Break out of your routine with this “Try Me” kit from Smashbox!  “Try Me” is a set of their best selling products priced affordably and more importantly…travel friendly.  Smashbox is one of my favorite brands, specifically because they focus on instruction.  They always have these kits with DVD how to’s that are invaluable whether you are a novice or a professional (everyone can always learn something new, right?)

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Photo Finish Foundation Primer – Try Me Size (0.3 oz)
Cream eyeliner, and brow tech 10-well compact (0.5 oz – Brow Tech Wax in Blonde, Brunette, and Taupe, Cream Eye Liner in …read more

I love dual purpose products, and my latest favorite is from Smashbox, I just tried this the other day and I am in lurve. Their HALO Hydrating Perfecting Powder is the first anti-aging powder with the science of skin care built in. It’s advanced formulation of pure gold, 48 minerals, 11 amino acids and a powerful peptide deliver powerful anti-aging benefits while the patented hydration system continuously revitalizes skin and provides a hydrated look that won’t accentuate lines and wrinkles. The built-in shaver allows for the convenience of a pressed powder combined with the radiant finish of a loose …read more

When does smashbox have the time to keep creating these fabulous colors for girls like me? Oh my gosh so beautiful and just in time for spring. The entire Muse Collection 2009 is filled with gorgeous eye shadows that are soft and creamy enough to apply with your fingers for a wash of color, blush for extremely sweet cheeks, pretty pink lip glosses, yes everyone, pink is back again, and soft and easy to use eyeliner pencils to make those smoky eyes pop even more.

Of course the staples like mascara are included in the collection, but not just your basic …read more

Talk about convenient, people from all over the world submitted video’s and blogs showcasing their winning personalities and product ideas for the chance to design this beauty worthy collection and collaboration with Smashbox. What an amazing opportunity for anyone who loves beauty and so genius of Smashbox. Andria Woods was chosen from thousands of entries to apprentice at Smashbox in Los Angeles, and to design the official Beauty Guru Palette. How cool is that!
Included in this fabulous kit are all of the “it” shades from Los Angeles Fashion Week for the eyes, lips and cheeks. Also included are step-by-step instructions …read more

Beauty, beauty, beauty, all year long.  With so many products we shared and so many products that we couldn’t live without, we thought why not do a 2008 beauty round-up and recap all of our favorite beauty goodies.
10. 2009 Beauty Forcast -Top 10 Ingredients list. Although this list is meant for the coming year, it was posted on Aging Fabulous in 2008. It is a list of ingredients that will be making their way into most beauty products next year. Some are already key elements in skin care lines right now. My favorite, the Acai Berry, is known as the …read more

Have you tried this newest powder from smashbox? A powder that reduces fine lines & wrinkles in 10 minutes? It’s the first anti-aging powder that has built in ingredients to care for your skin as well. Halo Hydrating Perfecting Powder uses an advanced formulation of pure gold, 48 minerals, 11 amino acids, and a powerful peptide to deliver powerful anti-aging benefits to your skin. The patented hydration system continuously revitalizes the skin for a brighter, more radiant complexion.
Clinical studies show that after just 10 minutes there is a 33% decrease in the appearance of wrinkles around the eyes. After six …read more

Oh my gosh, another great gift set from Smashbox! The Smashbox Mini Lip gloss kit is so cute and comes with 3 fabulous mini-glosses to keep or give as a gift to a fellow “beauty junkie” and BFF. This cute little carry pouch and glosses are a steal at $16.
A quick beauty tip: When applying your lip gloss, get longer lasting color by filling your lips in with a lip pencil of the same shade and then adding your gloss. If you’re planning to do lots of kissing during the holidays, add one layer of lip gloss, blot with a …read more

I have more than a few favorite beauty items, but these are my most treasured, tried, and true beauty products that I use regularly.

Smashbox Photofinish Primer – I don’t know what took me so long, but I cannot live without this now.
Tarte Cosmetic’s Lights. Camera, Lashes! Mascara – I think this is my hg mascara find.
Bare Escentuals Get Started Kit – a great kit to get started with BareMinerals, and I am happy to have finally become a BEliever.
Lancome Flash Retouche Concealer – I use this daily to cover and brighten my under eye area.
BourJois Lip Gloss Cell Phone Charm …read more