UK lux nail brand, creator of the caviar manicure branched out and launched a makeup line. By March 2015 there will be over 90 items available. Right now there are liners, great mascaras, blushes all in vibrant long lasting colors. This line will be available at Sephora!

     Woods and Co. held their day of beauty at the historic Sherry Netherland Hotel. Beauty brands included Le Mieux, a state of the art skincare company, that gave editors mini facials using their beauty line.

Miracle Skin Transformer, a line of beauty products designed for multi-tasking was on hand to do make up touch ups.

Jose Eber brought their line of hair styling tools and did dry styling for the guests.

Yu-Be, A Japanese skincare company, provided very relaxing and much needed hand and feet treatments.

Additional brands represented were Marula by John Paul Selects, Polygel, Violin and VitaJewel.

     Elizabeth Arden held it’s annual Fall into Fragrance showcase displaying some of the hottest and what are sure to be some of the most popular and best selling fragrances this holiday season. Brands included #Fantasy by Britney Spears, #JohnVarvatos, #VivaLaJuicy, #UntoldArden, #GetStarPerfect, One Direction #1Dfragrance, White Diamonds Lustre #ETAF, #TaylorSwiftIncredibleThings, and #JbyJenniferAniston

   Last week Beautypress held it’s Spotlight day at the midtown loft. This meeting between editors, beauty brands, retailers and TV producers maximizes exposure for emerging brands and introduces new product launches for the established ones all under one roof while enjoying cocktails and snacks as well.

     Our top 5 brands from this event were:

     Cleanse by Lauren Napier. This makeup artist by trade launched this sleek packaged set of makeup remover wipes that are contained in individual pouches and open up as plush cotton great smelling cleansing cloths that actually work to remove makeup and other impurities from the skins surface.

     Kiss Products are one of the largest distributors of nail products in the world. They have hundreds of color combos to choose from and are easy to use and apply and are inexpensive enough that you can change your nail colors often or even for a fun night out.

     AcnEase is an all natural botanical acne treatment that treats acne from the inside out. The dosages are determined by the severity of the condition and since there are no harsh chemicals there are no side effects. It is good for all ages and every skin type and the brand has a 96 percent success rate.

     True Natural and Lavera are sister companies with Lavera being the German counterpart that has been a pioneer in natural beauty since 1987. The 2 lines contain over 300 products and are truly comprehensive. The self tanners for face and body were some of my favorite products because they gave a very natural glow, not orangey, and the smell was very mild almost nonexistent.

     Happy Hands is the original U Nail Glove. Considering the popularity of gel manicures and the obvious effects of UV rays on hands from prolonged use I would say this product is a necessity to prevent skin damage and premature aging as hands are very sensitive to UV rays.

     Jane Iredale herself hosted a 20th Anniversary Celebration last night at Butter in NYC to mark 20 years of her beautiful and ever evolving makeup line. Editors were treated to make-up touchups with the new palettes and colors available in early September. One of her newest products the yummy smelling, Smell the Roses Hydration Spray is launching in October just in time for breast cancer awareness month with 100% percent of proceeds going to charity. The lovely Jane hosted the event herself and treated a lucky few guests to a Carole King musical after the cocktail party/preview.

   Last week I got a chance to try The Brazilian Keratin treatment on my hair at the Keratin Lounge by Lasio right here in midtown. First of all the staff was lovely and professional and made me feel comfortable and explained the treatments available. There are two types of treatments available depending on your hairtype and the result you are looking to achieve. The first one is the Keratin Tropic. I chose this one because its for hair that isn’t too frizzy and unmanageable, but I wanted a sleek look that I could achieve by doing almost nothing. My hair turned out quite straight after the treatment but not totally flat. This treatment lasts up to 3 months. ($250)

The second treatment is the 1 Day Formula. This 24 hour leave in treatment is designed to achieve straight hair for naturally curly, frizzy, and difficult hair. My friend got this treatment and the transformation was amazing. This keratin treatment lasts up to 4 months. ($250).

The procedure was quite simple as well. The stylist washed my hair, applied the Keratin Tropic, blowdried my hair, flat ironed it and sent me home to wash on my own later. Note: the 1 day must remain in hair for 24 hours while the tropic can be washed out a few hours later.

