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Shea Terra Organics introduces 2 new organic lip butters, the Shea Propolis Organic Shea Lip Butter and the Menthe Orange Organic Shea Lip Butter. The extraordinary quality of these products in not only in its effectiveness but in what is achieved by you buying them. The ingredients used in these lip balms are from self empowering projects in Africa who aid women and children living below the poverty level. The honey and beeswax used are from a project that supports an effort in Uganda that teaches women beekeeping skills to sustain their own economy and lives. The wild plum and tsamma melon oils used are from a Namibian project that supports over four thousand gatherers and farmers and helps families send their children to school. The Shea Propolis Organic Shea Lip Butter, $4, is a super strength lip balm for cracked lips and helps to protect against cold and sun. The Menthe Orange Organic Shea Lip Butter is a minty lip balm that soothes your dry lips and gives you long lasting fresh breath. How great is that? I bought both by the dozens, not only to help the cause but I can totally benefit from them! I hate chewing gum so the Menthe is perfect and my lips get so dry and cracked they start bleeding, which the Propolis balm would be great for. Angelina Jolie is a huge fan!

When I went to Paris for the S/S 2009 shows Emanuel Ungaro was one of my favorites -- the colors and styling always put a big smile on my face! This season however I'm having a hard time deciding what to make of the two-toned lips MAC makeup artist Tom Pecheux is responsible for. He painted the models' lips fuchsia then added bright orange just to the top lips. It's obviously very 80s inspired, but Glamour Magazine had a chance to speak with Pecheux and he said that he did his best to make the look modern by pairing the bold lipstick with a bare-looking face. This kind of reminds me of that episode of Sex and the City where SJP goes to LA and wears the same shoe, but in different colors on each of her feet..loved that (and have done that myself!), not so sure about this. Would you wear this out in public? I vote snob for the runway, slob otherwise.

When it comes to lip gloss, you can definitely save yourself some money and go with your favorite drugstore brands. But you don't have to compromise on performance, my favorite is the IMAN Luxury Lip Shine Gloss in a glittery bronze called "Edgy" that has great coverage and lasts for hours. The color is intense without it feeling gunky and thick. You can wear this by itself for a real gold tone or use it as a top coat over your favorite reddish hue for depth and glamour. Give your evening look the impact, not your wallet. At Drugstore.com for $9.99.

I feel like every lip gloss I pick-up these days has some kind of plumping effect. Come summer we'll all have sexy pouts I guess! I just wrote about Celeb Plum Lips a little bit ago and I've just tried a new gloss that can give small lips a little boost. It's called gloLip Plumper and it's from glominerals. The good thing about this one is that you can easily layer it under another lip color without having to deal with a sticky mess. This is nice if you just want a plump lip while still using your favorite gloss color. I put a small dab of gloLip Plumper in 'Very Cherry' ($16) in the center of my lip and then layered my CustomBlend Prescriptives gloss over it (though they have a clear shade that would work better if you're looking to stay true to your fave gloss). The formulation is lightweight, but beware of that tingling sensation which I still have trouble dealing with! Every time I use a lip plumper I have this urge to cover my lips in Vaseline because of that tingling sensation that I always get! How do you feel about lip plumpers?

Black lips have been discussed on Beauty Snob before and I've had my reservations about them, but I have to say now that they've hit the Fall 2009 runways -- from Rachel Roy in New York City to House of Holland in London -- I'm starting to kinda like it! I still feel like I could never pull this look off myself and I think it only works if you have jet black hair (Aggy is kind of making me cringe in the picture above!). Also I don't think it works if it's paired with dark clothing or black nail polish -- too depressing and goth! I'm curious if celebrities/public will catch-on and if this will become a street-style trend in the coming months. What do you think -- would you wear black lipstick or gloss?

