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Reader Review of the Day: Estée Lauder Foundation Brush
Zoot alors! My favorite foundation brush recently bit the dust. After searching through the Product Reviews pages, I think I might just have to give Estée Lauder Foundation Brush 1F ($30) a try.
Michael Kors Makes a Very Hollywood Cosmetics Line
Designer and Project Runway judge Michael Kors is getting pretty with a new color cosmetics collection that's due in January. The makeup line, which was created in collaboration with Estée Lauder, is part of the Very Hollywood brand and is designed to be the makeup equivalent of Michael's recently released perfume. The collection comes in two palettes, a pink and a beige-coral, with complementary blushes, sheer lip "sheens," and eyeshadow kits for each.
Exclusive! Grazia's Lauren Murdoch-Smith's Autumn Beauty Picks
Since I'm constantly writing about my favourite beauty buys and all of the latest must-have items, it's always fun to hear what other beauty editors fancy. Lucky me was able to speak with Grazia Beauty Editor, Lauren Murdoch-Smith and hear about the beauty products she's coveting for the 2009 Autumn/Winter season. Check them out in my fun slideshow here and let me know which ones you like the most my leaving a comment!
DOUBLE WEAR MAKEUP
FOR FACE, EYES AND LIPS
Estée Lauder’s Double Wear Collection of high-performance long-wear makeup for face, eyes and lips has 15-hour staying power. The look you see in the morning is the look you keep all day. Double Wear stays in place, stays fresh and natural.
Will You Buy Beauty Products To Help Fight Breast Cancer?
For those of you who don't know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. In past years, oodles of beauty brands have banded together and have put the pink ribbon across one of their signature best-selling products whose profits will propel breast cancer research or help raise awareness about the disease that effects so many women.
For example, Essie has released a nail varnish called Future Dreams (£9.95) where all of the proceeds will go to Breakthrough Breast Cancer.
Take a Peek at the Trendiest Nail Polish Collections For Fall
As far as Fall nail polish trends are concerned, I foresee lots of hot pinks, mushroom tones, smoky metallics, burnt oranges, deep, intense greens, and the return of purple — but with a little less smoke and a little more attitude. As far as textures go, think mattes, creams, and brushed, velvety finishes. But, if you're a fan of the shimmer, don't fret.
Estée Lauder Goes For the Gold This Fall
When it comes to makeup, I love gold, much like Austin Powers's nemesis, Goldmember. Not only does this shimmery color blend nicely with all skin tones, it helps bring a brightness to the complexion like none other. Estée Lauder's limited-edition Sensuous Gold collection features this gilded shade, accompanied by warm nudes and rose accents.
Beauty Byte: Top 100 Beauty Money-Making Brands of 2008
I'm sure you haven't been holding your breath for this release, but if the business side of beauty has always been as intriguing to you as it has to me, I think you'll find the statistics of the top 100 beauty company earners of 2008 quite interesting. The glosses, fragrances and pick-me-up eye shadows that we buy to make ourselves look and feel better add up to some serious poundage and have made brands a full fledged fortune. In '08 alone, the cosmetics industry have scrounged together a whopping $168.21 Billion (that's roughly £105 Billion).
You Can Pick Up Free Estée Lauder Tomorrow
What's better than a bargain? A freebie! Tomorrow night, all Estée Lauder counters nationwide will be handing out samples of its new Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recover Complex.
Splurge of the Week: Estée Lauder Idealist Dual-Action Refinishing Treatment
While on vacation, I took a little, uh, vacation from my normal skincare routine. Unfortunately, this decision resulted in a mess of a complexion upon my return. I had blackheads galore, and the long flight had left my skin dry and flaky.
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