New Collection: Shu Uemura Eternal Gold Summer 2009
Shu Uemura Summer 2009 collection features shimmering golden hues that enhance glow and create a beautifully bronzed tan.
PRESSED EYESHADOW ($20.00)
Available in two new metallic shades, Gold #350 and Brown #850.
CREAM EYESHADOW ($30.00)
Available in two pearl shades: Pink and Brown 7A.
UV UNDER BASE SHIMMER ($35.00)
A weightless mousse makeup base with an ultra thin veil of shimmering pearls that helps to even out skintone and texture, reduce redness and minimize the appearance of pores. Use before makeup application to prepare the face for flawless makeup.
BRONZING POWDER ($38.00)
Get a sun kissed glow with these summer must have bronzers in light and warm tones. Available in Light, Medium and Dark.
NATURAL 50H GOAT BRUSH ($75.00)
Compact-sized brush angled for highlighting and contouring of the face area. Composed of two types of goat hair ideal for application of pressed powder. The diagonal shape of the brush is intended for multiple usage and the rounded mount is ideal for even application.
GLOW ON BLUSH ($21.00)
Available in Amber #83 and Pink #31.
GLOSS UNLIMITED ($22.00)
Available in #755N (Brown).
ROUGE UNLIMITED CRYSTAL SHINE ($23.00)
Available in #901 (Beige) and # 301 (Pink).
New Collection: Stila Indian Summer 2009
Stila Indian Summer Collection is infused with 24kt gold to create a youthful, glistening finish. I really like the Indian-inspired packaging, so pretty!
CHARMED PALETTE ($28.00)
Contains four shades: Brilliant Pink (intense pink), Golden Charm (intense yellow gold), Precious Coral (light coral), Radiant Sunset (mid-tone red) and Vintage Merlot (deep berry).
CONVERTIBLE COLOR DUO ($25.00)
Available in Marigold that features two golden hues.
LOOSE MINERAL BRONZING POWDER WITH 24 KARAT GOLD ($34.00)
This 100% natural finishing powder gives your skin a warm, natural bronzed glow skin with one simple dusting.
MANGO CRUSH LIP & CHEEK STAIN ($24.00)
Mango Crush Lip and Cheek Stain is infused with naturally staining mango extracts that react to your personal pH levels to create your perfect shade every time. Used as a sheer blush, or a lip tint and packaged in Stila’s iconic clickable pen, this revolutionary formula is easy to build and blend, and leaves your lips and cheeks with a fresh flush of youth.
24 KARAT LIP GLOSS ($22.00)
Infused with genuine 24kt gold, this non-sticky formula gives you a vibrant, glistening, gorgeous grin. Available in:
Vintage Merlot: deep berry
Brilliant Pink: intense pink
Golden Charm: intense yellow gold
Radiant Sunset: mid-tone red
Precious Coral: light coral
GOLDEN NOIR SMUDGE POT ($20.00)
Add a little sass to your sultry summer look with Smudge Pot in Golden Noire. This new twist on the cult favorite Smudge Pot sprinkles genuine 24kt gold flakes into the rich matte black base leaving eyes gilded and glam. Long revered for its skin revitalizing properties, this “touch of gold” helps minimize the appearance of fine lines and creates a rich, shimmering effect.
BRONZING TINTED MOISTURIZER SPF 15 ($32.00)
Stila’s bestselling Illuminating Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15 has been infused with genuine 24kt gold. It contains the perfect ratio of pigment to pearl, providing a beaming, flawless face in an instant
LASH VISOR WATERPROOF MASCARA ($20.00)
Stila’s Lash Visor Mascara has long been an industry favorite. It’s quick-drying, long-wearing; waterproof formula makes it the perfect do-it-all mascara. And now – it is even better! Stila has put this iconic formula in a bigger, metal component – so there is more mascara to love. It also has a new re-designed brush for thick, long, luxurious lashes that stay perfectly defined all day!
What do you think of the collection? Are you gonna get anything?
