Paris In Springtime: Fafi for MAC

New from MAC is the Fafi Color Collection – now available at MAC stores and counters everywhere.

Inspired by the graphic expression of French graffiti artist Fafi, this hip Spring collection includes is filled with bold, empowering hues, unapologetically girly lip shades of pearly pinks and tangerine reds, iridescent powder, brown, blue and green Paint Pots and Quads, and whimsical cosmetic accessories.

"We had the idea on a shoot to capture the spirit of a young woman having fun playing — with clothes, technology, fashion," said James Gager, senior vice president and creative director of MAC Cosmetics worldwide. "We were inspired by Japanese anime, and as we researched the movement, we discovered Fafi. We asked if she would collaborate with us on a photo concept, and the creation began from there."

LIPSTICK
Fun ‘n’ Sexy: Blue pink with blue pearl (glaze)
Not So Innocent: Sheer tan with pink and peach pearl (glaze)
Utterly Frivolous: Rosy coral with pink pearl (lustre)
High Top: Grey purple with blue pearl (glaze)
Flash-n-Dash: Intense tangerine red with pink pearl (glaze)
Strawbaby: Coral rose with rainbow pearl (lustre)

LIPGLASS
Cult Fave: Blue mid-tone pink with white pearl (frost)
Sugar Trance: Creamy soft pink with white and rainbow pearl (frost)
Squeeze It: Brassy plum (frost)
Totally It: Sheer bright pink with intense pink pearl (frost)

EYE SHADOW X4 - Fafi Eyes 1
Howzat: Deep grey with silver sparkle (satin)
Hey: Neutral tan with white pearl (veluxe pearl)
Pink Venus: Washed pink (lustre)
Vanilla: Soft pale-peachy-ivory flecked with shimmer (velvet)

EYE SHADOW X 4 - Fafi Eyes 2
Bold as Gold: Yellow gold with gold pearl (lustre)
You’re Fresh: Pale green with silver sparkle (lustre)
Shockwave: Intense orange with silver sparkle (velvet)
Prankster: Muted dark blue (satin)

PAINT POT
Nice: Vice Dirty purple with purple pearl (frost)
Girl Friendly: Creamy grey pink (cream)
Layin’ Low: Creamy beige (cream)
Cash Flow: Green gold with gold pearl (frost)
Perky: Cream coral with white pearl (satin)
Rollickin’: Aqua blue green with white pearl (frost)

FLUIDLINE
Blacktrack: Solid flat black

EYE KOHL
Smolder: Intense black
Fascinating: Snake-eyes matte white

ZOOM LASH
Zoomblack: Rich black

POWDER BLUSH
Hipness: Intense coral with soft white pearl
Fashion Frenzy: Mid-tone blue pink

IRIDESCENT PRESSED POWDER
Sassed-up: Soft coral pink with gold sparkle
Verve-acaious: Intense yellow gold with gold pearl
Belightful: Gilded peach bronze

NAIL LACQUER
Girls Will Be Girls: Pink with coral pearl
Boom!: Rich eggplant with purple pearl

BRUSHES
210 Precise Eye Liner: Firm, extra-fine tip brush for precision lining with emollient or water-based products.
129SH Powder/Blush (with decorated pouch): Soft natural fluffed dome Brush for application of powder products on cheeks and face. In a special decorated Fafi-themed pouch.
208 Angled Brow Brush: Firm, angled tip Brush for precision application of brow and eye-lining product.
182 Buffer Brush: Ultra-soft, large, rounded dome tip Brush for use with powder face and cheek product.

BAGS
Rectangle MAC/Small/Clearly Fafi
Rectangle MAC/Mini/Clearly Fafi
MAC Tote/Clearly Fafi

Paris In Springtime: Fafi for MAC

New from MAC is the Fafi Color Collection – now available at MAC stores and counters everywhere.

Inspired by the graphic expression of French graffiti artist Fafi, this hip Spring collection includes is filled with bold, empowering hues, unapologetically girly lip shades of pearly pinks and tangerine reds, iridescent powder, brown, blue and green Paint Pots and Quads, and whimsical cosmetic accessories.

