New Collection: MAC - Chill

MAC - Chill: Ice the competition. The temperature drops, predictability plummets, but a new beauty barometer sets the tone with light snowflake lips, twinkle shimmer shades with opalescent pearl.

Cool neutral eyes suddenly combust, then go up in smoke, with new Penultimate eye liner for the deepest velvet black. New 41 Lash with criss-cross design for a luxe, longer look. Two Reflects Glitter for a limited time, a hot new cool. Just chill.

Lipglass ($14.50)
-Icescape - Sheer pale pink with pink pearl
-Naked Frost - Sheer taupe with silver pearl
-Frozen Dream - Sheer cool mid-tone pink with pearl
-Snowscene - Sheer white with multi-dimensional pearl

Eye Shadow ($14.50)
-Arctic Grey - Frosted mid-tone grey
-Wintersky - Frosty neutral mid-tone pink
-Apres-ski - Matte dark brownish grey
-Mont Black - Sparkly black with multi-dimensional pearl
-Vellum - Pale white duochrome with violet opalescent shimmer

I got Mont Black. I'm kind of obsessed with black eye shadow. I covet it. I can't have enough. I've tried many. My favorite is MAC Smoking (from Smoke Signal's Smoking Eyes Eyeshadow x 4) - black with gold (velvet.) I do use MAC Cloudburst - black with blue pearl (velvet) but am not super crazy about the blue pearl. Mont Black is a perfect addition. There's not a really much of a color to the pearl. Pigmentation is not the best. So basically if you all ready have a black that does the job, you can skip this, but it does provide a sparkly smokiness that might not always be available (but maybe it will be- doesn't say limited edition.)

Face Candy Grade: A

Penultimate Eye Liner ($16.50) - A liquid pen-style liner that provides the ultimate precise, bold line in a rich, deep carbon black shade. Goes on fluidly, in one steady stroke, to style any fashion of eye line.
-Rapidblack - True black

I was VERY excited to try this and I was not let down. First of all, the formula is light and smooth unlike MAC Liquidlast Liner, which I think is goopy and hard to work with. The pen tip is so teensy tiny, I ended up getting frustrated that the line is so fine (I do thick lines on top lids only.) Lasting power is good, after I put it on I ended up crying and most of it was still there. This was definitely the easiest pen style liner I've ever used. I'm happy to recommend it.

Face Candy Grade: A+

Glitter Reflects ($17.50)
-Transparent Teal - Sparkling white with turquoise
-Reflects Antique Gold - Sparkling taupe

I like Glitters because I think they're so versatile. Mix some with your nail polish, lip gloss or moisturizer to add a little kick. You can even put it in your hair. Reflects Antique Gold provides a subtle gold glow that I like more than the Bronze.

Face Candy Grade: B

New Collection: MAC - Dame Enda/ WIN IT!

Dame Edna is the resident muse for our spectacular post-holiday makeup collection, and modestly describes herself as "probably the most popular and gifted woman in the world today: housewife, investigative journalist, social anthropologist, talk-show host, swami, children's book illustrator, spin doctor, megastar, and Icon."

With packaging as mirthful and minx-like as The Legend herself, the Dame Collection of heavy-on-the-lilac Lipstick/Lipglass, eye shadow, Highlight powder and nail lacquers is in a class by itself! "Follow my beauty regime possums, and you'll never be cosmetically challenged." - Dame Edna

So I have to say that I'm not entirely sure why MAC chose Dame Edna as a beauty icon, but I do understand that she's popular in certain circles. Regardless, I do find the lilac packaging with sparkly red glasses pretty cute. I was most drawn to the lip selection and highlighting powder.

Lipstick ($14)
* Gladiola - Matte mid-tone blue pink
* Coral Polyp - Creamy mid-tone coral
* Kanga Rouge - Creamy dark blue red

Lipglass ($14)
* Hot Frost - Sheer mid-tone blue pink with multi-dimensional pearl
* Splendid - Frosty pale pinky coral
* Possum Nose Pink - Sheer bright coral with multi-dimensional pearl

Royal Tour Eye Trio ($32.50)
* Royal Tour - Mid-tone cool lilac
* Dame’s Desire - Frosty mid-tone reddish purple
* Climate Blue - Dark blue violet with pink pearl

Wisteria Eye Trio ($32.50)
* Fineshine - Frosty true silver
* Wisteria - Frosty robin’s egg blue
* Divine Night - Frosty charcoal with silver pearl

Hi-Light Powder ($26.00)
* What a Dame! - Pale clean orangey peach
* Spectacle! - Pale soft pink

Nail Lacquer ($11.00)
* Asiatique - Creamy classic red
* Varicose Violet - Frosty Mid-tone pinkish purple

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WIN IT!

