Guerlain Summer Collection 2010: Dazzling Radiance.

I don't think it can get any better than this new collection from Guerlain. For this summer, they have created a color collection called Dazzling Radiance. The collection is based around it's famous Météorites Perles, that have been newly formulated for even more luminosity. These new Pearls with a Purpose, feature soft, delicate shades with a twist of audacity. These two limited edition items were designed to continue to capture this summer-time celebration of absolute radiance. 

Ombre Éclat 4 Shades - $59.00
These velvety soft, luminous shades come in a beautiful palette of four shades, all in the the right summer neutrals. I am loving how a white rosette, the symbol of the Météorites, is stamped on the palette and can be used as a fifth light-enhancing shade.This palette is available in 409 - Ombres Perléesfor this collection.

KissKiss Baby - $31.00
These two new shades that were specially created for the summer collection, add in the spicy audacity with delectable colors that are actually a bit transparent, as the formula is very emollient. KissKiss Baby is enriched with wild mango butter and Luffa oil, so this lip color not only moisturizes, it protect the lips and uses an SPF10 formula to further protect from the sun. Available in two shades: 242 Coral Sunset and 262 Cherry Summer.

At the heart of the collection for which it was built around are the Météorites Perles. This year, the power of the pearl is enhanced through new shades and a new formulation specifically adapted to the needs of different skin tones: a rosy complexion tends to show redness, while a beige complexion turns grey with the onset of fatigue and a golden complexion becomes yellow and dull. So for this, Guerlain has created three different Météorites Perles color harmonies to address the ways that different skin tones reflect color and light.

Météorites Perles is available in 3 color harmonies, for $56.00 each.

Harmony 01 – Teint rosé
Corrective Effect:
mauve reflects light, brightening up the shadowy areas and green diminishes redness.
Unifying Effect:
pink evens out the complexion and champagne accentuates this action by reflecting light.
Light-Enhancing Effect:
white, a touch of light par excellence, illuminates the complexion without ever making the skin appear pale and gold adds additional radiance.

Harmony 02 – Teint beige
Corrective Effect:
mauve and pink combine to add a healthy glow to a dull complexion.
Unifying Effect:
unifying beige and apricot beige add a warm glow to the face.
Light-Enhancing Effect:
white and white gold accentuate the light reflecting result.

Harmony 03 – Teint doré
Corrective Effect:
eternal mauve and blue eliminate the yellow hue in a golden complexion.
Unifying Effect
: unifying beige and chocolate beige enhance a golden complexion.
Light-Enhancing Effect:
white gold reflects light and pearly apricot brightens.

The Guerlain Dazzling Radiance Collection is available right now at select Saks Fifth Avenues, Nordstroms, Neiman Marcus’, Sephoras, Bloomingdales’, and Bergdorf Goodman.

Lancôme Summer 2010: Bronze Riveria.

I think we have been spoiled with gorgeous, unseasonably warm weather in the Northeast, because it has turned cold and I am not happy. I have been going through all of the new summer collections to give me warmth, and I plan to bring you a new one each day, in between regular postings.

Let's start with this new one from Lancôme. It has me longing for a warm summer vacation in the Riviera, and it is titled appropriately so, Bronze Riviera.

 

The makeup collection is a mix of mineral blushes, bronzers and sheer glosses, that all scream to bring on summer once and for all. Here are the highlights of the collection:

  • Ageless Minérale Blush - $29.50
    A loose mineral blush in summer shades, it is available in Sparkling Sand, Brilliant Berry and Luminous Rose. 
  • Tropiques Minérale Magic Bronzing Brush - $33.00
     A portable bronzer in a brush is always a beauty bag essential, isn't it? This year, Lancôme has created a beauty, available in Cuivre 01.  
  • Tropiques Minérale Bamboo Bronzer - $45.00
    This bronzer is my must have pick from the collection. It makes bronzing beautiful in a palette of colors simple, in one oversized compact. This years' bronzer is called Temptingly Bronze.
  • Juicy Tubes 100% Natural Origin - $18.00
    My favorite Juicy Tubes have a new formula featuring 100% natural origin ingredients (such as honey), flavors and fragrances. These newbies are available in Pink Precious, Blushing Beauty, Rose Pretty and Sheerfully Sweet.
  • Le Vernis Nail Polish - $18.00
    This summer shade is called Ms. Perfectly Pink, which is a chic fuchsia shade ideal for steamy summer days and nights.

You can purchase and view the entire collection, along with specific looks using the products, online or check them out at your favorite Lancôme counter.  

Smashbox Wants Us Naked this Summer.

Smashbox wants us to celebrate our natural beauty with it's summer collection called Naked Beauty. It is a collection featuring sheer summer shades and beautifully bare formulas. From shimmering nudes to soft pinks, the collection is packed with nearly-naked shades for eyes, lips and cheeks.

Check out the bare beauties!

PHOTO FINISH LID PRIMER in GOLDEN NUDE - $20
Get lids primed and ready for the perfect eye look with Smashbox’s best-selling, ultra-luxurious lid primer—now in a shimmering nude shade. 

HIGH LIGHTS/CREAMY CHEEK COLOR in NAKED BEAUTY - $26
Give your cheeks a naturally flushed look with this duo of beautifully bare shades. Infused with antioxidant Vitamin E, the cheek color and highlighter moisturize and protect while enhancing cheeks with a luminous glow.

NAKED BEAUTY LIP GLOSS COLLECTION -$25
In an array of barely-there shades, this set of eight mini glosses infuses lips with just the right amount of color and shine for a naturally beautiful finish. bThe following shades are included: BARE (sandwashed pink), BUFF (sheer soft peach), NAKED (shimmering champagne), NUDE (creamy nude pink), EXPOSED (bubblegum pink), NATURAL (rosebud pink), SUNKISSED (shimmering golden brown), PURE (juicy melon)

HALO HYDRATING PERFECTING BRONZER - $39
Give skin a barely-there glow with HALO HYDRATING PERFECTING BRONZER, a revolutionary formula designed to impart a naturally naked sun-kissed glow while dramatically minimizing the signs of aging. More than just makeup, the potent powder is an active skin treatment that fights signs of aging below the surface while infusing skin with luminous radiance. 

I have been using the Creamy Cheek Color and Highlighter Palette almost everyday since I received it. It gives off such a nice soft flush to the cheeks and the highlighter, which you need just a small bit of, really makes me glow. Now I want to try more. Next time I am at Sephora, I will most likely splurge on the lip gloss set and the Halo Bronzing powder.

Get your Naked Beauty on now, as these beauties just launched at Smashbox.com, Sephora, Ulta and Nordstrom.

*Press samples of some of the products featured were provided by brand or brand representative for editorial consideration.