Total Beauty Web Tour

Girl-Woman-Beauty-Brains-Blog had another Manic Monday and two readers will have a FLABuLESS day by winning FLABuLESS shapewear. Enter now to be FLABuLESS in the skin you're in!

Alison of the Advice Sisters has discovered Tooth Soap, a cool way to clean your mouth and actually have fun, doing it!

Viva Woman finds out if green tea can help with slimming.

Beauty Anonymous reviews Shiseido's Majolica Majorca Lash Gorgeous Wing Mascara.

Georgia at Neon Bible lists her favourite Beauty Products under $10.00.

Beauty411 shares her recommendations for the Best Winter Lip Treatments!

Face Candy shows you how to get Gossip Girl Style for less.

At Fabulous Over Forty see what Beauty on a Budget product Hollywood stars loved at Sundance.

The Makeup Divas reviews Smashbox's Halo Hydrating Perfecting Powder.

Could you use $25 to buy whatever you want on Sephora.com? Beauty Junkies Unite is giving away a $25 Sephora.com eGift Certificate!

Win a 12-piece brush collection from More than a Pretty Face and Beauty Strokes!

Monique at Beauty Girl Musings reviews a mineral foundation unlike any other she has used before. Read about it here!

MissWhoever You Are reviews the new Kiss My Face SOS collection and SIX lucky readers will have a chance to win three glosses. What are you waiting for?!!Head on over there now!!

Boutique Flair reviews Dea Bella Eyelash Conditioner. Did it live up to its lofty claim of more beautiful lashes in 2-8 weeks and is it worth $150 per tube? Click here to find out?

Beauty Blvd. has a new GIVEAWAY! Win the entire Kiss My Face SOS Collection! That's 6 lip shimmers and 6 glosses!

Calling all Curls! AHS is giving away a bottle of Curls new Curl Gel-les'c just tell me why you have the most envious curls! Enter to WIN!

Lipstick Addict makes a review on Magic Lips Sunblock with SPF25 It's a steal for less than $2 dollars!

Feel like you need a little lovin'? Beauty Beast has all the details on the limited edition Valentine's Day goodies from LUSH

CaliforniaCosmetics shows you how to Step Into Spring with details from the new Coach 2009 Spring Shoe Collection.

eye4style is giving away $189 worth of Wei East skincare! Have you entered the giveaway yet?

Glossypink scopes out some gorgeous spring beauty trends straight from the runway!

This weekend is your last chance to enter to win an Anastasia Highlight Brow Kit from the girls at Beauty in Real Life. Click here to enter.

I Heart Heels has the scoop on a celeb fav: Mary Norton clutches!

Looking for your love potion? Get ready for Valentine's Day - The Beauty Blog reviews The Top Ten Most Romantic Perfumes.

Did you know that the original creator of Bare Minerals has another very popular mineral makeup? Mineral Makeup Reviews reviews Colorescience Mineral Makeup.

Suzanne at RN Guide to Skin Care discusses the Best Facial Cleanser.

Hot Beauty Health shares with you 6 beauty items a Gal just can't live without.

Butterfly Diary reviews Ojon's organic new Batana Collection.

It's Don't Need No Credit Card To Ride This Train week at Beauty Blogging Junkie! Click here to find out what products under $10 Amber recommends for recessionistas everywhere.

Enter to win a Beauty.com/Drugstore.com gift bag from the Sundance Film Festival at Makeup Bag.

Phantom Goddess shows you how and where to get fabulous discounts on makeup at Phantom Goddess's Beauty Obsessions.

This week, Spoiled Pretty is hosting three amazing giveaways. Enter to win Benefit's new CORALista blush, China Glaze's Romantique nail polish collection, and a Sundance Film Festival beauty swag bag!

The Beauty Alchemist tests & lovesMAC Studio Sculpt Foundation

The Jet Set Girlsreview the Sally Hershberger Face Place in New York City.

