CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT: shu uemura Foundation Brush Natural Goat 18

my testimony: The brush is amazing; it’s very soft since it is made out of goat hair. Because of the shape and size of the brush it contours and it’s into areas that most other foundation brush wouldn’t. You can also use it to blend under the eye after you apply concealers. The brush is a perfect size for foundation, contouring and blending. Best investment, since they last forever…



Exclusively designed to apply foundation evenly with high coverage effect. Ultrafine uncut goat hair tips create a smooth application with a professional finish.

You can purchase this at Nordstrom or Shu Uemura for $39.00

CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT: shu uemura 'Depsea Water' Facial Mist

I love this product! I always use it after I put on my make up; it sets my make up without giving me the cakey look. More natural …



A facial mist utilizing Depsea water, the purest, most stable water on earth, rich in minerals to help enhance skin's moisture balance. Deep-sea water is taken from the depth of the ocean, where sunlight does not reach, at 200 meters. Completely free of artificial color, natural aromatic extracts are then added to become lightly scented mists that rejuvenate and hydrate the skin, hair and body. Eight herbal aromas provide a refreshing feel to energize the skin. New pump update achieves a finer mist. For use anytime.

How to use: Spray liberally on skin prior to moisturizer application, or whenever skin needs immediate thirst-quenching relief, to help facilitate moisture absorption. Suitable for all skin types.

You can buy at Nordstrom or Shu Uemura 5 oz.$24.00

Troy Jesen's Blog: A Bright Alternative featuring Aarin Schlosberg

Who doesn’t love a smokey eye? It’s a look that works on just about everyone, but what if you want to detour from the usual browns and neutral colors and add a pop of color to your fall makeup regime… Switch up your chocolate browns with deep greens, plums, and blues. Black liner and lots of black mascara will really give any pop of color a dramatic edge. People often ask me “I love my these shades of eye shadow but what lip should I pair it with?” So instead of explaining, I decided to demonstrate on my friend Aarin. She was convinced that green wouldn’t work for her but was thrilled about how amazing this vibrant green looked on her eyes. I wanted to show a variation of how you can change your vibe just by changing up your lip color. I decided to play with 3 completely different lip shades; a very pale pink, a vibrant raspberry red, and a deep black orchid. You can see how changing only the lip gave Aarin’s face 3 completely different looks. I will use more colors in the weeks to come, but for now, introduce yourself to a beautiful deep green. What lip is your favorite??




Get the Look:

Face

1. First, prepare the skin with a light moisturizer.
2. Blend a touch of concealer under eyes and in any areas you need more coverage.
TIP: Use the tip of your ring finger to blend under the eye, its your weakest finger and is the most gentle.
3. Apply liquid foundation w/ a foundation brush. Blend well onto the face and neck.
4. Set with a dusting of loose powder.
5. Dust a soft powder cheek color to the high apples of the cheek.

Eyes

1. Groom and define brows with powder shadow and set with a brow gel.
2. Apply bright green eye shadow starting at the upper lids blending up to the crease and around the outer edges. Blend under the lower lashes as well.
3. Line the entire eye with black eye pencil.
4. Curl lashes with an eyelash curler and coat with black mascara.

Lips

1. Apply liner and gloss.
Tips for lips- for these lip options, I opted to not use lipstick and stick with lip glosses and pencils only. Whenever you are using bright colors, a neutral pale mouth is always a safe bet, but for the brave at heart, try bright bold color on your lips with your bright eye.

Also, try these lip colors to see what works for you: peach, red, deep wine, hot pink, orange, and pale pink.

Looking forward to hearing what you paired with your green eye!

Source: http://troyjensenonline.blogspot.com/

Shu Uemura Red: Juvenus

Using the power and energy of red, shu uemura introduces a breakthrough technology in red:juvenus, a skin beauty program that that goes beyond prevention to visibly correct signs of aging.

Believing the flow of essential elements such as energy, water and nutrients at the cellular level is vital to maintaining and creating flawless skin, shu uemura empowered each of the line’s
five products with its proprietary Phyto-Red Energy Complex. Comprised of three key red and powerful ingredients, Amalaki, Pomegranate and Lycopene Capsule 2X, this high performance
innovation fights fine lines, wrinkles and large pores while improving skin’s elasticity, texture, clarity and radiance.

The red: juvenus line includes:

Vitalizing Refining Lotion ($40) – A light feeling textured lotion that contains Hibiscus Flower extract helps to renew and refine the look of skin’s surface. Spreads quickly for deep penetration into skin layers, to retain moisture content. Skin feels moisturized, looks energized, smooth, refined and radiant. Use after cleansing.

