The Style Page is all about finding beauty in unexpected places: see my past features on Beauty from Aldi and Bed Bath and Beauty. Costco, the members-only warehouse club that can literally take care of you from cradle to grave, has teamed up with makeup artist Lu Camarena Meshulam of LuMESH Cosmetics to market two sets of lip glosses.
Coming from a Latin background, Lu found that finding colors that flattered her skin tone was next to impossible. She had clients of many different ethnicities with the same complaint. Thus, her lip glosses are designed to flatter a variety of skin tones.
LuMESH lip gloss 3-fer set
The Style Page purchased the blister pack containing the following LuMESH lip glosses:
Kathlene – Peachy pink that flatters women with fair to medium skin tones. Works on women with Latin, Mediterranean, and light African American skin tones.
Kim- this looks scary-bright pink in the container, but it’s a light pink. It would lift the complexions of South Asian and Hispanic women.
Taffi is a universal shade. When light/dark African American women wear it, it appears to look like a beige nude color. I’m of western European heritage, with a light complexion, and Taffi gave me a “like my lips, but only deeper” (and glossier and better) look. It was my favorite shade of the three lip glosses, while Kathlene was my second favorite and Kim was my least favorite. I agree with Bobbi Brown’s advice that the best lip color is about 2 shades deeper than your natural lip color.
There is another blister pack, which contains the following LuMESH lip glosses:
Min – baby doll frosty pink that suits Fair, and Medium skin tones, particularly Asian skin tones.
Trischa – shimmery sunset radiance that suits fair and medium skin tones.
Magaly – shimmery universal shade that suits Fair, Medium, and light African American complexions.
I liked the LuMESH lip glosses. After the initial glossy finish fades, the color remains. Vitamin E makes the lip gloss emollient, and there is a mild non-irritating cooling lip plumper. LuMESH lip glosses are free of parabens, phthalates, sulfates, and synthetic fragrance. Plus, each lip gloss tube has a mirror on it – very convenient. Just don’t forget to remove the protective film!
A list of Costco locations that carry LuMESH lip glosses is available on request; however, I found my set at a Costco that wasn’t listed. LuMESH is not available on Costco.com.
Sulwhasoo ShineClassic compacts
One story was the invitation to introduce Sulwhasoo ShineClassic compacts to the U.S. Â I love Asian aesthetics, and the compacts were inspired by traditional Korean symbols and artistry. Â They are truly works of art.
Sulwhasoo commemorated 10 years of limited edition compacts in an elegant cloth bound coffee table book featuring traditional Korean artistry, complete with slip cover. Â Flip the book over, unfold the pages, and lo! it features all LE compacts!
The invitation also had extra meaning for me, as I admire Korea for the way it has lifted itself up and I have fond memories of my trip to Korea ten years ago.
Softlips giveaway
Another event was the LE Softlips giveaway.  I have to say that I didn’t think that this would be a successful giveaway; however, it exceeded my wildest expectations.  I had record visits to The Style Page blog at thestylepage.blogspot.com and a spike in new followers on Twitter.
BTW I still have one prize to claim. Â The first person to write to me at thestylepage[at]ymail[dot]com and respond with his/her mailing address will win the prize.
LuMESH beauty from Costco
I enjoy bringing stories about beauty in unexpected places to readers.  Beauty is truly where you find it.  I’ve been in touch with Lu Camerena Meshulam, and I hope that I played a small role in moving product at Costco.
Karen Murrell lipsticks
I love the demi-matte finish of Karen’s lipsticks, and I am proud to have played a role in introducing her lipsticks to the U.S.  Karen introduced 4 lipstick shades in 2012, and plans to introduce more in 2013. I’m anxiously anticipating the new introductions. I’ve seen previews of Karen’s new Rumba Red lipstick.
The Style Page lives for breaking stories to her readers. It is exciting to see Sulwhasoo, one of Asia’s top luxury cosmetics brands, come to the United States, where it is sold exclusively by Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus. I want to introduce you to the way science and traditional Korean knowledge of medicinal herbs is artfully fused in Sulwhasoo – a comprehensive line of high-end skin care and color cosmetics.
