Category: Cosmetics

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DEADLINE FOR ESSENCE+ULTA BEAUTY BEAUTIFUL POSSIBILITIES 2.0 #ESSENCEGirlsUnited

The application deadline is quickly approaching for ESSENCE + Ulta Beauty Girls United: Beautiful Possibilities 2.0!

As previously announced, ESSENCE and Ulta Beauty will partner once again for this powerful mentorship initiative, where six young women (ages 16-19) will embark on a journey of tapping into their entrepreneurial and creative spirit and discovering their personal potential. The women selected for this program will have the opportunity of a lifetime—including the chance to work on a special capsule collection for Ulta Beauty, being mentored by top beauty industry leaders and influencers, and receiving $10,000 that can be put towards college.

 Applications are open until this Sunday, November 30th. For more details on ESSENCE Girls United: Beautiful Possibilities 2.0, visit http://www.essence.com/BeautifulPossibilities, or join the conversation on social #ESSENCEGirlsUnited #BeautifulPossibilities.

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Holiday Gift Set from KORRES Natural Skincare Products

KORRES has bottled up the intoxicating scents of Greece that capture the magical moment when the sun kisses the sea. Debuting December 1st, KORRES will introduce The Indulgence Collection, a series of limited-edition holiday gift sets, each featuring a super-sized luxurious Shower gel (1L) and Body Butter (400 ML) duo.

The Indulgence Collection is available for only $39 and offered in five scents:

  • NEW! Mediterranean Vanilla Blossom: A creamy vanilla, delicately wrapped in soft white florals warmed by the Mediterranean sun.
  • NEW! Unscented: Pure & unscented, this rich, luxurious body butter to deeply soften, smooth, and nourish the skin.
  • White Grape: Crisp fresh white grape, wrapped in soft peach blossom, with a hint of Aegean Sea breeze.
  • Cucumber Bamboo: Dive into this lush & delicate scent of Cucumber and Bamboo – tranquil & pure.
  • Cashmere Rose: Envelop your senses with petal-soft wild roses warmed by the Mediterranean sun.

Click here to learn more about skincare products.

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Rihanna by Rihanna: First Visual Autobiography Featuring Intimate Moments of Her Life Published

Rihanna is a large-format, lavishly produced 504-page book with more than 1,000 photos featuring intimate moments from her life and creative journey.

Look inside the book here

This first book by Rihanna is an exclusive, inside look into her world. Rihanna, a stunning visual narrative from the international cultural icon, is to be published by Phaidon. From her childhood in Barbados to her worldwide tours, from quintessential fashion moments to private time with friends and family, the book showcases intimate photographs of her life as a musician, performer, designer, and entrepreneur. “I am so excited to share this collection of incredible images. I’m very grateful to the talented photographers and artists who contributed. We’ve been working on the book for over five years and I’m really happy to be able to finally share it with everybody,” said Rihanna. Phaidon’s CEO, Keith Fox, said of the project, “We are excited and proud to publish this incredible book by this extremely talented and influential woman.

Rihanna is such an important and groundbreaking artist, style icon, and entrepreneur and we are looking forward to sharing her fascinating life with a larger audience.” The large-format trade edition book (12-5/8 x 16-1/2 inches) includes more than 1,000 photographs, many being published here for the first time. Impeccably produced, this sumptuous 504-page book also contains 11 special inserts, including a removable poster, and 7 gatefolds.

The cover features a stunning color photograph and wrap-around cloth binding. Weighing in at 15 pounds, the book comes in a printed black carrying case and is available wherever books are sold. In addition to the large-format trade edition of Rihanna (October 24, 2019), Phaidon and Rihanna have collaborated with The Haas Brothers on three limited editions. “This Sh*t is Heavy,” the Fenty x Phaidon edition (October 10, 2019), includes a copy of the book that features a cover with two black and white photographs, a cloth binding, and a custom-designed tabletop bookstand inspired by Rihanna’s hands.

The Luxury Supreme edition (November 20, 2019) is signed and numbered by Rihanna and The Haas Brothers. The book for this edition is bound in a custom-made black fabric with an inset, matte black, laser-cut steel grille, completed with the “Drippy + The Brain” stand, a gold-toned, cast-resin tabletop bookstand covered with a bespoke black vermiculated fabric. The book and stand together weigh 126 pounds.

