Lipstick Powder N Paint

Inspired by the steely hues of late nights in the city, the Smashbox 2007 collection contains ultra-luxe beauty products to indulge your inner glamour girl.

Eye Shadow Trios
Three colour-rich, blendable, complementary shades to contour, highlight and define the eyes.

Available in Opulence (shimmery cream, chocolate brown and copper) and Indulgence (shimmery champagne, graphite and slate).

Blush in Ecstasy
Triple-sifted powder blush that comes in a glamorous gunmetal pot.

Jet Set Waterproof Eye Liner in Lust
A black metallic waterproof gel liner that glides on ultra-smooth and lasts until you take it off.

Photo Finish Lip Luxe in Socialite with Flip Top Cap Gloss
A double-duty product features a super-nourishing, sandwash pink-hued Photo Finish Lipstick with Sila-Silk Technology as well as a pot of shimmery nude Lip Gloss under a mirrored flip top cap.

Lip Enhancing Gloss in Vixen
Drench your lips in luminous colour and shine with this sheer berry gloss that keeps lips soft, smooth and naturally plumped from the first kiss of the night to the last.

Smashbox
www.smashbox.com

Today, as part of the Lipstick, Powder ‘n Paint men’s week-long feature, I am focusing on skincare and specifically one brand. Clinique developed Skin Supplies for Men in 1976 and it is now one of the top skincare lines for men.

I decided to go straight to Clinque and ask Sara Whittaker, Regional Education Director, to share her knowledge with me.

LPnP: Why should men look after their skin?
SW: Most men do not enjoy shaving (and view it as a necessary evil!) a simple skin care routine can help a man to achieve a closer, longer lasting shave while staying younger looking longer!

LPnP: How can ‘he’ pick the correct products for his skin?
SW:At Clinique we offer a custom-fit approach by skin typing with the Clinique computer. This tells the skin strength and the skin condition which identifies his Skin Type and the best products for him to use.

LPnP: What are three tips you can provide for a man who is interested in looking after his skin.
SW: Invest in a simple skin care routine design to cleanse, get rid of surface debris that can cause razor drag and hydrate the skin.

Second, if you are a blade user use a shave product that allows the razor to glide on the skin – aerosol spray products can leave “air” pockets on the skin which can cause razor drag – and change your razor blades often!

Finally wear sunscreen – the sun can thicken the skin again causing razor drag (nicks etc) as well as ages the skin – try a moisturizer with sun screen like Clinique Skin Supplies for Men M-Protect.

Thank you Sara for sharing your tips with the Lipstick, Powder ‘n Paint readers.

Clinique Skin Supplies for Men offer over 20 different skincare, grooming, shaving and fragrance items for men.
www.clinique.ca www.clinique.com

Napoleon Perdis was the official makeup sponsor for the Primetime Emmys. Perdis and his team of makeup artists worked hard to provide complexion perfection for presenters before they went on stage and in the press tent for winners after they won their awards. Everyone from Al Gore to Helen Mirren to the cast of The Sopranos to Alec Bladwin, Tina Fey, Ali Larter, Jane Krakowski, America Ferrera, Jaime-Lynn Sigler, Felicity Huffman, Tony Bennett and Debra Messing all enjoyed the Napoleon Perdis touch.

Napoleon Perdis, who describes this experience as a “dream come true” commented that many of the stars wore either a nude or vibrant red lipstick and “strong lashes, fake lashes.” They also opted for nail polish that matched their lipstick and soft matte skin to help “work that golden Hollywood angle.”

Here are a couple of items used to keep celebs looking fresh and fabulous:

Napoleon Perdis Camera Finish Powder Foundation

Napoleon Perdis Concealer Medium

Napoleon Perdis Gloss Patrol

Napoleon Perdis Blush Patrol

Napoleon Perdis DeVine Goddess Lipstick

Today I am talking about shaving. I personally love my husband to have a clean, smooth, well shaven face. Some of you might love a little stubble or even a beard - but for those of you who are with me, this is the article for you.

What type of razor should he use?
There are a couple of choices - electric, disposable, straight edge, safety. It’s best that a good quality multi-blade safety razor is used rather than a disposable razor, and a straight edge is definitely for the professionals. Multi-blade razors provide the closest possible shave. The only drawback can be that the closeness of its shave can cause the hair to grow back with a slight curl, which can ultimately lead to razor bumps and ingrown hairs. A good multi-blade razor is the Mach-3.

Double-edged safety razors are classic with a single, well-sharpened double-edged blade. They don’t cut as close as razor cartridges, but they still shave well, and they prevent bumps and irritation. Their one disadvantage is a tendency to cause shaving nicks. It is important will all safety razor cartridges and razor blades is for them to be sharp. They should be replaced at the most every four weeks.

Electric shavers are convenient, fast, long-lasting and no cuts. A rotary shaver has a series of blades organized in a circular pattern on anywhere from one to three wheels. As you move the shaver across your face, the spinning wheels cut the beard like a lawnmower. Rotary shavers excel at cutting longer beards. A foil shaver contains a thin sheet of metal perforated with hundreds of tiny holes. Underneath this metal sheet are one to four horizontal rows of tiny cylindrical blades. As the shaver moves around your skin, the whiskers enter the holes, whereupon the spinning blades cut them off. The latest in sonic technology, the Braun Pulsonic is a leader for electric shaving.

I decided to ask expert Wendy Cocchia, owner of the Absolute Spa Group for her tips to the cleanest shave:
1. Anti-oxidant pre-shave is essential (will perk up the hair follicles in preparation for shaving)
2. Use warm towels or steam to soften the area to be shaved
3. Always use moisturizing shave lather or shave cream
4. Shave in the direction of hair growth and apply shave lather a second time and shave in the opposite direction of hair growth, this will give the closest shave (do not apply pressure at any time when shaving).
5. Finish with an alcohol free after shave balm, alcohol will cause skin irritations and ingrown hairs.

Here are some suggested products that he can use:

Anthony Logistics For Men Pre-Shave Oil
Blend of lightweight essential oils, softens the beard and prepares the skin for shaving. Helps prevent razor burn, especially good for those with heavy beards or those prone to razor bumps and in grown hairs.
www.anthony.com

Sabon NYC Shaving Cream
With white tea oil, coconut oil, aloe, shea butter, olive oil, grapeseed oil and jojoba; this one-of-a-kind cream is the ideal pre-shaving salve.
www.sabonnyc.com www.sabon.ca

Kiehl’s Close-Shavers Shaving Formula
Formulated for men with sensitive skin, ingrown hairs, razor burn, or a tough beard, our dual-purpose formula is ideal as a pre-shave hair softener or for creative shaving. Blending some of the most efficacious natural oils, this shave oil protects, comforts, and moisturizes skin for a smooth, comfortable shave.
www.kiehls.com

Sabon NYC Aftershave
The ultimate skin protector: With white tea oil, chamomile, aloe and shea butter. This aftershave will calm and condition your sensitive skin and leave a gentleman’s face dangerously smooth.
www.sabonnyc.com www.sabon.ca

Clinique Skin Supplies for Men Post-Shave Soother Beard Control Formula
Helps make beard hair softer and finer over time so shaves are easier, smoother. Last longer. Soothing formula comforts just-shaved skin. Encourages healing of minor nicks, cuts. For all skin types.
www.clinique.com