Sulwhasoo’s SHINECLASSIC limited edition pressed powder compacts are works of art that not only satisfy a woman’s concept of beauty but also travel easily in her purse. Every year since 2003, Sulwhasoo has released limited edition pressed powder compacts featuring traditional Korean design motifs, especially crafted to satisfy a woman’s senses at every moment throughout the day. When I saw and held its pressed powder compacts, I instantly fell in love with the sensual and seductive designs, tender composition, enchanting effects on contact, and romantic embrace.
2005 Sulwhasoo SHINECLASSIC Seven Treasure “Chill-bo” LE compact2005 Sulwhasoo SHINECLASSIC Seven Treasure “Chill-bo” LE compact
For its 2005 SHINECLASSIC Seven Treasure “Chill-bo” LE compact, Sulwhasoo’s inspiration was a traditional Korean patchwork quilt. From time immemorial, quilts in Korea have signified the belief that endeavors bring good luck. The colorful strips of fabric that are stitched together represent a prayer for good fortune. It represents WEALTH, one of the 5 traditional Korean blessings.
Korean 7 Treasure quilt
Inside the compact, there is a delicately scented soft pressed powder. The pressed powder is embossed with a stylized design motif of the Prunes Mume, or plum blossom, one of the first flowers of spring, with the powder whispering in a gentle, powdery way for a sensual aura of opulence. Beautiful!
Image of plum blossom from Wikipedia; Credit: Kakidai
Other compacts in the series of Sulwhasoo SHINECLASSIC limited edition pressed powder compacts include:
2003: lattice pattern – signifies the blessing of Health
2008: Plum Blossom design: signifies the blessing of Virtue
2010: Prunes mume floral pattern: signifies the blessing of Longevity
2012: “Wa-Dang” ornamental tile design – signifies the blessing of Nobility
Sulwhasoo SHINECLASSIC limited edition compacts
You may see pictures of the Sulwhasoo SHINECLASSIC limited edition compacts at SkinnyScoop. In the interest of space, I will describe the Sulwhasoo SHINECLASSIC 2003 lattice design compact in a subsequent article.
DISCLAIMER: The Style Page received two SHINECLASSIC pressed powder powder compacts from Sulwhasoo’s PR representative. It also received remuneration for this article. Opinions are The Style Page’s own.
MUA Lee Tillett claims that the Kardashians stole her cosmetics line’s name Kroma (without a “h”).  She is suing for $10 million damages.
Meanwhile, Lee’s attorney Elliot Gipson claims Kim – who says she came up with the name [Khroma] herself – was aware via her placement agents TLK Fusion of a 2010 deal to ensure product placement for Kroma on an E! Entertainment show Kim was due to produce.
He said: “On or about May 2010, representatives for Tillett and TLK Fusion were engaged in discussions regarding the possible product placement of the KROMA cosmetics line on the television reality show special ‘The SPINdustry’ that was scheduled to air on E! Entertainment Television following an episode of ‘Keeping Up With the Kardashians’.”
I don’t put it past Kim to steal the Kroma name. Â Remember how the Kardashians appropriated Monica Botkier’s handbag designs for Sears’s Kardashian Kollection?
If Aerin Lauder’s last name sounds familiar to you, it should. She’s the granddaughter of Estee Lauder, a.k.a. beauty industry royalty. The seasoned beauty industry insider has been working for the Estee Lauder Companies for more than 20 years, and now she’s branching out with her very own beauty line. We caught up with Aerin, who revealed the inspiration behind her new line, Aerin, the product the public is already raving about, and even where she goes for some quality family downtime.
Target is partnering with Truman Capote’s “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” to spotlight the affordable, on-trend offerings that stock [its] beauty aisle. Long-standing exclusive beauty partners Sonia Kashuk and Umberto worked alongside the production’s Academy Award-winning costume designer Colleen Atwood to recreate the timeless Holly Golightly makeup and hair look, which was featured in the production artwork and will also be worn on-stage.
Emilia Clarke, the 25-year-old “Game of Thrones” actress, plays Capote’s complicated heroine and vivacious party darling. She’ll trade in loin clothes and dragons for pearls and an elegant up-do. The brunette beauty certainly looks the part. ..
