My favorite eyeshadow for fall is undoubtedly MAC Mineralize Eyeshadow in Young Punk, from the recent Style Black collection.  It’s a stunning smokey, sparkly purple but for some reason, even with a primer, I experienced some major glitter fall out while wearing it.
That’s why I’m excited to see Sephora’s new Glitter Eye Shadow Brush ($13), a silicone tipped applicator that helps sparkly shadows stay put. To apply your favorite loose or pressed glitter shadow, press the powder into your lid with the flat side of the applicator to maximize the staying power.

Remember, when it comes to flawless makeup application, you …read more

Guest Post By Kori Ellis
Shannon did great things with Makeup Minute over the past few years and I know all her readers will miss her. And I’m also sure Liberty Kontranowski, the new blogger, realizes that she has big shoes to fill and is up to the challenge. Liberty isn’t a stranger to the b5media Beauty & Style Channel, she has blogged at Teen Style Lounge and Snarkstress.
Liberty will be starting a Makeup Minute within a week or so. In the mean time, I’m going to fill in for the next few days until she gets started. I’m Kori Ellis, …read more

I’m getting ready to round up the best of 2008 in makeup reviews, but I’m having such a hard time choosing the best! I’ve really reviewed some amazing products this year. So this is an open thread, which makeup products were your favorite this year? List your top 5 in the comments (and please no pimping your own stuff!) And just for joining in the fun, your comment will be your entry to win a $25 eGift Certificate from Sephora. Of course, only valid in the countries that Sephora ships to (see here.) I’ll pick at winner on December 31st.
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Have you seen these adorable vintage lip balms that Sephora has with On10? The balms are all inspired by the iconic brands of childhood such as 7Up, Tootsie Roll, Hershey’s Kisses and Dr. Pepper. Now they don’t taste like your favorite soda’s and sweets, but they have the fragrance. Which makes me want to choose the Sparkling Pink Grapefruit Lip Balm since the fragrance of grapefruit is scientificially documented as making men think a woman is at least 6 years younger than she really is. I heard the Almond Lip Balm smells heavenly as well.
On10’s products are found only at …read more

oh.my.goodness. Have a mascara lover in your family? Maybe that’s you? You can now buy a collection of 10 travel sized mascara’s for the price of one (high-end) mascara! Holy smokes!
 
 
For $35 you get:
Smashbox Bionic Mascara
Sephora Atomic Volume Mascara
Vincent Longo The Curl Mascara
Tarte Light’s, Camera, Lashes
Too Faced Lash Injection Pin Point Mascara
Make Up For Ever Smoky Lash Mascara
Urban Decay Big Fatty Mascara
DuWop Lash Venom Mascara
Korres Deep Colour Mascara
Cargo Texas Lash Mascara
How perfect is this? I can already hear the giddy laughter of women across the country as they open it this Holiday season. Imagine the amazing lashes you can create …read more

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Looks like Sephora upped the ante this year! Winning all of the products nominated and a $1000 not good enough for you? Now you can also win a trip for two to go to Sephora University in San Francisco to attend Brand Founders day. I would love that!

While looking through Sephora’s must-have mascara’s section, it was interesting to note the differences among the mascara’s brushes. It made me start to wonder which type of mascara brush really is the best at delivering a clump free–mess free mascara application.
I realize that it is so difficult to find a good mascara because we constantly have to compromise. If we want volume, then we have to deal with thick, clumpy formulas that have to be worked through the lashes. If we want length, then it’s quite possible we won’t have volume. If we want a false lash look, then we …read more

Oh now this giveaway looks like something I want!

When I opened my newest catalog from Sephora, I came upon many pictures of models with these “extra dark” crease shadows placed near the bridge of the nose that looked something short of an extra eyebrow growing in the middle of your lids.
This particular picture was associated with Stila’s The Perfect Face Kit. The contents of the kit are fabulous including the Kitten eye shadow, black Smudge Pot, Mini liner brush, Multi-Effect mascara, Convertible Color in Lillium and Lip Glaze in Brown Sugar.
While I might want the kit, I don’t think I will be sporting any Star Trek looking “welcome …read more

SeenOn.com is giving away Sephora private label swag!