 | Trends
Minerals in make-up are a new trend emerging this month. L'Oreal's True Match Minerals is a powder product giving foundation-like coverage. It is described as mineral enriched, naturally protecting from UV rays with SPF15. The mineral pigments are said to give a flawless complexion with a natural, even long-lasting finish which is suitable for all skin types. Six shades are available.
Maybelline's new bronzing range is also mineral enriched. The collections comprises of five products - four wash off and one wear-off fake tan. |
Ranges
Guerlain by Emilio Pucci is an eight product collection created by Pucci for Guerlain and inspired by the brands famous printed silk scarves. The featured colours of apricot, gold, turquoise, pink and white are used across the spectrum of products which include a mousse blush, four swirly lipglosses and eyeshadows.
Love Your Look is a new collection of neutral shades from Benefit which are split into three colour personalities: Lana, Gabbi and Betty.
Lana shades are very pale for those who favour the no make-up look; Gabbi shades are slightly stronger; and Betty colours are for confidant make-up wearers.
Each line comprises of one cream blush, four cream eye shades which can also be used as eyeliners and six lipsticks. |  |
Korres Natural Products has launched a range of colour cosmetics in line with their natural approach. Vegetable oils and natural amino acids are favoured over mineral oil and propylene glycol and the inclusion of parabens and silicones has
been avoided where possible.
The range includes all colour essentials, comprising of: two foundations, two powders, concealer, eyeshadow, mascara, eye and lip pencils, a lip pen and blush.
Trucco's Sultry collection includes three new shades of Divinyls Longwear Lipgloss which lasts for up to 10 hours, Longwear Liquid Eyeshadow Duo in two neutral shades and Longwear Mascara in Midnight Black. |
 | Complexion
Maybelline have launched several bronzing products this summer, previously their only bronzer was Dream Mousse bronzer. New products available are: Bronzing Booster Make-up with a pipette dropper allowing easy dispensing as the product is designed to be mixed with foundation or moisturiser for customised colour.
Bronzing Pressed Powder has a silky smooth texture due to the finely milled micro-fine particles. It is easy to blend and gives a natural look.
Instant Shimmer Bronzing Make-up is a cream formula with added shimmer which has a light easy to blend texture.
Subtle Glow Daily Moisturizer builds a tan gradually over time and wears off.
Revlon Pinch Me gives sheer colour for a naturally flushed look. The translucent light weight product is available in Plum Flushed, Peach Afterglow, Cheeky Cherry and Playful Pink. |
Lips
Clarins Summer Fever Lip Colour Palette combines a variety of fruit inspired shades for all moods and occasions. The colours are enriched with Vitamin E to smooth and soften and have a fruity flavour.
New Eau De Gloss from Bourjois has a water based formulation which moisturises lips for up to four hours after application. The sheer colour provides a light, fresh feel which is not sticky as most glosses are.
Oriflame has launched two new lip glosses in a variety of colours. Beauty Gloss Booster comes in five colours and gives lips a shiny, sheer finish in a gloss form.
Beauty Gloss Power Shine is available in 12 different shades, contains Metashine pearls for a super shiny effect and has moisturising benefits.
Tarte Cosmetics new Perma Pout lipglosses combine a lip paint and moisturising gloss in a dual ended applicator. Two shades are available: Warm Rose and Cool Rose. |  |
  | Nails
Available from YSL is a new limited edition nail polish packaged in a click pen with an integral brush. Innovative solvents are said to make the product dry instantly and polymers provide a chip resistant finish. Six transparent shades are available.
Psychedelic Summer is a new collection of 60's inspired nail polish colours from OPI. The range comprises of six colours including Peace Baby (white), Tangerine Scene (orange) and Strawberry Fields (bright pink). |