Indian Girl gives you the scoop on awesome lip treats for $7.95 from your drugstore

Face Candy Friday Fix

-At Tarte.com, get a FREE FULL SIZED TRUE LOVE CHEEK STAIN, with ANY purchase, by entering promo code LOVE09. Expires 2/17/09.
-Get FREE SHIPPING at Maccosmetics.com with any purchase, by entering promo code MINERALIZE at checkout. Expires 2/2/09.
-At Esteelauder.com, get a FREE 10 Day Supply of MINI LASH PRIMER PLUS with any purchase. No offer code needed. Expires 2/3/09.
-Giorgioarmanibeauty-usa.com is offering a full-size body lotion for $10, with any $65 fragrance purchase. Enter promo codes EAD or ACD at checkout. Expires 2/3/09.
-Get FREE SHIPPING on any Origins purchase @ Beauty.com. No offer code needed. Expires 2/12/09.
-Receive FREE deluxe-travel sizes of HYDRAQUENCH INTENSIVE SERUM BI-PHASE and HYDRAQUENCH CREAM with your purchase of any HyrdraQuench product, by entering promo code NEWHQ at checkout. Expires 2/5/09.

Givenchy Spring 2009 Sari Collection

Inspired by the sensual and refined beauty of Indian women, this precious collection offers touches of bright, joyful oranges and pinks that are evocative of the culture's ornate clothing and makeup. Together, the sultry shades create a seductive look expressed through a soft healthy complexion, sensual lips, and most of all intense, magnetic eyes.

I LOVE the packaging on this collection. It's gorgeous. I'm very tempted to buy the pink blush. But $42?? Come on...

Sari Glow Iridescent Blush ($42)
-44 Maharani Orange- Luminous Rosy Pink
-43 Maharani Pink- Luminous Golden Peach

Prismissime ($53)
-21 Maharani Pinks
-22 Maharani Apricots

Magic Kajal Eye Pencil ($21.50)
-1 Magic Black

Precious Sari Glittering Eyeshadow ($26)- A non-sticky, non-oily glittering gel eyeshadow.
-1 Maharani Silver- True Silver Shimmer
-2 Maharani Gold- True Gold Shimmer

Rouge Interdit Satin Lipstick ($27)
-40 Maharani Rose- Deep Vivid Rose
-41 Maharani Henna- Warm Brick Red

NARS Spring 2009

“My inspiration for spring was a very sexy woman,” explains François Nars, Founder
and Creative Director of NARS Cosmetics. “I wanted a bit of a ‘70s feeling,
somewhere between Guy Bourdin and Chris Von Wangenheim’s photographs—
aggressive, but very sensual and fragile at the same time.”

A striking matte brick-red eyeshadow, made infinitely more wearable in combination
with a pearly white shadow or simple black liner, is tempered by a sweet, baby pink
glossy lip; while eyes painted in pastel hues of dusty rose, sage and lilac are a fitting
match for a statement-making berry lip. And everything should be paired with the
only cheek for spring: sparkling and sculpted.

Blush Duo ($37)
-Hungry Heart- Iridescent gold ivory and pink sand with golden sheen

Duo Concealer ($30)- 2 lightweight, creamy, crease resistant concealers that you can blend together or use alone. Fragrance free.
-Vanilla/Honey- Fair complexions
-Custard/Ginger- Light to medium complexions
-Praline/Toffee- Medium to dark complexions

Duo Eye Shadow ($32)
-Egea- Frosted sage and smoky lilac
-Hula Hula- Strawberry with gold particles and hazelnut with gold glitter
particles

Single Eye Shadow ($22)
-Baby Girl- Cotton candy with golden undertones and gold particles
-Grenadines- Matte garnet
-Night Sun- Bright marigold with gold particles

The Multiple Duo ($45)
-Orgasm/South Beach- Peachy pink and apricot with shimmer

The Multiple Bronzer ($37)
-Cap Vert- Medium to dark complexions with red undertones