To win a Dame Edna Eye Shadow Trio in Wisteria, leave a comment saying what you think of or know about Dame Edna. Winner will be picked at random on January 3rd.

Review: MAC Pearlglide Eye Liner

Have I ever mentioned that I LOVE MAC Pearlglide Eye Liner ($14.50) in Black Russian? This is the first Pearlglide liner I'd ever tried, and I've got to say I was impressed. It's a creamy kohl-like liner with a sparkly reflective finish. Highly pigmented and long wearing. Black Russian is black with navy blue glitter. I really wanted Molasses (dirty brown with midtone brown glitter) and Spare Change (midtone brown with copper glitter) but they were sold out when I went to the store. Anyway, for me it wore off more easily on my top lid but stayed on my lower lash line for 5+ hours. The glitter adds just the right amount of sparkle. It's creamy and dreamy.

Face Candy Grade: A

Tarte End of Year Sale

The Best Makeup Deals On The Web

I am ALL about a sale. It's in my blood. I can't help myself. This season, there's more mark-downs than EVER. Seriously, I don't think I've ever seen them this good before. Here's a sampling of what could be yours- (but get it now, cuz it's going fast!)

• Sephora.com- Did you want to try the Ojon Tawaka "the ball" or "the white ball"? Get it now for $35 (pictured, original price $65.) I caved and got the Vincent Longo Lip Luster Set for $26.60 (pictured, $89 value, original price $38) They're getting rid of Vincent Longo and Pop Beauty, so that's all marked down.

Try these coupon codes: TRAINCASE (for a mini white traincase packed with 15 samples, with any $25 purchase.) I got that, I think the code may still work, so give it a try. It's worth it. Also, try 10DAY (for a Bare Escentuals 10-day sample plus mini buki brush.) The one I used today was RIGHTBAG3 (for 10 samples.)

• Bloomingdales.com- Dior Night Diamond Allover Diamond Dust is marked down to $59 (pictured, original price $80.) All the MAC Holiday Sets are marked down, and it seems that they're getting rid of Scott Barnes makeup (pictured.) It's all about half or more off.
• Saksfifthavenue.com- I couldn't stop myself from buying Bobbi Brown's Copper Diamond Deluxe Mini Brush Set for $63.75 (pictured, original price $85.) They have a couple other Bobbi Brown palettes, some Laura Mercier items, and a few Jo Malone sets are marked down. Check out the Juicy Couture Cosmetic Cocktail Ring, it's marked down to $40.80 (pictured, original price ($68.)
• Beautycrunch.com- I don't think I've ever mentioned this site before, which is kind of nuts, because it's so great. It's an authorized reselling site that offers overrun and discontinued artistry brand beauty products. It usually carries Stila, Senna, Too Faced and Lola. I've purchased two things and was happy with the service. Can you get a better deal than Stila's Blanc Palette for $8 (pictured, originally $32)? Another great choice is Stila's Fabulous For Fall Set in Chocolate, which is 50% off.
  

Do you have any other good info on sales? Please let us know in the comments! Do you splurge when there are makeup sales? (I do!)

Win 2 Tickets to "Yes Men"

Check out Yes To Carrots' Frosty Loves C Lip Butter Set ($9.99) for a cute (and quick) Holiday gift. It contains 3 butters- mint, berry and carrot.


"Yes Men" is a movie starring Jim Carey, where he challenges himself to say "yes" to everything for an entire year. I haven't seen it, but it looks rather similar to "Liar, Liar" but then again, it was written by the guy who wrote "Fun With Dick And Jane" and directed "Forgetting Sarah Marshall," so it might be okay. You never know. It also stars Zoey Deschanel and Bradley Cooper.

