The Rundown:

• All Day Wear Transfer-resistant formula helps create a barrier against heat and humidity for 8 hours of wear. Even in the most humid climates, makeup stays in place.

• Natural, Soft-Matte Finish This new formula contains an oil-free emulsion system that delivers a blend of finely milled pigments, spherical powders, and mica for natural-looking coverage. Perfect for oily and normal/combination skin. Available in 20 Shades.  The Problem You want a foundation that lasts and gives you shine-free, even-looking skin, but yours never looks natural—and it starts to fade by lunch.

This oil-free, long-wearing foundation balances oily and combination skin, so you’ll have a soft-matte, even-looking complexion without needing to pile on powder throughout the day. And like all of Bobbi’s foundations,  the shades are yellow-based for a natural look.  Perfect for oily and normal/combination skin.  Available in 20 Shades.

“This oil-free formula gives skin a soft-matte finish that looks healthy and natural—never heavy. And it’s buildable, so you can customize your level of coverage.” – Bobbi Brown

Suggested Retail Price: $45.00

On Counter: March 2010 Available at all Bobbi Brown Counters and on bobbibrown.com

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Lianne Farbes writes TheMakeupGirl, she is a Beauty Expert, Social Media enthusiast, Project Manager, Web 2.0 cheerleader and she is Always Online. Follow her on Twitter @TheMakeupGirl and friend her through any of her social profiles here.

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Lips and cheeks get the pretty young thing treatment…Cremesheen Glass makes a comeback for Spring 2010. Introducing six new très jolie shades and three bring-back essentials, because the world wants more of this creamy, high-flying gloss formula that provides sheer, Just Superb colour with a touch of sex-o-shine!

To accentuate them, a combination of six Lip Pencils ranging from neutral to pinks and browns, to delight and define. And here’s a lovely thought: six new Mineralize Blush Duos are also making a limited appearance. Inspired by the original, they provide a gossamer sheer and lightweight application…all Too Fabulous.

Cremesheen Glass ($18.00 U.S. / $21.50 CDN) (Permanent)

• Just Superb Dirt neutral pink
• Loud & Lovely Blue pink
• Richer, Lusher Peach coral
• Double Dare Coral red
• Deelight Mid-tone neutral
• Over Indulgence Neutral brown
• Fashion Scoop Clear pink (Re-promote)
• Partial to Pink Light peach pink (Re-promote)
• Boy Bait Light nude (Repromote)

Lip Pencil ($13.00 U.S. / $15.50 CDN)

• Boldy Bare Dirt red brown (Limited Edition)
• Mouth Off Deep peach coral (Limited Edition)
• Trimmed in Pink Bright blue pink (Limited Edition)
• In Synch Bright yellow pink (Limited Edition)
• Naked Liner Light neutral (Limited Edition)
• Chestnut Intense brown (Permanent)

Mineralize Blush Duo ($23.00 U.S. / $27.50 CDN)<—LOVE this!!!

A limited-edition Mineralize Blush featuring two shades swirled into an abstract pattern. Delivers the sheer colour and soft, dimensional pearl finish of all M∙A∙C Mineralize powder formulas.

• Rhapsody in Two Light pale pink/pale peach (Frost) (Limited Edition)
• Chic Couple Light yellow brown/dark peach (Frost) (Limited Edition)
• Two Virtues Light blue pink/light violet (Frost) (Limited Edition)
• Bi-Tone Rose pink/copper bronze (Frost) (Limited Edition)
• Buddy Up Dirty rose/neutral yellow pink (Frost) (Limited Edition)
• Sun & Moon Neutral brown/pink brown (Frost)

MAC’s Too Fabulous collection is available now at MAC counters everywhere and maccosmetics.com

Lianne Farbes writes TheMakeupGirl, she is a Beauty Expert, Social Media enthusiast, Project Manager, Web 2.0 cheerleader and she is Always Online. Follow her on Twitter @TheMakeupGirl and friend her through any of her social profiles here.

