Lippies, lippies, lippies everywhere! We first started the craze when Kylie Jenner started over lining her lips and applying matte lipstick. Ever since then, everyone has been so obsessed with lipstick and mostly matte ones. There are matte lip creams, matte lipstick, matte lippies, matte everything! We love everything about matte lipsticks and here are our 7 things we love most about matte lipsticks.

1. They stay on for what seems like forever
If you purchase the right brand of matte lipstick (we personally love NYX and Sephora!), it would feel like you would need to only reapply once. Fuss free!

2. They are easy to wear
So easy, you can wear it almost everyday! No worries about transfer or not being able to match your outfit, its so easy to wear.

3. They come in the most unique colours
The best part about matte lipstick is the crazy colours you can get! Electric blue to bright orange, it looks so cool!

4. They are usually very pigmented
One swipe is usually all you need! Gloss may look pretty but the pigmentation would never be the same as matte lipsticks. The colour you see in the tube is exactly what you’re getting!

5. There is hardly any transfer
Worried about getting lipstick stains on your glass or when a the guy your kissing? Worry no more! Matte lipstick hardly transfers, seriously. Kiss all the way!

6. They are very trendy
Ever since it was introduced, it has been in trend until today. And it has all the right to be! Having pucker lips without the gloss can look really amazing.

7. They suit almost everyone!
Fair, tan or dark, for those with a full face of makeup or for those who only want to put some lipstick on, matte lipstick is the way to go.

Seriously, if you have not tried matte lipsticks, you really should! Its perfect for almost every occasion, even on casual days. Here is a tip, exfoliate your lips half an hour before applying matte lipstick for the perfect smooth pout.

Bobbi Brown makeup fans, there’s something new and exciting brewing up this summer.

Introducing The Telluride Collection, inspired by one of Bobbi’s favorite destinations. Nestled amongst soaring mountains in Colorado, Telluride is famous for its natural beauty, making it a constant source of inspiration for Bobbi. Each product in this collection is designed to deliver the gorgeous glow that the late afternoon sun in Telluride casts on the skin. Featuring the luminous shades of tawny nude, rose gold, and pink

Each product in this collection is designed to deliver the gorgeous glow that the late afternoon sun in Telluride casts on the skin. Featuring the luminous shades of tawny nude, rose gold, and pink bronze, this collection makes it easy to achieve that sought-after natural, sun-kissed glow. This look is perfect as it’s easily achievable and can be taken from the day to night easily.

NEW TELLURIDE EYE PALETTE (RM200)

A palette of sunset-inspired eye shadow shades that deliver a range of gorgeous eye looks. Featuring seven earthy eye shadows in a variety of brown, soft blush and mauve hues, this palette is a fresh take on a neutral eye—a major makeup trend from Fall 2015 New York Fashion Week. The palette includes a sleek Dual-Ended Eye Shadow/Eye Liner Brush for on-the-go application.

Shades:  Cream Eye Shadow, Woodrose Eye Shadow, Velvet Plum Metallic Eye Shadow, Blazing Star Sparkle Eye Shadow, Heather Rose Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow, Antique Rose Eye Shadow, Smokey Brown Eye Shadow.

POT ROUGE FOR LIPS & CHEEKS (RM103)

Bobbi’s best-selling, multitasking cream blush is now available in two never-seen-before shades.  Telluride, a warm mauve, and Maui, a pink coral, create a healthy, natural-looking flush on skin. Pot Rouge creates a beautifully dewy finish that’s perfect for summer.

Shades: NEW Telluride, NEW Maui & Fresh Melon

NEW SHIMMER BRICK (RM177)

Bobbi introduces Shimmer Brick in Sunset Pink, an instant pick-me-up shade that warms the complexion. Superfine pure pearl pigments reflect radiance and light and create an all-over sun-touched look. Complements all skin tones.

Shades: NEW Sunset Pink

NEW LIP TRIO (RM175)

Achieving the perfect lip look has never been easier. Featuring a Sheer Lip Color, a Lip Pencil and a Lip Gloss in complementary, hand-selected shades, Bobbi makes creating a polished lip look fool-proof.

Shades:

Twilight Glow Lip Trio: Bobbi Sheer Lip Color, Bobbi Lip Pencil, Twilight Shimmer Lip Gloss

Pink Dusk Lip Trio: Natural Pink Sheer Lip Color, Sandwash Tulle Lip Pencil, Pink Seashell Shimmer Lip Gloss

Sunset Pink Lip Trio: Sunset Pink Sheer Lip Color, Pink Guava Lip Pencil, Sunset Lip Gloss

Makeup Lesson: Bobbi believes that every woman can be her own makeup artist with knowledge and the right products. In conjunction with the launch of the Telluride Collection, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics is offering complimentary Look of The Season Makeup Lesson to achieve a sun-kissed glow. Visit www.bobbibrown.com.my to find a nearby store or counter and to schedule an appointment.

