Spring into Spring with Three Custom Color Specialists Gorgeous Lip & Cheek Stains

Adored by beauty editors, makeup artists, beauty addicts, and, well, who doesn't have love for Three Custom Color Specialist? No one I know for sure.

It’s time to banish those winter doldrums and reclaim the healthy glow that goes hand-in-hand with springtime. The Three Custom Woman, at any age, glows from within like she’s fresh off the slopes, just out of her yoga class, or after a day at the beach.

Here's how to get a healthy glow (without working out - ha). Three Custom Color Specialists Lip & Cheek Stain - their array of beautiful, wearable shades are designed for all skin tones. Better yet, these two-in-one gems are easy to apply, portable and give a dewey, long-lasting glow to lips and cheeks. These are truly richly pigmented, gorgeously textured products that take the multi-tasker to a whole new level. Retailing for $22.50 a compact and in six deliciously flattering shades, there's one to enhance every skin tone.

Shop with them now, and enjoy their Crème Concealer sample fest. This unique and versatile formulation is a favorite of makeup artists and consumers alike. Use it full coverage to conceal redness or dark circles, apply with a wet sponge to use as a foundation or blend with your favorite face cream to create the perfect tinted moisturizer. Three Custom Color invites you to request samples of up to three different shades with any online order. Just indicate which shades you would like to try in Customer Notes during checkout and get flawless!

For more information or to shop Three Custom Color Specialists, where tips, products and goodness reign, visit them online anytime.

Introducing Honoré des Prés Organic Fragrances at Spirit Beauty Lounge

Honoré des Prés is the first line of french organic scents designed by the legendary Olivia Giacobetti, nose and fragrance composer for such prestigious houses as L'Artisan Parfumeur, Diptyque, Guerlain, Frédéric Malle and Agnès B. Honoré des Prés fragrances are completely natural and certified organic by ECOCERT. They include no petrochemical products or synthetic perfumes, and are free of coloring agents and phthalates.



The descriptions of these fragrances, as well as their inner, essential quality, is reminiscent of something characteristically divine. I've long been an admirer of Olivia Giacobetti scents. These, I cannot wait to experience. A little taste for you ...



Bonte's Bloom - summery, sunny and feminine - is inspired by a dreamlike summer voyage; dressed in white muslin and wearing a vintage hat, you walk alongside sunflower fields in a warm sun-kissed afternoon and marvel at dragonflies and butterflies. Sunflowers, South Indian flowers, wild Moroccan blue chamomile, fresh citrus fruit leaves from Paraguay, sage leaves – those that the wild honeybees prefer – and a drop of white iris butter to add a touch of “vintage chic”.



Chaman’s Party - deep, woodsy and complex - is an explosive unisex fragrance with aphrodisiac properties. Inspired by a tree-house experience and total immersion in the heart of the virgin Amazon forest. Intended for those who know, be they women or men, how to breathe in the earth’s strength. Vetiver root from Haiti, sacred basil from Egypt, Wood of Life from Venezuela, dried clove flowers from Madagascar.



Honoré's Trip - a citrus explosion - saturated with citrus fruit, saturated with color, saturated with Mediterranean fruit, saturated with freshness… An explosive cocktail of pure tangerine extracts, Mediterranean oranges, all yellow and green lemons, together with spicy pepper taken from trees in the Philippine Islands.



Nu Green - light, minty and dewey - is inspired by a spring morning’s refreshing swim in a natural rock pool in the heart of nature. You sense how this beneficial water purifies and sheds the superficial. A ruffle of crumpled green mint leaves, enveloping dewy grass with Indian botanical musk, clumps of monastic medicinal tarragon and cedar wood.



Sexy Angelic - soft, gentle and sweet - this girls’ perfume reveals a girl’s secret love elixir… Inspired by a deliciously sweet experience of French marzipan candies. The pure secret of seduction used by French women to meet their Prince Charming! Described as "A fresh almond fruit caress rubbed onto weeping maidens’ cleansed skin." with a snip of hemlock flower, a touch of Angelica flower seed and a hint of freshly baked “Calisson” marzipan candy from Aix en Provence. A baby powder soft, subtly sweet, feminine scent.