Lip Gloss ($24)
-Sweet Revenge- Sheer pink grapefruit

Lipstick ($24)
-Shrinagar- Metallic raspberry

Essie Spring 2009

-Eternal Optimist- Spiced Tea Rose
-Flawless- Cherry Blossom Pink
-Lacquered Up- Red Hot Crimson
-Mesmerize- Royal Va-Va Blue
-One Of A Kind- Poppy Red Kiss
-Status Symbol- Feisty Hot Pink

You can buy them separately for $9 each, the whole set for $49, or the mini 4-pack (with One of a Kind, Mesmerize, Flawless & Status Symbol) for $18 at Essie.com.

Philosophy Valentine's Gifts

It's not February 14th yet, but it will be here before we know it. Stock up on some new Philosophy Valentines Goodies. I LOVE the lip shines!

Philosophy Candy Hearts Lip Shine Duo ($20)
-"Luv U"- Angel Food Cake
-"Smooch"- Pink Bubbly
Philosophy Candy Hearts Lip Shine Trio ($25)
-"Be Mine"- Melon Daquiri
-"Love You"- Raspberry Sorbet
-"As Me"- Vanilla Birthday Cake

Philosophy Cinnamon Hot Dots 3-in-1 ($16) - A Spicy cinnamon high foaming shampoo, shower gel and bubble bath in one.

ENJOY FREE GROUND SHIPPING @ PHILOSOPHY.COM ON ALL ORDERS (NO MINIMUM) 1/23 THRU 1/25. NO PROMO CODE REQUIRED.

Gossip Girl Fashion: Get it for less!

So I have to tell you...
I recently watched the entire first season of Gossip Girl, and WHEN is season 2 coming out? I'm dying here, I'm trying to watch it all chronologically. I loved it of course. You've just got to love the clothes, shoes, purses, makeup, girls, guys, parents, decor- yeah. It's addictive. ANYWAY, as I was watching, I couldn't help but notice a particular purse (shown above) that Ms. Serena Van Der Woodsen had. (And I LOVE her outfit! Everything, the leather jacket, the skirt, the boots- EVERYTHING.)


After searching the web for ages, I found out who made it. A talented, beautiful knotter, Katherine Kwei (shown above), who began her career at Louis Vuitton and then Zac Posen. It's the Edna Tote bag in camel from the Fall/Winter 07 collection. It costs $1,165 (which is obv. out of my price range) so I settled for the Edna Shoulder bag in cream (shown below), instead. It retails for $890 (which also is obv. out of my price range) so I searched like a mad woman- everywhere- for a sale. Couldn't find one, and then I saw that Hautelook.com was having one! You know I was like the first one in that sale, I set an alarm and everything. I snagged it for $280. And I LOVE it. Under the cream knots, there's silver ones and the inside of the bag is soft red suede.

Check out the one that Jenny sported later on. It's the Kayla Bucket bag in sea, from the Holiday/Resort 08/09 Collection. It retails for $480, which seems like quite a steal actually.

Do you want access to the hottest designer sales, like this one? I can invite you to join Hautelook.com. Just leave your email in the comment section.

You know you love me! XOXO...

Review: Anastasia Highlighting Brow Kit

The Anastasia Highlighting Brow Kit ($32) is a uniquely blended terra cotta duo of highlighter and brow color. You get 3 shades of each that can be used wet or dry (without damaging the surface of the product.) The exclusive Balkan Botanical Infusion contains rare plant and herb extracts found only in Romania, that calms, soothes and softens skin.

-Brow Trio- Perfection. You can use these colors alone or blended together to a custom shade. I blend the middle grey stripe with the dark brown stripe on the right to find my perfect brow color. I use the Anastasia Mini Duo Brush for just the right amount of definition. If it gets too dark, I run the spooley side through. I like this even better than the Brow Powder duo because it offers more versatility.

-Highlighter Trio- I like this, don't get me wrong. The 3 colors can be used as eye shadow or to higlight the brow bone. Subtle, not TOO sparkly.

