Archive for February, 2008
New-Prescriptives Most Portable Makeup
Go anywhere with Prescriptives new anywhere multi-purpose makeup stick SPF 15. This new foundation stick by Prescriptives delivers medium to full coverage in a matter of seconds with an ultra creamy formula that glides onto skin smoothly.
Prescriptives New Anywhere Multi-Purpose Makeup Stick SPF 15
Main ingredients: spherical polymers allow product to glide on eaily and blend, antioxidants gamma oryzanol and vitamin E, silicone improves adherence to skin, silica powder to absorb oil, and aloe to sooth skin. Comes in 24 long-wearing shades to make your skin flawless. Available: beginning March 2008 at all Prescriptives counters nationwide, www.prescriptives.com and Holt Renfrew in Canada. Price: $35 U.S/$48 Canada.
VS Angels Adriana Lima and Karolina Kurkova Autograph Signing
Celebrating the launch of Bio-Fit Uplift (I know it’s a bra not makeup, but we love everything from Victoria’s Secret), Victoria’s Secret Angels Adriana Lima and Karolina Kurkova will host an autograph signing at the Victoria’s Secret Store at The Grove in LA (6301 West 3rd Street LA). When: Tuesday March 4th, 2008, 6-8pm.
Victoria’s Secret Angel Adriana Lima
Victoria’s Secret BioFit Uplift is the must-have bra for the Spring season! This new bra by VS features cup-specific enhancement scientifically designed to provide uplifting benefits based on individual cup size, creating the most personalized fit for every figure.
Victoria’s Secret Angel Karolina Kurkova
As the cup size of VS BioFit Uplift increases, the padding decreases, creating a natural sexy look. The BioFit is available in a variety of sassy, bright spring colors and sized ranging from A-DD. Price range from $42-$45.
Talking Makeup Special-shu uemura Spring Light by Misumi Kitano
shu uemura Spring Light is a new spring look created especially for Talking Makeup by one of shu uemura’s principle makeup artists, Misumi Kitano. The special shu uemura Spring Light look was created by using shu uemura’s new spring makeup collection REBIRTH.
Here is a step by step to how to create this fabulous look at home! Face: Dewy skin. Natural matte look in T-zone. Eye: Rockey Eye Pencil Energy Flow-apply yellow to lower lid to slightly below the crease. Pes Yellow Elation-layer on top of the yellow pencil and blend to crease.
Basic Black Mascara-lightly on top and bottom. Fel 501-flip the lash to use on top lash line. Cheek-Glow On Harmonious Orange-apply to cheekbone. Lip-Rouge Unlimited Dewy Beige-apply on top and bottom lip.
All products used for this look are by shu uemura’s new spring makeup collection REBIRTH. For more details visit their website here: shu uemura!
La Mer The Radiant Infusion
La Mer The Radiant Infusion is a new generation tonic that combines a blend of vital ingredients in an interactive liquid sea gel to deliver radiance, clarity and pore-minimization. “Think of the Radiant Infusion as wake up call for the skin,” said Loretta Miraglia, Senior Vice President of Product Development for La Mer. “Upon application, the complexion is brightened and energized-instantly! The Radiant Infusion works wonders in visible pore minimization, helping skin to achieve and even greater level of perfection.”
La Mer The Radiant Infusion’s vital ingredients: ionizing sea salts, Radiant Ferments and super-anti-oxidants, are suspend within an interactive sea gel. How it works: As The Radiant Infusion is smoothed over the skin, the gel texture transform into a liquid, yielding a flood of activity. Rare blue and white sea algae go through meticulous bio-fermentation process to become La Mer’s Radiant Ferments, the heart of The Radiant Infusion.
Benefits: provides daily treatment for dullness and uneven-looking skin color, prevents the appearance of future discoloration, skin looks bright and refreshed, pores look tightened and refined, the release of negative ions energizes the skin and revitalizes the complexion. Application: After cleansing, sweep over face and neck with fingertips, followed by Creme de la Mer. Cost: $90.
La Mer The Radiant Infusion is availabe ar select Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman and www.lamer.com.
Exclusive Offer from Darphin.com
Darphin.com is excited to offer you an exclusive offer available through March 8th. Just click here and follow these 4 easy steps: Step 1: Place an order of your favorite Darphin products (offer valid on purchases of $75 or more on Darphin.com).
Step 2: Simply enter BEAUTYBLOG at checkout. Step 3: Receive samples of Darphin’s 8 Flower Nectar and Hydraskin Light Gel Cream. Step 4: Your order will be processed with free standard shipping. Have fun shopping!
