Ladies, be prepared to be wowed! I am about to share with you one of the coolest makeup kits that ever existed.

Offered by e.l.f. cosmetics, I bring you the Beauty Encyclopedia. This fabulous three-volume ditty includes many of e.l.f.’s best products and professional step by step instructions on how to create your perfect look. It’s like having your own makeup artist right in the bathroom with you. Brilliant!

You’ll find eye, lip and face palettes in top colors – everything from trendy hues to the tried and true stand-bys. This is the perfect gift for girls of all ages – from tweens on up.

As killer of a find as this is, what’s even more remarkable is the price – this thing is only $25, people! Unreal!

Get one for yourself or any girly girl on your gift list. You have until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, December 21 to be sure this beauty blockbuster finds its way into its rightful stocking in time for Christmas.

While you’re online ordering, be sure to visit e.l.f.’s Holiday Gift Guide video and scope out other glamorous gift sets as well. I just might have to do some last minute shopping for myself there, wink-wink!

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‘Tis the season…to feel tired! Between work, shopping, class, parties and a whole other host of obligations, the days seem longer and longer and sleep can be at a premium. When that’s the case, there is no need to trudge through the holidays season looking anything less than bright and shiny. All you have to do is add one simple step to your makeup routine: Grab a shimmering eye shadow in a light color and get dusting!

Yes, it’s true. The difference a facial highlighter can make (even a makeshift one) is astronomical. Here’s the scoop:

• Use a light-colored and/or shimmery eye shadow in the area between your eyes and the bridge of your nose to lift the darkness many of us carry there. Try applying a small amount first, then go from there. You can always add more.
• After using the same shadow on your eyelids (don’t be afraid to reach up to the brow bone, as that area can cast shadows too), smudge a little extra out to the outer corner of your eye. This helps balance out what you’ve just done in the inner corner and brightens that area as well.
• Finally, depending on just how tired your face looks (get some sleep, girl!), you can also use the same shadow on the tops of your cheekbones, under the eye area. Again, apply sparingly here, and if you end up applying so much you look like you’re glowing (and not in a good way), just grab some pressed or loose powder and sweep over any extra shimmer.

What to use? You can try an actual product marketed as a facial highlighter or you can use any light-colored, shimmery eye shadow. Keep in mind, “shimmery” does not equate to “glittery”. There is a big difference. Shimmery formulas will reflect light naturally and won’t look too conspicuous. Glittery should be left for all the parties you’ll be attending!

Now, go forth and shop. Study. Party and more. After a big day of fun, you’ll still look like you’ve slept like a normal person with this new little makeup trick. Enjoy!

A great shimmery shadow to try: mark. Wind of Glam Eye Shadow Palette, $10

Try the pink or neutral color in the Plum Perfect compact – they’re great shades and the price is right!

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Regardless of your age, at one time or another, you will be subjected to the beauty woe that is fine lines. Wrinkles. Crow’s feet. You know what I’m talking about.

But what if I gave you a very simple way to keep fine lines at bay? Because I’m about to do just that…

Use an eye makeup remover! Every day.

There – simple plan, isn’t it? But oh so effective. Because each night as I shower, I find myself literally scrubbing my eyelids to remove all traces of mascara and eyeliner. Then I hop out, look in the mirror, discover I haven’t gotten it all, and begin tugging and rubbing all over again.

Of course, this is awful news because the skin around our eyes is some of the thinnest and most easily damaged skin on our bodies. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out that if you’re abusing a delicate area, you’re bound to have lasting effects – in the form of wrinkles. I (and you) could avoid this unnecessary damage simply by using an eye makeup remover daily. Easy peasy.

So while there are zillions of lotions and potions out there (not to mention Botox and other fillers) to fix wrinkles when they take hold, what better way to extend the longevity of your healthy skin than by with an inexpensive drugstore beauty fix?

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All Things Glamorous Collection, $40

I just love the holidays, don’t you? I’m the kind of person who starts playing Christmas music in October (yes, ahem, I’ve already started) and begins planning my holiday look well in advance. I also like snagging gifts early on, too.

Thankfully, this little ditty by Mary Kay seems to fit the bill all around.

This is the All Things Glamorous limited edition set, a new holiday collection by Mary Kay. Included in the set is a Mineral Shimmer Powder in Canary Diamond, a Lip Gloss in Gold Sequins and your choice of Creme Lipstick in either Berry Luxe, Couture Pink or Champagne. Mmmm…delicious!

The catalog and website says this set is $40, but most of the time Mary Kay Independent Sales Reps have their own sales and incentives going on, so if you don’t already have one, head to the main Mary Kay site and search for one in your area.

I plan to score one of these sets for myself and am thinking this might make a great gift for a worthy friend, as well. The promise of sparkly holidays is most intriguing! Too bad there wasn’t a song called “Golden Bells” instead of “Silver Bells”! Hahahaha!

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Cover Girl WetSlicks AmazeMint Lip Gloss, at major retailers

Lip glosses are a dime a dozen, right? So many of them turn your lips into overly-shiny, slippery messes and the color lasts all of twenty minutes. Plus, you’ve spent about $8-$20 on them. Hmph.

Not so with the Cover Girl WetSlicks line. I’ve always been a fan of WetSlicks, but now they’ve gone and added Crest Peppermint Oil to the formula to freshen your grin (and your mid-day dog breath.) This stuff is so fab. Check out the bennies:

• It’s a 3-in-1 gloss which gives you a high shine, a boost of breath freshness and a brighter smile.
• Comes in 13 different shades, from totally neutral to trendy and funky.
• Provides an instant cooling sensation.
• Is creamy, moisturizing and conditioning (no gloppy stickiness – yay!)
• The best of all? They cost only about $4.99 and can be found at most major retailers and drugstores!!!

If all this is not great enough, consider the fact that 3 of the shades (Plum Crazy, Un-Wined, and Toasted) are whitening shades, meaning your already mega-white smile will look even brighter! =D Now that’s something to smile about.

Ladies, I can’t recommend this stuff enough. I already have 3 colors, but can’t wait to add some more. Like today. Heh.

Enjoy a minty, gorgeous smile. You deserve it!

P.S. Take a minute to check out the whole Cover Girl site – it’s got some fabulous color tips on there as well as a sneak peek at incredible new products.

Image used with permission from Cover Girl

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Max Factor Eyelash Curler, $4.29

Ready for one of the coolest beauty tips I’ve heard in ages? Thought so.

Pump your lashes up to the next level by warming your eyelash curler with your hair dryer for a few seconds before you use it (just be careful not to touch the hot metal to the skin of your eyelid! Doh!) Heating up your curler instantly turns your simple $4 eyelash curler into a mini curling iron. Genius!

Also remember to curl as close to the base of your lashes as comfortably possible, then curl again in the middle. Bam! Instant notice-me eyes!

And this, my friends, has been your Teen Style Lounge Easy Beauty Tip of the Day! Enjoy! =)

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How to? Easy! Think backwards.

That’s right. Instead of applying your blush as the last step of your facial makeup routine, try smoothing on a cheek stain first, allowing it to sink into the skin for about a minute or so, then applying a sheer foundation over top. What you’ll get is a natural, rosy color shining through.

Need a great sheer foundation? I’ve found it with Cover Girl’s CG Smoothers, a tinted moisturizer with SPF 15. It’s been a staple in my makeup drawer for years, and is absolutely perfect for achieving this glowing goal.

CG Smoothers by Cover Girl

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