"We had the idea on a shoot to capture the spirit of a young woman having fun playing — with clothes, technology, fashion," said James Gager, senior vice president and creative director of MAC Cosmetics worldwide. "We were inspired by Japanese anime, and as we researched the movement, we discovered Fafi. We asked if she would collaborate with us on a photo concept, and the creation began from there."

LIPSTICK
Fun ‘n’ Sexy: Blue pink with blue pearl (glaze)
Not So Innocent: Sheer tan with pink and peach pearl (glaze)
Utterly Frivolous: Rosy coral with pink pearl (lustre)
High Top: Grey purple with blue pearl (glaze)
Flash-n-Dash: Intense tangerine red with pink pearl (glaze)
Strawbaby: Coral rose with rainbow pearl (lustre)

LIPGLASS
Cult Fave: Blue mid-tone pink with white pearl (frost)
Sugar Trance: Creamy soft pink with white and rainbow pearl (frost)
Squeeze It: Brassy plum (frost)
Totally It: Sheer bright pink with intense pink pearl (frost)

EYE SHADOW X4 - Fafi Eyes 1
Howzat: Deep grey with silver sparkle (satin)
Hey: Neutral tan with white pearl (veluxe pearl)
Pink Venus: Washed pink (lustre)
Vanilla: Soft pale-peachy-ivory flecked with shimmer (velvet)

EYE SHADOW X 4 - Fafi Eyes 2
Bold as Gold: Yellow gold with gold pearl (lustre)
You’re Fresh: Pale green with silver sparkle (lustre)
Shockwave: Intense orange with silver sparkle (velvet)
Prankster: Muted dark blue (satin)

PAINT POT
Nice: Vice Dirty purple with purple pearl (frost)
Girl Friendly: Creamy grey pink (cream)
Layin’ Low: Creamy beige (cream)
Cash Flow: Green gold with gold pearl (frost)
Perky: Cream coral with white pearl (satin)
Rollickin’: Aqua blue green with white pearl (frost)

FLUIDLINE
Blacktrack: Solid flat black

EYE KOHL
Smolder: Intense black
Fascinating: Snake-eyes matte white

ZOOM LASH
Zoomblack: Rich black

POWDER BLUSH
Hipness: Intense coral with soft white pearl
Fashion Frenzy: Mid-tone blue pink

IRIDESCENT PRESSED POWDER
Sassed-up: Soft coral pink with gold sparkle
Verve-acaious: Intense yellow gold with gold pearl
Belightful: Gilded peach bronze

NAIL LACQUER
Girls Will Be Girls: Pink with coral pearl
Boom!: Rich eggplant with purple pearl

BRUSHES
210 Precise Eye Liner: Firm, extra-fine tip brush for precision lining with emollient or water-based products.
129SH Powder/Blush (with decorated pouch): Soft natural fluffed dome Brush for application of powder products on cheeks and face. In a special decorated Fafi-themed pouch.
208 Angled Brow Brush: Firm, angled tip Brush for precision application of brow and eye-lining product.
182 Buffer Brush: Ultra-soft, large, rounded dome tip Brush for use with powder face and cheek product.

BAGS
Rectangle MAC/Small/Clearly Fafi
Rectangle MAC/Mini/Clearly Fafi
MAC Tote/Clearly Fafi

A Croc Of...

A good set of makeup brushes is a must-have in every girl’s beauty arsenal. But here’s a bit of advice when it comes to brushes (from one beauty junkie to another)…good isn’t necessarily synonymous with expensive. Case in point: Starlet Cosmetics 7 piece Folder Brush Set.

This kit includes:

Blush Brush – duo usage for applying loose face powder or cheek blush color.

Eye Primer Brush - for applying base to eye lids and under eye area. You can also use this to apply light neutral eye shadow colors.

Shadow Brush – use this brush to contour eyes with various shadow colors.

Crease Brush – using medium to darker colors, create depth with this crease brush at the corners of your eyes.

Liner Brush – an angle brush for filling in brow color, or to apply dark shades to line your eyes.

