M∙A∙C Studio Waterweight Foundation

INTRODUCING: 

M∙A∙C COSMETICS STUDIO 

WATERWEIGHT FOUNDATION

The latest product in the Studio lineup blows the competition out of the water. Introducing M∙A∙C Studio Waterweight SPF 30 Foundation ($33.00 US/$39.00 CAD) an innovative foundation that delivers color in an ultra-fluid, elegantly thin, elastic gel serum formula. With stay-true colour and sheer medium buildable coverage, it softly blurs imperfections such as pores and fine lines. The addition of Moisture-Fusion Complex provides immediate and all-day hydration, leaving skin feeling quenched and soft, supple, silky to the touch.

SHADES

        

NC15 / NW18 / NW20 / NW22 

NW25 / NW30 / NW35 / NW43

NW45 / NW47 / NW50 / NC20 

NC25 / NC30 / NC35 / NC37 

NC40 / NC42 / NC44 / NC45 

NC50 / N13 / N12 / N18 / NW15

M∙A∙C Studio Waterweight Foundation will be available online September 3, 2015 and in-stores September 10, 2015 in the permanent line!

~Evelyn Lugo

Aquinelle Tissue Mist

AQUINELLE: THE FRESH WAY 

TO FRESHEN ON THE GO

Here is a product that I love and have been dying to share with you: Aquinelle Toilet Tissue Mist - the eco-friendly alternative to wipes. The ones I have shown above, are the travel sized bottles (3.25 fl oz - $4.99) and believe me that once you try Aquinelle, you will never go back to wet wipes or worse: regular dry toilet paper... (no way!) I'll let you in on a little secret, but don't tell anyone:

M∙A∙C Brooke Candy

M∙A∙C BROOKE CANDY

AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY ONLY AUGUST 27, 2015

#MACBrookeCandy

#MACBrookeCandy - From stage left, internet rap and style sensation Brooke Candy brings her fearless cyber glamour to the spotlight with iconoclastic new lipsticks, Mind Control and Which Witch.

LIPSTICK ($17.00 US / $22.00 CAD)

Mind Control - bright cherry red (amplified)

Which Witch deep plum (amplified)

LIQUID EYE LINER ($21.00 US / $24.00 CAD)

Boot Black intense black

Hurry #MACBrookeCandy will only be available exclusively online on August 27, 2015

PREVIEW: M∙A∙C Vamplify

INTRODUCING: M∙A∙C VAMPLIFY

LIP LOVE: Be seduced by our most dramatic lip gloss yet. Loaded with high-powered pigments that hug lips in shades that glisten with a delicious shine, one swipe of Vamplify loads lips with attitude as a combination of lush natural oils polish with impeccable, moisturizing colour. Never a tease, the glossy colour wears comfortably for hours, for a look that comes on strong and doesn’t let go. #MACVamplify is available online August 26th and in-stores September 3rd through October 15, 2015!

VAMPLIFY 

($20.00 US/$24.00 CAD)

1. A For Attitude hot pink

2. Anything But Demure mauvey nude

3. Every body’s Talking intense coral

4. Flash Drive intense coral-red

5. How Chic Is This? violet-purple

6. Hyper-Fabulous mauvey brown

7. Little Miss Mischief bright warm pink

8. Modern Drama dark plum

9. Peer Pressure intense red-burgundy

10. Push Some Buttons intense orange-red

11. She-Rebel dark blue-purple

12. Spanking Haute pinky nude

13. Speed Up bubblegum pink

14. Suggestive intense blue-red

15. Tease Don’t Touch intense true-red

16. Tuned In mid-tone rosy nude

17. What’s Going On? hot intense fuchsia

PRO LONGWEAR LIP PENCIL 
($20.00 US/$24.00 CAD)

1. Posy Perfect plum

2. Cultured mid-tone nude
3. Dark Out rosy pink
4. Double-Time pinky brown
5. Good Timing brick red
6. He Said, She Said brown-mauve
7. In Control light pink
8. Ms. Diva intense reddish burgundy
9. Nothing Sexier pale nude
10. Oh Honey! warm nude
11. Rebellious burgundy-plum
12. Voltage coral-salmon

Tara Smith Haircare

"THE LOCK FLOCKS ALL HERE" TARA SMITH HAIR CARE 

(TESTED ON FILM STARS, NOT ANIMALS!)