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In addition to the polish line, Karma Organics also sells three different organic soy nail polish removers. The polish removers come in Unscented with Vitamin E, Tea Tree scented or Lavender scented (and let me tell you: they smell really good!) The polish removers are 100% biodegradable, 100% soy and corn-based, non-toxic and non-carcinogenic. They are also free of any petroleum ingredients or by-products and are derived from American produced farm crops. Like the nail polishes, the bottles are 100% recyclable including the label!

I left the booth with a bright pink shade of polish #330, “So Berry Sweet” which I polished my nails with last night. One stroke of the brush left a bright, opaque coat on my nails which I then covered with their top coat. My nails dried in five minutes flat and I didn’t smudge them! I’m a serial hand-washer and from what I’ve seen so far, this polish is showing zero signs of chipping any time soon!

I also got a bottle of the Karma Organics unscented polish remover with Vitamin E, which I used to remove my old coat of polish. The polish came off effortlessly (I’ve had to scrub hard with some acetone-based removers in the past) and left my nails looking clean and healthy!

Karma Organics was recently featured on WNBC Weekend Today in the “AskMelissa” segment as one of the Top 10 Lifestyle Picks for 2010! The brand has also been featured in some popular magazines, including O, The Oprah Magazine and Health and Allure, where it was chosen for the Allure Editor’s Choice Award! Karma Organics is currently only sold at the upscale women’s boutique Henri Bendel on Fifth Avenue in New York City.  You can read more about Karma Organics products by visiting their website, or by visiting the Karma Organics Spa, located in Ridgewood, New Jersey.

Read more of my wrap-up of the IBS/IECSC here!

Reporting for the The Makeup Girl – Erika Belezarian

Erika B. is a college student living, working and playing in the concrete jungle of NYC! She is extremely passionate about fashion, beauty, style and music. Follow her on Twitter @ErikasAPrincess or read about her NYC adventures on her blog Shoes, Shirts and Other Sh!t.

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Now you can vicariously experience the backstage experience that I got to be a part of! I had never felt so gorgeous until I had a hair designer, a makeup artist and two photographers around me at all times (not to mention Teddy Charles touching my hair and melting me with his compliments!)

There  were some amazing and talented people there to help up the gorge factor.  One of those people is the fabulous and talented Jamie Beck. Jamie graciously gave up her birthday night to take pictures for the Sunsilk Launch and took amazing pictures of all of us!  Check out her blog From Me To You or Follow Jamie on Twitter

The second photog that made us sparkle from behind the lens is the uber-talented Ana Schechter of AnaPhoto. Ana could make anyone feel as glamorous as a runway model and she even let me pose with her adorable puppy Charlie!  Check out Ana’s website AnaPhoto or Follow Ana on Twitter!

As you can probably  tell, I had a blast getting pampered and prettied for my final photo shoot! I hope you guys enjoy these pictures!

P.S. – there is a photo of Teddy in there, I won’t tell anyone if you steal it for yourself

Photos courtesy of Jamie Beck of  From Me To You and Ana Schechter of AnaPhoto

Reporting for The Makeup Girl – Erika Belezarian

Erika B. is a college student living, working and playing in the concrete jungle of NYC! She is extremely passionate about fashion, beauty, style and music. Follow her on Twitter @ErikasAPrincess or read about her NYC adventures on her blog Shoes, Shirts and Other Sh!t.

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Today I was able to get an insider’s view and gain knowledge of this up-and-coming treatment at the International Beauty Show (IBS). After walking past the booth and reading through the information, my friend Dzi, (who I attended with) asked to be a hair model during their last demonstration of the day!

The Brazilian Blowout is not permanent hair straightening, but instead is a treatment to help minimize frizz, smooth the hair and add shine. There are many advantages to the Brazilian Blowout over other treatments since it contains no formaldehyde, or any other chemical ending in”-aldehyde”. As a matter of fact, none of the chemicals in it will change into an “-aldehyde” when it’s used on the hair.  The Brazilian Blowout uses a nutrient-complex and a proprietary polymer system that essentially “fills in” damaged areas in the hair shaft and cuticles, making the hair appear smoother and helps to condition the hair which actually makes the hair healthier! Additionally, the Brazilian Blowout treatment can be used on any type of hair, including processed and/or color-treated hair, damaged hair, ethnic hair, good quality extensions and wigs. The Brazilian Blowout can also be used to relax and smooth new hair growth after getting a permanent straightening treatment.

