SAKS FIFTH AVENUE (611 Fifth Avenue, NYC 10022) – 12pm to 8pm
Experience our newest fragrance La Vie Est Belle and discover why Life is Beautiful at Saks. Get Julia Roberts’ look from the campaign and find out how to amp it up for night. Customers are invited to enjoy personalized engraving and embellishments on their favorite Lancôme lipsticks, compacts and fragrances.

BLOOMINGDALE’S (1000 Third Avenue, NYC 10022) – 12pm to 8pm
Light up your night and illuminate your eyes with Lancôme’s latest skincare innovation, new Génifique Eye Light-Pearl. Learn how to brighten your face and receive eye-illuminating makeovers with quick 2-minute touchups or full makeovers from Lancôme’s National Makeup Artist Manuel Villegas and the Pro Team.

LORD & TAYLOR (424 Fifth Avenue, NYC 10018) – 12pm to 8pm
Light up your night and Illuminate your Eyes with Lancôme’s latest skincare innovation, new Génifique Eye Light-Pearl. Learn how to brighten your face and receive eye-illuminating makeovers with quick 2-minute touchups or full makeovers from Lancôme’s National Makeup Artist Tarek Abbas and the Pro Team.

SEPHORA
Stop by and get the star treatment with Lancôme’s newest mascara, Hypnôse Star. Inspired by the playfully mischievous Betty Boop and top model Daria Werbowy, learn how to get the most show-stopping, glamorous eyes ever.
SEPHORA FIFTH AVENUE (597 Fifth Avenue, NYC 10017) – 6pm to 9pm
SEPHORA TIMES SQUARE (200 West 42nd Street, NYC 10036 ) – 6pm to 11pm
SEPHORA SOHO (555 Broadway, NYC 10012) – 6pm to 11pm

MONIKA CHIANG (125 Wooster Street, NYC 10012) – 6 to 10pm
Be among the first to see Monika Chiang’s latest collection fresh off the runway. Lancôme National Makeup Artist Darais and Lancôme Makeup Artist Andrew Sotomayor and team will bring the beauty of the runway to life with Monika Chiang-inspired painted jewelry and makeup looks that shimmer and shine.

Tweet Lancôme at @lancomeparis to share your good times and favorite FNO moments using the hash tag #LancomeFNO. J

I would show you the before photo but my camera refused to capture that look! 

I lucked out with an end of summer cold, besides the sniffles I was starting to look like I live under a rock.  I had a last minute invite to girls night I couldn’t pass up. Dinner and cocktails heal all right? My only worry was  how I was going to hide the look of a nasty head cold. Enter a beautiful gift that arrived in the mail from Anastasia Beverly Hills.

I started with the Highlighting Crème Duo, I love how light it is and how it instantly brightened my face. I have to say the blush shade was a little on the light side but I loved the creamy texture. Then to add a little color I swept the Ilummin8 Bronzer on my T zone and under my cheek bones. Low and behold I was starting to look like a real live girl!

The piece de resistance was the HydraFull Gloss. At first glance I thought the color was pretty but it was just another gloss. Well that must have been the Nyquil talking this stuff is AMAZING! The color wasgreat but the real benefit of this gloss is how amazing it feels on my lips. My lips get so dry in the summer with the sun, wind and outdoor activities and a lot of my glosses seem to only make it worse. Within minutes of applying HydraFull Gloss my lips felt smoother and really hydrated. I noticed hours later my lips still felt soft even after the gloss had faded. I am really excited about this gloss if you know me prepare for me to hold you down if need be to make you try it!

Extend Your Summer Glow with Anastasia Beverly Hills!

So long sweet summer? Summer may be ending, but that doesn’t mean your sun-kissed look has to! Anastasia Beverly Hills has the perfect trio of products to extend your summer glow well through the Fall.

Ilummin8 Bronzer
Rival a day at the beach without the sun! Illumin8 Bronzer is the first clinically and consumer-tested bronzing powder that hydrates the skin and helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Perfect for all skin tones, this bronzer will become your Fall makeup go-to. ($29)

Highlighting Crème Duo
(in “St. Tropez” and “Aspen”)
Formulated with Anastasia’s exclusive antioxidant rich Balkan Botanical® Infusion, which is known to help soothe and soften the appearance of the skin, this Highlighting Crème Duo is the perfect pick-me-up for your makeup routine. First, dab on liquid shimmer to hydrate highlighted areas without a hint of greasiness or chalkiness. Top off with a sheer warm glow by blending the cream blush for a flawless finish that compliments any skin tone. The duo boasts light diffusing pigments reveal a subtle glow worthy of the heart of July. ($26)

HydraFull Gloss
Complete your look with this bold, high-shine gloss that wears all day without drying or sticky residue. These Hydrafull Glosses are clinically proven to smooth the texture of lips in 4 weeks flat! Plant extracts increase volume and fullness of lips while this pop of color polishes off your bronzed, glowing look. ($18)

Disclosure: MHU received complimentary samples of the above mentioned products for review. All opinons are 100% my own and honest.

