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Spring has sprung with the Elizabeth Arden Bronze in Bloom collection

May 2, 2011

Swatches of Elizabeth Arden Bronze in Bloom

With the Summer “Bronzing” season upon us, it’s time to switch up our makeup palette. We all know that looking healthy is great but tanning, not so much. Well that’s why makeup was invented to subtly highlight and add to our own beauty. Well this season Elizabeth Arden brings sophistication to the Spring season with their new limited edition Bronze in Bloom collection. Looking at the collection unboxed, there is a fun and whimsical approach to the packaging.

Elizabeth Arden Bronze in Bloom

The Color Intrigue Eyeshadow Quad is available in two Spring appropriate quartets: Golden Lilac and Blue Breeze. The shades in the Golden Lilac palette range from pale lilac to deep gray. The Blue Breeze palette offers petal perfect hues of blue.

Elizabeth Arden Golden Lilac Color Intrigue Eyeshadow Quad

 

Elizabeth Arden Blue Breeze Color Intrigue Eyeshadow Quad

This Spring season is all about an orange or coral hued lip for the Spring. Elizabeth Arden’s High Shine Lip Gloss interprets this trend in a barely there shade, Tropicoral. The formula gives just a subtle hint of color with a brilliant shine.

Elizabeth Arden High Shine lip gloss #20 Tropicoral

The Blue Sky and Black Violet Smoky Eyes Powder Pencil colors are a welcome change from a basic black kohl eyeliner. This pencil has the eyeliner on one end and a smudge tip on the opposite end to create a smoky eye look. These pencils have excellent staying power without a lot of additional prep. I tend to stay away from kohl liners because they can smudge quite a bit but these liners look great after hours of wear.

Elizabeth Arden Smoky Eyes Powder Pencil Swatches

The star of the collection is the Pure Finish Mineral Bronzing Powder. The Bronzing Powder allows for the gradual release of the appropriate amount of product and less mess. It’s also all all over type of powder that can be used on your cheeks and well as your decolletage. The formula has sea water, aloe, Vitamin A, C and E but it does not contain any talc or added fragrance. The most notable feature is that there is not a lot of glitter added so the color is a bit more natural.

Elizabeth Arden Pure Finish Mineral Bronzing Powder

Nothing says fresh like sun-kissed coral, the Pure Finish Mineral Cheekcolor adds just the right amount of warmth for a healthy looking glow. This powder is so incredibly light that even if you are heavy-handed in your makeup application you just can’t get this wrong. The mini compact comes with it own angled mini kabuki brush which gives a surprisingly good application. I usually forgo using the provided makeup applicators that come with new products and use my own however in this case the brush is perfect.

Elizabeth Arden Pure Finish Mineral Cheekcolor Sunkissed Coral

As the weather gets warmer, I look forward to the subtle beauty of Spring and my makeup routine is no different. What new makeup have you added to your beauty repertoire?

Disclosure: The products featured in this review were provided for editorial consideration. Receipt of this product did not guarantee review and all opinions are my own.

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Filed Under: Makeup Tagged: Blush, Bronze in Bloom collection, bronzer, Elizabeth Arden, Elizabeth Arden Golden Lilac Color Intrigue Eyeshadow Quad, Eye Shadow, Eyeliner, High Shine Lip Gloss, Limited Edition, Lip Gloss, Pure Finish Mineral Bronzing Powder, Tropicoral

Shopped: Dior Holiday Deluxe Travel Palette

November 22, 2010

Dior 2010 Holiday Collection Cannage Palette

For the 2010 holiday season Dior brings ups their holiday palette featuring 10 products in a sexy red patent cannage case. This palette is as stylish as it is functional. This gorgeous palette zips shut protecting your precious cosmetics. I love it because it offers a great range of products for creating an amazing look while on the go.

Inside 2010 Dior Cannage Holiday Makeup Palette

This set contains:

  • 5 eyeshadow in shades 034, 836, 044, 526, 944 and 059
  • DiorBlush in Glowing Color
  • DiorSkin Forever Compact Extreme-Wear Makeup
  • DiorShow Extase Mascara in Black
  • Dior Addict Ultra-gloss Flash
  • 1 x mini blush brush
  • 2 x eyeshadow double-ended applicators
2010 Dior Holiday Palette Swatches
Eyeshadow Swatches

This is the perfect stocking stuffer for the lady in your life but hurry up and grab one because they’re a limited edition commodity!