All Honoré des Prés perfumes come wrapped in an amazing kraft brown accordion folded box you just have to see in person. The bottles are lovely. Each edt scent is bottled in 3.3 fl oz size. They retail for $145 a bottle are are available now at Spirit Beauty Lounge.

Exclusive offer: for a limited time, with any Spirit Beauty Lounge purchase of $50, receive an exquisite sample atomizer of each beautiful fragrance free. Enter code: HDP at checkout.

Nordstrom: Ruben Toledo Beauty Gift With Purchase Event

Receive a fabulous Nordstrom-exclusive Ruben Toledo cosmetics bag filled with 13 samples from your favorite beauty brands with your $100 beauty or fragrance purchase.

Includes:

• Origins Modern Friction™ Nature's Gentle Dermabrasion (0.17 oz.)
• L'Occitane Almond Milk Concentrate (0.28 oz.)
• Clarins High Definition Body Lift (0.35 oz.)
• Laura Mercier Mini Foundation Primer - Oil-Free (0.5 oz.)
• Smashbox 'Sheer Focus' Tinted Moisturizer in Luminous (0.17 oz.)
• Chloé Natural Spray Eau de Parfum (0.04 oz.)
• Bare Escentuals® RareMinerals™ Purely Nourishing Facial Moisturizer (0.06 oz.)
• Shiseido Bio-Performance Super Refining Essence (0.14 oz.)
• Kate Somerville™ ExfoliKate™ Intensive Exfoliating Treatment (0.16 oz.)
• Anastasia Brow Gel - Clear (0.02 oz.)
• philosophy 'the present' clear makeup skin perfector (0.5 oz.)
• Leaf & Rusher Rapid Resurface (0.10 oz.)
• Bvlgari Jasmin Noir Eau de Parfum Natural Spray (0.05 oz.)

Couldn't help but give some suggestions and items to consider to get that gorgeous bag and deluxe beauty samples - and there are some good'uns in there for sure. Brand spanking new for spring and your beauty pleasure:

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Take Care of All Your Haircare Needs With a Fab Little Deal from Folica

Starting today, March 30th save 10% on purchases of all hair care products at Folica. This is the perfect time to stock up on professional hair care brands like Kerastase, Bumble & Bumble, Frederic Fekkai, and Philip B and get your mane tamed and fabulous for Spring! Folica is one of those sites that gives buyers the opportunity to read reviews of their products directly from the site. I'm appreciating that more and more these days. It's good to know what others' experiences are before investing in a product or tool.

Save 10% on Hair Care

Use Code: HAIRCARE10

Valid: 3/30 - 4/5

And on Tuesday 3/31, Folica brings back their very popular SEDU20 coupon code which lets shoppers take $20 off their purchase when they buy any Sedu brand appliance. Sedu is a brand that enjoys five-star rating reviews time and time again. You can see many of those directly on the Folica website.

Save $20 when you purchase any Sedu appliance!

Use code: SEDU20

Valid: 3/31 - 4/5

This is a great opportunity to purchase high quality products and tools at already discounted prices with a little extra price break. Yea! You'll also get free shipping on orders of $50 or more.

Smashbox New High Definition Concealer + Free Gift

Achieve a flawless high definition complextion with Smashbox's High Def line of complexion products. Beauty insiders and addicts alike have gone ga-ga over Smashbox High Definition Healthy FX Foundation (already a Best of Sephora nominee). Their revolutionary new High Definition Liquid Concealer is sure to be a hit as well.



The weightless concealer instantly smoothes skin and makes dark circles and imperfections virtually disappear. The good-for-your-skin formula includes cell-energizing ribose, soy, angelica extract and caffeine to reduce redness, dark circles and under eye puffiness. Soft focus pearls reflect light to minimize the appearance of fine lines and blemishes. The soft touch precision applicator provides the smoothest application for the most delicate skin areas. Provides buildable coverage with a natural finish. High Definition Liquid Concealer comes is five shades and retails for $18 a tube.





