Posts Tagged 'new makeup'

Coty Prestige Launching CK One Color Cosmetics

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Coty Prestige Launching CK One Color Cosmetics
Coty Prestige is expanding the 18-year-old CK One brand into a full color cosmetics range.

CK One Color Cosmetics will launch exclusively at ULTA this April with 130 products.  Price points begin at $13 and are positioned to challenge popular department store brands such as MAC, Smashbox and Urban Decay.

Products are broken into inventive groups. Look Real products are designed to perfect skin with items such as concealers and foundation. Define Yourself products are made to define features ...

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Vincent Longo Cosmetics re-launches for 15th Anniversary.

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Vincent Longo Cosmetics is celebrating it’s 15th anniversary …by relaunching.

I’ve always been a BIG fan of the breakthrough products that Vincent has created. Water Canvas Primer was a first in class and is still a top pro choice – because it works! His Wet/Dry Diamond Shadow has been knocked off by every major cosmetic brand …but they never quite matched his superior quality. And his Original Lip & ...

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Illamasqua Launches “Theatre Of The Nameless” Collection

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Illamasqua Launches “Theatre Of The Nameless” Collection

Illamasqua launches it’s Fall 2011 Collection - THE THEATRE OF THE NAMELESS.

Leave it to Illamasqua to base a color collection on the underground clubs of Berlin circa 1920 – a nocturnal den of underworld subcultures and exotic dancers rubbing shoulders with actors and anarchists.

This indulgent collection envelops the senses. Darkly sophisticated tones are accompanied by shocks of iridescence, creating a dazzling modern interpretation of the most illicit nightlife in history.

“Theatre of the Nameless is a ...

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The Tom Ford approach to beauty …

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So Tom Ford is into the beauty business full force. Hmmmm.
I have to admit, the Private Blend Lip Colors he launched last year were pretty stunning and the pigment levels were significant (so is the price-tag at $45 US each). The extended collection seems to have the same quality level and could give Armani Beauty some serious competition in the luxury cosmetic category.  The eyeshadow sets are seriously GORG and PACKED with pigment and shimmer (swoon).

Ford worked smart and ...

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Big News! Big News!

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I’m partnering with the amazing folks at MAKEUP ARTIST MAGAZINE !

I’m writing a bi-weekly “Expert Advise” blog for

Whether I’m in Barcelona or Burbank, Dublin or Des Moines.  Whether I’m in the make-up trailer, speaking at a seminar or just hanging out.   Makeup Q&A sessions inevitably becomes a part of my day.  Everyone wants ...

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Lancôme redefining their complexion category.

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Is Lancôme reaching out to the Pro MUA community in a very roundabout way?

The last truly newsworthy advance in color complexion technology was Make Up For Ever’s HD Foundation (which later spawned a seemingly endless collection of MUFE “HD” products).

Now Lancôme is gearing up for the international launch of Teint Miracle, billed as a next-generation foundation that re-creates the appearance of perfect skin.

Research shows that approximately 5 percent of ...

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