Coming Soon From Urban Decay

Gosh these photos are beautiful. (Source)
All Neutral palette:
Please see the source for more pictures (:.

Currently Lemming: Stila Smudge Sticks (Swatches)

What Stila Says:
"Obsessed for Smudge Pots? You'll go crazy for Smudge Sticks! This highly pigmented, waterproof eye liner glides on to deliver intense, vibrant color with staying power.

These easy to apply, eye liners have it all:

* Long Lasting
* Waterproof
* Easy to apply
* Several shimmer intense shades to make eyes stand out
* Vibrant colors
* Self sharpening propel pencil
Shades:
stingray- Black
lionfish- Brown with Shimmer
purple tang- Purple with Shimmer
moray- Olive with Shimmer
koi- Metallic Gold
silverdollar- Metallic Silver
peacock- Cobalt Blue
blue ribbon- Navy Grey"
(Source)

Lets see. We'll go through this one by one.
Long lasting? Yes, they lasted on my hand through a nap and halfway through a shower (Will elaborate on this later).
Easy to apply? Yes, these are incredibly creamy and set within 15 seconds.
Shimmery, intense, vibrant shades? CHECK! LOVE these colors!
Waterproof? Erm. Remember when I said halfway through a shower? They began fading once the hot water spattered on my hand and when I rubbed lightly, they disappeared even more and were completely gone with one good rub. Now, I realize that Stila doesn't claim these to be rub proof, but the colors lose their vibrant shades once the water hit the swatches. I don't recommend that you wear these to the beach.





stingray- Black. This seemed more of a satin black than a matte black--its got a bit of a sheen.
lionfish- This looks cool in the photos but its really more of a dark brown brown with golden undertones. Seems to be metallic rather than with shimmer.
purple tang- SO GORGEOUS. Deep metallic blue purple.
moray- Olive, there's really nothing more to it. Pretty shade.
koi- This is a very brassy gold...However, this and Silver Dollar are much more metallic than the others.
silverdollar- Pure silver.
peacock- Not really what I'd call 'cobalt blue', I think its more teal. Also a little more matte and satiny than metallic.
blue ribbon- Murky middle blue-grey. Also very pretty!

MAC For Disney Villians CONFIRMED!

And this time it's real! Head over to Temptalia here to read up on it!

Basics:
Venomous Villians
Released in September everywhere
-clip featuring villians HERE
-From WWD:

"MAC Cosmetics is teaming up with Disney to create a limited edition color collection, intended to launch globally in late September in all MAC locations. The products will feature four Disney characters, on which the brand is keeping mum at the moment — although with a collection name of Venomous Villains, it is assumed that we’re not talking Donald Duck and Minnie Mouse here. Lipstick, powder, lip gloss and blush shades will be sold, ranging in price from $12 to $29.50."

SO EXCITED!!!

New: Tom Ford Lipstick

Okay, I know, I know, I'm a horrible blogger. Honestly, though, I've been bogged down with things to do (bad excuse I know).



But I thought you all would like the news that Tom Ford is releasing a line of 12 lipsticks. Yes, the same Tom Ford known for his racy, sex charged ads and perfumes. Bellasugar has the deets:

"The Private Blend Lip Color collection will be, in Tom's words, his interpretation of 12 classic colors."I took the most universally flattering colors that a woman can wear, and then I reimagined them in a modern and authoritative way," he told WWD.

Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Bergdorf Goodman will carry Tom Ford lipstick when it launches Stateside on June 1. Each shade will come in a chic ivory and gold case, and the formula contains moisturizing murumuru butter and soja seed. What's most exceptional about the collection, though, may be the price. At $45 a tube, you have to be a serious Ford devotee (or on a seriously large beauty budget) to have this luxury on your lips."

What do you think? Will you be plopping down the dough for a Tom Ford lipstick? I think I would, but the price point hurts a bit. Perhaps as a luxurious gift for someone, don't you think?

New, NON-LE MAC Eyeshadows!

Breaking news from Temptalia! [Well, it's certainly breaking news to me!]

"...Oh, you say Lucky Green is not permament? Well, let me fill you in on a little something MAC has slipped under the radar this season… On January 15th, MAC Freestanding stores will have Lucky Green… permanently. Oh, yeah! (I actually have a fairly decent amount of pan showing on my Lucky Green, love it so!)

Along with Lucky Green, PRO shades such as Atlantic Blue and a few additional shades will all be added the permanent eyeshadow range at freestanding stores. I don’t have much more information, but you can expect me to be at MAC first thing on the 15th to purchase one of each! :) From what readers and artists have told me, all MAC counters will get these shades in, but counters will only have them available until their stock runs out. It’s pretty much the equivalent of C-Shock in terms of shades — they’re bright, colorful pops of color. I won’t be able to tell you anything about quality ’til Friday, sorry folks!

