The Makeup Show just came through LA the last two days and this show is always pretty fun to walk. The people and their done up faces and the body art that some showcase. It's really a nice way to spend a Sunday afternoon!

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Remember a few weeks ago when I found this liquid liner that didn’t sting my inner eyelid? Well I found another one to add to that list! It’s from SMASHBOX’s new Heartbreaker Collection and is called Liquid Liner Pen in Jet Black ($24 @ smashbox.com and nordstrom.com). 

There’s something about this pen form that makes it easier to apply then the regular liquid liner applicators. I think it’s because the tip doesn’t move as much as others and it’s pointed. Are you familiar with ones like that? I just hope this one doesn’t dry out like a different one I had a few months ago. Will keep you posted!

Disclosure: The following item was provided to Cybelesays.com for review purposes.

Liners are hot this season so why not give a set to your bestie? Here are two recommendations:

SMASHBOX Wish for the Perfect Pencils ($32 @ sephora.com) – all the basics in one price-conscious set – Celebrate (silver), Wish (peacock green), Dream (black), Hope (purple), Love (bronze). $1 from each purchase is donated to the Children’s Miracle Network.

MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Eyes Travel Collection ($35 @ sephora.com) – tote one, two or the entire set of five water-resistant pencils by keeping it in the cigarette-like metal case. Colors include Black, Metallic Grey, Electric Blue, Purple and Champagne.

Disclosure: The following items were provided to Cybelesays.com for review purposes.

I have to echo a reader’s recent comment that they are, “sick of every brand promising longer fuller lashes and then failing to deliver.” I mean, instead of bugging us bloggers to state where we get a product from when reviewing something, maybe they should focus on the products and the claims they make. It’s a well known fact that a lot of the ads in magazines for mascaras have the models wearing false lashes. Why is this ok to do? It’s completely misleading. So when it comes to mascara, my flag is also up but two new ones are getting my stamp of approval here.

BOBBI BROWN Extreme Party Mascara ($22 @ nordstrom.com) is one is you can layer. As in let a coat dry and then add another one to get le volume. Have you ever been able to do that before? Not to my knowledge. Just make sure you use a lash comb to comb through each coat. (I’m a big fan of this one to comb through lashes). And just how many coats? I tried three and then four and decided three looked the best.

SMASHBOX Lash DNA Mascara ($19 @ sephora.com) uses a, get this, Double Helix Brush to get every single lash, no matter how short, lengthened and defined. And this has such a cute tag line, “Defy genetics with Lash DNA.”

If you are an avid reader, chances are you are real serious when it comes to beauty and you hang around and trade secrets with at least one person who is just as obsessed at you. If they are on your gift list this year, you have to be careful about what you bestow upon them because like it or not, you will be judged!

No simple palette or flimsy brush will do. Only those serious about their makeup seem to know about using a face primer and here’s one you will get high marks from the receiver. SMASHBOX Rapture Flawless Finish Primer Set ($39 @ ulta.com) has won numerous awards from the magazine so I guess the question is, how could you not give this one?

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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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Lots of new colors and products out for the spring. Here are some stars:

ORIGINS Brush-On Color in Coral Reef ($17.50 @ origins.com)

SHU UEMURA Tri-Color Eye Pencil in Aqua Flow ($28 @ shuuemura.com) from the Rebirth Collection

BOURJOIS Dose de Nacres Mini Loose Powder Eye Shadow in #3 orange with a silver sheen ($8 @ ulta.com)

SPA RITUAL Lacquer in Plugged-In ($10 @ dermstore.com) from the Awakened Collection.

SMASHBOX Green Room Bronzer ($28 @ smashbox.com) from the Green Room Collection.
BOBBI BROWN Lip Gloss in Pink Popsicle ($19 @ sephora.com) from the Pink Raspberry Collection

SMASHBOX is upon us with their Fall 2007 collection, Decadence. The colors are over for the top glamour. We love that! So get dramatic this fall with any of these. Eye Shadow Trio ($28) in Indulgence and Opulence, Jet Set Waterproof Eye Line ($22) in Lust, Blush ($24) in Ecstasy, Lip Enhancing Gloss ($18) in Vixen, Photo Finish Lip Luxe ($28) in Socialite, 7-Piece Vanity Brush Collection ($150). Each container, or handle in the case of the brushes, has a gunmetal finish. So sleek and dramatic! All @ sephora.com.