Milani, the fashion-forward mass market brand has rebooted its lipstick collection. Color Perfect Lipstick is now Color Statement Lipstick, with new packaging and a new formula. Check out this page for a graphic that maps Color Perfect Lipstick shades to Color Statement Lipstick shades.
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StumbleUpon for #beauty bloggers
I’m a member of the StumbleUpon for beauty bloggers on Facebook. It works like this:
- You must be an active beauty blogger who publishes at least once a week.
- Off topic posts will be deleted.
- For every post you submit to the group, you must stumble (or thumb up) FIVE other posts. One post allowed per day.
- For every post you stumble, please “like” the post here in this group so we know you stumbled it. Be sure to stumble first, and then like the posts. Please only submit a link if you can stumble 5+ links (preferably on the same day).
To date, I’ve stumbled 170 posts from other beauty bloggers. Discover posts from other beauty bloggers at My Likes | StumbleUpon.com.
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Karen Murrell :: Natural Lipsticks
Announcing Karen Murrell‘s update of her website and introduction of 3 new lipstick shades: Magenta Moon, Scarlet Blaze, and Rymba Rhythm.
Karen’s lipsticks cost NZD $30.00, about USD $25.00. Karen has an online store and yes, she does ship internationally.
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Flower by Drew Barrymore #beauty at Walmart
I made a couple of calls to nearby Walmarts to see if they had Drew Barrymore’s highly anticipated cosmetics line Flower. Customer service wasn’t very helpful (there was a language barrier), so I swung over to Walmart after shopping at Costco. There was a Flower display at the front of the store, but the selection was disappointingly small. All that was there were a couple of mascaras (but not the dial-a-lash mascara), some lip colors, and nail polishes.
I was looking for the Petite Fleurs stacking sets of 3 different “bullets,” the dial-a-lash mascara, and the “true” BB Cream.
Nonetheless, I came away with Lip Service Lip Butter ($7) in Sheer Snagdragon. I’ve given it a single try, and it seems creamier and longer lasting than Revlon’s Lip Butters.
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Twitter chat with @itsMatin @LauraMercier
Today, 1-2 PM Eastern time @LauraMercier hosted a Twitter chat with her global artistic director Matin Maulawizada with hashtag #LMAskMatin.
I’m inept with shadowing the crease. Matin recommended:
- Laura Mercier Eye Canvas as a primer – of course 🙂
- eye shadows 1-2 shades deeper than your skin tone. Avoid dark tones.
- a pony tail brush (?)
Read my 3-part interview with Matin at thestylepage.blogspot.com. He has an amazing life story! And you’ll want to read all 3 parts to learn about his charity Afghan Hands. Matin had the distinction of being named a finalist for CNN Heroes in 2007.
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LuMESH #beauty from Costco
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.
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.
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Favorite #beauty stories of 2012
Here are my favorite beauty stories from 2012:
Sulwhasoo ShineClassic compacts
One story was the invitation to introduce Sulwhasoo ShineClassic compacts to the U.S. I love Asian aesthetics, and the compacts were inspired by traditional Korean symbols and artistry. 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. 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. 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.
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Sulwhasoo limited edition SHINECLASSIC pressed powder compacts
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.
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.
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!
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
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.
Sulwhasoo SHINECLASSIC pressed powder powder compacts may be purchased ($150) through bergdorfgoodman.com or niemanmarcus.com.
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.
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Kroma v. Krohma
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. Remember how the Kardashians appropriated Monica Botkier’s handbag designs for Sears’s Kardashian Kollection?
via Bad Kroma for the Kardashians being sued over cosmetics brand – Showbiz – London Evening Standard.
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Go behind the scenes with Aerin Lauder
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Sneak a peek at the inspiration behind Aerin Lauder’s highly anticipated new cosmetics line
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This is a TotalBeauty.com makeup article 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. |
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