Here are the shades:

• Winkle Mid-tone cornflower blue
• Sunny Spot Light acid green yellow
• Lucky Green Frosted mid-tone lime
• Vibrant Grape Bright magenta violet
• Free To Be Bright true coral
• Atlantic Blue Bright violet blue
• Red Brick Orange red
• Goldenrod Bright marigold yellow"

What do you have your eye on? I am thinking of adding Sunny Spot, Lucky Green, Atlantic Blue & Goldenrod to my collection :)

Oh my god! New MAC info!

Oh MAC you old dog....

From Temptalia:

• MAC Warm & Cozy Collection (December 26th)
• MAC In the Studio Collection (December 26th)
• MAC All Ages, All Races, All Sexes Collection (January 7th)
• MAC in Lillyland Collection (January 7th)
• MAC Spring Colour Forecast Collection (February 11th)
• MAC Riveting Collection (February 18th)
• MAC Mineralize Foundation SPF 15 (February 18th)
• MAC Too Fabulous Collection (March 4th)
• MAC Give Me Liberty of London Collection (March 11th)
• MAC Viva Glam / Our Lips Collection (March 18th)
• MAC Art Supplies Collection (April 1st)
• MAC Prep for Colour Collection (April 8th)

Wow!! I have to say the thing I'm most excited for is the Art Supplies collection, which includes lipstain markers and these!

Greasepaint Stick ($17.50 U.S. / $21.00 CDN)

• Greengrease Blackened forest green (Limited Edition)
• Zinc Zone Dark gunmetal (Limited Edition)
• Slick Black True carbon black (Limited Edition)
• Dirty Blackened taupe with pearl (Limited Edition)
• Brown, Now Blackened burgundy (Limited Edition)
• Below Ground Blackened bronze (Limited Edition)
• Uniformly Blue Blackened navy (Limited Edition)
• Charred Mauve Blackened violet (Limited Edition)

Pearlglide Intense Eyeliner ($14.50 U.S. / $17.50 CDN)

An eye pencil that provides rich, luxurious colour with a touch of shimmer and sparkle. Soft, smooth, creamy formula glides on for a perfectly intense line, yet its soft texture allows you to blend. Long-wearing, smudge-proof.

• Almost Noir Dirty plum (Limited Edition)
• Designer Purple Iridescent violet (Limited Edition)
• Petrol Blue Deep navy (Limited Edition)
• Undercurrent Blue teal (Limited Edition)
• Industrial Periwinkle grey (Limited Edition)
• Black Line True black (Limited Edition)

I'm also really looking forward to Give Me Liberty Of London, and I love the concept of Riveting but the collection sounds blah...

Thoughts on Chanel Spring 2010

I must admit that I have no photos for you today because when I was at the mall it was already very dark outside : /. However, Lina at The Beauty Look Book has beautiful photos that I will link you to here.

Lets start with the much talked about quad 18, Kaska Beige. It's DEFINETLY worth all the talk you've heard! It's gorgeous, not too shimmery, pigmented, silky. Soo pretty. It's got a creamy beige [more satin I think], a golden sand color, a plummy medium brown and an absolutely beautiful chocolate brown color. It might actually make me cross some MAC things off my list and go for this instead.

The new Jous Contraste blush Imprevu reminded me [before I saw it] of the one they released last spring, Fandango. Wrong! Imprevu is more peachy/tawny, where Fandango is more rosey bronze. I thought Imprevu was very shimmery and could go a bit dirty on lighter skintones, but for medium skins it should work perfectly.

The next much talked about item was the new face powder, Empreinte de Chanel Poudre Eclat Illuminatrice. It's very pretty and has a nice design that doesn't fade for quite some uses, but I found that there was a bit of glitter [not even that big, but I love my shu uemura barely noticeable glow ons] that I didn't like. It's golden!

The two single eyeshadows are all so pretty and great quality. There was Trace, a dark warm brown, and Sillage, a lighter pinky frosted nude.

There is also a new Ombre D'eau, liquid shadow in Torrent. It's a beautiful smokey olived green, leaning to the warm side. Chanel describes it as khaki.

The new glossimers were pretty but also very sheer. I have my eye on Maline though, a gold shimmer. The other one is Futile, the pink counterpart to Maline.

I didn't see the lipsticks or the nail polishes as I went by very quickly, but this collection is really tempting me to pick up my first Chanel!

BREAKING NEWS--INFO on new MAC collections!

No, not all those mind-numbing collections on Temptalia [though those do sound a bit tempting]--the SPRING collection!