Pair the concealer with High Definition Healthy FX Foundation for a perfect complexion. Healthy FX is an oil-free, weightless formula packed with anti-aging, revitalizing, and firming ingredients that work overtime to provide cellular nutrition for skin. UVA/UVB SPF 15 offers sun protection, vitamin C fights free radicals, and new cell-energizing Ribose renews the appearance of skin. Our unique, patented bio-delivery system gives you time-released moisturization and firming benefits that last all day. Skin is refreshed and revitalized for a flawless future. Best of Sephora Award Nominee for Best Foundation. It is available in 13 fabulous shades and retails for $38.

Shop now and enjoy a Free Smashbox Travel Set, which includes Travel Photo Op Under Eye Brightener, Travel Bionic Mascara in Jet Black and a Mini Lip Enhancing Lip Gloss in the shade of Go. Click the image above to shop Smashbox and receive additional jumbo deluxe samples free with your order.

With your $65 order at Smashbox online, enter code: TRAVEL at checkout for the free gift set and free shipping as well. The offer ends 4/12/09.

WINNERS: Maybelline Lash Stiletto Giveaway

Thanks to all of you who entered our Maybelline Lash Stiletto Mascara Giveaway. Maybelline Lash Stiletto may be found at mass merchandisers and drugstores nationwide. Read more about Lash Stiletto here.

Congratulations to our winners:

Michelle
Entry # THKO5CTGAVIR

Joelle

Entry # HZJS16SU0JBW

Roslyn Martin

Entry # O0VKQHXX6S2E

Pamela Millstein

Entry # KQUUAMTBBVYU

msngangl

Entry # KVF7P441IATL

Emails have already been sent to the winners. Please reply with your mailing address and your prize will be sent to you directly.

Many thanks to Maybelline Cosmetics for bringing us such a fantastic giveaway! As always, stay tuned, many more giveaways coming soon.

Plump Pouts the Natural Way

Can I use a plumper and still have a synthetic-free pout?

Yes! Since the advent of DuWop’s all-natural Lip Venom more brands have followed suit, utilizing essential oils that increase blood flow to the lips and cause slight swelling as a result. While DuWop's plumping agents include cinnamon, wintergreen, and ginger, the new Smashbox O-Plump employs ginkgo biloba leaf extract, goji berry extract, and gingermint. Yet another popular pucker-upper, Sally Hansen Natural Beauty Moisture Plump Lip Balm, is infused with licorice and soybean extracts.

Some paraben-, sulfate-, and phthalates-free enhancers rely on mimicking and replenishing natural substances found within the body to give lips a boost. For example, Bare Escentuals Buxom Lips includes all-natural ceramide—lipid molecules which help repair damaged lip tissue and enable new collagen production—and Josie Maran Plumping Lip Gloss is packed with marine collagen, a form of collagen that’s derived from sea plants.

source: elle.com

ALLURE Giveaway of Insiders' Favorites

Batman has the Batmobile, and Wonder Woman's got her lasso and cuffs—but our heroes' secret weapons are a lot more fun. Chris McMillan swears by Shu Uemura hairstyling and treatment products to tame strands. Dermatologist Patricia Wexler relies on her anti-aging line to turn back the clock. Makeup artist Pat McGrath recommends shades to make eyes look bigger, cheeks rosier, and lips fuller. And Garren loves the way Rsession Tools' Naluwaver, a dual-barrel curling iron, creates natural-looking waves. All of these goodies can be yours with the contest running through the month of March.

Click HERE to enter

MAC SS09 Hydraluminous Looks

MAC Spring/Summer 2009 Hydraluminous is play on light, minimal without being austere, it's texture that takes the lead above color. it's pearl highlight, abundant gloss with consideration on where it is applied - cheeks, lids, brows. The bare essentials for the look are MAC Strobe Cream, Clear Brow Set, Gloss, Coal Black Pro Lash Mascara and Bare Slimshine.



