Though I would probably never splurge on this makeup set myself, I was delighted to receive the Laura Mercier Gemstone Eye Collection as a gift from a friend. I’m a fan of Laura Mercier makeup. However, I primarily stick to the concealer and tinted moisturizer. This limited edition Christmas 2009 collection features five amazing jewel tone baked eye shadows that can be used wet or dry.
The set also includes:

Black Thickening and Building Mascara
Black Violet Kohl Eye
All Over Eye Colour Brush and Eye Crease Brush
Double-ended Smudge and Corner Eye Colour Brush
Double-ended Crème Eye Colour Brush and Crème Eye Detail Brush

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This two-page palette from Lorac features both warm and cool shades. Makeup artist Carol Shaw has put together two pages that showcase eight cool and eight warm eyeshadows along with two blushes, two lip glosses, one bronzer, one highlighter, one lipliner and a dual-sided shadow/liner brush.
If you are looking for a beautiful gift for the glamour girl in your life, the Lorac Double Booked Full Face Collection is a fantastic buy. Valued at $350, this makeup kit is available at Sephora right now for just $55, and shipping is free! The palette comes in a luxe iced-platinum jewelry box with …read more

To get a classic, romantic look and flawless complexion, Laura Mercier has created her Renaissance collection. With this kit, you can create soft, smoky eyes, highly glossed lips and big, beautiful lashes. The result is absolutely beautiful, feminine and sophisticated.
The collection includes:

Deluxe Flawless Skin Day Creme SPF 15 (0.17 oz.)
Full-size Undercover Pot UC-3 (0.2 oz.)
Exclusive full-size Pink Champagne Lip Glacé (0.16 oz.)
Exclusive Renaissance Eye Color Duo (0.09 oz.)
Mini Black Thickening and Building Mascara (0.03 oz.)
Double-ended Secret Camouflage Powder Brush
Mini velour puff
Brown cosmetic bag

A $167 value, the Laura Mercier Renaissance Collection is priced at $65. This set is a Nordstrom exclusive …read more

Hopefully you’re ready for a seasonal makeup collection that’s bursting with glamazon hues and sultry shades of summer. If so, then the Smashbox Untamed Summer 2009 Collection should be right up your alley.
The colors are earthy and natural, but with pops of bold color added to items like the Untamed Waterproof Eyeshadow Trios ($29/each). Savage has the dark forest green color and Exotic includes a pretty dark purple. Each color is completely waterproof, but totally blendable for all day wear.

Then there is the Double-Ended Brightener ($22/each), formulated with vitamins C & E to boost your skin while it’s brightening your …read more

If you have ever owned a makeup palette that only contained one color or product that made sense for your face, then you might want to consider the amazingly smart Bobbi Brown Customize Simplify Organize collection.
The perfect shades for your skin, eyes, lips and cheeks are yours for the choosing; once you have made your selections, simply fill one of Bobbi Brown’s mirrored palettes with any combination of compacts. Available in three pan, four pan, and six pan sizes, you can choose how much variety you need in products and where you might only want one standby favorite shade.
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