This is what’s new with Darphin Paris: 8 Flower Nectar for Nightly Radiance Renewal which is a rare aromatic composition of pure essential oils derived from 8 exotic flowers form around the world. The Darphin 8 Flower Nectar activates psychosomatic effects including pleasure, and re-balancing of the nervous system and skin benefits from the inside out.
What it does: detoxifies the skin, reduces fine lines, and renews skin natural glow. Main ingredients: essential vitamins and Omega 3 and 6. Aromatic essences of Rose, Immortelle, Iris, Patchouli, Lavender, Neroli and Ylang-Ylang. Can be applied nightly after cleansing and before night cream. First inhale the scent, and then apply 5 drops onto the face and throat using circular, downward movement. Cost: $150.
Darphin Paris Aromatic Renewing Balm which is a transparent balm, with a delectable, aromatic blend of six essential oils, shea butter, natural bisabol, and vitamine E. Essential oils include: chamomile, rosewood, orange blossom, tangerine, grapefruit and sweet orange. What it does: it nourishes and rejuvenates overnight, for a luminous, revitalized, silky smooth complexion. Relives uncomfortable skin tightness.
Darphin Paris Aromatic renewal Balm is an overnight solution to dry skin in need of serious soothing. When to use: as a weekly deep conditioning treatment for the skin. As an in-flight skin soother on an overnight flight or as a post flight recovery ritual. As a spot treatment on especially dry areas. Cost: $75.
Darphin Paris products are available at www.darphin.com, Neiman Marcus stores, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks Fifth Avenue, and selected spas and boutiques nationwide.
Chanel Beaute at the 2008 Academy Awards
Chanel Beaute was behind the glamorous red carpet makeup looks of Nicole Kidman, Penelope Cruz, Jennifer Garner, Katerine Heigl and Marion Cotillard at the 2008 Academy Awards. Makeup Artist Angela Levin did the makeup for actress Nicole Kidman. Beauty Inspiration-”My inspiration was Nicole! She already had an amazing, natural radiance, which made her an easy canvas to work with.”
Beauty tip-The focus of Nicole’s sultry look was her eyes. Angela used deep, rich shades to give Nicole a dramatic, smoky eye. To achieve this look she brushed Soft Touch Eyeshadow in Silvery and Ebony on the lids. she then lined the eyes with Intense eye Pencil in Graphite and Noir to make them stand out. As always, Angela used her favorite Chanel product, Inimitable Mascara in Noir-Black. She finished the look with a pale, natural pink lip Rouge allure in Darling.
Makeup Artist Rachel Goodwin did the makeup for actress Penelope Cruz. Beauty inspiration-”I was inspired by her gorgeous dress, which had a historical feel to it. I wanted to add a dramatic flair to her look with her makeup, which I did with a navy cat eye.”
Beauty Tip-Rachel gave Penelope a stunning, dramatic look on the red carpet. she created a navy cat eye by lining the eyes with Precision Eye Definer in Blue Jean, then smudged the navy shadow from Quadra Eyeshadow in Bleu Celeste on top of the liner, giving her a deep blue almond shaped eye. She used Teint Innocence foundation in Soft Honey on her skin, and gave her complexion a matte, velvet finish with Poudre Cristalline Ultra-Fine Translucent Powder. Rachel applied a new Rouge Allure shade, Naive, to Penelope’s lips for a pinkish nude lip.
Makeup artist Paul Starr did the makeup for Jennifer Garner. Beauty inspiration-”My inspiration tonight was the glamour old Hollywood; evoking the beauty of Grace Kelly and Audrey Hepburn. This was the first time Jennifer was wearing a black dress on the red carpet, so I wanted to give her a strong look.”
Beauty tip-Jennifer looked classically beautiful and glamorous on the red carpet. Paul started by creating a strong, sculpted eye. He achieved this look by lining the upper and lower lash lines with Intense Eye Pencil in Noir, and then perfecting the line with Automatic Liquid Eyeliner in Noir. Paul shaped the lids with a shimmery taupe shadow from Quadra Eye Shadow in Dunes, and applied Inimitable Mascara in Noir-Black to the lashes. He used Teint Innocence, a sheer foundation, to give Jennifer’s skin a fresh, flawless radiance. Finally, Paul completed the look with Rouge Allure in Tender, and elegant beige-pink.
Makeup artist Monika Blunder did the makeup for actress Katherine Heigl. Beauty inspiration-”My inspiration was ‘roman retro’ with minimalist glamour. The makeup had a warm glow and sun-kissed look. She looked like she just got back from vacation in St. Tropez!”
