TOM FORD COMPLEXION ENHANCING PRIMER - NEW / FALL 2015

New for Fall 2015 is the Tom Ford Complexion Enhancing Primer. It is both a skincare and makeup primer which hydrates and brightens the skin, reverses signs of aging, dullness and tiredness all the while minimizing pores. Sounds promising!

There are two primer shades: 01 Pink Glow and 02 Peach Glow. Both shades are said to complement a wide range of skin tones and the primer can be worn alone or under foundation. I purchased the Pink Glow primer and I have been wearing it under my foundation for the past few days. I'll post a review once I finish testing it out. So far though I'm really loving it. My skin doesn't look as dry and there is a slight "glow-y" almost dewy look to my face.

Tom Ford Complexion Enhancing Primer - $74.00 USD

Available now: Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus

GIORGIO ARMANI BEAUTY SAVINGS ALERT: 15% OFF EXCLUSIVE SHOPPING PASS WITH YOUR $75 OR MORE PURCHASE

An exclusive private shopping event for Giorgio Armani Subscribers. For a limited time enter code: EVENT15 to receive 15% off your $75 or more purchase with complimentary shipping. Offer expires on 02/24/15.

Subscribe here Giorgio Armani Beauty to take part in this private event and to receive future exclusive offers.

SEPHORA VIB ROUGE HOLIDAY SOIREE NOV 5TH EVENT AND VIB HOLIDAY 2014 SHOPPING EVENT

The biggest shopping event makeup addicts like myself, look forward to every year is almost here! November 5th kicks off all the festivities for VIB Rouge gals and guys so start making those shopping lists! This year the closed door VIB Rouge Holiday Soiree will feature a fun filled extravaganza of yummy treats, awesome gifts to reward VIB Rouge clients for their loyalty to Sephora and an additional day of shopping with 20% off your entire in-store and online purchase (**see important note below for further explanation**). The event starts at 7PM and lasts until 9PM although last year my Sephora store stayed open until about 10 or 11PM because everyone was having such a fantastic time shopping for all of their favorite things!

Good News for those who need an enabler to help convince them to buy more makeup! Each VIB Rouge invite allows you to bring a friend! So SHOP ON!!!

Be sure to RSVP here: www.sephora.com/rouge-rsvp by November 4th. The card says Nov 3rd but there was a slight delay in getting the invites out so Sephora has extended the sign-up an extra day. Don't worry if you RSVP'd but then can't make the event. Just call up your local Sephora and they will usually set aside the goodies for you to pick up later. Haven't received your invite yet, no worries! Just click the link above to RSVP to the Sephora event and you are good to go!

**Important VIB Rouge members**

Saw something online at Sephora.com but your local Sephora store doesn't carry it in-store? No worries! Just ask a Sephora Associate (preferably the Manager) during the Holiday Soiree event and they can assist you with the online order and yes, you will get to use the 20% online a day early.

Starting Thursday, Nov 6th and ending Monday, Nov 10th Sephora has given VIB and VIB Rouge members five whole days of shopping with 20% off your entire purchase in store and online plus the 20% can be used multiple times.

Use code: GIFTROUGE for VIB Rouge members and code GIFTVIB for VIB members.

BROOKE SHIELDS - THE NEXT MAC COSMETICS ICON

Over the weekend it was announced the next MAC Cosmetics Icon collection would feature, Brooke Shields. This is WONDERFUL news for the beauty world! This new and exciting collaboration will feature 15 gorgeous MAC pieces. The packaging itself is exciting as well. We will see a departure from the traditional MAC black packaging to a gray themed packaging with orange detailing. The inspiration for this color scheme was in fact inspired by a recent redecorating project Brooke Shields had incorporated in her New York home. Personally, I love it - the two colors look great together!

