Eat, Pray, Love Lancome's Newest Pretty Woman Ambassadress on Oprah Monday!

Actress Julia Roberts, known around the world for her talent, charm and smile, is the newest Lancôme ambassadress.  Take a look at Lancome online and peek at some of her favorite products: Dual Finish Versatile Powder Makeup in Matte Linen I, Definicils High Definition Mascara in Black and L'Absolu RougeAdvanced Replenishing & Reshaping Lipcolor Pro-Xylane SPF 12 Sunscreen in Fleur Impressioniste.

Julia will be on Oprah Monday, May 24th talking about her highly anticipated adaption of "Eat, Pray, Love," which by the way I am chomping at the bit to see! I mean, seriously cannot wait for this to come out. 

Eat, Pray, Love is one of those books that has the ability to completely change the reader's life.  Written by author Elizabeth Gilbert, the best-selling memoir takes us along for what becomes a very personal, spiritual journey.

Liz Gilbert (Julia Roberts) had everything a modern woman was supposed to dream of having - a husband, a house, a successful career - yet like so many others, she found herself lost, confused, and searching for what she really wanted in life. Newly divorced and at a crossroads, Gilbert steps out of her comfort zone, risking everything to change her life, embarking on a journey around the world that becomes a quest for self-discovery. One might say, the female version of the sterotypical male mid-life crisis. In her travels, she discovers the true pleasure of nourishment by eating in Italy; the power of prayer in India; and finally and unexpectedly, the inner peace and balance of true love in Bali.  Eat, Pray, Love proves there really is more than one way to let yourself go and see the world.

Eat, Pray, Love ... Let Yourself Go! The film stars Julia Roberts, James Franco, Richard Jenkins, Viola Davis, Billy Crudup and Javier Bardem. Adapted to film by Sony Pictures and directed by Ryan Murphy, it will open in theatres August 13, 2010. 

Timely, isn't it? As the summer begins to set and autumn's trees and foliage soon change colors in preparation for the death of one period and the gestation of another full of promise and rejuvenation. Well, while you're waiting for what hopes to be a spectacular film experience, tune in to Oprah Monday and hear what Julia has to share about marriage, family, her new film and hopefully some deliciousness about her new role as Lancome ambassadress.

For more information about Julia's confident, naturally elegant look, visit Lancome USA online for the products, how-to tips and the behind-the-scenes video.

makeup couture needs you!

guys & gals-

you heard me right! there's a contest 

running in my page now!

get your engine started,

its going to be a heat row of surprises.

to win, all you have to do:

1. follow my blog (http://nixLmakeupcouture.blogspot.com)
2. introduce more friends to my blog (10 or more friends)

p/s: list down your follower i/d

and your friends follower i/d that you introduced,

in the comment area!

the first 2 winners which has highest followers to follow 

my blog successfully by

intro friends to join will walk away with:

M Magazine by MAKE UP STORE

 and mix & match freebies such as:

Benefit, Lancome, Anna Sui

Origins, Shu Uemura, Bio-Essence

Bobbi Brown, MAC

 2 winners- 2 M Magazine to be given away &

higher percentage of mix & match freebies to be given to the highest

followers & friends.

p/s again: if you dont know how to follow- its easy,
- on your left hand side bar in my blog, look for the word :
'FOLLOWERS'
- click on the tab that says :
'G FOLLOW'

make sure you follow publicly
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Facebook Your Way into a Fabulous Michelle Phan Lancome Giveaway

Lancôme, in their infinite wisdom and creativity, has enlisted the skills of YouTube makeup artist sensation Michelle Phan, and they're sharing the love with their Lancôme Facebook fans.  To help celebrate the goodness Michelle is bringing Lancôme lovers and beauty afficionados everywhere, Lancôme is hosting a bountiful giveaway for their facebook fans, new and existing fans.

Anyone who becomes a fan between now and Friday night (April 2nd) will be eligible to win all the products in Michelle’s new Lancôme video. Phan joined the Lancôme team earlier this year as their first-ever video makeup artist. Her latest video, Clubbing Makeup, went live a few days ago and has already passed 825,000 views.

Products Featured:

La Base Pro Makeup Primer

Teint Idole Ultra Oil-Free Foundation (my favorite!)

Effacernes Concealer

Dual Finish Powder Compact

Le Crayon Poudre Eyebrow Pencil

Ombre Perfecteur Eyeshadow Primer

Color Design Eyeshadow

Artliner Liquid Eyeliner

Hypnose Drama Volumizing Mascara

Blush Subtil

Le Crayon Lipliner

La Laque Fever

The video is fantastic and there are some great, practical makeup tips—plus a fun tip that involves using Scotch tape for the perfect cat-eye makeup! Lots to learn here, please enjoy.

