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I can’t remember what famous person stated that before leaving the house, you should take off one item, and for me, the “taking off” is usually toning down the blush. I’m glad that I recently came across LAURA GELLER Air Whipped Blush as they are very subtle and pretty much goof-proof. The formula is like a whipped mousse that will impart just the slightest hint of color, which you can see in the picture here. Ms. Laura amp’d this one up with antioxidants, a dash of Squalene and Shea Butter and paraben-free. Available in Whisper Petal (soft pink) and Whisper Rose (sheer mauve with a touch of luminescence) for $26 @ laurageller.com.

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

There was no This Week in Lips feature last week and I have a good excuse! I have been busy with LAURA GELLER’s new Mini Shine & Shield SPF 15 Lip Gloss Trio ($24 @ laurageller.com) and just can’t get enough of them! I’m usually more of a lipstick girl but these are really wearable and have just been my go-to for the past week. The gloss is very thick, as you can see from the arm swatch, and contains jojoba, vitamin E, cocoa seed butter and sunflower seed oil, so it’s not all fun and games with these; they actually do something helpful! Helpful like throwing a SPF 15 in each of these babies. Nice!

My only complaint? They could have added a little scent to these. They don’t smell bad but they don’t smell good. They smell like unsweetened chocolate chip cookies, but not in a very good way.

From L to R:

Fresco Gelato – lush, chocolate-dipped soft berry shade
Fresco Berry - bright, juicy medium pink w/sublte sparkle
Fresco Nude – creamy, notice-me-nude (this is probably the most perfect nude gloss ever!)

I was flipping through the channels the other day and came upon LAURA GELLER on the QVC channel showcasing her latest products and she was talking about some from her Baked Collection. Since I rarely get demos right in front of me, I put the remote down and watched. One that I had on deck to try was her Baked Body Frosting All Over Body Glow in Sugar Glow ($39.75 @ laurageller.com), so I moved it up in the rotation and dove in this past weekend feeling inspired. And this one is so right now! If you’re showing skin in an outfit, don’t you want to add a little sumthin’-sumthin’ to spice your flesh up? Give arms, legs, décolleté, and spots on the face a luminous glow with this white tea and Ceraphyl Oil infused, sans paraben, powder. And this one is a tad bigger in size than these. It’s a full 4” around, so you are getting a great value for your money on this product.

Disclosure: A sample of this item was provided to Cybelesays.com for review purposes.

Trying to cut corners? Save pennies? Who isn’t? Shopping definitely is not like it used to be so why don’t you try combining two of your makeup products in one. Very popular these days are the combo moisturizer and foundation with the tinted moisturizer. LAURA GELLER just came out with Barely There Tinted Moisturizer with SPF 20 ($30/1.25oz @ sephora.com) and it contains those light-diffusing mineral pigments that lessen the appearance of lines and wrinkles. If you are in a hurry like I seem to be every morning, this will save you a smidgen of time. And even though this one has a SPF 20, I would still use an additional SPF on your face. Available in Fair, Light, Medium or Deep.

If you’re an avid reader then you know we love a good makeup primer. It is for sure a staple to my makeup routine now and many other females I know. One that I am touting this month to get my face canvas makeup ready is LAURA GELLER’s Spackle Under Make-Up Primer ($23/2oz). This oil-free formula in an air-free pump is made for all skin types and contains a special silicone system that helps fill in uneven skin and other ingredients like aloe, white tea, cornflower, Ginkgo Biloba, and others actually nourish the skin under your makeup. And they just came out with a Tinted Under Make-up Primer ($23/2oz) that has a bronze tint. Both @ beauty.com.

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It’s the busiest shopping day of the year!! If you’re reading this then you have probably decided against taking on the crowds or you were there at 4am when some stores opened and got done quickly. Like every year, when it comes to gift giving with beauty, we’re here to help you out with suggestions for those on your list. So when you see the below present picture next to a review, this is one of our Holiday Gift picks for 2008. So let's get to it!

