Makeup Break - Bobbi Brown Ive League Collection

Bobbi Brown goes back to school with her Ivy League Collection.

“Pencils are back in a big way for fall. They’re quick, mistake-proof and can go from subtle to bold in one easy stroke.” – Bobbi Brown

This August, Bobbi introduces her new and improved Creamy Eye Pencil: designed to apply smoothly and evenly, the pencil features a built-in smudger for a softer, smoky effect. Available in 9 shades including: Jet, Walnut, Caviar, Midnight, Hunter, Brown Plum, Dusk, Charcoal and Mahogany.

Back by popular demand, Bobbi’s Lip Crayons are now a permanent part of our line! The amazing lip formula combines the luxurious feel of a lipstick with the ease and convenience of a jumbo, crayon-inspired pencil. Including a custom-sized sharpener, the Lip Crayon will be available in six shades: Honeysuckle, Coral Pink, Raisin Berry, Posey, Dusty Nude, Wild Rose.

The Ivy League Collection also includes a fresh, new spin on fall’s strong eye: Forest Shimmer Ink Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner. To create the shade, Bobbi blended deepest green with golden pearls to create a liner that really makes eyes pop. Bobbi also adds two new pearlized eye shadows for illuminated lids in Autumn Shimmer Wash and Bash Metallic, and her Angle Eye Shadow Brush which is ideal for applying shadow in the corner, in the crease or all over the lid.

Makeup Break - MAC Baby Bloom

Five neutral skin-tone shades, all SPF 15, to drench skin in healing emollients, give it glow, rescue it from future damage. And fresh new SUNTINTS SPF 20 LIQUID LIP BALM in five sheer colour shades, from Pink Tinge to Moist Plum, are the big news we’ve been tight-lipped about… until now!

M·A·C Baby Bloom will be available starting in July 30^th, 2009.

STUDIO MOISTURE TINT SPF 15
Light Soft pale beige
Medium Warm beige Medium
Dark Caramel beige Dark Deep caramel Deep
Dark Rich golden bronze
Suggested Retail Price $29.50 U.S./$38.00 CDN



SUNTINTS SPF20 LIQUID LIP BALM
Just a Smidge Soft pastel yellow with multi-coloured pearl
Lilt of Lily Soft creamy pale pink
Pink Tinge Clean bright yellow pink with gold pearl
Full of Grace Soft sheer rose
Moist Plum Light lilac with very fine pearl
Suggested Retail Price $14.50 U.S./$17.50 CDN

Makeup Break - New Makeup Brand Inspired by Twilight

Twilight Beauty, a new cosmetics brand themed after the series of films from Summit Entertainment, will launch two lines debuting this Fall: Luna Twilight and Volturi Twilight. The two lines will be available in conjunction with the release of the second film, “The Twilight Saga: New Moon,” which arrives in theaters on November 20, 2009.

Esmy Mancia and Kimberly Clark of All About Beauty, the product development team behind numerous bestselling lines, developed the cosmetic products for Twilight Beauty, together with Cristina Bartolucci, the founder and Creative Director of DuWop Cosmetics.

“We have worked tirelessly to create innovative cosmetics of high quality to serve as the backbone for both lines,” explains Clark. “Twilight Beauty has coupled these products of note with edgy, sophisticated packaging that is undeniably striking.”

“With over 70 products, Twilight Beauty provides a unique and exceptional makeup experience that can be enjoyed by everyone from Twilight enthusiasts to women looking to highlight their own radiance,” adds Bartolucci.

Luna Twilight reflects the mood and spirit of the saga’s iconic female characters, presenting a collection that creates a harmonious blend between soft, natural beauty and stunning, fierce splendor. Notable products from the Luna Twilight line include First Light Body and Face Glow for radiant illumination and Gleam Metallic Mascara for captivating lashes.

Volturi Twilight offers entry into Twilight’s exclusive coven through use of the Volturi family crest as the brand’s logo. The line features Foreshadow Primer, an ultra-sheer eye base that provides the ultimate prep for a smoother, crease-proof eye shadow application that is coupled with loose glitter dust, called Labrynth Shadows. The highly pigmented loose powder shadows and the lid primer are housed in stackable pots, providing the ability to mix and match the colors to create personal, one-of-a-kind eye shadow favorites.

“The goal for Twilight Beauty was to create two beautiful and striking lines that women could fall in love with, much in the same way they fell in love with the Twilight saga. The hope is that, beyond the lure of the romantic packaging, true makeup consumers will find they have discovered products they can’t live without,” states Jaega Haralambus, Brand Manager of Twilight Beauty.

Luna Twilight will be available September 15, 2009 at Dillard’s and Dillard’s.com as well as Nordstrom and Nordstrom.com. Volturi Twilight will be available September 15, 2009 through specialty retailers. Both lines will be sold at TwilightBeauty.com, the exclusive website for both brands.

