Take a look at the lush colors that Stila brings us for the Fall. The new backstage palette features six jewel toned shades that can be worn wet or dry. The palette features a brocade design, an inspirational quote (“Lo0k for inspiration on the runway, find beauty in the mirror” ~Sarah Lucero, pro makeup artist) on an embossed paper compact.

Backstage eyeshadow palette - $28

Swatches - Backstage eyeshadow palette

The custom color blush reacts to your skins PH to create the perfect shade for you!

Custom color blush - $20

The new long wear liquid lip color is said to last for 24 hours, while delivering some serious moisture and bold color. This lip color is enriched with Vitamin E oil and Avocado oil to keep your lips soft and supple.

Long wear liquid lip color - $22

Swatches - Long wear liquid lip color

The new Stila long wear lip liner delivers 70% pigment so get ready to experience vibrant color!

Long wear lip liner - $18

Swatches - Long wear lip liner

The product that I am looking forward to the most is the Custom Color Blush. Stila has taken the guess work out of finding the perfect shade. Which products will you buy from this collection?

This Fall, Dior tempts us with beautiful smoky shades, deep purples and mauves. Take a look at this beautiful collection.

Serum de Rouge

Dior 5-Colour Eyeshadow - Misty Mauve

Dior 5-Colour Designer Eye Palette - Pink Design

Dior Addict Ultra Glosses & Lip Maximizer

Dior Addict Lipcolor

Dior Vernis Nail Enamel - Black Sequins

Dior Fall 2010 collection is now available.

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Today, like yesterday was a scorcher in NYC with temperatures exceeding over 100 degrees. So today was a day that I had to do without my makeup, there was simply no way that I was putting on a “full face” or makeup and brave the heat. My skin is very oily and even more so in the summer so I try not to apply to much makeup because with work I do not always have to time to touch up or re-apply. I’ve been holding on to my L’Oreal Studio Secrets™ Professional Magic Perfecting Base for some time because I already have a wide selection of primers. I wanted to do my usual “5 minute” makeup job which consists of a little concealer, loose powder, mascara, lip gloss and voila, I’m out the door. But today as I was going through my makeup case, I decided to give this product a try.

From what I’d read the base is long lasting, controls oil, diminishes pores and smooths skin – ok that sounds good. This base can be worn alone or with makeup – ok sounds even better. I put the product to the test and decided to apply a little and see how it all worked out in this stifling heat. I applied the magic perfecting base to my face and upon application it felt as though I had dusted my face with translucent powder. My skin did look much smoother so I felt that I would certainly be able to use this formula without makeup, in fact it’s a great alternative to wearing makeup. I love the matte finish that my skin had and it was noticeably less oily.

Overall I think that L’Oreal Studio Secrets™ Professional Magic Perfecting Base is a great product. One thing that I must mention is that the jar is .5 oz, which is quite small. The base costs approximately $12.99, which is a little pricey for such a small size. A plus is that this base is available at your local drugstore so it’s easily to pickup and you won’t have far to search when you run out. Is it magic? Perhaps. Is it worth having in your makeup bag? Absolutely!

Three Custom Color and NY Times Best Selling author Brenda Novak have partnered to launch White Heat Lip Gloss in celebration of Novak’s new romantic thriller WHITE HEAT. This new lip gloss bears the same name as the new novel and is a sheer and delicious hot pink gloss with a silverfish shimmer. This gloss can be worn alone or on top of your favorite lipstick to add a little bit of shine and sparkle. White Heat comes in a swing-out lip gloss pot and can be applied with your finger or lip brush.

In celebration of the release of Novak’s new novel, Three Custom Color will give the first 50 online customers a free autographed copy of “White Heat”. White Heat Lip Gloss will be available on the Three Custom Color website starting on July 27^th 2010 ($21.50).

Disclaimer: The products mentioned in this review were provided by the company for consideration.

Chanel Inimitable Intense Collection has arrived on Chanel.com. Take a look at the collection (so far) and be prepared to for dramatic lashes and seductive eyes!

Inimitable Intense Mascara

Inimitable Intense Mascara  claims that “Lashes appear longer, thicker and more curled, yet each lash, even the finest, is still precisely separated – without clumping, spiking or flaking.” This  new mascara is available in Noir (black) and exclusively on Chanel.com for $30.

Ombres Contraste Duo

This unique eyeshadow palette offers two types of complimentary shadows. The lighter shade is a creamy shadow that can be used as a base or as a highlighting shadow. The darker shade is a bit more pigmented and true to color with a matte finish. Two applicators are included in this palette: a foam tip applicator and a small blending brush. The color combination featured is Gris which are silver and deep gray tones, however there will be six additional duos available this summer. This eyeshadow palette retails for $42 and is sold exclusively on Chanel.com

Will you be trying out Chanel’s latest collection?

While at The Makeup Show I was lucky enough to try Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics and I fell in love with their Hi-Definition Hydrating Mineral Perfecting Powder. My makeup looked fresh, my skin was shine free and I felt like I wasn’t wearing a thing.  This powder is one of my new favorite things!

Well NYC ladies, you are truly in luck because Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics has made it’s way to The Plaza Beauty. Here is what Youngblood had to say:

“We are honored to be selected to join The Plaza Beauty and be one of its first-class brands available to its elite clientele,” says Youngblood founder and creator, Pauline Youngblood-Soli. “This further establishes Youngblood as the premier mineral brand and New York as the premier beauty destination.”

WHERE TO FIND: The Plaza Beauty, One West 58th Street at The Plaza Hotel, 212.223.4694; or ybskin.com , 800.216.6133. http://www.theplazabeauty.com/

“Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics is a complete line of cosmetic products in a range of beautiful, natural-looking shades. An exclusive milling process creates luxurious formulations that are free of talc, oil and fragrance. Youngblood products offer sun protection, are lightweight, and non-comedogenic and non-acnegenic. With Youngblood, skin radiates a natural, healthy glow.”