The collection will be geared towards attaining two versatile looks - an every day fresh look and a darker, more sultry look. Which is made possible by the jewel of the collection - the 15 pan eyeshadow palette. At just $85 USD this will definitely be a high demand item. The collection* will also feature a brow liner ($20), a brow set ($17), two Veluxe Pearl Fusion shadows ($44 ea), a Cremeblend Blush Duo ($31), two lipsticks ($22 ea), two lipglasses ($22 ea), two nail lacquers ($17 ea), a bronzer ($27.50) and a mascara ($17). 

I really love that Brooke took an active role in the creation of the collection. According to WWD (see link below for the article), not only did Brooke assist in the creative process but she tried to create a collection that injected different parts of her personality by drawing upon her strengths, not only as a woman but also as a mom as well.

”I think beauty is seen in confidence — the confidence to be whatever they want to at that time.”

*Prices subject to change and availability of products are not guaranteed.

 

Check out the original pics and article here: WWD

Or pick up the September issue of Allure, on sale everywhere August 26 for more exclusive details.

North American Launch - MAC stores on Oct. 2
International launch, in 76 countries, later that same month.

GRAND OPENING CHARLOTTE PREMIUM OUTLET MALL - MY EXPERIENCE, WHAT TO EXPECT and HELPFUL TIPS

Overview -
This past weekend was a fun-filled day of shopping for my family. The Charlotte Premium Outlet mall had just opened their doors on Thursday, July 31st and they were offering shoppers a 4-day celebration of awesome deals and sales. The list of stores at the outlet mall is quite impressive and every store has a ton of people ready to assist you. Many stores were offering 20-40% off your entire purchase with some stores hosting giveaways and contests. While other stores would offer a small discount up front and then offer even bigger discounts at a later date to try and entice you back with the promise of additional savings.

This is the newest mall to be built since Northlake mall opened in 2005 and although there are several outlet malls in surrounding areas I believe this is the first outlet mall of its kind for Charlotte. The new outlet mall is quite impressive - a size of approx. 400,000 square ft (with an additional 125K square ft available for potential expansion), over 100 new stores to shop, and the main anchor store is Saks 5th Avenue Off Fifth. At this time there are 2,000 parking spaces for shoppers at the outlet mall and three overflow parking areas located in surrounding neighborhoods (Berewick Elementary School, Radiant Church and Shopton Square Shopping Center) with shuttle buses operating from 6 am to 11 pm taking shoppers to and from the outlet mall.

What to expect trying to get there -
Opening day, Thursday, July 31st, shoppers showed up as early as 6 am in the hopes of scoring some awesome deals. It was the same on Friday, Saturday and Sunday with police routinely shutting down surrounding entrances and roads into the mall to allow time for parking spaces at the outlet mall to clear out. Depending on the time of day, the shutdown could be for as little as an hour or two or at its most extreme it could be for several hours. On Saturday, the traffic fiasco was made even worse due to a special guest appearance by Bethenny Frankel, who founded Skinnygirl Cocktails. Roads were shutdown for three to four hours at a time.

Our experience trying to just get there -
Getting to the exit for the outlet mall didn't take us long - we took I485 south to exit 4 on Shopton road. We tried to turn right going towards the mall but the police directing the traffic diverted everyone away from the mall - either go back onto I485 or travel down the road in the opposite direction of the mall and then make a u-turn. After having to sit in traffic for well over an hour we finally made it to the road leading up to the mall entrance only to be turned away once again. According to police, the mall was closed. By now, it was around 5 pm and we were tired, hungry and beyond aggravated about the outlet mall closing so early. We decided to get a bite to eat before heading home and coincidentally there was a Bojangles directly across from the road leading to the mall entrance so we stopped there.

While we relaxed and ate our food cars kept pulling into Bojangles thinking they could park there and walk to the mall. Not so, the managers at Bojangles were patrolling the restaurant parking lot and turning people away who weren't there to eat at their establishment. On the roadways it was even worse, people were abandoning their cars on the sides of the road and making the really long walk to the mall. It was sheer madness! We stayed at the restaurant for about 45 minutes all the while we watched as scores of people walked along the roadways heading towards the mall. We also saw hordes of cars exiting as well but the police were still not allowing cars into the mall entrances. It was during this time we realized the mall hadn't closed it was just filled beyond capacity with too many cars and not enough parking spaces. Well, I guess we timed it perfectly because just as we were leaving Bojangles the police decided to reopen the main road leading to the mall entrance. By then hardly any traffic remained so we were able to park and shop at our leisure.

