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Lotion Up! Stacy Keibler, Emily VanCamp, and More Celebrate Clinique

Jun 19, 2013 @ 1:30 pm

After 45 years on the market, Clinique’s Dramatically Different Moisturizer got a makeover! Celebrities including Estelle, Selita Banks, Katharine McPhee, Petra Nemcova, Stacy Keibler, and Emily VanCamp (in Preen) were all on-hand to celebrate the reformulated lotion of the beauty industries most beloved products at the Loft & Garden at the Rockefeller Center in New York City. The stars mingled with beauty editors at the rooftop venue, where they enjoyed cocktails and tunes spun by DJ Duo. The new formula named, Dramatically Different Lotion+ ($26 at clinique.com), promises the same moisturizing benefits as the original with added strengthening components. Now that’s something worth celebrating!

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Go Behind the Scenes at Kate Hudson’s Latest Almay Shoot

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Go Behind the Scenes at Kate Hudson’s Latest Almay Shoot

Jun 17, 2013 @ 4:38 pm

Kate Hudson‘s complexion never ceases to look flawless, and for her latest Almay campaign, the star got her glow on to show off the effects of the brand’s new multi-tasking CC cream ($9; almay.com). “To have to apply sunscreen and then apply makeup or foundation over it can be costly and a bit of a hassle,” Hudson said. “The Almay CC Cream allows you to have both in one, and it can protect your skin while you’re off at the kids’ soccer games, or playing volleyball at the beach.” We got an exclusive look at her upcoming TV spot, in which Kate continues to be her bubbly, fun-loving self. “It’s more real life, and you’re kind of getting an intimate moment with the real Kate — not just the Almay ambassador,” director Lisa Cholodenko said. Click the photo to take an trip on the set, and scroll down to see a behind-the-scenes clip!

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— Marianne Mychaskiw

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In Stores Today: Alber Elbaz’s Collection for Lancôme

Jun 15, 2013 @ 10:00 am

Lanvin‘s Alber Elbaz announced earlier in the year that he was collaborating with Lancôme on a makeup line, and after much anticipation, the collection hit the brand’s counters nationwide today. And the products are eye-catching, to say the least! The designer decked out Lancôme’s iconic mascaras ($29 each), shadow palettes ($51 each) and a set of fluttery faux lashes ($35) in fashion-forward sketches. “The real theme running through the collection is eyes,” Elbaz said in a statement. “The bottles are so fabulously rounded, that they were my inspiration. I wanted to create rounded shapes with a hint of humor.” Mission accomplished! Find Elbaz’s collection in stores and at lancome-usa.com today.

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JUNE LAUNCHES!

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— Marianne Mychaskiw

Rihanna - MAC - RiRi Loves MAC Summer Collection

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Rihanna’s Summer Collection for MAC: First Look

Jun 14, 2013 @ 12:36 pm

Rihanna is making this summer even hotter with her latest collection for MAC Cosmetics. Next week, the singer will roll out her newest products for her RiRi Loves MAC collaboration, which include a trio of sanguine lip hues ($15 each), a blush-bronzer hybrid ($26), and rose gold Lustre Drops ($20) to create a beachy glow. If her first launch for MAC is any indicator—her RiRi Woo lipstick sold out in just three hours—we’re expecting her summer collection to hit all the right notes with fans and MAC mavens alike. We could easily see the star rocking her vivid red and berry lipsticks, and the subtle lavender hue is perfect for easing into the bold lip trend. Find her latest installment exclusively at maccosmetics.com on Tuesday, June 18.

Plus, see Rihanna transform.

RIHANNA'S TRANSFORMATION!

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— Marianne Mychaskiw

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First Look: Sephora’s The Little Mermaid Ariel-Inspired Collection

Jun 13, 2013 @ 4:16 pm

Ariel of The Little Mermaid is becoming a part of Sephora‘s world! Starting in July, the beauty megastore will roll out a complete color collection inspired by everyone’s favorite flame-haired mermaid. Just like the previous Cindrella and Princess Jasmine collaborations, The Little Mermaid‘s lineup will include fragrance, shadow palettes, nail polishes, lipglosses, and a compact mirror that fits in among Ariel’s gadgets and gizmos. Plus, Sephora pulled actual colors used in the film to create the eye shadow palettes (which means you can work Ursula’s purple off-screen). Find the Ariel collection in Sephora stores and sephora.com starting in July.

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MOVIE PRINCESSES

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Jaime King and Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics

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Found It! Jaime King’s Vegan Peachy Pink Lipstick

Jun 10, 2013 @ 8:30 am

Ever since Jaime King announced her pregnancy via Twitter back in May, the actress has become conscious of removing harmful chemicals from her beauty routine. “I’ve been trying to avoid wearing any makeup unless I absolutely have to,” the Hart of Dixie star told InStyle.com at the the Vidal Sassoon “Show Your Genius” contest in New York City. But when she does apply makeup, she reaches for vegan cosmetic line, Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics, the company that created the peachy pink long-wearing lip gloss she wore here. “I’m not trying to go hippy-dippy—we still need some fashion,” she added. Score her shade, named Interlace, for $18 at occmakeup.com.

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Wow Moment: Vidal Sassoon’s Iconic Bob Turns 50 This Year

Jun 6, 2013 @ 9:30 am

Nancy Kwan and Jaime King for Vidal Sassoon

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We can hardly believe it—Vidal Sassoon‘s infamous bob turns 50 this year! (Now doesn’t that make you feel old?) The style, once donned by Mia Farrow and Nancy Kwan (shown left), is still relevant in any of its variations—asymmetrical, A-Line, fringe, etc.—something we knew but was proved even further when we saw it faux-style on Hart of Dixie actress Jaime King when she helped launch the Vidal Sassoon Pro Series “Show Your Genius” contest in New York this week. “It is so chic,” King told us of the look. “It’s one of the most iconic things in the history of hair!” Celebrity stylist Ben Skervin helped create the style for King, which he calls “a great way to experiment” with the style. “When Vidal originally designed [the bob], it was to free women, to make their life simple, and women today still want that freedom,” Skervin said. “It’s a style that suits everybody. It works any shape and any hair type. The basis of the Sassoon idea is this amazing haircut that you can just wash, wear, and go.” And it’s still going—the hair brand is offering a prize of $1,000 if you submit your best hairstyle on its Facebook page for the “Show Your Genius” contest. (Click here to check it out and submit your look.) So, here’s a big happy birthday, bob—to another 50 years!

Plus, see the biggest hair makeovers of 2013.

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Found It! Hailee Steinfeld’s Persimmon Lipstick From the CFDA Awards

Jun 4, 2013 @ 12:31 pm

At first glance, Hailee Steinfeld‘s lipstick from last night’s CFDA Awards may look like a cross between tangerine and coral, but it’s actually a closer match to the persimmon fruit. “It’s more playful, fun, and less formal than the classic red,” Steinfeld’s makeup artist Nick Barose told us. “To complement her Suno dress, I used my favorite summer color, persimmon for her lips.” Barose picked Chanel‘s Rouge Allure Lipstick in Excentrique on the star, and by coincidence, Steinfeld’s hue also matched the red carpet’s color palette. “I swear I didn’t get the memo—great minds just think alike!” Barose joked. He applied the color straight from the tube, then cleaned up around the edges using a cotton swab. Pick up a tube for $34 at chanel.com.

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CELEBRITY LIPSTICKS!

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— Marianne Mychaskiw