Become a fan now to enter for a chance to win this giveaway

(click link to access Lancôme's Facebook page)

And for existing Lancôme Facebook fans, you're already entered.  For more great application tips, videos and the latest in Lancôme news, visit Lancôme Facebook.

image: mahalo.com

Lancome Launches Iconic Matte Lipstick Collection Just in Time for Spring

Lancome gets ready to play along with one of the top trends for Spring - the matte lip - and their Color Design Matte Lipstick creations are definitely to be envied and adored.

What's the one drawback many beauty lovers identify as the reason they turn their noses up at the matte lipstick? Dry texture. 

Problem solved!  To say that Lancome reinvented this iconic texture isn’t mere exaggeration. The new formula is described as soft and creamy, glides effortlessly and comes in eight dreamy colors. The credit goes to the new formula; its mattifying agent isn’t a dull powder but a light-diffusing gel. I can hear makeup divas everywhere cheering on this one element alone, much less the fantastic shade options available.  Look at them ... they are drool worthy! High pigment levels ensure that it wears for hours, while soft waxes and emollients deliver modern slip.

Makeup artist Daniel Martin used the Bronze Show shade at the Chris Benz Fall 2010 presentation for the perfect update on the 90’s lipstick. Celebrity makeup artists are already in love with the formula, too. Read what makeup artist Fiona Stiles had to say to Teen Vogue about the Corset shade!

Available in eight shades - $22 USD

* Red Haute * Posh Pink * Lucky Kiss * Corset * Plum Show * Pink Preview * Bronze Show * Stylista

Color Design Matte is a Macy’s exclusive and will be on both the Macy’s website this week and on lancome-usa next week.  I cannot wait to try this one!

Lancome for The Row Fall 2010

The Row, the collection designed by Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, had its Fashion Week debut yesterday at a gallery on New York’s west side. The line has earned a following for its simple yet sophisticated structured pieces and the new collection continued beautifully on that theme.

Makeup artist Aaron de Mey for Lancôme created the look around a strong, defined brow and a dewy facial complexion. “It’s about studying the architecture of the face,” he said. “Eyebrows are naturally defined, but slightly exaggerated.”

The neutral color palette meant that skincare played an important role. To prep, Aaron used Lancôme Eau Fraiche Douceur Micellar Cleansing Water and followed it with Lancôme Genifique Youth Activating Concentrate massaged generously into the skin; this duo gave each model a luminous complexion. Lancôme Le Crayon Poudre filled and defined the brows—a focal point of this look. To finish, Aaron dabbed Lancôme Effeacernes Concealer on the lips, a trick that removed the natural lip color and kept the focus squarely on the brows.

le vernis in Untamed Plum

Referring to the brows, de May said: “It’s individualistic, because every girl’s brow is different. It’s more noncosmetics-looking.” Everyone backstage and front of house were obsessed with the braided black Louboutin sandals made exclusively for the show. (a break for the models from the skyscraper heels!) Mary-Kate and Ashley chose a deep wine colored polish – Lancôme Le Vernis in Untamed Plum – for the toes, but kept the fingernails clean and shiny with a coat of clear nail polish.

Inspiration for the long, free-flowing strands of hair? That's right, you guessed it, Ashley and Mary-Kate themselves. Hairstylist Jimmy Paul for Bumble and Bumble ensured hair had a dry, non-sleek texture by working in a touch of Surf Spray and Thickening Hairspray with his hands and a blow-dryer. “It’s very flyaway with a little movement,” he said. To create some added texture, he either curled sections of the hair or pinned it in small bunches. After the curls and bunches were let loose, he used a bit of Tonic Lotion to “calm it down and kill the curl a bit.”

images: style.com, lancome-usa, wwd

Dramatic Eyes with Lancome at L'Wren Scott Fall RTW 2010

Earlier today, L'Wren Scott paraded models dressed in elegant, ultrasexy silhouettes down the catwalk showing her Fall RTW 2010 collection. Tophat, pencil skirts and tuxedo influences abound, mainly in greys and black, sprinkled with a bright green and snowy white here and there.

I loooooove this look! The eyes, the nails, the skin, the cheeks, the lips ... absolutely gorge!