Lash Brow Groomer Brush – use the comb side to separate lashes after applying mascara, then use the brush side to comb and tidy brows.

Lip Brush - Offers a smooth application of lip gloss or lipstick.

I was pleasanly surprised by the quality of these brushes. They're soft, plush, and cruelty-free. Since I got the set, I've been using the brushes to apply all of my makeup. Magnetic enclosures keep the case closed and prevent brushes from sliding out; and a zippered pouch offers enough room to stash a compact and lipgloss inside. The kit’s sleek design ensures that it will fit into your favorite purse.

So for the price of one 'high-end' makeup brush ($38), you can get seven!

A Croc Of...

A good set of makeup brushes is a must-have in every girl’s beauty arsenal. But here’s a bit of advice when it comes to brushes (from one beauty junkie to another)…good isn’t necessarily synonymous with expensive. Case in point: Starlet Cosmetics 7 piece Folder Brush Set.

This kit includes:

Blush Brush – duo usage for applying loose face powder or cheek blush color.

Eye Primer Brush - for applying base to eye lids and under eye area. You can also use this to apply light neutral eye shadow colors.

Shadow Brush – use this brush to contour eyes with various shadow colors.

Crease Brush – using medium to darker colors, create depth with this crease brush at the corners of your eyes.

Liner Brush – an angle brush for filling in brow color, or to apply dark shades to line your eyes.

Lash Brow Groomer Brush – use the comb side to separate lashes after applying mascara, then use the brush side to comb and tidy brows.

Lip Brush - Offers a smooth application of lip gloss or lipstick.

I was pleasanly surprised by the quality of these brushes. They're soft, plush, and cruelty-free. Since I got the set, I've been using the brushes to apply all of my makeup. Magnetic enclosures keep the case closed and prevent brushes from sliding out; and a zippered pouch offers enough room to stash a compact and lipgloss inside. The kit’s sleek design ensures that it will fit into your favorite purse.

So for the price of one 'high-end' makeup brush ($38), you can get seven!

Upgrade U

Looking to upgrade from that Ikea pencil cup you use to store your makeup brushes? Well, look no farther than Paul & Joe’s Brush Holder.

With its vintage, yet modern look and chrysanthemum design, you’ll want to display it on your vanity - rather than hide in the recesses of your bathroom cabinet. This is a beauty accessory necessity for the stylish, not the stylus.

Also worth checking out are the chic, desktop wallpapers available on the website - inspired by prints used in the Paul & Joe 2007 Fall/Winter line.

And, for the hell of it, here's a little Beyonce (cuz we don't see her nearly enough)...

Upgrade U

Looking to upgrade from that Ikea pencil cup you use to store your makeup brushes? Well, look no farther than Paul & Joe’s Brush Holder.

With its vintage, yet modern look and chrysanthemum design, you’ll want to display it on your vanity - rather than hide in the recesses of your bathroom cabinet. This is a beauty accessory necessity for the stylish, not the stylus.

Also worth checking out are the chic, desktop wallpapers available on the website - inspired by prints used in the Paul & Joe 2007 Fall/Winter line.

And, for the hell of it, here's a little Beyonce (cuz we don't see her nearly enough)...

Got Problem Skin? No Problem!

Worried that your makeup brushes may have something to do with your plugged-up pores? Sephora’s Deluxe Antibacterial Brush Set may offer a solution. This seven-piece, professional-quality brush set is treated with a non-toxic, hypoallergenic compound that attacks and destroys harmful bacteria. The soft, synthetic fibers distribute just the right amount of pigment and the set comes packaged in a chic, silver, tri-fold brush case.

Set includes a foundation brush, concealer brush, powder brush, angled eye shadow brush, eye blender brush, lip/eyeliner brush, and a brow brush/lash comb.

Got Problem Skin? No Problem!

Worried that your makeup brushes may have something to do with your plugged-up pores? Sephora’s Deluxe Antibacterial Brush Set may offer a solution. This seven-piece, professional-quality brush set is treated with a non-toxic, hypoallergenic compound that attacks and destroys harmful bacteria. The soft, synthetic fibers distribute just the right amount of pigment and the set comes packaged in a chic, silver, tri-fold brush case.