The Bobbi Brown Telluride Collection launches in July 2015.

World Ocean Day is on the 8th of June  and every year, this special day takes place annually to raise awareness of the importance of the sea as a vital ecosystem and to take action to preserve its delicate habitats and wildlife.

World Ocean Day was created in 1992 and it was made official by the United Nations in 2009. This year, La Mer takes inspiration from the sea and is sharing its Blue Heart through a commitment to support the protection of ocean habitats for the future generations to come.

La Mer has long supported ocean conservation efforts for the past decade, and this year, La Mer continues its global partnership with the National Geographic Society and the Society’s next generation of ocean explorers. In 2015, La Mer will support two new explorers: Dr. David Gruber and Shannon Switzer.

In addition to that, La Mer is proud to continue its support of National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Dr. Sylvia Earle, renowned for bringing the importance of healthy ocean habitats to the forefront of conservation movements worldwide.

With the sea being the inspiration for La Mer, the brand has established its year-round philanthropic mission – the Blue Heart. This is to raise awareness of the need to protect and explore the ocean. The sea is close to La Mer’s heart as it’s an integral part of La Mer’s heritage, and as a brand, they are committed to celebrating the beauty and bounty of the ocean.

To commemorate World Oceans Day, a 100ml jar of Crème de la Mer with a new limited-edition design will be available through the month of June 2015. For the first time, the jar design will be inscribed with ‘Blue Heart’ to communicate the brand’s ongoing goal of supporting the protection of the blue heart of our planet and the ocean.

La Mer World Oceans Day 2015 (100ml) retails for RM1,750.

For more information about La Mer’s Blue Heart campaign, please visit www.lamer.com.my

*Purchase of the commemorative Crème de la Mer does not impact our Blue Heart charitable donation.

Bobbi Brown has amped up the ante with nude makeup once again. If you’re a fan of Bobbi Brown, you’ll quite likely adore this collection, and even if you’re not but are into nude makeup looks, this collection is for you!

The Sandy Nudes Collection was created out of the inspiration that Bobbi Brown got from the beach. The shades and textures of the beach from around the world but especially the Bahamas helped inspire the creation for this collection.

Summer time speaks of sunny days but it also the perfect time for long, lazy days on the beach basking in the sun. For Bobbi Brown, the shades and textures of sand from beaches around the world – deep bronzes, bleached whites and warm browns are the inspirations for the Sandy Nudes Collection. he collection features everything needed to create the ultimate warm-weather glow. The look is fresh, pretty and relaxed—the epitome of easy summer beauty.

The collection features everything needed to create the ultimate warm-weather glow, giving you that ever-so-fresh look, which looks pretty without you looking like you’ve tried too hard. In a nutshell, it’s every girl’s dream effortless summery makeup look.

The Sandy Nudes Collection comprises of the:

NEW FACE MIST (RM120)

Face Mist is a versatile skin-moisturising spray that instantly refreshes skin with vitamins and botanical extracts. More than a setting spray, a few spritzes leaves skin hydrated, soothed and glowing. Featuring a blend of Green Tea, Chamomile and Cucumber, this water-based formula revives and awakens the skin while providing intense and continuous moisturization. Face Mist is formulated with the natural, soothing scents of Lavender and Geranium. This product is sure to become a skincare must-have.

NEW SHIMMERING SANDS EYE PALETTE (RM260)

The centerpiece of the Sandy Nudes collection, this palette features 12 beautiful shadows that represent white to black sand beaches, and will take you one step closer to that summer holiday. Shades of shimmering nudes and golden browns pair perfectly with a nude or pink lip for a look that embodies carefree post-beach radiance.

NEW Shades: Eye Shadow in Sand Castle, Sparkle Eye Shadow in White Sand, Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow in Seashell, Metallic Eye Shadow in Sunkissed, Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow in Copper Sand, Eye Shadow in Suntan, Metallic Eye Shadow in Beach Pink, Eye Shadow in Seashore, Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow in Beach Bronzed, Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow in Golden Sand, Sparkle Eye Shadow in Bronzed Sand & Sparkle Eye Shadow in Black Sand.

NAIL POLISH (RM57)

Add a subtle touch of color with these new nail polishes. The nude and pale pink shades are spot-on for the looks of the season and perfectly complement glowing, bronzed skin.