Unlike other treatments that may take several hours, the Brazilian Blowout only takes about 90 minutes to complete and lasts up to twelve weeks. After twelve weeks if you choose not to re-treat your hair with another Brazilian Blowout, it will simply return to its original state and will not show the signs of “growing out” that occur after a permanent straightening.

According to Dzi, while processing, the treatment didn’t smell and didn’t burn or make her scalp itch. When the process was finished she told me her hair smelled like “tropical citrus.”

The steps to the Brazilian Blowout are quite simple (but you’d never know what they were if you never had one):

• The stylists shampooed Dzi’s hair with the Brazilian Blowout Anti-Residue shampoo three times to help balance the pH of her hair and open the cuticles to prepare for the treatment.
• The treatment solution, which is measured by the capful, was applied with a hair color brush in small sections then combed through several times. (Only 1.5 capfuls were needed to do Dzi’s whole head!)
• Dzi was blown dry with an ionizing hair dryer and a natural bristle brush while the treatment solution was still applied to her hair, then flat-ironed with a 400-degree iron.
• The stylists rinsed Dzi’s hair for 2 minutes then applied the Brazilian Blowout Hair Masque with Acai for 1-2 minutes. Her hair was rinsed again after the masque application.
• The stylists then applied the Brazilian Blowout Hair Serum with Acai.
• Dzi received a second blowout, and voila! She was good to go. (No flat iron required!)

Her hair had great body, was smooth, silky, super-shiny and virtually frizz-free! The stylists at Brazilian Blowout sent Dzi on her way with the Brazilian Blowout Shampoo and Conditioner with Acai to make the blowout last longer.

The product line that Brazilian Blowout retails is completely sulfate-free and includes shampoo, conditioner, serum and a hair masque. In select salons that offer the Brazilian Blowout treatment, the products retail anywhere from $34-$40 each. In addition, all of the products contain SPF to help protect those precious locks from the sun!

The Brazilian Blowout itself will cost you a little bit more, but I can tell you, based on Dzi’s results, it appears to be worth every penny!  Stay tuned!  In a couple of weeks I’ll be sure to let you know how Dzi’s hair is holding up!!

To find more information on the Brazilian Blowout and how to find a salon that offers this treatment near your hometown, please visit their website.

Erika B. is a college student living, working and playing in the concrete jungle of NYC! She is extremely passionate about fashion, beauty, style and music. Follow her on Twitter @ErikasAPrincess or read about her NYC adventures on her blog Shoes, Shirts and Other Sh!t.

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The shimmery apricot flush on the apples of her cheeks, which was created withTMG Fave NARS The Multiple color stick, added the perfect whisper of color. “With luminous skin and neutral-glossed lips, I was able to really focus on her beautiful almond-shaped eyes,” said her makeup artist, Vera Steimberg.

Lianne Farbes writes TheMakeupGirl, she is a Beauty Expert, Social Media enthusiast, Project Manager, Web 2.0 cheerleader and she is Always Online. Follow her on Twitter @TheMakeupGirl and friend her through any of her social profiles here.

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The Rundown:

D’Andre Michael created a plum smokey eye that complimented the beautiful dress Latifah was wearing.  Michael says, “For Queen Latifah’s Oscar’s look I decided to go with a plum smoky eye, soft mauve lip and bronzed skin.

• Face -  “I used a foundation brush to apply COVERGIRL Queen Collection Natural Hue Liquid Makeup in Warm Caramel and set it with COVERGIRL Queen Collection Natural Hue Minerals Pressed Powder in Brown Bronze 1.”

