Shu Uemura Vision Of Beauty Collection Fall 2014 Review

In 2013, the year of Shu Uemura’s 30th anniversary, the brand launched a new creative force: Shu Atelier. Directed by Shu Uemura’s international artistic director, Uchiide, Shu Atelier is comprised of a new generation of makeup artists … the disciples of Mr. Shu Uemura. In 2014, the Vision Of Beauty Collection debuted as the first edition of a new annual project by Shu Atelier to express Shu Uemura’s new vision and endless pioneering spirit.

Vision Of Beauty Collection Includes:

Brave Beauty Eye Palettes ($65) - Available in green, orange, and pink based hue palettes - The brave beauty eye palettes -- each containing six luxe eyeshadows -- pay tribute to strong, rebellious femininity with six different eye shadows in an array of shades and textures, from easy to wear pearl neutrals to eye-catching matte shades. These palettes can be used to create a soft and beautiful look or one that is both bold and daring. We received Brave Beauty Eye Palette in green and although the shadows offer an amazing amount of color delivery and blendability, we were less then enthused with the various green hues that are definitely not easy shades for most to wear.

Rouge Unlimited ($30) - Available in five shades: maroon, beige, fuchsia, rose, red and orange – Vision of beauty’s rouge unlimited lipstick offers a high color payoff, moisturizes lips and is a fairly longwearing lipstick. We’re in love with beige as it’s not your typical blah neutral. This particular shade is perfect to give your lips a little natural enhancement of color.

Satin Radiant Stick ($39) - Available in four different shades: light pink, bronze gold, pink and orange coral – Satin Radiant Stick is a smooth formulation that blends easily. It’s meant to be used as a highlighter or cheek color stick and the pink that we received does just that. Love the color and the kiss of glimmer.

Gel Pencil Liner ($24) – Available in three shades: green, violet purple and wine.

Collectors Edition Premium False Lashes ($500) – Limited edition lashes created by Uchiide.

Vision Of Beauty Collection is currently available online at Shu Uemura.

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Summer Hair Trends

It’s Memorial Day Weekend and the unofficial start of SUMMER! Oh yeah baby! I am so over cold weather and this past winter’s polar vortex. Now that the warmer weather is here, it’s time to take a look at Summer Hair Trends 2014. Taking a look at what was stomping down the runways for Spring/Summer 2014 we saw a myriad of looks. In conjunction with what was seen during FW, The Makeup Examiner reached out to Celebrity Stylist Sarah Potempaand asked her to weigh in on what’s hot. So, what hairstyles are truly sizzling for summer? Read on to find out!

Accessorize - SS14 is the season to get creative with your hair accessories. From floral garlands to pretty headbands and scarves, make a bad hair day into a good one by adding something special.

Beach Waves – Seen at Versace and Marc by Marc Jacobs - Definitely a big trend for summer, this laid back look is easy to do and the more randomly placed the waves are, the better. For the lazy ladies, creating this look is as easy braiding slightly damp hair (two large braids - one on each side) before you hop into bed. For those with medium and shorter lengths, you can still achieve these soft, face-framing waves. Apply a minimal amount of leave-in conditioner like Marco Anti-Frizz Leave-In Conditioner ($35) and invest in Remington’s T|Studio Silk Ceramic Multistyler ($34.99) that comes with a Curl Guide sleeve for the perfect beach waves. Keep locks looking lovely with a spritz of Shu Uemura Texture Wave ($28).

Low Ponytail – Seen at Altuzarra, Lanvin, Jason Wu - Summer is always amazing, but sometimes the humidity brings bad hair days. An easy solution is the simple, chic Low Ponytail. It’s as easy as securing the ponytail at the nape of your neck and the look can be versatile. Opt for a super sleek look that can be achieved with a high gloss finishing spray like Sexy Hair 450 Headset ($18) or a casual, whimsical look that is achieved by gently moving the ponytail from right to left before securing at the nape of your neck. Product

Tip For Blondes: Remove brassy tones from blonde with Shu Uemura Art Of Hair Color Lustre ($58).

Sarah’s Picks:

Polished Waves – This is a look that celebrities are always requesting. And a simple, chic wave is definitely in style this summer. To get the look, prep your hair with a great deep conditioner, like Aussie 3Minute Miracle Shine ($5.99). The added moisture and shine is perfect to counter the extreme heat and all the salt and chlorine your hair will be exposed to this summer. The concept behind a simple wave is that the curls always wrap away from your face to open it up and look effortless. After you curl your hair, spray Aussie Mega flexible hairspray to a boar bristle/nylon brush to smooth the curls into waves.

Braided Bun – Pull your hair into a high ponytail. Separate out a section, create a 3-strand braid and secure it with a clear elastic. Smooth the rest of the ponytail with Aussie Miraculously Smooth Anti-Frizz Cream and roll it up into a bun with the Wrap Up ($12). Then take the braid and wrap it around the bun for a cool summer style.

Half-Up Top Knot – This is a super cute summer style that works with your waves, but keeps you cool! Take your hair and pull half of it up with the Half-Up bun tool. Spray Aussie Sprunch hairspray to add texture to the waves.