Note: "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" is really funny. I'm somewhat impartial to anything Judd Apatow makes, but I also love Jason Segel (ever since Freaks and Geeks.) It's funny and you've got to love Mila Kunis' and Kristen Bell's makeup looks. Very nice. I highly recommend it.

WIN IT!!! FREE MOVIE TICKETS!
SO, if you want to win some free tickets to see "Yes Men," all you have to do is leave a comment telling me one thing you will say yes to this holiday season. I'll pick the winner at random on Christmas and send you the Fandango codes.

Face Candy Winner!

And the winner of the Softlips/ MAC Lipstick giveaway was Amy Lawrence!
Congratulations!

Review: Bobbi Brown Party Collection

I crave Bobbi Brown. I totally have a huge girl crush on her. I think she's amazingly talented and smart. Anyway, let's get down to the make up. I have been trying out a few things from the new party collection.

-Glitter Gloss (limited edition, $19)- Infused with light-reflecting flecks of glitter, this gloss adds high-shine and shimmer. Available in 6 colors. I tried Martini- silver platinum with platinum flecks. When I first put it on I was like "woah- way too silver" but when I rubbed it in, I realized that the platinum flecks were somewhat natural and very pretty. The base color is basically clear so you really just see the flecks. It would look pretty over a lipstick that you wanted to look cooler. I love that there's a clear plastic cover that protects the gloss from the actual clear cover of the square compact. No smudgy, dirty window!

Face Candy Grade: A+

-Glitter Lip Balm (limited edition, $19)- All the benefits of Bobbi's Lip Balm combined with pearl and glitter pigments. I tried Pink Crystal and now carry it around with me everywhere. I love the mirored, round, black case. The gloss is smooth, non-sticky, easy to apply and adds a light frosty pink finishing touch. I am quite tempted to buy the other two just because I know I'd love them all equally.

Face Candy Grade: A

-Copper Diamond Shimmer Brick Compact (limited edition, $40)- 5 shades: candlelight, gold, copper, beige and sand combine to create a warm glow. Compact features a faux-leather inset and metallic copper finish. This was love at first sight. The case, the colors, everything. I like the shimmery warmth it provides in the winter and think it would look great with a tan too.

Face Candy Grade: A

Review & Give Away: Soft Lips

Softlips has 2 new organic lip conditioners in honeydew and pomegranate. Both of them are very nicely scented but I don't think they have SPF. I have always liked the thin tubes and always have them on hand. There's 2 new limited edition flavors- sugar cookie and winter mint. They're packaged in sets, so it's sugar cookie and cherry w/ spf 20 and winter mint and vanilla w/ spf 20. While I don't think that the sugar cookie one really tastes like its name but I still like it. It's a sweeter vanilla IMO. I really liked the winter mint. Yum.

Face Candy Grade: B

GIVE AWAY:
You can win all 6 products, (honeydew, pomegranate, sugar cookie, cherry, winter mint and vanilla) PLUS a MAC Lipstick in Back To Del Rio (deep brown red) by telling me what your favorite face wash is and why in the comments until December 18th, when I'll choose a winner at random.

Beauty Blog Network Weekend Beauty Read

Love the scent of chocolate and vanilla? Head on over to The Makeup Divas to see what vanilla cocoa body creme smells so amazing!

Beauty411 shares the details of the lovely Dior Black and White Ball Collection. One of the prettiest holiday collections of the season!

A Touch of Blusher looks at Guerlain's spring 2009 collection.

Beauty Anonymous shares Chanel Spring 2009 Makeup Collection.

Bored of Black? Beauty Junkie in SF finds Benefit's Bad Gal Plum to be a lovely second option for your lashes.

The girls over at Beauty in Real Life are having a giveaway with Bioelements. Click here to enter.

Glossypink gives you the makeup tips to look fierce like JLo at the latest red carpet premiere!

Face Candy reviews Philosophy's Under the Mistletoe Lip Gloss Trio.

Makeup Moxie thinks that Crackberry addicts and lipgloss junkies will love the Clinique Happy Thoughts Sets.

Beauty Banter reveals the 1 product you need to fake a flawless complexion...

Total Beauty Web Tour

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Viva Woman found Moroccan rhassoul clay great for facial cleansing!

The Jet Set Girls are giving away a White + Warren Cashmere Ombre Scarf worth $195!

