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Tomorrow, Sephora Beauty Studio Presents: FREE Services from NARS, Bobbi Brown, Philosophy, Bite Beauty, Claudalie

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Friday, April 15th Sephora Beauty Studio Presents:

 

Bite Beauty at Sephora Times Square, 1-7pm:

  • Perfect Lip Express Service

Get a beautiful, bitable pout with new alluring shades from the innovative line of lip color from Bite Beauty.  Plus, get a behind-the-scenes look at how a natural lipstick is created from Bite Beauty chemists!

Philosophy at Sephora 67th and 3rd, 1-7pm:

  • The Miracle Worker Express Service

Work miracles on your skin and target all signs of aging with the help from Philosophy beauty experts.

NARS at Sephora Flatiron, 2-8 pm:

  • Blush & Bronze and Perfect Lip Express Services

Play up your natural glamour with the masterful makeup minds from NARS. Focus on your cheeks and lips to get the ultimate spring look!

Bobbi Brown at Sephora 150 Broadway, 12-6 pm:

  • Treat & Conceal Express Service

Say goodbye to dark circles with the help of Bobbi Brown beauty experts and the new Bobbi Brown Corrector and Creamy Concealer Kit to look your best for the weekend!

Caudalie at Sephora 42nd and Madison, 12-6 pm:

  • PREMIER CRU EYE Express Service

The ultimate anti-ageing treatment that will moisturize the face and also instantly firm the eye area, diminishing any signs of puffiness. The perfect way to achieve a fresh face, quickly. And don’t forget to keep a (rejuvenated) eye out for brand founders Mathilde and Bertrand Thomas!

 

IMATS NYC 2011: Beauty So Clean, Royal & Langnickel, Zuca & more…(Guest Post)

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Janique of Hergoodybag.com is back with her last IMATS NYC post. This post she is focusing on various brush companies, makeup cleaning products, and also storage products.

Were the tables that I stopped at while at IMATS. I was truly impressed with Beauty So Clean.

 

The sanitizing wipes, misting spray, and brush cleaner are all phenomenal products. These products are must haves for any makeup artist. There products are very effective and natural and alcohol free, so the products won’t dry out your makeup. There were demonstrations with the wipes, mist and brush cleaner. There was a demonstration with a lip pencil using the wipes. I also received a few wipes to tryout before I make a purchase. The misting spray also comes in a travel size. It is important to keep your makeup sanitized, MUA or not. Bacteria spreads quickly and the last thing we need is unsanitary products on our face which can lead to break outs. I purchased the brush cleaner.

 

 

Next to Beauty So Clean was THE BEST brush company there in my opinion.

That company was The London Brush Company. I have never felt brushes so soft before. The brushes are manufactured in England but sold in LA. They are made with squirrel hair which is the softest type of hair used for makeup brushes.  Surprisingly the table was not crowded. Many people flocked Cici Fashion Brush and Royal and Langnickel because of the extremely low prices. If you want great application, you may have to spend a little more. Remember it is quality over quantity.

 

 

Many people are concerned about the shipping prices from London, but the London Brush Company ships from LA so you will not have to pay the outrageous oversees delivery charges.

 

 

My second favorite brush company was Cozzette. They came in a close second. The quality of their brushes was also amazing. They were soft and somewhat dense so you can really grasp the color of the shadows.

 

 

They also had the cutest containers for lip gloss, lipstick, or makeup brushes. I should’ve gotten the largest size. All of my lip glosses and lipsticks can’t fit in the medium. I didn’t realize I had so much.

 

 

They are very convenient and light weight. Great for a travelling makeup artist especially.

Kim asked me to go to the Zuca table and price their bags because she needs a new case. They had the Zuca Pro and the Zuca Sport. The main difference between the two was basically the wheel placement. The Zuca sport also comes in funky patterns as opposed to the pro. One person bought the Zuca Pro. I would get the pro because it can be used as a seat as well.

Here are brushes from Royal and Langnickel and Cici Fashion Brush.

 

 

I thought the Royal and Langnickel brushes were hard. Both the synthetic and silk brushes. I love a great bargain, but I do not want to put any harsh brushes on my face either. Cici Fashion Brushes were softer than Royal and Langnickel and they were around the same price $3-7 for most individual brushes.

This is the end of my IMATS coverage.

 

Event coverage by: Janique of HerGoodyBag.com

Follow her on Twitter: @Hergoodybag

 

IMATS NY 2011: OCC Makeup, Stila, Naked and more… (Guest Post)

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As I posted before, there were many companies that were scheduled to be at IMATS. It was hard for me not to purchase something from each table. Many notable brands were represented and of course they lived up to their name. Places like Inglot, Jesse’s Girl Cosmetics, Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics, Stila, LA Splash Cosmetics were packed with an insane amount of people. The Inglot line was almost wrapped around the room. They had the largest station and the most customers because they were offering 30% off.

First up we have OCC- Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics.