These editions are exclusively available at TheRihannaBook.com. The three artists also collaborated on an Ultra Luxury Supreme edition, entitled “Stoner,” a custom-sculpted marble pedestal to showcase the Luxury Supreme book. Each pedestal, in the edition of ten, is exclusively designed to cradle the book and is hand carved in Nazaré, Portugal from a unique piece of solid Pele de Tigre marble, with a soft eggshell finish.

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Creamy Matte Lipsticks Made from Coffee Oil: Lucky Chick Cosmetics

As the weather gets colder, lips get dry and chapped. For those who prefer matte lip color over gloss and chapstick, there’s Lucky Chick Cosmetics. The brand’s creamy matte lipstick line offers bold, jewel-toned colors without the added drama of chemicals. Soothe and hydrate with clean ingredients and active botanicals when your lips need extra care. Lucky Chick gives you added protection with its essential oil formula that includes coffee oil.

Why drink your coffee when you can wear it on your lips? Coffee oil is a little known beauty secret in the world of essential oils. It’s made from extracting residual oil from coffee beans. Lucky Chick’s creamy matte formula uses coffee oil as a key ingredient. Your favorite morning pick-me-up as an essential oil has multiple benefits for skin including your lips.

Lucky Chick’s ultimate one swipe application does more than leaving a beautiful color behind. Here’s how coffee oil can improve your lips:

  • Prevents dehydration

  • Softens skin

  • Smoothes skin

In addition to using natural oils instead of chemicals, Lucky Chick’s products are vegan, cruelty-free, paraben-free, peg free, D-5 free, gluten-free and made in the USA.

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Neutrogena® Launches New Bright Boost Collection to Address a Leading Skin Issue for Millennial Women: Dull, Uneven Skin

According to a recent Neutrogena® survey* conducted online by The Harris Poll among over 1,100 U.S. women age 18+, nearly two–thirds (66%) of U.S. millennial women age 23-38, have noticed a shift in their skin’s brightness. Neutrogena, the #1 dermatologist-recommended skincare brand, announced today the launch of a new collection, Neutrogena Bright Boost™, to help women fight dull skin.

Neutrogena has cultivated a skin-first approach to science and innovation, which is based on technological advances, expert research and most importantly a deep understanding of women. This approach includes addressing the concerns of millennials seeking new options for bright and radiant skin.

“We uncovered that the majority of millennial women (84%) believe that healthy skin is glowing skin, and nearly 4 in 5 (78%) wish there were more products on the market that gently exfoliate skin,” said Kerry Sullivan, Vice President of Neutrogena, U.S. Skin Health at Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. “The Bright Boost line is the perfect opportunity to deliver on this unmet need. We tapped into our global network of the brightest young female scientists at Neutrogena to develop a breakthrough solution, leveraging the power of resurfacing ingredients like Neoglucosamine® technology to boost the skin’s natural renewal process. The result is our powerhouse new offering for brighter, more even skin tone.”

Anna Rose, Carine Hardy, Anna Trondoli and Diyana Sudarsono, four Neutrogena talented millennial scientists paired their firsthand personal skincare experiences with their scientific expertise to develop the four-part collection for brighter skin.

Anna Rose, Principal Scientist, R&D Skin Health, Johnson & Johnson, explains, “We as women know what women need, so we designed these products with those needs in mind. To counteract the ‘skin sins’ of our 20s, like late nights, lack of proper sunscreen use, poor food choices and even dehydration, we needed to look beyond simple formulations.”

After rounds of prototyping each formula, communicating across different time zones, and coming together for two weeks in the lab, the team of millennial scientists brought Bright Boost to life. The scientists merged Johnson & Johnson research with premium ingredients known to resurface and retexturize to develop a line that would deliver radiant, healthy–looking skin.

NEW Neutrogena Bright Boost™

The new Bright Boost collection is made up of four key products including A Resurfacing Micro Polish, an Illuminating Serum, a Gel Cream, and a Facial Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF 30. The Neutrogena Bright Boost daily regimen can reveal brighter, wide-awake skin in just one week.