Indian Girl tells us how to embrace the dark lip trend and is giving away Julie Hewett Lipstick in Sin Noir to help you do just that ! Enter Today !

Monique at Beauty Girl Musings reviews Bioelements Quick Refiner. Find out what she thinks of this liquid-gel exfoliator!

Beauty411 shares the details of the lovely Dior Black and White Ball Collection. One of the prettiest holiday collections of the season!

Top Blushes by Marta-Talking Makeup!

Alison of The Advice Sisters wrote about a soap that not only cleans YOU, but also help to clean up land mines a cause close to the heart of a special princess, and lots of glittery "eye candy," too

Girl-Woman-Beauty-Brains-Blog weighs in on the best of the best mascaras.

Beauty Anonymous shares Chanel Spring 2009 Makeup Collection.

Beauty Secrets Revealed shares an Essential Oil Recipe For Healthy And Strong Nails.

Makeup Files has you covered this holiday season. Save money with the 5 Beauty Gifts under $15 or, go for broke with the 5 Extravagant Beauty Gifts over $50. That'll help cross some names off your gift list!

Frappelattes smells and gives her two "scents" on Armani Code for Women. (It smells delicious!)

Beauty Junkies Unite checks out beauty newcomer, on10 Cosmetics and finds something yummy in the process!

A little behind on your holiday shopping? eye4style has you covered with this giveway of two $50 gift cards to AZJeans.com!

This week Fabulous Over Forty has a beauty gift to fit any Beauty on a Budget.

The Makeup Divas are having another fabulous giveaway. So head on over and enter to win the first edition of Beautyfix!

Win a pair of KEEN shoes on A Mom in Red High Heels. You'll love the comfort, quality and styles.

The Beauty Couch turned up some handy hints for using cream blush inspired by the tarte Mini Cheek Stain Set.

Want to smell good without smelling like perfume? Visit The Beauty Blog for a review of philosophy fragrances, which smell clean and wonderful without smelling perfume-y (and don't bother those sensitive to perfumes!).

Missed out on the Mineral Makeup Trend? Learn everything you need to know about Mineral Makeup at Mineral Makeup Reviews.

Should you add Glycolic Acid to your skin care regimen? Read The Benefits of Glycolic Acid at RN Guide to Skin Care to help you decide.

The girls over at Beauty in Real Life are having a giveaway with Bioelements. Click here to enter.

Glossypink chats about the eyeshadow duo that's perfect for anyone!

It has been done! MissWhoever You Are has found the one lipgloss that has disappointed her.

TotalBeauty.com has a great offer to share! On Monday, December 15th (ONLY!), you can get FREE OVERNIGHT SHIPPING on any purchase you make on products listed in this Holiday Beauty "It" List. See site for details.

Face Candy reviews some great NARS Nail Polishes.

The Beauty Alchemist helps her nails to Eve Lom Cuticle Cream.

ThisThatBeauty is all about skin renewal and Cargo's blu_ray Polishing Cloths are getting the job done

Find out what makeup loves me is getting herself this Christmas!

Are you a Twilight fan? Then visit Spoiled Pretty, who has some exclusive beauty scoop (straight from the movie's head makeup artist)...find out how to replicate Robert Pattinson's bloodthirsty, berry-stained lips!

Butterfly Diary has the First Mail of Christmas for all you gift lovers! Check it out here and cherry pick some nifty, unique items for everyone on your list.

Tarte Friends & Family Sale!

Receive 40% off all Tarte products at Tarte.com for 5 days only!
Enter code: FF08 at checkout. Offer expires on 12/15/08.

Review: NARS Nail Polish

I love darker nails for the winter, so I was excited to try NARS Nail Polish ($16) in Chinatown and Rebel Yell. I've been wearing Chinatown, a deep blood red, on my toes for 2 weeks now. It still looks perfect. Two coats was enough to provide opaque coverage. I used Rebel Yell, dusty pomegranate, on my fingers. I love the color. As always the NARS formula is "chip resistant" and provides UV protection to prevent polish discoloration.

