March 4th, 2015
MAC Cosmetics unveils new collaborative collections
MAC has unveiled its limited edition collaborative collections with jewellery designer Bao Bao Wan and US-based blogger Julia Petit. The Bao Bao Wan collection is inspired by her womanly and brazen look, where the face takes centre stage with hues of metallic golds and rich jewel tones. The new range includes a Lipstick, in shades Forbidden Sunrise (orange), Lavender Jade (mauve with gold), Romantic Breakdown (sheer nude) and Burmese Kiss (bright coral); Veluxe Pearl fusion Shadow, a selection of jewelled tone eyeshadows; Beauty Powder in Summer Opal; and Nail Lacquer in three shades. The Julia Petit collection is inspired by the exotic women and urban landscape of São Paulo. Products in the range include: Lipstick in Boca (pink nude), Petite Red (strawberry cream) and Acai (deep violet); Lipglass in Purpurine (peach shimmer); Liquidlast Liner in Wet Road (black with pearl); Morganite Eye Shadow in two combinations; Sagu Eye Shadow in Druzy (purple) and Black Plum (plum); Moving Sand Eye Shadow; Lustre Drops; Prep + Prime Powder and Powder Blush. (£11-£33)
L’Oréal Paris celebrates Color Riche 30th anniversary with new lipsticks
In celebration of the 30th anniversary of its Color Riche line, L’Oréal Paris has announced the launch of 14 new shades of lipstick in satin and matte formulas. New shades feature across four colour families: red, pink, plum and orange. The lipsticks provide intense colour with lasting, caring and protecting moisture. The advanced formula combines high performance and light-reflecting waxes with an oil to provide shine. To complement the new lipstick shades, the brand has also introduced eight new Color Riche Couture Lipliners. The pencils are soft and creamy and have been created to be the ideal match for the lipstick collection. (£3.99 – £6.99)
Dolce & Gabbana to launch Matte Lipstick collection
Dolce & Gabbana has announced the launch of its Matte Lipstick collection, the first matte lipstick line from the brand. The lipsticks offer an opaque formula, in a variety of vivid and full-bodied red shades. The high colour payoff creates defined lips in one application, providing full coverage, while keeping lips hydrated and soft. The creamy texture is lightly scented, creating a soft, velvety feel. A new rounded tip has also been introduced, while the colour palette takes its inspiration from the colours of Dolce & Gabbana fabrics. From the bright and bold Dolce Fire to the deep burgundy hue of Dolce Inferno, other shades include Dolce Heart, Dolce Lover, Dolce Desire, Dolce Star and Dolce Jealous. The full collection is 13 shades, with some shades exclusive to certain global retailers. The brand has also unveiled two new shades of Lipliner to accompany the lipstick: Lover and Desire, as well as three new shades of Nail Lacquer. (£26.50)
shu uemura collaborates with Yaz Bukey
shu uemura has announced a collaboration with Paris-based accessory and jewellery designer and Ottoman princess, Yaz Bukey. Together, they have created the Yaz Bukey Collection, offering a selection of limited edition products that reflect Yaz’s tongue-in-cheek style. The new range features: I Love My Shu Shu Palette, which allows users’ to choose from seven eye shadows in four textures of pearl, iridescent, metallic and matte across shades of pink, purple and green, as well as one glow on blush; Eyeshadow Custom Case Duo, which features a limited edition design for two eye shadow refills or one glow on blush refill; Pressed Eyeshadow Refill, offering the choice of 12 eye shadows across green, pink, yellow and blue shades; Lasting Soft Gel Pencil, available in matte black or brown; Rouge Unlimited Supreme Matte, a long-lasting lipstick with intense colour pay off in four limited edition shades: Yaz Red, Noble Pink, Sunshine Orange and Daring Violet; POREraser UV Under Base Mousse, a new light and thin mousse formula that helps skin achieve an even complexion by reducing pores and shine; False Eyelashes in Dazzling Flare Tina and Flip Color Yaz; Stage Performer Smooth-Out Instant Pore Blurring Primer, which instantly minimises the appearance of pores for a smoothed-out surface; and Cleansing Oil, featuring four limited edition designs: POREfinist, for pore/oily concerns; Ultime8, for global skin concerns; Anti/Oxi, for ageing concerns and Blanc:Chroma, for whitening concerns. (£4.50-£75)
Clinique to launch Kiss the Bride Collection
Just in time for wedding season, Clinique has created their Kiss the Bride Collection, three long-wearing lipsticks designed exclusively with brides in mind. The Long Last Soft Shine Lipsticks provides non-staining colour and ultimate hydration with a soft shine, satin finish. Made with soothing botanicals and antioxidants, the collection includes: Will You (warm pink), I do (rose/berry) and Honeymoon (universal nude). (£17.50)
Illamasqua to launch To Be Alive summer collection
Illamasqua has created its To Be Alive collection for summer, with products dedicated to the blue colour trend. The new Spirit palette has four colour-intense eye shadows including cream and powder finishes. Shades include: Cascade (iridescent white), Inspire (royal blue) and Refine (matte navy) and Shimmer Cream Eye Shadow in Awaken (iridescent icy blue). New Glamore Lipstick in Vendetta is an electric blue lipstick enriched with vitamin E, providing both a long-lasting and hydrating satin finish; while the new Lipgloss in Iridesce offers a light texture that glides on to lips and provides a shiny veil without a tacky finish. Completing the collection is a new Nail Varnish in the shade Prismatic, a highly pigmented, two-tone effect with a chip resistant formula. (£14.50-£34)
NARS Cosmetics announces collaboration with Steven Klein
NARS Cosmetics has announced the launch of a new unique collaboration with fashion photographer, Steven Klein. The NARS Steven Klein collection, created in collaboration with NARS Founder and Creative Director François Nars and Steven Klein, evokes the photographer/filmmaker’s provocative work in a limited-edition, 23-sku collection. The range launches in November 2015 and will showcase new and innovative packaging, formulas and shades. François and Steven partnered with renowned creative director, Fabien Baron of Baron & Baron, to bring the collection to life through captivating packaging and spontaneous elements. Additional information regarding the NARS Steven Klein Holiday Collection will be released in the coming months.
Sleek MakeUP to launch Limited Edition Del Mar Volume II i-Divine
Sleek MakeUP will launch its Limited Edition Del Mar Volume II i-Divine eyeshadow palette at the end of the month. The palette includes 12 shades, each inspired by the colour and luminosity of Ibiza at the fall of the afternoon. Featuring bright pastel shades of blue and green alongside hot peach and canary yellow hues, eyeshadows offer a highly pigmented formula. (£7.99)
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