Lancôme Artistic Director for Makeup Aaron De Mey once again teamed up with L’Wren Scott, designer and stylist extraordinaire, to do the makeup for her seasonal presentation at the all-white Gagosian Gallery on Manhattan’s West Side. The makeup look Aaron created was decidedly glam rock and complemented Serge Normant’s cotton candy brands and L’Wren’s sexy, structured silhouette.

After prepping the skin, Aaron applied a layer of Teinte Idole foundation with his fingers, then added a layer of Shu Uemura loose powder for a matte finish. Teinte Idole is my aboslute favorite foundation Lancome makes. It applies smoothly, yields great coverage, is great for oily or combination skin type, and has a beautiful matte yet fresh appearance.

Aaron used Blush Subtil in Shimmer Mocha Havana on the apples of the cheeks and along the cheekbone, all the way to the hairline. The result was a major cheek.

Next came the most dramatic element of the beauty look - the eyes. Aaron used Ombre Magnétique in Black from his upcoming Fall 2010 collection all over the lid and all the way up to the brow bone. Then he used the silver Ombre shade around the tear duct to catch the light and add impact. (Ombre Magnétique, a gel-like shimmery shadow, was Lancôme’s standout product for the fall shows. The artists at Chris Benz and Victoria Beckham also used it.) Le Crayon Khôl in Black Ebony was used along the waterline. Multiple coats of the new Hypnôse Drama mascara on upper and lower lashes completed the look. (Hypnôse Drama was also used at Chris Benz and Victoria Beckham, making it THE Fall 2010 fashion week mascara!)

Aaron kept the lip color neutral so as not to distract from the hypnotic eyes. He used L’Absolu Rouge in Rich Cashmere over which he put La Lacque Fever in Sensation, a glossy nude shade coming this fall.

The most fun part of the look was the models’ blue-grey manicures with a special color that Lancome customized just for L’Wren. I want, I want, I want! Will we be seeing this color on counters soon? Stay tuned.

THE LOOK

Glam rock eyes
Nude lips
Statement cheeks
Matte skin
Blue-grey lacquered nails


THE PRODUCTS

Lancôme Teinte Idole Foundation
Shu Uemura Loose Powder in Colorless
Lancôme Ombre Magnétique in Black (coming Fall 2010)
Lancôme Ombre Magnetique in Silver (coming Fall 2010)
Lancôme Le Crayon Khôl in Black Ebony
Lancôme Hypnôse Drama Mascara in Excessive Black
Lancôme L’Absolu Rouge Lipstick in Rich Cashmere
Lancôme La Laque Fever Gloss in Sensation (coming Fall 2010)

images: wwd, lancome-usa

REVIEW: Lancome La Laque Fever Lipshine

Must admit, I didn't give Lancome the credit they have proven to me time and time again they deserve. I was skeptical that their La Laque Fever would truly be long-lasting, like the claim it is. Surprise!

Lancôme LA LAQUE FEVER is a lasting full color lipshine that delivers an elixir of vibrant, concentrated color and unprecedented shine in one gliding stroke. From the moment of application, densely pixilated pearls combine with unique polymers to give multidimensional shine that truly holds to your lips. No touch-ups needed for 6 hours! That's their claim.

Added bonus: The soft-sculpt applicator precisely designs fuller lips for sensual lip contours.

I knew I'd like the lipshine as I'm always completely satisfied with Lancome's lip products, their lipsticks, glosses and Juicy Tubes are always in my handbag, desk drawer, makeup bags and atop my vanity. What I didn't count on was that the formula would truly deliver long-lasting results, and it does! This is a pleasantly, almost subtly tropical, scented product, which applies like a densely pigmented liquid lipstick. Additionally, you can actually feel the difference in the formula. It's not at all sticky, yet more substantial in texture than a true "gloss". A shade you must-try is their Pink Dimension, which is a rosy-pink shimmer that literally flatters any skin tone - cool, warm, fair and the richest shades of color.

What's even more lovely, is that if you like to mix your shades, as I do, you can create a plethora of different colors (add-in a different lipstick, gloss, plumper, line your lips with a pencil, what have you, any brand) and still bank on the long-lasting effects of La Laque Fever with the blended shade you create. The tilted, fuller soft applicator provides jut the right amount of product to lips and assists in shaping both top and bottom. It's ingenious!