From the lovely M2deedeelicious on MUA, whose says:

"My SA told me that they just came back from the briefing. its still in the plans. There's an Exclusive Vivienne Westwood collection. And--a Disney Villians collection. (Insert from Ti_Amo: OMG!!! DISNEY?!??! VILLIANS!??!? OMG!!!! SQUEEEEEE!!!!) "no colors selected yet but they predict its gonna be bigger then HK and Barbie...Colors are supposed to be amazing, and there will be a name with Malificent something (for those who forget, Malificent is the evil sorcerer/dragon in The Sleeping Beauty)".

Here's a link to the thread on Makeupalley, though it's mainly me and a few other Disney lovin' ladies going OMG!!!!!

Also, ms M2deedeelicious asked me to drop a note by you guys about her website, The Traincase. I know a few people who have ordered with her, and she's definetly a source to consider!!

THIS JUST IN: Lancome Fall and Holiday info!

Wow! Readers, please thank fatbottmdgrl on Makeupalley for graciously letting me repost this on my blog! Yes, the very same who is behind the Clinique sneek peek info we got earlier!

Check it out:

FYI - just in case you want to post this:

DETAILS OF NEW PRODUCTS FROM LANCOME (other than Declaring Indigo)

NEW OSCILLATION POWERFOUNDATION (that’s right gals, Vibrating Foundation!!!)

Vibrating Sponge Applicator

12 Shades

Shake Product/Unscrew Cap/Tap Excess and press the button for 7,000 micro-vibrations per minute and apply to face.

(I guess this is for people who can’t swirl, tap and buff?????????
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HOLIDAY – ROUGE SOIREE’

Holiday Eye and Face Palettes – there will be 4 palettes with 4 eyeshadows and a blush.

Plum Nuit (plum colors)

La Nuit (Pink colors)

Evening (Dark Neutrals)

Bronze (Light neutrals w/ a green and Mile Glace’ Blush)

Illuminating Face Powder – Sparking Cherub (cherub is embossed into powder)

Oscillation Spark Mascara Topcoat – One in Silver, One in Gold

Ink Artliner (the new pot liners from Lancome) Plum Tease (a true plum) and Brun Mystere’ (as opposed to Brun Elegance in Declaring Indigo)

La Vernis Nail Polish – Untamed Plum ( which is a deep purple shade)


Later this year they are also coming out with Matte Lipsticks and Eyeshadows.

Whoo! Sounds gorgeous! Anything you are interested in?

THIS JUST IN: Clinique Fall and Holiday info!

This info made possible by the lovely fatbottomdgrl on Makeupalley. Get the scoop!

"NEW ITEMS COMING FROM CLINIQUE!!!!

Even Better Moisturizer $42.50, coming in October
The formula you know and love in Foundation and Serum NOW in a moisturizer too!!

Youth Surge Night Cream $49.50, companion to the day cream, this line will replace the Repairwear Line

Deep Comfort Hand and Cuticle Cream (price unknown) FABULOUS STUFF! Not greasy at all, very moisturizing!

Vitamin C Lip Smoothies, on counter now!!! $17.50, 8 shades, did not get colors.
Combination of gloss/lipstick in a “clicky” pen format. We found this formula to be very sticky, however, in a “washing hand” test it did not wash off easily.

SuperBalanced Powder Makeup $34.50 available September. This is “shave” off powder similar to Smashbox’s Halo, had a nice feel, but the brush that comes with it is worthless, buy a Buki.

Men’s Anti-Aging Eye Defense Eye Cream $23, available September, in a tube, ladies might want to check out. Cheaper and probably a dupe for one of the lines regular formulas.

MOST WANTED compact Makeup Sets. Three sets, a Nude a Pink and a Berry.
Three Eye Shadows and a blush in a silver faux leather case.

HOLIDAY!!!!!!!!!!! HOLIDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!! HOLIDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am most excited for this collection!!! Black Tie Violets.

An LE Creamshaper in the pot form in Violet Luxe is going to be out. It is a GORGEOUS deep violet shade."

Whoa! I can't wait for the creamshaper; Violet Luxe is an awesome name too!
What are you looking forward to?

NEW: Swatches: Shu Uemura Nobara Cream Cover Stick

[next to their color control base for size comparision]

You read that right! Yes, beloved readers, you are getting a sneak peek at the newest shu uemura foundation! It sits in it's throne of simple white plastic, waiting for you to take the cap off and swivel upwards, dab onto your face and blend! It's the GOD of stick foundations, this amazingly pigmented and creamy holy grail waiting to happen! [That means, yes, so pigmented that I can easily see this as being used for stage makeup, with it's lovely creamy satin finish!]

