First up, CEW (that’s Cosmetics Executive Women, for those not in the trade!) Foundation’s Cancer and Careers (CAC) will be the beneficiary of a percentage of sales from these beautiful goodies:

· Bare Escentuals Believe Eyecolor: Through the BE Cares program, all purchases of this lovely ice-blue shadow in Sept. and Oct. will contribute toward a $25,000 donation to CAC.

· Decléor’s Lip Balm and Cleansing Wipes: Decléor will donate $1,000 of October sales of these gentle, nourishing aromatherapy products.

· DuWop Pink Shimmer Lip Venom: DuWop will donate $2,500 from the October sales of this popular lip plumper.

· Shiseido The Makeup Luminizing Satin Eyecolor in Peony: Shiseido will donate $5 for every October sale of this pale pink creation from Dick Page, Shiseido Artistic Director.

Stay tuned to Makeup Minute for more ways to support breast cancer awareness this October!

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Always among the hottest shows of the season, the Spring 2010 collection felt very punk rock and ’80’s with bright splashes of color.  So, Page focused primarily on the lips for the beauty look.

Models’ lips were prepped with Aquaphor (which I heart as a bedtime treatment!) before applying color to the lips. Next, Shiseido’s Perfect Rouge Lipstick in Fuschia (RS320) was applied, followed by a high pigment bright pink powder. The lips were completed with a dusting of Translucent Loose Powder.

Eyes were left completely natural. Page finished the look with Shiseido’s Natural Eyebrow Pencil if needed.

What do YOU think? Are you digging the M by MJ look for Spring 2010?

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The models skin for Narciso Rodriguez was left as pure as possible, using very light foundation where needed.

For the eyes, Dick first applied a makeup remover around the eyes with a fluffy brush to give a wet base and slightly glossy effect around the eyes. He then blended two shades of the Luminizing Satin Eye Colors from the Fall 2009 Collection, Squirrel (BR303) and Cavern (BR708). He applied the combination of shadows around the eyes (on top and bottom), right into the lashlines. He then used this color on the lids to create “dirty looking eyes.” No mascara or liner was used.

To create a matte lip, Dick blended two shades from the new Perfect Rouge Glowing Matte line from the Spring 2010 collection. Whisper (RD722) and Wink (BR323) were combined to create a flat mauve color, ultimately yielding “smudgy lips”.

What do you think of the Narciso Rodriguez look? Is this too minimalist or just right?

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The brand just introduced its Fall 2009 Makeup collection, created by Artistic Director and Allure contributor Dick Page. The inspiration for Shiseido Fall was drawn from mosaic art, bringing a variety of different shades together to create a “full wardrobe” of colors, one that would fulfill a woman’s basic needs for every occasion.

These colors are reflected in the new Luminizing Satin Eye Color Line, an elegant collection with the luminous look of fine silk. Available in 15 unique shades ($25 each), this new interpretation of neutrals, pastels and brights makes choosing color an adventure. You can wear these alone or in combination for an unlimited variety of looks for the season.

Also included in the 2009 Fall Collection:

· Shiseido Makeup Perfect Mascara, 2 new shades ($23)

· Shiseido Makeup Smoothing Eyeliner Pencil, 2 new shades ($20)

· Shiseido Makeup Natural Eyebrow Pencil, 4 new shades ($20)

· Shiseido Makeup Advanced Hydro-Liquid Company Foundation SPF 15, 11 new shades ($30)

· Shiseido Makeup Translucent Loose Powder ($38)

· Shiseido Makeup Eyelash Curler, ($20, $5 Refills)

To shop Shiseido Fall 2009, visit your local counter or check out www.nordstrom.com.

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Not only is this crayon a lip liner, but due to its creamy texture and glossy finish–it looks like you are wearing lipstick.

I was probably the most impressed with how luxe this lip crayon is. You know when you are lining your lips and the pencil somehow gets caught on your skin and messes up that perfect line you were aiming for? Shiseido’s Automatic Lip Crayon glides as you outline your lips. I’m sure you also can relate to when you take a regular lip pencil to shade in your lips, how it can make them feel dry–Shiseido’s lip crayon feels perfect on your lips and actually has a long lasting quality.

I *LOVE* this product and I seriously couldn’t wait to write this review to tell you.

Although it is $22– a little on the expensive end…it is well worth the price.

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* LC1 Beige
* LC2 Brown
* LC3 Rose
* LC4 Red
* LC5 Orange

To add luster and gloss to lips, simply swipe on Shiseido The Makeup Lip Gloss in three new shades. Or, wear them on their own for a hint of color and shine. Shades are:

* G25 Cinnamon Shimmer
* G26 Peach Melba
* G27 Rose Toffee

For STRONG eyes…
Look no further than Shiseido The Makeup Accentuating Cream Eyeliner, a high-performance eyeliner that glides on smoothly with the built-in brush to create elegantly defined lines or a smoky, sultry look. Either way you apply guarantees a knock-out look! STM Accentuating Cream Eyeliner comes in classic Black or traditional Brown.

To round out the sexy eye look are two new shades of the classic Shiseido The Makeup Silky Eye Shadow Quad – Desert Winds and Lunar Phases.

Is there something mentioned here you are lemming for? I totally want the lip crayon. Already have products mentioned above? Let us know what you thought of them.

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For a few months I had been thinking about “Not on my Pillow” by Benefit, but looking through their site tonight, I was so disappointed to see that they no longer sell it. So now I am on the hunt for a good makeup remover.

These are just a few I am thinking about:

Shiseido’s Elixir Perfect Makeup Cleansing Oil.

Although it is an oil, the description says that it doesn’t leave a sticky or oily residue.

Lancome BI-FACIL Double-Action Eye Makeup Remover

This product is supposed to be gentle, yet strong enough to remove waterproof makeup without much work.

AHAVA Advanced Eye Makeup Remover

This is an all-natural eye makeup and it is the cheaper of the bunch.

Have you used any of these makeup removers? Is one better than the other?

What makeup remover do you use or what would you recommend?

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