Lancome La Laque Fever Lipshines, award-winning by the way, retail for $26 each and are available in 20+ shades. For more information or to purchase for yourself or a beloved beauty lover, visit Lancome online; also available at Sephora and other retailers.



beauty bit: Looking for a discount alternative to Lancome La Laque Fever? L'Oreal Infallible Plumping Lipgloss in #106 Plumped Pink at $9.99 a tube is a sweetly priced dupe, in my opinion, and is available at drugstores and mass merchandisers. The Lancome product is by far superior in terms of pigmentation and color payoff, but the L'Oreal gloss gives nice color, a similar wide-angled full applicator, and the same long-lasting effect. The texture and feel of these two glosses are very similar. Enjoy. xo

merry cosmetics'.

it's just around the corner-

have you cosmetic lovers brought any of

your favorite cosmetics brands holiday collections

home as a gift for yourself or your love ones?

or

maybe force your loves ones to purchase one for you?

if you happen to not have any idea what to have

for this season's holiday collection-

here's some idea i could spare to you cosmetic lovers.

***

baby doll collection by make up store

the sweet LOOK to end the year of 2009.

collection items:

*nailpolish/ elina

*microshadow/ dita

*lipgloss/ -

*strazz/ bubblegum

*lip liner/ lollipop

and a new set of 

*gloss lips mini kit

for more of make up store holiday

collection visit www.makeupstore.se

picture & info source also from www.makeupstore.se

celebutante by benefit cosmetics.

THE "personal stylist" makeup kit for THE celeb look. 

  Set includes:

    * high beam, luminescent complexion enhancer
    * benetint, rose-tinted lip & cheek stain
    * dallas, the outdoor glow for the indoor gal face powder
    * lip gloss in I'm with the band
    * full-finish lipstick in lady's choice
    * full-finish lipstick in no competition
    * velvet eyeshadow in leggy
    * velvet eyeshadow in dandy brandy
    * fluff shadow/talent brush
    * step-by-step lesson

for more of benefit cosmetics holiday

collection visit www.benefitcosmetics.com

picture & info source also from www.benefitcosmetics.com

mischief makers by m.a.c

the much-anticipated M∙A∙C assortment of perfect holiday delights are back - full of miniature mirth, they're up to something! Most-wanted looks in Lipglass, Lustreglass, pigments and glitter, in six glam-ly giftable versions.

 the lipglass/lustreglass sets

Five shades of Lipglass/Lustreglass presented in a magical silver cube gift box. A series of circular perforations echoing our holiday dot pattern allow you a glimpse of the sparkling wonders within.

 *5 sexy shenahigans soft mini

*5 models misbehaving deep mini

*5 frisky business bright mini

the pigments & glitter sets

Five shades of Pigments/Glitter presented in a magical silver cube gift box box. A series of circular perforations echoing our holiday dot pattern allow you a glimpse of the sparkling wonders within.

*5 haute high jinks warm mini

*5 sexpot smoky mini

*5 cool capers

for more of m.a.c cosmetics holiday

collection visit www.maccosmetics.com

picture & info source also from www.maccosmetics.com

lip, eye and face kits by m.a.c

Eight precociously pretty new holiday kits, presented and packaged with bubbly optimism, sophisticated and amusing as a New Yorker cartoon. Each a world of wonder, to collect and give - but only to the most delightful of the deserving.

lip kits

*possessed by pink! lip kit

*heavenly dish neutral lip kit

eye kits

*6 sorceress

*6 smoke & mirrors

*6 mystic cool

*6 devil may dare

face kits

*hocus focus

*fab-racadabra

for more of m.a.c cosmetics holiday

collection visit www.maccosmetics.com

picture & info source also from www.maccosmetics.com 

 chrome mini brush set by bobbi brown

When space is premium, downsize with the Chrome Mini Brush Set. Offers three of Bobbi's must have brushes - Mini Face Blender, our new Mini Angle Eye Shadow, and Mini Eye Liner - in palm-of-your-hand sizes. A chrome faux-leather zip-around case protects brushes for years of use.

there's more gift collectable from

Bobbi Brown on the Chrome Holiday Collection '09

but i would make chrome mini brush set

as a wishlist instead. brush is nice~  hehe*

for more of bobbi brown cosmetics holiday

collection visit www.bobbibrowncosmetics.com

picture & info source also from www.bobbibrowncosmetics.com  

holiday eye & cheek palette by lancome

Experience the most glamorous palettes of the year. Surprise your eyes with a soft-to sultry, trend-setting mix of six eye shadows and one blush to light up any look. Carry it off in style with an opulent palette adorned in a luxurious sparkle fabric.