Helpful tips -
For right now the best time to shop at the outlet mall will be right as they open. Any later in the day and a person runs the risks of not being able to get in due to the police presence and them shutting down the entrances to the mall. I wouldn't advise going close to closing either as the majority of the merchandise will be picked over and not worth it.

This is an open style mall with some areas covered and some open. If it rains an umbrella or a rain jacket will be needed. If the weather is cool or hot then it might be necessary to dress in layers to accommodate the ever changing crazy weather. Also, there are plenty of places to rest with seating and benches all along the middle of the walkway.

There were a few snack shops open such as Great American Cookie and Auntie Anne's but not much else in the way of food. The food court wasn't open yet but several food trucks and food vendors were readily available along the perimeter of the mall with overpriced food similar to what one would find at the ballpark. Take for example Chick-fil-A, they had $5 dollar sandwiches with your choice of spicy or original chicken and for an additional $2.50 you could get a bag of waffle chips. One thing noticeably missing were soda machines or drinking fountains. Those were located in a few of the restrooms situated midway on both sides of the mall.

Shopping was extremely easy with a few of the more popular stores having long lines such as Kate Spade and Nike. There was a line just to enter the Kate Spade store but once inside shoppers could freely roam the store without feeling crowded or rushed. Overall there was plenty of sales associates to assist shoppers and to expedite the checkout process.

Our shopping experience -
My husband and son shopped mainly for clothes at Gap, Old Navy, American Eagle and Aeropostle while I shopped at stores such as Coach, Eddie Bauer, Ann Taylor, Talbots, Kate Spade and Michael Kors. We did purchase quite a few items from various other stores such as Wilson's Leather, Eddie Bauer and Adidas as well. The prices were definitely in line with what one could expect from an outlet mall so that was nice as well. Overall we were really happy with the deals / sales that were being offered and we saved quite a bit.

Be sure to check back - I'm super excited to show you everything that I got.

LIMITLESS PINK JOSIE MARAN ARGAN INFINITY LIP AND CHEEK CREAMY OIL - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

I recently purchased Limitless Pink which is a Josie Maran Argan Infinity lip and cheek creamy oil. Limitless Pink is described as a medium pink although it seems more like a salmon pink on myself. The formula is semi-sheer, applies smooth and creamy but with a slightly greasy feel. It currently retails for $18.00 USD, it contains .5 oz of product and it is available in store and online at Sephora.

I have really dry skin so this product worked well on my cheeks and lips but it didn't last as long as I would have liked. When applied to my cheeks it gave my face a dewy look and feel but it only wore for about an hour, maybe two, before I saw significant fading. On my lips it wore slightly better. It looked nice and I felt like it kept them moisturized for about three to four hours before I needed to reapply.

My advice when applying is to do so in thin layers. If too much product is applied all at once then it maintains a slick, almost greasy feel rather than a nice dewy finish. By applying in thin layers this will also help the color to show up better on the cheeks.

RESCHEDULED ALLURE SUMMER 2014 BEAUTY BOX - MAY 6th 2014 at 12:01 PM EST.

Originally the Allure Summer 2014 Beauty Box was supposed to go on sale April 29th but due to technical difficulties on the part of Allure and their website they have postponed the sale until May 6th. Now some beauty enthusiasts were able to place an order and according to Allure they will honor those orders. While others, like myself, were not even able to get the Allure website to load long enough to place an order. Hopefully with the rescheduling of the event everyone will be able to get through this time.

The Allure Beauty Box will be available at 12:01 PM Eastern time on May 6th, 2014. During the last launch Allure provided multiple links to purchase the Beauty Boxes so I will try to update my original post here and this post with any available links.

