Beauty Roundup: Kim Youjung for Bobbi Brown, Ariana Grande’s Lovenotes, Glossier Boy Brow Arch, Urban Decay Naked EP Comeback
For this week’s roundup of beauty news, let’s take a look at international movers and shakers. Korean actress Kim Youjung is the new face of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics Asia Pacific. Ariana Grande is releasing new fragrances as love notes to her fans across the globe. Glossier ups the ante with a brow pencil - Boy Brow Arch. Last but not least, Urban Decay’s OG Naked Eyeshadow Palette is making a comeback for a limited time.
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Kim Youjung for Bobbi Brown Asia Pacific
Known for her recent romantic Korean dramas “20th Century Girl” and “My Demon,” Kim Youjung is the new Bobbi Brown Cosmetics Asia Pacific Brand Ambassador! “Kim Youjung embodies the essence of our brand and our approach to celebrating individual beauty while empowering women to feel confident in their skin,” said Karin Tran, Vice President/General Manager for Bobbi Brown Cosmetics Asia-Pacific.
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“Ever since I used their Extra Lip Tint I fell in love,” said Youjung. “The more I learned about the brand, the more I felt a strong connection with them - especially with their approach to natural beauty, encouraging people not to hide behind makeup, and the celebration of uniqueness. I was ecstatic to hear that the brand offered to collaborate with me, and I can’t wait to reveal to all my fans this new version of me.” She further reveals that she never leaves home without her Extra Lip Tint (P2,600), an ultra-moisturizing yet light balm that leaves beautiful color on the lips.
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The beautiful actress also reveals her “secret first step to any makeup routine” as the Vitamin Enriched Face Base (P4,250), a multivitamin-infused moisturizer cream that “grips makeup so well.” As to her favorite foundation to date: it’s the Weightless Skin Foundation (P3,400). “Its formula is very lightweight and thin that feels almost like nothing on skin yet has just the right level of coverage to make you look great on camera all day long,” she shares. No wonder, as the medium-coverage foundation is formulated with Smart Skin-Balancing Technology that combines the benefit of 24-hour moisture with 24-hour wear.
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Ari sends love with Lovenotes fragrance collection
Throughout August and September, Ariana Grande is releasing magical scents for different parts of the world to enjoy. “I am very excited about this opportunity to deliver these little letters of love to my fans all over the world, via scent. thank you for supporting my fragrances for all of these years,” the singer shared.
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Vanilla Suede, with notes of Bergamot, Sandalwood, and Vanilla Bean, will be released on August 14th exclusively in the United Kingdom via Boots UK. Angels Kiss, with notes of Rose Water Gelato, Salted Amber, and Dark Vanilla will be available on August 19th in Europe in Douglas stores. Pink Woods, with notes of Jasmine Petals, Tonka, and Cashmere Woods, will be released exclusively in North America on September 15th at Ulta, Sephora, and Kohls stores. Pressed Petals, with notes of Italian Lemon, Jasmine Petals, and Pink Amber, will be released only in Australia.
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New Glossier Boy Brow Arch
Meet Glossier Boy Brow Arch (P1,600 at Glossier.com), a brow pencil with a 2-in-1 tip on one end and a spoolie on the other. At first glance, it looks like any other typical brow pen, but it has unique features. Marketed as “the pencil that knows your angles,” the uniquely designed tip allows for both precision with hair-like strokes and quick work of sparse areas. The color strip on the cap not only shows the shade of the brow pencil, but can also be used to sharpen or mold the tip as needed.
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The long-wearing, smudge-resistant brow pencil comes in nine (9) shades: Grey, Warm Blond, Cool Blond, Auburn, Warm Brown, Cool Brown, Warm Dark Brown, Cool Dark Brown, and Black.
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Return of the OG Urban Decay Naked eyeshadow palette
This is not a drill: the OG is back! Back by popular demand with limited quantities, the iconic Urban Decay Naked Eyeshadow Palette ($59) is available again on Ulta for a limited time only.
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Yes, all of the original 12 neutral eyeshadows in ultra-smooth mattes, glimmering metallics, stunning shimmers, and velvety satins are back. There’s a reason why this is probably the most duped eyeshadow palette of all time: not only is the color selection beautiful, it is also flattering across many skin tones. Now’s your chance to get your hands on the original palette!
And that’s it for this week’s Beauty News Roundup! Hope to see you on the next one.
