Beauty junkies everywhere received a bit of bad news in September – Prescriptives, a cult favorite line revered for its custom blend products, fantastic skincare and iconic Calyx fragrance, will cease department store distribution at the end of January 2010.

But there’s still a little bit of hope for diehards! The brand wants to ensure that you, yes YOU, are able to secure your favorites for as long as they’re available, so they’ve launched a Twitter channel.
By following Prescriptives on Twitter, you’ll receive quick answers to product-related questions. You’ll also get the inside scoop on their Lustre Holiday color collection (think …read more

Philosophy’s new Kiss Me Tonight is designed for bedtime use but I’m so hooked on this balm, I’ve been using it day and night.

Kiss Me Tonight has a beautifully emollient formula that’s thick and creamy, without a lot of gloss.  The scent is neutral – so if you have a significant other that hates the smell or taste of other balms, this may be the pick for you.
Snag a tub for yourself for $20 at www.philosophy.com.
p.s. If you’re a huge Philosophy buff (like, ahem, some people I know), follow them on Twitter via @lovephilosophy – they frequently offer up …read more

All hail the blogosphere!  Lancôme is the FIRST big beauty brand to launch their own blog, dubbed (appropriately enough), The Lancôme Blog.
The blog is written by Kerry Diamond, the brand’s VP of public relations and a former beauty editor herself – talk about an unfair advantage! Check out the site now for some great behind-the-scenes scoop AND a giveaway of Génifique,  Lancôme’s newest skincare innovation.
If you’re part of the Twitterati, you can also follow Lancôme on Twitter: http://twitter.com/lancomeparis – and while you’re at it, follow me too – http://twitter.com/eye4style!
Are you going to add The Lancôme Blog to your list of daily reads?  Leave a comment and tell …read more