Beauty tip-Katherine was gorgeous and luminous on the red carpet. Monika gave her a bold, bright, poppy hued mouth with Aqualumiere Gloss in Party Red, a new gloss formula from Chanel launching in May, flown in from Paris for the Oscar red carpet. She applied Sheer Brilliance in Sunkissed to give Katherine’s complexion a subtle, bronze glow. On her cheeks, Monika used Powder Blush in Horizon, a warm coral shade. She created a defined eye with Intense Eye Pencil in Ambre, and applied beige and brown shadows from Quadra Eye Shadow in Dunes to the lids. Finally, Monika added a touch of glamour to the eyes with Inimitable Mascara in Noir-Black.
Makeup artist Angela Levin did the makeup for french actress Marion Cotillard. Beauty inspiration-”My inspiration was Marion’s pearly white dress with hints of gold and silver. The intricate petal-like design reminded me of a flower. And of course, I was inspired by La Vie en Rose!”
Beauty tip-to give Mario a refined, ethereal look, Angela used the copper and pink-gold shadows from the Multi-Use Makeup Palette in Lumiere Naturelle on her lids. She applied Sheer Brilliance in Sunkissed to Marion’s skin, giving her complexion a sheer sun-kissed glow. On her cheeks, Angela brushed on Powder Blush in Narcisse, a pale delicate pink. She finished the look with Aqualumiere Sheer Colour Lipshine is Somoa, a copper-rose shade.
To learn more about Chanel Beaute makeup products mentioned in this piece visit Chanel’s website here!
Backstage with Marchesa with Stila Cosmetics
Beauty backstage at Stila-For Four seasons, Marchesa has turned to Stila Cosmetics to compliment their Hollywood worthy designs with just the right makeup looks. Stila Makeup artist Talia Shobrook used lush, rich hues to complete the the Marchesa collection.
Inspired by the iconography of the 16th century, Marchesa’s fall collection evokes the excess and elegance of the Golden Age. Drawing on the drama of the Spanish Armada, the design embody the clash of Spanish style and Elizabethan renaissance in a era marked by legendary monarchs. Shobrook captured the concept in a dramatic look that modernizes Elizabethan stylization, with dreamy, angelic complexions to reflect the soft, flowing quality of the collection.
Here is Stila’s quick how-tos so you can too capture the look at home: Step one-The Skin-The look for skin is matte and pale. Beging by applying Stila Sheer Pressed Powder. Then apply Stila Perfecting Concealer to area that require more coverage. Step two-Eyes-Neutral tones contour and accentuate a smokey eye framed with dramatic lashes and brows. Apply Stila Eye Shadow in Chinois to brow bones. Next, apply Stila Eye Shadow in Bouquet and Kamet to the creases of your eyelids and your bottom lash line. Line the lower outer rim in with Kajal Liner in Smoky Quartz.
Stila Cherry Crush Lip and Cheek Stain
Then sweep Multi-Effect Mascara in Brown over lashes and apply Multi-Effect Mascara in Black to tips of lashes. Finally, fill in brows in Brow Set. Step three-Cheeks-Cheeks are neutral but flushed for high contrast with pale skin. Use new Cherry Crush Lip and Cheek Stain to create a bright flush against pale skin.
Apply to fingertips to the high apples of the cheeks, blending out until color diffuses into a soft stain. Step Four-Lips-Lip color is shiny and saturated against matte skin and eyes. Apply Cherry Crush Lip and Cheek Stain directly to lips for rosy color with a sleek sheen. Next, dap SPF 20 Lipstick in Talia over cherry crush with fingertips to finish the look.
Jennifer Garner and Marion Cotillard Oscar Hair by Frederic Fekkai
Jennifer Garner and Marion Cotillard gorgeous hair for the 2008 Academy Awards were styled by Adir Abergel, and Robert Vetica using Frederic Fekkai’s haircare products. Adir styled Jennifer’s locks and Robert styled Marion.
Jennifer Garner at the 2008 Academy Awards
This is how to get Jennifer Garner’s look-Adir started by applying from root to ends, Fekkai Coiff Shape and Set Mist. Adir then parted hair for a severe side part, hiding all of Jen’s short bangs. He blow-dried small sections of the hair with a round brush and pinned each section back. Set the hair for about ten minutes, Adir took a 1″ curling iron and curled her entire hair. He then sprayed some Sheer Hold Hairspray by Fekkai and pinned all her hair back into a low deconstructed bun. Making sure to leave the severe side bang and a few random pieces out to frame her face.