THE UNBARE LIP
Perfect the lip with a neutral lip pencil, such as Oak or Subculture, if necessary. Use Slimshine in Bare to create a soft, nude emollient lip. Finish by using 242 Shader Brush to apply Clear Lipglass over Bare for a super, high-shine effect.



LUMINOUSLY RICH
Use a firm brush, such as 252 Shader Brush, to blend Antiqued Gold Cream Colour Base over the eyelid, through the crease, up to the browbone. Follow up by blending All That Glitters Eye Shadow over Antiqued Gold to create a luminescent finish over eyes. Groom brows with Clear Brow Set for a polished effect.



BARE & GLOSSY
Groom brows with brow set in Girl Boy to add a warmth and subtle shine. Use a lash curler to open up eyes first before applying a generous coat of Coal Black Pro Lash Mascara. Finish by using 252 Shader Brush to apply a thin layer of Gloss over the eyelid for a sophisticated, but high powered shine.



GLOSS ON GLOSS
Hydrate skin with Strobe Cream for a soft luminescent sheen on skin. Use clean fingers with a neutral Blushcreme, such as Ladyblush or Uncommon, to apply a soft contour on cheeks. Apply a generous coat of Plush Glass in Ample Pink to moisturize and plump the lips, while boosting the natural rosy color as well.


For more info on MAC Hydraluminous looks and products used to create them, please visit MAC online.

Style Spotlight: Kelly Ripa in Victoria Beckham

Kelly Ripa

The Live! With Regis and Kelly co-host looked chic and sophisticated in a vibrant blue dress from Victoria Beckham Collection on the set of her latest commercial in New York City.

Ripa kept the look clean with simple accessories, including chic black pumps and dainty gold jewelry. I love the sleek, tailored look of this for spring sophistication and the slightness of the jewelry ... impeccable.

source: InStyle

REVIEW: Lancôme's Skincare Breakthrough of the Year - Genifique

Lancôme introduces Génifique, the first product inspired by your genes. This breakthrough formula is the result of 10 years of research and development in the area of genomics and proteomics and has received seven international patents. Génifique is an entirely new category of product and is geared toward restoring a youthful complexion.

L’Oréal Advanced Research and Lancôme Laboratories forged relationships with Saint Louis Paris University Teaching Hospital and Laval University Teaching Hospital Québec – two renowned institutions making strides in the fields of genomics and proteomics (the study of protein synthesis). They embarked on a decade of discovery, which included the study of 4,400 genes and 1,300 proteins with the most relevance to skin. This unveiled two significant findings:

1. Gene activity slows with age
Young skin is brimming with healthy proteins, but the genes that help activate them slow down with age. Lancôme was able to prove that much like a vintage Mercedes that simply can’t run as fast as it used to, older skin doesn’t produce these genes, which in turn means fewer proteins of youth.

2. Youthful skin carries a unique barcode of proteins
Just like a fingerprint identifies individuals, young skin is identified by a barcode of youth proteins. Lancôme arrived at this amazing discovery after studying the superficial layers of the skin of young women (median age 35) as well as that of older women (median age 65). Lancôme ultimately identified two proteins – CLSP and Desmogleine 1 – that are present in youthful skin. These youth proteins are associated with young skin.

A Cutting Edge Cocktail
Fueled by these discoveries, Lancôme set out to create a product that would challenge the limits of science and innovation.

Génifique contains a complex that has been shown in vitro to stimulate the expression of genes. This complex consists of a cutting-edge cocktail of ingredients: Bio-lysat, a “good” bacteria, and Phytosphingosine-SLC, a building block in skin lipids produced from yeast. This is the first time we have used these two ingredients in combination. The formula also contains HEPES, an exfoliator that helps the skin shed more uniformly, resulting in a smoother surface.


A Lancome First
Génifique is a new category of product designed to be the foundation of a modern skincare routine. It can be used by women of every age, day and night. This high-tech elixir should be used after cleansing and before applying serum or moisturizer. The cushiony texture absorbs rapidly, leaving no residue behind.