Dame Edna is the muse for MAC's post-holiday collection this year and the flamboyant lady, played by Australian comedian Barry Humphries, was recently on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno to discuss her upcoming collection with MAC. The line will be available in North America beginning December 26th and internationally January 2009. The packaging is quirky and will please any Dame Edna fans (you'll find her signature glasses all over the place). That said, like the MAC Hello Kitty collection I'm not a huge fan of these kinds of collaborations and rather my makeup look sleek and simple. I couldn't ever imagine myself pulling-out a lilac compact from my bag that was accented with outlandish glasses and glitter! For those that go for this collection though you'll find heavy-on-the-lilac lipstick/lipglass, eye shadow, highlight powder and nail lacquers. If Dame Edna isn't your style go for classic MAC with the MAC Chill collection where you'll find no frills packaging and lips of Naked Frost, eyes in Arctic Grey, and a deep black velvety new Penultimate Eye Liner. More details on this and on the MAC Dame Edna line after the Jump!

I was so excited to read in WWD that Kanebo is gearing-up to launch Sensai Colours, a new treatment makeup line consisting of 22 eye, lip and cheek items with formulas that draw on water and silk to address moisturization and impart a silk-like glow! Sensai Colours lip items consist of two ranges: Lasting Treatment Rouge and Deep Moist Shine Rouge. Lasting Treatment is offered in 18 shades and is formulated to provide long-staying, vivid color with pigments coated with kanten, a jellylike substance obtained from red seaweed and often used as a thickener in Japanese food. The Deep Moist Shine items aim to moisturize lips with a translucent film of color with Phyto Volumising Oil. It is available in 12 shades. There will also be a silky lip gloss in two shades, a lip base with SPF 15, three eye shadow palettes each with four shadow choices, five cheek blush, two eyebrow pencils, two liquid eyeliners, two eyeliner pencils, six lip liner pencils, and a fragrance-free gentle makeup remover. After the jump see photos of Scarlett Johansson in the upcoming film, The Spirit, where she's decked-out in Kanebo!

Images from people.com.
I always want to pull of the sexy red lips, but it's so not me! I almost always wear a very pale pink gloss -- love Bourjois and Prescriptives Custom Blend -- both are non-sticky which is my #1 pet peeve with glosses! When it comes to lipsticks however I'm loving some of the celebs going ultra glam with their deep red lips, but there are definitely some that pull it off better than others. I think the only way this looks works is if you're going for something sleek and put-together. I'm not a fan of the disheveled hair that Courtney Cox paired with her lip color. I think it cheapens her look. Jennifer Lopez's lips are just a shade too deep for me, while I think Madonna (despite the awfulness that is the Louis Vuitton ensemble that she's wearing), look magnifique! Share your thoughts on who's snob and who is slob when it comes to pulling-off this trend!

This holiday, Bobbi Brown's Copper Diamond Collection is the modern way to look simply stunning!

Available in November, the limited-edition collection features Bobbi's new Copper Diamond Shimmer Brick which combines five different shades (candelight, gold, copper, beige and sand) to create a soft warm golden copper glow. Bobbi has also added Glitter Lip Balm to her holiday line-up, which features her popular Lip Balm formula and a flattering mix of pearl and glitter pigments. In addition, Bobbi introduces her Everything/Lash Glamour Mascara Duo which is a must-have for achieving this season's dramatic lashes.

Also available in November, Bobbi's limited- edition Party Collection features six exciting new Metallic Eye Shadows and Glitter Lip Glosses. Packaged in single-pans, they can also be removed and popped into one of Bobbi's customizable 3, 4 or 6 pan palettes. At BobbiBrown.com

This October, YSL Beauty is proud to support the search for the cure : 30% of the purchase of Golden Gloss N° 27 will be contributed to the National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund. The NBCCF works to end breast cancer by increasing federal funding for research, making sure all low income and uninsured women have access to care, and educating and empowering advocates to play an active role everywhere breast cancer decisions are made. Visit the official website: www.stopbreastcancer.org

With Golden Gloss, dress your lips in a pink veil of shimmering gold. The gloss forms a mirror-effect on the lips which sparkles with mother-of-pearl. A complex of nourishing oils protects the lips while providing total comfort. The magic and shimmer of gold* captured on the lips! * contains 0,2% of 24 carats gold (And Yes, it's safe and approved by the FDA)

Available on YSL exclusive website $28.

