Sue Devitt is one of my favorite luxe yet under-the-radar makeup brands. Founded by an Australian makeup artist, every product in the line includes amazing treatment ingredients.  Take the thick, richly pigmented Eye Intensifier Pencils.
These eyeliners glide on smoothly for fool-proof application thanks to the inclusion of  Nylon-12, which expands and contracts with facial movements without cracking. What does that really mean? Eyeliner lasts all day without creasing!

If you’re tempted to give these a go or if you have an eyeliner-loving beauty on your holiday list this year, check out this season’s limited edition Eye Intensifier Pencil trio. With three …read more

This season, tarte is celebrating Holiday with another version of their annual, best-selling palette – and this time, it’s 30% bigger, with an extra 16 eyeshadows.

This year’s  bejeweled treasure chest kit with mirror includes:

16 all new shimmering tarte eyeshadows
16 all new matte tarte eyeshadows
16 all new lipglosses
tarte’s mineral powder bronzer in park ave princess
all new soft pink luminizer
four new powder blushes

As far as I’m concerned, palettes like this one make amazing gifts for any beauty-loving girl – and tarte’s is a great value at just $52.
That said, if palettes aren’t your ‘thang,’ tarte has two other gift sets, including crown jewels …read more

We’ve already talked a lot about some of the gorgeous collections available at department stores counters for Holiday but if you’re looking for a quick and inexpensive beauty pick-me-up, don’t forget to check your local drugstore for seasonal faves too.
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 …read more

There’s a chill in the air and evenings are getting darker earlier but regardless, it’s the season for holiday parties and a few quick and easy tricks from the pros are in order. Alison Raffaele, celebrity make-up artist and creator of Alison Raffaele Cosmetics, has some tips on how to get your glam for your big night out.

Alison says,
To quickly and easily get your glam on this Holiday season, try brightening or deepening your eyes and/or your lips. For example, if you normally wear a soft plum lipstick, a step deeper would be a more of aubergine color …read more

This month,  Estée Lauder is launching two new collections for Holiday: Ultimate Red Color and the Holiday 2009 Compacts, which are always a favorite of mine.

The Ultimate Red Color Collection is luxe and gorgeous!. The classic navy blue Signature Estée Lauder packaging has been transformed to a holiday gold, encasing jewel-inspired shades of lavish plums and gold flecked caramels. Lips create a high impact in deep shades of cranberry and blackberry while the skin is lightly dusted in luminous, shimmer powder.

The highly collectible Estée Lauder compacts are back this holiday season with their usual whimsical flare. This …read more

Wow, it’s hard to believe that the holidays are just around the corner (they come earlier each year, don’t they?), but it’s true! News of all the beautiful makeup collections for the season has been rolling in for weeks now, but I’ve held out on posting. But from now through the end of the year, stay tuned for amazing holiday gift ideas and pro tips on festive makeup looks for party season, along with our regularly scheduled reviews.
First up is Bobbi Brown’s new Chrome Collection. Hitting counters this November is the Chrome Palette- her cool, contemporary take on holiday beauty. …read more

Happy Valentine’s Day!
The other day, I asked you what you were getting yourself for V-Day and suggested the uber-cute Candy Hearts Lip Duos. But just in case yummy tasting lip gloss isn’t your thing (huh?!?), here are a few other items you can pick up for yourself on the cheap. And, of course, since this is Love Day and all, everything here is a truly fantastic girly pink!

Treat your nails with Black Radiance Bold & Sexy Salon Lacquer in Provocative. This lovely pink hue boasts a long-lasting salon formula which withstands anything your busy life throws at it. The …read more

With all of these makeup tips lately, I am going to have you lovely ladies gracing everyone’s presence looking hot! Todra Payne, who is a celebrity makeup artist that dotes on all-natural, healthy beauty brands, owns Makeup Theory Workshops, a beauty educational company that teaches women how to look good and save the planet. Please enjoy Todra’s makeup tips customized just for Makeup Minute readers!
“I love creating ethereal looks with a surprising pop of color. This holiday season, I’m excited about Aveda’s Inner Light Liquid Foundation. Tourmaline, a semi-precious gem, gives this foundation just the right amount of “glow” for …read more

Not enough time to get ready for that holiday party? Make life easy and snag one of Jouer’s new Golden Lips Holiday Pouches – it comes with two shimmery favorites for the perfect holiday lips: Glacé, a sparkly, golden gloss, and Julie, a rich, sheer lipstick with a festive golden sheen.
With plenty of parties and festive gatherings, you will no doubt want to exude the joy and happiness of the holidays on your face! Together these holiday products work with this season’s trend of shimmers, bold jewel tones and metallic glitters. Gone are the days of blending in, this season …read more

Now that we have all stuffed ourselves with enough turkey and cranberry sauce to last us into next year, let the holiday window shopping begin! While I don’t have any holiday parties to attend this year, I found a few essentials from tarte cosmetics to help you look your best whether it is for the office party, family events or just heading out to do some holiday shopping.
tarte’s holiday party must-have set includes a few products I have reviewed before like fRxtion (LOVE!) and their blotting papers, but also includes rejuvelash and their vitamin infused lipstick in vinyasa (a red.)
I …read more