For January 2015, NARS Cosmetics introduces a limited-edition collection that delivers captivating range and dimension for eyes. The new Matte Velvet Shadow stick intensifies, while warm and cool eyeshadow palettes excite new depth for endless eye looks. The Illuminating Multiple brings light to shadow for eyes, lips and cheeks. The multi-purpose glow stick heightens the scene at every twist with a new light-reflecting formula of sheer brilliance.
The new Velvet Shadow Stick draws unscripted drama with potent matte pigments that define, intensify and shade eyelids in five long-wearing shades. This velvety matte formula applies easily and smoothly for crease-proof wear and is housed in a sleek propel/repel component in 5 staple shades.
And also Grey Thursday and Small Business Saturday. The race to Christmas and shopping! Here is a round-up of many of the sales, discounts and special deals available this weekend in beauty, hair and some other sites that I like! Will be updated as needed…..
MAKEUP
Sephora: Online and in-stores. Numerous $10 deals. While supplies last. Starts: Friday 28th Nov.
Anita Grant: Online. Discount: 25% off No code needed. Ends Tuesday 2nd December or while supplies last.
Karen’s Body Beautiful – Online. Discount: 30% off all purchases over $40. Code: BLACKFRIDAY Expires: Friday 28th Nov @ midnight. Discount: 25% off all purchases over $40. Code: SHOPSMALL Expires: Sunday 30th Nov @ midnight
Oyin Handmade: Online. Discount: 25% off everything. Code: #blackfriday and Free Shipping and Handling for domestic orders. From Friday 28th Nov to Monday 1st Dec.
Hairveda: Online. Discount: See online. From Friday 28th Nov to Sunday 30th Nov.
DooBop: Online. Discount: 30% off sitewide. Code: BLACKFRIDAY From Friday 28th Nov to Sunday 30th Nov
Zenzele: Online and in-store. Discount: 25% off sitewide. From Nov 24 to Nov 30
Darcy’s Botanicals: Online. Discount: 25% off. Code: THANKYOU From Thurs 27th Nov to Sunday 30th Nov.
Camille Rose Naturals: Online. Discount: 25% off. Code:CRNBLACKFRIDAY. From Friday 28th Nov to Monday 1st Dec.
Coco Curls: Online. Buy 1 get 1 half off + free shipping. Black Friday only.
Qhemet Biologics: Online. Discount: 20% off + Free domestic shipping for orders over $70. Code: Thankful Starts: Monday 1st December @ 12 noon EST/9 AM PST. Last for 8 hours only. Ends: 8PM EST.
SheaMoisture: Online. Discount: 30% off all. No code needed. Monday 1st December only. From 9 AM to 5 PM.
OTHER
Fanm Djam. Online. Discount: 10% off $50+ Code: BF50 Discount: 20% off $100+ Code: BF100 From Thur 27th Nov to Mon 1st Dec
Chen Burkett: Online. Discount: 25% off. Code: BLACKFRIDAY Valid on Black Friday 28th Nov only. Discount: 15% off. Code: CYBER15 Valid; Saturday 29th Nov to Monday 1st Dec.
Holiday season is in full swing and Ardency Inn has 2 eyeliner kits that contain brand new colours that will not be available until Spring of 2015.
From PR:
ARDENCY INN announces the launch of two holiday kits containing the famed MODSTER Smooth Ride Supercharged Eyeliner, including two exclusive colors not yet available for sale individually.
The kits contain an attractive combination of classic and on-trend colors that can be mixed and matched or worn alone, on and off stage. The combination of deep pigments and rich metallics creates the perfect pop of color to rock in the NewYear. The full-sized trio includes full size liners in Black Dark, Blue and Gold (Gold not available as a single sku until spring 2015).
Full sized trio – image via PR
The travel-sized duo includes mini liners in Black and True Blue (True Blue not available as a single sku until spring 2015).
Travel-sized duo – Image via PR
Known for their professional grade, pigment rich formula, ARDENCY INN’S MODSTER Smooth Ride Supercharged Eyeliners contain a waterproof, soft and creamy formula that allows ample time for blending when applied, but stays put well into the wee hours of the morning. Each holiday kit features product illustrations by Juliane Hennes, a German artist known for her high-fashion motifs and creative use of mixed mediums.
Headlining the campaign will be internationally recognized EDM Artist & DJ Audrey Napoleon. A local of TriBeCa in New York City, Audrey created the theme of the campaign: A modern, downtown Cleopatra.
The ARDENCY INN MODSTER Smooth Ride Supercharged Eyeliner Trio will retail for US$29.00 (value US$57.00) in the US and C$33.00 (value C$66.00) in Canada. The ARDENCY INN MODSTER Smooth Ride Supercharged Eyeliner Travel Duo will retail for US$15.00(valueUS$27.00) in the US and C$17.00 (valueC$31.00) in Canada.
Both kits will be available for sale on November 6, 2014 at select Sephora stores in the US and Canada, Urban Outfitters Herald Square NYC, Sephora.com, UrbanOutfitters.com and ArdencyInn.com.
These products are now available from selected retailers such as Sephora and Urban Outfitters.
NARS recently released a collection of 40 lipsticks in honour of its 20th Anniversary. New packaging and rich, creamy colour. The collection is currently available and I picked up one of them. I love deep shades for the colder months and Liv fits the bill! Smooth on the lips and lasts a good many hours.
NARS Audacious lipstick in Liv. The packaging is sleek and magnetic
Liv -special embossed lipstick bullet, rich colour!
I recently attended the launch of the Lion King-inspired collection by Inglot Cosmetics. Held at the Inglot Studio in Chelsea Market, I was able to meet a few of the cast members from the highest-grossing Broadway show in New York history!
Savannah Sunset by Inglot. Inspired by The Lion King!
I met one of the performers from The Lion King! This is Bonita, who plays the Hyena!! Check out that red lip!
If you have the opportunity, you should definitely go see the show, it is absolutely worth it! I see why it is one of the most popular musicals in the world.
From PR:
Inglot Cosmetics announces a stunning collaboration with Disney’s The Lion King, one of Broadway’s most beloved Tony-Award winning musicals. Inglot and The Lion King will come together through their shared passion for richness and vibrancy of color reminiscent of African Savannah sunsets and starry nighttime skies.
The Savannah Sunset collection consists of one single matte eye shadow, one single shimmer eye shadow, one eye shadow trio, one blush, one lipstick palette, one nail lacquer, a felt tip liner and a mascara. It is currently available at Inglot boutiques around the world as well as online at inglotusa.com. As a special bonus, audience members who bring their ticket to Inglot Times Square and like the Inglot Fan page on Facebook will received a 20% discount on their purchase or a free makeover!
So here are some pictures, swatches of the collection, as well as quick look I did with most of the products that I received. Quickly, this is a beautiful collection, very warm and suitable for all skintones. I also think that this palette would work all year round, it’s both very summery and quite appropriate for the autumn. The colours are pigmented and easy to blend. A little ‘dusty’, but not too bad. The eyeliner is also pretty good and it quite easy to make a quick cat eye and it dries down to a semi-glossy finish. The only product that I did not like was the Secret Volume Mascara. It’s one of those plastic-bristle brushes and while it was good at separating the lashes, it did nothing to volumize.