Intense Revitalizing Concentrate ($85) – A vitalizing, translucent gel concentrate that contains the highest concentration of the Phyto-Red Energy complex within the range. Skin looks energized and with the help of Dipeptide, elastin fibers are protected and the loss of skin
elasticity is limited. Use after the lotion.

Vitalizing Retexturizing Emulsion ($75) – A retexturizing emulsion that enwraps skin with long-lasting moisture. Skin surface becomes refined and smooth. Enriched with Meadowfoam Seed Oil and Hyaluronic Acid, the emulsion softens and plumps the skin with moisture. Use after
essence.

Vitalizing Retexturizing Cream ($65) – A retexturizing gel-cream that nourishes and hydrates the skin with selected lipophilic agents such as lecithin and cholesterol. With Meadowfoam
Seed Oil and Hyaluronic Acid, the cream comfortably spreads on the skin and envelopes it to keep it soft and moisturized.

Vitalizing Line-Reducing Eye Essence ($65) – A gentle eye essence to reduce the appearance of fine lines, first wrinkles and dark circles. Enhanced with caffeine, the eye essence helps promote a healthy looking glow. Its fresh, light texture leaves the delicate eye area moist and smoothes
without a filmy residue.

Source: Spoilpretty.com

Shu Uemura Primitribe

Infused with the prevailing spirit engendered by its founder that "modes have a right to break rules," the premier beauty brand, named for its creator Mr. Shu Uemura, introduces "primitribe" (primitive+tribe), its 129th mode make-up collection.

Trained directly under Mr. Shu Uemura, international artistic director Kakuyasu Uchiide, continues to challenge the notions of the expected, taking us on an exploration that goes beyond the traditional borders of "seasonal makeup."

With his creation of primitribe, Uchiide leads us to a land filled with a unique product mixture that brims with adventurous and vibrant colors, rich textures and elaborately adorned packaging.

For Eyes

Primal Color Stick ($30) - Cream to powder texture glides on easily to create smoky shadows or add shimmering radiance. Unique diagonally cut tip achieves maximum decoration. Available in four limited-edition shades: Blazed Gold, Misty Grove, Rich Earth and Night Maroon

Painting Liner ($40) - Ultra smooth-glide gel-type eyeliner in colors inspired by gems from the wild’s of nature. Decorate your eye line with lucent accents or blend in varying degrees. Match with color stick for a treasure trove of impact. Available in two limited-edition shades: Citrine and Turquoise

Primal Mix Eyelashes ($25) - Long lashes in natural dark colors become amulets for the eyes. Interspersed with flashes of blue, pink, light green and yellow color. Cut into any desired width and apply on top or bottom lashes to enjoy various accents on eyes.

For Face

Primal Mix Blush ($24) - Duo-color blush mixes a fresh tone with a soft terracotta tone to create a perfect harmony to add a healthy, warm and natural glow to skin. Available in three limited-edition shades: Rhythm, Soul and Echo
For Lips

Rouge Unlimited Lipstick ($23) - An inviting selection of shades inspired by wild fruits at different stages of ripening. Muted colors complement a healthy skin tone. Natural dewy sheer finish. Two new shades!

For Nails

Nail Enamel Supplement Mineral ($16) - An exquisite face is complemented by nails adorned with a caravan of vibrant colors caressed by the sun. Two new shades!


Source: Spoilpretty.com

Shu Uemura Summer 2009: Eternal Gold

Shu Uemura Summer 2009 Collection: Eternal Gold is available now with skin illuminating shades and textures to bring out a golden summer glow.

The star product of this collection is the UV UNDER BASE MOUSSE SHIMMER SPF 10. This limited-edition shimmering under base creates a radiant complexion while smoothing and evening out skin tone.

Also in this collection is a NEW Bronzing Powder in three shades (light, medium and dark) with light-reflecting pearls to create a glowing finish.

Shu Uemura Summer 2009 Eternal Gold Collection is available online at shuuemura-usa.com.

Shu Uemura: The Pink Collection

Last month, shu uemura launched The Pink Collection, an assortment of Rouge Unlimited lipsticks and Gloss Unlimited lip glosses made with a pink hybrid pigment (one of the purest pink pigments ever discovered and patented by shu uemura), giving us vibrant and unique shades of pink never seen before.

With nine new shades of Rouge Unlimited and five new shades of Gloss Unlimited, there’s a perfect pink hue for any skin tone.