One of the best drugstore lines in my opinion is Milani Cosmetics.  Affordably priced and fun, I always find something to love in the collection and this season is no different thanks to the new limited edition Rock & Glow compacts.  These quads offer up four all-over glitter creams that are great for highlighting the eye area for added sparkle.

There are three different Rock & Glow compacts (Rock Star is pictured below) and they’re available now for just $5.49 at CVS stores.

Image via Milani Cosmetics

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Check out Rachel’s tidbits below and if you have any questions or comments, please share!

Rachel says:

• I feel a great mascara can open the eye and instantly make you look as though you’ve have a good night’s sleep, even when that is not the case.  I use 2-3 coats of Lancome Fatale on the top, bottom, and also on the back of the top lashes.
• Because of my Indian ancestry, I love darkly rimmed eyes – a messy eye adds a sexy yet natural look to a classic outfit.  To make the eyes smoky, I use Revlon’s Luxurious Color Kohl eyeliner in Black Truffle on the inside of the lids.
• Bright lipstick is a way to quickly pop an outfit and freshen up a look a la Ava Gardner in “The Barefoot Contessa.”  My favorite bright is MAC’s Morange lipstick – it’s a great way to add a twist to a classic look.
• Another way to make your face pop is to fill in the eyebrows.  I use Bobbi Brown’s eye shadow in Navajo.

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For a long time, I could only find the line at Barney’s but I’m pleased to share that Sue Devitt has just launched a new e-commerce site of her own – and for a limited time only, there’s a great gift with purchase up for grabs.

To celebrate the launch of the new website, you’ll receive a complimentary Eye Intensifier Pencil in Kalahari (a gorgeous, on-trend gray) and Silky Sheen Eye Shadow in Berlin (a total value of $40) with any purchase of $25 or more.

The Eye Intensifier Pencil is one of my favorite eye liners on the market. It’s a chunky pencil that goes on smooth and blends beautifully. It comes in several colors too, so you’re sure to find something that complements your skin tone and eye color.

This offer is only good while supplies last, so check out www.suedevittbeauty.com to shop!

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Offering twelve new shades for Fall 2009, BeingTRUE’s latest collection is inspired by gemstones. The shadows are rich and quite pigmented, not to mention infused with Demaxyl, a ceramide complex that helps smooth crepey eyelids by adding moisture to depleted skin.  They also include an antioxidant complex of Vitamin E, Green Tea, White Tea, which helps shield the skin from the environment, UV damage and moisture loss.

You can snag the shadows at www.beingtrue.com – they’re $16 per pan and $5 for a refillable single compact.

Another eco-friendly favorite of mine is the PlantLove collection by Cargo. The chic and sweet bio-degradable bio-plastic packaging is actually made of corn (tip: you can also plant the cardboard packaging – there are seeds embedded!) while the products are the ONLY prestige makeup line to carry the globally recognized ECOCERT™ natural designation for environmental commitment.

My favorite product in the PlantLove line are the Baked Illuminator marbelized powders (bottom left of the photo above.) Infused with natural and organic ingredients, the formula is free of parabens, phthalates, petrochemicals, and synthetic dyes and fragrances (in other words, all the bad stuff!) The Baked Illuminators are multi-use as well – try them as a highlighter, blush or eye shadow. I also love them brushed on the shoulders and decolletage for a bit of glow.

I want to know – what’s your favorite eco-friendly makeup line and why? Leave a comment and share!

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Prescriptives Director of Color Artistry Jillian Veran says of the collection, “We all love a good lip gloss, but there is something incredibly feminine about the bold statement of a lipstick…in this collection the look of a creamy nude lipstick is accentuated by a strong eye liner…create a sharp straight line or a smudgy, sexy look, but either way you will want to line the inside rim for extra drama.”

The collection includes:

Well-Suited Eye Color Compact
Available in Warm, Neutral and Cool
$40.00 U.S. / $48.00 Canada

Well-Suited Finishing Powder
$28.00 U.S. / $35.00 Canada

Longwear Kohl Liner
Available in Black Kohl, Slate Kohl, Brown Kohl, Blue Kohl
$17.50 U.S. / $21.00 Canada

Colorscope Lipcolor
Available in Posh Nude, Posh Pink, Posh Honey, Posh Ginger
$17.50 U.S. / $26.00 Canada

Now, I haven’t  had a chance to test the collection, so if you snag any of Well Suited at your Prescriptives counter, be sure to leave a comment and share your thoughts!