I think the rest of the world [and US online] will be seeing this in roughly six months, as I had seen the Face Architect cream foundation here in Taiwan last summer and it was launched around January if I remember correctly. [For some reason I also want to say October, what the heck?]. And if I am right, that means that we can also be expecting a UV underbase fluid! :D. This retails for 1200NTD, which equals roughly 36.5 USD. Please bear in mind that Taiwan usually gets shu uemura cheaper than Japan or the US.

Also bear in mind that shu uemura only brings a few of it's foundation shades here into Taiwan. This is by no means the full line.



What say you readers?

NEW: MAC Make Up Art Cosmetics Details

Source.

" Lipsticks: $14.00USD

Full Body - Deep red plum (Lustre) (LE)
Hold the Pose - Brown plum with gold pearl (Lustre) (LE)
Front Lit - Light white yellow (Frost) (LE)
Lovin It - Cool neutral with yellow undertone (Lustre) (LE)
High Strung - A deep pink silver (Frost) (Permanent)

Lipglass: $14.00USD

On Display - Purple with yellow pearl (LE)
New Spirit - Light yellow coral (LE)
Personal Taste - Mid-tone rose with pink gold pearl (LE)
Young Thing - Yellow neutral with gold pearl (LE)

Click "Read More" below for full collection details.....

Quads: $36.00USD (LE)

Photo Realism
Photorealism - Gold shimmer with gold pearl (Frost)
Fresh Approach - Cool mint green (Veluxe Pearl)
Image Maker - Mid-tone grey green (Frost)
Grey Range - Deep blue green (Veluxe Pearl)

In the Gallery
Lightfall - Pale pink (Satin)
Look at the Eyes - Light violet
In the Gallery - Mid-tone blue pink (Matte)
Private viewing - Deep brown plum (Matte)

Notoriety
Skintone 1- Light white pink (Lustre)
Skintone 2- Mid tone gold (Frost)
Noteriety - Mid tone brown with gold pearl (Velvet)
Rich & Earthy - Rich coral bronze (Veluxe Pearl)

Mascara: (Permanent) $12.00USD

Plushlash Mascara
Plushblack - True black

Powder Blush: $18.00

The Perfect Cheek - Mid-tone pale pink (Matte) (LE)
Notable - mid-tone brick brown red (Satin) (LE)

Eye Shadows: $14.50USD

Crest the Wave - Rich yellow (Frost) (LE) (Repromote from Naughty Nautical's Stowaway quad)
Off the Page - Mid-tone mustard orange (Frost) (LE)
Haunting - Light turquoise blue (Satin) (LE) (Repromote from MAC for McQueen)
Violet Trance - Deep blue purple (Matte) (LE) (Repromote for Balloonacy's Pandamonium quad)
Purple Shower - Mid-tone magenta with silver pearl (Satin) (LE) (Repromote from Turquatic)
Maira's Magic - Yellow pink (Satin) (LE)

Technakohl Liners: $14.50USD

Full of Fuschia - Deep blue magenta (LE)
Artistic License - Bright turquoise blue (LE)
Obviously Orange - Mid-tone coral (LE)
Colour Matters - Bright lime (LE)
Graphblack - Rich graphic black (Permanent)

Pigments: $19.50USD

Brash & Bold - Bright magenta (LE)
Push the Edge - Deep bright purple with pearl (LE)
Cocomotion - Dirty gold with olive undertone and gold sparkle (LE) (Repromote from Rushmetal)
Heritage Rouge - Deep burgundy with red and brown pearl (Permanent) (Pro) (Also a repromote from Overrich)

Glitters: $19.50USD

Fuschia - Sparkling fuschia (Permanent) (Pro)
Gold - Sparkling chunky gold (Permanent) (Pro)
Reflects Rust - Sparkling warm red (Permanent) (Pro)
Reflects Copper - Sparkling saffron (Permanent) (Pro)

Gloss Texture: $TBD

Clear (Permanent) (Pro)

The Makeup Art Cosmetics collection will launch on 20 Aug 09"

Oh man I will be SO broke.
Here's what I'm looking at:

Violet Trance, Crest the Wave, Push The Edge pigment. They're all *my* colors! :D

What are you looking forward to?

NEW: MORE MAC FALL INFO!!!

Source.

"Due to the fluid nature of makeup collection scuttlebutt, it tends to come in waves. Today, another wave washed in. I've put on my life jacket and attempted to wade my way through the ebb and flow of tidbits to bring you even more sparkling MAC gems....

