The Beauty Blog

Clinique is launching a new collection called Long-Last Bronze. The new collection includes the new Long Last Glosswear SPF1 and the new Quick Eyes Cream Shadow, all of which will be available at beauty counters nationwide this Summer.

Makeup Bag reports that this new collection of long-lasting makeup will stay put even with the summer heat and humidity.

Long-Last Bronze includes the NEW Long Last Glosswear SPF15, a super shiny gloss with sun protection that lasts up to 8 hours, and the NEW Quick Eyes Cream Shadow, a water-resistant, crease-proof, lightweight cream shadow that lasts for up to 10 hours.

According to Long Lasting Summer, the new Long - Last Bronze Collection introduces new products “that all are meant to help you get as much wear as possible during the day.”

As they say “from the beach to a BBQ.” The stars in this collection are the Shimmering Tones Powder Quad (limited edition) in Golden Bronze, Brush-On Cream Liner in Bronze (also limited edition), the introduction …

The prices for the items in the new Long - Last Bronze Collection start at $14.00.

Bobbi Brown is launching a new collection called Bobbi Brown Beach. The new collection includes Beach Fragrance, Beach Body Oil, Beach Sunscreen Body Spray, Beach Sandbar Soap, Beach Shower Gel, Beach Body Lotion and Beach Body Scrub.

Life Through the Eyes of Edward reports that the Bobbi Brown Beach Collection is a plethora of high quality products.

Bobbie Brown’s beach collection is a plethora of high quality products that, just like her makeup line, gives you a natural finish. Being a former designer and a sucker for great design and branding, her packaging alone makes we want to go to the beach.

According to Pretty Sassy, Bobby Brown Beach isn’t sweet and cloying, instead it has a pleasant smell of a beach.

I went home to my parents this weekend and brought the bottle with me. Since I have such a narrow love of perfumes, I wanted to make sure I wasn’t crazy. Everyone who smelt it went “beach”. This might be one of the nicest, lightest, sense-memory provoking perfumes that has come out in a very long time.

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I’m totally in love with this. Try it.

The prices for the items in Bobbi Brown’s Beach Collection range from $16.00 to $55.00.

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Coty Inc. has entered into a new agreement with Gemini Cosmetics Inc. who will distribute its beauty products to U.S. department and specialty stores. Happi reports that Gemini Cosmetics will begin the distribution of Coty products starting July.

In July 2008, Gemini will begin distributing Coty Beauty’s Nautica Voyage and My Voyage, Baby Phat Fabulosity, and Kate Moss Kate brands. In addition, Gemini will distribute David and Victoria Beckham Signature fragrances when they launch in the U.S. in September 2008.

According to SmartBrief, the distribution partnership between Coty Inc. and Gemini will strengthen and grow the Coty Beauty prestige portfolio.

Coty Inc., a leader in global beauty and the world’s largest fragrance company, announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Gemini Cosmetics, Inc. under which Gemini will assume responsibility, on an exclusive basis, for the distribution of Coty Beauty’s prestige brands to prestige department and specialty stores in the U.S. market. Through a strategic and focused approach, the distribution partnership between Coty and Gemini will strengthen and grow the Coty Beauty prestige portfolio. Until now, Coty has handled the distribution of its Coty Beauty prestige fragrances in-house.

Both of these companies are delighted with their partnership. Hans-Joachim Honigfort, the President of Coty Inc., is quoted as saying.

“Gemini Cosmetics is a powerhouse with a proven track record for successful distribution of prestige brands. This partnership will enable Coty Beauty to build our prestige portfolio in the U.S. marketplace more quickly and efficiently.”

In his turn, Frank A. Fazzinga Jr., the Chairman & CEO of Gemini Cosmetics, comments.

“Combining Coty’s innovative and inspiring brands with Gemini’s strength in distributing powerful products to consumers sets up a win-win for both companies. We are looking forward to working with Coty on this strategic endeavor.”

Bobbi Brown’s Quick Face Collection contains great products for cheeks, lips and eyes. The Long - Wear Cream Shadows from this collection come out in five colors; Cement - gray beige, Malted - mocha beige, Navajo - creamy white, Slate - medium gray and Stone - dark brown.