Once again - Should the time or link change I will update you ASAP. Here are some of the links below to make a purchase when they become available:

Try this link: http://www.allureaccess.com/beauty-box/ 

Here is another link to try: https://allurebbfulfillment.com/aa2014f/

An additional link to try: http://www.allureaccess.com/summer/

ALLURE BEAUTY BOX SUMMER 2014 - WHAT TO EXPECT and WHEN IS IT AVAILABLE

I love Allure magazine and I have subscribed to them for many years. I am also an Allure Beauty Enthusiast member and have been for quite some time as well. Now it doesn't cost anything to become a member and it doesn't require a magazine subscription either. Although if you are not subscribed to them you are really missing out on one of the best magazines available. Especially if you love fashion and makeup trends!

Sign up here to become an Allure Beauty Enthusiast - it's free to join.

Another added benefit to becoming a member are the special offers and discounts. One such offer granted earlier this month, Allure reached out to their Beauty Enthusiasts allowing them an exclusive pre-sale offer for all three 2014 beauty boxes. The total cost (I believe shipping was included) was 199.95 USD and the deadline was April 22nd to make a purchase. So no waiting, no watching the clock for the sale, and no missing out on the beauty boxes! 

PLEASE NOTE: 
The information listed above and below is to be used only as a guide. I do not work for Allure nor am I affiliated with them. I am posting information based solely on my own personal experience of purchasing the Allure Beauty Boxes since May 2011. Hopefully what I post will help make your experience less stressful and more enjoyable. 

Every year I purchase the Allure Beauty Boxes (I believe these were first available in May 2011) and YES they are available multiple times a year (there will be 3 for 2014) for purchase. They typically range in price from as low as $29.99 USD for the Allure Winter Holiday beauty box up to $39.99 USD for the regular Allure Beauty Box (prices are subject to change). This year the cost will be $44.95 for the Summer Beauty Box. The cost does not include shipping and handling charges which do apply and they are about $10.00 USD plus sales tax (depending on your state).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

1. The link to purchase the Allure Beauty Box when it becomes active will be an image similar to the pic at the top of this post. You must click on the image and it will take you to the order form. If you encounter another image asking if you want to make a purchase then click on the image again. This order process varies from time to time depending on how Allure sets up the website / web page. With previous sales Allure allowed you to log in to the AllureAccess.com website and then proceed from there. However this year it looks like they will just update the site with the image when it is time for the sale to start. Be sure to fill out the order form as quickly as possible and have your credit card information ready as well. The Allure Beauty boxes sell out quickly...I mean within minutes and poof "sold out"!

2. In the past people have experienced dead links, or unable to load page, or other similar issues with the Beauty Box link that Allure posts on their Allure.com webpage and on Facebook. If that happens for you then please use this link: AllureAccess.com (see new link below). It is a direct link that allows you to purchase the Beauty Boxes or any other products, contests, etc. that are sponsored by Allure. If Allure changes the link this year I will post the new link below.

3. In the past - I'm not sure if this is true for all - according to others who commented on Allure's Facebook page if you use a web browser other than Firefox you may experience difficulties accessing the site. Personally I have always been able to access it just fine but then again I use Firefox as my web browser.

I'll be sure to update this post with the link should it change once it has become active. The link for the beauty boxes will be active until all quantities have been sold. So when the sale first starts you may experience some slow down with the web page but it quickly passes. However, if the link quits working or fails to load then you know the beauty boxes are probably sold out. In the past it has taken 24-48 hours to sell out but the Summer Beauty Box took less than 10 minute and the Fall Beauty Box sold out in less than five so you might want to jump on this ASAP.

The Allure Beauty Box will be available at 12:01 PM Eastern time on April 29th, 2014. Once again - Should the time or link change I will update you ASAP. Here is the link below to make a purchase when they become available:

Allure Beauty Box Allure Access

or try this link: http://www.allureaccess.com/beauty-box/ 

here is another link to try: https://allurebbfulfillment.com/aa2014f/

HAUTELOOK SPRING LIP BEAUTY BAG - NOW AVAILABLE

Today on HauteLook the HauteLook Spring Lip Beauty Bag is now available!