The 3 part collaboration collection, Makeup Art Cosmetics, is due out on 20 Aug 09. This is where I admit to my guess being wrong. I guessed that the photog was Miles Aldridge, but I was incorrect. The collaborators are: painter Richard Phillips, illustrator Maira Kalman and photog Marilyn Minter.

Click Read More below for the full dish......

+ Richard did the lipsticks, lipglass and 3 eye palettes (1 blue/green, 1 pink/plum and 1 earthy neutrals). The quads are called: Skintone, Private Viewing, and Photo Realism

Lipsticks:
Front Lit - Light white yellow (LE)
High Strung - Deep pink silver (Permanent)
Hold the Pose - Brown plum with pearl (LE)

Lipglasses:
Young Thing - Yellow neutral with gold pearl (LE)
On Display - Purple with yellow pearl (LE)

+ Maira did 6 bright eye shadows and 4 new bright Technakohls (including a lime and magenta!!!).

Technakohls:
Color Matters - Bright lime
Obviously Orange - Dirty coral
Artistic License - Bright turquoise blue
Full of Fuchsia - Deep blue magenta
Graphblack - Rich graphic black (Permanent)

Shadows:
Crest the Wave - Light, frosty yellow with yellow and white pearl (LE) (Repromote from Naughty Nauticals Stowaway quad)
Haunting - Light turquoise blue (LE) (Repromote from Alexander McQueen)
Violet Trance - Deep blue purple (LE) (Repromote from Balloonacy's Pandamonium quad)

+ Marilyn did 4 pigments (2 new 2 repromotes) and new glitters. Of the 4 glitters, 2 are new reflects glitters. All 4 glitters will be perm in stores, but LE counters. There is also said to be a gloss texture product in Marilyn's part of the collection.

Pigments:
Brash & Bold - Bright Magenta (LE)
Heritage Rouge - Dirty brown plum (Permanent) (Pro)
Cocomotion - Dirty golden bronze with gold pearl (LE) (Repromote)

Glitters:
Reflects Copper (Permanent) (Pro)
Reflects Rust (Permanent) (Pro)

Blush:
The Perfect Cheek - Dirty pale pink (LE)
Notable - Brick brown red (LE)

Sidenote: Yesterday's blog post said the pigments from this collection would be the bright colours. That was a goof on my part. Sorry, it is the eye shadows that are supposed to be the bright ones.

The Jin Soon fall MAC nail lacquer line is due out on 27 Aug 09.

+ Featuring 6 new shades of LE nail laquer designed by Jin Soon.

Along with the release of Jin Soon's nail line on 27 Aug, we will also see a lash collection called Flirt with Fall.

+ This will feature 6 sets of lashes. 2 will be perm everywhere and 2 will be perm in stores only. The other 2 are LE.

On 10 Sep, there will be a collection called MAC in High Def (this may be a working name and the final name may be different).

+ This revisits a lot of the HD and mineralized products that are already in the line. Now this is just a guess on my part, but perhaps we will see new MSFs come to the permanent Mineralize line?

Sep 17 will bring the yet to be named Fall Trend collection.

+ It will be very modern, very urban.

+ There are tones of taupy greys and blues with pops of coral.

+ 4 lipsticks

+ 3 lipglasses

+ 1 quad

+ A "new" fragrance called Asphalt Flower. It will be in a vial with a roller ball applicator. I say "new" because as any old school MAC addict knows, Asphalt Flower was one of 3 of MACs original scents waaaay back in the day. The other two were Synthetic Nirvana and Hyper Souk. These used to come in small vials with a necklace so you could wear them around your neck. *climbs out of time machine*

There will also be a Pro colour expansion that is all about primary colours. This is slated for 17 Sep.

+ Featuring Chromalines, Chromacakes, Paintsticks and Airbrush shades. New shades will be cyan (yay), magenta (yay), black black and primary yellow.

Sep 24 brings us Style Black. We can expect:

+ 1 true black lipstick (cremesheen)

+ 2 Mattenes: One a matte black, the other a repromoted deep purple. My guess for the repro Mattene is Bing from Cult of Cherry. What do you think?

+ A new lip product called Glimmerglass. It is sheer with shimmer, has adhesive polymers, and can be worn alone or over lipsticks for more coverage. There will be 3 shades of sheer black: One with gold pearl, one with pink/purple pearl and one creamy black.

+ There will be 4 mineralize black eyeshadows, each with different pearl pigments.

+ Greasepaint stick

+ Penultimate liner

+ 3 nail lacquers: Repromote of Nocturnelle and 2 others LEs. One is black with gold particle pearl and the other is black with pink/purple pearl.

+ #214 brush

+ 2 black CCBs: Bat Black (pro) and a new LE CCB.

