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One Awesome Mascara

2010-03-13T10:44:00.000-08:00

I was recently in the market for a new mascara, so decided to take a trip to my local beauty department.

After a fair bit of 'hemming' and 'iffing' and 'I'm not sure', I settled on L'Oreal's Double Extend Mascara. I liked the idea of the nourishing base coat with this mascara. So often, I find that when I apply mascara it makes the lashes brittle, causing them to come out upon removal of the mascara. So I thought I'd give this one a try.

First you apply the white side, the nourishing basecoat. Then you apply the red side, the "ultra lengthening topcoat". It claims to be smudge proof, flake proof, clump-free and makes 80% longer looking lashes.

I can't attest to having my lashes look an actual 80% longer, but I will admit that there's something about that basecoat that makes this mascara very different. It doesn't clump, and actually separates lashes as it goes on. So what you have when you're done applying it, is a longer looking lash, that almost does look like you've applied lash extensions.

I'm in Canada, and I paid something like $11.50 at Walmart for this product, which as drug store brands go, is kind of pricey, but quite honestly, nice, long, clump-less lashes make this product worth the money.

Would I recommend this product to a friend? Absolutely!

The M.A.C. Dsquared2 Collection

2009-08-11T17:57:00.000-07:00

Each season, filled with the fierce and sexy fun we've come to expect from designers Dan and Dean Caten, the Canadian twins know how to pack a punch. It was inevitable that they'd eventually team up with M.A.C. Cosmetics.

It starts out with a strong, sooty, blackest-ever wild-child eye... a new Greasepaint Stick and everything you need to have fun with your look! From Sculpt and Shape Powders, to a Pro Lip Erase, this seasons scintillating collaboration is daring, dangerously sexy and slightly demented!

The M.A.C. Dsquared2 makeup collection hits stores in October.

Sephora Comes to Town in a Blaze of Beauty

2009-07-10T11:31:00.000-07:00

Cosmetics Goliath Sephora opened not one, but TWO brand new locations today.

The company's newly opened stores in Vancouver's Pacific Center and Coquitlam Center locations opened to much anticipation and fanfare this morning, with long lines of women anxious to get inside and spend their hard earned dollars, crawling for blocks in the case of the downtown Vancouver location.

We arrived at Sephora's Pacific Center location at 1 pm, ready and rarin' to go.

I spoke with Sephora Canada's Vice President, Marie-Christine Marchives yesterday as part of my pre-grand opening tour of the new Pacific Centre location.

Because Sephora is scheduled to open three new stores within a mere few months of each other (as I said before, two opening on the same day), I had to ask, why Vancouver (or BC), why 3 stores, and why now?

"It was actually just a matter of very good timing. When we are looking to open a new store, we are looking for 2 things; good location, and enough space to accomodate us, a minimum of 5000 sq. feet on one floor. These three BC spaces simply happened to fit that criteria, and all were brought to our attention almost at the same time. We're very lucky."

The Pacific Center store is a whopping 7,452 square feet of pure beauty bliss. With 13,000 products from more than 200 brands including the Sephora Collection, we found typically hard to find brands normally reserved for the online domain like Urban Decay, Bliss, Cargo, Philosophy, Josie Maran, Hard Candy, and Kat Von D's ultra cool line of cosmetics, sold exclusively at Sephora.

Product is showcased in gorgeous open displays, and guests are encouraged to 'try, test and play' before they buy.

I asked Marie-Christine what she thought were the three best reasons to shop at Sephora; "The enormous variety allows so much freedom of choice, brand exclusivity, and the newness and trend factor of a wide variety of the products that we carry are definitely the top 3 reasons to shop at Sephora." (Sephora is the exclusive distributor of 60 Nail Candy OPI colors.)

Sephora operates approximately 1000 stores in 12 countries worldwide, with a rapidly expanding base of over 220 stores across North America.

