02.05.10
Tarte Teams with Tina Turnbow for New Natural Gel Lip Stains
Tarte is collaborating with celebrity makeup artist and green beauty expert Tina Turnbow on a new collection due out this month.Turnbow also is said to be the inspiration behind six shades in Tarte’s new line of Natural Gel lip Stains ($24 each). Featuring LipSurgence technology and vitamins A and E, Tarte contends these lip stains increase lip volume by 3% and moisture content by 6000% while
Tarte has also expanded its Smooth Operator collection of natural, oil-free tinted moisturizers that feature a“water-in-silicone” formula and micro-treated pigments that diffuse fine lines and wrinkles.New shades include Agent 00 for porcelain/fair complexions with pink undertones;Agent 04 for light complexions with beige undertones; Agent 08 for light complexions with pink undertones; Agent 12 for medium complexions with beige undertones; and Agent 16 for medium/dark complexions with golden undertones.
More info: www.tartecosmetics.com
M·A·C Debuts Lillyland Collection
When M·A·C meets the lore and legend that is Lilly Pulitzer, you get a fabulous and funky fun new chapter: a bit of Mar-a-Lago and a dash of retro-modern pop culture mayhem in dazzling prints and colors. Fly down to South Florida, with M·A·C in Lillyland. The cosmetics collection will debut in early 2010, and features everything from lipgloss to eyeshadow in bright hues such as fuchsia and green, similar to the classic clothing brand, which recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. Leading the collection is the Pearlmatte Eyeshadow ($19.50)—a combination of pink, green and white hues stamped with a floral pattern.
More info: www.maccosmetics.com
Love Me Potion Ideal for Valentine’s Day
Love, Me... Potion ($17) is a roll-on perfume that comes in a 0.3oz. container to be slipped in the glove compartment or any travel bag. Simply roll it on pulse points and smell delicious, without smothering fellow passengers with a spray perfume. Fragrance notes include Amazon pusanga, rose, amber and sandalwood to create a rich floral blend, according to the company.
More info: www.lovemescents.com
Avon Rolls Out MagiX Cashmere Finish Foundation
Diminish flaws and smooth away imperfections in seconds with the luxurious caress of Avon’s MagiX Cashmere Finish Foundation ($11), the newest addition to the MagiX collection. Inspired by the soft-focus technology in cameras, which helps actresses’ skin look perfect, it is formulated with Avon’s patent-pending Optix Light-Diffusing Technology, which blurs imperfections to deliver an instant look of pore-free, shine-free and line-free skin.The foundation also features Avon’s newest texture breakthrough, Soft Touch Blend. This blend weaves together real silk fiber proteins with a unique blend of luxurious feeling powders.
More info: www.avon.com
Daisy Garland Edition Is Latest Marc Jacobs EDT
Targeting daydreamers, Marc Jacobs’ latest limited edition incarnation of his bestselling fragrance with Coty is Daisy Marc Jacobs Garland Edition ($57)—a 1.7oz. eau de toilette spray with whimsical packaging. According to the company, sky blue vinyl petals bloom from the cap. A garland of flowers is also included with the packaging.
More info: www.daisymarcjacobs.com
Boost the Rear View with Bremenn Labs
Reduce the appearance of cellulite and restore “a youthful, head-turning roundness” with Bremenn Labs’ Butt Lift in a Box ($99). According to the company, the three-part system is designed to plump up the look of flatter buns. The set features a scrub, “plumping catalyst” cream and workout routine/mat.
More info: www.bremennlabs.com
Benefit Adds Sugarbomb to Boxed Powders
Benefit’s latest blush innovation is Sugarbomb ($28), a “sugar rush flush” facial powder. According to the company, four unique shades of rose, shimmering pink, soft plum and peach blend together perfectly for a natural glow ideal for any skin tone.
More info: www.benefitcosmetics.com
Glōminerals Rolls Out Body Collection
Glōminerals, known for its collection of mineral-based cosmetics has introduced a collection of body care products to its beauty arsenal. Created by GlōProfessional, the line is formulated with therapeutic ingredients, antioxidants, amino acids and other essential ingredients to maintain a soft, healthy and rejuvenated skin, according to the company.The range features five products—a salt scrub, bath and body oil, body wash, body butter and sugar body polish which are sold at spas and salons nationwide. Prices range from $13-30.
More info: www.glōskincare.com
Goldwell Bulks Up Styling Brilliance with Melting Diamonds Serum
Goldwell debuted the latest addition to its Styling Brilliance line, Melting Diamonds ($18)—highly concentrated shine drops for maximum color and shine, according to the company. The product provides hair with a long-lasting, high-gloss finish that is silky-soft to the touch. The serum features the line’s Crystal Brilliance Booster, which surrounds the hair in a micro-fine glossy coating, which reflects light just like lead crystal. Additionally, moisturizers such as panthenol protect the hair from drying out and a vitamin complex blocks free radicals.
More info: www.goldwell-northamerica.com
Zoya Rolls Out Reverie for Spring 2010
Zoya’s Reverie nail lacquer collection for Spring 2010 features six new metallic shades that are rich in color and shine: Laney, a moonlit silver metallic; Adina, a duochrome violet metallic; Reece, a gilded rose metallic; Happi, a pink blush metallic; Gwin, a sunny melon metallic; and Lana, a rich red metallic.
The formulations are free of toulene, camphor, formaldehyde and dibutyl phthalate (DBP).
More info: www.zoya.com
Jovan Satisfaction Hits Counters this Month
Coty is following up the 2009 launch of Jovan Black with a new pair of scents sold under the Satisfaction banner. A musky and modern floral, Jovan Satisfaction for Women combines a mix of mango, pear and warm vanilla created by Françoise Caron of Takasago. Satisfaction for Men is a modern oriental created by Domitille Bertier and Juliette Karagueuzoglou of IFF. The female bottle features a ribbed design with a sparkly peach juice, while the male bottle has a faceted design and amber colored juice, according to the company.
More info: www.jovansatisfaction.com
Nutriskin with Fruit Oil and Tone Daily Detox Body Washes
Hitting stores in March is new Dial NutriSkin Body Wash with Fruit Oil, which delivers deep moisturization via a cationic polymer, according to the company. Nutrient-rich micro-beads with fruit oil moisturize and clean. Two offerings are available—grapeseed oil and lemongrass and cherry seed oil and mint. The line will also include a glycerin bar format.
Also available from Dial is Tone Detox Purifying Body Wash with White Clay and Pink Jasmine. Formulated with white clay from France, it washes away impurities and gently exfoliates.
More info: www.dialsoap.com