Set includes a foundation brush, concealer brush, powder brush, angled eye shadow brush, eye blender brush, lip/eyeliner brush, and a brow brush/lash comb.

Philadelphia Phocus: Ursula Augustine

When I visited Ursula Augustine in her Rittenhouse studio, I patiently waited while she finished the makeup of a customer. As she was leaving, the woman warmly hugged Ursula and said, “See you on Saturday” before walking out of the door. Being that it was Thursday, I asked, “Is she a regular?” Ursula explained that the woman isn’t just a regular; she does her makeup 20 days out of every month. The moral of this story? Ursula Augustine has skills, and she takes care of her customers.

Ursula is a board-certified cosmetologist with an impressive career that spans over two decades. Earlier this year, she opened Philadelphia’s only makeup studio, About pHace – and since then, has been very busy, thanks to features in The Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Magazine (she was voted Best of Philly 2007, Makeup Application). Ursula’s creative talent is no news to me, as we have been acquainted for years. So for my first Philadelphia Phocus, I decided to pay her a visit and find out how the new business is doing.

The first thing I noticed while touring Ursula’s studio was the organic tea bar; depending on the day, Ursula’s customers can choose blends such as Blueberry Echinacea or Exotic Chai. And while they sip tea, customers can leaf through some of the books in her library. Ursula prefers non-fiction, particularly biographies – from Marlon Brando to Chuck D, and everyone in between. Ursula’s space, is a calm retreat in the midst of bustling downtown Philadelphia; with its waterfall wall sconces and meditation area, it’s easy to understand why Ursula’s customers come back again and again. But, naturally, talent is her ace in the hole.

In addition to her makeup artistry, Ursula recently unveiled her own line of cosmetics and skin care products that blend natural products with beautiful packaging. Her makeup line is mineral based, but this is no Bare Minerals knockoff. The foundation is liquid powder – so it’s minerals without the mess. The foundations and powders come in a variety of shades to compliment every skin tone.

Ursula’s eye shadows and blushes are gorgeous, yet very wearable – and her lipsticks are available in three finishes: matte, lip shine, and micro-bubble (which release oxygen to the lips throughout the day, keeping them hydrated). The item that blew me away, however, was the Retexturizing Face Primer – which, literally, melts into skin and leaves an invisible layer of silk on the face. Amazing is the only word to describe it.

Ursula’s own line of skin care is rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and natural preservatives. When asked to name her favorite product, she couldn’t decide. “It’s like picking your favorite child,” she complained. Finally, she narrowed it down to two – her Oolong Tea and Carrot Oil Eye Cream (which smells like she poured it straight out of the teapot into the jar) and the Pumpkin Apricot Walnut Facial Scrub that she kindly gave to me as a gift. The scrub, which Ursula created years ago with her Cuisinart, is unlike any I have ever tried. It uses ground walnuts (not walnut shells) because they are gentler on skin. And the product can be used without water - just apply and tissue off, which means that you can pamper your skin anywhere, anytime.

It gets better…Ursula offers “pHace Lift Parties” - so you and a group of your friends can enjoy wine and hors d'oeuvres while taking a “Smoky Eye Class” or learning how to get that “J.Lo Glow”. She divulged that she’ll soon be adding karaoke to the menu!

Ursula’s About pHace Rittenhouse Makeup Studio is located at 1700 Sansom Street, Suite 201. For more information and to contact Ursula, visit her website.

Spoiled Pretty Tip: If you visit Ursula’s studio, ask her about the TGBIW brush. The acronym stands for “The Greatest Brush In the World”, which was shortened to fit on the brush’s handle. Created with a blend of sable, mink, and inner-thigh goat hair, the brush's name doesn’t exaggerate.

Photos courtesy of The Philadelphia Inquirer.