Spring 2011 Line

Swatches of the new lip tars the retail for $13

 

There were two companies that specialized in glitter pigments. Eye Kandy and Get Lit. The young lady in the photo below is wearing Eye Kandy the other pigments are from LIT Cosmetics. LIT Cosmetics is made with all natural ingredients and prides itself in being water based, alcohol free, paraben free, and proplene glycol free (source). The glitter retails for $12.95

 

Next we have Naked Cosmetics. Just like LIT Cosmetics, Naked  is an all natural company and their slogan is “If it’s not NAKED, it’s not natural.”

 

Like many other pigments

  • If applied with water you get an intense look
  • Mix with Vaseline or clear gloss for a new lip color
  • Mix with clear nail polish for intense colors for your nails

Now on to the station I was most impressed with besides OCC, Stila

 

 

We were helped by Stila Global Pro makeup artist and beauty educator Dominick Briguglio. He gave us a detailed explanation of all Stila’s new products for the spring and summer and he also created a FLAWLESS look for Shelly.

 

 

The newest products are the one step bronze $36, perfect and correct foundation $44, and the sparkle waterproof liquid eyeliner $22 from their summer 2011 collection

The bronzer and foundation are both extremely light weight, which is a must for the summer. What is great about the foundation is the buildable coverage and if you want the Beyonce or J Lo glow then the one step bronzer is  a must have. Dominick also explained that stila now incorporates a new technique called ” Youth Revival Bio-Available Mineral Complex” or “Smart Makeup.” The foundation has a brain of its own basically and reads what type of skin you have. If you have oily or dry skin, the makeup will keep it balanced.

Key Benefits (source)

  • Swirled with an advanced emollient system
  • Unique multi-mineral complex
  • Contains potent antioxidants & skin soothing chamomile
  • Helps diminish the look of fine lines and wrinkles
  • Helps hydrate & balance
  • Helps minimize pores & control oil
  • High definition, high performance
  • Weightless, medium coverage

The “Youth Revival Bio-Available Mineral Complex” stands for

y – youthful looking skin
r – radiant finish
b – balanced skin
a – adapts to your skin type and tone
m – multi-use product (layer for more coverage)
c – classic clean complexion

As you can see Stila has me sold on their products. Shelly actually purchased the foundation and concealer. When we left IMATS she received so many compliments on her skin. It was seriously unbelievable. Everyone kept saying she was glowing. Here is Dominick working his magic

 

 

Event coverage: by Janique of Hergoodybag.com

Follow her on twiiter: @Hergoodybag

NEW! Bare Escentuals Beautifully Bronzed Deluxe Two-Piece Collection

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NEW Bare Escentuals Beautifully Bronzed Deluxe Two-Piece Collection

Just in time for the summer!

 

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The iconic brand, known for their innovative formulas created from pure ingredients, has created a power packed faux tan that not only delivers a natural and healthy-looking tan but also moisturizes and hydrates the skin with aloe vera and emollients. This summer must-have features a deluxe 16-ounce size and a new Deluxe Tan Brush that makes application seamless and streak-free, with no messy, post-tan clean up!

Bare Escentuals Beautifully Bronzed Deluxe Two-Piece Collection will be available on QVC beginning Thursday, April 21 at Midnight (ET) and on QVC.com, while supplies last.

Cost: Approximately $46.50

What is it? Say “Aloha” to a healthy, natural-looking tan all year round with the Beautifully Bronzed Collection. Within a few hours of application, skin will glow flawlessly golden and last for five to seven days.  Plus, the faux tan contains moisturizing aloe vera and won’t clog pores or irritate sensitive skin.  The revolutionary new Deluxe Tan Brush will allow for quick, easy and clean application of Faux Tan.

Why is it different?

The Deluxe Faux Tan offers 16-ounces of gorgeous, natural, never-orange tan in a bottle. It can be used all over the body and never looks fake or streaky.

The Deluxe Tan Brush buffs on a streak-free tan without getting any product on hands, it has a unique flared handle designed to be held multiple ways.  The brush boasts a super soft, super-sized luxuriously dense brush head for a uniform glow.

How to use?

1. Before applying Faux Tan Sunless Tanner, prep skin first. While showering, exfoliate skin carefully to provide the smoothest surface to glide sunless tanner over.

2. Using the Deluxe Tan Brush, apply Faux Tan Sunless Tanner to dry skin. Use quick strokes to buff all over the body using a cross hatch or circular motion, being sure to smooth away any edges.

3. Because the color is visible during application, don’t worry about any embarrassing goofs like rings around the ankles, elbows and knees. Just be sure to buff more lightly over these crease-prone areas.

Final Tip: Make sure to rinse the brush after each use. This will keep the brush in the best shape for future faux-tanning.

For a step-by-step tutorial of how to apply the Faux Tan Sunless Tanner from Jessica Foust, QVC Beauty Specialist, please visit http://www.youtube.com/qvc.