The salon is located at 39 west 38th st. For more info go to lasiostudios.com or call (212) 477-2088

@Keratinlounge
#keratinloungenyc

   Au Naturale Cosmetics partnered with Supermodel Julie Henderson to launch a limited edition beach bombshell collection for summer 2014. Made in the USA of the highest quality ingredients free from lead, fragrances, parabens, nano-particles and sulfates often found in other makeup lines. Most importantly they are cruelty free with no animal ingredients! The box comes in 3 options for different skin tones: light, medium, and deep. It contains an organic creme eyeshadow stick, organic creme bronzer stick, organic creme highlighter, organic creme concealer, Natural Lip Gloss, and an Organic Lipstick. Colors depend on which skin tone option you choose. The boxes are available at http://www.AuNaturaleGlow.com and are $98.00 @AuNaturaleGlow #JulieHenderson4aunaturale #anbeauty

   Beauty Press held it’s Spotlight Day in NYC and showcased some of the best and newest brands in skincare and makeup. Some of my favorites were Armour@ armourbeauty. This brand started by rocker/ model Theo Kogan in 2009. The makeup is long wearing, great range of colors and most importantly environmentally friendly and cruelty free.

   Another favorite skincare line is Lindi @Lindiskin It was designed with cancer patients in mind to soothe the effects of chemotherapy on the skin so alot of research went into this line. It is great for sensitive skin and has superior anti-oxidant and anti- inflammatory properties. Available at http://www.lindiskin.com and at CVS stores worldwide.

   Monthly Express@ MonthlyExpress is a membership based subscription service that offers luxurious collections of soul nourishing boutique products delivered monthly to your door. The company does a great job of finding hard to find limited edition products from shops and brands all over the world. They offer skincare, beauty as well as home decor items such as candles and more. Please visit http://www.monthlyexpress.com for more info

   My Amazing Blow Dry Secret @MyAmazing hair promises to cut in half the time it takes to blow dry your hair. The 3 products in the line promise to do just that. I am currently in the process of trying them out and will be back with a better review shortly! http://www.myamazingblowdrysecret.com

   Another favorite beauty brand is Tat2U Make Up @ Tat2Umakeup. The brand is known for their extreme colors. Extremely pigmented and formulated with high quality ingredients. They also have a line of temporary tattoos. Temporary body art is a fun way to express yourself without a full time commitment. http://www.tat2u.com

   Spotlight day also treated editors to manicures by Her Nails Rock @Hernailsrock and beverages and snacks by Eppa Sangria @eppasangria, Filicori Zechini @FillicoriZecchin, Le Pain Quitidien @LPQNY and yellowtail wine @yellowtail_US

     Too Faced Cosmetics threw a cocktail party at the beautiful Mondrian Soho to show us what we need to be wearing on our faces this summer. The colors were so vibrant and cheerful and the palettes so glam that it made us wish summer was already here. # GetMelted

     Amlactin showcased their line of soothing, fragrance free, and moisturizing, alpha hydroxy products at the beautiful Guerlain Spa at the Waldorf Hotel. We were treated to manicures and pedicures by the wonderful staff who used the Amlactin products to moisturize our hands and feet during our services. New York dermatologist Dr. Doris Day gave us the breakdown of the advantages of using these products on our skin. These products are available overcounter at your major drugstores like Walgreens and Duane Reade as well as on their website Amlactin.com and are really affordable. @Amlactin

    Clarins previewed their new skin care, sun care, and makeup offerings tonight in NYC to get your skin and body ready for summer, finally! Thierry Mugler, showcased their delicious smelling fragrances Alien and Angel with the new refillable bottle option available in stores now. Beautiful packaging and a money saver as well. @Clarinsnews #ThierryMugler

     Beautypress held its Spotlight day to introduce and highlight the hottest skincare, beauty, hair, nail trends for Spring/Summer 2014.
Some of the brands represented were:
Clique by Roble; BRAVO’S Chef Roble Ali collabarated to introduce great smelling fragrances of citrus and floral combinations. They can be infused to make delicious drinks as well.
Dermorganic; Natural skincare and hair line that replicates our own hair/skin elements to maintain youthfullness from the outside.
Dear Clark; Haircare line that provides 5 ingredients to moisturize and protect hair as well as provide anti aging properties.
Spadaro Luxury Fragrances; Luxurious fragrances designed by Kim Spadaro. Inspired by key moments in her life. Proceeds benefit the Spadaro Foundation.
FakeBake; Professional at home self tanning products that last 50 percent longer and give you a natural looking tan.
Design Essentials; Cornell McBride launched line in 1990. Quality at home haircare, great smelling products. Salon quality
Dolluxe; Japanese street fashion is hot these days so Charles and Jennifer Reger designed this wig and cosmetic company to make these products available here.
Lashem; Mascara and eyelash booster that promises longer looking lashes. Made in the US.