Philadelphia Phocus: Ursula Augustine

When I visited Ursula Augustine in her Rittenhouse studio, I patiently waited while she finished the makeup of a customer. As she was leaving, the woman warmly hugged Ursula and said, “See you on Saturday” before walking out of the door. Being that it was Thursday, I asked, “Is she a regular?” Ursula explained that the woman isn’t just a regular; she does her makeup 20 days out of every month. The moral of this story? Ursula Augustine has skills, and she takes care of her customers.

Ursula is a board-certified cosmetologist with an impressive career that spans over two decades. Earlier this year, she opened Philadelphia’s only makeup studio, About pHace – and since then, has been very busy, thanks to features in The Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Magazine (she was voted Best of Philly 2007, Makeup Application). Ursula’s creative talent is no news to me, as we have been acquainted for years. So for my first Philadelphia Phocus, I decided to pay her a visit and find out how the new business is doing.

The first thing I noticed while touring Ursula’s studio was the organic tea bar; depending on the day, Ursula’s customers can choose blends such as Blueberry Echinacea or Exotic Chai. And while they sip tea, customers can leaf through some of the books in her library. Ursula prefers non-fiction, particularly biographies – from Marlon Brando to Chuck D, and everyone in between. Ursula’s space, is a calm retreat in the midst of bustling downtown Philadelphia; with its waterfall wall sconces and meditation area, it’s easy to understand why Ursula’s customers come back again and again. But, naturally, talent is her ace in the hole.

In addition to her makeup artistry, Ursula recently unveiled her own line of cosmetics and skin care products that blend natural products with beautiful packaging. Her makeup line is mineral based, but this is no Bare Minerals knockoff. The foundation is liquid powder – so it’s minerals without the mess. The foundations and powders come in a variety of shades to compliment every skin tone.

Ursula’s eye shadows and blushes are gorgeous, yet very wearable – and her lipsticks are available in three finishes: matte, lip shine, and micro-bubble (which release oxygen to the lips throughout the day, keeping them hydrated). The item that blew me away, however, was the Retexturizing Face Primer – which, literally, melts into skin and leaves an invisible layer of silk on the face. Amazing is the only word to describe it.

Ursula’s own line of skin care is rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and natural preservatives. When asked to name her favorite product, she couldn’t decide. “It’s like picking your favorite child,” she complained. Finally, she narrowed it down to two – her Oolong Tea and Carrot Oil Eye Cream (which smells like she poured it straight out of the teapot into the jar) and the Pumpkin Apricot Walnut Facial Scrub that she kindly gave to me as a gift. The scrub, which Ursula created years ago with her Cuisinart, is unlike any I have ever tried. It uses ground walnuts (not walnut shells) because they are gentler on skin. And the product can be used without water - just apply and tissue off, which means that you can pamper your skin anywhere, anytime.

It gets better…Ursula offers “pHace Lift Parties” - so you and a group of your friends can enjoy wine and hors d'oeuvres while taking a “Smoky Eye Class” or learning how to get that “J.Lo Glow”. She divulged that she’ll soon be adding karaoke to the menu!

Ursula’s About pHace Rittenhouse Makeup Studio is located at 1700 Sansom Street, Suite 201. For more information and to contact Ursula, visit her website.

Spoiled Pretty Tip: If you visit Ursula’s studio, ask her about the TGBIW brush. The acronym stands for “The Greatest Brush In the World”, which was shortened to fit on the brush’s handle. Created with a blend of sable, mink, and inner-thigh goat hair, the brush's name doesn’t exaggerate.

Photos courtesy of The Philadelphia Inquirer.

Sonia Kashuk's Got The Midas Touch

This holiday season, Sonia Kashuk turns everything you touch into gold. Starting in November, Sonia Kashuk Beauty, will introduce a luxe Holiday 2007 collection that reflects the opulence of the season with gilded cases and accessories.

The Glitz and Glam Brush Set includes a Blush Brush, Large Eye Shadow Brush, Concealer Brush, Small Eye Shadow Brush, Angled Eye Shadow Brush, Smudge Brush and Lash/Brow Comb.

The brushes in Kashuk’s Prized Possession Kashuk Tools Set are made with the finest quality hairs and a comfortable, ergonomic design for flawless application every time. The thee-piece set includes a Blush Brush, Blending Brush, and Angled Eye Shadow Brush encased in a beautifully ornate box.

