Summer beauty collections are on their way to stores, online stores, drug stores… every store! I’ve taken a look at some of the best Summer collections and trust me, there are MORE to come in the coming months.
Smashbox Naked Beauty 2010
This ready-for-summer collection includes:
NAKED BEAUTY PHOTO FINISH LID PRIMER : This is the Smashbox version of Urban Decay’s Primer Potion, except this one claims to deliver anti-aging results with crushed pearls and hyaluronic acid for ultimate moisturization. If anyone has tried this and can tell me how it compares to UDPP, let me know!
NAKED BEAUTY HIGH LIGHTS / CREAMY CHEEK COLOR : This duo of both a cream highlighter and rosy cheek color comes in handy for travel.
NAKED BEAUTY MINI LIP GLOSS KIT : This kit of 8 all-new shades is sure to be a hit for the summer. Pinks, neutrals, and bronzes!
HALO HYDRATING PERFECTING BRONZER : This is the first anti-aging bronzer I’ve ever seen! This unique loose powder bronzer contains real gold, 48 minerals and a powerful peptide to perfect skin and get you glowing. Wow.. this is a must-see!
If you haven’t noticed yet, Smashbox has changed from it’s rubberized black packaging to this lovely golden / bronze look for the summer collection. I love it!
Guerlain Meteorites Summer Collection 2010
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Guerlain says:
Inspired by light and created by Guerlain, Meteorites Pearls employ the technology of white light, which is used in photography and film, to erase imperfections and soften features. A constellation of six multicolored pearls blends together for a flawless, radiant complexion. These pearls with a purpose have now been reinvented in three color harmonies adapted to each skin tone.
This monochrome palette features four shades of natural hues with a subtle touch of iridescence for a soft, pearly effect. With tones ranging from soft beige and satiny pink to taupe and smoky brown, these eyeshadows glide over and blend beautifully into the skin, adding a velvety-soft luminosity to the eyes. A white rosette, the symbol of Meteorites, is stamped on the palette and can be used as a fifth light-enhancing shade. |
Gorgeous packaging from Guerlain, as usual! Lancôme ‘Bronze Riviera’ Summer 2010 Color Collection
Lancome says: Be lavished in shades of gold and bronze that jet you away to the beautiful places and faces of the Riviera. The most luxurious elements of nature all come together now to create this summer’s hottest color collection.
Lancôme 100% Natural Origin Ultra Shiny Lip Gloss (left), Lancôme ‘Tropiques Minérale’ Bamboo Bronzer Compact (above), See more of the collection here!
It might be time to start looking for a replacement for the $7 dollar Lash Stylist by Maybelline, since I haven’t been given a def. answer as to the fate of my utmost favorite mascara. So here is a list of comb mascaras I am willing to try and maybe some of you already have.. please post a comment if you like or hate any of these!!
Lancôme FATALE Exceptional Volume Sculpting 3D Comb-Mascara ($23)
Macy’s says: Sculpt your lashes with exceptional volume. Glamorous lashes to die for. Instantly power up lashes to over-the-top, voluptuous volume. Unique Ampliform 3D Comb coats and sculpts with one dip and a single stroke. Filtex™ formula with Silicone wraps lashes in Lancôme’s most potent volume ever.
My thoughts: It got good reviews on Macys.com and also was an Insider’s Choice beauty winner. I really like the fact that the brush has a short side and a long side.. I guess one for application and one for combing the product through the lashes. The only down side is that it’s $23 bucks.. quite a lot more than I want to spend on a mascara.
Clinique ‘High Definition Lashes’ Brush Then Comb Mascara ($14)
My thoughts: I’ve never liked any Clinique mascara that I’ve tried through the many, many years that my mother has brought home the “free gift” bags from Macy’s. I always felt like the mascara was really watery and left my lashes limp and wimpy. Who knows, maybe they have changed?? Unfortunately when you try on mascara in the store, they give you a default wand, and you won’t be able to get the full effects of the mascara.
Lancôme CILS DESIGN PRO Custom Design Double Mascara ($35)
Macy’s says: Transform your eyes…with a true-false lash effect.Create designer lashes in just two easy steps! Step 1: Define & Lengthen. The patented Hi-Pro Stretch Brush™ instantly lengthens and defines true lashes.Step 2: Custom Design Lash EffectThe new exclusive Design Pro™ Mini Comb enhances hard-to-reach outer corner lashes for a beautiful, wide-eyed, false-lash look.
My thoughts: Ok.. this is just ridiculous. $35 dollars?!?!?! Ok, does this thing also do liposuction? I am freaking out over here. Although the product got excellent reviews, I am still like mouth-dropping pissed.. why is it so expensive??? Because the “mini-comb” is trademarked? Give me a break. Please prove to me that this is worth the money and I might invest in a few tubes. Post pics. I need to see this to believe it.
NEXT.. on to face shimmers.
Dior “Golden Dior” Necklace ($55)
My Thoughts: Now this is something worth spending a little money on! Not only can you wear this as a necklace.. a freaking Dior necklace.. but inside is a creamy golden highlighter that you can use on your eyes, lips and cheeks. The whole thing is all wrapped up in a nice travel pouch. Cute gift, cute gift for yourself! I think this is a must-have for Dior fans!
Christian Dior Night Diamond Face Powder ($59)
Sephora says: Dior Night Diamond is a true makeup jewel that gives every face mega-star power. The silky powder is laced with shimmer and imparts an all-over shimmer. The ebony compact is studded with crystal-like gems and is paired with a plush brush, both of which are tucked in a black suede pouch.
My thoughts: To die for. I love the jeweled case, love the brush, beautiful powder. Something you would feel proud to use and pull out of your makeup bag. Nice summer product!!
Laura Mercier Mosaic Shimmer Bloc ($38)
Sephora says: Laura Mercier Mosaic Shimmer Bloc contains light-reflecting properties that blend together to give the skin a healthy all-over glow. Arriving in a fresh, floral design, it adds a youthful, natural glow to the face for an effortlessly luminous, fresh look.
My thoughts: I am a total sucker for cute stuff, and this is adorable! Laura Mercier is famous for their shimmer blocks / bricks, whatever you want to call them, so I am assuming this is just as good as the award-winning shimmer products they have had in the past. Plus, you can probably use the pink color as a blush, so it’s a multi-use product, which is good! Price isn’t too bad, but I think these compacts will last a really long time.
Everyone knows I heart YSL eyeshadows and lipstick, etc. etc. for the pigment richness and silky high-end quality. My dearies at YSL have released info about the new Summer 09′ collection.. totally gorge!!! It looks like the blue eyeshadow craze is back! Both NARS and YSL are promoting neon, peacock blue lids and nude/peachy lips. I don’t think I can pull it off with bright red hair, but I will totally be able to pull off the peachy nude lips, no problemo!
The new YSL collection, inspired by the beauty of Africa, is not currently found on the public YSL site, but I did receive an email promoting the line, so please check back here (click on the image above) to access their “What’s New” page, which should be updating sometime soon with the new collection.
I just love the adorable limited edition gold palettes!! I am a sucker for cute packaging! There are three palattes available, one with coral and one with green hues, also seemingly inspired by Africa. Click on the image above to view the collections.
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