It contains over $160 worth of lip products and it's only $24.00 USD plus tax and shipping.

- Set of 10 items with cosmetic case

Set includes:
Laura Geller Italian Marble Lipstick: The Italian Marble Lipsticks were inspired by my luxurious, Italian-made Baked Collection.This swirl of light and dark pigments creates a vibrant depth of color on the lips, while its unique formulation provides deeply smoothing and softening benefits, thanks to moisturizing emollient oils.
- Color: sugared maple (a glazed caramel with creamy vanilla)
- Size: 0.12 oz

LORAC Lip Lustre Gloss: Inspired by our top-selling 3D Liquid Lustre Eye Shimmer, these glimmering, glam glosses are paraben-free, super hydrating and infused with antioxidants of Acai Berry, Pomegranate, Grape Seed and Vitamins A, C & E. Wear Lip Lustre alone or with your favorite LORAC lipstick for added sparkle and shine.
- Color: ruby
- Size: 0.11 oz
- Paraben-free
- Hydrating formula
- Infused with antioxidants of acai berry, pomegranate, Grape Seed and Vitamins A, C and E

Mirenesse Glossy Kiss Shade: Mirenesse Glossy Kiss is a 3 in 1 color created with BB Mineral Technology. Glossy Kiss takes Lip Color to a new level, delivering a high dose of color and shine in just one swipe; with the precision of a liner, the moisture of a balm, the shine of a gloss and the staying power of a stain all-in-one! Engineered from the latest in color technology, this high-pigment, glossy color is non-sticky, non-drying, and non-feathering and is infused with moisturizing vitamin E and BB Mineral Pigments to leave the lips full, smooth and hydrated and looking younger every day!
- Color: 2. Flirty Kiss (glossy red)
- Size: 3g
- Imported

Mirenesse Lip Bomb #2: A Revolutionary color that combines gloss, stain and lacquer all in one! A satisfying new innovation in lip color; beyond gloss, stain or lip lacquer. Color that drenches your lips for a juicy high impact color that's feather-light and super-moist with a velvety finish. Power packed with non-smearing pigment that lasts and lasts. Colors may be mixed easily to create countless intense or nude looks depending on your fashion mood! Infused with a breath refreshing mint taste and Lip Perfecting Spheres plus caring vitamins. Who says you can't have it all?
- Color: 2 (siren red)
- Size: 3.1g
- Key Ingredients: Lip Perfecting Spheres,Botanical Oils & Vitamin E
- Formulated for Sensitive Skin, Mirenesse Cosmetics are pharmaceutically formulated using organic Australian and safe, high quality and unique ingredients to minimize the risk of allergies.

Swoon Lip Gloss Reusable Wand: An innovative cosmetics tool that is designed to retrieve every bit of gloss from a lip gloss tube.
- Size: 5.6 x 1 x 1.5 inches
- Extend the life of your lip gloss
- Use on any brand of lip gloss; designed to reach, scoop and apply all the product in the tube
- Easy-to-clean with makeup cleaner or baby wipe
- Grooved handle enables easy gloss application
- Applicator cover keeps Swoon clean in your makeup bag
- Washable applicator tip is made of TPE

La Fresh Lip/Eye Makeup Remover Packette: Travel-savvy women around the globe rave about La Fresh Travel Lite Makeup Remover Wipes. That's because they instantly dissolve even heavy-duty makeup with a silky, lite-touch formula. Perfectly portable, La Fresh makes beauty a breeze when you're on-the-go.
- Approx. 6" x 7.75"
- Dissolves makeup from eyes, lips & face
- Moisturizing formula with vitamin e
- Carry-on friendly -- no spills, no leaks
- Biodegradable and compostable wet wipes

Lord and Berry Shining Lipstick: Say hello to vibrant and kissably soft lips with the Lord and Berry 20100 Lipstick Pencil. With a smooth and silky texture, it glides on effortlessly to produce seamless, long-lasting coverage, whilst having a glamorous, shiny finish.
- Color: Fire (red)