+ Volvanic Ash Exfoliator and .....wait for it....Volcanic Ash Thermal Mask. The Thermal Mask was supposed to get released last year with the Volcanic Ash Exfoliator in the Future Earth collection, but got pulled at the last minute. We'll see if it makes it this time around??? Sadly, both will be LE.

24 Sep brings Zoom Fast Black Lash.

+ This is a new zoom mascara made from carbon black pigment. It's rumoured to be the blackest of black mascaras.

24 Sep will also launch DazzleCreme.

+ This is the new product I was talking about yesterday. A melding of Dazzleglass and Creamsheen Glass. These are going to be ultra-moisturizing, very cushy on the lips and contain 3 types of pearl pigment.

+ There are 9 LE shades.

Dsquared2 will make it's appearance on 12 Oct 09. We will get:

+ 2 new lipsticks

+ Pro Lip Erase in Dim

+ Fuschia Fix Lip Conditioner

+ 3 Greasepaint sticks. Of the Greasepaint sticks, one is the black one from Style Black, the others are rumoured to be a sheer black with unique undertones. One undertone is a bright blue violet and one is a bright yellow blue. These are said to give a sheen of colour.

+ Feline Kohl Power is back with Dsquared

+ A selection of the Pro Sculpt and Shape Powders

+ 2 shades of gloss texture

+ The #165 brush will also make a reappearance for this collection. Amen! This girl needs a back up of that beauty.

And that brings me to the end. Sorry, that is all I have at the moment. I know some of this changed from my first report yesterday, but that is the nature of early info. Sorry for any confusion. I do try to confirm as much as possible, but remember that the early info is always subject to change. ;) ETA: Just got updated info from a forum member."

I think I just fainted. Thanks to the lovely Specktrettes, for Mac_Whore's info on their blog! What are you looking forward to? This is my list of to look ats:

Aug. 20: Makeup Art Cosmetics: Violet Trance e/s, Crest the Wave

Sept: Mineralize black shadows? Volcanic Ash Thermal Mask,

Sept: Fall Trend collex: BLUE and TAUPES!

NEW: Bobbi Brown Nude Palette! & New Gel Liner!

Many thanks to LuckyRedLisa of Makeupalley for giving us the heads up on Bobbi's new Nude palette and info on Caviar Ink! Check it out:



What Nordstrom says about it: [link]
" Bobbi Brown's newest take on nude makeup—a concept she created. 'Nude makeup doesn't mean monochromatic, barely-there makeup. It means makeup that's right for your skin,' says Bobbi. Fall's must-have eye palette takes you effortlessly from day to night with a sophisticated and universally flattering selection of nude shadows in three different textures: soft matte, lightly pearlized and metallic high-shimmer. Three eyeshadow duos come in a customizable 3-Pan Palette, which can also be filled with your choice of any Bobbi Brown eyeshadow or blush shades.

* All shades exclusive to this set.
* By Bobbi Brown."

Retails for 60 dollars. They also have a new Caviar Ink [described by Nordstrom beauty chat as dark green black.]

So, will you be indulging in Bobbi's latest Nude palette?

Simply Stila--Stila's New Drugstore Line

Link to original article here.

[taken from link]
"Lynn Tilton, who recently took over as CEO of luxury make-up brand Stila, recently announced plans to introduce an inexpensive line called Simply Stila to help consumers look great during the credit crunch. It’s obvious in pretty much every industry that consumers are being quite a bit more frugal with their cash, so this is a no-brainer move by Tilton and Stila.

According to Tilton, “I’ll be creating a new mass line, called Simply Stila. Of course this won’t be a $2.99 brand, but we think we can definitely retail for, say, $7.99 or $8.99. My dream for Stila is to become a base for a larger cosmetics platform. It is right out of the gates at this point, but everything we are doing is with the consumer in mind. It’s all about reaching the consumers, especially in this economy. We want to reduce the middleman and retailers and go directly to the consumer.”

Meanwhile, Lynn says the main collection - which has a host of celebrity fans, including Katherine Heigl, Kate Hudson and Lindsay Lohan - is going from strength to strength. “It has a great name, it is a superb brand and it has a tremendous talent pool. My favourite Stila product is the Bronzing Tinted Moisturizer, I think! Although everyone asks me that question I’m still getting to know Stila. I also love the 24k Lip Gloss and I use the Smudgepots all the time on my eyes.”"

What do you think? I'm not so sure about this. I'm afraid it might 'cheapen' the brand image, and if you're going to sell at 7.99-8.99 prices, what about the ingredients? Will you be coming out with seasonal collections too?

What's your take on the sitch?

NEW: The New Besame Site Is Up!