From The Floor reports that the Long-Wear Cream Shadows are easy to use and are very quick to create a beautiful look.

It’s so easy to apply I just use my fingers, blend a swipe of shadow across my eyelids, add a few coats of mascara and I’m done. It takes only seconds and will make your eyes look better instantly. Since it’s a cream shadow it last all day, doesn’t crease and the color stays true. This is one of those products every women should own for those days when you’re tight on time and only have seconds to pull yourself together or for anyone who doesn’t want to spend a lot of time on their makeup but still wants to have a polished, professional look.

According to Makeup and Beauty Blog, these eye shadows are great products especially if one wants to have “a sophisticated look.”

Matte and shimmerless, these bad boys apply easily by finger or brush (I used the MAC 252). I felt they did an admirable job adding subtle definition to my eyes. Wear each color by itself or beneath layers of other powdered shadows.

The Long-Wear Cream Shadows come in 12 oz./3.5g size and are available for sale in beauty counters nationwide with a retail price of $22.

This week saw the launch of the MAC Heatherette Collection in New York. The collection is really diverse and includes the traditional MAC Lipstick, Lipgloss, Eye Shadows, Dual -edged eye pencils, Glitters, Pigment, Nail Lacquer, Beauty Powder, Good and Bad Lashes. It is available for sale at MAC counters nationwide.

Canadian Beauty reports that Heatherette is a popular brand of the 80’s and that MAC is doing the right thing by presenting this collection.

Not only are the designers great spokespersons for their own brands, but you only have to look at the list of celebrities who wear their clothing to realize what their look is. Gwen Stefani and Pink have worn Heatherette designs, and they were first sold at Patricia Field’s own boutique (she was the stylist for Sex and the City).

According to Beauty Anonymous, the MAC Heatherette Collection has changed the date of its release due to the high demand in the mass market –the earlier announced date of release on 27 March was changed to 20 March.

MAC has collaborated with the fashion designers of Heatherette, Richie Rich and Traver Rains, to create MAC Heatherette Collection. The limited-edition collection, full of pink shades, is in a 1980s style of pink plastic packaging.

The prices of all the items in this collection should range from $10.00 to $32.50.

Supermodel Elle Macpherson is the next spokesperson for Revlon Cosmetics. Macpherson will be featured in the company’s advertising campaigns.

Celebrity News Blog reports that Macpherson is joining to the team of Revlon spokeswomen–Halle Berry, Jessica Alba and Kate Bosworth.

Aussie supermodel Elle Macpherson will be the next global brand ambassador (a.k.a. spokeswoman) of Revlon. She’ll be featured in advertising campaigns and will take part in Revlon-sponsored philanthropic women’s health events.

Both Macpherson and the Revlon company feel honored for the opportunity to work together. Bellasugar quotes Macpherson, expressing her joy and happiness for working with Revlon.

“Revlon is an iconic brand, bringing high quality products to women around the world and is complementary to my values. I am proud to join Revlon in its celebration of women and in its long term commitment and support for education and research to advance women’s health and particularly to fight women’s cancers.”

In his turn, David Kennedy, the President and CEO of Revlon, is quoted as saying.

“Elle’s special qualities as a businesswoman, beautiful and talented model, actress and mother represent the essence of the Revlon brand.” In addition to starring in a world-wide advertising campaign, Elle’s role with Revlon will focus on another important part of her life: philanthropy.”

Cosmetic Executive Women Inc.(CEW) has announced the names of this year’s Beauty Product Finalists. The nominations are in many different categories such as Body Treatment, Scented Bath and Body, Acne Treatment, Anti-Aging, Cleanser and Scrub, Eye Treatment, Moisturizer, Hair Care and Coloring Product, Eye Product, Sun Product and Women’s Scent.

AVON Uplifting Mascara, CoverGirl LashBlast Mascara and MAC Cosmetics MAC Paint Pots are all nominated under Eye Product - Mass and Eye Product - Prestige nominations.

The Makeup Girl reports that the finalists of the contest have been selected by CEW members, industry insiders and experts in the field of beauty.

The winners are selected by a special Voting Committee comprised from the CEW Board. Once the ballots have been cast, companies gear up for the culmination of this program, Beauty Awards Luncheon in New York City.