Flocks all here!

"It's all about the hair", so if hair is involved, I'm there - sprained ankle and all (you'll see the pain on my face in a few.) Mishap aside, when I attended the amazing press event for the launch of Tara Smith's new haircare collection back in June, I was not expecting to see such gorgeous packaging and equally outstanding products - including curl~care!

Curls rule, with  the amazing Tara Smith herself (and Shining Moment Glosser)

Nails: Cutex Contest

CUTEX NAILS CONTEST: SHOW YOUR NAIL PRIDE TO WIN A YEAR'S SUPPLY OF CUTEX PRODUCTS!

Listen up finger fashionistas, do you have #SchoolPride? Of course you do! Enter the Cutex #UofCutex photo contest before 8/28 for a chance to win a year’s supply of Cutex Nails products How? Easy just show your #SchoolPride on your #nails! See full contest details --> here.

Summer Curl Care

SUMMER CURLS & HAIR CARE:

KINKY~CURLY & MARC ANTHONY HAIR CARE

Call it "curl envy" if you must, but one thing that I know everyone loves, is flirty summer hair. Whether you're born with it (I love my blessed mess), get it from taking a dip in the pool, or bronzing and swimming at the beach (chlorine and salt aside, but we'll get to that in a minute), there's just something about beachy waves and sexy curls, that commands attention. These four products promise to provide just that, while protecting your precious tresses from summer damage: Kinky~Curly and Marc Anthony (no, not the singer.)

Skincare: Dermlactives

DERMALACTIVES ELASTIN 

& COLLAGEN REJUVENATION

Replenishing Body Butter, Nourishing Exfoliating Body Scrub,
Eye Lifting Solution and Eye Cream

"Great skin is always in" is something I will never get tired of saying and that's mainly because I don't just believe it, I live by it! This is why I was completely overjoyed when Dermalactives sent me this amazing package of goodies for review. I thoroughly tested each product and love how well my skin responded, especially with all the fun in the sun it's endured this summer (with plenty of sun-safety, of course.)

Known for their deep age reversing qualities with elastin and collagen, Dermalactives is a skincare regimen your skin deserves and responds well to. I was blown away by the eye care products. Pricey, but worth it (and I know what you'll say "but you didn't pay for them" - yes, but after testing them, if I had to - I would!) Eye care is of the upmost importance - prevention is key! Let's take a look at the fabulous four products I tested and love:

1. Nourishing Exfoliating Body Scrub - White Tea - Water Lily $78 - Renew your skin and enjoy a relaxing feeling with the use of Dermalactives body scrub. Exfoliate and hydrate your skin with Dermalactives body scrub and leave it smooth, soft and healthy. Dermalactives body scrub removes dead skin cells, improves the look of the skin, makes the skin glow and encourages the natural flow of circulation and bodily fluids within.

2. Replenishing Body Butter - White Tea $58 - Keep your skin moist, smooth and let it glow! Dermalactives body butter is the all-natural way to provide your skin with a protective layer that will keep your skin smooth, soft and healthy. Replenishes dry skin and restores its healthy glow by providing the skin with essential vitamins and minerals. Enjoy a fantastic feeling and remarkable results with Dermalactives body butter.

Absolutely LOVE these!

3. Eye Lifting Solution $450 - Dermalactives anti-wrinkle day serum was specifically developed to treat the delicate skin surrounding the eyes.This extraordinary treatment minimizes the appearance of lines and wrinkles, improves elasticity and firmness, brightens and smoothes the skin and fights dryness. By doing this, it protects the skin from future signs of aging and lifts it to reveal a youthful appearance.

4. Eye Cream $320 - Dermalactives’ rich eye cream truly pampers the sensitive eye zone. This highly active cream targets the delicate skin around the eyes to nourish it, restore damage, de-puff, and assist in preventing further signs of aging. It is enhanced by Dermalactives’ advance collagen treatment, which stimulates collagen production in the deeper layers of the skin and conditions the epidermis for correction, protection and perfection.