The sleek dropper bottle is the perfect delivery system. Simply pump the top to fill the dropper with the exact amount of product needed. Pump the contents of the dropper onto the palm of your hand, warm the product, then apply to your face. Suggested retail price for Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate is $78 for 1 fluid ounce.


REVIEW:
I've found a new staple product to add to my must-have skincare products! As hinted on For the Love of Beauty here and here, Génifique has given me the boost in youthful results I've been looking for. This is a lightweight concentrate quickly absorbed by the skin. It leaves a silky, soft, smooth texture and enhances radiance immediately. I've been using Génifique in combination with products from Olay's new ProX line (as my moisturizers for day and night) and I must say the youth enhancing, line reducing, pore minimizing, texture smoothing results have been fantastic! I've even seen fading of sun spots on my hands - I've never been able to find something that does that effectively and noticeably. Génifique is an odorless fluid that truly stands up to the hype and knocks its socks off. The dropper style bottle makes it sanitary and easy to dispense.

I was shopping at a beauty counter just yesterday testing fragrances and creams. I had my teenage daughter and her 15 year old friend with me. She heard me inquiring to the rep about the new DNA anti-aging skincare products out recently and asked me why I was asking the rep about it. When I answered that I'm always on the lookout for the next, best product to get rid of my forehead wrinkles and the "11" lines between my eyes, she replied, "What lines? You don't have a wrinkle on your face." She raised her eyebrows in the mirror on the counter to produce lines on her own forehead and said, "See, that's what forehead lines look like, and you don't have 'em".

I always knew I liked that friend of my daughter's best! : )

Bottom line: Génifique gives me the results I'm looking for. I couldn't be happier with what it's done for the appearance of my skin in just these two short weeks. My face is smooth, toned, and radiant looking. I love it! Visit Lancôme online or at your nearest Lancôme beauty counter to learn more about it. It's available now.

Want a chance to win a bottle of Lancôme Génifique?

Enter W magazine's Spring Beauty Fix Giveaway here.

Want to hear what Lancôme beauty editors have to say about the product?

Visit the new Lancôme Blog here.

Must note that I'm marking this "press sample" as I did initially receive a small sample to try when it first came out; however I purchased this product before writing the review and continue to purchase since the writing.

W Magazine's Spring Beauty Fix Giveaway

Enter for a chance to win these seven luxurious new products, featured in W magazine's April beauty story, "Smooth Sailing".

Lancome Genifique Youth Activating Concentrate

Narciso Rodriguez Essence

Diptyque Huile Precieuse

Guerlain Kajal Mineral kohl Eyeliner

Rodial Skinny Beach SPF15

Bond No. 9 Astor Place

Umi Fix Hairspray

Click HERE to enter.

Px: 5 Tips for Flawless Foundation Application with Jillian Vernan

Prescriptives Director of Artistry Jillian Vernan shares her tips for achieving perfect, flawless skin.

Tip 1 - Prime Your Skin
Using a primer is like wearing a slip under your dress. It smoothes everything out and hides your imperfections.
Jillian's Primer Suggestion: Px Flawless Face Primer gives your skin a silky texture so that foundation glides on easily and stays on longer, while diminishing the look of large pores, lines and wrinkles.


Tip 2 - Know Your Skin Type before Selecting a Formula
Foundations come in all forms and should be selected based on your skin type. Drier skin types should wear a moisture-based formula. Oily or acne-prone should wear an oil-controlling formula.
Jillian's Foundation Formula Suggestions: Px Flawless Skin Total Protection Makeup for drier skin types, Px Virtual Matte Oil-Controlling Makeup for oily or acne-prone skin types and any skin type will benefit from a natural, mineral-rich foundation such as Px All Skin Mineral Makeup.


Tip 3 - Choose the Right Tools
Applying foundation is really a personal preference and each method creates a different finish. For liquid foundations, using your fingers creates a sheerer look while the Foundation Brush produces a smooth, seamless finish. For powder makeup use a round buff brush for even, all-over coverage.
Jillian's Makeup Brush Suggestions: the Foundation Brush for liquid foundations, the Round Buff Brush for powder foundation.