Mine came with a mini Brow Gel that is truly adorable. Love! I threw mine in my purse right away. I was supposed to be giving you guys the opportunity to win one of these, but unfortunately the other set was broken when I got it. :( Stay tuned for more great products to win!

Face Candy Grade: A

New Collection: MAC - Brunette, Blonde, Redhead

"Three dramatically different personalities, three perfectly personalized palettes. Eyes, cheeks, lips, formulated to be coiffure- complementary. Bombshell or book worm, no matter. Colour-coordination this comprehensive makes it work! Designed to play-up the most potent and powerful accessory a girl has: her hair. The complete opposite of contrivance- this is simplicity itself. So basic, it's brilliant!"

Redhead
Lipstick ($14)
-Marquise D'- Sandy Cream Peach
-Blow Dry- Pink Coral

Lipglass ($14)
-Live and Dye- Cool Pink
-Red Devil- Coral Orange

Eye Shadow ($14.50)
-Flip- Bronze Gold
-French Cuff- Burgundy Purple
-100 Strokes- Ice Pink

I tried Flip. It's a medium gold that I think would look good on most people. It's soft and blendable.

Eye Kohl ($14.50)
-Teddy- Dark Eyed Bronze

Brow Set ($13.50)
-Girl Boy- Fawned-over Blondette

Mineralize Skinfinish ($28)
-Redhead- Gold to Salmon Pink Degrade

Blonde
Lipstick ($14)
-B-Babe- Rich Pink
-All's Fair- Light Purple Pink

Lipglass ($14)
-Strawberry Blonde- Deep Pink Red
-Peroxide- White Pink

Peroxide is a pretty, icy gloss with some sparkles that was very slightly tinted with pink. I do imagine it looking better on a blonde, but it won't stop me from wearing it.

Eye Shadow ($14.50)
-Pincurl- Dusty White
-Knight- Dark Grey
-Top Knot- Deep Black Purple

Pincurl is more of a grey tinted white. Not chalky.

Eye Kohl ($14.50)
-Phone Number- Smudgy Charcoal

Brow Set ($13.50)
-Clear- Colour-free

Mineralize Skinfinish ($28)
-Blonde- Soft Pink to Rose Degrade

I have tried some other MSF's but this one is AWESOME. I love the degrade, it's subtle and pretty. It instantly brightens the face. It makes me want to go and buy the other two...

Brunette
Lipstick ($14)
-Chignon- Red Plum
-What A Do!- Neutral Pink Coral

Lipglass ($14)
-Quick Tease- Red Purple
-Soft Wave- Tan Bronze

Eye Shadow ($14.50)
-Deep Shade- Dusty Blue
-Henna- Dark Gold
-Femme Fi- Frosty Golden Cream

Eye Kohl ($14.50)
-Smolder- Intense Black

Brow Set ($13.50)
-Show Off- Full-bodied Brown

Mineralize Skinfinish ($28)
-Brunette- Soft Coral to Copper Bronze Degrade

Brushes:
-165 ($34)- Tapered Cheek/Highlight
-214 ($23)- Short Shader
-266 ($24.50)- Small Tapered blending

New Collection: Bobbi Brown Brights

"The idea behind Bobbi Brights is simple. It's a library of beautiful bolts of color that a woman can pick up anytime she wants to add a little fun to her look."


