Guerlain Rouge Automatique

Luxury French Cosmetics giant Guerlain has done it again!
Rouge Automatique, a Guerlain lipstick originally designed back in 1936 has been re-designed by Guerlain Creative Director Olivier Échaudemaison.
The lipstick, with a brand new formula, reportedly has 25 shades, and very clever packaging. The new Rouge Automatique ($35) is the first-ever lipstick without a cap, which allows for easy one-hand application.

Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh

This fragrance is one of our NEW faves!

It's a whimsical interpretation of Marc Jacobs' original Daisy fragrance, but this scent is more fruity, more bubbly, more fun!

Open the bottle and you'll be transported to a field of sunshine that bursts with the flirty scent of flowers and the cheerful sweetness of fruits. Its light, woody base infuses a subtle but sharp glimmer of musk for an unexpected twist of radiance.

Fun to look at, to touch, and open, the gold top of the weighted glass bottle is covered in six soft-to-the-touch daisies with petals in white, pink, and yellow.

Super-refreshing with Natural Raspberry, Grapefruit, Pear, Violet, Wild Rose, Apple Blossom, Musks, Cedarwood, Plum.Yummy!

MAC in High Def

Coming September 10, 2009, MAC Cosmetics introduces MAC in High Def, said to be everything an artist or makeup aficionado needs to make a picture perfect face.

The cornerstone of the collection is M·A·C Face and Body Foundation.

Coveted by makeup artists in the photography, film and fashion worlds, Face and Body Foundation has kept skin hydrated, smooth and satiny since it launched over 20 years ago – it’s truly the industry’s foundation of choice for a flawless face.

Rounding out the collection are four smooth and subtle shades of Lipstick, ensuring lips are coated in creamy neutrality, perfect for a close-up.

M·A·C In High Def will be available in stores and online for a limited time starting September 10th 2009.

Carol's Daughter Collaborates with Disney

Lisa Price, the founder and president of Carol's Daughter, a multimillion-dollar natural skin care company that she started by mixing shea butters and essential oils at home in her kitchen sink.

She recently worked with Disney to create a line of Carol's Daughter children's products that are tied to the Princess and the Frog movie. Princess Tiana bubble bath, shampoo, conditioner and detangling mist will be in stores later this year.

Twilight Lip Plumper

Who wants to look like a Vampire?!

Word on the street is that Twilight is launching its own make-up line. No...I'm not talking twilight as in the time of day, I'm talking about the movie. No kidding.

It's already being used on the next installment The Twilight Series: New Moon - which has just finished shooting in Vancouver - and is expected to be on sale by the end of this year.

The line is made by DuWop, the cult brand that brought us Lip Venom. Word is that they'll be making a special "Twilight" version (of their famous Lip Venom) which will be separated so that one half of the lip plumper will look like blood.

Zoe Kravitz is the New Face of Vera Wang's Princess

Zoe Kravitz has been tapped to be the new face of Vera Wang Princess this fall.

Zoe will be replacing Camile Belle who is the current face of Princess.
Vera Wang will be joining the new cast of celebrities recruited for Dancing with the Stars, which airs in September 2009.

Revlon Cosmetics Launches

Revlon has a stable of products set to launch in the second half of 2009:

Revlon ColorStay Mineral Mousse Makeup and Revlon ColorStay Mineral Finishing Powder are extensions to the Revlon ColorStay Mineral franchise, which was introduced in 2008. ColorStay Mineral Mousse Makeup is a first-to-market formula with ColorStay technology that offers the benefits of mineral makeup in a long-wearing mousse form with a luxurious matte finish. Mineral Finishing Powder features coordinated 3-shade marbleized pigments swirled together to provide a soft, all-over lift of color that diffuses flaws and minimizes shine. The advertising campaign features Halle Berry.

Revlon ColorStay Ultimate Liquid Lipstick is a breakthrough product that is the first and only one-step lipcolor that has it all – exclusive ColorStay long-wear technology combined with an exclusive ultra conditioning complex to provide comfortable food-proof wear for up to 12 hours all in one step. The advertising campaign features Jennifer Connelly.

Revlon DoubleTwist Mascara is a first-to-mass revolutionary 2-in-1 brush that has traditional bristles to thicken lashes and innovative combs to define, providing massive volume and remarkable definition with a rich color impact. The advertising campaign features Jessica Alba.

“Pure Confection” is a collection of 14 new and on-trend shades featuring a palette of candy-inspired colors that will be introduced into core Revlon lip, eye and nail products.

“Passion Fusion” is a collection of 13 new and on-trend shades featuring a rich and realistic palette that will be introduced into core Revlon lip, eye and nail products.

Revlon Fruitful Temptations Nail Enamel is a collection of eight exotic summer fruit shades, each of which has a matching fruit scent when the enamel is dry.

Revlon Makeup Remover Towelettes are oil-free, quilted and pre-moistened. The towelettes contain an antioxidant blend of pomegranate and rosemary with soothing chamomile that leave the skin feeling clean, refreshed and hydrated.

Rock & Republic Cosmetics

Rock & Republic. If the name sounds familiar to you, it should. Rock & Republic has been at the fashion forefront with its edgy line of high class denim featuring the noted oversized "R"s on the back pockets. Last fall, the brand hopped effortlessly from fashion to cosmetics, and the results are fab.

