MAKEUP KIT ESSENTIALS: EMBRYOLISSE

Embryolisse skin care is essential for every makeup kit as well as for your personal skin care!http://www.embryolisseusa.com/

Embryolisse was formulated in the 1950’s by a physician who wanted to create his own pharmaceutical skin care brand that met the expectations and acceptance of his profession!

Embryolisse Laboratories has improved the specific formulas for healthy and natural skin. The line was created with the understanding of the “natural barrier” properties of the skin. The formulas preserve the biological balance and assure anti-aging prevention.

The simplicity of these formulations reduce the risk of allergy reactions and support natural balance of your skin!


Lait-Crème Concentré - 24 Hour Miracle Cream

Keep this cream in your travel bag! Its formula has been used for decades, and remains extremely simple and effective. This moisturizer is three products in one: it cleans, moisturizes, and reduces irritation after shaving.

Soin Contour des Yeux - Eye Contour Treatment

Smoothes and hydrates, contains targeted dermatological active ingredients to fight fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes!

Evolution of Makeup: 5 INTERESTING FACTS FROM HISTORY OF COSMETICS

1.Did you know that the first archaeological evidence of cosmetics usage was found in Egypt around 3500 BC? During the Ancient Egypt Royals such as Nefertiti, Nefertari, mask of Tutankhamun used different cosmetics and makeup including eyeliner!!

2.The popular trend for women during Middle Ages was to have a pale-skinned complexion, which was achieved through either applying pastes of lead, chalk, or flour, or by bloodletting.

3.Did you know that in the 19th century wearing makeup was consider improper? Queen Victoria publicly declared makeup vulgar, and acceptable only for use by actors. Adolf Hitler told women that face painting was for clowns and not for the women of the master race.

4.Did you know that French the first safe commercial hair dye was developed by chemist Eugene Schueller? In 1910, he named his company L'Oreal.

5.The first sunscreen was developed by a Miami Beach pharmacist, Benjamin Green during the War in 1944 to protect soldiers in the South Pacific.

Passionately waiting for MAC QUITE CUTE COLLECTION 2011

Who doesn't want to look cute??? MAC is launching new campaign called "Quite Cute" which is to be released on April 7th. Can't wait to try out MAClicious products named Candy Yum-Yum, Quite Cute, Play Time and much more!

The face of the Campaign is a Romanian-Canadian model Irina Lazareanu, who by the way had her ‘big break’ through the acquaintance with Kate Moss. Here, Irina is photographed by Miles Aldridge and styled by Nicola Formichetti, and she looks 100% CUTE;) Love the girlie things: teddy bear, pink colors, platform shoes and Irina's doll face!

HEATWAVE! Stay cool, fresh, and gorgeous!

It is an undeniable truth that summers in NYC are brutal. As women, we've had to alter our beauty routines in the summer in order to accommodate the unavoidable truth: by the end of the day, we are no longer the shimmering, dewy, beach goddess we once were just hours before, but have transformed int an indecipherable, overheated, melting, frizzy, sweaty, mess. C'mon, Let's be honest.

Luckily for us, there are some AMAZING products to help us plow through the scorching city days, still looking and feeling fab!

First, keep your skin cool with Evian Mineral Spray. Just a quick spritz of this light mist will keep your skin feeling fresh, hydrated, and cool throughout the day.

Lips feeling a bit sun-kissed? Einstein's Lip Therapy Cooling Relief (from co-creator of Hard Candy) has a little cool burst upon application. With use of both vitamins A and E, it will keep your lips cool, soft, and moist.

FUN FACT: July 6th is National Kissing Day! Prime your lips with Einstein's Lip Therapy Cooling Relief, followed by MAC lipstick in Neon Orange, for a crazy, sexy, cool color combination that will be sure to give your honey some summer fever!

Lastly, get your shine on with a classic XXX Shine Lipgloss by Urban Decay. With it's peppermint tingle and lustrous luminosity, you'll be sure to put your best lips forward.

we take it personally

For the girl who has everything, or wants everything, shopping can be quite tricky. Leave it to Too Faced Cosmetics to bring a never-see-it-coming option for the princesses in your life with their "Design Your Palette" set.

Here's how it works --

1. Select the shades that work best for your friend/niece/Mama/etc from their best selling products.

2. Design the custom cover using signature TF designs. So easy to hide a gift idea re-do!

3. Finally, personalize the gift tag being cheeky or chic.

For $35, it's the gift that no one else would think of. We'll take ours in pink, please!

Snag yours in time for the holidays at http://www.toofaced.com/palette.asp