The Gold Mine Accessory Kit contains gold Cosmetic Scissors, Deluxe Eye Lash Curler, Emory Board, and Tweezers - all carried in a suede bag for easy access in your purse.

The most stylish travel mirror on the market, Looking Glass Case and Mirror, is held in a gorgeous gold faux-snakeskin zippered case and is your ideal travel companion.

The Treasure Chest Train Case is perfect for displaying on a vanity or jet-setting during the holidays. The suede lining inside, complete with slots for every makeup brush to be stored and organized, makes this makeup case a must-have travel accessory for this holiday season.

Sonia Kashuk Beauty is available exclusively at Target, and prices range between $14.99 and $29.99. Fabuless!

Sonia Kashuk's Got The Midas Touch

This holiday season, Sonia Kashuk turns everything you touch into gold. Starting in November, Sonia Kashuk Beauty, will introduce a luxe Holiday 2007 collection that reflects the opulence of the season with gilded cases and accessories.

The Glitz and Glam Brush Set includes a Blush Brush, Large Eye Shadow Brush, Concealer Brush, Small Eye Shadow Brush, Angled Eye Shadow Brush, Smudge Brush and Lash/Brow Comb.

The brushes in Kashuk’s Prized Possession Kashuk Tools Set are made with the finest quality hairs and a comfortable, ergonomic design for flawless application every time. The thee-piece set includes a Blush Brush, Blending Brush, and Angled Eye Shadow Brush encased in a beautifully ornate box.

The Gold Mine Accessory Kit contains gold Cosmetic Scissors, Deluxe Eye Lash Curler, Emory Board, and Tweezers - all carried in a suede bag for easy access in your purse.

The most stylish travel mirror on the market, Looking Glass Case and Mirror, is held in a gorgeous gold faux-snakeskin zippered case and is your ideal travel companion.

The Treasure Chest Train Case is perfect for displaying on a vanity or jet-setting during the holidays. The suede lining inside, complete with slots for every makeup brush to be stored and organized, makes this makeup case a must-have travel accessory for this holiday season.

Sonia Kashuk Beauty is available exclusively at Target, and prices range between $14.99 and $29.99. Fabuless!

An Eye Opener

Yves Saint Laurent’s new makeup artist, Val Garland, shares the following beauty tip:

“Dip a flat eyeliner brush into mascara and paint the tops of your lashes from root to tip. Voila – instant falsies!”


My new fav? Tarte's Lights, Camera, Lashes! It curls, lengthens, volumizes, and adds inky shine - with a surprisingly light formula that doesn't weigh down lashes and never clumps.

An Eye Opener

Yves Saint Laurent’s new makeup artist, Val Garland, shares the following beauty tip:

“Dip a flat eyeliner brush into mascara and paint the tops of your lashes from root to tip. Voila – instant falsies!”


My new fav? Tarte's Lights, Camera, Lashes! It curls, lengthens, volumizes, and adds inky shine - with a surprisingly light formula that doesn't weigh down lashes and never clumps.

Beauty Begins With A Solid Foundation

...or a liquid one (or a tinted moisturizer). Whatever floats your proverbial boat!

Today, I payed a visit to my neighborhood MAC store – and left with a bag chock full of goodies. But my favorite purchase of the day (and of the summer, as a matter of fact) is the 187 Duo Fibre Brush. It is, in a word, fantabulous.

The 187 Brush contains a combination of short, goat hairs and longer, synthetic fibers. This combination of bristles creates a unique shape that allows for a light, airy dusting of powder products to the face and body. It also works beautifully with emollient-based products and liquid foundations.

Jillian, a helpful (and wonderfully talented) makeup artist at the Philadelphia MAC store, shared some tips for using this brush. She explained that brush 187 is can be used to apply foundation, powder, blush and bronzer in 3 ways.

