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Jemma Kidd, Napoleon Perdis & Pixi Cosmetics now at Target!

The much anticipated cosmetic lines by celebrity makeup artists Jemma Kidd, Napoleon Perdis and Petra Strand are online now at Target.com, and are starting to roll out into stores.  As I reported a few weeks ago (here), Target is looking to expand on the successful Sonia Kashuk beauty line. 

The lines are distinct in name and appearance from their higher end counterparts.  For example, Jemma Kidd's department store line is known as  Jemma Kidd Makeup School; her Target line is called JK Jemma Kidd.  Don't expect the differences to stop there. While the prices aren't that much lower than the higher end line, it will be interesting to see how the quality holds up.  At $18 for an eyeshadow, I'm much more inclined to stick with eyeshadows like Bobbi Brown or MAC.  The line also includes palettes ($36), lip glosses and lipsticks and mascara ($17), as well as complexion enhancers like Moisture Tint ($28) and eye-popping eyeliner shades ($18).

The Naopleon Peridis Set line features around 80 SKUs and to me, is the best of the three. This is the line I can see turning my usual $100 Target trip into a $200 trip.  One of the products I'm anxious to try is the NP Set Liquid Veil Collection.  It's a set of 4 highlighters with pomegranite extracts to add radiance to the skin.  At $15, this set is a steal. This is already in my little red virtual shopping cart!  This is a full line, including foundations, liquid and powder ($30) and a primer ($29); something that Napoleon Perdis is well known for in his higher end line.

Pixi, the line developed by Petra Strand, seems to focus heavily on palettes.  Thirteen of them for eyes alone!  The eye shadow palettes run $28; I'll be interested to see the quality of these shadows. There are brush sets and other products in the line, but of the three, this one appeals to me the least. One of the products that does stand out, are the Gel Liners.

Paula over at the Older Girl Beauty Blog has fabulous photos of all of the lines in her local Target store.  For close-ups and to check out the displays, definitely head over there. 

What do you think?  Are you interested in trying these new lines?  Let me know your thoughts!

Napoleon Perdis Cosmetics

Napoleon Perdis is an Austrailian makeup artist with a philosophy of empowering women and having a transgenerational approach to beauty.  His cosmetics line launched in the U.S. in 2005 and has been a smash, especially with celebrities like Paula Abdul, Teri Hatcher, Kate Beckinsdale and many others. 

The Napoleon Perdis Auto Pilot Re-Touch Skin Smoothing Cream is a brilliant gel-to-powder formulation that is like your own version of an airbrush finish.  Once applied to the skin, you can see skin imperfections fade away, giving your skin a flawless finish.  I used the Re-Touch Skin Smoothing Cream prior to applying my foundation.  It is amazing to watch the gel finish disappear and when you touch your skin, it feels powdery.  The product fills in the small lines and allows foundation to sit on top of the skin, as opposed to settling in. The Napoleon Perdis Auto Pilot Re-Touch Skin Smoothing Cream retails at $70.  Although I did like this product, I would have a hard time justifying spending $70 on what is essentially a primer. 

The Napoleon Perdis China Doll Concealer is really a multi-tasking product.  In addition to using it as a concealer, you can apply it to eyes and use as an eyeshadow base.  I didn't experience creasing with this product; in fact, it dries to a matte finish and did a good job of minimizing my dark circles.  This long lasting concealer is enriched with antioxidants A, C and E, to give the product an anti-aging treatment edge over other concealers.  The Napoleon Perdis China Doll Concealer retails at $40.

Napoleon Perdis Cosmetics are available on HSN, at Sephora, DermStore and on the Napoleon Perdis website.