Ageless Minerale

Lancome introduces Ageless Minerale – an ultra fine mineral loose powder foundation with slip and creaminess.

Ageless Minerale’s claim to fame? White Sapphire Complex – a combination of alumina (to reflect light for a soft focus effect), Bismuth Oxychloride (to provide slip, creaminess, and long wear), Mica (for more light reflection), Vitamine E and SPF 21 (to protect skin from environmental damage), and Aloe (to soothe and moisturize).

How To Snag It: Ageless Minerale began selling at select Lancome counters in January, but in February Lancome will release a limited edition set that will sell for $64.00 and will  include 2 mineral shades, the mineral veil (to set foundation and create a radiant finish), and the brush. Purchasing each item separately would add up to over $150.00

More Inside Scoop: The brush will normally retail for $36, but limited quantities will sell for a promotional price of $26.00

In The Makeup Says: The brush that comes with this product feels AMAZING. It is truly one of the most luxurious-feeling brushes we have ever used, so we were surprised to learn that it is synthetic. Lancome designed this brush with synthetic bristles so that it would release product more easily – making coverage fast and buildable. As for the mineral foundation itself, its aesthetic performance and packaging is similar to that of other department store mineral foundations.

The Prepster Collection

Orly’s Prepster Collection

Prep themes are all the rage for Spring and Summer ‘09.  The NEW ORLY Prepster Collection has lacquers that put a fun, fashion forward twist to traditional style.

The six new lacquers in the Prepster Collection include:

Prim & Proper – lavender shimmer
Tennis Anyone? – nude crème
OMG – fuchsia pink crème
Polo Princess – pastel pink crème
Country Club Khaki – taupe crème
Cashmere Cardigan – iris blue crème

The Prepster Collection lacquers will be available starting April 2009.

In The Makeup Says: We love that all ORLY Nail Lacquers are free of DBP, Toluene and Formaldehyde, and we bet that “Gossip Girls” will be storming the salon to outdo their BFF on this hottest, latest look.

Beauty In: Toxins Out

Beauty In: Toxins Out – Launches February 11, 2009

The Beauty In: Toxins Out line will include a Detox Duo (which includes an Antioxidant Enzyme Buff and Purifying Bath Crystals), Creamy Cleansing Polish, and Hydrating Body Emulsion. All products are 100% vegan and free of Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Petrolatum, Mineral Oil, Paraffins, and Parabens.

What Does The Line Boast?

-Botanical Extracts: Help remove toxins, relieve tension, and heal irritation.
-Chelators: Work to restore water to its purest form for an exceptionally beneficial soak in the tub.
-Ubiquinone: A vitamin-like substance present in all human cells that promotes cell protection.
-Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (Aloe): Moisturizes and soothes skin, providing anti-inflammatory and healing properties.
-Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C): An antioxidant vitamin necessary for tissue growth and repair, as well as collagen formation.
-Superoxide Dismutase: An enzyme that helps inhibit free-radical production.

In The Makeup Says: Although the entire line will not be released until February 11th, the Detox Duo is available. Being that we can never resist the promise of firmer skin, we went straight to Sephora and purchased the Detox-Duo ($48). Although we haven’t noticed any firming, the scent is deliciously botanical and the Enzyme Buff delivers on its promise of soft and smooth skin. Who won’t want to commit? Neatnicks. It sticks to the tub a bit.