Who doesn’t love the incredibly luxe Shu Uemura?
I’m a fan, but as you beauty lovers know,  this Japanese import can be pretty pricey: We understand why, it’s the highest quality, and fabulous products. (That’s why we all love it, after all.) But still it’s a recession, and some of us are more thrifty these days.
However, maybe opportunities are arising…
Right now, they giving a gift of four free samples from their new Red-Juvenus age prevention skin care line, plus free shipping, if your order is over $50 by using coupon code AF1! How amazing is that?
This coupon is good all week …read more

I grew up immoderately obsessed with Madonna. When she had teased bangs and a wrist of bangles, so did I. When she started to wear pointy bras, I didn’t…but I sort of wanted to!
Now, inspired by Madonna “Ray of Light”, shu uemura’s Artistic Director Gina Brooke’s has created a custom diamond eye shadow for Madonna’s new Sticky & Sweet 2009 summer tour look.
Each night, Madonna wears  a mixture of crushed, small flawless diamonds and white eye shadow to her lids. “The resulting brightness and glow from Madonna’s eyes captivate the audience and reinforces the fact that there are always …read more

My mom has been touting the virtues of gel eyeliner for ages, and I have finally decided she may actually be right.
My find? Shu Uemura Painting Gel Eye Liner. It’s highly pigmented, and goes on smooth and creamy, and doesn’t flake!
Plus, it comes in cool shade range that is really good for creative makeup.
• Black, Brown, Night Blue
• White, Vivid Blue:
• Green, Purple
• Gold, Silver
Why do gel eyeliners work so great? They give you the precision of a liquid liner, but are as transfer-resistant as a pencil. (And yet, if you find a good one, will stay on and not …read more