Allegro Lip Gloss Case
- Approx. 3.5" L x 1.5" W x 1" D

Crown Brush Lip Liner Brush: Add the perfect finishing touch to any look with the oval Taklon. The soft, yet firm synthetic bristles are specifically designed to line, contour, and blend with ease. The size of the tapered tip is ideal for reaching smaller areas and smudging liquid and cream based products.
- Brush length: 180mm
- Tip length 8mm
- Hair color: brown
- Ferrule color: black patent
- Handle color: black patent

NYX Lip Liner: Slim, trim but never prim, our lip pencils come in a variety of dashing shades from auburn to orange and traffic-stopping red. The buttery, long-wearing lip liner formula goes on easily and resists bleeding.
- Size: 0.01 oz.
- Creamy formula glides on smoothly and blends easily
- Provides long-lasting wear that does not feather or bleed
- Contains Coconut Oils to hydrate and condition
- Works perfectly with any NYX lipstick or gloss
- Color: Ruby, Fruit Punch, Nectar, Nude Pink, Citrus

Makeup Bag:
- Approx. 8" L x 4.5" W x 4" D

Please note your order will be shipped directly from the brand. Orders cannot be shipped to Australia, Canada, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico or P.O. Boxes.

NORDSTROM BUY 2 GET 1 FREE MASCARA MADNESS - MAY 24TH 2014 / PREORDER NOW!

About two weeks ago I stopped in at Nordstrom to check out the new Spring and Summer makeup collections. While I was there I found out that Nordstrom is already taking pre-orders for their HUGE Mascara Madness event. Last year they hosted the event twice - once in May and then again in November. This year Nordstrom will host the event In May - this one day only event will be held all day on May 24th, 2014.

For those who are unfamiliar with this event - Nordstrom allows shoppers to purchase (in store and online) two mascaras and then receive a third mascara for free. Last year there were no limits on the number of mascaras pre-ordered (I pre-ordered 9 of the Chanel Le Volume mascaras during the November event) and you were able to purchase from across multiple brands. Just remember the lowest priced mascara will be the freebie so keep that in mind while shopping.

When you pre-order for the promotion you are guaranteed your mascaras and you will not be billed for them until a day or two before the event. If you decide to wait and make a purchase on the day of the event then quantities will be limited and your favorite brand might already be sold out. The same applies for making a purchase online as well. Additionally, online purchases will only apply to select brands while in-store and pre-orders will apply to all cosmetic brands.

So don’t miss out on this exclusive Nordstrom opportunity! Hurry in and get your pre-order before your favorite brand is sold out!

There are some exclusions - the B2G1 free promotion does not apply to lash primer or enhancing products (i.e. lash plumping serum). **Please note** All information listed in this post (including the exclusions) are subject to change. I will be sure to update this post immediately should that occur.

GET A CODE FOR 15% OFF ONLINE AT GIORGIO ARMANI - DEALS / SALES

Subscribers / Members to the Giorgio Armani website can get 15% off any Giorgio Armani order. Need a code then click here to get your exclusive members only code for 15% off any order. The 15% off is good until March 24th so hurry and get your shop on!

Receive free shipping with any purchase of $75 or more.

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People often ask: "This sounds too good to be true, how are they able to do it?" It really is quite simple. Just like almost every other online shopping center, they get a commission from the stores when you make a purchase. Instead of keeping that money - like almost all other sites do - they share it with you!

So, as long as 1,600+ of the world's top online stores are happy to pay a bonus to attract the new, valuable customers they send their way, Ebates is going to continue to send Big Fat Checks to satisfied customers across the globe."

For the skeptics out there I will even share with you exactly how much I have earned through Ebates just for shopping online:

Yes, I have actually earned a little over $400 and counting. Anytime I place an online order I always make sure to go through Ebates first. Another added bonus to using Ebates are the coupons and discount codes that are available as well. As long as I use Ebates I know that I am getting the best deal possible.

