Giorgio Armani Beauty

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This February, Giorgio Armani Beauty expands upon its popular Maestro Fusion Makeup Line with a new bi-phase product dubbed Maestro Glow ($64, available in nine shades), an elixir with an ultra smooth application, yet contains no water in its formula. Instead, a concentrated mix of oils lends itself to be distributed gradually to the skin, not unlike that of a fragrance’s notes. A well-hydrated, glowing look is easy to achieve (this product is ideal for dry skin) through this distribution process, resulting in a final matte, velvety finish.

In tandem with Chinese New Year, celebrated February 8th and kicking off the Year of the Monkey, Giorgio Armani Beauty showcases this tradition with an imprint of the Chinese zodiac symbol on its Chinese New Year Illuminating Palette. The pressed powder, ideal to lightly mask, smooth, and blur imperfections, and perfect for a variety of skin tones also features a stunning red and black lacquer lid and base, representing happiness and good fortune. The palette will have limited distribution in the US; check ArmaniBeauty.com and counters where the brand is sold.

P.S.: The Maestro UV Skin Defense Primer SPF 50 PA++ will also be available in February.

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[Pairing the new Giorgio Armani EYE TINTS in 1 Obsidian and 6 Green Iron with my navy eyeglasses]

Giorgio Armani Beauty‘s latest innovation, EYE TINT, is without a doubt, my new favorite eye product. It’s versatile, showcases gorgeous color, and lasts, and lasts, and lasts. IT looks like a gloss, but is described as a “fluid eye shadow,” gliding on with ease and can seamlessly canvas your entire lid, or help you paint on a very fine line, ala liner, thanks to the angle of the foam applicator tip.

It rapidly transitions from liquid to a solid form once applied, and is extremely light weight on the lids, given that it is promised to last for up to 16 hours. Indeed, when I applied it in the morning and took it off at 10pm that night, it looked just as fresh and sharp as if it had just been applied.

Available in a range of 12 shades, you can pick up yours starting in mid-January for $35 each at GiorgioArmaniBeauty.com, and at fine retailers nationwide.