If Aerin Lauder’s last name sounds familiar to you, it should. She’s the granddaughter of Estee Lauder, a.k.a. beauty industry royalty. The seasoned beauty industry insider has been working for the Estee Lauder Companies for more than 20 years, and now she’s branching out with her very own beauty line. We caught up with Aerin, who revealed the inspiration behind her new line, Aerin, the product the public is already raving about, and even where she goes for some quality family downtime.
DHC. Perhaps you receive its print catalog, the one with the sample packets glued inside.
Did you know:
DHC sells fine foods in addition to skin, body, and hair care products and makeup?Â
DHC stands for “Daigaku Honyaku Center”?Â
DHC skin care products are a fixture in Japanese drugstores?Â
DHC sells a wider range of products, including food, clothing, and lingerie, in Japan? (visit its Japanese site, www.dhc.co.jp – the auto-translations from Japanese to English are really quite hilarious)
I was curious enough to open the sample packet of DHC Deep Cleansing Oil to give it a try. DHC Deep Cleansing is the brand’s “iconic” product. Â It is formulated with olive oil (first in the ingredient list), and has a slight herbal fragrance, thanks to the presence of rosemary oil. What pleased me was that the DHC Deep Cleansing Oil removed all makeup, including eye makeup. No need for a separate eye makeup remover!
DHC Deep Cleansing Oil
Whereas DHC Deep Cleansing Oil is the first step in DHC’s skin care routine, the second step is the clear DHC Olive Soap to wash your face. It creates a lot of lather, rinses clean, and leaves the face feeling soft.
DHC Olive Soap
DHC Deep Cleansing Oil and DHC Olive Soap are part of my nighttime skin care routine. Sometimes I follow up with moisturizer and/or serum, sometimes I don’t. Less is sometimes more, I think.
DHC Deep Cleansing Oil comes in TSA-friendly 1 fl. oz. ($5.50) and 2.3 fl. oz. ($14.00) bottles and a larger 6.7 fl. oz. ($28.00) bottle. DHC Olive Soap comes in a 0.35 oz. mini-bar ($3.00) or 3.1 oz. bar ($22.00). DHC skin care may be purchased through www.dhccare.com: my complaint is that there is a high threshold ($85.00) for free shipping.
Disclosure: DHC furnished samples of its Deep Cleansing Oil and Olive Soap. Opinions are my own.
I admit that I haven’t been blogging about beauty that often.  For that reason, I got dropped from Beauty Blogazons and other beauty blogger networks.  Still, I had several serendipitous events with respect to The Style Page.  Here are my favorite beauty stories from 2012:
Sulwhasoo ShineClassic compacts One was the invitation to introduce Sulwhasoo ShineClassic compacts to the U.S. Â I love Asian aesthetics, and the compacts were inspired by traditional Korean symbols and artistry. Â They are truly works of art.
Sulwhasoo commemorated 10 years of limited edition compacts in an elegant cloth bound coffee table book featuring traditional Korean artistry. Â Flip the book over, unfold the pages, and lo! it features all LE compacts!
Sulwhasoo ShineClassic 2003 LE compact – lattice pattern
The invitation also had extra meaning for me, as I admire Korea for the way it has lifted itself up and I have fond memories of my trip to Korea ten years ago.
Softlips giveaway Another event was the LE Softlips giveaway.  I have to say that I didn’t think that this would be a successful giveaway; however, it exceeded my wildest expectations.  I have record visits to my blog and a spike in new followers on Twitter.
BTW I still have one prize to claim. Â The first person to write to me at thestylepage[at]ymail[dot]com and respond with his/her mailing address will win the prize.
LuMESH beauty from Costco I enjoy bringing stories about beauty in unexpected places to readers.  Beauty is truly where you find it.  I’ve been in touch with Lu Camerena Meshulam, and I hope that I played a small role in moving product at Costco.
Karen Murrell lipsticks I love the demi-matte finish of Karen’s lipsticks, and I am proud to have played a role in introducing her lipsticks to the U.S.  Karen introduced 4 lipstick shades in 2012, and plans to introduce more in 2013. I’m anxiously anticipating the new introductions. I’ve seen previews of Karen’s new Rumba Red lipstick.
Cold Cream 'n' Roses 
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