Dior Holiday Palette, $75

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Filed Under: Makeup Tagged: Blush, Dior, Dior Addict Ultra-Gloss, Dior Cannage Palette, Dior Holiday Palette, Diorblush, Diorshow Extase Mascara, Eye Shadow, Lip Gloss, Mascara

NYX Celebrates Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October 13, 2010

As you know October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and NYX cosmetics is giving back in a beautiful way. NYX is offering a discount on their makeup and they will also donate 10% of all sales tot he Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

I lost my aunt to breast cancer and 3 of my aunts have been diagnosed with breast cancer so this is a cause that really hits home for me. I encourage everyone to purchase NYX cosmetics during the month of October to give to a cause that helps so many women around the world.

NYX Breast Cancer Awareness Month Discount

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Filed Under: Beauty Tagged: Beauty that gives back, Blush, Breast Cancer Awareness, Breast Cancer Research Foundation, Discount, NYX, steals and deals

Giveaway: Stila Custom Color Blush ~ *Closed*

September 5, 2010

Just because I love my readers so much, I decided to host a little giveaway to say thanks. I thought that it was time to give something back to those that stop by my home on the web, it means a lot to me. I haven’t hosted a giveaway in a while so it’s about that time, don’t ya think?. Lipstick and Luxury will be giving one lucky reader a Stila Custom Color Blush. *Swoon* This blush is part of the Fall 2010 Stila Color of Innovation collection that I previewed here.

Stila Custom Color Blush

The first-ever pH-based powder that takes the guesswork out of picking the perfect shade. This perceptive, one-shade-fits-all powder blush reacts to skintone and individual pH to create a perfect, personalized custom shade. Ultra-blendable, with a velvety-soft finish, this clever powder smoothes the appearance of fine lines, leaving the skin with a natural glow and a luminous, flawless flush.

To win this amazing blush:

1. “Like” us on Facebook page and leave a comment on our Facebook page.

or

2. Follow us on Twitter and Tweet:” RT and follow to win: I want to win a Stila blush from @LipstickLuxury http://wp.me/pM1Rg-sh #giveaway ”

Rules: This giveaway is open to residents of the US and Canada only. You must be 18+ to enter. The winner will be chosen at random on September 25th , 2010. All entries must be received by September 24th 11:59pm EST.

PS – Stay tuned for a blog giveaway worth over $150 on September 15, 2010. More details coming soon!

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Filed Under: Beauty Tagged: Blush, Color of Innovation, contest, Custom Color Blush, Fall 2010, Giveaway, Stila Cosmetics

Shu Uemura Florescent Fall Makeup

August 11, 2010

There are just some things that I lust for and makeup palettes are one of those things. Palettes are an easy way to care your favorite essentials in a neat (pretty) little case. Shu Uemura has two gorgeous eye and cheek palettes for the Fall, Florescent makeup by Uchiide. The first of these two floral set is the Graceful Bloom Palette which includes four pressed eyeshadows, two cream eyeshadow/eye liners, a cream blush and two applicators. This palette features a beautiful gradation of purple shades and an accent of green and yellow, just like a flower!

shu uemura graceful bloom palette
Graceful Bloom Palette

The second palette for the Fall is the Dreamy Petal palette which is much warmer with shades of red, pinks and gold. This palette also includes four pressed eyeshadows, two cream eyeshadow/eye liners, a cream blush and two applicators

shu uemura dreamy petal palette
Dreamy Petal Palette

To top off this fantasy floral inspired look, Shu Uemura brings out Partial Floral Feather eyelashes. These lashes combine purple and red “feathers” to give the illusion of fluttering petals with each blink. These lashes will give you that wow factor when you really want your eyes to “pop”.

With purple being HUGE this Fall, the Graceful Bloom palette should be a big hit. I love how the outside of the palette is beautifully decorated with floral designs bringing the theme of the palette full circle. I am looking forward to Fall especially for the beautiful makeup and fashion that I love so much. Which of these two palettes is your favorite?

shu eumura partial floral feather eyelashes
Partial Feather Floral Eyelashes

Each limited edition palette retails for $65 and the eyelashes retail for $25. All products are available on the Shu Uemura website.

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