Laura Mercier - Seduction Collection

Laura Mercier's new collection is out and what better name than Seduction. The dark, smoky colors for eyes and bright colors for lips are a perfect selection for the new spring season. The violets, maroons, and greens are especially complimentary for brown and black eyes.

The Eye Color Quad comes in two sets, Shy Violet and Wild Violet. The colors are a mix of eggplant, mauve, pinks, and maroon. These colors glide on smooth and stay on the lids all day. Both of these sets are limited edition, so make sure to get them this season.

The Brilliant Eye Liner comes in four brilliant colors. The liner glides on smooth and is water resistant. Each color has a slight shimmer and in each variety for any eye color. The rich, jewel-toned hues will make eye color pop.

The Lip Colour Creme and Shimmer are bright and will get you noticed. A perfect match for the brilliant lip colors that were seen on the runway this season. The creme and shimmer contain Vitamin A & E as well as antioxidants in order to keep your lips healthy and smooth. The shimmers provide a light sheen if you prefer a less intense color.

The Nail Lacquer colors are dark, Avant Garde and Daring. The polish is formaldehyde free and fast drying.

Insider Tip - Open up your eye area

It does not take much effort to open up your eye area and make your eyes more noticeable and beautiful.

1- First choose an undereye cream that will moisten the area and prepare the skin for makeup application.

2- Apply a concealer one to two shades lighter than your natural skin tone and blend well under your eye. You can also apply some concealer lightly on the eyelid. This opens up the eye even further.

3- Now use a highlighter and lightly dot over the concealer in the inner corner of the eye. One of my favorite highlighter's is Laura Mercier's Secret Brightener. Her brightener opens up the eye area and smooth out the skin. The highlighter reflects light and gives the skin a youthful appearance.

4- Apply eye shadow to the inner rim of your eye. Make sure to use a light color such as cream or lavender. Remember that light colors make the eye open up, where as dark liners and shadows make the eye recede.

Insider Tip - Get Rid Of Puffy Eyes

Beauty products come in handy quite frequently, however there are many times that natural remedies and simple lifestyle changes work much better. Getting rid of puffy eyes may seem impossible but there are a few things you can do to prevent your eyes from looking so tired. Unfortunately some people are genetically predisposed to have bags under their eyes. There are certain ways to lessen the effects of bags, however if it is in your genetics you will probably need to work on covering them up as well.

• Most people obtain puffy eyes because of lack of sleep. The best way to remedy the situation is to get more sleep. Simple as that. Try meditating before bed or listening to some soothing music, anything that relaxes you and prepares you for sleep.

• Puffy eyes can also be a sign of dehydration, therefore make sure that you drink plenty of water or herbal tea throughout the day. Alcohol also causes dehydration of the skin, so it goes without saying that you should limit your intake of alcohol, especially before an important event when you want to look refreshed.

• Another way to prevent puffiness from forming overnight, is to keep your head elevated when you sleep.

• Stay away from smoke. This is extremely important because smoking is one of the worst things for your skin. Smoking is very dehydrating and the toxins suck the life out of your skin, not to mention the damage it does to the rest of your body.

• Last but not least make sure to eat healthy. A diet of fruits and vegetables will certainly aid you on your quest for clear, beautiful skin.

Robin Evans Salon - The Perfect Brow

If you are in search of the perfect brow search no longer. This week I had the urge to finally go somewhere to get my eyebrows done instead of trusting my faulty tweezers. I was tired of my uneven brows. Of course not everyone has completely symmetrical brows, however you can shape them to best fit their natural line and your face.
Naturally I wanted to get it done right away so I went on an eyebrow hunt for the best salons in NYC. I read about the 'celebrity' eyebrow sculptors and refused to pay their exorbitant amounts. Not to mention that many of them received less than enthusiastic reviews on the web.
I used to be a big fan of threading at many of the local Indian threading shop however I wanted the attention of someone who wouldn't be rushing me out of my seat. Don't get me wrong I still think they are great for the price, usually less than $10, but I wanted to try something new.
Based on the reviews that I read I decided to go to Robin Evans Skincare, a small studio on Broadway and Houston. If you look on citysearch you will find atleast 5 pages of great reviews from everyone. The studio was not pretentious and Robin was extremely nice and professional. I was unable to get an appointment with Robin (because I wanted one right away) so I got one with Jimena. She was wonderful and took the time to assess my eyes and my feautures in order to get the best look. I will definitely be going again.

Avon Anew Clinical Eye Lift

My stint as an Avon lady may have been short lived, but I certainly had the chance to familiarize myself with many of the Avon products. A product junkie like myself is an Avon campaign dream so I had to cut myself off.

Anywho amongst all the creams I slathered on my face I must say that the Anew Clinical Eye Lift was one of my favorites. The best part about the Eye Lift is that it has two components, one for the brow bone and upper lid and another for the under eye. After using thse eye cream for a couple week I did notice a slight difference to my undereye area. The lines were smoother and the area felt much more hydrated than other creams.

Avon claims that the upper lid gel is supposed to firm the skin and provide a lift. I did not see a lift, after all it's a cream not surgery, however my eyes did look and feel rejuvenated. The skin on my eye lid was also less creased. Keep in mind these creams can reduce the appearance of dark circles but they cannot eliminate them unless the cream has a skin bleaching agent in it.

Christian Dior Diorshow Black Out Mascara

Christian Dior Diorshow Black Out Mascara

If you want long dramatic thick lashes Diorshow Black Out should be your mascara of choice. The Black Out line uses authentic kohl that creates the dark black look giving the eye some intensity. Kohl has been used since ancient times to create the dramatic beautiful eye. For a fuller look you can apply the mascara between the lashes.