Create a look of sweet enchantment, or bewitching danger with the limited edition Lip and Cheek Stain from Tom Ford’s Fall 2012 Collection. Its conditioning formula gives lips a just-kissed effect with a light stain of deep rose, or it can be worn on the cheeks as a dewy alternative to powder blush. Nourishing açai oil and cherry extract deliver comfort and glossy shine.

I love this color – and I totally want to try it! Haven’t gotten my hands on any Tom Ford products, and I’m dying to try it!

$48.00

So I  have a little crush on bareMinerals between Big & Bright Eyeliner, Faux Tan, Purifying Facial Cleanser… the list goes on and on. Well this crush of mine has turned into full blown  love with the new bareMinerals READY® SPF 20 Foundation. If you like me have shied away from some of the loose products due to the mess factor this is the product for you!

Just swirl and tap and start to apply in circles. It gives the most beautiful coverage for a flawless look but lets your skin shine through and never looks overdone. My favorite feature is how long this stuff lasts, even on the hottest summer days my face looked as good at the end of the day as the beginning.  It feels so amazingly light and smooth on my skin it is my new go to foundation, Love , Love, LOVE!

bareMinerals READY® SPF 20 Foundation

True, this is technically a foundation. But our proprietary solid mineral technology will give you a completely new perspective on what a foundation can do for you. Invisible long-wearing coverage beautifully covers everything yet feels like nothing. No visible trace of makeup—nothing to see except your best skin ever. And a 108% increase in skin hydration* keeps your skin feeling smooth, fresh and younger-looking. The more you use it, the better your skin looks.

*After 12 hours of wear
Size: 14 g / 0.49 Oz.

$29

I love this brush the bristles are thick but soft and the angle makes perfect application a cinch without wasting product.
bareMinerals Precision Face Brush
Silky synthetic bristles are angled to fit the contours of your face for precise medium-to-full coverage of bareMinerals READY® SPF 20 Foundation.

$28

Same great angled brush but in a convenient retractable purse size.
bareMinerals Retractable Precision Face Brush
Perfect for on-the-go, the silky synthetic bristles of this retractable brush are angled to fit the contours of your face for precise medium-to-full coverage of bareMinerals READY® SPF 20 Foundation.

$22

Disclosure: I received complimentary samples of the above mentioned products for review. All opinions are 100% my own and honest.

Laura Mercier’s biggest launch of the year is officially on shelves: the Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Crème Compact SPF 20! Laura’s Global Artistry Director Matin Maulawizada was on a photo shoot with Rachel Bilson in Thailand earlier this year and noted that it was the only product that would stay flawless in the intense heat.

This innovative update to the classic Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer features a lightweight crème formula that gives skin a dewy, natural-looking flawless finish ideal for all skin types. With SPF 20 and a hint of color, this portable compact is perfect for travel and touch ups on the go. It’s a breakthrough for the Flawless Face!

NEW Tinted Moisturizer Crème Compact- Broad Spectrum SPF 20 Sunscreen

Lightweight Formula. Portable Convenience. 12 Flawless Shades. Laura’s latest innovation features a lightweight crème formula that gives skin a dewy, natural-looking flawless finish ideal for all skin types. With SPF 20 and a hint of color, this portable compact is perfect for travel and touch ups on the go. It’s a breakthrough for the Flawless Face!

KEY ATTRIBUTES
· Lightweight formula moisturizes and hydrates skin
· Provides sheer to moderate, buildable coverage with hint of colour for a natural look
· Adds a healthy glow to the complexion with a natural, dewy and luminous finish
· Applies evenly onto skin, doesn’t settle into fine lines
· Visibly evens skin tone and softens fine and dry lines
· Upon application, skin is brighter, more even-toned, and dark spots and imperfections look visibly diminished
· Longwearing formula (6-8 hours) is ideal for active lifestyles
· Stays color-true, does not oxidize and wears evenly
· Broad spectrum SPF 20 provides UVA and UVB protection
· Easy-to-use, perfect for travel compact comes with a luxurious new sponge applicator
· For all skin types, including sensitive skin; non-comedogenic
· Non-greasy, fragrance-free, talc-free
· Dermatologically tested; allergy tested to minimize the risk of allergy and irritation

SPONGE APPLICATOR
· Luxurious High Grade Sponge provides a soft luxurious feel upon application. Custom-designed, this sponge’s density and thickness was created specifically to compliment the formula. Anti-copper treated to preserve cleanliness and prevent discoloration. Refill sold separately.

