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Is there such a thing as a non-sticky lipstick? I mean, these are pretty unsticky probably because they are matte. Well one that is sticky but shiny like a lipstick is KORRES’s new Raspberry Antioxidant Liquid Lipstick ($22 @ sephora.com). These are water-based and contain the antioxidant-rich raspberry and pomegranate extracts, certified organic acai palm pulp oil and applies with a lip gloss wand. Soooo  smooth and slick on lips, but not so slick that it doesn’t last a while. Choose from the following: Red Berry, Natural, Nude Beige and Fuchsia.

Disclosure: Samples of these items were provided to Cybelesays.com for review purposes.

Is it shallow to judge a shower gel by how it smells? I mean, how do you determine if one is really good or not? I used to just base it on how well it lathered and how my skin feels but I’ve used some good ones in the past few years that don’t lather at all so that trait is out (here are two for example). Now it’s smell and how my skin feels afterward. Not rocket science. And since Spring is officially here next week, here are three that have a springy trait to each.

From L to R:

• KORRES Basil Lemon Showergel ($13/8.45oz @ korresusa.com) – lemon zest and fresh grown basil from the garden.
• LA FALAISE Honey & Macadamia Nut Body Wash ($9.95/6.6oz @ savonlafalaise.com) – bees, buzz, buzz.
• PAYOT Revitalizing Shower Gel ($16/6.7oz @ strawberrynet.com) – fresh cut spring flowers. This one smells like it should be a bottled perfume.

A lot of the lines are putting out face primers and I had the chance to find a few. Some didn’t work at all while others faired really well in the temps. Know that both are free of lots of bad for you ingredients like parabens, synthetic fragrances and petro chemicals and the formula of the Korres one is the first ever to be silicone-free.

KORRES Face Primer ($10/.34oz, $28/1.01oz @ sephora.com)

I’m really digging these two highly pigmented metallic-y/shimmery/glimmery Sunflower & Evening Primrose Eye Shadows / Shimmering Eyeshadow from KORRES.

27S – Golden Bronze (gold coppery brown shimmer)

84S – Sky Blue (periwinkle blue shimmer)

$16 each @ sephora.com.

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Surprise your eyes with a liner like blue or grey. They’re a nice alternative to the everyday black. Here's a few we recommend.

1. LISE WATIER Eye Shine in Marine ($16 @ lisewatier.com)

2. JOSIE MARAN Eye Liner in Charcoal ($18 @ sephora.com)

3. KORRES Eyeliner Pencil in Gray 6 ($16 @ sephora.com)

4. GLOMINERALS gloPrecision Eye Pencil in Twilight Blue ($16 @ glominerals.com)

5. YOUNGBLOOD Eye Liner Pencil in Slate ($11 @ ybskin.com)

When was the last time you saw a really useful makeup deal? Mine has to be The Lash Stash @ sephora.com. It’s 10 mini mascaras from 10 major brands for $35. Even if you have found your Holy Grail or Hall of Fame mascara, when you see a new one out, don’t you just want to try it out? Well this is a great way to do it and it’s not going to break your wallet. I mean, you pretty much know by one or two wears how you like a mascara so these minis are perfect! Each stash includes the following:

• Smashbox Bionic Mascara

• Sephora Atomic Volume Mascara

• Vincent Longo The Curl Mascara

• Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-1 Mascara

• 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

I know it’s still October, but how about giving this to your best girlfriends for the holidays? This would make the greatest gift for any girl! The Lash Stash is officially kicking off our Holiday Picks 2008 so cheers!

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What girl doesn’t love flowers? Here are a few products that exploit some of my favorite scents ever.

• Violet - BLUE Q Violet + Quince Body Wash ($11.99/8.5oz @ blueq.com) from the Cute As Hell line.
• Passion Flower – BOOTS Passion Flower & Cupuacu Hand & Nail Cream ($9.99/8.4oz @ Target stores nationwide) from the new Amazon Forest collection.
• Jasmine – KORRES Body Butter in new Jasmine ($21/5.07oz @ sephora.com)
• Orchid – BATH & BODYWORKS Body Splash in Enchanted Orchid ($5/8oz @ bathandbodyworks.com).

Bored of lip healing tubes? Dive into a pot of KORRES new Lip Butter ($9 @ sephora.com). Each contains Shea Butter so choose one with a tint or without. Big moisturizing and lip smacking recommendation.

Homeopathic Greek line, KORRES, just added a full line of makeup to their lineup! I was very surprised that they did this as I never thought is would be up their alley. Overall the colors all seem wearable most a lot of skin tones – no Urban Decay colors here. The skin benefiting ingredients are worked into these products too. For example, the Eyeshadows are made with natural botanicals and passion fruit oil. And the pigment intensity varies depending on the shade.

Product picks right now are the Eyeshadows ($16) in #35M Brown and 24S Gold, Blush ($22) in #16 Pink and Deep Colour Mascara ($18) in #04 Blue Black. Look for more reviews on this line in future posts. All exclusively @ sephora.com

Any beauty product with the word honey in the title gets my immediate attention. I just love what honey does for my skin. The Greek company, KORRES, was an early one on the market that endorsed the all-natural way. 1996 to be exact and they have grown to 150 products strong. None of the products contain mineral oils, silicones, or propylene glycol. They spend a little more for quality natural ingredients but the costs are pretty reasonable in comparison. Two new additions to the line are the Thyme Honey Cream ($26.50/1.35oz) and Thyme Honey Mask ($29.50/1.35oz). Thyme honey is one of the best qualities of honey available in Greece and contains a lot of antioxidants. This ingredient ensures maximum moisture and these are both made for normal to dry skin. Both @ sephora.com