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Mischo Beauty Pick: Lancome's Teint Idole Fresh Wear Foundation, Ageless Minerale Blush & Definicils Waterproof Mascara

Just about everyone I know, as of late, has been talking about their makeup melting- off their faces that is! This summer has been like no other, with temperatures reaching 90++ degrees daily! And as I mentioned last week, I haven't given up on the "A Healthy, Sexy & Beautiful 2010" challenge. So that means my goal is still to get in at least 10,0000 steps daily- which means taking the stairs instead of elevators, and walking up escalators instead of riding them. So yes, as you can probably imagine, I'm having issues with makeup, too!

At any rate, Lancome has an answer! Their Teint Idole Fresh Wear Foundation is lightweight, oil free, is formulated with an SPF of 15 and protects against humidity. Most importantly the result is a "no makeup" makeup look (I love still being able to see my freckles!). The Ageless Minerale Blush is BEAUTIFUL! I can't begin to tell you how much I love Luminous Rose! It's very sheer and the color payoff is perfect. And we all know that Lancome is known for their collection of mascaras, so Definicils Waterproof is recommended to prevent smudging.

Would love to know what works for you in the heat!

Disclosure: Products in this post were provided for consideration by the company. For more information, please see my disclosure.

Mischo Beauty Pick: Mark Cosmetics' Glowdacious Illuminating Powders & Totally Balmed SPF 15 Tinted Lip Balms

The makeup I've been wearing as of late has been melting right off of my face. I'm only partly blaming the weather (yes, it has been 90++ degrees for a few months now) because I did make a promise to myself to try and get as many steps in each day (the "A Healthy, Sexy & Beautiful 2010" challenge is still going on!), so that means walking up escalators and of course, taking the steps instead of the elevators! And so because of all of this, I've reduced my makeup down to the basics, and that's where Mark comes into play.

I've substituted my regular blushes for Mark's Glowdacious Illuminating Powders in "Prettied Up" and "Shimmied Up". Both give you a hint of color, along with a little bronzing and highlighting. And on my lips, I've been using "Totally Cute" and "Totally Pink" for just a hint of color. Both are sheer and are actually tinted lip balms with the bonus of being formulated with a SPF. They're perfect for me at the moment because believe it or not, my lips have been so dry lately...

Like Mark products? Would love to know.

Disclosure: Products in this post were provided for consideration by the company. For more information, please see my disclosure.

Mischo Beauty: Guerlain Spring 2010 Makeup Collection

What's not to love about Guerlain's newest makeup collection? It's lux cosmetics at its best! And if you haven't seen the collection in-person, then you need to run to your nearest makeup counter THIS weekend!

The collection, called Cherry Blossom, is described as "la vie en rose with an Asian twist". The blush (Blush Eclat in Cherry Blossom) and eyeshadow (Eye Shadow Palette in Jeu D'Ombrelles) were inspired by the colors, tones and softness of the Far East's Cherry blossoms.

The lipstick girl in me (yes, I do prefer lipstick over lip gloss- any day!) loves the two new lipstick lines- Rouge G le Brillant and KissKiss Strass. Both are sheer (which makes them perfect for a day look) and deliver high-shine.

Oh, and I can't forget to mention the luxurious packaging! Again, lux at it's best! Wouldn't you agree? And I must know- are you a lipstick or lip gloss girl, and why?!

Disclosure: Products in this post were provided for consideration by the company. For more information, please see my disclosure.

Mischo Beauty Loves Yves Saint Laurent 2010 Spring Makeup Collection

It's your "YSL Beauty Girl" here and I couldn't write another post without letting you all know about their newest launch. Unfortunately, I don't have samples to show you, but from what I've been able to view of the collection, I think I pretty much want it all! My picks definitely include the two palettes below: #1 Face Highlighter & #2 Blush Highlighter

YSL Beauty describes the collection as: "This season the YSL woman represents allure and passion. She is Faubourg St Honore chic, an enigma of contrasts: intimate, sensual and decadent. She is forever...PARIS."

Visit yslbeautyus.com to view the entire collection and be sure to let me know your picks! Oh, and if you're in LA (sure wish I was!) check out the YSL Spring Makeup Event at Barneys, January 28 - 30th from 11am - 6pm.

Mischo Beauty Pick: Tarte Cosmetics' Cheek Stain

If you haven't tried the Cheek Stains by Tarte Cosmetics yet, please know that you're missing out! I've been wearing "A Perfect Whirled" and "Tipsy" and the color pay-off is both subtle and gorgeous. And yes, I'm impressed!

The cheeks stains are a water-based gel tint and the idea is that they will give you a "natural flushed" look, like "someone just pinched your cheeks". The formula is both alcohol and oil-free, so they should work for all skin types. They also contain an ingredient called "T5 Super Fruit Complex" which is a blend of "superfruits " known to deliver "refinining, restorative and anti-aging benefits".

