ON MY DESK: What’s new in beauty this month to come across my path, in makeup, for April 2016 from Bella Vi, Dermalogica, Clarins, and Estee Lauder…
Bella Vi cosmetics has a beautiful new look. The mineral cosmetics line has recently had a refresh and a glam new look in packaging. The makeup is animal testing-free/cruelty-free, with no genetically modified ingredients, and does not contain Bismuth Oxychloride or parabens. It is dermatologically-tested and may be used on sensitive skin, and after treatments such as chemical peels and laser treatments.
What we like: the stunning crystal case for the loose mineral foundation powder ($59.50) looks a treat on your dressing table.
Price: Blushers $50.50, eyeshadows $31, lipstick $37.50.
Where to buy: www.bellavi.co.nz
Oooh I am sucker for rose lipsticks like this Ginger Pink. Clarins have revamped their Joli Rouge lipstick with an ultra moisturising formula.The new reinvented shades include; soft berry, papaya, rose berry, grenadine, spicy cinnamon, bright coral, red orange, joli rouge, soft plum, tender nude, delicious pink, tea rose, rosewood and ginger pink.
As well as the Joli Rouge Lipstick range, Clarins have also released the new Mission Perfection Serum. The result of a major scientific advance, it is designed for all women to help fight pigmentation disorders and restore beautiful, luminous skin, using a plant extract.
Price: The new Joli Rouge range is available now for RRP $40 and the Mission Perfection Serum for RRP $115.
Where to buy: At Clarins counters at selected pharmacies and department stores nationwide.
Look at this beautiful ombré Estée Lauder Sculpting Blush in yellow and peach shades – I can’t keep my eyes off it.
Also by Estee Lauder is this Nutritious Vitality8 Pomegranate Glossy Lip Balm.
Price: sculpting blush $84
Where to buy: At department stores Estee Lauder counters nationwide, and online at smithandcaugheys.co.nz
Bobbi Brown Malibu Nudes Collection for April 2016 is inspired by that classic imagery of Californian Girls set to a Beach Boys soundtrack, with their carefree beach hair and sun-kissed skin. The collection features shades of neutral eyeshadows and pops of bold brights on lips. The Nude On Nude eye palette pictured above has five shades: nude, cement, wheat, espresso, and malted, providing a range of neutral shades that will take you from day-to-night if you add a bolder eyeliner for accent.
Bobbi Brown Nude Finish Illuminating Powder has a unique texture known in its manufacturing method as “slurry”, which goes on like a powder, and turns to a cream, to blend beautifully into the skin. This sheer finishing powder brightens the face with its combo of pearlescent and creme powders. The compacts come in six colour combos: porcelain, bare, nude, buff, golden, and rich, to suit light to dark skin-tones.
Price: Nude On Nude eye palette $110 and Nude Finish Illuminating Powder $99
Where to buy: at Bobbi Brown stores and counters and online at www.smithandcaugheys.co.nz
Moyou London nail stamping art plate collection is now in New Zealand, distributed by The Beauty Collective NZ.
Price: $20
Where to buy: http://www.thebeautycollective.co.nz/
Jeepers, creepers, where’d you get those peepers?! Elizabeth Arden new Grand Entrance Mascara increases length, volume, and curl for your lashes to really make an entrance!
Price: $58
Where to buy: on counter from 18th April.
I’ll be flexible after this invitation to try Barre Class, from Thin Lizzy’s new All-Day Flexi Mascara! This is a flexible micro-tubing polymer mascara that doesn’t come off, and that you remove with warm water and a cotton pad. If you’ve tried Blinc mascara tubes you will be familiar with the concept. The advantage of micro-tubing mascaras is that they never smudge or run all day long.
Price: $29.99
Where to buy: Online at www.thinlizzy.co.nz and at Farmers, Life pharmacies, and Unichem.
Megan Robinson
26th April 2016
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