Face Candy Grade: A+

Review: Philosophy - Under the Mistletoe Lip Gloss Trio

So after my good luck with the raspberry sorbet gloss, I caved on philosophy's Under the Mistletoe Ornament ($28.) At $9.30 each, compared to $12 each it's a steal. I tried Spicy Pear Cobbler first. Mm, yummy, just like Jelly Belly Pear jellybeans. (I'm obsessed with those, I can't get enough, they're so good!) I wasn't disappointed. I know that it's green because it's pear, but I'm not a huge fan of the milky lime color it turns your lips. Good news, it eventually wears off and it's just sparkle. I can't help but use it regardless of the green color, it just tastes and smells so fresh and spicy! The second one was Orange Cranberry Spritzer. It kind of made me more upset that the 3-in-one was "temporarily out of stock." Love the dusty rose color and it smells and tastes just like its name. Finally there was Gingerbread. I feel like it's not as good as it could be. I wouldn't have bought it if it hadn't come in this set. The color isn't bad though. Maybe a good gift? 2/3 isn't bad. I wish they'd put in S'mores instead. Oh well. I think it's a great deal, I suggest buying it and splitting it up for your friends, or do what I did and keep them all for yourself. :) Why not?

Face Candy Grade: B

Face Candy Fix: MACY's Friends & Family

Download the Macy's Friends and Family Coupon!
Valid from 12/10-12/15.
Save on your favorite Beauty Brands like MAC, Lacoste, DKNY, Shisheido, Tommy Hilfiger and many others.

Beauty Blog Network Weekend Beauty Read

Beauty Anonymous introduces you to the blossoming pink of Jill Stuart Spring 2009 Makeup Collection.

Beauty411 shares a Holiday Gift Guide featuring 10 Beauty Gifts for Under $20. Don't miss it!

The Makeup Divas introduces you to a trendy new makeup line called Cliche Cosmetics.

A Touch of Blusher looks at Max Factor's spring 2009 eyeshadow palettes.

Beauty Junkie in SF thinks that Philosophy's The Recipe Box is the cutest holiday gift for those bakers on your list. It is cheap, fun, and useful!

Raging Rouge kicks off the holiday season with a list of glamorous beauty gift ideas that cost less than $30!

StyleBell discovers Carrie Underwood's secret to fabulous hair, MorrocanOil!

Beauty Banter offers a refresher course on how to wear a red lip right! Plus favorite Holiday red lippies!

Felicia at ThisThatBeauty introduces you to a powerful eye care duo that promises brighter, more youthful looking eyes Check it out!.

Face Candy gives you a posh gift idea - a Coach Legacy Lip Gloss Charm.

Glossypink gives you a sneak peak of Spring beauty trends!

Makeup Moxie is swooning over Guerlain's mini Kiss Kiss lipsticks.

Cybelesays.com is giving away hardcover copies of Bobbi Brown's new book, Makeup Manual: For Everyone From Beginner to Pro. Click here to get over to the contest!

The girls over at beauty in real life picked up some great winter hair tips from David John of the Serge Normant Salon. Check out their fab interview here.

Total Beauty Web Tour

Get the straight talk from Girl-Woman-Beauty-Brains-Blog by winning a $90 Karmin flat iron this week, and then learn the secret to to flat ironing your tresses.

MAC dazzles Beauty Junkies Unite with the new Little Darlings Pigment collections and wins over a new fan!

Beauty Anonymous introduces you to the blossoming pink of Jill Stuart Spring 2009 Makeup Collection.

Viva Woman has received a tip that drinking milk can help you stay slim and trim. Do you believe it?

A Mom in Red High Heels has an exclusive discount for Pashmina International! Save big and make pashminas your signature gift this Christmas!

Planning a vacation for the holidays? Trisha over at Makeup Files shows you how to pack your makeup for any kind of trip.

Beauty411 shares a Holiday Gift Guide featuring 10 Beauty Gifts for Under $20. Don't miss it!

The Makeup Divasreviews Nars Holiday 2008 Collection.

Beauty 365 reviews trendy NYC threading salon, Thread !

eye4style has added a very "simple" step to her nightly skincare routine!

Indian Girl reviews her new favorite perfume : Pearls by Carols Daughter

MissWhoever You Arehas got why Marc Jacobs is posing nudein Harper's Bazaar.

Monique at Beauty Girl Musings shares the advice on how to update your makeup for the season in part two of her interview with Max Factor makeup artist, Jake Bailey.

