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Must Have: Sephora Glitter Eye Shadow Brush

Dina Fierro — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 19:56:55 +0000

My favorite eyeshadow for fall is undoubtedly MAC Mineralize Eyeshadow in Young Punk, from the recent Style Black collection. It’s a stunning smokey, sparkly purple but for some reason, even with a primer, I experienced some major glitter fall out while wearing it.

That’s why I’m excited to see Sephora’s new Glitter Eye Shadow Brush ($13), a silicone tipped applicator that helps sparkly shadows stay put. To apply your favorite loose or pressed glitter shadow, press the powder into your lid with the flat side of the applicator to maximize the staying power.

Remember, when it comes to flawless makeup application, you need two things in your arsenal: a nimble pair of fingers for blending and some top notch brushes. This one seems to fit a unique niche, so I plan to pick it up this fall.

To shop online, visit www.sephora.com.

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Sephora Celebrates Fame, The Movie!

Dina Fierro — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 16:44:20 +0000

Fame is scheduled to hit theaters this September 25, and I, for one, am super excited! I remember watching the show as a little girl with my mom, so it brings back really fun and fond memories.

The folks at Sephora must have fond memories of Fame too because they’re introducing the Fame Brilliant Shine Lip Glosses.

Created in partnership with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures (MGM), the five limited-edition glosses are lustrous, nonsticky and moisturizing - what more could a girl want? (Her own 15 minutes, perhaps? I kid!)

Snag a gloss or two over at www.sephora.com.

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It’s Love: A New Breed of Lip Pencil

Dina Fierro — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 02:05:51 +0000

There’s just something about working with a pencil as opposed to a traditional lipgloss or lipstick that makes me feel a little more…artistic.

Bare Escentuals Buxom Big & Healthy Lip Stick ($18/each)- new for Fall 2009 - fulfills that urge beautifully.

Available in six shades and a Beauty Insider exclusive at Sephora for the time being, these vitamin rich lippies deliver a precise dose of color sans shine. I like Las Vegas, a nice light pink that complements a smokey eye gorgeously.

If you’d like your pencil WITH a little shine (and hey, who am I to begrudge you?), you’ll want to check out Lipstick Queen’s new Chinatown Glossy Pencils ($20/each.) Named for the New York neighborhood that the office resides in, these oh-so-Polanski (as in Roman, director of Chinatown) pencils are gorgeously packaged and deliver a high dose of color and gloss.

What pencils are YOU loving these days?

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Color Your World with Illamasqua

Dina Fierro — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 02:04:22 +0000

Illamasqua’s colorful collection of makeup launched in the UK less than a year ago but the Sephora launch just a few weeks ago was highly anticipated by makeup lovers everywhere.

What’s so special about this brand you might be thinking?

In a word…color! Illamasqua not only offers an insane range of vibrant shades but also some unique formulas that make the color center stage.

My picks from the collection are:

Nail Varnish – available in 22 stunning shades, several of which appear nearly un-dupable! ($14 each)

Intense Lipgloss – this gloss offering opaque but glossy color – perfect for the lipstick lover that’s looking for shine. Available in 9 shades, these are $19 each.

Liquid Metal - These stunning metallic creams, available in copper and gold, can be swiped on for BOLD color or diffused with fingertips for a gentler glow. Either way, they’re gorgeous! ($24 each)

As of now, Illamasqua is exclusively at the new 5 Times Square Sephora location but expect to see it in 26 other locations by October. Click here to shop online!

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Brow Tamer: Sephora Lash & Eyebrow Mascara

Dina Fierro — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:26:14 +0000

As a woman of Italian descent, I’m blessed with brows that go on for days. They’re naturally thick and each individual hair is quite long. It’s among the beauty banes of my existence.

While I have my brows tweezed regularly (love the precision of tweezing!), I still need a little something to add control and polish to my everyday look, so recently, I began shopping around for a clear brow gel.

I started in the aisles of the drugstore and found nada (Revlon, Cover Girl, Almay, are you listening?). Then I went to beauty Mecca – Sephora. After cruising the aisles for a few minutes aimlessly, an employee recommended that I try Sephora’s own clear Lash & Eyebrow Mascara.

This cheap thrill (it’s just $8, less expensive than many drugstore mascaras these days) delivers hold without the crunch and adds a little bit of gloss to my brows. It’s the perfect finishing touch!

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Kat Von D Covers Up!