Three of the products are powered by Neoglucosamine technology, a gentle, non-acid amino sugar exfoliant. It helps boost surface cell turnover, which slows over time, and works in harmony with other powerful skin-brightening ingredients, resulting in brighter, more even–looking skin. This multi-tasking collection also features other efficacious ingredients such as Mandelic Acid and Glycolic Acid to brighten skin. Additionally, Neoglucosamine can help minimize the appearance of fine lines.

The collection is available now at mass merchandisers nationwide. Learn more about Neutrogena Bright Boost and our powerful skin brightener, Neoglucosamine by visiting www.neutrogena.com/bright-boost.

About Neutrogena®

Neutrogena®, #1 dermatologist recommended skincare brand, has brought groundbreaking skincare solutions to consumers for more than 60 years. Today the brand offers more than 650 products worldwide in the face, body, acne, sun protection, makeup, men’s care, and anti-wrinkle categories. By creating, innovating and rethinking what is possible, Neutrogena® products consistently deliver real results without compromises. www.neutrogena.com

Survey Method:

*This survey was conducted online within the United States by The Harris Poll on behalf of Neutrogena from September 5-9, 2019 among 1,107 U.S. women ages 18 and older, among whom 347 are Millennials ages 23-38. This online survey is not based on a probability sample and therefore no estimate of theoretical sampling error can be calculated. For complete survey methodology, including weighting variables and subgroup sample sizes, please contact Tasia Langston / Laura Quinones.

© Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. 2019

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BETTY BOOP™ X IPSY Unveil Fun And Flirty Beauty Collaboration

IPSY, the largest beauty subscription in the world, in collaboration with King Features Syndicate, a division of Hearst, and Betty Boop proprietor Fleischer Studios, unveiled a line of Betty Boop inspired cosmetics and accessories today.  In supporting their mission of inspiring individuals around the world to express their unique beauty, IPSY has developed a limited edition line of fun and flirty products to be included in an upcoming subscription box featuring the always glamorous icon, Betty Boop.

The BETTY BOOP™ x IPSY Collection features a robust line of 13 Betty-approved items including:

  • Signature Betty red lipstick shades and finishes in matte Boop-Oop-A-Doop™ ($14), satin Mauve it, Baby ($14), satin Hotsy Totsy ($14) and shimmer All Jazzed Up ($14) shimmering lip glosses
  • Knock-out eyeshadow shades in That’s So Betty ($30) eyeshadow palette or single shadows in Flip Your Lid ($8) and Up Past Midnight ($8)
  • Bold liquid eyeliner in Drawn to You ($16) and daring mascara in Blink and Wink ($12) to complete a bold and fearless look
  • Dazzling nail polish in Little Red Dress ($8)

“Betty Boop is a timeless beauty and fashion icon, and we are so excited by the collection with IPSY, a brand that is all about confidence and being bold – just like Betty,” said Carla Silva, VP, and GM, Global Head of Licensing for King Features. “We are thrilled by this latest collaboration and bringing Betty’s signature look and feel to new beauty consumers.”

“Betty Boop is one of those iconic female figures that spans multiple generations,” said Jenna Habayeb, IPSY’s Chief Brand Officer. “She translates so naturally into beauty, and we’re thrilled to bring this collection to our members.”

The BETTY BOOP™ x IPSY collection will be available in IPSY’s October Glam Bags and for purchase on IPSY.com from October 1 – 31 or until the collection sells out.

About IPSY:
IPSY, the largest beauty subscription in the world, has more than 3 million active members and has shipped over 1 billion products. IPSY’s signature Glam Bags deliver personalized beauty products that fit each member’s lifestyle. Founded in 2011 with the mission of inspiring everyone to express their own unique beauty, IPSY strives to make beauty more inclusive and welcoming to all. With an avid community over 25 million strong, more than 160 million product reviews, and more than half a billion content views every month, IPSY has created the ultimate beauty discovery platform. Learn more at IPSY.com.

