Did you know that for the first time, women own half the businesses in the U.S. and are set to equal men on the nation’s payroll? That’s pretty fab news, isn’t it, ladies?
To celebrate, beauty entrepreneur Poppy King has partnered with Count Me In For Women’s Economic Independence to launch a sheer fire engine red lip gloss – aptly dubbed Fired Up Power Gloss – to help fuel the fires of women who are creating new jobs and leading the nation out of recession.

100 % of the profits from the sale of Fired Up will go to Count Me In, …read more

If Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe and Ryan Kwanten (below, that’s “Jason Stackhouse” for the True Blood fans out there) are any indicator, only good things come from the land Down Under.
Australia’s latest-to-be-loved import is Hissyfit, a line of beauty goodies that aim to protect, renew and perfect.  I can’t guarantee that caliber of results (”perfect” is a pretty bold statement…), but I will admit to a minor infatuation with lip service, an SPF 50 lip balm available in five hues, including clear.
This thick, glossy balm is instantly soothing to chapped or dry lips thanks to the inclusion of shea butter, …read more

When it comes to lipgloss, every woman have VERY particular wants – and they can be surprisingly different.  While some love a sticky gloss with major staying power, others love a gloss with slip that needs to be constantly reapplied.

L’Oreal’s Infallible Plumping Gloss means that you don’t have to choose, you can have it all. As long as “all,” by your definition, is a smooth, long-lasting gloss with a great wash of color and a bit of plumping power built in.
While the packaging leaves a little to be desired, I do love the soft doe foot applicator – a precise …read more

For Breast Cancer Awareness month, my dear friend (and Purple Lab creatrix) Karen Robinovitz wanted to do something special and meaningful. Last year, she met an inspiring group of women who had lost a good friend to Triple Negative Breast Cancer, a rare and aggressive subtype that she had never heard of (and for the record, I haven’t either.)
When their friend passed, they created The Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation to bring awareness to and support research for triple negative breast cancer.

To benefit the org, Karen has created the new SWAC (Sealed with a Cure). This sheer pink gloss with subtle …read more

Fame is scheduled to hit theaters this September 25, and I, for one, am super excited!  I remember watching the show as a little girl with my mom, so it brings back really fun and fond memories.

The folks at Sephora must have fond memories of Fame too because they’re introducing the Fame Brilliant Shine Lip Glosses.
Created in partnership with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures (MGM), the five limited-edition glosses are lustrous, nonsticky and moisturizing  - what more could a girl want? (Her own 15 minutes, perhaps? I kid!)
Snag a gloss or two over at www.sephora.com.

It’s been a lovely, long holiday weekend for me (and for you as well, I hope!) – but tomorrow morning, it’s back to the daily grind.  If you’ve got a minute, sit back, relax and catch up on a few of my favorite blog reads from this week!

eye4style has the scoop on MAC’s fall collaboration with nail guru Jin Soon.
Beauty Junkies Unite reviews one of my fave gloss lines – Huge Lips, Skinny Hips!
Beauty Maverick has a round-up of bump busters just in time for bikini season.
Makeup Loves Me has a fab video interview with Cover Girl makeup artist Molly …read more

On any given day, not an hour goes by without me digging in my purse for a lippie.  For regular, on-the-go touch ups, I tend to pass up high maintenance lipsticks and glosses for a nice tinted balm or butter. The added moisture, shine and sheer color are a more low-key breed of glam. One of my staples are  Korres Lip Butters.
These natural, paraben and sulfate-free balms have a lovely, creamy texture and add a nice, effortless pop of color. My two favorites are Pomegranate, a sheer coral (so on trend for summer!) and of course, Quince (shown left), a sheer poppy pink.  All smell lovely and come in generous …read more

I’m a busy gal, let’s be honest. So, I am ALL ABOUT the multi-tasking magic when it comes to makeup.  A new product on my radar that totally fits the bill is Avon’s Pro 3-in-1 Lip Wand ($9.50). Avon Global Creative Color Director Jillian Dempsey (aka Mrs. McDreamy) lent her professional expertise to design this first-ever lip product to include a coordinating pencil, lipstick and gloss in one – cool, right?

“I love to use all three products together to give lips dimensional color,” says Jillian. “I designed these colors to be perfectly coordinated and take the guesswork out of choosing the …read more

The Makeup Show showcased an amazing mix of well known brands along with many up and comers. I mentioned Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics quickly in my show recap on Saturday but their Lip Tar ($12.50) is worth its own post.
This innovative formula is the perfect marriage of lipstick and gloss. Lip Tar is intensely pigmented - so just a dab will do you and while it goes on smoothly and moist (like a gloss), it dries to a satin finish (like a lipstick.)
The formula is rich in vitamin E and Hemp Oil, so Lip Tar is good for your lips too!
The only con …read more

Vibrant green, electric blue, eye-popping orange – Costa Rica’s intense natural beauty is the inspiration behind the latest mark color collection. Here’s the scoop on the new products:
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 …read more