SEPHORA V.I.B. _HAUL & REVIEW VIDEO

For Sephora's V.I.B."Chic Week" Event I purchased several products so I wanted to share my beauty and skincare haul with my "Karen's World of Beauty" Readers. Check out the details in the video below:

ITEMS PURCHASED:

 

Korres - Quercetin and Oak Age-reversing Primer  $33
A powerful treatment and skin-perfecting facial primer clinically proven to improve skin texture by 97%.

Dr. Dennis Gross - Alpha Beta® Daily Face Peel With 3 Extra Strength Peels ($91 Value)  $80 
A daily antiaging face peel in travel-friendly packettes with three additional extra strength peels.

Caudalie - Grape Water  $18
A 100 percent grape water toner enriched with moisturizing polysaccharides and mineral salts.

Clinique - High Lengths Mascara in "Black"   $14.50
A mascara that takes lashes to new lengths for a bigger, bolder look.

SEPHORA COLLECTION - Baked Moonshadow Trio in "Dusk Till Dawn/ 04"  (rich plum shimmer/ light thistle shimmer/ lilac shimmer)  $17
A collection of baked eye shadows in three harmonized shades that blend easily to create a perfect smoky eye with a super sparkly finish.

SEPHORA COLLECTION - Long Lasting Metallic Eyeliner in "Aubergine"and "Blue"  $5
Rich with metal-laden pigment, these stay-put liquid liners glide on effortlessly, thanks to the innovative felt-tipped applicator. 

SEPHORA COLLECTION - Atomic Volume Mascara + Nano Eye Pencil (Midnight Black)  $10
A duo that includes a volumizing mascara and a highly pigmented eye pencil.

Smiths's - Rosebud Salve in a tube
A cult-favorite, multitasking miracle balm in a convenient tube format. ($6)

Illamasqua - Nail Varnish in "Collide" (bright neon pink/ satin finish) and "Jo'mina" (electric lilac/ glossy finish)  $14  
Leave your mark with bold, rich, vibrant nail colors that stand out.

SEPHORA COLLECTION - Vanilla Cupcake Bath Collection: Bubble Bath ($8) and Dry Oil Spray ($4)
A collection of moisture-rich bath and body products fragranced with sweetly decadent accords of French vanilla and almond, a delicious mix that joins subtle notes of honey and buttermilk.

LAVANILA - The Healthy Body Butter- in "Vanilla Coconut"
The 100% pure Shea and cocoa body butters are infused with super anti-oxidants Goji Berry and Kakadu Plum, for a healthy dose of 30 essential vitamins and minerals to nourish and hydrate skin.


So did you purchase any goodies during Sephora's "Chic Week"? Please feel free to share your cosmetic or skincare product you're loving from Sephora by leaving a comment.   Thanks my lovely Readers!

SPRING 2010 BEAUTY TRENDS

 

Spring officially starts today so I've created a list of the top beauty trends for spring/summer 2010 from the Runway shows!  

 

1)  Agent Orange - Various shades of orange (coral, tangerine, and peach) were seen on lips and cheeks. It's a universal color that looks great on everyone! 

Show: Chris Benz and Chanel

Get the Look:
Lancôme - L'Absolu Rouge Lipstick in “Chris & Tell”  $29
This advanced lip color provides 6-hour care with continuous moisture and protective Vitamin E. Features plumping polymer and non-feathering color to define and reshape lips.

Bobbi Brown - Cabana Corals Collection: Pot Rouge For Lips And Cheeks  –  [Try  “Cabo Coral” (a pink nectar) and “Calypso Coral” (a bright coral) ] $22

Award-winning, cream-based product can be used on both lips and cheeks.

Bobbi Brown - Cabana Corals Collection: Nectar Shimmer Brick Compact  $38
This shimmering, brush-on powder creates a soft, coral glow. Works well with neutral and peach blush shades. 

2) Pastel Paradise - The '80s trend has moved to makeup, with a palette of icy blues, purples, and other sorbet shadows for spring.

Show: Versace

Get the Look:

Tokidoki – Cromatico Eyeshadow Palette – "Diamante"(purple) $25
A limited-edition eyeshadow palette that allows you to explore both your criminally cute and irresistibly edgy sides.

Yves Saint Laurent  – Ombres Quadrilumières 4 Colour Harmony for Eyes – #3 Absinthe Green $54

Beauty and technology combine in Ombres Quadrilumieres to glide on the skin like the softest caress, pampering and beautifying eyelids with velvety mattness, luminosity, exceptional hold, and comfort.

  

Shu Uemura – Egerie Eye Shimmer Duo – “Starry Violet” $42

Duo color eye shadow set that includes a shimmering creamy liquid and a hyper sparkling glitter powder.

 

 3) Glowing Goddess – Luminous, glowing skin was all the rage for spring.
Show: Thakoon

Get the Look:
NARS - Orgasm Illuminator - (peachy pink with golden shimmer) $29
A complexion enhancer that makes skin look instantly refreshed, radiant, and glowing.

Smashbox – Artificial Light Luminizing Lotion [3 shades: “Diffuse” (pearl), “Glow” (bronze) and “Flash” (peach)]. $24
It's all in the lighting ... luminize your face by blending this oil-free lotion into your foundation.

ILLAMASQUA – Illuminator [5 shades: "Fondle" (peachy pink), "Glimmer" (golden tan), "Halycon" (ivory pearl), "Odyssey" (white pearl), and "Poised" (pale pink)] $18

A muliti-purpose illuminator that goes on wet, but dries quickly leaving a high-shine, reflective finish that lasts all night.

4) Pink Power – A wide spectrum of pinks were seen on lips from baby doll petal pink to icy cool rose or full on fuchsia.

Show: Zac Posen

Get the Look:
Lancôme - Color Fever Lipstick Roses Collection  $25
Color Fever Roses is a sensual new Color Fever collection that transforms your lips with shades that capture the actual color of rose petals.

Chanel – Rouge Coco Hydrating Creme Lip Colour – “Rose Comete” ($30)
A modern interpretation of classic creme lip colour that features a Hydratendre complex to help soften, soothe and condition lips - even boosting their ability to hold in moisture - for a plumper, smoother and healthier-looking appearance.

Stila – Long Wear Lip Color [Try "Coquette" (pink mauve), "Exhilarating" (bright hot pink), "Flushed" (cool pink) and "Intriguing" (fuchsia)] $20
A lipstick and lip gloss all in one that boasts extended wear while keeping lips feeling soft and smooth - never dry.

* Photo credit for Lancome pics: Lancôme press release.  All other Fashion Show Images courtesy of www.style.com