Know Your Ingredients: Walnut Oil
What it is
Walnut Oil is pressed from the nut of the walnut tree. It is high in linoleic acid and Omega 3 fatty acids.
What it does
Walnut Oil has antioxidant and emollient properties. It helps to regenerate and moisturize dry, damaged and mature skin. It is used to treat several skin problems including psoriasis and eczema.
Side effects
Walnut Oil can cause allergies, esp to people who are allergic to these nuts. It can also cause irritations.
Lancome launches Vibrating Mascara Primer + more beauty news
Lancome Launches Oscillation Powerbooster Vibrating Mascara Primer
After Oscillation, a vibrating mascara, Lancome has now launched Oscillation Powerbooster, a vibrating mascara primer.
The vibrating power primer is said to enhance lash thickness, density and appearance of length so that naturally occurring lash growth is more visible. The primer retails at a whoppings $39 and it’s available exclusively from Nordstrom.
Are you gonna check this out? I’m curious to try it but the high price tag has really put me off!
Nars Vintage 2009 Nail Polish
Nars has re-released some discounted nail polishes shades. They’re limited edition, so get yours while you can. The collection includes:
- Blue Lagoon: iridescent powder blue
- ChaChaCha: semi-sheer tangerine with gold reflections
- Hunger: hot orange red
- Tallulah: rich grape
- Zizi: clear with peach and gold glitter
Kiehl’s Recyling Program
Kiehl’s has just launched their new Recycle and Be Rewarded! program. When you run out of one of the company’s products, just take it to their nearest shop.
Not only you’ll be recycling, but you’ll also be given a reward card. They’ll put a stamp on it for each container you return. When you get to three, you’ll get a free Lip Balm #1. When you reach five, you can pick any item from the Official Kiehl’s Travel Collection. And once you returned 10, you get any $25 or less product of your choosing (excluding Flagship Exclusive Items or charitable ones) for free!
Website Review: The Makeup Mix Shop
Website: Makeup Mix Shop
In January, Toma, the beauty behind Makeup Masala blog, opened her own online store, called theMakeup Mix Shop.
Toma sells her own mineral makeup line, called Makeup Masala minerals, as well as other brands like NYX, Jesse’s Girl, Eco Tools and Coastal Scent to name just a few. The website also has a nice selection of jewellery and wallets. Most of the brands sold on the site are hard to find in Europe, so I was very excited I finally had a place to get them online. And I was also very curious to try Toma’s makeup line. So, I decided to order some stuff.
Buying online from The Makeup Mix Shop is very easy. You just need to create an account and follow the instructions. After selecting the items you want, you are taken to the payment page. The only payment option available for my order was paypal, which is actually my fave method for paying online as it quick and safe.
Toma ships worldwide and delivery charges aren’t very expensive at all! International p&p is $3.95 on orders up to $19.00, $5.95 on orders from $20.00 to $39.00, and free if you spend more than $40.00! In addition, The Makeup Mix shops often has lots of sales and discounts. There’s also a Customer Discount Loyalty Program, which entitles you to a discount if you spend more than $50.00 in a month. Please check the website for more details.
After making the order, I got a confirmation email. Half an hour later, I got another one stating that my order was being prepared to be shipped and, after a couple of hours, I got the last email saying that order had been shipped! The package took about two weeks to arrive. I was actually surprised it arrived so soon as packages from the States to Italy usually take longer to be delivered. Also, keep in mind that I ordered the items around Easter, so I probably would have got it sooner if postal offices hadn’t been closed for the holidays.
Everything was packaged very carefully. The pigments jars were put in a cute little bag and they arrived intact. Toma also included a sample of one of her mineral eyeshadows. I thought that was very nice of her. Thank you, Toma!
Summary:
Overall, my experience was very positive and I will definitely buy again from the website. Delivery is quick and not very expensive, the products are well packaged and Toma is a really sweet, professional and reliable lady. She was also so nice to add a sample as well.
Rating: 5/5
Disclaimer: I ordered from the website for personal purposes and the review is based on my own experience with them. For more information, please see my disclaimer.