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“For this collection, I wanted to create something fragile and strong, and seductive but not aggressive,” said François Nars, Founder and Creative Director of NARS Cosmetics. The combination of strength and refinement has become a hallmark of the brand, and is particularly fitting this season as the brand celebrates its 15th anniversary.

Here’s what I’m looking forward to:

NARS Fast Ride Lipstick – $24
This seemingly dark purple may intimidate, but swipe it across the lips and its true shade is revealed: a sheer mulberry. A color that falls somewhere between an intense plum wine stain, and a moody, deep violet.

NARS Tokaido Express – $16
This new hue is a cult classic in the making. Named after Japan’s most heavily frequented high-speed rail route, this lacquer is an opulent blackened amethyst doused with ultra-fine gold dust particles.

NARS Silk Road Duo Eyeshadow- $32
This new shade mirrors the hues from traditional damask fabrics. Classic meets edgy in this new duo – an icy pink is paired with a warm rose gold with golden flecks.

NARS Brumes Duo Eyeshadow- $32
These new hues perfectly capture the moody shades of a cool twilight sky. Brumes pairs a velvety matte charcoal with a sparkling, blue state for a smoky eye that is both confident and serene.

NARS Indian Summer Duo Eyeshadow- $32
A typical Indian summer comes as a surprise, balmy sunshine meets brisk fall. Swipe the summery, frosted champagne shimmer up to the brow, and line the upper lid with the autumnal deep, matte mustard for a striking look, appropriate for every season.

NARS Mekong Single Eyeshadow- $22
This is the perfect addition to the NARS woman’s adventurous palette. The intense, blackened espresso hue scattered with rose gold is a study in contrasts. Applied liberty across the lid it exudes a sexy attitude, or applied lightly, a simple, fashion-forward sophistication.

What do you think? Anything you’re eyeing to add to your collection?

To shop NARS Fall, visit this link.

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The base color of the Duo (that’s the larger circle!) boasts natural soy, silk powder and Vitamins A, C, & E to condition lids while the accent color includes luminizing pearls to add a bit of glowiness.

Available in eight coordinated color combinations, each Duo includes easy to follow application tips from Neutrogena’s celebrity artist Matin to help you easily create a subtle day or dramatic night look.

My fave is Sugarplum, the lovely pink and purple pair pictured left – it works nicely with my green/blue eyes.

Shop the collection in drugstores nationwide or over at Drugstore.com.

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This slim (really, it’s not much wider than a credit card), smart palette packs a punch with eight – count ‘em, EIGHT shades of color rich shadows. I love that it takes up such a small amount of space yet gives me so much variety!

You can snag this smarty-pants palette from the Pixi collection at Target $28.

Image via Target.com

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But that’s not all – also included in the palette itself is a travel-sized 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Bourbon, a versatile deep brown. If you’ve never had the pleasure of using these liners, you’re REALLY missing out.  They apply super smoothly and wear like a dream. 

Urban Decay also packs a miniature Primer Potion in Sin in the Get Baked packaging – it’s perfect as a base to the shadows included though you can also use it as a light shimmering wash on it’s own.

Shop the Urban Decay Summer 2009 collection at www.urbandecay.com.

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Eye Exotics Eyeshadow Trio ($6 each)
A full coverage, powder eyeshadow for your eyes. Whether you want to shade, define, shadow or line, any look can be yours. Create stunning eye looks with 1 color palette. Bold shades that make the perfect eye statement for the season. Available in three gorgeous shades, including Beach Babe (left) Ocean Hues and Jungle Love.

Lip Exotics Lip Lacquer ($6 each)
A full coverage, wet, high shine, lacquer for lips. Creamy texture glides on lips smoothly….leaving lips looking full and lush. Flavored with mark signature spearmint for fresh, kissable lips. Available in five gorgeous shades: Fever, Pop, Rush, Chill & Wild.

Good Glowing Mosaic Cheek Color ($7 each)
A super-smooth powder that lets you glow wherever you to want it to go. Whether you want to shimmer or blush the look can be yours. Sold in single-pan format, it can easily be removed/popped into the mark. Favorite Colors Palette, interchangeable with mood or moment. Available in two gorgeous shades – Chica and Sandy.

What do you think of the mark Summer 2009 collection? Are you tempted to give any of these goodies a go?

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