According to Amolife, the CEW Beauty Awards nominates the most innovative beauty products for awards every year.

Based in New York City, with affiliations in France & the UK, the organization helps to develop the career contacts, knowledge, and skills of its members so that they may advance on both professional and personal levels.

The whole list of nominees can be viewed in the CEW Beauty Awards Viewbook.

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Avon Cosmetics has launched a new collection of beauty products for this Spring. Vie Couture reports that Avon Spring Trimmings Beauty Collection consists of six pieces.

Avon has a fabulous beauty collection this Spring just for us: a 6 piece collection which contains: a gorgeous ruffled beauty bag, a glazewear liquid lip color, ANEW alternative intensive age treatment, a daring definition mousse mascara, a true color eyeshadow single and an ultra luxury eye liner.

The official site has details.

Ruffled Beauty Bag The perfect bag for spring frill seekers Glazewear Liquid Lip Color 15 oz. net wt. 6.00 value ANEW Alternative Intensive Age Treatment SPF 25 Day AM. 1.7 fl. oz. 32.00 value Daring Definition Mousse Mascara .26 oz. net wt. 7.50 value True Color Eyeshadow Single .09 oz. total net wt. 4.00 value Ultra Luxury Eye Liner .06 oz. net wt. 5.00 value

According to Beauty Counter, Avon Spring Trimmings Beauty Collection will have a retail price of $22.50.

International Resources Inc (IRI) and the NPD Group (NPD) have joined forces to launch the Beauty Cross Channel Monitor. The Beauty Cross Channel Monitor should launch this month and provide consumers with information about fragrances, cosmetics and skincare.

NPD.com reports that “the Beauty Cross Channel Monitor will give the beauty industry a broader understanding of market share for brands, categories and segments.”

Additionally, it will provide a valuable resource to help discover what is driving trends in the U.S. beauty industry. For the fragrance category, the tracking product will cover juices, gift sets and ancillaries. Under cosmetics, insights for eye, face, lip, nail and sets/kits will be available. Finally, body, face, sets/kits, hair care and sun care will be available in the skincare category.

The Business Wire quotes Steve Johnson, the executive vice president of IRI, and Diane Nicholson, the President of NPD, commenting on their companies’ collaboration.

“Our partnership with The NPD Group is such a winning combination, because it brings our clients the only total view of the beauty industry, which is desperately needed.”

“The beauty consumer is evolving and it is critical to have objective information that crosses multiple channels. The new Beauty Cross Channel Monitor is that information. It is indispensable for understanding what is selling, where, why, and at what prices.”

This is reportedly the first effort by the two companies to provide the average consumer with the most complete and comprehensive view of the present-day beauty market.

Photo: © Sugar and Vice

Shu Uemura International Cosmetics is launching a new Spring collection named Rebirth which was designed before guru Uemura passed away.

Talking Makeup reports that the new Rebirth Spring Mode Collection includes the new products: Pressed Eye Shadow, Glow On, Tri-Color Eye Pencil, Rouge Unlimited and Nail Enamel.

Pressed Eye Shadow a selection of soft and brilliant colors in pearls and iridescent finishes. Glow On-Soft shades that blend easily on skin to create a warm glowing look.Tri-Color Eye Pencil-A unique 3-in-1 connectable eye pencil in soft creamy textures, can be used as a liner, layers to create multidimensional color or as a shadow base. Rouge Unlimited-Warm nude shades that add a delicate tint to lips.Enamel-Nail enamels with a combination of iridescent and pearl finishes to represent the lightness and purity of spring.

According to Makeup2 Beauty, the colors in the new collection are vibrant, alive and refreshing.

Shu Uemura has a NEW Spring Mode Collection, named REBIRTH, in which Mr. Uemura tells a story about nature blooming in spring. The colors are vibrant and alive, all accented with an abstract image of a flower blooming in the spring, drawn by Mr. Uemura himself.

The Daily Cookie is delighted with the colors and wants to give them a try.

I’m not a wearer of pastel colors on the regular, but shu uemura’s REBIRTH collection just evokes so much playfulness, I can’t help but be intrigued. You know, I can (and did) wear green eyeshadow too! And hopefully someday to this effect.