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La Prairie Spring Summer 2010 Lip Glosses

Many people don’t know this, but La Prairie makes quite an extensive range of make-up. Everything is, of course, luxuriously packaged in the brand’s signature glistening shell and some of the items even have caviar accents (speaking of….is it lunchtime yet!?). Their glosses, called Cellular Lip Colour Effects ($40), are particularly great because they’re super-moisturizing … Continue reading “La Prairie Spring Summer 2010 Lip Glosses”

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Burberry Launches Color Cosmetics Collection

Get ready to put on another layer of chic, courtesy of Burberry. The luxe British fashion label and Inter Parfums, its beauty licensee, plans to introduce Burberry Beauty, a 96-unit makeup line that draws inspiration from the brand’s iconic trenchcoat, starting in July. Burberry chief creative officer Christopher Bailey calls the project a completely integrated … Continue reading “Burberry Launches Color Cosmetics Collection”

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L’Occitane Launches Makeup

  Hard to believe it took this long, but L’Occitane has finally launched their first makeup range! Inspired by the peony, the collection was created with the help of French horticulturist Jean-Luc Rivière (his family has cultivated peonies for 160 years!), and its inspiration is reflected in the fabulously original packaging, which mimics the look of … Continue reading “L’Occitane Launches Makeup”

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Urban Decay Pocket Rocket Lip Gloss

OK yes, Urban Decay’s Pocket Rocket Lip Gloss ($19) is totally gimmicky, but I’m finding this gloss hilarious and it’s most definitely a conversation starter. Each gloss color comes with a different man on the cap and when you tilt the tube the man is stripped to his undies (front on one side, rear on … Continue reading “Urban Decay Pocket Rocket Lip Gloss”

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New from Hourglass: Prodigy Hydrating Lip Gloss

I went backstage at the La Perla show this season where makeup (including body makeup!), was handled by Hourglass. I’ve been obsessed with this line ever since I first laid my eyes on their super-sleek packaging. There seriously is nothing comparable on the market (just take a look at their swivel-package shadows that come with … Continue reading “New from Hourglass: Prodigy Hydrating Lip Gloss”

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Lipstick Queen’s Fired Up Gloss

I usually opt for a sheer gloss with a bit of a pink tint, hint of purple, and no shimmer, but I couldn’t resist trying Lipstick Queen’s Fired Up Gloss ($18) when I was offered a sample since it came with this tidbit: it’s been proven that women who wear red lipstick, smile more often. … Continue reading “Lipstick Queen’s Fired Up Gloss”

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