-Bobbi Brights Palette ($70)- Inspired by the "fun kit' Bobbi uses at Fashion Week, this palette features 35 soft matte shadows in a colorful shade range. All shades are new and exclusive to the palette.
Colors:
-Electric Pink
-Gum Drop
-Bubblegum
-Pink
-Flamingo
-Watermelon
-Sherbet
-Samba
-Coral
-Peach
-Honey Bell
-Nugget
-Buttercup
-Maize
-Day Glow
-Macha Green
-Shamrock
-Jade
-Eucalyptus
-Sea Foam
-Pacific
-Breeze
-Blue Denim
-Cloud Blue
-Ocean
-Royal Blue
-Electric Blue
-Cornflower
-Wisteria
-Bluebell
-Periwinkle
-Blue Iris
-Ultra Violet
-Orchid
-Mulberry

-Creamy Lip Color ($22)
New Colors:
-Retro Pink
-Rose Brown
-Coral Pink
-Pale Mauve

I tried Retro Pink (bright pink) and Rose Brown (warm brown.) Retro Pink is a creamy pale pink on my lips and Rose Brown is "my lips-but better." They're both exceptionally creamy, kind of balmy and provide a glossy shine that lasts.

-Lip Gloss Compact ($20)
New Colors:
-Guava
-Coral Pink
-Pink Cloud
-Cherry Pink
-True Beige
-Pink Beige

Pink Cloud is the brightest hot pink. It provides a glossy shock of color to the lips. The gloss is creamy and emollient to the touch. LOVE the block packaging.

Get FREE Standard Shipping (Today only) with any order @ Bobbibrowncosmetics.com by entering promo code BEST1 at checkout.

Urban Decay - Spring 2009

This spring (which seems super far away right now- it's SOOO cold outside!) Urban Decay is heating things up with some brand new products, which are available now, at Urbandecay.com, so hurry over.


-Cream Eyeshadow ($17)- This gel-based formula featuring silicone technology is a whipped cream that dries to a weightless layer of color that won't crease, fade or hide in fine lines. Packaged in a squeezable tube with a doe-foot applicator. Available in 12 shades.
New Colors:
-Asphalt - black with lots of silver and iridescent glitter
-Grass - metallic junebug green
-Moonshine - pale silver with lots of silver giltter
-Radium - metallic blue
-Sphynx - icy pink with silver and iridescent glitter
-Weeds - medium green with yellow shift and big silver glitter
-Delinquent - deep metallic purple
-Midnight Rodeo - pink champagne with lots of silver and iridescent glitter
-Mushroom - gunmetal with taupe shift and iridescent glitter
-Rehab - creamy taupe
-Suburbia - medium bronze with subtle gold microsparkle
-Whipped - golden peach with subtle gold microsparkle

-24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil ($16)- A creamy, long-lasting, moisturizing, waterproof pencil. Made with jojoba oil, vitamin E and cottonseed oil.
New Colors:
-Graffiti- bright medium green with silver sparkle
-Flipside- bright teal
-Ransom - bright iridescent purple
-Underground- metallic taupe

-Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner ($18)- Glitter suspended in a clear gel.
New Colors:
-Catfight - bright pink
-Groupie - pale pink
-Midnight Cowboy - beige
-Stagedive - bright turquoise

-Lipstick ($22)- A creamy formula containing Vitamins A, C, E and Hyaluronic Spheres prevents dehydration and fills in lines and wrinkles. Packaged in a teardrop-shape bullet purple metal tube with a mini gunmetal dagger on the end.
New Color:
-Midnight Cowboy- sheer beige shimmer

Review: Dior Creme de Gloss

Dior Creme de Gloss ($25.50) - A creamy lipstick in a gloss. It combines lush, sensuous color with rich, sexy shine. It's moisturizing and nourishing with a white tea fragrance. I tried Red Venetian Satin # 851. It's a bright pinky berry shade. One coat is all you need for full, heavily saturated color and shine without any heavy feel. It works on its own or together with a lipstick. It's a great product, but $25.50 for a lipgloss?

