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January 18, 2010

Golden Globes Glamour: Penelope Cruz

Penelope Cruz Golden Globes 2010

Penelope Cruz gave her makeup artist and bronzing guru Scott Barnes one request for the 67th Annual Golden Globes Awards last night in Los Angeles: “Make me look really tan!”

Back from a recent vacation, Cruz already had a natural tan, but Barnes “took it up a notch” with his signature product – Body Bling. This wildly popular sunless tanning illuminator achieves that crave-worthy signature glow for red carpet or a night on the town.

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With her skin taking focus, Barnes gave Cruz a classically glamorous look using burgundy eye shadow, black eye shadow liner and nude lip gloss, playing off her bronzed complexion. “I combine different nudes, pinks and peaches to get the right lip look for each individual; this was the perfect combo for Penelope!”

Barnes encourages women to take risks with makeup and find their perfect look. “It’s only makeup – it will wash off! Have fun,” says Barnes.

With a black lace-trimmed Giorgio Armani Prive gown and over 60 carats of classic Chopard diamonds, Cruz screamed Old Hollywood glamour from head-to-toe!

Scott Barnes Body Bling is available online at ScottBarnes.com for $38.

photo: wire image

November 24, 2009

Mally Beauty Liquid Light Eye Brightener

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This Liquid Light from Mally Beauty has me extremely intrigued.

It’s always fun when cosmetics companies create new and innovative formulas, and Mally is always surprising me with clever new applicators, products and inventions.

This liquid eye brightener boasts a powder-to-cream formula that bursts upon contact with skin to create a cool, creamy sensation that makes it a breeze to glide radiance all over your eyes, cheekbones, legs or anywhere else you’d like a kiss of radiance.

On another note: Mally just gave birth to a baby girl called Vivienne last week! Now Mally has THREE DAUGHTERS (just like someone else I know!)—congratulations and best wishes to Mally and her beautiful family.

Mally Beauty Liquid Light Eye Brightener is available in two shades for $25 each from QVC.

September 28, 2009

Symphonie Blanche de Chanel

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Peter Philips, global creative makeup director for CHANEL, created the “ultimate nude” for the CHANEL Spring/Summer 2009 Haute Couture fashion show and now he’s created an entire collection to capture the same spirit: Symphonie Blanche de CHANEL.

In this collection is a highlighting powder called Fle ur Celeste (which means “flowers of the sky”) that has been embossed with white flowers over a soft pink and beige powder. This can be used on the face and décolleté.

Also in this collection is a new Quadra Eye Shadow called White Whisper. This eye shadow quad includes a dark silver eye shadow and three various colors of pigment over a white base tone: silver pink, pearly white and light gold.

And let’s not forget the Blanc Petal Le Vernis Nail Colour that I showed you last week.

CHANEL Symphonie Blanche de Chanel is available for a limited time exclusively at CHANEL boutiques, CHANEL Makeup Studios, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman and online at CHANEL.com.

September 27, 2009

Philosophy The Supernatural Makeup

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Philosophy the supernatural collection is an assortment of skin-loving products free of parabens, phthalates, sulfates, mineral oils and fragrance. (You like it already, right?)

the supernatural instant sunshine ($28) is a natural mineral bronzer that comes in a unique, mess-free applicator. The formula leaves skin looking naturally illuminated without looking streaky or orange. To apply, turn container over and tap to fill puff with bronzer then gently sweep across cheeks, nose and forehead.

the supernatural mineral blush duo ($25) is two shades of silky mineral powder to define and highlight cheekbones. Apply neutral shade to cheekbones and top with pinker shade to brighten face. Mix colors together or wear alone for more shade options. mineral blush duo is available in the following shades:

  • hugs/kisses
  • honest/true
  • happy/healthy
  • sunny/bright

the supernatural lit from within healthy cream blush ($22.50) is a creamy, natural mineral blush that blends easily and adds sheer healthy color for the most natural-looking blush. Apply with fingertips to apples of cheeks and blend out over cheekbones. lit from within is available in the following shades:

  • bare your soul
  • feel warm all over
  • look on the bright side

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the supernatural superglossy lip gloss spf 15 ($16.50) is a sheer, shiny lip gloss that moisturizes lips without feeling sticky. Contains sun protection and antioxidants to keeps lips conditioned and protected. superglossy lip gloss is available in 8 shades:

  • do what comes naturally
  • reflect a little
  • follow your dreams
  • share the love
  • bare your soul
  • smell the roses
  • live in the moment
  • open your heart

philosophy the supernatural makeup collection is currently available online at philosophy.com.