Designer Rachel Roy is as well known for her flawless appearance as she is her great style and design sense, so when she offered up some beauty tips, I knew Makeup Minute readers would want the scoop!
Check out Rachel’s tidbits below and if you have any questions or comments, please share!

Rachel says:

I feel a great mascara can open the eye and instantly make you look as though you’ve have a good night’s sleep, even when that is not the case.  I use 2-3 coats of Lancome Fatale on the top, bottom, and also on the back of the top lashes.
Because …read more

The folks at Lancôme today announced the return of  their AMAZING Pout- à-Porter lipstick series. The previous four lipsticks in this collection were collaborations with celebrated designers Behnaz Sarafpour, Proenza Schouler, Peter Som and Thakoon which sold out in a snap but next Spring, the brand is collaborating with emerging designer Chris Benz and they need YOUR help naming this fabulous mystery shade.

If you’d like your shot at makeup infamy  (and five of the lipsticks plus a $500 Lancôme gift certificate for yourself!) visit the Chris Benz Facebook Page and leave a comment on the wall with your idea for the perfect name for his Pout-à-Porter lippie.
To get a little …read more

This morning in Paris, the Lancôme makeup team unveiled their Fall 2009 color collection, dubbed Declaring Indigo. Created by artistic director for makeup Aaron De Mey, this collection celebrates Paris in all its vibrancy. Aaron chose shades that represent the glamour, the energy and the passion of Paris: indigo blue, bright red and luxurious gold. Sounds gorgeous, doesn’t it? So classic!

Lancôme spokesmodel Daria Werbowy is the face of the collection (the snap above is a behind-the-scenes shot!)She was photographed by Mario Sorrenti for the ad.
Declaring Indigo will be available for sale starting in August, but Nordstrom has a limited-edition Declaring Indigo …read more

Celebrity makeup artist Julie Harris created Anne Hathaway’s simple but chic look at last night’s 63rd Annual Tony Awards in New York City. As Anne is the spokeswoman for Magnifique, she naturally used some key Lancôme products.
First, Julie applied Lancôme Modèle Sourcils in Naturel to shape and define her brows. She then applied Lancôme Artliner in Noir to her upper lash line. To make Anne’s eyes really pop, Julie coated her lashes with Lancôme Hypnôse mascara to give her lashes extra volume and finish the look. Meanwhile, Anne’s beautiful lips and cheeks were downplayed with just a subtle hint of …read more

Celebrity makeup artist Mary Burton created the glamorous look for Angelina Jolie at the Cannes Film Festival and we’ve got the inside scoop on what she used.
To define Angelina’s lashes Mary used two different mascaras, Lancôme Hypnôse in Black and Ôscillation in Black and applied a few coats of both to add volume and length. She also used Lancôme Color Design Lipstick in Candy Apple to create her voluptuous red pout.

I think Angelina looked quite lovely in Versace as she walked the red carpet for the premiere of Brad Pitt’s new movie Inglourious Basterds directed by Quentin Tarantino. What do you think …read more

Beauty and fashion journalist Charla Krupp’s bestselling book How Not to Look Old has great tips for women of all ages on how to maximize their looks.  Here are ten of my favorites:

1) Pick pink for your pout.
2) Arch your brows upward.
3) Don’t outline your lips with a dark liner.
4) Whiten your teeth.
5) Cut some bangs.
6) Switch from powder to cream blush.
7) Soft is better than hard (makeup).
8) Illumination is better than darkness (face, hair).
9) Moist is better than dry (skin, lips, eyes).
10) Slim is better than heavy (eyeliner, clothing).
If you’d like to learn from the master (Krupp, that is) in …read more

Just in time for Earth Month, Lancôme’s introduced the latest edition to their gloss family,  Juicy Tubes PURE or Premium Unique Raw Elements. While not organic, they incorporate 95% natural origin ingredients and 100% natural origin flavors, making Juicy Tubes PURE a green-er take on the Lancôme classic.

Juicy Tubes are among my favorite glosses (I have several in my stash) thanks to their yummy scents, healthy pop of color and thick, slightly tacky consistency that stays put.  PURE are no different. Available in six shades, you’re sure to find (at least) one to love.
Juicy Tubes PURE are even packaged in a …read more

All hail the blogosphere!  Lancôme is the FIRST big beauty brand to launch their own blog, dubbed (appropriately enough), The Lancôme Blog.
The blog is written by Kerry Diamond, the brand’s VP of public relations and a former beauty editor herself – talk about an unfair advantage! Check out the site now for some great behind-the-scenes scoop AND a giveaway of Génifique,  Lancôme’s newest skincare innovation.
If you’re part of the Twitterati, you can also follow Lancôme on Twitter: http://twitter.com/lancomeparis – and while you’re at it, follow me too – http://twitter.com/eye4style!
Are you going to add The Lancôme Blog to your list of daily reads?  Leave a comment and tell …read more

Hot off the presses from Lancome!!
Paris, January 2nd, 2008 – Lancôme has the immense pleasure to announce the future arrival of American actress Anne Hathaway as new ambassador for the brand.
“Anne Hathaway is a radiant young woman who perfectly embodies modern femininity. We know she will portray all the passion and excitement of our new fragrance, to be launched throughout the world in September 2008″, says Odile Roujol, President of Lancôme International.
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Ever since I got ahold of Lancome’s Color Fever Shine lip glosses and lipsticks from their L.U.C.I. collection, I have been singing that song “Fever” much to the chagrin of my children (who are sick of hearing it).
Here’s what I’ve tried:
Color Fever Gloss in Sunray (iridescent) and Seashell (fuchsia): Do not be afraid of Seashell. In the glass tube it appears hot pink, but once applied it is a nice berry color. For me as the time wore on, it had more of a flushed lip color to it. Sunray looks great alone or paired over lipstick.
Color Fever Shine …read more