Products used on Jennifer Garner’s Hair:
1. Frederic Fekkai new and limited-edition Coiff Shape and Set Mist.
2. Frederic Fekkai Coiff Fini Sheer Hold Hairspray.
Marion Cotillard at the 2008 Academy Awards
The hairstyle Robert Vetica created for Marion Cotillard for the 2008 Academy Awards is of a modern day Veronica Lake scooped off to the side and accented with a low side part.
Products Robert used to get Marion’s super glam hair:
1. Frederic Fekkai new and limited-edition Coiff Shape and Set Mist.
2. Frederic Fekkai Coiff Fini Sheer Hold Hairspray.
Heidi Klum at the 80th Annual Academy Awards
Hollywood painted the town red at the 80th Annual Academy Awards. Heidi Kilum, Helen Mirren, Anne Hathaway, Katherine Heigl, Miley Cyrus all looked pretty in red gowns. Talking Makeup has the scoop behind Heidi Klum’s stunning look. This was Heidi’s first time at the Academy Awards.
Heidi Klum in red John Galliano gown at the 80th Academy Awards
The dress-John Galliano couture red gown to raise awareness for Diet Coke’s Red Dress Campaign. The gown will be given away on mycokerewards.com to benefit women’s heart health. Jewelry-Earrings, rings and cuff from the Heidi klum Collection for Mouawad featuring rubies, kunzites, and pink diamond set in 18K rose gold. The set is valued at approximately $250,000. Shoes-Gloexstrap by Stuart Weitzman. Hair and Makeup-Hairstylist Helena Faccenda and Victoria’s Secret makeup artist Linda Hay used Victoria’s Secret So Sexy hair products and Very Sexy Makeup to complete Heidi’s look.
Heidi Klum and husband Seal
Heidi’s Makeup was inspired by her gown. Makeup artist Linda Hay focused on the eyes, the absence of color and neutral lip. The skin was sun-kissed with a beige/bronzy look from head to toe using a mix of Victoria’s Secret Bare Bronze Gleaming Self Tan Tint and Victoria’s Secret Daily glow Moisturizer to her whole body and a light sweep of Ooh La La Shimmer Powder to line her legs, arms and shoulders. For Heidi’s face, Linda used tinted moisturizer to even out her complexion and a little concealer around the eyes and nose. A light dusting of translucent powder and Goddess Bronzer to shape and contour her face.
More of beautiful Heidi Klum
For Heidi’s eyes, Linda used Black Velvet Eye Pencil to draw a very thin line on the top lash line. Then using the 2 lighter Charcoal colors in the Satisfied Eye Very Sexy Mosaic Palette, she lightly smudged the the pencil and drew in the crease. Linda used the white shadow in the Mosaic palette to highlight right underneath the brow line and dot at the inside corner of the eye. Underneath, she also added a thin sweep of lightest silver to gently define the eye.
Victoria’s Secret Very Sexy Makeup
Next, she applied individual lashes to top and bottom lashes and about 4 or 5 applications of Victoria’s Secret Very Voluptuous Black Mascara. To make the eyes pop up even more, she used Sparkling White Eye Pencil. The lips kept matte. Linda use Ginger Spice to line her lips and filled them with a combinations of Whisper and Spontaneous.
To learn more about the products makeup artist Linda Hay used to get Heidi’s glamorous Oscar look visit your local Victoria’s Secret store, or Victoria Secret Beauty online!
Kiehl’s Introduces two more Ultra Facial Formulations
Kiehl’s Since 1851 a New York based purveyor of fine quality skin and hair care introduces Ultra Facial Cleanser and Ultra Facial Toner. These two new Ultra Facial formulations are inspired by Kiehl’s iconic moisturizer: Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Moisturizer, a classic since the 1970’s. Kiehl’s Ultra Facial cleanser is an ultra-mild, non-stripping cleanser. This gentle yet effective gel formula is made with a unique sugar-derived foaming agent that cleanses without drying out your skin. What it does: Dissolves excess oil, dirt and debris. It is pH-balanced to maintain skin’s natural protective barrier. Key ingredients: Squalane, Vitamin E, Apricot Kernel Oil, Avocado Oil, and Sweet Almond Oil, $17.50.
Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Toner is an ultra-mild toner that hydrates and comfort skin. Features: non-astringent unique milky texture, emulsified formula with moisturizing properties, alcohol-free, removes surface debris and any remaining residue, doesn’t strip skin of natural oils, and pH-balanced. Key ingredients are the same as Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cleanser with an addition of Vitamin C, $15.
Available on kiehls.com and in stores this month. The new products are also ideal for younger consumers, who are just starting to explore skincare, and are looking for simple, effective treatments and for male consumers.
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