YSL Beaute has launched its new lipstick with Kate Moss (if anyone doubted her staying power as a model, think again!). It just won the Allure Best Bright Lipstick Award for "Rouge Volupte- #10 Provocative Pink". The jury said "as smooth as silk, this hot pink makes our eyes seem brighter and our cheek rosier" .... very Voluptuous! I was just telling Couture Snob Heidi the other day that I am going to seek a bright pink lipstick for TV appearances, I feel like my nude shades are too washed out for the small screen :) I can't wait to try the Rouge Volupte next week in front of the camera in New York.

On Oct 29th, YSL Beaute website is featuring an exciting art contest : "Create your own YSL lipstick-inspired piece of art !". The winners will get a free ticket to NYC, a personalized makeup session with YSL artist and a selection of top products to bring back home. Check it out at YSL.com

Available for $34 at yslbeautyus

I always hoped I’d grow up to be so confident and careless that I’d leave my house with nothing on my face besides a natural sun-kissed glow 8-) While that dream hasn’t exactly panned out, I’ve discovered you can go low-maintenance with your makeup and still look great using some key products. For a list of product suggestions to show off your natural glow a la the beautiful Christina Applegate, see below!

For the Base: Smashbox Compact Anti-Shine ($28) this is great for oil control. It absorbs shine leaving your face with a natural, clean look. It also contains tea tree oil, aloe, and vitamin E to fight acne and sooth your skin, if however you’re getting ready for a truly special occasion get an airbrush tan! I tried it for the first time last week when I went to Sundara ($78, full body; $30 face only) and it’s long lasting (about a week), even, and natural looking. They customize a color palette specific to your skin tone/what you’re looking for and can even highlight/shade certain areas to make you appear trimmer– just make sure you don’t sweat/shower within the first 8 hours or you’ll get a little streaky (I learned the hard way…eech!).
For your Cheeks: To bring out your natural glow NARS Blushes ($25) come in an range of translucent, natural shades, each with a subtle amount of pink to highlight your complexion…irresistible:)
More after the jump!

I made the most amazing discovery when I was out in the Hamptons the other weekend. I was at this club Dune which is one of the hottest spots out there (Memorial Weekend I spotted Leonardo DiCaprio and Bar Refaeli!), and I'm sitting at this table when next to me one of my girlfriends busts out this Lip Gloss from ModelCo that has built-in lights and a mirror!! When in any crowded or dim space you can imagine how great something like this is -- not to mention how high-tech chic and glam she looked!!:) It's been a longtime since I've been this excited about a line. ModelCo is an Australian-based brand started by a former model agent and it's made, they say, for the style conscious and time-crunched woman, which I can totally see in their product line-up which is full of quick-fixing and multi-purpose products. You can browse their products here and jump for a rundown of my favorites!!

I am really excited about the new palette from Bobbi Brown, Chic Shimmer, look at those colors! I will be totally ready for Fall with Bobbi’s new Metallics Collection! On counter in August, Bobbi’s Metallic Eye Shadow is back by popular demand in 17 shades. Featuring a broad shade range including rich bold colors and pastels, the high-shimmer, high-pigment formula creates a sexy and sophisticated look. Color applies evenly and stays crease-free for all-day wear. Individual shadows can also be popped into Bobbi’s new customizable palettes (which I can not live without, I have several and pop in different shades depending where I travel to).

On counter in October, Bobbi presents her new Metallic Lip Color- the newest innovation in shimmer. Featuring high-shine emollients and light-reflective pearls, it will leave lips with a soft creamy feel and medium coverage and will be available in 15 multi-dimensional shades. I keep about 8 lip glosses daily in my make up bag, what's a few more, right? Check Bobbi Brown.com in August for the release!

$14.50 while supplies last!