Face Candy Grade: B+

Review: CoverGirl Outlast Lipstains

So when I saw these, I knew I had to try 'em. There aren't a whole lot of "bargain" lip/cheek stains around and of the high-end stains, the color spectrum is quite limited. Cover Girl's Outlast Lipstains ($8.49) contain water-based colorants to give lips a light-weight flush that won't come off for hours in pen/marker form. I had to go to CVS the other night, so I picked this up in #415 - Teasing Blush. It was one of the lighter colors there (or so I thought.) I eagerly ripped it open and began applying the medium raspberry stain. I was pleased by the fluidity and smoothness of the liquid. It was deeper in color than I had expected and there was a pleasant smell to it, which led me to believe that it would taste good, but, guess what? It doesn't. I was hoping that the lasting power would live up to expectations, but bad news, if you lick your lips, it will be gone in 10 minutes. Thankfully, this stain is non-drying, unlike other contenders in this category. Bottom line: Reviews are mixed. Some love it, some hate it. I'm somewhere inbetween.
Color varitey and price are its high points. Low points are lasting power and taste. YOU BE THE JUDGE!

Available in 10 colors:
-400 Everbloom Kiss
-410 Bit of Blossom
-405 Berry Smooch
-415 Teasing Blush
-420 Sassy Mauve
-425 Plum Pout
-430 Coy Coral
-440 Wild Berry Wink
-435 Flirty Nude
-445 Cinnamon Smile

Face Candy Grade: C+

New Products: DuWop

I was browsing Sephora online the other day, when I noticed these new DuWop products. They all look really cool and I want to try them all. Check it out.

-DuWop Foundation of Youth Liquid Foundation ($38)- A vegan, paraben free, oil free foundation that plumps the skin, restores supplenes and firmness and reverses the effects of environmental pollutants, stress and time. It contains a powerful antioxidant cocktail of Matryixyl 3000 and marine-based emollients that creates a fresh, youthful look. The built-in bursh allows for seamless, effortless application. I love the idea of this, because it takes a step out of the foundation process. I want to stick it in my purse just looking at it. Available in 2- Light, 3- Bisque, 40 Beige.

-Matillume ($38)- A fresh-baked clay formula that imparts a pure, matte luminosity. It acts as a tranlucent powder but like a traditional clay mask, it draws skin impurities to the surface, where they can be washed away at the end of the day. Natural, paraben-free, oil-free, fragrance-free, talc-free. Available in Lighter and Darker.

-Circle Block ($28)- A revolutionary two part system that blocks under eye circles with a water-resistant treatment shield, then covers them with a pigment-rich, ultra-smooth concealer. Ingredients include antioxidants, vitamins A, E and C, glycerin, shea butter. Both products are paraben-free and designed to stay put without settling into fine lines. Available in Light, Medium and Dark.

Total Beauty Weekly Web Tour

Beauty Junkies Unite spies spring's "IT" color for lips from Max Factor, "Ms. Right" and then puts the new 2000 Calorie Extreme mascara to the test.

CaliforniaCosmetics showcases and reviews one of her favorite products The Body Shop Guarana Lip Butter.

Viva Woman finds out if mineral makeup is too drying and not suitable for all skin types.

Frappelattes covers a Spring 2009 makeup trend -- highlighting and contouring your skin with makeup for a flawless look!

New Year, new skincare! Beauty411 reviews the new Estee Lauder Time Zone Line and Wrinkle Reducing Moisturizer and is sponsoring a giveaway. Get the details here!

See the new spring color collections by Shiseido Makeup at Makeup Bag.

Beauty Anonymous reviews Kanebo's Coffret D'Or Noble Dressy Palette.

The Beauty Couch finds an excellent night cream with a wallet-friendly price.

WIN a Yummie Tummie top to hold in your muffin top on A Mom in Red High Heels!

The Jet Set Girls are giving away a free workout download for your iPod from PumpOne. Now you can workout in your hotel room, office, or anywhere. Kick start your New Year's resolutions!

Fabulous Over Forty discovers a new rockin line of cosmetics. See what has captured her attention.

I Heart Heels chats with celeb stylist Lara Backmender. Read the deets on her path from attending Parsons to styling ScarJo.

Monique at Beauty Girl Musings has found a foundation that not only provides full coverage without feeling heavy, but is actually made with ingredients that won't irritate skin-- find out what it is!