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Shu Uemura Art of Hair Detail Master and Texture Wave Product Review

Two amazing products from Shu Uemura Art of Hair were recently launched, Detail Master Directional Fixing Spray and Texture Wave Dry Finishing Spray, which may just help to solve bad hair days and up our hair game this summer. 

There’s a reason why a lot of women can’t master super-sleek or undone runway hair, and it doesn’t have anything to do with our styling skill or how much we look like a model. It does, however, have everything to do with the products and stylers that we use. The Makeup Examiner has naturally curly hair, which is both a blessing and a curse, but offers me the opportunity to really road test the performance of hair products.

Shu Uemura Detail Master Directional Fixing Spray ($38), debuted this month, provides high-shine hold for a super-sleek low ponytail (a look that was all over the runways for this season). Packaged as a non-aerosol spray, Detail Master allows directional diffusion for precision styling that resists humidity. The Makeup Examiner found this spray to offer amazing hold and shine when I opted go to for straighter styles.

Detail Master Directional Fixing Spray primary inspiration: Mr. Shu Uemura, who had a mastery of technique so profound that his artistry often appeared effortless. Its secondary inspiration: wooden pavilion architecture - an art form renowned for its purity of line, precision, and flexible response to nature. “It’s a lie that tools do not matter if you have a technique.” ~Mr. Shu Uemura

Detail Master Directional Fixing Spray Benefits:

• Sleek shine with brushable hold
• Long-lasting control and humidity resistance
• Zone-focused control of details such as partings, curls, wisps
• Non-aerosol that allows workability but has fast drying time
• Versatile enough to be incorporated into any look that calls for a sleek or smooth effect: ponytails, knots, precision parts, and side-swept looks
• High shine look adaptable to men’s styling

Regarding the oh-so-sexy undone look, few effects are harder to create, unless you can call Adir Abergel (Master of the Undone Look) to come over and give you an Adir A-Do. As many will attest to, achieving that sexy, tousled look can take some serious work. More often then not, TME opts not to fight the humid Northeastern summer weather and goes for beachy waves … okay … admittedly there are days (daze) when I’m simply too lazy to deal. I found Texture Wave enhanced my naturally curly hair and offered control when I opted to decrease the mega-curl and go for my all-time favorite summer look … beachy waves.

Shu Uemura Texture Wave Dry Finishing Spray ($38) with a mono-diffusion spray that allows targeted application at roots or ends, Texture Wave uses micronized mineral powders to build a flexible, non-sticky texture that actually enhances hair health and softness. Texture Wave Dry Finishing Spray inspiration: the movements of ocean waves, which remain continually in flux, yet never lose their power or beauty. “The wave is also a symbol of the delicately changing beauty of a woman.” ~Mr. Shu Uemura

Texture Wave Dry Finishing Spray Benefits:

• Buildable texture without a hint of stickiness or visible residue
• Long-lasting, flexible hold
• Shape memory that retains volume for a full 24 hours
• Versatile enough to be incorporated in almost any “undone” look from braids to up-dos to ponytails
• Soft shine, natural finish adaptable to men’s styling

While TME liked both products, Texture Wave is a Seasonal Beauty must-have! Shu Uemura Detail Master and Texture Wave are available for purchase online at Shu Uemura and at Shu Uemura Art of Hair Consultant Salonslocations. Check out Shu Uemura on Facebook and Twitter!

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Shu Uemura Tint In Gelato Review

Hello beautynistas! The Makeup Examiner recently had the opportunity to review the latest offering from Shu Uemura -- Tint In Gelato -- and this just may become a must-have for spring! To begin with, Tint In Gelato is a multi-purpose product, which TME loves. After all, any product that cuts down on time from the morning makeup regimen is major. If you’re familiar with Becca Beach Tint, then you’ll have zero problems with the concept of Tint In Gelato, which is a lip and cheek stain.

Tint In Gelato ($28) has high pigmentation that is incredibly versatile. With a creamy gelato-like (hence the name) formula it is easily applied to the cheeks, or lips, via a doe foot applicator and offers buildable color. I really liked that the Tint In Gelato delivered a kiss of color to my cheeks and then a real pop of color on my lips.

Available in 12 shades, there is definitely a hue for you!

• AT01 Cassis Delight                                                             
• AT02 Sugar Plum                                                                            
• AT03 Fantasy Orange                                                                        
• AT04 Lemon Soufflé                                                                         
• PK01 Berry Berry                                                               
• PK02 Milky Framboise                                                       
• PK03 Sakura Creme                                                             
• CR01 Blood Orange                                                                        
• CR02 Momo Sweet                                                                          
• CR03 Fancy Orange                                                                        
• CR04 Spiced Orange                                                            
• BG01 Puffy Chocolate

The hues range in shades from Lemon Soufflé, which is a high gear golden glitter, to Berry Berry - a perfect summer pink and TME favorite, and Fantasy Orange (Big beauty trend again this summer). Shu Uemura Tint In Gelato is available exclusively online at Shu Uemura USA.            

           

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