Dina Fierro — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 01:06:06 +0000

If there is such a thing as a girl crush, I have one on tattooed bad girl Kat Von D. While her tattoos are definitely a major part of her appeal, I’ve always wondered what she’d look like without all of that ink.

If you’re curious yourself, wonder no more. Check out the video below, which was created to promote her new Tattoo Concealer, available exclusively at Sephora.

Kat Von D for Sephora Tattoo Concealer ($25) is available in three waterproof, oil and paraben-free shades, and an accompanying tattoo concealer brush is sold separately.

What do you think of this new product?

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Genius! Sephora Boxed Sets

Dina Fierro — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:45:30 +0000

Since I have a short attention span, there are very few things that I love more than set of miniature beauty products. Sets give me a a chance to try out several different products without committing to a full size of something that may or may not work for me. If you have a similar weakness, check out Sephora’s new Boxed Sets.

Available in several different combinations, each set is packed to the brim with deluxe trial sizes of some of the most popular products available at Sephora. For example, if you need a new mascara but aren’t sure what to try, check out the Lash Stash Deluxe Sampler:

It includes 11 mini mascaras, including Tarte Lights Camera Lashes, Sephora Atomic Volume Mascara and Stila Multi Effect Mascara.

There are also kits that include best-selling moisturizers, natural products and skincare saviors, among others. All retail for between $24-40 – to shop, click here!

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Get Glowing with Josie Maran

Dina Fierro — Sun, 10 May 2009 13:06:07 +0000

Summer beauty should be simple by definition – I personally pare down to the basics and look for products that give me a healthy, but low maintenance glow. One product that I’ll be turning to a lot this summer is Josie Maran’s new Bronzing Argan Oil ($52).

A moisturizer and bronzer in one, the Bronzing Argan Oil incorporates beauty’s latest “miracle” ingredient (argan oil, that is) with a great subtle infusion of golden bronze color.

So far, I’m loving it for face as a sheer-but-glowing substitute for foundation and I’m also looking forward to giving this a try on legs. (Mine need all the help they can get!)

For those eco-concious gals out there, you’ll also be pleased to know that the Bronzing Argan Oil uses organic ingredients, was not tested on animals and is packaged in recycled and recyclable materials. Look pretty, feel pretty, ladies!

You can shop the Josie Maran collection at Sephora stores or www.josiemarancosmetics.com.

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Powerful Lip Repair by AmorePacific

Dina Fierro — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 20:16:32 +0000

I am such a sucker for a great lip balm and I’ve recently tested a string of hits: La Mer, Darphin, Sara Happ and NOW, AmorePacific’s Moisture Bound Lip Treatment. Frankly, this may be the very best of the bunch. It’s the perfect solution for lips that are dried out and in need of moisture.

AmorePacific Moisture Bound Lip Treatment, Image via Sephora.com

Formulated without parabens, sulfates, synthetic fragrance, synthetic dyes or phthalates, this thick rich balm restores supple texture and a healthy glow to lips thanks to what it DOES have: bamboo sap, green tea seed oil extract, and red ginseng.

Since the Moisture Bound Lip Treatment is a bit pricy at $35, I like to reserve this one for bedtime use. I use a damp washcloth to gently exfoliate my lips and then slather on a generous layer of this good stuff. Voila – in the morning, I’m eminently kissable (or at least, I like to think so.)

Get your very own tube at Sephora (AmorePacific just launched a select assortment of products there!).

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Stila Glosses Get Precious

Dina Fierro — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 13:33:27 +0000

If I had to choose a very favorite beauty product of all, it would undoubtedly be lip gloss. Thus, my standards are pretty darn high. So when I say that Stila’s new Pearl Shimmer Glosses are a total WIN, trust me. These glosses offer pearlescent sheen and shine with a super smooth, emollient delivery.

Genuine pearls are worked into Stila’s formula and add a subtle shimmer that helps to soften the appearance of fine lines and minor imperfections. The innovative formula, rich in emollient oils, esters and vitamins A, C and E, is long-wearing without feeling tacky or heavy.

Shades include:

South Sea Coral – Soft peach with white shimmer

Pearlescent Pink – Mid-tone pink with shimmer

Ocean Currant – The most pigmented of the bunch – a deep, sheer berry with pink and red shimmer

Pearl Kitten – Universally flattering warm pink-champagne with shimmer; a complement to the iconic Kitten Eye Shadow! (Sephora exclusive).

Each Pearl Shimmer Gloss is $22 and available at sephora.com and stilacosmetics.com.

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