For more information on these or other Dermalactives skincare products, please visit www.Dermalactives.com 

M·A·C Haute Dogs

M∙A∙C HAUTE DOGS

AVAILABLE NOW ON-LINE 

#MACHauteDogs #MACsBestFriend 

Now this is what I call "Paw-fection!" Who's the hautest of the dogs? (Wo)man’s best friend is barking up the right tree in a well-groomed collection of new canine-inspired hues from M·A·C, featuring luscious, buttery fur tones, gold-spun sculpting powders, and regal berries for lips. From aristocratic to collars-off cool, shades of every pooch are perched to prime your every mood. With Haute Dogs, you’ll be lapping up accolades as best in show!

NEW Make Up Forever

NEW MAKE UP FOREVER 

ULTRA HD FOUNDATION

Listen, it's no secret that I do't wear foundation, but many of my loyal readers and pals do, so I will do what I do best and share! Listen up: available in stores and online NOW is MAKE UP FOR EVER’s Ultra HD Foundation! This groundbreaking liquid foundation is offered in 40 diverse shades, has the ability to hide any imperfections and leave skin looking flawless. MAKE UP FOR EVER also launched Ultra HD Foundation sticks as well, offered in 15 handpicked shades, perfect for contouring or applying on the go!

Ultra HD Foundation is the first and only to meet the demands brought on by technological advancements, 4K technology. Beyond the average HD camera, 4K equipped cameras capture clearer, sharper, more defined images. Ultra HD combats this new advancement with its one-of-a-kind 4K complex formula hiding any flaws under the 4K lens and naked eye.

invisibobble

FASHIONABLE & FUNCTIONAL

INVISIBOBBLE HAIR RING

When I attended the #invisibobblebashed event this spring, the first thought that crossed my mind was "there is absolutely NO WAY that these phone-cord-looking 'hair ring' will: 1. hold my hair and 2. not get tangled in my curls!" Well, I was wrong and have been wearing these fun hair rings ever since - either on my wrist or up in my hair. Tiny yet mighty, invisibobble stretches beyond what you'd expect it to, without losing its shape or breaking your hair.

Yoga: YUNI Beauty

YUNI BEAUTY BRAND:

 "SEEKERS OF GOOD, BRINGING THE GOODNESS OF YOGA

TO THE MOMENTS OF OUR LIVES."

What do you get when you combine yoga and beauty? YUNI Beauty Brand! I had the pleasure of attending my first-ever yoga class with the brand this June along with a handful of beauty Editors & bloggers; all of us getting a first glimpse (and try) at this amazing new yoga beauty line which launched last month. I love yoga not just to help maintain my flexibility (gymnastics was my thing as a kid) but for the amazing improved respiration, energy and stress management I absolutely need with my hectic life and schedule. The YUNI Beauty line contains more than 20 products - a must have for any yogi!

YUNI Beauty preview - June 24th at The Lofts at Prince ...

Flexibility and balance is still my way of life!

This amazing yoga beauty line is awesome from start to finish, ensuring that you feel fresh and revitalized after your workout. My favorite is without a doubt the Muscle Recovery Gel (3 oz. $15), a roll on that does just that: soothes my achy muscles and best of all, all YUNI products are non-toxic, plant based, biodegradable and compostable!

BENEFITS

• Eases post-workout soreness and inflammation
• Enhances and prolongs effects of yoga practice
• Intense cooling sensation
• 100% natural aromas

KEY INGREDIENTS

• Arnica Flower Extract reduces swelling, bruising and pain while containing antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties useful in wound-healing
• Peppermint Leaf Essential Oil’s natural menthol reduces the perception of pain
• Fair trade Green Tea Extract reduces the formation of free radicals and also helps to reduce the activity of bacteria on the skin and prevent blemishes.

APPLICATION AND USAGE - Glide over muscles, tendons and ligaments that feel hot or overextended.

Take-home to test!

Until now, there was no beauty brand with a complete & distinctive offering for the Yoga customer. YUNI’s audience is primarily composed of 22 million Yoga practitioners in North America who have highly defined product expectations and are tremendously brand-loyal. Beauty industry veteran and Ashtanga Yoga teacher Emmanuel Rey proudly announced the launch of YUNI, the first natural beauty brand designed to enhance the Yoga practice. With a collection of products in the skin, body, hair and aroma categories, YUNI brings the goodness of Yoga to everyday life like no other brand has done, by creating a distinct memorable user experience through tactile and olfactory “anchoring” moments that reconnect the user with their Yoga practice, even when they are not in class.

