FDANews.com

"At the request of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, U.S. Marshals seized today 12,682 applicator tubes of Age Intervention Eyelash, a product that may, in some users, lead to decreased vision. Authorities said the sales value of the seized tubes is approximately $2 million.  "Age Intervention Eyelash is sold and distributed by Jan Marini Skin Research, Inc., of San Jose, Calif.

The FDA considers Age Intervention Eyelash to be an unapproved and misbranded drug because Jan Marini Skin Research has promoted the product to increase eyelash growth. Before a new drug product may be legally marketed, it must be shown to be safe and effective, and approved by FDA.  The agency takes seriously its responsibility to protect Americans from unapproved drugs.

FDA also considers the seized Age Intervention Eyelash to be an adulterated cosmetic.  The product contains bimatoprost, an active ingredient in an FDA-approved drug to treat elevated intraocular pressure (elevated pressure inside the eye).  For patients using the prescription drug, using the Age Intervention Eyelash in addition to the drug may increase the risk of optic nerve damage because the extra dose of bimatoprost may decrease the prescription drug’s effectiveness.  Damage to the optic nerve may lead to decreased vision and possibly blindness."

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KissAndMakeup.com

Beauty brand MAC, designer Alexander McQueen and make-up artist Charlotte Tilbury have had a love in and the result is Alexander McQueen for MAC, a 16-strong cosmetics collection created for the  Autumn/winter 2007 Alexander McQueen catwalk show (see the absolutely gorgeous images from the show above)…

The runway look is inspired by Elizabeth Taylor in Cleopatra, and the collection will feature more paint pots in Electro Sky (a royal intense blue), Pharaoh  (a creamy yellow green) and Otherworldly (a mid tone sea blue).  They’ll also be new shades of black kohl eyeliners, nude lipsticks and Lip Glass lip glosses and a golden bronze Mineralize Skin Finish.  I’m excited, are you?  Read more

BellaSugar.com

Okay, so I know I sound like I’ve reverted to sixth-grade Bella, but seriously, you guys: This is so cool. MAC has just released a line of new eye shadows called Paint Pots.  The highly pigmented shadows go on creamy, but dry to a vibrant matte or pearlized finish.  You’ll need a makeup brush to apply it, but with these colors, I think it’s worth it!

MAC has also introduced Technakohl (yuk yuk), a mechanical pencil liner, and I’m completely crazy about these Featherette lashes.  Practical? No.  Fabulously fantastical? Absolutely!

TheBalm, a San Francisco based cosmetics company is looking for a bomb artist to design packaging for a new limited-edition ShadyLady eye shadow– to be sold exclusively at Sephora.   Not only can you show off your skill to the beauty addicts of the world, the winner also get’s the opportunity to recommend the shadow’s color and name!  TheBalm is so great that even the 2nd place runner up is appreciated and will receive $300 worth of Balm goodies.  If you think you’ve got what it takes, submissions will be accepted from now til July 1st, 2007 at 11:30 pm.  Good Luck!  To enter the contest and view the terms and conditions (and other submissions), visit the Balm contest page. 

A new freebie is available from Olay.  You can get your free sample of Regenerist Eye Derma-pod Anti-Aging Triple Response System HERE (there’s also a $3 coupon).  This is a three-in-one product that resurfaces — regenerates surface cells, decongests puffiness — massage helps remove excess undereye fluids and fills lines and wrinkles — microspheres help fill creases for a smoother look.  The product is dermatologist and ophthalmologist tested.

Has anyone tried this product yet?  If so, let us know what you think as a comment below.  I will give a full review once I get my free sample! 

This release, via WebMD

"The FDA has approved a new wrinkle filler called Perlane for the treatment of moderate to severe facial folds and wrinkles.  Perlane is made by Medicis, which also makes the wrinkle filler Restylane.  Both products contain hyaluronic acid. 

"The primary difference between Restylane and Perlane is that the hyaluronic acid gel particles in Perlane are larger than those found in Restylane," says Medicis in a May 2 news release announcing the drug’s approval.  Medicis says Perlane’s larger gel particles can reach the deep layers of the skin, offering "enhanced volume and lifting power."  Perlane has been used safely by dermatologists and plastic surgeons since 2000 outside the U.S.," says Medicis.

Note:  Perlane should only be administered under the supervision of a licensed practitioner.  The effects last for about six months, according to Medicis, which says it will begin shipping Perlane in the next 30 days."

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From Associated Press

The following product recall has been announced:

Vi-Jon Inc. is recalling 28-fluid-ounce bottles of Alpine Xtreme Evergreen Forest Body Wash after samples showed the presence of a bacteria, Enterobacter gergoviae. This could increase the risk of more serious infections to individuals with cuts, rashes or other compromised skin conditions or weakened or suppressed immune systems. No injuries have been reported. Details: by phone at 888-593-0593 or Web.

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