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7 ROSE QUARTZ YVES SAINT LAURENT CRÈME DE BLUSH

YVES SAINT LAURENT 07 ROSE QUARTZ CRÈME DE BLUSH was first released with the YSL Spring 2013 Arty Stone collection. It currently retails for $38.00 USD and it contains .19 oz. of product. It is available for purchase at most Sephora stores and at any major department store. 

Rose Quartz is a bright pink blush that is lightweight and applies effortlessly. This amazing cream to powder blush is long lasting with a solid wear time of ten to twelve hours. I noticed slight fading after ten hours but the color still looked fantastic even after twelve. This was my first cream blush from YSL and I must say I am really impressed. 

For application I prefer to use synthetic brushes when applying cream products. The synthetic bristles allow for an easy and flawless application. I start the application process with a light hand and apply the product in layers so as not to overdo it.

CHANEL: HOLIDAY 2013 COLLECTION NUIT INFINIE DE CHANEL

Setting a captivating tone for Holiday, a new makeup collection expresses the magic and mystery of an endless night. The refinement of beige is emboldened by a sweep of bronze on the eyes. Deep ruby red lingers alluringly on lips, for a seductive invitation to the season. Experience the pleasure of intense colour...and glamour that's revealed from within.

SHIPS WEEK (WAVE 1) - SEP. 16TH, 2013
SHIPS WEEK (WAVE 2) - OCT. 21ST, 2013

OMBRES MATELASSÉES EYE SHADOW PALETTE - $80.00 USD
This limited edition eyeshadow unveils a seductive shade spectrum for the season's most striking eye looks. From soft beige to rich purple, matte and pearlized shadows create glamorous effects alone or offer endless opportunities for custom blending. The emblematic quilted motif of Chanel embosses the silky shadows for an added touch of elegance.

CHARMING (limited edition) - Soft Beige, Metallic Beige, Bronze Khaki, Bronze Brown, and Dark Matte Purple

ILLUSION D'OMBRE LONG WEARING LUMINOUS EYESHADOW - $36.00 USD

The intensely shimmering long-wear eyeshadow offers true versatility. An innovative gel texture that is both soft and cushion-y allows it to be worn as an eyeshadow or eyeliner. Includes a specially designed shadow/liner brush, developed specifically for the unique formula.

INITIATION (limited edition) - Platinum Bronze

FATAL (limited edition) - Silver Purple

MASCARA GEL IRISÉ SPARKLING MASCARA TOP COAT - $30.00 USD
An exciting flourish for lashes makes the holidays even brighter. Designed to be worn either alone or over black mascara, a new shimmering top coat enchants with every brushstroke of sheer, bronze-platinum iridescence.

BRONZE PLATINE (limited edition) - Platinum Bronze


LIGNE GRAPHIQUE DE CHANEL LIQUID EYELINER - $34.00 USD

BRONZE (limited edition) - Bronze Khaki


IMMITABLE INTENSE MASCARA - $30.00 USD

NOIR (repromote) - Black


JOUES CONTRASTE POWDER BLUSH - $43.00 USD

ACCENT (limited edition) - Luminous Pink Beige

POUDRE UNIVERSELLE LIBRE NATURAL FINISH LOOSE POWDER - $52.00 USD

Ultrasoft loose powder provides sheer, light coverage with a matte finish, setting and perfecting makeup as it evens skin tone. Photo-reflective pigments help disguise imperfections without emphasizing lines.

MOON LIGHT (limited edition) - Luminous Peach Beige

ROUGE ALLURE LUMINOUS INTENSE LIP COLOUR - $34.00 USD

RADIEUSE (limited edition) - Blue Pink

INDÉCISE (repromote) - Shimmering Pink Beige

FAROUCHE (repromote) - Shimmering Chocolate Brown

ROUGE ALLURE VELVET LUMINOUS MATTE LIP COLOUR - $34.00 USD

LA PRÉCIEUSE (limited edition) - Vivid Red

LA DÉSIRÉE (limited edition) - Burgundy Red

LE VERNIS NAIL COLOUR - $27.00 USD

ROUGE RUBIS (limited edition) - Vivid Red

ACCESSOIRE (repromote) - Deep Red Brown

108 LARGE FOUNDATION MAKE UP FOR EVER ARTISAN BRUSH

MAKE UP FOR EVER just released a new line of Artisan (makeup) brushes and they are amazing! I was in Sephora yesterday when I spotted the brown wooden handles from across the store. These lightweight brushes are easy to handle and just as gorgeous in person as they look in the promo pics.

