Le Club Des Createurs De Beaute (CCB Paris)
I was recently introduced to a fabulous beauty catalog from CCB Paris. The catalog features six lines imported from France. The lines are: agnes b. cosmetics, Cosmence skincare, Jean-Marc Maniatis haircare, Jean-Pierre Demery, Michael Klein, and Tan Giudicelli fragrances. Products are shipped from a US warehouse, so shipping prices are not ridiculously high. I tried a few items from this catalog and was quite impressed!
Cosmence Masque Sauna ($10.00 for a 2 oz. tube)
This wonderful cleansing masque made my skin feel and look great! The masque has a warming effect while on the skin; it is truly a relaxing experience to use this masque. After rinsing and drying, my skin was soft and glowing!
Jean-Marc Maniatis Volumizing Leave-In Conditioner With Ceramid and Keratin ($8.50 for a 3.4 fl. oz. pump bottle)
This product comes in a spray bottle. It is meant to be spritzed on dry or damp hair. I normally shampoo at night, put my hair up, then style/blow dry in the morning, so I used the product on damp/dry unstyled hair in the morning. This product worked wonders on my shoulder length, fine-but-plentiful hair. My hair felt thick and was totally non-static-y (my biggest cold-weather problem!) This product also made my color-treated hair shinier.
Tan Giudicelli L'Ambre Vanille Bath and Shower Gel ($6.50 for a 4.22 fl. oz. tube)
This gel smells like jasmine, amber, and vanilla. If you enjoy vanilla-based scents, this one is heavenly. It lathers well and is truly a unique scent.
agnes b. cosmetics
I've been hearing about this line for so long, I couldn't wait to try out a few items.
Fresh and Matte Oil-Free Foundation ($15.00 for a 1 fl. oz. bottle)
This is a water-based formula which provides light to medium coverage. This definitely provides a matte finish. The only drawback - this foundation only comes in five shades! Luckily, I found a great match (Luminous Beige), but I'd love to see more colors available!
Waterproof Mascara ($10.00) in Breton Blue
I liked the look of this mascara on my dark brown eyes. The blue is a very deep (non-obvious) navy. My lashes looked long and defined.
Moisturizing Lipstick ($10.00) in Transparent Silver Pink
This color is to die for (well, on me it is anyway)! This lipstick felt soft and moisturizing on my lips and provided a sheer but shimmery pink color. Excellent for spring!
Touches Lumiere ($11.00) in Shimmering Pink
This is a multi-purpose color for use on eyelids, cheeks, etc. The color is beautiful and highly pigmented. I use this mostly as an eye shadow, but I'd be tempted to use it on my cheeks once I get a bit of a tan.
If you'd like the Le Club Des Createurs De Beaute catalog, call 1-800-758-1337 or visit their website at http://www.createurs-de-beaute.com/english/index.htm.