I Heart Heels has an EXCLUSIVE interview with celeb stylist (think Kate Bosworth, Orlando Bloom!) Cher Coulter.

Fabulous Over Forty discusses what you should have in your desk, to be ready for those after work office parties!

The Beauty Couch finds new inspiration (and a great product) in an unexpected place.

What hair product has changed Beauty Blogging Junkie's life? Find out here.

Mineral Makeup Reviews compares the two best selling mineral makeups in Bare Minerals vs Sheer Cover.

Suzanne at RN Guide to Skin Care loves her Clarisonic and found thisgreat holiday Clarisonic deal!

What is Tightlining? How do you tightline? Visit The Beauty Blog to learn all about Tightlining.

Find out whyFace Candy loves NARS Cordura Eye Shadow Duo.

Neon Bible reviews the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.

Glossypink gives you a shortcut to big, beautiful curls!

It's that time of year. Beauty gift sets are everywhere we turn! Boutique Flair helps you get your beauty fix (while saving money)!

The Home Spa Goddess shows you the new Sexy Curves Mascara from Rimmel.

The girls over at beauty in real life picked up some great winter hair tips from David John of the Serge Normant Salon. Check out their fab interview here.

Spoiled Pretty has teamed up with Krina to give one lucky reader an early holiday gift. Enter to win the Calista handbag (a favorite of celebs like Reese Witherspoon and Katherine Heigl)!

makeup loves me introduces you to the newest stocker stuffer sensation, roll-on fragrance!

Review: Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual

Bobbi's Inspiration:

"I wanted this book to serve as a complete reference guide for everyone who wants to know about beauty and makeup. It's filled with complete step-by-step lessons, industry tips and beautiful pictures."

Bobbi Brown's Makeup Manual ($32) just came out to bookstores on December 1, and it's awesome. I love her and her books. I own a lot, but not all of them. This one doesn't fail. There's a good tutorial for hooded Asian eyes. One with natural colors and one with thick black eye liner. This would be a great gift for your friends, and if you're shopping for younger girls, try Bobbi's Teenage Beauty. I had a lot of fun reading through this and think you might too. You'll see it at Bobbi counters in January.

Face Candy Grade: A+

Review: NARS Cordura Eye Shadow Duo

A while back, I splurged on the NARS Duo Eye Shadow($32) in Cordura. The shimmering warm rich brown and shimmering dark brown are indeed perfection. Both colors are beyond fab. I'll admit, I'm a taupe/brown/black eyeshadow type of girl, not one to venture into other colors. I use this all the time. It's perfect. The colors are highly pigmented and last.On top of UDPP it's stuck like glue. 100% satisfaction, even though it costs +$30.

Chocolaty.

Face Candy Grade: A-

Stila Sale @ Hautelook.com

Hey everybody, Stila's having a sale at Hautelook.com. AWESOME assortment of stuff for up to 60% off. Not a member? I can invite you. Just leave me a comment with your email address.

Bobbi Brown Friends & Family Sale!

Finally! Bobbi Brown Friends and Family! I can't help myself. I'll be making a purchase. Will you?

I Want It! Coach Legacy Lip Gloss Charm

I was searching through lots of websites today, racking my brain trying to figure out what to get people for Christmas, when I stumbled upon this: the Coach Legacy Lip Gloss Charm ($58.) It looks so cute and it's functional. Any girl would like it. LOVE.

Review: Kenzoamour le Parfum

Kenzoamour le Parfum ($65) is a woody oriental that combines the richness of benzoin balm and amber and the softness of frangipani blossom and vanilla. First I want to say that I am not a big fan of vanilla, so that was an immediate turn-off. I will say that as the day went on the woodiness became more acceptable, but then it completely wore off. Maybe it's just my body chemistry that doesn't mesh with it. But the bottle is pretty cool looking. Which makes me want to keep trying it until I like it. Bottom line, it's just okay, I wouldn't necessarily recommend it but I wouldn't steer you away from it either. So, we'll see.

Notes:
white tea cherryblossom rice steam fragipani heliptrope thanaka wood incense vamilla musk amber incense benzoin patchouli

Summed up in one word: Woody
Face Candy Grade: B-