ARTISAN BRUSHES
100 SERIES - Face brushes
200 SERIES - Eye brushes
300 SERIES - Lip brushes
400 SERIES - Body and Artistic brushes

The 108 large foundation brush currently retails for $36.00 USD which is a little on the cheap side considering this is the LARGE version - the 106 medium foundation brush retails for the same price. The synthetic fibers of the brush are extremely soft and allow for a smooth and streak-free application of my liquid foundation. I didn't notice any stray fibers or shedding on my face which is a huge plus in my book. The brush fibers did soak up some of the liquid foundation but it was minimal at best. The wooden handle of the brush seems to be hollow near the end with the weight of the brush centered at the middle where the metal ferrule meets the handle. Most makeup brushes that I own, the weight is distributed evenly along the brush handle so this is a welcome change. Although others might find it takes them some time to get comfortable using them. Overall I am really impressed with the quality of this brush.

When applying your foundation, Sephora suggests dotting your face with your liquid foundation and then using this brush to blend it in - which works great! However, what I find works best for me, is to dispense a small amount of liquid foundation onto a sanitary surface and then dip my makeup brush into the foundation. Then I apply and blend it into my face with the end result being a beautiful and flawless foundation application.

When it comes to maintaining and cleaning the MAKE UP FOR EVER ARTISAN brushes it is very important to purchase the brush cleanser as well. It is specially formulated specifically for these synthetic fiber brushes. The travel size currently retails at $12.00 USD for 1.69 oz.

The Make Up For Ever Artisan brushes are currently available at all Sephora stores and online at Sephora.com.

What it is:
A large flat and rounded brush to quickly and evenly apply foundation.

What it does:
This must-have brush is used to apply and blend all kinds of foundation quickly on large areas. Its large, rounded shape and straight bristles are ideal for a high coverage, even foundation result. It can be used with liquid and cream foundations.

What else you need to know:
After five years in development with makeup artists and fiber experts, MAKE UP FOR EVER Artisan Brushes are a revolution in brush craftsmanship. The 100-percent fiber brushes are available in a range of 76 handcrafted styles, each with the perfect balance of straight and wavy fibers that replicate natural hairs. Beveled tips create a two-in-one makeup brush and tool, while innovative hair density and brush head shapes optimize every stroke for ideal makeup application. To achieve the ultimate collection, every brush has gone through 25 production stages by 30 craftsmen and has been checked for quality 50 times.

-Dot your favorite liquid or cream foundation through the center of the face and use the flat side of the brush to blend downward and outward.

**IMPORTANT TO NOTE**

If you are making an in-store brush purchase please be sure to carefully look over the brush for defects or anything out of the ordinary. As you can see below, there is a small gap where the metal ferrule meets the wooden brush handle. It is only on one side but repeated use with this brush could allow for dust, water, makeup, etc. to accumulate around the opening and damage the integrity of the brush handle.

What it is:
An alcohol-free brush cleanser that instantly purifies and removes all make up textures.

What it does:
Perfect for synthetic and natural hair brushes, Travel Instant Brush Cleanser cleans quickly without rinsing and dries on the spot so brushes are ready for immediate reuse. Its unique formula dissolves even the most waterproof and highly pigmented products while refreshing brushes with a mint-oil extract.

Sephora is the exclusive beauty retailer for this product.

How to use:
-Spray Travel Instant Brush Cleanser on a tissue and wipe brush.
-Repeat if necessary.
-Use a dry tissue to remove excess cleanser from the brush.