• Eyes -  “I started by applying COVERGIRL Queen Collection Natural Hue Minerals Pressed Powder in Brown Bronze 1 to the brow bone. I do this to achieve a more natural look to the brow bone. Secondly, I used COVERGIRL Smoky ShadowBlast in Purple Plume on the entire lid from the lash line to the inner crease. I then used COVERGIRL Smoky ShadowBlast in Onyx Smoke in the inner crease to blend up on the brow bone. For depth and intensity, I used COVERGIRL Outlast Smoothwear All Day Eyeliner in Onyx on the inner bottom eyelid. To give lashes the oomph that most women crave, I applied COVERGIRL LashBlast Length Waterproof Mascara in Very Black.”

• Lips – “I wanted to compliment the plum eye by doing a beautiful mauve lip to balance out the various purple hues of the entire look. To start I used a base coat of MAC Lipstick in Midimauve and then lined her lips with Kevyn Aucoin Flesh Tone Lip Pencil in Deep. I recommend rubbing your lips together after lining lips to blend the line. I added luster and shine to Queen’s lips by applying a dab of COVERGIRL ShineBlast Lip Gloss in Aglow.

• Cheeks – “To complete Queen’s look I used CARGO Blush in Siena on the apples of her cheekbones for a hint of color and glow. To complete the overall look I used COVERGIRL Queen Collection Natural Hue Minerals Bronzer in Brown Bronze for a soft and subtle glow on her upper cheekbones, forehead, nose, neck and collar bone.”

Lianne Farbes writes TheMakeupGirl, she is a Beauty Expert, Social Media enthusiast, Project Manager, Web 2.0 cheerleader and she is Always Online. Follow her on Twitter @TheMakeupGirl and friend her through any of her social profiles here.

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The Rundown:

• Jo mixed two foundations for Demi, Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation and Lasting Silk UV SPF 34 Compact Foundation [Giorgio Armani Beauty]
• She then swept YSL Touche Éclat under the eyes and around the nose. [YSL at Nordstrom]
• Lancôme’s Blush Subtil in Rose Fresque, just on the apples of the cheeks, brightened her complexion. [Lancome]
• Jo created the soft, smoky eye with Lancôme Color Design Eye in Ciel du Soir on the lid and Color Design Eye in Honeymoon as a highlight from right above the lid to the brow bone and on the inner corner of the eyes. [Lancome]
• Lancôme’s Le Crayon Khôl in Gris Noir lined the eyes and Jo softened the look by smudging the line. [Lancome]
• The lashes were curled with a Shu Uemura lash curler, followed by several coats of Lancôme Hypnôse Drama in Excessive Black on the top lashes and Ôscillation Mascara in Black to the lower lashes. [Lancome]
• For Demi’s lips, the combination of Lancôme’s L’Absolu Rouge in Rich Cashmere and Juicy Tubes in Spring Fling created a pretty, nude lip that had just enough pop. [Lancome]

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Lianne Farbes writes TheMakeupGirl, she is a Beauty Expert, Social Media enthusiast, Project Manager, Web 2.0 cheerleader and she is Always Online. Follow her on Twitter @TheMakeupGirl and friend her through any of her social profiles here.

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Inspiration:

Arcona Skincare–Prep: “Anna has beautiful skin and doesn’t need much to make it glow. I prepped her skin with a light, all natural moisturizer to help it stay hydrated throughout the night.”

• Prepped with Arcona’s Magic White Ice to protect, nourish and hydrate skin.
• tarte Makeup–Cheeks: “For a natural flush, I accented Anna’s cheek bones with a coral shade.” Dabbed and blended tarte’s natural cheek stain in eco-cheek on the apples of her cheeks.
• tarte Makeup–Lips: “I wanted to create a soft, healthy pink lip with a touch of shine.  tarte’s LipSurgence natural lip stain in charmed natural lip stain in charmed (light pink) as a base.
• Topped with double-ended lipgloss in jake & samantha (used the samantha side-pale cotton candy pink) for added shine.
• Arcona Skincare–Finish: “I finished with a light spritz of Lavender Hydrasol mist for added hydration and an extra dose of calming with aromatherapy.”

Lianne Farbes writes TheMakeupGirl, she is a Beauty Expert, Social Media enthusiast, Project Manager, Web 2.0 cheerleader and she is Always Online. Follow her on Twitter @TheMakeupGirl and friend her through any of her social profiles here.

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