Giveaway Break - AminoGenesis Perfect Reflection

Although we aren't seeing the best summer weather in Michigan, it's still a battle to protect our skin. As we know, prolonged exposure to the sun UVA and UVB rays, pollution and even wind can damage and age our skin.


AminoGenesis' Perfect Reflection anti-aging serum combines four powerful anti-oxidants (vitamin A, C. D and CoQ10) with AminoGenesis' base formula of 17 amino acids. This silky smooth water-based formula penetrates the skin rapidly delivering moisture and skin-rejuvenating nutrients for the most beautiful, youthful and healthy skin possible. It has been proven to repair sun damage, relieve dryness, decrease the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and improves skin elasticity, texture, firmness and smoothness.

***Giveaway***

Enter to win AminoGenesis' Perfect Reflection anti-aging serum!

Sign up below to win! For extra entries, you can sign up for my mailing list, post a link to this giveaway on your blog, follow my blog, or follow me on Twitter , just make sure to list the entries in your comment. Enter up to once a day!

This giveaway is open to US residents only. The contest will end on Saturday, August 29th. I will randomly select one lucky winners and announce them on Lipgloss Break, so keep checking to see if you're a winner - Good Luck!

Lipgloss Break - Girlactik Star Gloss

I have never seen sparkle like this in a lipgloss! Girlactik Star Gloss is out of this world (pun intended). The sparkle in this gloss is intense, in a good way. The color is a light, light pink and super soft.

Read more about the start up of this brand and the beauty behind it, Galit Strugano.

You can find Girlactik Beauty products at Sephora, Makeup.com and you can shop on their website, www.girlactikbeauty.com

Get Persnickity!

Got a sweet tooth? This blog will fix it! Persnickity About the Details is my friend Martha's blog about adding the extra touches in life...and how paying close attention to details makes people feel special and happy. You can find baking recipes here, as well as making creative kitchen storage space to fun ways to folding a napkin. Everything posted has an 'extra special touch' to it. Once you read this blog, you'll definitely want to become 'Persnickity About the Details!'

Twitter Break - Follow Zoya!

If Zoya gets 5000 followers by August 3rd, they'’ll provide a TWEET BUY PROMO CODE* that will be provided on Tuesday, August 4th. The code will be good for 3 FREE POLISHES
(America, Ali and Paz) for use on August 4 - 5, 2009 only).

No purchase necessary.

Giveaway Break - Rene Furterer sun products

Are you taking care of your skin and hair this summer? Sun protection is an essential step in both your skin care and hair care routines. The sun’s powerful rays can be damaging on strands, especially those that have been highlighted or colored, making them dry, rough and difficult to style. Rene Furterer has a series of products to help take care of your strands this summer.


To restore hair after fun in the sun, René Furterer repairing after sun mask restructures sun damaged hair, leaving it soft and luminous.

Waterproof moisturizing fluid KPF 90 by Rene Furterer is proven to block 90% of UV rays on the hair as it protects against dehydration in the sun.

René Furterer no rinse moisturizing spray instantly detangles, repairs and rehydrates dry strands.

René Furterer nourishing after sun shampoo repairs with palm butter and eliminates the harsh effects of salt water and chlorine.

***Giveaway***

Enter to win all of the above Rene Furterer sun hair care products! A total of 4 full size products!

Sign up below to win! For extra entries, you can sign up for my mailing list, post a link to this giveaway on your blog, follow my blog, or follow me on Twitter, just make sure to list the entries in your comment. Enter up to once a day!


This giveaway is open to US residents only . The contest will end on Friday, August 28th. I will randomly select the lucky winner and announce them on Lipgloss Break, so keep checking to see if you're a winner - Good Luck!

Total Beauty Web Tour

It's complexion week at the Informed Makeup Maven.  Don't forget to enter her cool giveaways this week!



Visit The Beauty Couch for a chance to win the amazing Perricone MD Advanced Face Firming Activator (a $120 value)!



Monique at Beauty Girl Musings reviews the new No Frizz Shampoo, Conditioner and Leave-In Conditioner.

Beauty Anonymous looks at Shiseido fall 2009 makeup collection.

Dao at My Makeup Blog found a new love with M.A.C Rubenesque paint pot.

Sicka Than Average checks the best facial sunscreens so you can play in the sun — without paying for it later.

More Than a Pretty Face is excited about the launch of Illamasqua at Sephora. Within a year of its launch at Britain's tony Selfridge's, Illamasqua has developed a cult following comparable to that of MAC or NARS.

Visit Lipgloss Break and Enter to win The Cure 24/7 hair treatment and Sunkissed Glow fragrance by JLo!

Total Beauty Break

Quiz: Is Your Skin Clean Enough?

Find out if your routine is really getting rid of excess dirt and oil

Everyone slacks on their skin care now and then but do you do it too often? Cleaning skin correctly is vital for a clear complexion. Find out if you need to step up your regimen. Take the quiz