As I mentioned in yesterday’s post, I’m in Paris and loving it. There’s something that’s just so magical about the city, it’s inexplicable. So, I was thrilled to see that French makeup line Bourjois is celebrating its home country this season with a collection of Paris-inspired eye shadows.
Each of the limited edition shadows commemorates an iconic Paris landmark as seen through the eyes of illustrator Nathalie Rêve. Below, the Place Vendome adorns a beautiful purple shadow called Violet Absolu.
There are four shadows in all available, including a classic smoky Noir Precioux and the neutral Beige Rose; if you’re a Francophile, …read more

Sue Devitt is among my favorite luxe beauty brands. I love that Sue herself takes a lot of inspiration from her travels and that she incorporates that inspiration into the collection each season.
For a long time, I could only find the line at Barney’s but I’m pleased to share that Sue Devitt has just launched a new e-commerce site of her own – and for a limited time only, there’s a great gift with purchase up for grabs.

To celebrate the launch of the new website, you’ll receive a complimentary Eye Intensifier Pencil in Kalahari (a gorgeous, on-trend gray) and Silky …read more

Can you believe it’s already the end of July and fall is just around the corner?  Here at Makeup Minute, we’ve already shared some details about fall collections but today, I received word from Estée Lauder and just had to post!

Hitting counters this month is the limited edition Sensuous Gold, a uniquely feminine, luxurious new color collection for Fall 2009, which includes:

5-Tone Shimmer Powder for Eyes, Cheeks, Face in Pink Shimmer (available September – permanent addition to the EL line)

Signature Eyeshadow Quad in Rose Gold
Signature Lipstick in Cinnamon
Signature Lipstick in Plum Terracotta
Pure Color Multi-Shimmer Gloss in Rose Gold
Pure Color Nail Lacquer …read more