*Photo courtesy of Derrick Belcham

Cosmetics giant L’Oréal guilty of racial discrimination

2009-06-25T12:37:00.000-07:00

L’Oréal, the French cosmetics giant, whose advertising campaigns proclaim “because you’re worth it”, was found guilty of racial discrimination for considering black, Arab and Asian women unworthy of selling its shampoo.

France’s highest court was told that the group had sought an all-white team of sales staff to promote Fructis Style, a haircare product made by Garnier, L’Oréal’s beauty division.

The word went out that Garnier’s hostesses should be BBR — “bleu, blanc, rouge” — the colours of the French flag. The expression is widely recognized in the French recruitment world as a code for white French people born to white French parents, a court was told, in effect excluding the four million or so members of ethnic minorities in France.

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Stila Offers 24 Karat Cosmetics

2009-06-25T12:19:00.000-07:00

Indian summer is Stila Cosmetics latest makeup collection offering products that contain actual 24 karat gold flakes.

What's even better, the "Charmed" palette is available now for just $10, when it regularly sells for $28!

Buy Now!

MAC Cosmetics Friends & Family Event!

2009-06-16T21:18:00.000-07:00

Makeup giant MAC is having a friends & family event, only everyone is included!

From now through Thursday, June 18th, get 25% off virtually the entire MAC website. The only exclusion thus far are Viva Glam products.

This offer is only available for online shopping, and applies to orders shipping to the U.S. and Canada.

Use code SUMO at checkout to see the price reflected before checking out.

Zoe Kravitz is the New Face of Princess

2009-06-11T14:33:00.001-07:00

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 Color Stay

2009-05-02T15:58:00.000-07:00

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.

Cargo blu_ray

2009-04-14T22:14:00.000-07:00

We recently had the opportunity to try out Cargo's new blu_ray line of cosmetics.

The blu_ray line was actually created for make up artists working in high definition film.

We tried the blu_ray™ High Definition Mattifier, and fell in love with it! It's a luxurious, silky liquid skin "mattifier" that can be applied either over or under makeup to refine pores, minimize lines, and condition for a polished look. It comes out of the tube like a liquid, but quickly turns into a smooth, silky powder once it hits the skin. We found that it fills in tiny lines and pores, for a flawless finish.

We also tried the blu_ray Mascara, and really liked it. Instead of having a brush for application, this mascara comes with a 'comb' that perfectly coats and separates each lash. There was no clumping or blobs of mascara at the end of the wand.

CARGO's Classic Lip Gloss features a strip that 'remembers' when a product was first opened and alerts you when it is no longer wise to use it. Simply insert the Timestrip™ into the cap and it is immediately activated. As the months go by the Timestrip™ window gradually turns red and, when the entire window is red, it is time to replace your gloss. Being the type of person who doesn't throw make up out until it's well past it's expiry date...this comes in VERY handy. The gloss also has a fresh minty scent that we really liked.

2009-03-16T21:49:00.000-07:00

The PlantLove™ collection by CARGO Cosmetics is a complete line of eco-fabulous makeup in a stunning array of breathtaking colors and textures, is as beautiful as it is progressive.

It's an amazing innovation: a compostable lipstick case made from corn. (Yes, corn.)

PlantLove's revolutionary bio-plastic is not only made from a renewable resource, it's also greenhouse-gas-neutral, which helps us fight global warming. Even the box* the lipstick comes in is eco-friendly. Just moisten and plant it to grow your own wildflowers.

* Seeded cartons only available in North America.

CARGO gives back; Two dollars from the sale of every lipstick is donated to CARGO's charity of choice, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®, the world's premier pediatric cancer research center.

BONUS!

Purchase PlantLove at Sephora and get FREE Shipping on orders of $35 or more! Enter code SHIP35 at checkout!

2009-03-16T21:04:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite lip glosses is Benefit Cosmetics Peace, Love & Glossiness.

I got this trio about two months ago...was a little 'iffy' about it at first because I didn't 'get' why I'd need 3 tubes of lipgloss in the same box. But once I got it home, and actually started to use it, I found that I use 5 of the 6 colors!

