sephora.com.

 

Dior's Minuit is also a stunner! 

A red lip and cat eye are generally my signature look. Do you have a favorite red lipstick, stain or gloss you love? Please comment below! There are so many to love! 

These are a few of my favorite liquid eye liners!

Happy New Year once again and so many of you have asked which my favorite liquid eye liners are. There are many others I use and adore and wanted to show you different price points as well as the variety of brands! There are so many great ones out there, so please add your favorite(s) in the comment section below.

My daily go to for years has been the Stila Stay All Day Liquid Waterproof Liner ( $20) . Available in a variety of shades from black to new Amber it has master precision and creates a great cat eye! 

I must also mention the Eyeko London and Alexa Chung collaboration because the new Alexa Chung Eye Do Mascara and Liquid Liner Set at Sephora ($ 39) was made for creating an easy cat eye that is intense and also waterproof. I have liked their brand for years and can tell you both products are a hit for me!

The Diorshow Art Pen ($ 30) is also a professional felt tip liner as well as the Lancôme Artliner ($ 39.50). Both are easy to hold and handle! 

Surratt Beauty is only available at www.Barneys.com has one that is incredible called the Autographique liner ($ 42) that was inspired by Japanese calligraphy brushes. It also features a refillable ink cartridge. It's also buildable and I believe Troy Surratt tested this on Adele!

A few drugstore brand favorites of mine include L'Oreal Paris infallible The Super Slim liquid eyeliner ($ 8.99), Milani Cosmetics Eye Tech Extreme Liquid Eyeliner ($ 8.49),  Senna Cosmetics Pinpoint Micro Tip Eyeliner ($ 20), Eddie Funkhouser Ultra Definition Eye Lining Stylus ($ 10.99) and Revlon Colorstay Liquid Eye Pen ($ 7.99). 

Most products mentioned above can be found on www.sephora.com , www.ulta.com, www.stilacosmetics.com  and www.barneys.com .

Drugstore brands I generally find at Rite Aid, Walgreen's, CVS and by visiting my local Bed, Bath & Beyond. 

I have missed some others- do tell me your favorites, please?! 

Some that I pulled from my own stash!

Alexa Chung for Eyeko

Senna's Pinpoint Micro Tip Eyeliner

Eddie Funkhouser's Ultra Definition Eye Lining Stylus ( available at Rite Aid in Hudson in NYC and on www.eddiefunkhouser.com ).