The holidays are still several weeks away (thankfully…there’s so much to do!) but I’m already firmly in the spirit of things. In fact, I just snagged four new ornaments at Anthropologie yesterday – one of my fave resources for cute, quirky holiday decor each year. But I digress.  Today, I wanted to share a bit of holiday news from professional makeup line TEMPTU which is newly and conveniently sold at Sephora stores.
On tap for the Holidays this season from TEMPTU are the ADORN Temporary Tattoo Kits. You may not know this (I didn’t) but the brand is actually a long-time industry …read more

“Perfect” is among the most overused words in beauty marketing and beauty writing – I’m guilty of using and abusing the adjective myself.  But today, I was introduced to Per-fekt, the proper noun and that’s a whole new ball game.
The first Per-fekt product that I’ve tested (there are just three in the line) is coincidentally the newest, the Eye Perfection Gel. This treatment/primer/concealer/brightener (no, really…it effectively acts as all of those things) enhances the delicate under-eye area with the most natural look imaginable.

So what does that really mean? Well, effectively, Eye Perfection Gel smoothes the skin, provides minimal coverage, treats puffiness and …read more

Our friends at Stila have really made a play in social media in recent months (you can follow them on Twitter here) and now, they’re merging beauty and technology with the launch of the NEW Makeup Player.

Part makeup case, part media player docking station with speakers, this portable vanity blends cutting edge technology with Pro Artist expertise, giving you the tricks and tools to create your own looks, on demand.
Downloadable mobile tutorials are available from www.stilabeautytube.com; to replicate the look, simply dock your device into the Makeup Player and unleash your inner artist with the press of a button. Once your …read more

Though I like to complain about how old I am, few things would actually make me want to turn back the clock and be a college student again. But one of those few things is definitely the great discounts that students enjoy.
In fact, the folks at beauty retailer Ulta just got in touch to share the news that they’ve been offering exclusive monthly discounts on the hottest beauty trends to students everywhere who show their student ID.

As 2009 comes to a close, so will the “College Day” program, but before it does, Ulta still has two more “College Day” offers to …read more

‘Tis the season for purple  - I’ve been loving every shade of the hue for clothing, bags, eyeshadow and especially nail polish this fall.
My latest find is the Miss Sporty polish below – it’s a cool, metallic light purple that I picked up in Superdrug here in London (that’s right, I’m blogging from across the pond!) It was really inexpensive too – under 3 pounds for the bottle.

One of my favorite things about traveling is shopping for local beauty products, magazines and candy but since I live in New York City, it’s actually a challenge to find brands here in …read more

I must admit, even though I treat my feet to regular pedicures, the shoes that I choose to wear wreak havoc on them. So it makes sense that a brand has come along to address the issue of foot ugliness – be it scars from battle (you know, the uncomfiest heels you’ve got?), veins, tanlines or discoloration – head on – Tintalize.
Tintalize is a waterproof, sweatproof, smudgeproof concealer ($15 for 7 packets) designed just for feet. It’s a water based gel with twice the pigment of a normal concealer and it’s available in 7 shades, which inexplicably are named …read more

While I DO have some favorites, far too many eye makeup removers strip moisture from the eye area and force you to tug at the delicate lashline to get that last bit of eye makeup off. But DermaQuest’s new lash enhancing Eye Makeup Remover claims to do just the opposite.

With biotin and copper to strengthen lashes and hydrolyzed wheat protein to condition them, this product aims to do good things for your eyelashes while cleansing.
It’s also got one of those clever, spill-proof pump top lids…just place a cotton ball on top and press down to saturate with just the right …read more

Concealer. Sometimes we can’t live with it, but we definitely can’t live without it.
There seem to be a zillion formulas of concealer on the market, and for each formula, there are several shades. Choosing the right concealer for your complexion and the flaws you’re looking to hide can be quite a challenge.
In my quest for finding the perfect concealer, I stumbled across Mary Kay’s Color Concealer and I’ve been hooked ever since. Its formula is creamy, but not gloppy. The coverage it provides is thorough, but not paint-like. There are several colors, but not so many that you’re left …read more

Congratulations! You’ve found the perfect lipstick shade. That’s Major Accomplishment #1. Now, to tackle Major Accomplishment #2 – keeping that glorious lipstick off of your teeth!
Not to worry, it’s actually quite easy to do. Here, a few tips to keep your new shade on your pout and not on your chompers:

Use a lipstick primer before you slather on your color. This quick tip helps keep lipstick in place and eliminates bleeding and the color migration.
Dust lipstick with a loose powder to set the color. Just grab a facial tissue and separate it into 1-ply. Place the tissue over your lips, …read more

Let’s face it, ladies. Even in the winter our fabulous selves can end up shiny, leaving a mess of the makeup we so diligently applied that very morning.
So what’s a girl to do? Grab some of these Clean & Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets, that’s what!
For only $4.76 on Drugstore.com, you can get yourself some of these awesome little sheets to stuff everywhere from your handbag to your car’s glove compartment, to your desk at work to wherever. Any time you glance in the mirror and see a little oil slick forming, grab a sheet and dab it over the shiny …read more