Unlike some lip glosses, I found that these don't go on all 'goopy'...they have a great shine and I'd have to admit that they smell great too.

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2009-03-01T18:26:00.007-08:00

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2009-03-01T18:25:00.021-08:00

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2009-03-01T18:25:00.009-08:00

"Talk Beauty To Me" is about all things beauty; lipgloss, lipstick, blush, eye shadow, powder, you name it, you'll find it here. You'll even find the occasional article or piece about something "non-beauty, but still wicked-gorgeous" item that the author is intrigued by (ie; fashion and fashion accessories). If there's a new innovation in makeup, you'll find it here.

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2009-03-01T18:25:00.001-08:00

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E.L.F. Cosmetics

2009-03-01T16:20:00.000-08:00

E.L.F. Cosmetics (E.L.F. stands for Eyes. Lips. Face.) is probably one of THE most affordable and trendiest makeup collections around. Not only is their makeup line continually changing to reflect the season's hottest makeup trends, it is SUPER-affordable.

Almost every product available through E.L. F. is just $1.00. I found e.l.f. totally by fluke a few years ago, and bought my first e.l.f. lip gloss for one dollar. Back then, I didn’t realize how big a deal this one dollar lip gloss was. Eye shadow? $1.00. Mascara? $1.00. They even have a build-your-own eye shadow compact, making it super easy to pick your favorites.

With literally hundreds of colors, textures, and products to choose from, most at a buck each, E.L.F. makes it easy to try the new spring trends. And right now, the most affordable makeup line on the planet just got more affordable. Check out the E.L.F. discount codes below to save even more.

Yes...even this Natural Lash Kit is only $1 at e.l.f. Cosmetics.

.....as is this "Iced Latte" lip gloss.

Save even MORE by clicking on the links below...

Receive A FREE Restaurant Gift Card & a FREE Movie Ticket With Any $20 Purchase. Use Code DINE.

All Mineral makeup 25% Off! Use Coupon Code EGMINERALC With Any Order Of $25.

Dior

2009-02-28T17:32:00.000-08:00

This is one of THE cutest things I've EVER seen!

This is NOT just a purse charm, but a gorgeous compact, perfect for the collector, and priced very well if you compare it to other limited edition compacts.

Dior's Lady Dior Charm Radiant Couture Touch-Up For Face, Cheeks and Lips is an exclusive compact featuring faux-leather accents, cannage detailing, and adorable D-I-O-R charms. With a chic duo of touchup essentials™creamy lip and cheek tint plus a complexion highlighter™

Helena Rubenstein

2009-02-28T17:18:00.001-08:00

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.)

OPI

2009-02-28T17:13:00.000-08:00

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)

Guerlain

2009-02-25T20:44:00.000-08:00

Guerlain has joined forces with fab jeweler Lorenz Baümer to create a lipstick that is as much about amazing design as it is smashing color.

Rouge G de Guerlain, (which retails for $45 and comes in an assortment of 25 shades), is scheduled to launch in April 2009. The formula is rumored to include ruby powder and mother of pearl, but what really sets this lipstick apart (and what accounts for it's bulky price tag) is the amazing metal case designed by Baümer, complete with two mirrors and hinged by a space-age magnet.

Absolutely Stunning.

Dylan's Candy Bar

2009-02-24T21:26:00.003-08:00

Craving a quadruple treat? The Dylan's Candy Bar Re-Treat Lip Saver Stackable is a set of deliciously decadent lip moisturizers. Why choose just one flavor when you can have all four? We found that each tasty Lip Saver was great at hydrating and nourishing our lips, leaving them lusciously lovely.

This collection includes a 0.17 oz Coconut Bon Bon Lip Saver, a 0.17 oz Birthday Cake Batter Lip Saver, a 0.17 oz Chocolate Cupcake Lip Saver, and a 0.17 oz Strawberry Licorice Lip Saver, all in one fun and stackable package.