The collection includes 10 categories with pressed powder, bronzer, eye and lip colors, and to-die-for brushes made from goat hair, sable and pony hair. The one thing missing from the line is foundation - replaced by a tinted primer and a tinted illuminizer.

The illuminizer (which sells for $48) allows for a luminous finish, with the help of light-diffusing polymers, and the primer (available for $46) has an SPF of 20, and gives a light matte finish.

The packaging is absolutely amazing. Each product is made from luxurious materials, such as silber, black patent leather, and swarovski crystals.

Receive a free full sized blood orange+white pepper body butter ($35.00 value) with your order of $75 or more at BlissWorld.com! Offer ends 3.31.09.

Our Budget Beauty Obsession

For those of us whose wallets could use a break, Joe Fresh Beauty arrives at the Superstore this month!

This cosmetics line is the latest from the Joe Fresh franchise (designed by Joe Mimran, co-founder of Alfred Sung, Club Monaco and Caban) that includes homewares, clothing and accessories for men, women and children (and if you haven't had the chance to take a peek, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised). The complete range of Joe Fresh face, lip and eye products will be available in 250 stores across Canada.

The collection features 200+ items, including more than 60 shades for lips and eyes, with new colours introduced each season (naturally). Foundation shades -- liquid, cream, pressed powder and concealer -- will be available for almost all skin tones.

Prices range from $4 to $8 for makeup and $2 to $16 for brushes and accessories.

D&G Launch to Debut New Cosmetic Line

Designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana will launch a line of luxury cosmetics at Saks Fifth Avenue in April. It includes a $59 foundation, $30 lipstick and a $44 blush in gold-toned packaging.

Dolce & Gabbana (owned by Procter & Gamble) The Makeup will be P&G's first 'kick at the can' with upscale cosmetics, a major jump from its drugstore CoverGirl and Max Factor brands. The move is an extension of a partnership created three years ago to produce fragrances.

Stila Celebrates Barbie's 50th!

Stila celebrates 50 years of Barbie Beauty with the limited edition Barbie Loves Stila Spring Collection!

This amazing collection features four Stila paint can sets and the Barbie™ Loves Stila Talking Palette!

There are four "Decades of Beauty" paint cans which are filled with everything you need to recreate your favorite iconic Barbie™ looks. These sets also include a "Barbie™ Look Book" that includes a history of each top-selling Barbie™ doll over the last 50 years!

NOW; Receive FREE illuminating tinted moisturizer, AND free shipping when you purchase any Barbie Loves Stila product!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BARBIE!

M.A.C. Viva Glam VI

M.A.C. spokesperson (and 'Black Eyed Pea' aka Stacy Ferguson) Fergie launches a new Viva Glam Lipstick to benefit MAC AIDS Fund at M.A.C. Cosmetics North Robertson in Los Angeles.

Support this great cause and get a wicked lipstick in the process. VIVA GLAM VI Special Edition Lipstick is available beginning March 19th at MAC counters nationwide and online.

Guerlain

Sephora

OPI

Bright, bold nail color!

This spring's solution to hum drum winter is bold color. And OPI's collection of wicked nail colors deliver big time.

This brighter than sunshine yellow from OPI will cure that craving for bold and bright (color NL B46)

Who IS This Woman??

I know that the woman in this picture is supposed to be Demi Moore for Helena Rubenstein (a division of L'Oreal), but this woman looks like Demi's 30 year old sister!

I "get" the concept of airbrushing. Especially for organizations like cosmetics companies. I'm fairly certain that we all do. But this one...c'mon. Don't get me wrong, Demi Moore is stunning at 46. But in this ad, she doesn't even LOOK like the same person!

Now...I've never tried Helena Rubenstein products, but I think that the only thing this ad did for me, is show me the infinite possibilities that lie within Photoshop. It did nothing to make me as a consumer want to purchase their products. It may have even had the opposite effect...

What do you think? Tell us! Does the Helena Rubenstein ad with 'airbrushed beyond belief' Demi Moore make you MORE inclined to try their products, or less? Leave us your comments. (Click on "Who is This Woman" title of this piece to open comments box.)

Clinique

All About Eyes

I've told you before that I'm a freak for moisturizer. I moisturize at night before bed, and again in the morning after I wash off the stuff from the night before, but before I apply my makeup for the day. I'm especially careful with the delicate area around the eyes. That skin requires something special. Like Clinique's All About Eyes. The cream inside this little jar reduces the appearance of eye puffs, darkness, fine lines (hate those). Its lightweight, non-creep, cream/gel formula actually helps hold eye makeup in place. I use it morning and night, under eyes and on the lids.

DOVE PRO AGE

I have this 'thing' about moisturizing. My mother is 71 years old, and she looks like she's 40. Do you know what she says her "secret" is? "Moisturize...moisturize...moisturize." That's what she says when people ask her how she looks so young.

I moisturize like crazy. At night I use Dove Pro Age Night Cream, and I've found that it works great. It has a gentle scent, and it lays down nicely under foundation and powder. Keeps my skin from 'flaking' under the makeup.

Try it! I know you won't be disappointed.