Tip 4 - Apply Concealer OVER Foundation
Allowing concealer over foundation allows for better coverage and prevents the concealer from getting swept away. Using a full-coverage formula will instantly conceal dark circles, lines and wrinkles, while reducing puffiness and redness.
Jillian's Concealer Suggestions: Px Flawless Skin Total Protection Concealer SPF25.


Tip 5 - Set Your Look with Powder
Powder is a great way to complete your look. Keep it very light - use a fluffy powder brush to dust a lightweight formula powder across skin.
Jillian's Powder Suggestions: Px Powder Brush for application, Px Flawless Skin Total Protection Powder for a lightweight formula. You may also wish to consider their iconic Px Magic Liquid Powder to add a candlelit radiance to skin.

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Organica Deluxe: A Little Bit of Eco-Luxury for Everyone

Wendy James and Jane Hunter created Organica Deluxe on the simple principle that they wanted a beautiful place to buy eco-friendly and organic for themselves and their friends. Recognizing that even organic companies miss the "green" when creating packages as well as the "gorgeous" (read: luxury), they wanted to share their knowledge, love and passion for gift-giving with real choices for giving organic.

"We love chocolates and wines and wanted others to know organic choices are amazing ... it is wonderful to bite into a cookie knowing it is delicious and made with the finest organic ingredients....we were tired of smelling flowers that were super-charged with pesticides...we wanted our babies to be clothed in pure organic cottons...we like companies who care about customers and put that caring into each gift package...we want to support eco-friendly artisans and farmers... we like to spoil ourselves and our friends with the extraordinary."

Oh my gosh, there is so much goodness in this place. A wide range of eco-friendly gift-giving offerings are available; from flowers, baby items, home decor, and leather journals to organic chocolate, ginger cookies and regional wines, you'll find a lovely gift for for every gift-giving occasion for yourself or someone dear in all price ranges. And every Organica Deluxe gift supports organic farmers, manufacturers and artisans around the world.

Organica Deluxe is a must-see site! For more goodness, please visit them online at OrganicaDeluxe.com ~ enjoy.

Discover La Mer's Transformative Infusions

The Infusions are La Mer's high-powered treatments that deliver transformative benefits. Each has its own area of expertise.

The Hydrating Infusion saturates the skin with hydration, smoothness and conditioning on demand. Dry complexions are replenished, feel soft and smooth to touch, awakening a healthy, resilient appearance. You can use it alone or in tandem with Creme de la Mer to boost its transformational benefits. $95

The Radiant Infusion delivers extreme radiance, clarity, pore-minimizing and tone on demand. Skin looks bright and refreshed. Pores that may have lost their integrity look tightened and refined. Use it alone or in synergy with The Lifting Face Serum to boost its remarkable brightening benefits. $95

Click the image above for more to take advantage of their offer and to learn more about La Mer's Transformational Infusion products. Or, visit them online at cremedelamer.com. The La Mer exclusive offer is available through 3/29/09.

Why the Whole Family Will Love Clarsskin

Is Clarsskin Underarm Cleanser something really worth checking into? Indeed it is.

Deodorants and anti-perspirants leave a residue behind. Even the most avid shower scrubber can't get rid of it all. That residue gets into your pores and stays there. It also is the culprit in discoloring the underarms of our favorite clothing. Clarsskin was specifically designed to effectively remove that stubborn residue, leaving you clean. Notice I said "clean", not feeling clean, or smelling clean - but actually clean. They spent five years perfecting the product and the packaging.

How does it work?

Clarsskin contains a unique patent pending combination of an effective chelating agent and other special agents (sounds like the CIA, huh). The complex mixture is specifically designed to remove anti-perspirant and deodorant residue efficiently and mildly. Chelating agents have the capability of penetrating the residue left behind, including the metallic salts deodorants and anti-perspirants are made of. The cleanser is dispensed from a small inverted opening in the bottle, which pops out as the cleanser is released; it's both sanitary and keeps from using too much at once. Of additional benefit, Clarsskin contains no sulfates, parabens or DEA. Yea!

