This is a somewhat imperfect review of Chanel Vitalumeire Aqua Foundation ($58), introduced about a month or two ago. This foundation is a medium-coverage cream foundation sold in a luxe round compac...
Yesterday, Liz and I went for a fashion break to the De Young Museum in San Francisco to see “John Paul Gaultier: From Sidewalk to Catwalk,” a retrospective of this prolific French haute ...
Emilio Pucci for Summer 2012 Guerlain for Emilio Pucci is a gorgeously successful collaboration for Summer 2012. It includes a version of Guerlain’s Meteorites Illuminating Powder ($59). The pa...
Guerlain by Emilio Pucci Terra Azzurra Bronzer & Blush ($75/ .56 oz.) is Guerlain’s complex and beautiful summer offering. This product displays a very high level of care, design, and atten...
I’m really enjoying the bright colors from Thakoon for Nars Nail Collection ($18 each). The formula on these is really good. I’m getting really good wear time, and the application has bee...
Guerlain Shine Automatique in Rose Pompon ($35/ #264) is part of a new line of lipsticks introduced by Guerlain. This line is sheer, moisturizing and shimmery. Using the convenient one-touch case (no...
Guerlain / Emilio Pucci Terracotta Eye Khol in Blu Acqua ($36) is a violet kohl eyeliner. The packaging is beautiful, and the color is a vibrant, shimmery violet with only a touch of blue. The Blu Ac...
Guerlain’s collaboration with Emilio Pucci for Summer 2012 has led to the creation of the Capri Eyeshadow Quad ($59 Ecris 4 Couluers Capri). This shimmery confection plays off of this years tre...
A few things… First, Omorovicza is offering a 10% discount on the gorgeous Gold Flash Firming Serum reviewed here last week. The offer is good for 10 days with the code cafemakeup_23. This is a...
Guerlain has numerous bronzers, including the permanent Blondes and Brunettes bronzers with the iconic mosaic pattern surface. As someone with a lighter skin tone, I found that Guerlain Blondes, alth...
The Lorac Unzipped Palette ($40) has been getting a lot of play as a smoother alternative to the Urban Decay Naked Palettes (1 and 2) ($50). Lorac has packed ten (10) warm and cool powder neutrals, t...
Le Metier de Beaute’s Shades of Short Hills Kaleidoscope Eyeshadow Palette ($95) is a boutique limited release, sold at the Saks Fifth Avenue Counter in Short Hills, New Jersey. I’ve neve...
Liz and I remain very busy in our non-blogging lives. Liz’s schedule is particularly busy over the next several weeks. Our family friend Megan, who loves makeup, dropped by to help me show my r...
Yesterday, I posted my first review of an Omorovicza product, the Omorovicza Deep Cleansing Mask, where I discussed some of the line’s origins and philosophy. I’ve also been using Omorovi...
There are some experiences that can only be described as “pure luxury.” To me, luxury means that the construction and experience of a product makes one feel transported. For skincare prod...
On Tuesday, May 15, 2012, Chanel held its Cruise 2012/13 show at the gardens at Versailles. Tents were added to the already manicured, rich setting: The clothing played with the Marie Antoinette them...
Le Metier de Beaute’s On the Coast Palette ($95) was a “don’t blink or you’ll miss it” release on Saks.com about two weeks ago. Because so many more wanted to purchase i...
Hourglass Nº 28 Primer Serum ($65) is a best-in-class primer for dry skin. According to Hourglass, the “28″ in the name refers to the key ingredients in the primer, which includes 14 esse...
Lately I’ve been using very emollient eye creams (ah, the joys of beauty blogging!) Guess what’s in emollient eye creams? You guessed it–oil! Guess the best way to remove mascara (e...
Summer 2012 promises to be the summer of bright nails. Pictured here (top to bottom): Deborah Lippmann ‘Run the World (Girls)’ Neon Mini Nail Lacquer Set ($45/ currently at Nordstrom) Ess...
NARS Larger than Life Lip Gloss in Gold Digger ($26) is a pleasant, sheer, sparkling summer gloss. It works to add soft shine and shimmer over a lipstick, or on its on to add subtle shine to lips. NA...
Here are some quick and handy tips from MD Solar Sciences, to remind us about the importance of skin protection as summer approaches (click to enlarge): Here are a few products from MD Solar for prot...
This evening’s Met Gala 2012 brought out the stars, including Kristen Dunst’s look by NARS makeup artist James Kaliardos: FACE Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer SPF30/PA+++ Zen Blush EYES L...
Shu Uemura Essence Absolue Nourishing Protective Oil ($68/ 5 oz.) is a A-list product for hair. Although I’ve experimented with a shelf-full of leave-in conditioners, heat protectants, and oil,...
Here’s what three things I’m obsessed with right now… 1. Sunscreens– In sunny California, the summer sun has begun to show its smiling face. For me, that means gathering my ha...
Elizabeth Arden Rose Aurora Spring/Summer 2012 Collection is a blend of bronzes and rose tones that looks beautifully gift-able (as Mother’s Day approaches, this may solve your shopping dilemma...
Burberry Beauty has a limited edition Iconic Nudes, which includes the Sheer Summer Glow Natural Highlighting Compact ($50). A combination of two bronzers, a light whisper pink and a pearly highlight...
For Spring 2012, Chanel released an Asia-exculsive collection, Le Blanc de Chanel (previewed here at Rouge Deluxe). Through the kindness of a fellow beauty lover, I was able to obtain the Fleur de Lo...
Every year, Chanel has been releasing an Asia-exclusive collection. For 2012, Chanel’s released a beautiful Le Blanc collection based on a brightening them previewed here at Rouge Deluxe. Last ...
Chanel Summer 2012 brings us two new eyeliner pencils. First is Chanel Le Crayon Yeux Precision Eye Definer in Brun Intense ($29). This pencil is a deep brown with subtle sparkle and a combination of...
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