View it here. She only has put up a set of three lipsticks, and I don't think you can order them yet, but the new site looks great! I have to say I prefer the old packaging though.

You probably can't read the descriptions--they are:

Red: A sophisticated and vibrant warm red with a satin finish. Perfect for day or night.

Pink: A soft and luminous pink with a glossy finish. Flatters most skintones.

Champagne: A modern and sensuous neutral with a touch of shimmer and a warm buttery base. Glossy finish.

More info [taken from the Besame site link above]:

Our Voluptuous Lip Colour Set contains everything needed to create gorgeous, sensuous lips. Each lipstick delivers smooth, feather-proof coverage and contains a mineral stain that locks in colour for extraordinary long-lasting wear. At the heart of the lipstick's formula is a special mix of rose waxes and flower essences that provide a unique silky softness to the lips. A proprietary blend of ingredients promotes cell renewal and natural fullness. Aloe, green tea and botanical oils add antioxidant protection and soothing qualities to the lips. When used daily, your lips will stay incredibly healthy, moisturized, and strikingly voluptuous.

Each Voluptuous Lip Colour set contains:

• A pigment rich Voluptuous Lip Colour lipstick encased in a high gloss enamel tube
• A velvety travel sleeve for the lipstick
• A matching automatic lip pencil
• A hand crafted lipstick brush ergonomically designed to fit perfectly between your thumb and forefinger for a precise application.
• A detailed lipstick application guide

Our Voluptuous Lip Colour Set may be used in a variety of ways:

• Use the lipstick in combination with the lip pencil for perfectly shaped, feather-proof lips.
• Apply the lipstick alone for soft, healthy, moisturized lips.
• Use the pencil in combination with a clear gloss or lip glaze for shiny lips with a long-lasting touch of colour.
• Wear the pencil alone for lips with a deep stain of colour in a matte finish.

Infused with natural ingredients to protect and nourish the lips; paraben and petrolatum free. Voluptuous Lip Colour lipstick delivers the exceptional color and long-lasting wear you expect from Besame. It’s quite simply the perfect lipstick.

Sounds very cool! What do you think? Prefer the old line, or new? Will you be indulging in Besame's new lipsticks?

NEW: At Urban Decay

Hey guys! Check out what's new at Urban Decay! A new mascara and liquid liners! I have to say that the liquid liner colors look gorgeous but I've tried em and nope, not for me!
In Ecstasy [metallic violet]
And Minx [metallic teal]
Then there's the Skyscraper mascara!
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Skyscraper Multi-Benefit Mascara
What it is:
An innovative, multitasking mascara.

What it does:
Reach new heights with Urban Decay's all new Skyscraper Mascara. This monumental breakthrough will lengthen, strengthen, separate, curl, brighten, and thicken your lashes sans clumping or flaking. The state-of-the-art brush features a flexible shaft and multiple rows of tapered bristles to comb through lashes from root to tip. Achieve that "come hither" look that gets 'em every time.

What else you need to know:
This formula nourishes lashes for long, strong, feather-soft effects. The velvety, soft-touch tube takes this mascara over the top on the sexy scale with a jet black finish wrapped in a hand-drawn, midnight purple design." --taken from sephora site. All images from sephora site as well!

Will you be indulging? Stay tuned for my review of Urban Decay liquid liner in Oil Slick [Black with silver glitter]

NEW: Bobbi Brown Illuminating Bronze Collection

Source. Translated from German using IGoogle webpage translator, edited slightly by me to make it more fluent. Please click on pictures if they are cut off to see them at original sizes.

"Are you already dreaming of your summer vacation this year? Why just dream? With the Illuminating Bronze Collection by Bobbi Brown, you can enjoy the summer now."

Tanned skin with a hint of shimmer makes you glow like it's the middle of summer vacation! Beautiful, sexy and sun kissed.

"I love soft tanned skin with a hint of shimmer - naturally beautiful and super sexy!" Bobbi Brown

The look: [shown above]:

The look
Maui cheeks Illuminating Bronzing Powder
Cocoa Lip Lip Color
Eye Burnt Sugar Metallic Eye Shadow, Black Everything Mascara

All Over Bronzing Gel SPF 15:
Bobbi's unique Bronzer's gel base to give the complexion an instant, healthy, natural tan. In addition, it protects the skin with SPF 15.

New Color:
Golden Sun

From July 2009 to all Bobbi Brown Studios available.
Recommended retail price: 23 EUR or 30USD

Illuminating Bronzing Powder:
The gentle and soft, pressed powder consists of an innovative composition. Lightweight powder and micro beads. The Illuminating Bronzing Powder is smoothly applied and gives the skin a soft, natural sheen.