Just breathe! eye4style has discovered the secret to gorgeous skin and it's oxygen! Check out her fave O2 infused skincare products!

Yummiebitez shares some tips about traveling with your makeup. Read what she brought on-board with her from her latest trip.

makeup loves me explores one of the prettiest and easiest trends for the chilly weather - iridescent eyeshadows!

Come on baby, do the Olivia Palermo/Whitney Port twist! Find out how at Beauty Blogging Junkie.

Check out the new Estee Lauder Spring Collection over at The Makeup Divas.

Girl-Woman-Beauty-Brains-Blog discovers whether or not your should tip a salon owner.

Nur from I Love Looking Good finds out that the minerals found from Rotorua Thermal Mud Facial Scrub is good for your skin.

Check out what Beauty in Real Life's Christine did to her hubby...all in the name of beauty and research!! Find out the details here.

Face Candy reviews 3 Custom Colorists Mood Lighting Shimmer Cremes.

ThisThatBeauty gets up close and personal with BEAUTE Cosmetics. Check out Felicia's interview with the line's Creative Director. ThisThatBeauty hearts BEAUTE's fabulous line of stains. See for yourself.

Boutique Flair reviews eco-fabulous must-haves you need whether you're shopping for makeup or groceries! You can even win some gorgeously green swag of your own!

Elizabeth Grant Skincare, Givenchy Le Soin Noir, Origins Gloomaway Grapefruit Bath & Body Collection-a video blog by Talking Makeup!

Check out Hot Beauty Health's review on the "As Seen On TV" product, Smooth Away Hair Removal Kit.

Glossypink'snew series, Bombshell Bodies, will help you stick to your resolution and get a fierce and healthy body this year!

Want to save a few bucks by coloring your hair at home? Check out these Readers' Picks for Best At-Home Hair Color on TotalBeauty.com.

Alison of the Advice Sistersreviews Moda Manhattan, Fame and The Accessories Show and shares some of the hottest trends for Spring.

Ever wondered what you'd look like with a little cosmetic surgery? Well, now you can - in theory. Check out Spoiled Pretty to learn more about the addictive website that allows you to upload your own photo and play digital plastic surgeon.

Indian Girl's Recesssionista Pick : Avon Skin So Soft Moisturizer & Body Wash

Beauty Am Eye lets you in on a little secret for great eyes

Beauty Blog Network Weekend Beauty Read

Get "In Bloom" with Prescriptives' new Spring 2009 collection! Lilan from The Daily Cookie has a preview of the whimsical cheek duo.

A Touch of Blusher looks at Dick Page's spring 2009 makeup look.

Beauty Anonymous reviews Kanebo's Coffret D'Or Noble Dressy Palette.

Girl Gloss has a contest, giving away Six Softlips Lip Balms.

Beauty and Fashion Tech introduces a new series, Mascara Mondays, with a look at a wonderful mascara: Le Métier de Beaute Anamorphic Lash Mascara.

Check out the new Estee Lauder Spring Collection over at The Makeup Divas.

Raging Rouge resolves to finally get organized... or, at least her makeup does.

Beauty and Personal Grooming dishes out home remedies for hardened palms.

Elke rings in the New Year with a new Blog look, a new way to comment and a bunch more.

Check out what Beauty in Real Life's Christine did to her hubby...all in the name of beauty and research!! Find out the details here.

Face Candy finds a less expensive alternative to Blinc's Kiss Me Mascara.

ThisThatBeauty gets up close and personal with BEAUTE Cosmetics. Check out Felicia's interview with the line's Creative Director. ThisThatBeauty hearts BEAUTE's fabulous line of stains. See for yourself.

Glossypink shows you how to get Carrie Underwood's starworthy look!

Beauty Junkie in SF thinks POP Beauty's Cat Eyes Eyeliner makes winged eyeliner a little bit easier. Sounds good to me!