New lip gloss addiction alert! I received samples of the ultra moisturizing superbalm from Clinique and tossed it in my travel vanity case (I have to admit that I have not used anything from Clinique since I was very young). When I arrived in Paris after a very long flight, I discovered I forgot my favorite lipbalm from Fresh- Sugar. I was about to run to the pharmacy for chapstick when I saw the Moisturizing Superblam in my bag from Clinique. I swiped a dollop on my lips and do you know what I used the entire 17 days in Paris in London? That's right, I am officially addicted! I always thought of it as lip gloss, not realizing it works better than anything to moisturize, smooth and add shine to my lips! The colors they sent me were great but now I want more more more, so I am going to the Clinique counter tomorrow to get a few other shades. This is so perfect for the summer because it's light and sheer, it doesn't stay on as long as other kinds but it just feels so good on! You can also order online for $13.50 At Clinique.com

This July, Bobbi introduces her Mauve Collection- a must-have for those desiring definition and polish without looking overdone. Inspired by Ali McGraw’s vintage look in the classic film “Love Story,” the collection’s range of mauve shades will flatter every skintone. I have never liked the word "mauve" but it is such a flattering color on me (and most of my friends). A subtle brownish pink that adds just enough color without overwhelming, it's the shade of the moment and Bobbi's palette is just sublime. It was sitting on my table when I arrived home last night (what a great treat to come home to after 17 days of traveling!) and I used it this morning to liven up my jet lagged and hungover sallow complexion (I have never drank so much champagne and wine in my life!). Within a few strokes and I'm all rosy and glowing again. Don't you just love the magic of make up?

Bobbi's collection features the new, limited-edition Mauve Face Palette in addition to several new products for lips and eyes, including: Black Mauve Shimmer Ink Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner ($19)-- we are obsessed with Bobbi's gel liners and this color is really cool! Black Pearl and Iced Mauve Shimmer Lip Glosses ($19), Mauve Lip Gloss, and Heather Mauve and Pale Mauve Lip Colors ($22). You must try this out next month when it hits the Bobbi counters-- it's now one of my favorite palette combos! Mauve Palette above $55. At Bobbi Brown.com and stores worldwide.

I usually stick with glosses because, most days, I want a touch of shine without any added color so, typically I wouldn't even have tried stila's SPF 20 shine lip color ($22) in the Georgina shade, but I happen to be looking for some makeup to complement a new pair of Stella McCartney red pumps I just got to go with a vintage Chloe wedding dress I bought (yes wedding dress! But other than it being long and white it really doesn't look like one:) )...Anyway,Georgina is the perfect color (no traces of orange or pink, yet not too deep of a red), and since this outfit is for a party out in Southampton I'm loving that it has SPF, however what really sealed the deal for me was the smell -- vanilla!
Besides going on smooth and being relatively lightweight I loved the smell...so many lipsticks and even glosses are sticky, smelly messes so this one is a nice change. The package also says that it has Vitamins A, C and E:)

I’m curious about how many people bother to exfoliate their lips? I have done it off and on since high school, and I found that regular treatments can make a world of difference for your kisser! Of the products that are out there, I can say (with confidence) that this is the BEST one I have ever tried. What really sets this product apart is its genius combination of ingredients, which Sara mixed together in her kitchen when she first began to make it for herself. The exfoliating agent is sugar, and the binding agent is oil based- which means that your lips stay hydrated during the whole process and after. I got the Peppermint one and my lips are hooked! For all you lip gloss junkies- this will make your products go on silky smooth! They have six flavors to choose from, YUM!

'the lip scrub' -$20 for a 1oz pot

I have to say I was predisposed to not like sukicream. I have a pet-peeve about cheap gimmicks and something about sukicream not using capitalization in any of their product descriptions or packaging just reeked -- cheap gimmick -- to me. Is that crazy??
Anyway, that aside I tried the sukicolor Pure Cream Satin (note the capitalization!), which is meant for both cheeks and lips. Personally 2-in-1 products never work for me (the worst are those 2-in-1 shampoo/conditioners!) and this product was no different. It was a little too waxy for my cheeks and didn't blend in easily so I ended-up looking like a clown when I tried the product on my cheeks! It worked better on my lips, but it had a potent chemical-like smell so I took it off just as fast as I put it on:( Luckily, I had one of my Bourjois Effect 3D High Shine Lip Glosses (love #4 Rose Emblematic) nearby!