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Got a finiky female on your list? LAURA GELLER Fresh Baked Beauty ($60 @ sephora.com) is comprised of her best-selling baked face and eye products and includes a new to the line lip gloss.

Balance-n-Brighten (swirled tones of soft tan/ beige/ ivory)
Blush-n-Brighten in Pink Grapefruit (beige/ mauve/ pink shimmer)
Baked Marble Eyeshadow Duo in Blue Icing/ Coffee Cake (light blue/ blue/ bronze)
Baked Cake Eyeliner Duo in Blueberry/ Dutch Chocolate (shimmering dark blue/ matte dark brown)
Lip Gloss in Better Than Bare (pink beige)

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

We introduced you to LAURA GELLER’s Baked Marble Eyeshadows back in September and now we have a cool collection based all around it - Baked to Perfection ($60 @ sephora.com). What I like about these baked products are that they start as a liquid, are poured into terracotta pans, infused with swirls of vibrant colors and then baked for 24-hours so no two are alike.

Included in the kit is the Spackle Under Make-up Primer (1oz), a .32 oz Balance-n-Brighten, Ethereal Rose Baked Powder, Blush-n-Brighten in Roseberry, Baked Marble Eyeshadow Duo in Water Lily/Wood Forest and their Creamy Black Mascara. So if you ever wanted to try some of this line, this kit is a great way to do it since it’s valued at $126 if you bought them individually.

We’ve been so caught up in the Holidays that we’re a little late on our last color pick of the season, Metallics. They are hot and my favorite feature to play up has to be the eyes and my other … you’ll see tomorrow.

The Internet is just not the place to see the powerful effects of metallic and metal colors like gold and silver. You just can’t get the intensity and luster of a color. And do glitter products count under the metallic umbrella? It’s tiny metal-like pieces, right? We could have gone crazy with the glitter products but only a few really qualified for this piece so here are some suggestions to check out in person.

1. BLACK RADiANCE Loose Shimmer Shadow in Sunset Sparkle $2.99 @ walgreens.com
2. BOBBI BROWN Shimmer Brick Compact in Pink Quartz $38 @ bobbibrown.com
3. MODE COSMETiCS Angel Dust in Moonbeam $4/1.1g @ modecosmetics.com
4. SEPHORA Long Lasting Liquid Liner in Copper $10 @ sephora.com
5. SEXY HAiR CONCEPTS Strong Hold Hairspray $16.49/9oz @ sexyhair.com
6. L’OREAL HIP Shocking Shadow Pigments in Valiant $11.99 @ walgreens.com
7. PRESCRIPTIVES Moonbeam Reflective Eyeliner in Beaming Silver and Beaming Gold $17.50 each @ prescriptives.com
8. NAIEME Gel Eyeliner/Smudge Pot in Goddess $22 @ naieme.com
9. CARGO Eye Shadow in Mojave $16 @ sephora.com
10. LAURA GELLER Lipstick in Safari Blaze $15 @ sephora.com
11. URBAN DECAY Heavy Metal Glitter Liner in Air Guitar $18 @ sephora.com
12. SCOTT BARNES Eye Ice in Glitterati $25 @ scottbarnes.com
13. THE BALM Shady Lady Shadow/Liner in Sexy Stacey $15 @ thebalm.com
14. MESS NEW YORK Loose Mineral Eye Shadow in Houston Street $22 @ messnewyork.com
15. THE BODY SHOP Metallic Liquid Eyeliner in Bronze Brown $13.50 @ thebodyshop.com

Wonder woman LAURA GELLER has come up with Wonder Wand Eye Brightener Powder. A unique black case holds the sponge applicator and wand with a sheer, light reflective powder that highlights wherever you put it. Line your bottom lower lid of your eye and the soft, silvery pink powder brightens your eye and keeps eyeliner from fading and bleeding down. It’s subtle, but effective. You can also dab it in the inner corner of the eye, or you can accentuate a shaped, heightened eyebrow. See the magic for $17.50 @ sephora.com ~Lisa