THE TOO FACES OF LOVE

Posted by TBA (THE BEAUTY APPRENTICE) 08.17.09

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TOO FACED LIP OF LUXURY LIPSTICK IN “FREE LOVE” – It may be the case that I have been working on the Upper East Side for too long, but this lipstick reminds of me the Juicy Couture set, who will eat it up. I had a pretty respectable collection of Too Faced eye shadows as a college student – I remember being particularly fond of a gorgeous dual eyeshadow palette that reminded me of a mermaid’s gills – but I digress. The cheeky packaging and feminine colors make the brand perfect for the teen to young adult age group, especially if you throw in a little something Juicy on the side. This light, frosty pink shade is a great starter color for a teen who may not yet be into makeup, and whom you’d like to keep your “sweet little girl” for as long as possible.

FINAL VERDICT - ICW (IT CAN WAIT) - I fear I may have outgrown lipsticks with crystal embelishments, but then again, I’m no longer the target demographic.

WHAT’S NEW IN OUR BAG

GINSENG – WINTER’S PERFECT PICK-ME-UP

Treasured around the world for its energizing and yes, libido boosting effect, ginseng also adds an invigorating component to face, body and hair products. You may be familiar with its energizing power from tea and other drinks like Red Bull.

MEET CLAUDIO PINTO – NEW YORK CITY’S MASTER AESTHETICIAN

Master Medical Aesthetician, Claudio Pinto, is an expert in corrective skincare specializing in the treatment of acne, aging skin, smoker’s skin, sun-damaged skin and slacking skin using the latest corrective skincare technology.

BORGHESE LAUNCHES TUSCAN INSPIRED HAIR CARE

The healing waters of Tuscany, which have made Borghese skincare and makeup a stand out brand for decades, is now available in hair care products. Venerable beauty brand Borghese has just announced the launch of a premium line of hair care.

A L’EAU TO LOVE

Fans of the rose, here’s a new fragrance option for you just in time for Valentine’s Day. L’Eau de Chloé is a new interpretation of the city-chic rose scent made popular by the original Chloé Eau de Parfum that launched in 2008.

KIEHL’S KEY TO SKIN CLARITY

Addressing uneven skin tone seems to be the breakthrough product category of the winter season. Now Kiehl’s ups its game with the launch of Kiehl’s Dermatologist Solutions Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution ($49.50).

A PERFECT TOUCH FROM YVES SAINT LAURENT

When you find that perfect beauty product, you just want to shout about it from the top of the Empire State Building. Perfect Touch Foundation by Yves Saint Laurent is one of those products.

SEW YOUR WILD OATS

A power packed heart-healthy food, oatmeal is also a nourishing and soothing ingredient in beauty products. A perfect antidote for many causes of irritation and inflammation, including insect bites and rashes, oatmeal is a natural non-clogging moisturizer for the skin.

GORGEOUS GIVEAWAY – ANGELO DAVID HANDCRAFTED HAIR BRUSH

The days of brushing your hair 100 times each night are long gone; nevertheless everyone needs a good hair brush. For this week’s GORGEOUS GIVEAWAY, we have 3 Angelo David Classic, Handcrafted Paddle Brushes (a $65 value) to give to our lucky winners.