KEY INGREDIENTS
· Features an Antioxidants Vitamin C and E to help protect skin from environmental stressors.
· Vitamin C also provides skin brightening properties.

Shades: 12 (Porcelain, Blush, Nude, Bisque, Sand, Fawn, Almond, Tawny, Caramel, Tan, Walnut, Mocha); shade range follows best-selling Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 lineup

Retail Price: $45.00

Availability: NEW Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Crème Compact Broad Spectrum SPF 20 Sunscreen will be available at nationwide Laura Mercier retailers beginning September 2012.

Transcend into the endlessly glamorous world of MARCHESA where intricate dreams are spun into breathtaking opulence. From every ornate drape to each exquisitely executed detail, Marchesa’s signature touch is as effortless as it is seductive. With an air of mystery and desire Marchesa masterfully creates their premiere elixir, a truly enchanting scent available exclusively at Sephora. One spray will take you to a world of fantasy and imagination that is unforgettable, enticing and uniquely their own.

“Like with our dress designs, we wanted our scent to feel sensual and feminine yet still embrace and celebrate the wearers unique style and sensibility” said Georgina Chapman, designer and co-founder of MARCHESA. “It is the essence of our muse transformed into a fragrance that distinctly captures her in her most beautiful and purest form .”

MARCHESA parfum d’extase opens with light florals, giving way to a combination of fresh and woody notes that create the scent’s complexity and beauty. Iris is the secret to the fragrance’s richness, capturing the delicate essence of its flower petals and the dark sensuality of its precious roots. Complementing the timeless elegance of the Iris flower are the beautifully fresh elements of Freesia and Young Violet Leaves to help lead the fragrance into the heart. Comprised of Night Blooming Jasmine, the heart weightlessly transcends the senses into the sensuous background. Here the Iris Root blends together with Ambrox and Musks, the finishing touch to the sublime composition of this intoxicating and unforgettable elixir. Marchesa’s new fragrance clearly defines their distinct artist vision and transports you into an ethereal world.

With as much discipline, precision and care given to each piece they create, the co-founders of Marchesa collaborated with SEPHORA to develop the latest sculptural representation of the brand. Capturing the ecstasy of a perfect moment, the fragrances’ elegantly designed bottle was crafted by Malin Ericson, Creative Director at Vanessa Stevens + Company to evoke the same look and feel of exotic raw quartz crystal, a powerful gemstone known for its positive energy and abundant healing qualities. Each bottles shape uniquely emulates the natural facets and distinct contours of the raw quartz and features individually set crystal accents that exude the confident and alluring femininity signature to the Marchesa design.

MARCHESA 50 ml Eau de Parfum Spray $85
MARCHESA 30 ml Eau de Parfum Spray $60
MARCHESA Eau de Parfum Rollerball $25

MARCHESA is available exclusively on Sephora.com today and at Sephora stores beginning September 2012.

Lancôme has a brand new gorgeous palette with three shades: a contour/bronzer shade, a blush, and a highlighter, a true all-in-one cheek design. 

Lancôme Blush Subtil Palette, three simple steps to the perfect sculpted cheek – in one compact.
Have you ever wanted beautifully defined cheekbones, but didn’t know what shades to choose, and where to apply them? Introducing Blush Subtil Palette, which features three smooth, blendable shades expertly created by Lancôme to work together, based on your unique skin tone.

HOW TO USE
Sweep deepest contour shade in the hollow under the cheekbone, running to just above the ear

Using the medium blush shade, smile to start at the “apple” of your cheek, and blend to hairline

Brush the lightest highlighter shade on the upper cheekbone in a “C” shape, by starting a top the cheekbone, blending around the outer corner of the eye, and onto the brow bone

SHADES
Fair skin tones – Rose Flush, Nectar Lace

Medium skin tones – Framboise Flirt, Pêche Savvy

Olive skin tones – Plum Elegance

Chocolate skin tones – Rouge Allure

PRICE & AVAILABILITY
Suggested retail price: Blush Subtil Palette, $42; Cheek & Contour Brush, $40 August 2012 at Lancôme counters nationwide and on lancome-usa.com