Benefit Cosmetics has just launched their newest sweep of color with CORALista, a warm coral pink color to brighten and bring a look of warmth to your face this winter. In collaboration with Benefit, we are giving away 3 CORALista powders!
All you have to do is submit your information in the entry box below (it is not rented or sold) for your chance to win. Open to all legal US residents 18 years old +. There are no product or cash substitutes.  Retail value is $28 (each.) Giveaway begins January 21st at 8:30am EST and ends January 23rd at 8pm …read more

A while back I asked you all what you thought of mousse foundation. So finally I have had the chance to give it a try with Milani Cosmetics Mineral Mousse Foundation (which is oil-free LOVE). I also gave their talc-free Mineral Compact Makeup and Lip Mixer a shot as well. Paired with some of my other favorite brands, I was determined to get that snowbunny-sexy look going on.

It has killed me to keep quiet about the Hello Kitty collection from MAC Cosmetics! I went to the editor preview back in November and have been under embargo until now! I’m sure you’ve seen the leaks out there that MAC is launching Hello Kitty (and Hello Kitty Couture ooh la la) in February. You’ll be able to find it here in the states on February 12th and internationally it will be available in March.
Here’s some pictures from the event and of the products. There will also be an amazing video coming out in February that beauty editors got to …read more

Collier Strong, a Consulting Makeup Artist for L’Oréal Paris, gave me some tips on the trends that we saw the celebrities don on the Golden Globes red carpet tonight.
Trend 1: Focus On The Lips
It’s all about a beautiful bold lip! Whether it’s warm or cool, a bold, opaque, red lip has a very sexy yet romantic feel. The eyes are as glamorous or neutral as your wardrobe dictates. During the day, eyes are kept simple; at night, opt for a darker look. Either way, eye makeup should be blended beautifully and brows should be perfectly groomed for an elegant look. …read more

If you’ve read my beauty blog for a while then you know I always say red lipstick may not be good for everyone. So when Christina Zilber, a makeup stylist for Jouer Cosmetics, approached me about the red lip trend that we are sure to see at the Golden Globes, I asked her if she’d be willing to help all of us understand what other colors on our face can help make a red lip work for everyone…and she did.

Elizabeth Arden just launched a new mineral foundation powder that I have been loving for the last week: Pure Finish Mineral Powder. The compact itself is a “portable grinder” as there is no loose powder in this baby! How many of you have hated putting your mineral foundation in your handbag and having it become messy when you open it? The fact that you only twist the compact for it to grind out only as much powder as you need is sheer genius!

Launching this month from Estee Lauder is another airport exclusive in their Pure Color Makeup Companion. The newly designed, sleek compact holds a full-sized Pure Color Long Lasting Lipstick (Bois de Rose) that allows you to change your lipstick to whatever Pure Color shade you desire. It also offers Lucidity Translucent Pressed Powder and two eye shadows (Ivory and Cinnamon) along with corresponding applicators. This portable compact is the ideal travel companion whether on your daily trip to work or on your way to an exotic holiday.
*Photo Credit: Estee Lauder

I cannot believe we are already coming to a close for 2008. Where did the year go? It took much deliberating, but I came up with my list of the Top 10 Best Makeup Products of 2008 that have been reviewed here on Makeup Minute.
1. Elizabeth Arden Intervene–Hands down this was the best liquid foundation I have used this year and still use now going into 2009.
2. L’Oreal Bare Naturale Luminous Lengthening Mascara–Totally makes lashes look lovely.
3. Physician’s Formula Mineral Wear Mineral Concealer Stick–Covers those flaws so that no one needs to know I’m not perfect!
4. Sally B.’s Skin Yummies …read more

It’s been so long since I’ve bought any new lipsticks or glosses (because most would agree I have enough for the entire state of Pennsylvania in my handbag right now.) But I came across tarte’s new Purse Your Lips and it was the ingredients in this product that caught my eye. As many people already know, my day job is at Pierce Mattie PR and Pierce and I recently comprised a list of the Top 10 Ingredients in Beauty for 2009. And guess what? tarte’s Purse Your Lips contains 3 of the 10 ingredients–acerola, acai and goji berries. These ingredients …read more

Yesterday I got a small taste of what it is like to be a celebrity hounded by the paparazzi as my family chased after me with cameras flashing away. They often laughed at me as I said, “Yeah that picture came out bad, delete it!” Can you relate? Steven Lake, who is a celebrity hair and makeup artist (to Carson Kressley even!), worked in collaboration with Nikon to come up with some great tips on how to look good in pictures. Now Steven, where were you yesterday when I needed you?!