About King Features:
King Features, a member of the Hearst Entertainment & Syndication Group, is one of the largest and most experienced organizations in classic consumer product merchandising and licensing as well as the world’s premier distributor of comics, columns, puzzles and games to print and digital outlets worldwide. King represents some of the most recognizable iconic property franchises, including “Popeye,” “Betty Boop,” “Flash Gordon,” “The Phantom,” “Mandrake the Magician” and “Hägar the Horrible.” For more information, please visit www.KingFeatures.com/licensing.

About Betty Boop and Fleischer Studios:
First introduced in 1930, Betty Boop was created by Max Fleischer for his “Talkartoons” series, the first “talkies” of animation, which Max’s company, Fleischer Studios, produced for Paramount. Mae Questel provided Betty’s distinctive voice. By 1932 Betty, considered to be the first and only female animated screen star, had taken the country by storm. Betty starred in more than 100 cartoons, 90 of which are included in the official “Betty Boop” series, which ended in 1939. Since then, Betty has appeared in dozens of hit movies, television specials, and commercials. She was the first cartoon character to be profiled by A&E’s “Biography” series.

As the worldwide exclusive licensing agent for Betty Boop, King Features works closely with Fleischer Studios (www.fleischerstudios.com) to keep Betty entertaining millions of fans and collectors worldwide. Betty Boop‘s popularity today shines through her prevalence in pop culture. She is one of the most popular and successful licensed characters in entertainment history, with licensees in the United States and around the world that produce quality products bearing Betty’s likeness in virtually every category. Betty Boop will celebrate her 90th Anniversary in 2020 and her official website is www.bettyboop.com.

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Game-Changing Beauty Products to Snag this Fall

As the seasons change from Summer to Fall, your beauty bag is due for an upgrade! This fall, discover our top picks for makeup and skincare essentials.

Flawless hair is always in style. Discover the VOLO towel, which is a super-soft microfiber towel that absorbs 10x its weight in water and reduces your dry time by half! It also reduces frizz, is extremely soft and is larger than its competitors on the market! One other major thing that sets VOLO apart is their snag-free gripping strap!

COCOOIL

We love using products that are inspired by the tropics, but how often do we think about the benefits they have for the health of our skin? When you use the certified Fair Trade cold-pressed organic coconut oil found in COCOOIL, you see advantages far beyond exotic scents. Escape to the tropics with their line of body and sun care products that feed your skin with nutrients that hydrate, nourish and protect. Unlike water-based products for sun protection, COCOOIL suncare products include 100 percent natural botanicals which are more effective for producing a uniform and long-lasting film of sun protection on the skin.

Organic Skin Co.

Let’s FACE it, we’re creatures of habit, especially when it comes to our skincare products. Our biggest exception, however, is when an absolute game-changer comes along. For The Organic Skin Co., game-changing might as well be a second mantra. The vegan, cruelty-free cosmetics and skincare brand made with ethically sourced ingredients not only offers products that are better for the environment, but they also benefit your on-the-go lifestyle.

Trophy Skin

Trophy Skin creates high tech beauty tools for all skin types. Trophy Skin offers microdermabrasion devices that smooth and brightens skin-restoring that youthful glow. Their light therapy kits, one for anti-aging and one for acne, emit specific wavelengths of light to either boost collagen production or treat acne.

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Vanity Planet Oval Makeup Brush Kit: Gorgeous Summer Glow

Makeup application is the finishing touch to anyone’s look.  There are so my cosmetic products and a variety of colors and hues.

My day starts with a cup of coffee, women’s devotional, work projects, and household errands.  Somewhere in between this typical daily chaos includes setting my face.

The basic makeup staples include liquid foundation, setting powder, face blush, brow shading, mascara, and lipstick.  All of those items require using the right tools.

Vanity Planet shipped a beautiful box of the Oval Makeup Brush Kit.  This unique set of brushes curve to the face and provide a flawless look.  If you want full makeup coverage this brush kit is the perfect option!

Vegan Brush Kit: 100% Cruelty-Free

Every brush has a unique purpose that’s described on the package.  Here’s why using the right brush can enhance your makeup:

  • The wrong makeup brush won’t blend with certain products.
  • Bristles that are too soft will not pick up enough product which will ultimately waste product.
  • Makeup Brushes with soft bristles often shed and lead to no brush at all.

