January 19th, 2016
Bobbi Brown has created a new capsule limited edition collection, Red & Pink Collection, a selection of lip and nail shades that will be available nationwide from 21 January. The line-up includes: Rich Lip Color (£20), a lightweight. full-coverage lipstick that delivers bold colour with a smooth, moisturising feel, available in shades Ibiza Pink and Blazing Red; Lip Gloss (£19), which harnesses soothing botanical extracts including avocado and jojoba, available in Pink Lily and Hollywood Red; and Nail Polish (£12.50) in Pink Peony and Cherry Tomato.
Hi Brow, the experts behind Lash Perfect and LoLa Brows, has announced the launch of its new Soft Eyebrow Pencil (£8.95). The new wax-based brow pencils create definition and shape instantly and are available in five shades: Soft Dove, Light Brown, Medium Brown, Dark Brown and Charcoal Brown.
Rouge Bunny Rouge has new something new for 2016 in the form of Foundation Essence Skin Soul Drops, available online from 15 January (€59). Offering a blend of jojoba, mimosa and sunflower waxes, the foundation closely mimics the texture of the skin and contains a formula that is infused with rich, Lecithin-covered, long-lasting pigments and uniquely processed mica for a pore-refining, flawless and slightly ‘plumped’ finish. Absorbing excess sebum, the foundation blends seamlessly into the skin, with each shade matching up to three skin tones. The foundation provides a demi-matte finish with buildable coverage and is free from cyclomethicone, fragrance and preservatives.
Charlotte Tilbury has announced the launch of two new lipsticks to its collection, with each new shade named by Charlotte’s social media followers. Over 7000 entries were submitted within the first hour and the winning named lipsticks will be available exclusively at CharlotteTilbury.com and the Covent Garden store on 25 January. Forming part of the brand’s Matte Revolution and K.I.S.S.I.N.G lipstick ranges, the two new shades are: K.I.S.S.I.N.G in Kiss Chase, a tawny berry hue with the original nourishing and hydrating formula; and Matte Revolution in Between the Sheets, a modern matte lipstick with a vintage rose petal hue.
Stila’s Spring 2016 collection, The Impressionist has been inspired by the Impressionism art movement, the collection plays on light and vivid colour and includes: Aqua Glow Serum Foundation (£34.50), a water-based foundation available in 10 shades that harnesses multi-reflective pigments to deflect light, while offering a lightweight texture to instantly reduce the appearance of pores, fine lines and wrinkles; Aqua Glow Serum Concealer (£19), a water-based, buildable concealer that blends into the skin for a natural-looking, nearly invisible coverage, while concealing dark circles, blemishes and other skin imperfections with eight skin-perfecting shades; Convertible Colour Dual Lip & Cheek Palettes (£29), available in two flower-inspired shade combinations: Sunrise Splendor, with English Rose, Lillium, Cherry Blossom, Fuchsia and Tulip and Sunset Serenade, with Petunia, Peach Blossom, Gerbera, Camellia and Twilight Rose; and Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick (£16), with five spring shade extensions that offer a creamy-matte colour and a lightweight, comfortable texture: BACCA (raspberry), CHIANTI (deep plum), RICCO (deep red), BACI (nude pink), CARAMELLO (neutral nude). The collection will be available later this month on 25 January.
Salon System has launched a brand new black strip lash glue to create a more defined and intense finish. Available from wholesalers nationwide, the NATURALASH Black Strip Lash Adhesive glue is designed specifically for creating a seamless bond between the eye and lash. The NATURALASH Black Strip Lash Adhesive glue dries in black to disguise the lash band and to create an eyeliner effect. It’s incredibly long lasting and blends more easily when make-up is already applied. It is also has an easy to use applicator (£2.70)
Maybelline launched a number of new products this month. The new Falsies Push Up Drama Mascara (£7.99). The unique wiper style wand helps boost and lift lashes, utilising the new cup shaped bristles. They retain the maximum amount of formula, scooping and lifting lashes into the perfect 45 degree angle and fanned-out finish. A new combination of an adhesive polymer and soft waxes provide the volume and a rich, creamy and plumping formulation gets to work quickly. Also brand new is the BROWdrama Pomade Crayon (£5.99) incorporating a creamy, high-pigmented wax pomade with the ability to sculpt, shape and enhance the brows in a single swipe. Dream Velvet soft-matte hydrating foundation (£7.99) and Dream Blender (£4.99) is their new matte foundation and custom-designed sponge. The base is a whipped gel formulation that smoothes, perfects and blends seamlessly, the sponge comes with a handle to easily manoeuvre around the face blending as you go.