07.02.08
Smashbox Turns Up the Heat with Desert Chic
Think sizzling summer shades inspired by the Sahara, Mojave and Arabian deserts—this is the Summer 2008 collection of warm golds, bronzes and nudes with pops of color from Smashbox Cosmetics. Desert Chic offers an oasis of shimmering summer color for face, body, eyes, cheeks and lips. Hot picks include the Fusion Body Bronzing Powder & Brush Set ($55), four shades of bronze in an oversized metallic compact, as well as Fusion Eye & Cheek Color in Heatwave ($28), a compact with three shimmering shades for eyes and cheeks. More info: www.smashbox.com
Pur Minerals helps lighten and brighten any beauty routine with nature’s best ingredients that unleash a polished reflection. The company’s new Mineral Lip Tint SPF 15 ($16.50) features a special formula of nourishing ingredients that protects lips from the sun. The newest shade is Sandy Quartz, a soft pinkish-beige hue. More info: www.purminerals.com
New Ionic Eye Mask at Sephora
Wrinkles are instantly smoothed away with a new ionic eye mask launched by Sephora in its new Brand Power Mask. The mask is based on Power Paper's Micro-Power Patch technology—the first and the only active cosmetics patch. Only after 20 minutes of application, this unique platform provides an immediate visible appearance of wrinkle reduction, according to Power Paper. More info: www.powerpaper.com
New Certified Organic Lip Balm by Yes to Carrots
Yes To Carrots recently launched the first USDA-certified organic lip balm available in drugstores, C Me Smile Lip Butter ($3.69). The balm joins the company’s collection of face, body and hair care.