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JELLY PONG PONG’s new Egg Confetti ($20 @ jellypongpong.com) really bring up some fond memories. Both my Grandmother and my Mother used to blow out the contents of an egg through a pin hole at one end and then paint a woman’s face on it, add some hair, earrings … I still wish I had some of those but they were always so delicate. Everyone’s memory is coloring the eggs for Easter and then hiding them or finding them. Each of the six Egg Confetti’s in the box are hand painted with fun designs in Italy (where all their products are made) and inside are moisturizers and sweet smelling scent fine tub sugars. Just crack the egg open like you would any other egg, and pour the contents into running water.

Choose from Speckled Eggs (Apple & Rhubarb scents) or Candy Eggs (Blackcurrant & Orange scents). Have fun in the bath again!

It's taking longer than expected to go through the contest entries so please give us a little more time! I promise to have the winners chosen by Friday if not sooner.

We had lots and I wish we could pick you all that entered but don't fret if you don't win this time around, we have another contest rolling out early next week with a product that just came out that I'm in love with.

All my blush,

~Cybele

Tips: RiMMEL LONDON New 60 Seconds Nail Polish in #819 Green With Envy ($6.47 @ asos.com) Toes: CND #386 NFS ($3 @ buynail.com) Tips and Toes: MAC Underlacquer and Overlacquer ($11 each @ maccosmetics.com)

Hands: SALLY B's SKIN YUMMIES Gardner's Healing Hand Butter in Lemon Sage ($6/.5oz @ sallybskinyummies.com)

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np - Porcupine Tree - Russia On Ice

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Alas, we come to the end of our four-part feature on great products that contain HONEY as an ingredient. Did you know that dark-colored honey, like buckwheat honey (didn’t even know there were different varieties), has higher levels of antioxidants than the lighter-colored varieties? Think of it as white bread vs. wheat bread. Check out some of these other posts from this on-going feature to see even more benefits of honey. Amazing!

1. JUARA Tamarind Tea Hydrating Toner ($27/4.75oz @ dermstore.com)
2. INANNA Foaming Oat & Honey Facial Cleanser ($14.50/1.2oz @ inannaherbs.com)
3. BEAUTIFUL KIDS NATURAL PRODUCTS Sassy Gentle Shower Gel ($8.70/8oz @ sassysfantasyworld.com)
4. KATHLEEN LEWIS Organic Lip Balm ($11/.5oz @ beautyexclusive.com)
5. BOOTS 'Mediterranean' Orange Chamomile & Honey Body Wash ($6.99/6.6oz @ target.com)

In closing, here’s an interesting fact about honey: One common misconception about honey is that when it gets cloudy and crystallizes, it has gone bad. This is not true--in fact, all honey will crystallize over time. The rate of crystallization is determined by the makeup of the nectar. Some honeys will crystallize in just a few days, while others will remain liquid for years. If honey begins to crystallize, it can be liquefied by placing the container in hot water for about 15 minutes.

I’m a sucker for a really high pair of shoes. Think stripper high and I’m lucky enough to be able to walk in them pretty easily. So when it comes to the price, I literally have to plan my purchases throughout the year! One of my other hard to resist items is the brow palette. CHANEL could take care of the shoes if I plan well enough but impulse buying is not an option in this area so their Le Sourcil de Chanel Perfect Brows ($65 @ chanel.com) takes care of my brow palette fix. Inside the black case are three powders and a set of minis - mini tweezers and stiff application brush. Yes, it’s a little pricey at $65 but think how much you use at a time and the three different shades are great for “adjusting” your own brow color as summer tends to lighten our hair color naturally.

Do you ever invest in expensive beauty products like this Chanel item? Why or why not? Please do leave us a comment!

I'll be doing an interview on PR101Radio.com (http://www.pr101radio.com) this Wednesday, July 23 in the 12pm to 1pm PST hour. The topics will be blogging, PR, marketing, advertising and sharing what I've seen work and not work. Be sure to tune in if you can!

All my blush,

~Cybele

Four types for four different reasons. Make a statement with one of these.

REDPOINT StayPut Eyeliner in Conga ($21 @ redpointbeauty.com)

water-resistant * smudger on one end * universally flattering metallic brown

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SEPHORA Deep Kohl! Waterproof Liner in Keep Blue ($8 @ sephora.com)

waterproof * kohl liners are highly pigmented * Smudger on one end * sharpener included

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LAURA GELLER Double Eye Appeal Pencil ($19.50 @ sephora.com)

one side is a highlighter, one side clarifier * both sides are very blendable * sharpener included

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Jetliner by SORME COSMETiCS ($14 @ sorme.com)

liquid liner * easy to maneuver application wand * flake-free formula

ESSIE's new NEON Collection is as vivid as it gets when it comes to color. Tips or toes, make ‘em stand out with any of these four.

• Short Shorts – shockingly flamingo pink
• Mini Shorts – vibrant orange pop
• Shorty Pants – electric yellow
• Bermuda Shorts – high-voltage violet

And like these from Color Cop, the finish is matte, so be sure to apply a top coat to bring the color out. But I am left with one question - why no blue?? $8/bottle or $18/mini 4 Pack @ essie.com

So I wanna know, which color do you like best and do you too wish there was a blue?

The Makeup Divas reviews and tells you about a new lip gloss innovation by Cover Girl. 

Shades Of U shares swatches and a review on mineralize blushes from the MAC Sonic Chic collection.

A Touch of Blusher takes you beauty-shopping in Tokyo.

Musings of a Muse shares the a review of Lancome Maharani Jewels Fall Collection featuring the gorgeous Elephant Bronzer.

Cybelesays introduces the new Fall 2008 Collection from Urban Decay. Check it out here.

Beauty Anonymous shares her thoughts on MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural powder.

MAC Electro Flash and Sonic Chic - do they take your breath away? The Daily Cookie dishes on the new collection.

Beauty Junkie in SF finds a great moisturizing shampoo from PureOlogy to cure her dry summer locks.

Beauty Banter gets an **exclusive** brow makeover and interview with brow specialist to the stars, Anastasia!

Rouge Deluxe takes a look at Canmake's Sunset Beauty summer collection!

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Anyone who knows me sees I have lip balms tucked in just about every corner of my life – car, bedroom, work desk. I even have one drawer dedicated to them in the livingroom! I will be adding some of the superb colors from CLINIQUE’s ‘Superbalm’ Moisturizing Gloss ($13.50 @ nordstrom.com) collection to all areas. It has balm nutrients and a gloss finish. Let’s see, Raspberry will go in the car, Hazelnut is good for nighttime, so that will go in the nightstand drawer, and Currant will go in the purse. 12 shades to choose from and there are four new ones that are part of the new Air-Kissed Colours Summer 2008 collection: Passionfruit, Guava, Hazelnut and Cocoa.