You should also know that the cheek stains are free of parabens, sulfates, synthetic fragrances, petro-chemicals and phthalates. Tarte's founder, Maureen Kelly, actually calls her beauty brand "health couture" because she says "it's a chic makeup line that's good for you too".

I almost forgot to mention that "Tipsy" (pictured on the right above) is a sheer coral-pink with a hint of white shimmer and an apricot scent (smells so good!). "A Perfect Whirled" is a coral-pink swirled together with an illuminating seashell-pink and it's actually my favorite of the two! There are eight other shades and yes, there's one for every skin tone. You may view them here.

Mischo Beauty: CARGO Holiday Nights Collection Winner!

And the CARGO Holiday Nights Collection winner is:

Comment #17: Juliana

Please email your shipping information to me! Thanks to everyone for entering.

Eight Days of Mischo Beauty Giveaways: Day 2: CARGO Holiday Nights Collection

Packaged in a satiny, Pucci-inspired box equipped with its own mirror, the set includes a smoky and lustrous Holiday Nights Eye Shadow Quad, a universally flattering pink Blush, Boogie Nights Eye Pencil in silver, and the easy-to-use Face & Body Sparkle. And for a fun bonus, you can use the case as a festive night-out clutch simply by removing the makeup insert.

So here's how you can win- leave a comment below and tell me what CARGO product(s) you love and or would like to try AND the name of the makeup artist who inspires me (the makeup artist was featured in a post on my blog), and you'll automatically be entered to win. The winner will be chosen at random on Saturday, December 27th!

Mischo Loves Chanel Holiday 2008 Makeup Collection

Chanel's Holiday 2008 Makeup Collection is available and on counters now. You all know I love the Haute Chocolat nail polish ("I DIE!") and I also love the fact that the collection includes shades and tones that will work with every complexion. The added shimmer and glow of the collection are perfect for the upcoming holiday season. The collection includes the following:

Poudre Precieuse: Gold Highlighting Powder With Brush (Gold)
Levres Scintillantes: Glossimer (Gold Shine & Red Shine)
Eclat Lumiere: Highlighter Face Pen (Beige Rose)
Les 4 Ombres: Quadra Eye Shadow (Beiges de CHANEL)

La Ligne De Chanel: Professional Eyeliner Duo (Brun-Lame)
Le Crayon Yeux: Precision Eye Definer (Noir Scintillant)
Rouge Allure: Luminous Satin Lip Colour (Audace, Exaltation, Ardent & Nude)
Ombre D'Eau: Fluid Iridescent Eye Shadow (Source & Riviera)
Creme Gloss Lumiere: Brush-On Creme Lip Colour (Praline Rose & Canele)

Le Vernis: Nail Colour (Perle Rosee, Dazzling & Haute Chocolat)

Mischo Beauty Pick: Marc Jacobs Blush

I don't remember a time when out shopping I stopped to smell a perfume and knew at that moment I just had to have it. But it happened a few years ago when I was in Soho and decided to stop in the Marc Jacobs store on Mercer Street. The fragrances were on the right-hand side of the store just after walking through the front door. Blush was the first bottle I picked up and I immediately fell in love with it. It's a combination of jasmine nectar, star jasmine, pink freesia, orange flower, japanese honeysucle, pink musk, cashmere wood and sandalwood. The fragrance is perfect for spring and even more perfect for summer. It's absolutely divine and I'll continue to keep it in my collection forever. I love it. What's your favorite perfume and why?

(photo courtesy of marcjacobs.com)

Mischo Beauty News

For all the Smashbox lovers out there- I just received an e-mail announcing the launch of the new Bionic Mascara. From what I've read, its ionic formula contains aloe, wheat protein, silk and olive oil which all work together to strengthen the lashes, while giving you the length you need without clumping. It's brush is specially designed for a soft application and it only comes in jet black for maximum definition. Sounds like the perfect mascara to me. I’ve added it to my list!

There's also the O-Glow Intuitive Cheeck Color which works with your skin's natural chemistry to give you a natural glow. It's said to work on every skin tone to turn cheecks their natural blushing color. The best part is that it contains antioxidants such as Vitamin C, pomegranate seed oil, and marine botanicals which work together to protect the skin. The O-Gloss Intuitive Lip Gloss works the same as the O-Glow and gives your lips a natural shade of pink. It also contains avocado oil for moisture and shine.

Finally, I've just learned that the Photo Finish Foundation Primer comes in a formula with UVA/UVB SPF 15! If you've been following my blog, then you know how I feel about protecting the skin. You have to guess my age, but the majority of the time I'm usually mistaken for 10 years younger than I actually am and I know it's because I take care of my skin and protect it- along with being blessed with great genes! Anyway, this new formula still allows you to smooth your complextion of large pores and lines, but also allows for protection against UVA/UVB rays and it contains antioxidants which work to prevent aging.

If you're using any of the above products, please let me know. I'd love to hear your thoughts!