M·A·C Cosmetics offers a variety of different makeup kits available for the holidays in their Magic, Mirth & Mischief Collection. The M·A·C Eye Bag comes in two different color schemes — the Alakazam! Chocolate Eye Bag and the Naughty Noir Eye Bag.
Each of these eye kits come in a silver-pewter vinyl makeup bag that is embellished with a big round bead and grosgrain ribbon. A $55.00 value, you can purchase the M·A·C Eye Bag at Nordstrom for just $36.00.
The Alakazam! Chocolate Eye Bag features sparkling, rich brown colors that are perfect for an evening out. This kit includes:

Copper Sparkle Pigment …read more

Perfect for holiday gift giving, Bare Escentuals is offering this 10-piece makeup collection inspired by fine pearls. The collection includes:

Brightening Pearl Mineral Veil
Blissful Pearl eye color (seashell peach)
Magnificent Pearl eye color (charcoal taupe)
Precious Pearl blush (dusty pink)
Big & Bright Mineral Eyeliner Pencil
Flawless Definition Mascara
Sugared Strawberry 100% Natural Lipgloss
Precision Eye Defining Brush
Tapered Blush Brush
Flawless Application Brush

Priced at $54.00, each shade in the collection matches the pearls in the Honora “Beautiful in Pearls” necklace ($52.00). Both the set and the pearl necklace are available on QVC on Nov 7th at Midnight for the kick-off, and noon, 4pm and 10pm ET or …read more

The first time I ever tried any mineral makeup a few years ago, it was from Urban Apothecary. A friend recommended the line and I liked the name. I wasn’t disappointed — their formulas were smooth and flawless, and I loved their eye shadow colors.
Recently, I bought a couple of their products once again. Their Pro Pigment is a multi-use product that I highly recommend. This shimmery powder gives your skin a healthy glow that can’t be beat. It comes in a variety of colors, from iridescent shades such as “Golden Delicious” to rich reds like “Cupid’s Arrow” to pretty …read more

Recently, fellow Splendicity blogger Star Stevenson wrote about the NARS Holiday 2009 Collection. I have long been a fan of NARS, but haven’t experimented much with their eye color outside their powder eye shadow. However when I saw the fabulous pencils in the holiday collection like Goddess (light champagne gold) and Aigle Noir (dark smokey green), I knew it was time to give them a try.
Shadow pencils from other cosmetics companies are a mixed bag… some are amazing, while most are a little too hard and not smooth enough for eyeshadow. With the NARS Soft Touch Shadow Pencils, I was …read more

Every year, Smashbox Cosmetics bundles together some of their best makeup in sets to create their holiday collection at an affordable price. This year, it’s more of the same with the Smashbox Wish Holiday Collection. For 2009, Smashbox is donating $1.00 for every purchase from the collection to the Children’s Miracle Network (up to $25,000).
The Smashbox Wish Holiday Collection includes:
Smashbox Wish for the Star (Price $20, Value $48)
These travel sized products are packaged in an adorable tote:

Smashbox Lash DNA Mascara
Smashbox Enhancing Gloss
Smashbox Fusion Soft Lights in Dusk

Smashbox Wish for the Perfect Pout (Price $29, Value $96)
Get your shine on with …read more

One of the best things to purchase if you’re in the market to try out a new line of make up or new products are value kits or gift sets. Often these palettes and sets are filled with best selling products, limited edition colours and/or a set that has everything for your eyes, lips and face.
With the holidays coming up there will be so many fabulous ones to choose from. I was browsing through Ulta and noticed these fun Too Faced value sets had really pretty shades of eye shadow and face products and equally pretty packaging.
Eye Shadow Insurance Policy …read more

After a long night of partying or cramming for a test or even if you’re a night owl (like me!) you might start to notice dark circles or discoloration under your eyes. This is caused but numerous variables but lack of sleep is probably the biggest culprit.
I feel one of best things to come out the billion dollar beauty industry is the invention of concealers. They are life savers! No one wants to look run down and tired even if you’re not run down and tired. Concealers are the next best thing to getting a full 8 hours of sleep.  …read more

If it were possible to buy happiness, this Bare Esentuals Bare Minerals collection might just do the trick. If you’re a Bare Minerals fan you’ll love this new set from the popular brand.
The nine piece Happiness Collection ($54) features an assortment of Bare Minerals hits and best sellers. All the products are infused with a natural plant extract, aptly called Happybelle, that is supposed to boost your mood and make you happy.  Interesting concept, no?
You get the following items inside the cute little clutch:
Glee Radiance All-Over Face Color
Euphoria Eyecolor
Happiness Eyecolor
Hallucinate Liner Shadow
Flawless Definition Mascara in Black
Lipgloss …read more

Like most women I have a makeup routine that rarely changes. Once you find something that works, looks good, and is hassle free you stick to it. Am I right ladies?
Well once and awhile I get bored and love trying to new things. With the holidays fast approaching and tons of parties to attend I always look for new and exciting products to jazz up my look. So when offered by M.A.C Cosmetics to test out their new collection by DSQUARED2 I jumped at the opportunity.
I sent the M.A.C representative a picture of myself so she could match my skin …read more

One of the best ways to ‘wake up’ your eyes and/or make your eyes stand out is with the use of an eye liner. A coloured liner is a great way to enhance your eye colour as well.  One of my personal favourites are the eye liners from Stila Cosmetics.
The Stila Kajal Eye Liner is a creamy eye liner that you can also use an eye shadow base.
There are 8 shades available:
Amethyst (deep plum)
Emerald (deep green)
Onyx (black)
Pearl (white)
Sapphire (deep blue)
Smokey quartz (deep charcoal)
Tigers eye (deep brown)
Topaz (apricot nude)
In my make up collection, I have Aqua (a light metallic-y blue-green) which …read more