Philosophy sent me the latest in their yummilicious body sets, Surfer Girl, last month. I generally give the sets away to our readers but this one perked my interest. Not many (if any) people know about my secret obsession with surfers. I moved to Southern California when I was 16 and spent years going to the beach almost daily. I had a great tan (while using lots of sunscreen and hats ) and dated cute surfer boys but what I really wanted was to be that cool surfer chick who drove up with her surf board on the top of her car, shaking her long tangled sun bleached hair as she zipped up her wetsuit and bravely paddling out to sea without fear of sun, sharks, or drowning (all of which I am deathly afraid of). I remember watching the surfer girls with envy as they caught the perfect wave and the exhilaration on their faces as they were brought back to shore. Each of those memories are tinged with the smell of sea, fruity surf wax and glistening skin. Which is what the Surfer Girl exfoliating shower gel and lotion offers! The products smell delicious and leave your skin with a hint of gold shimmer. There is also a sparkling gold lipgloss that I've been using on top of my usual-- it gives me just the golden tinge I need to face the summer days. Philosophy Surfer Girl Set $35 at Sephora.

Mmmm…. Lick your lips! B Glossy lip gloss is more than 85% organic with no chemical preservatives. It's made with sweet peppermint to give your lips a tingly pick me up, which is my favorite part. Your lips are actually being conditioned while your wearing it! It is nice and soft, and I love that it comes in the pot instead of the tube. How many of you have left your tube in the car and had a pressurized mess on your hands? B Glossy Organic Lip Gloss is what I would consider the perfect mating of chapstick and lip gloss. Enough color to stain your lips on its own, and glossy enough to make your lips look lush and juicy! I actually got three out of four of their selection, and may be placing another order soon!

-4 Shades: Natural; Ruby’s Red; Every Blond’s Pink; Copper Penny
-Key Ingredients: Organic Castor Oil, Organic Shea Butter, Beeswax, Micas
-$10.00 at Sally B's Skin Yummies

....Read on about Lip Yummy of the Month!

Now that the warm weather is upon us, it’s time to put the cool, winter colors away and break out your warm, summery colors--beautiful bronzes, golds and corals. Just in time for summer, Dior is releasing its Goldrush collection. The collection features four new shades of Addict High Shine lipstick and 18-Karat versions of the 5-color eyeshadow palette and Dior Addict Ultra-Gloss in tan, shimmery gold and coral hues.

The collection also includes a limited-edition medallion that contains an all-over golden glow highlighter for the eyes, cheeks and lips. The compact is adorned with champagne crystals and a satin ribbon, what a fabulous little trinket to wear around the neck or tie on your bag! I love multi-purpose products like this. Beauty Snob tip- apply a dab of this on your bottom lip over your favorite lipstick or gloss. $55 at Dior counters nationwide, Christian Dior also at Sephora.com. (View the entire collection after the jump.)

Post by Beauty Snob Sharon:
With summer just around the corner, I am on the lookout for makeup to give my face that effortless sun-kissed glow, like I just got back from a relaxing week of sipping champagne on a yacht in St. Tropez (wouldn’t that be nice!). I am loving Chanel’s new summer colors. Chanel just got a new creative director for makeup, Peter Philips, and he is whipping up some wonderful bronzes, golds and shimmery tons all set to hit stores in July.

I have a feeling that Chanel’s $30 gold nail polish, a limited edition shade called Gold Fiction, will be this summer’s equivalent to Vamp and Black Satin. It comes in an opaque gold case and Christine Dagousset, who is the executive vice president of Fragrance and Beauté for Chanel, said that high-end pigments were used to get the color and finish just right, hence the shade retailing for $10 over the regular $20 price tag. Not that the price tag will stop Chanel devotees from buying the new shade, but for $20 I thought I was already getting high-end pigments!?
In any case, there are plenty of other stand-outs in this new collection including Facettes D’Or, a finely milled gold loose powder that is said to read as a subtle glow on the skin ($56), Gold Light Glossimer lip gloss ($26), Rouge Hydrabase lipstick shades in copper, plum and coral (each $27), and a quad eye shadow palette with gold, coffee, ivory and dark green eye colors ($56).

I have always had a weakness for Chanel. Everything from their soft brushes to their sleek, black packaging brings a smile to my face so, I can’t wait to hit the beach (Chanel sunglasses in tow!), decked out in these fabulous new shades.

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