Available in colors:
♦ Antigua
♦ Bali Brown
♦ Maui
♦ Barbados Tan
♦ Aruba
♦ Bahamas

Available from July 2009 to all Bobbi Brown Studios available.
Recommended retail price: 33 EUR or 43USD

Bobbi Brown Nautical Collection

The look
Wangen Sheer Lilac Sheer Color Cheek Tint, Pale Pink Blush Cheeks Sheer Lilac Sheer Tint Cheek Color, Pale Pink Blush
Lippen Marina Pink Sheer Color Lip Gloss Marina Pink Sheer Lip Color Lip Gloss
Augen Navy Eye Shadow, Graphite Shimmer Ink Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner, Black Perfectly Defined Mascara Navy Eyes Eye Shadow, Graphite Shimmer Ink Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner, Black Perfectly Defined Mascara

Source.

What Bobbi Says: "In summer I love soft, natural colors - they are easy to apply and look fantastic for every woman!" Bobbi Brown

"An incredibly silky texture, combined with a unique brush. Effortlessly reach even the smallest of lashes.Perfect definition of an intense look! "Bobbi Brown
Perfectly Defined Lashes Mascara gives the seductive momentum, length and volume. The individual hairs are perfect lashes separated and defined.
Through its unique texture holds mascara easily Perfectly Defined 24 hours and leaves at the end of the day easily with lukewarm water.

Available in Black color.

From June 2009 to all Bobbi Brown Studios.
Estimated retail price: 21 EUR/28USD

New Bobbi's Rouge, Cheek Color Sheer Tint, gives the cheeks a delicate hint of natural color. The transparent, lightweight texture is easy to apply and smooth and melts instantly with skin. The handy unscrewing the stylus fits into any handbag and is therefore virtually on the road.

Available in five colors:

♦ Sheer Raspberry
♦ Sheer Coral
♦ Sheer Mauve
♦ Sheer Pink
♦ Sheer Lilac

From June 2009 to all Bobbi Brown Studios available.
Estimated retail price: 24 EUR/32 USD

Bobbis new, more transparent Sheer Color Lip Gloss Lip emphasizes the natural and seductive at the same time. The expressive colors of the season through the delicate translucent texture absolutely wearable.

Available in four colors:

♦ Marina Pink
♦ Sailor
♦ Cabana Coral
♦ Popsicle

Available From June 2009 to all Bobbi Brown Studios available.
Estimated Retail Price: EUR20 / 27USD

Source (photos & text): Estée Lauder Companies GmbH / Bobbi Brown Division

Translated using Igoogle webpage translator.

This seems way too pricey in my opinion! Hmm. I probably will skip, though may check out the cheek stains at the counter!

Shu Uemura--The Scoop on New Products!

Thanks goes out to the lovely aishatherese of Makeupalley!

Pink collection
Hits counters April
5 New Gloss Unlimited - Standout 325N (Opalescent cool pink)
9 New Rouge Unlimited - Standouts: 369 (a rich, luscious magenta) and 343 (midtone ladylike pink)
"New Patented hybrid pigment delivers the most vivid pink possible"

Face Architect Powder Foundation
Natural Glow Finish SPF 22 $32.50 for refill $12.50 for compact
Hits counters April
Replacing existing formula PLUS adding 8 new shades!!
Weightless formula that looks like liquid when it hits the skin. Literally MELTS into the skin. Amazing.

Depsea Water Mists Repackage
Hits counters April
new bottles reature a finer, more consistent spray YAY!!

Painting Gel Liner $24
Hits counters May
9 Shades
Mattes: Black, Night Blue, Brown, White, Vivid Blue
Metallics: Green, Purple
Glitters: Gold, Silver
Standouts: The Vivid blue is the most amazingly vibrant robin's egg blue. Clear and pure.
Silver and Gold are literally like liquid metal, crazy intense.

Portable Eye lining brush $28
Sable fine-tip brush in a retractable black casing, very sleek

Phyto Black lifting mask $65
All the benefits of the Phyto Black ingredients suite, PLUS an energizing and tightening effect

SUMMER 2009:
UV Underbase Mousse $35
SPF 10 face primer w/ 3 diff pearl pigments for tri-gold shimmer
(Upon application, it doesn't really look glittery, though, I thought it was kind of glowy, very nice!)

New Powder bronzer formula $35
3 Shades: light med and dark
oil-absorbing w/ low-shimmer

My Personal Favorite:
NEW Goat Brush Natural 50H $75
This is a flat, compact-sized brush with a full and fuffy angled head.
awesome, awesome, awesome

I am SO EXCITED! What are you looking at? I'm definetly going to be picking up a cream shadow, gel liner, maybe bronzer and definetly powder foundation!