Use the brush in strokes (like painting) to distribute product onto the skin. The next application technique is called stippling, which means that you tap the brush onto the skin. Stippling results in more coverage, so tap the white part of the bristles onto the face to mask dark circles, acne scars, and hyper-pigmentation. Finally, swirl the brush on the skin to erase seams, which creates an airbrushed finish.

So if you weren’t blessed with a flawless complexion, there’s good news. Now, you can buy one. I did...check out my "after" picture (you don't even want to see the "before" pic)...and it only cost $42.

Run, don’t walk, to your nearest MAC store or counter and buy this brush. And if you can't get to a MAC location, let your fingers do the walking (er, running) and type maccosmetics.com into your web browser.

Beauty Begins With A Solid Foundation

...or a liquid one (or a tinted moisturizer). Whatever floats your proverbial boat!

Today, I payed a visit to my neighborhood MAC store – and left with a bag chock full of goodies. But my favorite purchase of the day (and of the summer, as a matter of fact) is the 187 Duo Fibre Brush. It is, in a word, fantabulous.

The 187 Brush contains a combination of short, goat hairs and longer, synthetic fibers. This combination of bristles creates a unique shape that allows for a light, airy dusting of powder products to the face and body. It also works beautifully with emollient-based products and liquid foundations.

Jillian, a helpful (and wonderfully talented) makeup artist at the Philadelphia MAC store, shared some tips for using this brush. She explained that brush 187 is can be used to apply foundation, powder, blush and bronzer in 3 ways.

Use the brush in strokes (like painting) to distribute product onto the skin. The next application technique is called stippling, which means that you tap the brush onto the skin. Stippling results in more coverage, so tap the white part of the bristles onto the face to mask dark circles, acne scars, and hyper-pigmentation. Finally, swirl the brush on the skin to erase seams, which creates an airbrushed finish.

So if you weren’t blessed with a flawless complexion, there’s good news. Now, you can buy one. I did...check out my "after" picture (you don't even want to see the "before" pic)...and it only cost $42.

Run, don’t walk, to your nearest MAC store or counter and buy this brush. And if you can't get to a MAC location, let your fingers do the walking (er, running) and type maccosmetics.com into your web browser.

Sephora Has Stuff On Sale?!?!

Sephora doesn't advertise it, but they regularly offer beauty products at reduced prices - up to 75% off! Just type "sale" into the search field and hit GO. And voila!

The following is a sampling of the deals and steals Sephora is offering right now...











Sephora Medium Sable Dome Long Handle Eyeshadow Brush
Apply a wash of color to the lid, or blend away harsh edges with this soft sable brush.
$4.80 (Original Price $12)











Nars Hot Sauce Lip Palette
Palette includes lip colors in Tobago (sheer warm taupe-grape with soft shimmer), Dolce Vita (sheer dusty rose), Gipsy (sheer, warm berry), Catfight (semi matte nude-rose), Flair (sheer burnished berry), and Captiva (sheer currant).
$30 (Original Price $55)











Sephora Professionnel Radical Eye & Lip Makeup Remover
Created especially for the delicate eye and lip area, this gentle makeup remover instantly whisks away all traces of lip color and eye makeup.
$4 (Original Price $8)

Sephora Has Stuff On Sale?!?!

Sephora doesn't advertise it, but they regularly offer beauty products at reduced prices - up to 75% off! Just type "sale" into the search field and hit GO. And voila!

The following is a sampling of the deals and steals Sephora is offering right now...











Sephora Medium Sable Dome Long Handle Eyeshadow Brush
Apply a wash of color to the lid, or blend away harsh edges with this soft sable brush.
$4.80 (Original Price $12)











Nars Hot Sauce Lip Palette
Palette includes lip colors in Tobago (sheer warm taupe-grape with soft shimmer), Dolce Vita (sheer dusty rose), Gipsy (sheer, warm berry), Catfight (semi matte nude-rose), Flair (sheer burnished berry), and Captiva (sheer currant).
$30 (Original Price $55)











Sephora Professionnel Radical Eye & Lip Makeup Remover
Created especially for the delicate eye and lip area, this gentle makeup remover instantly whisks away all traces of lip color and eye makeup.
$4 (Original Price $8)