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Makeup Bag: Shiseido

November 9, 2009

Shiseido Holiday 2009 Collection: Rich Rocks

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In creating the Rich Rocks Holiday 2009 Makeup Collection for Shiseido, Dick Page was inspired by the rich color and pure radiance of “unrefined rocks and crystals with their natural, savage beauty and mystical powers.”

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In this collection are three new gorgeous rock-inspired eye shadows:

  • BR618 Pyrite Sun Intense reddish copper “Inspired by the smooth, multi-dimensional striations of Pyrite.”
  • BL616 Blue Stone Deep inky blue “Created after an unidentified rock sample with a blue-black appearance, marbled with white. The last stop before black.”
  • SV817 Pyrite Crystal Rich, luminous silver “Designed after a rich Cubic Pyrite sample. Cool and warm collide in bright new silver.”

Also in this collection:

  • Perfect Mascara in Intense Teal (GR703) Lustrous green with a metallic gloss.
  • Smoothing Eyeliner Pencil in Golden Green (GR503) Burnished golden green.

The new Shiseido Holiday 2009 Rich Rocks Collection is currently available online at Nordstrom.

September 19, 2009

Shiseido Future Solution LX Protective Day Cream

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I am beyond intrigued by this new day cream from Shiseido – the jar is gorgeous and the champagne tone would look beautiful perched atop my vanity.

The 1.7 ounce bottle costs a whopping $240, but promises to pack a powerful punch: it “protects skin from UV rays” and “reduces the appearance of wrinkles and sagging while maintaining long-lasting moisture for resilience and radiance” all the while keeping skin soft and supple.

Shiseido “Future Solution LX” Protective Day Cream is available from Nordstrom.

April 18, 2009

Spring Lipsticks: Coming up Roses

Lipstick is magical.

In one swipe it has the ability to brighten my face and boost my mood. My favorite hue is any variation of rose, of which I have 712 tubes, as it is the most flattering shade on my skin.

Bobbi Brown, author and creator of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics (as if she needs an introduction) says in her new book Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual, “Use the natural color of your lips as a guide when choosing a lipstick shade. The most flattering shade will either match or be slightly darker than your lips.”

(If you don’t know this, I LOVE BOBBI BROWN. She celebrated her birthday this week (April 14th)—Happy Birthday Bobbi!)

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One of my most-used lip products is this Bobbi Brown Basics Lip Palette which complements my skin tone perfectly. In addition to this palette, I’m loving these five new spring lipsticks:

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From left to right:

Lancôme Color Fever Lipstick in Mademoiselle: Color Fever Lipstick is super long-lasting and has a rose scent that I love. This shade is slightly darker than my natural lip shade and seems like it was made just for me.

CHANEL Aqualumière Sheer Color Lipshine in Malta I strongly believe that every girl should have a Chanel lipstick in her bag. Every time I use this I feel so indulgent and glamorous—and the formula is moisturizing and shimmery.

NARS Lipstick in Shrinagar: This sheer raspberry shade from the NARS Spring Collection is so flattering. It adds just enough color to brighten my face and, since the formula is sheer, doesn’t appear overly done.

Estée Lauder Signature Hydra Lustre Lipstick in Mayfair Mauve: This has a hint of pink to add some “special” to my everyday look. Also, the ultra luxe case makes this the the prettiest lipstick in my Makeup Bag.

Shiseido Perfect Rouge Lipstick in Baby (BE 208): This color is a perfect nude with a hint of pinkness. These lipsticks are so moisturizing, too.

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Earlier this month I asked my friends on Facebook and Twitter about their favorite shades of lipstick and here’s what they said:

Cheryl Edwards (my friend from high school) swears by fire engine red lipstick!

My Facebook friend Lori Jenkins can’t live without Lancome Pink Organza (she’s on her 5th tube!).

Another Facebook friend Tanya Sharma loves Trish Pink Innocent. “I’m on my third, which is a record for someone this fickle.”

My former co-worker Bethany likes Sally Hansen 18 Hour Lipstick in Clear Raisin.

Fellow beauty blogger Jamie from The Beauty of Life always ends up going back to Lancome Pixel Pink.

My Twitter friend Ponikuta swears by anything coral. “A girl can never have enough coral lipsticks.”

“I am stuck on all shades of pink gloss,” said my friend Stiletto Mom via Twitter.

The Urban Whisk (another Twitter friend) told me she loves Flamingo by Chanel (sadly, it’s discontinued).

My friend Heather couldn’t name just one, “where do I start? Girl about town, lady danger, so chaud…I wonder if I like them for the names. LOL.”

Real-life friend and fellow beauty blogger Amber told me “Clinique in Tenderheart is one of my all-time faves!”

Another real-life friend and fellow beauty blogger Carla said, “‘O’ by MAC, llllove it!”

Tell me, what lipstick color are you loving right now?


January 5, 2009

Shiseido Spring 2009: Perfect Rouge and Smoothing Lip Pencil

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Coming this spring from Shiseido Makeup is two new lip products: Perfect Rouge and Smoothing Lip Pencil.

The first global color collection created by Shiseido Artistic Director (and makeup artist extraordinaire!) Dick Paige, Shiseido Makeup Perfect Rouge brings a whole new meaning to self expression with a comprehensive line of 20 vibrant shades that provide the truest, intense color for a sophisticated and perfectly lustrous look. The luxurious texture smoothes and hydrates for ultra moisturized and vibrant lips.

The 20 new unique shades are:

•    BE208 Baby – Gentle, warm beige
•    BE109 Spiced Cream – Subtle, creamy beige
•    BE310 Dune – Deep, sandy beige
•    BR702 Almond Pink – Natural, light pinky brown
•    OR418 Day Lily – Fresh bright orange
•    PK303 Pink Mesa – Medium brownish pink
•    PK307 Tourmaline – Clear, soft grey pink
•    PK417 Bubblegum – Bright warm pink
•    PK419 Ariel – Fresh cool pink
•    RD304 Sweet Pea – Fresh, soft red
•    RD305 Salon – Chic, cool red
•    RD613 Mystery – Intense, reddish chocolate
•    RD514 Dragon – Dramatic blood red
•    RD415 Valentine – Bright blue red
•    RD516 Cerise – Vivid cherry red
•    RS701 Serenity – Delicate, slightly grayish rose
•    RS306 Titian – Soft, grayish rose
•    RS711 Venetian Rose – Deep, grey rose
•    RS320 Fuchsia – Brilliant blue pink
•    RS612 Gilded Wine – Rich burgundy

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Designed to be the perfect complement to the new Shiseido Makeup Perfect Rouge, Artistic Director, Dick Page has created the NEW Shiseido Makeup Smoothing Lip Pencil.

“The perfect complement to Perfect Rouge, the Smoothing Lip Pencil is a modern take on a classic item that gives the wearer versatility and control.”  – Dick Page

This refined lip pencil glides on smoothly and effortlessly for a polished finish in seven new exciting shades with a convenient lip brush attached. The brush has a slightly rounded tip for defined lines or softer strokes for applying lipstick and lipgloss with ease.

Introducing SEVEN New Shades:

•    BE701 Hazel – Natural, pinky beige
•    BR706 Rosewood – Deep beige brown
•    BR607 Coffee Bean – Rich dark brown
•    PK304 Sakura – Clear cool pink
•    RD702 Anemone – Soft, grayish pink
•    RD305 Siren – Vivid, exciting red
•    RS303 Mauve – Blushing rose

New Shiseido Makeup Perfect Rouge and New Shiseido Makeup Smoothing Lip Pencil will be available beginning February 2009 at fine department and specialty stores nationwide.