So, do people really feel a difference?

Absolutely! I have to admit I was skeptical that an underarm cleanser would really make any significant difference in my cleansing ritual, but Clarsskin surprised me. With the very first use, I felt the residue being cleansed from my skin. It's a pearly cleaner that lathers gently, leaves skin clean and rejuvenates with a light, lovely fresh scent. Clarsskin can be used to shave with as well.

• Keeps you safe against pore-clogging residue
• Protects clothes from underarm discoloration and leave underarms smooth, fresh and clean
• Keeps your razor "gunk-free"

For more information about Clarsskin, please visit them via their mod online site. The product is available in an original and an unfragranced version and each retails for about $22 (4 fl oz). A little goes a long way, so don't be put off by that price for a cleanser.

Lavender-Lovely Fergie and MAC Viva Glam VI

A lavender-lovely Fergie asks us to enter a new kind of dreamscape, to feel the "Yes, we can!" of tomorrow, and to push forward on behalf of every man, woman and child affected by HIV/AIDS. VIVA GLAM VI Lipstick, Lipglass, and Special Edition Lipstick and Lipglass lead the way.

Every cent of the selling price of VIVA GLAM Lipstick and Lipglass is donated to the M·A·C AIDS Fund to support men, women, and children living with HIV and AIDS.

Shown above are Viva Glam VI Lipglass Special Edition, Viva Glam VI Lipglass, Viva Glam VI Lipstick Special Edition and Viva Glam VI Lipstick. They retail for $14. All in the decided shade of the season!

These are selling like hotcakes (in fact, the VGVI Special Edition in the lipglass is currently sold out), so act while you can if you want to get your hands on them and them on your lips. Visit M·A·C online for more information and to purchase.

Ulta Spring Beauty Event

Ulta announces their Spring Beauty Event going on now through April 11th. Spectacular in-store events, new brands and exclusive kits are all planned for the event.

Your choice of five free samples (that's two more than usual) is also yours during this event. take a gander at some of them above. There are many more to choose from too. Don't know about you, but I'm a sucker for free samples - love them!

There are so many exclusive kits, gifts with purchase and other goodies to go on about I simply must just direct you to the site for more information. You'll find great finds and configurations from brands like Stila, Urban Decay (an exclusive Shadow Book for one), Bare Escentuals, Korres, Smashbox, Lorac, Go Smile, Pop Beauty and more.

Click here for a coupon of $3.50 off your Ulta purchase of $10 or more with coupon code: 25149 - (some exclusions apply)

For more information and to take advantage of these delicious deals, please visit Ulta.com. Again, the event runs through 4/11/09 so catch it b efore it's gone!

Smashbox's Lilac Eyes Trend for Spring

Shades of violet, lavender, lilac ... purple is the color for the season!

Smashbox invites you to go for all out glamour. Pair a deep purple liner with lilac shadow and black violet lashes, or tightly line eyes with a vibrant liner or tinted mascara in the season's shade. Purple enhances all colors of eyes and brightens your whites. The effect is beautiful, eyes pop with glamour.

Some new purple inspired products to consider; these are really beautiful on the eye:

• Jet Set Waterproof Eye Liner in Midnight Purple - this best selling budge-proof gel liner is now available in a deep violet hue that's perfect for spring; concentrate color along the lashline and be sure to coat the inner rim for extra definition. $22
• Eye Shadow in Spellbound - wash this shimmering soft lilac shadow all over lids from the lashline to just above the crease, then sweep along lower lashline. $16
• Bionic Mascara in Black Violet - apply multiple coats of this cult-favorite volumizing mascara for lush, violet-tinted lashes. $19

As always, enjoy free shipping with your Smashbox online order and receive jumbo deluxe samples of their best-selling products. Visit Smashbox today to see what's there for you!