New Product: LORAC Color Me Couture Eye Shadow Palette

The LORAC Color Me Couture Eye Shadow Palette ($37, $100 value) comes with 5 mother of pearl infused shadows:

- Enlighten (shimmering creamy pearl)
- Style (shimmering gold pearl)
- Luxe (shimmering bronze pearl)
- Jade (shimmering olive green with gold pearl)
- Designer (shimmering black with gold pearl)

Pretty!

Isharya Sale @ Gilt Groupe

These are the LOVELY Isharya Earrings that my husband gave me for Christmas. (Sure I asked for them, but still.) Their technical name is orbit short purple druzy earrings and they cost $208. They are made of purple agate crater druzy and are 18k gold plated. I had never heard if Isharya before, until I noticed the earrings in Lucky Magazine and had to have them. Visit the website, Isharya.com to see more cool jewelry. Prices tend to be a bit high, but you're in luck!

They're having a sale at the Gilt Groupe, where you'll find items like the ones shown below. Not a member? Not to worry, simply leave your email in the comments section and I'll invite you.

This Ebony Bangle is on sale for $89, originally $178.

My personal pick would be these Gold Tier Earrings, on sale for $68, originally $136. I LOVE dangly earrings.

Review: L'Oreal Double Extend Lash Extension Effect Mascara

I recently tried L'Oreal Double Extend Lash Extension Effect Mascara ($10.99.) It uses the same "tube" technology that Kiss Me Mascara does. I was definitely interested, because this one is about half the price of Kiss Me. The process is different though. First you apply the white side, the nourishing basecoat. Then you apply the red side, the ultra lengthening topcoat. It claims to be smudge proof, flake proof, clump-free and 80% longer looking lashes. I wouldn't go as far to say they look 80% longer. For some reason, I feel like applying the white coat makes the lashes seem longer. The Kiss Me formula is very thin and not very volumizing in any way. They both are awesome in that they can be removed with warm water only. So which one do I like better? This one. Half the price and provides some volume and length that Kiss Me doesn't.

Check out this review at Total Beauty.com.

Face Candy Grade: A

New Collection: Almay Pure Blends

I was flipping through my February issue of Lucky, when I noticed this Almay Pure Blends ad. It immediately reminded me of the newer natural lines, like Carmindy for Sally Hansen and Revlon's Beyond Natural.

Here's what they say about it:
Over 95% natural ingredients. No compromise.
The new generation of natural cosmetics. With over 95% natural ingredients, including extracts from fruits and flowers, you’ll discover an irresistible range of pure, light infused colors. There’s no compromise. Moisture-rich ingredients, petal soft textures and glide-on, live-in, weightless formulas create a brighter, flawless, lasting finish.

This collection includes a foundation, lip gloss, loose powder, blush and eye shadow. Available at most drug stores. I can't say I am too interested in it, but if I did get anything, it would probably be the foundation. Do you want anything? Why or why not? Have you jumped on the organic bandwagon? I haven't really... yet.

Review: 3 Custom Color Speicalists Mood Lighting Shimmer Cremes

3 Custom Color Specialists Mood Lighting Shimmer Cremes ($20.50) are a sophisticated take on sparkle that go on light and creamy, and dry down to a fine, powdery finish. These silky crèmes are applied with fingertips to the face and decollete, leaving you luminous. Available in 2 shades: Afterglow (pearlescent champagne with flecks of gold and violet) and On Fire (bronzed shimmer with a swirl of opalescence.)

I really like to use On Fire in the hollows of my cheek bones for definition, then dot Afterglow on the cheek bones. Afterglow is perfect to use on cheek bones, eyebrow bones, cupid's bow and I even use it to draw a thin line down the center of my nose, to make it look thinner. The creme dries to a lovely, fine powder that lasts I'd say about half the day. But it's easy to just throw the compacts in your purse makeup bag. Or you can have them packaged in a refillable trio, including Champagne Eyeshadow as pictured below, for $60.

Face Candy Grade: B