Editors at Spotlight Day were also treated to cappuccinos, lattes by Filicori Zechini, pastries by Ceci Cela and cocktails by Chef Roble in collaboration with Fair Vodka. Blowouts were provided by Blo Blow dry bar and Marilyn Monroe Spa.

     MAGIC HOUR golden light and warm, shimmering color “From the moment we released it, Moonglow became one of our hottest products. A quad bronzer that gives a golden glow to any part of the body. When we were looking for something special to do to celebrate our 20th anniversary, we couldn’t think of anything better than letting Moonglow be our inspiration. So that’s what you’ll find in our golden Magic Hour collection – products and shades that will send you over the moon.” The new MAGIC HOUR Collection from jane iredale – THE SKIN CARE MAKEUP® delivers enchanting spring makeup inspired by the iconic Moonglow Quad Bronzer, and bathes skin in that special light we see just at sunset. For lips, long-lasting new Lip Fixations in flirtatious coral and a flattering mauve; for face, a softly gilded In Touch highlighter; and for eyes, a trio of golds that show everyone in their best light. And, whether she likes her lines smudgy or precise our NEW Jelly Jars, inky gel eyeliners, let her define her eyes precisely as she pleases. The smooth texture of the new Jelly Jar Gel Eyeliner naturally creates the rich, captivating look of kohl, but without any chemicals or irritants, and waterproof effect with the combination of natural coconut oil and silicones. Available in Black and Brown and packaged in a compact pod, each Jelly Jar Gel Eyeliner provides long-wearing color that easily glides on with the Angle Eyeliner Brush designed to ensure precise application on the lash line. The PurePressed Eye Shadow Triple in Golden Girl creates golden lids that can be sultry or romantic, with three glimmering eye shadow shades that may be worn alone or together: a deep bronze, a shimmery dusty rose and a rich gold. Lip Fixation is a dual-ended lip stain and gloss that provides strong, long-lasting color and moisturizing shine to the lips. Packed with botanicals, the stain soothes and protects lips for comfortable, buildable coverage without feathering or drying. The gloss creates a luscious, shiny look while hydrating and imparting a delicious vanilla taste on lips. The new mauve shade, Compulsion, creates a subtle, sultry lip, while Craze takes coral to a gorgeous golden hue. Complete the look with In Touch Highlighter in Comfort. This luminizing, versatile, cream-to-powder highlighter blends easily to complement the wearer’s glowing complexion and may be used to highlight desired areas of the face such as the tops of cheekbones, brow bones and the bridge of the nose. It may also be used on the eyes as a lid primer or applied to the center of the lip for a fuller lip look. Items are sold separately and will be available beginning in March 2014 at shop.janeiredale.com and select skin care specialists and beauty apothecaries worldwide. Lip Fixation in Compulsion or Craze $30 Jelly Jar Gel Eyeliner in Black or Brown $28 Angle Eyeliner Brush $15.50 PurePressed Eye Shadow Triple in Golden Girl $28 In Touch Highlighter in Comfort $28. #MagicHour @JaneIredale

The HSN fashion/beauty lounge served as a retreat for editors and VIP’s during last weeks fashion week. There were makeup touch ups and blowouts to be had to take a break from the frantic pace of fashion week. There was also a preview of HSN partners hottest new products. Byron Lars, Carmindy cosmetics, Jose Eber, RJ Graziano, Iris Apfel to name a few. HSN is the leading network for great brands, trends at unbeatable prices.

Berenice has been offering electrolysis, skin care, laser hair removal, and other beauty treatments for over 41 years. She is a certified Clinical Electrologist and she opened her Berenice Electrolysis and Personal Beauty Center in 1982 and has been treating customers as we as many socialites and actresses who come to her for her fast and painless laser hair removal. I was lucky enough to meet Berenice during her media day with editors last month and try out her laser hair removal services. Her beauty center is spotless, there are snacks and tea and coffee, and the staff is very friendly. I was skeptical that a couple visits would be enough to keep me hair free. However, its been a few weeks and the results are amazing. Berenice is very knowledgeable about which lasers and frequencies to use depending on ethnicity or skintype and makes the experience pleasant and quick!! Visit www.BereniceElectrolysis.com for more info and prices. Bridal packages are available.
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