NEW Shades: Nude & Naked

The Bobbie Brown Sandy Nudes Collection will be available in all stores and online from June 2015.

At Bobbi Brown, one thing that we appreciate about the brand is its philosophy that makeup should be simple, real and more importantly, approachable and attainable. If you like makeup but don’t really know how to highlight your best features, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics offers Bobbi’s Makeup Lessons, a comprehensive menu of lessons designed to be tailored to the needs and preferences of individual women. Even if you’re a seasoned makeup user, you can also make an appointment to learn about new products and to learn new tips from the pros.

In conjunction with the launch of the Sandy Nudes Collection, the brand is offering the highly customised and complimentary ‘Look of the Season,’ or Makeup Lessons. Each Makeup Lesson concludes with the creation of a personalised Face Chart to help women recreate their new look at home. To book, simply visit www.bobbibrown.com.my to find a nearby store or counter and call to schedule an appointment.

Bobbi Brown has always been about looking our very best in our own skin.

With the new Intensive Skin Serum Foundation SPF40, it continues Bobbi Brown‘s holistic approach to beauty. Bobbi Brown has been an advocate of a healthy lifestyle, caring for our skin in the best possible manner and to optimise our skin’s natural radiance. With this philosophy in mind, Bobbi Brown has created the ultimate luxe hybrid foundation.

The Intensive Skin Serum Foundation SPF 40 is the perfect fusion of skincare and makeup because it beautifies skin from the inside out. Filled with super serum ingredients, such as Cordyceps Mushroom, which are one of the most powerful tonics in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). It also contains Bobbi’s signature skin-tone correct pigments and radiance restoring Bamboo Grass and moisturizing Lychee extracts. Plus, it’s formulated with a high level of SPF 40 coverage for skin protection against UV rays.

For years, practitioners of TCM have been relying on the energy and health-enhancing properties of this super mushroom, which is now available for the first time in a foundation outside of China. This light-weight foundation feels silky on the skin and with its powerful treatment benefits, it will not only give us good all-day coverage, but it’ll help treat and care for our skin.

How does it work?

Unique Technology/Ingredients

Re-Energises: As skin ages, it loses energy and becomes less able to repair and protect itself. The powerful Cordyceps Mushroom Extract helps encourage this process of repair by replenishing skin cells with the energy they need to optimally function. When skin is re-energised, it’s stronger and better able to prevent the visible signs of aging. Over time, skin looks less tired, brighter and feels smoother and plumper.

Restores Radiance: Bamboo Grass Extract targets dullness and uneven skin tone to enhance skin’s radiance, clarity, and luminosity, while algae extract reduces unwanted shine and tightens pores over time for healthier, more naturally glowing skin.

Boosts Moisture: A complex of Lychee, Watermelon and Apple Extracts hydrates skin and boosts its natural moisture levels instantly and over time, helping skin regain a radiant, healthy appearance and a soft, supple feel. Super moisturisers pull moisture to skin, instantly plumping, smoothing and refreshing it, while a small amino acid helps lock-in moisture for all-day hydration.

Firms, Lifts & Smoothes: Peptide Technology—Acetyl Hexapeptide-8—helps stimulate natural collagen production. As a result, the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles is smoothed away and the skin looks visibly firmer and more lifted.

Barrier Repair: A natural deep sea ferment from the ocean floor helps to replenish essential lipids and fill in gaps that occur in the skin’s barrier to help strengthen skin and prevent moisture from escaping.

How to Use: After cleansing and moisturising, apply a small amount of foundation around the nose and mouth, and anywhere you see redness or unevenness. Blend with a foundation brush, sponge or fingertips. For best results, shake the bottle well before use.

Shades:  Porcelain, Warm Porcelain, Warm Ivory, Sand, Cool Sand, Warm Sand, Beige, Warm Beige, Natural, Warm Natural & Honey

Makeup Lessons: If you’re keen on trying out the Intensive Skin Serum Foundation SPF40, make an appointment at a Bobbi Brown counter. In conjunction with the launch of Intensive Skin Serum Foundation SPF 40, the brand is offering the highly customised and complimentary ‘Secret to Perfect Skin’ Makeup Lesson, which will help women find their perfect combination of skincare and skin-tone correct foundation for flawless, healthy and glowing skin. Each Makeup Lesson concludes with the creation of a personalised Face Chart to help women recreate their new look at home. To book, simply visit the website to find a nearby store or counter and call to schedule an appointment.

Bobbi Brown Intensive Skin Serum Foundation SPF40 retails for RM195 and launches in April 2015.

When it comes to makeup, it can be daunting for some. Don’t let makeup intimidate you. It’s one of the fastest ways to update your look.

