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Line An Eye With Laura, Redpoint, Sephora or Sorme

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

REDPOiNT BEAUTY 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

This Week In Nails

Tips - SEPHORA new Nail Patch in Absolute Pink ($10 @ sephora.com)

Toes – LiPPMAN COLLECTION Nail Color in new Lady Marmalade ($15 @ lippmancollection.com)

Tips and Toes: ORLY Won’t Chip ($7 @ drugstore.com) and BE! PRODUCTS Express Top Coat ($18 @ beproducts.com)

np - new Guns N Roses Chinese Democracy – “There Was A Time,” “Madagascar,” and “If the World (Would End Today)” bootleg copy, shhhhhh!

Sephora's Minerals Win Me Over

Anytime I come across a pressed mineral foundation, I’m immediately interested. And this latest one from SEPHORA is the latest one to catch my eye. Their Mineral Double Compact Foundation SPF 15 ($22 @ you know where.com) is everything a good formulated mineral powder should be – talc-free, Bismuth Oxychloride--free (this particular ingredient commonly found in mineral makeup can be irritating to those with sensitive skin), paraben-free (not all mineral powders are) and it contains Titanium Dioxide (the SPF). The application sponge it comes with unique in that it's black on one side for maximum coverage and the white on the other for minimum coverage. Cool!

My only “room for improvement” suggestion would be the actual compact it comes in. Through the top you can see the powder. OK, cool. Open it and the inside powder level moves open to reveal the sponge below. Also on that “level” with the sponge is the mirror. But after you take the sponge out and apply some powder you have to flip the level up to see the mirror. Need some more powder, yup, have to flip it back to get at the powder and then back to get at the mirror. And I have seen the speed some women use when applying powder! Not the easiest way to use this compact. So it’s a great powder with a detail that could be adjusted. Common Sephora, you know better.

Get The Most Outta Yer Minerals

I was going to include these in our feature on new makeup brushes but they are a nice set on their own and are especially made for mineral makeup! SEPHORA’s new Mineral Brush Set ($50 @ you know where) is four must have brushes that make applying your mineral makeup easy. Inside the two-pocketed quilted zippered pouch is an all-over powder complexion brush (made of goat hair) for foundation and setting powder, a smaller buffer brush (also goat hari), a concealer brush (make of Taklon), and a multi-purpose eye shadow brush (made of pony hair). Also included is a tip sheet so you can get the most out of your brushes and your mineral makeup. It may seem a little pricey but add up the cost of the individual brushes and this one is on mark.

I'll Take That To-Go, Please

This is a genius makeup accessory! And of course it’s from SEPHORA. Here’s the dilemma: have you often loved the effect loose powder give your face? And for those touch ups during the day or eve, want to recreate that effect? Toting that big round container and bulky brush is not an option so invest in their Professional Refillable Powder Brush #54 ($22 @ sephora.com). It’s one of those tubes with the brush on the end and it’s refillable. Use the scoop that comes with it to fill your favorite powder inside, close it and you’re ready to hit the road, Jack!

It's Always Worth The Time

Here’s a strange confession - I’m not always in the mood for a Body Butter. Lotions and creams seem easier to use, in every way. A Body Butter takes some time to work in. Ok, not that much extra time but still. I don’t exfoliate every shower but if I do, I make sure to take the time to rub in a good butter afterward so my skin will really reap the rewards. One I’m loving right now is SEPHORA’s Body Butter ($16/6.7oz @ sephora.com). Each is lushly spiked with Shea Butter and beeswax. And this Citrus Sage one totally gets me excited for spring!

Fall Color Pick - Metallic

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

Holiday Pick - Palette Perfect

Holiday shopping is now in full swing and to get you wheels turning, we'll bring you some great gift picks for the next few day so let's pik a kit ...

The Shadow Siren
SEPHORA Colorful Story Palette ($48 @ sephora.com) – a slim book of their 16 best selling eye shadows.

The Liner Lover
BOURJOiS French Art of Flirting ($36 @ sephora.com) – magnetic case containing their Ultra Black Mascara (a Cybelesays rec) and three of their Metallic Liners. Mmm bop!

The “I Need It All” Girl
TOO FACED Good Girl, Bad Girl Palette ($29.50 @ sephora.com) – two different side so each day you can decide your fate. The Good Girl side says candle light dinner for lips and eyes and Bad Girl says siren in dance club for lips and eyes.

Fall Color Pick - Mauve

Think purple is too much for some occasions? Then try its cousin Mauve. In addition to purple wine, green moss, and nude shimmer, mauve is kicking up quite a storm in fashion this fall. The best trait about the shade is that is can be a focus color or blend in the background. Here are our picks for our fourth color pick for the fall, Mauve:

1. DURI COSMETiCS Nail Enamel in All About Mauve $5 @ duri.com
2. LORAC Lip Polish in Delicious $17.50 @ sephora.com
3. MAC Lip Liner in Dervish $12.50 @ maccosmetics.com
4. VON NATUR Lip Colour in Lovage $16 @ vonnatur.com
5. SUSAN POSNiCK Colorforever Long Lasting Lip Color/Conditioner in Janis $24 @ beauty.com
6. KiEHL’S Lip Gloss in Icy Everest $13.50 @ kiehls.com
7. BARE ESCENTUALS bareMinerals 100% Natural Lip Color in Ripe Fig $15 @ sephora.com
8. ORLY Nail Lacquer in Not Your Mama’s Mauve $7 @ orlybeauty.com
9. SCOTT BARNES Creme Color in Sultry $24 @ scottbarnes.com
10. MiLANI Powder Mosaics in Honey Kissed $7.49 @ walgreens.com
11. SEPHORA Nail Polish in #37 $4 @ sephora.com
12. BOOTS No7 Moisture Drench Lipstick in #75 Sugar Plum $9.99 @ boots.com
13. NARS Lip Lacquer in Sweet Charity $23 @ sephora.com

Coming Our Way *Preview* Bites

THIERRY MUGLER will come out with a cosmetics called The Art of Metamorphosis, and five fragrances, grouped under the Miroir, Miroir name. They all fall under the brand Dare the Metamorphosis.

The SEPHORA brand is launching a bath and body line this month. It will consist of six products in seven different scents.

Upscale lingerie brand, LE MYSTERE, is about to launch Le Mystere Skin, a four product skin care line.

Source: WWD