AMAZING Mat, courtesy of YUNI Beauty (The Kind Mat Bliss $135-$150)
 and products accompany me to every yoga class!

Here are a few natural & organic YUNI Beauty products: 

Instant Shower Sheets: Large sheets infused with neem leaf extract and peppermint leaf essential oil immediately cleanse and deodorize for a clean, fresh feeling on the go (20 wipes / $12)

Hydrating Body Conditioner: Light aromatic milk hydrator instantly replenishes and refreshes skin with sustainably harvested and certified organic baobab oil and fair trade green tea extract (6 oz. / $25)

Aromatic Body Mist: 100% natural aromas create an enlivening cocoon to promote focus and clarity; ideal for use after yoga session or workout (4 oz. / $25)

Body Balance Aroma Concentrate: Anchoring blend of essential oils with centering aroma ideal for use during Savasana pose to connect the user with deep relaxation. Use anytime during the day to reconnect to the moment. (.33 oz. / $25)

Microveil Hair Treatment: Body heat-activated infusion of organic argan nut and kukui seed oils helps repairs damage and restores shine to hair during yoga practice. Lightweight aromatic hair veil doubles as a finishing mist (4 oz. / $22)

Active Calm Face Serum: Age-defying moisture concentrate with organic buriti oil, echinacea and fair trade green tea extract restores suppleness, erases tension lines, actives, firms and sculpts the skin (2 oz. / $29)

Active Calm Moisturizer: Vital youth-preserving cream for the face with sustainably harvested, certified organic buriti oil to restore skin elasticity and edelweiss stem cells to soothe skin and prevent pore congestion (2 oz. / $29)

Feeling great post workout - thank you YUNI!

YUNI body, skin, hair and aroma products are available through top retailers nationwide, online at YUNIbeauty.com and through yoga retailers including YogaWorks, specialty beauty retailers and natural product curators including Credo Beauty.

~Evelyn Lugo

L'Occitane + GLAMSQUAD

L’OCCITANE & GLAMSQUAD CELEBRATE 

NATURAL BEAUTY WITH AMAZING SWEEPS

 

L'Occitane has teamed up with GLAMSQUAD to celebrate natural beauty! In addition to training GLAMSQUAD'S full artist fleet and stocking them up with skincare products, L'Occitane is also launching two AMAZING sweepstakes. The first is a full-expenses paid trip to the South of France, and the second a social contest for a chance to win a $200 L’Occitane shopping spree and free GLAMSQUAD makeover!

Check out all of the details below:

• Win a trip for two to Provence and a year’s worth of GLAMSQUAD makeovers - simply enter online at usa.loccitane.com/beautyofprovence anytime between August 4th and August 14th. You must agree to receive emails from both brands to be eligible. One winner will be selected on August 17th.

• Win a GLAMSQUAD makeover and $200 L’Occitane shopping spree - post a picture of your favorite effortlessly chic, French-inspired beauty look on Instagram or Twitter tagging #beautyofprovencesweeps, @loccitane and @glamsquad anytime between August 4th and August 14th. Ten winners will be selected on August 17th.

Mally Summer Beauty

MAKE YOUR EYES POP:

MALLY BEAUTY SUMMER SHADOWS

There’s no time like the summer to add a pop of color to your eye makeup look. Use vivid colors like turquoise, orange or any shade of pink to perfectly compliment your sun-kissed, bronzed skin. Add these colorful Mally Beauty shadows to your makeup bag!

Mally Beauty Citychick I Love Color Eye Shadow Palette: Mally’s Citychick I Love Color Palette allows you to be your own makeup artist to create the perfect bold look for summer. The Citychick I Love Color Eye shadow Palette contains 11 of the most perfect colors that are bold and playful. These gorgeous colors can be used to create a natural or smokey look for day or night! (mallybeauty.com; $50)

Mally Beauty Evercolor Shadow Stick: The Evercolor Shadow Stick is the perfect solution for a quick, long-wearing eye that lasts all day. The Shadow Stick is versatile and serves as your primer, shadow base and eye shadow all in one. The creamy texture blurs fine lines on your lid or under your eyes. The Evercolor Shadow Stick is a summer must-have that comes in bright hues to give you a burst of color! Mally’s Shadow Stick will keep you looking vibrant and fabulous all day! (mallybeauty.com; $25)