Bobbi Brown believes that lipstick is an easy way to lift your mood and look. We couldn’t agree more. A great lipstick colour will literally change your look and it really is one of the easiest ways to update your day to day look.

Some of us may be stuck in what we call a lipstick colour rut. Which basically means that you tend to use the same range of colours of lipsticks and you’ve even perhaps been even using the same lipstick colour for years. Ok, same colour can be boring and we can handle that but hopefully, it’s not the same lipstick you’ve been using for years!

This Spring, Bobbi Brown has got a fantastic range of colours for you to choose from. Bobbi Brown introduces more shades in the much loved three categories: Creamy Lip Colour, Creamy Matte Lip Colour and Sheer Lip Colour. With these new shades, there are endless options for you. So, there is now no excuse not to update that lipstick colour of yours!

NEW Creamy Lip Colors (RM88)

Creamy Lip Color is a luxurious, creamy formula that leaves lips with a soft shine.  Combining good skincare and gorgeous color, this formula provides immediate and long-term moisture and conditioning, smoothes fine lines and wrinkles and delivers medium, lasting coverage.  Lips look fresh and feel comfortable all day.

Shades: Pale Beige, Pink Tulip, Neon Pink, Soft Tangerine, Hot Red, Raspberry Pink, Golden Bronze & Dark Chocolate.

NEW Creamy Matte Lip Colors (RM88)

Creamy Matte Lip Color combines the look of a classic matte lip with incredible wearability. Creamy and moisturizing, it glides on comfortably and feels light-as-air. Not to mention great staying power—it won’t budge for 8 hours.

Shades: Pale Beach, Pink Nude, Watermelon, Mandarin, Heart, Scarlet, Berry Noir & Heather Mauve.

NEW Sheer Lip Colors (RM88)

Sheer Lip Color is a lightweight formula for lips that delivers a wash of color and nourishing shine. The best part? Luxurious butters and oils improve the overall condition of lips, instantly and over time, while reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Glides on smoothly and evenly for hours of feather-free wear.

Shades: Summer Nude, Shell, Blushed Pink, Pink Buff, Spring Pink, Pink Taffy, Pink Flush, Pink Violet, Lilac Pink, Lilac, Magenta, Hollywood Red & Crystal Pink

Bobbi Brown’s mantra when it comes to makeup is that it should be personal, simple and accessible. At all Bobbi Brown Cosmetics counters, expertly-trained artists are available to teach women how to instantly update their look using Creamy Lip Color, Creamy Matte Lip Color or Sheer Lip Color in a quick, complimentary “Lip & Cheek” Makeup Lesson.

Artists will show customers how to find their perfect nude, bright and bold lip colors. Every Makeup Lesson concludes with the creation of a personalised face chart to help women recreate their new look at home. To book, simply visit the link here to find a nearby store or counter and call to schedule an appointment.

The new shades from Bobbi Brown’s Lip Colour collections will be on-counter March 2015.

Shu Uemura – a name synonymous with beautiful, high performance and great quality makeup. Inspired by premium Japanese lacquer ware, Shu Uemura introduces the all-new range of lip colours.

Under the guidance of the brand’s founder, Shu Uemura, the brand has pushed boundaries of innovation whilst at the same time fusing traditional Japanese esthetiques to makeup, creating elegant, timeless beauty.

The new range of lip colours take inspiration from Japan’s famed decorative urushi laquerware, with a unique formula designed to deliver incredible color and exquisite luster like only an artisan can deliver.

Japanese urushi laquerware is renowned for its exquisite quality and technique. Quality and believes that Shu Uemura himself believes in. The special techniques to create the laquerware has been honed over thousands of years—the use of colored laquer as a decorative element dates back as early as14.500BC – 300BC. The term urushi is said to take its roots from uruwashii, which means beautiful, and uruosu, which means “moist and luxurious.”

With the same mind set, this collaboration is set to be unbelievable. This special collaboration between shu uemura Atelier and Yamada Heiando, a famed lacquerware brand and provider to the Imperial Household of Japan, beautifully recreates the look of premium laquer for lips. Together, they’ve developed an intense color AKA RED (RD01), inspired by the legendary red shade of Japanese laquerware for a timeless beauty.

Shu Uemura has created a beautiful range of lip colours in 15 wonderful shades, including two very special reds created especially for this collection – the Lacque Supreme. The water-based formula combined with the new innovative applicator creates a thin coat on the lips that bring just enough colour with a light and fresh sensation.

The Lacque Supreme is priced at RM90 each and is available at all Shu Uemura outlets.