Available in 4 limited-edition palettes: 

*Plum Irresistible

*Nude Seduction

*Alluringly Bronze

*Evening Splendor.

for more of lancome holiday

collection visit www.lancome-usa.com

picture & info source also from www.lancome-usa.com

Lancome GWP's and Beauty Offers - Everywhere

As everyone knows, Lancôme offers their customers the best gifts with purchase, deluxe sample collections, mini palettes and special offers out there. Makeup bags, cosmetics, skincare, lippies, shadows, serums, creams, cases ... it goes on. And they do so on a regular basis. It's not a once or twice a year beauty event, it's once a week or more!

As such, we almost always have the opportunity to try wonderful products when making even a small purchase from Lancôme. I've discovered some really fantastic products through their freebies that I may have never thought to try otherwise. Been wanting to try Genifique Youth Activating Concentrate (this is a must-have product for anyone 35 or over), or a new lippie from the Kate Winslet created Smoky Roses collection, a new fragrance for fall or test their Oscillation products (mascara, lash primer or foundation)?

Well, pick your favorite shopping destination (in-store or online) and head for the Lancôme counter.

Dillard's Gift a la Carte
Receive a chic cosmetics bag stuffed with beauty favorites as your gift with any Lancome purchase of $29.50 or more. You get to choose which samples you'd like to try. Fill your bag with your choice of six (6) makeup or skincare must-haves! One gift per person while supplies last (up to $130 value). Deluxe samples to choose from include:

• Lancome Genifique Youth Activating Concentrate
• Lancome High Resolution Collaser-5X™ Intense Collagen Anti-Wrinkle Serum
• Lancome Color Design Sensational Effects Eye Shadow Quad in Strappy Sandals, Dirty Pink, Effortless and Guest List
• Lancome Color Design Sensational Effects Eye Shadow Quad in Daylight, Vue, Drama, Amethyst Charm
• Lancome Definicils High Definition Mascara
• Lancome Bi-Facil Double-Action Eye Makeup Remover
• Lancome Creme Radiance Clarifying Cream-to-Foam Cleanser
• Lancome Absolue Premium Bx Absolute Replenishing Cream
• Lancome Color Design Sensational Effects Lipcolor in Curtain Call
• Lancome Color Fever Shine Sensual Sheer Color Vibrant Lipshine in Old Flame
• Lancome Color Design Lipcolor in All Done Up

Visit Lancome at Dillards, or click link to order online. Offer good 10/6/09 - 10/25/09 or while supplies last. Ordering online, get free shipping with Lancome purchase of $50.00 or more as well.

Lancome USA Spellbinding October Beauty
This is a Lancome online offer. Receive six (6) fabulous beauty treats and free shipping with your $45 or more online order. Samples include:

• HIGH RÉSOLUTION REFILL-3X™ Triple Action Renewal Anti-Wrinkle Cream
• EFFACIL Gentle Eye Makeup Remover
• TONIQUE DOUCEUR Alcohol Free Freshener
• COLOR FEVER SHINE Lipcolor in Provocative
• VIRTUOSE Divine Lasting Curves Mascara
• COLOR DESIGN EYE SHADOW in Daylight, Amber Mystique, Pose and Couture

Click link and ente promo code: OCTDELUXE at checkout.

Offer good thru 10/11/09 or while supplies last.

Bloomingdale's Gift a la Carte
Choose between Natural Warms, Chic Neutrals or Dramatic Cools. Your gift with any Lancôme purchase of $35 or more (valued up to $110).








NATURAL WARMS: Definicils High Definition Mascara in Black; Color Design Eye Shadow Quad in Honeymoon, Suntouched, Amber Mystique and Lézard; Color Fever Lipstick in Wicked Brown; Le Rouge Absolu in Sun Touched Terra











CHIC NEUTRALS: Virtuose Black Carat Mascara in Black; Color Design Eye Shadow Quad in Drape, Camisole, Opal Mystère and The New Black; Color Fever Lipstick in Edgy; Color Design Lipcolor in Rose Defile











DRAMATIC COOLS: Virtuose Black Carat Mascara in Black; Color Design Eye Shadow Quad in Daylight, Vue, Volcano and Statuesque; Color Fever Shine Lipshine in Hot Nights; Color Design Lipcolor in Vintage Rose



PLUS, receive HIGH RÉSOLUTION REFILL-3X™ Triple Action Renewal Anti-Wrinkle Cream SPF 15 and BI-FACIL Double-Action Eye Makeup Remover all in a Lancôme Signature Cosmetics Bag

In-store and Bloomingdale's online 10/5/09 - 10/25/09 or while supplies last (in FL and Atlanta Bloomie's stores only, available 10/21 - 11/08).