Enhance your daily routine with the use of Vanity Planet Blend Party Oval Makeup Brush Kit!

Discount code: KWEST1908PARTY

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Talk of Alabama Fashion Segment: Makeup Techniques, Shapewear, and Much More

On July 2, 2019, I hosted a television segment on Talk of Alabama:  ABC 3340 discussing simple fashion tips to elevate anyone’s everyday style.

I was excited to serve as the Fashion/Style Expert and shared makeup techniques, shapewear basics, color placement, and classic accessories.

Why talk about everyday style tips?  Because it’s easy for women to wear the same hairstyle or favorite jacket for several years. Refreshing your overall look can uplift your mindset and self-esteem.

MAKEUP
During the segment, I discussed how to cut down on the early morning routine with the use of face palettes from companies such as Makeup Geek.  Face palettes remove the need for various products and keep the bathroom area organized.  They’re easy to store in your cosmetics bag as well.

The most important makeup tip shared on-air was wearing a bright-colored lipstick to elevate the face during an early morning routine!

SHAPEWEAR
Owning shapewear basics such as a bodysuit or camisole will make those fitted shift dresses, align skirts, or slim-fit slacks lay smoothly and camouflage problem areas.

COMPLEMENTARY COLORS
When shopping, purchase items that are in complementary colors according to your skin tone, eyes, and hair color.  The IBKUL Mock Neck Summer dress is the perfect addition to anyone’s seasonal wardrobe.

This dress has rich colors and the sleeveless design can be dressed up with wedge sandals or dressed down with a denim jacket.

ACCESSORIES
Accessories are like icing on a cake!  Wearing the right accessories can elevate any look; it’s suggested to start with classic pieces such as stud earrings, tortoiseshell sunglasses, leather belt or black handbag.

From there, you can incorporate trendier items for a fun look.  The pieces shown on-air included a straw handbag and hat, pearls, hoop earrings, tote bag, and aviator sunglasses.

Need help with your overall look, then click here:  Fashion Consultant and  Personal Shopper

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Kandi Burruss Launches Kandi Koated Luxury Cosmetics Collection #IAMKANDIKOATED

Kandi Burruss—entrepreneur, Grammy Award-winning songwriter, and star of the Real Housewives of Atlanta—has expanded her empire with the launch of Kandi Koated, an empowering collection of luxury cosmetics celebrating diversity and inclusivity across all identities and skin tones. Burruss designed the line for those seeking to express their authentic selves—individuals who know they’re worth and want to look and feel confident on their own terms.

The Kandi Koated collection emerged from Burruss’ desire to see more inclusivity in the world of beauty. The selected ingredients, pigments, and palettes reflect the very diverse community that both inspire and have been inspired by Burruss for more than two decades.

“People come from all walks of life,” Burruss said. “They are not only a rainbow of shades, hues, and colors but also identities. The collection’s color palette ranges from deep espresso and bright, bold reds and purples, to brilliant metallics and buttery nudes. This allows anyone to experiment and celebrate their beauty in the ways that work best for them.”

Kandi Burruss Launches Kandi Koated Luxury Cosmetics Collection

Kandi Koated includes concealers, illuminators, blushes, bronzing powders, lip products, lip, and eye pencils, and eye shadow and liquid palettes in colors for casual daytime wear and knockout evening looks. The collection’s Pretty Powerful line will feature Authentic, a special, limited edition matte lipstick featuring a bold red color that serves as a reminder of the wearer’s strength, authenticity, beauty, and power.

“Kandi Koated is more than a cosmetics line. It is a celebration of beauty, individuality, and diversity in a world where acceptance should be more than a goal. It should be our reality,” added Burruss. “I can’t wait to share this collection and its message of empowerment with people across the country and around the world.”

Kandi Koated cosmetics are cruelty-free with paraben-free, gluten-free, and vegan options available. To learn more and to purchase products in the collection, visit KandiKoated.com or host a Kandi Koated party with a Bedroom Kandi Boutique Parties consultant.